Chapter 17

**Peng!**

Bai Shi, who was hit by a powerful force, crashed into a wooden pillar in the hall. The impact was so strong that the entire hall trembled violently. The teapot in his hand fell to the ground, shattering with a clatter, and scalding tea splashed onto his body, fortunately not touching his exposed skin. However, the dull pain in his chest still caused him to spit out a mouthful of blood.

Seeing this, Su Xuan, who was standing nearby, suddenly shouted and ran to Bai Shi, helping him up from the ground.

At this moment, Dong Chenzi, who had been sitting, underwent a significant change in expression. The teacup in his hand shattered into powder with a *pa la* sound as he clenched his hand tightly. He slowly stood up, and his robe began to flutter without any wind. Even his usually smiling face turned ashen in an instant!

"Dong Chenzi! I, Bei Chenzi, have given you enough respect! This is Dong Chen Manor, not your Bei Chen Manor! You cannot act recklessly here!" Dong Chenzi's voice, filled with a low roar, instantly spread throughout the manor, causing the birds around to flee in terror.

A powerful force that seemed to fill the entire hall with an explosive energy made the once spacious hall feel incredibly oppressive!

Seeing this, Nan Chenzi and Xi Chenzi, who were sitting nearby, quickly stood up and said in unison, "Let's talk things out calmly."

But at this moment, Dong Chenzi seemed to ignore their words. His gaze, when it fell on Bei Chenzi, was filled with a cold and eerie light.

Bei Chenzi and Dong Chenzi stared at each other. She subconsciously gripped the sword in her hand. Instantly, white threads of power, like small snakes, rapidly darted from the sword, completely enveloping her body.

The other disciples, upon seeing this, all had looks of shock in their eyes!

Even so, the two middle-aged men standing behind Bei Chenzi immediately stepped in front of her.

"Seeing your stance, Dong Chenzi, are you really going to make enemies with my Bei Chen Manor over a disciple?" Bei Chenzi, enveloped in the white power, said calmly.

"Today's incident was caused by your disrespect first. Haven't you also fought over a disciple in my Dong Chen Manor?"

Dong Chenzi roared, and a powerful force erupted from his body, directly striking the two disciples in front of Bei Chenzi. The two disciples were instantly sent flying, crashing into the wooden door of the hall. Despite the door's sturdiness, it shattered into pieces due to the powerful force.

Dong Chenzi's body also instantly approached Bei Chenzi. The impact of the powerful force forced Bei Chenzi to take several steps back. His strength was no less than hers.

In fact, in the eyes of Bei Chenzi and Nan Chenzi, Dong Chenzi's strength was not a match for theirs. Normally, Dong Chenzi was obsessed with drinking and had no time for cultivation. However, his current display left Bei Chenzi somewhat astonished!

For Xi Chenzi, who had a better relationship with Dong Chenzi and was more familiar with his strength, although Dong Chenzi was a heavy drinker, he was usually low-key and did not show his true strength. They had sparred several times, and neither had the upper hand. He knew very well that each time, Dong Chenzi did not use his full strength!

Therefore, when this scene unfolded, Xi Chenzi was worried for Bei Chenzi.

It seemed that in this instant, the previously confident look in Bei Chenzi's eyes was replaced by unprecedented fear. She looked at Dong Chenzi as if he were a stranger, a formidable opponent. The powerful force pressing down on her made it hard for her to breathe.

"If your Bei Chen Manor really wants to make enemies with my Dong Chen Manor, then don't blame me for not recognizing you, even if your Bei Chen Manor has thousands of disciples... I, Dong Chenzi, will not be afraid!" Dong Chenzi roared, suppressing his anger, and the force emanating from his body gradually subsided.

Seeing Dong Chenzi retract his force, Bei Chenzi let out a sigh of relief. However, her defiant nature did not make her feel grateful for Dong Chenzi's leniency. Instead, she said aggressively, "Today's incident will not cause enmity between our manors. I only hope for a resolution..."

Dong Chenzi stepped back and sat down on the wooden chair, coldly snorting without looking directly at Bei Chenzi.

"I think we should clarify this matter in front of Nan Chen and Xi Chen. My disciple Cai Heng is at the Sixth Level of the Foundation Establishment stage. When I checked Bai Shi just now, he was at the Fourth Level of the Foundation Establishment stage. I believe you all know that a Fourth Level Foundation Establishment stage practitioner cannot injure a Sixth Level Foundation Establishment stage practitioner," Bei Chenzi said.

Hearing this, Xi Chenzi looked at Bai Shi, who had already stood up from the ground, with surprise. He knew clearly that Bai Shi had no talent for cultivation when he was in Xi Chen Manor. At least, that was the fact he had confirmed after repeated investigations. Now, Bai Shi had reached the Fourth Level of the Foundation Establishment stage after just a few days in Dong Chen Manor, which was indeed astonishing.

However, the current situation did not allow Xi Chenzi to marvel at these issues. Instead, he needed to think about how to handle this matter as a senior. But the facts were clear, and no matter what he said, Bei Chenzi would not back down, and the enraged Dong Chenzi would not back down either.

"Without the strange power you, Dong Chenzi, released on Bai Shi, how could Bai Shi have injured Cai Heng?" Bei Chenzi continued.

Hearing this, Dong Chenzi suddenly looked up at Bei Chenzi and said angrily, "I warn you, Bei Chenzi, one last time. I hope you do not spout lies! Considering you are a woman, I did not argue with you much. If you insist on being aggressive, then don't blame me for not holding back!"

"Enough, let's stop the arguments. In my opinion, we should let this matter go. If it was indeed Bai Shi's fault, then, Bei Chenzi, do you mean to ask Dong Chenzi to expel him from Dong Chen Manor?" Nan Chenzi, who had not spoken for a long time, quickly interjected.

"No way, don't even think about it... Since Bei Chenzi has done this today, there is no right or wrong. I will not expel Bai Shi from the manor!" Dong Chenzi continued in a deep voice after Nan Chenzi spoke.

"This..." Hearing this, Nan Chenzi looked at Xi Chenzi, stammering, unsure of how to respond.

"One person's actions, one person's responsibility... Yesterday's incident, regardless of who was right or wrong, according to your Bei Chen Manor, you can deal with me, Bai Shi, as you see fit. Don't target Dong Chen Manor." At this moment, Bai Shi spoke up.

Hearing Bai Shi's words, a cunning smile appeared on Bei Chenzi's lips, and she said, "Good... This is your own words. I will not make it difficult for Dong Chenzi to expel you from the manor today, but you must agree to a duel with my disciple Cai Heng one year from now, after his injuries have healed. I want to see with my own eyes how a Fourth Level Foundation Establishment stage practitioner, considered a waste by other manors, can injure my beloved disciple."

In fact, in the eyes of Nan Chenzi and Xi Chenzi, it was not impossible that Bai Shi had the ability to injure Cai Heng due to the power left by Dong Chenzi. Bai Shi's words indeed left them speechless.

As for Dong Chenzi, he was not worried about Bai Shi at this moment. He knew very well about Bai Shi's cultivation talent and what had happened in the wine cellar. Now, he chose to remain silent and did not express any opinion.

Bai Shi took two steps forward, his eyes filled with determination. He looked at Cai Heng, who had not spoken, and then at Bei Chenzi. The dull pain in his chest made his gaze towards Bei Chenzi even more intense, and he deeply imprinted her appearance in his mind.

After a moment of silence, Bai Shi deliberately amplified his voice: "One year from now, I, Bai Shi, will definitely have a duel with Cai Heng. Whether it was due to the strange power released by Uncle Dong Chen on me that I was able to injure Cai Heng, we will see the results then!"

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