Chen Chang'an and Da Huang's back-and-forth banter left Nie Pengju and the others fuming, their faces flushed red.
This brat actually dared to call them dogs?
For years, no one in the entire Tai Xuan Realm—aside from those of higher seniority—had ever spoken to them like this, let alone insulted them as dogs!
Wasn’t this tantamount to insulting both the Nie Family and the Ye Family?
"Good, good, good!"
"Truly audacious!"
"But what gives you the right to act so arrogantly here?"
"Do you really think that just because the Gu Family’s Ancestor favors you, you can act lawlessly?"
"Chen Chang'an, do you even know who we are?"
"Let me make this clear—we’re not from the Gu Family. We won’t indulge you like they do." Nie Pengju glared at Chen Chang'an with icy eyes.
Chen Chang'an glanced back at Gu Tianyuan before replying indifferently, "Gu Tianyuan, if they’re not from your Gu Family, why did you bring them here?"
"What kind of rules does your Gu Family follow, allowing outsiders to shout and scream in my presence?"
Gu Tianyuan?
He actually called Gu Tianyuan by his full name?
Chen Chang'an’s words left Nie Pengju and Ye Liuyun utterly dumbfounded. Even Nie Haotian and Ye Beiming were stunned speechless.
They’d seen bold people before, but never one this brazen.
Did this guy even know his place?
He was merely Gu Fengyao’s fiancé—and who was Gu Fengyao? Just a talented junior, hardly someone of high seniority.
And then there was Gu Tianyuan.
Aside from the Gu Family’s Ancestor, Gu Tianyuan held the highest seniority in the family.
Yet Chen Chang'an addressed him so casually?
Who was the one with no manners here?
Gu Tianyuan himself frowned. This kid was crossing the line.
No matter what, he was an elder. Did Chen Chang'an really think it was appropriate to call him by name in front of outsiders?
"Chen Chang'an, do you remember your status?" Gu Tianyuan asked sternly.
"Of course I do."
"It’s you who doesn’t seem to know yours."
"Should I call Gu Fenghua over to have a chat with you?" Chen Chang'an replied with a smirk.
Boom!
Holy shit!
This guy had lost his mind!
He actually dared to say Gu Fenghua’s name out loud?!
Nie Pengju and Ye Liuyun were so shocked they almost gave Chen Chang'an a thumbs-up. Damn, this guy was on another level.
Even the ancestors of the Nie and Ye Families referred to Gu Fenghua respectfully as "Brother Gu" when they met. No one ever called him by his full name.
But Chen Chang'an?
In the Gu Family’s own territory, he casually dropped the Ancestor’s name?
This level of audacity truly lived up to his title as the Tai Xuan Realm’s number one provoker!
"You—how dare you!"
"Chen Chang'an, don’t think that just because the Ancestor values you, you can act without restraint!"
"Disrespecting me is one thing, but uttering the Ancestor’s name so casually is outright blasphemy!" Gu Tianyuan roared in anger.
Seeing Gu Tianyuan lose his temper, Nie Pengju and Ye Liuyun exchanged glances—this was their chance.
"Brother Gu, this man is clearly not a suitable match. How could someone like him ever become your family’s son-in-law?"
"Exactly! Such irreverence will only tarnish the Gu Family’s reputation in the future!"
"If he’s this arrogant before even marrying Gu Fengyao, imagine how much worse he’ll be afterward!"
"Take my advice—call off this engagement. What about my Beiming? He’s disciplined, respectful, and upright."
"Pah! Ye Liuyun, you shameless old fox!"
"Is he even half as outstanding as my Haotian? My grandson is cultured, talented, respectful to elders, and kind to all!"
"You’re full of crap!"
"No, you are!"
The two elders began bickering, while Nie Haotian and Ye Beiming—despite their thick skin—couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.
Was their grandfather’s praise a bit too exaggerated? Since when were they such paragons of virtue?
"What are you two arguing about?"
"After all these years, you still haven’t changed!"
Gu Tianyuan was beyond exasperated. Dealing with Chen Chang'an was headache enough, and now these two were at each other’s throats again.
"Just tell me—are you canceling the engagement or not?" Nie Pengju demanded sternly.
"I don’t have the authority. The Ancestor made the decision," Gu Tianyuan replied helplessly.
"He doesn’t even respect your Ancestor anymore! How can you—"
"Since when did you become so spineless?"
"Where’s the fire you had when you beat me up back in the day? Go teach him a lesson!"
Nie Pengju had thrown all shame aside, dredging up old humiliations without hesitation.
Nie Haotian’s eyes lit up with gossip. His grandfather had been beaten up before?
Damn, that was some juicy secret.
Pfft!
Ye Liuyun couldn’t hold back a snicker, earning a glare from Nie Pengju.
"What are you laughing at? You got your ass kicked too!"
"You—Nie Pengju, keep me out of this!"
"The juniors are right here! Must you air all our dirty laundry?" Ye Liuyun snapped.
"You two—did you hear anything?"
"Nope, nothing at all."
"Good. Keep it that way."
Nie Haotian and Ye Beiming could only play dumb.
They could act tough in front of outsiders, but if they dared show attitude to their own grandfathers? They’d be beaten to a pulp.
"Da Huang, look—dogs biting dogs."
"Hey, why aren’t there any dog hairs in their mouths?"
"Hmm… hairless dogs."
"Ah, so they’re hairless dogs. Must be a rare breed."
"Doesn’t matter how rare—still just dogs."
"Da Huang, you’re getting wiser by the day."
From start to finish, Chen Chang'an treated the whole scene as entertainment. Whether they fought or not, it had nothing to do with him.
Besides, these people had barged into his residence uninvited, acting all high and mighty. It was downright irritating.
Chen Chang'an had never been one to swallow his pride.
Trying to show off in front of him? He’d outshine them a hundred times over!
His words snapped Nie Pengju and the others back to reality. Damn it, they’d almost forgotten about him!
"Brother Gu, don’t stop me—I’m going to teach this brat a lesson today!"
"Such insolence! Does he really think no one can put him in his place?"
"Brother Gu, don’t hold me back either. I’ve been itching to smack him!"
Gu Tianyuan sighed. He didn’t want to intervene, but he had to—otherwise, how would he explain things to the Ancestor later?
"How old are you two?"
"What’s your cultivation level?"
"And you’re picking fights with a junior?"
"Aren’t you ashamed?" Gu Tianyuan said wearily.
"Fine!"
"If we’re too ‘embarrassing’ to fight him, then let the juniors handle it!"
"Haotian, you go."
"Beiming, you too."
"Brother Gu, a friendly spar between juniors should be acceptable, right?"
A spar?
Technically, yes—but…
Gu Tianyuan sighed again. These two? They’d just end up getting schooled.
"Neither of them stands a chance."
"Don’t waste your time."
Huh?
No chance?
What kind of nonsense was that?
Were they being looked down on?
Nie Haotian and Ye Beiming’s expressions darkened instantly.
No matter what, they're still ranked fourth and fifth on the Human Ranking List. Who is this Chen Chang'an anyway? Just a first-level Divine Transformation cultivator—how strong could he possibly be?
"Brother Gu, that's quite a biased statement you're making."
"You clearly don't understand our Nie Haotian's capabilities. His strength is truly formidable."
"Oh ho ho, as if our Ye Beiming is somehow inferior? Let me tell you, he's equally unmatched."
"Fine, fine. Then let's see whose disciple proves stronger."
Chen Chang'an was growing impatient listening to this. Were these two like fighting roosters? Could they ever stop bickering?
Why don't you two duel first?
"Those two aren't worth it. If you want a fight, why don't you both come at me together?"
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