Chapter 163: Fish and Dragon Mixed Together as One

  "Little kid, what's your origin?" Liu Shi Chong's anger ignited, his face ferocious as he glared at Zhou Ming Xuan.

  Zhou Mingxuan hummed and said in a cold voice, "Alright, I am..."

  "Cough! Cough!"

  Just as Zhou Mingxuan was about to reveal his identity, Xiao Yun suddenly coughed and interrupted him. If this guy were to expose his identity, he would undoubtedly offend Liu Shichong and bring trouble to Pingyang Hou. This kind of thing had to be done by himself, anyway, he was not afraid of getting into trouble since he was already in a precarious situation.

  Zhou Mingxuan looked at Xiao Yun with a puzzled expression, while Liu Shichong's gaze also fell on Xiao Yun. "Young man, last time's matter, this young master hasn't had the chance to settle yet. Now pack up and leave, this young master is magnanimous and won't bother with you."

  "What if I don't?" Xiao Yunpi said with a faint smile.

  "Haha, young man, you're quite bold, what's your background that you dare to look down on even Director Liu!" Liu Shichong glared at Xiao Yun with a sinister expression.

  Third floor.

  In a room filled with the fragrance of flowers, a slender woman was dressing in front of the mirror. Her stunning beauty was enough to make all other flowers pale in comparison, even without any makeup.

  "Haha, Jade sister is getting more and more beautiful!" A man in white clothes sat on the bedhead, looking at the woman's back, heh-heh smiled.

  The girl didn't even turn her head and said, "What's with you, kid? Why are you also joining the commotion? This is Xia Guo Long Cheng, where experts abound. Does your grandfather dare to let you come?"

  The voice is extremely soft and beautiful, just like honey, sweet enough to melt people's hearts.

  "Heh heh, I'm going to come up with something, who can stop me?" the man in white clothes said with a smile.

  The woman turned around and looked at the man in white. "I heard that you made a big mistake the other day, and your grandfather punished you by confining you to your room. And yet you still dare to come and participate in the princess's marriage selection. You really have a lot of guts, but if someone finds out, don't expect me to be able to save you."

  The man in white was nonchalant, "Don't worry, this time I was sent by my uncle, openly representing our Moyuntai, what can He Xia do to me? It's not possible for him to take action against me just because of two unknown people. Although our Moyuntai is not as powerful as his He Xia country, we are not pushovers either."

  If Xiao Yun were here, he would definitely be able to recognize that this white-clothed man was none other than the White Feathered Demon Bai Yu, whom he hated with a burning passion.

  "Hehe, Xia Huang is in big trouble this time. The grand princess recruitment has instead brought a powerful enemy from the demon tribe to their doorstep. If you really become the son-in-law, that would be unbearable." The woman said with a smile.

  Bai Yu Dao. "This time in Long City, it's not just me who came. According to what I know, that roughneck from the Xiong tribe also arrived. Moreover, when I entered the city today, I saw that Gui Fang also sent someone."

  "What's wrong?" The woman frowned.

  Bai Yu smiled with a sly mouth. "I'm saying, Sister Jade, you've been in Long City for so long. This skill of gathering intelligence, won't it be that even I am not inferior to you?"

  The girl's beautiful eyes rolled over. "I've been busy these past few days, sister. When do I have time to gather intelligence? Who is it that Ghost Sect sent?"

  "The son of the Great Spirit King, Wū Hún!" White Feather spat out these few words with a somewhat solemn expression.

  "That Mourner's Star?" The woman also furrowed her brow, looking up at Bai Yu and saying, "Xiao Yu, this person is not to be trifled with. Wu Hun has received the true transmission of Da Ling Wang, and his Soul-Dispelling Bell technique is pure and refined. There are even rumors that Da Ling Wang passed on his ultimate skill, the Three Great Life-Taking Melodies, to him. When he plays those melodies, they can directly shorten a person's lifespan. If you encounter him, don't try to be strong."

  The white-haired man nodded heavily.

  "Miss Mingyu, Miss Mingyu!" Just then, a hurried knocking sound came from outside.

  "Mom, is there something?" The woman didn't even go open the door and directly asked from outside.

  "Miss Mingyu, it's bad! There are people fighting downstairs!" The old madam said anxiously.

  The woman frowned, "Do you know who he is?"

  "It's Young Master Liu's son from the Liu mansion, and two others whose identities are unknown. The two sides are fighting over a private room, and it looks like they're about to start punching each other. Mingyu, you'd better go take a look!" said the old madam.

  "Hehe, Jade sister is indeed a stunning beauty, for a private room, even the young master of Xiangfu wants to fight with others. After today, sister's reputation will spread throughout the Leshu continent." Bai Yu said in a low voice.

  Ming Yu Bai turned a blind eye and instead spoke to the old procuress outside, "Let them be, as long as no one gets killed."

  "This..."

  The old procuress never expected Mingyu to give her such an answer, and she was stunned for a moment before saying, "Well, well, okay, Miss Mingyu, you'd better get dressed up, it's almost your turn."

  "Alright, you can go now!" Mingyu's voice came from inside, and the old procuress immediately retreated.

  Inside the house, Ming Yu's mouth corners rose with a hint of arc, and Bai Yu said that this time, Princess Da Xia's marriage recruitment has attracted many forces. She made such a big deal at this time, no doubt making her reputation more prominent, contacting more royal nobles, so he is safer in Xia Guo, and it's also easier to get things done.

  At the same time, in the adjacent private room of Xiao Yun, two young men were drinking together.

  "Brother, this place is too chaotic and unbearable. Let's go back to the palace!" A man with a crown on his head and a handsome face whispered to the man in front of him, but his voice was as melodious as a bird singing in an empty mountain.

  The man opposite him glared at him and said in a low voice, "How many times have I told you, don't call me 'Imperial Brother' in a place like this."

  "Brother, forget it!"

  The young man opposite pouted, and it was a daughter's mannerisms. A seasoned veteran could see at a glance that this was a woman disguised as a man. And these two people were none other than the current prince and seventh princess in disguise.

  A faint arc appeared at the corner of Ji Liu's mouth, and he calmly accepted Ji Xiangyue's title. "I told you not to come, but you insisted on following me. It's your own fault. If you want to go back, just go back by yourself. I didn't keep you here."

  "I'm not leaving, I'll stay here and watch you. You're the crown prince, after all, and can't be associated with a courtesan like her. If Father Emperor finds out, you'll definitely be punished." Ji Xiangyue said.

  "Neither of us will say it, so how would Father Emperor know?"

  "Hmph!" Xīng Yuè rolled her eyes, "I'd like to see what's so special about this Ming Yu girl. Look at these stinky men, each with a lecherous gaze, it's really nauseating just looking at them."

  As she spoke, Xiāo Yuè turned her face towards Xiāo Liúfēng and said "You're the same!"

  "Me?" Ji Liu Feng shook his head, "Your brother and I came here for a serious matter."

  "Really? I think you also want to spend a spring night with Mingyu, but I think you'd better forget it. With me, your sister, around, I won't let you succeed. You're the future king of Xia, I can't just watch you sink into the mire."

  "My good sister, am I really so unbearable?" Ji Liu Feng was speechless.

  "So tell me, what's your real business here in this land of smoke and flowers? Isn't it for the sake of Miss Mingyu?" asked Xiāng Yuè.

  "It's indeed for Miss Ming Yu, but I'm not thinking of having a romantic night with her. Instead, I want to take this opportunity to investigate her background!" said Ji Liu Feng.

  "What's going on?" Ji Xiangyue looked puzzled.

  Xiang Liu nodded and was about to explain something when a commotion and shouting came from next door, causing her to frown.

  "What's going on next door? Why is it so noisy?" Xī Yùe also furrowed her delicate eyebrows, extremely displeased. This place was already chaotic enough, and now this commotion had erupted, making it simply unbearable. If not for Xiāo Liú Fēng being determined to stay here, she would have probably left long ago.

  "Never mind them!" Ji Liu Feng shook his head. His identity, in such a situation, was not suitable to get involved, after all, most of the people present today were prominent figures from various parties, although they had simply disguised themselves, but there were still some people who could recognize them.

  "In the lower Xiao Yun, Liu Gongzi wants our private room, okay, beat me first and then talk!"

  Just as Ji Liu Feng was about to continue what he had said earlier, a voice came from next door.

  "Xiao Yun?" Ji Liu Feng was taken aback, looked up and exchanged a glance with Ji Xiang Yue, apparently, Ji Xiang Yue had also heard it.

  "How dare you, a mere child from the countryside, challenge me? You must be tired of living!" In the private room, Liu Shi Chong looked at the young man standing in front of him and couldn't help but laugh in anger. "Fine, since you want to die, I'll grant your wish. But listen well, my fists don't have eyes!"

  "Xiao brothers!"

  Zhou Mingxuan pulled Xiao Yun, and Xiao Yun didn't even reach the realm of a musician. He wanted to fight with Liu Shichong, which was undoubtedly seeking death. The gap between realms was enormous. A high-ranking musician in the early stages could easily kill ten strong musicians in the later stages. In his opinion, Xiao Yun was undoubtedly showing off.

  "Please advise!"

  Xiao Yun waved his hand at Zhou Mingxuan, calmly meeting Liu Shichong's gaze with a faint smile. He had the confidence to rival the music master from the beginning, but he had never had the chance to try it out before. His strength had improved even further over the past two days, and he was eager to give it a shot. If Zhou Mingxuan hadn't brought him to Chunfeng Pavilion today, he would have looked for Zhou Mingxuan himself to engage in a fierce battle of wits. Now, of course, he couldn't let this opportunity slip away.

  "You're a bold little kid, you're the first person who dares to speak to me like that. However, if you offend me, your life will be over."

  Liu Shi Chong let out a loud shout, his right fist slowly rising, with a majestic aura circulating around it, a layer of green airflow lingering on his fist. To deal with a mere Musician Boundary cultivator like him, he didn't even need to use his instrument. He believed that just one punch would be enough to cripple him, and teach this little brat what it means to be insignificant in the face of greatness.

  "Hehe, Niu Shi Chong, bullying people again?"

  Xiao Yun's fist also floated a faint seven-colored glow, ready to collide with Liu Shi Chong, but just as he was about to do so, a playful voice came from the door of the private room.

  The colorful light faded away, and Xiao Yun looked at the newcomer, revealing an unexpected expression.

  "Which bastard?"

  Liu Shi Chong's face turned red with rage, his eyes blazing with fury. Someone dared to call him that nickname? How dare they! He spun around, but his expression suddenly changed to a strange one.

  "Ah, ah......" Seeing who it was, Liu Shi Chong's face suddenly changed, and he even stuttered when speaking.

  "Too much, too much! It's really great to see you, isn't it?" Ji Liu Feng interrupted Liu Shi Chong's words, his eyes scanning the room, "What are you all doing here?"

  Liu Shi Chong's forehead broke out in cold sweat, he never thought that the dignified Liu Feng Taizi would actually appear in this kind of place, and there was someone following behind him. Wasn't it the Seventh Princess?

  Although both of them had disguised themselves, Liu Shi Chong still recognized him at a glance. At this moment, it was truly a case of one brain and two big heads, letting the princess see herself coming to such a place of debauchery, not to mention being so arrogant and domineering, could he still go and compete for the position of son-in-law?

  Upon hearing Jia Liu Feng's question, Liu Shi Chong's eyes rolled around and he pointed at Xiao Yun and the other person, "These two robbed me of my position, I'm just reasoning with them!"

  Liu Shi Chong hadn't yet returned home when he realized that Ji Liu Feng definitely didn't want to reveal his identity, so he also didn't expose him and instead turned the right and wrong upside down. He hoped to salvage some of his image in front of the two people.

  "You're talking nonsense, Liu! Do you really think I don't dare to hit you?" Upon hearing Liu Shi Chong's absurd words, Zhou Ming Xuan was enraged and rolled up his sleeves, ready to teach him a lesson.

  Liu Shichong was also furious, but in front of the prince, he couldn't lose his temper, and Seventh Princess was still by his side. He had to maintain his composure, so he directly said to Ji Liufeng, "Brother, why don't I call the old madam? Who is right or wrong will be clear with just one question."

  Too cheap!

  Xiao Yun and Zhou Mingxuan both furrowed their brows. This guy is the young master of the Xiao family. No need to say more, since he dared to call the old madam to judge, it's definitely certain that the old madam will help him turn right and wrong upside down.

  "Stop treating me like a fool, I clearly heard everything from next door. Scram, you're getting on my nerves!"

  "Huh?"

  Liu Shichong was stunned and completely did not expect that Ji Liufeng would take the lead for the sake of these two little ones, and he was momentarily stunned on the spot.

  "Didn't you hear what my brother said? Get out of here quickly!" Ji Xiangyue said coldly.

  "Yes!"

  Liu Shichong heard this, nodded slightly, turned his head and stared fiercely at Xiao Yun and the other two, then reluctantly retreated, not daring to be presumptuous in front of the prince.

  Being timid and afraid of strength is a common problem for spoiled sons, and Liu Shi Chong would naturally not be an exception. Ji Liu Feng was also not worried that Liu Shi Chong would tell others about what happened today, because he didn't have the guts to do so.

  "Xiao brothers, no need to come!" Liu Shi Chong walked away, and Ji Liu Feng immediately put on a smiling face, walking towards Xiao Yun with a smile.

  "Thanks for your trouble, brother!"

  Knowing that Ji Liufeng didn't want to reveal his identity, Xiao Yun nodded at him and didn't expose it. As for Ji Xiangyue, Xiao Yun just smiled and nodded, she was wearing men's clothes, and Xiao Yun didn't know how to address her for a moment.

  Ji Liu Feng smiled and his eyes fell on Zhou Ming Xuan's body, "Who is this?"

  "This is Pingyang Houye's young master, Zhou Mingxuan!" Xiao Yun introduced.

  "It's actually Young Master Hou, I'm honored to meet you!" Ji Liu Feng bowed his hands towards Zhou Ming Xuan. Although it was their first meeting, having just seen him with Xiao Yun, Ji Liu Feng had already guessed Zhou Ming Xuan's identity.

  "Glad to meet you both, gentlemen! Please take a seat!"

  Zhou Mingxuan looked at Jie Liufeng with a puzzled expression, also guessing Jie Liufeng's identity. The young master of the Prime Minister's mansion was like a quail in front of this youth, and when told to roll over, he really did roll over. It was clear that the identities of these two people were not ordinary. Zhou Mingxuan was also an intelligent person, and throughout Long City, there were few with such bearing, who were also acquainted with Xiao Yun. He had already vaguely guessed Jie Liufeng's identity, but since Xiao Yun hadn't revealed it, he wouldn't take the initiative to ask, instead warmly inviting the two to sit down.

  At this moment, Zhou Mingxuan's heart can be said to be extremely excited. This time, his old father let him follow Xiao Yun all the way to Longcheng, with the purpose of borrowing Xiao Yun's relationship to get acquainted with the crown prince. After all, one dynasty has its own monarch and ministers, two dynasties meet without acquaintances. Now that Emperor Xia is already over a hundred years old, it is believed that he will retire in a few years. At that time, it will be the crown prince's turn to take the throne. If he can establish a good relationship with the crown prince, it will also consolidate his father's title.

  These two days, he was worried that there would be no way to meet with the prince. Unexpectedly, today, pulling Xiao Yun to Chunfeng Pavilion, the opportunity actually came knocking on its own. It can be said that Zhou Mingxuan is now both excited and cautious, afraid of offending Ji Liufeng in his words.

  "Why don't we go next door instead? Let's have a good chat!" Ji Liu Feng said to Xiao Yun.

  The door of the private room was kicked open by Liu Shijie, and it was wide open. It seemed that Jiliu Feng also feared being seen in a bad light. Xiao Yun nodded and pulled Zhou Mingxuan to follow Jiliu Feng to the next room.

  Zhou Mingxuan felt a bit awkward, after all, Ji Liufeng seemed to have only invited Xiao Yun, and when Xiao Yun pulled him along, he reluctantly followed.

  "A few days ago, I heard that Xiao brother had encountered a great disaster. We were worried for a long time, but we didn't expect Xiao brother to return on his own. He must have suffered a lot along the way?" Xie Liu Feng asked as he sat down in the adjacent room, while Xie Xiang Yue also looked at Xiao Yun with curiosity, wanting to know how he had managed to escape safely.

  "That's a long story!"

  Xiao Yun shook his head and slowly opened the conversation box, starting from the day they parted ways, telling everything that had happened since then.

  Three people listened attentively, including Zhou Mingxuan, who had only heard Xiao Yun mention it roughly. After listening to Xiao Yun's account, they all sighed with emotion.

  "It seems that Xiao Ge's luck is really good, not only did he narrowly escape death, but his skills have also improved greatly." Ji Liu Feng said.

  "What a pity for Lin Shi Mei, I don't even know where her remains are!" said Xiao Yun Dao.

  "Xiao brothers, people have died, don't be too sad." Zhou Mingxuan patted Xiao Yun's shoulder.

  It seems that he realized the topic was a bit heavy, so Ji Liu Feng let out a hearty laugh and said to Xiao Yun with a smile, "Xiao brother, do you still remember our agreement before we parted last time? Isn't it about time we made good on it?"

  As he spoke, Ji Liu Feng turned his head to glance at Ji Xiang Yue, and Ji Xiang Yue naturally knew what agreement Ji Liu Feng was referring to. Her face involuntarily flushed with a hint of redness.

  "It seems that you, Brother Jie, are not going to let me off the hook. However, today is not convenient, so let's do it another day." Xiao Yun wiped his sweat, never expecting that Jie Liu Feng would actually remember. He thought that after last time, he wouldn't have any more dealings with these two people, but unexpectedly, they met again today. What Jie Liu Feng said must be about asking Xiao Yun to compose a song for Jie Yan Yue.