Only I am Venerable-Chapter 55: Fang Haonan Makes a Move

Fang Haonan almost burst out laughing. ’This Qin Li is really something else!’ he thought. ’Not only does he remain unfazed by the humiliation, but his counterattack is just as sharp. What could be a more powerful form of contempt than complete disregard?’

Sure enough, the smug look on the young girl’s face—the one standing behind Fang Haonan and facing Qin Li—instantly turned ugly. Her eyes fixed on Qin Li in a cold glare. It wasn’t just her; even the few young men beside her were scowling at Qin Li in anger.

This girl was none other than Mo Feifei, the daughter of Yellow Sand City’s City Lord, Mo Qianxiong!

Speaking of Mo Feifei, in terms of status, she was actually related to the Qin Family. The primary wife of the Qin Family’s current de facto leader, Qin Yongzhi, was Mo Lan—Mo Feifei’s paternal aunt! And Mo Feifei herself was Qin Feng’s cousin!

However, because this was also a political marriage, the Mo Family and the Qin Family were not as close as one might imagine. But it was common knowledge that Mo Feifei had been infatuated with her cousin, Qin Feng, since childhood.

After her failed assassination attempt on Qin Li, she had been reprimanded by her father and ordered not to cause any more trouble for him. This time, since Qin Feng and Qin Hu had taken leave from the academy to return early, Mo Feifei had naturally come back with them.

The atmosphere at the Imperial Academy was relatively relaxed. As long as you passed your academic courses and your Martial Skills reached a certain level, you could advance to the next year or graduate. So, it didn’t matter how much you slacked off day-to-day. If you couldn’t pass, you’d just be held back in a lower year.

Qin Li didn’t even need to look up to know that this was the same girl who had tried to have him assassinated. He wasn’t surprised to see her here at all; he’d long guessed she was the City Lord’s daughter. Besides, he had recently learned about the connection between the City Lord and the Qin Family from Qin Xue. Qin Li had no favorable impression of this spoiled, willful, and ruthless little girl. If it weren’t for their current location, he might have given her two hard slaps across the face before turning and walking away.

But in this situation, ignoring her was the best approach.

Moreover, Qin Li’s statement was particularly vicious. Not only did it ignore Mo Feifei, but it also dealt her a blow. To declare the Shangguan Family the number one family in Yellow Sand City right in front of the City Lord’s daughter—even if it was the truth—was a deep wound to her pride. Mo Feifei’s pretty face turned cold as she stared at Qin Li. ’I can’t believe this damned little bastard is so bold,’ she thought. ’He clearly recognized me, yet not only is he unfazed, he even dares to ignore me and mock me with sarcasm!’

"Fang, wouldn’t you agree?" Qin Li asked Fang Haonan, a faint smile on his face.

"Oh? Younger Brother Qin, you’ve studied this as well? I’m just a brute. I’m decent enough with a sword or a spear, but when it comes to tea appreciation, I’m way out of my league!" Seeing that Qin Li was completely unafraid of Mo Feifei, Fang Haonan was naturally even less concerned. The three great families were all stronger than the City Lord’s Mo Family; that much needed no confirmation.

"Heh, I only have a little experience. If Fang is interested, I’ll treat you to tea another day. You can see my skills for yourself," Qin Li said with a smile, remaining seated.

"I’d love that!" Fang Haonan replied readily. He wasn’t quite the ignoramus he claimed to be. How could a son from a great, wealthy family have absolutely no knowledge of such things? It was merely a matter of interest. From the way Qin Li handled his tea, Fang Haonan knew he definitely wasn’t just boasting.

"Hmph, how pretentious! A bastard who doesn’t even know who his own father is. What right do you have to run your mouth here?" one of the young men in his twenties beside Mo Feifei said with a sneer, enraged by Qin Li’s attitude.

At these words, not only Fang Haonan but even Mo Feifei couldn’t help but frown. It wasn’t that she disagreed with her companion’s sentiment, but she felt that saying such things in this setting was undignified and lowered their own status.

Qin Li slowly rose to his feet. The smile vanished from his face, and his eyes glinted with a bone-chilling light as he stared at the young man. "Get on your knees, kowtow, and apologize!"

"Get on my knees, kowtow, and apologize? HAHAHAHA!" The young man’s face flushed crimson, and his voice boomed uncontrollably. He pointed a finger at Qin Li’s nose and spat, "What the hell do you think you are? Just a bastard with no status, an illegitimate son! Do you have any idea who I am? You dare tell *me* to kowtow and apologize to you? You must be fucking blind!"

This corner of the room had originally been inconspicuous, but the young man’s loud voice instantly drew the attention of many onlookers. Qin Feng and Qin Hu had actually spotted Qin Li long before, but both were smart enough not to come over and pick a fight. Before coming, they had been warned by Qin Yongzhi not to cause trouble for Qin Li for the time being. Qin Shisan had been missing for a long time, and Qin Yongzhi was finally starting to feel that something was wrong. He had begun to suspect the Shangguan Family, because only they had the power to make Qin Shisan vanish without a trace! Until the matter was investigated, no matter how much they hated Qin Li, they were not to get into an open conflict with him.

Now, seeing someone else take the initiative to cause trouble for Qin Li, the two brothers were absolutely delighted. Qin Hu gave Qin Feng a teasing look and said, "Heh, little Feng, see that? That girl Feifei is head over heels for you. You’d better not let her down!"

A flicker of disgust flashed deep in Qin Feng’s eyes. He shook his head and said, "I don’t like her type. She’s always acting wild and crazy, not composed at all."

"Whoa, don’t let her hear you say that, or our dear cousin will be heartbroken!" Qin Hu said with a chuckle.

Overhearing the young man’s words, the few members of the Shangguan Family who were present couldn’t help but frown. No matter what, Qin Li was currently the Shangguan Family’s son-in-law—that was common knowledge. By insulting him like that, wasn’t he insulting the Shangguan Family as well?

Qin Li sighed softly. He looked at the young man and asked, "And you are?"

Seeing that Qin Li’s attitude seemed to be softening, the young man immediately declared with a smug expression, "So you know what’s good for you. I am Wang Cheng, the third young master of the Wang Family!"

The Wang Family of Yellow Sand City was considered an upper-middle-class family that specialized in the medicinal ingredients trade and held a certain amount of prestige in the city. Great families produce many elites, but they also produce their fair share of scum. This Wang Cheng was a typical dandy who had long been infatuated with the much younger Mo Feifei, acting as her loyal protector.

"Oh, I see. Now, you can get lost," Qin Li said, then sat back down without giving him another look.

"You’re courting death!"

Wang Cheng’s face instantly turned livid, his chest heaving violently. He felt nothing when he was the one mocking others, but when someone treated him with the same attitude, he couldn’t stand it.

Mo Feifei frowned and said softly, "Forget it. It’s pointless to lower ourselves to his level. Let’s go." As a descendant of a prestigious family, despite being normally spoiled and willful, she could still read the room. She shot Qin Li a vicious glare that clearly said, ’This isn’t over!’

But unexpectedly, Mo Feifei’s words completely detonated Wang Cheng’s rage. ’Not lower ourselves to his level? On what grounds? What the hell is Qin Li? The Shangguan Family’s son-in-law?’

’Everyone knows the Shangguan Family has already put out the word that Qin Li isn’t worthy of Shangguan Shiyu! Besides, Shangguan Shiyu has been taken as a disciple by a supreme expert from a hidden Sect. It’s not even certain if she’ll ever return. Right now, this Qin Li is nothing but an abandoned pawn of the Qin and Shangguan Families!’

’How dare a piece of trash like that act so arrogant?’

Wang Cheng took two steps closer to Qin Li, a sinister grin on his face. "I’ll be the bad guy today, Qin Li, you bastard! I’m going to teach you how to act like a proper human being!"

SLAP!

With a crisp smack, Wang Cheng clutched his face, standing there completely stunned. His eyes filled with disbelief, because the one who had struck him was not Qin Li, but the man who had been sitting with his back to him the entire time... Fang Haonan!

"You ill-bred punk! Is this how your Wang Family educates its children?"

Fang Haonan’s expression was grim as he stared coldly at Wang Cheng. "You’re a disgrace! Get out!"