Taunting Yao Feng

 In the flower garden at the back courtyard, Wang Li sat on his wheelchair , deep in thoughts.

He had already been contemplating for a very long time.

His father and Yao Guang Yi was going to meet at a place called Vast Crane Pavilion.

That old fox, Yao Guang Yi, was well prepared for it. He had already passed an order to evict all customers from the Vast Crane Pavilion.

At this moment, other than Yao Guang Yi and King Qi's subordinates, no one else could enter. However, from the exteriors, it seemed as though the Vast Crane Pavilion was still brimming with customers and nothing was different from the usual.

Back then, his father was duped by this illusion and ended up going along with Yao Guang Yi's flow.

Wang Li was well aware that if he didn't enter, it would be impossible for him to prevent this disaster from happening. However, the Vast Crane Pavilion was filled with experts dispatched by Yao Guang Yi. It was impossible for him to barge in with brute force. Thus, he could only resort to his wits and the Ye Clan.

....

At the center of the bustling city, an octagonal pavilion appeared. It was built with an arched roof with majestic pillars propping it up. There were four levels to the pavilion and golden-plated red lanterns hung layer by layer down the eight corners, bringing out an elegant disposition to it.

Returning back to a familiar land and seeing a familiar infrastructure, Wang Li couldn't help but recall the past.

In his previous life, when he returned to this Vast Crane Pavilion, it was already old and in tatters. The corners were filled with dust and spider webs, far the previous prosperity and liveliness it had once experienced.

This was the turning point for the destiny of the Wang Clan!

In his previous life, even on his deathbed, his father couldn't help but remember this Vast Crane Pavilion. As such, Wang Li also visited this place over and over again, touring the tattered remains of the Vast Crane Pavilion to reminisce the past.

"If that didn't happen, everything would probably be different!"

Wang Li thought.

Now that everything had returned back to the starting point, he finally gained the opportunity to stop everything in his tracks in the place of his father, as well as to salvage everything. Just that, his father no longer remembered anything.

"Let's go and teach the Yao Clan some manners." Wang Li, behind him were all the people from the Ye Clan.

The Vast Crane Pavilion had already banned all customers from entering. Other than those from the Yao Residence and King Qi's subordinates, no one was allowed to enter.

However Ye Clan were an exception no-one could sense them because of a secret technique they cultivated that could hide a cultivator's aura. Wang Li was a cripple so he had no aura and no-one would dare to step in to Vast Crane Pavilion if he was not a cultivator. This pavilion was only for those of status.

Estimating the time, his father should have already entered the Vast Crane Pavilion. How everything would go from now on depend on what he did today. Taking a deep breath, Wang Li along with the Ye Clan , stealthy walked into the Vast Crane Pavilion.

Only upon walking into the Vast Crane Pavilion did one realize how vibrant the tavern was. This was nonsense. In every floor, there were more than two hundred seats but there wasn't a single person on any of it.

Wang Li could clearly tell that the people in here were Yao Guang Yi and King Qi's subordinates. There were even those who once followed King Song.

In scheming against his father, those who betrayed King Song played a 'vital role'. Yao Guang Yi had truly put a lot of effort into this matter.

They stealthy walked to the upper floor no-one was bothering with them. Everyone was lost in their own affairs.

....

In a refined room in the third floor of the Vast Crane Pavilion, a group of young gentlemen who were dressed extravagantly, seemingly originating from wealthy families, were gathered together. All of them proposed a toast to the luxuriously dressed, dignified young man who sat in the main seat.

"Yao gongzi, cheers!"

"Yao gongzi, allow me to propose a toast!"

…

The young gentlemen chattered among themselves and their words were filled with pleasantries. They all seemed to have treated the latter as their de facto leader and acted subserviently around him. Young Master Yao's words were refined and he was a rising figure in the capital. Furthermore, he had a powerful background which was exceptional even among the entire group.

"Please do not stand on ceremony. Allow me to play host today, you all should enjoy yourselves!"

The luxuriously dressed young man's movements were elegant as he returned the toast to the group. His expression was calm and magnanimity exuded from his gestures. He stood out even among the group of refined gentlemen.

The Yao Residence had an imposing reputation in the capital, especially given their blood ties with King Qi. Young Master Yao was the eldest son of the Yao Residence and in the future, he would inherit the standing and influence of the Yao Clan. He was a figure that was destined for greatness.

Thus, even though this was the first time Young Master Yao Feng had invited them over, they delightfully accepted and attended this gathering.

After exchanging a few toasts, the atmosphere became vibrant.

Seated in the main seat of the room, Yao Feng inconspicuously glanced at his surroundings and delight surged through his heart. He nodded his head in approval.

Today was his 'joyous' occasion. Using his father's reputation and the name of the Yao Family, Yao Feng had invited all respectable and influential young masters in the capital over to the Vast Crane Pavilion.

This was the first time everyone was gathering together and to Yao Feng, this was an opportunity to win their hearts over and establish his prestige. As long as he was able to buy these young masters over to his side, he would be able to become one of the leaders of the youths in the capital.

Furthermore, his father had already promised him that if he were able to win the hearts these respectable gentlemen over to build his own following, he would gradually grant him authority and slowly pass the family business over to him.

Without doubt, such a promise was equivalent to granting him the position of the successor.

As such, this gathering was of absolute importance to Yao Feng!

The mood at the gathering was pleasant and joyful. Yao Feng could tell that everyone was intentionally fawning over him, that people were still in awe of the Yao Residence. However, that wasn't enough. Thus, with the intention to win their hearts:

"Everyone, those who are seated here are my brothers. No matter what you all need in the future, feel free to bring it up…"

Young master, young master… some people have come to meet you.

The wooden doors to the room opened and the manager of the Vast Crane Pavilion rushed in, interrupting Yao Feng's words halfway through.

"What's wrong, for you to be panicking like this?"

Yao Feng frowned. He was displeased with the manager's actions, but he didn't express it blatantly.

"Didn't I say to allow no one to interrupt me now? ——Tell them to come later."

Yao Feng said.

"I have already said it…"

The manager's voice trailed off. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to say it, "But… they have already barged in!"

The moment those words were spoken, silence fell over the room.

Initially, Yao Feng was just slightly displeased but after hearing those words, he couldn't help but be infuriated. How can some just wreck such an important meeting, Yao Feng would not let them off easily.

"Young Master, why don't we…"

A young man dressed in silk tried asking.

"There's no need!"

Before the other party could finish his words, Yao Feng interrupted him.

"Everyone, a small matter had propped up. I apologize for my impertinence. ——Manager Zhang, please hand this over to him. Tell them that I'll meet them personally at the end of the gathering."