Chapter 163: I

The din in the Banquet Hall fell silent in an instant, and everyone turned their heads toward the source of the voice.

Jiang Gangzheng was seen walking in slowly, accompanied by a handsome young man.

The youth wore a tailor‑made black suit, his features so finely chiseled they seemed carved.

Yet a haughty aura lingered between his brows, keeping strangers at bay; he was the Eldest Son of the Duanmu Family, Duanmu Hongjie.

The moment he entered, his powerful aura made the atmosphere of the Banquet Hall grow heavy.

Those who had been whispering all fell silent, instinctively stepping back to the sides, unwilling to meet his gaze.

Duanmu Hongjie's eyes swept over the crowd, pinpointing Jiang Feng with precision; without pausing, he walked straight toward him.

Behind him, Jiang Gang followed step for step.

"You just said my aunt is just like that, is that you?"

Duanmu Hongjie stood before Jiang Feng, looking down at him.

Jiang Feng lifted his eyes to look at him, his expression calm.

"It's me."

"What nerve!"

Duanmu Hongjie's gaze grew even colder.

"Do you know who my aunt is? To dare judge her like that, you must be fed up with life! Give me your name and background; I want to see who gave you the courage to act so brazenly in Jiangnan Territory!"

The people around were so frightened they dared not breathe, all sweating on Jiang Feng's behalf.

Who is Duanmu Hongjie? He is the Eldest Son of a top‑tier elite family in the Provincial Capital, his aunt is the Yitian Pavilion Jiangnan Branch Master, a figure who could make Jiangcheng tremble with a mere stomp.

Jiang Feng actually dared to offend him; that's nothing short of courting death!

Lei Yan stood aside, a schadenfreude smile on her face, thinking silently.

"Jiang Feng, you've got what you deserve! Who let you brag without a draft? Now you've offended Duanmu Hongjie; let's see how it ends for you!"

Su Xueyan grew a little nervous and quietly tugged Jiang Feng's arm.

"Jiang Feng, don't clash head‑on with him; just explain."

Jiang Feng patted her hand, signaling her not to worry.

At that moment, Jiang Gang hurried forward, pretending to smooth things over.

"Young Master Hongjie, please calm down, calm down!"

He turned his head toward Jiang Feng, feigning reproach.

"Jiang Feng, how could you speak like that? The Head of Duanmu Family is a legend in the Jiangnan Business World, the Yitian Pavilion Jiangnan Branch Master; countless people revere him faster than they can arrive. How could you dismiss him as 'just that'? You clearly haven't seen the world, don't know the Head of Duanmu Family's might, and speak without restraint. Quickly apologize to Young Master Hongjie, and this will be over."

Those words seemed to defend Jiang Feng, but in fact they poured oil on the fire.

Jiang Gang's heart had already blossomed with joy.

He knew Duanmu Hongjie's most respected person was Duanmu Ya; Jiang Feng's slighting of her guaranteed Duanmu Hongjie would not let him go.

Having offended Duanmu Hongjie, not even Su Family could protect Jiang Feng, a small‑time Medical Hall owner!

Now Su Xueyan could see Jiang Feng's true face!

Sure enough, after hearing Jiang Gang's words, Duanmu Hongjie not only didn't calm down but grew even angrier.

He could not tolerate anyone belittling his aunt; Jiang Feng, a nameless nobody, dared such audacity—it was a disgrace to the Duanmu family!

"Never seen the world?"

Duanmu Hongjie let out a cold laugh, his eyes full of contempt.

"If you've never seen the world, you should shut up obediently and stop spouting nonsense here! My aunt's prestige is not for a petty character like you to comment on. If it weren't for the Jiang Family's face, I'd have eliminated you outright today!"

He stepped forward, closing in on Jiang Feng, his tone bearing unquestionable authority.

"Now, kneel and apologize! Admit you were wrong, that you should not have disrespected the Head of Duanmu Family. I can spare you this once; otherwise, you bear the consequences!"

Jiang Gang hurried.

"Jiang Feng, hurry! Young Master Hongjie is magnanimous and willing to give you a chance; kneel and apologize quickly, don't be ungrateful!"

The surrounding classmates also urged.

"Apologize quickly; Young Master Duanmu is not easy to provoke!"

"The Duanmu family's power is too great; you can't afford to offend them!"

Lei Yan's tone turned even more sarcastically.

"Jiang Feng, I told you not to brag; now you're scared, right? Kneel and apologize quickly; perhaps Young Master Hongjie will still spare you."

Everyone's gaze fixed on Jiang Feng, waiting to see him kneel and apologize.

In their eyes, Jiang Feng had no choice but to apologize.

Yet Jiang Feng gently shook his head, his face still expressionless.

"I did nothing wrong; why should I apologize?"

"What did you say?"

Duanmu Hongjie thought he had misheard, his eyes widening.

"Even if Duanmu Ya were here, she wouldn't let me apologize…"

"You still dare say that!"

Duanmu Hongjie was completely enraged.

He waved his hand toward those behind him and shouted sternly.

"Men! Capture this ignorant brat for me! I'll smash his mouth so he knows the fate of reckless words!"

As soon as the words fell, two tall bodyguards in black suits stepped out from behind Duanmu Hongjie.

Both bodyguards were martial practitioners, their gazes sharp and steps steady—clearly not to be trifled with.

"Yes, Young Master!"

The two bodyguards answered in unison, hurried toward Jiang Feng, and reached out to seize his arm.

The people around let out a gasp, retreating hurriedly, fearing they might be caught up.

Jiang Gang stood aside, a smug smile appearing on his face.

Those captured by Duanmu Hongjie's men are bound to receive a beating, perhaps even have their limbs crippled; let's see how they will be arrogant afterward!

Lei Yan watched the scene excitedly.

The classmates all shook their heads, thinking Jiang Feng was too stubborn.

In their eyes, Jiang Feng was certainly doomed this time.

When Duanmu Hongjie's bodyguard struck, Jiang Feng, who runs a small Medical Hall, could never possibly win.

The two bodyguards quickly reached Jiang Feng, intending to flank him left and right, to hold him tightly.

Their movements were swift and their strength great; dealing with a few ordinary people was no problem for them.

In their view, catching Jiang Feng, who seemed an ordinary young man, was as easy as flipping a hand.

However, just as their hands were about to touch Jiang Feng's shoulder, Jiang Feng suddenly moved.

His movement was so fast that the trajectory was indistinguishable.

He tilted his body slightly, easily evading the two bodyguards' hands.

Simultaneously he extended both hands, lightning‑fast grabbing the two bodyguards' wrists.

Crack! Crack!

Two crisp bone‑cracking sounds rang out, especially piercing in the quiet Banquet Hall.

The two bodyguards' faces turned pale instantly, cold sweat beaded on their foreheads, and they couldn't help letting out a pained cry.

"Ah! My hand!"

They felt a searing pain shoot through their wrists, the bones as if being crushed, their strength vanished instantly, and they could no longer grasp Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng gave a light flick, and the two bodyguards, like kites with their strings cut, flew backward, crashing heavily onto the ground, unable to rise again.

The entire Banquet Hall fell silent in an instant, everyone was stunned, eyes wide as they stared at Jiang Feng, faces full of disbelief.

No one expected Jiang Feng to be so formidable! One punch knocked down Duanmu Hongjie's two professional bodyguards!

Jiang Gang's smile froze instantly, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

Duanmu Hongjie's expression also turned sour; he hadn't expected Jiang Feng to dare retaliate and wound his men!

This is a blatant Provocative Smile!

"Good! Very good!"

Duanmu Hongjie trembled with anger, pointing at Jiang Feng.

"You actually dared to fight back? Seems I was too Mercy earlier! Today, I will not only smash your mouth, but also cripple your limbs, so you know what fate awaits those who offend me, Duanmu Hongjie!"

"Everyone, come in, kill him, regardless of life or death!"

As soon as the words finished, a dozen or so bodyguards stormed in, angry.