323: Duke Guo invites you? No!

With a bang, the old man let out a muffled grunt and was sent flying several hundred meters, directly smashing through several walls!

The walls here were actually reinforced with some crystals during their construction, so their hardness far surpassed that of reinforced concrete in Huaguo.

The old man, his face filled with terror, knelt on the ground, spitting out mouthfuls of blood.

"Ni... Ninth-Rank expert?!"

Earl Changsheng was utterly stunned.

Guo Feng's life aura was incredibly young; he was under twenty, yet he was a Ninth-Rank expert!

This was simply too heaven-defdefying!

"Ah?!"

Guo Fu was also shocked at this moment; he had always thought Guo Feng was an Eighth-Rank expert.

However, Eighth-Rank and Ninth-Rank were completely different levels.

The accumulation required to break through from the ninth layer of Eighth-Rank to Ninth-Rank was equivalent to all the previous accumulation combined!

Eighteen years old?

Accumulating so quickly?

It wouldn't be possible even if he bathed in supreme-grade spiritual liquid every day, would it?

At this moment, Guo Feng smiled calmly and looked at Earl Changsheng: "Lord Changsheng, do you think I need to stand up when I see you?"

"I didn't expect a Ninth-Rank expert at such a young age!"

Earl Changsheng sighed, then shook his head, "A Ninth-Rank expert can become a Royal City Noble when they arrive at the Royal City, ranking as a First-Class Earl, a title even above mine. Of course, you don't need to."

"That's good."

Guo Feng smiled, waved his hand, "I heard you have a good relationship with Yanshan Star River? And I just returned from the Land of Sins with some information. How about this, you go and call him over. I'll take a rest here in the meantime. Is that alright?"

He absolutely needed Yanshan Star River to come.

Otherwise, his identity would not be verified, and it would be easy for accidents to happen.

He knew that in the entire Yan Yang Empire, there were many Ninth-Rank experts.

No matter how strong he was, he couldn't defeat so many Ninth-Rank experts.

And he couldn't go find Yanshan Star River himself because he didn't know the way and it would waste time.

Earl Changsheng, however, felt as if he were listening to a celestial book.

Guo Feng had returned with information from the Land of Sins?

Nevertheless, he still nodded busily: "If you are willing to rest here, then naturally there's no problem. You're welcome anytime."

He added, "I'll send someone right away to invite Xinghe Earl over."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Head Butler Zhu: "Butler, immediately arrange accommodation for Young Master Guo Feng."

"Yes."

Head Butler Zhu nodded tremblingly at this moment.

He was scared!

Guo Feng was someone who could make the strongest enforcer of the Earl's Mansion vomit blood.

As a Sixth-Rank butler, he had previously acted arrogantly in front of him, and the consequences would probably be extremely severe.

"Alright, in that case, I'll await your news."

Seeing that the matter was resolved, Guo Feng stood up and said, "Of course, if you, Lord Changsheng, have any troubles that I can resolve, you can also come to me."

"Then many thanks!"

Earl Changsheng smiled, waved his hand, "Head Butler Zhu, quickly, escort Young Master Guo Feng to rest. Prepare a banquet tonight to entertain Young Master Guo Feng."

Head Butler Zhu braced himself, quickly agreed, and was about to lead Guo Feng away.

"Lord Changsheng, I heard that a distinguished guest has arrived at your mansion. Duke Guo also wishes to meet him. Please help with the introduction."

Just then, an elegant scholar in white, holding a feather fan, landed in the courtyard.

Judging from this person's aura, he should be at the peak of the eighty-ninth level.

Another peak of the eighty-ninth level.

"So it's Xiang Hui!"

Earl Changsheng was startled, then smiled, looked at Guo Feng, and introduced, "This is one of Duke Guo's ten great strategists, known as Wise Star Xiang Hui. He possesses the bloodline of the divine beast Xiangliu, and is at the peak of the ninth layer of Eighth-Rank, just one step away from breaking through to Ninth-Rank."

"Oh."

Guo Feng responded indifferently, though he knew that Xiangliu was the divine beast Nine-Headed Serpent.

Legend has it that he was a minister of the ancient Emperor Gonggong.

He was also the prototype of the Eight-Headed Serpent in Neon Country.

In other words, this scholar in front of him was actually a snake man!

However, he didn't say much, but nodded, looking at Xiang Hui, "May I ask why Duke Guo wishes to see me?"

"I am not clear, but it should be regarding the matters of the Land of Sins."

Xiang Hui said with a smile.

Guo Feng suddenly understood. As the ruler of Guo Wang City, Duke Guo was well-informed.

He had just arrived, and Duke Guo immediately knew.

This was normal. If Duke Guo wasn't even aware of major events within his own feudal territory, then he probably wouldn't have been able to reach his current position.

However, Guo Feng had no desire to meet Duke Guo.

Because the other party, as one of the empire's five dukes, was definitely a top-tier existence in terms of strength.

It was even possible he was at the seventh or eighth layer of Ninth-Rank.

However, not going to meet him was also not an option.

Disrespecting a noble was also a very serious matter in the Yan Yang Empire.

He thought for a moment and said, "I have something to do today. How about I go to see Duke Guo tomorrow?"

Xiang Hui's expression darkened.

In Guo Wang City, almost no one dared to make Duke Guo wait.

He smiled without smiling: "Young Master Guo Feng, if you do this, Duke Guo will probably be very displeased."

"I can't help it, I really do have something to do."

Guo Feng shrugged.

"Alright, I will report truthfully to Duke Guo. Please, Young Master Guo, do not leave Lord Changsheng's Earl's Mansion."

Xiang Hui snorted coldly and flew directly outside.

Earl Changsheng sighed, "Young Master Guo, angering Duke Guo is not a wise thing to do."

"I truly have something important."

Guo Feng, of course, knew that he couldn't bear Duke Guo's wrath either.

However, the danger level of Duke Guo, in his opinion, was similar to that of Lord Huntian.

Lord Huntian's strength might be above Duke Guo's.

But Duke Guo had more experts under his command than Lord Huntian.

He could only make other plans.

Earl Changsheng said no more, but cupped his hands: "Then Young Master Guo Feng, please attend to your matters. I will send someone to Yanshan City right away. There should be news within three days at most."

After he finished speaking, he turned and left.

Afterward, Guo Fu also immediately took his leave, unwilling to stay longer.

Thus, only Head Butler Zhu and Guo Feng remained here.

"Head Butler Zhu, lead the way."

Guo Feng said calmly, looking at Head Butler Zhu.

"Yes—"

Head Butler Zhu smiled wryly and immediately led Guo Feng, walking through the labyrinthine courtyard for quite some time.

They finally arrived at a guest room.

Calling it a guest room, it was actually a courtyard covering an area of perhaps four or five acres.

Inside were also pavilions, terraces, and towers.

As soon as they entered, Head Butler Zhu plopped down on his knees in front of Guo Feng, his face tense: "Young Master Guo Feng, I was audacious before and offended you. Please forgive this humble one!"

He trembled as he spoke.

Clearly, in this world, the life and death of servants like them were determined by a single word from their master.

If Guo Feng killed him, no one could avenge him.

Guo Feng glanced at him and shook his head.

Just a small fry.

He hadn't even taken it to heart.

He sneered: "You know you were audacious? Do you think I'll let you off if you kneel?"

As he spoke, he released his aura.

Pressing Head Butler Zhu until he couldn't breathe.

"Ah?!"

Head Butler Zhu's face was filled with terror. He quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "Young Master Guo Feng, please spare me."

"I can spare your life. Go and find out who Lord Changsheng is sending to Yanshan City."

Guo Feng then retracted his aura, "Then, invite him over. I have a few words to instruct him."

As he spoke, with a thought.

A miniature listening device silently dropped into Head Butler Zhu's inner pocket.

"Yes, yes!"

Head Butler Zhu looked as if he had received a great pardon and nodded repeatedly.

Then, he turned and left.

Guo Feng, on the other hand, returned to the main hall, had the maids here serve tea, and lay on a chair, wearing headphones, listening to the situation on Head Butler Zhu's side.

Sure enough.

Soon, Head Butler Zhu went directly to Lord Changsheng.

He relayed Guo Feng's request to Lord Changsheng.

Although Lord Changsheng was puzzled, he still had Head Butler Zhu find a person named 'Guo Sheng'.

About half an hour later.

Head Butler Zhu brought Guo Sheng over.