313: Decline invitation

"Heehee... Then, Dad, if you're not Life Qi anymore, if you say you're not Life Qi, I'll stop shaking you." Sikong Qianluo had a flattering smile on her Face, but her eyes were full of craftiness.

"Fine, fine, fine, I'm not Life Qi anymore. I'm truly afraid of you. How old are you now? Still acting like a little girl, not ladylike at all. Aren't you afraid you won't be able to get married in the future?" Sikong Changfeng shook his head helplessly.

"Cough... Junior Brother, save these matters for when you get home. This is the Ascending Heaven Pavilion, not your house. Don't let others make a joke out of you," Baili Dongjun reminded from the side.

Sikong Changfeng then remembered that he was currently outside; some things indeed shouldn't be said here.

"It's all your fault. Just wait until we get back and see how I deal with you." Sikong Changfeng glared at his daughter.

Sikong Qianluo also knew that she had indeed been a bit reckless this time. Fortunately, the friends she met along the way were all quite good.

They were all people who valued friendship and emotions; otherwise, she might have really been in danger.

Sikong Changfeng looked toward where Duan Zhengchun was and walked over helplessly.

Seeing Sikong Changfeng walking toward them, Tang Lian and Xiao Se quickly stood up. After all, this was one of the three city lords of Snow Moon City, the Third City Lord Sikong Changfeng.

He was also Sikong Qianluo's father.

On the other hand, Duan Zhengchun, Xiao Se, and Moon Princess had been sitting there with calm expressions the whole time.

Especially Duan Zhengchun, who looked at Sikong Changfeng with a smile.

"Tang Lian of the Tang Clan greets the Third City Lord." Tang Lian bowed to Sikong Changfeng.

"Not bad. The Tang Clan has produced a fine descendant," Sikong Changfeng nodded and praised.

"The City Lord overpraises me..." Tang Lian's attitude was humble; he didn't dare to act arrogant in front of Sikong Changfeng.

Sikong Changfeng nodded and continued to look at Duan Zhengchun and Xiao Se.

Regarding Xiao Se's identity, Sikong Changfeng had already had people investigate it.

The Sixth Prince of Northern Li had become a victim because of the struggle for the throne. His martial arts were crippled, and he had since disappeared.

He just didn't expect that his daughter, on her secret trip out, would actually become friends with Xiao Se.

This gave him a bad premonition. Although Xiao Se had been demoted, his status as the Sixth Prince could not be changed.

Snow Moon City originally didn't want to interfere in the affairs of the Imperial Dynasty, but now it seemed fate had linked them together.

"And these two are?" Sikong Changfeng looked at Xiao Se and Duan Zhengchun with feigned confusion.

As for Moon Princess, he ignored her directly.

"Dad, let me introduce them to you."

"This one is Xiao Se, a friend I met in the Jianghu this time. He's handsome, mature, and stable. He loves money a bit, but he's a good person and very loyal," Sikong Qianluo pointed at Xiao Se and introduced him.

However, hearing Sikong Qianluo's words, Xiao Se's mouth couldn't help but twitch, and black lines appeared on his forehead.

Are you really introducing me, or are you just smearing my name?

But at this time, it wasn't good to say anything. After all, her father was a City Lord, so he still had to give some Face.

"Xiao Se greets the Third City Lord." Xiao Se stood up with a calm expression and cupped his hands, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Young Master Xiao, there's no need to be so polite."

"Dad, this one's background is quite significant."

"His status is even higher than yours." When Sikong Qianluo introduced Duan Zhengchun, her eyes couldn't help but shine with excitement.

Hearing his daughter's words, a sharp light flashed in Sikong Changfeng's eyes.

He had noticed before that Duan Zhengchun was not simple, especially since he was with an assassin from the Dark River.

Now he was also curious about who this person was to earn such high praise from his daughter.

"Oh? In that case, I really am starting to get curious." Sikong Changfeng looked at his daughter with interest.

"Dad, tell me, in the current Nine Provinces Continent, who has the most resounding reputation in the Martial Forest?" Sikong Qianluo suddenly looked at her father mysteriously.

"Hmm? Who has the most resounding reputation? Shouldn't it be your Uncle Baili?" Sikong Changfeng raised an eyebrow and looked at Baili Dongjun, who was still drinking nearby.

"Heh, that was in the past. Besides, Uncle Baili's reputation is only resounding in Snow Moon City and Northern Li."

"However, on the Nine Provinces Continent, there are those equal in fame to him."

"But the one in front of you is different. Although you don't know him, you must have heard his name."

"He surname Duan... Dad, does that bring anything to mind?" Sikong Qianluo looked at her father with a smug Face.

Hearing the surname Duan, the smile on Sikong Changfeng's Face stiffened, and he looked at Duan Zhengchun in surprise.

Baili Dongjun's drinking also paused, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

"Surnamed Duan? Are you talking about the super Master of the younger generation whose reputation has been soaring in the Jianghu recently, the Prince of Zhennan of the Dali Duan Clan, Duan Zhengchun, Prince Duan?" Sikong Changfeng's tone was surprised, but his eyes remained fixed on Duan Zhengchun.

"Hehe... I knew you must have heard of his name, Dad."

"That's right, he is the Prince of Zhennan of Dali, but it's a bit incorrect to say Prince of Zhennan now; he should be the Prince Kaoshan of Dali, Prince Duan." Sikong Qianluo revealed Duan Zhengchun's identity with a proud Face.

That expression and look were even prouder than when she introduced her own father.

Baili Dongjun and Sikong Changfeng both looked at Duan Zhengchun with solemn expressions. Instantly, the surrounding air became much more oppressive.

The entire first floor fell silent.

"I didn't expect it to be the famous Prince Kaoshan of Dali, Prince Duan. Please forgive me for the lack of a proper welcome, Your Highness." Sikong Changfeng cupped his hands toward Duan Zhengchun.

"The Third City Lord is too polite. I have come uninvited; I hope the Third City Lord and the Great City Lord will not take offense." Duan Zhengchun stood up and cupped his hands toward Sikong Changfeng and Baili Dongjun.

"Prince Duan must be joking. With Prince Duan's reputation and status, we naturally welcome you to a small place like our Snow Moon City with open arms."

"It's just that this place is indeed a bit neglectful of Prince Duan. Why don't you relocate to the City Lord's Manor, Prince Duan?" Sikong Changfeng looked at Duan Zhengchun with a smile, but a mysterious light flickered in his eyes.

For a moment, he couldn't decide why Duan Zhengchun had appeared in Snow Moon City.

"Great, great..."

Before Duan Zhengchun could speak, Sikong Qianluo clapped her hands excitedly.

However, as soon as she finished speaking, she realized her behavior was inappropriate. Her pretty Face immediately turned red, and she lowered her head, her small hands nervously fidgeting with the hem of her skirt.

The smile on Sikong Changfeng's Face suddenly froze, and a bad premonition rose in his heart.

As a father, how could he not understand his own daughter?

He had never seen his daughter so concerned about any man before. This was the first time, especially with that shy look.

Heavens, a possibility popped into Sikong Changfeng's mind.

Could his daughter's heart be fluttering? Had she taken a liking to this Playboy Prince Duan Zhengchun?

At the thought of this possibility, the smile on Sikong Changfeng's Face became stiff, and his expression turned gloomy.

"Thank you for your kindness, Third City Lord. I appreciate the offer, but I won't trouble the two City Lords."

"I only came here to handle some matters. Once they are finished, I will leave."

"There's no need for such a grand display," Duan Zhengchun declined with a smile and a shake of his head.