132: Extremely strong

Ye Kong scanned the people in the Ye Family's main hall but didn't see many familiar faces, so he chatted idly with Lin Yaer.

His primary goal in returning to the Ye Family this time was to celebrate Ye Liting's birthday, and secondly, he hoped to improve his relationship with the Ye Family.

After all, Ye Kong also hoped that the Ye Family Head and others would not hinder his relationship with Ye Liting.

As for other merchants, powerful individuals, especially those of the same generation, Ye Kong had no interest.

Instead, the snobbish expressions in their eyes were quite repulsive.

Thinking that he would soon meet the Ye Family members, Ye Kong suddenly felt a bit nervous.

Even with Ye Kong's Divine-Grade talent, Thunder Saint Physique, and Peak Martial Emperor Realm, meeting Ye Liting's family in this setting still made him inevitably nervous.

To alleviate his nervousness, Ye Kong secretly checked his status.

Host: Ye Kong

Talent: Thunder (Divine-Grade)

Physique: Thunder Emperor Physique

Realm: Peak Martial Emperor

Phew ~ Ye Kong exhaled. With his current cultivation, no matter what, the Ye Family surely couldn't look down on him, right?

After checking his status, Ye Kong's tension eased slightly.

Lin Yaer, on the side, was contemplating how to talk more with Ye Kong to deepen their relationship.

At least, to establish a profound friendship before Ye Kong completely left her side.

This was not only what her father had instructed, but Lin Yaer herself also wanted to do it.

She didn't know when it started, but when Lin Yaer was with Ye Kong, she no longer acted solely to win him over.

What kind of emotion was driving her to get closer to Ye Kong?

Lin Yaer herself couldn't say.

Lin Yaer glanced at Ye Kong, only to see him staring blankly at the table, lost in thought.

Sure enough, he was thinking of Ye Liting again, wasn't he?

Why couldn't he look at me more?

Lin Yaer felt a bit upset, so she put her hand in front of Ye Kong's eyes. Seeing no reaction, she waved it again.

When would Ye Kong be so lost in thought, missing me?

In reality, Ye Kong was checking the System and didn't notice Lin Yaer at all.

Lin Yaer sighed, stood up, and looked around. She saw many refreshments and good wine on a nearby long table, and Ye Family attendants were busy pouring wine and serving pastries to the guests.

Perhaps I should get something to eat for Ye Kong?

With this thought, Lin Yaer's lips gradually curved upwards, and she went to fetch some.

However, this scene was witnessed by Ma Boyang. Lin Yaer was actually trying to please this person!

This brat clearly ignored Lin Yaer, yet Lin Yaer still showed a smiling expression!

Ma Boyang was very displeased. He couldn't understand how this person, apart from being slightly stronger, was better than him.

Hmph, this person must have gotten here through Lin Yaer's connections; otherwise, he wouldn't have the power to come to this Ye Family main hall!

Just as Ma Boyang was getting angry, Lin Yaer placed the pastries she had just gotten in front of Ye Kong.

What!

They were specifically brought for this brat!

Ma Boyang was completely enraged this time. He stole his treasure, stole his woman, and even dared to beat him in the street.

Now he's pulling this stunt in front of him, intentionally trying to provoke him, isn't he!

Seeing the pastries placed before him, Ye Kong suddenly came back to his senses, smiled at Lin Yaer, and thanked her.

Ma Boyang couldn't stand this insult. He nudged the young man next to him with his elbow.

The young men all looked at Ma Boyang, who turned around and said to Long Ao, "Brother Long Ao, I'm going to handle some private matters. I'll be back soon."

Long Ao nodded and said, "You all go together. Finish it quickly. I'm going to find some of the Ye Family's powerful individuals to chat with now."

Ma Boyang bid farewell to Long Ao and looked at his older brother.

Ma Shanming looked indifferent, as if he had no spirit at all.

Ma Boyang leaned close to his brother and whispered in his ear, "Brother, the person who beat me is also here, in this venue."

Ma Shanming said expressionlessly, "This place isn't convenient for a fight, is it? You go first, and it's best to find a good excuse so you don't make things difficult for me."

Ma Boyang received Ma Shanming's assurance and immediately patted his chest, guaranteeing, "Brother, don't worry, I'll definitely give you a justifiable reason!"

The young men didn't know what had happened to Ma Boyang and were all puzzled, asking what was going on.

Ma Boyang waved his hand and said, "Just follow me. It's just an ant who took advantage of me!"

The young men immediately found it amusing, "Someone actually took advantage of Young Master Ma? We'll have to see who it is."

So Ma Boyang led a few people towards Ye Kong's seat.

Ye Kong naturally sensed a surge of resentment directed at him, but he was currently eating pastries and didn't look up. He merely released his Divine Sense.

Honestly, the Ye Family's pastries are delicious.

This couldn't help but remind Ye Kong of when he was still in the slum, and Ye Liting, despite his poor status, cooked for him.

That was definitely one of the best meals Ye Kong had ever eaten in his life.

The more things he experienced, the more he realized the preciousness of the sentiment in that meal.

After releasing his Divine Sense, he quickly sensed a familiar aura.

This seems to be that arrogant brat he encountered in Wuji City?

Just as Ye Kong was wondering who it was, Lin Yaer spoke first: "Ma Boyang? What are you doing here?"

Ye Kong was stunned. He looked up and saw, oh, it was him!

Ma Boyang and the others were not from the Dragon Kingdom and had not seen Ye Kong of Great Qin. At this moment, they only regarded Ye Kong as a Young Master with some cultivation.

This was the Ye Family's territory, with many powerful individuals stationed here. Guests were not allowed to release their aura and disrupt the banquet.

Because everyone intentionally restrained their aura, everyone looked like an ordinary person.

Ma Boyang and the others did not believe that the young man in front of them was Ye Kong, who had unparalleled battle achievements in the Dragon Kingdom.

Lin Yaer knew that Ma Boyang must be here to cause trouble for Ye Kong, so she directly stood in front of Ma Boyang and said, "Ma Boyang, today is Young Miss Ye's birthday. You are not allowed to cause trouble."

Seeing that Lin Yaer was actually protecting Ye Kong, Ma Boyang immediately retorted angrily, "Lin Yaer, you're intentionally trying to provoke me, aren't you? You should clearly be marrying me!"

Lin Yaer's face instantly flushed. She hadn't expected Ma Boyang to say such shameless words.

"Who wants to marry you!" Lin Yaer raised her voice.

Ma Boyang looked sideways at Ye Kong and said, "What? Are you going to hide behind a woman, brat?"

The young men who came with him all sneered.

"Boyang, you weren't taken advantage of by a guy hiding behind a woman, were you? Haha."

"Hmph!" Ma Boyang's anger was ignited by the young men, and his blood immediately rushed to his head.

Ma Boyang pushed Lin Yaer aside and walked angrily in front of Ye Kong, looking down at him from a superior position.

"You were quite arrogant that day, weren't you?"

Ye Kong frowned when he saw Lin Yaer being pushed away, but then he looked at Ma Boyang indifferently.

Then, a flash of electric light flickered in Ye Kong's eyes, directly piercing Ma Boyang's eyes.

Ma Boyang instantly seemed to see something terrifying, his pupils dilated, and he subconsciously took half a step back.

"You, you..." Ma Boyang was startled by Ye Kong and couldn't speak clearly.

Ye Kong stood up, looked at Ma Boyang disdainfully, and said, "What do you mean, 'you'? You didn't finish your sentence just now, did you? Let me finish it for you."

"I wasn't arrogant that day; I just happened to hit a fly with one punch."

Upon hearing this, Ma Boyang's eyes were about to split. This guy dared to expose his weakness in front of him and even compared him to a fly!

The young men next to him immediately showed surprised expressions. What did he mean? This guy actually beat Ma Boyang?

They all shook their heads, not expecting this guy to dare to hit even Ma Boyang. He really had a death wish.

In his anger, Ma Boyang suddenly remembered that his brother was also present today, so there was nothing to fear.

Ma Boyang took a breath and said, "You're really arrogant! Today, no matter what, you have to kneel down and kowtow to admit your mistake, otherwise, once we leave the Ye Family, you'll be in for it!"

"Exactly!" The young men who came with him all mocked, "How dare you provoke someone from our Great Qing Kingdom? You have a death wish!"

"Hurry up and kneel and kowtow! After you kowtow, get out before our banquet ends, and we'll spare your life!"

Ye Kong saw Ma Boyang's very confident appearance and couldn't help but wonder where this person got his courage.

Lin Yaer returned to Ye Kong's side and pointed at Ma Boyang's nose, saying, "I think you're the crazy ones! Do you even know who he is?"

Lin Yaer wasn't worried that Ye Kong would be harmed by Ma Boyang. She was only concerned that this was Young Miss Ye's birthday banquet, and any conflict might leave a bad impression on the Ye Family.

That would be detrimental to Ye Kong.

Ma Boyang angrily said, "Stop talking nonsense! You brat, give me a quick answer! Either kneel down and kowtow, or come outside with us and wait for death!"

The sound of Ma Boyang and Ye Kong's argument gradually grew louder, attracting the attention of the surrounding guests.

Among them, Ye Family guards were also secretly observing. If a fight broke out, they would immediately intervene.

Two attendants quickly ran over and advised, "Gentlemen, this is Young Miss Ye's birthday banquet. If you have any private grievances, please choose another place to discuss them."

Some of the surrounding guests seemed to recognize Ye Kong's appearance and whispered, "That looks like Ye Kong."

"Yes, it's Ye Kong. Who is this person on the other side who is so blind to cause trouble?"

"It seems to be someone from the Great Qing Kingdom, right?"

"Hmph, have people from the Great Qing Kingdom even dared to bully our Dragon Kingdom's Ye Kong? We'll have to see how this ends."

Ma Boyang was already hot-headed at this point and didn't care about anything else. He stepped past the attendants and reached out to grab Ye Kong's collar.

"You brat, come with me now!"

Ye Kong didn't move; he just released a bit of electricity around him. Ma Boyang's hand went numb, and he quickly pulled it back.

Lin Yaer quickly tugged at Ye Kong's sleeve, telling him with her eyes not to use too much force. This was a Ye Family banquet, and injuring someone would be difficult to resolve.

Ye Kong snorted coldly and retorted, "Are you even worthy of making me kneel?"

Before he finished speaking, Ye Kong's slap carried a current of electricity, directly sending Ma Boyang flying, along with the young men in front of him.

They had no time to react before falling into a coma.

If it weren't for Ye Liting's birthday, outside, these people would have been smashed to dust by Ye Kong's slap.

Ye Kong's swift movements stunned the Ye Family guards present, and the entire hall fell into dead silence.