Wang Hu went rigid all over, then hurried a step forward and bowed. "Patriarch of the Zhao Family, this junior did not know this lord was your lifesaving benefactor. I have offended you greatly. Please, Patriarch, and my lord, forgive my crime. This junior will never dare again!"
Wang Hu's heart was filled with fear. Zhao Feng was now the leading figure among Luofeng City's nobles, and his cultivation was almost unrestricted by the curse. If he wanted to deal with Wang Hu, it would be as easy as turning over his hand.
Lin Taichu was also Zhao Feng's lifesaving benefactor. If the two of them joined hands, his Wang Family would have no strength to fight back at all.
"Wang Hu, today you incited the crowd and offended my lifesaving benefactor. You should have been severely punished for that alone. Considering your Wang Family still has some influence in Luofeng City, I'll spare you this once. But if there is a next time, don't blame me for being merciless. I'll wipe out your Wang Family directly!"
"Yes, yes, yes, this junior will remember. This junior will never dare again!" Wang Hu hurriedly bobbed his head and bent at the waist, his face full of fawning.
"This junior will leave at once and will never again disturb my lord and the Patriarch's refined mood!"
As he spoke, Wang Hu turned and fled toward the outside of the manor in a sorry state, even forgetting to take away the treasure he had won in the bidding. The nobles who had echoed Wang Hu earlier also showed fear on their faces. One after another, they lowered their heads, no longer daring to look at Lin Taichu or Zhao Feng, terrified that the anger would spread to them.
Zhao Feng watched Wang Hu's