The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1019: Chapter 1018: Lifelong Devotion

Yang Junming spoke without a second thought, blurting out: ”I don’t know if I will find her, but as long as I have breath left in me, I will definitely keep searching for her.”

”Then why do you live deep in the mountains?” Mr. Wu continued to ask.

”The reason I live in seclusion in the mountains is that I worry I might say things I shouldn’t, so I’ve cut off contact with others. However, I’ve sent my subordinates to search. I will never give up looking for my daughter,” Yang Junming said with determination.

The clever Su Changfeng gathered from their conversation that Yang Junming helps Guan Shan seemingly for his daughter, and it appears Guan Shan might know his daughter’s whereabouts, using that as leverage.

However, whether Guan Shan’s claim is true, Yang Junming probably doesn’t know.

”Guan Shan said he knows your daughter’s whereabouts. Do you truly take his word for it?” Su Changfeng suddenly asked Yang Junming.

”If even a half-truth is spoken, I will chase him to the ends of the earth and kill him,” Yang Junming replied coldly.

”Alas, I think living so long in the deep woods has dulled your mind. If he really intends to use you, after you kill me, he’ll return to Tuo Shi immediately. Once he’s back in Tuo Shi, what can you do about it? Do you plan to return to Tianqi to kill him?” Su Changfeng said.

These questions left Yang Junming without answers. He had never thought them through in detail. Deep down, he believed Guan Shan wouldn’t dare lie to him.

But under Su Changfeng’s questioning, he sensed it might be possible.

If Guan Shan continues to hide in Tuo Shi, as a person of the mundane world, he cannot return there, making it impossible to kill Guan Shan.

”It seems you now have doubts. But if Guan Shan cannot help you find your daughter, I think I might be able to assist you.” Su Changfeng remarked softly.

Upon hearing this, Yang Junming abruptly looked up, his eyes flashing like stars as he stared at Su Changfeng, asking eagerly: ”You say you can help me find my daughter?”

”I’m not entirely sure, but I believe it might be feasible. However, I don’t help for free. You’ll need to agree to one condition,” Su Changfeng said with a meaningful tone. He proposed this because he’d noticed Yang Junming’s skills. Having a powerful figure like Yang Junming nearby would significantly enhance his safety. After all, Yang Junming was a master in Tuo Shi, someone the mundane world cannot disregard. Even if he returned to Tuo Shi, he’d have nothing to fear.

Su Changfeng believed he could help Yang Junming because he had the Shangguan Family backing him. The Shangguan Family is a world-class family, and achieving anything is no trouble for them, so if they are involved, success is quite plausible.

”What do you want me to do?” Yang Junming, having spent years searching for his daughter yet still having no leads, would agree to anything for even a sliver of hope.

”If I help you find her, you must follow me for life and never harbor rebellious thoughts,” Su Changfeng said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Wu chuckled internally. Su Changfeng was undoubtedly clever. If Yang Junming could protect him, he could stroll through Tuo Shi without fear—indeed, a brilliant idea. This made Mr. Wu think even more highly of Su Changfeng.

”You want me to return to Tuo Shi?” Years ago, Yang Junming had wanted to leave Tuo Shi no matter who tried to convince him. If he returns, he’ll be ridiculed.

”Ha, I merely ask you to protect me, and it has nothing to do with Tianqi,” Su Changfeng laughed.

So he only needed to protect Su Changfeng, and not return to Tuo Shi, avoiding ridicule, which Yang Junming found acceptable.

”No problem.” Yang Junming agreed resolutely: ”If you can really help me find my daughter’s whereabouts, I will follow you for life, unless you or I die.”

Su Changfeng smiled happily as Yang Junming agreed, but the smile quickly gave way to coughing up blood.

Yang Junming looked at Su Changfeng nervously, thinking he might have struck too hard earlier; otherwise, Su Changfeng wouldn’t be so wounded now. Having just agreed, if Su Changfeng suddenly dies, what would he do?

”How do you feel now?” Yang Junming asked nervously.

”Just now, you tried to kill me, each move lethal, yet now you care so much—it seems contradictory. Rest assured, I’m mostly fine, my life is not in danger,” Su Changfeng answered.

Mr. Wu laughed and said to Su Changfeng: ”Good boy, I really underestimated you before. Today’s battle made me see you in a new light; your combat skills are exceptional!”

Su Changfeng glared at Mr. Wu, dissatisfied: ”You old thing! If not for you, would I be this badly hurt now?”

Yang Junming shuddered at the words, thinking Su Changfeng audacious to talk this way to Mr. Wu.

Despite the clash, after the battle ended, the banquet resumed.

The guests invited felt their choice was right. Spending so much to attend was indeed worth it—not only had they witnessed an intense battle, but despite the abrupt end, this bout would further boost Su Changfeng’s reputation.

Those who didn’t respect Su Changfeng now completely succumbed to him, abandoning any ill intent. After this battle, Su Changfeng’s position in Jiang City was solid as a rock.

”Chang Feng, how are you now? We should hurry to the hospital,” Shen Hanxue rushed over, concernedly asking Su Changfeng.

Su Changfeng was indeed severely injured; the fight with Yang Junming wasn’t just for show. However, he felt something inside helping him recover.

Previously, when he fought Ye Chenyu, despite being wounded, his body didn’t feel this restoration sensation. This fight seems to have made his body different from before.