"Miss Xiwa, you make it difficult for me ."
The flying car paused outside the Martial Arts Hall, and several figures appeared at the entrance.
Captain Han Chao’s face was serious, and the military mechanical martial artists behind him also had some peculiar looks.
Yet, Xiwa, leading several Su Luo people over, brushed her long hair by her ear and feigned innocence: "Captain Han Chao."
"I can’t even have a chance to apologize, can I?"
Hearing this, Han Chao took a deep breath.
He felt this treasure of the Sulodova Sect was somewhat inscrutable.
Deliberate provocation, beaten into confusion.
She should have returned to Su Luo but instead insisted on coming to Yanwu Gym to apologize in person.
"Captain Han Chao, isn’t it possible?"
"Don’t your Chi Country people have an old saying that acknowledging one’s faults and improving is of great virtue? Isn’t what I’m doing right?"
Xiwa spoke again, now wearing a black long dress embroidered with golden mandala patterns.
Her tall and elegant figure, though with tan skin, had bright eyes, giving her a unique beauty.
Han Chao couldn’t help but sigh; he finally understood why the higher-ups entrusted him with this matter.
Eventually, they agreed that there would be no more disturbances.
Only then did he communicate with the Yanwu Gym people.
"Dear friend, could you inform Master Chen?"
"Miss Xiwa sincerely wishes to offer her apologies..."
The reluctant request was heard, as Chen Feng stood in the Quiet Room, watching Cao Tong in front of him.
"Hehe, Chen, why not meet her?"
"I heard that woman is a noble of Su Luo; in ancient times, she’s akin to a princess."
"Tsk tsk, a princess coming to apologize; how impressive that would be if word spreads."
He commented carelessly, while Chen Feng remained silent.
Not wanting to disrespect Han Chao, but....
Suddenly, his perception stirred.
Following the disturbance, he noticed that one of the Su Luo people accompanying Xiwa was carrying a briefcase.
Inside were a few antique porcelain pieces, rare jade stones, seemingly gifts for the apology.
They shouldn’t have drawn attention, yet one jade stone faintly emitted a dark glow.
A familiar fluctuation, he immediately decided to heed Cao Tong’s words.
Cao Tong grinned and quickly went out to relay the message, inviting Han Chao and the others in.
Han Chao laughed heartily, and Chen Feng did not act superior, shaking hands and inviting them to sit.
The fragrance of tea lingered by the tea table, where Cao Tong had prepared offerings for the guests.
"Master Chen, a few days ago, Xiwa was disrespectful, and today she comes sincerely to apologize; please forgive her."
Xiwa, clad in a black long dress, said earnestly and bowed.
Her companions opened the briefcases, revealing several antiques and jade stones inside.
Initially, Han Chao paid little attention, but seeing them now, he couldn’t help but marvel.
Two green porcelain bowls, three or four beautiful jade stones, all evidently of high value.
Indeed, a noble of Su Luo, evident in her wealthy background.
Chen Feng initially had no great liking for her, but at this moment....
"Since you come sincerely, please have a seat."
Xiwa smiled as she sat gracefully to one side, while Chen Feng remained calm outwardly but felt a ripple inside.
His perception was indeed accurate; one of the jade stones had something special, a residue of the Power of the Dead.
Without revealing, he casually chatted with the two of them.
"The sparring the other day was due to family elders’ request, hard for Xiwa to reject."
"Thanks to Master Chen’s magnanimity, truly the greatest grandmaster in Southern Chi Country...."
Xiwa spoke words of praise, and Chen Feng found he couldn’t quite understand her.
She had provoked with arrogance then, but now she was genuinely apologetic, a notable shift in demeanor.
Could it be, she was beaten into stupidity?
"No need for both of you to look at me like that."
As if guessing Chen Feng and Han Chao’s thoughts, Xiwa explained frankly: "We Su Luo people always respect the strong, believing in the principle of the survival of the fittest."
"Master Chen’s superior strength is top-tier even in the Su Luo Martial Arts World; I naturally admire it greatly."
Her tone was bold, not sounding false.
Moreover, looking at the Su Luo people she brought, there wasn’t resentment in their eyes, but rather some respectful avoidance.
Chen Feng pondered, recalling Su Luo’s circumstances.
With numerous factions and frequent internal chaos, it was indeed more chaotic compared to Chi Country, and their mindset for respecting strength was more direct.
"Of course, admiration is admiration."
"However, I still believe that in the upcoming martial arts exchange at the end of the year, our Su Luo will undoubtedly win."
Xiwa spoke with a smile, revealing her standpoint.
She acknowledged Chen Feng’s strength but didn’t think Su Luo Martial Arts was weaker than Chi Country.
Chen Feng remained indifferent to this.
His gaze laid on the table where the jade stone from the briefcase rested casually, asking a couple of questions.
"This jade stone was collected by my family years ago."
"If Master Chen is interested, you’re welcome to Su Luo as a guest; then I can gift you a few more."
Xiwa’s eyes glimmered, confident that she discovered Chen Feng’s interest.
Even Han Chao was puzzled at the side; did Master Chen truly have an interest in these jade stones?
Disregarding their misunderstanding, Chen Feng then engaged in more casual conversation.
Eventually, ten or so minutes later.
Han Chao and Xiwa stood up to leave together, while Chen Feng withdrew his gaze, shifting his focus to the black jade stone in the briefcase.
About the size of half a palm, the stone’s material was evidently good, carved as black jade, with a peculiar portrait design on it.
Through previous conversations, he learned the simple reason behind Xiwa carrying these jade stones.
The currencies of the two countries differed, and she was accustomed to carrying some for unexpected circumstances whenever traveling afar.