Li He retreated rapidly, and Jiang Nuan’s kick missed. A trace of anger flashed across her exquisite face as Li He’s paw-like hand touched her chin.
“Such a good feel!” Li He grinned sinisterly at Jiang Nuan.
Their duel instantly drew the attention of the entire venue.
Mu Jiuchen and Rong Yin also hurried over.
They happened to overhear Li He’s words.
His gaze turned cold as he walked towards Li He.
Rong Yin was not to be outdone.
Lu Chensi’s face turned extremely grim. Damn it, were they all taking his daughter for a pushover?
He had always heard that the Yang family head had an exceptionally skilled person by his side; it seemed this was that person.
“Family Head Yang, your assistant is too presumptuous! Make him stop immediately, this is our Lu family’s territory,” Lu Chensi roared.
Yang Tiancheng chuckled, his tone amiable. “Chairman Lu, please calm down. Li He has encountered someone from the same sect, and his competitive spirit got the better of him, leading him to spar with this young lady. We saw what happened earlier; this young lady’s skills are indeed remarkable.”
Yang Tiancheng waved his hand, and two bodyguards stepped forward to block Mu Jiuchen and Rong Yin’s path.
“Gentlemen, please remain calm!” Yang Tiancheng continued to smile.
“Bang…” Li He was sent flying, smashing into a nearby table. The plates on it clattered to the ground, scattering the beautifully presented and aromatic delicacies everywhere.
Li He propped himself up with one hand, then leaped up in a fluid motion, instantly resolving the awkward situation with remarkable skill.
He looked at Jiang Nuan, his tone playful. “Miss Jiang, you are beautiful and skilled. You are my ideal choice for a wife.”
“You’re spouting nonsense! You old ox trying to eat young grass. Have you even looked in the mirror? With that pickled-cabbage face of yours, do you think you’re worthy of this young lady? A toad trying to preen itself, you’re still a beast!” Lu Chensi was furious.
“Hahaha…” Lu Chensi’s words drew laughter from some in the crowd.
Li He was enraged, but Jiang Nuan kept him entangled.
“Oh! Chairman Lu, you seem quite anxious. One might think she was your daughter if they didn’t know better,” the Yang family head remarked lightly, scrutinizing Lu Chensi.
This comment instantly put Lu Chensi on guard. If everything was a conspiracy, then it began with him.
Why was his mother afraid to acknowledge him?
His mother had many opportunities to tell him the truth, but she never did.
She only dared to arrange meetings with his mother, perhaps wanting to know from her how he lived?
Lu Chensi said, “If I had such a capable daughter, I would sleep with a smile on my face. But she is someone else’s daughter.”
The Yang family head narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to find any clue on Lu Chensi’s face, but he still saw nothing out of the ordinary.
Lu Chensi noticed the Yang family head’s gaze, and his suspicions grew deeper.
Lu Qiaoyi was overjoyed upon hearing this statement.
“Bang…”
“Bang…”
Chairs around them were continuously toppled like cannonballs.
Li He fought more vigorously. Despite being disheveled, Jiang Nuan’s fighting prowess deeply piqued his interest.
Jin Yan watched her daughter with a mixture of surprise and worry, her slender body harboring terrifying strength.
The spectacular duel between the two also left the onlookers mesmerized.
He knew that hidden masters within the city were rarely seen.
This was truly an eye-opening experience.
Li He’s position gradually drew closer to Jin Yan. Concerned for Jiang Nuan, Jin Yan failed to notice Li He’s sinister smile.
The banquet was divided into two levels, and Jin Yan was standing at the stairwell.
When Jiang Nuan pursued him, Li He deliberately bumped into Jin Yan.
Jiang Nuan’s pupils contracted as she realized his intention.
“Get out of the way quickly!” she shouted.
However, Li He was incredibly fast. After sending Jin Yan flying, he deliberately fell down in a pained manner. His force was too great, and Jin Yan was thrown directly away.
“No…” Jiang Nuan suddenly leaped up, using Li He’s head as a springboard. The spring steel wire on her wrist hooked onto the stair railing, and she plummeted down with incredible speed.
Jiang Nuan’s series of actions happened in an instant.
Everyone was stunned. This fight, comparable to a movie, was thrilling to watch. Yet, at the height of the excitement, Madam Lu was knocked off the stairs, and Jiang Nuan followed her down.
This happened in a flash, leaving everyone too stunned to react before Jiang Nuan jumped after her.
As everyone worried about Jiang Nuan and Madam Lu, Li He’s face revealed a triumphant smile. It was indeed her!
The notorious bounty hunter J of the Dark Emperor!
“Yanyan.”
“Mom…”
“Nuannuan.”
Tense voices pierced the hall.
Mu Jiuchen immediately rushed towards the stairs. He knew Jiang Nuan would be fine after that jump.
Simultaneously, Jiang Nuan caught Jin Yan and forcefully threw her onto herself. Upon landing, Jiang Nuan became a human cushion.
“Ugh!” she let out a pained groan, a sharp pain radiating from her wrist.
“Nuannuan, Nuannuan, are you alright?” Jin Yan, remaining remarkably calm, quickly scrambled up from her and looked at her pale face and bleeding lips, her heart filled with panic.
“Wuwuwu… Nuannuan, what’s wrong? Don’t scare me, Nuannuan.” Jin Yan looked at the blood at the corner of Jiang Nuan’s mouth and her slightly unfocused gaze, her heart filled with anxiety.
“I’m… fine?” Jiang Nuan uttered the two words with difficulty.
At this moment, her whole body ached, but looking at her mother’s worried eyes, she felt the pain lessen.
“Nuannuan, Nuannuan…” Mu Jiuchen reached her side with the fastest speed.
He slowly helped Jiang Nuan up and held her in his arms.
Jin Yan, wiping her tears, looked at Mu Jiuchen and then at Jiang Nuan. “Quick, take Nuannuan to the hospital.”
Jiang Nuan shook her head slightly. “No need, I’m just stunned from the fall. I’ll be fine after a while! Are you alright?”
Although her arm hurt terribly, it wasn’t broken.
She had used the spring steel wire’s force, which increased the impact on her body when landing, causing her arm to ache. She would be fine after resting.
She had done this more than ten times and had always emerged unscathed. She was fortunate to have such agile reflexes.
Her hands were precious, and she would never let them be harmed.
Jin Yan moved herself around, shaking her head quickly. “I’m fine.”
Hearing this, Jiang Nuan was relieved.
“Nuannuan, be good! Shall we go to the hospital first?” Mu Jiuchen picked her up.
Jiang Nuan glared at him and said angrily, “Go to the hospital? Carry me upstairs. I want that scoundrel to pay the price.”
Mu Jiuchen recalled Li He’s smug smile and said nothing more, carrying Jiang Nuan upstairs.
Jin Yan: “……”
“Yanyan.” Lu Chensi looked at his wife, immensely relieved that she was unharmed. If not for Nuannuan, Yan Yan would have… after falling from such a height.
“Are you alright? Yanyan?” Lu Chensi anxiously examined her from head to toe.
Jin Yan slowly shook her head and looked up at the height, only now feeling a sense of fear.
She tried moving herself, but nothing hurt?
She was astonished. Had she really fallen from up there?
“I’m fine.” Jin Yan was still in shock.
The couple quickly went upstairs.
Mu Jiuchen placed Jiang Nuan on a stool and, with immense presence, walked towards Li He. He wanted that scoundrel to pay the price.