Cultivation Daddy-Chapter 134 - 133: The Guests Brough Trouble (2)
Li Jain had just got back home when a huge commotion was heard outside. It seems like a group of people were making trouble outside. Li Jain frowned and went to take a look.
The people making trouble outside are people from the South River Gambling Association.
Zhou Lifen drew out his sword and stood guard at the doorway: "This is the Spiritual Tavern. If you’re not here to order food or wine, then I ask you to please excuse yourselves!"
"You have taken in someone we want. Either send the person out to us, or we’ll go in and get him ourselves!" A tough looking man said with menace in his voice.
"Your threat means nothing. Everyone that enters through this door are guests of the Spiritual Tavern and are therefore protected by us as long as they are within this gate." Zhou Lifen tightened his grip on the sword, his eyes narrowing: "You will leave peacefully, or you will face the consequences."
"Such a small place dares to threaten us?! Maybe you’re just ignorant or foolish." Another man sneered: "We are not unaware of your little tavern’s reputation, and we promise you, we are not the ones who should fear the consequences."
"We are from Heaven’s House. The top gambling association in South River City. We didn’t come to cause trouble. You have a person that we seek, hand them over, and we all can have a good day."
Zhou Lifen’s jaw clenched at the mention of Heaven’s House. He doesn’t know much about it, but some of the guests usually talk about it. And whenever they do, they have deep fear and respect for that name.
If he remembers correctly, they said it has two power houses in the Divine Power Realm and one over lord in the Great Power realm as its backing.
"The spiritual Tavern has earned its own respect, and we do not cover before thugs because of their statue."
Zhou Lifen doesn’t know who they seek or what the person has done. He didn’t care either, it wasn’t his business. But the rules are clear, he can’t let any guest face danger within the Tavern. Once they leave, that’s a different story, but as long as they are here, the Spiritual Tavern is responsible for their protection.
The thugs from the Heaven House face twisted. When was the last time they were treated like this? Even in major cities and sects, they were accustomed to fear and unquestioned obedience. But here in this small tavern, this insignificant gateman is making trouble for them!
If they don’t force their way in now, how would they be worthy of the association name?!
"Then perhaps we need to remind you of that respect." One of the members said, throwing a palm attack.
A burst of spiritual energy exploded from his hand rushing towards Zhou Lifen. Zhou Lifen waves his sword, when the two powers meet, a shockwave ripples through the air. The force pushed back those that were weaker.
Seeing this, the onlookers retreat several steps. Not daring to get too close.
"You’ve barged into our home uninvited. I suggest you reconsider your approach, before your audacity invites trouble!" Zhou Lifen said coldly.
The thug who threw the attack didn’t expect for Zhou Lifen to block his attack so effortlessly. He was shocked and also enraged. After all, he’s at the late state of Soul Palace, and even at this stage, not making people can withstand his attack.
He saw that Zhou Lifen was at the mid-level of Soul Palace, way below him, which is why he was so confident in his skills.
The other thugs saw that the battle was unavoidable. They took a step forward, hand resting on their blades. As soon as the order was given, they moved like shadows, drawing their blades. Zhou Lifen also became serious. He couldn’t allow the chaos to disturb the tranquility of the Tavern. After all, it’s his duty to stop trouble outside the gate.
Both sides clashed into battle, blades against blades, the metallic sound of steel ringing in the air. Zhou Lifen attacks were fierce, each strike was precise, parrying the thug’s attacks.
"WOW, how fierce! I can’t even go closer."
"Why do you want to be close? Only if you’ve got a death wish!"
"I heard they are from Heaven’s House in South River City."
"There’s also a Heaven’s House in Fengwu City but that’s just one branch. Even so, people are very wary of it."
"I wonder what the spiritual Tavern did, to invite such trouble upon themselves."
"Oh, you’re just coming. It wasn’t the Spiritual Tavern that provoked. But they said they came to take someone back with them. Probably a wanted person, but the Spiritual Tavern is saying that whoever enters its gate is a guest and is under their protection. Therefore, they refuse to hand the person over."
"For the association to leave South River City and come to Qingyang town to get someone, I can only imagine what that person did."
"The Spiritual Tavern’s behavior is also questionable. How can they go against Heaven’s House just for one unknown guest?!
"That’s what they called protocol! They’re just holding on to their principles fiercely!"
"Yea, mad respect, respect."
"I need to order from the Spiritual Tavern more often. So, they can have my back when I run into trouble."
The onlookers discussed among themselves while watching the battle. Although Zhou Lifen was strong, he was still one man after all. One against fifty was an overwhelming odds. He has to watch both his front and back at the same time.
"Go, help him out." Li Jain frowned and said to Ding Weiyuan who was waiting for his permission.
Ding Weiyuan nodded, wasting no time to draw his own blade and joined the fray. The gate was open from the inside; a golden sword intent came crashing down.
Everyone felt the shift in the air as Ding Weiyuan leapt forward. Those who usually order from the Tavern came to watch the fun. They were all cultivators but their relationship with the Spiritual Tavern is just a passing glance. So, they were hesitant whether to intervene in the battle.
Would it be worth it to provoke the Heaven House. After all, the Heaven House is a big organization with its branch in every major city.
When they saw Ding Weiyuan, another worker from the Spiritual Tavern joined the battle, they felt relieved and retreated.
The thugs were caught off guard by the unexpected reinforcement.
"Another person in the Soul Palace Realm? This Spiritual Tavern really knows how to keep a low profile!" One of the thugs exclaimed angrily through gritted teeth.
"He’s in the late state of Soul Palace!" Another added.
Among the fifty thugs, twenty were in the Soul Palace Realm, but only were in the late stage and the rest were in the early stages.
Yet the random people from the Spiritual Tavern were already at mid and late stage! But thinking about it, it made sense, after all, this is a spiritual food restaurant. If their people level were low, it would have been more baffling.
"Master, should we join them?" A tall guy with a mask over his face said to the man in the carriage.
The older man shook his head with a smile: "A little longer. Let’s see how long they’re determined to keep the people. This old man would have to take action himself before they take us seriously."
The mask man was shocked! The old man is in the Divine Power realm, if he took action himself, this entire place would be destroyed. The Spiritual Tavern is really ignorant; they don’t know what’s good for them.
As the match intensified, the guest in the Tavern was in no mood to eat. They were watching the battle. Even behind walls, those with special technique activated it and watched the free entertainment.
When the situation wasn’t so good, Hou Mingyu was fed up with serving peanuts to those lazy guests who only had eyes for fun and went out to join the battle.
"Just how many late-stage Soul Palace does this Spiritual Tavern have?!"
The battle wasn’t favorable to the Heaven Palace. Even though they increased their number to sixty, they still couldn’t gain the upper hand against three individuals.
"I’m sorry to have cost you trouble, cousin." Li Zhen came out and said apologetically.
"I’m not doing it for you. If you exit this courtyard, you’re on your own. Right now, you’re my guest. And the Spiritual Tavern doesn’t offer its guests to danger." Li Jain said and pushed the person back inside before closing the door.
Suddenly, a huge tiger palm attack came down, shattering the protective barrier of the Spiritual Tavern. Li Jain frown and step out of the way. Looking back to where he was just standing, a huge hole appeared there.
Li Jain frowned and looked up at the figure standing in the air. The old man hovered above them, his presence was suffocating. The palm strike was done by him.
"Why is a senior like you in the Divine Power Realm attacking a youngster?"
The old man’s eyes flashed with a mix of amusement and disdain: "You, a youngster, didn’t show this old man any respect, why should this old man go easy on you? Since you refuse to open the door, this old man has no choice but to show you the consequences of your insolence!"
The onlookers were shocked and taken aback. How did a powerhouse appear here?! It seems like both the Spiritual Tavern and the Li family are done for!
