Chapter 47: Packaged for Sale

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The distinguished guests in the main hall on the first floor of Drunken Cloud Pavilion were chatting among themselves.

Just then, Liu Ji swaggered in with several servants.

He strode up to Zhao Zhipeng, planted both hands on his hips, and glared down at him through his nostrils.

“You may be forgiven for not bowing when you see me, but you won’t even give me your seat?”

Zhao Zhipeng glanced at Liu Ji as though he were invisible, then turned his head and continued speaking with the person beside him.

“Ahem—ptui!”

Liu Ji spat at Zhao Zhipeng’s feet.

Zhao Zhipeng’s expression darkened as he slowly rose.

The servants on both sides stepped forward at once, assuming a confrontational stance. The tension between them was so sharp that it looked as though a brawl might break out at any moment.

Although Zhao Zhipeng’s father was only a Deputy Third-Rank official, his status was nowhere near Liu Ji’s. Yet anyone who had reached Deputy Third Rank was already among the highest-ranking nobles.

Thus, Zhao Zhipeng was not intimidated by Liu Ji in the slightest.

In his eyes, Liu Ji was merely a spoiled scion—witless, talentless, and good for nothing.

The two had crossed swords many times in Liangzhou, and Liu Ji had suffered the loss almost every time.

Besides, elders generally did not interfere in conflicts between the younger generation.

Liu Ji might have been a wastrel, but he truly could not outfight Zhao Zhipeng.

Their last confrontation had been over a month ago.

That time, Liu Ji had tried to snatch away the courtesan favored by Zhao Zhipeng. Their followers had ended up fighting fiercely.

Liu Ji’s regular attendants numbered six. One was in the late Spirit Refining Realm, while the other five had all reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining.

Zhao Zhipeng, meanwhile, had two regular attendants in the mid-level Spirit Refining Realm, though the rest had not reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining.

If the two sides came to blows, Liu Ji’s men would certainly have the advantage.

But just because his followers could win did not mean Liu Ji himself could defeat Zhao Zhipeng.

No matter how viciously the servants might attack one another, they would never dare lay a hand on their masters.

So even if Liu Ji’s men won, he would still suffer a loss as long as he could not beat Zhao Zhipeng.

“Didn’t you hear? His Lordship wants your seat. Are you deaf?” one of the servants pointed at Zhao Zhipeng and barked.

Zhao Zhipeng did not regard the servant at all.

“What stray cat or mangy dog dares to make a scene before me?” he said coldly, without even sparing the servant a glance.

“Zhao Zhipeng, I haven’t settled accounts with you for what happened last time. You’d better kneel and kowtow to me a few times today. Otherwise, once I master my divine technique, I’ll wipe your entire household clean!” Liu Ji said coldly.

Zhao Zhipeng burst into loud laughter, as though he had just heard the most ridiculous joke in the world.

His men followed suit, snickering among themselves.

Zhao Zhipeng had no doubt that Liu Ji would one day become the greatest wastrel in all of Great Xia.

But Liu Ji learning martial arts and achieving mastery of some divine technique?

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If such words got out, they would become the greatest joke under heaven.

Who in the world did not know that Liu Ji only relied on imperial power? Without the identity of the Heir of the Prince of Liang, Liu Ji would be worse than useless.

“Go find somewhere else to cool off.”

“Won’t give me your seat? Are you looking for a beating?”

“If you’ve got the nerve, then you—”

Before Zhao Zhipeng could finish, Liu Ji suddenly raised his hand and drove a fist toward him.

Zhao Zhipeng had already entered the Spirit Refining Realm, while Liu Ji was merely an ordinary man. Even if Liu Ji struck him, it should have been no more than a tickle.

So Zhao Zhipeng did not dodge, allowing Liu Ji’s fist to slam into his chest.

A dull thud rang out, and Zhao Zhipeng felt a sharp pain in his chest.

What was going on?

When had that wastrel Liu Ji entered the martial path?

With everyone watching, Zhao Zhipeng could only grit his teeth and endure the pain.

Since Liu Ji had struck first, he would show no mercy.

Even if Liu Ji had only just entered the path of cultivation, he could not possibly be his match.

Zhao Zhipeng lifted his leg and kicked at Liu Ji.

Liu Ji discovered that his reactions were now many times faster than before.

In the past, he would never have been able to evade Zhao Zhipeng’s kick.

But now, he avoided it with ease.

Liu Ji leapt backward and shouted, “Beat him!”

The servants on both sides rolled up their sleeves, ready to start a full-scale fight.

“Stop.”

A cold, stern shout rang out.

Xu Shuangyi and Xu Mu descended from the second floor.

“Anyone who dares fight in Drunken Cloud Pavilion will be thrown into the street by my own hand.”

Xu Shuangyi’s appearance brought with it the imposing aura of a Lesser Grandmaster.

Only then did the servants on both sides retreat a step, though they continued glaring fiercely at one another.

“Please, take your seats.”

This was Zhao Zhipeng’s first time seeing Xu Shuangyi.

He had long heard of her renown. Even in the imperial capital, Xu Shuangyi’s beauty was considered outstanding.

Now that he saw her in person, she truly surpassed all expectations.

He had never seen a woman so ethereal and refined. Zhao Zhipeng felt as though he had just encountered his first love.

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Seeing the drool nearly spilling from Zhao Zhipeng’s mouth, Liu Ji suddenly drove a fist into his side.

Zhao Zhipeng did not react in time and took another punch.

The blow was heavy and forceful. It sent him staggering before he fell hard to the ground.

“Liu Ji! You despicable, shameless scoundrel! How dare you ambush me!”

“Didn’t you hear me? Stop!”

Xu Shuangyi frowned and said coldly, “Everyone, take your seats.”

Liu Ji spat smugly toward Zhao Zhipeng, then waved a hand and sat down in an empty chair.

“My lord, once we leave, we’ll help you beat him up,” the leading servant whispered.

“Beat him up, my foot! Every time I tell you to deal with Zhao Zhipeng, when have you ever dared to do it?”

The servant’s face reddened as he scratched his head.

He was only a servant. Naturally, he did not quite dare lay hands on the son of a powerful family.

At that moment, Xu Mu stepped onto the platform in the center of the hall and swept his gaze across the room.

“Distinguished guests, despite your busy schedules, you have all taken the time to honor this invitation. On behalf of the Xu family, I, Xu Mu, welcome you all.”

As he spoke, Xu Mu cupped his hands and bowed in every direction.

Xu Mu had never lacked renown in Liangzhou City.

He was the grandson-in-law of the Liangzhou Prefect, a famously spineless sycophant and good-for-nothing.

Recently, after Xu Shuangyi moved into the Xu family’s ancestral residence, Xu Mu had moved in as well.

Speculation about Xu Mu’s identity had spread in every direction.

Yet now Xu Mu had publicly claimed to welcome everyone on behalf of the Xu family. Could it be that he truly came from the Xu clan?

But if he was a member of the Xu family, why had he married Su Hanwei all those years ago? And why had he allowed himself to be bullied by the obscure Liang family?

Nevertheless, Xu Mu had openly declared that he represented the Xu family, which was enough to confirm his connection to them.

Even if he was not born into the Xu family, his ties to them were clearly far from ordinary.

“I invited everyone here today for one reason only. The Xu family’s businesses in Liangzhou have remained open solely because of your support. For that, I offer you my sincerest thanks once again.”

His words carried a faintly sarcastic edge.

“Everyone, look here. This is the deed to Drunken Cloud Pavilion and the deed to the land beneath it. These are the deeds to the Xu family winery. And this book contains the Xu family’s brewing method. The Xu family’s Yellow Vine Wine is renowned throughout the realm.”

At this point, Xu Mu paused.

“Today, I will be selling Drunken Cloud Pavilion, the Xu family winery, and the Xu family’s brewing method as a single package!”

The moment those words were spoken, the entire hall erupted in shock.

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