Chapter 106: Jiang Feng's Background!

At this moment, Li Lao's attitude toward Jiang Feng was like a bolt of thunder striking over everyone's heads.

Everyone present knew that Li Lao has always been haughty in Yitian Pavilion.

Not even an ordinary martial artist—let alone a wealthy family head of Jiangnan Province—could make him voluntarily show a smile.

But now he is so warm toward Jiang Feng, even with a hint of cautious flattery.

Ma Jian froze in place, his earlier pride already replaced by panic.

He suddenly realized that he may have offended the wrong person from the start!

If Jiang Feng truly has a background that makes Li Lao value him so highly.

Let alone him as the third son of the Ma Family, the entire Ma Family might not be able to withstand Yitian Pavilion's wrath!

Jian Tui Zhi's complexion sank completely, his tone laced with incredulous doubt.

"Brother Li, you... did you mistake the person? This kid is only a peak martial artist; why does he deserve such treatment?"

In his view, even if Jiang Feng is a peak martial artist, Li Lao should not lower himself.

Yitian Pavilion has seen countless geniuses; peak martial artists are rare, but none have made Li Lao act so out of line.

After all, no matter how strong a peak martial artist is, he will only become a Grandmaster in the future.

Does Yitian Pavilion still lack Grandmasters?

Li Lao heard this, and the enthusiasm on his face vanished instantly.

His gaze swept over Jian Tui Zhi like a blade.

"Brother Jian, what do you mean? Are you saying that I, Li, am still old and muddled?"

Watching the strange atmosphere between Jian Tui Zhi and Jiang Feng, he seemed to suddenly understand something.

He paused briefly, his eyes suddenly sharpening, and got straight to the point.

"From what I see, Brother Jian, you must have offended Mr. Jiang, right? If so, I advise you to apologize to Mr. Jiang immediately. If Mr. Jiang refuses to cooperate with Yitian Pavilion because of this, the loss will be beyond what you and I can bear!"

"Apology?"

Jian Tui Zhi seemed to have heard the biggest joke ever, trembling with anger.

"I am the resident Grandmaster of Yitian Pavilion; he is merely a junior. Insulting a Grandmaster first, I spared his life, and now he wants me to apologize? Impossible!"

He has lived nearly a hundred years; when has he ever suffered such grievance?

A Grandmaster's dignity is more important than his life; letting him apologize to a junior is better than letting him die!

"Brother Jian, don't be stubborn!"

Li Lao's tone grew a few degrees heavier.

"You have no idea how precious Mr. Jiang is to Yitian Pavilion! If this deal falls through and the Pavilion Master of Jiangnan Branch blames us, neither you nor I can bear it! I advise you to think twice; don't let a moment of arrogance ruin decades of reputation!"

"No need to think twice!"

Jian Tui Zhi's attitude was hard, his eyes full of resolve.

"I, Jian Tui Zhi, have lived my whole life unbending! He insulted my Grandmaster dignity; even if the Pavilion Master punishes me, I will never apologize to him! As for the loss, I will bear it alone! If Yitian Pavilion loses this revenue, I will take out my treasured Xuan Tie Sword and auction it to fill the void!"

When he said that, the people around erupted in a roar again.

The Xuan Tie Sword is Jian Tui Zhi's personal weapon; it is said to cut through a Fourth-grade Martial Artist's Inner Force, worth at least several tens of millions!

Seeing this, Ma Jian's eyes flickered, and he immediately seized the chance, stepping forward two paces.

"Brother Jian, there's no need to make it so troublesome! It's just a small loss, right? The Ma Family is willing to cover it! If Jiang Feng doesn't cooperate with Yitian Pavilion, the Ma Family will fill this void, and will never make you, Brother Jian, difficult!"

He was calculating in his mind.

If they could use this money to flatter Jian Tui Zhi, and then hitch onto Yitian Pavilion through him, the Ma Family's position in Jiangnan Province would only become more solid!

As for Jiang Feng, even if Li Lao values him, what does it matter?

As long as Jian Tui Zhi and Yitian Pavilion stand on the Ma Family's side, Jiang Feng won't cause any ripples!

Jian Tui Zhi heard Ma Jian's words, his tense expression softened a bit, and he nodded at Ma Jian.

"Ma kid, you are more sensible than those clueless juniors. Fine, since you are willing to help, I will remember this favor; if the Ma Family needs anything in the future, I, Jian Tui Zhi, will never refuse!"

The Xuan Tie Sword is his prized possession; he truly can't bear to hand it over like that.

"Brother Jian, you are too modest! Alleviating your worries is my duty!"

Ma Jian feigned modesty with a wave of his hand, then looked toward Li Lao.

"May I ask how much compensation Li Lao needs?"

Li Lao heard that and let out a cold laugh.

"The Ma Family? Just the Ma Family, can they even afford to cover this loss?"

Ma Jian's face darkened.

"Brother Li, what do you mean? Though the Ma Family cannot match Yitian Pavilion, we can still produce several tens of millions to fill the void!"

"Several tens of millions?"

Li Lao sneered, pulling a black leather card from his pocket.

The card was engraved with intricate golden patterns, and a rhombus-shaped ruby set in the center.

"Do you know what this is?"

Jian Tui Zhi's gaze fell on the card, his pupils suddenly contracting.

"This is... a Yitian Pavilion membership certificate? No, these patterns... indicate Royal Diamond Level?"

He knows Yitian Pavilion's membership levels too well.

From the lowest Black Iron, to Bronze, Silver, Gold, Star Diamond, and finally Royal Diamond!

Above Royal Diamond there are higher levels, but those can only be granted by headquarters.

The Pavilion Master of Jiangnan Branch can at most grant Royal Diamond membership!

Throughout Jiangnan Province, no more than five can obtain Royal Diamond membership!

As for the Family Heads of the Provincial Capital Nine Great Families, only the strongest Summer Family Family Head is a Royal Diamond Member.

And that person of the Summer Family was already a Nine-Pin Grandmaster ten years ago!

Ma Jian's complexion turned pale in an instant.

His grandfather was only a Star Diamond Member and never even touched a Royal Diamond.

He wouldn't even dare to imagine the privileges of a Royal Diamond Member!

Li Lao held the card, walked up to Jiang Feng, handed it over with both hands, his tone exceedingly respectful.

"Mr. Jiang, this is the Royal Diamond Member credential that the Pavilion Master of the Jiangnan Branch just specially approved; I just went to fetch it."

"From now on, any consumption you make at any Yitian Pavilion establishment in Jiangnan Province will enjoy the highest privileges!"

He paused, then turned his gaze toward Jian Tui Zhi and Ma Jian, his eyes filled with cold mockery.

"Daoist friend Jian Tui Zhi, Young Master Ma, do you still think you can bear the loss of Mr. Jiang?"

Jian Tui Zhi froze on the spot, his face as pale as paper.

He finally understood that the one he had provoked was not some peak cultivator, but a figure so important that even the Pavilion Master of Yitian Pavilion had to take him seriously!

The cost of losing a Royal Diamond Member—let alone using his Xuan Tie Sword—

Even the entire Ma Family couldn't fill that hole!

Ma Jian was so frightened his legs went weak, and he almost fell to his knees.

He had just been currying favor with Jian Tui Zhi, trying to oppose Jiang Feng, and now it seemed he was joking with the future of the Ma Family!

If Jiang Feng bears a grudge and lets Yitian Pavilion suppress the Ma Family, even a Fifth Grade Grandmaster in the Ma Family couldn't withstand it!

Both of them could no longer hold themselves together; Jian Tui Zhi seemed to age a dozen years in an instant, trembling, he clasped his fists to Jiang Feng.

"Jiang... Mr. Jiang, it is Old brother's dull eyes, not recognizing a true person! Please forgive me, Mr. Jiang!"

Thump!

Ma Jian was even more doomed, kneeling directly on the ground like a puddle of sludge.

"Mr. Jiang, it is all my fault, I beg you to spare me!"

Ma Jian seemed to recall something, instantly dragging Ye Xiaoyue, who was hiding nearby, to kneel before Jiang Feng.

"You scoundrel, hurry and apologize to Mr. Jiang! If Mr. Jiang does not forgive you, I will take your life!"