No Respect Shown

Seeing that Yan Zhuixing insisted on staying, Bing Chengzi didn't force him. He simply instructed Man Hu and the others to protect him well. He also left Yan Zhuixing three jade pendants, which he could use to summon Yan Zhuixing's help if he encountered a threat he couldn't resolve.

After seeing Bing Chengzi off, Yan Zhuixing's confidence soared. He had previously been somewhat hesitant, worried that the master and disciple were using him. He never expected that there was such a story hidden within, that he was actually the sole inheritor of the Ancient Demonic Path in the human world, and that he bore the heavy responsibility of reviving the demonic path.

During their time wandering around Lan City, Man Hu and his companions encountered a domineering young master, leading to a minor altercation. This young master was clearly a fake, yet he arrogantly believed no one could see through him. They initially intended to teach him a lesson, but then discovered that the fake man's cuff was embroidered with the insignia of the Biyuan Kingdom's royal family: a lifelike, thumb-sized, emerald-green orchid.

Based on their knowledge, Man Hu and the others could easily guess the identity of this counterfeit. In addition, the four guards following her were far more than ordinary guards of wealthy families, so her identity was obvious.

Yan Zhuixing was quite interested in the Wen family, so she put in some effort to become friends with Wen Qing. As for what she really wanted, only Yan Zhuixing knew the truth...

The two had arranged to go sightseeing again today. Wen Qing was quite the troublemaker, and the group practically explored half of Lan City. After playing for most of the day, Wen Qing finally felt a bit tired. Luckily, the best restaurant in Lan City was nearby, so he excitedly pulled Yan Zhuixing and the others inside.

Yan Zhuixing was somewhat surprised when he walked in. He looked around and was surprised to find such an elegant and quiet restaurant in the middle of the bustling city. Back in the day, Hundred Flower Inn in Hundred Flower Valley was a famous restaurant in the Huaxia Cultivation World. He wondered when he would be able to see it again, which made him quite emotional.

Wen Qing slammed his hand on the counter, making a loud "bang," and said, "Manager, I'd like the best private room." He really did sound like a rough and boisterous man, but his voice seemed a bit too weak.

The innkeeper, who had been smiling at him, paused slightly, realizing that Wen Qing was a woman disguised as a man. Without pointing it out, he forced a smile and said, "Young master, you've come at a bad time. The best private room is already taken. Perhaps I could check if there are any other seats available?"

Wen Qing's pretty face tightened. She was of noble birth, and even the Emperor himself had to give in to her temper. When had she ever compromised? How dare a small restaurant refuse her request... She was about to explode in anger, but glancing at the elegant Yan Zhuixing, she suppressed her rage to avoid ruining her image. She left the counter, waving her fan.

The guards behind understood. One of them stepped forward, secretly took out a golden token, and flashed it at the innkeeper. He said in a deep voice, "Please ask the guests in that private room to make way. We will compensate them double for their losses."

The shopkeeper's expression changed upon seeing the golden token. This wasn't the first time he'd encountered something like this; he was quite knowledgeable and immediately recognized it as a token from the imperial palace. The guest before him was a distinguished person from the palace. As a merchant, he dared not offend a nobleman from the palace, and he repeatedly nodded and bowed, saying, "I was blind! I'll go ask the guests in the private room to make room for me right away! Just a moment!" With that, he immediately ran upstairs.

"Brother Yan, I'm so sorry to have spoiled your fun," Wen Qing said apologetically to Yan Zhuixing, raising her fan. Judging from her expression, she seemed to care quite a bit about Yan Zhuixing's feelings.

Yan Zhuixing smiled gently and calmly, "It's alright." The four Man Hu brothers exchanged smiles and remained silent.

Sometimes things just happen by chance; the people in that so-called best private room were none other than Yue Qianchou and his two companions.

Just as the food and drinks were being served, the innkeeper walked in with a forced smile, dismissed the waiter who was setting out the food and drinks, and bowed repeatedly to the group, saying, "Distinguished guests, I'm really sorry, but I may have to trouble you to find another seat."

"Change seats?" Guan Zhongkai was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean?" He didn't immediately understand.

Looking out the window at Yue Qianchou, he had some guesses in his heart. The Princess of the Biyuan Kingdom had arrived, and this was the best private room in the Green Mansion. It was likely that it had something to do with that girl.

The innkeeper smiled wryly and said, "I hope you will understand. It's just that some distinguished guests from the palace have come and specifically requested this private room, so I had no choice but to do this. But please rest assured, after you change seats, all expenses will be covered by our inn; everything will be free."

He knew that few customers who could afford to dine in such upscale places cared about the price; they were there for the experience. So he resorted to mentioning the nobles from the palace, hoping they would back down and avoid any unpleasantness. In business, it's better to avoid trouble and make money peacefully!

Yue Qianchou sneered inwardly; it was indeed related to that girl.

Guan Zhongkai and Yu Landu's expressions changed simultaneously. This was too embarrassing! Given their status in the Cultivation World, it was the first time they had ever been asked to give up their seats just to eat in the secular world.

However, Wen Lanfeng is now quite powerful in the Cultivation World. Even ordinary mortals of the Wen family enjoy the protection of Wen Lanfeng, making him someone they can't easily offend. Normally, they would have just swallowed their anger. But today, not only are they involved, but Niu Youde is also here. This truly puts the two of them in a difficult position.

The innkeeper noticed that the two men looked rather unhappy. Knowing it wouldn't be good for the guests to admit their faults, he kindly reassured them, "Ah! Under the Emperor's nose, we can't afford to offend them. Don't take it to heart. I'll go and arrange a better place for you all right away."

Just as he was about to turn around, someone said, "Someone from the palace? Is it someone from the Wen family?"

The innkeeper turned around and saw that it was the person who had been facing away from him and looking out the window who had spoken. Judging from the appearance of the people in the room, this was the one in charge. He immediately replied, "It should be someone from the Wen family of the royal family. The guards on the other side are carrying a token from the Imperial Palace."

"Go tell them that even if the emperor of the Wen family came, he wouldn't dare disturb me. Tell them to wait aside and not to cause trouble for themselves," Yue Qianchou said calmly. Others might fear Wen Lanfeng, but he truly wasn't.

"Ah!" the shopkeeper exclaimed in surprise. Someone actually dared to utter such treasonous words in the capital of the Biyuan Kingdom! They must be either insane or incredibly powerful. But judging from these people's appearances, they were clearly not insane. Could someone possess power greater than the emperor?

"This... this..." The shopkeeper was at a loss for words; he had never seen anyone who wouldn't even give face to royalty.

Seeing that Niu Youde had stepped forward, what else could Guan Zhongkai and Yu Landu say? The latter said in a deep voice, "Hurry up and go."

The innkeeper felt a chill run down his spine, realizing he was in deep trouble. Neither side was easy to deal with. After responding, he didn't even know how he got downstairs. When he saw the group downstairs, he realized he couldn't afford to offend the royal family, so he simply brushed them off and said to the guard with a bitter face, "I told the guests upstairs who you are, but they still refuse to give up their seats."

Yan Zhuixing and Man Hu exchanged glances, also finding it rather strange. How could ordinary mortals dare to disrespect royalty? Could it be someone from the Cultivation World?

Wen Qing's pretty face turned cold. She said, "Such a thing is happening! Which family is so arrogant? Go! Throw them out!" Her Princess temper completely erupted.

Two guards rushed upstairs immediately, but before long, without even hearing the sound of fighting, they saw the two men being thrown down from upstairs, overturning two tables in the lobby, and lying motionless on the ground, their fate unknown.

The fight had already begun. Without the pale-faced Wen Qing needing further explanation, the other two guards drew their swords with a "whoosh," sprang up, and leaped onto the second floor. In the blink of an eye, they were thrown downstairs, swords and all.

The guests who could afford to dine in such a setting were truly seasoned individuals. They weren't alarmed by the fight; instead, they gathered around with interest to watch the spectacle. The innkeeper had already subtly given a signal to one of the waiters, who understood and dashed off to report to the authorities.

"Rebellion! Rebellion!" Wen Qing roared in his shrill voice.

"Brother Wen, no need to rush." Yan Zhuixing smiled and patted Wen Qing on the shoulder. Wen Qing trembled, his cheeks flushed, and he indeed stopped yelling.

Yan Zhuixing looked at Man Hu, who nodded, then lightly sprang up and landed on the second floor as if strolling in a garden. He pushed open the door from which four guards had already been thrown out. Man Hu's incredibly graceful movement immediately drew cheers from the audience, clearly far superior to the four guards. Many people praised his "excellent skill."

Wen Qing also looked at Yan Zhuixing with a gleam in his eyes. He hadn't expected that this person would have such a master by his side, who was even more skilled than his own royal guards. He wondered what his background was.

Everyone stared at the door upstairs, but this time there was no movement as before. After waiting a while, they saw Man Hu open the door and come out, then turn around and bow to the inside before gently closing the door behind him.

"Tch..." The group of onlookers suddenly lost interest and stopped jeering. They thought they were going to see a big show, but it turned out to be a useless pushover. They even went up to bow to him.

Yan Zhuixing and his companions were surprised. Who was upstairs? How could they command such respect from Man Hu? The innkeeper, however, murmured, "Oh!" It seemed the person inside was truly extraordinary; to have someone from the royal family bow to them—who was they?

Man Hu jumped downstairs and first shouted to the innkeeper, "Innkeeper, hurry up and serve the dishes to the guests upstairs." Then he walked over to the group and said, "It's Guan Zhongkai and Yu Landu."

The three junior brothers looked at each other with puzzled expressions. The Seventh Brother frowned and said, "Isn't it just Guan Zhongkai and Yu Landu? Does our eldest brother need to give them so much face?" Wen Qing looked at the group strangely, wondering who they were talking about.

Man Hu shook his head and said, "If it were just the two of them, it wouldn't be a problem, but the key is that Niu Youde is also inside..."

As they were talking, Yue Qianchou, upstairs, watched two people walking down the street, his lips twitching. What stunned him even more was that the two of them actually barged into the Green Mansion Restaurant.

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