Chapter 1693 - 1693: Cunning and Crafty?

"What is this?"

Wu Feng and the others stared at the overwhelming convoy at the foot of the mountain, feeling more and more incredulous!

They had followed Jiang Feng for a long time, having witnessed various grand occasions, even the Yanchi Villa being attacked by foreign enemies on many occasions.

Yet never had it been like this, with such a huge convoy, as though a thousand people had ascended the mountain!

And when those convoys stopped, sure enough, all the doors opened simultaneously, and down came no less than hundreds, perhaps well over a thousand!

"Master, this..."

Wu Feng felt uneasy and looked towards Jiang Feng.

With Jiang Feng here, he believed no matter how many people came, it wouldn't matter, but the issue was, could Jiang Feng really kill them all? The consequences would be severe!

Jiang Feng's face was expressionless as he continued walking downhill.

He had already seen that these convoys were from the Capital City because they bore Capital City plates.

Immediately, he strode down the mountain, and the person leading the group from the convoy took heavy steps, slowly walking up.

Duanmu Mian!

This dignified head of the Duanmu Family, positioned in the mid-upper levels of power in all of China, had come to Jiangdong and had proactively arrived at the door, climbing the mountain path with weight.

By rights, given his status, his arrival would require local Sealed Boundary Officers and border officials to greet and accompany him personally.

Yet this time, Duanmu Mian clearly hadn't alarmed anyone, coming hurriedly and climbing bitterly.

Moreover, his figure appeared particularly hunched and pathetic!

Behind Duanmu Mian, those people of the Duanmu Family, full of resentment yet forced to bear it, followed step by step, ascending the mountain with no one daring to speak.

The atmosphere was terrifyingly heavy and suppressive!

Pulled out randomly, any of these people would be prominent figures across the nation.

Yet now, gathering together, they had come merely to apologize, a true humiliation!

Jiang Feng observed the multitudinous arriving people with a playful smirk at his lips.

Of course, he recognized Duanmu Mian, this figure of paramount authority within the Duanmu Family.

But even he hadn't expected Duanmu Mian to bring so many members of the Duanmu Family here in the morning, a scene more exaggerated than ancestral rites!

As Jiang Feng looked down at Duanmu Mian, Duanmu Mian also raised his head to see Jiang Feng.

In that moment, he truly felt dazed, as if instantly returning to more than ten years ago!

Back then, he had seen a young Jiang Feng, representing the Duanmu family to congratulate an elder of the Jiang Family on their birthday.

Unexpectedly, as time had passed, Jiang Feng had matured into what he was now.

In his every move, he sensed a regal presence emanating from Jiang Feng, no less than Ying Zheng, truly frightening!

"Jiang Feng, it's really you..."

Duanmu Mian forced a smile, feeling a sense of exhaustion and despair.

Indeed, both past and present, he should never have opposed Jiang Feng; they were not even on the same level!

"Duanmu Mian, leading so many people, what do you intend to do?" Jiang Feng teased.

This old fox of the Duanmu Family truly baffled him.

Duanmu Mian sighed, suddenly closing his eyes as if making a significant decision.

Then, unexpectedly, he dropped to his knees heavily, kneeling before Jiang Feng!

This scene not only made Jiang Feng suddenly frown but also shocked Wu Feng and the others behind him!

Even the people behind Duanmu Mian found it incredibly unbelievable, stepping forward with a cry of humiliation, "Family Head, what are you...?"

"Silence!"

Duanmu Mian shouted at everyone, then his gaze rested solely on Jiang Feng.

"Jiang Feng."

He spoke with difficulty: "I didn't come to trouble you today; I came sincerely to apologize!"

"I hope you see my sincere attitude, and in my genuine remorse, show mercy to the Duanmu Family..."

Jiang Feng was genuinely surprised.

No matter how great his abilities, he hadn't expected Duanmu Mian to suddenly do this!

An assembly of people, and it turned out to be for an apology?!

"What exactly are you apologizing for?"

Jiang Feng pondered briefly and understood what Duanmu Mian was getting at.

This old guy is cunning; he's about to sacrifice pawns to save the king and make a strategic retreat.

"Jiang Feng, you know even if I don't say it."

Duanmu Mian smiled bitterly, "Our Duanmu Family regrets having become wings and tools for the Ying Family, and I regret urging my grandson to join Ying Zheng's camp to oppose you early. Now you've slapped me in the face with facts, I'm truly convinced, the entire Duanmu Family defeated by you alone..."

"Haha, Duanmu Mian, you truly fit the phrase, a crafty old fox!"

Jiang Feng coldly laughed, stepping forward: "I know what you're trying with this setup! But is it simply your grandson's issue? You're truly smart; now you think to mend the fold after losing the sheep, isn't it too late? The Duanmu Family is under your command, how can you pass the blame to others?"

"As for your grandson Duanmu Zhe, do you think I've ever regarded him from the beginning?"

"Yes!"

Duanmu Mian nodded shamefully: "I admit this! My grandson compared to you is far inferior, so regarding his defeat, I have no words, and I have nothing to say even about the mishap in my second brother's Dark Hall. Since ancient times, victors are kings and losers are thieves, so here I am timely acknowledging my mistakes, leading the family to apologize..."

"Don't dream!"

Jiang Feng said coldly, piercingly: "This isn't true remorse; it's because your Duanmu Family has run out of moves, and you have no solution, now you wish to secure your family with this, am I right?"

"Yes, yes..."

Duanmu Mian sweated coldly, stunned by Jiang Feng, who, despite his youth, had such depth and saw through all his thoughts, leaving him speechless.

"Duanmu Mian, do you think such a cheap thing exists in the world? Make a mistake, then just apologize and it's over?"

Jiang Feng sneered: "If our positions were reversed, if I were unable to protect myself and knelt before you, would your useless grandson and you spare me?!"

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Mian's body shook, closing his old eyes again, his gaze filled with fear.

He knew Jiang Feng would not let him go easily.

"What do you expect me to do to spare the Duanmu Family?"

Duanmu Mian asked, his voice carrying a hint of pleading.