Chapter 40: Outburst

As Lian Ji's voice fell, the hall instantly became eerily quiet. Many people frowned slightly, all of them realizing that the main event was finally about to begin!

"Is Lian Ji and Lian Zhen, this father and son, both mad? By doing this, aren't they directly turning against the Du family!"

Du Fei's expression changed slightly for a moment before he muttered to himself. As for the meaning behind Lian Zhen's smile, he understood a bit of it, but now, he was uncertain.

So, this is what they meant by causing trouble!

After the silence in the hall lasted for a moment, Du Zhen suddenly smiled faintly and said, "Lian Bloodhand, I don't think I'm so old that I've lost my hearing. If I didn't hear wrong just now, you said... your Lian family intends to form an alliance with my Du family through marriage?"

"Hehe, Lord Du, have you not heard? That's exactly what I said!" Looking at the somewhat angry Du Zhen, Lian Ji slowly nodded and replied calmly.

"Hehe, then, I wonder which member of your Lian family will marry me as a concubine, Lian Bloodhand? I won't accept someone too ugly!" Upon hearing this, Du Zhen stood up slightly and then laughed heartily. Although he was standing there calmly, the pressure he exuded was immense.

However, as if he didn't feel anything, Lian Ji still wore a light smile and said calmly, "Old Lord Du, isn't it clearly written on the invitation... my son Lian Zhen wants to marry your Du family's servant Xiao Ai as a concubine... the marriage contract and all the formalities are complete. Your Du family has already agreed. Could it be that the prestigious Du family is going to deny it now?"

After saying this, Lian Ji casually flicked his wrist, and a large red invitation flew out from his sleeve and landed on the wall of the hall.

The red paper and gold characters on the invitation were clear... With Du Zhen's keen eyesight, he could naturally see the words on the invitation clearly. However, after a moment, his expression suddenly changed, and he coldly smiled after a while, "Very well... Although there's no imprint of Du Zhen on the invitation, the signatures of the three elders of the Du family are there, which we can't deny... Lord Lian, indeed, you are formidable, I must admit my inferiority!"

"Hehe, Lord, there's no need to be angry. When Lord Lian came to our Du family to discuss this matter, it happened to coincide with your seclusion. It was just a servant of our Du family who handled it. Since the Lian family wants to form an alliance through marriage, how could we refuse... Please don't blame us... Hehe, it's just a servant!" On one side, Du Zhenfeng smiled slightly, but a hint of a sinister smile flashed across his old face, making his entire face bloom like a chrysanthemum.

Upon hearing this, Du Zhen's eyes twitched violently, and his slightly clenched fists made a series of cracking sounds.

The other members of the Du family were also stunned!

The conflict between the family head and the three elders left everyone unsure of what to do.

Even the Gong Sun family was slightly taken aback, clearly, this unexpected turn of events had completely caught everyone off guard.

In such a situation, it wasn't impossible for Du Zhen to fly into a rage and kill the three elders on the spot!

After all, he had already lost face in this matter!

"Older Brother Three, I wonder what the Lian family's dowry to our Du family is?" Unexpectedly, after a moment, Du Zhen seemed to have calmed down, sitting down slowly and then speaking calmly.

"Hehe, it's not anything extraordinary, just a bottle of Bone Continuation Powder!" Du Zhenfeng smiled faintly, subconsciously stepping back a few steps to form a triangular position with the other two elders, surrounding Du Zhen in the middle, and then said with a smile.

Du Zhen casually picked up the wine in front of him and took a sip, then said calmly, "This dowry is quite good, it seems to be just right for Du Qing... However, as the family head, I haven't seen the dowry, so the marriage contract can't be considered valid."

Upon hearing this, Du Zhenfeng's old face twitched slightly, but he seemed to have anticipated it. He flicked his sleeve, and a delicate porcelain bottle landed in front of Du Zhen.

"Is the marriage contract now considered valid?"

After saying this, Du Zhenfeng's gaze swept over and landed on Du Fei, whose face was as calm as water.

"Hehe, since you've seen the dowry, the marriage contract is naturally considered valid! Since the three elders have acknowledged it, I, Du Zhen, have no reason to deny it... However, Xiao Ai is Fei's servant, so the dowry... only he can accept it!" After saying this, Du Zhen flicked his wrist, and the porcelain bottle flew to Du Fei.

Looking at the porcelain bottle in front of him, Du Fei frowned slightly but didn't say much. He just stared at Du Zhen, not believing that the other party would have nothing to say.

Seeming extremely satisfied with Du Fei's expression, Du Zhen smiled faintly and said, "Fei, since you've accepted the dowry, the marriage contract is binding... Since Young Master Lian Zhen wants to take Xiao Ai as a concubine, let him have her..."

Upon hearing this, Lian Ji smiled faintly, with an expression that seemed to have anticipated it, while Lian Zhen laughed lecherously, his lascivious gaze already fixed on Xiao Ai.

This gaze made Xiao Ai clench her teeth, but in this situation, she knew that, given her status, she couldn't say anything more.

As for Du Zhenfeng and the others, their expressions also improved slightly. As long as Du Zhen didn't fly into a rage on the spot, there would be plenty of opportunities to smooth things over later! After all, it was just a small servant, no matter how talented, she was still a servant, and they didn't believe that Du Zhen would turn against them for a servant!

"However..." When everyone thought the matter was settled, Du Zhen continued to smile faintly, "You haven't been in the family for three months, so you can say you're unclear about Xiao Ai's matter... So, if you're willing, that's fine, but if you're not... you just need to let Young Master Lian Zhen speak for himself!"

After saying this, Du Zhen looked deeply at Du Fei, then turned to Lian Ji and smiled, "Hehe, Lord Lian, the next part is a matter between the younger generation. For the younger generation to fight over a woman, we elders shouldn't interfere, right?"

"Hehe, that's naturally the case, but such matters are often ruthless. If someone is blind and loses their life, it has nothing to do with our Lian family!" A strange look flashed in Lian Ji's eyes, and he also said calmly.

"Hehe, Lord Lian is joking. Such matters naturally have nothing to do with us elders. If someone loses their life, no one can blame anyone!" After saying this, Du Zhen slowly picked up the wine glass in front of him, raised it slightly, and then drank it in one gulp.

"Lord Du Fei, I believe you won't refuse this marriage, right?" Lian Zhen stood at the head of the table, hands slightly behind his back, smiling.

Reaching out to hold Xiao Ai's trembling hand, Du Fei slowly exhaled. He naturally understood Du Zhen's meaning.

Although Du Zhen was furious, he would never ruin the family for a servant or Du Fei. However, he had given Du Fei a chance!

If Du Fei was unwilling, he could just take Xiao Ai back himself!

Taking another deep breath, Du Fei slowly stood up, patted Xiao Ai's head, and nodded slightly to reassure her. Then he turned to look at Lian Zhen and smiled faintly, "Originally, if Young Master Lian wanted to marry Xiao Ai, I wouldn't refuse... However, I've always treated Xiao Ai like a younger sister, so I can't hand her over to a cripple... As long as Young Master Lian can pass my test, I'll even prepare the dowry for you!"

"Ha ha ha!" Lian Zhen laughed heartily, his indifferent gaze falling on Du Fei, "As long as you can reach me, you'll know that I, Lian Zhen, am fully qualified!"

"Hehe, that's hard to say! Many things aren't decided by words alone!"

Under Lian Zhen's gaze, Du Fei casually picked up the porcelain bottle from the table and held it in his chest, smiling coldly.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the hall was extremely strange!

Everyone's gaze fell on Du Fei! Although Du Fei's name was well-known in Bu Yue City, how could he compare to Lian Zhen, who was already a Ninth Rank Martial Artist?

Everyone wanted to know the answer.

Turning slowly, Du Fei pinched Xiao Ai's cheek in Lian Zhen's angry gaze and then smiled faintly, "Don't worry, as long as I'm unwilling, no one can take you away from me!"

After saying this, Du Fei took a step forward and walked towards the platform, his steps unwavering.

Seeing Du Fei's actions, Lian Zhen just smiled coldly and then lightly clapped his hands.

"Seeking death!"

With Lian Zhen's gesture, the Lian family members standing on both sides surged forward, and four Lian family disciples stepped out with cold smiles. As they spoke, four sharp and precise knife shadows appeared!

The four of them attacked together, intending to kill Du Fei instantly with their knives!

"Seventh Level Body Tempering..."

Du Fei's gaze swept over the four of them, and a faint smile appeared on his face. At this moment, he didn't bother to use any martial techniques. He just casually shifted his feet, and his right hand lightly slapped the chest of the first person, like a falling leaf.

As the first person spat blood and retreated, Du Fei stomped his right foot and kicked the knee of the second person. The sound of bones breaking echoed, and the second person fell to the ground in agony.

Without any hesitation, Du Fei's right hand grabbed the long sword of the person rushing from the right. With a slight twist, the blade broke.

"Ahh..."

A scream echoed, and everyone in the hall shuddered. They saw Du Fei casually throw the broken blade, which pierced the right eye of the person on the right. The person fell to the ground in a scream.

At this moment, the last person's face showed fear, but Du Fei's movements didn't slow down. He stepped to the left with a smile, and his right foot swept out, hitting the abdomen of the last person. As the person bent over, Du Fei's left hand grabbed his throat and applied a slight force, and black blood gushed from the corner of his mouth.

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The atmosphere in the hall was now extremely tense!