Chapter 226: Chapter 186: The Arrogant Assembly! Su Changqing’s Anger!
The courteous voice of the Third Prince, Zhou Yu, echoed from the floor.
Su Changqing was slightly taken aback, not yet recovered, as the sound of shocked gasps already started resonating.
"This... The Prince is actually bowing to apologize personally?"
"My heavens, who is this person? In Celestial Fate City, even the Third Prince is so respectful?"
"It seems more than just respect, did you see the sweat on the Prince’s forehead? It seems more like... fear?"
With these words, everyone’s gaze towards Su Changqing changed again and again.
No one expected this unassuming youth to possess such terrifying strength.
Even the Prince had to treat him cautiously, fearing to offend him.
People whispered and speculated in secret about the young man’s identity.
Meanwhile, Zhou Tong, who was still kneeling on the ground and continuously slapping his own face, was stunned by the scene.
The fear in his eyes was even stronger than when he faced Zhou Yu moments ago.
He wasn’t foolish; when even the Third Prince was so nervously performing etiquette, what did he, a mere offspring of a lesser prince, count for?
It was only now that he understood Zhou Yu’s harsh measures were not punishing him but saving him!
Slap, slap!
Realizing this, Zhou Tong knew he was in big trouble, and trembling all over, he used all his strength to hit his own face.
In just a moment, he was nearly unrecognizable.
Even the powerful individuals beside the Royal Residence dared not obstruct anymore; instead, they looked towards Su Changqing with reverence and no trace of arrogance.
...
"This... Brother Zhou, no need to be like this."
Su Changqing, having come back to his senses, helped the courteous Zhou Yu up.
The two had some disputes, but they were merely minor issues.
Now, as he bows and performs etiquette before everyone as a Prince, any anger should dissipate.
"It’s shameful."
Zhou Yu stood up naturally, showing a bitter smile, "He’s my royal brother, accustomed to arrogance, neglected by royal discipline."
"If Senior Brother has unresolved anger, strike or kill as you please."
"I assure you, the Zixiao Country’s royal family won’t trouble Senior Brother in the slightest."
Upon hearing this, Su Changqing looked up and, seeing Zhou Tong, whose face was nearly beaten off, his anger subsided quite a bit.
"Forget it."
He waved his hand, smiling casually, "After all, there was no major incident."
With the Third Prince humbling himself for mediation, Su Changqing wasn’t one to pursue the matter relentlessly, dismissing it with a light laugh.
Zhou Yu felt slightly relieved upon hearing this, then cautiously asked, "Senior Brother Chang Qing, I wonder... if Senior Wu is here?"
"Here in Celestial Fate City, I have a minor influence, and it’s my duty to extend hospitality."
Faced with a Peak of Quasi-Emperor, not just Zhou Yu, even if the Sovereign were present, they couldn’t be careless.
"Teacher has some matters to attend to, I’m just resting in Celestial Fate City by chance."
With that, Su Changqing smiled lightly and said goodbye, "Thank you, Brother Zhou, for resolving the trouble; we’ll meet later at the Little Immortal Sect."
Having said this, Su Changqing prepared to leave.
The Liu Family would host a birthday banquet the day after tomorrow, and as he wasn’t familiar with the road, it would be troublesome if he missed the timing.
However, just as Su Changqing turned to leave, Zhou Yu hurriedly spoke:
"Senior Brother, don’t be hasty. Having come to Celestial Fate City, and with this incident happening, it’s only right for me to host a banquet as an apology."
Previously, he had some disputes with Su Changqing; now, upon meeting again, naturally he sought to reconcile.
Upon realizing Su Changqing wasn’t too interested, he leaned in and whispered:
"Is Senior Brother Chang Qing also going to the Liu Family?"
"It’s a coincidence, many exceptional talents from all over have gathered here recently, all to attend the celebration."
"Why doesn’t Senior Brother Chang Qing make some connections and go to the Liu Family together, having companions along the way?"
Su Changqing had quite an issue with the Liu Family, which Zhou Yu had also heard plenty about, but he didn’t mind.
The Zixiao Country was situated in the southern region, it’s evident who they leaned toward.
He would also represent Zixiao Country at this celebration, not fearing offending the Liu Family because of Su Changqing.
"Various exceptional talents?"
Upon hearing this, Su Changqing, who initially intended to leave, his eyes lit up.
Since starting cultivation, he’d mostly associated with fellow disciples of Little Immortal Sect, rarely interacting with disciples from other organizations.
Now hearing that many peers were gathering here, he immediately became very interested.
Traveling means making many friends and broadening one’s horizon, which was a great opportunity.
Most importantly, since these people would also go to the Liu Family, he wouldn’t need to worry about missing the timing.
"In that case, I shall take advantage of your hospitality."
After a moment of contemplation, Su Changqing smiled lightly and formally accepted.
"Third... Third Prince, the item you requested has arrived."
At this moment, the Pavilion Master tremblingly advanced, glanced reverently at Su Changqing, and handed a storage ring to Zhou Yu.
"Haha, good, with this knock-on-door token, I think approaching at the gathering of the exceptional talents will be much easier."
Putting away the ring, Zhou Yu’s face showed a trace of joy.
"Brother Zhou, does the gathering of exceptional talents... require preparation of anything else?"
Seeing this, Su Changqing was puzzled and curiously asked.
"No need."
Zhou Yu smiled mysteriously, "At the gathering, a woman like a goddess descended has arrived."
"Her background is formidable, and her beauty is extraordinary; though I’ve seen countless women in the palace, her looks..."
Recalling something, Zhou Yu’s eyes revealed a dazzling heat, tinged with enchantment and infatuation,
"Incomparable in the world, a natural enchantress!"
Saying this, he glanced at Su Changqing, softly smiling:
"That celestial maiden greatly favors the four arts of the literati; for this reason, I sought an ancient zither, hoping to win her affection for a lovely evening."
"Does Senior Brother Chang Qing have any thought? Would you like me to prepare a gift for you as well?"
Zhou Yu raised an eyebrow at Su Changqing, invitingly.