But it soon became obvious that Li Xiuxian, the Eldest Child of the Duke of the Westlands, was not about to let her youngest sibling get away from her!"What is the rush, Younger Brother? Can it be that father has kept you so busy that you cannot even spare a moment for your older sister?"
Li Changhai gritted his teeth at the whiny tone of his Eldest Sister"s voice. But this was not this first time that he had dealt with her, and he knew that there would be no point in trying to match her in speech. So he simply ignored her, and continued on his way. There was still a chance to catch up to Qin Feng, and he was certainly not about to let this idiotic sister of his obstruct him in what was truly important!
So he gave out a curt grunt, and called up his Movement Skill:
[Rushing River Steps!]
But he had not gone more than ten steps, when he heard a sharp "hmmmph" sound behind him, and felt the swift approach of someone who had activated his own Movement Skill as well. And it was clear from the hissing sound that rang in his ears that the one responsible for that was not bothering to hold back!
Then there was a sharp gust of wind, but from his front, rather than his rear!
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Li Changhai looked up to see the young man that he had been searching for appear between him and his pursuer! And from the look on his face, it was clear that he was ready to do battle on the Second Prince"s behalf once again!
"Qin Feng!"
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Qin Feng was beginning to regret his decision to storm off the way that he did after he had wandered down two covered walkways and three enclosed corridors. He had not taken particular note of the way that he had come by and was now somewhat lost in the imposing Ducal Palace. Or, to be even more humiliating, one of the smaller buildings within the whole enclosed estate.
That was even to make him wish that Li Changhai would show up, to chase after him. That way, he could at least get the Second Ducal Prince to show him the way out!
But he knew that it would be unlikely. The Prince would have to accompany his father and mother, and probably go through a bit of a scolding, unless Qin Feng was sorely mistaken. Li Changhai would likely be chided for bringing such an impolite guest into the house, which would definitely turn the Prince against him.
Which was enough to make Qin Feng give out a sigh. He had enjoyed quite a few benefits since he met with Li Changhai. However, if this was the only way that he could get away from his, and Lady Xie"s, scrutiny, he would just have to take the loss!
So he cast his eyes about, looking for a servant that he could ask for directions. Otherwise, he might take the rest of the night to get out of there!
A ruckus of some sort in the corridor behind him made Qin Feng pause, and step a little closer to the wall. But he stopped when he heard a familiar voice echo in the lavishly decorated hallway. And turned his head to see Li Changhai stepping into the wide walkway. For a moment, he was happy to see the Ducal Prince. Here was someone who would certainly be able to keep him from getting lost in the huge Palace grounds.
Then he frowned as he saw a trio behind the man, who was obviously out to hamper Li Changhai"s approach. Who were they? And why were they preventing the Second Ducal Prince from coming towards him? Wasn"t this the Duke"s Palace? Surely they cannot be trying to cause any trouble here!
But even as that thought crossed his mind, he saw the Ducal Prince suddenly use a Movement technique! And almost cursed out loud when he saw it! Was things gone so bad already? That Li Changhai needed to use his martial arts to run away?
It went without saying that this was a little out of his expectations. He had never expected that the Second Ducal Prince would suffer an attack within his own father"s house!
Then he gritted his teeth as he spotted one of the trio peel away from the others, and he was clearly using a technique of his own! And saw that he was maneuvering to block Li Changhai, preventing the Second Ducal Prince from getting any further down the corridor.
And it was also obvious that Li Changhai was heading straight for him!
Which Qin Feng took to mean that the Prince was hoping for his help, to deal with these fools that dared to make trouble in the Duke"s Palace. And for his son, no less!
So he called up his own Flowing Wind Steps himself, and skipped towards the pair. And quickly positioned himself behind the Prince"s back, sending a swift kick at the fellow who had dared to stretch out his hands, to s.n.a.t.c.h at Li Changhai"s sleeve!
He didn"t waste any time either, and declared in a voice loud enough to attract the guards that should be lurking somewhere in this huge place. After all, he didn"t really have the confidence to be able to handle all three a.s.sailants, if they attacked at once.
"What scoundrels are these, who dare to a.s.sault you in your father"s palace, Changhai? Are they looking to die?"
But it was only after the words had left his lips that he noticed that the other two members of the trio were women, and one of them was a little more scrumptiously dressed than the maid at her side. And somewhat older too. Which prompted him to question the situation immediately:
"What is this? Who is this old hag after you, Changhai? Is she upset with you because you rejected her?"
"You dare! Little Zhou! Slap this presumptuous fool for me!"
The fellow who had been chasing Li Changhai had stepped back after he was fended off by Qin Feng"s kick. And was standing at the shoulder of the pouting woman when she gave the order. That was sufficient to make him rush forward once again, his right hand raised as though to really deliver a slap, as he had been ordered to.
Qin Feng didn"t dare to let him approach, and quickly skipped backwards, relying on his Flowing Wind Steps to dance out of reach. This tension between Li Changhai and the unruly woman was getting a little out-of-hand, wasn"t it?
The one dressed in green, the one called Little Zhou, looked surprised at Qin Feng"s swift reaction to his approach, and his mouth twisted into a sneer as he too employed some movement style, to bring himself close to the younger man once again.
But he was still a little too late.
"What are you doing, Little Zhou? Don"t tell me that you cannot even handle such a worthless boy?"
Worthless boy? Qin Feng"s brow tightened then, as he pulled himself to a stop. Was he being called a worthless boy? That was something that he would not stand for! He had fought Barbarians and martial artists, and won. And only got belittled by the Duke for what he did at dinner! He was certainly not going accept that from anyone else!
So he stood there, and beckoned at the charging fellow with a sneer on his face. He would show that idiot just who was worthless here!
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