Chapter 696 - 535: Challenge Directly 300 Steps Ahead_2
Li Feng bowed and then retreated toward the back, where all the civil officials and military generals made way for him, as his status was much higher than theirs.
The fact that they gave way to Li Feng was only proper, and the scene was noticed by Zhang Xun and Liu Xun. The two exchanged glances, simultaneously confirming the thoughts in their minds.
The two of them had an even worse impression of Yuanshu, especially since his disregard for others was something he thought entirely justified in his own view.
But to everyone else, it seemed somewhat inappropriate though they couldn’t voice their opinions. Li Feng stepped forward because he was the chief record keeper. If it had been a low-ranking civil official with little power, they probably would have been executed by now.
Ever since his self-proclamation as Emperor, the thing Yuanshu hated most was anyone opposing him.
Li Feng wandered out of the great hall and back to his residence. As the chief record keeper, Yuanshu hadn’t treated him too badly.
After all, with the departure of Sun Ce and Lu Bu, Yuanshu himself understood that he was running out of capable people.
Back in his room, Li Feng’s face was filled with bewilderment. He had now completely lost hope in Yuanshu. He once harbored delusions about Yuanshu, but now there was no place left for nostalgia.
"Do you desire to become Emperor?"
A wisp of black qi appeared before Li Feng, emitting a mysterious voice filled with an irresistibly seductive charm that drew Li Feng in.
"Who’s there?"