How powerful was the Liu family? Three years ago, when the Liu family was the top family in Jade City, they held the title of "Half-City Lord."
This implied that half of Jade City belonged to the Liu family, and those few words were enough to show the Liu family's immense power in Jade City at that time.
Even though the Liu family no longer held the same glory as three years ago, this family remained a colossal monster that ordinary people dared not provoke. The Liu family's twelve Great Grandmaster Realm cultivators in their guard alone were enough to strike fear into any second-tier family.
One must know that even a second-tier family was a dominant force in Jade City, rooted and existing for at least several decades.
Even the Wang family, which had risen to become a top-tier family two years ago, still lagged behind the Liu family in terms of deep accumulation and power.
Bai Luo, backed by the Liu family, could deal with even ordinary Great Grandmaster Realm cultivators as equals.
But at this moment, such a renowned individual was proactively showing respect in front of a young man.
So, who exactly was this young man who had punched and destroyed the Drunken Immortal Pavilion's valuable 60-year-old painting? Who was he to command such respect from Bai Luo?
"Brother Bai, what is the meaning of this?"
Manager Chu tightly furrowed his bushy eyebrows. He had originally been preparing to vent his anger on Chu Hao, but upon seeing the sudden change in the situation, he immediately restrained his fury.
"Manager Chu, this is Young Master Chu. Today, my useless younger brother offended Young Master Chu, and I must thank Young Master Chu for his magnanimity, not to hold it against us."
As he spoke, Bai Luo glanced at the shattered painting. "Could there be some misunderstanding between Young Master Chu and the Drunken Immortal Pavilion?"
"This matter cannot be resolved with just a 'misunderstanding.'"
Manager Chu coldly snorted. This was the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, his territory, and behind him stood Liu Zhengming of the Liu family.
Liu Zhengming was the eldest son of the Liu family's ancestor, and he himself was a Great Grandmaster Realm cultivator. He held considerable power within the Liu family, while Bai Luo's backer was only Liu Ba, who was not highly regarded among the Liu family ancestor's children. In short, Liu Ba was far inferior to Liu Zhengming.
Liu Zhengming held far superior control over the Liu family's assets and power compared to Liu Ba.
And this Bright Moon mural was personally commissioned by Liu Zhengming when the Drunken Immortal Pavilion was first established, specifically crafted to serve as the pavilion's symbol.
It could be said that this painting represented Liu Zhengming's prestige.
Chu Hao's punch not only shattered the painting but also shattered Liu Zhengming's face.
As for Bai Luo's extreme respect towards Chu Hao, Manager Chu inwardly felt that Chu Hao might be Liu Ba's person, perhaps even an illegitimate son, simply not bearing the "Liu" surname.
Liu Ba lived a life of excessive indulgence, with countless mistresses. Although Manager Chu had never heard of this scandal affecting the Liu family, it was normal for Liu Ba's nature to have one or two illegitimate children outside.
"Brother Bai, step aside first. I don't care about his background. Let me apprehend him first, then we'll talk."
Manager Chu's aura began to surge, the might of a tenth-stage Grandmaster Realm cultivator bursting forth without reservation.
Even if Chu Hao was Liu Ba's illegitimate son, he couldn't be punished too brutally, but today's matter still needed to be explained. Otherwise, how could Liu Zhengming, who stood behind him, regain his prestige?
"Apprehend me? I fear you can't bear the consequences." Chu Hao's expression remained unchanged.
"I can't bear the consequences? Even if you are a descendant of the Liu family, you are merely an illegitimate child with an improper name and status. Do you think bearing the Liu family's blood allows you to do whatever you want?"
Manager Chu said grimly.
"I thought you had some trump card, turns out it's just Bai Luo." Fang Xue, observing from the side, sneered disdainfully. "Bai Luo's backing is not just one tier inferior to Manager Chu's. And you still dare to be so confident, thinking Bai Luo can protect you?"
"Illegitimate child? Manager Chu, are you perhaps mistaken about something?" Bai Luo's expression darkened as he said, "Young Master Chu has no relation to that. He is a distinguished guest of Miss Liu Ji Ya..."
Liu Ji Ya.
When this name rang out, it was like a stone dropped into a still lake, immediately causing a violent ripple!
This ripple was even more intense than Bai Luo's previous display of respect towards Chu Hao!
Those three words seemed to possess a mysterious charm.
Even the aggressive Manager Chu instantly changed his expression.
"So it's Miss Liu Ji Ya's distinguished guest. In that case, I will not harm this young master at all. However, I must still ask the young master to accompany me on a trip, after all... Master Liu Zhengming still requires an explanation for today's incident."
Manager Chu quickly made his decision. He was, after all, Liu Zhengming's man.
Within the Liu family, various factions existed. Liu Zhengming's faction was the strongest. Although Liu Ji Ya was favored by the Liu family ancestor, she herself did not join any faction.
"Manager Chu, you shouldn't make a mistake for yourself."
Bai Luo stood firmly by Chu Hao's side at this moment. He had come this time, on one hand, to apologize to Chu Hao, but more importantly, to forge a connection with Chu Hao. It was clear that this was an excellent opportunity.
Although this action might very well offend Liu Zhengming, he had learned that Liu Ji Ya now controlled the Liu family's Silver Guard, meaning her status was almost that of a half-patriarch.
With such a status, Liu Ji Ya basically didn't need to be wary of anyone in the Liu family.