Chapter 71 - 66: How Imposing, Lord Tang

Lanlos couldn’t care less if this Xu Daolin was the young master of the Xu Family, nor did he care how much higher the man’s Cultivation was.

Anyone who dared to disrespect Young Master Lang in the Treasure Pavilion would get slapped, even if Xu Daolin’s own father showed up!

He’d been busy for ages trying to atone for his past mistakes, gathering materials for Shen Lang in hopes of mending his relationship with the genius Alchemist. And now, this Xu Daolin had just served himself up on a silver platter.

He was already furious and on the verge of losing it when these people started shouting at Shen Lang.

But this Xu Daolin, the clueless idiot, actually dared to start a fight in the Treasure Pavilion!

’This isn’t just some ordinary person, you know!’

’The whole reason the Treasure Pavilion’s auction is buzzing like this is because of the Giant Potion Formula he provided!’

’This one formula alone has alarmed all the nearby Profound Iron Level Influences. Every single one of them has sent people to the Treasure Pavilion!’

’And these blind fools dare to come looking for trouble?’

’Don’t you realize you’re courting death?’

’Fighting is forbidden in the Treasure Pavilion, and a piece of trash like you, Xu Daolin, dares to openly violate the rules?’

’You must have a death wish!’

’If I, Lanlos, don’t make a move now, I’d be doing your entire family a disservice!’

...

With Sima Qing’s direct orders, having witnessed Shen Lang’s shocking power firsthand, and with the full backing of the Treasure Pavilion, why would Lanlos give a damn about some young master from the Xu Family?

Forget Xu Daolin; he didn’t even pay any mind to Tang Sheng.

He had simply been ignored until now and hadn’t found the right opportunity to act.

So, without any hesitation, he put his full strength behind a vicious slap across the face...

"Why can’t I hit you?!" Lanlos shouted arrogantly. "Who the hell do you think you are, daring to start a fight in the Treasure Pavilion? You tired of living? Keep whining and I’ll kick you next! Even your Xu Family’s Supreme Elder wouldn’t dare cause a scene here! What gives you the right? Scram if you don’t want to die, or I’ll kick you to death! Fucking unbelievable... Daring to attack even Young Master Lang? You’re courting death!"

And he really did have the right to be so arrogant. In this world, Alchemists and Artifact Refiners were already held in high esteem, and on top of that, he was a member of the Treasure Pavilion.

Furthermore, Sima Qing and the Pavilion Master themselves had personally instructed him to give Shen Lang the best possible treatment...

"Young Master Lang, please, calm your anger. Let’s head inside and have a seat. I’ve prepared some Cloud Mist Tea from Qixia Mountain that’s been aged over a hundred years. You mustn’t let a trivial matter like this ruin your mood..."

After his tirade, Lanlos’s face instantly switched to a fawning smile. The speed of his transformation was truly a sight to behold.

Everyone in the crowd was stunned. They couldn’t make heads or tails of the situation.

He was just a good-for-nothing from the Shen Family. Since when did he deserve this kind of treatment from the Treasure Pavilion?

It was one thing for Lanlos to call him "Young Master Lang" over and over, but to be so deferential toward Shen Lang, and even strike Xu Daolin for his sake...!

Lanlos was somewhat well-known in the Treasure Pavilion and considered a rather arrogant man, but no one had ever seen him hit someone before...

The corner of Xu Daolin’s eye twitched and a vicious glint flashed through them, but he still took a step back.

To the onlookers, it seemed as if Xu Daolin had been intimidated by Lanlos. But as Shen Lang’s gaze swept over him, a thought struck him: ’This Xu Daolin is no simple character. To show such restraint at a moment like this, with such a calm gaze... The savage look on his face was a complete act!’

"Alright, let’s go." The corner of Shen Lang’s mouth curled up. "You there, Tang. I’ll remember what happened today. I hope you don’t forget it either, heh heh!"

"Thinking of leaving? It’s not that easy!" Having recovered from his shock, Tang Sheng shot up. "Men! Seize this little bastard for me!"

Four guards immediately appeared from behind Tang Sheng and advanced with menacing glares.

"Who dares!" Lanlos roared, stepping in front of Shen Lang.

He knew Shen Lang’s Cultivation was far above his own—after all, he’d been knocked unconscious by one of Shen Lang’s Thunder Balls before—but how could he possibly miss such a perfect opportunity to put on a show?

He blocked the guards, striking a pose of utmost loyalty and righteousness, as if ready to die a martyr’s death. He looked like a hero prepared to charge through mountains of daggers and seas of flame for Young Master Lang, never to return.

He was so moved by his own performance he was about to burst into tears...

However, his performance didn’t last long before an aged voice drifted up from behind the two, stealing his thunder. "Heh heh, what an impressive display from the City Lord’s Mansion. How very impressive of you, Lord Tang. I’d like to see who’s capable of laying a hand on one of my people in a place like this..."

Two figures Shen Lang knew very well slowly ascended the steps.

The two arrivals were none other than two of Tayun Academy’s three great leaders—Sima Yan and Mo Liusheng.

The two of them were normally all smiles, exceptionally kind and approachable, but right now, their expressions were utterly grim.

This was especially true for Mo Liusheng, whose eyes blazed with undisguised killing intent.

To Ye Xue and Xu Daolin, it looked as if Mo Liusheng might strike them all dead on the spot at any second!

Tayun Academy was significantly more powerful than the City Lord’s Mansion. Over the years, the academy had trained countless masters and powerhouses. Its hidden influence was so formidable that even a Cyan Wood Level Influence would have to treat it with deference.

As for the Dean of Tayun Academy, he was a mysterious figure, as elusive as a divine dragon. Rumor had it that many years ago, his strength had already reached the Xuanwu Realm Middle Stage. He had long since mastered Spiritual Wings, making him a legendary figure capable of soaring through the heavens and plunging into the seas—stronger than the Celestial Phoenix City Lord by more than just a single notch.

As for the two men standing before them, City Lord Ye Xiao Zheng himself would have to respectfully address either one as "Senior" or "Teacher" upon meeting them!

"Ah, it’s you two sirs... I was not aware of your presence. Please forgive my offense." Tang Sheng immediately bowed respectfully. "Your arrival is most timely. This Shen Lang is one of your Tayun Academy students, yet he came up to the second-floor VIP area to cause a disturbance. How do you two sirs think he should be punished?"

Even now, Tang Sheng refused to believe Shen Lang was qualified to be here. He wouldn’t give up, not even after seeing these two titans of the academy.

It simply defied all logic.

To put it bluntly, not even Shen Lang’s father, Shen Haotian, was qualified to come to the second floor, especially now that he was no longer the Clan Leader!

So how could Shen Lang, who had always been known as a good-for-nothing, possibly be qualified?

’Using some trick to break Tian’er’s leg doesn’t prove he’s not a good-for-nothing!’

’And wasn’t it the Dean of Tayun Academy himself who personally appraised Shen Lang’s Celestial Vein Sacred Body? Don’t tell me you dare to say he’s not a good-for-nothing?’

’How could a good-for-nothing like him be qualified to enter the second floor of the Treasure Pavilion’s auction house?’

So, although Tang Sheng was panicking internally, he still felt he had the upper hand.

Just then, Mo Liusheng spoke, his face like ice. "It seems the reputation of us old men doesn’t carry much weight anymore. It’s been trampled all over... Is Ye Xiao Zheng here? I’d like to ask him to his face if everything he said yesterday was just a load of bull."

When Tang Sheng heard him invoke the City Lord by name, a shiver ran through him, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

’Yesterday, these two old geezers had gone to the City Lord’s Mansion personally to see the City Lord. They had interceded on Shen Lang’s behalf, smoothing over the incident where he’d injured Tang Chaotian and reducing a major issue to a minor one, and then to nothing at all.’

’He had been there at the time and knew he couldn’t afford to offend them, so despite his extreme reluctance, he had no choice but to drop the matter.’

’Moreover, Tayun Academy had even offered compensation for the incident. Although the City Lord hadn’t dared to accept it, the gesture itself—coming from an influence more powerful than the City Lord’s Mansion—was more than enough to give face to both the Mansion and Tang Sheng himself.’

’The problem was, Tang Sheng had assumed the two old men had only acted that way last night because they’d received some benefit from the Shen Family. He didn’t think they’d continue to look out for Shen Lang indefinitely.’

’But judging by their attitude now...’

"Greetings, Teachers," Ye Xue said, stepping forward. "This junior believes we should handle these matters separately. Regarding Tang Chaotian, Uncle Tang did indeed promise the two of you that he would no longer cause trouble for Shen Lang. Today’s incident, however, is about Lanlos abusing his authority for personal reasons by bringing Shen Lang to the second-floor VIP area. As you both know, this is not a place just anyone can enter, especially not today, when many distinguished guests are expected. That’s why Uncle Tang simply wanted to persuade Shen Lang to leave."

"What an ugly face, but such pretty words," Shen Lang, who had been silent until now, said with a laugh. "Just a moment ago it was all threats and killing, and now, in the blink of an eye, it’s turned into ’persuading’ me. People from the City Lord’s Mansion are truly something else. I’m impressed, truly impressed."