Chapter 734: Did the Sect Build a Statue for Me?

Old Prince Feng was furious. On Nanyuan’s soil, no one had ever dared to challenge the royal family. He decided to head to the Immortal Sea Building personally.

"Old Prince Feng."

Old Prince Feng’s carriage had just reached the entrance of the Immortal Sea Building when it was blocked by members of the Huo family.

"Who are you to dare block the Phoenix Royal Mansion’s carriage?"

"This humble one is Huo Tu of the Qingzhou Huo family. I heard the Old Prince was in the city, so I came to pay my respects." Huo Tu’s voice was hoarse, and the swelling on his lips had yet to fade.

"Huo Tu? Weren’t you supposed to be on a treasure hunt? Why are you in Dayu City?" Old Prince Feng’s deep voice boomed from the carriage, and he disembarked right after.

"Yes. This humble one encountered a storm at sea, and our ship lost its way. It wasn’t until we made landfall that we realized we were in Dayu City." Huo Tu had a weaselly, sycophantic look on his face, with none of his previous ferocity.

"I see."

"I heard the Old Prince is celebrating his birthday in Dayu City, so this humble one came to see if there is anything I can do to be of service."

Old Prince Feng looked him over. Huo Tu was big and burly, and his face didn’t look like that of a good person. "What a coincidence. This Prince happens to have some business to attend to. You can come along."

"Yes, sir." Huo Tu followed joyfully.

Old Prince Feng entered the Immortal Sea Building and headed straight upstairs.

In a corner on the first floor, Ye Qianning had just finished her meal when she saw the Phoenix Royal Mansion’s carriage arrive outside. She didn’t need to guess why they were here.

’Never mind the fact that I already booked the whole place for the twelfth of the sixth month. Even if I hadn’t, the Immortal Sea Building is the Gu family’s property. Celebrating his birthday by booking out a Gu family restaurant... is he trying to squeeze out the Gu family and my master? I wonder if he has a brain at all.’

"Miss Ye." Luo Feng hurried in from outside.

"What happened?"

"Nothing."

Ye Qianning was puzzled. ’Luo Feng isn’t usually so rash.’

Luo Feng’s knees buckled and he knelt.

"What are you doing?" Ye Qianning jumped in surprise.

The patrons at the surrounding tables all turned to look. Those who recognized Luo Feng couldn’t help but be surprised to see him like this.

’Luo Feng is the commander of Dayu City’s guards. Why is he kneeling to a little girl?’

"I just received a letter from my junior brother. Sect Mistress, you are the Sect Mistress, aren’t you?" Luo Feng looked very excited.

Ye Qianning nodded slightly. "I guess so."

"The first time I saw you, Miss Ye, I knew you were no ordinary person." Receiving confirmation, Luo Feng grew even more excited.

"Is this title of mine very famous in your sect?"

"Yes. Every day, we go to pay our respects at the Sect Mistress’s room."

"Pay respects to me? Did your sect build a statue of me?"

"No, to the Sect Mistress’s room. The Sect Leader told us the Sect Mistress was away but would return one day. The very reason we have a place to stay is due to the Sect Mistress’s directive. Even though we’ve never met her, we all hold the Sect Mistress in the highest regard."

"..."

’Luo Wen, Luo Xuan... they really know how to put on a show.’

"Sect Mistress..."

"Get up first."

’If he keeps kneeling, I’m going to be the center of attention for the entire inn.’

Luo Feng rose to his feet. Just as he stood behind Ye Qianning, a voice called out to him.

"Luo Feng, there you are. Perfect timing. Come help me move something."

A woman descended from the upper floor of the Immortal Sea Building. She had a lovely face and was dressed in white, causing many heads to turn as she came down.

’In Dayu City, a young woman like her would be considered quite striking. She looks a little familiar, though.’

"I have other business," Luo Feng said coldly.

"What business?"

The woman’s gaze fell on Ye Qianning, who was beside him, and she sized her up.