Boom…
With a loud bang, the waiter was forcefully thrown out of the tea house, looking quite dishevelled. He slumped to the ground as if paralyzed.
“Such an unobservant servant, offending Young Master Li. This is his fate!”
Several young masters nearby chimed in, their expressions unconcerned and carrying a hint of coldness as they looked at the waiter with no trace of pity.
The onlookers frowned slightly, having not expected Li Xiao to be so ruthless, even beating his own servant. With that kick, the servant was likely beyond saving.
Li Xiao, however, paid no mind. He continued to sip his tea, completely unfazed.
“He’s a life, too. How can he possibly survive your attack?”
The Prince of the Northern City frowned, his gaze fixed on Li Xiao with a discernible chill.
“Who are you to interfere in my affairs here?” Li Xiao sneered. “Do you know who I am? I’d scare you to death with my name.”
“No matter who you are, you cannot violate the laws of the Heavenly Dynasty. Those who break the laws of the Heavenly Dynasty must be punished!”
The Prince of the Northern City stated sternly, “Moreover, this is the Imperial Capital, not a place where you can act with impunity!”
“Why don’t you go find out how many people in the Imperial Capital dare to speak to me like this!”
Li Xiao was instantly displeased, a surge of anger in his eyes as he looked towards the Prince of the Northern City. “My father is Minister Li!”
“Is merely being a minister enough to shroud the sky with one hand?” Lu Fan, taking a sip of his tea, found it hard to watch. Li Xiao's heartlessness, his disregard for others’ lives, also displeased Lu Fan.
“How dare you insult me, you audacious brat!”
Li Xiao abruptly stood up, his gaze fixed on Lu Fan. As the son of a minister, he held no regard for others.
The Prince of the Northern City, however, shook his head. Even he, a prince, had never dared to be so presumptuous within the Imperial Capital.
“Guards, tie them up!”
Li Xiao commanded coldly, “Throw them directly into the river to feed the fish! Those who dare to offend me will pay dearly!”
As soon as he finished speaking, several burly men stepped forward, their demeanour arrogant. They were the bouncers from the tea house.
“I advise you not to act rashly. It would be best to have your father appear!” the Prince of the Northern City said with a cold laugh. “I am a prince, and this gentleman here is the King of the Northwest. Neither are people you can afford to offend. Even if your father were here, he wouldn’t dare be as arrogant as you!”
“King of the Northwest? Prince?”
Li Xiao burst into laughter, filled with disdain. The men around him also chuckled. In their eyes, a prince of the Heavenly Dynasty would never come to the black market. As for the King of the Northwest, he was far away in the Northwest, so how could he be here?
“Young Master Li, they have quite the nerve, not only daring to oppose you but also speaking such nonsense. We mustn’t let them off!”
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A chorus of voices arose, their gazes chilling. They showed no regard for Lu Fan and the others, or rather, they believed Lu Fan and the other were nothing like they claimed.
“What are you waiting for? Make your move!”
Li Xiao’s voice rang out again, unreserved. As the son of a minister, he had long been accustomed to being arrogant in the Imperial Capital.
As the men stepped forward, they were sent flying by a palm strike from the Prince of the Northern City, unable to offer any resistance.
“You insolent cur, you dare to lay hands on me!”
Li Xiao was instantly enraged, a coldness creeping into his expression, which turned sinister.
Lu Fan, however, remained indifferent to his outburst, his expression growing even colder. “Do you truly believe your Li family can control everything? This is the Imperial Capital, not your Li family’s territory!”
“It’s all the same. If I decree you die by the third watch, you won’t live to see the fifth!” Li Xiao said sternly, exuding an invisible aura.
The Prince of the Northern City let out a cold laugh. “Even the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty likely lacks such power. Your audacity is quite something!”
“I’ll deal with you personally. Let’s see if you dare to retaliate!” Li Xiao threatened the Prince of the Northern City, then charged forward. This was his family’s tea house, and if he couldn’t handle matters, how could he be its master?
Facing the charging figure, the Prince of the Northern City didn’t hesitate. He unleashed a kick, sending Li Xiao staggering backward. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. He hadn’t expected the Prince of the Northern City to be so utterly reckless.
“Minister Li is quite capable, so how could he have sired such a useless offspring!”
The Prince of the Northern City glanced at Li Xiao and shook his head. He clearly held no regard for this pampered young master.
Lu Fan, sipping his tea nearby, also shook his head helplessly. With Li Xiao’s intellect, it was truly a struggle.
“You dare to insult me!”
Li Xiao was furious but found himself powerless to resist. The Prince of the Northern City’s strength was evident, far surpassing his own. If he were to attack now, he would gain no advantage.
“Young Master Li, are you alright!”
The people around him spoke up, not daring to show any disrespect.
Li Xiao was seething with anger, unable to accept being treated this way, especially with so many people watching, leaving him no room to save face.
“I’m fine!”
Li Xiao waved his hand before turning his gaze back to the Prince of the Northern City. “You, boy, just wait. This matter isn’t over today. I will make you pay dearly!”
“I’ll be waiting right here. If you’re truly capable, then come and try!”
The Prince of the Northern City’s expression was nonchalant; he didn’t take it seriously at all. A mere spoiled brat daring to threaten him was something he would not tolerate.
Seeing this, Lu Fan let out a helpless sigh. His primary purpose for visiting today was to investigate something, but it seemed he had now stumbled into unnecessary trouble.
Li Xiao, filled with rage, turned and left, seemingly to summon reinforcements.
“Two young brothers, you should leave quickly! Otherwise, you won’t be able to escape later!”
Several elders nearby advised, “He is the son of Minister Li and has a powerful background. If you offend him, there will be no good outcome!”
“This is the Imperial City, under the bright heavens. Does Minister Li truly believe he can cover the sky with one hand?” the Prince of the Northern City asked indignantly.
The elders, upon hearing this, dared not say more. At this point, further words were futile.
The Prince of the Northern City continued to sip his tea. Though clearly annoyed, he didn’t say much else.
Meanwhile, Lu Fan’s gaze drifted towards another part of the tea house with a profound expression.
Not long after, a troop of soldiers suddenly appeared in the black market. These were not ordinary soldiers but the army of the Heavenly Dynasty.
“My heavens, as expected of a minister’s son, to actually summon the Black Armored Guards!”
The men nearby exclaimed, their eyes filled with surprise.