Actually, before Lu Chengwen and the others arrived, this Lord Long had already been throwing his weight around for quite some time.
He had the air of swaggering into a tiger's den and acting tough, barging into a dragon's pool and flaunting his dominance.
But he was an envoy, and Tianwu people did not kill envoys. That was tradition.
Long Batian was counting on them not killing him, so he went all out showing off, constantly prattling on about the Demon Race this and the Demon Race that, about what a dump this place was, about how uncivilized they all were, blah blah blah...
He was so obnoxious that even dogs would be sick of him.
So, in order to take the edge off his arrogance, Liu Rufeng had specifically summoned the Four Great Experts to stand guard nearby.
Yet no one had expected Lu Chengwen to order his execution before they had exchanged even three sentences.
At Lu Chengwen's command, the Four Great Experts were utterly bewildered.
Since when was it your turn to give orders!?
Liu Rufeng also looked at Lu Chengwen in surprise, only to find his face grave and his gaze resolute.
Moreover, under the table, Lu Chengwen tapped the tip of his shoe against Liu Rufeng's.
Liu Rufeng got the hint. Though she had no idea what Lu Chengwen was up to, she reacted swiftly and hurriedly played along.
"Didn't you hear my husband? Drag him out! Execute him!"
Several burly men immediately stepped forward, ready to act.
Long Batian was thoroughly astonished.
"Wait! What is this!? I haven't even been in the room for a minute!"
Lu Chengwen said, "You are arrogant and lawless, with no one in your eyes. Is the Tianwu Territory a place where your Tie Chi Army can run wild?"