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Chapter 501: 501
Chapter 501: 501
Chapter 501: 501
The man who arrived had a handsome face and exuded a masculine aura. Dressed in black robust clothing, he strode forth powerfully. He carried the presence of a king.
Without a doubt, this man who could behave so freely in the Crown Prince’s residence could only be the current Crown Prince of the Xuan Country.
“Greetings to the Crown Prince,” everyone respectfully bowed in unison, all humbling themselves. These were the talented individuals of Xuan Country, but even they had to curb their arrogance before the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince, with a faint smile, acknowledged their greetings by nodding. Afterward, he shifted his attention to Qin Tianchuan and Fang Lin who were currently in confrontation within the garden.
“Both of you should know when to stop. Don’t spoil the mood for everyone,” the Crown Prince said with little concern but there was an undertone of authority in his words.
Qin Tianchuan grimaced. He didn’t see anything positive about this situation. He was dissatisfied that he had drawn the short end of the stick in his confrontation with Fang Lin.
However, he didn’t dare to defy the Crown Prince’s instruction, especially since he was presently in the Crown Prince’s palace where a banquet was in progress. If he were to cause a scene, wouldn’t that be disrespectful to the Crown Prince?
Fang Lin nonchalantly smiled. He didn’t mind much. He hadn’t been at a disadvantage, so if he was told to stop, then he’d stop.
“Hmph!” Qin Tianchuan glared at Fang Lin. Even though he had temporarily backed down, it was clear he had no intention of letting Fang Lin off so easily.
The Crown Prince also gave Fang Lin a glance, yet Fang Lin noticed a trace of coldness in the Crown Prince’s eyes.
Upon feeling this, Fang Lin grew cautious and suspicious. He hadn’t offended the Crown Prince, after all.
The Crown Prince’s icy look at Fang Lin was fleeting. Except for Fang Lin, it went unnoticed by the others present.
“Today, it’s my day to host a grand banquet. I hope you all can give me some face. If you have any grievances, settle them after the banquet. Please do not cause a ruckus in my palace,” Zhou Yishui, the Crown Prince stated. Even though his tone was mild, the gravity of his status was clearly revealed.
No one present found Zhou Yishui overbearing. In fact, they accepted his statements as a matter of course.
Zhou Yishui returned to the inner palace, and the atmosphere in the garden turned a bit grim. After all, Zhou Yishui had just made an appearance admonishing them.
Qin Tianchuan was seething with anger and had no way to vent it. He could only stare at Fang Lin like a wild beast eyeing its prey.
Quite a few people present were secretly sizing up Fang Lin, murmuring about his conflict with Qin Tianchuan. Although it had been temporarily defused by Crown Prince Zhou Yishui’s intervention, those familiar with Qin Tianchuan knew this would not be the end of things. Fang Lin would likely face trouble in the future.
In fact, considering the ruthless manner of the Five Elements Sect, Fang Lin might even be in danger for his life.
“This is my fault. I unintentionally got you involved,” Gongsun Xiao apologized to Fang Lin.
Fang Lin slightly smiled, “No problem, I’m used to it. When in too much debt you don’t feel the pressure, when you have too many lice, you don’t itch.”
Seeing Fang Lin so relaxed, Gongsun Xiao hurriedly reminded him, “Qin Tianchuan holds grudges. You should be more careful. It’s easy to dodge a spear in the light but hard to avoid a knife in the dark.”
Fang Lin nodded, he understood these things. The Five Elements Sect was a major force in the Xuan Country, but he had only had a bit of friction with Qin Tianchuan. It wouldn’t likely involve the Five Elements Sect in it.
If the Five Elements Sect were to go after him over such a minor issue, then they would be too small-minded.
“Oh? Look, look, Commandery Princess Xiruo is here.”
“The pearl of the Dugu Family has arrived!”
“Saintess Han Li of the Jade Void Sect is here, too.”
…
Three girls, lovely as goddesses, arrived together, causing gasps of admiration. Many of the men present were entranced.
The three women were distinct in their charms, their every frown and smile were radiant, causing many young men to have the belief that there was nothing more enchanting in the world.
Many talents eagerly greeted them, conversing with the three most popular talented daughters of Xuan Country.
“Humph!” Qin Tianchuan glanced at Fang Lin disdainfully, then also put on a smile to go greet the three talented daughters.
Fang Lin glanced and upon recognizing one among the three, he felt a headache coming.
“Cough, Brother Gongsun, I am going to stand behind you,” Fang Lin tried to hide behind Gongsun Xiao, but Gongsun went ahead to meet the three women, leaving Fang Lin in an awkward position.
Almost all the men present went to greet them. But they were all respectable individuals; their behavior was polite and didn’t make others feel uncomfortable.
“Huh?” At this moment, one of the three women suddenly gave a light exclamation, as if she had noticed something.
Following that, the young woman dressed in black seemed impatient as she parted the crowd.
“Excuse me, excuse me.”
“Move, move.”
…
Everyone was surprised. What on earth did the jewel of the Dugu Family want to do?
The young woman in black managed to get through the crowd and stood in front of Fang Lin, her crystal clear eyes fixed on him.
Fang Lin looked around as if he hadn’t seen the person standing in front of him.
Several people nearby were stunned. What is happening? The jewel of the Dugu Family has her eyes on Fang Lin? Do the two know each other? Or is there some sort of grudge between them?
Commandery Princess Xiruo and Saintess Han Li revealed surprise in their eyes. Neither of them had expected the jewel of the Dugu Family to pull a stunt like this.
What was she trying to do?
“Hey, are you not daring to look at me?” The woman in black asked, her voice pleasant but full of discontent.
Fang Lin coughed and finally let his gaze fall on the woman in black in front of him.
“Oh, isn’t this, what’s her name,” Fang Lin said, pretending to be surprised.
Dugu Nian gritted her teeth and was eager to kick Fang Lin.
The woman in black, the jewel of the Dugu Family, was indeed Dugu Nian.
“Miss Dugu, if this Fang Lin bears any grudge against you, we’ll help you teach him a lesson.”
“That’s right, Miss Dugu, just say the word and we will annihilate him.”
“Daring to offend Miss Dugu, he’s practically courting death.”
…
At this moment, led by Qin Tianchuan, a group of young talents eagerly offered to help Dugu Nian discipline Fang Lin.
Many people shook their heads; Fang Lin seemed phenomenal at offending people. He had even managed to develop a grievance with the young miss of the Dugu Family.
Listening to the young talents, Fang Lin felt chills going down his spine. He was truly afraid that Dugu Nian, in an attempt to get revenge for his past actions against her, would straight away have these talents give him a beating.
Against one or two, it might be fine, but if so many were to rush him at once, even if he had six arms, he would be beaten to the ground.
At this moment, Fang Lin had the urge to turn around and run. Never mind the embarrassment.
“SILENCE!!!” But who would have known that Dugu Nian would yell, her face filled with intolerance. Her yell stunned those who had made offers to help, causing them to gape on the spot.