He Ate a Divine Dragon

A single, hard slap sent Huang Xingdong sprawling to the ground, screaming in agony. It was only because they were in a public place that Lin Xiao held back from a killing blow. Otherwise, that one slap would have been enough to make Huang Xingdong's head explode.

To think a mere scion from a second-rate Shengjing family would dare to insult me. He's truly courting death.

This move instantly stunned all the young nobles present, especially Cheng Shaoshang. He looked at Lin Xiao in shock but soon recovered his wits.

"Brother, what are you doing? Huang Xingdong just has a foul mouth. There's no need to get violent. This is Shengjing, not Jinling City!" Cheng Shaoshang's voice carried a hint of irritation, the implication being that this was his territory, not a place where Lin Xiao could run wild.

Lin Xiao laughed with disdain as he looked at Cheng Shaoshang's reproachful expression. "Isn't this just what you wanted?"

Cheng Shaoshang froze. This beggar is actually clever. He saw right through my intentions.

It couldn't be helped; Cheng Shaoshang had brought these young nobles here for this very reason. He had already instructed Huang Xingdong to intentionally start trouble. Otherwise, no matter how brainless Huang Xingdong was, he wouldn't have just walked up to a complete stranger and started spewing insults.

Cheng Shaoshang feigned anger. "Brother, what do you mean by that? I respect you as a friend of Xiang Xue's. I was afraid you'd be bored, so I brought some friends to have a drink with you. But what do you do? Not only do you start a fight, but you also make baseless accusations. Do you really think this is Jinling City?"

Lin Xiao sneered. "Alright, stop the act. You're so far beneath me it's not even funny. If you like Chu Xiangxue, then pursue her openly. What kind of man uses such cheap tricks? Besides, I have no interest in Chu Xiangxue!"

His words tore through Cheng Shaoshang's facade. Done with the pretense, Cheng Shaoshang was about to speak when the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open.

Chu Xiangxue walked in, her face etched with displeasure. Her eyes immediately fell on Huang Xingdong, who was still sprawled on the ground.

Honestly, it's not like I want to be lying on the floor, thought Huang Xingdong. But it hurts so damn much! My head is still buzzing, like there's a blender churning away inside.

"What's going on here?" Chu Xiangxue asked coldly.

Upon seeing her, Cheng Shaoshang, who had just bared his fangs, immediately put on a pitiful expression.

"Xiang Xue, your friend has a hell of a temper! Huang Xingdong just has a foul mouth. He said a couple of unpleasant things, and your friend immediately got violent. Xiang Xue, you know the Huang Family is not to be trifled with, especially Huang Xingdong's brother, Huang Xingcheng. They say he has connections with the Dragon Lord now, so his star is really on the rise. And on top of that, his godfather is the King of the Northern Town! I wanted to play the peacemaker and let this go, but then he started insulting me, too! Isn't that just bullying? What if Huang Xingdong gets upset and insists on calling his brother over? How are we supposed to handle that? Your friend will be the one to suffer, won't he?"

Cheng Shaoshang wore a mask of grievance, as if Lin Xiao had committed some unforgivable crime.

Others might not have understood, but I heard him loud and clear, Lin Xiao thought. This trash isn't complaining to Chu Xiangxue. He's signaling Huang Xingdong to call his brother, Huang Xingcheng, to come deal with me. This idiot just doesn't realize that I am the very Dragon Lord he speaks of. As for Huang Xingcheng having connections with the Dragon Lord, that's complete nonsense. I certainly don't know him.

Just as Chu Xiangxue was about to speak, Huang Xingdong, who had been on the floor moments ago, suddenly staggered to his feet. Without a word, he pulled out his phone to make a call.

Seeing this, Chu Xiangxue grew anxious. Although she had spent time in Jinling City, she was still well aware of the power dynamics in Shengjing. She knew that Huang Xingdong's brother, Huang Xingcheng, had indeed established a connection with the Dragon Lord and was currently a high-profile figure in the city. If Huang Xingdong really called him, Lin Xiao would definitely be in for it when he arrived.

Although Huang Xingcheng was fond of her, he might not extend her that courtesy when his own brother had been beaten up. That would be disastrous. Furthermore, Huang Xingcheng also had a godfather—the renowned King of the Northern Town. If they truly decided to make an issue of this, even her Chu Family might not be able to protect Lin Xiao.

With these thoughts in mind, Chu Xiangxue said in a stern voice, "Huang Xingdong, we're all friends here. There might have been a misunderstanding. Please don't make that call!"

"Damn it, Xiang Xue, if you ask, I'd normally give you face, but today is different! I can't let some damn beggar hit me like this. He didn't just hit me; he slapped the face of the entire Huang Family! If word of this gets out, how am I supposed to show my face in Shengjing ever again!" Huang Xingdong said, fuming.

A cold glint flashed in Cheng Shaoshang's eyes, but he pretended to mediate. "Xingdong, how about this? Give me some face and don't make the call. We're all friends of Xiang Xue's, and she's the one who organized this gathering. Let's do this: Lin Xiao, you apologize to Xingdong, and we'll let this matter drop. How about it?"

Hearing this, Chu Xiangxue thought it was a viable solution. She nodded and said, "How about this, Xingdong. Lin Xiao is my friend, so I'll apologize to you on his behalf. Let's just drop it, alright?"

"Hmph! Xiang Xue, I don't need your apology. You weren't the one who hit me. Whoever hit me is the one who has to apologize. It's only because Brother Cheng spoke up that I'm even considering it. Otherwise, I wouldn't let him off even with an apology!"

Chu Xiangxue's expression darkened. She was about to say more, but just then, Lin Xiao scoffed.

"Are you done with your little play? If you are, then hurry up and make the call. If you don't call him today, you're my grandson!"

Trying to use that pathetic background to pressure me? Do they really think I'm a pushover? So he's going to call Huang Xingcheng. Fine. I'd like to see who's really going to suffer when he gets here.

Huang Xingdong was instantly incandescent with rage. "Damn it, you stinking beggar! You said it yourself! Later, even if you get on your knees and beg for mercy, I won't let you off lightly!"

Cheng Shaoshang put on an act of frustrated disappointment, but inwardly, he was ecstatic. He had disliked Lin Xiao from the moment he saw him. It was simply because Chu Xiangxue was far too warm toward him—excessively so. He had known her for so long, yet she had never shown him that kind of warmth. Jealousy had twisted him into someone unrecognizable.

Chu Xiangxue grew more frantic. If it were just the Huang Family, she wouldn't be afraid in the slightest. But Huang Xingcheng was an anomaly. Not only was the King of the Northern Town his godfather, but he also had ties to the Dragon Lord. With a background like that, no one dared to provoke him lightly.

Still, she didn't want Lin Xiao to get hurt. She was about to try and persuade Huang Xingdong again, but he had already dialed the number.