The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

”Ah, Tianshui City is no longer what it used to be. Our Li Family should settle down for a while,” Patriarch Li sighed deeply, his expression somewhat disheartened.

He used to think that the Li Family could still progress further. Once they could completely control the City Lord Mansion, he would have a chance to swallow the Shen Family and Wu Family. But now it seems, if the Li Family wants to keep what they currently have, it’s best to behave honestly and not dream about impossible things every day.

Given the current situation, controlling the City Lord Mansion is obviously impossible. If relations with Wu Family become too strained, it would also be detrimental to the Li Family’s future development.

As for the Shen Family, he naturally wouldn’t act recklessly. After all they’d done to Su Changfeng, he did not retaliate against the Shen Family. Who knows what changes might occur in the future?

”Who is it?” Seeing Qiutang Yu’er returned with a sullen face, Su Changfeng asked curiously.

”No one, just two old geezers. I’ve driven them away, so they probably won’t come back,” Qiutang Yu’er said.

”Two old geezers?” Su Changfeng thought for a moment; the two old geezers Qiutang Yu’er mentioned must be from the Li Family and Wu Family. It seems his identity has been completely exposed. Since that’s the case, Tianshui City is no longer suitable to stay in. Moreover, there’s still no news of Chen Qingqing, so it’s time to move to another place.

”Want to go somewhere else for fun?” Su Changfeng looked at Qiutang Yu’er and asked.

”If you just leave like this, it might arouse Xingluo’s suspicion, so now is not the best time to leave,” Qiutang Yu’er said.

Su Changfeng nodded, agreeing that Qiutang Yu’er’s words made sense, and said: ”You’re right. In that case, let’s return after meeting Xingluo’s people.”

Three more days passed before the envoys from Xingluo finally arrived. This time there were three people, but the strength of these three was far superior to the last ones.

Among the three, two were Eighth Rank experts, and the remaining one was nearly a Ninth Rank expert. In Xingluo, virtually no one could match them except for Ninth Rank experts or Primordial Masters who might appear to oppose them.

However, top experts like those with Primordial Essence usually don’t easily set foot in the mundane world. Their activity range is likely confined to Xingluo itself. Even Ninth Rank experts rarely venture out due to their strength and status.

Upon learning about the arrival of such powerful experts, Wang Junyi hurriedly informed Su Changfeng. He was quite apprehensive about their rank, having never encountered such formidable experts before.

He always felt that the death of those last few people was a ticking bomb. If these new arrivals discover something, Su Changfeng might be punished by Xingluo.

”Are you afraid?” Su Changfeng raised an eyebrow and asked Wang Junyi.

”Master, you didn’t see it. When they came to the City Lord Mansion, their aura was terrifying. It felt like they could kill me with just a flick of their finger. I’ve never seen someone so strong. How could I not be scared?” Wang Junyi said with a worried expression.

Su Changfeng chuckled softly. Never seen people this strong? If he unleashed his true strength, this guy might finally witness it.

In reality, Su Changfeng was never afraid of Xingluo. Even if the Emperor himself came, he wouldn’t care. He simply didn’t want to attract too much trouble and be overly conspicuous.

When push comes to shove and facing a deadlock with Xingluo, Su Changfeng could always explore other countries. Given his current strength, crossing the Sourceless Forest shouldn’t be an issue.

Of course, that is only in a worst-case scenario. If there’s no real necessity, Su Changfeng wouldn’t let matters reach that point. He still doesn’t have news of Chen Qingqing yet. Since he brought her here initially, he naturally wants to bring her back.

”Master, do you think they’ll uncover the matter from before?” Wang Junyi asked fearfully, looking at Su Changfeng.

”Why? Scared?” Su Changfeng laughed and said, ”If you’re truly scared, sever ties with me. That way, if someone finds out, you can claim complete innocence.”

Wang Junyi trembled slightly. Sever ties with Master? He had never considered that.

He knew in his heart that all he had now was given by Su Changfeng. If he wishes to further increase his strength in the future, he must rely on Su Changfeng. So how could he distance himself from Su Changfeng?

”Master, why would you say such a thing? How could I do that? Since I’ve apprenticed under you, you’ll always be my master. Even facing Xingluo, I would stand by your side without hesitation,” Wang Junyi declared.

”Really?” Su Changfeng looked at Wang Junyi doubtfully. Oppose all of Xingluo? This timid, easily scared guy? Does he truly have such courage?

”Of course!” Wang Junyi said resolutely.

”Alright, that’s settled then. There’s nothing much going on here. You better return to the City Lord Mansion; Xingluo’s people might come looking.” Su Changfeng advised.

Wang Junyi hesitated for a moment. He understood that Su Changfeng’s reason for asking him to return was to avoid showing any signs of fear when facing those people. Temporarily avoiding them was the best choice.

”Okay, Master. I’ll be cautious and won’t cause you any trouble,” Wang Junyi promised.

After Wang Junyi left, Su Changfeng summoned Qiutang Yu’er over.

”What’s wrong? Didn’t you ask me to come out? Why haven’t you spoken? What do you mean?” Qiutang Yu’er said, seeing Su Changfeng’s hesitation.

”The people from Xingluo have arrived. Should you avoid them for the time being?” Su Changfeng asked.

”No need. It’s been so long. If I were really that foolish, I’d be dead by now,” Qiutang Yu’er replied.

Upon hearing this, Su Changfeng nodded and said no more.

Meanwhile, at the Chen Family.

The current Chen Family is shrouded with a sense of despondency; everyone feels down.

They already understood who Su Changfeng really is. He is the mysterious master behind Wang Junyi, helping him advance in rank and tame the Seven-Star Blood Lion. Such an expert is whom Shen Yunlong has been desperately seeking.

Regrettably, they were once so close to such a master, only to push him away themselves.

Now, Shen Yunlong regrets so much that he’d want to slap himself a few times.

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