Asura Emperor Venerable-Chapter 44 - Banquet

Chapter 44: Chapter 44 Banquet

This banquet was held to welcome these martial arts prodigies who had come to participate in the martial arts contest, something Shi Hao had attended the previous year.

He had a tiny bit of understanding about the Prince’s Mansion.

The current Commandery Prince was named Chu Wei, who had two sons; the eldest, Chu Bing, was born of a concubine. However, his mother was the beloved daughter of a high-ranking general, a status not to be underestimated.

The younger son was named Chu Fei, born of the principal wife, who was a noble daughter from the affluent Han Family of the County Town.

Chu Wei had long delayed appointing an heir, causing Chu Bing and Chu Fei to compete covertly and overtly for the position.

Chu Bing’s support base was in the military, bolstered by his maternal grandfather’s connections, earning him the backing of many military leaders, while Chu Fei took the elite family route, supported by the influential families of the city.

Shi Hao was naturally completely uninterested in this struggle for power and profit, but Liu Mang was very curious; thus, Shi Hao decided to take him to see for himself.

That night, the two set out.

Both princes had their own residences, one in the east city and the other in the west city, far apart, much like their relationship.

Chu Fei’s residence was in the east city.

When Shi Hao and his companion arrived and handed over their invitation, the gatekeeper was somewhat surprised.

It was the first time he had seen someone bring a companion to a banquet, and moreover, the companion was not a woman but a man, which inevitably led to wild speculation about any underlying romance.

Of course, he dared not say anything; these were the Young Prince’s guests.

Upon entering the mansion, Liu Mang couldn’t help but look around eagerly; to him, a young master from a modestly wealthy family, everything was fascinating and eye-opening.

The banquet was set in the rear flower garden, where several dozen tables and chairs were arranged in an arrow shape, with the arrow pointing toward a conspicuously larger and more luxurious table—the seat of Chu Fei.

“Hahaha, look, it’s a ‘couple’ that has arrived,” someone noticed Shi Hao and Liu Mang walking side by side and couldn’t help but scoff.

“Indeed it is.”

“Hey, isn’t that Shi Hao?”

“So handsome, and such an unusual taste in partners!”

A few of those who had also come the previous year recognized Shi Hao, since he was so strikingly handsome that it made any man jealous.

Thus, they were shocked that Shi Hao would choose such a “partner”; his taste was indeed very peculiar.

Furthermore, they were surprised; how was it that last year it was Shi Hao, and this year still Shi Hao?

Last year, Shi Hao was able to come because he had just turned fifteen, but what about this year?

Never mind that only a year had passed; his strength had increased terrifyingly, allowing him even to defeat a nineteen-year-old senior disciple.

“Has Starwind Academy run out of candidates?”

“Haha, letting last year’s fifteen-year-old newcomer participate in a comprehensive battle is simply absurd!”

Everyone shook their heads, sparing no mercy in their ridicule.

They were all competitors, so why hold back?

Liu Mang, indignant, wanted to argue with these people but was stopped by Shi Hao.

“Arguing is pointless; let’s just crush them,” Shi Hao said, pointing toward the arrowhead position, “Let’s sit there.”

“Right!” Liu Mang immediately perked up, excited by the prospect. That was the closest spot to the Young Prince, clearly the most prestigious among the guest seats. Sitting there, let’s see who wouldn’t be hopping mad.

The two walked forward and then promptly sat down.

Their action immediately caused an uproar among the others.

What’s happening?

Is this where you two should be sitting?

“Shi Hao, aren’t you being too bold?” someone immediately sneered. “You were only fifteen last year. Even if you have improved rapidly this year, at best you’re in the mid-phase of a Primary Level martial disciple, possibly possessing a strength of four thousand catties. And yet you dare to sit there?”

In the comprehensive battle, the oldest could be nearly twenty years old, with almost four more years of training. How big must that gap be?

So, where did you two get the courage to sit there?

Shi Hao paid no attention and simply poured himself a cup of tea, slowly savoring it.

“Get lost! This isn’t a place for you two to sit!” The crowd surrounded them.

Each of them wanted that spot, but none dared provoke the wrath of the crowd. Now that someone had taken the initiative to sit down, it naturally became the target of public anger.

—Chu Fei had arranged it this way on purpose, clearly intending to see whose skills were stronger, capable of standing out.

Liu Mang cracked his neck. “To deal with trash like you, does Shi Hao need to make a move? I’m enough!”

At the time of departure, his strength had already reached four thousand catties. Fourteen days had passed, and his strength had soared to eleven thousand catties, reaching the strength of a Primary Level martial master.

At least, he had no rivals left within Starwind Academy, even Gao Feng could be crushed with one hand.

So arrogant!

The crowd was furious. “A ‘mistress’ like you dares to strategize and belittle everyone in the world?”

“Beat him up!” Someone called out first, and the crowd immediately made their move.

In the surroundings, the servants were not surprised; the Young Prince had held such banquets several times before, and wasn’t it an annual event to fight over this “supreme position”?

It’s fine, just replace the tables later, since the main dishes hadn’t even been served yet.

Why did the Young Prince arrive so late? Wasn’t it just to give these people something to fuss over?

The chubby one laughed loudly and then advanced towards the crowd.

Bang!

He was very violent. With one punch, someone was violently thrown away.

You see, even Gao Fei, who was at the Peak of a Primary Level martial disciple, was eligible to represent Starwind Academy in battle, so the discrepancies among students from various academies weren’t too big.

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If occasionally a few students reached a strength of seven to eight thousand catties, they could basically lock down first place in the martial arts competition.

Now, with the chubby one’s strength exceeding eleven thousand catties, wasn’t that a complete crush?

Bang Bang Bang, the chubby one was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, invincible.

However, he still received several attacks, but his ample flesh served as a good buffer, and he wasn’t worried at all.

Moreover, after practicing the Tyrant Body Technique, his skin and bones had become incredibly tough, so such hits were trivial for him.

Soon, except for Liu Mang, everyone else lay down, and the others were those who had participated in the competition for fifteen-year-olds. Knowing the huge disparity, they hadn’t thought of intervening, and thus they remained unharmed.

Guo Xing looked at Liu Mang incredulously. All along, he had thought Liu Mang was just a mouthy, peeping Tom, but he hadn’t expected him to be so capable of fighting!

With one man downing everyone, what did that imply?

There’s no need for any more competition, isn’t he the first already?

There was a chorus of groans from the ground, and the crowd had not expected that Liu Mang was the main character!

—The despicable pretty boy, just to cling to powerful thighs, he actually traded his good looks!