Chapter 1279: Chapter 1276: Arrogant and Condescending (First Update)

The porcelain cup spun on the ground like a top, emitting a buzzing sound, before finally coming to a gradual halt after a moment.

And the gazes of the entire room converged on Xue An.

Particularly, Sheng Manyu and Lu Shifa, their expressions darkening in unison.

The only exception was Sheng Miaotong, who, despite covering her mouth, had her eyes smilingly curved, her gaze brimming with the excitement of one who thrives in chaos.

It wasn’t until this moment that the unfortunate Su Junneng finally snapped out of his daze from the shock, first letting out a pitiful howl, followed by a muffled roar, “Xue, you dare to hit me?”

Xue An smiled, but his brows were filled with a coldness, then he spoke indifferently, “So what if I hit you?”

“You…” Su Junneng wanted to rush forward and properly teach this fellow a lesson, but the intense pain in his mouth reminded him that this young man in white was not someone to be trifled with, and so he turned to Lu Shifa with a face full of grievance.

“Master Lu!”

With a mouth full of blood and teeth all but shattered, his words were unclear as they were spoken with a whistle.

But it was clear to everyone that his backer was none other than Lu Shifa.

Indeed.

Lu Shifa’s expression grew increasingly grim, then he stared intently at Xue An, sneering sinisterly.

“No wonder you’re so bold, truly skilled! But haven’t you heard, even when you strike a dog, you must regard its master?”

This remark unreservedly treated Su Junneng as one of his underlings–a dog.

However, upon hearing this, Su Junneng was not angered but instead delighted, and even a look of self-satisfied pride appeared on his face.

Seeing this, Sheng Miaotong felt so disgusted she couldn’t stand it and moved even further away from Su Junneng with a look of disgust on her face.

Su Junneng was well aware of this.

But at this moment, he no longer held any lavish hope of getting close to Miss Sheng, the second daughter.

Being no fool, he could obviously see the covetous desire Lu Shifa, the eldest son of the Lu Family, had for these two sisters.

In fact, as soon as he encountered this renowned Lu Shifa of the Lu Family on the road, he immediately shifted his target.

After all, to get close to Miss Sheng, the second daughter, and win her affection was extremely unlikely.

But to cling to the eldest son of the Lu Family was also an excellent choice.

You must know that the Lu Family is second only to the Sheng Family in this Golden Light Cave Heaven and for someone from a small town like Su Junneng, it is a thick golden thigh that cannot get any thicker.

Therefore, when he heard Lu Shifa actually call him a dog, he was not angry but rather pleased.

At the same time.

Xue An leaned back on the low couch, smiling noncommittally, “You’re right, when striking a dog, one must consider its owner, but my habit is, if the dog is too arrogant, then I strike the owner as well, how does that sound?”

With those words, the room went cold.

Even Sheng Miaotong, who always relished in chaos, couldn’t help but widen her eyes in surprise, a hint of worry finally appearing in her eyes.

Her capriciousness didn’t mean she was blind to the situation.

The elders in her family clearly valued Lu Shifa, even having tacitly consented for him to be the ideal husband for her elder sister.

Moreover, with the Lu Family’s power growing stronger in recent years, she had seen through Lu Shifa’s lupine ambitions but could only keep her distance with respect.

Because she knew, making a scene would be unseemly for everyone involved.

Unexpectedly, Xue An dared to utter such “bold words,” naturally inspiring both admiration and a tinge of worry in Sheng Miaotong.

Indeed.

Upon witnessing this, Lu Shifa’s expression darkened, and a sinister light burst forth from his eyes, as he fiercely said, “Boy, do you know who you are talking to?”

Xue An just smiled, then reached out to casually play with the teacup on the table, without even lifting his head, he said: “I don’t know, and I don’t want to know! But do you believe that if you dare utter any more nonsense, this teacup will end up in your mouth, leaving you with an unforgettable pain of shattered teeth for the rest of your life?”

Lu Shifa snorted angrily, as his majestic and formidable aura burst forth from him, causing the teahouse to tremble slightly.

“True Immortal Peak! Just half a step away from Great Luo!” The woman dressed in palace attire was shaken, exclaiming in horror.

This level of cultivation is considered moderately high in this realm, but when coupled with Lu Shifa’s current age, it became frightening.

And who knows what Secret Techniques are passed down among these noble families, after all, cultivators of the same Cultivation Level could have drastically different true strengths!

Lu Shifa smiled proudly, “That’s right! And I simply chose not to break through! Otherwise, I would have already become a Great Luo Powerful One by now!”

Upon hearing this, the crowd was even more shocked.

Even Sheng Miaotong couldn’t help but tremble slightly, her eyes reflecting a deep seriousness.

But just as Lu Shifa’s face turned grim, about to erupt with anger.

The usually silent Sheng Manyu suddenly stepped forward, blocking him.

Lu Shifa was slightly taken aback, then looked at Sheng Manyu with some confusion, “Manyu, you…?”

Sheng Manyu said indifferently: “Young Master Lu, please hold back your anger for a moment! I have a few words to say to him!”

Sheng Manyu’s face had to be given respect, even by Lu Shifa; thus, he could only nod his head and step back, then looked at Xue An with eyes as if he were looking at a dead man.

At this moment, Sheng Manyu gracefully walked over to the tea table, her beautiful eyes filled with coldness, staring coldly at Xue An.

In such a situation, few could remain calm; at the very least, they would seem a bit flustered.

Yet Xue An didn’t even bother to lift his eyelids, merely continuing to gently spin the teacup on the table, his slender fingers even making the white Secret Porcelain seem somewhat dull and faded.

The entire place fell silent.

After a full ten breaths, Sheng Manyu coldly said: “I don’t care who you are, but my sister is not someone you can touch! This point, I hope you understand!”

Once these words were spoken, Sheng Miaotong was visibly shaken, a flame of anger flashed deep within her eyes, but it was quickly extinguished, turning into a look of desolation as she gently bowed her head.

Xue An slightly raised his eyebrows, with a smile that was not quite a smile, and said: “Oh? I’m curious, what is… my kind of existence?”

Sheng Manyu’s eyes were cold as ice, her words laced with sarcasm: “You should know best why you’re approaching my sister, do I need to spell it out for you?”

Xue An’s smile remained unchanged, “What if I said I’m not clear on it?”

Sheng Manyu snorted coldly, “The power and status of the Sheng Family are not something a person like you can even look up to! And you are here to attend the Golden Cauldron Pavilion’s founding ceremony, right? I can tell you very clearly now, you will never be admitted into the Golden Cauldron Pavilion!”

“Oh?” Xue An’s brows slanted as he glanced at Sheng Manyu.

Unable to hold back any longer, Sheng Miaotong blurted out: “Sister…”.

Before she could finish, Sheng Manyu interrupted her, “Shut up, it’s not your place to speak here!”

Then she looked down at Xue An from her higher position, “You may not accept this, you may even try, but no matter what you do, you can’t change the outcome, because… I said so!”

The corners of Xue An’s mouth gradually lifted, his tone indifferent: “You said so?”

“Exactly!” Saying this, a mocking look appeared on Sheng Manyu’s face, “The world is just that cruel, and someone who can’t even enter the Golden Cauldron Pavilion, what qualification does he have to approach my sister?”