lcionline Chapter 255 The Duke's Nephew
Chapter 255 The Duke's Nephew
As the white lotus faded, Qiantang City gradually began to regain its former prosperity.
Ten days passed in a flash.
Ye Kang remained focused on his cultivation in the pavilion, refining the body-tempering plant.
His physical body was constantly growing stronger, and his realm of the ninth rank in the middle realm was becoming more and more stable, allowing his strength to leap forward once again.
On this day, beside the pavilions of West Lake, a group of handsome young men in brocade robes rode magnificent horses, galloping along the lake.
Horses neighed, whips cracked, and young masters roared with unrestrained joy.
The old woman who set up a stall by the roadside was frightened by the big horse, and the wandering beggars along the street also hurriedly moved away. All the people avoided this group of young men like the plague.
The reason is simple: all of these people were nobles from the city.
Those of the lowest status were the sons of the prefect. These young men had no regard for the law, and if they were killed in a car accident, there would be no one to seek justice.
The boys' destination was naturally the most famous waterside pavilion by West Lake. Before they even arrived, the pavilion's owner, a scholar in blue robes, was already waiting outside.
As the group rode forward, the scholar in blue cupped his hands and smiled.
"Young Master Zhou, you've arrived."
The young man at the head of the group was imposing and looked down at the scholar, his eyes filled with excitement.
"Mr. Lu, we've been cooped up at home these past few days, it's driving us crazy! I really don't understand, what's there to be afraid of with just a bunch of rebels?"
“Young Master Zhou is right.”
“Sir, you understand me. I won’t say more. As usual, let’s go to Yanxi Restaurant.”
The boys dismounted and walked skillfully to the stables.
But the scholar in blue looked distressed and hesitated, saying, "Young Master Zhou, I'm afraid it won't work today. Yanxi Tower has been occupied for seven days."
"what!"
A young man, enraged, grabbed the scholar by the collar and shouted, "Lu Wentao, you've got some nerve!"
"Stop! Mr. Lu is a refined scholar from Qiantang. How dare we lay a hand on him?"
"Brother Xun, I..."
Zhou Xun shoved the impetuous youth aside, then said softly to Lu Wentao, "Sir, Qiantang City has been under lockdown for so many days, and everyone is confined to their homes. As far as I know, no noble person would come out specifically to stay in your waterside pavilion, would they? Are you perhaps afraid that I won't give you money?"
"Young Master Zhou, you are too kind. I am truly sorry, but Yanxi Tower is indeed occupied, as is the Langhua Residence next door."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun's face darkened.
Not only are they not allowed to go to Yanxi Tower, but they can't even go to Langhua Residence. He is the nephew of the Duke, and he doesn't even have this much face. How can this be?
He said coldly, "You're not lying to me?"
"How could I dare to deceive Young Master Zhou?"
"Alright, then tell me who lives in Yanxi Tower, and I'll go and negotiate with him personally."
"This……"
Lu Wentao shook his head: "I don't know. That person was very young and did not reveal his name, but judging from his demeanor, he should be a master."
"Heh, an expert?"
The young masters all laughed upon hearing this.
"Mr. Lu, don't you know that in Qiantang City, you could kill ten masters by simply throwing a brick at them?"
"That's right. Which family doesn't have a few skilled guards? My groom was a disciple of a sect when he was young. Now he has to obediently feed my horses."
Lu Wentao scoffed, "It doesn't matter who it is, as long as they're not from a noble family."
He strode into the waterside pavilion, and a group of people followed him in a flurry.
Seeing this, Lu Wentao could only shake his head with a wry smile, and then looked towards Langhua Residence.
On the balcony of Langhua Residence, a beautiful young woman was sitting on the railing, watching this scene with great interest.
Dai Huanhuan found it very interesting. As someone who grew up in Qiantang City, she had long heard about these second-generation nobles.
A group of lawless scoundrels who rely on their family background.
He used his light-footed skill to land and made a shushing gesture to Lu Wentao.
"Don't make a sound, just watch the show with me."
Lu Wentao said helplessly, "Miss Dai, Young Master Ye hasn't left the house for six days. Let's go and remind him."
"No need. Do you think that guy doesn't know? A master's perception can see through everything long ago."
“I know Young Master Ye is a master, but those young masters have also practiced martial arts since childhood, and they outnumber us, so I’m afraid…”
"What's there to be afraid of? That guy surnamed Ye even dares to talk back to the city lord, don't worry."
"I'm afraid even the city lord can't make things difficult for these young masters... especially Young Master Zhou. He's the Duke's nephew, and as the saying goes, 'the maternal uncle is the most important person,' the Duke dotes on him."
"That's even more interesting. I want to see how this guy surnamed Ye will deal with these little bastards."
Dai Huanhuan crossed her arms and, together with Lu Wentao, found the best spot to watch the show.
Zhou Xun led a group of people straight to Yanxi Tower. Before they even entered, a faint stream of true energy descended and blocked the entrance.
Zhou Xun's eyes showed displeasure, and he said directly, "Who is in the building? I am Zhou Xun, the nephew of the current Duke. I have always booked Yanxi Tower. Considering that you are unaware of this, I will not argue with you. Get out of here now."
He flicked his sleeve and strode through the door.
The next second, his true energy surged, and Zhou Xun was shoved away by a tremendous force, falling to the ground.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Kang's icy voice rang out.
"roll."
A single, simple word, devoid of any politeness, caused Lu Wentao's eyelids to twitch uncontrollably.
Zhou Xun scrambled to his feet, his eyes blazing with rage. Forgetting all about maintaining his gentlemanly image, he roared, "How dare you! Attack him! I'll take responsibility if you kill him!"
A group of people rushed into the building like fools, when suddenly a gust of wind swept in, and Ye Kang's true energy surged, causing everyone to be involuntarily sent flying backward.
This time they really went all out. Led by Zhou Xun, all the young masters fell into the lake with cries of agony.
The sounds of thuds were incessant, accompanied by heart-wrenching roars.
"Help! I can't swim!"
"Who! Who is it?! I am the Duke's nephew! My father is the Prefect!"
A group of people swam to shore in a disheveled state, and those who couldn't swim almost drowned.
Fortunately, Zhou Xun was also skilled in martial arts and managed to pull them all up.
The group coughed up water while glaring angrily at Yanxilou.
"Brother Xun, this guy is going too far!"
"That's outrageous! We're all people of status, who's so blind!"
"Don't worry, Brother Xun, I'll have my father bring over the city garrison right away. We'll definitely drag that guy out of the building!"
Several people were filled with righteous indignation, and Zhou Xun also clenched his fists, his face full of resentment.
"I've already told you I'm the Duke's nephew, how dare you treat me like this! This is clearly disrespectful to the Duke! None of you should interfere with family matters, I'm going to personally teach this arrogant bastard a lesson!"
Zhou Xun clutched his chest, his face full of anger, and returned to the stables, ignoring Lu Wentao's explanation, and left directly.
Lu Wentao was completely numb.
"This is it, I'm doomed. When these little devils get angry, I don't know if I can even protect this West Lake pavilion..."
"Relax, if the sky falls, someone surnamed Ye will hold it up for you."
Dai Huanhuan patted Lu Wentao on the shoulder, her smile widening.
Martial artists should not be disturbed during their secluded cultivation; these spoiled brats are probably in big trouble.