Douluo Continent: From Blue Silver Grass to Nine-Leaf Sword Grass

Chapter 38 Birthday Banquet (Part Two)

Jiang Li and Dugu Yan, who were in a corner, also stopped what they were doing and listened quietly to Tang Yuehua's performance. After entering the venue, the two found a corner and waited for the banquet to begin, while Dugu Bo went directly to the palace.

Of course, even in the corner, the two couldn't avoid attracting attention. The reason is simple: their looks are too striking. Standing together, they look like a perfect couple. Even at this banquet, there are few who are more attractive than them.

Of course, both men and women couldn't help but cast glances at the two of them, but Jiang Li and Dugu Yan completely ignored them and continued doing their own thing.

"How is it? Not bad here, right?" Dugu Yan boasted.

"It's alright, nothing special." Jiang Li looked around and saw that almost everyone was showing off their status and exchanging information.

To be honest, Jiang Li really disliked this atmosphere. His status outside was something he earned himself, so what did it matter if he relied on his family's status? Of course, it was great that his family had status, but what was with all of you people sitting in the corner?

"I wonder if Lingling came or not," Dugu Yan said.

"They should be here by now." Upon hearing Dugu Yan mention Ye Lingling, Jiang Li also began searching for Ye Lingling. He hadn't seen her for some time and wondered how she was doing.

Jiang Li quickly found Ye Lingling, but Ye Lingling was in trouble at the time.

"Found her." After finding Ye Lingling, Jiang Li took Dugu Yan with him.

"Lingling, I really like you. If you stay with me, I will definitely treat you well."

In a corner, a red-haired boy in a pale yellow suit is harassing Ye Lingling in a cynical manner.

"I've told you so many times, I don't like you, so please stop bothering me, okay?" Ye Lingling said impatiently.

Ye Lingling's voice is ethereal and pleasant to listen to.

"I am the fourth prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire. There are very few people here who are of higher status than me. Besides, you don't want to be harassed by those nobles all the time, do you?" Seeing that speaking politely was useless, Xue Beng began to intimidate people with his power.

"Ye Lingling has already clearly told you not to keep bothering her, yet you still try to intimidate her with your power. You've really disgraced the royal family," Dugu Yan said indignantly as she saw Ye Lingling being cornered by the avalanche.

"Who? How dare you interfere with my business, Avalanche! Believe me or not, I'll skin you alive." Avalanche turned around and said impatiently when he heard someone interrupting his interest.

But when he turned around, he was dumbfounded, and the arrogance on his face vanished instantly.

"Sister Yan, it's you!" Xue Beng said in a panic.

Dugu Yan said with a forced smile, "Oh, didn't someone just say they were going to skin me alive? What, are you scared now?"

"Oh, no, no, I didn't know it was you, Sister Yan. It was a slip of the tongue," Xue Beng said with a smile.

There was no other way; Dugu Yan was Dugu Bo's granddaughter, and he had to rely entirely on his uncle and Dugu Bo to survive the avalanche.

"Ye Lingling is my friend. If I see you bullying her again, I'll beat you up every time I see you!" Dugu Yan said domineeringly.

"Yes, yes, I understand, Sister Yan, don't be angry." Xue Beng started to back down.

A burst of laughter immediately erupted around them. This avalanche was hilarious; it was so arrogant just a moment ago, but now it's backed down.

"Laugh, laugh, laugh! What are you laughing at!" Avalanche was furious when he heard the surrounding voices mocking him. "I am the Fourth Prince! How dare you laugh at me?"

Sure enough, as the avalanche raged, and given that these people were all of some status, they quickly suppressed their smiles.

"puff!"

Jiang Li couldn't help but chuckle. He'd heard of Xue Beng's reputation during his time in Tian Dou—rumors about him frequenting brothels, forcibly abducting women, and generally being quite repulsive. Although Jiang Li disliked him, there was nothing he could do about it.

Jiang Li's laughter wasn't loud, but it sounded extremely jarring in this setting. Sure enough, as soon as Jiang Li laughed out loud, Xue Beng glared at him fiercely.

"Where did this pretty boy come from, hanging around Sister Yan? Does he even know who I am?" Xue Beng said disdainfully.

To be honest, Jiang Li does have a bit of a pretty boy vibe after his martial soul evolves, which is something that bothers him a lot, since what man wants to be mistaken for a woman?

"I know, I just heard it. The fourth prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire, what's wrong?" Jiang Li said with a faint smile.

"Well, you know I'm the Fourth Prince and you still dare to laugh? Didn't anyone teach you to be mindful of your surroundings when you're out in public? Or did you sneak in here?"

Dugu Yan was a little angry when she heard this and was about to argue with Xue Beng, but Jiang Li stopped her.

"My master is Dugu Bo." Jiang Li was too lazy to say much more, so he directly brought up Dugu Bo. If you have a powerful backer, you should use him. Otherwise, what's the point of having a powerful backer?

The avalanche fell silent.

Avalanche mystery.

"Ah..." Avalanche was stunned. Why didn't you say so earlier? If you had said so earlier, would I have done this? This time, I've really bitten off more than I can chew.

Xue Beng smiled obsequiously and said, "So you're His Majesty Dugu's disciple! I'm sorry, I was blind. I knew it! How could Sister Yan be with a pretty boy? My bad, my bad. Sister Yan, you two have fun. I'll excuse myself for a moment." Xue Beng left while chuckling to himself, feeling utterly humiliated.

After the avalanche, the surrounding nobles finally couldn't help but laugh out loud. How interesting! The fourth prince of the empire had been humiliated twice in a row, and the same titled Douluo was behind him.

"Are you alright?" Dugu Yan ignored the avalanche, which was just a clown jumping around, and instead asked Ye Lingling if she was okay.

"It's nothing." Ye Lingling shook her head. Xue Beng didn't do anything to her; at most, he used his status to suppress her and didn't dare to force her.

"It's good that you're alright. By the way, Lingling, that day..." Jiang Li was relieved to hear that Ye Lingling was alright, and then wanted to apologize for what happened at the Ye family clinic that day.

"No need to apologize. I know my family's situation very well." Ye Lingling shook her head. She was well aware of her family's predicament. As for what happened that day, it was just a little hard for her to accept, not that she couldn't accept it.

"Okay," Jiang Li said, relieved to hear that Ye Lingling was alright. He didn't know why, but he was afraid that Ye Lingling might do something rash.

The three then began to converse as if no one else was around. Most of the time, it was the two women talking, while Jiang Li listened quietly.

Before long, the music stopped, and the important business was about to begin.

"His Majesty has arrived!"

A voice called out from behind, and the Snow Night Emperor, dressed in a long gold and red robe and wearing a gold and diamond crown, walked slowly out of the palace surrounded by a group of nobles who looked extraordinary in appearance and demeanor.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

The young people all bowed respectfully, while the palace maids and guards prostrated themselves on the ground, awaiting His Majesty the Emperor.

Jiang Li also gave a symbolic bow, even though he didn't want to, he still needed to put on a show.

(End of this chapter)