Chapter 72: Aides of the Court of Judicial Review (1/2)

“Hmph!”

Hearing those words, Su Bai harrumphed coldly. All of a sudden, his expression turned cold and the atmosphere stiffened. No one expected Su Bai’s mood to change as quickly as the weather.

Everyone’s heart froze, and they swiftly shut their mouths in fear.

The Duke of Su held immense power in the empire. Even though the rest of them were from prestigious clans as well, their standing was far from matching up to Su Bai’s. Thus, upon seeing Su Bai’s mood sour, they didn’t dare to speak.

“Hmph, I didn’t expect all of you to forget that matter. Looks like you all need me to remind you about it. Have you all forgotten that we still have more than a thousand taels with Wang Chong? How can you all forget such an important matter?”

Su Bai’s expression was cold.

In an instant, everyone immediately understood why Su Bai was suddenly acting out of character.

Those who weren’t close with Su Bai immediately felt immense regret. They truly shouldn’t have made this trip to the Eight Gods Pavilion.

He was clearly making use of them to deal with the Wang Clan.

This was a political battle among the Wang Clan, Su Clan, and Yao Clan. They couldn’t afford to get involved in such a fight.

If they were to get involved in the battle among the empire’s top clans, it was likely that they would be destroyed in an instant.

“Young Master Su, I, I feel a little…”

“It’s only natural for one to repay one’s debt. Back then, we loaned money to Wang Chong together, so today, we shall claim it from him together as well. I will take anyone who refuses to go as trampling on my dignity. So, if anything happens to your family, such as your elders, relatives, or father being demoted or removed from their positions, don’t blame me for not warning you in advance!”

Before those scions could make up an excuse to leave, Su Bai had already cut off their path of retreat. His cold gaze swept across the surrounding crowd, and the menacing threat in his eyes was clear.

Those scions who had wanted to back off from the matter immediately shuddered and sat back down. Given the Duke of Su’s influence, it was perfectly possible for him to accomplish such task.

“Young Master Su, there is something you don’t know about Wang Chong. There is a swordsmith whose sword was priced at 40000 gold taels in Bluebottle Pavilion and I heard that he’s called Wang Chong as well…”

Amidst the crowd, a scion suddenly spoke hesitantly.

“40000 gold taels?”

Su Bai was taken aback.

“Yes, Young Master Su. Do you think that it is possible for…”

“Hmph, are you all fools? It’s just a similar name! How could it be possible for that swordsmith to be the same Wang Chong we know?”

Su Bai sneered. He would never believe that Wang Chong would have such capability.

What a joke! If Wang Chong was that capable, how could he be toyed around by a thug like Ma Zhou so easily?

If Wang Chong was so capable and it was his sword that was worth 40000 gold taels, would he need to borrow money from the rest of them?

How did these fellows come up with such ridiculous thoughts?

With Su Bai pointing the matter out, the crowd also felt that the notion of it was ridiculous. If Wang Chong was that rich, there was no need for him to borrow money from them.

At this moment, which one of them wasn’t depending on their clans for a living? Putting aside earning 40000 gold taels, even earning a hundred gold taels was an impossible task for most of them.

It was inconceivable to them that Wang Chong could possess such immense ability.

“Right, I suddenly recalled something. The Wang Chong at the Bluebottle Pavilion was said to be around seventeen to eighteen-year-old, making him much older than the other Wang Chong. Young Master Su is right, those two just happened to have identical names.”

Another lanky scion recalled the rumor he heard and spoke up.

“Indeed, I also remember hearing that! The swordsmith is indeed seventeen to eighteen-year-old. Since that’s the case, it is impossible for him to be that Wang Chong!”

“I also heard the same news from my clan!”

“Same here!”

“Me too!”

…

Upon hearing those words, everyone immediately recalled the matter and started speaking up. This time, everyone finally calmed down. Even the scion who had brought up the possibility of two Wang Chongs being the same person felt embarrassed.

Given the difference in age, it was clear that they were two different individuals. He had focused too much of their identical names and neglected this detail.

Hearing those words, Su Bai harrumphed. Initially, he was feeling slightly unnerved by that possibility, but after hearing the details, his unease vanished.

“Later on, bring your debt notes along. We will march off to the Wang Clan to demand Wang Chong to return our money. It is only natural that he should return our money. If anything happens, I will shoulder the burden! We shall make a killing together, and I guarantee you all here that nothing bad will happen!”

Su Bai patted his chest confidently as he smiled coldly.

Hong!

This time, everyone cheered loudly in response.

Glancing around, Su Bai smiled gleefully.

“Write a letter on this matter and deliver it to the Yao Residence. Make sure it reaches the hands of Yao gongzi.”

Su Bai beckoned Gao Fei over and whispered in his ears.

“Yes, gongzi.”

Kneeling on the floor, Gao Fei listened obediently to Su Bai’s words before turning around to leave.

Watching as Gao Fei disappeared into the distance, the corner of Su Bai’s lips slowly curled up. He heard that Yao Feng was currently grounded in his residence and the entire Yao Clan was trying to stay out of trouble. At such a timing, this would prove as a valuable gift to them.

He wondered how the Wang Clan would react when they realized that Wang Chong owed a huge debt outside.

Upon thinking of this, Su Bai couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

A show was about to start!