Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"Lu Feng, the current emperor's favorite, the chief minister of the Luo Prince's mansion, and the only non-royal prince, the Duke of Fan!"

At this moment, Cao Pojun couldn't help but recall a series of famous titles and ranks.

"No, there can't be any mistake...!"

"This person really is Duke Fan, Lu Feng!"

Thinking of this, Cao Pojun, who was originally aggressive and wanted to accuse someone, couldn't help but stagger and almost knelt down.

Unlike Cao Lin, who was brave but reckless, Cao Pojun, as the second-in-command of the Cao family in the capital and the younger brother of Cao Polu, the current head of the Cao family, was very clear about Lu Feng's strength and background!

Because he happened to be present when the Yun family colluded with the Wusheng Sect to plot a rebellion!

Not only that, Cao Pojun also witnessed firsthand the terrifying strength of Lu Feng. Not only did Lu Feng easily kill Yun Wu Hui, the number one assassin of Fengbo Tower, but even Yun Ting, the former young master of the Yun family, was no match for him!

Therefore, upon recognizing Lu Feng's identity, Cao Pojun was naturally terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat and looking panicked. He almost couldn't stand up and nearly knelt down on the spot!

"Looks like your son isn't too stupid after all; at least he's a little better than your good-for-nothing brother..."

Seeing Cao Pojun's face change drastically, and his expression filled with fear and unease, as if he had finally recognized his identity, Lu Feng merely raised the corners of his mouth slightly, his tone still mocking.

After all, although he was a low-key person and rarely appeared in the Dongyun court, he was still a Duke personally bestowed by Ren Tianxing, and at the same time served as the Minister of the Luowang Mansion. His status was so prominent that he could be said to be second only to the emperor!

As the second-in-command of the Cao family, Cao Pojun would naturally recognize Lu Feng.

"Your Excellency! I was blind just now, and I truly deserve to die!"

Faced with Lu Feng's mockery, Cao Pojun dared not utter a word of anger. Instead, he bowed deeply, abandoning his previous arrogant attitude and displaying utmost respect. "Your Excellency, Duke! This humble official had no intention of offending you. There may have been some misunderstanding just now..."

"I humbly request that you forgive my past transgressions and give me a chance to redeem myself. From now on, I will follow your lead without hesitation, even at the cost of my life!"

As soon as he finished speaking, as if afraid that Lu Feng would think he was not sincere enough, Cao Pojun knelt down on both knees and kowtowed to the former repeatedly. For a moment, even his voice trembled.

After all, who is Lu Feng? A Duke of a dynasty, a powerful expert in the Yuanhai Realm!

Given their strength and status, almost no one in the entire Dongyun Kingdom would dare to provoke them!

Let alone Cao Pojun, even if the entire Cao family were combined, they would not be able to offend Lu Feng. In the end, they would only face death and the annihilation of their entire family!

"What's going on?!"

"Second Master Cao actually knelt down before this kid? What on earth happened...!"

"Could this young man really be the legendary Duke of Fan, Lu Feng...!"

"This can't be! I've heard that the Duke is wise and mighty, with unparalleled strength. He even single-handedly quelled the rebellion of the Yun family in the past. How could he be so young...!"

When Cao Pojun suddenly knelt down and saluted Lu Feng, the soldiers who had been watching the battle around the pass were shocked and began to discuss among themselves. At this moment, everyone looked at Lu Feng with disbelief.

It should be noted that Cao Pojun in front of us is no ordinary person. He is not only backed by the Cao family, one of the oldest and most prestigious families in the capital, but he has also reached the half-step Yuanhai Realm in his cultivation. His strength should not be underestimated!

However, this high and mighty figure was now kneeling and bowing to Lu Feng, a seemingly ordinary young junior, leaving everyone present in disbelief!

"Second Brother?!"

"Why are you kneeling and bowing to this lowly scoundrel...!"

Seeing this absurd scene, Cao Lin, who had been lying on the ground, disregarded his injuries and struggled to his feet. At the same time, he looked at his second brother, Cao Pojun, with a look of astonishment, "This boy not only colluded with the barbarians outside the pass to invade the border of Dongyun, but also publicly massacred the soldiers guarding the pass. His crimes deserve to be torn to pieces and his entire family to be exterminated...!"

"Second brother, you can't let this little scoundrel get away with this so easily! You have to stand up for me!"

Cao Lin gritted his teeth and said viciously, his eyes filled with resentment and hatred as he looked at Lu Feng across from him, as if only by tearing the latter to pieces could he vent his anger!

"Cao Pojun, your younger brother seems a bit immature?"

Faced with Cao Lin's attempt to shift the blame, Lu Feng did not offer any defense. He merely glanced indifferently at Cao Pojun, who was kneeling before him, his tone still mocking.

"Shut the hell up!"

Seeing that Cao Lin not only lacked any sense of propriety but also dared to provoke Lu Feng, Cao Pojun's face darkened instantly, and he flew into a rage, raising his hand to slap the other man hard across the right cheek.

*Smack!* *Pfft!*

A crisp slapping sound rang out, and the next moment Cao Lin also coughed up blood and retreated violently. He then fell to the ground in a sorry state, his right cheek instantly swelling up like a pig's head. His already broken body was further injured, and he could barely get up!

"You good-for-nothing bastard! All you do is cause trouble for me all day long...!"

Cao Pojun, still not satisfied after slapping Cao Lin away, grabbed him again and began slapping him repeatedly while cursing, "You bastard! Don't you even open your dog eyes and see who this lord is?!"

"Look closely, this gentleman is none other than His Majesty's favorite, the High Minister of the Prince of Luo's Palace, and His Highness the Duke of Fan!"

"Damn it! How could our Cao family have raised such a blind jinx like you? You'd better kneel down and apologize to the Duke right now!"

Having said that, Cao Pojun didn't give Cao Lin a chance to explain. He kicked the man in front of Lu Feng again, and said with a respectful expression, "Your Excellency, Duke! I have failed in my duty to discipline him properly, and this man has disturbed your esteemed presence..."

"We implore Your Excellency, Duke, to show leniency and spare this man's life...!"

Cao Pojun probed in a low voice while bowing and making a gesture of respect, seemingly intending to save his third brother Cao Lin's life by admitting his guilt and making amends.

"My lord, spare my life...!"

"My lord! I know I was wrong...!"

"It was my poor dog who failed to recognize Your Excellency, Duke! If Your Excellency would spare my lowly life, I would be willing to serve you like a slave, even if it meant going through fire and water, I would never utter a word of dissent!"

At this moment, Cao Lin, who was standing to the side, also knelt down and kowtowed. At the same time, he held onto Lu Feng's thigh tightly with both hands. His face was full of fear and unease, and his lips were trembling and white with fright.

Although he had never seen Lu Feng's true face before, even if Cao Lin was stupid, he could see that the Lu Feng in front of him was the famous Duke Fan, someone he could not afford to offend!

Therefore, in order to save his own life, Cao Lin disregarded his dignity as one of the three tigers of the Cao family and a general who guarded a region, and immediately kowtowed to Lu Feng to beg for mercy!

Despite the Cao brothers' pleas for mercy, Lu Feng remained unmoved, only saying meaningfully, "It's not that I enjoy targeting your Cao family, it's just that every wrong has its perpetrator..."

"If I release this fellow now, I'm afraid those innocent barbarians who died tragically will not agree..."

Previously, Cao Lin not only refused to open the gate and publicly contradicted Lu Feng, but also allowed his soldiers to attack the old, weak, women and children of the Wuyun tribe, causing a large number of innocent barbarians to die. His crimes are so heinous that they cannot be recorded!

Therefore, Lu Feng cannot allow the other party to leave here alive right now!

This move serves two purposes: first, to establish authority and punish wrongdoing; second, to make an example of him to deter others. Otherwise, what would become of his prestige as a Duke of the State?

"this...!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Pojun's expression froze slightly, and he stood there stunned.

"Regarding today's events, I can overlook the crimes of the other guards, but this man must die today...!"

Ignoring Cao Pojun's pleas for mercy, Lu Feng glanced again at Cao Lin, who was kneeling and trembling, and said in a cold and ruthless tone, "Cao Pojun, don't say I didn't give you a chance..."

"So, are you going to do it yourself, or should I clean house for you?"