The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 394: Disturbing the Funeral (Part 5)

Ji Chang’s words stirred up a wave in the Xu family hall, where guests had been speculating about Ye Chenfeng’s identity. Now, with Wu State military commander Ji Chang revealing Ye Chenfeng’s identity, a personage like Ji Chang would definitely not lie. Therefore, all the guests at the scene believed Ji Chang, convinced that the Ye Chenfeng before them was indeed from the Yes of Capital City, the biological grandson of the elder Ye.

"I didn’t expect this kid to really be from the Yes of Capital City. It looks like there’s no good drama to watch today. Now that old master Xu knows that the other party is from the Yes of Capital City, he probably won’t take any action, right?"

Little did they know, Xu Guodong had been aware of Ye Chenfeng’s real identity long ago. The grievances between the Xus and the Yes, stretching from the older generation to Ye Chenfeng’s, were not something that could be explained in a few words.

Just when many guests thought that old master Xu would certainly back down, the piercing gaze of old master Xu swept over Ji Chang, and his voice was somewhat icy, "Do you think I don’t know that Ye Chenfeng is a Ye? Today, if Ye Chenfeng does not explain himself, even the Heavenly King won’t be of any help."

"Ji Chang, if you don’t want to bring trouble upon yourself, then stand aside and stay out of it. Don’t think that being the military commander of Wu State gives you the right to speak in front of me. This is a matter between our Xu family and Ye Chenfeng. Anyone present who wishes to meddle, go ahead. But don’t blame our Xu family for being ruthless if you end up with a tragic outcome," threatened Xu Family Head Xu Guodong to the guests present.

Sure enough, after Xu Guodong’s words were spoken, everyone who had intended to step forward and intervene shut their mouths. They couldn’t afford to offend either the Yes or the Xus, and besides, most of the guests had their roots in Wu State. It was wiser to avoid getting involved with these murky waters.

Clenching his fists tightly, the thick veins on Ji Chang’s hands bulged out as his chest heaved with anger. Despite being the formidable military commander of Wu State, Xu Guodong had spoken of him in such a demeaning way. Even a clay figure has three points of fire, and Ji Chang was a real man, with a high military position to boot. Meeting Xu Guodong’s gaze, he said, "Old Master Xu, is this a threat? I, Ji Chang, really want to see what your Xu family can do to me. Today, I insist on taking Ye Chenfeng and the others out of your Xu family villa."

Ji Chang was all in. When a man needed to show his mettle, he should. As a military commander of Wu State, he had been frustrated enough. The Xus held great influence within the military region, often constraining Ji Chang’s decisions. Over the years, the real power in Ji Chang’s hands as a commander had been dwindling, and it wouldn’t be long before the Xus snatched away what little authority he had.

Rather than wait for that day, Ji Chang would rather act on his passions and help the pitiful Ning Yuting. As long as Ye Chenfeng could take Ning Yuting away from Wu State, would the Xus dare to challenge the Yes in Capital City? If the Xus really reached out to Capital City, then their ultimate fate would surely be destruction.

"Has Ji Chang lost his mind? It’s best for us to just watch from the sidelines. Neither the Xus of Wu State nor the Yes of Capital City are families we can afford to provoke. It looks like Ji Chang’s position as the military commander of Wu State is coming to an end," someone whispered.

"Exactly! I’d better just quietly watch from the side. This level of strife is not something we can participate in."

"I really don’t understand what kind of grudge exists between the Xu family and Ye Chenfeng. Logically, after knowing Ye Chenfeng’s identity, old master Xu should have tried to downplay the incident."

...

The gazes of the guests in the hall moved back and forth between Ye Chenfeng and the members of the Xu family, eager to see how old master Xu would eventually act towards Ye Chenfeng.

Ye Chenfeng gave Ji Chang, who was beside him, a slight smile and then took two steps forward. He said to Xu Guodong, "Old man Xu, it’s impossible for you to make me, Ye Chenfeng, maim myself. If you have the ability, come at me. I’ve said it before; if I want to leave the Xu family villa, I can leave. No one can stop me."

"Good, very good. Break this youngster’s hands," Xu Guodong commanded the Xu family’s bodyguards surrounding the hall, seeming to have forgotten Ye Chenfeng’s formidable combat strength. Last night, Ye Chenfeng had single-handedly killed many members of the Honghai Association. It seems that Xu Guodong’s anger had clouded his judgment.

Ten strong Xu family bodyguards closed in on Ye Chenfeng. But rather than showing any sign of panic, his face showed even more disdain. Rotating his wrists, he fixed his gaze on the ten Xu family bodyguards approaching him.

"Is this Ye kid pretending to be calm? With that scrawny build of his, does he really think he can beat the Xu’s ten bodyguards?"

"How long do you think this little Ye guy can last against the Xus’ ten bodyguards? I bet it’s about ten seconds."

...

"Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang—" As the ten bodyguards approached, Ji Chang was about to offer Ye Chenfeng a word of caution. Unbeknownst to him, Ye Chenfeng had already moved with incredible speed. The confrontation between Ye Chenfeng and the Xus’ ten bodyguards indeed lasted about ten seconds, except it was Ye Chenfeng who had taken down all ten bodyguards within those ten seconds.

Ning Yuting and Ye Dongjian showed no surprise at Ye Chenfeng’s performance; both knew of Ye Chenfeng’s abnormally powerful fighting capabilities. These small fries weren’t even enough to get stuck in Ye Chenfeng’s teeth.

Ye Dongjian stepped forward, obviously displeased, and patted Ye Chenfeng’s shoulder, saying, "Chenfeng, I didn’t come today just to watch the show. You could at least let me get my hands dirty too! I could have dealt with these small fries myself."

"Uncle, just stay put on the sidelines. The real show is just beginning," Ye Chenfeng said with a smile.

The guests around them were even more astonished to see Ye Chenfeng and Ye Dongjian chatting nonchalantly, as they had initially thought Ye Chenfeng would undoubtedly be defeated by the Xus’ ten bodyguards. The outcome was the exact opposite of their expectations—how could they not be shocked?

"Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap," hurried footsteps entered the hall. A Xu family bodyguard rushed to old Master Xu, barely catching his breath before saying, "Family Head Xu, I have an urgent matter to report."

Upon seeing all ten of the Xu family bodyguards laid out on the ground by Ye Chenfeng, Xu Guodong’s expression darkened further. He hadn’t witnessed Ye Chenfeng’s combat prowess firsthand the previous night, and only now recognized the terrifying nature of Ye Chenfeng’s fighting ability, after seeing him take down the ten bodyguards in ten seconds.

Xu Guodong glanced at the Xu family bodyguard before him, not in the mood to leave the hall to hear the report in private, he casually said, "Whatever it is, say it here!"

After hesitating uncertainly for a while, the Xu family bodyguard finally spoke up in front of everyone in the hall, "Family Head Xu, the Honghai Association’s clubs in Wu State have been breached one after another. If this continues, the situation for the Honghai Association will be very unfavorable."

The Xu family bodyguard’s words were heard clearly by every person in the hall. The Honghai Association was Wu State’s largest gang, with the backing of the Xus behind it. Over the years, no one had dared to challenge the Honghai Association, as doing so was equivalent to challenging the Xu family of Wu State, a feat many lacked the courage to attempt.

And now, the Honghai Association’s clubs in Wu State had been breached one by one? This news once again plunged the guests into shock.

Xu Guodong had not expected the Xu family bodyguard to report something so grave, and the rage within him soared to its peak as he demanded, "Which gang dared to lay a hand on the Honghai Association? Surely our Honghai Association isn’t that weak."

"Family Head Xu, it was an inside job from within the Honghai Association, in collusion with members of the Victory Sky Society from Wu State, which is why our various clubs were quickly taken by the Victory Sky Society. However, the Victory Sky Society doesn’t compare in numbers to our Honghai Association; it’s just that if things continue this way, our losses will be extremely severe," the Honghai Association member, temporarily serving as a Xu family bodyguard, explained the situation in detail.

(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote and leave a monthly ticket at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)