MTLNOVEL Chapter 502: Refined and Commonfolk Together?
Chapter 502: Refined and Commonfolk Together?
The sudden provocation caught Lin Fengmian off guard.
He wanted to speak, but the Spirit Fruit was stuck in his throat, making it impossible for him to utter a word. His face turned red with frustration, making it seem like he was seething with anger but unable to retaliate.
He quickly grabbed You Yao’s hand as she reached for another Spirit Fruit.
Was this woman trying to strangle him? Was she in cahoots with the other side?
Seeing Lin Fengmian’s lack of response, Ding Bonan turned his playful gaze to Shangguan Qiong beside him.
“Everyone, did you know? The woman sitting next to Brother Wuxie is none other than the famous Fairy Shangguan of the Joyful Union Sect.”
Immediately, all eyes in the room turned to Shangguan Qiong, and a flood of compliments followed.
“So this is Fairy Shangguan of the Joyful Union Sect. Truly enchanting and captivating!”
“Indeed, seeing her in person is even better than hearing about her. Brother Wuxie, you’ve been hiding such a beauty!”
“…”
Shangguan Qiong could only nod slightly and say, “Yuqiong greets all the princes and gentlemen.”
Ding Bonan smiled and said, “I’ve heard that the fairies of the Joyful Union Sect are skilled in singing and dancing, capable of performing dances that captivate the world.”
“I wonder if Fairy Shangguan would be willing to grace us with a dance and allow us to witness such a spectacle?”
Shangguan Qiong frowned in displeasure. “Yuqiong is not well-versed in song and dance. What little I know is superficial, so I’m afraid I’ll only embarrass myself on stage.”
However, Ding Bonan was determined to use her to humiliate Lin Fengmian and refused to let her off the hook.
“Fairy Shangguan, you’re too modest. Your beauty is renowned far and wide, and as the sect master of the Joyful Union Sect, how could you not be skilled in singing and dancing?”
Shangguan Qiong looked worried. “The dances of the Joyful Union Sect lean towards the vulgar and are hardly fit for such an elegant occasion. Please, lord, find someone else.”
Jun Yunzheng chuckled. “Vulgar? Fairy Shangguan, you are joking. There is no vulgarity in dancing. Besides, it’s enjoyed by both the refined and the common folk!”
Ding Bonan also nodded quickly and said, “Brother Yunzheng, what you said is very true. It is appreciated by both the refined and the common folk!”
He turned to the crowd and said with a smile, “It’s rare for all of us to gather like this. Fairy Shangguan, don’t spoil the mood. Isn’t that right, everyone?”
The others chimed in, “Indeed! We’ve heard about Fairy Shangguan’s fame for a long time. Now that we’ve finally met her, we’d love to see her dance.”
“Fairy Shangguan, the greatest vulgarity is the greatest elegance. It’s okay, really. As long as you don’t dance out of your clothes, it’s all good.”
“That’s not quite right!”
Ding Bonan smiled. “Even if she dances out of her clothes, it’s fine. We’d all love to see it.”
The crowd erupted into knowing laughter, egging her on to perform.
The atmosphere became increasingly heated, and the pressure became too much to ignore.
Shangguan Qiong found herself in a difficult position and couldn’t help but glance at Lin Fengmian for help.
Meanwhile, Lin Fengmian was desperately patting his chest, trying to swallow the spirit fruit that had nearly choked him.
He grabbed a jug of wine and took several large gulps to clear his throat.
However, to outsiders, it looked like he was venting his frustration through drink, powerless to do anything else.
When Ding Bonan saw that Shangguan Qiong still hadn’t moved, he became impatient and displeased.
“Fairy Shangguan, are you looking down on us? Are you only willing to dance for Brother Wuxie?”
Others laughed and said, “That won’t do! Fairy Shangguan, you can’t play favorites!”
Ding Bonan turned to Lin Fengmian with a smile. “I’m sure Brother Wuxie won’t mind, right?”
Although Shangguan Qiong was inwardly furious, she knew that she was outnumbered and could only sigh in resignation.
She was about to stand up and reluctantly comply when Lin Fengmian’s hand landed on her shoulder, pressing her back down.
Finally catching his breath, Lin Fengmian took a sip of wine and coldly said, “I mind.”
The lively atmosphere instantly turned icy.
Ding Bonan frowned. “Brother Wuxie, what do you mean?”
Lin Fengmian narrowed his eyes, a sly smile playing on his lips.
“Fairy Shangguan is my companion. You’re asking my companion to dance for you. Shouldn’t I be the one to ask what you mean by that?”
He didn’t say that Shangguan Qiong had refused, but instead made it clear that he was the one who was unwilling, sparing her the embarrassment.
Ding Bonan chuckled. “Brother Wuxie, we didn’t mean anything by it. We just wanted to liven things up.”
Lin Fengmian raised an eyebrow. “Oh, you just wanted to liven things up? You should have said that earlier! Here, let me toast you!”
He downed the wine in his cup and then poured another, suddenly hurling it at Ding Bonan.
Using a technique from his “One Sword to Settle the Heavens” move, the cup shot toward Ding Bonan at lightning speed, smashing into his head.
Completely unprepared for the sudden attack, Ding Bonan was struck on the head, causing blood to mix with the wine as it streamed down his face.
He let out a howl of pain, his expression twisted in rage.
The entire room was stunned. The palace maids playing music were so shocked that they broke the strings of their instruments.
The sound of the broken strings echoed in the silent hall, lingering in everyone’s hearts like shock waves.
“Jun Wuxie, have you lost your mind?” Ding Bonan roared in anger.
Jun Yunzheng slammed his hand on the jade table and shouted, “Junior Brother Wuxie, what are you doing?”
Lin Fengmian replied nonchalantly, “Isn’t this lively? Look, isn’t it lively now?”
“You!”
Ding Bonan, seething with anger, shouted, “I will kill you!”
He lunged at Lin Fengmian, but was quickly restrained by those around him.
Lin Fengmian waved his hand dismissively. “Let him go, let him go. Don’t stop him. Let him come!”
With a smirk, he taunted, “If he can so much as touch a hair on my head today, I’ll respect him as a man.”
Ding Bonan was so furious that he felt like he was about to explode, but he didn’t dare to make a move. Instead, he turned to Jun Yunzheng.
“Cousin, Jun Wuxie has gone too far. You must do something about it!”
Lin Fengmian couldn’t resist taunting him. “Ding Bonan, all you can do is whine like a woman. Do you have any guts at all?”
Jun Yunzheng looked at Lin Fengmian and said sternly, “Junior Brother Wuxie, you’ve crossed the line!”
“I haven’t even started yet, and you say I’ve crossed the line?”
Lin Fengmian stood up and kicked over the table in front of him, spilling wine and dishes all over the floor. The sudden action startled everyone in the room.
He glared at the crowd with a dark expression and said arrogantly, “Do you think I’m giving you face? How dare you mess with my woman?”
Jun Yunzheng, who was secretly pleased by Lin Fengmian’s outburst, maintained a stern facade.
“Junior Brother Wuxie, what are you doing? We were just joking around. Why are you making a scene?”
Lin Fengmian cracked his neck and smiled. “If you make me unhappy, then no one will be happy!”
“Brother, isn’t this what you wanted? An excuse to make a move?”
He wrapped his arm around the bewildered Shangguan Qiong, with a sly smile playing on his face.
He beckoned with his hand, his arrogance on full display. “Come, I’ll give you your excuse!”
Jun Yunzheng saw Lin Fengmian’s fearless attitude and coldly said, “Junior Brother Wuxie, you’re drunk! Someone, sober him up!”
As soon as he finished speaking, someone quietly closed the hall doors and activated a formation, effectively locking everyone inside.
Cen Yan’s aura locked onto Shangguan Qiong, and the tension in the room reached a boiling point.
Ding Bonan, no longer pretending, broke free of the restraints and charged at Lin Fengmian with a roar.
“Cousin, stop wasting words on him! Die!”
But before he could reach Lin Fengmian, he was sent flying back at an even faster speed, crashing into several tables and leaving the room in chaos.