After exchanging a few words, the old man left. Meanwhile Li Shenrong continued to gaze outside with Shen Lin by his side.
"Excuse me miss, may i have your name?" A young man's voice broke the tranquillity.
Li Shenrong turned slightly. A young man in a golden robe stood before them, smiling at Shen Lin.
"I am Shen Lin of the Shen family, Jade Sky Kingdom," she replied politely, cupping her fists.
"So it is miss Shen. I am Xu Lang from Sacred Sword ground." As he said this, the young man proudly arched his chest.
The Sacred Sword ground was a first rate sect within the entire Sword sea continent, dominating hundred thousand miles with uncountable number of small and big clans, families and sects under its jurisdiction. It was truly a top level power right below the Emperor lineages. The small families like the Shen couldn't be even mentioned in the same breath.
Shen Lin only offered a restrained smile. She had experienced this many times and immediately understood his intention. Although his background was terrifyingly strong but it didn't really mean she has to suck up to him.
Feeling aversion from her, Xu Lang felt dissatisfied. Anger arose inside him. Sacred Sword ground was one of the top level power that survived the Demon calamity but many same level powers perished which made him more proud and arrogant. His gaze shifted to Li Shenrong, who was ignoring him like statue, "Servants should move to the side when their masters are speaking." He said coldly.
Shen Lin frowned. "Young master Xu, you are misunderstanding. Brother Li isn't a servant." Shen Lin involuntarily called him brother.
Her words dissatisfied Xu Lang even more. Li Shenrong, dressed plainly in white, looked no different from a minor attendant. Xu Lang scoffed. "The girl i laid my eyes on being close to another man, how can i bear it…." A vicious light flashed across his eyes but he quickly hid it.
Li Shenrong yawned and sipped tea without even looking at him. The disregard was like a slap across Xu Lang's face. Being ignored by Shen Lin was one thing but by a nameless nobody? Humiliation boiled in his chest.
Sensing the tense atmosphere, Shen Lin hurriedly spoke.
"Brother Li, it's crowded here. Let's talk inside."
Seeing her anxious expression, Li Shenrong nodded.
"Bitch… how dare you ignore me…" Xu Lang couldn't take it anymore as he shouted. His words immediately attracted attention of many.
"Sigh, another flower is going to fall victim to his clutches." A middle aged man who knew about Xu Lang spoke regretfully.
"Why do you say that?" Someone asked.
"You don't know how bad his reputation is. He abducts beautiful girls whenever he wishes for his own pleasure, being vicious and lawless. Who knows how many young girl's lives have been destroyed by him. Since he is a Sacred sword ground disciple, no one could touch him." The middle aged man explained.
"Moreover, his older brother is one of the core disciple in Sacred Sword ground. Which is why he dared to do whatever he wants."
Being called a bitch by Xu Lang, Shen Lin's face flushed with anger. For the first time in her life, someone had called her such a word.
"You…." She gritted her teeth.
"Be my maid obediently, it is your honour." Xu Lang laughed arrogantly.
"In your dreams…" Shen Lin uttered coldly.
"Bitch, you'll regret this." Xu Lang's sneered.
Hearing the commotion, Shen Shou who had just came to watch turned pale from fright. The situation now seemed worse than being robbed by bandits. If not handled carefully, it could bring sect destroying disaster. He quickly sprang in action and came in the middle between Shen Lin and Xu Lang.
"Young master Xu is magnanimous and strong. Why lower yourself to her level. Please be forgiving!" His tone was almost pleading, despite the anger burning within him.
"You are?" Xu Lang asked lazily.
"I am Shen Shou, this little girl's uncle." He said quickly. "Lin'er why are you just standing there? Come apologise to young master Xu." He winked, gesturing Shen Lin to apologise.
"He was the one who insulted brother Li, then me. I will never bow my head to the scums like him." Shen Lin said coldly, her eyes were resolute.
Although she was gentle and soft at times but had her own arrogance and pride.
Xu Lang smiled coldly. Ridicule flashed in his eyes as he watched Shen Shou.
Shen Shou sighed, knowing he couldn't force her.
"I apologise to the young master in her stead. I hope the young master will forgive us." Shen Shou lowered his head and spoke.
"If you kowtow nine times and send her to my bed at night, i might consider accepting your apology. If not…hehe…" laughing sinisterly he continued, "I will destroy your entire Shen family."
Shen Shou's fat face turned red from anger and shame.
A great humiliation.
The spectators were watching from sidelines, some even enjoyed his misfortune and laughed.
"Girl you should accept young master Xu's proposal. Being his maid isn't a bad thing." Some wanted to flatter him so they tried to persuade her.
Li Shenrong finally opened his mouth and spoke.
"I usually don't bother with insects," he said casually, "but some flies simply don't leave."
His words caused an uproar among the spectators. This was akin to completely offending Xu Lang.
"What did you say?" Xu Lang roared angrily.
"I said, you are a trash. Get out of my sight or else i might wring your neck by mistake." Li Shenrong waved his hand as if swatting flies.
A blank look appeared on everyone's face.
"This kid…. He's asking to die." Someone commented from the side.
"His cultivation isn't high, no background yet he dared to offend Xu Lang who is already a late stage Heavenly King. He'll die beyond a shadow of doubt." People shook their heads and laughed secretly.
"Are these your last words?" Xu Lang uttered coldly.
Li Shenrong calmly took another sip from his tea which further angered him.
Before Shen Shou could react Xu Lang struck, raising his palm which was like sharp claws directly stabbing toward Li Shenrong.
Li Shenrong laughed as he met the strike. A Miserable scream rang out as blood splattered on the ground.
It wasn't Li Shenrong's blood but Xu Lang's. Everyone saw Li Shenrong was playing with a severed bloody arm on his palm. Meanwhile Xu Lang was lying on the ground screaming in pain while blood continued to pour out from the wound.
"What happened? How did he do it." The spectators were curious because no one saw how he did it.
A black robed old man appeared beside Xu Lang, covering his wound swiftly.
"Kill him…. I want him dead.." Xu Lang roared, his eyes filled with viciousness like a beast.
The blacked robed man didn't take action immediately. His gaze was elsewhere.