171: Murong Che's concession

Looking at the arrogant and overbearing Murong Che,

Chu Siyao laughed out of sheer anger.

"Qiang—"

The sword in her hand let out a clear, melodious ring as her spiritual power surged without reservation, manifesting into several sharp sword shadows behind her.

She took a step forward, fearlessly meeting his sinister gaze.

"Murong Che! You think too highly of yourself! I haven't even settled the score for your sneak attack the other day, and yet you have the nerve to come knocking on my door!"

Chu Siyao's voice was ice-cold, carrying the inherent dignity of a great Family's Young Miss.

"Do you really think my Chu Family is a soft persimmon that your City Lord's Manor can handle at will? If you truly want to fight here, I, Chu Siyao, will accompany you to the end! But I warn you, if a war truly breaks out, let's see how your City Lord's Manor cleans up the mess!"

Faced with Chu Siyao's explosive threat,

Murong Che merely smiled disdainfully, his eyes filled with contempt and mockery.

"Oh my... Young Miss Chu, you're overstating things. Between us, it's just a small spat between young people. Why escalate it to the level of Family survival? That would ruin the harmony."

As he spoke, he snapped his folding fan shut.

"Pa!"

That sinister gaze, which still held a trace of a smile, instantly bypassed Chu Siyao and locked onto Li Xiu behind her.

"This Young Master did not come today to argue with you, nor do I have time to reminisce."

Murong Che pointed his folding fan at Li Xiu, his voice chillingly cold.

"The one I'm looking for... is him."

Murong Che had calculated everything clearly in his mind.

His killing intent toward Li Xiu wasn't just because the man had ruined his plans that day, but also out of greed.

"This kid..."

Murong Che narrowed his eyes, plotting inwardly.

"That day outside the city, although his Realm seemed unremarkable, the Talismans he threw and the Magic Treasures he summoned were all top-quality. His methods were endless, with one trump card after another."

In this Cangkong Realm, such a "fat sheep" was a rare sight.

Murong Che speculated that this kid was likely a playboy from some great Family in the Upper Realm out for experience, or perhaps a "fat sheep" who had run away after stealing his Family's treasures.

"Father said that many people from the Upper Realm have arrived in the Cangkong Realm recently for unknown reasons, making the situation unclear. This kid looks like a stranger and has a low Realm; he doesn't seem like the core descendant of any top power. He's perfect for making an example of!"

A bloodthirsty light flashed in Murong Che's eyes.

"Killing him will vent my anger and allow me to loot all his treasures for a fortune. It will also intimidate other outsiders, letting them know that even a powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake. Three birds with one stone, why not?"

Having thought this through, Murong Che no longer hesitated.

He waved his hand, his killing intent decided.

Behind him, several figures with obscure auras hidden in the shadows instantly emerged, prepared to swarm and seize Li Xiu.

Below, Chu Siyao also gritted her teeth and summoned her spiritual sword, ready for a desperate struggle.

However, at that critical moment when the battle was about to erupt,

Murong Che's hand, which was just about to be raised, suddenly froze eerily in mid-air.

"Buzz—"

An ancient, majestic voice that brooked no argument exploded deep within his mind via a special Bloodline Secret Technique!

It was the voice of his father, City Lord Murong Feng of Cangyuan City.

"Che'er! Stop immediately!!"

The voice carried a hint of urgency and severity.

"Let them go! Now is not the time to move against the Chu Family, and we certainly cannot cause unnecessary trouble at this critical juncture!"

Before Murong Che could object in his mind, the voice continued.

"This is Young Master Yun's wish! Young Master Yun said the Secret Realm is about to open, so do not ruin the grand plan!"

Upon hearing the name 'Young Master Yun',

Murong Che's arrogant and cruel expression instantly became distorted.

It was as unpleasant as if he had swallowed a dead fly.

"Damn it! That guy again!!"

Murong Che's brows furrowed as he roared inwardly through gritted teeth.

"Just what kind of potion did that guy give Father? He listens to him so blindly! Even I, his own son, have to step aside!"

He was unwilling! To see the fat meat right at his lips fly away just like that!

Despite his immense reluctance and frustration,

even if Murong Che were given a hundred times more courage, he would not dare to defy his father's command.

"Hu... hu..."

Murong Che took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently as he forcibly suppressed the exploding rage in his heart.

He glanced at the battle-ready Chu Siyao, then at the "fat sheep" Li Xiu.

"Hmph!"

Murong Che violently flicked his sleeve and let out a cold snort, forcibly finding a way to save face.

"Consider yourselves lucky today! This Young Master has important matters to attend to and no time to waste on ants like you."

He glared viciously at Li Xiu and left a parting threat.

"Kid, I'll let that head stay on your neck for now! We're leaving!"

With that, he turned and led his subordinates away. They actually left just like that.

It was extremely abrupt and anticlimactic, leaving everyone stunned.

"This..."

This dramatic turn of events left the surrounding onlookers, who were expecting a big show, looking at each other in confusion.

"That's... it? Did the Young City Lord take the wrong medicine today? Why did he suddenly back down?"

Chu Siyao was also bewildered.

She hadn't even sheathed her sword yet. She had thought a fierce battle was unavoidable today and had even prepared herself to be wounded.

Who would have thought that the insufferable Murong Che would inexplicably back down?

"Could there be some conspiracy?"

Alarm bells rang in Chu Siyao's mind. She quickly realized that this was no place to linger.

"Young Master Li."

She turned around and spoke to Li Xiu at a rapid pace.

"This isn't the place to talk. Murong Che is moody and treacherous; I fear a trap. Follow me back to the Chu Family first. We have a Great Guardian Array there, so it's relatively safe."

Li Xiu nodded. Although he also had doubts and didn't understand why the opponent had suddenly stopped,

as a newcomer who was currently outnumbered and weak, there was indeed no better place than the Chu Family.

"Alright, I'll follow your lead."

The two did not stay any longer, quickly weaving through the crowd and racing toward the Chu Family's location within the city.

Watching the crowd gradually disperse and the protagonists and antagonists leave the stage,

Lu Yi spread his hands helplessly, threw the melon seeds back into his Storage Pouch, and complained with a face full of disappointment.

"Tsk... I already took off my pants... cough, I already took out the seeds and set up the stool. And this is all you show me?"

Lu Yi shook his head, looking like a disappointed teacher.

"I thought there'd be some earth-shattering show. This villain is too unprofessional; he just says a few threats and runs? One star!"

Despite his complaints,

the sharp light in Lu Yi's eyes did not fade; instead, it grew brighter.

His keen Divine Sense had accurately captured the momentary emotional shift in Murong Che before he left.

It was the unwillingness and wariness that followed receiving an order.

"It seems there is someone behind this City Lord's Manor."

Lu Yi stroked his chin, a playful curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"To make an arrogant rich kid restrain himself instantly... the person behind him is quite interesting."

He looked at Shen Yueyao beside him and said with a smile,

"Let's go... we'll follow them and see what connection the Chu Family has with Li Xiu."

With that, Lu Yi took Shen Yueyao's hand, his figure blurring as he silently followed the direction in which Chu Siyao and Li Xiu had departed.