Chapter 114: No Matter How You Look at It, It’s All the Old Servant’s Fault

"Why can't I come?" Liang Zhanpeng furrowed his brows, instantly causing Zhou Teng's legs to go weak. When he turned his head, he saw Xiao Sa, who was being held hostage, looking stunned as well.

Seeing Liang Zhanpeng arrive, the man in his sixties immediately burst into tears. "Master, please save me."

Damn!

At that moment, the onlookers were all shocked.

"Is that... really Liang Zhanpeng?"

"This matter has really escalated. Even Liang Zhanpeng has come—this kid is doomed."

"Daring to hold someone from the Liang family hostage right in front of Liang Zhanpeng? Nobody in Huaizhou has ever dared to do that."

"Not even immortals could save this kid now."

"Even if we let him go for Xiao Sa’s safety for now, after this, his entire family will probably vanish from this world."

The moment Liang Zhanpeng arrived, the entire hall of Pengzhan Restaurant erupted in commotion.

In Huaizhou, Liang Zhanpeng was the true local overlord. No one didn’t know him. Even outsiders like Hong Yu, upon entering Pengzhan Restaurant, would inevitably be briefed about him.

Liang Zhanpeng saw Xiao Sa crying but felt no sympathy. Instead, he scolded harshly, "What are you crying for? You’re a grown man. Aren’t you still alive?"

"Tell me, what’s really going on? Why is this making such a mess?"

Xiao Sa was held hostage and couldn’t speak freely, so Zhou Teng cautiously started explaining beside Liang Zhanpeng.

Two minutes later, Liang Zhanpeng, having grasped the situation, suddenly turned to Hong Yu.

With a cold tone, Liang Zhanpeng said, "Kid, where do you get the guts to cause trouble in Pengzhan Restaurant?"

Hong Yu smiled, "You’re overthinking. Doing something like this doesn’t require much courage. Well... I’d say I just did it on impulse, purely on a whim."

Liang Zhanpeng was momentarily stunned, then sneered, "Alright, alright, just as I thought—a young calf unafraid of the tiger."

"Young man, do you know who you’re holding hostage?"

"Do you even know who runs Pengzhan Restaurant?"

"You don’t understand anything, yet you dare do this?"

Hong Yu scoffed disdainfully, "I’ve heard these kinds of things hundreds of times just by standing here."

"But so what if I know or don’t? Either way, I’m doing this. What can you do about it?"

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"Damn you!" Liang Zhanpeng’s black bodyguards immediately cursed in broken Chinese.

"Lord Peng is right in front of you, and you still dare to be so reckless?"

"Heh, I haven’t seen someone so arrogant in a long time."

"Kid, do you realize you’re already dead? That’s why you’re fearless? Let me tell you, there are things scarier than death."

"If he continues to act so arrogantly, I guarantee he won’t be able to cry afterward!"

Not only the bodyguards were angry; even the spectators watching were filled with fury.

Who was Liang Zhanpeng?

He was the king of Huaizhou!

For an outsider to be so arrogant, to humiliate Liang Zhanpeng like this, was a slap in the face to all the people of Huaizhou.

Though aging, Liang Zhanpeng had been cultivating patience and rarely lost his temper. But hearing Hong Yu’s words made his face turn dark as he cursed, "Do you know who you’re talking to?"

"Do you believe that with a single word, I can turn you into meat paste?"

Hong Yu sneered disdainfully, "Liang Zhanpeng, huh? Do you even know who you’re facing? How terrifying the presence is?"

Liang Zhanpeng was about to retort scornfully, but then decided not to waste time arguing. He immediately ordered his bodyguards to act.

He trusted his men. Judging by Hong Yu’s appearance, he seemed like an ordinary person. Unless something unexpected happened, his bodyguards could surely rescue Xiao Sa.

After all, Hong Yu had no weapons, no knives or guns—only his five fingers. Though the human neck was vulnerable, if they acted quickly, they could save him.

Moreover, Liang Zhanpeng believed Hong Yu would be startled if they moved suddenly, likely freezing him in place.

It wouldn’t take long. Even a slight delay would ensure Xiao Sa’s safety.

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But all their plans vanished the moment Hong Yu took out a jade pendant.

Around Hong Yu’s neck hung a piece of yellow jade, with a vivid red character "Hong" carved in the center.

Liang Zhanpeng had seen this pendant long ago, back when he was just a small helper working for his parents’ masters, before he even came to Huaizhou.

Hong Yu noticed Liang Zhanpeng’s stunned expression and sneered, "Now, do you know who I am?"

"Young Master Hong... it’s you!" Liang Zhanpeng trembled all over, unable to speak clearly.

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The crowd didn’t catch what Liang Zhanpeng said, but the bodyguards did.

Hearing their master call Hong Yu "Young Master," they were utterly petrified. Seeing Liang Zhanpeng step toward Hong Yu, they tried to intervene.

"Lord Peng, it’s dangerous! Leave this to us; we’ll definitely capture this kid. You just..."

"How dare you! Stop spouting nonsense and get out of my way!" Liang Zhanpeng snapped. The bodyguards hastily cleared a path.

Seeing that Liang Zhanpeng recognized his identity, Hong Yu smiled and released Xiao Sa.

Xiao Sa was stunned. He was now Hong Yu’s lifeline, and never in his wildest dreams did he expect Hong Yu would suddenly let him go.

Being cautious for his life, Xiao Sa asked no questions, didn’t look back. The moment Hong Yu let go, he ran straight to Liang Zhanpeng.

Only then did he finally feel a bit of safety.

Turning back to the smiling Hong Yu, Xiao Sa angrily pointed and cursed, "Damn you! If I don’t turn you into meat paste today, I’m not Xiao!"

"What nonsense are you spouting!" Liang Zhanpeng panicked and grabbed Xiao Sa by the collar, pulling him close.

Xiao Sa exclaimed, "Master, what are you doing?"

Smack—

Liang Zhanpeng slapped Xiao Sa hard across the face. "I’m saving you, damn it! You idiot, causing such trouble for me. When we get back to the mansion, you better prepare yourself—I’ll make sure to give you a proper scolding!"

Xiao Sa froze in place.

Liang Zhanpeng slowly walked toward Hong Yu, feeling increasingly pressured with each step.

In this hall, only he knew Hong Yu’s true identity and abilities.

The Liang family was indeed the king of Huaizhou, but in front of the Hong family, they were mere servants.

Without the Hong family, what king or not, Liang Zhanpeng would be nothing!

The more he thought about it, the paler his face became.

Stopping two steps away from Hong Yu, Liang Zhanpeng bowed deeply.

"Young Master, all the faults are mine."

"Please punish me!"