The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

The Emperor’s expression changed. Even a Ninth Grade Expert, even You Meng, would not dare to fly above Chenguang Hall. Yet a mere Fifth Rank Expert dares to be so arrogant!

No wonder they are master and disciple; their behavior is utterly unrestrained.

”Since you broke the rules, there’s no need to report to me. Such arrogant and overbearing people must be properly disciplined!” the Emperor said coldly.

”I think so too, but according to the news from the prison, they insist on seeing Su Changfeng, claiming it’s something important. So, Emperor, do you think we should inform Su Changfeng?” the subordinate asked.

The Emperor frowned. Generally, he wouldn’t easily forgive such wild and arrogant behavior, but since the person claims to have something important and is also a disciple of Su Changfeng, he must be cautious. After all, now he is in a collaborative relationship with Su Changfeng, and previously at Chenguang Hall, he had tested Su Changfeng’s strength, but failed. So the Emperor had to carefully consider this matter.

However, Wang Junyi’s behavior is so outrageous, if he is let off so easily, where would the Emperor’s authority be?

”Lock him up for a few days first.” After thinking it over, the Emperor said.

”Yes.” The subordinate naturally dared not defy the Emperor’s decision. His task was merely to inform the Emperor, and how the Emperor decided to handle it was not his concern.

After spending a full three days, Su Changfeng finally finished reading all the texts in the secret chamber. Unfortunately, he found no useful clues. It seems that the battle with the Silver Flood Dragon thousands of years ago was indeed devastating, leaving no one alive to record any clues.

Su Changfeng found this outcome somewhat frustrating; he knew that understanding both oneself and the enemy is the key to winning every battle. But the opponent they now faced was not only little-known but also incredibly powerful. If they couldn’t find a way to defeat it, the troubles would only increase in the future.

”Sect Master Su, it seems there is no solution to be found.” The Emperor said.

Su Changfeng sighed helplessly, saying, ”It’s an unavoidable situation. We should think of other ways as soon as possible.”

”You all haven’t rested for a long time. Go and rest well. Once refreshed, we will discuss further.” The Emperor said.

Although Su Changfeng still seemed to be in good spirits, he indeed needed to relax his mind a bit.

Returning with You Meng, Su Changfeng went directly to his room.

He wasn’t afraid of dying, but he worried that if he did, Shen Hanxue and Ye Nianhai would be grieved. For the sake of his daughter and her mother, he would not let himself die on Tianyuan Continent.

But the current situation is indeed difficult, and facing the unknown and powerful Silver Flood Dragon, he saw no hope.

However, after three days of studying the Secret Scripture, he did not entirely fail to find useful clues. At least he learned about the space tunnels and even discovered that it might be located in the Sourceless Forest on Tianyuan Mountain. If truly desperate, Su Changfeng could consider forcibly leaving Tianyuan Continent. As for its residents, he would be powerless to help them. Then, the crisis facing Tuo Shi would naturally cease to exist.

Though this plan seems too brutal, if there truly is no other choice, he would have no option but to proceed.

Meanwhile, the inexplicable premonition in Su Changfeng’s heart grew stronger. He felt something significant was happening, but what it was, Su Changfeng did not know.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. As Su Changfeng walked over to open it, You Meng pushed the door open directly.

”You’re not the least bit polite,” Su Changfeng looked at her expressionlessly.

You Meng glanced at Su Changfeng with indifference and said, ”This is my house. Why should I be polite?”

”Aren’t you worried I’ll be undressed?” Su Changfeng asked with some helplessness.

”What’s there to worry about?” You Meng said nonchalantly.

Her attitude surprised Su Changfeng somewhat, as customarily on Tianyuan Continent, people are quite conservative, particularly regarding gender separation. But You Meng seemed utterly unconcerned.

”Did you come here for something?” asked Su Changfeng.

”Why? Can’t I come over for no reason? I used to enjoy silence, but now, if I don’t seize the moment to talk, there might not be another opportunity,” You Meng said.

She seemed resigned, yet she was a Holy Spirit level expert from Xingluo. How could she so readily resign to fate?

”You Meng, you’re a Primordial Master from Xingluo; how can you speak with such discouragement?” Su Changfeng said.

You Meng smiled wryly, saying, ”The Silver Flood Dragon, a creature even Holy Spirit experts cannot deal with, what can I possibly do?”

If given a choice, she naturally wouldn’t want to die, but given the current situation, if the Silver Flood Dragon breaks free of the Sourceless Forest, Tianyuan Continent would certainly fall into chaos.

You Meng could readily envision the vast devastation across the Tianyuan Continent, but regarding the current situation, she truly had no solution.

”Typically, experts like you wouldn’t want to die easily, right? You fought so hard to become a Primordial Master and gain extended life, and then to die so easily—isn’t that rather unsatisfying?” Su Changfeng asked, furrowing his brow. Though he hadn’t experienced it himself, he could imagine that once someone attains the power to rejuvenate, they might fear death even more than ordinary people.

”Who told you I became a Primordial Master after a long struggle? Moreover, I have no need to rejuvenate,” You Meng said coolly.

Su Changfeng raised an eyebrow, wondering what she meant by not needing to rejuvenate. Could she be saying she naturally looked like this?

Instinctively, Su Changfeng dismissed this assumption. How could it be? Even for him, gaining his current powers was due largely to consuming many Fate Fruits and benefiting from skeletal remains—resources not easily obtained by anyone—so You Meng naturally would not have become a Primordial Master at such a young age.

”Isn’t it common knowledge? You don’t have to hide it,” Su Changfeng said helplessly. Could she really still care about her original age and appearance?

But thinking about it, it wasn’t strange. For women, age and appearance are significant aspects of their lives, right?

”In fact, everyone has been deceived by me. They all think I’m very old, but I’m actually not even 30 yet. Even the Emperor thinks I’m quite aged,” You Meng explained.

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