Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 155 The Young Demon King

Inside the private room of the Imperial Treasure Pavilion.

Hearing the increasingly intense fighting below, Murong Qinglan frowned.

The girl was about eighteen years old, dressed in a cloud-patterned robe. The fabric was neither gold nor silver, but flowed with a warm, moonlit luster, making her quite extraordinary.

"Master Xiang, are you trying to fool me?"

She stood up with a cool voice, her figure extremely graceful. Under the purple veil, her delicate features and smooth skin were faintly visible, making her undoubtedly a peerless beauty.

"I wouldn't dare... Miss Murong, please calm down, I will handle it personally immediately."

Below, Xiang Leping's expression changed slightly, and he quickly expressed his opinion.

He was secretly surprised. As expected of a big shot from above, his silent aura was overwhelming just by standing in front of him.

"I remember that the Grand Master's surname is also Murong... Could this girl be...?"

Thinking of this, his expression turned solemn, and he dared not think any further.

Immediately, he suppressed the shock in his heart, took a deep breath, and strode towards the door.

Even though this Miss Murong has no relation to the Grand Master, she is still from above, and judging from the fabric of her clothes and her demeanor, she is definitely of extraordinary origin.

Just as he reached the door, he was met by Du Peng, whose face was filled with anxiety. He immediately became furious and demanded:

"I asked you to handle the aftermath, what have you been doing all this time?"

Seeing Xiang Leping's angry expression, Du Peng looked troubled and said, "Sect Master, it's not that I don't want to handle it, but that I can't."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Leping frowned.

Du Peng's methods are quite efficient; he can be described as decisive and swift, and there is almost nothing he cannot handle.

He was surprised that he had returned empty-handed after such a long time.

"Come in and talk."

Hearing the clear sound coming from the private room, Xiang Leping quickly grabbed Du Peng's arm and strode in, solemnly addressing the latter:

"Tell Miss Murong everything clearly. If it's your fault, don't blame me for punishing you without any mercy!"

Du Peng stiffened, glancing cautiously at the young woman seated in the main seat, his expression complex as he said, "Miss Murong, all of this started because of a young man..."

After a long while, the private room fell into dead silence.

"A teenager beat up the sons of the Minister of War and the Marquis of Zhennan, and even injured a disciple of the Li Huo Sect... Is this guy some kind of devil?!"

Xiang Leping's previous seriousness vanished, replaced by a hint of surprise in his voice.

These people who were beaten are all from powerful backgrounds; a mere stomp of their feet could shake the Great Yu Dynasty.

"Miss Murong, do you think I should take action and capture that troublemaking boy to quell the anger of all sides?"

Xiang Leping hesitated and cautiously asked for instructions.

He wouldn't be too worried if it were just a Minister of War or a Marquis of Zhennan.

However, the Li Huo Sect is different. Its foundation and strength are not much worse than the Yu Bao Ge. It is a top second-rate sect in the Southern Region and has been invited here this time.

If the Li Huo Sect were to find out that many of their disciples had been seriously injured at the entrance of the Yu Bao Ge, they would likely hold them accountable, which would be unbearable for a branch pavilion master like him.

"No rush, let's take a look first."

Murong Qinglan pondered for a moment and slowly shook her head, then looked at Du Peng with some curiosity, "Do you know the background of that young man?"

Du Peng thought for a moment and said, "I heard Princess Nanzhi call him cousin, but I don't know much else."

"Princess Nanzhi?"

Seeing the girl's puzzled expression, Xiang Leping quickly explained, "Princess Nanzhi's real name is 'Li Nanzhi,' and she is the eldest daughter of Prince Rui of the Great Yu..."

As they were talking, they noticed that Xiang Leping looked a little strange and said:

"As far as I know, Princess Nanzhi only has one cousin on the surface, but he is just an ordinary person with nothing to be praised about him. He is far from the one described by Steward Du."

Upon hearing this, Murong Qinglan pondered for a moment, then turned her gaze to Du Peng and asked, "Manager Du, is there any other detail you would like to add?"

Du Peng thought for a moment, then said with a solemn expression, "In my opinion, that young man's background is probably extraordinary, and he is most likely no less powerful than the Li Huo Sect!"

Xiang Leping's expression changed slightly.

If the young man's background is no weaker than that of the Li Huo Sect, then we really shouldn't make a move lightly.

"oh?"

Murong Qinglan was somewhat surprised and asked, "Does Steward Du have any evidence?"

Du Peng nodded solemnly, and then vividly described the details of Li Wudao's battle and his calm and composed demeanor.

Upon hearing this, Murong Qinglan subconsciously sat up straight, a look of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"You mean that the young man, with just one finger, directly confronted the fist of a peak True Yuan Realm expert, effortlessly crippling his left arm without a scratch?!"

Upon receiving Du Peng's affirmative reply, the girl's cool eyes flickered with disbelief.

Previously, she thought it was just an ordinary defeat that would take some effort, but she never expected it to be in such a terrifying way.

With her strength, she could easily defeat a peak True Essence Realm martial artist, but she could never do it with just one finger.

Xiang Leping was also shocked, his heart filled with turmoil.

No wonder Du Peng said he couldn't handle it; it turns out that the boy's combat power was that strong.

Just as the two were stunned, Du Peng suddenly took out a sharp metal fragment from his sleeve.

"what is this?"

Murong Qinglan couldn't help but ask.

Du Peng held the fragment in his palm and explained in a deep voice, "This is a fragment of a Xuan-rank spiritual weapon, which that young man easily shattered with his bare hands... no, to be precise, with only two fingers..."

"what?!"

"Two fingers shattered a Xuan-grade spiritual weapon in an instant... and he's just a teenager... how is this possible?!"

At this moment, both the branch pavilion master and the young lady from the main pavilion were deeply moved, their hearts filled with turbulent emotions.

After a long pause, Xiang Leping's pupils trembled as he said:

"I can shatter a Xuan-level spiritual weapon with my full strength, but I definitely wouldn't be able to do it as easily as that boy. Based on this, it's highly likely that this kid is a body cultivator, and his strength is probably above mine!"

By the end, he looked somewhat incredulous.

It should be noted that he broke through to the early stage of Martial King at the age of forty, which would be considered a genius even among the many outstanding figures in the General Pavilion.

Unexpectedly, one day he saw the shadow of "King Wu" in a teenager!

This is too scary!

He couldn't help but feel a lingering fear; thankfully, he hadn't recklessly rushed down to attack the boy, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable...

"A young Martial King, huh..."

Murong Qinglan was also unable to calm down. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, her pink lips were tightly pursed under her purple veil, and her full chest heaved.

Such talent and strength are comparable to those rare geniuses in the main pavilion.

"Judging from this, the young man's background is indeed extraordinary..."

The girl pondered for a moment, then, as if remembering something, asked, "Where is he now? Did you have a conflict?"

"I sensed that the young man was no ordinary person, so I dealt with him carefully and no conflict arose."

Du Peng shook his head, then his expression became somewhat subtle as he said, "When I came up, that young man was confronting the Fourth Master of the Wang family at the door. Judging from the looks of it, it was likely that a fight was about to break out."

"this........"

Xiang Leping opened his mouth, but was speechless.

This guy is a real troublemaker among teenagers. Is he planning to offend all the powerful figures in the capital?

"Interesting. It seems today's auction might not be so boring..."

Murong Qinglan's lips curled into a smile, and she said in a clear, melodious voice, "Let's go down and take a look."

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