Xia Feng naturally knew that someone had snuck down.
How could such a small matter escape his notice? It didn't matter anyway; it was best to resolve it all at once.
To avoid future troubles.
Chi Manman's eyes still showed disbelief. Xia Feng was too young. How much innate talent and cultivation resources would it take for someone so young to possess the strength of an Immortal Lord?
Such individuals were typically the proud sons of heaven from great sects.
"Xia Feng, who exactly are you?" Chi Manman asked, her face filled with confusion.
If she still treated Xia Feng as an ordinary Immortal Lord, her mind would have to be quite troubled.
"I am still me, still the person you invited," Xia Feng said calmly.
While Xia Feng appeared composed, Chi Manman found it difficult to accept an equal standing.
In a world that revered the strong and where the weak were prey, one had to maintain respect for the powerful at all times.
At least, that was how Chi Manman felt it should be.
"Wrap up the clothes," Xia Feng instructed the timid greeter girl beside him.
"Oh... alright..."
The greeter girl nodded blankly.
Chi Manman looked at Xia Feng and said sheepishly, "I... I don't have spirit stones to buy them."
After saying this, her face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head, too embarrassed to meet Xia Feng's gaze.
"I don't have any either," Xia Feng smiled.
Chi Manman was taken aback.
Xia Feng continued, "The person delivering the spirit stones will be here soon."
Chi Manman was bewildered. She hadn't notified anyone to fetch spirit stones.
Who else could possibly deliver spirit stones to her?
Besides, the clothes were too expensive; she truly couldn't afford them. Even if she scraped them together, her father would scold her severely when she got home.
"Who is delivering spirit stones? Perhaps we shouldn't buy them. This is Azure Dragon City; it's better to avoid trouble."
Chi Manman hadn't lost her head. Although Xia Feng's Immortal Lord realm was already considered quite formidable, there were always stronger individuals.
The City Lord of Azure Dragon City was an Immortal Emperor. Who could guarantee that there weren't any Immortal Venerable powerhouses in Azure Dragon City?
Even setting aside the possibility, Lu Yan's grandfather was an Immortal King.
In Azure Dragon City, the strength of an Immortal Lord was not particularly impressive.
Therefore, for everyone's safety and for Xia Feng's situation, Chi Manman believed it was better to avoid trouble. She thought they should explain to Lu Yan and see if the matter could be resolved amicably.
Lu Yan, overhearing this, immediately felt emboldened.
She looked at Xia Feng and Chi Manman and said, "If you have the guts, don't run."
As she said this, she retreated further.
She was afraid Xia Feng would slap her again, and her plump face couldn't withstand another blow.
"Xia Feng, maybe we should leave," Chi Manman said, glancing at Lu Yan with concern.
"Wait, I said I'd buy you the clothes, and I will," Xia Feng waved his hand casually.
Mainly, he didn't have many spirit stones himself. Once the person arrived, he'd extort some more.
The spirit stones he had saved on Earth were not as much as what Chi Manman's father had given her.
Spirit stones were the most common currency in this world and could be used for anything.
Surely an Immortal King in Azure Dragon City would have plenty of spirit stones?
Chi Manman felt touched. She hadn't expected Xia Feng to value her so much and was momentarily at a loss. She fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, looking like a child who had misbehaved.
Not long after, a voice echoed from below:
"Who dares to strike someone from the Lu family?"
Upon hearing this voice, Lu Yan cried tears of joy, her voice trembling as she called out, "Grandpa, if you don't come sooner, I'm going to be beaten to death."
From the stairwell emerged an old man with thick eyebrows, large eyes, and graying temples. He walked with a powerful stride, exuding an imposing aura that was both awe-inspiring and intimidating.
"Yan'er, I heard you were beaten. Grandpa rushed over immediately. Where are you injured?" Lu Daomi first inquired about his granddaughter's injuries.
"Grandpa... look, my face is all red from the beating, and it hurts so much..."
Lu Yan pointed to her cheek, which had been hit by Xia Feng, her tears falling like large pearls.
Lu Daomi was heartbroken. He doted on his precious granddaughter and dared not speak harshly to her. Now, to have her beaten by an outsider, he was filled with rage. He quickly comforted her:
"Don't cry, don't cry, Grandpa will get justice for you."
"Mmm-hmm, Grandpa... he, he hit me,"
Lu Yan, like a frightened child reporting to her parents, pointed at Xia Feng indignantly and said.
Lu Daomi's eyes blazed as he looked at Xia Feng and cursed, "An Immortal Lord dares to be so presumptuous in Azure Dragon City? State your name!"
The strength of an Immortal Lord was considered elite in the Tian Xuan Continent. They could even rule a small city and dominate a region.
But this was Azure Dragon City, not a place for Immortal Lords to run wild.
Although he was an Immortal King, he didn't act recklessly. After all, Azure Dragon City was not like other places.
As the saying goes, experience breeds wisdom. Lu Daomi did not rush into action. Such a young Immortal Lord must have a powerful sect behind him. It wouldn't be too late to find out more before acting.
"I was waiting for you to pay the spirit stones. Your granddaughter insulted me first. Compensate me with five hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones for emotional distress, and the matter will be dropped."
Xia Feng didn't know how many spirit stones Lu Daomi could produce, but when it came to extortion, it was best to aim high.
If he couldn't afford it, there would be room for negotiation.
Spirit stones were not only used for currency but also for cultivation and activating defensive formations; they were incredibly versatile.
Since they were here now, he wanted to acquire more resources. When he found the Spirit Seeking Grass, he wanted Xia Lin to have enough resources to cultivate as much as she wished.
Five hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones?
With one sentence, Xia Feng completely stumped Lu Daomi.
He had never even seen five hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones, let alone possessed them.
Lu Daomi suddenly realized his mistake.
Why was he even thinking about five hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones?
Was this something he needed to consider?
Lu Daomi chuckled and said, "I have never seen anyone as arrogant as you."
Xia Feng spread his hands in response.
His attitude was utterly insolent.
Lu Daomi had initially intended to probe Xia Feng, but now, enraged, he could no longer hold back.
Even if Xia Feng had a powerful sect, as long as he didn't kill him, it wouldn't matter.
Besides, he had been operating in Azure Dragon City for so long; who didn't have some backing?
With this thought, Lu Daomi attacked directly, forming his palm into a claw-like shape and lunging at Xia Feng.
The aura of an Immortal King was fully displayed, making it difficult for those around to breathe.
"Boy, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your family," Lu Daomi said, not forgetting to probe for information as he attacked.
*Bang...*
A figure flew out.