The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Huo Tian let out a long sigh and said, ”I still remember, back then, when you were just a little guy, I was always the one watching over your training. I never expected that in the blink of an eye, you’ve grown up and become a Heavenly Level expert in Tuo Shi. Looks like I’m truly getting old and useless.”

”Grandpa Huo, what are you saying? In my eyes, you’ll always be the most impressive!” Su Changfeng said.

Huo Tian couldn’t help but laugh and said, ”You rascal, alright, since that’s the case, your Grandpa Huo is satisfied. But there’s one thing I must say, the higher the tree, the more it catches the wind. No matter what, you should be careful!”

Su Changfeng was naturally aware of this, so all these years, even when faced with ridicule from people, he could still endure it till now. Previously, when he founded his own power in Beijing, he never showed himself in public for the sake of some empty reputation.

Later, when he came to Jiang City and became a laughing stock, he still didn’t say anything. Over the years, he was adept at lying low and had grown accustomed to endurance, probably due to the survival environment he grew up in.

Now, even though he doesn’t need to hide everything, he has always been cautious and would never do anything outrageous.

”Grandpa Huo, I understand everything you’ve said,” Su Changfeng replied.

Then, both Ye Qingtian and Huo Tian fell into silence, with unspeakable expressions in their eyes.

Su Changfeng understood; they were very curious about Tuo Shi because it was simply too mysterious. Anyone with a little curiosity would want to know what was inside.

But unfortunately, the matters of Tuo Shi were truly inconvenient for him to disclose too much about. Besides, the matters of the Outer Domain are too bizarre, and he doesn’t want them to worry.

”Grandpa, Grandpa Huo, I understand your thoughts, but the rules of Tuo Shi are strict. I really can’t tell you,” Su Changfeng said helplessly.

Ye Qingtian waved his hand and said, ”We understand, it’s just that we’re too curious. If it can’t be said, then don’t say it.”

”Yes, who’s not curious about such a place? It’s alright,” Huo Tian added.

Seeing the light in their eyes dim in an instant, Su Changfeng knew they were indeed disappointed, and all he could say was, ”I truly can’t say, but this world is indeed not as simple as we know.”

”Chang Feng.” Suddenly, Yang Junming’s voice came from behind.

Su Changfeng turned around and saw Yang Junming already kneeling down.

Yang Junming was once one of the top ten experts of Tuo Shi, but now he was no longer considered part of Tuo Shi, while Su Changfeng had become a Heavenly Level expert of Tuo Shi. Moreover, Yang Junming felt guilty, so this kneeling was done willingly.

”Grandpa, Grandpa Huo, you go ahead. I have something to deal with here,” Su Changfeng said to Ye Qingtian and Huo Tian.

The two nodded and then left.

Su Changfeng walked to Yang Junming, helped him up, and said, ”I understand, everyone has their own selfish motives, and it’s alright that you didn’t say anything. In fact, I should thank you, because if you had spoken out, they might have been desperate, and who knows how much trouble that would have caused.”

Even so, Yang Junming ultimately did not obey Elder Wu’s orders.

”I was also tormented, but I really couldn’t do it. If it weren’t for the help of the Shangguan Family, I might really have had no chance to reunite with my daughter,” Yang Junming said with a weary face.

One by one, the clues were pathetically scarce, and one couldn’t imagine how much manpower and resources it would take. Besides the Shangguan Family, there were indeed very few who could achieve that.

”It’s alright, I’m really not angry. Don’t worry, I’ll ask Shangguan Sichen to act a bit quicker and hope you and your daughter can reunite soon,” Su Changfeng patted Yang Junming’s shoulder.

Yang Junming lowered his head in guilt. Despite his selfishness in hiding things from Su Changfeng, after Su Changfeng found out, he not only didn’t blame him but also offered to continue helping him. Compared to Su Changfeng, he felt truly unworthy.

But he was also very curious, wondering how exactly Su Changfeng escaped from the Infinite Cave.

He was aware of the commotion back then and assumed that Su Changfeng must have encountered those creatures. For Yang Junming, facing those creatures head-on meant having no chance of survival.

Seeing Yang Junming’s appearance of wanting to speak yet being hesitant, Su Changfeng knew what he was curious about, but since Yang Junming didn’t ask directly, he chose not to say. After all, his experiences in the Infinite Cave weren’t something he wanted to share with others.

Especially that little snake, why it could suppress the other creatures was something he still couldn’t figure out. Why it tangled with him and helped him was also beyond his understanding.

”Chang Feng, how on earth did you get out of the Infinite Cave?” Yang Junming looked around to ensure there was no one else before he finally asked.

”Fighting while running,” Su Changfeng stated matter-of-factly.

”Fighting?” Yang Junming looked at Su Changfeng incredulously.

Even though he knew Su Changfeng was powerful, he had also ventured into the Infinite Cave and understood how terrifying it was in there. If Su Changfeng really encountered those things, how could he have survived?

”How is that possible? The creatures in there are incredibly powerful. Even Elder Wu and Yin Zhengyuan couldn’t do anything. You say you fought your way out?” Yang Junming looked at him doubtingly.

”Why would it be impossible? It’s just how it is,” Su Changfeng replied with a smile.

His attitude seemed nonchalant, and Yang Junming wasn’t an idiot; he knew Su Changfeng was hiding something. However, since Su Changfeng wasn’t telling, it was probably impossible to find out.

Driven by curiosity, he asked another question, ”What kind of creatures did you encounter?”

”Gorillas, particularly large ones, though a bit slow-moving,” Su Changfeng replied.

”The Tuo Shi records mention six creatures in the Infinite Cave. The gorilla you encountered isn’t the strongest; it seems you were quite lucky,” Yang Junming said.

Upon hearing this, Su Changfeng’s interest was piqued. He had indeed seen all six creatures, though he didn’t understand why they feared the smallest little snake. Since Yang Junming mentioned historical records, maybe some clues could be found?

”What’s the most formidable among them?” Su Changfeng asked curiously.

”The White Jade Python. You were lucky not to encounter it,” Yang Junming remarked with a sigh.

White Jade Python? The name did fit that little snake, but given the tiny size of that creature, it hardly seemed like a python.

Could the records have exaggerated it?

”How large is the White Jade Python in the records?” Su Changfeng asked.

”It’s said to be a hundred meters long,” Yang Junming replied.

Su Changfeng couldn’t help but chuckle. A hundred meters long, was that for real? The little snake he had seen was barely a meter long.

”What’s so funny?” Yang Junming looked at Su Changfeng, puzzled.

”No... nothing, according to you, my luck was really quite good. Had I met the White Jade Python you mentioned, I probably wouldn’t have made it out,” Su Changfeng said.

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