Walking over as well, Jiang Chen looked at Sun Yuan coolly. Generally speaking, he didn't approve of useless dandies like him. The world was full of people like this. Sun Yuan was simply of a slightly higher level than most of those fops.
"So, you're Sun Yuan, hmm? I don't know how strong your aunts and uncles and whatever the rest of your family are, but I've seen more than my fair share of dandies like you. If you beat up someone today, you should be prepared to be beaten up by someone else tomorrow. It's all well and good when you bully someone, but you're crying foul when we put you in your place?" The sarcasm hung heavy on his face.
Having gotten his breath back, Gu Xintang strode to take his place beside Jiang Chen.
"Sun Yuan," he glared at his fellow captain. "Ah Li and I love each other. No matter how shameful you plan on being, we will always be of one mind. If you want to be an obstacle to our relationship, then I'll fight you to the death, regardless of the cost!"
"Good!" Emperor Peerless laughed, applauding loudly. "This is the kind of statement I approve of. Sun Yuan, mark my words! My little friend Gu's problems are also mine. If you think your family is so great, then call up all your relatives. Why don't you see for yourself how easy I am to deal with, or not?"
The emperor's words commanded a great deal of authority. Jiang Chen clapped as well. "As expected of a worthy senior. Little Gu, you should thank Senior Peerless right now."
Gu Xintang felt immensely grateful. He rushed up hurriedly. "Thank you very much, Senior Peerless."
Senior Peerless? Sun Yuan blinked. Who was that? Was there a 'Senior Peerless' in Frostmoon City? Did the Moon God Sect have someone like that? ...no, right?
It was at this time that one of the smarter folks in the crowd remembered something important. His face changed color, and he rushed to Sun Yuan's side, murmuring a few words in the latter's ear. Sun Yuan's face colored as well when he heard the details. He gave Emperor Peerless a conflicted look. He knew now who the old man before him was.
Mo Wushuang, Emperor Peerless! One of the most influential characters among wandering cultivators. The discovery was extremely embarrassing for him. Should he press on? Back off? Throw down a few harsh words? But he'd be in a lot of trouble if he couldn't take back a hard attitude. Angering this titan of the wandering cultivation world meant that he could possibly be swatted to death.
Sure his was a prominent family, but he wasn't really all that important in the family's grand scheme of things. They might feel pity at his death, but it was doubtful that they would attempt to avenge him with all resources at their disposal. After all, he was only one of the backup talents of middling proficiency in the Sun family. There was a reasonable gap between him and the top geniuses. It was unrealistic to ask his family to feud with a great emperor realm cultivator on his behalf.
But was he going to turn tail and flee? Where would his dignity be then? How would he live it down once he returned to Bleakmoon Hall? If Gu Xintang gained the upper hand… if Gu Xintang's guests delivered such a withering blow… how would he fight with him for Ah Li then? Sun Yuan sank into a period of brief conflict.
Emperor Peerless ignored the youngster. "Little Gu," he turned to his acquaintance. "I asked whether you had a dao partner, back at your place. You answered me that it's easy to find the right person, but hard to have a marriage after your heart. Is this crook the obstacle to that?"
No Comments Yet
Post a new comment
Register or Login