The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Capítulo 984: Chapter 983: The Ten Greatest Experts of Tuo Shi

Shangyun Pavilion and Lingxiao Pavilion are two agencies established within Tuo Shi, where power is concentrated. Regardless of the size of matters, they are recorded in Shangyun Pavilion and Lingxiao Pavilion, and must be approved by these pavilions to be implemented. It’s akin to not having the approval of a major boss; you don’t have the right to do anything.

Initially, Tuo Shi established Shangyun Pavilion to manage all affairs of Tuo Shi. However, to prevent Shangyun Pavilion from becoming too dominant, Lingxiao Pavilion was specifically set up to restrain Shangyun Pavilion, allowing the two departments to maintain a balance.

Throughout Tuo Shi’s history, very few have managed to enter and return to the secular world. Ye Chenyu is one of them, but he is rather special, mainly because he doesn’t know the significance of Tuo Shi. His position within Tuo Shi is low-tier; he hasn’t even seen the doors of Shangyun Pavilion or Lingxiao Pavilion. Therefore, letting Ye Chenyu leave has no impact on Tuo Shi, nor is there a concern about secrets leaking. But Yang Junming is entirely different. His stature is unparalleled by Ye Chenyu. When Yang Junming left Tuo Shi years ago, many were regretful and couldn’t understand why he left. However, Yang Junming was allowed to leave because of his significant contributions to Tuo Shi. The long scar on his arm is the best evidence.

The core members of Tuo Shi acknowledged Yang Junming’s contributions, allowing him to depart safely. However, Shangyun Pavilion and Lingxiao Pavilion set conditions that Yang Junming must keep all of Tuo Shi’s secrets perpetually, especially the core secrets, away from outsiders. Consequently, Yang Junming built a small wooden cabin in a desolate place, ensuring there was no one around to prevent him from accidentally saying something he shouldn’t.

“This has nothing to do with Tuo Shi; I personally wanted to find you,” Guan Shan said calmly.

“Then why are you looking for me? I’m just a farmer now; I doubt I can help someone as high and mighty from Tuo Shi like you,” Yang Junming said to Guan Shan.

Guan Shan felt smug hearing Yang Junming’s evaluation of himself; the reason Guan Shan was determined to kill Su Changfeng was to prevent his reputation and status from being threatened by Su Changfeng.

“How could you be just a farmer? Those farmers can’t compare to you—after all, you’re a master from Tuo Shi from years ago,” Guan Shan flattered.

“Stop with the useless flattery; I won’t have any ideas because of it. I’ve prepared to remain in this mountain for the rest of my life, so I can’t help you. You should leave quickly and stop disturbing me,” after saying this, Yang Junming no longer wanted to hear Guan Shan speak and prepared to close his door, intending to cook his meal.

Guan Shan spent much effort and came a long way to find Yang Junming, naturally being fully confident; otherwise, with Guan Shan’s personality, he wouldn’t have come here for nothing.

“Senior Yang, since you left Tuo Shi, you’ve been searching for your daughter, but without any news. Do you think she’s no longer alive?” Guan Shan suddenly said.

Yang Junming, who was about to turn around and leave, stopped suddenly upon hearing about his daughter. He turned to eye Guan Shan, his gaze flashing, obviously nervous.

“Do you know where my daughter is now?” Yang Junming said, trembling.

“If you’re willing to help me, I will definitely tell you where she is now,” Guan Shan said smugly.

Since Yang Junming left Tuo Shi, he has been searching for his daughter, but after years of fruitless searching, he settled in this secluded mountain, planning to spend the rest of his life here. But now someone claims his daughter is still alive, stirring his calm heart. If his only bloodline is still alive, he must find her and take care of her, making up for what he owed her before.

Although Yang Junming was internally excited, it didn’t impair his judgment. After all, he had searched for years to no avail. Guan Shan—mostly in Tuo Shi—had rarely ventured down the mountain; how could he know his daughter’s whereabouts? It was likely Guan Shan wanted to exploit his daughter’s situation to make him work; he probably didn’t know anything.

“How would you know where my daughter is now? How can I trust you?” Yang Junming asked.

“I can’t prove it now, but if you don’t believe me, I can leave and never bother you again. You can treat it as though I never mentioned it,” Guan Shan feigned indifference.

Truthfully, Guan Shan didn’t know where Yang Junming’s daughter was or even if she was still alive, but claiming to know her whereabouts was the only way to entice Yang Junming into helping him.

Guan Shan was confident that even with the slightest possibility, Yang Junming would seize it tightly.

Others might wonder, after Yang Junming truly kills Su Changfeng for Guan Shan, what will happen when Yang Junming demands his daughter? How would Guan Shan explain it?

This isn’t a concern; Guan Shan hadn’t even thought about it, for his plan was, once Yang Junming kills Su Changfeng, he can return to Tuo Shi; even if Yang Junming wants to kill him then, it would be futile.

Yang Junming watched Guan Shan prepare to leave, and could only reluctantly ask, “Tell me, what do you need my help with?”

Yang Junming resolved that whether or not the matter was genuine, he must act, to satisfy his conscience. However, Guan Shan had accurately grasped Yang Junming’s thoughts.

Guan Shan’s lips curved into a smile; everything was unfolding almost precisely as he planned.

“This will be easy for you; I require you to kill someone, just one person,” Guan Shan said seriously to Yang Junming.

“Kill someone?” Yang Junming frowned slightly, wondering why, given Guan Shan’s current strength, he needed help to kill someone. Why wouldn’t he do it himself?

The only possibility was that this person wasn’t ordinary, likely of high importance, which is why Guan Shan sought him out.

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