Indeed, he did not dare to kill anyone. No one would dare to commit murder in the Imperial City, though a fight was still fine. Even if he severely injured his opponent, with the power of the Tan Clan behind him, things would still be easily smoothed over—against a country bumpkin like this, one look at this guy and he knew that the former did not have any particularly important background—so what if he bullied and oppressed this country bumpkin?
“You’re only seeking your own suffering like this!” Tan Wei Qi humphed, and the aura of an elite warrior in the ninth layer of Element Gathering Tier swept out, pressing down on Li Hao.
Li Hao gritted his teeth and forced himself to face this pressure head on, yet veins were continuously popping up on his forehead. This pressure was indeed too heavy.
“Hehe, it’s alright if you don’t want to kneel… as long as you let your girlfriend remove all her clothes and give us a dance. We are all forgiving people here, and we’ll give you a way out,” Kong Wen Hui said with a snicker.
Zhu Xue Yi shuddered. She did want to help Li Hao resolve the issue, but if she really did take off her clothes in public, how would she be able to face Li Hao in future?
“Oh, so you guys enjoy watching someone naked dance so much?” Ling Han spoke up, a cool expression on his face. He was now angry.
When he befriended someone, he would not care whether the person was strong or weak, or what kind of background they came from. They could not be stronger than how he had been in his last life, anyways. Li Hao and Zhu Xue Yi had fought at his side quite a few times, so they could be considered to be old friends.
A person like him… very much covered for his own people!
The only reason he had not interfered previously was just because he wanted to see to what extent these two people would be seeking their own death.
“Haha, I’m only interested in watching women dance naked, not men dancing naked. Even if you want to dance naked, I will not watch it!” Kong Wen Hui stared at Zhu Xue Yi. Though there were many such beauties of this level in the Imperial City, there were very few of them that were in Element Gathering Tier. And any woman in Element Gathering Tier in the Imperial City was not a character that he could meddle with. Thus, naturally, his heart was heated and a powerful desire to conquer such a woman rose up within him.
“Just dance in the street like this. One hour of naked dancing, and I will consider this matter settled,” Ling Han said calmly.
“Ha… hahahaha!” Tan Wei Qi and Kong Wen Hui exchanged a glance, before erupting into raucous laughter. They were laughing so hard, they were practically about to tear up. This was indeed a country bumpkin. He had to be used to being arrogant in a small place, and thought that this place was also his territory.
Heng, this is the Imperial City. If a dragon came here, it would have to coil up; if a tiger came, it would have to lie on its stomach!
“Brat, you really are naive!” Tan Wei Qi shook his head.
“I think he is more of an idiot,” Kong Wen Hui insulted.
“Big Brother Ling, forget it. Let’s just go!” Zhu Xue Yi said in a low voice. The waters in the Imperial City were too deep. There were people in Gushing Spring and even Spiritual Ocean Tier at every turn, definitely not people that those who had come from small places like them could trifle with.
“You still think you can leave?” Kong Wen Hui wanted to sweep away his previous cowardly behavior, and because Tan Wei Qi was beside him, he said coldly, “Didn’t you hear me tell you to dance naked? I’ve changed my mind, now all three of you are to dance naked!”
“Let’s go. Don’t bother with them!” Zhu Xue Yi and Li Hao both pulled on Ling Han’s arm. They were very worried that Ling Han, with a young man’s short temper, would come to blows with these two. They were local troublemakers of the Imperial City after all, who knows what kind of terrifying background these two came from?
However, this was still the area under the direct jurisdiction of the Emperor; no matter what, they would not dare to really thrash students of Hu Yang Academy!
Ling Han smiled, and said, “Where are we going? I made a promise with someone to meet inside here.” He pointed at the Cherishing Flower Pavilion.
“Brag, just continue to brag!” Tan Wei Qi interrupted, “Country bumpkin, do you know what kind of place this is? This is Cherishing Flower Pavilion! Without a high enough status, no matter how much money you have, you would still be unable to step into these doors!”
Li Hao and Zhu Xue Yi nodded internally. They have both heard of Cherishing Flower Pavilion. It was indeed a trademark of the Imperial City, and would only serve that particular group of people that were the highest on the social ladder. No matter how wealthy ordinary people were, they would not be able to enter within.
But they would of course not “expose” Ling Han, though they both agreed that Ling Han must be acting stubborn.
“That’s right! Not even I have the privilege to enter!” Kong Wen Hui exclaimed. Though the Kong Clan was indeed very wealthy, but their strongest clansmen were only in Gushing Spring Tier. If he wanted to enter into Cherishing Flower Pavilion, he would need to at least have the support of a Spiritual Ocean Tier elite.
“Country bumpkin, don’t act stubborn anymore! Quickly take off your clothes and dance, then go back to your village to farm!” he laughed loudly.
Ling Han’s eyes turned cold. He was now truly angered.
“Yi, why is Young Master Han standing outside?” it was at this moment that a melodious female voice was heard, and from within the Cherishing Flower Pavilion, a crimson-haired beauty walked out. Her figure was very shapely, and she had a captivating, hypnotizing beauty to her.
It was the beauty that was always by the side of the Third Imperial Prince. Her name was Zi Yan.
“Yo!” When Kong Wen Hui’s eyes fell upon her, his eyes lit up. How could he know that she was someone at the side of the Third Imperial Prince? He thought that she was one of the female attendants of the Cherishing Flower Pavilion, and could not help but say foolishly, “Beauty, how much is it for a single night? Hehe, it’s all right even if the two of us share you, right? Price is no issue!”
The crimson-haired beauty’s eyes instantly narrowed, and a dark killing intent immediately emanated from her.
“Pa!”
Tan Wei Qi’s hand rose and fell, giving Kong Wen Hui a heavy slap as he cursed, “Bastard, if you want to die, don’t drag me along with you!” he quickly bowed towards the crimson-haired beauty and said, “Greetings, Miss Zi Yan!”
Kong Wen Hui had no idea why he was slapped, but he was not an idiot. When he saw the drops of sweat covering Tan Wei Qi’s forehead, he could guess that this Miss Zi Yan came from a formidable background that was at least greater than the Tan Clan behind Tan Wei Qi.
Zi Yan did not pay them any attention, and turned towards Ling Han instead, asking with a sweet smile, “Young Master Han, do you have some kind of conflict with these two?”
“Hiss!”
Tan Wei Qi had already been shivering due to fear in the first place, and now his heart tightened even further. When Zi Yan called “Young Master Han” the first time, he had not thought that she was addressing Ling Han because he did not know Ling Han’s name. Furthermore, he did not think that a country bumpkin was worthy of being received personally by a favored person of the Third Imperial Prince, who even addressed him as Young Master Han.
Yet this time… Miss Zi Yan was facing Ling Han directly, and addressing him as such.
It’s over! It’s all over!
For even Miss Zi Yan to be so respectful towards him… this was proof that this brat must have come from an overwhelmingly powerful background.
Tan Wei Qi only felt his whole body was ready to collapse, and could not control his legs from shaking. He almost did not even have the energy left to remain standing. Kong Wen Hui, on the other hand, was not so scared, because he did not know who Zi Yan was. As the saying goes, ignorance is bliss.
Li Hao and Zh
u Xue Yi were both shocked too. They did not know who this young woman was, but from the moment she appeared, she was able to force Tan Wei Qi to lower his head, so she must have obviously come from a terrifying background. But even so, she still had to address Ling Han as “Young Master Han”!
Ling Han had only been in the Imperial City for a few days, and he had already reached such a high level on the social ladder?
Ling Han smiled faintly, and said, “These two guys humiliated my friends.”
Zi Yan’s beautiful face instantly turned cold, and swept her eyes over Tan Wei Qi and Kong Wen Hui. The aura of a Gushing Spring Tier elite rolled out, causing the hearts of these two to beat like crazy, almost ready to pop out of their throats.
“Are you not going to apologize to Young Master Han and his friends?”
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Translator: _Dark_Angel_ Editor: Kurisu
Tan Wei Qi immediately lowered his head in apology, and said, “Young Master Han, please forgive me for my blindness.”
Although Kong Wen Hui was displeased, when he saw that even Tan Wei Qi had bowed his head, how could he still dare to remain standing upright. He too bowed his head, and said, “I was wrong. Please forgive me, Young Master Han!”
“Get lost!” Zi Yan shouted in rebuke and pointed.
The two of them were thanking the gods for their good fortune in their hearts as they prepared to make a break for it.
“Who allowed you to leave?” Ling Han asked.
Zi Yan could not help but show a sliver of displeasure on her face. She was the Third Imperial Prince’s most trusted, and in the whole Imperial City, who would not greet her respectfully as “Miss Zi Yan”? Yet though she had already stepped out as mediator, Ling Han would still not let the matter go. Wasn’t this deliberately not giving her face in public?
Both Tan Wei Qi and Kong Wen Hui were experts at observing the faces of others, and were instantly delighted. As long as Ling Han and Zi Yan came into conflict, then they would be immediately getting back the upper hand. Meanwhile, Li Hao and Zhu Xue Yi both became anxious, nervous about the imperious way Ling Han was acting.
“What other command does Young Master Han have?” Tan Wei Qi asked respectfully. He knew that the more respectful he appeared to be now, and the more overbearing Ling Han acted, the more dislike would be incited from Zi Yan.
“I’ve already said so. The two of you dance an hour naked here, and we’ll forget about the matter today,” Ling Han said.
“Young Master Han, death is better than humiliation!” in terms of petty scheming, Kong Wen Hui was obviously also an expert, and immediately cooperated very well with Tan Wei Qi, deliberately showing an extremely angered expression.
Who would believe that it was him who had first suggested for Zhu Xue Yi to dance naked now?
Indeed, the displeasure on Zi Yan’s face deepened. She had not witnessed the incident from start to finish, and only knew what she was seeing now. Obviously, Ling Han was behaving too imperiously. However, Ling Han was someone the Third Imperial Prince wanted very much to befriend after all, so she did not dare to offend him either. She said, “Young Master Han, isn’t that too much? Why not let them prepare some gifts and personally pay you a visit tomorrow to express their deepest apologies to Young Master Han and your friends?”
“We shall heed Miss Zi Yan’s instructions!” Tan Wei Qi and Kong Wen Hui instantly nodded with respect.
“Big Brother Ling, let’s just forget it!” Li Hao and Zhu Xue Yi advised as well.
Ling Han was not moved, and said, “There is no need for such trouble. As long as they dance naked here today, then we’ll consider the matter settled.”
“Don’t go too far! I don’t believe you dare to kill us!” Kong Wen Hui shouted, intending to spur Ling Han into action.
Ling Han smiled calmly, and said, “The Empire has laws, who would dare to disobey? However, you two are only minor characters. The best option for you would be to dance obediently. Otherwise, I will rip off all your clothes and leave you to hang in this street for three days and three nights.”
“Young Master Han!” Zi Yan could not help but interrupt, a sliver of coldness appearing on her beautiful face.
“What is it? You disagree?” Ling Han turned to look at her.
“Hahahaha, how could that be!” a bout of laughter was heard, and the Third Imperial Prince strode out, “These two actually dare to delay the meeting between Brother Ling and myself. How could they simply be let off without a harsh punishment!”
“Third Imperial Prince!” Tan Wei Qi and Kong Wen Hui both gasped out in shock. They had never thought that Ling Han would have such an amicable relationship with the Third Imperial Prince. It was only now that Kong Wen Hui managed to guess who Zi Yan was, and could not help but shiver with fear.
That was the Third Imperial Prince, an Imperial Prince with real authority in his hands. In the future, it was possible that he would be inheriting the throne.
Zi Yan instantly stepped back and stood behind the Third Imperial Prince, as if she was his shadow.
“You’ve heard Ling Han’s words, right? Just dance right here!” the Third Imperial Prince said calmly, yet his tone contained a severity that could not be refused.
This was the aura of someone in the upper echelons of society.
A pained expression appeared on Tan Wei Qi and Kong Wen Hui’s faces, yet they did not dare disobey. Filled with humiliation, they began to remove their clothing.
“Brother Ling, please!” the Third Imperial Prince said with a smile. With his status, he would of course not stay here to watch two men dance naked.
“Do you mind if I bring two friends along with me?” Ling Han asked with a smile.
“Of course not!” the Third Imperial Prince answered with a laugh.
Ling Han smiled at Li Hao and Zhu Xue Yi, and said, “If you two have nothing to do later on, would you like to join me?”
“Can we really?” Li Hao and Zhu Xue Yi’s heartbeats instantly sped up. That was the one and only Third Imperial Prince. If they could share a meal with him, then who in the whole Imperial City would dare to bully them in the future?
Ling Han must also have thought of this, and that was why he had invited them to join him. Instantly, a strong gratitude towards Ling Han arose within the two of them.
“Of course, you can.” Ling Han said with a smile.
“Many thanks, Big Brother Ling! Many thanks, Third Imperial Prince!” Li Hao and Zhu Xue Yi both said in unison, and looked at Ling Han with heated gazes.
This guy had just come to the Imperial City for a few days, and he was already an honored guest of the Third Imperial Prince. He was really too awesome.
The five of them turned around and stepped into the Cherishing Flower Pavilion. As for the pitiful Tan Wei Qi and Kong Wen Hui, they continued their naked dancing on the street. Even though the Third Imperial Prince and the others were no longer here, they dared not take the chance to run off. Otherwise, if the Third Imperial Prince insisted on pursuing the matter, that would really become something very serious.
Two sturdy men taking off their clothes in public. As they removed each piece of clothing, they continued to dance. This was indeed a rare spectacle, which instantly attracted the attention of passersby to gather around them and watch.
“How offensive! To actually dance naked here!”
“Hehe, most importantly, the dancers are two men. If it was two beautiful girls, then it would be a much more pleasing sight.”
“Che, just look at their two little d****, they aren’t even half as big as mine!”
“Forget it. If you expose your d*** in front of so many people, who knows, maybe it would even shrink so much that it’d be smaller than theirs!”
“Is there anyone to take care of this issue? Two sturdy men dancing naked in a busy street like this, if this was seen by little kids, wouldn’t it be very inappropriate?”
The spectators began to mock, causing Tan Wei Qi and Kong Wen Hui fe
el like they wanted to cry.
“Big Brother Tan, what do we do now?” Kong Wen Hui asked miserably. It was not only he who was being shamed now, but this matter would definitely implicate the clan behind him, and cause their Kong Clan to become the butt of jokes. In the future, his status within the clan would definitely experience a drastic drop as a result of this incident.
“Shut up!” Tan Wei Qi looked like he was ready to commit murder. If it was not because of Kong Wen Hui, how would he have fallen to this level? He hated Ling Han, yet he hated Kong Wen Hui even more.
Seeing two sturdy men moving their d**** and twisting around into different poses, the spectators erupted into loud laughter.
***
After entering into the Cherishing Flower Pavilion, Ling Han completely put Kong Wen Hui and Tan Wei Qi to the back of his mind. He was not so petty to keep holding a grudge against two such minor characters. Of course, if the two of them still had not given in after today, then what awaited them would be a thunderous crackdown.
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