Chapter 255: Seeing Nigen Again

While Luoning was conversing with the two Viscounts outside, nobles and Knights arrived at Wushan Fortress one after another, among whom were many figures familiar to Luoning.

Luoning took note that this time, Meilongnika had again sent his son Tailan, while he himself did not come.

Among the commanders of the five Knight Orders of Wushan Castle, this was the only one Luoning had yet to meet; the man truly had a personality.

"Look, I told you, that lion is here."

Mawen pointed at the mighty Knight striding over at the end of the fortress boulevard; the man walked with his head held high, his gaze indifferent and fierce, making people look on with awe.

Nigen Golden Mad Lion, a Golden Knight under Earl Aosen.

Luoning recognized this man; when he had first transmigrated, he had been intimidated by the man's aura.

It seemed Earl Aosen would not be coming to this noble assembly, nor would his son Balindun; he had again sent this person as his representative.

"No, such an assembly still requires someone from the Haide Family to attend; look at the person beside him."

Sanduoluo said, "If I remember correctly, he is Earl Aosen's younger brother, Yalan Haide, said to be a Silver Knight."

Luoning raised an eyebrow, his gaze shifting to the slightly older Knight beside Nigen.

This Haide Family was truly brimming with martial strength; not counting followers, the family's own high-end combat power included one Meteor-grade, one Golden-grade, and one Silver-grade.

"Buleidun, what is the strength of the cousins on your maternal grandfather's side?"

Buleidun thought for a moment and replied, "Cousin Slande was an Advanced Knight, but he died in battle last year. Cousin Kalima is nineteen and is an Intermediate Mage, and that Cousin Selina..."

As he spoke, he glanced at Luoning and did not continue.

This cousin had committed suicide because of Luoning.

"There is also Cousin Tuomulisi, who is the same age as me, but he is still only a Primary Knight."

"It is said that Sir Yalan's son Oumaier is a Silver Knight, and his grandson Wasili is a sixteen-year-old Primary Mage, currently studying at the Wushan Extraordinary Academy."

This family was truly flourishing.

And it seemed that apart from Daianni, the rest had quite good cultivation talent?

He wondered if Daianni felt a bit awkward when she returned to her old home and was surrounded by these people?

He couldn't help but think that this stepmother's attitude toward him had improved quite a bit recently; could it be that she had suffered a setback at the Haide Family, changed her ways, and started considering the interests of the Wushan Family?

As his thoughts drifted, Nigen had arrived before Luoning before he knew it.

He first nodded at Buleidun as a greeting, then squinted his eyes and looked coldly at Luoning.

"Thinking of the tragic suicide of Miss Selina, and seeing you living so prosperously now, Luoning, I should have insisted on sending you to prison back then!"

He was as arrogant and overbearing as ever.

Mawen had wanted to go up and retort a few times, but considering his own status, he held back.

If Luoning couldn't handle it, it wouldn't be too late for him to step in and resolve the situation.

At this moment, with people coming and going, Nigen's action immediately attracted many nobles and Knights to stop and watch.

If it were the Luoning of last year, facing Nigen's Golden Knight-level oppressive aura and aggressive attitude, he would likely have been timid.

But today was different from the past; a Golden Knight was only one grade higher than Luoning.

If it really came to a life-or-death struggle, Luoning might not necessarily lose to the other party.

"Nigen, you have made another mistake. What you should regret is not killing me on the spot to avenge Selina, rather than merely regretting not sending me to prison."

Luoning's tone was quite provocative and mocking; he looked directly into the other's eyes, "I just don't know if you have the guts to make a move on me now?"

Nobles valued politeness, and conversations were supposed to be decorous, but that depended on the occasion.

Unseemly scenes of people cursing each other or even spitting at one another were not unheard of.

Facing Nigen's impolite words, Luoning didn't need to be polite either.

"Oh? After becoming the Viscount of Wubei Territory, your courage has grown?"

Nigen sneered, a cold aura radiating from his body.

This aura spread out, causing the surrounding Knights to feel a chill in their hearts, and those with weaker strength couldn't help but shiver.

A Battle Technique that affected the mind was indeed rare.

Mawen subconsciously prepared to intervene to help Luoning.

This "Terror Atmosphere" was Nigen's specialty; if used to fully impact an Advanced Knight's mind, it would cause brief vertigo and a period of dizziness and headache.

Although it caused no substantial damage, on the battlefield, this momentary dizziness would be fatal.

However, when Mawen saw Luoning's calm and composed posture, he was somewhat surprised and did not make a move.

Even Sanduoluo on the side looked at Luoning with newfound respect; this young Viscount was truly somewhat different.

The corners of Luoning's mouth curled up, his tone remaining calm and indifferent: "Knight Nigen, put away your aura."

He was a Chief Mage, and his Mental Power was far beyond that of a Golden Knight; he didn't feel his mind being attacked in the slightest.

"If you have that energy, you might as well use it to deal with the Black Gold Brotherhood."

He said, "I see that your Haide Bojueling is brimming with strength; let's leave the Black Gold Brotherhood to you alone to deal with this year."

"Haha, Viscount Luoning is right!"

Mawen spoke at the right moment: "The Black Gold Brotherhood likely only has the strength of one Knight Order; with the strength of the Earl's territory, dealing with them is absolutely no problem, and there is no need for us to help at all."

Many nobles who were disgusted by Nigen's rude behavior let out laughs.

At this moment, Sir Yalan beside Nigen finally spoke; he smiled slightly, and his words eased the atmosphere.

"Nigen, you are being somewhat rude."

Yalan said, "Although things in the past were somewhat unpleasant, they are all in the past; do not let your impulsive personality affect the friendship between the Wushan Family and the Haide Family."

Nigen snorted coldly and withdrew his aura, though his gaze toward Luoning was still filled with scrutiny.

Compared to their last meeting, the youth before him seemed like a different person; his demeanor, manner of speech, and even his strength could not be associated with that wastrel at all.

No wonder the Earl determined that Lulansi would restore Luoning's right of inheritance; this Luoning was indeed a trouble.

"According to the Marquis's instructions, the Earl's territory has been fighting against the Skull Society and the Black Gold Brotherhood, and has suffered heavy losses over this period. Now that the Black Gold Brotherhood is again massing troops to invade Wushan Territory, as vassals of Wushan Castle, our Haide Family will still actively respond to the call."

Yalan said with a smile, "However, dealing with this group of bandits is not just the business of the Hyde family. Let's go, noble lords, let us listen to the instructions of the Marquis!"

After speaking, he bowed slightly, and then walked into Wushan Fortress with Nigen.

The many nobles also greeted one another and followed into the fortress.

"How does Nigen's strength feel?" Mawen asked with a smile.

Luoning thought seriously for a moment, "I am no match for him."

These words could not help but make the two of them smile.

How could an Advanced Knight be a match for a Golden Knight?

The two of them took this as Luoning's humorous way of answering. (End of chapter)