Chapter 11

Xie Chong was originally seething with anger at Lu Shaoqing, but when Zhang Zheng and Wu Tianzong proposed to spar with Lu Shaoqing, he realized something was amiss.

Zhang Zheng and Wu Tianzong had initially said they wanted to befriend Lu Shaoqing.

But now, upon meeting him, the atmosphere was tense, not at all the attitude of someone wanting to befriend him.

He was puzzled as to why.

Lu Shaoqing's words reminded him.

He wasn't a fool; he knew that if Lu Shaoqing really fought with Zhang Zheng and Wu Tianzong and won, it would be fine.

But if he lost, the reputation of Tianyu Peak and Lingxiao Sect would be tarnished.

Xie Chong reacted and said to Zhang Zheng and Wu Tianzong, "Gentlemen, this isn't right."

Wu Tianzong replied, "Brother Xie, why is it not right?"

"Brother Ji Yan is so strong, as his junior brother, Brother Lu's strength must be considerable."

"We are excited to meet him and would like to ask Brother Lu for some guidance."

Lu Shaoqing ignored them and said to Xie Chong, "Take them out, and I won't report you to Biyun Peak."

Xie Chong was furious, thinking, "Why do you always use this to threaten people?"

Lu Shaoqing then said to Zhang Jin, "Are you the manager of this tavern?"

Zhang Jin inwardly laughed and quickly put on a humble expression, "Yes, what does Young Master need?"

Lu Shaoqing said, "Give them ten seconds to leave."

"Otherwise, do you believe I can make your tavern unable to operate here?"

Zhang Jin was taken aback, and the girl outside changed her expression.

Lu Shaoqing was a direct disciple of Tianyu Peak of Lingxiao Sect. Regardless of his strength, his status was clear.

His master was the peak master of Tianyu Peak, and his senior brother was Ji Yan, the recognized eldest disciple of Lingxiao Sect.

There was no need to say how much weight Lu Shaoqing's words carried in Lingxiao Sect.

Lingxiao City was at the foot of Lingxiao Sect, and many people in the city relied on Lingxiao Sect for their livelihood.

Once blacklisted by Lingxiao Sect, one couldn't survive in Lingxiao City.

Zhang Jin didn't expect Lu Shaoqing to make such a threat.

He said, "Young Master Lu, this—"

Lu Shaoqing said to Xiao Yi, "Sister, start counting."

"One, two—"

Xiao Yi's clear voice rang out, counting one by one.

The pace wasn't fast, but Zhang Jin started to sweat.

He realized he had dug his own grave.

Zhang Jin glanced at Zhang Zheng and Wu Tianzong, who had cold smiles on their faces and no intention of leaving.

Xiao Yi had already counted to six.

"Young Master Lu—"

Zhang Jin was panicking.

But at this moment, he didn't know what to say.

Usually quick-witted and smooth-talking, he was now a different person.

Lu Shaoqing's last words had been a huge threat.

He was flustered, his mind blank.

Just as Xiao Yi counted to nine, a voice came from outside.

"Wait!"

The voice was melodious and clear.

Then, under everyone's gaze, a girl with a ponytail entered.

She closed the door first, blocking the view of the onlookers outside.

"Miss."

Zhang Jin sighed in relief when he saw the girl enter and bowed to her.

The girl ignored Zhang Jin. After entering, she bowed to Lu Shaoqing, "Fang Xiao from the Fang family of Qizhou, I greet Young Master Lu and Miss Xiao."

She then bowed to Xie Chong, Zhang Zheng, and Wu Tianzong.

Her manners were impeccable, and her attitude was faultless.

The Fang family was a well-known family in Qizhou, with considerable strength and a prominent position.

Lingxiao Sect, Guiyuan Pavilion, and Shuangyue Valley were the top three sects, while the Fang family was in the second tier.

As a member of the Fang family, Fang Xiao's father was the head of the Fang family.

By status, Fang Xiao was on par with the direct disciples of the three major sects.

Even the people from the three major sects wouldn't dare to offend the Fang family easily.

At least Xie Chong, Zhang Zheng, and Wu Tianzong were very polite to Fang Xiao.

They were inner disciples and didn't have the nerve to challenge the Fang family.

Fang Xiao said to Xie Chong, Zhang Zheng, and Wu Tianzong, "Gentlemen, let's call it a day."

"After all, we are here to eat, and this tavern doesn't have a place for sparring."

"Could you give me some face and let it go?"

"I'll cover all your expenses today, how about that?"

Xie Chong had already figured it out and was against Zhang Zheng and Wu Tianzong sparring with Lu Shaoqing.

He had no objections to Fang Xiao's words.

Seeing that Lu Shaoqing was unwilling to fight and with Fang Xiao's intervention, Zhang Zheng and Wu Tianzong had no choice but to nod in agreement.

In the end, Xie Chong, Zhang Zheng, and Wu Tianzong left.

Fang Xiao then said to Lu Shaoqing, "I apologize for the trouble, it's really my fault."

Lu Shaoqing knew Fang Xiao was the owner of the tavern and said coldly, "Miss Fang, is this how your family does business?"

"Bringing people to harass guests, do you usually act so arrogantly?"

"Do you not take us ordinary sect disciples seriously?"

Fang Xiao couldn't help but want to roll her eyes.

"Are you an ordinary sect disciple?"

"Why don't you say you're an ordinary mortal?"

Fang Xiao bowed again to Lu Shaoqing, "I hope Young Master Lu will calm down. This time, it was indeed my fault for not managing well and offending Young Master Lu."

"To show my sincerity, I will waive all of Young Master Lu's expenses today, how about that?"

Lu Shaoqing said, "That's not enough. We didn't order much."

Lu Shaoqing's words made Fang Xiao feel a bit helpless. Was this how a direct disciple would speak?

"What do you mean, Young Master Lu?"

Lu Shaoqing said, "Actually, your tavern is newly opened and the decoration is so luxurious. It will become the top tavern in Lingxiao City sooner or later."

"Give me a card, a card that gives me a 40% discount here."

"In the future, I will bring my senior brother here to spend, how about that?"

No matter who you are from the Fang family, I'll take advantage of you.

Ji Yan?

Fang Xiao's eyes lit up.

Ji Yan was the strongest among the young generation of the three major sects and was already famous in Qizhou.

He was an idol to many and a prince charming in the eyes of many girls.

Many girls dreamed of him in their spring dreams.

If Ji Yan could come to the tavern, the celebrity effect would bring countless benefits to her tavern.

Fang Xiao was moved.

Without hesitation, she took out a token and handed it to Lu Shaoqing, "This is a special token from our Fang family. With this token, you can enjoy a 30% discount at every tavern operated by the Fang family."

"This is the highest discount the token can offer."

"Of course, in this tavern, Young Master Lu can enjoy a 50% discount."

Lu Shaoqing's eyes lit up, very satisfied, and said, "Not bad."