"You fell on your own, not because I hit you. What do you think I should do?"
Xu Nian replied with a light laugh.
His gaze towards the youth held a trace of amusement.
He originally didn't want to argue with an ignorant youth, just teach him a lesson.
But this youth's arrogant demeanor
indeed sparked a bit of curiosity in Xu Nian's heart.
He wanted to see when such an arrogant youth had appeared in Cloud Sea City.
Upon hearing Xu Nian's words, the youth furrowed his brow and a wave of turmoil surged in his eyes.
The residents around also started discussing fervently,
pointing at Xu Nian and murmuring amongst themselves.
Suddenly, the youth saw Ice Blue standing behind Xu Nian, and his eyes brightened instantly.
Clearly attracted by the beauty of Ice Blue behind Xu Nian, his eyes revealed a lascivious intent.
This subtle expression naturally did not escape Xu Nian's notice.
"Kid, do you know who I am?" the youth said arrogantly, a typical spoiled young master's demeanor.
Meanwhile, his gaze still lingered on Ice Blue.
Ice Blue, however, had cold eyes and an unfriendly look.
If it weren't for Xu Nian being there,
she would have hesitated not at all to kill this youth.
Xu Nian just smiled. Despite Ice Blue's usual reticence,
her actions were very decisive.
Otherwise, how could a woman hold such a high position in the Sea King Palace?
"I really don't know who you are," Xu Nian replied with a light laugh.
As soon as Xu Nian spoke,
the murmuring of the people around grew even louder.
Clearly they were saying Xu Nian didn't know what was good for him,
daring to provoke such a dangerous youth.
But Xu Nian didn't care.
He dared to kill even the Imperial Crown Prince, why would he fear a mere youth?
"Hmph, well you better listen up, I am the second young master of the Qin Family, Qin Tianluan. How about that, are you scared now?" the youth said, puffing out his chest.
"The Qin Family? Which Qin Family?" Xu Nian responded with a slight start, asking again.
Seeing Xu Nian's expression, the youth thought the young man in front of him was scared.
So he arrogantly said again, "Which Qin Family do you think there is in Cloud Sea City? There is no second Qin Family here. Kid, you must have heard about Xu Nian who slew the Imperial Crown Prince and Prince, right?"
"I have heard about him! But what does that have to do with your Qin Family?" Xu Nian asked with a look of surprise.
"Hmph, I'm not afraid to tell you the truth, he is my elder brother. My Qin Family has a Battle Emperor Level existence, how about that, are you scared now?" the youth said arrogantly.
Xu Nian just laughed upon hearing this.
He thought this arrogant youth had come from some powerful family.
It turned out to be the Qin Family and was even pulling his own coat-tail.
Xu Yu, Black Wind, and Bull Demon King nearby also began to laugh when they heard the youth's words.
They all looked at the youth with amusement.
"But I remember Xu Nian already drew lines with your Qin Family and has been kicked out of the family door years ago, and there doesn't seem to be a Qin Tianluan in the Qin Family, right?" Xu Nian replied with a light smile.
Indeed, Xu Nian had never heard the name Qin Tianluan while in the Qin Family.
When did he suddenly get another brother?
"Hmph, the relation between Big Brother Xu Nian and our Qin Family is not something a nobody like you would know. Two years ago, our Qin Family already mended relations with Big Brother Xu Nian, many cultivation resources in the family have been provided by Big Brother Xu Nian. As for me, I am the genuine second young master of the Qin Family, if you don't believe me, you can ask these residents if they recognize me?" the youth said with a cold snort.
Xu Nian then looked around.
He saw that the residents' gazes towards the youth were full of fear.
It was clear that they had often been oppressed by the youth.
"Who is your father?" Xu Nian asked.
"Scared? My father is the Family Head Qin, Qin Yuanshan!" the youth said arrogantly.
Xu Nian's eyes narrowed slightly.
Truly, enemies often cross each other's paths.
He had figured it out.
This Qin Tianluan must be some distant relative of the Qin Family adopted by Qin Yuanshan.
Moreover, with Qin Tianluan's exceptional talent, he was being groomed as the family's heir.
But Qin Tianluan's character was really not something to commend.
"Qin Yuanshan, oh, Qin Yuanshan, you've lived too comfortably these years, forgetting the mistakes you once made, the words I made you regret, all forgotten, even daring to drag me into using your family's influence."
Xu Nian felt a surge of anger in his heart.
Although Xu Nian had promised his mother
not to kill Qin Yuanshan,
seeing this arrogant Qin Tianluan today,
killing intent still surged in Xu Nian's heart.
Qin Tianluan, noticing Xu Nian's darkening expression,
actually thought Xu Nian was scared.
So, he arrogantly said again, "Kid, now you should know who I am, right? Be smart and apologize to me, or today I won't let you leave Cloud Sea City alive."
The surrounding crowd glanced at Xu Nian with sympathy.
Xu Yu and Bull Demon King, along with others, were infuriated and about to act,
but Xu Nian stopped them with a look.
Then, with a sycophantic smile, he said, "So it's Mr. Qin, I was blind not to recognize Taishan and offended you, sir. You are magnanimous, please forgive me this once?"
Xu Yu and the others were initially stunned but then understood Xu Nian's intention and did not intervene.
The youth, hearing Xu Nian's words, took them for truth,
believing Xu Nian was truly afraid of him.
With an arrogant face, he said, "I can forgive you, just hand over that girl behind you, let her accompany me for two days, and I will forgive you."
"Yes, yes! She is just one of my maids, if Mr. Qin likes her, please feel free to take her," Xu Nian said with an ingratiating smile.
Ice Blue, sharp as she was, clearly understood what Xu Nian was doing.
She cooperated very well, frowning slightly.
Qin Tianluan, hearing Xu Nian's words, was overjoyed.
He couldn't believe this kid would actually offer up the girl.
Such a beautiful servant, willingly given away,
Qin Tianluan knew he couldn't do it.
"Alright, since your apology seems sincere, I will spare you today," Qin Tianluan said with a smile.
"Yes, yes, yes!" Xu Nian said joyfully.
He immediately signaled Ice Blue to walk over.
Qin Tianluan, seeing Ice Blue approaching, was thrilled.
A stunning face, a perfect figure,
far more attractive than any Oiran.
"Mr. Qin, I have long admired your father's renown, may I have the honor to visit?" Xu Nian, seeing Qin Tianluan captivated by Ice Blue, immediately asked with a smile.
"My father is often busy with official duties, but since you are so sincere, I will take you to meet him," Qin Tianluan said.
He was about to embrace Ice Blue's slender waist,
but was deterred by her cold gaze.
Qin Tianluan wasn't angry, figuring that once he took Ice Blue back,
he could tame her gradually, and eventually, she would submit to him.
Xu Nian simply smiled and followed Qin Tianluan towards the Qin Family's residence.