Chapter 446

Lu Sheng, with his unparalleled combat strength, was a prominent figure in the Eastern Military Region, addressed as “Commander” daily. Perhaps even he didn’t realize it, but his presence had long since nurtured the aura of a top-tier figure.

This aura combined with his martial prowess, creating a formidable pressure that, at times, required no action, just a glance to send chills down someone’s spine.

Take now, for instance. The man in the white suit standing before Lu Sheng.

With just a casual remark from Lu Sheng, the man instantly felt a terrifying, overwhelming pressure crashing against him, forcing him to stumble back several steps, nearly suffocating under the weight.

His face was filled with horror.

He was, after all, a Level 6 Martial Artist—yet he couldn’t even withstand a single glance from the other person?

What kind of joke was this?!

The man in the white suit forcibly suppressed the turmoil inside him, speaking gloomily,

“Lu Sheng, I know all about you. A top student at the Seventh Sage Martial University, first place in the National College Martial Arts Tournament, a rare martial arts prodigy, and someone with the potential to become a Master … But let me make something clear: there are things that brute force can’t solve. You think being a martial Master is so great? That’s only impressive in the eyes of common people. The Zhou family is an entity even Level 8 Grandmasters wouldn’t dare provoke. You’ll regret everything you’ve done today!”

After delivering his cold threat, the man glanced at He Ling Su and turned to leave.

But just as he took a step, he felt a sudden tightness around his neck, and his feet lifted off the ground.

His entire body was dragged back as if by an invisible force, with a large hand gripping the back of his neck.

“Did I say you could leave?”

Lu Sheng grasped the man by the neck, pulling him close. Squinting his eyes at the now terrified expression on the man’s face, Lu Sheng said indifferently,

“I was talking about you insulting me. And you’re rambling on about all this nonsense?”

“Lu Sheng!” He Ling Su, having been stunned by the scene, finally reacted, screaming urgently, “Put him down, now!”

Lu Sheng glanced at her and said calmly, “As you wish.”

With that, he casually tossed the man in the white suit aside.

The white silhouette flew through the air, crashing into a crowd with a loud thud, and continued to roll onto the buffet table, sending soups and dishes flying everywhere.

“Ah!” Screams from women echoed throughout the banquet hall.

The sudden commotion caused an uproar, and countless eyes turned toward Lu Sheng. He Ling Su was completely dumbfounded. She stared blankly at Lu Sheng, at the shocked faces around her, and at the man in the white suit who had flown through the air.

In an instant, she felt as though everything she had painstakingly built over the past few days, all her hopes and dreams … had collapsed in that very moment.

Groups of people rushed over—some from the Chen family, others from the Zhou family.

Zhou Yuming, standing among the well-dressed and elegant crowd, pointed angrily at Lu Sheng, his expression fierce as he shouted, “It’s him!”

The looks directed at Lu Sheng immediately grew hostile. Another group of people arrived, led by a stern-looking middle-aged man in a well-tailored suit.

“What’s going on here?” The man in the white suit limped toward the authoritative middle-aged man, quickly whispering in his ear while glaring at Lu Sheng with venomous eyes.

It didn’t take long for everything about Lu Sheng—his identity and what he had done— to be revealed.

The stern man sneered at Lu Sheng,

“So, it turns out you’re just an ignorant fool who doesn’t know the limits of the sky. You think being the champion of some national martial arts competition and having a bit of talent makes you someone special? Heh …”

Meanwhile, Zhou Yuming, his face twisted in fury, shouted through gritted teeth, “Damn it, I got fooled by him!”

When Lu Sheng had first appeared with his extraordinary demeanor, and after deliberately smashing his car, Zhou Yuming had assumed Lu Sheng was someone important.

But now it seemed that he was merely a friend of some outsider connected to the Chen family.

If it weren’t for the Chen family’s recent interest in accepting that outsider’s assets, this guy probably wouldn’t have even qualified to attend the banquet.

“Damn it!”

The thought that he had been publicly humiliated by such a small-time punk, and hadn’t even dared to respond, made Zhou Yuming so angry he nearly spat blood.

At that moment, a figure emerged from the Chen family’s side and shouted, “He Ling Su!”

The voice belonged to a woman in her forties, with fair skin and an elegant demeanor, who bore a slight resemblance to He Ling Su. She glared coldly at He Ling Su and said, “Where did you find this friend? Hurry up and kick him out!”

He Ling Su looked at the middle-aged woman, opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, could only bow her head in silence.

At that moment, a voice whispered in He Ling Su’s ear.

“I told you, didn’t I? It’s exactly like in the novels. You, as the protagonist in this kind of setting, are bound to become the target of everyone’s attention, to be suppressed and attacked by all sides … but fortunately, you have me.”

He Ling Su was at a complete loss for words. She was utterly astonished by Lu Sheng’s ability to twist reality and shamelessly act as though everything was happening because of him.

For heaven’s sake, wasn’t this all happening because of Lu Sheng?! If it weren’t for his insane actions, would they be standing here now, being coldly watched by everyone, under the judgmental stares of the crowd?

The middle-aged woman who had scolded He Ling Su stepped up to the stern man, quickly exchanging a few words with him.

When she turned back, her expression had softened slightly.

“Ling Su, listen to your mother. If you sever ties with this friend of yours right now and agree to what we discussed before, the family will ensure that nothing happens to you. We’ll forgive this mistake.”

“Oh, so that’s your mom?” Lu Sheng glanced at He Ling Su, shaking his head. “Honestly … you two don’t look alike at all.”

He Ling Su ignored him, lowering her head as if deep in thought.

After a while, she raised her head, speaking calmly to the middle-aged woman, “Sorry, Madam Chen, but I’m afraid I can’t agree to your conditions.”

“You!” The middle-aged woman’s face turned ugly, and she waved her hand dismissively, her expression becoming cold and detached. She stepped back into the crowd, her gaze toward He Ling Su now as indifferent as that of a stranger.

The stern man from the Chen family also said nothing. With a casual wave of his hand, he ordered, “Seize the two of them.”

Immediately, several burly men in black suits stepped out from the crowd, all muscular and brimming with vitality, quickly surrounding Lu Sheng and He Ling Su.

The onlookers stepped back, their faces showing expressions of either sympathy, schadenfreude, or amusement as they waited to see what would happen.

Seeing the men in black suits closing in, He Ling Su’s face paled, and she instinctively took a few steps back in fear.

But soon, she felt a large hand gently press against her back. Looking up, she saw Lu Sheng’s calm, composed face.

“You won’t regret the choice you made today …” Lu Sheng smiled at He Ling Su and said softly, “Now comes the most exciting part … the counterattack!”