Chapter 429

They were stunned for a full three seconds, then Xia Jie suddenly reacted, instead curling a cold smile.

He stepped forward two paces, looking down on Jiang Feng from above, his tone full of contempt.

"I was wondering why you brat are so arrogant—turns out you're a martial artist!"

"Too bad, your puny strength means nothing before the Xia family—we have a heavenly expert holding the fort!"

As Xia Jie spoke, his face was full of smug satisfaction.

Indeed, the Xia family's position as head of the Provincial Capital Nine Great Families stems from having once produced a heavenly expert, and furthermore the matriarch Xia Junlan is the adopted daughter of a Divine Opportunity Heavenly Being.

Thus, even a Xia family member like Xia Jie, who knows no martial arts, feels fully confident when facing a martial arts expert.

As soon as Xia Jie finished speaking, his sidekick Wang Feng fawned forward, boasting to Jiang Feng.

"Jiang Feng, do you now see how formidable Young Master Xia is? Don't think knowing a bit of petty kung fu lets you run amok!"

"Be sensible—quickly kneel and apologize to Young Master Xia, lower your attitude, and he might spare your dog's life!"

Wang Feng said, "If you dare act recklessly again, once Young Master Xia summons the Xia family's experts, even ten lives won't be enough!"

Faced with their double act, Jiang Feng merely gave them a faint glance.

The next second, he lightly waved his hand toward Xia Jie.

Xia Jie didn't even see how Jiang Feng moved before feeling an irresistible force slam into him like a speeding car, sending him flying backward!

Bang!

With a loud crash, Xia Jie slammed hard against the private room's solid wall.

His throat sweetened, and a large mouthful of blood spurted out.

Boom!

This happened so fast that everyone present was stunned.

Only now did Jiang Feng lazily lift his eyelids.

"Heavenly expert? Even if your Xia family truly has one, what then?"

"Even if I killed you today, Xia Junlan wouldn't dare cause me trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Jie's body jolted; the consciousness blurred by pain instantly cleared halfway.

He clutched his chest, painfully lifting his head, his voice trembling.

"Who… who exactly are you?"

He finally realized something was off.

Jiang Feng actually dared to call Grandmother Xia Junlan by name, and his tone was utterly disrespectful—as if even his own grandmother meant nothing to him.

Just who is he!

At that moment, Nie Wenchang could no longer bear to watch.

He knew well that if this continued, Xia Jie would surely die here today.

Although he also resented Jiang Feng for toying with his daughter's feelings, but… if Xia Jie died, he would certainly be hated by the Xia family, so he hurried forward to warn him.

"Young Master Xia! Don't act rashly—Jiang Feng is indeed an honored guest of your Xia family!"

"Earlier, when Lady Xia Junlan fell unconscious, it was Mr. Jiang who intervened!"

"This afternoon, two attendants beside Lady Xia personally came with her handwritten invitation to invite Mr. Jiang to a banquet at the Xia residence!"

Nie Wenchang's words exploded like a thunderclap, blasting through the private room!

Xia Jie's eyes widened instantly, and the color drained from his face in an instant.

He opened his mouth, lips trembling, unable to utter a word for a long while.

Is Jiang Feng that mysterious Divine Doctor Jiang who saved the grandmother?

Rumble!

Xia Jie felt as if five thunderclaps were striking his head, leaving him completely dazed.

When Xia Junlan previously fell unconscious, he was still abroad.

He had been thinking of returning home to check, but not long after he heard the grandmother had awakened, he stopped worrying and continued to enjoy himself overseas.

After returning, he also heard family members mention that the grandmother's recovery was entirely due to a mysterious Divine Doctor Jiang's aid.

That Divine Doctor Jiang's medical art is divine; the grandmother regarded him as the Xia family's most honored guest, and the whole family treats him with utmost respect.

But what is Xia Jie?

A typical spoiled young master, he only cares about eating, drinking, and entertainment, paying no heed to family matters.

At the time he only heard it in passing, knowing the other's surname was Jiang, but as for the exact name or appearance, he didn't bother to remember.

He never imagined that the Divine Doctor Jiang whom the grandmother regarded as her life‑saver would turn out to be this very Jiang Feng before him!

He had actually offended the grandmother's life‑saver!

At this moment, Xia Jie felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, a chill surging from his feet to his Tianling Cover, his whole body shaking uncontrollably.

The more arrogant he had been before, the more fearful he is now.

Grandmother Xia Junlan's status in the Xia family is unmatched; her word is law. Normally, relying on her favor, he could act lawlessly outside, but…

But now he has actually offended the person the grandmother values most—these consequences… he dare not imagine!

Xia Jie, ignoring the pain all over his body, struggled to his feet and knelt before Jiang Feng.

"Jiang… Divine Doctor Jiang!"

His voice trembled with a sobbing tone as he repeatedly kowtowed to Jiang Feng.

"I… I have eyes but fail to recognize Mount Tai; I didn't know you were that Divine Doctor—I deserve death! I shouldn't have come to provoke you! Please, with your great magnanimity, spare me this once!"

This scene left everyone present stunned.

Xue Wenshu collapsed onto the ground, trembling all over, face devoid of color.

She could hardly believe that the Xia family's eldest son, who moments ago was unstoppable, now knelt like a dog before Jiang Feng, kowtowing for mercy.

Xue Wenshu felt a wave of dizziness, heart filled with despair.

That dead girl Nie Qianxue actually got incredibly lucky, finding such a powerful backer!

Xia Jie, kneeling on the ground, saw Jiang Feng merely stare at him coldly, silent, and his panic grew.

He knew that Jiang Feng's silence meant he hadn't forgiven him yet.

In his desperation, Xia Jie suddenly seemed to think of something, jerking his head up and staring fixedly at Xue Wenshu as he blurted out.

"Mr. Jiang! Spare me! I was really being used in this! It's all her fault—this woman!"

He pointed at Xue Wenshu, his voice filled with resentment.

"She deliberately stirred things up, which is why I impulsively came here to cause trouble! She also messaged me to come cause trouble—I still have the record."

Saying this, Xia Jie tremblingly pulled out his phone and showed it to Jiang Feng.

"I truly know I was wrong! Mr. Jiang, please forgive me this once! I'll pay any price—just calm down!"

While speaking, Xia Jie kept kowtowing to Jiang Feng, blood and tears mixing on his forehead, looking utterly miserable.

Everyone's gaze instantly turned to Xue Wenshu.

Now Xue Wenshu knew she couldn't escape.

She never imagined Xia Jie would be such a coward—betraying her before anyone even laid a hand on him!

"Xue Wenshu, speak! What's going on?"

Nie Wenchang's lungs nearly exploded with anger as he glared fiercely at Xue Wenshu and roared.

"Xue Wenshu, why are you so vicious?"

Nie Qianxue also stared at Xue Wenshu, face full of hatred.

"This woman already stole her father's love—now she wants to ruin her life?"

Xue Wenshu steeled herself, trembling as she tried to explain.

But her mind went blank—she couldn't think of a word to say, and overcome with panic, she fainted dead away.