Chapter 1683 - 1678: Stalling for Time

"Hu Xiaobei?"

He muttered silently several times, with no recollection whatsoever!

With a cold sneer, Fu Yun retorted disdainfully, "Ridiculous, nowadays even any random guy dares to show off in front of me!"

As he said this, he suddenly squinted his eyes and asked with interest, "So, you’re here to gamble stone with me, aren’t you?"

With a calm glance, Hu Xiaobei directly admitted, "Yes, it’s me!"

"Really you? Good! Good! Good! Considering you know such a beautiful lady, later, I will be a bit lenient."

Upon hearing the definite answer, Fu Yun looked at Hu Xiaobei, and laughed wildly with excitement.

After hearing these conversations, Sun Gangmeng and others from the Sun Family slightly furrowed their brows...

Earlier, they investigated the Lv Family and knew that the most formidable young person in the Lv Family was Lv Beibei, so they thought she would definitely be the one standing up this time!

But now, it wasn’t the case, naturally leaving them surprised and astonished.

"Since you’re being so courteous, I’ll be a bit courteous later!"

After saying this, Hu Xiaobei looked at Sun Gangmeng and said, "It’s late, shouldn’t we start?"

As Hu Xiaobei inquired, everyone looked at Sun Gangmeng!

Becoming the center of everyone’s attention, Sun Gangmeng froze for a second, gently waved his hand, and said with a calm expression, "No rush! By the way, you all came here early, so you probably haven’t had breakfast yet! I’ll now inform the kitchen to prepare meals. After you eat, we’ll start, how about that?"

Upon hearing Sun Gangmeng’s proposal, Hu Xiaobei’s eyes flashed a hint of brightness, "Eating makes one vulnerable, what do you mean by this? Planning to bribe me?"

"It’s just breakfast! And we also need to finalize some details of the match! So, starting now doesn’t seem appropriate!"

Glancing at Sun Gangmeng, Hu Xiaobei smiled, "Alright, then go ahead and prepare!"

"Okay!"

Quickly agreeing, Sun Gangmeng gently waved his hand, and soon, several young men ran off swiftly.

They didn’t know exactly what Sun Gangmeng was planning, but they knew Sun Gangmeng would never harm them, so naturally, they followed Sun Gangmeng’s orders without hesitation.

After his subordinates left, Sun Gangmeng looked at Hu Xiaobei and chuckled softly, "If you have any instructions later, just shout out. We’ll discuss the specifics now and come back later."

"Alright!"

Watching them leave, Hu Xiaobei glanced at them, and said calmly, "What are you still standing there for? Sit down!"

After speaking, Hu Xiaobei was the first to sit at the table.

To be honest, he was indeed feeling a bit hungry now.

Seeing Master Xiaobei’s carefree demeanor left them somewhat bewildered.

Because they felt like they hadn’t caught up with Hu Xiaobei’s thinking.

"Xiaobei Brother, we..."

Upon hearing Lv Xinxin’s slightly surprised inquiry, Hu Xiaobei chuckled, "Sit down first, and I’ll explain to you all later!"

"Alright!"

They agreed, exchanged glances, and sat down slowly...

After they sat down, Hu Xiaobei looked at the surrounding people and spoke with a hint of indifference, "You all can leave now, if needed I’ll call you."

"Yes!"

Hesitating a bit, they quickly retreated.

They knew Hu Xiaobei and the others had matters to discuss, so they purposely avoided...

Of course, even knowing this, they still could only choose to retreat.

After they retreated, Hu Xiaobei chuckled softly and said, "Now, if you have any doubts, feel free to speak up!"

...

"Xiaobei Brother, we just want to ask why you agreed so suddenly to have breakfast with the Sun Family Head; you know it’s obviously a delaying tactic! Clearly, he’s planning to use this time to thoroughly investigate your information."

"Let him investigate; I have nothing to hide. Besides, I’m genuinely a bit hungry, aren’t you hungry too?"

"We are hungry!"

They exchanged glances and spoke honestly!

Having skipped breakfast, they really were hungry.

However, they still felt that eating here was not a good choice.

"Since you’re hungry, eat your fill later! As for my information, let them investigate! How much can they find? At most only a tenth!"

"True!"

They thought for a moment and nodded slowly!

They knew time was tight now, so even if they were frantically trying to find information on Hu Xiaobei, it wouldn’t be much, so there’s no need to be nervous.

...

"Go investigate for me, I want all the information on Hu Xiaobei in the shortest time possible!"

"Family Head, he’s just a young man, we don’t need to investigate so seriously, right?"

"Exactly!"

Upon hearing Sun Gangmeng’s orders, many Sun Family members hesitated and whispered.

They really felt Sun Gangmeng was making a big deal out of nothing because the young man seemed particularly inexperienced and ordinary at a glance.

Hearing their words, Sun Gangmeng sneered and said, "You know nothing, when I ask you to investigate, just investigate. You think he’s simple? If he were really simple, Lv Beibei wouldn’t be standing steadily behind him."

After being reprimanded like this, they thought for a while.

Their expressions grew slightly solemn.

Because from beginning to end, Lv Beibei indeed remained obediently behind this young man.

Clearly, he indeed has some skills; otherwise, Lv Beibei, who regards herself highly, wouldn’t be so compliant.

Seeing their expressions turned serious, Sun Gangmeng slightly eased his tone and said, "Even a lion needs all its strength to hunt a rabbit! We don’t have the privilege to be arrogant now, do you understand?"

"Yes, we’ll go investigate!"

"Indeed!"

After this, they quickly ran off.

Watching them leave, Sun Gangmeng squinted his eyes, "Hu Xiaobei, soon, I’ll find out if you really have some skills!"

He had just finished talking when he heard an annoyed voice speaking.

"Do you have a screw loose, why let them eat? Wouldn’t it be better to start the duel right away?"

"Elder Fu, the opponent’s background is uncertain. I want to investigate their information first; only by knowing oneself and the enemy can one win every battle, right?"

"Nonsense! That’s just an excuse for cowards like you, knowing oneself and the enemy! I’m so powerful, do I need that? Just hit them directly!"

Feeling Fu Yun’s irritation, Sun Gangmeng responded with a smile, "Elder Fu, I know you like Lv Xinxin, but don’t rush, if it’s meant to be yours, it will be eventually!"

"Alright! But don’t drag it out, or I really won’t wait!"

"Alright, alright, alright!"

Sun Gangmeng quickly assured, soon sending Fu Yun away...

After Fu Yun left, he squinted his eyes again, looking towards the distance calmly...