Indeed, people are divided into ranks. Even the proud old madam, in front of the Mist Capital's Sleeping Dragon, became obsequious, her fawning attitude nauseating.
The others were no better. Several beautiful young women were already screaming loudly, hoping to attract the Sleeping Dragon's attention.
One could imagine the lofty status Han Shichong, the Mist Capital's Sleeping Dragon, held in everyone's hearts.
Inside a tall building not far away.
The Dragon King sat by the window, with Xue Zong, Han Shichong's spokesperson, standing beside him.
The Dragon King pointed at the sedan chair and said, "Unbelievable, Han Shichong is so arrogant now. He doesn't even take a car when he goes out, specifically taking a sedan chair, tsk tsk tsk."
Xue Zong sneered, "You know nothing. This is a symbol of status! Is the Mist Capital's Sleeping Dragon just a false reputation? You, if you don't want to die, release me quickly. I will only target Lu Ming when I return, not you. What do you say, consider it?"
The Dragon King laughed heartily and kicked Xue Zong behind the knee, forcing him to kneel on the ground.
The Dragon King pointed at Xue Zong's nose and said, "Still tough even when death is imminent. Watch, watch carefully how your most admired Mist Capital's Sleeping Dragon is taken down!"
Xue Zong let out a cold laugh.
Taken down?
Who in the entire Mist Capital had such ability? It was a joke. The person who could subdue the Mist Capital's Sleeping Dragon had yet to be born!
In front of the Su family mansion.
The sedan curtain slowly opened, and a man with a gaunt face and eyes like hooks emerged.
This person was the renowned Mist Capital's Sleeping Dragon, Han Shichong!
It was indeed him.
Shen Dianlan hurried forward, a fawning smile on her face, and said, "Oh my, it truly is Lord Sleeping Dragon. I wonder what auspicious breeze has blown Lord Sleeping Dragon here? Quick, quick, please come inside!"
Everyone moved to the sides of the road, making way for Han Shichong.
Han Shichong did not stand on ceremony. He held his head high and strode inside, arriving directly at the main table in the hall and taking the seat originally occupied by Shen Dianlan.
Shen Dianlan was not only not angry but felt honored.
She sat in the副座 (vice-chair) and proactively poured Han Shichong a glass of wine, saying, "Lord Sleeping Dragon, it's cold, please have a drink to warm yourself up."
Lu Ming felt uncomfortable watching such behavior.
He shook his head and said, "I thought old madam was an iron lady, but I didn't expect her to be a spineless one."
Jiang Mengxin sighed and said, "You can't blame her. Do you know how formidable the Mist Capital's Sleeping Dragon, Han Shichong, is? He is the personal disciple of the Dragon Warlord! He is a master of both medicine and martial arts! Not only does he have great skill, but he also has the War God as an immensely powerful backer. Forget the Mist Capital, no one in the entire country dares to provoke him."
Lu Ming listened, unable to help but laugh and cry.
This Han Shichong was using his name to deceive and intimidate others. Today, it was time to eliminate this scourge.
Lu Ming said faintly, "What kind of bullshit disciple of the War God? Today, I will cut him down!"
What the heck!!!
Jiang Mengxin quickly covered Lu Ming's mouth, preventing him from spewing more nonsense.
Although Jiang Mengxin knew Lu Ming was very bold and strong in combat, she never imagined he would be so arrogant as to disregard the Sleeping Dragon and even the War God.
He didn't care about his life, but she did!
Offending Han Shichong meant going against the Dragon Warlord. Was he not seeking a quick death?
Jiang Mengxin held Lu Ming's mouth tightly and warned sternly, "I'm telling you, no matter how wild you are normally, I can tolerate it, but today you must watch your mouth. If you offend Lord Sleeping Dragon, I won't protect you."
Lu Ming rolled his eyes and nodded. Only then did Jiang Mengxin slowly remove her hand.
Lu Ming took a breath, gave a wry smile, and said, "I can refrain from speaking nonsense, but the problem is Han Shichong is Han Yun's elder brother. He will definitely stand with Su Feiyang. It's possible he'll forcefully support Su Feiyang to take power. What will we do then?"
Jiang Mengxin said without hesitation, her tone decisive, "Give up!"
They must give up.
Jiang Mengxin could engage in open and secret struggles and strategizing with Su Jianxiong, Han Yun, Su Feiyang, Shen Dianlan, and others for Su Wanran, but she would absolutely not risk a confrontation with the Mist Capital's Sleeping Dragon.
Wasn't that courting death?
Jiang Mengxin said with great certainty, "If Han Shichong strongly supports Su Feiyang, then we will directly give up and not stir up trouble. I believe Wanran will understand. It doesn't matter who we fight with, we should not fight the Sleeping Dragon. We cannot win."
Knowing when to retreat was also a form of wisdom.
Unfortunately.
Lu Ming had no intention of retreating. Not only did he not want to retreat, but he also wanted to confront Han Shichong.
Tonight, Lu Ming not only intended to support Su Wanran to take power as originally planned but also to take down Han Shichong!
He gently picked up his wine glass and took a sip, his eyes fixed on Han Shichong.
At the head table.
All the Su family members, including Shen Dianlan, appeared very restrained. In front of the Mist Capital's Sleeping Dragon, none of them dared to pick up their chopsticks.
Only Han Yun was relaxed, joking, "Brother, why do you have time to come today? Aren't you exploring life with college students at the Water Pavilion nightclub?"
Han Shichong glanced at her, "Don't be so disrespectful, how can you talk to your brother like that?"
It could be heard that Han Shichong doted on his sister. For such excessive words, anyone else would have been thrown out and burned by Han Shichong.
After a pause.
Han Shichong looked around at everyone and continued, "However, my sister is actually right. Normally, I wouldn't attend banquets of this caliber. I came today, of course, with a purpose."
Everyone's ears perked up.
What was the Sleeping Dragon's purpose?
Han Shichong looked at Shen Dianlan and asked knowingly, "Old madam, I heard that today's New Year's Grand Event is to appoint the new family head?"
Shen Dianlan was stunned for a moment and replied truthfully, "There was no such plan initially, but my granddaughter Su Wanran researched the Water Blossom Cherry. According to the old master's dying wish, the position of family head should be entrusted to Wanran."
"Hmm," Han Shichong nodded and said, "Old madam, don't blame me for being too blunt, but I think it's really inappropriate to hand over the position of family head to a young girl in this manner."
Hiss—
Everyone gasped.
They understood. Han Shichong had indeed come for the Su family head position! He did not want the position to fall into Su Wanran's hands.
Many people cast sympathetic glances at Su Wanran.
Tragic.
Su Wanran had researched the Water Blossom Cherry through legitimate means and had endured the plots and schemes of Su Feiyang and Han Yun. She had finally reached this point, one step away from reaching the pinnacle.
Yet, at the finish line stood a super boss – Han Shichong!
Only by defeating this boss could she obtain the position of family head.
However, with Su Wanran's current level and equipment, she had no ability to solo this boss. The only outcome awaiting Su Wanran was annihilation!
Han Yun smiled with great satisfaction. Although Su Wanran had surpassed her in both open and secret schemes, winning first does not mean winning in the end. The one who laughs last is the true winner.
With Han Shichong, this boss card, in her hand, Han Yun was in an invincible position!
In the Mist Capital, the Sleeping Dragon was an invincible existence!