The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

”Master, after Situ Yuan left, there seemed to be a big commotion in Shen Mao’s house. I reckon Situ Yuan acted, but I’m not sure if Shen Mao is dead.” Wang Junyi said.

”Could Situ Yuan really dare to openly kill someone?” Su Changfeng asked with a frown.

”Master, you might not know, although Xingluo has rules on the surface, these rules are always aimed at the average folks. For someone like Ximen Yuan, killing a person is nothing at all.” Wang Junyi explained.

”What was his reaction when he left Shen Mao’s place?” Su Changfeng asked again.

”The person who came reported that he seemed very angry.”

”Since that’s the case, he probably didn’t extract any information from Shen Mao, it seems Shen Mao was quite discreet, but his fate likely isn’t good. Even if he didn’t die, he’s probably severely injured.” Su Changfeng said.

Wang Junyi nodded, the commotion at Shen Mao’s place was quite big, indicating that Shen Mao’s outcome wouldn’t be great. In fact, Wang Junyi suspected that Shen Mao might have already died, after all, someone of Situ Yuan’s status wouldn’t bother with a small auction house boss.

”Hmph, just a dog, yet you speak of him so highly.” Suddenly, Qiutang Yu’er snorted coldly.

As she finished speaking, Su Changfeng and Wang Junyi immediately looked over, their eyes filled with confusion.

”Yu’er, why would you say that? Back when the Qiutang Clan was around, the Situ Family followed closely behind, what do you mean by this?” Wang Junyi asked.

”He was a dog of the Qiutang Clan. Without the Qiutang Clan, what would the Situ Family be?” Qiutang Yu’er said disdainfully.

”You were so young then, how could you know about these things?” Su Changfeng asked with a frown.

”Of course, my nanny told me, and later when I was older, she told me everything she knew about the Qiutang Clan. The Situ Family was supported entirely by the Qiutang Clan, my nanny told me it’s highly likely the Qiutang’s demise was related to the Situ Family, it might even have been stirred up by the Situ Family.” Qiutang Yu’er said through gritted teeth.

Su Changfeng wasn’t very interested in these matters, but Wang Junyi was quite intrigued. There were many speculations among the people when the Qiutang Clan was destroyed years ago. Some said the Qiutang Clan’s development threatened the Emperor’s position, others said some actions of the Qiutang Clan crossed the Emperor’s line.

But the truth about these rumors was unknown to outsiders.

However, from Qiutang Yu’er’s words, it seemed the matter wasn’t that simple.

”Are you suggesting that Situ Yuan targeted the Qiutang Clan to rise in power?” Wang Junyi asked curiously.

”That’s right, after the Qiutang Clan supported him, he refused to be subordinate to them and tried to bite the Qiutang Clan, which led to the clan’s downfall.” Qiutang Yu’er said.

”That’s how it is? I had heard the Situ Family members were arrogant, but I didn’t expect they were once just dogs by the Qiutang Clan’s side.” Wang Junyi exclaimed.

”Dogs bite, what’s strange about that?” Qiutang Yu’er snorted coldly.

Wang Junyi nodded in agreement, there’s nothing wrong with a loyal dog, but if it’s an ungrateful dog that bites you at a critical moment, that’s bad.

”Do the people you found have any way to go in and check?” Su Changfeng asked Wang Junyi.

”Master, are you wondering if Shen Mao is dead?” Wang Junyi asked.

”I want to know just how arrogant this Situ Yuan is.” Su Changfeng said. Although he could choose not to interfere, it did concern him since if Shen Mao died, it was for keeping his secret.

”Getting inside is likely not easy, we can only wait for news outside now. If Shen Mao indeed encountered trouble, the Xinlong Auction House people will certainly take action.” Wang Junyi said.

The people he found weren’t particularly skilled, so sneaking into Shen Mao’s place was improbable.

Su Changfeng nodded, saying no more, since Wang Junyi’s people couldn’t enter, they’d have to wait. He planned to personally check it out when night fell.

Unexpectedly for Su Changfeng, news soon arrived before nightfall that Shen Mao was fine, he even met Shen Mao.

Shen Mao was seriously injured, but after a short rest, he went straight to the inn at Xinlong Auction House.

This was their first meeting, upon seeing Su Changfeng’s youthfulness, Shen Mao was even more convinced Su Changfeng was a Primordial Master.

Of course, he had to force himself to believe so, because if things were different from his conjecture, the Ren Family would be doomed, and he wouldn’t fare well either.

”Mr. Ye, I come uninvited, please forgive me.” Shen Mao bowed, though he was the boss of Xinlong Auction House, and his status in Xinluo City was extraordinary, he dared not show any airs before Su Changfeng.

”Boss Shen, no need for formality. I should thank Boss Shen for not revealing my identity.” Su Changfeng said.

”It seems, Mr. Ye is already aware of the recent events.” Shen Mao wasn’t surprised at Su Changfeng’s words, given his mastery, finding out these things wasn’t difficult.

”But I’m curious why Situ Yuan didn’t outright kill you. That’s unlike the Situ Family’s way.” Su Changfeng said.

Shen Mao was about to speak but suddenly coughed violently, blood faintly visible at the corner of his mouth, he said: ”Had it not been for a friend sacrificing to save me, I doubt I could’ve lived to meet Mr. Ye.”

”A friend? Ren Xuetao?” Su Changfeng asked with a frown.

”Indeed.” Shen Mao nodded, saying: ”Ren Xuetao risked the entire family’s lives to save me, but once the auction ends, both him and I will likely face clan extinction.”

”So this time you came to ask for my help?” Su Changfeng quickly detected Shen Mao’s intention from his words.

”Mr. Ye, protecting your identity is what our auction house must do, without alternatives, I wouldn’t dare to ask Mr. Ye. I earnestly request Mr. Ye to help us through this crisis.” Shen Mao said.

”The top family within Xingluo Territory, what does that mean? Do I need to remind you? What makes you think I can save you?” Su Changfeng asked.

”Mr. Ye, everyone knows that the Fate Fruit originates in the Sourceless Forest, you having acquired the Fate Fruit proves your strength. If you’re willing to step in, I’m sure Situ Yuan wouldn’t dare act recklessly.” Shen Mao said.

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