Chapter 302: No Kneeling!

Jiang Feng looked at Song Qing collapsed on the ground, his soul absent, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

He slowly raised his right hand, palm turned upward, and a completely translucent white bead appeared in his hand; he spoke lightly.

"As the Xia Family's son-in-law, you should know what this is, right?"

Hearing Jiang Feng's words, Song Qing instinctively lifted his head, his gaze falling on the bead.

At first he looked bewildered, squinting for a long time, then his pupils suddenly contracted sharply and his whole body instantly sprang up from the ground.

"This… this is the Demon-Breaking Pearl! It's Aunt Junlan's Demon-Breaking Pearl!"

"Impossible! That's absolutely impossible!"

"The Demon-Breaking Pearl is the emblem of the Xia Family's ruler, the clan's treasured seal; how could it be in your hand? How could Aunt Junlan possibly give it to you?"

Song Qing suddenly seemed to recall something, his eyes widened, and he abruptly looked up at Jiang Feng.

"You… you are the Divine Doctor who revived Aunt Junlan?"

The words caused a roar throughout the venue.

Xia Junlan's name is known to everyone in the Jiangnan Business World.

She is the current head of the Xia Family; she suddenly fell gravely ill earlier, bedridden, and the family had even begun preparing funeral arrangements.

As the Xia Family's son-in-law, Song Qing naturally received the news and was waiting to return for mourning after Xia Junlan's death.

But just yesterday he received a call from Xia Minjun, saying the Xia Family had invited a mysterious Divine Doctor who not only cured Xia Junlan's illness but also restored her to a more vigorous state than before.

At the time, Xia Minjun complained on the phone that Xia Junlan, to thank that Divine Doctor, actually gave the Demon-Breaking Pearl, which represents the highest authority of the Xia Family, to the doctor.

Song Qing envied that doctor's luck, thinking he had hit a streak of bad luck, rescuing Xia Junlan and obtaining such a fine treasure as the Demon-Breaking Pearl.

It should be known that the Demon-Breaking Pearl is no ordinary jewel; legend says it was bestowed by the Divine Machine Celestial, containing mysterious power—ordinary people merely wearing it become immune to a hundred poisons and gain longevity, not to mention it symbolizes the Xia Family's authority.

Yet he never imagined that the legendary Divine Doctor was actually the street‑kid before him, Jiang Feng!

Jiang Feng looked at his shocked expression, smiled coldly, and spoke in a flat tone.

"You're not that stupid."

Confirming Jiang Feng's identity, Song Qing seemed to have all his strength drained, his legs went limp, and he collapsed again onto the ground.

Song Qing knows better than anyone that the real decision‑maker of the Xia Family is Xia Junlan!

And the fact that Xia Junlan could even give the Demon-Breaking Pearl away shows how highly Jiang Feng is regarded in her eyes.

If Jiang Feng tells Xia Junlan what happened today…

Xia Junlan would absolutely have no hesitation in cutting him off!

Twenty years ago, the Song Family was merely a newly rich household in the Provincial Capital, unable to break into the elite circles.

Only by marrying Xia Minjun and becoming the Xia Family's son-in-law could the Song Family rise, step by step climbing to the position among the Provincial Capital Nine Great Families. He can't imagine what fate awaits him and the Song Family if the Xia Family abandons them.

Thinking of this, Song Qing could no longer sit still.

He scrambled, crawling to Jiang Feng's side, fell to his knees, and hammered his head against the ground with all his might.

"Mr. Jiang! I was wrong! I truly was wrong! It's all my fault; I failed to recognize Mount Tai, I shouldn't have caused trouble in the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce, I shouldn't have disrespected you and Miss Su; please, great sir, have mercy and forgive me this time!"

He knocked his head fast and hard; his forehead quickly turned red, leaving everyone present stunned.

After dozens of bows, Song Qing saw Jiang Feng show no reaction, only staring coldly at him, making his heart race even more.

He suddenly lifted his head, his eyes flashing with a hint of frantic resolve.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm willing to offer half of the Song Family's estate, please have mercy and spare me this time!"

"What? Offer half of the Song Family's estate?"

The words caused another uproar throughout the venue.

As one of the Provincial Capital Nine Great Families, the Song Family's wealth is immense; half of it is astronomical, at least several hundred billion!

That Song Qing would sacrifice so much money just to seek Jiang Feng's forgiveness is astonishing.

"My god! Song Qing is betting everything!"

"Hundreds of billions! To keep his status as the Xia Family's son-in-law, he's really giving it his all!"

"Is this the reality of the elite? For profit, any dignity can be thrown away!"

Ma Jian and Duanmu Hongjie were also stunned by Song Qing's lavish offer.

Yet Jiang Feng, looking at his greedy demeanor, felt an even stronger disgust in his eyes.

"The Song Family's money, I, Jiang, have no interest in."

Song Qing's body froze instantly, the color draining from his face, turning pale as paper.

His lips trembled, trying to speak, but not a single word came out.

He looked at Jiang Feng in despair, his heart ice‑cold.

If Jiang Feng truly refused to relent, he would be finished.

Ma Jian couldn't help moving closer to Jiang Feng.

"Jiang Shao, why not just settle it this way? He's already offered half his estate; that's already a price paid."

Jiang Feng said nothing, merely gazing silently at the kneeling Song Qing, his eyes deep.

Feeling Jiang Feng's stare, Song Qing grew even more terrified, bowing even more fiercely.

"Mr. Jiang, I beg you! I truly understand my mistake! I'll never do it again! Please forgive me this time!"

His forehead was already a mess of blood and flesh, and the ground was splattered with blood, looking especially tragic.

Su Xueyan watched the scene, feeling a bit reluctant, and tugged Jiang Feng's sleeve.

"Jiang Feng, why not… just forgive him this once? He's learned his lesson."

Jiang Feng turned his head toward Su Xueyan, the cold in his heart softening slightly.

He knew Su Xueyan had just become Chamber of Commerce President and didn't want to make the matter too final, lest it affect the reputation of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce.

"I can give you a chance…"

Song Qing heard this, and his eyes lit up instantly, as if he had grasped the last lifeline.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang! Thank you, Mr. Jiang! You truly are magnanimous!"

"But…"

Jiang Feng's tone shifted.

"Your actions today must bear a price. Half of the Song family's estate, I claim. Moreover, you just threatened Xue Yan and insulted the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce; you must apologize to Xue Yan and everyone present!"

Song Qing said without hesitation.

"No problem! No problem! I'll apologize right now!"

He immediately turned around, faced Su Xueyan and everyone in Jiangcheng, and bowed deeply.

"Miss Su, esteemed bosses, I'm sorry! I was blind to Mount Tai. I am here to make amends, and I hope you can forgive me!"

Then, he clenched his teeth, about to kneel.

But at that moment, a voice suddenly came from Outside.

"You've disgraced the faces of the Provincial Capital Nine Great Families; you may not kneel!"