I Can Extract Divine Power

Chapter 443: Chapter 169: Chaotic Heart Level 6, Beheading

In the spacious courtyard of the Prefectural Magistrate’s Office, the once-lively scene was now so silent you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone stopped their toasting and mingling, freezing in place like wooden statues.

A few officials and Jianghu People, in particular, dropped their cups, splashing wine all over the ground.

Several leaders of various influences were in the middle of pouring wine; they didn’t even notice as the cups overflowed and spilled onto the tables.

They all stared blankly at the scene, a look of horror in their eyes.

"Who the hell do you think you are, to be worthy of drinking with me?"

Shen Bai took out a nearby Handkerchief and gently wiped the wine from his hand.

Zui Wujiang felt a chill on his forehead, then saw the wine jar shatter. Clear liquor streamed down through his hair, over his cheeks and chin, and onto the ground.

It all happened so fast that even he couldn’t react in time.

Now, Zui Wujiang stared blankly at Shen Bai, his face a mask of disbelief.

"You... you..."

Just moments ago, Shen Bai had smashed a wine jar over his head. In front of everyone, he had shot Zui Wujiang a look of contempt and uttered words that brought him nothing but shame.

He was unworthy of drinking with Shen Bai.

The words spun in his mind, causing a towering inferno of rage to erupt within him.

’Who am I?’

’I am Zui Wujiang.’

’I control the entire Drunken Sword Sect, a well-known Jianghu Influence in Nanxing Prefecture.’

’Even if my sect isn’t the strongest, I have an older sister, and she’s a person of high standing in a Capital City.’

’With her backing me, I thrive in a Prefecture-level City, living as I please.’

But now, someone had smashed a jar of wine over his head in public, and everyone present was a prominent figure from Nanxing Prefecture.

For them to witness such a scene filled Zui Wujiang not only with shame and indignation but also with a profound anger.

He was furious that Shen Bai had shown him no respect.

His original intention was to use this opportunity to display his superior attitude and get Shen Bai to say a few pleasantries. That way, the Drunken Sword Sect’s position in Nanxing Prefecture would be more secure.

He had imagined that Shen Bai, mindful of the power behind him, would respectfully drain his glass, while he himself would only need to take a small sip.

Once word of that scene got out, everyone would assume the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory was a powerful ally of the Drunken Sword Sect.

Then, the Drunken Sword Sect could live even more prosperously in Nanxing Prefecture, and some might even think the sect ranked above the Observatory itself.

But today, Shen Bai’s actions had filled Zui Wujiang with unbearable rage.

"Shen Bai, you’re shameless!"

Driven by a blind fury, Zui Wujiang grabbed his own wine jar and brought it down toward Shen Bai’s head.

’Since you won’t show me respect, Shen Bai, then I don’t need to show you any either!’

’You like smashing wine jars on people’s heads, do you? Then I’ll smash one on yours! We’ll see who loses face first!’

Zui Wujiang’s action immediately made the color drain from everyone’s faces.

A few leaders of the Jianghu Influences cursed him under their breath as an ignorant fool.

Dongfang Li’s face, in particular, had turned utterly grim.

He was the Prefect of Nanxing Prefecture, in charge of the people’s livelihood and all major affairs—a man of esteemed status.

Having navigated the corridors of power for many years, he was well-versed in their intricacies; otherwise, he would never have reached his current position.

When Shen Bai smashed the wine jar on Zui Wujiang’s head in front of everyone, they all saw it but dared not say a word.

’But for Zui Wujiang to try and retaliate—what would become of the Great Zhou Country’s honor?’

’He might have the backing of a power from a Capital City, but that’s no excuse to act so brazenly.’

’He’s courting death.’

"Insolent!"

Dongfang Li barked coldly, raising his index finger to intervene.

He intended to apprehend Zui Wujiang.

As for the power behind Zui Wujiang, he couldn’t worry about that now.

He would first apprehend Zui Wujiang and clarify the situation; the consequences would sort themselves out from there.

But before he could act, Shen Bai made his move.

Shen Bai raised his index finger and flicked it. A stream of Qi shot out, shattering the wine jar into countless pieces.

At the same time, Shen Bai clenched his fingers into a fist and slammed it into Zui Wujiang’s chest.

A golden Buddha’s Light flared, dazzling everyone. In an instant, they felt a terrifying pressure wash over them.

The next moment, Zui Wujiang was sent flying backward, spitting blood as he crashed to the ground.

Horror filled his eyes. He raised a trembling finger to point at Shen Bai, his face a mask of utter disbelief.

"You humiliated me in front of so many people. Are you actually going to kill me?"

With just a single punch, Zui Wujiang was already severely injured.

Before Shen Bai, his Unity Realm strength was like that of an ant that could be crushed with a single flick.

He could feel an intensely cold killing intent radiating from Shen Bai, so thick it made him tremble with a fear that stemmed from the depths of his soul.

Shen Bai pulled his hand back, clasping it behind him. "Everyone, bear witness," he said coolly. "To attack a Prefecture Chief of the Observatory in broad daylight is a crime of insubordination. It is unforgivable."

Since he had made a move, Zui Wujiang had to bear the consequences.

As his voice fell, a thirty-foot-tall Dharma Golden Body rose up behind Shen Bai and threw a punch that descended upon Zui Wujiang.