I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1345: See What Capital You Have

Upon hearing the voice, Chen Cangyun turned his gaze. The thatched cottage in front of him appeared utterly basic, featuring a door crafted from plain timber. Peering past the open gate of the courtyard, the handful of simple huts within were visible immediately. They seemed entirely ordinary, resembling a typical mortal's home.

This really seems like a hidden retreat, embodying a touch of the style belonging to a hidden master.

His face stayed composed as he offered a smile and a nod, maintaining his humble and courteous demeanor.

Mhm.

I must ask Mayor Xu to guide us. Let's enter and visit Mr. Yi.

The mayor bowed nervously and quickly moved aside to usher him inside.

They all passed through the wooden entrance successively.

The modest courtyard stood bare, holding just a table, some chairs, and an aged tree. The nearby thatched structures were equally plain, creating the look of an everyday rural home. It felt simple and peaceful, distant from the chaos of everyday life.

After the mayor shouted a couple of times, a young fellow emerged from one of the huts.

When his actual looks came into view, Chen Cangyun's eagerness intensified. Observing the man's exceptional presence, which aligned perfectly with his mental picture, he skipped the mayor's formal intro. He clasped his hands firmly, grinned, and addressed him.

You must be Mr. Yi Feng, correct?

I've heard tales of your remarkable skills and wisdom, so I made this special trip to meet you. If I'm disturbing you, please pardon the intrusion.

Listening to the sound and eyeing the arrivals.

Noticing a distinguished figure abruptly entering his yard with such zeal and apparent intent, followed by Chen Yuxin trailing right after and the mayor deferentially escorting them, Yi Feng figured out much of the situation.

Before he had a chance to respond.

Chen Cangyun shot a quick side glance to motion his followers and kept up his warm greetings.

Here's a modest gift for the occasion. It's merely a humble sign of my admiration.

Though his tone was courteous, as his gaze lingered on the fancy boxes, it accidentally betrayed a hint of superiority and self-assurance, like he was utterly sure of the impact.

None of this sparked even the tiniest curiosity in Yi Feng.

Simply to be polite, he answered steadily.

My humble yard is rather simple. Feel free to sit anywhere.

With that offhand comment, Yi Feng took a seat as the owner, showing no further interest. It wasn't outright impolite, yet the air turned tense.

The mayor felt a bit taken aback, unsure of his thoughts.

Chen Yuxin was growing impatient, though. Despite not risking another bold move, watching those thoughtfully arranged presents fail to stir him at all left her irritated.

She appeared ready to speak up but held back, as if about to highlight why they'd come.

In contrast to the rest.

Chen Cangyun obviously had far more savvy. A brief flicker of astonishment crossed his eyes, but he soon regained his serene grin. He settled into a chair like all was normal, displaying zero worry.

Such subtle cunning perfectly suited a prominent leader who had occupied the City Lord's seat for years.

Worried his companions might slip up, he signaled with his eyes for them to leave.

Everyone else, withdraw for now. I'll chat briefly with Mr. Yi.

Chen Yuxin, the mayor, and the rest obeyed right away and departed.

It was only after he remained alone with Yi Feng in the little yard that he leisurely smiled and saluted with clasped hands.

Mr. Yi.

With so many around before, it wasn't easy to discuss particular matters.

Frankly speaking, my sudden visit disrupting your tranquility today aims purely to ask you to come to Ye City and build a great venture side by side. These presents are hardly noteworthy. Should you accept, whatever terms you demand later will be straightforward to fulfill!

This direct vow brimmed with genuine intent.

Chen Cangyun's gaze sparkled vividly, his manner shifting to deeper respect. A bright shine inevitably lit his features, and across his forehead lingered a vibe of assured triumph.

Yet.

After pausing for several breaths, Yi Feng simply reclined relaxedly on his chair and responded offhandedly.

I'm only a humble teacher. You might have mistaken me for someone else.

The moment those words landed, Chen Cangyun's eyes bulged in shocked denial.

Mistaken for someone?

Such a response lay utterly outside his predictions.

Staring at this otherworldly master who kept his face eternally serene.

He knew full well this was just a brush-off. Never had he imagined that he, the esteemed City Lord, would lower himself to visit, show sincerity over and over, display a flawless approach, just to get treated this way.

Even supposing the opposite was a Martial Emperor, he stood at the Martial King realm's pinnacle himself. The gap wasn't vast. No way should he be dismissed as some insignificant passerby, huh?

This struck as overly haughty and belittling.

Chen Cangyun wasn't some average soul, after all. Though annoyed, he hesitated only briefly before grinning to mask the unease in his look. He pressed on patiently, smiling as he talked.

Hehe...

Sir, you're too humble.

Maybe my showing up caught you off guard, leaving you uninformed about Ye City's latest state. Truth be told, though Ye City's land doesn't look expansive, through my years of dedicated oversight, it has built a solid base.

Right now, in Ye City, counting me, we boast three full Martial King experts guarding it. We can claim control over thousands of li. The rival towns are mere ragtag bands; they'd need to unite just to stand a chance against us.

Plainly put, Ye City is bound to rise to dominance soon. Power over storms is within reach. If you joined, sir, it'd be like giving a tiger wings. Future riches would flow to you effortlessly. Backed by boundless supplies, your tough pursuit of the Great Dao would gain better odds of breakthrough.

Just give a nod of approval, and all becomes yours. To attain your present level, sir, you've grasped the essentials. You wouldn't pass up this prime chance, would you?

The further Chen Cangyun went, the bolder he felt, subtly unleashing a trace of the overbearing presence of an authority holder.

His steady stare also gleamed with certainty. Clearly, to him, no one could resist such vast authority and wealth. Even facing a Martial Emperor mighty one, why reject a gift like this?

Still, after lingering with his smile for quite a while.

Yi Feng held his composed look. He rose gradually and stared idly at the far-off verdant peaks.

Not interested.

If there's nothing else, kindly take your leave.

Ignoring his gaze was haughty on its own. He'd poured effort into convincing for ages, but the guy stayed so detached, treating his words like meaningless noise!

This fellow was way too presumptuous!

At last, Chen Cangyun suffered total embarrassment, his temper barely held in check.

Glaring at that snow-white robed figure for moments, his face twisted dramatically. It felt like he'd endured massive shame. His Martial King dignity got trampled then, igniting wrath in his chest.

Good...

Very good!

What an impressive Martial Emperor!

This King visited in person with pure goodwill to recruit you, but to you, I'm trash. You carry on like you're unmatched; outsiders might mistake you for a Martial Ancestor!

Such immense presumption!

Fuming intensely, Chen Cangyun ignored manners and sent out his divine sense to scan, yet detected no hint. He had to inwardly concede a Martial Emperor's uniqueness.

Yet the stronger this seemed, the fiercer his resentment!

Clenching his jaw and fixing his glare for breaths, he started channeling his spiritual power. Hidden in his sleeve, his right hand steadily amassed his cultivation!

Today.

I'll check for myself how mighty you, a Martial Emperor, really are. Let's see what makes you so wildly cocky!

Me, a top Martial King, ain't no pushover. I won't stand being scorned this way!

Whatever it takes, I can't let this slight go down!

As his ego and fervor boiled, Chen Cangyun's eyes glinted with ferocity while he launched his palm strike!

Boom...

His fearsome cultivation erupted into a fierce windstorm, surging directly at Yi Feng's rear!