Damn it!
Ji Ningyue, who never lost her temper, couldn't help but curse inwardly.
She had expected to achieve her goal effortlessly without lifting a finger.
Who would have thought that the bodyguard at the door, bored and seeking trouble, would interfere?
Bang…
The bodyguard, arrogant just a moment ago, was sent flying ten meters away before he could even react.
Could the dignified Eternal King be insulted by a mere bodyguard as he pleased?
Being accustomed to a low profile did not mean he lacked temper.
Chu Fan's patience had worn thin, leaving little to spare.
Anyone who dared to block his path would die!
"How dare you injure someone in Langya Pavilion? You're asking for death!"
After calling for backup, the escorting bodyguard drew a military knife from his waist and lunged at Chu Fan.
Encountering the impatient Chu Fan.
The outcome was predictable.
A living person turned into a corpse in an instant.
Ji Ningyue's pretty face turned pale, beyond her control.
Chu Fan made her tremble from the bottom of her heart.
Stumble stumble stumble…
The sound of hurried footsteps echoed from outside the courtyard. Over a dozen bodyguards, armed, rushed in.
Seeing their comrades dead, they hesitated not at all and attacked directly!
Old Master Shangguan Hongyu had already given the order.
Anyone, regardless of their identity or origin, even if it were the Jade Emperor himself, would be killed without mercy if they dared to resort to violence in Langya Pavilion.
"Stop!"
A delicate, low shout suddenly came from inside the house. Ju Yue, the mistress of Langya Pavilion, appeared.
As Ju Yue stood at the doorway, the last bodyguard still standing in the courtyard collapsed to the ground, a look of terror on his face.
Seeing all the bodyguards beaten to death or incapacitated by Chu Fan, Ju Yue's eyes were filled with undisguised horror.
She had not expected her husband's meticulously trained bodyguards to be so helpless against this young man.
As the mistress of the Shangguan family, Ju Yue was well aware of the capabilities of these bodyguards.
Their strength was in no way inferior to the battle-hardened soldiers from the War Emperor Hall.
There had been incidents of people causing trouble in Langya Pavilion before, and they had all ended with the bodyguards crippling or killing the troublemakers.
Chu Fan was the first person to defeat all the bodyguards since the establishment of Langya Pavilion.
It was indeed extraordinary to be able to accompany a director of the Azure Dragon Consortium.
To avoid a falling out with the Azure Dragon Consortium over this trivial matter and bringing disaster to the Shangguan family, Ju Yue stepped forward immediately.
"Miss Ji, hello."
"Please do not take offense at my family's lackeys. They are accustomed to being arrogant and have eyes but fail to recognize a distinguished guest."
"Please allow your bodyguard to come inside with you and have some tea to cool down!"
My bodyguard?
Ji Ningyue looked embarrassed, thinking how wonderful it would be if she could have the young master act as her bodyguard.
Just as she was about to explain Chu Fan's identity, Chu Fan walked over.
With a single glance, Ji Ningyue understood that he did not wish for his identity to be revealed so soon. She then smiled and followed Ju Yue into the house.
The interior decoration was classical and elegant.
Without waiting for Ju Yue's invitation, Chu Fan took a seat first.
This action caused Ju Yue's willow-leaf eyebrows to furrow slightly. She thought to herself that this bodyguard was too presumptuous, acting as if he were at home.
She was only allowing him to set foot here out of respect for Ji Ningyue.
She wondered how Ji Ningyue managed her subordinates.
Little did she know that Ji Ningyue would not dare to manage Chu Fan.
Despite her displeasure,
her upbringing prevented Ju Yue from showing her emotions over such a minor issue.
"Sister, may I know the purpose of your visit?"
As Ju Yue arranged the tea set and prepared to brew tea, she asked curiously.
The personal visit of a director of the Azure Dragon Consortium indicated that the matter was not small.
Ji Ningyue glanced at Chu Fan, and seeing that he seemed like a wooden stake and had no intention of intervening, she smiled and said, "Sister, it's like this."
"We previously went to Mr. Guan, the Collection King, to find an item!"
"But that item was given to you by Mr. Guan's daughter, Miss Guan, as a birthday gift a few days ago. Do you recall this matter?"
Although Ji Ningyue knew that Chu Fan did not take the Shangguan family seriously at all,
she felt that it would be best to find what she wanted without resorting to force.
Ju Yue's expectant gaze faltered.
She had initially thought that the director of the Azure Dragon Consortium was visiting to discuss cooperation with the Shangguan family.
To her surprise, it was merely to find a birthday gift.
Out of consideration for Ji Ningyue's status, Ju Yue feigned thought.
"My birthday was recently, and Ziqi did indeed give me a gift!"
"But I received so many things at the time that I can't recall exactly what it was."
"It was a wooden box of this size, containing a plum blossom hairpin with six petals!"
Ju Yue nodded, "Sister, please wait a moment. I'll go and look for it."
"Thank you, Sister!"
After Ju Yue left, Ji Ningyue looked at Chu Fan and whispered, "Young Master, what if she refuses to hand over the item?"
"Courtesy before force!"
"If they obstruct further, I will make the Shangguan family disappear from Shan Hai City!"
Her tone was ruthless. Ji Ningyue did not know how to respond.
Before long, Ju Yue returned, holding a wooden box.
"Sister, is this it?"
"Yes, yes, it is this!"
After so much effort, finding it, Ji Ningyue was overjoyed.
"Who has the guts of a bear and the heart of a leopard to cause trouble in Langya Pavilion!"
Before Ju Yue could sit down, an angry roar came from outside.
Soon, Shangguan Wushuang, accompanied by three of his close bodyguards, burst into the room.
Upon seeing Ji Ningyue, his eyes brightened noticeably, and the anger on his face dissipated. He quickly approached Ju Yue.
"Mom, who is this beauty…"
"Miss Ji Ningyue, a newly appointed director of the Azure Dragon Consortium. You're always out and about. Doesn't Miss Ji recognize you?"
"She is quite famous in our Longshen Kingdom."
The Shangguan family also possessed an extremely comprehensive intelligence system.
When the two arrived at the foot of the mountain earlier, after learning that Ji Ningyue was visiting, her detailed information was passed to Ju Yue.
Shangguan Wushuang had heard of Ji Ningyue before, but she had been away from Longshen Kingdom for the past two years, and had been forgotten by many.
Therefore, he did not recognize her at first glance.
Now that he realized who Ji Ningyue was, he immediately bowed and extended his hand.
"Hello, Miss Ji. I am Shangguan Wushuang, the future head of the Shangguan family. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Facing the hand extended by Shangguan Wushuang, Ji Ningyue hesitated.
She had mysophobia and never had any physical contact with strangers outside.
However, at this moment, wanting to resolve the matter quickly, Ji Ningyue made an exception and touched Shangguan Wushuang's hand, pulling it back like lightning.
Shangguan Wushuang had intended to take advantage of the situation, but he lost his chance before he could even savor it, leaving him longing.
Such young masters born with a silver spoon in their mouths are all the more covetous of things they cannot obtain.
"Miss Ji, may I ask the purpose of your visit to our home?"
"Is there anything I can help you with?"
Shangguan Wushuang was mesmerized by Ji Ningyue's breathtaking beauty from the first glance.
At this moment, he had already decided in his heart that he must win Ji Ningyue over.
"Shuang'er, Miss Ji is here to find this item!"
Ju Yue took the opportunity to hand the wooden box to Shangguan Wushuang.
As a mother, she could not miss her son's intentions.
Ju Yue was very pleased with Ji Ningyue's appearance, talent, and current background.
She felt that in Longshen Kingdom, only Ji Ningyue was worthy of her son, and she intended to use the wooden box to foster Ji Ningyue's gratitude towards her son.
To have more conversation with the person he admired, Shangguan Wushuang studied the wooden box and said with a smile, "Miss Ji, let alone just a birthday gift from an outsider."
"You could even have a room in Langya Pavilion if you wished."
"Also, Miss Ji must know what my family does. Are there any houses in Shan Hai City that catch your eye?"
"Miss Ji, just name it, and consider it my welcome gift."
"Have you said enough?"
Chu Fan's patience had completely run out.
The item was already in hand, and he had no interest in listening to Shangguan Wushuang's bragging.
His icy question caused the room to fall silent instantly.