Chapter 1531 A Great Tonic
Chen Xuan cursed inwardly.
Damn it, Zhang Xiaolong, you imposter! I'm not dead yet, and you've already set up a memorial tablet for me and invited me to your wedding? What kind of freak are you?
Fortunately, his name wasn't on the tablet, otherwise, it would have surely shortened his lifespan.
He gritted his teeth, wishing he could whip out a whip and lash Zhang Xiaolong a few times. But as he looked at the tablet, his eyes reddened.
Just moments ago, he had learned that the wedding he was attending was between Huang Li and Zhang Xiaolong. The Zhang family was one of Su Yunxi's important partners.
Chen Xuan wasn't worried about being exposed. It was just a wedding banquet; he'd eat and leave without anyone noticing.
"Miss Su, your presence at my son's wedding truly brings great honor to our Zhang family."
At this moment, a middle-aged couple, who bore a resemblance to Zhang Xiaolong, walked over with beaming smiles.
Although the Zhang family was powerful, they were still significantly outmatched by Su Yunxi. After all, Su Yunxi's current assets were immeasurable.
"Patriarch Zhang, congratulations, congratulations," Su Yunxi said with a smile.
"And this is?"
"My fiancé, Chen Xuan."
"So you are the renowned Mr. Chen. Meeting you today truly lives up to your reputation," Patriarch Zhang said with a smile.
"You are too kind," Chen Xuan replied, showing no arrogance, and greeted them.
"Please, come in, both of you."
Patriarch Zhang quickly extended his hand.
Chen Xuan and Su Yunxi exchanged a glance, preparing to turn and leave. But at that moment, a sinister laugh echoed.
"Hehehe!"
A man with a ruddy complexion walked over, followed by a gloomy-looking young man. The gloomy youth's eyes were as sharp as a viper's, and his body emanated a strange odor.
Most people wouldn't notice it, but Chen Xuan could identify it as the scent of medicinal herbs.
However, these were not herbs for healing, but poisons. This suggested that the man was likely a poison master specializing in killing.
Seeing this, Chen Xuan stopped. He could tell from their expressions that these two were likely not here simply to offer congratulations.
"Patriarch Kang, what wind blows you here? I don't recall inviting you," Patriarch Zhang said, slightly taken aback, and with a cold tone.
Hearing Patriarch Zhang's words, the surrounding people seemed to know the middle-aged man's background and began to whisper.
"So it's Kang Ping, the Patriarch of the Kang family from Yongle Gate. The Kang family and the Zhang family have had conflicts recently, even resulting in death. Why would the Kang family come to congratulate them?"
"Congratulate? You're too naive. I think they're here to cause trouble."
"Today is the wedding day of Patriarch Zhang's son. If the Kang family causes a scene, aren't they afraid of completely falling out?"
"What do you know? The Kang family has a powerful backer behind them."
Kang Ping chuckled and said, "Patriarch Zhang, although you didn't invite me, as an elder uncle, how can I not send a gift for your son's wedding?"
"I don't think that's necessary," Patriarch Zhang said sternly.
"How can that be? Xiaoyao, present the gift to Patriarch Zhang!"
Before Kang Ping could finish speaking, the gloomy youth stepped forward, waved his sleeve, and several venomous creatures like scorpions and centipedes instantly lunged at the surrounding people. Several people nearby were bitten by the creatures and immediately fainted, foaming at the mouth!
"Poison!"
This scene threw the surroundings into chaos, turning into a panicked mess.
Kang Ping sneered repeatedly and said, "Patriarch Zhang, do you like these gifts?"
"Kang Ping, don't go too far!" Patriarch Zhang shouted at Kang Ping.
"Too far? When your Zhang family killed my Kang family, did you ever think about going too far?" Kang Ping sneered repeatedly.
Patriarch Zhang gritted his teeth and said, "Kang Ping, don't quibble. Your Kang family members got drunk and caused trouble on our Zhang family's territory, and then accidentally fell from a building. There's video evidence. Can you blame anyone else?"
A few days prior, a Kang family member, while drunk, caused a disturbance on Zhang family territory. He was urinating on a balcony but accidentally fell from the building, dying instantly. The Kang family intended to swallow the Zhang family, and this incident had just ignited the fuse.
"What video? It's all fabricated!"
"You..."
Patriarch Zhang was so enraged he almost spat blood. He couldn't be bothered to argue with Kang Ping anymore and quickly said, "Hurry up and capture these venomous creatures. Don't let them disrupt the wedding."
Today was Zhang Xiaolong's wedding day, with many distinguished guests attending. They absolutely could not allow a major disturbance.
The Zhang family members tried to capture the venomous creatures, but they were as cunning as ghosts. Not only did they fail to capture them, but they were also bitten and lay on the ground, convulsing and foaming at the mouth.
"Hahaha, aren't you, the Zhang family, very powerful? You said you had a master guarding you? You can't even handle a few minor venomous creatures. What a disgrace."
Kang Ping threw his head back and laughed heartily, his face filled with mockery.
Patriarch Zhang's face turned extremely grim.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Kang Ping, don't push your luck too far!"
"So what if I push your luck? Let me tell you, your son's wedding won't proceed today!" Kang Ping said coldly.
Just as Patriarch Zhang was at a loss, a faint voice suddenly sounded, "I thought they were venomous creatures, but it turns out they are great tonics fed with medicinal herbs. We can make a pot of restorative soup tonight!"
Everyone turned to look. They saw Chen Xuan holding the venomous creatures in his hands. The creatures were very docile, showing no intention of biting. Many were astonished.
Especially the young man, his jaw almost dropped in surprise.
He knew how potent these venomous creatures were and their extreme aggression. How could they be as docile as lambs in Chen Xuan's hands?
These people naturally didn't know that what they perceived as ferocious beasts possessed high spiritual intelligence. They had already sensed immense danger from Chen Xuan and dared not resist or attack him.
"Mr. Chen?"
Seeing this, Patriarch Zhang's heart leaped with joy.
"Patriarch Zhang, these things are great tonics. How about I add a few more herbs to treat your kidney deficiency?" Chen Xuan said with a smile.
"Kidney deficiency? Mr. Chen, how did you know about my kidney deficiency?" Patriarch Zhang was taken aback.
"I naturally saw it from your appearance."
"I didn't expect Mr. Chen to be a renowned physician. Thank you, Mr. Chen!" Patriarch Zhang expressed his gratitude repeatedly.
A servant beside him quickly brought paper and a pen.
Chen Xuan applied a slight pressure with his hand, and all the venomous creatures fainted. He then took the paper and pen and wrote down a few medicinal ingredients.
"Quick, quick, do as Mr. Chen instructed," Patriarch Zhang said with a smile.
The servant took the prescription and looked at the venomous creatures, hesitating.
Were these truly great tonics?
"Go quickly," Patriarch Zhang said with a smile.
He didn't care whether they were great tonics or not. The crucial point was that Chen Xuan had subdued these venomous creatures, severely embarrassing Kang Ping. That was enough.
"Yes!"
The servant quickly took the venomous creatures and left.
Patriarch Zhang then turned to Kang Ping and the young man triumphantly and said, "Thank you for the gift, Patriarch Kang. I am truly grateful."
Kang Ping's face flickered between green and white. He glared at the young man, as if to say, didn't you say you could guarantee humiliating the Zhang family?