Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 1520 - Used as a Shield

“The Manor Master is back!”

Amid excitement, a crowd of people, young and old, quickly poured out from the mountain manor.

Gongsun Jing and the others disembarked from the swordfish ship. A delicate figure immediately leapt into Gongsun Jing’s embrace. “Daddy, you’re finally back.”

The speaker was a stunning young girl, perhaps seventeen or eighteen, with a delicate face, snowy skin, and large, sparkling eyes. Her fiery-red training attire highlighted her curvaceous figure, lending her an agile, lively charm that captivated the eye.

A rare look of affection showed on Gongsun Jing’s face as he said, “I’m back now. Where’s your mother?”

“Mother just fell asleep,” said the young girl. Her gaze turned and fell on Chen Fan, “So, you’re that Chen Fan? The one who saved my Daddy and helped him kill those marauders?”

They had sent a communication talisman ahead to assure everyone of their safety. So, Chen Fan wasn’t surprised that she already knew about him.

“Don’t be rude, Ling’er.” Gongsun Jing immediately straightened his face and said, “Apologies, Little Brother Chen. This is my daughter, Gongsun Ling’er. She’s been spoiled and never learned proper manners."

Feeling slightly displeased, Gongsun Ling’er bit her red lips lightly and said, “What, I think I might be bigger than him.”

Chen Fan couldn’t help but laugh. Instinctively, his eyes drifted to Ling’er's budding chest, and he thought, Well, she’s definitely got me beat there.

“Dad, look at him!” Gongsun Ling’er cried, catching Chen Fan’s gaze and blushing furiously.

“Ling’er, stop messing around,” Gongsun Jing said helplessly.

A shrill, mocking laugh suddenly rose from the street. “Tsk tsk tsk, I was wondering what the huge commotion was about. Turns out that Manor Master Gongsun has returned. No wonder!”

A group approached. At their head strode a young man of twenty-five or six, with strikingly pretty features, a strange softness to his manner, and pallid skin. Clad in opulent robes, he looked every inch the pampered young master. However, his lower half seemed a little weak, suggesting that he had indulged a little too much in pleasure.

A group of half-immortals followed him, each emitting a powerful aura. Following him closely was an elder who emanated the aura of an Immortal; his eyes flashed with sharp light as he glanced around.

“It’s been a while, Sister Ling’er. I missed you.”

The youth’s gaze turned to Gongsun Ling’er, and he scanned her up and down lecherously, swallowing hard.

“Deng Hong, it’s you!” Traces of disgust immediately flashed on Gongsun Ling’er’s face. “Why have you come to our Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor? You’re not welcome here, get lost!” 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Deng Hong?

The Deng Clan’s people?

Chen Fan immediately realized what the Gongsun Jing and the others had told him about Guangyuan City during their journey.

The Deng Clan had been enemies with their Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor for generations. Whenever the Deng Clan was mentioned, the faces of the Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor’s people would turn hostile.

This was also evident from Gongsun Ling’er’s attitude.

“Hoho, Sister Ling’er is as fiery as ever, but I like it.” Deng Hong showed no anger at Gongsun Ling’er’s display of hostility. Instead, he smiled widely, making one want to tear his face off. “I heard Manor Master Gongsun has returned. How could this nephew not show up? I heard that the Illusory Domain has been very dangerous recently. I wonder if things went well for Manor Master Gongsun on your way back?”

A hint of iciness flashed across Gongsun Jing’s face. He said, “Things went incredibly smoothly. No need for your concern. You’ve shown your face, and you’ve seen me. You can leave now. My Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor doesn’t welcome your clan’s people.”

“Wait, I still have things to say. Why are you in such a hurry to make us leave, Manor Master Gongsun?” Deng Hong smiled and said, not showing any hint of fear or respect, “Truthfully speaking, I am very surprised. I didn’t think Manor Master Gongsun would return safely.”

Fury and outrage flashed across the faces of the manor crowd. Gongsun Jing was their pillar, and Deng Hong had the nerve to curse him; it was simply too much.

Ma Xinglong immediately stepped forward. A terrifying aura directly swept out, and he said, emitting overwhelming killing intent, “Little bastard, what do you mean by that? Are those marauders connected to your Deng Clan?”

“Hey now, you can eat whatever, but you can’t just say whatever. How can our Deng Clan be connected to those notorious marauders? You’re slandering our clan. It’s no joke!” Deng Hong said sinisterly.

“Damn it, they must be connected to you!”

Li Mu and the others were furious.

No matter how they sliced it, Deng Hong’s words implied foreknowledge of what awaited them in the Illusory Domain.

Deng Hong shifted his gaze toward Gongsun Jing and said, “Manor Master Gongsun, I came here to ask you about the marriage proposal I mentioned last time. Have you considered things through?”

Deng Hong looked at the curvaceous Gongsun Ling’er with a fiery gaze, his eyes shining with a wicked light.

“Get lost! I’ll never marry someone like you!” Gongsun Ling’er’s face flushed red, chest heaving with indignation. Somehow, her anger only made her seem more enchanting.

“Ling’er, how could you say that? I truly like you. If you marry me, our clans will unite. Wouldn’t that be wonderful for both clans? How could you be so heartless?"

“Give up, Deng Hong. Even if I die, I, Gongsun Ling’er, will never marry you!” Gongsun Ling’er said angrily.

Without missing a beat, she darted to Chen Fan’s side, grabbed his arm, and shot Deng Hong a taunting look.

“You see? I like him. He’s stronger and more handsome than you. Frankly, you’re not even worth one of his fingers. Daddy approves, and we’ll set the wedding date soon, so just give up already.”

Chen Fan froze, startled by her boldness and the warmth of her touch. She was... using him as a shield?

Gongsun Jing’s expression also changed, and he called out in a low voice, “Ling’er!”

This was just inviting trouble for Chen Fan!

Deng Hong was furious.

His anger surged to the sky.

His lazy demeanor immediately disappeared, staring fixedly at Chen Fan like an enraged lion. He roared in a low voice, “Brat, who are you? State your name! How dare you snatch the woman I, Deng Hong, have my eyes on? Are you tired of living?”

Chen Fan was dumbfounded, but he quickly returned to his senses, rubbing his nose. He moved his arm and pulled her into his embrace and said with a faint smile, “Deaf are you? Didn’t you hear? Ling’er likes me. Why don’t you have a look at yourself, acting like a sissy? Which part of you is worthy of Ling’er? I advise you to take a piss and look into your own reflection. A toad trying to eat a swan, don’t you have any shame?”

All the while, Chen Fan tightened his hold on Ling’er, reasoning that, since she was using him as a shield, he might as well seize the opportunity for a little payback.