Chapter 170: Chapter 170 - Humiliated to the point of Non-recovery_1
"Stop!" the Crown Prince ordered.
The guard turned to look at him, his face full of anger, and said, "Your Highness, you are of noble blood! How can these lowly commoners insult you!"
"Exactly! Even if we are in the Martial King Palace now, their treatnt of you justifies us demanding a reasonable explanation from the higher-ups of the Martial King Palace!" Lin Hao also chid in, fanning the flas.
Last ti, when Qin Feiyang went to the Lin family and took away 5,000,000 Gold Coins, he and his father, Lin Han, still hadn’t been able to let it go.
"This prince said stop, so stop. When did it beco your turn to interrupt?" the Crown Prince said in a low voice.
The four guards and Lin Hao stiffened and imdiately fell silent.
In fact, the Crown Prince was inwardly furious and also very confused. From the ti he beca acquainted with Qin Feiyang until now, he hadn’t done a single thing to offend Qin Feiyang. So why would Qin Feiyang cause trouble for him at this mont? Is it because he can refine Top Grade dicinal pills that he’s beco so arrogant? If that’s really the case, as the Crown Prince of the royal family, I definitely won’t let this go!
「The Reception Room!」
Chief Li was utterly shocked. Has this Fatty eaten a lion’s heart?
Fatty said coyly, "Don’t look at Master Fatty like that; Master Fatty isn’t so young maiden."
"UGH!" Chief Li, taken aback, started to retch. This damned Fatty, he’s so disgusting! I have no idea how Jian Haotian can stand him.
"COUGH! COUGH!" He cleared his throat and whispered, "Fatty, the Crown Prince may not dare to do anything to you in the Martial King Palace. But if you leave the Martial King Palace, with his status, there are a hundred ways to kill you. You’d better keep a low profile."
Fatty said disdainfully, "Hmph, just a hundred ways? If he dares to bother Master Fatty, Master Fatty has ten thousand ways to teach him how to behave."
Chief Li’s face twitched; he felt an overwhelming urge to give Fatty a sound thrashing. It seems I can’t stay here any longer, lest I lose control later and really beat up Fatty.
"I’m leaving. No need to see
out." Stowing away the Image Crystal Stone, Chief Li turned and hurried away from Quiet Heart Lake.
"Senior, please wait," Lu Hong spoke up at this ti, pleading, "I hope you can help us gather these dicinal materials within three months."
"Three months?" Chief Li frowned, then nodded. "Alright, I’ll start handling it as soon as I get back."
Lu Hong walked over, opened the door, and stepped aside, smiling. "Senior, take care."
When Chief Li reached the door, he smiled at the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince bowed respectfully, his attitude remarkably humble.
Then, Chief Li walked out and departed from Quiet Heart Lake without a backward glance.
Only then did Lu Hong turn to the Crown Prince. Bowing slightly, she asked, "Your Highness, is there sothing you need?"
Lin Hao shouted angrily, "Do you intend to just let the Crown Prince stand here all this ti?"
"And who might you be?" Lu Hong frowned slightly.
Lin Hao announced arrogantly, "I am the eldest young master of the Lin family, Lin Hao!"
"I’ve long heard of Young Master Lin’s great na. Seeing you today, you are indeed as outstanding and talented as they say," Lu Hong said with a warm smile, appearing gentle and courteous.
Lin Hao beca even more complacent.
But suddenly, Lu Hong’s tone shifted, and she said coldly, "We’re short-handed here and have no one to wait on you. If you want to play the young master, go back to your Lin family to do it. Goodbye!"
Lin Hao’s face instantly turned livid.
The Crown Prince frowned, but then cupped his hands with a smile and said, "Miss, could you perhaps do
a small favor?"
"Your Highness’s favor? How could a humble woman like myself dare to refuse?" Lu Hong replied. "However, Jian Haotian is currently in closed-door cultivation. Before he went into seclusion, he specifically instructed that he would not be seeing anyone. If Your Highness has co to see Fatty and , we naturally welco you. But if you’ve co for Jian Haotian, then please, you’ll have to return so other day."
"How audacious!"
"He truly thinks too highly of himself!"
"Drag him out here at once to kneel and welco His Highness!"
The four guards were seething. The Crown Prince had condescended to personally visit, only to be refused at the door—it was simply too insulting.
"Kneel in welco?" Lu Hong’s lovely eyebrows rose slightly.
"Well, now!" Fatty let out a strange cry and strode confidently to Lu Hong’s side. He glanced at the four guards and said dismissively, "Master Fatty thought it was soone important, but it turns out to be just four lackeys. What are you acting so high and mighty for?"
Actually, when it ca to being pompous, no one present was more so than Fatty himself.
"Who are you calling a lackey?" the four guards demanded, their faces darkening.
"Calling you, of course. Can’t even figure that out? Idiots," Fatty sneered.
CLANG!!!
The four guards simultaneously drew the sabers from their waists.
"Oh? Planning to make a move?" Fatty taunted. "Co on then! Master Fatty is standing right here. If Master Fatty even flinches, I’ll be your grandson." He stood with his arms crossed, nose in the air, the very picture of extre arrogance.
"I can’t take it anymore!"
"I’m going to kill you!"
The four of them, beside themselves with rage, raised their sabers high and aid to cleave Fatty’s head.
But at that very mont, the Crown Prince stepped forward and delivered a resounding slap to each of their faces.
The four guards were stunned. They were all standing up for the Crown Prince, defending his honor. They had thought the Crown Prince would reward them handsoly. They never expected to be slapped in public instead.
The Crown Prince barked, "What has this prince taught you all daily? To be humble, to be polite! Have you forgotten? Quickly, apologize to them!" Can’t they see Shi Zheng from next door, eyeing them like a tiger? How dare they start a fight here? Utterly clueless! he fud inwardly.
"We apologize, both of you."
"It was our mistake. Please forgive us."
The four guards didn’t dare hesitate, hastily bowing in apology to Fatty and Lu Hong.
Fatty chuckled disdainfully, then looked at the Crown Prince and said coolly, "Your Highness, even Chief Li couldn’t get an audience with Brother Jian just now, so we’re not discriminating against anyone. Please, take your leave."
The implication was clear: if even Chief Li couldn’t see him, what made the Crown Prince think he could? He should know his place and leave promptly.
Having grown up in the royal palace, the Crown Prince had experienced countless sches and intrigues; how could he fail to understand the underlying ssage?
Yet, he didn’t show any anger. He chuckled and said, "Since Brother Jian is in seclusion for cultivation, let’s drop the matter. However, I would like to chat with the two of you. Might you have so ti?"
Fatty and Lu Hong exchanged glances, a hint of confusion appearing in their eyes.
Lu Hong stepped aside, gesturing. "Your Highness, please co in."
The Crown Prince smiled and walked into the reception room.
Lin Hao and the four guards also prepared to follow him inside.
BANG!
Fatty slamd the door shut and yelled, "The riff-raff can wait outside!"
"Riff-raff!" Lin Hao’s hands clenched into tight fists, his face contorted with a ferocious expression.
The Crown Prince gave a bitter smile. "Brother Fatty, Lin Hao is, after all, my future brother-in-law. Can you not give this prince so consideration?"
Fatty sneered, "Hmph, who in Yan City doesn’t know that Lin Yiyi isn’t his biological sister?"
Lu Hong smiled. "Your Highness, if you have sothing to say, please be direct."
A cold glint flickered deep within the Crown Prince’s eyes. He laughed and said, "Who do you think has a more promising future, Jian Haotian or I?"
"What do you an?" they both frowned.
The Crown Prince said, "To be frank, I want you to follow . As long as you agree, I will have my father, the King, personally intercede with the Elixir King Palace on your behalf. Then, you will no longer need to hide as you are now."
Trying to recruit us? Fatty sneered inwardly. However, he remained silent, carefully observing Lu Hong’s reaction.
Lu Hong was also sowhat taken aback, but her expression showed no hint of temptation.
After a mont’s thoughtful pause, she smiled and said, "Your Highness, I don’t believe that pies simply fall from the sky."
"You are both indeed very perceptive." The Crown Prince smiled. "I want you to act as informants on Jian Haotian, to help
keep track of his movents."
Fatty said teasingly, "We haven’t even agreed yet, and you’re already revealing your objective. Aren’t you a little too confident?"
"Jian Haotian may be a Top Grade Alchemist, but he has no background, and his strength isn’t exceptional. If, one day, the Martial King Palace no longer protects him, do you think he’ll et a good end? You both know the Elixir King Palace will certainly not let him off. But this prince is different. I have the entire royal family backing . Even if I make a grave mistake, I can erge unscathed. You are both sensible people; I trust you know how to choose." The Crown Prince looked at them, full of confidence.
Fatty said, "I think your true goal is to bring Brother Jian under your command!"
The Crown Prince looked incredibly astonished. He shook his head and laughed, "Brother Fatty, you are truly astute. That’s correct, my ultimate goal is him. But rest assured, even if Jian Haotian submits to this prince, I will still greatly value you both."
Fatty smirked. "So, what can you offer us?"
Seeing Fatty seemingly tempted, the Crown Prince’s heart ward, and he said with a smile, "Besides helping you reconcile with the Elixir King Palace, this prince also solemnly promises to give each of you 1,000,000 Gold Coins and one superior Martial Arts Technique."
"One million?"
"A superior Martial Arts Technique?"
Fatty paused, then sighed. "Your Highness is truly generous!"
The Crown Prince smiled. "That is what your value dictates."
"Damn it! Master Fatty can’t keep this act up any longer!" Fatty cursed, his amiable expression vanishing as he roared, "Give you an inch and you take a mile, huh? One million Gold Coins and a superior Martial Arts Technique? Are you trying to dismiss a beggar?"
"Hmm?" The Crown Prince’s face darkened.
Fatty took out an Image Crystal Stone and threw it contemptuously on the tea table. "Brother Jian gave this to Master Fatty. Go on, tell
how much it’s worth!"
The Crown Prince’s eyes widened in disbelief.
"Surprised already?" Fatty sneered and said to Lu Hong, "Show him a bit more."
"Can’t you be a little more low-key?" Lu Hong rolled her eyes at Fatty. Nevertheless, she also took out her Image Crystal Stone and the top-grade Vermilion Glazed Pill she had yet to consu.
She, too, couldn’t stand the Crown Prince’s smug, condescending attitude.
The Crown Prince was completely dumbstruck.
"Co on, co on, add it all up! How much do you think all this is worth?" Fatty pressed. "Oh, and there are also four perfect Martial Arts Techniques, also gifts from Brother Jian. Master Fatty really can’t figure it out. How can a grand prince like you have the nerve to offer a paltry 1,000,000 Gold Coins and one superior Martial Arts Technique? And you even said, ’That is what your value dictates.’ Damn it! Are Master Fatty and Lu Hong so cheap in your eyes? Truth be told, Master Fatty didn’t want to embarrass you, but you insisted on brazenly sticking your nose in. Tell , aren’t you just asking for a beating?"
Fatty went into full mockery mode, spit flying as he spoke, his plump face alight with utter disdain.
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