Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The people in the main hall were utterly shocked by Luo Feng’s overbearing demeanor, and could not understand why he spoke so daringly when his cultivation base was below Zheng Yuan’s.
Luo Tian was hopeful when he looked at Luo Feng who stood in the center of the main hall.
“Luo Feng, you’re being too presumptuous. I’ll teach you a lesson today!”
Even a clay figurine had a temper, thus it was natural that Zheng Yuan was furious after being ridiculed by Luo Feng. He immediately pounced on Luo Feng.
“Tide Palm!”
He roared as he swung his palm at Luo Feng.
Wu, wu…
The resulting palm wind blew Luo Feng’s hair vigorously, and sounds of tides were vaguely heard in the hall.
It was a Yellow Rank Middle Class martial art from Luo Family where one’s palm energy was long and continuous like waves. One could generate eighteen attacks with one punch if it was cultivated to Success State, which was powerful enough to break an enemy’s bones through strong vibrations.
“I didn’t know that Zheng Yuan cultivated his Tide Palm to Success State, I really shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.”
“There’s no way that Luo Feng can defeat Zheng Yuan now.”
“What a pity, I was looking forward to an interesting battle. Looks like the winner and the loser will be determined in one move…”
The crowd shook their heads upon seeing Zheng Yuan performing Tide Palm.
This was because Zheng Yuan who cultivated Tide Palm to Success State could even resist powerhouses in Iron Bone Boundary’s peak!
On the other hand, Luo Feng only had the cultivation base of Iron Bone Boundary’s middle phase. The result was obvious to them.
Nevertheless, Luo Feng remained calm as if he was completely unaffected by Zheng Yuan’s threatening attack.
He sneered the moment the strong wind was right in his face.
In a flash, he carried a formidable aura as if he became a ferocious tiger.
Boom!
Luo Feng stomped on the ground so hard like a gigantic beast tramping about the room. Consequently, the main hall shook and dust fell from the beams.
Swish!
The crowd felt a blur in front of their eyes when Luo Feng had somehow appeared in front of Zheng Yuan and was going to punch with his fist.
Boom, boom, boom…
The seemingly casual punch resulted in a series of remarkably powerful explosions in the air. Many young disciples from Luo Family were stupefied.
Tss, tss…
The vicious fist wind cut Zheng Yuan’s face before Luo Feng’s fist even hit him. Frightened by the attack, Zheng Yuan attempted to defend himself with his palm.
However, an irresistible force gushed toward him the moment he tried to block Luo Feng’s fist with his hands. Followed by that, Zheng Yuan’s face turned pale and he spat blood as he was sent flying toward the wall. He had passed out by the time he landed, and all of the bones in his arms were broken.
“How is this possible!”
Zheng Hongzhi was in disbelief. He glared at Luo Feng, then quickly flew to Zheng Yuan to give him some medicine.
The main hall was dead silent as everyone was dumbfounded.
The winner and the loser were indeed determined in one move, but nobody expected Luo Feng to be victorious!
Luo Feng took out Zheng Yuan who was in Iron Bone Boundary’s later phase with one punch! That was impressive!
“Feng’er, you?”
Luo Tian’s face reddened when he looked at Luo Feng. He was clearly surprised.
He did not expect Luo Feng to be so powerful!
“Father, I went to Red Training Mountain Range when I was at Purple Sun Institution. There I chanced upon a crimson-colored fruit that toughened my body so much that I possessed an unusual force, which allows me to resist even masters in Iron Bone Boundary’s peak,” Luo Feng explained.
Although he made it up, it was true that his force was different from ordinary people.
“A crimson-colored fruit that toughened your body! Could it be a Beast Saliva Fruit! That’s a Grade Three spirit medicine, no wonder his cultivation base improved so fast!” A middle-aged martial artist shouted, then looked at Luo Feng enviously.
“A Grade Three spirit medicine!”
The others were surprised too.
Grade Three spirit medicines were known to produce extraordinary effects! They were extremely valuable as they cost up to millions of taels of silver, such that even the higher management of the four great families could not afford them.
“Hahaha… Nice! Nice! It’s an opportunity that can be discovered but not sought. Looks like God has been treating you well!” Luo Tian who was no longer dispirited laughed happily.
“Servants, bring Young Master to a room to rest!”
Zheng Hongzhi ordered the servants to help Zheng Yuan after he checked his injuries, then looked at Luo Feng angrily. “Luo Feng, that was very ruthless of you. How could you be so merciless when you’re only exchanging blows with someone from your family!”
Luo Feng looked at Zheng Hongzhi calmly.
“Everyone here’s a witness. It was Zheng Yuan who insisted on fighting me, so I had no choice but to fight back, but he brought disgrace upon himself because of his incompetence. If anyone were to be called to account, it’s you! Blame yourself for being ignorant.”
“You!”
Zheng Hongzhi was enraged. A cold aura enveloped Luo Feng at that moment, and the air in the main hall seemed to have frozen.
Being a master in Essence Boundary, Zheng Hongzhi released a frightening aura that those with lower cultivation bases could not stand still.
“Hmph!”
The frozen air in the hall began flowing again when he scoffed.
Later, Luo Feng cast a solemn look at Zheng Hongzhi and carried a much more fearful aura than him.
“Zheng Hongzhi, injuries are inevitable since they were exchanging blows. Are you going to intervene what’s supposed to be between the juniors?”
Zheng Zhongzhi was stunned. He was the one who stopped Luo Tian from intervening in the battle between the juniors, but he did not expect karma to hit him so quickly.
He looked at Luo Feng angrily, then looked at Luo Tian.
“Luo Tian, I can let this pass, but you must give me sixty percent of your profit if you want to remain your transportation channel in Ashen Rock Town! In addition, I want the mining concession in Ashen Rock Town!”
“Sixty percent of the profit! And the mining concession!”
Not only Luo Tian, but the other collateral relatives exclaimed too.
Zheng Hongzhi was publicly provoking the patriarch, and demanded a separation of power! He was simply traitorous!
He then looked at Luo Tian. “It’s fine if you don’t agree, but all my forces will leave Luo Family from today onwards!”
“Leave the family!”
The crowd was in turmoil again as they did not expect Zheng Hongzhi to mention that.
More than just treating Luo Tian lightly, he was defying him in public!
Luo Tian looked at him coldly. “You dare threaten me?”
“I’m just fighting for what benefits me the most,” Zheng Hongzhi responded proudly.
He gained control over most of Luo Family’s transportation channels after all these years.
Back then, Luo Family could afford to lose Zheng Hongzhi since they could work with other families, but they could not do so anymore.
Everyone in Panlong City knew that Li Family was going to be the number one family, and Luo Family would definitely be suppressed then. Therefore, the other forces would avoid working with Luo Family.
Zheng Hongzhi believed that Luo Family would become a pool of stagnant water should he leave them!
“Make your own choice.” He was certain that Luo Tian would give in.
Luo Tian raised his brows. He was in a huge dilemma.
His family was going to crumble whether or not he approved Zheng Hongzhi’s requests…
“Father, can you let me handle this?”
Someone asked just as Luo Tian was having trouble deciding.
Everyone was shocked when they realized that it was Luo Feng who spoke. He never bothered about family matters.
Luo Tian was also startled.
‘Does this brat have a plan? I’d like to see how he’s going to handle this!’
He finally nodded after a moment of hesitation, then returned to his seat.
Since Luo Feng had been full of surprises, he looked forward to seeing how Luo Feng was going to settle this issue.
“Zi Ling, pass me a brush and some ink,” Luo Feng ordered.
“Yes, Young Master.” Zi Ling nodded. After handing him a brush and ink, she stared at him with sparkling eyes.
This was her first time seeing Luo Feng’s imposing manner.
Luo Feng began writing with flying strokes.
The main hall was incredibly quiet at that moment, where only rustling sounds from the brush could be heard. The crowd watched as they were curious about what was written on the paper.
Luo Feng was done writing in a flash. Next, he slammed the paper in Zheng Hongzhi’s face.
“Zheng Hongzhi, you’re guilty of a heinous sin by going against your superior and threatening the patriarch! On behalf of my father, I’m ousting you from the family! You’re no longer part of Luo Family from today onward!”
His thunderous voice left a buzzing sound in everyone’s ears.
“Ousted from the family!”
The crowd clamored and widened their eyes at Luo Feng in disbelief.
They never thought that that would be Luo Feng’s decision.
“You want to oust us from the family! Are you aware of the consequences?”
Zheng Hongzhi shot a cold look at Luo Feng when he saw the letter.
If they were ousted from Luo Family, they would end up in a miserable state without the family’s goods.
On the other hand, Luo Family would face a disaster! Hence, Zheng Hongzhi was sure that Luo Feng would not do that.
“Of course I’m aware, but my decision remains unchanged.” Luo Feng stood calmly with his hands behind his back.
Zheng Hongzhi frowned and yelled at Luo Tian, “Luo Tian, are you really going to let this fella mess around?!”
“I’ve decided to put Luo Feng in charge or this, and as the patriarch of this family, I’m a man of my words.” Luo Tian broke out in cold sweat too, but he chose to trust Luo Feng.
Luo Feng who was fed up waved his hand. “Zheng Hongzhi, you have no business here anymore. Get lost with your partners in crime, or don’t blame me for being rude!”
Seeing that there was no point of return, Zheng Hongzhi laughed sinisterly. “Very well! Very well! Luo Tian, you have a good son. I’d like to see how long you’re going to hold up! You better not cry and beg me in the future! Let’s go!”
Tens of collateral relatives left with him.
At the door, he paused to look at Luo Feng.
“Luo Feng, do you think that your sudden increase in force allows you to disregard everyone else? You’re more insignificant than an ant if you were to compare yourself with the two young masters from Li Family!”
“You don’t have to worry about me.” Luo Feng waved his hand indifferently.
“Hmph, we’ll see about that!”
Zheng Hongzhi gritted his teeth as he left.