"Bang!"

Facing Long Potian's sudden aggressive move, Du Fei didn't even bother to move. He merely flicked his right sleeve. Instantly, what was once a soft piece of cloth transformed, acting like a metal chain, violently colliding with Long Potian's right leg. A fierce wave of Qi spread outwards, causing the surrounding tables and chairs to instantly shatter.

The confrontation between the two was brief, and when it ended, Du Fei still sat calmly in place, seemingly unfazed. On the other hand, Long Potian's body jolted back, skidding a dozen steps on the ground. This fleeting exchange had clearly revealed the difference in their strengths.

"Du Fei is indeed a powerhouse at the peak-level of the Half-step Martial Master Realm!" Many in the hall gasped in surprise after witnessing their brief clash.

Du Fei's strength, although impressive, wasn't unheard of. Young powerhouses like him might be rare, but they weren't nonexistent. However, what truly astonished many was the realization that the Yunshui Long Family had over a dozen Half-step Martial Masters present. Even if all of them were at the initial realm of the Half-step Martial Master, their collective might was terrifying. Yet, against such a force, Du Fei responded with such calm. Could it be that he truly did not regard the Yunshui's Five Families' leading Yunshui Long Family with any importance?

Having finally stabilized himself, Long Potian's face was an image of extreme displeasure. He had always been domineering, never imagining that someone would dare confront him in the imperial capital. What stunned him even more was the discovery that, despite their brief exchange, he could sense Du Fei's Qi was as vast as an ocean. Although aware of the gap between their strengths, he hadn't expected it to be so vast.

There was only one other person of his age from whom he had felt such overwhelming power. And now, that feeling emanated from the man before him!

Realizing this, a cold chill ran down Long Potian's spine. If this young man in front of him was on the same level as that dazzling figure within their family, then not only himself but even if all members of the Yunshui Long Family present joined forces, they might not stand a chance against him!

Upon thinking about it, Long Potian's face turned increasingly unsightly.

"I've truly been blinded by arrogance! Eldest Cousin suffered such a loss under him, and here I am, seeking trouble for myself..." He bitterly laughed to himself, oblivious to the curious glances around. Long Potian's expression was one of profound discomfort. After a moment, he managed to force a thin smile, then bowed slightly to Du Fei, saying, "I admit, I'm no match for Mr. Ye Fei. I've conceded defeat this time! However, if Mr. Du Fei is reluctant to visit our Yunshui Long Family, please be cautious in the future."

Having said that, Long Potian swiftly gestured with his hand, showing a hint of coldness, intending to turn and leave.

"Hold on!" Just as Long Potian turned, Du Fei suddenly spoke with a faint smile.

"What do you want?" Seeing Du Fei's serene smile, Long Potian felt a jolt in his heart, then asked in a low voice with a slightly altered expression.

"I don't want anything special. Originally, Miss Yun of the Yunshui Yun Family and I were discussing business. You rudely interrupted, not only disrupting our deal but also ruining my mood. Furthermore... you threatened me. Do you really think I, Ye Fei, am like dough, ready to be molded however one wishes?" Du Fei squinted, gazing at Long Potian as he spoke slowly, with a hint of icy murderous intent swirling in his eyes.

"So what? Do you want compensation?" Long Potian snorted.

"Smart. I always like talking with intelligent people," Du Fei replied with a light smile. "You ruined my plans, so naturally, compensation is required. I've always been fair, so I'll give you two options... First, whichever hand you used to break this table, chop it off... Second, take three of my punches. If you withstand them, you can leave. If not, you die."

"Miss Yun, are my terms fair?" After cheerfully setting his conditions, Du Fei turned to look at Yun Yuqing, whose expression was quite strange and asked.

"Uh, I guess they're okay." Yun Yuqing was momentarily at a loss for words. In the imperial capital, there weren't many who dared treat the Yunshui Long Family with such audacity, apart from the man in front of her.

Hearing Du Fei's words, the entire hall immediately fell into an eerie silence. Shortly after, everyone's gaze converged upon Long Potian. After all, witnessing such dramatic events wasn't something everyone had the chance to see daily.

The synchronized glares from all directions made Long Potian feel like he was walking on pins and needles. His expression changed several times before he finally took a deep breath, scoffing, "Ye Fei, don't push people too far. Just because I show you some respect doesn't mean I fear you!"

"So, you're choosing the second option?" Du Fei slowly rose to his feet, not allowing any further banter, "If you're not afraid of me, then try to withstand my three punches!"

As his words fell, with a step, Du Fei's figure appeared in front of Long Potian like a phantom. In the astonished gazes of many, he swung his right hand. A punch, tracing an eerie arc, mercilessly targeted Long Potian's chest without hesitation.

The sound of a sonic boom echoed instantaneously.

The moment Du Fei's punch landed, Long Potian's face changed drastically. Qi surged out from within him almost immediately! However, before his Qi could solidify, Du Fei's punch was already connected with his chest, unleashing a force as overpowering as a landslide!

"Splurt—"

The Qi enveloping Long Potian was shattered in an instant. Long Potian's body shuddered, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. Like a lifeless dog, his body was thrown backward, smashing through dozens of tables and chairs before violently crashing into a pillar in the hall, causing it to fracture instantly.

"Shh—"

Du Fei's ruthless approach made everyone gasp in shock. When their eyes landed on Long Potian, they couldn't help the twitching at the corners of their eyes.

It should be known that although Long Potian was not particularly prominent within the Yunshui Long Family, it was mostly because figures like Long Aotian and Long Lingtian overshadowed him with their renowned reputations. But how could Long Potian, who had achieved his current status within the Yunshui Long Family, be considered incompetent?

And such a character couldn't even withstand a single punch from him? Just who exactly was Ye Fei?

However, Du Fei's expression didn't change at all in the face of Long Potian's spewing blood. He just faintly smiled and whispered, "You managed to take one punch. Not bad. But there are still two more to come!"

As his words fell, Du Fei's foot stamped on the ground, and his figure shot out like a cannonball. This time, Qi enveloped his fist as he mercilessly punched forward again.

Seeing Du Fei's action, Long Potian's heart skipped a beat, and he exclaimed hoarsely, "Ye Fei! If you dare to kill me, the Yunshui Long Family will never let you go!"

However, in response to his roar, Du Fei's charge forward didn't slow down at all.

At the moment when everyone was on edge, suddenly, a laughing voice echoed through the hall, "Hehehe, Young Master Ye Fei, although Long Potian is useless, he's still one of our Long Family's members. Why must you be so heavy-handed?"

As the laughter subsided, a ghost-like figure suddenly emerged from one side, launching a fierce punch toward Du Fei.

This punch targeted Du Fei's vital point, causing his expression to change slightly. The forward charge of his figure had to abruptly stop mid-air. Twisting, his fist transformed into a palm, forcefully slapping toward his left side!

"Boom—"

As the fist met palm, a violent shockwave erupted instantly, causing cracks to spread across the hall's floor. The two figures separated upon contact, both retreating dozens of meters before finally landing on the ground.

"Peak-level of the Half-step Martial Master Realm..." Landing, Du Fei stared at his palm, slightly furrowing his brows. A moment later, he raised his head, his gaze settling in the front. A hint of indifferent coldness emerged on his face, "Young Master Long... it seems we meet again."

The newcomer, with his signature indifferent expression, was recognized by many at once.

The super prodigy of the Yunshui Long Family, Long Aotian!

However, everyone was puzzled as to why Long Aotian would show up at such a crucial moment. Could he have been watching from the side all along? With this thought, the expressions of many in the hall subtly shifted.

Compared to the shock of others, Du Fei's expression remained unchanged, but he was somewhat taken aback internally. Long Aotian truly lived up to the name of a super prodigy. Although it had been half a year since their last confrontation, his Qi seemed to have strengthened. Presumably, he was now qualified to challenge the Martial Master Realm. But then again, what of it?

As Du Fei was slightly shaken, a hint of astonishment also surged in Long Aotian's heart. Even though their brief clash hadn't determined a victor, it made him realize that this annoying fellow in front of him not only had the strength of a Half-step Alchemy Master but also the prowess of a peak-level of the Half-step Martial Master Realm. To some extent, this prodigious level might even surpass Long Aotian's own abilities. Recognizing this made Long Aotian feel slightly uneasy. He never really regarded the top four inner disciples of the Junwu Sect or the three princes of the royal family highly. After all, their strengths were somewhat comparable. However, this man before him faintly instilled a sense of wariness in Long Aotian.

It's worth noting that it's rare for someone to achieve significant progress in either pill or martial cultivation, and achieving such levels in both pill and martial cultivation simultaneously is truly astonishing.

Of course, this astonishment lingered only momentarily in Long Potian's heart, soon dismissed from his mind. To him, such feelings were irrelevant. The only thing that mattered was that this man held something he was determined to obtain.

His gaze lingered on Du Fei for a moment, then turned to look at Long Potian, who was now in a rather pitiful state. A trace of darkness flashed in Long Aotian's eyes. However, he quickly suppressed it, and by the time he turned back, a faint smile was on his face. He merely nodded to Du Fei and lightly said, "Indeed... it seems we meet again."

Their eyes briefly met in mid-air before both averted their gazes. In an instant, the atmosphere in the surroundings became oddly tense once again.