Martial Peak

Chai Hu placed one hand against Luo Bing’s slender throat, and the other on her back. Saint Qi surged out from his body, as though he was prepared to take action at any moment.

The City Lord Mansion guards looked at one another, looks of indignation and frustration on their faces. Their Eldest Young Lady was now being held hostage, leaving them wary of making any reckless moves that might provoke Chai Hu into injuring Luo Bing. If that were to happen, they wouldn’t be far from their deathbeds.

Brimming with anxiety, they looked towards Luo Jin, waiting for his instructions to proceed.

What greeted them were Luo Jin’s narrowed eyes, as he inconspicuously shot them a look. Understanding his intentions intuitively, the guards silently spread out, surrounding Chai Hu on all sides to prevent him from escaping.

The guests that were seated at the same dining table as Chai Hu and Luo Bing had long scattered the instant Chai Hu had stood up to seize Luo Bing.

“Old Dog Luo Jin! If you still care about your daughter’s life, let them know their place!” Chai Hu’s sole eye gleamed with a malevolent lustre as he shot a vigilant look at his surroundings while growling towards Luo Jin.

Luo Jing snorted coldly in response. He raised a clenched fist to signal to the guards to calm down before looking towards Chai Hu, “This King seems to have seen you somewhere!”

With a sneer, Chai Hu replied in a ridiculing tone, “This one is just a nameless member of the younger generation, so Sir City Lord naturally wouldn’t remember me.”

Luo Jin continued, “Regardless of any grudge or grievances between this King and you, my daughter is completely unrelated to them. Let her go, and this King will promise to have a good talk with you.”

Chai Hu burst into a hearty chuckle, “Talk? What’s there to talk with a despicable and shameless person like you? Do you think I’m a three-year-old child?”

Luo Jin responded, “From the looks of it, you’ve been holding a grudge against this King for a long time. Those words that Bing’er was saying earlier, was it all a result of your coercion?”

Hearing his words, looks of understanding flashed across the faces of the surrounding guests. So, this was why Luo Bing would set her father up in such an embarrassing situation! She was being threatened by someone! If that was the case, it would explain why Luo Bing seemed to be incapable of grasping the larger picture here.

“Think what you want!” Chai Hu snorted coldly, showing no intention to provide an explanation.

“I’m not being forced by him…” Right at that moment, Luo Bing suddenly spoke out, “Father, I meant what I said. Please let that lady go! What wrong did she do?”

Luo Jin’s face sank abruptly upon those words ringing out.

Spectacular expressions also appeared on the faces of the surrounding guests, as they were utterly confused about exactly what was happening right before their eyes! Luo Bing had been seized by that one-eyed man, with her life resting in his hands, and yet, she was siding with him?

Luo Jin took a deep breath and quickly assured, “Bing’er, don’t be afraid. Your father will rescue you.” After saying those words, he looked back at Chai Hu. “Your Excellency, you truly don’t fear the Heavens, to dare to intrude upon this marriage ceremony and capture this King’s beloved daughter. Exactly what do you want?”

Chai Hu sneered, “Why do you need to ask this when you know the answer, Sir City Lord? Although other people might not understand why I’ve come here, how could you not know?”

this King not accept? As long as my daughter is safe and sound, this

and solemn manner, causing the surrounding

is praised by the public. Young Lady Luo Bing is innocent, pure, and kind-hearted. Can’t you just talk this

Young Lady Luo go. Everything can be

Lord doesn’t want to punish you, all of us will give you a good

the surroundings, as some people proceeded to give advice with kind words, while others used malicious tones towards Chai Hu. In an instant, Chai Hu seemed to grow anxious, causing him to grip Luo Bing with slightly more force, making Luo Bing’s face to turn pale as her breathing

as if he was in a prison, enemies surrounding him

I say!” Chai Hu opened his sole

them proceeded to shut their mouths, afraid that they

Jin’s face sank even further as he growled, “Speak! Exactly what do you want this

his head, Chai Hu shot a furious glare at

Luo Jin asked despite

to act

your

isn’t marrying you out of her own will, so how could I be stealing

if she’s

back, “How would she be willing to marry you? Stop

you misunderstanding something? Although this King doesn’t recognise you, I can tell that you and my humble wife… should be friends, right? This King really admires how far you would stick your neck out for your friend.

He seemed as if he didn’t dare to believe his own ears, causing him to

continued, “Or, are you saying that you’ve come here to disrupt and stain this King’s reputation? If that’s the case…

added, “That’s right! We’re willing to bear witness

aren’t here purely for the sake of causing trouble, right? If that’s

responded to the shouts coming from his surroundings. After remaining silent

me, are you doing this on your own will or… did he threaten

the effort you’re putting in for my humble wife!” Luo Jin gave a faint smile, appearing calm

mouth!”

but

bride, who had not moved an inch as she stood by Luo Jin’s side, even staying still throughout Chai Hu’s disturbance, had now become the focal point of everyone’s eyes. Everyone turned to look at her, wanting to

the new bride shook slightly for a while, before a pleasant-sounding voice rang

as he was instantly dumbstruck, utterly not

Sister, and it was not something just anyone could

moment, he was somewhat incapable of

Jin looked at him, “Your Excellency should understand by now, right? This King and my humble wife felt like kindred souls since we met, and we fell in love at our

were not like what Chai Hu had described them to