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Chapter 147: The Greatest Mistake

Chapter 147: The Greatest Mistake

After the dancers left the dance floor, people got up one after the other and presented their gift to the Dong Patriarch, wishing a long life in prosperity.

Mo Jian watched everything without having the intention of standing. He did not see any reason why he should give him a gift.

He was not close to him, nor were they acquaintances. This was the first time they’d met.

Thus, giving him a gift would be too far-fetched.

Besides, to him, the Dong clan was not worth it.

Ignoring the gift procession, his thought was on another matter entirely. ’Should I create a black and white newspaper or colour?’

’Why should I do that? Since I want to create a media house, I should go for the best.’ He mused and tapped his armrest gently.

’If I don’t have the Runic Engineering volume 1, it would have taken me a lot of time to create the printing machine...’

But now, he only needs to tinker for a day and draw the blueprint. With the blueprint, everything would become easy.

Yan Li and Elder Bai would be able to handle the rest.

While Mo Jian was lost in thought, the gift procession was over, but everyone was looking at a particular figure that did not stand up.

Is he not going to give the patriarch a gift?

Perhaps, he came without carrying any gift.

How could he be this arrogant! This is too much.

Everyone inside the grand hall wore an ugly expression. They were furious. Mo Jian’s arrogance irked them.

The various clan masters did not have any change in their expression as they looked at the Dong clan, waiting for them to see how to handle this.

If they did not handle this carefully, this would be a slap on their faces.

How could he come without bearing a gift?

The Jade River Exchange elders glanced at those in the alliance with a knowing smile.

Previously, they had been thinking of various ways to make things difficult for him, but who would have expected he would make their job easier.

The Dong Patriarch clenched his fist under the table but kept on talking with the Wuyu city lord.

Suddenly, a young man from the Dong clan stood up with indignation.

"Patriarch, sorry for intruding on your conversation. But how could you tolerate his arrogance?" Dong Ming’s voice echoed inside the hall.

Instantly, everyone stopped whatever they were doing and looked at Dong Ming with a knowing smile.

Finally, the real fun is about to begin.

Dong Ming continued. "I know he’s an important guest of our clan, but since he arrived, he has been looking down on our clan."

"Everyone gave you a gift, but he sat there as if he was not part of us. If this is not looking down on our clan, I don’t know what is."

"I know without the force behind him; you wouldn’t have endured this insolence. Therefore, as a younger generation, I wish to challenge him to a duel."

"I want to see what gives him the confidence to look down on my clan, apart from the force behind him."

Everyone held their breath when they heard Dong Ming’s statement.

Indeed, to them, Mo Jian had not given the Dong

Now, he has been challenged by a kid of the same age. Everyone believed the force behind him wouldn’t have any reason to attack the Dong clan.

The Dong Patriarch did not respond for a moment; his expression was unreadable.

"I’ll suggest you allow the younger generation to settle whatever grievances they have. If he proves to be useless, he would only have himself to blame."

"As for the safety of your clan, you don’t have to worry. Everyone here can bear witness, he brought it upon himself." An elder from the Jade River Exchange said casually.

"This is not the time to overthink. Unless you want your clan to become a laughingstock throughout the capital." Gao Matriarch added.

"Fine..." the Dong Patriarch nodded. "Don’t go overboard," he added.

"I won’t forget," Dong Ming replied and turned to look at Mo Jian who was lost in thought.

Seeing this, everyone had their gaze on Mo Jian, their blood surging with excitement.

This was a rare chance to find what was so special about the Young Master of the Thousand Wealth Chamber.

Dong Ming pointed at Mo Jian and shouted, "I challenge you to a duel. Let’s see what is so special about you."

For a moment, nothing happened. Mo Jian did not hear him as he was lost in thought.

His mind was full of his future plans.

Behind him, Elder Xu Bin and the Old Withered man did not have a change in their expression.

Seeing this, everyone was stunned. What is going on?

Didn’t he hear him?

Don’t tell me he’s scared?

Various thoughts appeared in their mind, but no one knew what was really going on.

Some frowned. They need Mo Jian to get on the stage by all possible means.

Dong Ming was furious, but he controlled his expression and stepped forward.

"Don’t you hear me? I challenge you to a duel." His voice grew louder.

Hmm?!

Mo Jian blinked twice and came out of his thoughts. His gaze wandered around for a moment before he settled on Dong Ming.

His gaze only lingered on him for a moment before he turned to look at Elder Xu Bin.

"What is going on?"

He did not lower his voice, and everyone heard his voice.

Dong Ming was furious and almost spurted blood. He had been shouting like a fool, and his target did not hear him.

The Dong Patriarch looked at Mo Jian, his hatred surging with each passing moment.

Those below could not believe their ears. Some did not know whether to laugh or cry.

This arrogance was out of this world.

Still, everyone had their gaze locked on him. The show had just begun.

Without waiting for Elder Xu to speak, Dong Ming shouted,

"I challenge you to a duel! Come and let’s fight."

Mo Jian was surprised for a moment before everything dawned on him.

He looked at Dong Ming and smiled.

"What are you?" His voice, low and deliberate, carried a chilling condescension that cut through the silence.

It was not a question of identity but of essence.

In that moment, a deafening hush swallowed the crowd, shock rendering them mute.

The weight of his gaze pressed heavily, as if daring anyone to break the ominous stillness.

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