The Princess And The Lord

Zhao Li Xin didn't bother to know if the Crown Prince recognizes him or not as it made no difference. There were no blood relations between him and the Jiang Wei Kingdom royalty. Lory noticed the staring contest between Zhao Mu Fan and Zhao Li Xin. Zhao Li Xin slowly took off his mask and his perfectly carved handsome face gave the Crown Prince an empty look. There was no contempt, mockery, or hatred in his eyes. They were hollow like the ocean during a dark cold night.

The hair at the back of Zhao Mu Fan's neck stood. As a crown prince, he had the privilege of meeting strong figures. He could see their pride, joy, disdain, greed, lust, and even love but the look in Zhao Li Xin's eyes were empty. He wondered how someone so beautiful could have a hollow look.

"Your highness...isn't that…the sixth prince?" One of his subordinates broke his thoughts.

"He's not a prince anymore…" Zhao Mu Fan reprimanded his subordinate.

The man became frantic. He remembered the Emperor had revoked the Sixth Prince's title. He kneeled on the ground and cupped his fist, "Apologies, Your Highness!"

"However, he's still the Hei Shen Sect's master. Let's greet him," Zhao Mu Fan flicked his robes and entered the tea house. His subordinates followed were close behind.

Lory let out a long sigh. She had begun to enjoy her day.

Zhao Li Xin patted her head with indulgence, "Nothing is going to happen. Come sit next to me."

Lory moved to sit next to him. Zhao Mu Fan arrived a few seconds later with a bunch of his experts. They showed Zhao Li Xin showing off their domineering power. Zhao Mu Fan used to think Zhao Li Xin was beneath him but this had since changed. Zhao Li Xin's new identity shook Zhao Mu Fan's confidence, especially when he learned of what Zhao Li Xin has done to ruin Jiang Wei Kingdom's economy. Zhao Mu Fan never would have guessed Zhao Li Xin was stronger and smarter than him. His former brother's power had to be immense to be able to control what happened. 

Zhao Li Xin, however, thought Zhao Mu Fan was nothing more than a monkey dancing on the stage. Zhao Li Xin never had any interest in the Crown Prince as Zhao Mu Fan was predictable and easily manipulated. Zhao Mu Fan's title as the crown prince was his weakness as he placed all his cards on his title and he was nothing without it. 

Zhao Li Xin poured more flower tea for Lory and himself without care. His elegant moves showed he wasn't intimidated by Zhao Mu Fan's presence. 

"Long Ming," Zhao Mu Fan said coldly.

"Crown Prince," Zhao Li Xin responded calmly. He gracefully sipped his tea and didn't rise from his chair as was expected.

One of Zhao Mu Fan's subordinates was agitated by Zhao Li Xin's behavior. He couldn't help but mock Zhao Li Xin loudly, "You should bow before the Crown Prince. Don't forget you are no longer the Sixth Prince."

Chaos followed as people were startled by a loud scream as a person was kicked out of the second floor's window. The person landed with a loud boom. Mong Yi had kicked the loud man out of the room without notice. He then patted his leg nonchalantly and moved back to his position like it hadn't happened.

Mong Yi's move was too quick for anyone to react. Zhao Mu Fan's people only realized what had happened when the heard the people on the street scream as their comrade landed on the street.

"Mong Yi…" Zhao Li Xin reprimanded. He wasn't unhappy that Mong Yi had kicked the man, but he was unhappy with Mong Yi for acting without Zhao Li Xin's order.

Mong Yi cupped his fist at Zhao Li Xin, "But Milord, the man scared Miss Lao."

Zhao Li Xin glanced at Lory and noticed the tea had spilled over the cup and splashed on her hands. Zhao Li Xin got upset.

Lory looked at Zhao Li Xin in puzzlement. She was surprised but not scared.

Zhao Li Xin wiped Lory's hands with a clean handkerchief. He was quickly agreed Mong Yi's actions, "Hit harder next time."

Mong Yi was elated. It was a good idea to use their future madam as an excuse. He stared at Zhao Mu Fan's subordinates. His expression screamed 'I'm gonna bash all of your heads!'

Lory was aware someone was using her name to vent out his anger but she didn't mind it since she also hated those who taunted Zhao Li Xin.

Zhao Mu Fan experts could feel Mong Yi's overwhelming power. They realized he was stronger than any of them. They were still digesting this when another person with the same uniform as Mong Yi appeared behind Zhao Li Xin. The man was Mong Ki whose eyes were filled with blood lust. Mong Ki hated Jiang Wei's royal family as they had all hurt his lord turning his lord to who he was now. He was thankful Miss Luo appeared when she did because he didn't think Zhao Li Xin would have remained human.

"Does it hurt?" Zhao Li Xin worried for her.

Lory smiled and comforted him, "The water wasn't even hot."

"Is she your woman?" Zhao Mu Fan sneered. Lory was a waste and wasn't as beautiful as Lao Fei Yan or Lao Min Na. He didn't understand why someone like Zhao Li Xin would keep a worthless woman beside him.

Zhao Li Xin didn't like how Zhao Mu Fan stared at Lory. Zhao Mu Fan was reputed as a lecherous man and Zhao Li Xin didn't want him to taint Lory's eyes. He sternly warned Zhao Mu Fan, "Chose your words carefully."

"I'm just asking…" Zhao Mu Fan snickered and gave Lory a lewd look. Although she couldn't be called a beauty, she had beautiful eyes and smooth skin. Something that could be useful in bed. Zhao Mu Fan's eyes lingered all over Lory's body. "Is she your bed warmer?"

Mong Yi and Mong Ki stopped breathing and instinctively took a few steps away from Zhao Li Xin. They were also quick to use their Qi to protect their inner dantian. Zhao Li Xin Qi spread through the room like wildfire and the room temperature changed.

Zhao Li Xin's fist hit Zhao Mu Fan's chest from afar. A fire ignited from Zhao Li Xin's hand forcing Zhao Mu Fan and his subordinates through the wall. Part of the wall also exploded leaving scorch marks on the remaining wall. It almost looked like a bomb had detonated close to the wall. The fire which covered Zhao Li Xin's hand remained burning until he calmed down. Lory was the only one who was completely shocked by what she saw. She was flabbergasted but only scream internally.

'What the HELL?'

The others in the tea shop hid under the table, trembling in fear. They didn't know what happened upstairs but they certain someone above the Emperor Level cultivation had caused havoc. They wonder what stupid person would provoke one with such power.

Meanwhile, Mong Ki and Mong Yi's feet couldn't stop shaking with shock as they cursed the stupid Crown Prince for being dumb. They wondered why he thought it would be a good idea to ridicule the future madam of all people. Their lord wouldn't have reacted even if someone had dared to throw a knife to his face, but Miss Lao was a no-go zone.

Zhao Li Xin didn't care about anyone's safety other than the person seated beside him. Concerned, he held Lory's hands gently, "Sorry. I scared you again."

"No… I'm surprised. I didn't know you could do that?" Lory was stunned and amazed to discover Zhao Li Xin could create fire out of thin air. Such cultivation power must be really powerful. She wondered if it could match her Gift. It also seemed Zhao Li Xin was hiding more power within him. Lory was both curious and excited.

"Can I see more? How strong are you? Can you do that again?" Lory rained him with questions.

Zhao Li Xin was relieved she wasn't scared. However, he was confused by her excitement. The Mong brothers were slightly terrified by her words. The couldn't help but scream within themselves.

'NO MORE!'

Lory had seen what Han Yuan could do and what Zhao Li Xin did with the 'Tanuki' guy but all this was nothing compared to seeing Zhao Li Xin throw out a dozen men through the wall with his fire. She was curious to know if Zhao Li Xin was as strong as she was or perhaps stronger.  

"Let's go!" Zhao Li Xin couldn't help but feel complicated by Lory's enthusiasm.

"What about the store? I feel bad for the owner," Lory remembered the kind waiter who had yet to serve her dumplings. It would be bad if he lost his jobs over this. 

"Mong Ki!" 

"Yes, Milord!"

"Pay for the damages." 

"Yes, Milord!" Mong Ki quickly threw a heavy pouch to the owner without saying anything. The owner's eyes brightened when he opened the pouch. He couldn't contain a happy shriek.