The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2703 - 2678: Unappreciative? (Fifth Update)

"If you are displeased, you are welcome to take it back. I will not put up any resistance!"

Lin Bai declared with utmost sincerity, positioning himself before Tang Yuezhi.

"You! Utterly shameless!" Tang Yuezhi’s fury escalated to the point where her eyes nearly bulged from their sockets. She fixed Lin Bai with a furious glare, her teeth gnashing and fists clenched so tightly they threatened to crack. Had she possessed the strength to best Lin Bai, she would have undoubtedly lunged and beaten him to a pulp by now.

Lin Bai then stated, "Since the young lady graces us with her presence, there is a matter I wish to entrust to your assistance. Regarding my true identity, I must implore the young lady to maintain the utmost secrecy!"

"I have no desire for undue attention!"

Lin Bai confided in a hushed tone.

Tang Yuezhi responded with a serious demeanor, "If you desire my silence regarding your secret, then you must first instruct me on how to command the Black Water Divine Thunder!"

Lin Bai simply shook his head, proclaiming, "That is impossible!"

A triumphant smirk spread across Tang Yuezhi’s face. "In that case, I shall publicly disclose your movement technique. You have vanquished the Beast, the Qian family’s Undefeated General, and now the entire Qian family is in an uproar, desperately searching for you!"

Lin Bai rolled his eyes in exasperation. "Do as you please. Even if you were to announce it, Madam Yang would undoubtedly intervene and resolve any ensuing complications for me!"

"I must now focus on my cultivation, young lady. Please feel free to depart whenever you wish!"

With those words, Lin Bai disregarded Tang Yuezhi entirely and retreated back into the secluded chamber, resuming his solitary cultivation!

Witnessing Lin Bai’s return to his private quarters, Tang Yuezhi’s voice echoed with frustration, "If you refuse to enlighten me, then I shall not depart!"

From within the confines of the secret chamber, Lin Bai’s voice drifted out, "Suit yourself. After all, this is the territory of your esteemed Tang Family. You are free to remain wherever you please. It has no bearing on me, nor am I in a position to dictate your actions!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Yuezhi muttered through gritted teeth, "Damn it all!"

Initially, Lin Bai presumed that Tang Yuezhi’s declaration was merely an outburst of pique and that she would eventually depart the Guest Quarters once her temper subsided.

However, to Lin Bai’s utter astonishment, Tang Yuezhi remained steadfastly within the confines of Lin Bai’s humble courtyard for the entirety of the subsequent three days.

Lin Bai was immersed in his cultivation within the secret chamber of his dwelling.

Concurrently, Tang Yuezhi took up a cross-legged position directly at the entrance, diligently cultivating.

Over the course of these three days, a multitude of Guest Officials traversed the path past Lin Bai’s modest courtyard. Each one observed Tang Yuezhi with expressions of shock and apprehension, pondering the reason for the eldest daughter of the Tang Family’s presence there.

Even Fatty and Ban Ye found themselves harboring a degree of bewilderment.

"Why is the eldest daughter situated within the Guest Quarters?"

"She has been there since three days prior!"

"Good heavens, what could possibly have transpired?"

"Whose private courtyard is this, wherein the Guest Official resides? And why has the eldest daughter not been invited inside, instead being left to linger at the doorway?"

"Precisely, that Guest Official displays a remarkable lack of courtesy!"

The spectacle of Tang Yuezhi seated outside Lin Bai’s small courtyard rapidly disseminated throughout the entirety of the Guest Quarters.

A considerable number of Guest Officials harbored feelings of indignation towards Lin Bai’s apparent refusal to grant Tang Yuezhi entry.

An additional two days elapsed.

Ban Ye and Fatty stood within their respective courtyards, their gazes fixed upon Lin Bai’s abode.

Narrowing his eyes, Ban Ye commented, "Another two days have passed, and it appears the eldest daughter shows no inclination of departing!"

Fatty contemplated for a moment before posing, "Ban Ye, could it be that the eldest daughter harbors affections for Brother Lin Bai, yet Brother Lin Bai remains unresponsive, leading to the eldest daughter’s persistent vigil...?"

Ban Ye responded with a touch of irritation, "Considering the eldest daughter’s captivating appearance, do you genuinely believe there exists a man in this world who would fail to be captivated?"

"Uh..." Fatty offered a sheepish smile.

At that precise juncture, a contingent of approximately a dozen Guest Official Warriors began making their way towards Lin Bai’s courtyard.

Upon observing this approaching group, Ban Ye remarked softly, "Trouble is brewing!"

"What is it?" Fatty swiveled his head in surprise, his eyes widening as he recognized the individuals. "Nie Yifeng, Yang Zhiyun, Liu Qing... Why are they heading towards Lin Bai’s courtyard!"

This assembly clearly comprised the Tang Family’s senior Guest Officials, each possessing considerable power and influence.

A dozen seasoned Guest Officials, their faces etched with anger, advanced purposefully towards Lin Bai’s courtyard.

Upon entering the courtyard and acknowledging Tang Yuezhi’s presence with respectful salutations, Nie Yifeng’s voice boomed with indignation, "Guest Official Lin Bai, emerge at once!"

Tang Yuezhi regarded these Guest Officials with a peculiar expression. Though she did not recognize them individually, their collective demeanor strongly suggested they were seeking Lin Bai.

Within the secret chamber, Lin Bai was engrossed in observing the intricate fusion of the Qingmu Divine Thunder and the Black Water Divine Thunder within his being. The sudden shout caused him to mishandle his spiritual power, nearly resulting in the divine thunder’s power violently backlashing against him.

Lin Bai’s countenance darkened, a flicker of anger crossing his features.

Emerging from his secret chamber with a composed demeanor, Lin Bai stepped into the courtyard.

Upon glancing upwards, he observed a group of over ten warriors, their expressions notably grim, fixing their gazes upon him.

Lin Bai inquired with a sharp tone, "Esteemed sirs, we appear to be strangers. May I inquire as to the reason for your presence in my courtyard, radiating such palpable killing intent?"

Nie Yifeng introduced himself, stating, "I am Nie Yifeng. Alongside me are the Senior Guest Officials of the Tang Family: Yang Zhiyun, Liu Qing, and others!"

"Today, we are here to seek an explanation from you regarding the treatment of Miss Tang Yuezhi!"

Nie Yifeng declared sternly.

"What?" Lin Bai feigned surprise, casting a peculiar glance towards Tang Yuezhi, who was seated nearby in a cross-legged posture.

Tang Yuezhi, in turn, regarded Nie Yifeng and his companions with an equally peculiar expression.

Nie Yifeng then addressed Tang Yuezhi respectfully, "Miss Tang Yuezhi, as the future matriarch of the Tang Family, how could you possibly allow her to remain by your doorstep for five whole days!"

"Furthermore, you... refused to even grant her an audience!"

Nie Yifeng's voice resonated with indignation.

It was then that Tang Yuezhi grasped the situation; these individuals had arrived to champion her cause.

Upon hearing Nie Yifeng's words, a subtle smirk played on Tang Yuezhi's lips. She met Lin Bai's gaze with a challenging glint in her eyes, as if to say, 'Let's see how you wriggle out of this one!'

Nie Yifeng, focusing his attention back on Lin Bai, declared, "You are merely a Guest Official. Even as a Senior Guest Official, your lack of appreciation is unbecoming; otherwise, does it not imply that all Guest Officials of the Tang Family are as uncivilized as you?"

Lin Bai's expression turned decidedly cooler upon hearing this. "How I, Lin Bai, choose to treat my guests requires no instruction from others!"

"Moreover, I did not formally invite Miss Tang Yuezhi to reside here!"

"As for all of you, intruding upon my courtyard with such murderous intent, disrupting my cultivation... Considering we are all Guest Officials within the Tang Family, I suggest you depart immediately. Failure to do so will result in none of you being able to leave later!"

"Begone!"

Lin Bai's gaze swept over Nie Yifeng and his group with palpable irritation.

Having spoken, Lin Bai had no intention of engaging further and sought to retreat to his secret chamber to resume his cultivation.

However, Nie Yifeng blocked Lin Bai's path, obstinately proclaiming, "Hmph. It appears today we must indeed teach you, this ungrateful cur, a lesson on behalf of your elders!"

As he uttered these words, a formidable power began to coalesce within Nie Yifeng's being. An aura of cultivation at the Great Perfection stage of the Death Reversal Realm surged outwards.

Nie Yifeng's statement caused Lin Bai's pursuit of his cultivation to halt instantly. A subtle, yet potent, killing intent began to emanate from his form.

With his back still turned towards Nie Yifeng and the others, Lin Bai tilted his head slightly. He cast a disdainful glance in their direction and inquired coldly, "Did you just say... you would teach me on behalf of whom?"

"Are you... seeking your own demise?"

Lin Bai's voice dropped to an utterly frigid tone. It was as if Nie Yifeng and his companions had inadvertently struck a raw nerve, igniting a murderous fury within Lin Bai.

Tang Yuezhi, who had been observing the unfolding scene with amusement, found her smile abruptly freezing. As she felt the waves of killing intent radiating from Lin Bai, a look of dread washed over her as she stared at him in terror!