"Does the Third Prince not recognize me? You invited me here today."
Xu Xiwang took off his cloak.
A handsome and refined face appeared before them.
Tuoba Hong's face suddenly stiffened, and he stared blankly at Xu Xiwang, unable to utter a single word.
"What's wrong with the Third Prince?"
Xu Xiwang's lips curled into a wicked smile. "Surprised?"
"Brother Xu, I sincerely invited you to this banquet, why are you doing this?"
Tuoba Hong suppressed the shock in his heart and tried his best to remain calm, asking in a calm tone.
What do you think?
Xu Xiwang looked at him with a half-smile, "You sincerely invited me here, yet you humiliate me like this?"
"Brother Xu, what do you mean by this? I don't understand!"
Tuoba Hong's expression was somewhat stiff.
"Oh......"
Xu Xiwang scoffed coldly, her eyes full of mockery. "I had the invitation, yet your guards still tried every means to obstruct me. This just shows you wanted to humiliate me!"
"Brother Xu, you've misunderstood!"
"Misunderstand?!"
Xu Xiwang sneered, "I heard what your guards said with my own ears!"
Are you slandering me?
Tuoba Hong's brows were tightly furrowed, and his face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.
"Slander you? Do I need to?!"
Xu Xiwang sneered, the mockery in his eyes growing even stronger.
"What do you mean by this, Brother Xu?"
"What do you think I mean?"
Xu Xiwang's eyes were filled with icy coldness. "If you don't want anyone to know, then don't do it in the first place. Third Prince, there's no need to play dumb!"
Tuoba Hong glanced at the guards beside him who were bowing their heads and remaining silent, then at Lei Zhenfeng, who had been beaten to a pulp, and seemed to understand something.
"Brother Xu, isn't this a misunderstanding?"
Xu Xiwang scoffed, "A misunderstanding? Third Prince, are you really unaware, or are you pretending?!"
Xu Xiwang said, word by word.
Tuoba Hong's expression shifted rapidly. He glanced at Lei Zhenfeng, who was lying unconscious on the ground, and gritted his teeth, "Brother Xu, this has nothing to do with me. It must be my men who did something wrong. I will teach them a lesson!"
After saying this, Tuoba Hong turned around and roared at the guards.
"You bunch of useless trash, you're all good-for-nothings!"
Tuoba Hong's eyes were sinister. "None of you will escape responsibility for this. You will all go to the Hall of Punishments to confess your crimes. If I find out who instructed you, I will not let them off easily!"
"Yes! Yes!"
The guards trembled with fear and hurriedly nodded.
"Brother Xu, it was my fault for not being hospitable. Please forgive me and come inside to take a seat of honor."
Tuoba Hong, having abandoned his previous arrogant demeanor, spoke respectfully.
Xu Xiwang raised an eyelid slightly. It seemed that this guy was sensible, unlike some people who only knew how to bully others by relying on their power.
Xu Xiwang kicked Lei Zhenfeng in the stomach, sending him flying.
Bang!
Lei Zhenfeng slammed hard against the wall, then slid down, blood streaming from his mouth, and passed out again.
"Why keep such an idiot around?!"
Xu Xiwang curled her lip in disdain.
"Brother Xu, please don't be angry. This was my oversight, and I apologize to you. Please don't take your anger out on the others in my household!"
Tuoba Hong hurriedly said.
Xu Xiwang remained noncommittal.
Upon entering the hall, Tuoba Hong hurriedly ordered people to serve tea and water, showing utmost attentiveness and extreme humility, as if his previous arrogant demeanor was merely Xu Xiwang's illusion.
"Brother Xu, this is the finest bottle of wine in my residence. Please try it."
Tuoba Hong handed a glass of fine wine to Xu Xiwang.
"Um."
Xu Xiwang took the wine glass, took a small sip, and exclaimed, "Good stuff, truly excellent."
"Have a few more drinks if you like!"
Tuoba Hong's eyes lit up with joy, and he smiled.
Xu Xiwang shook his head, "I'll only drink three cups."
Three cups are more than enough.
"May I ask who you are, sir?"
"Some of the geniuses asked in a low voice."
"I am just an ordinary mortal."
Xu Xiwang shrugged, appearing unpretentious, humble, and cautious.
"Could an ordinary mortal possess such strength?"
The prodigy stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
"You must be a secret disciple of some powerful figure?"
Another person guessed.
"no."
Xu Xiwang shook his head.
"oh?"
A hint of suspicion appeared in everyone's eyes.
"Because I came from beyond the heavens."
Xu Xiwang's eyes drifted away, as if she had thought of something, and a bright smile slowly curved her lips.
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked!
What is that?
Isn't that ridiculous?
From outer space?!
What a joke!
Xu Xiwang's eyes swept over the people around him, and the smile on his lips gradually disappeared, replaced by a chilling killing intent.
"Brother Xu, you really love to joke. Which ghost clan are you from?"
That proud man couldn't help but ask.
Xu Xiwang glanced at him, a sinister smile creeping onto her lips.
"Not a demon."
"And who is Brother Xu?!"
Tuoba Hong's heart skipped a beat. He vaguely sensed that something was wrong, but he didn't know where things had gone wrong, so he had to be cautious and proceed with caution.
"He is not a demon."
Before Xu Xiwang could speak, a clear and melodious female voice suddenly rang out, stunning everyone.
"who?!"
Everyone turned to look at the source of the voice, and when they saw who it was, they were all surprised.
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