Chapter 186 - 167: Battle of the Geniuses!
Li Ping’an was reluctant to cause trouble and further explained:
"Official Cen, you must be mistaken. Surely it was Xie Wenren who, after being defeated by my brother Mahaparinirvana, felt disgruntled and deliberately framed me!"
"Framed? Hahahaha!"
Cen Fuda laughed heartily as he looked up to the sky:
"I couldn’t care less whether it was you who used chopsticks to shatter my kneecap. The embarrassment I suffered has already spread throughout the entire Chang’an. We may not dare to provoke Mahaparinirvana, a disciple of Emperor Tathagata, but should we be afraid of you?"
"..."
Li Ping’an simply kept a cold expression and continued to listen.
"During the day, I was almost deceived by you, thinking you were a wealthy and influential young master. Little did I expect you to actually be a fugitive on the run, a wanted murderer and thief! Let me tell you the truth, tonight I’m going to kill you to retrieve some face!"
"That’s right, that’s right. Back in Five Fingers Mountain, you used your numerical advantage to kill Lord Chang Qing and steal the money that rightfully belonged to Lord Cen. You never imagined committing such an atrocity and yet you dared to come to Chang’an! Today, I will avenge Lord Chang Qing!"
Only at this point did Li Ping’an somewhat understand the situation. Cen Fuda didn’t really care whether it was him who secretly attacked and injured Cen Fuda’s kneecap. The concern was about face.
Protected by Emperor Tathagata Dragon Tree Divine Monk, Mahaparinirvana was untouchable in the whole of Chang’an City. But it was different for Li Ping’an. If Cen Fuda killed him tonight and then told everyone tomorrow that he had avenged the dishonor, it would be considered as restoring some of the Cen Family’s reputation!