Chapter 736: Refusing a Toast, Only to Drink Punishment

"

Hmm?

Miss, you are..."

Ling Feng stared at the young woman for a long time. Although she seemed familiar, he couldn't recall where he had met her before.

"

Hehehe...

" The green-clad girl covered her mouth and chuckled. "What, don't you recognize me? Well, last time we met, I was indeed disguised. But this face of mine should remind you of someone, right?"

Ling Feng's pupils contracted slightly as he looked at the girl. A stunning face flashed through his mind: Yan Ning!

The current Empress Dowager of the Tianbai Empire!

No wonder Ling Feng felt she looked familiar. She bore a striking resemblance to the Empress Dowager, who was hailed as the "Empire's Most Beautiful Woman." However, she lacked the Empress Dowager's grace and maturity, appearing more youthful and less refined.

This green-clad girl was none other than Yan Shuying[1], the young Yan family member who had disguised herself as a maid beside the Empress Dowager.

"

Oh,

Mr. Ling remembers now?"

Yan Shuying looked at Ling Feng, a trace of disdain hidden in her eyes as she smiled softly. "Mr. Ling, let me formally introduce myself. My name is Yan Shuying. I am the grandniece of the Empress Dowager."

Although this woman appeared all smiles, her innate arrogance was unmistakable, as if she were born superior.

This was hardly surprising. As the treasured jewel of the Yan family in the Eastern Capital and a favorite of the Empress Dowager, she had never paid much attention to princes or nobles, let alone someone like Ling Feng, whom she considered a "small fry."

A member of the Yan family, huh?

Ling Feng remained expressionless, his tone calm. "Miss, your status is far too noble for someone like me to associate with. Farewell!"

With that, he turned to leave with Tuoba Yan.

"Kid, did Miss Yan say you could leave?"

The purple-clad man beside Yan Shuying stepped forward, blocking Ling Feng's path. The six long swords in his scabbard hummed and vibrated, releasing an overwhelming aura.

This man was no ordinary figure!

Ling Feng narrowed his eyes slightly. The purple-clad man gave off a presence no weaker than Li Yunting, the captain of the Central Court Sword Team!

However, times had changed. In the past, Ling Feng would have had no choice but to retreat when faced with such an expert. But now, in a life-and-death battle, he was more than ninety-percent confident he could kill this man on the spot.

"If I want to leave, you can't stop me!"

Ling Feng raised his eyebrows, his sword force erupting as he faced the purple-clad man head-on, not yielding an inch.

Yan Shuying quickly stepped forward, shooting a glance at the purple-clad man and frowning slightly. "Senior Brother Mo, what are you doing? We're not here to cause trouble."

Mo Wufeng glanced back at Yan Shuying, took a deep breath, and glared at Ling Feng before stepping aside.

"Young Master Ling, I happened to overhear that you have a Youth-Preserving Pill. I wonder if you could sell it to me." Yan Shuying smiled softly at Ling Feng.

It turned out that when she had passed by in her carriage earlier, she had noticed Ling Feng and focused her attention on him.

After all, according to the Empress Dowager, this young man might know the secrets hidden within

The Profound Art of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

, which was why she was so interested.

By chance, she had overheard Ling Feng giving a Youth-Preserving Pill to the woman beside him. This news had unsettled Yan Shuying.

Her "Grandma Empress Dowager" had maintained her peerless beauty thanks to a Youth-Preserving Pill. Yan Shuying, who idolized the Empress Dowager, naturally wanted to obtain one for herself to preserve her own stunning looks.

This was why she had lowered herself to speak politely to Ling Feng—her goal was to obtain that Youth-Preserving Pill.

"The Youth-Preserving Pill has already been given to Yan'er," Ling Feng said, glancing at Yan Shuying with a slight frown. "Also, eavesdropping on others isn't a good habit."

Yan Shuying's gaze shifted to Tuoba Yan, her tone icy. "Her? A mere maid? How can she compare to me? Ling Feng, don't think that just because Grandma Empress Dowager thinks highly of you, you can speak to me like this. Offering to buy it from you is me being polite. When I want something, I always get it!"

"

Oh,

so the mask comes off so quickly?"

Ling Feng sneered. "Compared to your Grandma Empress Dowager, you're still ten thousand times inferior! Let me give you some advice: don't cause trouble for me. And when you go back, tell the Empress Dowager not to waste her time scheming over

The Profound Art of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.

There are no secrets in it, and even if there were, they would be meaningless to her!"

After all, the Empress Dowager was someone his grandfather and Elder Yan had once admired. Unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to make an enemy of her.

With that, Ling Feng took Tuoba Yan's arm and strode away.

"You..." Yan Shuying gritted her teeth in frustration. "You brat, you're refusing a polite offer and inviting trouble!"

"Senior Brother Mo, take that pill from that woman's hands!" Yan Shuying stamped her foot in anger. Since childhood, no one had ever dared to defy her!

Mo Wufeng, a peerless genius from the Zhenlong Academy and captain of its top sword team, was at her beck and call.

Yet this insignificant Ling Feng dared to disobey her!

"Don't worry, Miss Yan. Only someone like you is worthy of a treasure like the Youth-Preserving Pill." Mo Wufeng smirked. He had long disliked Ling Feng. With a wave of his hand, four swords shot into the air, aiming straight for Ling Feng.

Mo Wufeng was actually controlling the swords with his mind!

Ling Feng's eyelids twitched slightly. He immediately unleashed his Lingtian Sword Force, and the Eradicator of Realms appeared in his hand. With a single swing, he executed "Hundred Ghosts Night Walk," deflecting the four flying swords.

The first exchange ended in a draw.

"Not bad, kid!"

Mo Wufeng roared, his aura surging. Behind him, the illusion of a black jade qilin appeared.

His soul manifestation was actually the legendary sacred beast, the qilin!

After summoning his soul manifestation, Mo Wufeng's aura skyrocketed. This was the advantage of a Spiritual Element Realm expert—attacking with both the soul manifestation and the body amplified their power far beyond a simple sum.

"I don't have time to play with you!"

Ling Feng took out a token from his robe and held it up in front of Mo Wufeng, his voice cold. "How dare you, a commoner, attempt to assault a general in broad daylight!"

Mo Wufeng's eyelids twitched as he saw the token engraved with the words "General Weiyuan." He clenched his fists, retracting his soul manifestation, and gritted his teeth. "I wouldn't dare!"

After all, Ling Feng had been personally appointed as General Weiyuan by the Emperor himself, while Mo Wufeng was merely a student with no official rank. With so many eyes watching, he didn't dare cause a scene.

Otherwise, Ling Feng could easily accuse him of rebellion, and he would have no way to defend himself.

1. For Yan Shuying's introduction and background, see Chapter 668 ☜