Li Feng listened to the sounds on the staircase, as a few outer sect disciples who had been choked by the shop assistant pulled Huang Shuyao up to the second floor.

These people were naturally embarrassed in front of Huang Shuyao, but the situation was stronger than the people, and they couldn't afford to offend the inner sect disciples.

At Divine Sword Manor, the inner sect is the core faction—if you're not careful, they can beat you to death without consequences.

Moreover, being able to enter the inner sect itself marks you as outstanding among the outer sect; you have to have the power to make a move.

Arriving on the second floor, any decent spot was already occupied. After all, it was mealtime, and although Dragon Gate Town was not small, very few places were truly high-end for dining, and Yan Gui Building at the Cross Street was the most luxurious place.

And the reason these people were flattering Huang Shuyao wasn't because of her formidable martial skills, but because she was a rare beauty.

Given the extremely imbalanced gender ratio in Dragon Gate Town, beauties had become a scarce resource. In secular society, fewer and fewer people were practicing martial arts, and among them, women were even rarer.

Thus, those who practiced martial arts, were exceptionally beautiful, and ended up at Divine Sword Manor were one in a million.

Finding a wife was indeed a major difficulty.

Furthermore, the Lin Family intended to control the population of Dragon Gate Town, as more people didn't necessarily mean better, and the town's capacity wasn't unlimited.

This was a kind of selective breeding.

A few outer sect disciples glanced over the second floor, and their eyes fell on Li Feng disguised as Bai Yutang. They exchanged a glance.

Having been previously discouraged, an idea struck their minds.

"Oh, isn't this Bai Yutang, Young Master Bai, here by himself?"

Li Feng raised his eyes to look at the approaching individuals, inwardly annoyed. It seemed that trouble came seeking him even when he wasn't looking for it.

Just how cowardly was Bai Yutang that anyone could bully him before?

"Just by myself, any problem?"

Li Feng said with knitted brows.

Upon hearing this, the few people immediately felt more secure; being alone was good. If Lu Ziyue were present, they indeed wouldn't dare make a move. After all, Lu Ziyue ranked among the top ten of the outer sect, and coupled with the Lu Family's status at Divine Sword Manor, they couldn't afford the trouble.

"No problem, it's just that we've eaten enough, so why don't you give us the spot."

Li Feng's table had barely been served for a moment, with hardly any dishes touched. Clearly, the opponent came to slap his face, disregarding Bai Yutang altogether.

"What if I don't let you?"

"Don't let?"

The outer sect disciples sneered, one of them even flexing his fist to make a cracking noise.

"Bai Yutang, without Lu Ziyue here, who gave you the guts to say no."

"When we're giving you face, don't refuse it, especially since there's a beauty here today. Otherwise, tearing faces, it won't look good on your pale face."

One outer sect disciple said, reaching out to slap Li Feng's face.

Li Feng could tolerate this.

As the other disdainfully reached out, Li Feng directly grabbed his fingers without a word, and twisted them hard.

The ten fingers are linked to the heart, and Li Feng's understanding of bones and meridians made this twist as easy as pulling a bull's ring. Without much strength, it caused pain to pierce the marrow, leaving the opponent restrained.

Below, Li Feng lifted his leg and kicked directly at the opponent's shin bone. Caught by surprise and in pain, the opponent was completely unprepared and took a solid kick.

Thud.

The person instantly kneeled before Li Feng.

"What did you just say?"

Li Feng looked at him calmly.

Li Feng couldn't know how cowardly Bai Yutang was before, but now that he was pretending to be Bai Yutang, he couldn't act weak.

Otherwise, once he submitted, it would be endless.

"Damn, Bai Yutang, have you lost your mind?"

The remaining outer sect disciples were astounded; was this still the easily bullied pale face Bai Yutang?

Bai Yutang's Bai Family at Divine Sword Manor was just a medium-small family, and his father was a Guest Elder, always living without contention.

Moreover, his family consisted of only a few members, so naturally, they lacked influence.

Like the Lu Family, which was second to the Lin Family, having prominent figures and ambition, it naturally held significant power at Divine Sword Manor.

Though they couldn't challenge the Lin Family, they weren't to be casually offended either.

Previously, Bai Yutang had Lu Ziyue backing him, so they had to give face to Lu Ziyue. But today, with Lu Ziyue absent, what was Bai Yutang?

If they bullied him and he obediently endured, it was one thing, but he dared to fight back.

Li Feng looked at them: "I have no issue if you want to wag your tail before a woman, but using me as a stepping stone."

"Humph!"

Li Feng snorted coldly.

"Damn, why are you all still standing there? Lu Ziyue isn't here, beat him up."

The outer sect disciple kneeling before Li Feng felt utterly disgraced. Although he wasn't one of the top ten outer sect fighters, he was a veteran.

As a veteran, naturally he knew the ropes—Lu Ziyue was untouchable, but Bai Yutang posed no trouble.

Although Bai Yutang's father was a Guest Elder, he held no real power, and besides, private fights weren't prohibited in Dragon Gate Town.

This aimed to enhance the disciples' skill.

To foster martial spirit.

Thus, as long as no one died, beating Bai Yutang was meaningless.

With no risks involved, they naturally had no reservations, especially since this outer sect veteran felt disgraced.

Initially, having been slightly rebuffed by the shop assistant, his face already felt lost, hoping to find some superiority over Bai Yutang, to show off before the beauty just arrived at Dragon Gate Town, taking the first step while she was still unfamiliar here.

Who'd have thought, seeking to gain only led to loss, and now his face had been ruthlessly slapped.

If he didn't respond, he'd truly lose face.

Amidst the boastful remarks, Li Feng didn't sit idly by, kicking the outer sect veteran aside and rising to confront the rest.

These outer sect disciples never expected Bai Yutang not only to fight back but also to attack proactively. Was Li Feng just an ordinary person?

Once striking, targeting vital areas.

Expert duels are quick affairs, and while these individuals were still in shock, Li Feng seized the opportunity, swiftly knocking them down.

While they weren't weak, they didn't take Bai Yutang seriously enough.

And they didn't expect Li Feng would strike with such ruthlessness.

By the time they came to realize, all were severely injured.

"Scram."

Li Feng returned to his chair, shouting at the group sprawled on the ground, clutching their chests, suffering from heart meridian injuries that wouldn't allow them to forcefully retaliate.

Their faces were now thoroughly lost.

"Bai Yutang, just you wait."

Unable to continue staying, they got up and left, leaving Huang Shuyao standing by.

Li Feng glanced at the bewildered Huang Shuyao.

"Take a seat."