598: Chapter 598 Arrival at the Qing Clan

"Wait a moment."

Family Head Bai suddenly spoke up at this moment.

Qing Nian stopped and looked at him. "What is it?"

Family Head Bai glanced at Fang Bai, then gave a polite smile. "Miss Qing Nian, Patriarch Qing Ya only said for you to return alone. This young brother might have to stop here."

Qing Nian's expression darkened, and she said indifferently, "He is my friend, coming to the Qing Clan as a guest. Is there a problem?"

Family Head Bai looked troubled and said, "This... Patriarch Qing Ya has given instructions. With your engagement approaching, we cannot have any incidents. If Young Master Liu Hong learns that Miss Qing Nian is close to another man, it would be detrimental to the relationship between our two families."

A hint of mockery appeared in Qing Nian's eyes. "They have no right to gossip about who I choose to be close to!"

Family Head Bai continued to block the way. "Miss Qing Nian, I am in a difficult position as well. Please understand."

Qing Nian's face grew even colder.

As Family Head Bai was a Tenth Order Late Stage expert, his strength was a bit greater than hers.

Just then, a flippant voice rang out from behind. "Just a dog of the Qing Clan, yet you dare to disobey the Eldest Miss's words. It seems Miss Qing Nian's status in the Qing Clan isn't very high."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expression changed, and they all looked at Fang Bai, who had spoken.

Family Head Bai stared intently at Fang Bai. "What did you say?!"

Fang Bai stepped forward slowly, standing casually beside Qing Nian. A nonchalant smile played on his lips, but his eyes were as cold as ice, showing no regard for the Tenth Order Late Stage Family Head Bai before him.

"I said, you are nothing more than a watchdog kept by the Qing Clan. Do you really think you're worthy of bossing Miss Qing Nian around?"

He spoke word by word. His voice wasn't loud, but it spread clearly throughout the area. The surrounding Bai Family guards, who were already silent as cicadas in winter, didn't even dare to breathe now. They were also extremely furious; no one expected this ordinary-looking youth to dare to defy a top expert of the Tenth Order Late Stage so boldly.

Moreover, the entire Qing Clan stood behind this expert!

Family Head Bai trembled with rage. A majestic aura suddenly erupted from his body, and the spiritual pressure of the Tenth Order Late Stage bore down on Fang Bai like a mountain. The air distorted and trembled, and fine cracks instantly appeared on the bluestone ground.

Everyone was shocked; even the passersby watching from afar were stunned.

Who... who would dare to cause trouble in Qing City? Do they have a death wish?

"Arrogant brat! How dare you speak such nonsense? Today, I will teach you a lesson, you ignorant fool!"

Family Head Bai was beyond furious. He hadn't expected a youngster to defy him so openly, and since he was certain Fang Bai's strength was inferior to his own, he acted decisively!

A thick killing intent swept forward. Qing Nian's expression changed drastically, and she quickly stepped forward, intending to shield Fang Bai.

She knew Family Head Bai's strength well; he was no match for Fang Bai at all. The consequence of angering Fang Bai like this would be a complete break with the Qing Clan.

She didn't want to involve others.

But as soon as she moved, Fang Bai raised his hand to stop her.

Fang Bai looked up, a trace of disdain flickering in his eyes. There seemed to be no Source Power fluctuations around him, yet when that powerful pressure reached within three feet of him, it was as if it hit a steel wall, vanishing without a trace instantly.

Family Head Bai's pupils constricted sharply, the anger on his face freezing instantly, replaced by sheer shock and disbelief.

His full-force pressure had been easily neutralized by this ordinary-looking youth? How was that possible!

"Teach me a lesson?" Fang Bai chuckled. He took a light step forward, and a far more terrifying and domineering aura than Family Head Bai's suddenly swept out from his body. It was as if an ancient demon god had awakened, instantly crushing Family Head Bai's momentum completely.

"Pfft!"

Family Head Bai felt a tightness in his chest and uncontrollably stumbled back several steps. His face turned as pale as paper, a trickle of blood leaked from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were now filled with terror as he looked at Fang Bai.

"You..."

He finally realized that the young man before him was not as simple as he appeared!

The aura of a Peak Tenth Stage!

Such a young Peak Tenth Stage?

He had provoked an existence he couldn't afford to offend!

That pressure suddenly surged!

Thud!

Family Head Bai actually couldn't withstand it and fell straight to his knees!

Even a Tenth Order Late Stage knelt!

"You... who exactly are you?" Family Head Bai's voice trembled, all his previous arrogance and toughness gone.

Fang Bai ignored him and simply turned to Qing Nian, speaking calmly, "Since you want to resist this marriage, you must be prepared to break ties with them. I didn't come here with you to swallow my pride."

Qing Nian pursed her lips, her expression complicated.

After saying that, Fang Bai suddenly took Qing Nian's hand and walked toward the Qing Clan. As they passed by Family Head Bai, the latter's body went stiff; he didn't even have the courage to look up, let alone try to stop them again.

The surrounding Bai Family guards were so frightened their legs went weak. They scrambled to get out of the way, not daring to offer the slightest resistance.

Being led by Fang Bai, Qing Nian felt the warmth from his palm and looked at his tall, straight back. Something deep within her heart began to flutter.

Looking at their joined hands, her face flushed slightly.

It wasn't until their figures disappeared into the distance that Family Head Bai slumped to the ground, his heart filled with nothing but lingering fear. He finally understood that he had nearly provoked a catastrophic disaster.

"Quick! Notify Patriarch Qing Ya!"

"And the Liu Family! Tell Young Master Liu Hong that his wife has been snatched away!"

"..."

Fang Bai didn't let go of Qing Nian's hand. Instead, he said, "Forgive me for the offense. I only did that to put on a show for them."

Qing Nian nodded slightly. "I understand."

Fang Bai said indifferently, "If I'm not mistaken, that Family Head Bai will definitely notify the Liu Family. That's perfect; it saves me a trip."

Qing Nian: "..."

She found it somewhat unbelievable. Was the man before her actually planning to take on both the Qing Clan and the Liu Clan at the same time?

Fang Bai suddenly stopped. He looked at Qing Nian and asked seriously, "If I kill your father, what will you do?"

Qing Nian was stunned, then hesitated for a moment before saying, "Young Master, my father... he doesn't truly deserve to die."

"Who can say for sure? If he says something offensive, and I'm in a bad mood—plus I'm afraid of violence—things might get difficult if I lose my temper." Fang Bai spoke cryptically.

Qing Nian thought about it and then whispered, "Then... let me talk to them first. If they won't listen, then you can hit them, okay?"

Fang Bai glanced at her; her eyes were filled with a touch of hope.

Fang Bai sighed softly. "Alright then. After all, you are the employer."

Qing Nian immediately beamed. "Young Master Fang, you really are a good person."

"...As expected, does the 'good person card' transcend species?"

Fang Bai shook his head.

Soon, the two arrived at the Qing Clan.

The Qing Clan appeared empty on the surface at this time.

Fang Bai said indifferently, "Knowing you've returned, yet there's not even a single person to welcome you..."

As he spoke, he waved his hand!

A golden sword light sliced through the sky, its sword intent directly enveloping the entire Qing Clan.

An indifferent voice rang out: "Qing Clan! Within three breaths, whoever is in charge, come out and see me!"