Translator: BornToBe
Everyones expressions changed when they heard those words. Fatty Yu cursed, What idiot woman is that? Get out for daddy!
Just as he finished speaking, a table whistled over from the corridor, smashing towards them.
But it suddenly stopped in mid-air. Long Chen had grabbed it, and with a flick of his hand, he sent it flying back.
A woman had just walked out over there. She had a disdainful expression and that table had clearly been thrown by her.
To actually first throw a table to smash them and then walk out, what a lofty manner.
But she hadnt expected that the table she had thrown would actually be smashing back at her with over ten times the force. Just the gale force created by the table made it hard for her to breath.
It had happened too quickly, and it was already too late for her to dodge. If she was hit by it, she would definitely end up with some broken bones.
The table suddenly blew apart. A man with a blade scar appeared in everyones eyes as he protected the woman.
When everyone saw him, their expressions once more changed as they recognized him as the personal bodyguard of the Grand Xias prince.
The scarred man was startled to see Long Chen and he narrowed his eyes, saying, I didnt expect to run into you again so soon.
Although he had managed to break that table apart, he had not managed to completely disperse the force. A heavy footprint was left on the floor, showing that he had misjudged Long Chens strength.
No way around it. I am a young person after all. Gotta act energetically and move forward bit by bit every day. I cant compare to someone as amazing as yourself who has already planted himself down and no longer moves forward. I, however, still have a long path to travel, he indifferently said.
The scarred mans face darkened, and he was just about to reply when another voice rang out. Haha, its been a couple of days, but brother Long is still as suave as ever.
The Grand Xias prince, Xia Changfeng slowly walked up with the same likable smiling face he had used before.
Xia Changfeng smiled, Its just a misunderstanding. Let me introduce you to my sister, Xia Baichi.
Long Chens jaw dropped. So this crazy woman was actually a princess!
So this was the reason grandmaster Yun Qi had told him to be careful around her.
Hmph, now you know how great the difference between us is! Xia Baichi sneered at Long Chens shock.
He shook his head. Yes, we really are quite different. Even if I trained for ten thousand years, I wouldnt be comparable to an idiot like you. Xia Baichi, what a great name.[1]
You! Her eyes practically spit out flames.
Not only Xia Baichi, but even Xia Changfengs eyes turned cold for a moment before he smiled, Okay, now that everyone knows each other, I wonder what you were talking about before for it to get this lively?
Fatty Yu and the others were naturally a bit uncomfortable with the Grand Xias prince here. After all, he was a prince, and the difference in status was too great.
They werent as obstinate as Long Chen and didnt dare say anything out of place to him. They were all silent for a moment.
Xia Baichi sneered, I heard these toads insulting the third princess and talking about who she would marry. But funnily none of them knew my brother has already given a betrothal gift to the Empress Dowager to win the third princess over. For these guys to put their sights on my brothers fiance, they really are courting death.
Long Chens expression changed at that news. He coldly asked Xia Changfeng, Is this true?
Long Chen, control your attitude, warned the scarred man.
No matter. Xia Changfeng waved his hands at the scarred man. He smiled at Long Chen, The reason I came to the Phoenix Cry Empire this time was because my father ordered me to propose to the third princess. Since the Empress Dowager has already agreed, we should be able to quickly set a date. If brother Long has time in the future, I invite you to come to my Grand Xia for the wedding feast.
Who knew whether Xia Changfeng was doing it on purpose, but his expression towards Long Chen was one of a victor looking pitifully on the loser.
Did he know? Long Chen couldnt help being worried despite knowing that Xia Changfeng was purposely provoking him.
But his anger still rose up uncontrollably. Maybe if he was doing this without knowing the truth then it would be fine.
But Long Chen knew that there was a conspiracy around Chu Yao. Those foreign spiritual energies within her were seeds of energy waiting to be reaped. It appeared someone had come to finally harvest them now that they were ripe.
Although the person who had set them in place wasnt Xia Changfeng, he was the one benefitting from it, so he was definitely a participant. He must know many secrets.
Thinking about his own experiences, he wondered whether his situation had anything to do with Xia Changfeng. The probability was definitely high.
His killing intent boiled when he thought of the conspiracies around him and Chu Yao. But now still wasnt the time to take action. He still had to get stronger.
Only the tip of the iceberg had been revealed to him now. He still wasnt in control, so he needed to endure. Keeping this in mind, his anger was quickly replaced with calmness.
Seeing Long Chens angry expression suddenly fade, Xia Changfengs heart shook slightly. The caution he felt towards Long Chen increased; enemies who could control their emotions were the truly terrifying ones.
Brother Xia, I dont think you should propose to the third princess. Long Chen shook his head.
Huh? Why?
Ive studied the secrets of fate. When I did some calculations for you, I realized brother Xias name contains the word wind, while the third princesss name contains the word forest. Wind will destroy the forest, so its not good for the third princess. Long Chen was watching Xia Changfengs expression.[2]
Haha, brother Long really is funny. How could such a thing be given true credence? laughed Xia Changfeng.
Long Chens eyes became even gloomier. By using his divine sense to its limits, he had noticed that while Xia Changfengs expression might not have changed while he had spoken, his heart had jumped a bit.
Hmph, so this bastard really does know quite a lot.
Not so. My ability to read faces is definitely at the master level; brother Xia, you have much fire in your life, and that is why you were given the name Changfeng. Fire borrows the power of the wind. Such a flame spreads for thousands of miles with nothing being able to block it anymore. It truly is a good name, praised Long Chen.
Xia Changfeng smiled slightly, but he also paused for a moment, his heart going wild. Did Long Chen really have such skills?
His name really had been inspired by a mysterious person who had explained it just as Long Chen had explained it. His life was fire-fated, and only due to this did his parents name him Changfeng.
Although he kept his expression as calm as ever, his heart was jumping and his blood surging. The change in his breathing was unable to escape Long Chens awareness.
Long Chen laughed inside, not expecting his fake act to actually touch upon something. He continued, As for our third princess, her name contains the Yao character. You are fire-fated, but her name has water. More importantly, her name also has the character for king, so its not just ordinary water, but the king of water.[3]
Wind and forest repel each other, while water will put out fire. You cannot marry someone with such a name. And furthermore, the capital is surrounded by water on four sides, so its far too risky for brother Xia.
If you dare marry the third princess, you most likely wont live long enough to leave the Phoenix Cry Empire. So, I advise you to give up on this notion.
Women are like clothes; for just a piece of clothing, you will put your life in danger? Its just not worth it.
Shi Feng, fatty Yu, and the others expressions all changed. Was he threatening the prince?
As for Long Chens ability to read faces, they half believed it and half doubted it. But now, Long Chen was explaining it all very clearly and they couldnt help trusting it.
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At this time, Xia Changfengs expression was very unsightly. Long Chens words made him very uncomfortable as he had no way to refute them.
Dont try deluding us with your lies. You think you can confuse a prince just by using a few parlor tricks? I think youre getting tired of living, shouted the scarred man angrily.
A dog who wont listen actually dares talk before his master? frowned Long Chen.
From the start, he could feel the scarred mans killing intent. And that killing intent chilled him to his bones.
That meant the scarred man was mulling over how to kill him. Long Chen definitely wouldnt give him any face.
Bastard! The scarred man angrily shouted and punched at Long Chen.
STOP!
Xia Changfeng prevented the scarred man from attacking. He had already returned to his normal state at this time, and he smiled at Long Chen. Who would have thought brother Long had such a humorous side? My horizons have truly been broadened. Unfortunately, I still have things to do at this time, so lets talk another day.
Xia Changfeng brought both the scarred man and Xia Baichi away, but Xia Baichi still gave Long Chen an angry glare; her disdainful gaze seeming to consider Long Chen to be just a piece of meat.
After getting down the stairs, the scarred man ruthlessly said, If it werent for you blocking me, Long Chen would already be a dead man now.
This Long Chen definitely has to die. I also almost lost control of myself. That bastard really is loathsome. But Long Chen still has other uses for now. If he died, then it would affect our plans. Let him live a few more days, sighed Xia Changfeng.
Even someone as calm as him had almost taken action to attack him. He was truly infuriated.
Master sent orders for me to defeat Long Chen in front of that old bastard Yun Qi. If you kill him before then, it will definitely anger that old ghost, coldly said Xia Baichi. That old idiot. Whether I sincerely begged or tried to seduce him, he just wouldnt help me. What a waste of time.
Xia Changfeng looked at her and shook his head. From the beginning, masters attempts at having you entice him were unlikely to work.
Why?
Xia Changfeng shook his head and didnt reply. The scarred man beside him sighed, Because princess, you dont have the proper temperament of a woman.
Xia Baichi sent a slap at the scarred mans face, but he just smiled indifferently, seeming very accustomed to this.
Once they had left, Long Chen and the rest also lost interest in drinking. Long Chen felt as if time was running out for him.
The closer he got to the truth, the more dangerous it became. Once the whole truth was revealed, if he didnt have enough strength, then he would undoubtedly die.
But there was fundamentally not enough time. He had to take advantage of every moment to cultivate. Just the slightest increase in power would give him a greater chance at surviving.
But Chu Yaos situation was also pressing on him. He had to race against time and resolve her matter.
Are you Long Chen?
Suddenly, a lean, middle-aged man walked up the restaurant and greeted Long Chen.
Novel Bin 