The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 448: Chapter 448 Everyone Is Blind【Five Updates】 Chapter 448: Chapter 448 Everyone Is Blind【Five Updates】 Yuan Jihu walked in front, followed by Zhang Yibing and others!

Since the City Lord had arrived, Zhang Yibing naturally could not let the City Lord enter the mansion alone.

Therefore, at the main gate, only the Ninth Elder continued to greet guests while everyone else followed Yuan Jihu into the mansion.

When Yuan Jihu appeared inside the mansion, the originally noisy square instantly fell silent.

It was as if the entire world had suddenly lost its voice.

All eyes were fixed on him!

The City Lord…

had arrived?

Everyone stood up and looked at City Lord Yuan Jihu with a respectful gaze.

Yuan Jihu, the ruler of Haofeng City, held an absolute hegemonic position within the entire city region.

“What does the City Lord’s presence here mean?”

“Could it be that he is here to settle scores with Jing Yan?”

“Very possible!

The City Lord hasn’t made any move these past few days; perhaps he has been waiting for today to erupt!”

“Did we come at the wrong time?

If the City Lord and Jing Yan start a major battle at the Zhang Family, won’t we also be affected?”

After the initial shock, some people began to whisper among themselves.

Many of them were regretting attending Zhang Min’s funeral.

If given the chance, they would definitely leave immediately.

The Song Family elders also had solemn expressions at this time.

Honestly, they, the Song Family elders, did not wish to attend Zhang Min’s funeral by their original inclination.

Jing Yan had slain Clan Leader Song Zhongshan and several Song Family elders; it was difficult for them to simply let go of such a feud.

The reason they came was due to the orders of the Song Family Patriarch.

They dared not disobey the tasks instructed by the Old Clan Leader.

They had also asked the Old Clan Leader whether their participation in Zhang Min’s funeral would offend the City Lord, given his conflict with Jing Yan.

But the Old Clan Leader just smiled and said, “There won’t be any conflict between the City Lord and Jing Yan, and building a good relationship with the Zhang Family is only beneficial for the Song Family and not harmful.”

Since the Old Clan Leader had said so, they naturally did not feel good about asking more questions.

Now, seeing the City Lord arrive, the Song Family elders couldn’t help but suspect that the City Lord was here to trouble Jing Yan.

Perhaps even the Old Clan Leader had miscalculated.

“City Lord!”

“Greeting the City Lord!”

“…”

Some leading figures all greeted Yuan Jihu.

Yuan Jihu nodded in acknowledgment to everyone.

At this time, Yuan Jihu’s face was indeed rather solemn.

After all, this was a funeral; he certainly couldn’t respond to these people with chuckles and laughter, right?

That would be disrespectful to the deceased Zhang Min, and to disrespect Zhang Min was to disrespect Jing Yan, a consequence that could be very severe.

Like most people, Yuan Jihu also believed that Jing Yan had a special relationship with Zhang Min, likely that of lovers.

Seeing the City Lord’s grim expression, people felt even more that City Lord Yuan Jihu had come to cause trouble for Jing Yan.

“Whoosh!”

Just then, a green figure appeared and gradually walked over.

That newly emerged figure was none other than Jing Yan.

Jing Yan had shown up after learning that Yuan Jihu had arrived.

“Jing Yan has come out!”

“It looks like the City Lord and Jing Yan are bound to confront each other after all!”

“But…

isn’t the City Lord being somewhat excessive?

This is a funeral, after all.

If he causes a scene, how can the Zhang Family continue to face others in Haofeng City?”

Everyone watched as Jing Yan approached, getting closer and closer!

“Mr.

Jing Yan!”

Just when everyone thought Yuan Jihu was about to explode, something unexpected happened.

City Lord Yuan Jihu quickly stepped forward and greeted Jing Yan politely, even addressing him as “Mr.

Jing Yan.”

Seeing this, and hearing Yuan Jihu’s voice, everyone was nearly floored by the surprise.

“Damn, are my eyes deceiving me!”

“Quick, tell me I’m hallucinating, this can’t be real!”

“I’m not only hallucinating but also hearing things!”

The crowd burst into a frenzy.

Their jaws dropped open, eyes as wide as cow’s.

“Greetings, City Lord!” Jing Yan returned the greeting with a cupped fist salute, “Thank you for coming!”

Jing Yan had anticipated that Yuan Jihu would come to attend Zhang Min’s funeral.

However, seeing that Yuan Jihu truly came, he was quite grateful.

Seeing Jing Yan’s response, Yuan Jihu was inwardly pleased; he knew his decision to come was correct!

Although showing such an attitude in front of so many people, compared to a few days ago at the Song Family, was too drastic, for the sake of deepening his relationship with Jing Yan, all of this seemed trivial to Yuan Jihu.

Just like how he had given the Dao Essence Fruit to Jing Yan, it was worth it!

Very much worth it!

“Of course, of course.

Ah, Miss Zhang Min… ah, it’s such a pity!

That damned creature, daring to harm Miss Zhang Min.

If that scoundrel hadn’t already been slain by Mr.

Jing Yan, I would surely have personally executed him,” Yuan Jihu sighed while speaking with a voice full of anger.

He was also aware of the cause of Zhang Min’s death, and that Jing Yan had avenged her.

Jing Yan gave Yuan Jihu a deep look, his eyes flashed briefly but he said nothing.

Yuan Jihu instantly felt somewhat embarrassed; he realized he might have gone a bit too far.

What he said was indeed somewhat inappropriate.

“City Lord, please take a seat,” Jing Yan gestured with his hand for Yuan Jihu to sit.

“Alright!” Yuan Jihu responded.

However, he first went to Zhang Min’s memorial hall and slightly bowed, as a sign of respect.

Seeing Yuan Jihu’s action, the surrounding people once again opened their mouths wide in astonishment, not knowing what to think.

At this moment, the Song Family elders exchanged meaningful glances.

They now understood what the Old Clan Leader’s words had meant.

It appeared that the Old Clan Leader indeed had foresight, perhaps having predicted that the City Lord would change his attitude towards Jing Yan.

They had made the right choice to come to Zhang Min’s funeral, especially when they noticed that no one from the Liu Family or the Hu Family had shown up, which stirred them up even more.

In the Liu Family Mansion!

The guard quickly entered the Clan Chief’s Courtyard.

When the Liu Family Patriarch and elders saw the guard enter, their eyes shifted slightly; they knew that news had come from the Zhang Family Mansion again.

“How is it?

Did anyone from the Hu Family attend?” Patriarch Liu immediately asked.

“No one from the Hu Family attended,” the guard replied.

“Hmm, it seems the Hu Family thinks the same way as our Liu Family,” Patriarch Liu nodded and then chuckled, “Heh, the Hu Family Patriarch is not foolish!”

“Yes, that old fellow has always been very shrewd!” Elder Zhang also remarked with a smile.

“But you know, compared to our Liu Family, there’s one thing they can’t match.

The Zhang Family is a subsidiary to our Liu Family.

After the funeral is over, I’ll call Zhang Yibing over, explain things properly, give some benefits, and Zhang Yibing will understand.

But the Hu Family won’t be able to do that; they will struggle to gain the Zhang Family’s understanding.”

Patriarch Liu pursed his lips, narrowed his eyes, and seemed rather pleased with himself.