Chapter 115: Regard the Old Dog as a God?

“You are who? What relation do I have with you? I have no interest in knowing.” The woman declared with an iron-blue face. “You…” At that moment, Zhang Ji Yang beside her spoke coldly. “Boy, you are too insolent!” “Haha, make me kneel? Do you believe I can make you regret those words?” Li Jian San’s face remained expressionless, yet the aura he exuded caused all present to tremble violently, as if treading on thin ice. “What did you say? How dare you utter such things? Do you know who she is?” “You wretched scum! What a lawless wretch! Miss Fei Fei, we have no connection to him whatsoever.” “Precisely. Miss Gu Fei Fei, we bear no relation to him. Please do not direct your anger at us.” Li Jian San’s single statement sent the room into uproar. The Zhang family elders stared at him as though he were already a corpse. Truly a lawless, unrestrained calamity. That one sentence alone would bring disaster upon him. It would even implicate them—a true scourge, a calamity among calamities. “Boy, you seek death! Do you know who she is? She is the Spirit Array Grandmaster, daughter of the Ancient Yue Grandmaster from the Imperial City, Miss Gu Fei Fei!” “What are you, exactly? On what basis do you dare speak such words?” “Truly not knowing the bounds of life and death! Do you know the power of one who can make the entire Qingyang Town tremble by stomping his foot? That is Master Gu Yue.” “Do you dare show such disrespect to Miss Fei Fei? I wonder who gave you the courage.” Such an identity demanded even the city lord yield three points. After their exchange, Li Jian San’s face once again curved into a smile. Having completed the system’s side quest, he had received the Imperial City secret as a reward and had long known Miss Gu Fei Fei’s true identity. Haha, Gu Yue already knelt at his feet; how vast a storm could his daughter raise? “Boy, this is your final chance. Kneel and apologize, begging Miss for pardon. Perhaps, in a good mood, Miss might spare you a dog’s life.” Gu Fei Fei’s expression softened slightly, exuding the bearing of a sovereign overlooking all creation, her posture radiating supreme arrogance. To her, the Zhang family meant nothing, and neither did he. Ants, to be crushed beneath a casual flick of the hand! Li Jian San offered a faint smile, yet no trace of fear showed on his face; instead, he wore an expression of serene calm. “It seems I truly must make you kneel…” “All of you, silence!” Li Jian San’s words fell like a hammer. From the doorway rang a voice resonant as a great bronze bell. Gu Yue strode in, face twisted in fury. Upon seeing him, those nearby recoiled violently. “It’s… Master Gu Yue!” “Heavens, why has Master Gu Yue arrived?” “It appears Master Gu Yue dotes deeply upon his daughter. Any slight offense against Miss Fei Fei brings his wrath down like thunder.” “In that case, this boy is surely doomed.” After Gu Yue entered, Gu Fei Fei’s face bloomed with even greater triumph. “Boy, do you know who he is?” Li Jian San answered calmly, “I do.” Observing Li Jian San’s still-calm demeanor, Gu Fei Fei grew visibly irritated. “Since you know who he is, kneel down at once, or my father—Master Gu Yue—will erupt in fury and you will die without question!” She deliberately stressed the title “Master Gu Yue.” Li Jian San spoke as though discussing the weather. “Haha, that old dog Gu Yue—does he still get angry? I scarcely remember.” After these words, every face in the room changed. “Wretched scum! You dare speak so arrogantly!” “Do you know Master Gu Yue’s status?” “Shut your mouth at once and kowtow in apology before Master Gu Yue!” Li Jian San glanced at them with indifference. “Kowtow? Apologize?” “He is unworthy.” The words left everyone stunned, their expressions turning deathly pale. “Master Gu Yue, a revered second-rank Spirit Array Grandmaster, you dare speak so disrespectfully. Today, even if Master Gu Yue spares you, I will not!” “Boy, perish!” Many figures immediately launched attacks at Li Jian San. Li Jian San paid them no mind and continued. “Haha, he was kneeling at my feet just days ago, pitifully wagging his tail like a cur.” “Such a creature?” “Can he be anything but an old dog?” “You actually revere an old dog as a god—how laughable!” Li Jian San’s declaration left the room in stunned silence. This man must be one condemned to execution; why else court death so eagerly? Even Gu Fei Fei felt her heart skip. She stared at Li Jian San, utterly bewildered. “Does this boy wish to die?” “How dare he insult Master Gu Yue so brazenly.” “Best be careful not to drag our Zhang family down with you.” After a long while, the surrounding people’s qi and blood surged. For Li Jian San’s provocative words, they felt a chill crawl down their spines, terrified Master Gu Yue would punish them. He was, after all, a second-rank Spirit Array Grandmaster—an exceptionally noble presence even within the vast Great Jiang Empire. Such figures were always honored as guests. Yet Li Jian San had dared curse Master Gu Yue openly, right before his eyes. This… This was courting death! But one voice rang out in disagreement. “Hahaha! What I, Li, have said is correct. What kind of Spirit Array Master? Merely an old dog!” Hearing this, Zhang Jin Yang from afar stared blankly at Zhang Da Bao, eyes filled with dread. He was a second-rank Spirit Array Grandmaster! Disrespectful speech like this invited death! “Little bastard, do you have a place to speak?” After Zhang Da Bao finished, Zhang Ji Yang beside him darkened his face and struck him again. He had not dared touch Li Jian San, so surely this trash could be dealt with. “Get lost!” Li Jian San sent a surge of spirit power toward the charging Zhang Ji Yang. A deafening boom rang out, and Zhang Ji Yang flew backward like a slain chicken, crashing heavily to the ground. Zhang Ji Yang regarded Li Jian San with a face of ugliness. He had expected extraordinary strength, yet never imagined it so terrifying—defeated in a single strike! Even the nearby elders tensed. Zhang Ji Yang had been a prodigy of the Foundation Establishment realm, rarely matched by his peers. Yet the Zhang family’s greatest talent had fallen to Li Jian San in one blow. How monstrous must his power be? “Damn it! My father is someone you are fit to insult!” Gu Fei Fei’s expression shifted. She gathered the Spirit Seal she had prepared for so long and hurled it toward Li Jian San.