Chapter 126 Abolishing the Marquis of Shuling (2)
Chapter 126 Abolishing the Marquis of Shuling (2)
Upon hearing this, Yan Wanqing frowned: "An ordinary cultivator? Impossible! An ordinary cultivator could not possibly possess such power."
Long Bin didn't explain anything further, he just smiled and looked at her.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps approached. Yan Feng was seen leading a group of people rushing over.
He was taken aback when he saw Yan Wanqing and Long Bin standing together.
But he quickly realized what was happening and shouted, "Wanqing, what are you doing here? Who is this person?"
Before Yan Wanqing could speak, Long Bin said, "You are probably the Marquis of Shuling?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Feng frowned: "You actually caused trouble in my Shuling Town, injured my people, and beat my son. What do you have to say for yourself?"
Long Bin was inwardly furious upon hearing this, but being a man destined for great things, he possessed a broad mind and shook his head helplessly: "Marquis of Shuling, the matter is like this..."
Long Bin then told Yan Feng everything that had happened that day.
After listening, Yan Feng fell silent for a moment.
His gaze towards Long Bin was filled with complex emotions, a mixture of surprise and admiration. He hadn't expected this young man to possess such strength and courage, and even more so, he hadn't expected him to oppose him for the sake of a complete stranger.
“Long Bin, your strength is indeed formidable. But as the Marquis of Shuling, I cannot stand idly by and watch you cause trouble on my territory,” Yan Feng said slowly.
Upon hearing this, Long Bin nodded: "I understand your difficulties, Lord Marquis. I will give an explanation for today's events."
Upon hearing this, Yan Feng smiled slightly: "Alright, then I'll wait for your explanation."
Long Bin's confession was to eliminate the wicked Marquis's mansion, but Yan Feng thought that Long Bin wanted to join the Marquis's mansion.
Just as Marquis Yan Feng of Shuling was waiting for Long Bin's instructions, a sudden sound of rapid hoofbeats came from behind.
A group of armored soldiers, wielding long spears, surged forward like a tide.
Each of them exuded a sharp aura, clearly indicating that they were a well-trained elite force.
A young man in armor stepped out and approached Chan Feng, whispering, "Father, the Dragon Family Army from Stone City is heading this way."
"The Dragon Family Army of the Southern King?" Yan Feng muttered to himself, then his heart skipped a beat. He looked up at the young and handsome Long Bin in front of him and thought to himself: The Southern King Long Bin? Is this guy in front of me also called Long Bin?
"Oh no! This Prince of the South never plays by the rules. Is he trying to destroy me by playing this trick today?" Thinking of this, Yan Feng felt a cold sweat break out on his back. His good-for-nothing son had no ability to bring honor to the family, but he had the ability to destroy the family.
Seeing his father's expression change, the second son, Yan Yaorong, quickly asked, "Father, what's wrong...?"
Yan Feng said in a low voice, "Want to use your older brother's name?"
Yan Yaorong chuckled and said, "Father, there are many people in the world with the same surname and name. Look at his down-and-out appearance, how could he be His Highness?"
That makes sense; after three months of seclusion in the deep mountains and forests, Long Bin was indeed filthy and tattered, his hair and face...
Yan Feng's eyes darted back and forth between Long Bin and the soldiers, trying to find a loophole or a turning point. His second son's words reminded him, and he immediately perked up.
"Long Bin, who exactly are you?" Yan Feng asked in a deep voice.
Long Bin smiled slightly, a smile that contained both helplessness towards Yan Feng and anticipation for the upcoming challenge.
"Lord Shuling, I am but a wanderer in the world who only stepped in to save people because I could not stand the injustice in the world. As for my identity, it is not important."
"Hmph, not important? Then why are you here? And why are you involved with the Dragon Family Army of the Southern King?" Yan Feng clearly did not believe Long Bin's explanation, and his tone was full of doubt and hostility.
Long Bin sighed; he knew that things could no longer be resolved peacefully.
"Lord Shuling, you may not know this, but your son Yan Yaozu's actions have angered the people of the world. I originally wanted to resolve this matter peacefully with you, but it seems that is no longer possible."
"Peaceful resolution? Do you take me, Yan Feng, for a three-year-old? You injured my men and beat my son, and you still want a peaceful resolution?" Yan Feng glared at him, his voice filled with anger and resentment.
Long Bin shook his head. He knew that reasoning with someone as unreasonable as Yan Feng was pointless. "Marquis of Shuling, I do not intend to be your enemy, but if you insist on forcing me to take action, then I will have no choice but to accompany you to the end."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Long Bin flashed into view and appeared in front of Yan Feng.
To catch a thief, you must first catch his leader. Long Bin acted with lightning speed, quickly striking Yan Feng's pressure points and rendering him unable to move.
"You... how dare you..."
Yan Feng's eyes widened; he never expected Long Bin to suddenly make a move.
Ignoring Yan Feng's struggles and roars, Long Bin turned to the soldiers, his voice as cold as frost: "I am Long Bin, the Prince of the South. I have come today to eradicate this wicked Marquis's mansion. If you are willing to submit, I will forgive your past transgressions; if not, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
Upon hearing this, the soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment.
They never expected that this young-looking man was actually Nan Wang Longbin, let alone that he would suddenly appear here.
"Nan Wang Long Bin? Is that the legendary one-word king, the Nan Wang, the two kings for a thousand years?"
"I heard that he is highly skilled in martial arts, intelligent and brave, and has led the Long family army to achieve many great feats."
"But...we are from Shuling, how can we betray our lord?"
The soldiers' murmurs rose and fell.
Long Bin, however, remained unconcerned. He waited quietly for their decision, his eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.
Finally, an official stepped forward. "Shuling has been occupied by the Great Xia Kingdom. There is only Great Xia here. Where did this Marquis of Shuling from the Dongjiang Kingdom come from? This humble general is willing to submit to His Highness the Southern King!"
His voice, though not loud, was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Immediately afterwards, several more people stepped forward, expressing their willingness to submit to Long Bin.
Upon seeing this, Yan Feng trembled with rage. "You...you traitors! I, Yan Feng, have treated you well, yet you dare to betray me!"
Long Bin ignored Yan Feng's roar and looked at the soldiers who were still hesitant. "I know it's a difficult choice for you, but I want to tell you that if you follow the wicked Yan family father and son, your future will only be dark and painful. But if you follow me, the King of the South, Long Bin, I will lead you to light and victory."
As soon as Long Bin finished speaking, more soldiers stepped forward, expressing their willingness to surrender.
Yan Feng's face had turned ashen; he knew that his chances of winning were slim.
"Long Bin, don't be so smug! Even if you wipe out my Shuling Marquis's Mansion today, there will be other forces that will come after you!" Yan Feng said through gritted teeth.
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