If there were parasites in the Su Family, he naturally wouldn't bother to care if he didn't know.
However, this Enlightenment Stone was something he proposed and wanted to make well, but now these people have ruined it like this, which has caused some anger to rise in Su Chen's heart.
Zhao Peng had already turned around, ready to leave and ignore Su Chen, but after hearing this, he frowned at Su Chen again, a contemptuous smile on his lips.
"Kid, did I hear that right?"
"I'm a member of the Su Family. How dare you call yourself 'Young Master' in front of me? Do you want to die?"
Zhao Peng looked arrogant, glaring at Su Chen if he wanted to slap him at any moment.
Although Su Chen seemed somewhat extraordinary, Zhao Peng, as a Su Family Members, had nothing to fear in Wangyun City.
Even young masters and ladies with Saint Tier strength need to be polite to him.
Several followers were beside Zhao Peng, all of them glaring menacingly at Su Chen.
Su Chen's expression was cold. He didn't kill Zhao Peng directly; Zhao Peng was just a minor character who could be killed at any time. But his main concern was dealing with the person behind him.
Zhao Peng continued, "Kid, you think you're worthy of seeing our Steward? Why don't you take a good look at yourself?"
"Get out of here right now, or don't blame me for being impolite."
His words towards Su Chen were filled with utter disdain.
As Su Family member, with a high status, there is no need for them to give face to others.
Su Chen narrowed his eyes, and a chilling killing intent was immediately released.
Just then, a figure walked over from a distance. He had a calm expression and looked to be about the same age as Zhao Peng.
"Second brother, what are you doing?"
Zhao Ming stepped forward and frowned as he looked at Zhao Peng.
Zhao Peng immediately said, "Brother, this kid is causing trouble, I was just about to chase him away."
Zhao Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, turned his head to look at Su Chen, sized him up, and his eyes carried a sense of superiority.
What's wrong?
Su Chen didn't mince words, stating directly, "When the Su Family established the Enlightenment Stone, they clearly instructed that it would be free. As members of the Su Family, why are you charging us here?"
Hearing Su Chen's slightly questioning and accusatory tone, Zhao Ming's eyes flashed with murderous intent.
After a cold laugh, Zhao Ming said calmly, "Since you know that this Enlightenment Stone comes from the Su Family, it's naturally up to the Su Family to decide whether or not to charge for it."
Zhao Ming dared to charge fees so openly in public not only because he had a Steward from the Su Family, but also because he had a very important figure in the Su Family.
It was precisely because of this person that they dared to do such a thing.
Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to be so arrogant just because they have a Steward from the Su Family.
Although the Su Family Steward held a relatively high position, since they were all outsiders, their status was at most equivalent to that of Collateral Line.
Moreover, they were from Collateral Line with ordinary status.
Even if it's a core Collateral Line, it's completely incomparable.
Su Chen said calmly, "So, call over the person who decided to charge here. Let me see who dares to defy the Su Family's decision."
"Presumptuous!"
Zhao Ming suddenly shouted, his words filled with icy coldness.
"You're the one who's being insolent! Do you even know who he is?"
Ruoxi suddenly stood up and shouted, instantly silencing Zhao Ming.
The two voices instantly attracted many people, even waking up the person who was meditating under the Enlightenment Stone, who turned his head to look with a somewhat displeased expression.
They all paid to come here to seek enlightenment, and their time is precious, so it's natural for them to be unhappy about being affected by others.
"Who is this person, daring to cause trouble here?"
"I noticed it just now; it seems that young man was a bit unhappy about the price of the Enlightenment Stone."
"What's so bad about it? We've been charging for years already, I'm used to it."
"But this kid is probably doomed. He actually dared to provoke the Su Family. The Su Family is so powerful now, and the Zhao Ming brothers have powerful backers. Offending him is probably a dead end."
Discussions continued to rise, and their assessment of Su Chen's troublemaking behavior was quite simple.
Seek death!
The Su Family is currently at the height of its power, with such a terrifying scale of influence that no one in the entire Eastern Domain dares to provoke them, yet some still dare to cross the line.
In the Eastern Domain, even if you are Saint Tier power, offending the Su Family means certain death.
"This young man seems quite extraordinary to me; he must have some connections. However, he's probably from a small town and doesn't know how terrifying the Su Family is."
"That is..."
The crowd could only feel pity and disdain for Su Chen's challenge to Zhao Ming and his companion.
He was being incredibly irrational and... stupid.
Just then, Ruoxi continued to scold, "Tell your Steward to get out here right now."
She knew her place very well. For someone of Zhao Ming's stature, it would be beneath Su Chen to speak, like a king meeting a lowly soldier—too beneath him.
Therefore, Ruoxi would always step forward and convey what Su Chen wanted to say.
Zhao Ming's face turned ashen. In all these years, he had never been reprimanded like this before. He said in an icy tone:
"Very well, I've rarely seen anyone dare to be so arrogant towards me."
"Since you insist on courting death, then I'll grant your wish."
Zhao Ming unleashed the aura of the Void Refinement stage, raising his hand to kill Su Chen and the other man instantly.
He didn't want to make a big deal out of this, but since Su Chen was determined to embarrass him, he might as well die.
With immense power concentrated in his hand, Zhao Ming unleashed a powerful attack directly at Su Chen, a strike capable of easily killing anyone below the Early Void Refinement Stage.
Zhao Ming showed no mercy, his sole aim being to kill Su Chen.
Ruoxi's eyes flashed coldly, and a chilling killing intent was immediately released. She raised her hand, ready to counterattack.
Over the years, she would occasionally ask An Qinglian for advice on fighting techniques. Although she still didn't have much actual combat experience, it was much better than before.
"Stop!"
"Don't lay a hand on me!"
A furious shout rang out, accompanied by an overwhelming pressure.
A group of armored figures approached quickly from a distance. The leader was a middle-aged man with an incredibly powerful aura.
Dao Entry Realm!
Li Chang, the Deputy Captain of the Guard of Wangyun City.
The overwhelming pressure made Zhao Ming's Spiritual Qi unstable, and he quickly withdrew his attack.
Zhao Ming quickly realized what was happening and said to Li Chang, "Greetings, Lord Li. These two are causing trouble here. Please take them away and bring them to justice."
He had met Li Chang a few times, and because of the person behind him, Li Chang treated him quite well, with a hint of goodwill.
If Li Chang could find an excuse to help him get rid of Su Chen and the other man, it would be much better than him killing them in the street.
Wangyun City is a city that the Su Family values highly. He wouldn't want to kill people indiscriminately here unless absolutely necessary, as it would attract the attention of the Su Family High-Ranking Members.
The Su Family has strict rules. For many matters of principle, even if a member of the same clan makes a mistake, he will be severely punished, let alone an outsider like him.
If the Su Family found out that one of their own people had made a mistake, they would definitely not be happy.
Li Chang completely ignored Zhao Ming's words and walked directly towards Su Chen.
Then, amidst the horrified gazes of the crowd, he knelt heavily before Su Chen:
"Li Chang greets the Young Master!"