When a Tiger Falls to Flatland, It's Bullied by Dogs

The man speaking was a middle-aged man whom Su Zhenglong recognized as the head of the Luo Clan, a second-rate family.

His name was Luo Tong, and in his youth, he had been beaten soundly by Su Zhenglong more than once.

"So it's Clan Head Luo Tong. Since you aren't dead yet, how could I, Su Zhenglong, die so easily?"

Even though Su Zhenglong was currently suffering from severe injuries, he still radiated an imposing aura when facing Luo Tong.

Bang!

However, the moment the words left his lips, a loud thud came from the direction of Su Xuefeng. A frail, aged voice rang out: "Su Zhenglong, is that any way to speak to Clan Head Luo? Apologize immediately."

Su Zhenglong stood stunned. His own father was forcing him to apologize in public to a second-rate family, to a man who had once been his defeated subordinate?

And all he had done was offer a verbal retort.

Clenching his fists tightly, Su Zhenglong kept his face cold and remained silent.

Beside Su Xuefeng, the slow, languid voice of Su Zhengtao drifted over: "Big Brother, surely you haven't forgotten that your illness affects your hearing? Did you not hear Father clearly?"

Luo Tong, sitting beside Su Xuefeng, sneered repeatedly, his face full of mockery.

The Su Clan had been having a rough time lately; the Chu Family had severed all ties with them, and the other two major families were equally dismissive. Therefore, Su Xuefeng had to prioritize these second-rate families.

The condition for the Luo Clan to align with the Su Clan was precisely that Su Zhenglong needed to improve his attitude.

Su Zhenglong gritted his teeth hard. Remembering that they had come to reconcile, he finally lowered his voice and said, "I apologize, Clan Head Luo."

"What did you say? I didn't hear you." Luo Tong pushed his luck, his voice arrogant.

At this moment, Sikong Jing, unable to hold back any longer, prepared to step forward, but Su Zhenglong blocked him and spoke again: "I apologize, Clan Head Luo. My words were unpleasant and caused you trouble."

"Ha, hahahaha..." Luo Tong burst into loud, unbridled laughter.

The entire room joined in the laughter. This was the legendary prodigy who had once been invincible across Yunye!

Suddenly, a new voice rang out: "Su Zhenglong, I heard your son-in-law is a criminal. What crime did he commit, exactly?"

Su Zhenglong's jaw tightened.

Su Xuefeng continued to bark, "If your ears are working, answer the question."

Taking a deep breath and suppressing his rage, Su Zhenglong replied as best he could: "He merely offended someone; he did not commit any crime."

He himself did not know what crime Sikong Jing had supposedly committed to be exiled.

But it was clear that, given his character, he had surely just offended the wrong person and was not truly guilty of anything.

"Master Su, your daughter is so ugly, how do you have the face to bring her to Grandfather Su's birthday banquet? Aren't you afraid of scaring the guests away?" another middle-aged woman asked with a coy laugh.

This woman was none other than Luo Tong's wife.

At this moment, a flash of killing intent surged in Sikong Jing, but he was held back firmly by Su Yuexi and Mei Xiaofang, who shook their heads at him desperately.

They had to endure it today; in their hearts, they believed that if they didn't, Sikong Jing would surely die.

Then, one humiliating question after another was hurled at them.

Su Zhenglong's chest felt as if it were being crushed, and Mei Xiaofang was on the verge of tears, her eyes bloodshot.

As for Sikong Jing, he etched every one of these faces into his memory. More importantly, he waited to see Su Xuefeng's reaction to the gift for his father-in-law, wondering if he could be moved.

Of course, regardless of whether Su Xuefeng remained stubborn, Sikong Jing would make these people pay the price!

"Alright, my son is not in good health, so stop asking him questions."

Su Xuefeng seemed to realize that he was losing face as well, so he stopped the others from continuing their interrogation.

At this moment, Su Zhenglong finally let out a long breath. Staring fixedly at Su Xuefeng, he said, "Father, I wish you a life as long as the Southern Mountains and happiness as vast as the Eastern Sea. This is the birthday gift from your son."

With that, he signaled the hired workers to push in the statue of Su Yuexi's grandmother.

Of course, it was still packed inside a large crate, and for the moment, no one but them knew what was inside.

Su Xuefeng paused, then waved his hand dismissively. "Such a large object—your attempt at seeking forgiveness shows some effort. Just put it aside."

He then had the workers toss it into a corner where gifts were already piled like a mountain.

Seeing this, Su Zhenglong hurriedly asked, "Father, won't you open it to take a look?"

Before the words had even faded, Su Xuefeng snapped, "With so many guests here, when would I have the time to look at your gift? The best gift you could give me right now is to kill this criminal for me."

Having said that, he ignored Su Zhenglong entirely, let alone what might be inside the large crate.

"Grandfather, this is my birthday gift for you."

Just then, Su Yun stepped forward gracefully and handed over a long box.

A smile immediately returned to Su Xuefeng's face. He opened the box in front of everyone, revealing a blade inside.

Without hesitation, he took it out and laughed, "A fine blade! Su Yun is truly Grandfather's little darling; Grandfather loves it."

Compared to his treatment of Su Zhenglong earlier, his attitude was like night and day.

At this moment, Su Yun looked at Su Yuexi and asked triumphantly, "Su Yuexi, what kind of gift did you prepare for Grandfather?"

Hearing this, Su Yuexi immediately looked toward Sikong Jing.

Sikong Jing said nothing and immediately handed the box he had prepared to Su Yuexi.

Next, Su Yuexi held it up and presented it to Su Xuefeng. She said softly, "Grandfather, this is a gift from Jing Gege and me. Wishing you..."

Before she could finish, Su Yun snatched the box from Su Yuexi's hands and exclaimed, "Let me see what you've brought!"

Without waiting for Su Yuexi to react, Su Yun opened it.

She didn't believe Su Yuexi could give anything good. Opening it was meant to publicly humiliate her.

"Green Jade Slate?"

As Su Yun's gaze fell upon the contents of the box, she cried out involuntarily.

The entire venue fell silent once more. Then, Su Yun took the Green Jade Slate out and observed it, saying, "It really is a Green Jade Slate, and the most inferior kind at that. Three pieces for a hundred Copper Crystal Plates."

Su Yun had expected Su Yuexi's gift to be poor, but she hadn't anticipated it would be this bad.

At the same time, Su Xuefeng's expression turned extremely grim.

Su Zhenglong and his wife were dumbfounded, looking at Sikong Jing in disbelief.

Didn't he say this gift would make Su Xuefeng overjoyed? What was the meaning of sending the most inferior Green Jade Slate?

No one believed that there could be anything good within a Green Jade Slate; it couldn't record any good martial skills.

"Ha, ha ha ha..."

Suddenly, Luo Tong burst into laughter. "Grandfather Su, is your granddaughter trying to kill me with laughter? What else could she give but this junk, Green Jade Slate? Even a few sheets of high-quality green jade paper would have been better."

It wasn't just Luo Tong; everyone present was roaring with laughter.

Su Xuefeng's face turned beet red. He hadn't felt ashamed when they insulted Su Zhenglong, but when Su Yuexi and Sikong Jing presented the Green Jade Slate, he felt utterly disgraced.

"Su Yun, smash it for me," Su Xuefeng commanded heavily, showing no mercy.