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

Upon hearing the sound, Chen Cangyun turned his gaze. The thatched house in front of him appeared remarkably plain, featuring a door crafted from plain timber. Through the wide-open yard entrance, the handful of straw-roofed structures within were visible immediately. They seemed utterly ordinary, resembling precisely the home of an everyday mortal.

This was indeed a hidden retreat, exuding a touch of the poise belonging to a hidden master.

His face stayed composed while he offered a grin and a nod, maintaining his humble and courteous manner.

Mhm.

I’ll have to ask Mayor Xu to guide us. Let’s enter and meet with Mr. Yi.

The mayor bent low in nervousness and quickly moved apart to usher him inside.

The group passed through the wooden entrance sequentially.

The modest yard stood barren, holding just a table, some chairs, and an aged tree. The encircling straw huts were equally plain, creating the sight of a typical rural dwelling. It felt simple and tranquil, distant from the clamor of worldly affairs.

The mayor shouted several times until a youth emerged from one of the straw huts.

Spotting his actual look, Chen Cangyun’s eagerness intensified. Observing the arrival’s exceptional presence, which aligned perfectly with his mental picture, he skipped the mayor’s presentation. He firmly clasped his hands, beamed, and addressed him.

You must be Mr. Yi Feng, correct?

I’ve learned of your exceptional skills and wisdom, so I’ve come expressly to call on you. Should I be disturbing you, I ask your pardon.

Listening to the tone and eyeing the guests.

Noticing a stately 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 pieced together nearly the entire situation.

Before he managed to respond.

Chen Cangyun shot a sideward look to direct his followers and kept up his warm greetings.

Allow me to present a modest gift. It serves merely as a humble sign of my admiration.

Though his speech came across as courteous, his gaze glided across the fine present cases, subtly disclosing a trace of pride and superiority, as though he held firm belief in the whole affair.

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

For politeness’ sake, he simply answered evenly.

My humble yard is somewhat rough. Kindly sit anywhere that suits you.

With an offhand comment, Yi Feng took his seat as host without much fuss. He offered no further words, which wasn’t outright impolite, yet the mood turned tense.

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

Chen Yuxin, though, was growing impatient. Despite not daring to overstep once more, the sight of the thoughtfully chosen presents failing to stir any reaction in the man left her rather uneasy.

She appeared ready to speak yet held back, as if about to stress the reason for their arrival.

In contrast to the rest.

Chen Cangyun obviously possessed far greater savvy. A brief flicker of astonishment crossed his gaze, but he soon regained his serene grin. He settled in as though undisturbed, displaying no hint of worry.

Such subtle cunning well suited a prominent leader who had occupied the esteemed role of City Lord for numerous years.

Worried that those nearby might falter, he signaled with his eyes for all to depart.

Leave us for now. I’ll speak privately with Mr. Yi.

Chen Yuxin, the mayor, and the rest promptly obeyed and exited.

Once alone with Yi Feng in the little yard, he leisurely grinned and raised his clasped hands.

Mr. Yi.

With so many present before, it wasn’t suitable to discuss particular matters.

To lay it all out, my sudden disturbance of your tranquility today stems purely from wanting to ask you to Ye City so we might build a mighty venture side by side. These offerings are of course trivial. Should you consent, whatever terms you seek later will pose no issue!

This direct assurance brimmed with genuine intent.

Chen Cangyun’s gaze gleamed vividly, his demeanor shifting to greater deference. A shining luster unavoidably lit his features, and across his forehead lingered a hopeful vibe of certain triumph.

Yet.

After pausing for several moments, Yi Feng just reclined easily on his recliner and responded offhandedly.

I’m only an instructor at a school. You’ve likely mistaken me for someone else.

The moment the statement landed, Chen Cangyun’s eyes bulged in shocked denial.

Mistaken for someone else?

Such a reply utterly defied his forecasts.

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

He knew full well this served as a mere brush-off. He hadn’t foreseen that he, a lofty City Lord, would lower himself to visit, show his earnestness time and again, adopt a flawless stance, just to get met with this.

Even supposing the counterpart was a Martial Emperor, he stood at the Martial King realm’s summit. The gap wasn’t vast. He ought not to get dismissed as some insignificant passerby, no?

This struck as utterly haughty and belittling.

Chen Cangyun wasn’t some average soul, after all. Though irritated, he hesitated briefly before grinning to mask the unease in his look. He pressed on patiently and addressed him with a smile.

Hehe...

Sir, you underestimate yourself too much.

My coming might have caught you off guard, and perhaps you lack knowledge of Ye City’s current state. Truthfully, though Ye City’s lands don’t appear expansive, through my years of diligent oversight, it has built up a solid base.

At present, in Ye City, counting myself, fully three Martial King experts stand guard. One could say we rule over thousands of li. Rival towns amount to a disorganized bunch; they need to unite just to scarcely challenge us.

To put it plainly, Ye City is bound to claim supremacy soon. Mastery over storms lies close at hand. Should you ally with us, sir, it’d enhance our strength immensely. Future assets would flow to you effortlessly. Backed by boundless supplies, your tough pursuit of the Great Dao would gain better odds of breakthrough.

Just give your approval with a nod, and it’s all yours. To attain your present level, sir, you’ve grasped profound truths. You wouldn’t pass up this prime chance, would you?

As Chen Cangyun went on, his assurance swelled, unwittingly displaying a sliver of the overbearing presence of an authority holder.

His steady stare likewise revealed a spark of self-assurance. It appeared that to him, no one could resist such vast authority and supplies. Even if the individual opposite was a Martial Emperor mighty one, there’d be no cause to spurn a chance delivered so readily.

But following his prolonged smiling wait.

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

Not interested.

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

Avoiding eye contact already smacked of arrogance. He’d sincerely urged him at length, but the fellow kept up this detached air, treating all his words as worthless noise!

This individual was downright too presumptuous!

At last, Chen Cangyun endured total embarrassment, his ire starting to boil over.

Glaring at that snow-robed figure for moments, his face twisted sharply. It felt like he’d endured massive shame. His dignity as a Martial King got tarnished right then, igniting wrath in his chest.

Good...

Very good!

What an impressive Martial Emperor!

This King arrived in person with sincere offers to summon you, but to you, I’m nothing. You carry on as if you’re unmatched; the uninformed might peg you for a Martial Ancestor!

What immense hubris!

Seething in fury, Chen Cangyun ignored decorum and sent out his divine sense to scan, yet detected no hint. He could only inwardly concede that a Martial Emperor proved truly remarkable.

But the greater this seemed, the fiercer his resentment grew!

Clenching his jaws and fixing his gaze for moments, he started channeling his spiritual energy. In his sleeve, his right hand steadily amassed his cultivation power!

Today.

I’ll assess firsthand the true might of you, a Martial Emperor. I need to witness what gives you the right to act with such wild presumption!

I, at the peak of Martial King, am no pushover. I won’t stand for such contempt!

Regardless, I refuse to endure this affront!

Driven by his honor and boiling passion, Chen Cangyun’s eyes gleamed with ferocity as he unleashed his palm strike!

Boom...

His fearsome cultivation power morphed into a fierce blast, surging directly at Yi Feng’s rear!