783 You’ve Changed (1/2)

Chapter 783 - You've Changed

The nobility ranks of the Great Gan Lord Dynasty were as follows: Grand Duke, Duke, Marquis, Earl, and Viscount.

The title of Marquis not only represented status and power, it also allowed one to gain providence of the lord dynasty.

Providence gave benefits to one's fortune and cultivation. More providence allowed one to have a higher chance of breaking through, it could increase one's battle-power, and it could increase one's endurance. Those with great providence also had greater fortune, but of course, that was only within the territory of the lord dynasty.

Therefore, countless experts fought one another to obtain the title of Marquis, but at this moment in time, the dream of billions of people was right in front of Zhao Feng.

This is the title of a Marquis…! Surprise was written all over the Eighth Prince's and Princess Yuqing's faces.

Even as a Duke and an imperial, Duke Nanfeng only had the power to give one Marquis title every three hundred years. Marquises needed to go to the Imperial Capital to be personally inducted by the Sacred Emperor. From this, one could see how hard it was to obtain the title of Marquis.

Over the past couple years, the Dark Moon Lord Dynasty was constantly attacking the Great Gan Lord Dynasty and weakening its providence, and there was a limited amount of spots for the nobility.

If Zhao Feng becomes a Marquis, he will become the most powerful person in the area aside from Duke Nanfeng. The Eighth Prince couldn't help but worry for the Luo Family. Alongside gaining the title of Marquis, one would gain a territory as well.

”Thank you for your kind intentions,” Zhao Feng spoke after thinking for a short moment, ”However, I want to focus on cultivating, and I won't be staying in the Tianfeng Great Island Zone for too long. Therefore, I can't join the Duke's Palace.”

It wasn't that Zhao Feng was unmoved by the benefits of becoming a Marquis, but it came with a price. For example, Zhao Feng didn't necessarily want to side with Duke Nanfeng so quickly. He would go to the continent zone after recovering to the Void God Realm to meet up with Duanmu Qing and Zhao Yufei, and as one of the eight biggest super-families in the lord dynasty, the Duanmu Family might not be on Duke Nanfeng's side.

”I won't force you into making a decision. There won't be any less compensation, and I'll still owe you a favor,” Duke Nanfeng said slightly regretfully. He wasn't placing great importance on Zhao Feng just because of his beast taming abilities; he also saw great potential within Zhao Feng's body.

The Eighth Prince and Princess Yuqing were in disbelief when Zhao Feng rejected the title of Marquis.

”Zhao Feng, you actually rejected my father?” Princess Yuqing looked angry. Duke Nanfeng offering Zhao Feng the title of Marquis made Princess Yuqing surprised and happy, but Zhao Feng declined.

This Zhao Feng is not simple…. The Eighth Prince felt that this youth was covered in mist, and he was unable to see through him.

After everyone calmed down, the atmosphere became joyful again. Later that day, the Duke decided to hold a banquet to thank Zhao Feng, and he had to stay due to the Duke's and Princess Yuqing's invitations.

Some of the Tianfeng Great Island Zone's nearby nobles were also invited. The location was the garden of the Duke's Palace.

As more and more people arrived, the atmosphere started to become rowdy, and Zhao Feng let himself relax a bit.

Night soon arrived, and the sound of singing and dancing could be heard. Princess Yuqing stood next to Zhao Feng and introduced her friends, but he wasn't interested.

”Zhao Feng,” the voice of a dominant male sounded at a certain point in time.

Zhao Feng looked over and saw a familiar person. He didn't think that the Luo Family would also be invited.

Luo Zun, the Head of the Luo Family, and the Void God Realm King Grand Elder of the Luo Family were all present.

This banquet was different than usual. Some people would try to get in even if they didn't receive an invitation. After all, this banquet was being held by the ruler of the Tianfeng Great Island Zone.

As one of the top three families in the Tianfeng Great Island Zone, the Luo Family's relationship with the Duke's Palace wasn't bad, and Luo Zun was the number one genius of the Tianfeng Great Island Zone.

”Brother Luo, how may I help you?” Zhao Feng smiled and inspected those from the Luo Family.

The Head of the Luo Family squeezed out a smile and didn't have his usual strictness. Luo Zun's expression was forced. They obviously knew that the protagonist of this banquet was Zhao Feng. Who would dare to offend Zhao Feng or the Yunling Zhao Family after this?

”Zhao Feng, my little sister wants to meet you,” Luo Zun said expressionlessly. He felt more unwilling and defeated than ever before. Although Zhao Feng might not be able to defeat him in a fight, Zhao Feng was less than half his age. This feeling was only below that of being defeated by Xin Wuheng in public.

”Little sister? Luo Shui'er?” Zhao Feng's expression changed slightly as his eyes scanned around.

Luo Shui'er was talented, and her beauty was known across the Tianfeng Great Island Zone.

Princess Yuqing's eyes couldn't help but perk up when she heard the name ”Luo Shui'er,” and her eyebrows furrowed slightly. The Duke's Palace had obviously scouted out information regarding Zhao Feng; Princess Yuqing knew that Luo Shui'er was Zhao Feng's fiancée and that the Eighth Prince liked her.

”Hmph, let's see how good-looking this Luo Shui'er is.” Princess Yuqing harrumphed.