Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

Just when Li Gang and the tall guard thought Lu Feng was doomed, Ren Xuanfei paused, then her brows furrowed sharply. "Lu Feng, I thought you weren't coming!"

"Since Miss Ren has so kindly invited me, how could I possibly refuse?"

Lu Feng grinned and said, "Besides, I haven't had a chance to explain the misunderstanding with Miss Ren back at Falling Star Academy. Otherwise, it would be bad if the misunderstanding escalated."

"Alright, I'd like to hear your explanation and see if it's really a misunderstanding!"

Upon hearing this, Ren Xuanfei pouted somewhat arrogantly. Although her tone remained a bit cold, a hint of barely perceptible joy flashed across her brows, clearly showing that she had a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

"What... what's going on?!"

"Why would Her Highness know this country bumpkin of unknown origin?"

"Am I dreaming?"

Seeing that Ren Xuanfei not only did not blame Lu Feng, but also chatted and laughed with him, Li Gang and the others next to her were dumbfounded. For a moment, they were stunned, as if they had seen a ghost.

After all, they never imagined that Lu Feng, such an ordinary country boy, would be involved with the current Princess of Dongyun Kingdom, and that their relationship seemed to be quite close!

"By the way, Lu Feng, why did you kill him?"

Ignoring Li Gang and the others, Ren Xuanfei noticed the corpse of the dead county guard beside her, and a hint of surprise appeared on her pretty face.

"Miss Ren, it's not that I enjoy killing, but your steward and guards were too aggressive. Now you have only yourself to blame for this."

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng grinned again and then recounted in detail how he had just been blocked and framed, and how he had been targeted by Li Gang and others, adding his own embellishments as well.

After all, the tactic of smearing someone from behind is not only familiar to Li Gang and others, but also to Lu Feng.

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

After learning the whole story, Consort Ren frowned deeply and immediately flew into a rage. "You, Li Gang! As the steward of Luochuan Prefecture, not only were you rude to my guest, but now you dare to make false accusations!"

"Li Gang, do you know your crime?!"

Turning her head to look at Li Gang and the others beside her, Ren Xuanfei could not hide the anger on her face, and she spoke almost word by word.

Clearly, compared to the steward Li Gang, he cared more about Lu Feng.

After all, back in the underground palace of the Zhongwang Tomb site, she and Lu Feng not only had a frank conversation, but also had a deep exchange for a day and a night. Although they were not husband and wife in name, they were husband and wife in reality.

Therefore, seeing that Li Gang and the others dared to make things difficult for Lu Feng, Consort Ren was naturally furious. If it weren't for the fact that she was Princess Luo Chuan, she would have taken action herself long ago.

"Your Highness, spare my life!"

"This subordinate truly has no idea that this little beast... no, this young hero is your friend!"

"Your Highness, I have served you for decades. Even if I have not rendered any great service, I have certainly endured much hardship. Please, have mercy and spare my life!"

Seeing Ren Xuanfei's immediate rage, Li Gang's face turned pale. He was so frightened that he immediately knelt down on the ground, his eyes filled with terror, as if he were facing imminent disaster.

"Your Highness! I know I was wrong! I'll never dare to do it again! Please, Your Highness, spare my life!"

Seeing his uncle kneel down at lightning speed, the tall guard beside him was also terrified and immediately kowtowed repeatedly, begging for mercy.

"Lu Feng, what are your plans to do with these two guys?"

However, Ren Xuanfei ignored their pleas for mercy. Her attention was still entirely on Lu Feng, as if she were possessed by a love-struck mind, and he was her whole world.

"This is Miss Ren's private matter, and it is inappropriate for me, an outsider, to interfere."

Seeing how much Ren Xuanfei valued him, Lu Feng felt a surge of secret pleasure, but he didn't show it and remained calm.

After all, a truly classy man never turns back when things get heated, and he never shows his emotions!

"Young hero! Please, I beg Her Highness the princess to spare my life!"

"Spare me, young hero! I was blind to your greatness. If you would spare my life, I'd be your slave for life!"

Upon seeing this, Li Gang and the others immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Lu Feng, completely abandoning their previous arrogant demeanor. They no longer cared about dignity and only wanted to save their lives.

"If only I had known then what I know now."

Faced with Li Gang and the others' fawning and groveling, Lu Feng merely shook his head, a hint of contempt and disdain flashing across his face.

"Old Han!"

Ren Xuanfei frowned slightly and continued.

"This old servant is here."

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man in black robes stepped forward. He remained expressionless, seemingly one of the experts from Luochuan Prefecture, and only obeyed Ren Xuanfei.

"I never want to see them again. You know what to do."

Ren Xuanfei glanced at Li Gang and the others who were kneeling on the ground, trembling and unable to get up, her beautiful eyes cold and devoid of any emotion. Then she turned and left without looking back.

"This old servant understands."

Upon hearing the order, the old man in the black robe stepped forward, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Although he didn't know Lu Feng's background, he could tell from Ren Xuanfei's attitude towards Lu Feng that the latter was definitely not simple!

After all, although Li Gang was just a lackey, he had done dirty and hard work in Luochuan County for decades and even held the position of chief steward. Now, just because he offended Lu Feng, he was ruthlessly abandoned by Consort Ren Xuan!

"Does this person have any hidden injuries?"

Noticing the fleeting murderous intent in the old man's eyes as well, Lu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly. "Heh, Miss Ren's residence is indeed a place where hidden talents abound..."

Although he is only at the third level of the Spirit Soul Realm, his perception ability is far superior to that of ordinary martial artists of the same level due to the cleansing of his marrow and the consumption of various elixirs and medicines over the years.

Therefore, with just a quick glance, Lu Feng could tell that the old man in the black robe was no ordinary person.

However, although the old man in the black robe was still injured, his strength and cultivation were still quite impressive, even surpassing Xu Tianlong in the past, and at least at the eighth level of the Spirit Soul Realm!

...

Inside a secluded stone pavilion in Luochuan Prefecture

Two young figures sat facing each other, neither saying a word, simply pouring water and watching the tea being brewed. For a moment, the atmosphere in the air became somewhat ambiguous.

"Miss Ren, may I ask if there's gold on my face?"

Seeing that Ren Xuanfei was staring at him silently, Lu Feng slowly put down his teacup, a hint of helplessness on his face.

Just now, he had explained why Leng Ying had helped him in the past, but Ren Xuanfei looked thoughtful and did not respond. Instead, she stared at him intently.

Therefore, Lu Feng naturally felt helpless and puzzled.

"Lu Feng, can I discuss something with you?"

After a moment of silence, Ren Xuanfei suddenly spoke.

"What is it?"

Lu Feng was stunned for a moment.

"Well, it's nothing really important. Could you accompany me to the palace to see my father tomorrow?"

Ren Xuanfei took a deep breath, as if she had finally made up her mind, her beautiful eyes still fixed on Lu Feng.

"Enter...enter the palace?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's lips twitched slightly, and his expression immediately became unnatural.

what's going on?

Wasn't it supposed to be a coming-of-age ceremony? How did it suddenly turn into a visit to the father-in-law?

"Hehe, Lu family lad, looks like you're going to be a prince consort this time..."

At this moment, not only was Lu Feng himself dumbfounded, but even Gu Canyang, who was hiding inside the treasure basin and spying, was slightly surprised, seemingly not expecting that Ren Xuanfei would suddenly bring this up.