The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

The Situ Family is another large family after the Qiutang Clan in the past. Even during the flourishing period of the Qiutang Clan, the Situ Family closely followed. Later, after the Qiutang Clan was annihilated, the Situ Family naturally became the leading family in Xingluo. In fact, because of the relationship between Situ Yuan and the Emperor, the Situ Family did not face fear from Xingluo.

”It seems like your family wants to obtain the Fate Fruit this time, which is indeed not so easy,” Shen Mao said with a helpless expression.

Situ Yuan’s personal appearance was enough to prove the Situ Family’s determination to obtain the Fate Fruit. His presence alone could dispel many families’ thoughts of contending for it from the source.

One must know, no one would willingly provoke Situ Yuan.

”Even if Situ Yuan is present, my Ren Family will not retreat an inch,” Ren Xuetao said with an unwilling expression.

Shen Mao nodded. Although one should indeed fear Situ Yuan, the attraction of the Fate Fruit was simply too great. It was understandable for the Ren Family to give it a try.

”You all go to the back and avoid this for now. I’ll go meet this Situ Yuan,” Shen Mao said.

Then, Ren Xuetao and the others were taken by guards to rest.

Soon, a white-haired elder came over in a robe, indeed exuding an aura of an immortal.

Shen Mao stood up and respectfully cupped his hands towards the elder, saying, ”I didn’t expect to have the fortune to meet Mr. Situ. Please have a seat, sir.”

Perhaps because he had heard too many flattering words, Situ Yuan seemed a bit disdainful. Besides, with his status, he naturally did not hold Shen Mao in high regard.

Without any courtesy, he said directly, ”You probably know my purpose. Given that, there’s no need to talk in circles. Just tell me directly.”

”The auction house has its rules, I hope Mr. Situ can understand,” Shen Mao said.

Situ Yuan snorted and said, ”Rules? Aren’t I, Situ Yuan, the rule?”

In the early years, Shen Mao had met people from the Situ Family and understood that the Situ Family was aloof, not putting anyone in their eyes, and could cripple someone over a small matter, showing a very domineering attitude.

In Shen Mao’s eyes, as the clan leader of the Situ Family, it was expected that Situ Yuan would be more composed. After all, someone in such a position should have more experience; why would he, out of impulsiveness, invite disaster upon the Situ Family?

Moreover, with the Qiutang Clan as a precedent, even if the Situ Family had a somewhat unusual relationship with the Emperor, they shouldn’t be too arrogant, right?

But Shen Mao really didn’t expect that Situ Yuan’s arrogance and domineering nature exceeded others. He actually said he represented the rules, so where did that place the Emperor?

Within Xingluo, only the Emperor had the qualifications to say such a thing.

”Mr. Situ, I hope you understand, the rules of the auction house are somewhat different from what you’re saying,” Shen Mao said.

Situ Yuan, with a contemptuous look, went straight to Shen Mao, saying coldly, ”This is your last chance. Whether you speak or not will result in completely different outcomes.”

His words carried an undisguised threat.

Shen Mao’s heart sank. Facing the aura surrounding Situ Yuan, revealing the news about Su Changfeng seemed the most correct. After all, only by doing so could he retreat unharmed.

However, he also needed to be wary of Su Changfeng. If the other truly was a Primordial Master, letting the news leak from him would also not end well for him.

”Mr. Situ, I earnestly hope for your understanding,” Shen Mao said.

No sooner had he finished this sentence than Shen Mao was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, smashing into a wall before finally stopping.

Upon landing, Shen Mao spat out a mouthful of blood.

Situ Yuan approached Shen Mao once more, with a look of arrogance: ”I don’t have that much patience. If you don’t want to die, speak quickly.”

Shen Mao’s heart tightened. He didn’t expect Situ Yuan’s attitude to be so tough. It seemed like he might really have to account for this here.

Besides, even if he saved his life this time, given the Situ Family’s influence, Shen Mao would find it hard to live a peaceful life in the future.

At this critical moment, Ren Xuetao’s voice suddenly rang out: ”Situ Yuan, don’t you dare bully others too much.”

Instinctively, Situ Yuan looked over, speaking with disdain, ”Where did you come from, to dare meddle in my affairs?”

Ren Xuetao initially wasn’t planning to come out, but after hearing the commotion outside, he couldn’t hold back. Upon coming out, he saw Shen Mao lying there in a sorry state, so how could he ignore it?

One must know, if not for Shen Mao’s desperate rescue back then, Ren Xuetao would have likely died long ago. Now, Shen Mao was in danger, and even if it meant provoking Situ Yuan, Ren Xuetao had to come out to stop him.

”Ren Xuetao, Patriarch of the Ren Family,” Ren Xuetao said.

”Ren Family?” Situ Yuan sneered and said, ”A third-rate family I’ve never heard of, but you should know my identity?”

The Ren Family is somewhat well-known within Xingluo, although not as influential as the Situ Family, it’s not bad either.

Ren Xuetao knew that Situ Yuan had certainly heard of them, he just looked down on their Ren Family.

”Situ Clan Leader, our Ren Family may not be worthy in your eyes, but Shen Mao is my friend. If you dare to harm him without reason, our Ren Family will not let you off, even if it means risking everything,” Ren Xuetao said firmly.

Hearing this, Situ Yuan burst into laughter. These words sounded utterly ridiculous to him.

”A mere Ren Family, so arrogant. It seems like you want your family wiped out,” Situ Yuan said.

Upon hearing this, Ren Xuetao’s heart skipped a beat. He naturally knew that with the Situ Family’s power, eliminating the Ren Family would be easy.

”I certainly believe in Mr. Situ’s strength, but aren’t you afraid the Emperor will have an opinion?” Ren Xuetao said.

”Haven’t you heard about the relationship between the Situ Family and the Emperor?” Situ Yuan said disdainfully.

Ren Xuetao understood that some things shouldn’t be spoken lightly, but at this point, he couldn’t care much: ”The relationship between the Situ Family and the Emperor is known to everyone within Xingluo. However, Mr. Situ should also understand that the Emperor surely wouldn’t permit the Situ Family to disregard Xingluo’s laws. If you dare defy Xingluo, the Situ Family might follow in the Qiutang Clan’s footsteps.”

These words evidently tore the facade between the Ren Family and the Situ Family, and the expression of Shen Mao on the ground changed drastically. He never expected Ren Xuetao would risk everything, even offend Situ Yuan, to save him.

Situ Yuan indeed had reached the boiling point. This guy dared to compare the Situ Family to the Qiutang Clan, truly courting death.

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