Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 444 Part 1 Must Hold Back

Seeing Chen Xin'er drinking cooperatively, Ding Wenfeng and Ding Wenming became even more presumptuous. Ding Wenming stepped forward, leaning closer to Chen Xin'er, his eyes wandering impudently over her. He said, "Miss Chen, you're so delicate and tender, you must have suffered a lot following General Li Hua. Why don't you follow us brothers from now on? We guarantee you endless wealth and glory." His words were filled with frivolousness, and his nauseating breath almost sprayed Chen Xin'er's face.

Chen Xiner's face paled slightly, and she instinctively shrank back. Chen Yu and Xu Tian, ​​standing by, were already glaring with rage. They quickly jumped to their feet, quickly blocking Chen Xiner and shielding her tightly behind them. Xu Tian's fists clenched, his joints crackling. His eyes seemed to spit fire as he stared intently at Ding Wenfeng and Ding Wenming, gritting his teeth and saying, "You two shameless bastards, show some respect!" His chest heaved violently, his fury blazing to the point of rage. If Chen Xiner hadn't been constantly urging him to be patient, he would have rushed forward and torn the two men to pieces.

Chen Yu's face also flushed, with veins bulging on his forehead. He pointed at Ding Wenfeng and Ding Wenming and shouted, "Don't think that you can do whatever you want just because you have the support of the Ding family!" His voice became a little hoarse because of anger, and his body trembled slightly. He tried his best to restrain his impulse.

The older generation, however, seemed oblivious to what was happening, continuing to chat amongst themselves. Ding Mojin, the Ding family's eldest elder, closed his eyes slightly, gently twirling a string of Buddhist beads in his hands, seemingly contemplating some profound question. Li Mo of the Li family chatted quietly with someone nearby, occasionally letting out a laugh that was particularly jarring to Xu Tian and the other two. Their indifference and disregard undoubtedly condoned the evil deeds of these young men, leaving Xu Tian and the other two feeling even more angry and helpless.

Although Chen Xin'er felt aggrieved and angry, she remained clear-headed. She knew these people were trying to provoke them. If they took action first, they would be in even greater danger. She kept whispering in Xu Tian and Chen Yu's ears, "Be patient, you must be patient. You absolutely cannot act now." Her voice trembled, both out of fear and because she was worried that Xu Tian and Chen Yu would act impulsively.

However, Ding Wenfeng and Ding Wenming didn't subside despite Xu Tian and Chen Yu's intervention. Instead, they became even more arrogant. They looked at Chen Xiner, who was protected behind them, with smug smiles on their faces, seemingly enjoying the pleasure of this provocation.

At that moment, Li Peng and Li Jun, like flies to a fishy smell, hurried over to Ding Wenfeng and Ding Wenming. Li Peng wore a gorgeous golden robe intricately embroidered with patterns, and hung an exquisite sword at his waist. The gemstone on the hilt gleamed brightly in the candlelight. His face was filled with fawning smiles, and he bowed and scraped to Ding Wenfeng and Ding Wenming, saying, "Master Ding, this Miss Chen is ungrateful, but don't worry, just say the word, and we brothers will help you capture her." His eyes were filled with flattery and ingratiation, as if he considered Ding Wenfeng and Ding Wenming his breadwinners.

Li Jun also echoed, "That's right, Miss Chen, don't refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit. It's much better to follow our Master Ding than to follow these poor guys." There was a hint of threat in his words and a hint of viciousness in his eyes, which made people shudder.

Xu Tian and Chen Yu trembled with rage as they listened to these unbearable words. Xu Tian's eyes were bloodshot, his teeth chattering, and he vowed to return the humiliation he'd suffered double in the future. Chen Yu clenched his fists at his sides, his nails digging into his palms. He turned to look at Chen Xin'er, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and pain, as if to say, "Xin'er, we can't just sit there and wait for death."

But Chen Xiner still held their clothes tightly, looked at them firmly, and whispered again: "Be patient, be patient for a while." There was a hint of pleading in her eyes, hoping that they could control their emotions and not fall into the trap of these people.

Chen Xiner's patience had reached its limit. Her gaze was like a torch, shooting straight at Li Mo, the head of the Li family. Her voice trembled slightly with anger, but it was also firm and unquestionable: "Head of the Li family, is this your apology? You are clearly letting them humiliate us!" Her cheeks flushed slightly with anger, her chest heaved violently, her hands clenched tightly at her sides, her knuckles turned white, and her eyes seemed to burn two holes in Li Mo's body, expecting him to give a reasonable explanation. However, the only response she got was Li Mo's disregard.

Li Mo pretended not to hear anything, without even raising his eyelids, and continued to toast with Ding Moxiu and others with a smile on his face. His flattering attitude was disgusting, as if Chen Xiner's question was just an insignificant breeze that instantly dissipated in the air filled with the smell of alcohol.

Meanwhile, the jeers of Ding Moxiu and the others grew increasingly strident. They recklessly discussed General Li Hua, each word like a poisoned arrow piercing the hearts of Xu Tian and the other two. Ding Moxiu slammed his wine glass down on the table, spilling the wine and soaking the delicate carvings. He threw his head back and let out a piercing laugh. "Hmph, that Li Hua is a complete loser! He was once one of the twelve generals on the front lines, but his cultivation was crippled there. He came back dejected, and he still dreamed of having the Li family come to pick him up? What a pipe dream! We've done our utmost to not bother a useless man with no cultivation and crippled legs. He even dreamed of returning to the Li family? It's absolutely impossible!" His eyes were filled with disdain and disdain, his mouth curled up, revealing a row of sharp white teeth. His expression seemed to flaunt his superiority, unleashing his contempt and hostility towards Li Hua.

Xu Tian and Chen Yu stood aside, their faces flushed crimson like a flaming sunset glow as they listened to these vicious words. Xu Tian's eyes, bloodshot like a furnace about to erupt, stared intently at the offenders. His body trembled violently, every muscle tense like a cheetah about to pounce. Chen Yu was no better. Veins bulged on his forehead like serpentine snakes. His fists clenched, his nails digging deep into his palms. Blood seeped slowly through his fingers, but he was oblivious. The anger in their hearts was like surging waves, crashing against the dam of reason, threatening to break it down completely at any moment.