12: Chapter 12 The Nephew of the Azure Jade God!

"Xiahou La, Old He, you two..." Kang Dalei shifted his gaze to the two people standing on the side who hadn't spoken yet.

But Xiahou La and Old He, those two cowards, didn't dare to make a peep. They just kept looking at Ruan Mi, as if they wouldn't dare speak unless she did first.

"Fine, fine, fine. Just you wait."

Kang Dalei never expected that after treating the three of them so well, he would end up in such a state.

Where is justice? Where is propriety? Where is morality? Where is fairness?

"The filth of human hearts makes me unable to bear looking at you."

Kang Dalei sighed, turned his head, and said to Leng Yanshuang, who was at the front: "I heard that your God Venerate Family's venerable chased after a venerable from Yuanchu Mountain a few years ago, only to get dumped."

Kang Dalei's voice was extremely loud, and the moment he said this, an intense killing intent locked onto him tightly.

Leng Yanshuang said with an unkind look: "Kang Dalei, you had better not push your luck, or this young lady will cut you down right now."

"Cut me down?" Kang Dalei sneered, then shouted loudly: "I am God Venerable Qingyu's nephew. If you dare to kill me, let's see if my Aunt Qingyu will ever give your father another chance."

Kang Dalei wore an indifferent expression.

But the next second, a powerful, domineering force, filled with infinite chill, teleported over at an astonishing speed.

Sensing this power, the corners of Kang Dalei's mouth immediately curled into a smile.

A few days ago, when he had just transmigrated and come to Xining Prefecture to work illegally, he met some fellow workers. While chatting idly at night, he discovered the gossipy history of the God Venerate Family.

At first, he didn't believe it; after all, how could outsiders know about the affairs of a God Venerate Family, especially black-market laborers who were treated worse than black piglets?

But at the time, the person spoke with such certainty that he kept it in mind. Saying it today, it turned out this matter was real.

Before Leng Yanshuang could speak again, a gentle voice startled everyone. Only Leng Yanshuang, standing to the side with cold eyes, secretly cursed Kang Dalei.

When Kang Dalei mentioned God Venerable Qingyu earlier, she had felt her father's power rushing over quickly, but she hadn't expected that her father still hadn't forgotten about the events of those years.

"Young friend, are you truly Yu'er's nephew?" The person who arrived was clad in armor, but his appearance was so fair and clean that he looked like a woman.

Upon seeing him, Kang Dalei's first instinct was to call him "Miss," but he immediately corrected himself.

"May I ask who you are?"

At this moment, a guard, who had long been annoyed with Kang Dalei, shouted: "Boy, you don't even know the Prefect of our Xining Prefecture, the Ice Dragon."

Upon hearing this, Kang Dalei immediately became sycophantic and smiled: "So it is the Ice Dragon. I often hear my aunt mention you, saying you are handsome, dashing, suave, talented, and powerful—the youngest venerable."

Kang Dalei's string of compliments left everyone around them dumbfounded.

At this time, Leng Yanshuang, who had never believed Kang Dalei, spoke up: "Kang Dalei, stop using God Venerable Qingyu as an excuse. I know all about your background; don't think you can deceive my father."

"Father, this person is just a shameless thief; there is no need to pay him any mind."

Turning her head, Leng Yanshuang looked at Prefect Leng Feng, puffing with anger.

She had already thoroughly investigated Kang Dalei's background—God Venerable Qingyu's nephew, indeed. There wasn't a single word of truth in this guy's mouth.

His family had been farmers for ten generations. The most successful generation was his great-great-grandfather, who opened a small noodle shop, but it was smashed after only a few days.

With a family background like that, she didn't believe he could be God Venerable Qingyu's nephew. But just because she didn't believe it didn't mean she could stop her father's obsession with Qingyu.

"Shuanger, do not be rude. How can you be so disrespectful to Aunt Qingyu's nephew? This is simply nonsense."

Prefect Leng Feng didn't take a single word of what Leng Yanshuang said to heart; on the contrary, he found Kang Dalei's flattery just now very satisfying.

"I wonder, how is Yu'er doing now?" Prefect Leng Feng asked softly, as if God Venerable Qingyu were right in front of him.

Kang Dalei spun another round of nonsense. Listening to it, Leng Yanshuang wished she could rush up and sew his mouth shut.

"Is what you say true? Did Yu'er really say that?"

"It is true. Aunt often speaks of it, saying that if one were to name the pillar of our Cangyuan World, Prefect Leng Feng of Xining Prefecture stands above all."

As he spoke, he gave a thumbs up. With that expression, that demeanor, and that tone, everyone except Prefect Leng Feng stared at Kang Dalei in shock.

They never imagined that someone could be so shameless. The key was that he said it so extravagantly, and yet the venerable of Xining Prefecture actually believed it.

"Kang Dalei, you're really something." Even Ruan Mi couldn't help but give him a thumbs up at this moment.

This guy really knew how to brag. The key was that when he lied, he didn't blush, his heart didn't race, he didn't pant, and he didn't even need to draft it.

"My nephew, well said. How about this: you stay in my Prefect's residence for these few days. After Uncle Feng finishes handling this year's Demon-Slaying Conference in Xining Prefecture, I will come to catch up with you properly. How does that sound?"

"No problem."

Just like that, with Prefect Leng Feng's persistent urging, Leng Yanshuang's persistent obstruction, and Ruan Mi and the others' persistent confusion, the four of them successfully moved into the Prefect's residence and even became honored guests.

"I say, Leng Yanshuang, you are a God Venerate Family after all; is this what you feed your honored guests?"

Kang Dalei looked at the table with only a few dishes, all of which were clear soup and watery vegetables, and was immediately displeased.

No matter what, the Leng family was a God Venerate Family, and they were considered honored guests. Yet, the Lengs were just fobbing them off with cabbage, radishes, and steamed buns.

Leng Yanshuang didn't speak, just kept eating. She was afraid that if she opened her mouth, she wouldn't be able to stop herself from beating this bastard up.

He was just too good at borrowing someone else's authority to bully others, too good at putting on an act.

After the meal, Kang Dalei let out a burp in front of everyone and prepared to go out for a stroll.

He had been to Xining Prefecture to work before, but only for a few days, and hadn't had time to properly appreciate this God Venerable city that was as famous as Dongning Prefecture.

"Where are you going?" Seeing Kang Dalei stand up and walk towards the door, Leng Yanshuang called out to him directly.

Kang Dalei said with a serious face: "Going out for a walk. It's rare to come to Xining Prefecture, so I might as well digest my food. Do you want to come along?"

Kang Dalei looked at Ruan Mi and the others, but the three of them ignored him.

Leng Yanshuang stood up coldly and said: "Kang Dalei, stop playing dumb with this young lady. You are still a criminal of Xining Prefecture."

"Until you have atoned for your sins, you are not allowed to go anywhere."

Kang Dalei shrugged indifferently and then walked straight out right in front of Leng Yanshuang.

Who did that girl think he was? He was an honored guest of the Prefect's residence now.

And then it was... Xining Prefecture, the dungeon.

Kang Dalei looked at the two women outside the cell door in disbelief. He never expected that Leng Yanshuang, along with Ruan Mi, would actually dare to touch him.

"You two, when did you get so thick as thieves?"

Kang Dalei slapped the iron door indignantly. If it hadn't been for that turncoat Ruan Mi suddenly hitting him from behind, he wouldn't have failed to dodge Leng Yanshuang's attack.

Facing Ruan Mi, Kang Dalei now had no good feelings at all. If it hadn't been for her nice figure earlier... Of course, if this girl were to take the initiative to accompany him for a few nights, he might not be unable to forgive her.

"Kang Dalei, stop talking nonsense. This young lady says it again: you are a criminal now, and this young lady will not let you leave the Prefect's residence." Leng Yanshuang's gaze was very cold.