Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Ji Zhiyan looked at the gorgeous woman. Her delicate face was slightly pale. She gritted her teeth and did not speak immediately.
"A peak six-star perfected talisman master. She doesn't have many resources to nurture her, but her talent is not bad."
In the grand hall, many people were whispering to each other. Some of them were looking at Ji Zhiyan with surprise and shock.
"Hmph, you dare to retaliate against me the moment you return. You've become wild in that small place, haven't you? Indeed, a small place has no upbringing. Let me teach you a good lesson today!"
The gorgeous woman sneered coldly. Her Celestial Chi surged, creating an extremely powerful aura. She was about to attack Ji Zhiyan.
Ji Zhiyan had blocked her palm just now. At this moment, the gorgeous woman had clearly increased her strength and aura. She wanted to teach Ji Zhiyan a good lesson. Her eyes were cold and indifferent.
Ji Zhiyan lifted her bright eyes. She could feel the arrogance of the gorgeous woman. Her pale face was tinged with redness from her coldness and harshness. Her hands trembled in her sleeves, but she seemed to have gotten used to it. Her breath surged as she prepared to defend herself.
"All of you, stop. This is the Ji family's main hall. What do you think this is? A drill ground?"
Almost at the same time, a soft shout was heard. The voice was dignified, causing the main hall to tremble slightly.
"The peak of the perfected Martial Emperor realm!"
Du Shaofu followed the voice and saw an old man in his sixties sitting closest to the seat of honor in the main hall. He had a dignified aura and commanded respect.
Hearing this old man's words, many people in the main hall trembled slightly. They did not dare to speak, showing that this old man's status and seniority in the Ji family was not low.
"Ruozi, leave. This is the main hall. How can you be so unruly and unruly?" Following the dignified old man's words, a woman's voice sounded from the seat of honor in the main hall. Her voice was calm, and no fluctuations could be heard.
However, everyone could tell that it was clearly the gorgeous woman who had made the first move, but the woman's words were secretly mocking Ji Zhiyan for not knowing proper etiquette.
The one who spoke was a middle-aged woman sitting at the head of the hall. She looked to be in her forties and was dressed in a light-colored long dress. She looked somewhat similar to the woman who had just attacked, but there was a hint of dignity in her expression. She glanced at Ji Zhiyan with disdain and disgust. Finally, she sat down calmly and did not say anything.
"Greetings, Auntie. Greetings, Third Granduncle. Greetings, elders."
Ji Zhiyan took a deep breath and bowed slightly towards the woman in her forties and the dignified old man, as well as the many Ji family elders seated at the head of the hall.
"Hmm …"
The woman in her forties glanced at Ji ZhiYan and coldly snorted in response. Everyone could feel the coldness in her voice.
Many elderly women in the main hall nodded at Ji Zhiyan with smiles in their eyes.
However, half of them secretly glanced at the middle-aged woman at the head of the table. Seeing the middle-aged woman's indifference, they also ignored Ji Zhiyan, as if they were following the middle-aged woman's lead.
"Little girl, it's good that you're back. Did you just arrive? How have you been all these years?"
The dignified old man nodded slightly towards Ji Zhiyan, his eyes filled with kindness.
The old man was the Ji family's Third Granduncle, Ji Sihai. He was a renowned expert and one of the most senior members of the Ji family. His status in the Ji family was even higher than that of the family head.
"Replying to Third Granduncle, Zhiyan has just arrived home. Thank you for your concern. Zhiyan has been well all these years." Ji Zhiyan bowed gently and politely.
"That's good, that's good. You've come back at the right time. Prepare for tomorrow's family competition. All members of the Ji family bloodline are eligible to participate."
Seeing Ji Zhiyan's gentleness and politeness, the old man's eyes flashed with a satisfied smile.
"Third Granduncle, Ji Zhiyan has been arrogant and despotic ever since she returned. She allowed her servants to injure my maidservants. Third Granduncle and Mother, please uphold justice for me and punish her severely."
The gorgeous woman who had just slapped Ji Zhiyan stepped forward and spoke to Ji Sihai and the woman at the head of the table. Her gaze was cold as she stared at Ji Zhiyan. Injuring her maidservants was equivalent to slapping her in the face. How could she let them off so easily?
At this moment, the maidservant who had been slapped by Du Shaofu stood behind the gorgeous woman. Her fearful gaze turned into resentment and viciousness as she stared coldly at Du Shaofu.
Hearing this, many people in the main hall were secretly moved, but not many were surprised.
When they saw the two maidservants rushing into the main hall to add fuel to the fire, they already knew what was about to happen.
"Swish swish …"
Many gazes fell on Du Shaofu's body, sizing him up curiously.
There were even many auras that secretly peeked at Du Shaofu, as if they wanted to know Du Shaofu's cultivation.
Du Shaofu's expression did not change at all. When he entered the main hall, he saw the two maidservants who had retreated to the back. At this moment, he glanced at them indifferently and did not pay them any attention.
"Zhiyan, what's going on?"
Ji Zhiyan frowned slightly. His gaze swept across the main hall as he asked Ji Zhiyan.
"Third …"
Just as Ji Zhiyan was about to speak, Du Shaofu interrupted Ji Zhiyan. He took a step forward and swept his gaze across the main hall. Finally, he said to the old man, "That maidservant was disrespectful to Fifth Miss. Not only did she insult Fifth Miss, but she also wanted to attack Fifth Miss. That's why I stepped in to punish her."
"Insolent servant, who are you to speak here? You don't know the rules. You're courting death!"
Hearing this, the gorgeous woman shouted. She glared at Du Shaofu coldly and her Profound Qi surged. She did not care about a servant at all. Her killing intent flashed and she was about to attack. It was the servant who dared to touch her maidservant. She naturally wanted to make him pay ten times over. She would not be happy if she did not kill him.
Ji Zhiyan heard this and her delicate face changed slightly. She was worried about Du Shaofu and seemed to want to defend Du Shaofu.
"Like master, like servant. There are so many elders of the Ji Family here. Do you think the elders of the Ji Family are decorations? You have no respect for your elders, no respect for your elders, no respect for your elders, and no respect for your elders!"
Du Shaofu once again blocked Ji Zhiyan without leaving a trace. He signaled with his eyes and then glanced indifferently at the gorgeous woman.
As Du Shaofu's voice fell, the gazes of the entire hall rippled. In the end, their gazes all landed on Du Shaofu and the gorgeous woman. Their expressions were complicated, surprised, and puzzled.
For the members of the Ji Family, a servant acting in such a manner in the Ji Family's main hall could not help but arouse suspicion.
Ji Sihai's gaze was fixed on Du Shaofu. His eyes also rippled on his aged face.
The expressions of many of the elders of the Ji Family became even more complicated. The young ladies and young masters of the Ji Family had never taken them seriously. When they heard these words, their hearts were naturally filled with complicated emotions.
"Insolent servant, you …"
The gorgeous woman was also taken aback. Then, her expression became increasingly gloomy and cold. She did not conceal her murderous intent and was about to attack Du Shaofu.
"Impudent, step down. Third Granduncle and the elders are here. They will uphold justice for you!"
The woman on the seat of honor shouted and stopped the gorgeous woman.
The gorgeous woman was Ji Ruozi, Ji Zhiyan's third elder sister. Du Shaofu's servant girl was her personal maid.
Hearing the woman's words, Ji Ruozi stepped down resentfully. Her beautiful face was still cold.
"You hurt someone in the Ji Family?"
The middle-aged woman's gaze finally landed on Du Shaofu. There was not much fluctuation in her eyes, but at this moment, everyone could feel the faint coldness in them.
"I didn't hurt anyone."
Du Shaofu raised his head and looked directly at the middle-aged woman. Her appearance was not bad. She was a middle-aged woman but still had her charm. Her aura did not leak out. However, it was impossible for her cultivation of the perfected Martial Emperor Realm to escape Du Shaofu's prying eyes.
"There are witnesses and facts. How are you going to quibble?" The woman was cold. She did not know why, but when she looked directly at her, she felt a chill in her heart. She could not help but tremble.
[Tomorrow, Xiao Yu will have a small outburst. If he doesn't update at noon, then he must be in seclusion writing. He will release his chapters at around five in the afternoon. Let me inform my brothers and sisters first. In addition, I will ask for flowers, recommendations, and everything. Thank you in advance. Xiao Yu will work hard this month.]
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