The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

”Lord Pei, speak plainly, please. I never like beating around the bush,” said Wang Junyi, not in the mood to guess what Pei Yu was implying, he asked directly.

”Young Master Wang, to be honest, for the past half-year, the Flying Dragon Platform’s arena master hasn’t been replaced. A person with tyrannical strength has been guarding it. All those who have challenged him ended up dead. Therefore, I implore Young Master Wang to step in and help me defeat him,” Pei Yu said.

”Lord Pei, since the Flying Dragon Platform is an arena, naturally the strong should prevail. If he can defeat those who challenge him, it proves his strength is extraordinary. Why is Lord Pei targeting such a master?” Wang Junyi looked at him strangely.

”Young Master Wang, the Flying Dragon Platform used to be the liveliest place apart from the Red Powder River, with many people coming to challenge. However, since he became the arena master, the number of people daring to challenge has greatly diminished. If this continues, the Flying Dragon Platform might lose its purpose,” Pei Yu explained frankly.

The Flying Dragon Platform used to attract crowds, drawing many to Qiyun City for challenges. However, now, due to his overwhelming strength, the visitor numbers have undeniably decreased, which is detrimental to the development of Qiyun City, hence Pei Yu wanted Wang Junyi to help deal with him.

In simple terms, as the City Lord, Pei Yu naturally doesn’t want something that can drive the local economy to lose value. If there is a chance to deal with the other party, he certainly would be willing.

”So, he’s too strong, so you can’t tolerate him?” Wang Junyi asked with a smile.

”An arena is made for the strong, and only the strong can be arena masters. However, the Flying Dragon Platform is different. It’s not just a simple arena; it is closely tied to the development of Qiyun City, so it doesn’t suit having an absolute champion,” Pei Yu said.

Wang Junyi naturally understood Pei Yu’s concern. The Flying Dragon Platform wasn’t just an arena; Pei Yu was concerned about the associated industries, so he didn’t need a peerless master who couldn’t be shaken.

But as the City Lord, Pei Yu hadn’t been able to find someone to solve this problem, indicating that the opponent’s strength was indeed extraordinary. Although Wang Junyi was a Seven-star Beast Tamer, his own strength was only Fourth Rank. He naturally didn’t feel confident he could defeat the opponent.

”Lord Pei, you’re overestimating me. I’m only Fourth Rank now. What’s the point of asking me if you can’t deal with him yourself?” Wang Junyi replied.

”There are no restrictions on the Flying Dragon Platform. You are a Beast Tamer, so naturally, you can defeat him,” Pei Yu said with a smile. He certainly wouldn’t have come to see Wang Junyi had he not been confident.

Wang Junyi certainly didn’t dare agree so hastily, though he valued this kind of reputation that had little real meaning for him, hoping to make a name for himself. But now with a mentor, he naturally had to seek Su Changfeng’s opinion first.

For Wang Junyi, Su Changfeng’s words were as good as law. Only with his approval would Wang Junyi dare to agree.

”Alright, I understand. But I need to think about it. If there’s nothing else, I won’t take up any more of Lord Pei’s time,” Wang Junyi said.

This was essentially a polite dismissal. Pei Yu naturally understood but didn’t press and after a few more pleasantries, he took his leave.

After the Pei family trio left, Wang Junyi and his two companions found a place to sit down. Once sure no one was paying them any mind, Wang Junyi said to Su Changfeng, ”Master, do you think I should go?”

Su Changfeng, engrossed in his meal, said, ”Did you figure out why Pei Yu came to you? I think he’s a clever man. Once you agree, he’ll either use you to solve his problem or solve you.”

”Solve me?” Wang Junyi blinked, saying, ”Master, what do you mean? Is Pei Yu planning to have the arena master kill me?”

”If you die on the arena, even if Xingluo pursues it, no blame will fall on the Pei family. After all, arenas have winners and losers. It would only mean you lacked skill. If you manage to kill him, it resolves Pei Yu’s trouble. So, whether you win or not, there’s benefit for him,” Su Changfeng explained.

Upon hearing this, Wang Junyi was furious: ”Master, it seems I’ve been too naive. That old guy dares to plot against me!”

”Do you know why he approached you?” Su Changfeng asked with a smile.

Wang Junyi shook his head sincerely: ”I don’t know.”

”Because he’s certain you’re impetuous. Once he mentions it, you won’t be able to refuse,” Su Changfeng said. Given Wang Junyi’s temperament, if he hadn’t been present, Wang Junyi would surely have agreed on impulse.

A master who held the arena for half a year had formidable strength. If Wang Junyi defeated him, he would undoubtedly become famous overnight in Qiyun City. A young man like Wang Junyi couldn’t resist such enticement, and Pei Yu had counted on him not refusing.

But Pei Yu hadn’t anticipated that Su Changfeng, as mentor to Wang Junyi, would be advising him, and with such deference from Wang Junyi to his mentor, he naturally wouldn’t recklessly agree without consulting him.

”Master, how can he be so sure I’d agree for fame?” Wang Junyi protested, feeling aggrieved.

”Don’t forget, you’re the City Lord’s son from Tianshui City. How could he not know you? Besides, after the hunting competition, I’m sure he investigated you. If he wasn’t certain, would he even broach the topic?” Su Changfeng replied with a smile.

Wang Junyi scratched his head awkwardly. While he didn’t want to admit it, he knew in his heart that he indeed cared a lot about fame and would feel proud of his strength, eager to undertake something beyond ordinary expectations to let the world know there was a Wang Junyi out there.

”Master, what should I do in your opinion?” Wang Junyi asked.

”Agree to it, but don’t use your exotic beasts,” Su Changfeng suggested.

”Not use exotic beasts?” Wang Junyi looked at Su Changfeng, shocked. He was only Fourth Rank, and without using exotic beasts, wasn’t he courting death?

”Real combat is the best way to unleash a person’s potential, especially in life-or-death situations. If you wish to break through the Fourth Rank, it’s indeed a rare opportunity,” Su Changfeng said.

Wang Junyi’s heart trembled at the words: to break through the Fourth Rank?

Recently, he had already escalated through two ranks. For Wang Junyi, even with Su Changfeng’s guidance, it was expected to take at least two or three years to enhance it again. It was unimaginable to hear such words from Su Changfeng now.

Implying, he might seize this chance to make a single breakthrough, breaking through Fourth Rank. Just the thought itself was enough to make Wang Junyi’s heart race.

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