Chapter 565: Chapter 580: Conflict and Contradiction
The noble circle of Villiduo is neither too big nor too small.
Especially in this building.
Those who can enter are basically prominent figures, people within the circle.
After all.
Anyone entering this building, their lowest title is Marquis.
Even if these Lords are no longer as influential as they used to be, relying solely on their ancestors’ legacy to maintain their status, who knows when they’ll fall into decline.
However.
At least at present.
Anyone invited by Long Shanyun to be here is undoubtedly from a family that has not yet fallen. The purpose of this gathering is to discuss the security issues of the upcoming lockdown in Villiduo.
So, as of now, the power of the noble class remains formidable.
Even Long Shanyun has to consult with them on many matters.
This has led to the high-ranking nobles of Villiduo developing a haughty demeanor.
At this moment.
Count Bene had no particular opinion about Baiyu’s attitude, even feeling that Baiyu’s attitude was as it should be.
After all, she had previously wronged him.
Even if Baiyu’s attitude was a bit worse, she wouldn’t mind.
However.
Seeing Baiyu treat their goddess like this, some of the nobles couldn’t bear it.
Especially those who had pursued Count Bene, only to be rejected afterward.
How could they save face now?
Among them, Marquis Shuta and Marquis Xue An were the most fervent, and they stepped forward first.
In fact.
These nobles were not very good at fighting or warfare.
However, they were experts at reading people, forming cliques, vying for power, and engaging in internal strife.
From the moment Baiyu stepped in.
They noticed that he was an unfamiliar face.
Although being able to enter the building proved he was invited by Long Shanyun and thus had a high status.
Yet a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake.
Moreover.
This young lad looked at least ten years younger than them; how could he have a high status?
The most important thing is.
Count Bene is at the age where she may decide on marriage in the next few years, and they are the most hopeful candidates.
If they perform well now.
Maybe.
They could win the beauty’s favor.
Many times, ordinary people can’t understand the mentality of a sycophant, and even many sycophants themselves don’t understand it.
They just want to fawn, enjoying the feeling of an unfulfilled pursuit.
Some sycophants even naively believe that with persistence, one day they could win her over.
However.
They don’t realize that sycophants end up with nothing.
"My friend, this is the Villiduo Government Office building. Anyone who can enter is not a regular person. I think your attitude and behavior are inappropriate here."
Marquis Shuta walked over, standing in front of Count Bene: "How can you offend a lady like this? Where is your gentlemanly demeanor? Besides, this is Count Alicia!"
His voice wasn’t loud, but in the quiet whispering environment of the building, everyone else could hear it clearly.
Baiyu furrowed his brows.
Is this damn trouble too?
Baiyu sized up Marquis Shuta, a Tier Seven Martial Artist with ordinary Blood Qi.
It’s doubtful if he could even defeat a slightly strong Tier Eight Martial Artist.
This level of strength.
One look and it’s obvious his power was forcibly bolstered using medicinal herbs, just a weakling in fights.
Has the standard of nobles fallen to such a degree now?
Baiyu glanced for a moment and then ignored him, bowing his head again, sitting on the leather sofa.
This act of ignoring was even more excruciating than being killed.
With so many people present, if he couldn’t recover his dignity today, it would be utterly disgraceful.
Thinking of this.
Marquis Shuta’s eyes gleamed with a hint of ferocity, and he said coldly: "I’m talking to you; didn’t you hear?"
Alongside Shuta came Marquis Xue An, who was much more forceful.
He walked straight up and shouted towards the doorway: "Guards, throw this person out for me."
Baiyu knit his brows.
Do these two really have a hole in their heads?
He looked at Alicia, this renowned Count Bene, at this moment repeatedly shook her head at Baiyu and made an eye gesture.
Baiyu could basically confirm.
This wasn’t Alicia’s doing.
Purely a couple of sycophants in a near-crazy state pouncing on someone recklessly.
Of course.
It wasn’t unrelated to Alicia either.
After all, the source of this trouble was still her.
Baiyu didn’t speak, and Alicia said: "Marquis Shuta, Marquis Xue An, please step aside; this matter is none of your concern."
Her icy tone didn’t make them sense the seriousness of the problem.
"Don’t worry, Miss Alicia, we will teach this rude person a lesson."
"Yes, letting him stay here peacefully is a disgrace to our Villiduo noble circle."
The two echoed each other.
Both approached Baiyu.
Meanwhile, outside the guards, hearing Marquis Xue An’s voice, really came running over.
Outside were the Blood Knights.
While the rear square was managed by soldiers from the Villiduo Government Office.
Long Shanyun arranged it this way.
Naturally well aware of the nature of this group of nobles.
If they had Blood Knights maintaining order inside and a blind noble caused trouble, they would definitely be cut in two.
"That’s the boy."
Seeing the guards enter, Xue An immediately pointed at Baiyu, stating: "This person was arrogant and discourteous from the moment he entered. I suspect he snuck in. There’s no such figure among the Villiduo nobility."
The Guard Captain, who normally dealt with these nobles regularly.
At this moment.
Recognized Marquis Xue An at first glance.
And then hearing what he said, his expression immediately turned serious if someone indeed snuck into the building, it was a grave dereliction of duty on their part.
In this short while.
Many noble gazes had already turned in this direction.
The surrounding whispers, have not ceased from the beginning until now.
And most of them, like Xue An, found Baiyu’s origins to be a mystery.
The Guard Captain, hearing the discussions around, looked increasingly solemn, his gaze towards Baiyu already somewhat unfriendly.
Basically.
All the surrounding nobles didn’t recognize Baiyu.
This had been confirmed; he didn’t belong to the Villiduo noble circle, or else not so many wouldn’t know him.
"Please show your identification."
The Guard Captain said again.
Only then did Baiyu look up, saying helplessly: "What identification? The Blood Knight Order, they verified my identity outside just now."
"Verification by the Blood Knight Order only confirms your mental state is normal and that you are not under the control of demons or foreign races.
However.
This does not mean your identity is without problems.
Captain, I suggest a thorough investigation of this man; after all, he even attempted to make a move just now."
Xue An’s tone was quite smug.
Beside him, Shuta also said: "Indeed, this man is disrespectful. If the Captain doesn’t handle it, and something goes wrong later, you can’t shirk the responsibility."
