69: Bowing my head is out of the question.

"Senior Brother Huangfu, you've wronged me with those words. I was just confused and wanted to ask for your guidance; I haven't done anything detrimental to the Huangfu Family."

"Besides, you just said you wanted to be friends with me. Have you forgotten already?"

Feng Ming shook his head with an innocent look, explaining himself.

Huangfu Jing was choked with rage.

"Then why did you do that?"

Feng Ming looked quite aggrieved.

"Senior Brother Huangfu, look at what you're saying. What did I do?"

"You're not going to blame the thoughts of those people down there on me, are you? Everyone has their own mind, and I can't control them. Whatever they think has absolutely nothing to do with me."

"I'm still looking forward to becoming friends with you in the future, Senior Brother Huangfu!"

Feng Ming spoke with a straight face.

Huangfu Jing's face turned black with anger.

No wonder Feng Ming wasn't afraid of offending the Huangfu Family; so this was his plan.

Once this matter spread completely, the Huangfu Family would have no way to deal with Feng Ming.

After all, aside from chatting with him for a bit, he hadn't done anything.

If the crowd guessed the truth, they couldn't possibly blame Feng Ming, could they?

Below the stage, Lu An'an couldn't help but smile as she watched this scene.

"Young Master Feng is truly clever. This move is very impressive; no wonder he wasn't worried from the start."

Beside her, Lu Qianqian rolled her eyes at Lu An'an and said.

"Sister! Your eyes are practically glued to Feng Ming!"

"If it's really like that, you should just marry into his Family sooner. Who knows, maybe after sleeping with Feng Ming, you'll wake up and be able to Cultivate?"

"That's a great idea, I agree. Actually, I've already tidied up Sister Anan's room, just waiting for Sister Anan to marry in!"

Jiang Shuwan also laughed from the side.

Lu An'an's face turned red upon hearing this, and she quickly said.

"What nonsense are you two talking about? Young Master Feng has already entered the Lingxiao Sect and will be leaving Liumian Prefecture soon."

Jiang Shuwan nodded. "Silly sister, then shouldn't you hurry up and marry in?"

"After the wedding, your husband can take you to Qingyang City with him."

"No, I..."

Lu An'an blushed, not knowing how to respond.

On the other side, upon the stage.

Huangfu Jing was also beyond furious, constantly trying to explain to the crowd.

He wanted to say that none of this was done by the Huangfu Family, that it had nothing to do with them, and that they had misunderstood.

But no one paid him any attention.

Instead, Feng Ming walked over to console him.

"Senior Brother Huangfu, don't waste your energy. The people's eyes are sharp; your voice alone can't drown out the voices of so many."

Huangfu Jing turned his head and stared coldly at Feng Ming.

"Feng Ming, even if you do this, what's the use?"

"Do you have evidence? Without evidence, even the City Lord cannot convict us."

"They are just a bunch of ants. Even if they make a fuss, it's useless and won't affect my Huangfu Family at all."

Feng Ming's expression became serious upon hearing this.

"Has Senior Brother Huangfu ever heard the saying, 'Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it'? You look down on these people, but you don't know how terrifying their power can be."

"Even if this world respects the strong, the masses are still powerful. Just watch."

"Hmph! I really don't believe it!"

Huangfu Jing said coldly.

He didn't think that these people knowing the truth would have any impact.

As long as there was no evidence, the Huangfu Family would still be the Huangfu Family.

Feng Ming was just doing this to vent his anger.

These people were very forgetful; once time passed, they wouldn't remember a thing and would still buy Medicinal Pills and flatter the Huangfu Family.

Huangfu Jing was thinking lightly of it, but soon, a figure came rushing over in a panic.

Rushing in front of him, the person spoke frantically.

"Young Master, this is bad! Our Pill Shop is being besieged; they want us to get out of Liumian Prefecture."

"What?"

Huangfu Jing's expression changed drastically. He took a few steps down the stage, intending to go check it out.

As he went down, his eyes met Feng Ming's; the latter was smiling calmly.

Huangfu Jing flicked his sleeve and left directly.

Feng Mian looked at Feng Ming with burning eyes and said excitedly, "Second Brother, you've been sitting in that wheelchair all these years—it turns out you were busy growing a brain?"

"Feng Da sent word that the Huangfu Family's Pill Workshop is being besieged, and they've been told to get out of Liumian Prefecture."

"What do we do now?"

Feng Ming shook his head. "We don't need to do anything now."

"The tide has turned!"

There is no longer a path for the Huangfu Family in Liumian Prefecture, but we should go back and prepare."

Feng Ming looked at Lu An'an.

The latter bowed and left first.

Feng Ming nodded, took Jiang Shuwan's hand, and said with a face full of tenderness, "Let's go home."

Qingyang City, Huangfu Family.

Family Head Huangfu He was leisurely sitting in his study, playing chess by himself.

A figure ran into the courtyard in a great hurry.

"This is bad, Big Brother! Something has happened!"

Huangfu Qing started shouting as soon as he entered the door.

Huangfu He glanced at the empty seat opposite him and slowly placed the chess piece in his hand.

"I won."

Only then did he turn to look at the nervous and anxious Huangfu Qing.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

"Big Brother, Jing'er sent word that the pill business in Liumian Prefecture is completely ruined."

"Hmm? What's the situation?"

Huangfu He frowned.

Huangfu Qing quickly gave a brief account of the events.

"Big Brother, Jing'er said that the Second Young Master of the Feng Family is a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, and he refined a Fourth-Grade gold core pill in public—and it was a pure white golden core formation pill."

"Not only that, he also refined a fifth grade spirit fusion pill and gave it to the City Lord's daughter, Lu An'an."

"It seems Feng Ming has a good relationship with Lu An'an as well. What should we do now?"

Huangfu Qing looked anxious.

A trace of worry appeared on Huangfu He's previously calm face.

"A Sixth-Grade Alchemist?"

"This is a bit troublesome. Although Liumian Prefecture is a small place, the Feng Family was once a great Family of Jiangzhou after all. A starved camel is still bigger than a horse; they likely still have some hidden depth."

Huangfu Qing nodded. "Then how should we deal with this Feng Ming?"

"This is no longer a simple choice. One is a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, and the other is the pill market of Liumian Prefecture. It would be a pity to give up either."

Huangfu He chuckled. "You're overthinking it. First of all, Liumian Prefecture isn't going anywhere; taking it over is only a matter of time, so we can't abandon it."

"As for that Feng Ming, although he's a Sixth-Grade Alchemist, he's a living person, and he hasn't said he's joining the Huangfu Family, has he?" Huangfu Qing immediately realized.

"Big Brother, you're right. We should see what he intends first, but his actions are clearly against us."

Huangfu He shook his head. "Not necessarily. If he were determined to oppose us, he wouldn't have revealed that matter in such a subtle way."

"If he had publicly admitted that the Huangfu Family did it, with the Feng Family's influence in Liumian Prefecture, the public's reaction wouldn't be like this."

"You mean, Feng Ming was only giving a hint and didn't involve himself directly!"

"Is this an intentional show of goodwill?"

Huangfu Qing was somewhat confused.

Huangfu He shook his head. "Not quite. He's also protecting himself. Since the Feng Family isn't involved, we have no pretext and cannot do anything to them."

"If we act rashly, we would instead give others a handle to use against us and be targeted by the City Lord's Manor."

"Perhaps he simply wants to avoid trouble!"

"Of course, it's also possible he's showing goodwill, only wanting to protect Liumian Prefecture's own industries and not wanting to make an enemy of our Huangfu Family!"

"As for the exact reason, I'm afraid we'll have to send someone to make a trip there!"