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The entire Mu residence fell silent at those words.
"Bang!"
A guard from the Inspector's mansion slammed the table, ready to stand up in anger, but before he could rise, Lin Qizhu pressed him down.
The guard, red-faced with frustration, looked at Lin Qizhu, who gently shook his head.
Even though Lin Qizhu didn't know what Li Hengsheng was planning, since he had come today, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
It was best to wait and see, as acting rashly now might ruin Li Hengsheng's plans.
The people from the Inspector's mansion kept quiet.
Ma Hengdao sat back down, and everyone's gaze still lingered on Li Hengsheng. After being insulted by Mu Zhan, how would Li Hengsheng react?
To their disappointment, Li Hengsheng seemed as if he hadn't heard anything, sitting there as steady as Mount Tai.
As if he hadn't heard a word of what Mu Zhan had said.
Just when everyone was starting to feel let down, Li Hengsheng suddenly slapped the table.
Scrape, scrape, scrape!
Following Li Hengsheng's action, the experts of the Mu residence all stood up, with Mu San staring intently at Li Hengsheng, and Mu Zhan's sharp gaze also falling on him.
Li Hengsheng asked leisurely, "When do we eat?"
His question caught everyone off guard.
They had thought Li Hengsheng was about to explode in anger, but he was just asking when the meal would start.
Even Mu San was at a loss for words.
At a corner table among the guests of the Mu residence, two elders sat there, speechless as they looked at Li Hengsheng.
"Why did His Majesty insist we protect this person? I thought he would be a spirited young man, but today's performance is such a disappointment," said the elder in yellow robes.
"The Emperor's orders are not for us to guess. Just follow them," the other elder in blue robes snorted coldly. "And you expect too much from this young man. Although he is a disciple from Dao Mountain Ancient Land, he's only reached the Great Perfection of the Houtian realm. Mu Zhan of the Mu residence is at the Innate Perfection realm."
"There are many experts in the Mu residence. If the Inspector's mansion doesn't act subservient now, what do you expect them to do?"
"Don't you understand the principle of bowing your head under someone else's roof?"
After being reprimanded, the elder in yellow robes fell silent, seemingly agreeing with the elder in blue robes. In such a situation, if he were Li Hengsheng, he would also not dare to act rashly.
Otherwise, would he be able to leave the Mu residence alive?
"Let's not worry about it too much. According to the Emperor's orders, we just need to ensure that Li Hengsheng stays alive," said the elder in yellow robes, shaking his head.
Mu San, seeing that no matter what he did, Li Hengsheng didn't get angry or show any signs of embarrassment, felt like he was punching cotton, extremely uncomfortable.
He had pushed Li Hengsheng so far, yet Li Hengsheng simply wouldn't take the bait.
What exactly did Li Hengsheng come here for today?
"Could it be that he really came to the Mu residence to seek peace?" Mu San looked at Mu Hongxue beside him.
"Seeking peace at this time?" Mu Hongxue said indifferently, "After causing so much trouble for our Mu residence, now that the old ancestor has emerged from seclusion, you want to seek peace? Isn't that a bit too wishful thinking? Do you really think the Mu residence is so easy to talk to?"
"Let's just wait and see."
Mu Hongxue wasn't worried at all.
With Mu Zhan out of seclusion, what did the Mu residence have to fear?
Just wait and see. No matter what Li Hengsheng was planning today, he was destined not to cause any waves in the Mu residence.
The Mu residence had this confidence!
Before long, the banquet at the Mu residence began.
The dishes were exquisite and valuable, and even the wine was of good quality.
The people from the Inspector's mansion had been ordered not to eat in the morning, and now seeing so many delicious dishes, they could no longer hold back and started eating voraciously.
Their eating shocked the other guests at the table.
Did they reincarnate from starving ghosts?
Why did they eat as if they had never eaten before?
The people of the Mu residence looked down on the way the Inspector's mansion's people were eating.
Li Hengsheng was also unreserved.
He tasted every dish.
"Um, Boss Zhou?" Li Hengsheng looked at a middle-aged man sitting opposite him, recognizing him as the owner of a silk and satin shop in the city.
"Inspector," Boss Zhou greeted with a fist and palm salute, "What can I do for you?"
"Pass me that chicken over there; I can't reach it," Li Hengsheng pointed at the Chicken Plucking in front of Boss Zhou.
"Uh."
Boss Zhou hurriedly moved the entire plate in front of Li Hengsheng.
Li Hengsheng directly tore off a chicken leg and started to eat.
"Not bad," Li Hengsheng commented while eating.
"Inspector, I toast to you," said Hua Qing, sitting next to Li Hengsheng, raising a glass of wine to him.
Li Hengsheng casually picked up a cup, clinked it, and drank it all in one go, continuing to eat without any further ado.
This left Hua Qing awkwardly frozen in place.
The main table's guests were all occasionally glancing over at Li Hengsheng.
They saw the people from the Inspector's mansion indulging in food and drink, growing more and more puzzled.
"Mu Zhan, on behalf of my Hua family's old ancestor, I toast to you," said Hua Xianggu, standing up and raising a glass of wine, "Seeing Mu Zhan's cultivation has improved after emerging from seclusion, it seems you're not far from reaching the Innate Great Perfection realm. I truly hope that Mu Zhan can reach that realm soon and become the first Grandmaster of the White Snake Path!"
"Thank you for your kind words," Mu Zhan sat there, raised his glass, and took a sip.
"Mu Zhan, I also represent Caohe Manor and toast to you," Ma Hengdao said, "Over the years, thanks to your care and the Mu residence's support, Caohe Manor has reached its current scale. This cup is a token of my respect for you."
"Your grandfather Ma Siyou was also a good friend of mine for many years. We don't need to be so formal between us. The Mu residence and Caohe Manor have always been mutually beneficial and supportive of each other."
Mu Zhan nodded.
With two families leading the way, many other prominent figures at the table also stood up to toast to Mu Zhan.
"Inspector."
After everyone had toasted, Mu San spoke indifferently, "As a guest in the Mu residence, as the Inspector of the Inspector's mansion, shouldn't you toast to our old ancestor?"
"Exactly, doesn't the Inspector of the Inspector's mansion even understand this much etiquette?" Hua Xianggu also sneered.
Once again, everyone's eyes turned to Li Hengsheng, wanting to know what he would do.
Almost everyone was curious about Li Hengsheng's purpose for coming to the Mu residence.
Li Hengsheng took out a handkerchief, wiped the oil from his mouth, casually threw the handkerchief on the table, and then spoke, "I won't offer a toast. After all, I have no relationship with him. It's already giving him enough face that I'm willing to come to your Mu residence for a meal. Don't push your luck."
At these words, everyone's expressions changed.
What was Li Hengsheng saying?
He was outright offending Mu Zhan?
"Li Hengsheng!" Mu San roared in anger, "What did you just say? You dare to disrespect my old ancestor!"
A murderous intent flashed in Mu Zhan's eyes.
Li Hengsheng was being too presumptuous.
"Your old ancestor is not my old ancestor. Why should I toast to him?" Li Hengsheng laughed and shouted, "Brothers, are you full?"
"Full!"
Everyone spoke in unison!
"Full? Then let's get to work!" Li Hengsheng shouted.
In an instant, all the people from the Inspector's mansion stood up, shocking the merchants and small family members at the same table!
Today's events were not so simple after all.
Li Hengsheng was really going to cause trouble.
But at that moment, many guards from the Mu residence also emerged from all directions, surrounding the people from the Inspector's mansion with a hundred men.
The guests grew even more nervous.
Was there going to be a big brawl soon?
Facing so many people, the guards from the Inspector's mansion were somewhat worried, but Li Hengsheng didn't care at all. He stepped forward, took out a scroll from his robe, stretched out his hand, and the scroll thudded to the ground, densely written with many things.
"Mu San, this is the evidence of your crimes over the years. These are all confessions from Mu Jing in prison, and I have investigated them. Now that I have the evidence against you, I am here to take you away for investigation. I advise you not to resist, or you will bear the consequences," Li Hengsheng said resolutely.
This scene left everyone dumbfounded.
"That's true courage!"
Some people began to admire Li Hengsheng's bravery.
Daring to arrest Mu San in front of Mu Zhan?
Isn't that like pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth, courting death?
"Hahaha!"
Hearing Li Hengsheng's words, Mu San couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He stepped forward to Li Hengsheng, looking at the long scroll in Li Hengsheng's hand, which recorded all the deeds, indeed his own doing.
Mu San didn't even bother to look, took it from Li Hengsheng's hand, and then, in front of Li Hengsheng, his palm vibrated, and the scroll was shattered to pieces.
"Li Hengsheng," Mu San said with a smile, "Did you drink too much and forget where you are?"
"Destroying the evidence is useless," Li Hengsheng shook his head.
"Oh no," Mu San spread his hands, "I admit to the evidence. Although I didn't look closely at what you wrote, I admit to it all."
"But what can you do to me? Even if I admit to all the evidence, what can you do to me? This is the Mu residence. Ask everyone here, do you think they will let you take me away?"
As soon as Mu San's voice fell, many experts from the Mu residence stepped forward, exuding an oppressive feeling.
"Today, whether you want to or not, you have to go. If you don't, I'll have to take you away," Li Hengsheng extended his hand.
At that moment, Wu Santong threw Li Hengsheng's Chasing Immortal Spear from a distance, and Li Hengsheng caught it with one hand!
With the Chasing Immortal Spear in hand, Li Hengsheng declared loudly, "The Inspector's mansion is arresting someone. Anyone who obstructs will be killed without mercy!"
His voice echoed throughout the Mu residence, shocking everyone.
Was Li Hengsheng serious?
Even the two elders in yellow and blue were stunned, watching Li Hengsheng, not knowing where he got his confidence.
Could it be that Li Hengsheng knew someone was protecting him in secret?
Unlikely!
Moreover, their arrival was absolutely confidential; Li Hengsheng couldn't possibly know.
"Seeking death, take him down!"
Mu San shouted.
In an instant, several figures charged towards Li Hengsheng.
Each one was a Houtian Great Perfection expert.
Three people joined forces to attack Li Hengsheng, intending to suppress him on the spot.
"Boom!"
The attack landed on Li Hengsheng, who didn't move an inch. His own Hunyuan Qi shockingly repelled the three of them.
They felt countless spear lights striking their bodies.
Three Houtian Great Perfection warriors were defeated on the spot!
"Hunyuan Qi!"
Seeing this scene, the two elders were also surprised.
"Isn't this General Zhao Beiming's 'Nine True Spear Techniques'? How does this kid know it too…" The elder in blue robes couldn't believe it.
Could this kid have some connection with Zhao Beiming?
Other warriors from the Mu residence also rushed forward.
But at this moment, Wu Santong and others blocked them outside.
At the same time, Xu Kui and Wan Guifeng also charged in from outside. Two Innate experts took action, directly stopping the many Mu residence warriors who were rushing forward.
"Li Hengsheng, you're going too far!"
At this moment, Mu San was furious. He directly attacked Li Hengsheng.
His Innate Yuan Qi erupted like a volcanic explosion, a punch like a tidal wave, intending to kill Li Hengsheng right there.
But Li Hengsheng's Overlord Immortal Spear Technique was also unleashed without reservation.
Li Hengsheng's divine body had already entered the minor achievement realm, and his strength had soared. The Overlord Immortal Spear Technique was even more sharp and decisive, and that spear seemed to tear the air apart!
Boom!
The spear light and fist wind collided.
Li Hengsheng only took two steps back, but Mu San retreated more than a dozen steps before stopping.
This scene shocked Mu San's heart.
He, a mighty Innate, was actually repelled by Li Hengsheng, a Houtian Great Perfection?
Mu Zhan was also surprised. Li Hengsheng was just a Houtian Great Perfection, yet he had such strength?
"Surrender!"
Li Hengsheng stepped forward, his Chasing Immortal Spear striking again, a spear thrust like the earth splitting, a thunderous noise as if to destroy everything.
Mu San was terrified at the sight!
The domineering punch erupted again, and the two's clash drew everyone's attention.
No one expected the new Inspector to be so fierce.
"Attack together!"
At this moment, Mu Hongxue and Hua Xianggu also joined the fight.
Li Hengsheng was their common enemy.
At this time, they didn't care about anything else; they had to take down Li Hengsheng first.
Three Innate experts attacking together, even with Li Hengsheng's strength greatly increased, he felt immense pressure!
Their attacks wiped out Li Hengsheng's spear in the storm of Innate Yuan Qi.
The Yuan Qi storm swept over, blocked by Li Hengsheng's Hunyuan Qi, but Li Hengsheng now crossed his hands.
He made the gesture of the sun and moon shining together!
The Sun-Moon Immortal-Demon Divine Body emerged.
One sun, one moon.
Mountains and seas rose and fell.
At this moment, Li Hengsheng's divine body was much stronger than before, and even the bloodlines behind the small figure had increased countless times.
The Four Moons Shining Together technique was once a life-threatening move for Li Hengsheng, leaving him weak for a long time after using it.
But now it was different.
Li Hengsheng's physical body was strong and vast, with the light of the sun and moon enveloping him, like the hands of a giant pressing down.
Mu San and the others changed color on the spot.