Chapter 186 Mu Family, Mu Chen
So who exactly is this person? What is his identity? Why would he cause such a stir among everyone? Xiao Feng himself had no idea.
However, this person did not keep Xiao Feng waiting for long. He came up to Xiao Feng and said nervously, "I am Mu Chen of the Mu family. I have just met you, young master. My son offended you earlier, and I apologize to you. Whatever you ask for, the Mu family will do everything in its power! We will go through fire and water for you!"
After saying this, Mu Chen cautiously observed Xiao Feng's expression, trying to glean something from it. His first reaction upon hearing the servant's report about this matter today was that it was a lie!
Indeed, this was quite unexpected. A powerful figure, seemingly at the Dou Zong level, appeared, and this figure was bowing down to a young boy, even though his own son had just offended the boy.
This whole thing sounds so fantastical, how could he possibly believe it?
But seeing the servants' confident demeanor, he began to waver. He started asking other families about the matter and sent more people to investigate it both openly and secretly. But the result surprised him greatly—this seemingly absurd thing was actually true!
Shocked, Mu Chen was filled with fear. There wasn't a single Dou Zong expert in the entire Jia Ma Empire, and yet such a powerful figure was bowing down to a mere youth! What kind of identity must this youth be? His own son had offended this man, and even his guards had been killed on the spot. This showed the man's attitude, but if that mysterious young master pursued the matter, the entire Mu family would be destroyed!
Thinking of this, Mu Chen seemed to see the scene of the Mu family's destruction. He immediately summoned his son, wanting to ask what had happened. After listening to his son's description, Mu Chen had no more doubts about Xiao Feng's identity. Besides a Dou Zong powerhouse bowing down to him, even the small snake in his hand was at least a fourth-tier magical beast, or even higher!
The Mu family would avoid such a person, but they never expected their own son to provoke him. Isn't this like an old man hanging himself—courting death?
Just as Mu Chen was filled with panic, an event gave him a glimmer of hope. Because of Xiao Feng's identity, the royal family and the Yunlan Sect were quite curious about him and wanted to befriend him. So they planned to hold a banquet in the hopes of getting closer to or even befriending him.
Originally, the Mu family was not supposed to be at this banquet. After all, the fact that the Mu family had offended Xiao Feng could not be kept from the royal family. If they were invited now, what if they offended Xiao Feng as a result?
What if their presence displeases Xiao Feng? If that's the case, then what's the point of holding such a grand banquet? Instead of befriending Xiao Feng and gathering any information, they've only made an enemy of him. What should they do then?
But the Mu family didn't think that way. This was their only chance, so they spent all their wealth and connections to secure the opportunity to attend the banquet.
The Mu family is an old and established family, and Mu Chen, the head of the Mu family, is a powerful expert at the Dou Wang realm. Under his humble request, most families naturally agreed, and even the royal family could not refuse. After all, the Mu family had not done anything yet, and if they were to kick them while they were down, it would be unseemly and chilling.
However, although they agreed to Mu Chen's request, they still sent people to keep an eye on him. If Mu Chen did nothing wrong, they would let it go, but if he did something bad, they would immediately kick him out and express their thoughts and stance to Xiao Feng.
Even if Mu Chen didn't know these things, he was clear about them in his heart. That's why, the moment he saw Xiao Feng, Mu Chen chose to take the initiative and admit his mistake.
His previous words were also very clever. If Xiao Feng really had any demands or made exorbitant requests, they would only have to squander their wealth. But this would mean that the safety of the Mu family would be guaranteed, and Xiao Feng would not pursue the matter any further. At the same time, if they acted more readily and generously, they would not only resolve the crisis for the Mu family, but they might even be able to use this opportunity to get on Xiao Feng's good side and rise to prominence from then on!
If Xiao Feng insists on pursuing this matter further, there's nothing they can do. After all, the influence of a Dou Zong is simply too great. If it really comes to that...
At this moment, Mu Chen thought of his good-for-nothing son, and realizing that all of this was caused by him, he couldn't help but feel a hardening in his heart.
However, all of this was just Mu Chen's speculation and precaution. It was all his own idea. Xiao Feng didn't show anything at all. The only thing that Mu Chen didn't expect was Xiao Feng's age and status. To be honest, with Xiao Feng's current age and mentality, this matter was nothing to him. He had already put it out of his mind. After all, the person who blocked his way had already been punished accordingly.
If he really wanted to pursue this matter, he wouldn't have waited until now; he could have killed the other party back then.
"So it's Mr. Mu Chen. I don't care about the compensation from the Mu family. But as the instigator of this matter, how should you punish him?" Xiao Feng said with a smile.
Upon hearing Xiao Feng's words, Mu Chen's heart skipped a beat. How could he not understand the meaning behind Xiao Feng's words? Although he had expected it, he still couldn't remain calm when the moment actually arrived—that was his son! His own flesh and blood!
With his hands clenched tightly, filled with a sense of powerlessness, Mu Chen sighed deeply after a moment, his face full of dejection, and said to Xiao Feng, "Since he has done something wrong, he must be punished. I will personally deal with my son!"
These words seemed to have exhausted all his strength; after speaking them, he was like a deflated balloon.
"What do you mean by this, Mr. Mu Chen? I am not a vicious person. However, since you have done these things, you should be punished." After hearing Mu Chen's words, Xiao Feng slowly spoke up again.
Upon hearing Xiao Feng's words, Mu Chen seemed to be injected with adrenaline, instantly recovering and excitedly asking Xiao Feng, "Is what you say true, young master?"
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