Chapter 185: Chapter 185 - Going Too Far! The Third Prince's Shock!

Chapter 185: Chapter 185 - Going Too Far! The Third Prince's Shock!

The youth's threat didn't cause Su Changqing much concern.

He was no longer the inexperienced Wu Xia Ameng, whether in terms of personal strength or the backing he had.

This gave him a bit of confidence.

Just as Confucius Teacher had said, when you're out and about, don't cause trouble, but don't be afraid of it either.

Everything should be handled with reason first.

"Three thousand Spirit Stones, right?"

Su Changqing didn't wait for the manager to respond and took a look at the price displayed next to the Bronze Bell. With a smile, he took out three hundred Superior Spirit Stones.

"Now, this item belongs to me."

As he spoke, Su Changqing flipped his palm, and the Bronze Bell flew into his storage ring.

The youth didn't say a word, only looking at him with a faint smile.

"Young Master."

The manager turned to Su Changqing and said with a bitter smile, "Please put the bell back."

"It's not worth causing a conflict over a treasure whose authenticity is unknown."

Upon hearing this, Su Changqing's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "In doing business, honesty is the most important."

"Now that the payment is settled, why should I put the bell back? Does Heavenly Fortune City lack royal laws?"

The manager's face turned awkward, but after glancing at the youth, he sighed and remained silent.

"Royal laws?"

The youth's smile grew even brighter as he spoke indifferently, "In Heavenly Fortune City, I am the royal law."

The fifth floor wasn't spacious, and the dispute here had attracted the attention of many.

But upon seeing the youth, everyone cast pitying glances at Su Changqing.

"Isn't that Zhou Tong, the youngest son of the Prince Consort? Why pick a fight with him? Such bad luck."

"Yes, although the Prince Consort is not as powerful as those few, he's still a prince. This young man is in trouble."

"No need to say more. Even in Heavenly Fortune City, if you dare to go against the royal family, even with some background, you'll have to kneel and admit your mistake."

The onlookers whispered, expressing pity for Su Changqing, who was obviously an outsider.

The Purple Heaven Kingdom was one of the Ten Kingdoms, and one could imagine the power a prince held without even thinking.

Not to mention this was the heart of Heavenly Fortune City; even in some top-tier powers, few dared to offend someone of Zhou Tong's status.

"A prince's offspring?"

Su Changqing's eyes widened in surprise, not expecting to encounter someone of such status when casually buying a treasure.

"Young Master, take the Spirit Stones and leave quickly."

Seeing this, the manager whispered, "When you meet Young Master Zhou, it's not shameful to bow your head."

"Leave?"

Before Su Changqing could speak, Zhou Tong smiled and said, "You can leave, but the bell stays here."

"Also, leave behind the secret technique you cultivated for your Dharma Eye."

Zhou Tong, obsessed with treasure gambling, had spent years frequenting various Spirit Artifacts Pavilions.

Whether through coercion or temptation, he had collected many secret eye techniques over the years.

But compared to Su Changqing's Heart Wheel Dharma Eye, these techniques were clearly not in the same league.

Now that he had encountered Su Changqing, Zhou Tong naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass.

"You want my treasure and my secret technique?"

Su Changqing was amused by the demand.

He didn't want to cause trouble, but even a clay figure would get angry, let alone a cultivator? He didn't want to bring trouble to his teacher, but that didn't mean his teacher was afraid of trouble.

"Won't give it?"

Zhou Tong smiled and waved his hand lightly.

Chi!

With a gust of wind, an Elder at the King Realm appeared in the room.

"Kid, next time, keep your eyes open."

The Elder spoke indifferently, and a giant hand seal shot towards Su Changqing's forehead.

"It's over."

The manager and the onlookers all sighed, not surprised by this outcome.

But suddenly, as the Elder's hand seal descended, Su Changqing's body erupted with divine auras.

Boom!

Amidst the burst of light, the Elder's eyes widened in shock, and his face paled in terror.

"Puchi!"

Upon contact with the divine aura, the Elder coughed up blood like a broken rag doll and flew backward.

Even after falling to the ground, he continued to cough up blood, struggling several times before going still.

Silence.

At this moment, everyone in the room stared at the calm-faced youth, still in shock.

A King Realm cultivator had been knocked out by the youth without even touching him?

"This is bad!"

After snapping out of it, the manager's face paled as he looked at Zhou Tong beside him.

"You!"

Looking at the fallen Elder, Zhou Tong's forehead veins popped out, and his voice was cold, "You dare to act recklessly, thinking your family's secret protection technique will save you?"

"You can defeat a King Realm cultivator, but what about a Sage? What about a Sage King?"

Zhou Tong turned to Su Changqing, his tone darkening, "Daring to challenge the royal family in Heavenly Fortune City, you have no idea how much trouble you've caused for your elders!"

"Today, not only will you die, but your elders will also have to kneel and admit their mistake!"

"Someone, notify the Prince Consort's Mansion!"

...

"What's the commotion downstairs?"

At the top of the Spirit Artifacts Pavilion, a man dressed in a majestic Four-Clawed Golden Dragon Robe, the Prince Consort, frowned slightly and looked down.

"Someone without eyes has offended Prince Zhou Tong."

The pavilion master of the Spirit Artifacts Pavilion wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurriedly said, "The things the Third Prince needs will be delivered immediately. It's no trouble to stay a little longer, I'll go handle it right away."

In the presence of the Emperor, the Princes were figures of utmost importance.

Although the Spirit Artifacts Pavilion had a significant reputation, it was usually difficult to come into contact with individuals of the Prince's caliber.

Today, the Third Prince came in a hurry to obtain a treasure of the pavilion, and the pavilion master was delighted rather than annoyed.

He intended to use this opportunity to establish a connection with the Third Prince.

However, he never expected that not long after this person arrived, a commotion arose from below, causing the pavilion master to grit his teeth in frustration.

He couldn't wait to go down and capture that reckless young man.

To provoke the royalty in Heavenly Fortune City was akin to seeking death!

"Zhou Tong?"

"Since I'm free, I'll go take a look."

The Third Prince raised an eyebrow and slowly walked downstairs.

And this Third Prince of the Purple Heaven Kingdom was also an acquaintance.

He was none other than Zhou Yu, who had a minor grudge with Su Changqing when he first entered the Little Immortal Sect.

However, Zhou Yu didn't stay long in the Little Immortal Sect. After entering, he befriended some geniuses and returned to Heavenly Fortune City.

During this time, he had been keeping an eye on the news of the Little Immortal Sect and had recruited many young talents.

The reason he came to the Spirit Artifacts Pavilion today was because of the recent news of the Liu Family's grand birthday celebration.

The Purple Heaven Kingdom was not far from the Liu Family's mini world, so many of those who came to pay their respects would stop by Heavenly Fortune City to rest and enjoy the sights.

The geniuses from various major powers and hidden clans naturally gathered together and held a Genius Convention.

Zhou Yu couldn't pass up such a great opportunity to recruit heroes from all walks of life.

However, an extraordinary figure attended this Genius Convention, seeking a treasure and hoping to make a fortunate acquaintance.

"Recently, many powerful individuals have come to Heavenly Fortune City. We must make the royalty hold back their past recklessness."

With this in mind, Zhou Yu's eyebrows furrowed slightly as he spoke, "Who did Zhou Tong offend? Have you investigated their identity?"

"Pfft, a small fry, without even a protector by his side."

Upon hearing this, the pavilion master quickly assured, "Your Highness, please rest assured. I will handle it properly."

Zhou Yu nodded and, as he spoke, they had already arrived at the fifth floor.

Just then, Zhou Tong's voice rang out.

"You have no idea how much trouble you've caused for your elders."

"Not only will you die, but your elders will also have to come and apologize."

Hearing this, Zhou Yu frowned slightly, feeling a headache coming on.

Over the years, these royal princes, like Zhou Tong, had caused countless troubles for the royalty, and it was high time for the Great Justice Temple to take control.

"Forget it. After handling this matter, lock him up for a while."

With this thought, Zhou Yu looked up and saw the youth standing opposite Zhou Tong.

But when he recognized the familiar figure, his calm eyes suddenly narrowed in shock,

"Su Changqing!!!"

...

"My Prince Consort's Mansion's people will be here soon."

Zhou Tong turned to Su Changqing and coldly said, "Why not call out your sect elders as well? Let's see if they can protect you."

Su Changqing shook his head upon hearing this and calmly said, "I'm alone. You can bring as many powerful individuals from the Prince Consort's Mansion as you like."

Hearing this, everyone present shook their heads and smiled bitterly.

"Come as you wish?"

These words sounded bold, but facing the royalty's actions in Heavenly Fortune City, even sect elders wouldn't dare intervene to save someone.

As expected, moments later, this youth would be bleeding on the spot.

Boom! Just then, a series of intense whistling winds suddenly sounded from outside the Spirit Artifacts Pavilion.

Then, one after another, figures exuding powerful auras appeared behind Zhou Tong.

"Young Master, is this person the one?"

An elder with a strong aura glanced casually at Su Changqing and asked.

"Capture him, alive."

Zhou Tong spoke indifferently.

Boom! Without any hesitation, the powerful individuals from the Prince Consort's Mansion attacked simultaneously, and a terrifying aura instantly enveloped Su Changqing.

Su Changqing's eyelids slightly lifted, and a divine aura flickered around him, concealing a vast and awe-inspiring fluctuation.

But just as the attacks were about to land, a panicked and anxious shout suddenly exploded.

"How dare you! Stop!"

Zhou Yu, who had just snapped back to his senses, saw the attacks rushing towards Su Changqing, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Without hesitation, he shouted, "Li Gong, stop them!"

As his words fell, a pale-faced eunuch appeared like a ghost in front of the Prince Consort's Mansion's people.

With a wave of his wide sleeve, a terrifying divine light burst forth.

Boom! With just one strike, the people from the Prince Consort's Mansion were like leaves in the wind, scattering and falling to the ground.

Initially, the Prince Consort's Mansion's people were furious, but when they saw who had attacked, their faces changed, and they quickly bowed in respect.

"Greetings, Li Gong."

The old eunuch glanced at the few people and disappeared without a word.

"This..."

Seeing Zhou Yu, who had arrived nearby at some point, Zhou Tong's expression changed, and he smiled as he bowed,

"Greetings, Third Prince."

Su Changqing, standing nearby, looked at the familiar figure and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in surprise.

"Zhou Yu? He's the Third Prince of the Purple Heaven Kingdom?"

Su Changqing felt helpless. He had thought the person who came was here to help him.

It seemed that he remembered having some sort of grudge with Zhou Yu.

"I hope this doesn't escalate further," Su Changqing sighed.

His first time traveling abroad seemed to be off to a rocky start.

At that moment, Zhou Tong, who had stopped him, looked at Zhou Yu in confusion and asked, "Yu, why did you suddenly stop me?"

As members of the royal family and of similar age, they were acquainted, though not particularly close.

Usually, when they met, Zhou Yu would address him as Brother Wang.

So, even though he had been caught in the act of forcefully taking the treasure, Zhou Tong wasn't overly worried.

At worst, he would spend a few days in the Great Justice Temple.

However, today's Zhou Yu seemed rather unapproachable.

Without saying a word, he walked over with a gloomy expression, stared at Zhou Tong for a moment, and then slapped him hard.

Slap! The loud sound echoed through the four corners, causing everyone present to gasp in shock.

The slap was extremely heavy, and Zhou Tong was sent flying, his cheek swelling up, and a tooth fell out.

Everyone was stunned by Zhou Yu's sudden outburst, including Su Changqing, who was taken aback. They couldn't understand why Zhou Yu was so furious.

"Yu..."

Zhou Tong's face turned red with embarrassment, and his eyes filled with anger at being slapped in front of so many people.

But neither he nor the strong cultivators from the royal family dared to retaliate, even in their anger.

Zhou Yu had given him face by addressing him as Brother Wang, and if he didn't return the favor, he would lose all face.

"Get over here," Zhou Yu said coldly.

Zhou Tong's face turned pale, but he obediently walked over.

"Kneel down!" Zhou Yu commanded sternly.

"Prince Zhou..."

Seeing this, one of the royal family's cultivators couldn't bear it any longer and was about to say something.

"Whoever dares to speak, die!" Zhou Yu's words caused everyone's faces to change once again.

It was clear that the third prince was truly enraged.

Plop!

Facing the furious prince, Zhou Tong's face turned pale with fear, and he knelt down without hesitation.

"Slap yourself, and if the sound isn't loud enough, it's not enough force."

Zhou Yu slowly bent down, his eyes cold as he stared into Zhou Tong's eyes.

"Today, I will take your head to apologize to Uncle Wang."

Hearing this, Zhou Tong's body trembled violently, and his eyes revealed boundless fear and the real world. He could tell that Zhou Yu wasn't joking.

Zhou Yu really wanted to kill him!

"Prince Zhou, spare my life, I'll slap myself..."

Slap!

Slap!

Each slap echoed louder than the last in the Spirit Artifacts Pavilion, and Zhou Tong put all his strength into each slap.

But the physical pain was nothing compared to the fear in his heart. He didn't understand what grave mistake he had made to deserve such punishment.

Not only was Zhou Tong affected, but the entire fifth floor fell silent. Facing the enraged prince, everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound.

They had no idea what had happened to make the third prince show no mercy to his royal family members and be so ruthless.

"A single word can decide life and death; this is the 'authority' of the imperial path," Su Changqing couldn't help but sigh inwardly as he witnessed the scene.

And at that moment, Zhou Yu, who had just harshly punished Zhou Tong, slowly approached Su Changqing.

Seeing this, the onlookers couldn't help but feel pity for Su Changqing.

If even a fellow royal prince was shown no mercy, what chance did this youth have?

But just as this thought arose, they witnessed a scene that left them dumbfounded.

Facing Su Changqing, Zhou Yu took a deep breath and, with his noble status as a prince, bowed deeply and said, "Zhou Yu of the Martial Peak, greets Senior Brother Changqing!"

In the Little Immortal Sect, Su Changqing was still an outer sect disciple.

However, after the incidents involving the Liu family and the Heavenly Demon Pool, everyone, including inner sect disciples, core disciples, and direct disciples of various peaks, addressed Su Changqing as Senior Brother.

Although his status hadn't changed, Su Changqing had become the undisputed Chief Disciple of the Little Immortal Sect! But even the status of Chief Disciple alone was not enough to make Prince Zhou Yu, with his royal background, bow in respect.

However, the recent news from the Little Immortal Sect had made Zhou Yu keenly aware that he had unknowingly offended a terrifying figure.

Standing before him was the suspected heir of the Domain Lord of the Su family, the Chief Disciple of the Little Immortal Sect, a Near-Emperor Peak direct disciple, pursued by the Demon King, Demon Lord, and Buddha Lord, personally escorted by his Ancestor Spirit, and ranked first on the Ancient Heaven's Pride List—Su Changqing! Any one of these titles and backgrounds was enough for the Purple Heaven Kingdom to treat him with utmost seriousness.

But when combined, it was a terrifying existence that even the Purple Heaven Kingdom couldn't afford to offend.

A mere royal prince had dared to ask Su Changqing if he knew what kind of enemy his family had provoked.

Just thinking about this, Zhou Yu's forehead twitched with suppressed anger.

Heavens, when he heard those words earlier, his legs trembled.

(End of Chapter)

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