The fury of the old lady's three children was clearly visible to all the guests present.
Tang Ru, who was observing everything, couldn't help but worry for Ling Feng.
This was the Jiang family's territory, after all!
Everyone could see the immense power of the Jiang family. So many important figures were present today. If things went wrong, Ling Feng might even lose his life.
"This arrogant fellow, knowing full well the old lady's ruthless methods, you still brought Ling Xiaoran here. Aren't you just asking for death..."
Tang Ru was in a state of panic. She was representing the Tang family today, and also her elder uncle, Tang Long. She was scheduled to present a congratulatory gift to the Jiang family matriarch on behalf of Tang Long.
Given that even her elder uncle had to show such respect to the old lady, how could Tang Ru possibly afford to offend her?
Yet, her sense of justice had pushed her emotions to the brink.
"Heh heh, this kid named Ling Feng is really asking for death. He's been shouting at the old lady non-stop and even managed to anger her three children. He's definitely not getting out of here today!"
"He came here on his own, who can he blame? Does he think the reputation of the Hanjiang Jiang family is just for show?"
"Kid, you're definitely going to be buried with that little brat today!"
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The voices of the surrounding crowd rose one after another, their malicious words showcasing the ugliness of human nature.
This was a place where justice was perverted!
Or rather, a place outside the law. It was known that many of those present were law enforcement officers, yet they turned a blind eye to all of this!
From the initial betrayal to the current determination to kill, this was simply horrifying.
But as the surrounding crowd fawned over the Jiang family and continuously pressured Ling Feng and the others, no one noticed the demeanor of the three great figures seated in the front row.
Their faces were all pale, and they were trembling all over, as if sitting on pins and needles!
"These fools! Why did they have to provoke Ling Feng?"
Chu Jianghai roared inwardly, his mind racing to find a way to escape quickly.
Sun Ming was also murmuring something to the two people beside him.
The more they listened, the more horrified they became. In the end, they didn't even dare to look directly at Ling Feng. They quickly left the crowd, as if they had received a solemn mission.
Niu Zhipeng's legs trembled incessantly, as if he had a tailor living in his heart.
"Stupid Jiang family! Stupid Jiang family matriarch, why pick a fight with anyone but this god of death?
Let alone Ling Feng, even Yang Fei behind him could easily sweep through the entire venue with a casual move!
No matter how powerful your Jiang family is, can you bring out a super laser cannon to bombard Ling Feng?"
As for Ling Feng, while continuously comforting Ling Xiaoran in his arms, he coldly said to the three above, "Why are you three so agitated? Could it be that you're all feeling guilty?"
Upon hearing this, the three men's expressions sank again.
Jiang Yafeng was the first to curse at Ling Feng, "Guilty of what! Where are my Ling family disciples? Arrest this ignorant fool and that little slut..."
Before Jiang Yafeng could finish his words, Ling Feng's icy voice calmly uttered.
"A thousand-year-old Qinghai Jade Zhenxiang, let alone a large piece like the one you got, even a piece the size of a little finger would be worth twenty billion!
It's not for burning incense, but for medicinal use to save lives!
Jiang Yafeng, are you not ashamed of deceiving your own mother with such an item?"
Before the Jiang family members could make a move, everyone heard Ling Feng's words clearly. Instantly, a wave of uproar swept through the entire venue.
Jiang Yafeng's face turned extremely red as he pointed at Ling Feng and angrily berated, "Kid, you're talking nonsense! Who here has less knowledge than you? You, a beggar, dare to slander me here?!"
Jiang Yafeng continued to curse at Ling Feng, but one of his eyes kept glancing at the old lady beside him.
At this moment, the Jiang family matriarch's face had turned pale.
This made Jiang Yafeng even more anxious!
He knew his mother best; she valued face above all else, especially in front of others. And today was a grand occasion where everyone from Hanjiang had gathered at the Jiang family's residence.
If the old lady received a fake gift from her own son at this birthday banquet, it would be a matter of great shame for her and would ruin the Jiang family's reputation!
"Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, you'll know the result if you gently drop that thousand-year-old Qinghai Jade Zhenxiang on the ground. Its outer layer is only a few decades old Jade Zhenxiang, and it's not even from Qinghai, but a specialty of Qingshu three hundred miles to the southeast. Then it was dyed black with spices.
This thing will scrape off powder with a knife, but if it falls to the ground, it will inevitably shatter into pieces. The truth or falsehood will be decided instantly!"
Ling Feng stared at the old lady's increasingly pale face, feeling immensely pleased. A smile curved his lips.
It was truly laughable. The high and mighty Jiang family, even the old lady's own son was deceiving her. Such despicable methods were enough to make people laugh their heads off!
Hearing Ling Feng speak so professionally, the surrounding crowd erupted in doubt.
Some even demanded that Jiang Yafeng verify the authenticity on the spot, as if Ling Feng would be convinced if he died.
As these voices grew louder, Jiang Yafeng's forehead became sweatier. He wiped it with his palm, but he couldn't wipe away all the sweat.
"Mom, don't listen to this kid's nonsense. How could I possibly deceive you with a fake item? This kid knows nothing..."
Before Jiang Yafeng's explanation could finish, the old lady beside him angrily ordered the Jiang family disciple holding the gift, "Smash it!"
"Yes!" The person behind immediately responded, and the entire venue fell silent.
Then, the thousand-year-old Qinghai Jade Zhenxiang, along with the exquisite gift box, was hurled towards the ground.
Clearly, the person smashing it was being careful, trying to preserve some of Jiang Yafeng's dignity.
But seeing this, Jiang Yafeng went mad, shouting, "No!"
*Clang!*
A muffled thud was heard. The gift box remained intact, but the so-called thousand-year-old Qinghai Jade Zhenxiang shattered into more than twenty pieces on the spot. The outer layer was less than two inches thick and was black, while the inside turned white!
The white color appeared extremely dazzling at this moment.
The old lady's eyes almost popped out, and Jiang Yafeng trembled all over, kneeling directly on the ground.
"Mom, I, I don't know what's going on! I didn't deceive you! You should know me, son. I was definitely tricked by someone, yes, that merchant from Qinghai, he must have tricked me!"