Chapter 327: Unintentional
Toppling at Leng Kaicheng's feet, Su Wenwu's face was as pale as death, his mind in complete chaos, his whole being in a state of stupefaction. He couldn't comprehend how he had been defeated by his opponent.
Today was more than just a defeat; he had lost all face. To be in such a sorry state in front of an audience was unbearable.
Leng Kaicheng looked at the silent hall, utterly bewildered. Could someone actually dare to thrash Su Wenwu like this during Old Master Su's birthday celebration?
Leng Chuan, following his father, viewed the fallen Su Wenwu, his mouth smeared with blood, and shuddered inside. Without guessing, he knew who was responsible. No one aside from that madman could have done this.
He surreptitiously glanced around the hall, and sure enough, he easily spotted the menacing figure of Ling Fan.
Family Head Su Wenchang's eyelids twitched uncontrollably. He was well aware of Su Wenwu's abilities; to think that there was nobody second to him in the Su family, yet he was sent flying with a single encounter?
He took a deep look at Ling Fan, no wonder this guy had the audacity to swagger in here; he had some backing after all.
Su Wenrui's heart tightened, and he felt a chill run down his spine. He hadn't anticipated the young man to be so formidable. No wonder his son had urged him not to act rashly earlier. If he had gone up, that punch would probably have spelled the end for him.
Su Ting, who had been intending to berate him, was also rendered speechless by this shocking scene. Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire
Leng Yan pursed her lips, her expression complex. Just yesterday, her cousin had kept saying that this guy was formidable, untouchable. So, this was the confidence you had!
Su Ziming had expected it, and yet, he hadn't, "I didn't expect you to be so formidable, to strike the Canglong Instructor's uncle, to challenge the entire Su family, to offend the Leng family. I really don't know what you're thinking. Is it because you're so confident in your own martial skills?
Today, I shall wait and watch, to see just how powerful your martial skills are, to be so brazenly lawless and unrestrained!"
Su Qiong took a deep breath, somewhat immune to Ling Feng's behavior, but Su Wenfu and his spouse were stunned. To have beaten Su Wenwu—this was beyond their wildest dreams!
Beyond their shock, they felt as though the sky had fallen, their heads spinning as if the earth had turned upside down.
"Good heavens, what has happened? The Canglong Instructor's Su Wenwu was blown away by this young man?" the Su family's onlooking relatives mumbled in stunned disbelief.
"Hiss~ No wonder he's so fearless. It turns out even Su Wenwu is no match for him. But doesn't he know that Su Wenwu is with the Canglong Army?" another person whispered, his voice hoarse.
As for Su Jingguo, who hadn't recovered from the shock of Su Wenwu being blown away, his face flushed red at Leng Kaicheng's sudden appearance.
This incident was a stain on the Su family's honor. He had planned to settle the matter internally before the Leng family's arrival.
Now, with the Fourth Elder injured, the Leng family seeking redress, and that young man standing arrogantly on the spot, the Su family was utterly helpless. This was a huge loss of face!
"Is there anyone else who wants to try breaking my legs? If not, do you remember what I said just now?" Ling Fan surveyed the crowd before his gaze finally rested on Su Jingguo, speaking indifferently.
Amid the silence, Leng Kaicheng finally focused his gaze on Ling Fan, the young man. Could this be the boyfriend Su Qiong brought back that his son mentioned?
The entire assembly, faced with Ling Fan's challenge, all wore unsightly expressions. Was the entire Su family really being subdued by an unknown young man?
Su Wenwu staggered to his feet from the ground, feeling unbearable discomfort as if his internal organs were churning tumultuously, his face devoid of color.
"Brother Leng, I apologize for the spectacle. This youngster came to cause trouble in the Su family, even arrogantly attempting to interfere with Su Qiong's marriage matters, which is utterly intolerable!" Su Wenwu coughed up blood as he spoke.
His words momentarily resolved the awkward atmosphere, aligning the Su and Leng families on the same side.
The implication was, it wasn't the Su family's fault; this young man was the provocateur, and they too were victims!
Leng Kaicheng wasn't foolish and understood the situation clearly, but he didn't want to get entangled in the Su family's affairs.
He moved forward and spoke, "Old Su, regardless of the reasons, I presume he must be the boyfriend Su Qiong brought back. Shouldn't you give our Leng family an explanation? Will this marriage go ahead, or not?"
Su Jingguo's arm trembled slightly with anger. The scene before him was so similar to what had happened twenty years ago, yet the only difference was that the young man before him was far stronger than the man from those years.
"I will give you an explanation from the Leng family!" Su Jingguo said, his face stern as water.
"Su Qiong, today I only ask for your personal stance. What is your opinion?" Su Jingguo looked at Su Qiong expressionlessly, waiting for her response.
Su Qiong's face showed a slight struggle, the pressure from Su Jingguo was too much to bear. But seeing the reassuring look Ling Fan gave her, her heart instantly stabilized.
Just as she was about to speak, Su Jingguo coldly reminded her, "If your choice does not satisfy me, from today onwards, your parents will be expelled from the Su Family's genealogy!
Su Qiong's heart jolted, and the words she was about to say got choked back.
Su Wenfu and his couple turned even paler at a side. Being expelled from the genealogy was one thing; without the family's protection, would the Leng family let them off? The incident with Su Wei twenty years ago involuntarily emerged in their minds.
They could be humiliated, even die, but what about their daughter?
At this moment, their only hope was Ling Fan. Was this young man going to harm their daughter or save her?
Just as Su Qiong was caught in a dilemma and the atmosphere was extremely tense, Ling Fan moved again.
All eyes followed Ling Fan's movements, unsure of what earth-shattering act he might perform next.
"Boy, you want to meddle in the affairs of the Su family too? Do you really think I cannot deal with you?" Su Jingguo was enraged, very annoyed indeed.
Ling Fan ignored Su Jingguo's questioning threat and walked straight up to Leng Kaicheng.
Leng Kaicheng looked at the young man before him, feeling equally displeased, "What now? Are you going to threaten me as well?"
Ling Fan looked into Leng Kaicheng's angry eyes and said calmly, "I don't want to threaten you, but I want to ask your son. Even if Su Qiong dares to marry, does he dare to take her?"
As soon as Ling Fan spoke, the whole audience was in an uproar!
Leng Chuan, "...."
Leng Kaicheng's eyes bulged in disbelief at the young man before him. No threats? He had been in the martial world for many years and had never seen such an arrogant threat!
By his side, Su Ruoxuan's eyes widened as if she had discovered a new world while looking at Ling Fan's silhouette. For a moment, she thought the figure looked so handsome!
Su Qiong also couldn't help but feel her heart pound. Just now, Ling Fan's words were too domineering.
Leng Yan also felt ripples in her heart, equally shocked by Ling Fan's domineering presence.
Suddenly, Leng Kaicheng let out a cold laugh after a few breaths of silence, "Young man, you're quite arrogant. I'm just very curious, who gave you the courage to be so? Now, Leng Chuan, answer him!"
Upon hearing this, Leng Chuan's heart jumped, trembling from head to toe, but just a glance from Ling Fan made him feel as if his soul had left his body.
Ever since he left the Xinghua Banquet, his dread of Ling Fan stemmed from the depths of his soul, incomprehensible to those who had not witnessed that scene!
As everyone looked at Ling Fan as if he were a madman, waiting to see the joke unfold, Leng Chuan said respectfully, "Young Master Ling, I have already discussed this with my family. It really wasn't my intention; it truly has nothing to do with me!"
Leng Kaicheng, "....."
Su Jingguo, "....."
Everyone, "....."