The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

”Lord Qingmu, do you really think Su Changfeng has already reached the level of a Primordial Master?” Fu Chen couldn’t help but ask.

Qingmu hesitated for a moment but still shook his head.

He has not truly broken through to the Ninth Grade yet, so he naturally cannot discern Su Changfeng’s true abilities. If he were already at the Ninth Grade and still couldn’t discern Su Changfeng’s true strength, then it would prove Su Changfeng’s prowess.

”I can’t be sure for now; I suppose only You Meng can determine exactly what kind of strength he possesses.” Qingmu said.

Upon hearing the name You Meng, Wang Yue and Fu Chen’s expressions simultaneously changed.

Currently within Xingluo Territory, there is only one Primordial Master, You Meng. It’s no exaggeration to say that Xingluo has developed to its current state because of her, and even the current Emperor was supported by You Meng; Xingluo’s glory is closely tied to You Meng.

Unfortunately, this You Meng has not appeared in public for a very long time. Some even say she is no longer in this world.

”Do you think... You Meng is still alive?” Wang Yue cautiously asked.

Upon hearing this, Qingmu chuckled and said, ”You can’t possibly believe those rumors. Once they reach the Primordial level, their lifespan is beyond what you and I can imagine. Moreover, Primordial Masters possess the ability to reverse aging; even if she appeared before us, we wouldn’t recognize her.”

Wang Yue nodded. If a Primordial Master died of old age, it indeed sounds unrealistic. But who started spreading those rumors?

Just then, a young girl approached them, naively asking, ”Is that Tianshui City up ahead?”

She was an adorable young girl with big, shimmering eyes, seemingly unaffected by worldly cares.

”Yes, just ahead is Tianshui City.” Qingmu replied with a smile.

The young girl’s eyes gleamed, and she skipped away.

Fu Chen, slightly displeased, couldn’t help but mutter, ”These days, young girls have no manners; not even a word of thanks. Truly, the world is going downhill!”

Almost the moment the words left his mouth, he unexpectedly knelt to the ground. Fu Chen felt a heavy weight on his shoulders, preventing him from standing.

”What’s going on?”

Witnessing this, Qingmu and the others urgently inquired. They hadn’t noticed anything strange, merely staring at Fu Chen, who had suddenly knelt down in confusion.

”I... I don’t know either.” Fu Chen, sweating profusely, was almost crushed to death by the sudden pressure.

”I just felt a sudden weight on my shoulder, like it was about to crush me.” Fu Chen gasped for breath, recalling the sensation with cold sweat pouring down.

A weight on the shoulder?

Qingmu furrowed his brows, then seemingly recalled something, a trace of panic flashing in his eyes. He hurriedly said, ”Hurry, let’s leave this place immediately.”

Although Wang Yue and the others found Qingmu’s attitude strange, they didn’t question it and quickened their pace.

At this moment, within Su Changfeng’s courtyard, Shen Yunlong was still kneeling there, his expression one of panic.

He never imagined that things would turn out so differently from his expectations. Even when Su Changfeng admitted to murder, Qingmu had no intention of punishing Su Changfeng—instead, the Emperor personally stated his support, showing how much the Emperor valued Su Changfeng.

From this, it was clear that the current Su Changfeng was not someone he could offend casually.

Just then, Wang Junyi proudly approached Shen Yunlong, the man who hoped to use Xingluo’s power against Su Changfeng. Regrettably, Xingluo’s regard for Su Changfeng far exceeded their imaginations, resulting in a failed plot that left himself in a ridiculous situation, unable to utter a word.

”Shen Yunlong, you didn’t expect this, did you? You tried every means to oppose my master, but my master is too formidable. Even the Emperor values him greatly, so your plans were destined to fail.” Wang Junyi raised an eyebrow, having been terrified earlier, now mocking Shen Yunlong as the tables turned.

Shen Yunlong remained kneeling, his head bowed low. He truly hadn’t expected things to turn out this way; utter despair filled his heart, hoping only for Su Changfeng’s mercy.

”Su Changfeng, I beg you to spare me. I’ll do anything you ask if you are willing to let me go.” Shen Yunlong pleaded.

”Humph, who do you think you are? You aren’t even fit to be a dog under my master’s command!” Shen Yunlong sneered, looking at Shen Yunlong with scorn.

Not qualified?

This comment undoubtedly provoked Shen Yunlong. To him, Su Changfeng was just a useless person before, yet in the blink of an eye, such a reversal of status was unacceptable.

”Whether I am qualified is not for you to decide!” Shen Yunlong retorted stubbornly.

”Master, are you willing to entrust this guy to me? I can deal with him. Even now, he’s still not compliant. I’m adept at dealing with people like him!” Wang Junyi suddenly asked Su Changfeng.

”Certainly.” Su Changfeng replied with no hesitation, disregarding Shen Yunlong, who was not worth his effort. Since Wang Junyi was willing to handle it, it saved him trouble.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunlong’s expression immediately changed. If he truly fell into Wang Junyi’s hands, it surely wouldn’t end well.

”Su Changfeng, you can’t do this. Regardless, my sister saved you once.” Shen Yunlong looked at him in terror.

At this moment, Shen Rushuang also knelt beside him, pleading tearfully, ”Su Changfeng, I beg you, spare him just this once, please.”

”You did save me once, but I’ve long since repaid that debt. He’s troubled me repeatedly—I can’t keep letting it slide, can I?” Su Changfeng spoke flatly.

Shen Rushuang was inconsolable; she knew she had no right to ask anything of Su Changfeng anymore. The Shen Family had wronged Su Changfeng gravely, truly without pardon, yet Shen Yunlong was still her brother. How could she watch him die?

”Please, just let him go for once more.” Shen Rushuang no longer knew how to make Su Changfeng forgive her brother, resorting only to bowing and pleading continuously.

No expression shifted on Su Changfeng’s face as he said to Wang Junyi, ”Take them away; I don’t want to see them here again.”

”Yes, Master.”

Wang Junyi picked up Shen Yunlong. As a Fifth Rank Expert, Shen Yunlong had no chance to resist.

”Shen Rushuang, if you don’t want this guy to suffer too much, you best get out now!” With that, Wang Junyi took Shen Yunlong away.

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