Chapter 39: An old dog dares to harm my son (Humbly requesting...)

“Hahaha, I see! I see!”

Cui Sheng burst into loud laughter, a sound that echoed throughout all the clans.

“I knew it! The eldest miss of the Bai family, Bai Yuran, is the number one genius of our Huaqing Prefecture. To be the fiancée of that useless young master from the Lin family is simply lowering Miss Bai's status!”

“Hahaha, Elder Cui is right! I heard that the young clan leader of the Lin family is a complete and utter waste.”

“Hahaha...”

The other clans all laughed loudly, their piercing laughter falling upon the entire Lin family group.

Lin Xue'er was furious, but Lin Fan remained as calm as ever. Seeing Lin Xue'er wanting to step forward to argue on his behalf, Lin Fan firmly grasped her wrist and gave her a slight shake of his head.

Lin Xue'er pursed her lips, her eyes filled with heartache as she looked at Lin Fan.

“Come, Lin family! Let this Elder see what kind of useless young clan leader you have!”

Cui Sheng was being relentless, moving straight into "disgust mode," determined to make the Lin family lose all face in front of the entire Huaqing Prefecture!

Naturally, Cui Sheng wasn't just being idle; he had received orders from above to ensure the Lin family's reputation was dragged through the mud!

Because Elder Ba Li was determined to make the family of this "murderer" who killed his son taste the bitterness of disgrace first!

Cui Sheng's words once again drew bursts of laughter from the various clans.

The Clan Assembly had not even begun, yet the Cui family had already served the other clans an appetizer!

“Heh, a mere clown!”

Bai Lao cast a contemptuous glance at the Lin family before walking toward the Cui estate.

Bai Yuran was Bai Lao's most beloved granddaughter; because of her, Bai Lao naturally had no good feelings toward the Lin family.

Bai Rong also lived up to his word; he remained uninvolved with the Lin family, watching coldly as they were humiliated.

As for the members of the Shangguan family, they did not enter the Cui estate, but instead joined many other clans in watching the spectacle.

“I am the young clan leader of the Lin family.”

At that moment, Lin Fan stepped forward, looking directly into Cui Sheng's eyes without a hint of fear.

Seeing Lin Fan step out, everyone sized him up with curiosity.

“As expected, he looks like one of those guys who is all show and no substance.”

“Heh, this peasant thinks he's worthy of the Bai family's eldest miss?”

“Having such a former fiancé is truly a stain on Miss Bai's life!”

“Just a waste. A waste like this—forget Miss Bai, even I wouldn't look twice at him!”

Since everyone was trying to curry favor with the Cui family, mindless insults were the way to go!

Listening to these vicious taunts, Lin Fan's expression did not change in the slightest, nor did his gaze.

Shangguan Jian, looking at Lin Fan who seemed like an outsider to the chaos, suddenly froze.

This youth, this aura... Shangguan Jian had seen such things before in the geniuses listed on the Dragon-Phoenix Prodigy Rankings!

No!

The geniuses on that ranking weren't even as impressive as this Lin Fan!

“You are Lin Fan?!”

Cui Sheng sized Lin Fan up disdainfully. He was merely at the "First Layer of Kaiyuan"—he looked passable, but compared to Bai Yuran, he was far too inferior.

It was said that Bai Yuran had already reached the Fifth Layer of Kaiyuan, and she hadn't even reached seventeen yet.

“I am Lin Fan, the young clan leader of the Lin family. May I ask why Elder Cui has summoned me?”

Lin Fan appeared extremely composed, unlike an ordinary teenager.

Shangguan Jian once again raised his estimation of Lin Fan.

“Heh, a mere brat, trying to act composed before this Elder. Kneel!”

Cui Sheng pushed his luck. He had started with verbal insults, but now he had moved directly to physical suppression!

As soon as these words were uttered, the expressions of the Lin family members changed instantly.

Verbal insults were one thing, but now he was demanding that the Lin family's young clan leader kneel to him!

This was a direct slap in the face to the Lin family in front of the entire Huaqing Prefecture!

“Heh, what wrong has our Lin family committed?”

Lin Fan asked calmly. Without waiting for Cui Sheng to speak, he continued

“Our Lin family came to Huaqing Prefecture to participate in the Clan Assembly. Upon entering, we were targeted by the Lin family of Shuiyun City. Now, before we have even stepped through the gates of the Cui estate, we are being targeted by your Cui family. Is this the Cui family's way of treating guests?”

“I thought the organizers of the Clan Assembly would have sufficient grace and magnanimity, but is the behavior of your Cui family not excessively disgusting?”

Lin Fan's words were sharp and precise, refusing to yield even an inch.

“You little beast! You dare insult my Cui family? You must be tired of living!”

Cui Sheng was incensed; he had actually been insulted by this Lin family youth!

Ignoring the gap in status and strength, Cui Sheng struck directly at Lin Fan.

*Bang!*

Lin Fan mobilized all his Yuan Qi to meet Cui Sheng's palm strike.

Although Lin Fan had exerted his full strength, the gap in power was simply too vast.

*Puff!*

Lin Fan was sent retreating dozens of meters before he could stabilize himself. He fell to one knee, coughing up a large mouthful of blood.

“Brother Lin Fan!”

Seeing Lin Fan injured, Lin Xue'er squeezed through the crowd of the Lin family to reach his side.

When the crowd saw Lin Xue'er, they were instantly stunned by her beauty.

To think the Lin family had such a beautiful junior?

She was even more beautiful than the Bai family's Bai Yuran!

“Brother Lin Fan, are you alright?!” Lin Xue'er asked worriedly.

Meanwhile, Lin Wu and Lin Wen were enraged.

“As an elder, you actually strike a junior!”

“Hmph! Since when can a junior glare at an elder?!”

“This was merely a small lesson. Next time, this Elder will cripple him!”

Cui Sheng gave a disdainful laugh and flicked his robes.

“You!” The Lin family members were all furious.

“Mountain-Splitting Palm!”

Lin Wu, acting recklessly, struck directly at Cui Sheng.

“Come then!”

Cui Sheng had been waiting for this move from the Lin family and met the attack instantly.

Cui Sheng was at the mid-stage of the Great Yuan Dan Realm, far beyond the reach of Lin Wu, who was merely at the peak of the small Yuan Dan Realm.

The two exchanged palm strikes, and Lin Wu was instantly repelled, stumbling back over a dozen steps before stabilizing, his blood surging violently.

“Old man, you're almost in the grave, yet you still dare to be so arrogant!”

Cui Sheng grinned and charged toward Lin Wu.

The Clan Assembly was supposed to be a peaceful gathering for exchange.

However, the Cui family was one of the three great families of Huaqing Prefecture. The Bai family disliked the Lin family, the Shangguan family stayed out of it, and the Prefectural Lord naturally would not offend the Cui family over a minor clan like the Lin family.

As for the Tongtian Chamber of Commerce, they had always maintained a neutral stance!

The other clans feared the Cui family even more, some even seeking to curry favor with them by aiding their tyranny!

“Kneel before this Elder!”

Cui Sheng laughed arrogantly, seeing that Lin Wu was about to be hit by another palm strike.

Suddenly, a glowing longsword descended from the sky!

The sword pierced straight into Cui Sheng's shoulder.

“Ah!”

Cui Sheng was instantly pinned to a wall, screaming in agony.

The crowd was shocked, and then a tall figure descended from above.

Upon closer inspection, the newcomer wore a blue brocade robe. He appeared to be in his forties, possessing an extraordinary temperament and a majestic aura!

“An old dog dares to harm my son?!”