181: Dao Baifeng: If you want it, you can have it now.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun suffer a setback, Li Qiushui couldn't help but let the corners of her mouth curl up.

She had never won against him, so seeing him deflated now made her feel incredibly refreshed.

Duan Zhengchun knew that Li Qiushui was definitely doing it on purpose.

This old woman was quite wicked; she said it intentionally just to see him look bad.

“Fine, Prince, you said it yourself,” Dao Baifeng said with a smile playing on her lips.

“Tch, with just the few of you, what consequences could you possibly bring upon this Prince?” Duan Zhengchun said irritably.

“Tch... Prince, there's no need to fuss over this; I am ready anytime,” Dao Baifeng said triumphantly.

“Fine, you win. You call the shots, alright?” Duan Zhengchun's mouth twitched as he spoke.

“Haha...”

“Prince Duan, I didn't expect you to have moments where you're at a loss too. It's truly hilarious,” Li Qiushui couldn't help but laugh from the side.

Duan Zhengchun glared at Li Qiushui, his eyes filled with a threatening gaze.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun's threatening look, her pretty face flushed slightly, and she didn't dare to look at him.

If she had known, she wouldn't have spoken up. Now she was on this guy's bad side.

Once the matters here were settled, she needed to leave the Prince's Mansion quickly.

This place was too dangerous; she couldn't stay any longer.

“Prince, a guest has come to visit,” Zhu Danchen said.

“Hmm? A guest? Who is it?” Duan Zhengchun asked with a frown of confusion.

“They claim to be Lu Xiaofeng, Hua Manlou, and West Gate Blowing Snow,” Zhu Danchen said after a moment's hesitation.

Hearing these three names, Duan Zhengchun was stunned. His perception immediately cleared up the situation outside; it really was those three fellows.

“Lu Xiaofeng? The Lu Xiaofeng from the Martial World of Ming? And Hua Manlou from the Hua Family, the richest in Jiangnan of Ming? And that West Gate Blowing Snow, who is known as the New Sword God of the younger generation in the Ming Martial World?” Li Qiushui asked in surprise.

“Yes, it's those three. I just don't know what they are doing here. Could they also be interested in the heavenly demon zither?” Duan Zhengchun stroked his chin and muttered to himself.

“Whether they are or not, the character of these three is actually quite decent.”

“I think they shouldn't be here to plot for the heavenly demon zither,” Li Qiushui said after some thought.

“Invite them to the front hall,” Duan Zhengchun said.

“Yes, Prince...”

“Alright, you all stay here and enjoy yourselves. I'm going to the front hall to take a look,” Duan Zhengchun said.

“Go on. I'm here, nothing will go wrong,” Li Qiushui nodded.

Lu Xiaofeng, Hua Manlou, and West Gate Blowing Snow looked at the grand Prince's Mansion before them, feeling a sense of admiration in their hearts.

“This Prince Duan has good taste. I like this style,” Lu Xiaofeng said with a smile.

“You brat, don't be so irreverent. This isn't the Ming Empire.”

“If you really cause trouble, even I won't be able to help you,” Hua Manlou reminded him.

West Gate Blowing Snow didn't speak, but he proactively stepped several paces away, wearing an expression that said 'I don't know him'.

Seeing this, Lu Xiaofeng's mouth twitched.

Is that really necessary? I was just talking; no need to be so tense.

“Gentlemen, the Prince requests your presence,” Zhu Danchen said with a smile.

“Much obliged...”

The three followed Zhu Danchen to the front hall, and soon servants brought tea.

“Please wait a moment, the Prince will be here shortly,” Zhu Danchen said with a smile.

“No matter, no matter. If you have business, please go ahead. We will wait for the Prince here,” Lu Xiaofeng said with a smile.

Zhu Danchen smiled and said nothing, but he did not leave either.

These were extraordinary times; everything had to be handled with caution.

If something went wrong here, he could not bear the consequences.

Soon, Duan Zhengchun's figure appeared in the front hall.

“Prince...” Zhu Danchen bowed in greeting.

Duan Zhengchun nodded and walked straight in.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun appear, Lu Xiaofeng and the other two quickly stood up to greet him.

“Lu Xiaofeng greets Prince Duan. Please forgive our unannounced visit,” Lu Xiaofeng said with a cupped-hand salute and a smile.

“Hua Manlou of the Jiangnan Hua Family greets Prince Duan,” Hua Manlou said with a cupped-hand salute.

“West Gate Blowing Snow...”

Compared to the other two's introductions, West Gate Blowing Snow's was very simple.

Furthermore, his attitude remained cold; he was simply that kind of person, naturally aloof.

However, only those who knew him well understood that he was a man with a cold exterior but a warm heart.

“You are too kind, gentlemen. Please, sit...” Duan Zhengchun nodded with a smile.

“Please forgive our intrusion today. We truly have no other choice,” Lu Xiaofeng said with a smile.

“Oh? I wonder how I might be of assistance to you all,” Duan Zhengchun said with a smile.

“To be honest, we were at our wits' end, which is why we came to the Kingdom to ask for the Prince's help. Actually, we weren't even sure if the Prince could help us.”

“But regardless of whether you can help, from this day forward, we are the Prince's friends. If you ever need help in the future, just say the word,” Lu Xiaofeng said with a serious expression.

“It's fine. Why don't you tell me what the matter is first?” Duan Zhengchun said, shaking his head.

Although Lu Xiaofeng and West Gate Blowing Snow were quite strong, the Ming Empire was far from here; distant water cannot quench a nearby fire.

Such a promise was trivial.

“It's like this. We heard that the Prince knows some secrets of the Jianghu, so we came to inquire about something.”

“Is there any news regarding the Counterfeit silver notes appearing in the Ming Empire?” Lu Xiaofeng said after some thought.

Hearing Lu Xiaofeng say this, Duan Zhengchun's expression became peculiar.

As expected, it was because of this matter. He just hadn't expected the three of them to actually think of asking him about it.

Could it be because of what he said back at the Bright Summit?

Was this guy truly brilliant, or just lucky? Or perhaps his mind had just wandered?

To actually think of running all the way from the Ming Empire to this place.

“How did you gentlemen think to come here and ask this Prince for such information? I'm not even from the Ming Empire!” Duan Zhengchun asked curiously.

“The Prince may not be from the Ming Empire, but your exploits at the Bright Summit have already spread throughout the Jianghu.”

“Furthermore, the things the Prince did before have also become common knowledge. Even the number one Great Hero Shen Lang of the Jianghu back then died at the Prince's hands.”

“That is not something just anyone can achieve,” Lu Xiaofeng said with a smile.

“Well, I'll admit that much. But that only means this Prince is strong; being strong doesn't necessarily mean one's intelligence is good,” Duan Zhengchun said.

“The Prince is being modest. We have naturally investigated the Prince's recent deeds in the Jianghu.”

“That's why we came here to try our luck. If the Prince doesn't know, that's fine too; we've long wanted to witness the Prince's heroic bearing ourselves.”

“The Prince has recently stirred up the entire Jianghu of the Nine Provinces Continent, with a record that is second to none.”

“Even the Emei Sect has closed its gates because of the Prince, and the Wudang Sect has even sent word that anyone who encounters the Prince must treat him with courtesy. Any Wudang Disciple who dares to offend the Prince will be directly expelled from the Sect.”