Inside the Xiao Family Hall.
Everyone was silent.
Xiao Zhan continued to stare at Chu Feng, his displeasure growing.
In the past, Xiao Huohuo often took in charlatans as his masters.
However, those charlatans at least had a semblance of professionalism and knew their limits. They only dared to swindle Xiao Huohuo out of money and wouldn't dare to come to the Xiao Family.
So, he usually turned a blind eye to such matters, not having the spare time to meddle, as long as the other party wouldn't harm Huohuo.
But this young man today, barely a few years older than Xiao Huohuo, was different.
Let alone any proper attire, he didn't even possess the aura of a martial artist, yet he dared to follow them to the Xiao Family.
Did they, the Xiao Family, no longer wield their swords?
Hearing Xiao Zhan's somewhat angry tone, Xiao Huohuo immediately stood up, about to explain.
But before he could speak, the First Elder of the Xiao Family, Xiao Shan, sitting to Xiao Zhan's left, let out a cold snort, interrupting Xiao Huohuo.
Xiao Shan's hair and beard were white, and he was already seventy years old, but his gaunt frame appeared robust and spirited.
His pair of turbid old eyes stared at Chu Feng like those of a tiger or leopard, a hint of disdain in his brows.
"In Dongli City, our Xiao Family is the City Lord, and we have four Houtian realm martial artists guarding us. Other sects cannot compare."
"The Young Clan Leader of the Xiao Family holds a noble status. Not just anyone can be his master."
"At the very least, Huohuo's master should not be weaker than us old bones, right?"
"May I ask, esteemed sir, what is your cultivation?"
Xiao Shan's imposing aura made it clear to everyone that his words were not friendly.
Upon hearing this, Chu Feng did not speak, remaining seated quietly.
Beside him, Xiao Huohuo stood up straight and explained:
"First Elder, my Master's cultivation is heaven-shattering. Mortals cannot imagine it."
He raised an eyebrow, a hint of pride in his expression, and said with his arms crossed:
"It's not that I look down on you."
"First Elder, there is simply no comparison between you and my Master!"
As his words fell, Xiao Zhan, Xiao Shan, and the others looked at Xiao Huohuo's proud demeanor and heard the confidence in his words. They exchanged glances, somewhat stunned, but also annoyed.
Xiao Huohuo was actually defending this master of his so fiercely?
In front of them, he was siding with an outsider?
And there was no comparison?
The First Elder was at the Houtian realm, a level few could reach in all of Dongli City.
Could it be that the youth Xiao Huohuo brought back was in the Xiantian realm?
This was absolutely impossible!
Let alone Dongli City, even in the entire Jiangnan Province, there weren't many Xiantian experts, much less such a young Xiantian expert.
Moreover, they were well aware of who these Xiantian experts were, which gates and sects they belonged to, and this youth before them was definitely not among them.
With this thought, Xiao Zhan and the three elders' gazes sharpened.
This was a charlatan, and a highly sophisticated one at that.
Although Xiao Huohuo had been fooled often in the past, he at least retained some rationality and wouldn't believe such absurd things.
This brat must have slipped Xiao Huohuo some love potion to trick him this badly.
How dare he play such tricks on his child! Xiao Zhan slammed the table in anger and stood up.
With a bang, the entire hall trembled.
Everyone could feel his rage.
Xiao Huohuo quickly got up and went to Xiao Zhan's side. Just as he was about to say something, he was stopped by the latter.
Xiao Zhan glared, a laugh of anger escaping him.
"I am the City Lord of Dongli City."
"I have some impression of the Xiantian experts from various cities in Jiangnan Province. I wonder what your esteemed title is?"
"Could it be that you, esteemed sir, are an expert from outside Jiangnan Province?"
Chu Feng still did not respond, calmly sipping the hot tea on the table, as if it were none of his business.
The more he acted this way, the more furious Xiao Zhan became.
Before he could erupt again, Xiao Huohuo preempted him, saying dismissively:
"What Xiantian? He's not even worthy of carrying my Master's shoes."
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan and the others became even more convinced that Xiao Huohuo, this foolish child, had been fed some love potion, believing such nonsense.
His gaze towards Chu Feng grew increasingly unfriendly!
This person is a liar!
Xiantian isn't even fit to carry his shoes?
Could he be a Grandmaster?
How is that possible!
The Grandmaster realm is incredibly powerful. Not a single one can be found in the entire Jiangnan Province, and only a handful can be found in the entire Lihuo Kingdom.
Xiao Zhan looked at Xiao Huohuo, gritting his teeth.
It seems he had been too lenient with this child, neglecting his upbringing, which led him to become this way.
The three Xiao Family elders also shook their heads in disappointment, wishing he could have been better.
The Young Clan Leader is truly becoming more and more outrageous, believing anyone.
Now, he's completely infatuated by a liar who has no cultivation at all, not even bothering to pretend.
Just as Xiao Zhan and the other three were about to erupt.
Bang!
With a soft sound, the teacup landed on the table.
Chu Feng flicked his robe, stood up, and scanned Xiao Zhan and the others, standing with his hands behind his back.
Under their furious gazes, he spoke softly:
"I grasp the sun and moon, pluck the stars; there is no one like me in this world."
"Realm?"
A hint of nostalgia in his eyes, he looked up and said:
"This Seat long ago forgot about so-called realms."
"And long ago forgot how the world used realms to refer to This Seat."
His gaze fell upon them.
As they looked into his eyes, a dismissive smile played on his face.
He sighed softly:
"Xiantian?"
"What a strange level."
"I recall when This Seat first embarked on the path of cultivation, though I made countless enemies."
"I never clashed with ants of the Xiantian realm like this."
His words fell.
The hall fell silent.
A drop of tea from the table landing on the floor sounded crisp and clear.
The three elders and Xiao Zhan were stunned.
Their faces were stiff, their lips trembling slightly.
As if murmuring:
"Embarked on the path of cultivation, never clashed with ants of the Xiantian realm."
These words were like thunder from a clear sky, leaving everyone stunned for a long time.
The aura and actions of this youth before them were indeed somewhat extraordinary.
Seeing her father and the three elders in such a state, Xiao Huohuo couldn't help but rejoice, thinking to herself:
"Father and the First Elder must have been subdued by Master's dominance!"
However, Xiao Zhan and the other three quickly realized the problem, finding it unbelievable!
Did this brat mean that from the moment he started cultivating, he viewed Xiantian as ants?
How is that possible?
Xiao Zhan was only stunned for a moment before snapping back to reality, scoffing:
"Are you trying to say you were a Grandmaster from the start of your cultivation?"
"And your realm is indescribable? Could it be that you've broken through to a level beyond Grandmaster?"
"Even the entire Southern Desolate Realm wouldn't be able to find such a master, right?"
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