Jiang Xiaohu grabbed Lu Chengwen by the throat and lifted him off the ground.
I'm going to die!
Everyone here was practically immortal. Even Jiang Xiaohu could trade a few blows with immortals. But what about him? A single Jiang Xiaohu had him completely immobilized, let alone able to fight back.
Medicine Elder said, "Xiao Hu."
Jiang Xiaohu released him and dropped to one knee. "Master."
He turned and pointed at Lu Chengwen. "This man is cunning and treacherous, honey-tongued with a dagger in his heart. He excels at sowing discord and manipulating people!"
Rubbing his neck, Lu Chengwen took a long while before he could speak normally. He pointed at Jiang Xiaohu. "Well, hello there! Your whole family's doing great! You—and that sweet-looking little sister of yours—you two have been throwing your weight around down below, threatening small families and minor sects and making them work as your thugs. You haven't told your family about that, have you?"
Jiang Xiaohu snapped, "We're maintaining peace and stability in the Ancient Martial Arts World!"
"To hell with your peace and stability!"
Lu Chengwen walked up to Fishing Elder and draped an arm over his shoulder. "Brother Shanj i, Brother Haonan, and I can't stand the way you people do things! Isn't that right, Brother Shanj i? Brother Haonan?"
Brother Shanj i awkwardly brushed Lu Chengwen's arm away. "Cheng Wen, say less."
Haonan was equally embarrassed. "The winds have changed now. You... watch how you speak."
"Oh! So you're openly drawing a line between yourselves and me now?!"
Lu Chengwen sneered. "Fine! I'll just pretend I never had you two as good friends! Even though I was completely sincere. Since that's the case, I can't stay here either. I'm leaving! Is that all right?"
Lu Chengwen turned to leave, but Jiang Xiaohu