No blood flowed from the collapsed horses mouth or nose, but the flames on its head gradually dimmed, and it clearly wasnt breathing.

Ye Zichen smiled and glanced at the youth. Meanwhile, the onlookers stared, wide-eyed.

Whoever these people were, they were going to receive the bride in a blazing-horse drawn carriage. They had to have an impressive background. Yet Ye Zichen had killed their horse, and in front of a crowd at that.

He.

By the time the fires on the blazing horses body were completely extinguished, the youths face was so taut and dark, it seemed liable to burst.

The passersby all knew there was no way this would end well. The mother and son Ye Zichen had helped stopped too, watching from the sidelines and sweating nervously on their saviors behalf.

Ye Zichen, however, seemed not to even notice the change in the youths mood. His smile was pure and simple as he rubbed his spatial ring. How much did you pay for your horse? Give me a number, and Ill reimburse you here and now.

Youre seeking death! the youth roared, and the lackeys behind him blocked off Ye Zichens every possible escape route.

What are you doing? Didnt you want compensation? Didnt I just say Id give it to you? Why send these guys to surround me? Are you going to hit me? asked Ye Zichen, shrinking back in on himself.

You really didnt take a warning, and now youre going to pay for it. You just killed the Violet City City Lords Estates wedding processions blazing horse. How could reimbursing us be enough? If we let it go that easily, what would we do about our dignity? said the youth darkly.

Oh! Ye Zichens eyes lit up with understanding. So it turns out this isnt just a matter of compensation. Youre also concerned about face? That makes things simpler!

Hm? The youth frowned.

Ye Zichens smile disappeared, and he clutched his silver longsword.

His aura surged forth like a tidal wave. The onlookers pupils constricted involuntarily, from the street vendors and pedestrians to the youth and his lackeys.

I saved you from an unfortunate accident, yet youve made trouble for me repeatedly. Shouldnt I make you pay the price for offending my dignity? Huh?

As his aura expanded, the youth and his lackeys were sent flying.

You Just as they were about to curse Ye Zichen out, a streak of gold landed by Ye Zichens side.

This was none other than the Great Sage!

The Great Sage simply released a trace of his aura, then withdrew it. However, although it only appeared briefly, these new arrivals sensed it. They gulped, then swallowed their words.

My friend, said one of them, a middle-aged man. Were all from Violet City. Were members of the city lords estate. All of this is just one big understanding.

Ye Zichen glanced coolly at the man. He immediately sensed that he was the source of the oppressive aura theyd sensed earlier.

As he spoke, the middle-aged man also released hints of his aura.

A ruler.

A smile tugged at Ye Zichens lips. He understood what the man was trying to say: He was a ruler too. If this came to blows, neither side would come out ahead.

But Ye Zichen was also fully aware that, although the man was a ruler, he was only just barely past the threshold.

Was imperial-level.

Of course, Ye Zichen didnt want unnecessary trouble. Hed come here with an important goal, and there was no need to make things harder.

Violet City, the city lords estate.

It did sound fairly imposing.

Ye Zichen and the Great Sage withdrew their auras as well, and the middle-aged man visibly relaxed. His thought process was the same; he didnt want unnecessary trouble either theyd come here to fetch the bride for a wedding.

I agree; this was a misunderstanding. But your young master was the first to bring up face. I wouldnt have worried about mine otherwise.

Our young master is young and inexperienced, please.

Dont bother saying all that. It doesnt matter whether hes inexperienced or not. Ye Zichen coldly cut the man off. You ought to thank me. A wedding is a joyous event, but this young master of yours almost turned the wedding into a funeral. I stopped that horse out of concern for you, too, got it?

Got it. The man nodded.

The middle-aged man watched him leave, all the while maintaining his smile. Only when he was gone did he sigh with exasperation and shake his head at this troublesome young master. Before long, he barked a series of orders, and the procession started moving again.

Sirs, youre back! When they got back and the waiter saw them, the waiter lit up and greeted them warmly.

Were you worried wed run off without paying the bill? Ye Zichen laughed. Were not that type of people.

What are you saying? The thought never even crossed my mind, said the waiter. He was nothing but smiles. Given your demeanor, theres no way youd do something like that. Even if you didnt return, it would be because the wedding procession ruined your mood and distracted you to the point that you forgot.

You sure can talk, but werent you waiting for us at the door? said Ye Zichen.

I was worried about you, wasnt I? Those people were from Violet Citys city lords estate. I was afraid thered be conflict, which is why I was waiting for you at the door, said the waiter.

His explanation was sound; Ye Zichen found nothing to pick fault with.

When they returned to their table, Ye Zichen sat down, then asked, You just said those people were from Violet Citys city lords manor. Do you know about them?

How could I not? Violet City is the neighboring city. Quite a few of our patrons are from Violet City. Furthermore, its one of the Northern Kingdoms six major cities. Never mind this humble waiter, ask anyone you find on the streets, and theyre sure to know of Violet City and its city lord.

Our city isnt that fortunate, said the waiter.

So, theyre really not forming an alliance with this city? Ye Zichen arched his brows. Then who are they forming an alliance with? Theyve brought quite the entourage, and they seem like theyre in an awful hurry.

That, I know, of course. Violet Citys marriage alliance is big news.

Mind telling me more? Ye Zichen had nothing better to do, and hed just had a bit of a confrontation, so he was interested to learn more about the marriage alliance. Who knew? It might even lead to an unexpected harvest.

Violet City plans to forge a marriage alliance with Jadewave Citys Zi Family.

Who? Say that one more time! The Great Sage slammed the table, startling everyone present. But when they looked at him, none of the diners dared object.

The waiter was scared witless, too. For a long time, he just stood there, gulping. Jadewave Citys Zi Family. This is big news for the entire Northern Kingdom. The son of Violet City city lord plans to marry Zi Xia of Jadewave Citys Zi Family the day after tomorrow. This

What?! This time, it was Ye Zichen who slammed the table. He was no longer smiling.