The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

”Hmph, always bragging, they’re a big family, there’s no way you can kill them so easily,” Qiutang Yu’er scoffed.

Su Changfeng chuckled but didn’t offer any explanation.

At that moment, a knock came from outside, followed by Wang Junyi’s voice: ”Master, are you up yet?”

Su Changfeng glanced at Qiutang Yu’er, and she obediently went to open the door.

When Wang Junyi saw Qiutang Yu’er opening the door, he first gave a meaningful smile before walking over to Su Changfeng.

”Master, this matter has really gotten complicated. All the major families within Xingluo are heading to Xinluo City. Do you know why?” Wang Junyi teased.

”Isn’t it because of the Fate Fruit? I know all about it,” Su Changfeng replied directly, not giving him a chance.

Wang Junyi immediately deflated like a punctured balloon; he was planning to tease but didn’t expect Su Changfeng already knew.

”Master, what do you plan to do? Why don’t we take the Fate Fruit? If this matter really gets out of hand, I’m worried your identity might be exposed,” Wang Junyi said.

He naturally understood Su Changfeng had been trying hard to conceal his identity; otherwise, he wouldn’t allow himself to be ridiculed by the people of Tianshui City.

But this time the matter was too big; Su Changfeng’s identity might be exposed, so in Wang Junyi’s view, timely retreat might still leave a chance.

Qiutang Yu’er looked at Wang Junyi as if he were an idiot and said, ”Do you have a problem with your brain? Is this something that can be solved by simply getting it back now?”

Wang Junyi still looked puzzled and asked, ”If we want to take it back, can they still refuse?”

”You’re a fool. Do you understand the saying ’having a treasure is a crime’? It’s not as simple as you think,” Qiutang Yu’er rolled her eyes.

Wang Junyi was just a man of action, naturally didn’t understand such refined words, and simply ignored Qiutang Yu’er’s words, asking Su Changfeng, ”Master, what do you plan to do next?”

”Yu’er is right; there’s no chance to retrieve the Fate Fruit now. Besides, if we really go back on our decision, it might cause dissatisfaction with Xinlong Auction House. If they expose our identity, we might face endless troubles later. The major families would naturally use any means necessary to obtain the Fate Fruit,” Su Changfeng said.

Wang Junyi sighed and said, ”But if we let the situation develop like this, it’s truly disadvantageous for us. We should know there’s only one Fate Fruit, and no one knows whose it will end up with. As for those who can’t get it, they surely won’t let us go.”

Su Changfeng chuckled; Wang Junyi’s intelligence fluctuated, but these words were indeed reasonable. In the end, those who couldn’t get the Fate Fruit would probably seek to uncover its origins, which would result in many troubles for Su Changfeng.

Unfortunately, it was too late for regrets now; from the moment he presented the Fate Fruit to Zhou Hai, such a scenario was inevitable.

Actually, Su Changfeng didn’t expect Xinlong Auction House to help conceal his identity, given that a mere auction house can’t contend with the major families within Xingluo.

Meanwhile, on the other side, unlike the bustling Xinluo City, there was a small village where a group of villagers looked at the woman before them with expressions of reluctance.

This woman had come to them and helped with many things, whether it was crop farming or dealing with beasts in the mountains, she handled it all. Moreover, she once killed a tiger bare-handed, which shocked everyone.

”Sister Qingqing, do you really have to leave?” At this moment, a small boy tightly clung to Chen Qingqing’s hem, his eyes full of reluctance.

Chen Qingqing smiled and said, ”Sister Qingqing has important tasks to do. If I have the chance, I’ll definitely come back to see you.”

”I... I don’t want Sister Qingqing to go.” As he spoke, the little one suddenly reached out to hug Chen Qingqing.

Despite feeling unwilling, Chen Qingqing understood she had to leave; she had very important things to do.

Since coming to Tianyuan Continent, Chen Qingqing had been living here. Initially, she was unconscious, and it was the villagers who took care of her. After waking, feeling grateful, Chen Qingqing taught them some farming techniques and helped solve troubles with beasts coming down from the mountains.

For the villagers, she was like a fairy descended to the mortal world; now, the savior fairy was leaving, and they naturally felt reluctant.

”Sister Qingqing promises you, I’ll definitely come back someday. Do you believe me?” Chen Qingqing patted the little one’s head.

Of course, the little one believed Chen Qingqing; he just didn’t want her to leave.

Just then, a woman dressed as a matron walked over, pulled the little one aside, and said to Chen Qingqing, ”Qingqing, none of us will forget you. If you ever have a chance, you must come visit us.”

Chen Qingqing nodded and said, ”Sister-in-law, rest assured, if there’s a chance, I’ll definitely come back.”

With those words, Chen Qingqing left. Having spent so much time with them, how could she not feel reluctant? But she knew she had to leave decisively.

A short while ago, Chen Qingqing heard news about Xinluo City. She knew this was an excellent opportunity to find Su Changfeng, so she made up her mind to go check it out.

Moreover, even without the Xinluo City news, Chen Qingqing was preparing to leave. After all, she had already taken care of all the village’s troubles; having repaid her debt of gratitude, naturally, it was time to attend to her own matters.

Before coming to Tianyuan Continent, Chen Qingqing thought this place would be full of dangers. But upon arriving, she realized it wasn’t much different from Earth, with both good and bad people, just like this village with its simple and kind folk who had been taking care of her during this time.

”Brother Changfeng, I hope you’re in Xinluo City. Otherwise, with Tianyuan Continent being so vast, finding you won’t be easy,” Chen Qingqing murmured.

Five days remain until the auction, and people from all directions have started arriving in Xinluo City. The major families have exerted their influence and are buying up local properties at high prices.

In a short time, property prices have surged several times over in just two days.

Upon knowing this situation, Su Changfeng sighed, seemingly seeing the real estate industry of their own world.

”Master, all the major families have been arriving one after another, and many are seeking out Zhou Hai, likely to inquire about your affairs,” Wang Junyi said to Su Changfeng.

Su Changfeng had long anticipated this outcome; knowing that the Fate Fruit can greatly increase a person’s strength, the major families would naturally stop at nothing to boost their own power.

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