Bai Haos voice spread throughout the living room, instantly freezing the atmosphere. No one had expected that this person, who was usually kind to Li Luo, would say something so venomous.

  Although Li Luos complexion is indeed pale and his health doesnt look too good, it shouldnt be to the point where hes cursed to not live for many more years, right?

  The three cabinet members who were put down by Pei Huan looked slightly embarrassed, but they didnt say anything. They just stared at the floor with flickering eyes, as if the pattern on the floor was particularly attractive.

  The other six cabinet members, however, looked angry.

  Bang!

  A loud voice suddenly rang out, and everyone was shocked. Their eyes turned to see Jiang Qinges jade-like hand slapping the table, her delicate face covered in frost.

  But before Jiang Qinge could speak, Pei Hao hurriedly patted his mouth and laughed: "Sorry, sorry, my mouth is really too reckless."

  I also hope that Little Luo will not blame me.

  Li Luos eyes were fixed on Pei Huan, he carefully sized him up, then smiled slightly. Although in these years, he had also seen the different faces people put on in front of others and behind their backs, those people were after all outsiders, but this Pei Huan, if it was said that his parents owed him a life-saving debt, that would not be an exaggeration.

  Without Li Taixuan and Dan Tai Leng, Pei Huan would probably have been beaten to death by the Qi family and thrown into a ditch to die, how could he still be so proud today?

  However, what Pei Huan is showing now is obviously not a bit of gratitude to his parents, but rather deep resentment.

  This made Li Luo sigh, his parents had been wise for so many years, yet they still misjudged this one time.

  "Pei Haos behavior is just his true nature, whats there to blame him for? And to be honest, even if I were to blame him now, what could I do about it? So this kind of nonsense doesnt need to be said." Li Luo shook his head and sat down in the empty chief seat.

  Pei Haos face wore a smile as he casually rotated the ring on his finger, not revealing any anger despite the sarcasm in Li Luos words. There was no need to, just like Li Luo said, even if he wanted to blame him, what could he do?

  Luolan Prefecture is not what it used to be nowadays.

  Without those two great mountains weighing on him, in this Luolan Prefecture, Pei Huan was no longer afraid of anyone.

  A young master of the Luofeng Manor with no prospects, just a puppet. If it werent for Jiang Qinge, Pei Huan would have completely controlled the Luofeng Manor long ago.

  "Now that Shaofu has arrived, can we start discussing business?" Pei Haos gaze turned to Jiang Qinge.

  Jiang Qinges face was expressionless, and she said lightly: "Then you can start by saying that among the three pavilions under your jurisdiction, why not a single Tianliang Jin has been submitted to the treasury this year."

  Pei Hao let out a light sigh and said, "My three treasuries are in an extremely bad situation this year. Im sure my junior sister has also heard about it. The warehouse of the three treasuries was suddenly burned down. I suspect that its the work of those who have been eyeing Luo Ran Fus power. Ive investigated thoroughly, but theres still no result, so for now, we wont be able to offer any money."

  Li Luo just quietly listened, although he knew Pei Huans reason was ridiculous, but he didnt continue to interrupt, because he understood that at present, he didnt have much right to speak in the Luolan Mansion. The so-called young master of the mansion, in the eyes of various characters in the mansion, might just be a decorative auspicious object.

  In that case, theres no need to speak up and invite trouble for oneself.

  Jiang Qinge looked deeply at Pei Huan and said: "Pei Huan, is this your reason?"

  Pei Hao smiled slightly and said: "Since little Shifu wants a reason, I can only casually find one for you. Some things dont need to be asked clearly."

  "Well, since its come to this, I might as well make things clear with my junior sister and the Young Master of the Lesser Prefecture... From now on, not only will the three prefectures not submit any more tribute gold this year, but they also wont be submitting any in the future." Pei Haos voice was soft, but it fell like a thunderclap in the ears of the people in the living room.

  Jiang Qinges body emitted a cold aura, as if it would freeze the air around her. Her voice was icy as she said, "It seems youre planning to set up your own household?"

  Pei Hao smiled and said, "Im not willing to leave the Luolan Manor... but now that there is no real master of the manor, these tributes are handed over without knowing whose hands they will fall into. Its better to wait until a truly convincing master appears in the future, then Ill hand them over, it wont be too late."

  The atmosphere in the living room was oppressive, and the other six masters also looked somewhat unsightly. If Pei Hao really did this, then the Luo Lan Fu would likely become a laughing stock among the other four major fu.

  Because of Pei Huans actions, it is already considered a rebellion, with the intention of splitting from Luolan Prefecture.

  "Pei Hao, are you trying to bring down the Luolan government? If the Luolan government falls, do you think youll gain much benefit?" A middle-aged man on the right side said in a low voice. This person was named Lei Zhang, and he was one of the officials who supported Jiang Qinge.

  Pei Hao shook his head: "I said it before, I dont want the Luo Lan Fu to collapse."

  He seemed to have fallen silent for a few breaths, then turned his gaze to the speechless Li Luo and smiled: "Actually, if I were to follow the rules from now on and honestly hand over the gold, its not like its impossible... Of course, the premise is that I hope the Lord of the Ministry can agree to one condition for me."

  Everyone in the living room was shocked, apparently not expecting Pei Huan to suddenly shift the topic to Li Luo.

  Li Luo withdrew from his introspective state and stared at Pei Huan, seemingly curious, saying: "I also want to know, what conditions can Pei Huans management have?"

  Pei Haos gaze shifted from Li Luo to Jiang Qinge, and as he looked at the latters exquisite and cold face, as well as her slender figure, a thread of fervent greed flashed in the depths of his eyes.

  "I hope Master Shao can dissolve his engagement with Little Shimei."

  As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the living room dropped to freezing point instantly.

  Li Luos face turned expressionless, although he had previously discussed the cancellation of the marriage contract with Jiang Qinge and even reached an agreement with her.

  But...the engagement is between him and Jiang Qinge, they can say or do whatever they want about it.

  And what is Pei Hao anyway?

  "Boom!"

  Just as Li Luos heart was filled with a chill, a strong energy fluctuation suddenly burst forth in the living room.

  That energy was resplendent like light, and the light swept across, blocking all the light in the living room.

  Then, Li Luo vaguely saw the figure of Jiang Qinge sitting on one side, suddenly bursting out like a startled swan.

  Directly pointing at Bae Hos location.

  The sudden attack also made Pei Huans eyes narrow, and in the next instant, a sharp golden light burst out from his body.

  The sword-shaped earring hanging from his right earlobe fell off quickly and turned into a golden long sword in the wind.

  On the long sword, sharp golden light surged forward with great force, swallowing and spitting out in an unpredictable manner, as if numerous golden rainbows.

  Clang!

  The sound of gold and iron colliding rang out, a violent energy shockwave burst forth, instantly shattering all the tables and chairs in the living room into dust.

  The nine cabinet masters hurriedly took action, dissolving the remaining energy ripples, and then fixed their eyes on the scene.

  Only then did they see that there were two figures standing opposite each other, their swords crossed, and it was actually Jiang Qinge and Pei Huan.

  Jiang Qinge held a heavy sword in her hand, with dazzling light flowing on the blade. The light was extremely eye-catching, and just by looking at it, ones eyes would feel piercing pain.

  Moreover, that pure and sacred, scorching feeling also made them jump with fright.

  The magnificent power of good karma!

  Jiang Qinge faced him, while Bae Hwang held a golden long sword in his hand. The golden aura emanating from his body was exceptionally sharp and fierce.

  That is the power of Golden Ratio.

  Two swords collided, their forces opposing each other, causing the ground to gradually crack.

  Pei Hao smiled with narrowed eyes: "The Ninth Rank Bright Light Physique, its indeed not a name in vain. Little Shifu is only at the initial stage of Earthly Fiend General, yet this physiques majestic and overbearing aura doesnt lose out to mine at the later stage by much."

  "You, Jin Xiang, should have been promoted to the seventh rank by now? It seems that you havent embezzled less of Luo Ran Fus allocated gold in the past." Jiang Qinge said coldly.

  Before, Bae Hwangs golden aura was sixth-grade, but this time when they clashed, Kang Qinge also sensed that the opponents golden aura had become even more fierce. To upgrade from a sixth-grade golden aura to a seventh-grade one, the amount of spiritual water and mysterious light required is not small.

  Bai Hao did not respond, and the next moment, he and Jiang Qinge almost simultaneously burst out with their inner strength, and the sword tips fiercely collided.

  Clang!

  Jin Tieshengs voice was accompanied by a surge of energy, and both of their figures retreated several steps back.

  "Pei Hao, you dare!" At this time, Lei Zhang and several other cabinet members also appeared immediately behind Jiang Qinge, their faces pale with anger.

  However, three cabinet ministers appeared behind Pei Huan, their faces wary.

  Outside the living room, the commotion here also caused some chaos in the old mansion, with two groups of people rushing out from all directions and confronting each other.

  "Little sister, are you planning on letting the whole of Dashan know that theres internal strife in Luolan Manor?" Pei Hao said with a faint smile.

  Jiang Qinges face was icy cold, and her beautiful eyes flashed with murderous intent: "Pei Hao, if you dont want to die, then swallow back those words from before. You have no right to interfere in our affairs."

  Pei Hao fell silent for a moment, furrowed his brow and said: "Little sister, why must you do this? That marriage contract is probably just a burden to you. I know youre grateful to Master and Mistress, but theres no need to sacrifice yourself to Li Luo, he... really doesnt deserve it."

  "People with wolfs heart and dogs lungs naturally dont understand what gratitude is." Jiang Qinge said calmly.

  Bai Hao shook his head, then turned his gaze to Li Luo and said: "Li Luo, youre actually quite clever, so I think you should know what it means to be guilty of possessing a precious treasure. The Luolan Manor is like a beautiful wall for you, and the little junior sister who is a proud daughter of heaven, is even more an unattainable thing for you."

  "Believe me, if you want to bind her with the gratitude of a younger sister-in-law towards her parents-in-law, it will only bring disaster for you in the end."

  Li Luoping calmly said: "So according to you, I should give up both the Luo Lan Fu and Qinge?"

  "If youre smart enough, it should be like that." Pei Hao nodded, somewhat sorrowfully saying: "Im also doing this for your own good. If you dont have the ability, then you must restrain your greed. This way, theres still a possibility of becoming a wealthy and leisurely person."

  Li Luo smiled and said: "Pei Hao, dont you worry that one day, my parents will suddenly come back?"

  Bai Haos pupils slightly contracted, and the three pavilion masters behind him also had some changes in their expressions.

  Finally, Pei Hao shook his head lightly and said, "Li Luo, you shouldnt hold onto such a pathetic and childish expectation. From the information Ive gathered, its likely that Master and Mistress wont be coming back."

  He looked at Li Luo and let out a sympathetic sigh.

  "So... your greatest reliance is gone."

  "Whats the difference between you now and me back then? No... You now may not even be better than I was back then..."

  "After all, at that time I didnt have any background and was at a dead end, but at least I still had some potential."

  "And you... have nothing left."