Chapter 220: The Shining Bayonet

Chapter 220: Chapter 220: The Shining Bayonet

Luo Tianying looked at the Heaven-Suppressing King with his head held high, his face devoid of fear.

In the past, Young Master Luo would have probably run away at the mere sight of the Heaven-Suppressing King.

Even during his heyday in the Imperial Capital, Luo Tianying wouldn’t have dared, nor did he have the power, to provoke the Heaven-Suppressing King.

But things were different now.

Luo Tianying shielded Chuchu and lowered his voice. "Sir ordered me to enter ahead of schedule to protect Miss Chuchu. He is at the hospital dealing with some matters and will be here shortly!"

Chuchu’s eyes lit up.

"Is my brother really coming?"

"Yes, not only is Sir coming, but he’ll be entering under his true identity! Hmph, the Heaven-Suppressing King is in for a show!"

Chuchu was stunned. "No, my brother can’t take this risk for me. Even if he has some status in the Battle Department, he’s up against the Heaven-Suppressing King!"

Even someone as innocent as Chuchu understood the weight behind the name "Heaven-Suppressing King."

’If Qin Tianxuan steps forward recklessly, isn’t that a death wish?’

Luo Tianying smiled. "Miss Chuchu, don’t you worry. This world is vast, but the person capable of making Sir feel fear has yet to be born!"

Such arrogant words.

Across from them, the Heaven-Suppressing King’s expression turned grim.

’This Luo Tianying!’

’A spoiled brat from the Imperial Capital, nothing more than a useless piece of trash.’

’The garbage who used to bow and scrape at the sight of me is now daring to stand up to me, the Heaven-Suppressing King?’

The Heaven-Suppressing King could not stomach such an insult.

He lifted his hand slightly, and a guard materialized behind Luo Tianying.

Luo Tianying glanced over his shoulder. "Heaven-Suppressing King, are you really going to make a move on me in this banquet hall? If word gets out, your reputation will be ruined. Everyone knows that I, Luo Tianying, am just a good-for-nothing. But you are a mighty sovereign. Is it really worth your while to stoop to my level?"

Oh?

The Heaven-Suppressing King was taken aback.

’Is this still the same useless bum from the Luo Family who never accomplished anything?’

’Now he’s so articulate and smooth-tongued.’

"Luo Tianying, I hear you’ve been kicked out of your family," he said. "I don’t know where you find the courage to oppose me!"

The Heaven-Suppressing King waved his hand arrogantly, dismissing the guard.

Luo Tianying chuckled. "You don’t need to ’hear’ about it. I’ve completely severed ties with the Luo Family. And what’s more, I did it of my own damn will!"

HISS...

The Heaven-Suppressing King was stunned. ’This kid really has changed!’

His eyes narrowed. "The moment you walk out that door, I will make you understand the meaning of regret!" With that, he sat down in the seat of honor at the head table and fell silent.

Chu Qianqiu and Chu Sihai were terrified.

They couldn’t afford to offend either side.

"Dad, I think I just heard that Luo Tianying has been kicked out of his family!" Chu Sihai said, his eyes darting around. "There’s no need to hesitate. Let’s just side with the Heaven-Suppressing King! The Canglan Family is much stronger than the Luo Family!"

Chu Qianqiu nodded fiercely. "There’s no time to waste. Go up on stage and make the announcement! Also, today we must completely resolve the matter of Chu Xinyue! We can no longer allow that dead woman to be a scourge upon our family!"

His daughter, Chu Xinyue, was a source of eternal hatred in Chu Qianqiu’s heart.

It was because Chu Xinyue had been expelled from the Daqin Royal Family all those years ago that the Chu Family’s status had plummeted.

In the end, they had to leave their hometown and come all the way to Jinling just to get a foothold!

And now, Chu Xinyue’s son, that bastard Qin Tianxuan, was even more despicable.

The thought made Chu Qianqiu sick to his stomach.

Meanwhile, Chu Sihai had already mounted the makeshift stage, gathered his composure, and clapped his hands.

The guests below fell silent.

The villa’s main hall was packed.

Chu Sihai smiled. "Friends, family, and honored guests, the Chu Family’s search for a husband has come to a conclusion. Thanks to the favor of the Canglan Family, my daughter, Chuchu, will soon be married to our very own Heaven-Suppressing King..."

A torrent of applause immediately erupted from the crowd.

The Heaven-Suppressing King’s expression remained unchanged as he gave a slight wave.

The applause grew even more fervent.

The Heaven-Suppressing King was inwardly speechless, even finding the whole affair a bit boring.

He was only interested in the Chu Family’s ten-billion-dollar fortune, but marrying a great beauty in the process was a fine bonus.

Chu Sihai also clapped with all his might, a great weight lifting from his shoulders.

Just then, Chu Qianqiu walked up, his expression grave.

He was holding a family registry.

Unrolling it, he addressed the guests in a solemn tone, "Today, I must also settle an old affair of the Chu Family."

He cleared his throat, his voice growing agitated. "Our family has suffered a great misfortune. Many years ago, we produced a wicked child, Chu Xinyue, who did not uphold her duties as a wife and was cast out by her husband’s family. Because she was my daughter, I did not press the matter. But for all these years, the Chu Family has lived in shame because of this. Today, I will officially remove Chu Xinyue from our family registry!"

"From this day forward, neither Chu Xinyue nor her descendants will have any connection to the Chu Family!"

Chu Qianqiu was truly ruthless; even though Chu Xinyue had been dead for many years, he still insisted on dragging out her name for a vicious, public humiliation.

Finally, he picked up a black pen and viciously struck Chu Xinyue’s name from the registry.

"Everyone, if a man named Qin Tianxuan approaches you, be warned! He is not a descendant of the Chu Family. Do not let him deceive you!"

Hm?

A stir went through the crowd.

But the Heaven-Suppressing King, who had been sitting so imposingly, shot to his feet. "Wait, what did you just say? Qin Tianxuan?"

Chu Sihai hurried over. "Your Grace, please don’t misunderstand. Qin Tianxuan is just a nobody. Our family has absolutely no connection to him anymore."

The Chu family was terrified of anything going wrong.

But something, of course, went wrong.

The Heaven-Suppressing King’s eyes looked like they were about to pop out of his head. "You... you... you explain yourself! Qin Tianxuan? Are you certain that’s the name? You... write it down for me! Let me see!"

Everyone in the hall was on their feet, thinking in shock, ’The great Heaven-Suppressing King... why is he stuttering?’

The Heaven-Suppressing King had already grabbed Chu Sihai by the collar, his face a terrifying mask of fury.

In the battle at Mirror Lake, he had been well and truly beaten into submission by Qin Tianxuan!

He hadn’t even been able to withstand a single one of the man’s moves, and it took him half a month of recuperation back in the Imperial Capital just to get back on his feet.

After that, the Canglan Family suffered one blow after another.

The Heaven-Suppressing King understood in that moment: you could offend anyone else, but you must never, ever offend the Night Emperor Celestial Profound!

That would be a fatal mistake!

At this tense moment, a cold snort echoed through the hall.

With a sharp WHOOSH, a military bayonet flew through the air, piercing straight through the family registry in Chu Qianqiu’s hand.

The bayonet carried the Chu family registry with it, embedding itself in a nearby table, its hilt still humming from the force!

Everyone looked over in shock to see Qin Tianxuan standing at the entrance to the hall, dressed in a military uniform. Beside him stood Niannian, looking like a little princess.

He held his daughter’s small hand and walked slowly into the hall.