Fox Demon: The villain at the beginning

Chapter 407 Reputation, the Qing Family

The head of the Ji family felt a sharp pain in his wrist, and the sword in his hand was flung away.

Realizing the situation was dire, he immediately retreated, attempting to dodge the impending attack.

However, at that moment, a cold glint was already precisely positioned against his neck.

"You've lost!"

Jin Renfeng said calmly.

Looking at the sword blade below his neck, the head of the Ji family let out a soft breath.

"I have lost!"

He decisively blocked the way, immediately raising his hand to push away the sword blade in front of him.

Jin Renfeng was taken aback.

He had encountered several family heads from the royal faction before. Some were unwilling to accept defeat, while others were furious. But this was the first time he had seen someone admit defeat so decisively.

"As the head of the Ji family, how could you lose to a junior like me? Don't you feel any resentment?"

Jin Renfeng asked tentatively.

"What's there to be resentful about!"

The head of the Ji family said calmly.

"You won with your true skills, and I also gave it my all."

"What's wrong with this fair and square contest?"

Without any resentment or anger, the head of the Ji family calmly accepted the final result.

However, upon hearing this, Jin Renfeng felt quite troubled.

The Ji family is an enemy of the royal faction, so in principle he should take the opportunity of the challenge to strike back hard.

Judging from their appearance, they probably have no intention of seeking revenge at all.

If the Ji family doesn't make a move, he has no reason to start a fight.

In this way, the goal of severely damaging the opposing faction cannot be achieved.

The defeat of a few disciples and the injury to the patriarch are hardly a loss for a first-rate family.

"If he doesn't provoke me, then I'll have to provoke him first."

Jin Renfeng pondered to himself.

Now that the Ji family has admitted defeat, the only way to find an opportunity to make a move is for him to provoke them.

Seeing that the Ji family patriarch was about to leave, Jin Renfeng quickly recalled a few words, put on a mocking expression, and said,
"I originally thought the head of the Ji family would be a capable person, but I didn't expect him to be such an incompetent person who doesn't even have a bit of ambition!"

"It seems the Ji family has no one left!"

Upon hearing this, the head of the Ji family stopped and smiled.
"Kid, I know what you're thinking, but don't waste your time!"

"I would never, under any circumstances, gather my family's power to attack you like the Deng family did."

"I have seen the fate of the Deng family. With that lesson learned, do you think my Ji family will repeat the same mistake?"

"The head of a first-rate family is now in the hands of a junior like me. Aren't you afraid of ruining the reputation of the Ji family?"

Jin Renfeng said loudly.

The head of the Ji family laughed twice and said...

"Elder Jin, have you perhaps become confused?"

"Putting everything else aside, you yourself already hold the position of an elder!"

"By now, how many first-rate families have fallen because of you, including the Xiao family and the Deng family?"

"Do you still think you're some nobody?"

Jin Renfeng looked enlightened. Unbeknownst to him, with the defeat of several first-class families, he had already become famous.

As his reputation grew, the impact of those who lost to him diminished.

After all, losing to an unknown nobody and losing to a top expert are completely different situations.

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei fought against Lü Bu. The three of them joined forces, outnumbering the enemy, but ultimately failed to defeat him, which should be considered a disgrace.

However, because Lü Bu's combat power was too strong and his achievements too dazzling, this shameful record ultimately became the capital for Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei to boast about their martial arts.

When everyone heard about it, they all gave him a thumbs up, admiring his extraordinary martial prowess.

Jin Renfeng is now moving towards the status of Lü Bu. Even though he is still an outsider disciple of Shenhuo Mountain Manor and a junior, the price of losing to him is completely different from before.

"In terms of strength, neither the Deng family nor the Mu family can be considered weak among the first-class aristocratic families."

"Even they were defeated by you, so what's there to say about the Ji family's defeat?"

The head of the Ji family continued,

"To be honest with you, based on your current record and reputation, even if I were to lose to you, or even if my entire Ji family were to lose to you, it would still be an honorable defeat."

"What does being disgraced have to do with the Ji family?"

Jin Renfeng looked depressed.

For the first time, he felt that having a great reputation was also a burden!
. . . . . .

Jin Renfeng really had no way to deal with the Ji family head's straightforward approach.

He initiated the attack, but the opponent didn't react. What else could he do?
We can't just take direct action and start a massacre!

What's the difference between that and being mentally ill?
Left with no other choice, Jin Renfeng had to leave on his own.

The three left Broken Sky Cliff and flew straight towards a nearby city, intending to rest at an inn.

"Speaking of which, how did Senior Brother come to know the Ji family's Divine Wind Wings?"

Halfway there, Huai Zhu asked a question.

"Exactly! Where did you steal such a trick from?"

Li Muchen manipulated the golden brick, moved closer to Jin Renfeng's flying sword, and asked.

"What do you mean stolen? That's the divine fire of my Divine Volcano Manor in its physical form!"

Jin Renfeng raised his finger and tapped the girl's forehead, saying matter-of-factly,

How could you falsely accuse me of theft?

"You idiot, you're really shameless, you don't even blush when you lie."

Li Muchen curled his lip.

"Sister Huaizhu just told me that your Shenhuo Mountain Manor doesn't have this kind of method."

"Where did this divine fire come from?"

What? Junior sister already said it?
Jin Renfeng looked surprised, then turned to look at the girl beside him.

“Sister Mu Chen is not an outsider, so it’s not a bad thing if she knows a little bit about it.”

Huai Zhu covered her lips with her sleeve and chuckled softly.

Jin Renfeng shook his head helplessly. His junior sister still didn't know the treacherous nature of this little vixen. That's why she was so unprepared just now.

"Hurry up and confess honestly!"

Li Muchen leaped from the gold brick onto Jin Renfeng's flying sword, grabbing the man's collar and saying urgently,
"How did you steal the Divine Wind Wings from the Ji family?"

"Could it be that you planted some spies in the Ji family?"

"What do you mean by stolen or not stolen!"

Jin Renfeng slapped the girl's hand away, saying irritably.

“I saw it openly and honestly.”

"How can we view something that's been viewed openly and honestly?"

Li Muchen looked puzzled.

"Use your eyes to see! Do you expect me to use my ears?"

Jin Renfeng teased.

"Nonsense! How can anyone see magical manuals? Do you think you have the third eye of the Yang family?"

Li Muchen didn't believe it at all and said angrily.

"Anyway, I just saw it with my own eyes, and I understood it after just a few glances!"

Jin Renfeng, the old god, is always present.

"If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do!"

The Heavenly Eye technique involves his Samsara Mirror, and it must not be revealed under any circumstances.

Even if Li Muchen asked, or even if his master and junior sister asked, he would not tell them.

"You idiot! You're trying to fool people with lies that even a child could see through. Who would believe you?"

Li Muchen was so angry that his teeth itched, and he shouted loudly.

"Who says nobody believes it?"

Jin Renfeng turned his head and deliberately asked Huaizhu,

"Junior sister, do you believe it or not?"

"Since you say so, I naturally believe you."

Huai Zhu smiled and said softly, "See, my junior sister believes it!"

Jin Renfeng laughed heartily.
"If you don't believe it, that's your own problem."

"Sister Huaizhu is family with you, of course she's on your side!"

Li Muchen gritted his teeth and said angrily.
"You cunning fellow! You had to hide such a small thing from me. I really misjudged you!"

. . . . . .

Qingyu Pavilion is the place where the Qing family stands.

It is located beside Bibo Lake. Because of its southern location and pleasant climate, and the abundance of flowers and plants around it, it is also known as the Flower Pavilion.

"However, even more beautiful than the Hundred Flowers are the women of the Qing family. They are truly as beautiful as celestial beings, each one like a fairy from the heavens."

The waiter stood in front of Jin Renfeng and his group and explained.

It has long been praised as "the beauty of a woman surpasses that of a lotus".

"A celestial maiden from the Nine Heavens?"

Upon hearing this, Li Muchen couldn't help but purse his lips.

"Are they just a group of cultivators? How could they possibly be worthy of the title of a Celestial Maiden?"

"You're wrong about that!"

The waiter, upon hearing this, retorted indignantly.
"You can ask around; the beauty of the Qing family women is renowned throughout the entire Dao Alliance."

"Don't let your beauty fool you, compared to the women of the Qing family, you're still far inferior."

Upon hearing this, Li Muchen's eyebrows immediately furrowed.

What Qing family women? They're just a group of female cultivators. She's seen them before, so what's so special about them?

How is she prettier than him?

The girl was furious and slammed her hand on the table, about to start cursing.

"Waiter, you've gone too far with what you're saying!"

A voice suddenly sounded.

"No matter how beautiful the Qing family women are, they are still just ordinary women and have never ascended to heaven."

"My younger sister is also exceptionally beautiful; how can she compare to the women of the Qing family?"

Jin Renfeng grabbed the girl's hand, glared at the waiter, and questioned him.

Seeing the man speak in this way, the waiter realized what was happening and bowed, saying...
"What you say is true, sir. I am just used to talking nonsense and that's why I was just speaking off the cuff."

"With your beauty, young lady, even the fairy of the Qing family is far inferior to you."

"This is right!"

Jin Renfeng nodded, took out a silver ingot, and handed it to the waiter.

"Let's go serve the food!"

okay!

The waiter gave a greeting and then turned to leave.

"That blind bastard, if you hadn't stopped me, I would have beaten him until his head was bleeding!"

Li Muchen glared at Jin Renfeng and said angrily,

"He even said I'm not pretty enough, he must be blind!"

"That waiter was just repeating hearsay; he just praised the Qing family girl to the skies."

Huai Zhu chuckled lightly.
"In the end, he's just ignorant, not malicious. Sister Mu Chen, please don't take it to heart."

Seeing Huai Zhu say such things, Li Muchen pursed his lips and suppressed his anger.

Seeing that they stopped making a move, Jin Renfeng breathed a sigh of relief. It would be really unreasonable to demolish someone's shop while having lunch.

. . . . . .

After lunch, Jin Renfeng and his two companions left through the east gate and headed towards Qingyu Pavilion.

Unlike typical Taoist families located in remote wilderness, mountains, and valleys, the Qing family's Qingyu Pavilion is situated right on the edge of the city.

Along the way, the flowers were in full bloom, and everywhere was a scene of red flowers and green willows.

"Putting aside the location, just for the scenery alone, this place is a treasure!"

Jin Renfeng praised him.

Upon hearing this, Huai Zhu nodded in agreement.

Only Li Muchen remembered the waiter's disparaging remarks about her, pursed her lips, and refused to utter a sound.

After traveling several miles, the three arrived at a manor.

What comes into view is a mahogany gate that is more than three meters high. On both sides, a wall about ten feet high made of blue stone and large tiles separates the inside from the outside. Looking around, there are pavilions and towers everywhere, with elegant and unique scenery.

They don't look like a cultivation sect; they look more like a wealthy family from Jiangnan.

Jin Renfeng stepped forward and knocked on the door.

squeak-

The mahogany door was wide open, revealing an elderly man dressed as a servant.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

The old man asked.

“Jin Renfeng of Shenhuo Mountain Manor has come to pay a visit to the senior of the Qing family.”

Jin Renfeng cupped his hands in greeting.

"Please inform them!"

"A visit? Please wait a moment, I'll go and inform the head of the family!"

After saying that, the old man immediately turned his back and closed the door tightly.

Looking at the tightly locked gate in front of him, Jin Renfeng stood with his hands behind his back, waiting quietly.

"When did you become so polite?"

Li Muchen glared at Jin Renfeng and questioned him loudly.

"Didn't they usually just go to our door directly?"

"Why are they knocking on the door again this time?"

"The Qing family and the Mu family are both neutral factions."

Jin Renfeng laughed.

"It's not good to be too rude!"

"neutral?"

Li Muchen narrowed his eyes, a mocking expression on his face.

"I don't believe it. In my opinion, you're probably just acting like this because you've taken a fancy to the Qing family's daughter!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a pair of beautiful eyes immediately peered over from the side, staring at the man's face and scrutinizing him from head to toe.

"How can this be?"

Feeling the pressure beside him, Jin Renfeng said urgently.

"I have no connection with the Qing family, so why would I be interested in their daughter?"

"You little brat, don't talk nonsense!"

"That's hard to say!"

Li Muchen snorted coldly.
"I remember back during the newcomer martial arts tournament, you were flirting with a girl from the Qing family."

"Maybe that's when feelings developed, but we were too young to say it."

"Now that I've come here, I'm hoping to continue our past relationship."

Upon hearing this, Huai Zhu's beautiful face grew even colder. Her gaze towards the man intensified with growing wariness.

"You bastard! Don't frame me!"

Jin Renfeng said angrily,

"When have I ever flirted with someone else's woman!"

"Qing Ruoyan has only fought me once."

Just because it didn't exist before doesn't mean it won't exist now!

Li Muchen said casually.

With so many women around, can you guarantee you won't be tempted?

No matter how beautiful the women of the Qing family are, it has nothing to do with me.

Jin Renfeng said loudly,

"I'm making this clear now: even if I jump off Tianhuo Peak, I will not have any improper dealings with the Qing family."

squeak-

Just then, the mahogany gate slowly opened, and dozens of beautiful women walked out, led by an old woman in green.

(End of this chapter)