The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Wang Junyi nodded with a smug expression; he also felt quite fortunate. To think that he initially planned to kill Su Changfeng, he never imagined he would end up with such a formidable master and have today’s destiny. In the past, Wang Junyi could never have dreamed of becoming a Fifth Rank Expert in such a short time.

”If you want to be my junior sister, telling me this won’t help; everything depends on Master’s approval, so I can’t help you.” Wang Junyi said.

”I understand.” Qiutang Yu’er nodded, knowing that the success of her apprenticeship with Su Changfeng could only depend on his decision, and Wang Junyi couldn’t help her.

However, she didn’t intend for Wang Junyi to help her; her words were indeed out of envy. She envied Wang Junyi for finding such a master like Su Changfeng and actually succeeding in apprenticing with him.

”To be honest, I would welcome a junior sister, but your background does complicate things. If it weren’t for Master, Xingluo would have taken you back long ago.” Wang Junyi said.

”So what? I’ve shown all my sincerity, yet he still hasn’t accepted me. The secret chamber of the Qiutang Clan is my last bargaining chip. If he still isn’t willing, then there’s nothing I can do.” Qiutang Yu’er said with a despondent look.

”Are you sure there’s a secret chamber in the Qiutang Clan?” Wang Junyi asked with a curious expression.

”Of course. You can ask around; many people in Xingluo know about it.” Qiutang Yu’er said.

Judging by Qiutang Yu’er’s demeanor, she seemed to be telling the truth. Wang Junyi felt a faint excitement in his heart. If this secret chamber existed and had been sought by Xingluo for years, it surely contained treasures beyond imagination, and he was indeed curious about its contents.

Meanwhile, in Tianshui City.

In Shen Yaowen’s study, Shen Yunlong strode in with his chest heaving.

After entering, Shen Yunlong said, ”Father, you were looking for me?”

Shen Yaowen turned his head, looking at the son he had been proud of for years, and secretly sighed.

Over the years, he had traveled through many cities seeking renowned masters to enhance his abilities, but had made no progress. Unexpectedly, that useless Wang Junyi, who only cared about women, encountered a great master. Shen Yaowen found it hard to accept, let alone Shen Yunlong.

Fate is indeed capricious; some strive hard yet fail to obtain what they want, while others do nothing and fortune falls upon them.

”Have you received the news from Qiyun City?” Shen Yaowen asked.

Shen Yunlong nodded, and the news his men brought back surged within him again.

The news of Wang Junyi ascending to Fifth Rank Expert had already reached Tianshui City, stunning its people once more. However, the biggest buzz was about Wang Junyi’s master. They had always suspected Wang Junyi had a master behind him but had never seen him. This time, the master’s existence was finally confirmed.

Shen Yunlong had previously investigated the arena master in Qiyun City, who is now at Seventh Rank. Shen Yunlong once approached him to apprentice, but was dismissed.

But now, the Seventh Rank Expert who guarded the arena for half a year admitted defeat before Wang Junyi’s master without a fight. This could only mean one thing: Wang Junyi’s master was surely at late stage third rank; Shen Yunlong couldn’t accept such a result.

Why could Wang Junyi easily obtain what he struggled for years to achieve?

What he couldn’t bear more was that he was still at Second Rank, while Wang Junyi, who started at the same point, was already a Fifth Rank Expert, making him seethe with jealousy.

”Ah.” Shen Yaowen sighed deeply, patting his son’s shoulder, saying, ”Son, this is beyond our control; fate can be like this sometimes.”

”Father, compared to talent, I am far superior to Wang Junyi. If he knows of my existence, he would certainly be willing to accept me.” Shen Yunlong said.

”What is your plan then?” Shen Yaowen asked.

Shen Yunlong couldn’t help but clench his fist, saying, ”I plan to wait until Wang Junyi returns to Tianshui City and see if he can introduce me.”

Shen Yaowen furrowed his brows; Shen Yunlong and Wang Junyi never got along. Why would Wang Junyi agree to such a request?

It’s possible Wang Junyi won’t agree and might also humiliate Shen Yunlong harshly.

”Have you really thought about it? Wang Junyi could very well humiliate you.” Shen Yaowen asked.

Shen Yunlong nodded, eyes showing determination: ”I am aware that we never get along, and how easy it would be for him to help me. Perhaps, as Father said, this is merely an opportunity for him to mock me. But I can’t resign myself; if I don’t attempt this, I’ll surely regret it.”

Seeing Shen Yunlong had made up his mind, Shen Yaowen realized his words would be fruitless, so he just sighed and said, ”You must understand that in today’s Tianshui City, the City Lord Mansion holds absolute power, so even if Wang Junyi oversteps boundaries, endure it if you can, don’t ruin relations with him.”

”Don’t worry, Father, I know my limits.” Shen Yunlong said.

Even though he constantly despised Wang Junyi, he was fully aware that the Shen Family stood no chance against the City Lord Mansion. Should he collide with Wang Junyi, it would only push the Shen Family into further hardship, providing the City Lord Mansion the perfect excuse to confront them.

Seeing this, Shen Yaowen said no more; he always trusted this son, so he wasn’t too worried about this matter.

Leaving the study, Shen Yunlong wore an evident sign of anger. Just thinking of Wang Junyi now being Fifth Rank troubled his breath; he believed this should be his, yet that useless person snatched it away.

”Young Master, Miss... Miss, she again... again...” The maid hurriedly approached, anxiously addressing Shen Yunlong.

Lately, Shen Rushuang’s emotions had been unstable, as if her soul were lost, fluctuating wildly, severely deteriorating.

Shen Yunlong gritted his teeth; his sister’s condition was all due to Su Changfeng’s harm. If Su Changfeng hadn’t done such unspeakable acts to Shen Rushuang, how could she have suddenly fallen into such a state?

The priority now was to find Su Changfeng and understand what had transpired to restore Shen Rushuang to normalcy.

Regrettably, despite deploying nearly all of the Shen Family’s resources, Shen Yunlong had yet to locate Su Changfeng.

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