Asura Emperor Venerable

"You're going too far!" Qian Du said coldly, "I've shown you enough respect, don't make an idiot of yourself and humiliate yourself!"

Shi Hao continued sipping his porridge, completely ignoring him.

"I intended to invite you politely, but you refuse to drink the toast!" Qian Du said grimly, reaching out to grab Shi Hao.

Forcibly taken!

Shi Hao smiled slightly, extending a finger toward Qian Du.

Boom!

With a loud bang, Qian Du was sent flying like a cannonball, smashing through the wall, and instantly turned into a small star, disappearing into the sky.

"Charge the repair costs to me." Shi Hao pointed at the hole and said to the trembling store clerk.

He continued to sip his porridge, not caring in the slightest about the incident with the Qian family.

"Tell me, I'm being very low-key this time, so why are people still looking for trouble with me?" Shi Hao complained to the Purple Gold Rat.

Oh dear, this time he hadn't even mentioned his name, right?

The Purple Gold Rat shrugged: "That's a problem all the strong ones face, no matter what, it's hard to conceal a dazzling brilliance."

"So, it's not my fault then." Shi Hao said.

"Of course not." The Purple Gold Rat emphasized.

Shi Hao was quite satisfied, happily continuing to sip his porridge.

Unexpectedly, the Qian family's retaliation or rather response came much slower than Shi Hao had imagined.

It wasn't until noon that a luxury carriage slowly arrived and stopped at the inn's entrance.

An elder disembarked and came to Shi Hao's room, gently knocked on the door.

"Master, I am Qian Heng, ordered by the family head, specifically here to invite you to our residence."

Shi Hao opened the door and glanced at the elder, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Silver Spirit Immortal.

Tsk, sending a Silver Spirit Immortal to invite someone, that's quite sincere.

Alright then.

Shi Hao smiled slightly: "Alright, let me pack up a bit."

"Master, no hurry." Qian Heng said calmly, standing aside without showing any impatience.

Shi Hao had Weng Nanqing go into the Immortal Abode, for precaution, he definitely wouldn't underestimate some people's shamelessness, and then he headed out.

As the two reached the street and were about to board the carriage, Shi Hao paused.

"When I go to the Qian residence as a guest this time, I won't be going and never coming back, right?" Shi Hao said loudly.

Come on, do you have to say that so loudly?

Qian Heng wanted to slap this person to death, but considering Shi Hao's importance, he forced himself to endure, saying, "Of course not!"

Shi Hao pretended to get on the carriage, but as he lifted his foot, he immediately put it down again: "I won't lose a piece of meat, nor will I be missing an arm or leg, right?"

Are you done or not!

Qian Heng's mouth twitched, unable to speak for a while, until he said, "There are so many people on this street as witnesses; the Qian family absolutely guarantees the master's safety!"

Although big powerhouses can act domineeringly, some boundaries cannot be touched, since Qian Heng said this publicly, it would definitely ensure Shi Hao's intact return, otherwise, the opposing factions could use the opportunity to annihilate the Qian family by complaining to the Taibai Sect.

If it even escalates to Mirror Lake Country, the entire Taibai Sect would be stirred, implicating the Qian family elder as well.

"Then I can be at ease." Shi Hao pretended to breathe a sigh of relief, "I'm a timid person."

Are you timid?

Qian Heng couldn't figure out how to retort; when Shi Hao flipped Qian Du with a finger earlier, how was that not courageous?

What's up with this annoying person, who in a few words stirs the urge to hit him.

He forced himself to suppress his temper, saying, "Master, please."

Shi Hao extended his foot, yet paused again.

Damn it, what trick lies in store now?

Qian Heng made up his mind; if Shi Hao said anything off-the-wall again, he definitely wouldn't hold back.

"Nothing much, just suddenly remembered something and got a bit distracted." Shi Hao explained smilingly, then swiftly got on the carriage.

Qian Heng stood there dumbfounded, a thousand grazing horses ran through his mind.

I endure, I endure, I endure!

"Hmm, what's wrong, do you feel unwell?" Shi Hao poked his head out with a kind yet confused look.

"No, no problem!" Qian Heng forced down his violent impulse.

"Then why are you standing there stagnantly, didn't you say the family head is still waiting for me? Oh, keeping people waiting isn't good!" Shi Hao said seriously.

Crack, crack, crack.

The sound of Qian Heng clenching his fists echoed, and he said nothing, immediately got into the carriage, ordering the driver, "Let's go!"

"Wait a moment!" Shi Hao spoke.

Qian Heng's forehead veins popped out, and he asked in an exceedingly low voice, "What else does the master require?"

"Just confirming what was said earlier, ensuring my safety indeed counts, right?" Shi Hao confirmed.

Surely you will die young, caused by your brazen mouth!

Qian Heng had no interest in replying, only sat inside the carriage, pretending to be deaf.

From here to the Qian residence, even if the carriage proceeded slowly, it would take no more than the time needed to burn a stick of incense, so he needed to endure only that duration.

Bear in mind, he isn't some nobody but rather a pivotal figure of the Qian family, one of the strongest!

Of course, that refers to Xuanbai City; the Qian family in the Taibai Sect has more Silver Spirit Immortals.

He humbled himself, specially inviting Shi Hao, thinking it was giving him ample face.

Unexpectedly, if he had known earlier, he would never have come.

Yet, would Shi Hao let it slide?

So long as they played, he wanted a good show.

"Oh, how unique is your mustache?"

"Old Qian, do you have children?"

"Have you ever visited a brothel?"

"..."

The less Qian Heng wanted to deal with Shi Hao, the more Shi Hao bombarded him with questions.

Finally, Qian Heng reached his breaking point, standing up and glaring at Shi Hao.

Enough already, have you had enough!

Shi Hao feigned fear, "Old Qian, you wouldn't want to hit me, would you? Just now you guaranteed in front of a whole bunch of people that I'll return as I went, not losing a single hair."

Okay, I endure!

Qian Heng forced himself to sit back down, it's alright, the trip is halfway through, worst case scenario I'll shut myself off, not listen to this drivel anymore.

Shi Hao beamed; he wanted to test how far the limits of patience went.

He poked his head out and said to the driver: "Stop the carriage!"

Whoa, immediately, the carriage halted.

"Turn around to Zhenxing Study, I want to buy two buns." Shi Hao said with a smile.

Of course, Qian Heng couldn't seal his hearing again; he nearly coughed up blood, saying in a heavy tone: "Master, a luncheon is already prepared at the Qian residence!"

"But I'm hungry now!" Shi Hao said, "Besides, one can never be too careful; how do I know you won't poison the food?"

"You—" Qian Heng glared, couldn't restrain himself.

"Alright, alright, not joking anymore." Shi Hao changed his demeanor, "Old Qian, you're too impatient; I just wanted to test your limits of endurance."

Qian Heng could only laugh dryly, "As long as the master is pleased, let's continue our journey."

The carriage resumed moving.

"Um... my stomach really is a bit hungry, maybe it's better to detour to Zhenxing Study?" Shi Hao's voice sounded again.

Qian Heng: ╰_╯.