The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law
Chapter 403 - 393: Dropping the King Bomb

Chapter 403: Chapter 393: Dropping the King Bomb

Xia Ling and the others saw Long Chen slip away and didn’t say anything more, just feeling gloomy—there was bound to be some frustration.

The next day, as evening approached, Long Chen set out for Qianzhou’s most luxurious restaurant to attend the charity banquet hosted by the Xiao Family of Jiangnan.

Most of the attendees at this banquet were cultivators, along with some of the top wealthy and powerful elites.

After Long Chen arrived, there was no one to greet him.

But the looks he received from everyone were tinged with a strange hostility, scrutinizing him from the shadows.

Whenever Long Chen made eye contact with someone, that person would quickly shift their gaze away, as if afraid that Long Chen might get spooked and flee.

As Long Chen entered the venue, some people behind him started whispering.

"Tsk, this guy, daring to come here alone, must be tired of living."

"He can’t be unaware of what being invited here means, right?"

"Who cares? This kid daring to come alone is practically seeking death. Later on, we should put on a good show, just to get a chance to show our faces so that Sword Master knows we were here. That’s all that matters."

"Makes sense. Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go inside."

They didn’t take Long Chen seriously at all.

As Long Chen stepped into the venue, he saw that it was teeming with skilled martial artists. Of course, there were plenty of beautiful women too, all so-called high-society ladies with considerable charm.

Long Chen casually found a spot to sit down, and even though he was sitting in a corner, he still felt like everyone in the venue was watching him.

This was within Long Chen’s expectations—if this charity banquet had no ulterior motives, they wouldn’t have invited him.

"Young Master, hello."

A woman in a cheongsam sashayed over to Long Chen’s side, promptly taking a seat next to him, and greeted him.

Long Chen raised an eyebrow, "Miss, sitting down without gaining the consent of another is a very impolite action."

"Oh my, are there so many rules and regulations in your mundane world?"

After casting a coquettish glance, the woman in the cheongsam said, "Young Master, you seem quite handsome, I thought you were someone who disregarded such worldly manners. Seems like I was wrong."

"I’m not one for rules, it’s just..."

Long Chen trailed off.

"Just what?" she asked.

"Just that you’re too ugly, all gaudy and vulgar. Sitting at the same table with you, I feel uncomfortable all over. How about you leave?" Long Chen maintained a smile.

"You..."

The woman in the cheongsam stomped her foot in anger.

Then, with a cold laugh, she said, "Go on and mock, mock all you want. Soon you’ll understand what cruelty is."

With that, the woman in the cheongsam left indignantly.

Long Chen didn’t take it to heart, knowing without having to think that this woman was sent by someone to get close to him.

"Young Master, you seem quite fierce. Did that lady offend you?"

Another woman approached.

This time, it was a delicate young girl with big, innocent eyes.

"And you are?"

Long Chen asked.

"You can call me Xiao Qing."

"Xiao Qing? So the hostess has arrived," Long Chen smiled and said, "Miss Xiao, what brings you to me?"

"Look at what you’re saying. Since you’ve come, you are a guest. As the hostess, can’t I come over to greet you?" Xiao Qing smiled back.

Long Chen’s smile curled up slightly, "Are you sure I’m a guest? Or am I the prey?"

Xiao Qing froze for a moment, then let out a giggling laugh, "It seems Young Master Long is quite clear about his own position. But I am curious, if you know this is a trap, why would you dare to come alone?"

"Because I think you all are worthless and can’t do anything to me. Is this explanation satisfactory?"

Long Chen remained poker-faced.

Xiao Qing’s pupils narrowed, "Aren’t you being a bit too arrogant?"

"How could I dare to challenge a group of people alone if I weren’t arrogant? Oh no, I meant a group of worthless ones."

Long Chen smiled.

"You’re courting death."

Xiao Qing was so furious that she raised her hand as if to hit him.

But as soon as she lifted her hand, Long Chen grabbed her wrist.

Because he used a bit of force, Xiao Qing immediately cried out in pain, "What are you doing? Let go."

"Get out."

With a light push from Long Chen, Xiao Qing fell to the ground, looking very disheveled.

"Mistress Xiao, are you alright?"

Immediately, someone supported Xiao Qing by her side.

"I’m fine."

Xiao Qing steadied herself, her expression icy cold.

Then, she turned around without hesitation and left without pausing.

"How dare you treat Mistress Xiao with such disrespect, you’re finished."

The man supporting Xiao Qing spoke coldly.

"Disrespect?" Long Chen laughed, "She wanted me to ’disrespect’ her to the point of taking off my pants, but she’s not qualified enough."

"You..."

The man’s face turned the color of iron, "Go ahead and be arrogant, you’ll get what’s coming to you."

"Let me escort you on your way."

Long Chen kicked the man into the air, sending him flying tens of meters.

This scene captured the attention of everyone present.

"Who is that?"

"That’s Long Chen."

"He dares to be so bold?"

"What an arrogant man, so clueless of his impending doom, a mere worm."

"Should we take action now?"

Many people glared at Long Chen with ill intentions.

Just when some couldn’t help themselves and were about to jump at the chance for glory, the Xiao Family’s spokesperson from Qianzhou arrived on the scene.

The black-robed elder, known as Xiao Er, was called Elder Xiao Er.

Xiao Er, smiling, said, "Mr. Long, what’s going on here? Why the fighting? Is there something not to your liking with our hospitality?"

"It’s just swatting a fly, you don’t mind, do you? If you do, should I leave?"

"Not at all, not at all. Since Mr. Long has come, please take a seat. Today is a charity event after all, and Mr. Long, as a respectable member of the righteous path, certainly wouldn’t miss it, right?"

Xiao Er’s face was full of smiles.

"Suit yourself."

Long Chen sat down, calm and collected.

Xiao Er then began to officiate the start of the charity event, running everything professionally.

The charity event started with an auction, and the Xiao Family stated that all proceeds from the night would go to charity.

Han Yun soon took the stage, serving as the auctioneer herself.

She stood on stage, dazzling and stunningly beautiful.

"She’s so beautiful, I could stay up all night without sleep, playing until dawn."

A man with a full-face beard beside Long Chen commented, his eyes gleaming peculiarly.

Long Chen frowned, and then, swift as lightning, twisted the man’s neck, ending his life in an instant.

But the man didn’t fall; he remained seated in his chair, and no one paid him any attention.

The auction quickly began, and the first item was a Bronze Bottle.

As soon as the bidding started, Long Chen spoke up, "Ten billion."

"Ten billion? Did I hear that right?"

"What’s going on? Bidding ten billion right off the bat?"

"Starting with a royal flush, can it be any more ridiculous?"

"Holy shit, it’s that Long Chen, deliberately causing trouble."

"Nutcase."

Once people realized who the instigator was, they all understood.

On the stage, Han Yun also noticed Long Chen and was taken aback.

Just as she was about to speak, thinking Long Chen was there to support her, Long Chen hastily sent a telepathic message: "Xiaoling, pretend you don’t know me, or you might be in danger, stay calm."

Han Yun was shocked upon hearing Long Chen’s message.

How could Long Chen’s voice be in her mind?

But before Han Yun could think further, Xiao Er not far away shouted, "Mr. Long, you are a guest, please do not cause trouble."

"Oh, you don’t want me to bid, then why did you invite me here? I’ll take my leave."

Long Chen got up to leave.