Crossing the Two Realms: From a Trader to an Immortal Emperor - Chapter 14

Looking at Liu Feng’s expression of frustration, Chen Le’an secretly felt pleased.

He liked the look of someone who disliked him but couldn’t do anything about it.

Bai Fengjiao glared at Chen Le’an angrily. “Chen Le’an, why don’t you apologize to Liu Feng right now!”

If this had been in the past, Bai Fengjiao would have said something, and Chen Le’an would have obediently apologized to Liu Feng to please her.

But now? Hmph!

“When I loved you, I would listen to whatever you said. But now that I don’t love you anymore, who do you think you are?”

Chen Le’an said, irritated.

“Do you really think you’re being mature? You think by insulting Liu Feng, you’ll grab my attention?”

“Now, I command you to apologize, or you’ll never see me again!” Bai Fengjiao threatened viciously.

Chen Le’an was speechless.

Bai Fengjiao was really out of her mind.

Even the bystanders could see that something was wrong with her.

For someone who clearly had issues, Chen Le’an chose to ignore her.

But Bai Fengjiao wasn’t done yet. She kicked Chen Le’an, just like she had done countless times before.

However, this time, she miscalculated.

Chen Le’an circulated his true Qi and counterattacked.

Bai Fengjiao let out a cry and was sent flying, rolling several times on the grass.

Her once-pristine white dress became filthy, and her hair was a mess.

Liu Feng hurriedly went to help her up.

“Brother Feng, he dared to hit me! You have to take revenge for me!” Bai Fengjiao cried.

Liu Feng’s face stiffened.

If he could have beaten Chen Le’an, he would have done it already.

“Don’t worry, let him enjoy this moment. Sooner or later, he’ll regret it! The Zhang family is our backing!”

Chen Le’an, however, turned his back and walked straight to the gift registration desk.

Manager Pang quickly followed and giving him a thumbs up.

“Master, you’re truly a role model for us!”

Chen Le’an smiled faintly.

In this world of declining spiritual energy, he refused to grovel.

Chen Le’an casually handed the bottle of mineral water to the staff.

The staff widened their eyes in confusion, staring at the slightly greenish liquid inside the bottle.

Manager Pang’s eyes also widened.

He had seen Chen Le’an carry that bottle all the way and had assumed it was just regular water. He didn’t expect it to be a gift for Zhang Qian.

“Master, is this a little too casual?” Manager Pang whispered.

“Don’t worry. Zhang Qian has dreamed of this for years! This is Body Enhancement Fluid,” Chen Le’an said indifferently.

Body Enhancement Fluid?

Manager Pang thought for a while, then his eyes suddenly grew wide.

“You mean this is Body Enhancement Fluid? The one used by cultivators?”

“But this thing hasn’t appeared in over a hundred years!”

Manager Pang looked at Chen Le’an with a newfound respect.

Anyone who could produce Body Enhancement Fluid was no ordinary person!

“Mineral water is just mineral water, what’s this about Body Enhancement Fluid?”

“I don’t know who you are, but you’re a commoner fired from a company. What do you know about Body Enhancement Fluid? Stop making a fool of yourself here!” Bai Fengjiao said as she hobbled up, supported by Liu Feng.

Chen Le’an’s mouth twitched.

Looks like he hadn’t hit her hard enough!

“Chen Le’an, what do you mean by this? Today is Zhang Qian’s 60th birthday, and you have the nerve to bring a bottle of mineral water as a gift? Are you implying that Zhang Qian doesn’t matter?” Liu Feng added, clearly annoyed.

This wasn’t just about Chen Le’an, it was about Zhang Qian, and if Chen Le’an dared to cause trouble, he would be slapped in the face by Zhang Qian.

The consequences would be terrible.

The staff also wore a puzzled expression.

He looked at Chen Le’an helplessly and said, “Sir, please understand our position. If this is truly Body Enhancement Fluid, please prove it. Otherwise, we really can’t register it.”

The staff’s tone was gentle, but the helplessness and difficulty were evident.

If they registered a bottle of mineral water as a gift for Zhang Qian, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The banquet would likely become a huge laughing stock in Yudu’s high society.

He might even lose his job—or worse.

“I can prove it!”

At this moment, a firm and powerful voice sounded like thunder, instantly silencing all the noise.

Everyone turned to look. It was Zhang Ruibin, the owner of the Rejuvenation Pavilion, striding toward them with great confidence.

The staff immediately stood up, their faces filled with respectful smiles.

“Young Master Biao!”

Their voices trembled slightly, clearly filled with reverence for Zhang Ruibin’s status.

“Since Young Master Biao is here to vouch for it, then it’s not an issue,” the staff said, completely changing their attitude.

“However…” Bai Fengjiao was about to continue arguing, but she was immediately silenced by the cold, disdainful expression on the staff’s face.

“What? Are you questioning Young Master Biao’s authority, or are you questioning the reputation of our entire family?” the staff asked, his voice cold as ice.

Liu Feng quickly tugged at Bai Fengjiao’s sleeve, signaling her to stop.

Although Bai Fengjiao was reluctant, she knew better than to argue further. Her eyes flashed with anger and frustration.

Liu Feng’s face was dark as well.

When did Chen Le’an become so involved with such big players?

It seemed that it was because of Zhang Ruibin’s family that Chen Le’an had attained his current strength!

But the person he was closely connected with was Zhang Qian, the true patriarch of the Zhang family!

Chen Le’an was momentarily stunned, never expecting Zhang Ruibin to have such connections.

Seeing the confusion on Chen Le’an’s face, Zhang Ruibin explained, “I don’t have much talent for cultivation, so the old man asked me to manage the pharmacy and get some experience.”

Chen Le’an nodded, understanding.

“Thanks to your herbs, the quality and age were perfect. The old man has taken a liking to them and plans to have me manage half of the family’s pharmacies.”

Zhang Ruibin said with a grin.

“Haha, then congratulations!” Chen Le’an said, walking into the hall with Zhang Ruibin.

Manager Pang quickly followed.

Chen Le’an didn’t even spare a glance at Bai Fengjiao.

He completely ignored her, treating her like air—someone unworthy of his attention.

Such disregard was a deeper humiliation for Bai Fengjiao than any insult.

“Brother Feng, he just walked right in!” Bai Fengjiao watched as Chen Le’an walked further away, a fire of frustration burning inside her.

Liu Feng scoffed coldly.

“Don’t worry, this is actually better. He won’t know what hit him when my benefactor arrives!”

As they stepped into the golden, magnificent hall, people constantly greeted Zhang Ruibin with respect and flattery.

Their eyes filled with awe and sycophantic smiles.

Zhang Ruibin looked awkwardly at Chen Le’an from the side.

Chen Le’an, however, gave him a playful smile and said, “Old Zhang, you’re quite the hotshot now! Go ahead and take care of your business; don’t worry about me!”

“Really sorry, once I finish up, I’ll make sure to find some time to apologize to you personally!” Zhang Ruibin said sincerely, his eyes filled with earnestness.

He owed everything to Chen Le’an’s herbs.

What was even more telling was the way Chen Le’an treated them—like wild grass, indifferent and carefree.

This made Zhang Ruibin wonder.

Perhaps Chen Le’an was the representative of some reclusive sect in the mundane world!

Chen Le’an waved his hand lightly, bidding Zhang Ruibin farewell, then walked directly to a corner of the hall and sat down, unceremoniously eating.

Manager Pang immediately followed and sat next to him, his chubby face grinning from ear to ear.

“Master, I can’t believe you even know Young Master Zhang. This… this is really a surprise!”

Manager Pang was about to say something more but stopped himself, hesitating.

“What’s this? You want me to introduce you to him?” Chen Le’an’s sharp eyes caught the manager’s intentions immediately, his tone laced with mockery.

“Haha, Master, you really are sharp! Nothing gets past you!” Manager Pang was flattered, his smile stretching wide and his eyes nearly squinting.

Chen Le’an lightly nodded, silently acknowledging his request. Although Manager Pang was opportunistic, he is valuable. In the future, when rare items needed to be acquired, he might come in handy.

When Manager Pang saw that his request had been acknowledged, he grinned broadly.

But to his surprise, Liu Feng and Bai Fengjiao had also arrived.