Listening to Tang Ran's cringe-worthy declaration, Shen Zhao felt the urge to pat himself on the back for his intelligence.
It was so damn touching.
"Tang Ran, what do you want to do!"
"Tang Ran, don't be rash."
"Considering the Pang Family took you in when you were at your lowest, please spare us."
Seeing the Pang Family members who had once looked down on him now wearing panicked expressions, Tang Ran felt extremely satisfied.
But he was the young master of the Dragon King Hall, a big shot whose word was law.
Since he wanted to destroy the Pang Family, he had to keep his word.
He waved his hand at the two black-robed men kneeling before him: "Kill everyone in the Pang Family except the women!"
However, the two black-robed men on the ground didn't move. Instead, they exchanged puzzled glances.
Seeing that they hadn't moved for a long time, Tang Ran immediately roared, "Didn't you hear what I said?!"
But the next moment, one of the black-robed men raised his head and replied with a bewildered expression, "Sorry, we're from the Chen Family opera troupe. Someone paid us to act in this play, but they didn't say anything about this part..."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone around them looked at the two men in shock.
"You mean you're actors?"
Pang Hu asked, "What's going on?"
"Yes, we're actors. A few days ago, someone told us to perform this play to entertain the Old Madam, and to do it exactly as he said. That's why we're here. We rehearsed for two days..."
Yan Shufen was immediately amused. Pointing at Tang Ran, she scolded, "Well, well! What a son-in-law! You actually came up with such a play to boost the Pang Family's image. Impressive."
Tang Ran was instantly dumbfounded.
The people from the Dragon King Hall said they would come to pick him up today. What on earth was going on?
Wang Shifan sneered, "Feiyan, you really found yourself a good husband. This play fooled all of us. Amazing, amazing."
Pang Feiyan turned around and slapped Tang Ran again, "You useless piece of trash! You've grown a spine! You actually hired people to act, thinking that would make you less of a waste?"
"No, I'm really the young master of the Dragon King Hall!"
Tang Ran covered his face, speaking with grievance and resentment.
Shen Zhao and the other two at the table were trying so hard not to laugh that they nearly gave themselves cardiovascular disease.
This standard Dragon King Hall routine was naturally arranged by Shen Zhao himself, and he hadn't expected it to work so well.
"Tang Ran, what do you think of my Pang Family?"
"Young Master of the Dragon King Hall? Bah! If you're the Young Master of the Dragon King Hall, then I'm the maternal uncle of the Jade Emperor!"
"Tang Ran, let's see how you get out of this one!"
Just as Tang Ran was being humiliated by the Pang Family and the surrounding guests, a loud shout came from outside the door: "The Dragon King's envoy has arrived!!!"
The next moment, the familiar background music sounded in Shen Zhao's ears again. A group of people in black robes, with sparks and lightning, arrived beside Tang Ran.
"Young Master, this subordinate is late in arriving. By order of the Hall Master, I am here to welcome the Young Master back to the Dragon King Hall."
"We pay our respects to the Young Master!!!"
Tang Ran heard this and, looking at the black-robed figures kneeling on the ground, a "?" reappeared at the corner of his mouth.
That was just an accident; this time, they were the real Dragon King's envoys.
Facing this group of people, the Pang Family didn't have much confidence, unsure if it was real or not.
Tang Ran lightly flicked his hair, looking at the Pang Family members, and said, "That was just a joke earlier. Now, these are the real Dragon King's envoys. The Pang Family will be annihilated today!"
After speaking, he waved his hand casually, "Take everyone down!"
However, the people kneeling below remained motionless.
"What are you doing? You're not even listening to your Young Master!"
The next moment...
"Huh? Who are we supposed to arrest?"
"This wasn't in the script."
"Yeah, we didn't rehearse this part."
Shen Zhao and the other two couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Hahaha, I'm dying..."
Ding Buer was even more exaggerated, slapping the table.
The Pang Family finally realized they'd been played by Tang Ran again.
Yan Shufen was furious, her chest heaving. "Well, well! Impressive, truly impressive! The Pang Family has found itself a fine son-in-law! Are you really trying to humiliate the entire Pang Family?!"
Pang Feiyan slapped Tang Ran again. "Tang Ran! What in the world are you doing?!"
Tang Ran was utterly bewildered, staring at the group of black-robed figures kneeling on the ground, wanting to cry but unable to.
Damn it.
So, they're playing me like a set of Matryoshka dolls, huh?
Whoever's screwing with me, if I find out who it is, I swear I'll tear them apart!
This was, of course, the work of Shen Zhao. He felt that crushing these so-called Children of Destiny with intelligence was far more satisfying than simply using brute force.
"Tang Ran, have you had enough!" Pang Hu was furious. "It's the Old Madam's birthday today, are you going to make a fool of yourself endlessly?"
Tang Ran didn't say a word; he didn't know what to say.
He felt like a clown in the crowd, utterly ridiculous.
Just as he was bewildered and at a loss, two people with white hair and still wearing black robes suddenly entered from outside the door.
They scanned the crowd, immediately recognized Tang Ran, and decisively stepped forward, preparing to pay their respects.
"Young Master, the third…"
"Get out! Don't you think I've embarrassed myself enough!"
Before the two could speak, Tang Ran kicked them both over.
The two Dragon King Hall envoys were immediately dumbfounded. One of them wanted to speak again, "Young Master, we..."
"Get out! Didn't you hear me? Get out!"
Tang Ran had lost control, roaring at the two Dragon King Hall envoys.
The two men exchanged a glance and then cupped their hands, saying, "Since the Young Master doesn't want to see us, we'll leave."
With that, they turned and left without looking back.
"Damn it, what the hell is this? He contacted us, then kicks us out. I've never seen such a difficult master. Does he really think he can be so arrogant just because he's the Young Master?"
"Forget it. Maybe the Young Master likes this ordinary life, so let's not disturb him for now. Let's go."
"How unlucky. When did Dragon King Hall envoys ever get treated like this, being summoned and dismissed at will?"
"Let's not say any more."
After watching the two leave, Tang Ran turned to look at the crowd, unsure of what to say.
Pang Feiyan came up and slapped him across the face: "What a disgrace, you good-for-nothing! You, a waste, dare to dream of turning things around? What kind of ridiculous drama are you putting on? You disgust me. You've completely ruined the Pang Family's reputation."
Pang Hu said, "Tang Ran, you've really disappointed me."
Pang Xiaojuan said, "Tang Ran, don't you think this performance of yours is disgusting?"
Yan Shufen said, "Get this waste out of here! I don't want to see him anymore!"
"Get out of here!"
"Go to the kitchen and wash dishes. You're not allowed to eat today!"
Facing the accusations of the crowd, Tang Ran could only suppress the anger in his heart and ran off to the kitchen to wash dishes, tail between his legs.
He really wanted to flip out right now, but he didn't dare.
That Feng Wuxing had a Nascent Soul Realm, fifth-rank cultivation, and he was definitely not a match for him.
So, he could only change his plan.
Continue to endure.
After this small interlude, the atmosphere at the scene returned to normal.
At this moment, Shen Zhao spoke: "Patriarch Pang, have you prepared my wager?"
Pang Hu's cheek twitched. He glanced at Feng Wuxing, who was resting with his eyes closed, and then said, "Immortal Shen, the things you want, the Pang Family absolutely cannot accept. I wonder if you can make a concession?"
Saying this, he took out a Nascent Ring: "Here are a hundred thousand spirit stones. Consider it the Pang Family's offering to the Immortal."
Shen Zhao's expression changed, and he said with a playful tone, "It seems the Pang Family intends to fight the Public Arbitration Council to the bitter end?"
"No, no, no, Immortal, please don't misunderstand. How about this, I'll add another hundred thousand?"
"Heh, what do you think? You dare to make a fool of the Public Arbitration Council? I see the Pang Family really doesn't want to exist anymore."
Feng Wuxing on the other side heard this and chuckled, "I was wondering which sect disciple was so arrogant. So it's the Public Arbitration Council, heh..."
Shen Zhao said, "Old man, no one will think you're mute if you keep your mouth shut."
Feng Wuxing slowly opened his eyes: "The Pang Family Head is in the world of aristocratic families and officialdom, so you might not know what the Public Arbitration Council is really like. But Taichu Peak will not take this fallen Public Arbitration Council, which has reached the point of begging for food, seriously."
"What? Immortal Feng, what do you mean?"
"Patriarch Pang, Old Madam, you've both been deceived by this guy. The so-called Public Arbitration Council died out a thousand years ago. Not even the ninth-rate sects would give them face."
"So that's how it is. Humph, I thought we'd met some extraordinary immortals, but it turns out they're just a bunch of con artists!"
After hearing Feng Wuxing's words, Pang Hu straightened his back, and his gaze towards Shen Zhao became more hostile.
Yan Shufen immediately said, "Is our Pang Family someone anyone can just waltz into? A declining sect dares to try to cozy up to the Pang Family? They're not worthy!"
Pang Yang said, "Father, immediately arrest them and don't let them escape."
Pang Xiaojuan, however, stared at Shen Zhao's handsome and valiant face, swallowing hard, a blush appearing on her face. "Yes, take them down. I want to interrogate this liar myself!"
Facing this situation, Shen Zhao was unruffled, his eyes fixed on Feng Wuxing. "Old man, since you know about the Public Arbitration Council, then you should know what we do. As for your so-called decline of the Public Arbitration Council, it seems your village hasn't gotten internet access yet."
"Hehe, the Public Arbitration Council is the shame of our Immortal Martial Continent. Do you think it's still ten thousand years ago, when they could casually manipulate the major sects?" Feng Wuxing was perfectly calm.
Shen Zhao: "Are you saying the Public Arbitration Council can't control you anymore?"
Feng Wuxing: "Oh, judging by your demeanor, you seem eager to start a fight? How about we wait until after Old Madam's birthday banquet? I'll give you a chance to show off then?"
"Hahaha..."
Shen Zhao laughed and stood up, gripping the edge of the table with one hand.
"Why wait until after the banquet? I want to show off right now!"
With that, he flipped the table over, and the wine, fruit, and vegetables scattered all over the floor.
The violent commotion once again drew the attention of the guests.
"What's he doing?"
Gu Jingyan was also a bit dumbfounded. How had the son-in-law act just ended, and now this was starting? Did Shen Zhao dare to provoke even Taichu Peak?
Feng Wuxing immediately became furious: "You brat, how dare you! Do you want to be enemies with my Taichu Peak?"
Shen Zhao looked nonchalant: "It seems like I've been silent for too long. No one cares about the rules set by this Public Arbitration Council anymore. If that's the case, I'll have to work a little harder to help you all remember who has the final say on this continent."
"Presumptuous!"
Two disciples beside Feng Wuxing saw this and simultaneously drew their swords, thrusting them towards Shen Zhao.
"Flowing Clouds and Running Water!"
Bang, bang!
Su Yunying acted in time, directly using Flowing Clouds and Running Water to send the two of them flying on the spot.
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