"Patriarch Nangong," Han Feng said, taking a sip of tea, his tone as calm as if discussing the weather, "Keep your dog under control; barking will get you a beating."
"Arrogant!" Nangong Wentian finally lost his temper, slamming his hand down on the coffee table beside him, shattering it. "Boy, state your name!"
Han Feng put down his teacup and slowly stood up. With his movement, an even more terrifying aura spread out—late stage of the Acquired Realm! And it wasn't an ordinary Acquired Realm cultivator; the stellar power contained within that pressure made even Nangong Wentian feel alarmed.
"Han Feng." He straightened his cuffs, a half-smile playing on his lips. "Liu Mengran's fiancé, and incidentally..." His gaze suddenly sharpened. "He was also the one who sent the Third Elder on his way."
These words struck like a thunderbolt. Nangong Wentian's pupils constricted sharply: "What did you say? The Third Elder...?"
"Dead." Han Feng uttered two words casually. "I killed him."
The hall fell silent instantly. The faces of the Nangong family members changed drastically, and the Liu family members were also dumbfounded. No one had expected Han Feng to be so direct in revealing his hand.
Nangong Ao was the first to recover, his mind clouded by jealousy and rage: "Father! Kill him! I want Liu Mengran in my bed tonight!"
Han Feng's eyes turned cold, and he was about to make a move when a sudden screech of brakes came from outside the door. Immediately afterward, a clear female voice rang out: "Nangong Ao, you're dreaming!"
Everyone turned to look—Liu Mengran was standing at the door at some point, dressed in a white business suit, her long hair fluttering in the wind, looking incredibly beautiful.
Han Feng's murderous intent subsided slightly, and he looked at Liu Mengran with some surprise as she strode towards him. Without hesitation, she grasped his hand, the tightness of their interlocking fingers conveying silent support.
"Why are you here?" Han Feng asked in a low voice, gently stroking the back of her hand with his thumb.
Liu Mengran looked up at him, her eyes filled with determination: "I know you'll protect me here, what do I have to be afraid of?"
These words were like a slap across Nangong Ao's face. His expression twisted, and he pointed at Liu Mengran, screaming, "You bitch! How dare you—"
"Shut up!" Nangong Wentian suddenly roared, shoving his son behind him with a palm strike. His sinister gaze swept back and forth between Liu Mengran and Han Feng, finally settling on Old Master Liu: "Is this the attitude your Liu family has towards me?"
The veins on Old Master Liu's hand, which was gripping his cane, bulged. Suddenly, with a loud "crack," he slammed the cane heavily onto the ground: "You old scoundrel Nangong! Ten years ago, your Nangong family stole my Liu family's cultivation stone, severing the foundation of our clan's cultivation. Now you want to forcibly marry a member of my Liu family's bloodline?"
The old man's hair and beard bristled, and his imposing manner suddenly surged. "If it weren't for that traitorous Third Elder, would you really think the Liu family is afraid of you!"
These words were spoken with great force, and the members of the Liu family straightened their backs, finally finding an outlet for their pent-up anger.
Now that the Third Elder is dead, the hidden dangers within the family have naturally vanished.
Nangong Wentian, instead of being angry, smiled, his gaze remaining fixed on Han Feng: "So that's how it is. The Liu family's reliance is this kid?" He suddenly sniffed, narrowing his eyes as if he had caught something. "If I'm not mistaken, it was you who helped the Liu family reopen their cultivation path, wasn't it?"
Han Feng remained noncommittal, simply shielding Liu Mengran behind him. This subtle movement caused a glint to flash in Nangong Wentian's eyes.
"A truly formidable young man." Nangong Wentian suddenly changed his expression, revealing a hint of admiration. "Such a young man at the late stage of the Acquired Realm, you won't find another like him in any of the hidden families." He stepped forward, making a recruiting gesture. "Boy, are you interested in joining my Nangong family? Name your price."
This unexpected turn of events caused another uproar in the hall. Nangong Ao grabbed his father's sleeve in disbelief: "Father! Why did you bring him into our Nangong family? Liu Mengran is my woman!"
"Useless trash!" Nangong Wentian slapped his son across the face, knocking him to the ground. "All you ever think about is women! You've disgraced the Nangong family!"
After disciplining his son, Nangong Wentian looked at Han Feng again, his tone so sincere it seemed genuine: "With your talent, staying in a declining family like the Liu family is a complete waste. Come to my Nangong family, and we'll provide you with unlimited cultivation resources, guaranteeing you a breakthrough to the Innate Realm within three years!"
These promises deeply moved even the members of the Liu family. What did an unlimited supply of cultivation resources represent? Even the core disciples of each family didn't receive such treatment.
Liu Mengran's hands tightened unconsciously, her nails almost digging into Han Feng's palm. She wasn't afraid that Han Feng would waver, but the conditions offered by Nangong Wentian were indeed extremely tempting.
Han Feng sensed her unease and tightened his grip. He looked directly at Nangong Wentian, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "I appreciate Patriarch Nangong's kindness. However..." He suddenly pulled Liu Mengran into his arms, wrapping his arms around her waist, "I have a quirk: I absolutely hate it when people try to take advantage of my women."
These words struck the hearts of everyone in the Nangong family like a heavy hammer. Nangong Wentian's face instantly darkened: "Young man, don't be ungrateful."
"You're the one who doesn't know what's good for you." Han Feng wouldn't back down an inch. "Take your men and get out of the Liu family, or else—"
"Otherwise what?" Nangong Wentian laughed angrily, a terrifying pressure suddenly erupting from his body. "Do you really think that just because you're in the late stage of the Acquired Realm, you can run rampant?"
The furniture in the hall creaked under the oppressive force, and several of the weaker members of the Liu family turned pale. Han Feng shielded Liu Mengran behind him, his star power rapidly circulating within his body, forcefully withstanding the pressure.
Two invisible forces collided in mid-air, producing a crackling sound. A hint of surprise flashed in Nangong Wentian's eyes—the purity of this young man's primordial energy far exceeded his expectations.
"Oh? It seems you have even deeper secrets. To be able to withstand the pressure of my Innate Realm when you are only at the late stage of the Heavenly Realm is unprecedented." Nangong Wentian said to Han Feng indifferently.
Grandpa Liu's heart skipped a beat: As expected, Han Feng has broken through to the late stage of the Acquired Realm. However, he can withstand Nangong Wentian's pressure with just the strength of the late stage of the Acquired Realm. Even I can't do that. Just how much has this kid grown?
Han Feng simply smiled and looked at Nangong Wentian opposite him: "What secrets I have is none of your business. Today you brought people to the Liu family to try and steal my wife, and you have to give me an explanation for that."
"Heh, do you think you're worthy of my explanation?" Nangong Wentian looked at Han Feng with utter disdain, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
"Pah! Who do you think you are? Daring to challenge the Nangong family? Take a piss and see what kind of person you are." Nangong Ao mocked from the side.
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