The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 467: Chapter 467: Which Mr.

Jing Yan?

Chapter 467: Chapter 467: Which Mr.

Jing Yan?

Especially the Dao Artifact black Short Sword, is something extremely difficult to acquire!

The power of a Dao Artifact is not something a Magic Artifact can compare with.

With the use of a Dao Artifact, one’s combat power could significantly increase.

If this Dao Artifact were a Longsword, that would have been even more perfect!

Inside the Qiankun Space, Mr.

Jing Yan had stayed for two additional days.

He used these two days to heal the injuries he sustained during the assassination of Mr.

Yin, before he finally came out of the Qiankun Space.

“It’s time to return to Haofeng City and check on things.”

Jing Yan stood upon the wilderness, determined his direction, and then swiftly raced away.

Jing Yan’s departure from Haofeng City was rather unusual, so it would seem improper if he did not return.

Jing Yan understood the nature of these family clans all too well.

Only under the force of power would they remain obedient.

Those bastards were the type to consume someone completely without spitting out the bones.

By this time, it had been over twenty days since Jing Yan had left Haofeng City.

When Mu Liantian arrived at Haofeng City, Jing Yan and Mr.

Yin had already been gone for about a week.

And Mu Liantian had searched for another week or so; that amounted to half a month.

Now, about a week had passed since Mu Liantian gave up searching for Jing Yan and returned to Lanqu County City.

Nearly everyone in Haofeng City believed that Jing Yan had died.

The assassination attempt on Jing Yan by Mr.

Yin had spread across the entire Haofeng City.

Many Martial Artists had witnessed the fierce battle firsthand and saw the two leaving the heart of Haofeng City.

With so much time passing and Jing Yan not returning, the likelihood of him being alive was evidently very low.

Inside Zhang Family Mansion in Haofeng City.

Zhang Yibing and the Zhang Family Elders were gathered within the family’s Council Hall.

Due to Jing Yan, the Zhang Family had enjoyed a period of prestige.

But now, with many powers in Haofeng City believing Jing Yan to be dead, their attitude toward the Zhang Family had naturally cooled.

Not to speak of other family clans, even the Liu Family had returned to their previous lukewarm attitude.

“Elder, is the Liu Family really unwilling to even say a word?” the Ninth Elder of the Zhang Family said in a solemn voice.

“Yes!

Patriarch Liu said that he couldn’t really intervene in normal competition.

He suggested we seek the City Lord,” said Zhang Yibing.

The Zhang Family had indeed encountered trouble in the past few days.

Their business in Haofeng City was facing fierce competition from the Song Family, particularly in medicine and weapons, where the Song Family was mercilessly undercutting the Zhang Family’s business.

The Song Family had suffered major losses in the battle twenty days prior but still had the old Clan Leader and was deeply rooted; how could the Zhang Family possibly contend with the Song Family?

Now the Song Family was aggressively expanding their business interests, not solely targeting the Zhang Family but because they still harbored resentment towards Jing Yan, who was associated with the Zhang Family, thus showing them extra “attention.” Within just a few days, the business of the Zhang Family’s medicine and weapons had shrunk by more than half.

At this rate, the Zhang Family wouldn’t last much longer.

Zhang Yibing had initially hoped the Liu Family would speak out, which might make the Song Family wary and restrain themselves a bit.

However, the Liu Family had unexpectedly refused to intervene and even suggested the Zhang Family take the matter to the City Lord.

How could the Zhang Family go to the City Lord?

At Zhang Min’s funeral, the City Lord had attended, but that was because of Jing Yan’s presence.

Now, if the Zhang Family sought the City Lord for business competition, they might not even get a chance to see him.

At this moment, City Lord Yuan Jihu probably even regretted having transferred some properties to the Zhang Family at low prices, maybe even looking for an excuse to take them back.

“We’ve seen it clearly now, the Liu Family simply can’t be relied upon!

Hmph, if Mr.

Jing Yan were still around, would the Liu Family treat our Zhang Family like this?

Would the Song Family dare to target our Zhang Family like this?” an elder said with a tone of sorrow and anger.

The others’ expressions turned dim.

Indeed!

If Jing Yan were still around, would those people dare to treat the Zhang Family like this?

Now that Jing Yan was gone, many of them were even kicking the Zhang Family while they were down, eagerly hoping to see their misfortune.

“A character like Mr.

Jing Yan, how could he simply die…” an elder said wistfully.

“Damn Dark Night Assassin!”

“When Lord Chief from the Prince Manor came looking for Mr.

Jing Yan, it seemed that he was very familiar with Mr.

Jing Yan.

If Mr.

Jing Yan were killed, Lord Chief would definitely seek revenge for him!” Zhang Yibing said through clenched teeth.

“Mr.

Jing Yan has the auspices of a lucky person, he won’t be killed so easily!” the Ninth Elder said, clenching his fist.

His tone seemed very firm.

But he also understood that the likelihood of Jing Yan still being alive was very slim.

The power of the Dark Night Assassin clearly exceeded that of Mr.

Jing Yan by a lot.

If no accidents occurred, it would be difficult for Jing Yan to escape from the deadly pursuit of that formidable Dark Night Assassin.

The other people in the Council Hall understood this as well.

Their claims that Jing Yan would not die and must still be alive were mainly self-consolation; in reality, everyone understood that there was more than a 90% chance that Jing Yan had already died.

The Song Family, the Liu Family, and other clans obviously believed so too.

Otherwise, the Song Family wouldn’t dare target the Zhang Family’s business so aggressively.

By assuming Jing Yan was dead, they felt no pressure in tackling the Zhang Family and could justify it as recouping some losses for the many lives the Zhang Family had cost the Song Family.

Moreover, by pressing the Zhang Family in business so comprehensively, even City Lord Yuan Jihu wouldn’t have much to say about it.

After all, the Song Family hadn’t directly sent troops to wipe out the Zhang Family.

Additionally, Yuan Jihu still owed the Song Family Patriarch a favor or two.

“Elder!

If it really doesn’t work out, we should consider reaching out to the Hu Family.

Every year our Zhang Family sends so many resources to the Liu Family, yet the Liu Family is unwilling to even speak up when we face difficulties.

If we choose to rely on the Hu Family, it wouldn’t be our fault, it would be because the Liu Family was unjust first!” an elder suggested angrily.

The others exchanged glances.

If it really came down to it, that might indeed be the only option.

They couldn’t just sit back and watch their family be swallowed whole!

“Thump, thump, thump!”

Suddenly, there were footsteps outside the Council Hall.

Then, the voice of a guard came in.

“Elder!” the guard’s urgent voice came from outside.

Zhang Yibing and the others frowned upon hearing the guard’s voice.

They could certainly tell the urgency in it.

Something big had happened again!

If it weren’t serious, the guard wouldn’t sound so urgent.

Everyone’s heart tightened slightly!

“What happened?” Zhang Yibing asked in a deep voice.

Whatever it was, the Zhang Family had to face it.

“Elder, Mr.

Jing Yan has arrived!” the voice of the guard came from outside again.

“Hmm?”

“What?”

Upon hearing the guard’s words, Zhang Yibing and the others’ eyes suddenly bulged in astonishment!

Mr.

Jing Yan has arrived?

Which Mr.

Jing Yan?

Ah?

How could that be possible!