The City's Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1356: Chapter 1355: Beating Around the Bush

Ren Xuetao and the others haven’t left yet; they’re planning to stay directly. At this point, they don’t know when Situ Yuan might retaliate against them, so now they can only wait for news from Su Changfeng.

"Grandpa, Elder Shen is back." The speaker is Ren Qiliang, Ren Xuetao’s grandson, and the most promising candidate to inherit the family position among the younger generation of the Ren Family, which is why Ren Xuetao brought him along.

Even this time, Ren Xuetao’s desire to obtain the Fate Fruit was for him, hoping he could use it to enhance his strength.

"Let’s go and take a look," Ren Xuetao hurriedly said, making a move to walk outside.

"Grandpa, however, when Elder Shen returned, he went straight to his room to rest; it seems he couldn’t endure it anymore," Ren Qiliang aptly reminded.

Hearing this, Ren Xuetao’s steps halted, realizing that Shen Mao was already severely injured and had pushed himself to meet the seller behind the Fate Fruit, undoubtedly unable to continue holding on. It was indeed inappropriate to visit him now.

"Let’s let him recuperate properly for now." Although anxious, Ren Xuetao had no choice but to wait.

"Grandpa, I’ve been asking around and learned something," Ren Qiliang suddenly said.

"What is it?" Ren Xuetao inquired.

"I heard a Seven-star Beast Tamer arrived in Xinluo City not long ago," Ren Qiliang said.

"Seven-star Beast Tamer?" Ren Xuetao was somewhat surprised. After all, those who can tame Seven-star Beasts are usually Xingluo People, but after hearing this, he was only briefly surprised.

"So what?" Ren Xuetao frowned and asked, since Ren Qiliang had deliberately brought up the matter, it indicated that it’s not that simple.

"The person has a Seven-star Blood Lion in their possession," Ren Qiliang continued.

Upon hearing this, Ren Xuetao furrowed his brow and pondered for a moment before asking, "Are you implying that this person might be the one from Tianshui City?"

"If I’m not mistaken, it should probably be him," Ren Qiliang said.

The incidents occurring over at Tianshui City have long been investigated by the Ren Family. Originally, someone with Second Rank strength suddenly became a Seven-star Beast Tamer, even leaping to become a Fifth Rank Expert. Such occurrences are indeed noteworthy for Ren Xuetao, who keenly wishes for his grandson to advance in strength.

"Since he’s here, Su Changfeng, being his mentor, must also be in Xinluo City," Ren Xuetao said in a deep voice.

"Grandpa, do you think the matter of the Fate Fruit could be related to Su Changfeng?" Ren Qiliang asked.

The rumors about Su Changfeng in Tianshui City seemed absurd, so absurd that Ren Qiliang didn’t dare to believe what had been investigated. However, facts proved that they were indeed true, which piqued great interest in Su Changfeng for Ren Qiliang.

Clearly, as a master, yet completely lacking the demeanor of an expert, in Ren Xuetao’s view, it’s likely because Su Changfeng is formidable enough not to care about others’ opinions.

The key is that the person’s handling of things is very strange, like this auction of the Fate Fruit; who in ordinary circumstances would do such a thing?

"Are you saying there’s a connection between these two?" Ren Xuetao asked.

Ren Qiliang nodded and explained, "From the previous investigations, Su Changfeng’s behaviors are very odd, completely beyond the normal person’s understanding, like the auction of the Fate Fruit this time, leaving one confused. Except for him, I truly can’t think of anyone else capable of such peculiar actions."

Although these are just Ren Qiliang’s speculations, they are not without merit and are very likely.

The eccentric Su Changfeng appearing in Xinluo City would naturally prompt one to connect the unusual events in the city to him.

"Alright, then tomorrow morning, I’ll probe a bit more and ask Shen Mao if this matter is related to Su Changfeng."

By next morning, when the sky was barely light, Ren Xuetao was already up.

To be precise, he had been tossing and turning all night, unable to sleep, constantly pondering whether the Fate Fruit’s matter was really connected to Su Changfeng.

After preparing simply, he headed to Shen Mao’s room and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" Shen Mao’s voice sounded from inside.

"It’s me, I’m here to see you," Ren Xuetao said.

Shen Mao responded and then leisurely approached to open the door, yet every meeting between these two is destined to be anything but calm.

"Oh, why are you kindly visiting me?" Shen Mao glanced at him, evidently skeptical.

"I’m just here to see if you’re dead. If you are, I’ll handle your affairs while Qiliang is here," Ren Xuetao said bluntly.

"Hmph, you old thing aren’t dead yet, how could I die?" Shen Mao glared at him with irritation.

Ren Xuetao waved his hand, chuckling, "Alright, didn’t you meet with Su Changfeng yesterday? What was his attitude? Did he agree to help us?"

Upon hearing Su Changfeng’s name, Shen Mao’s expression changed instantly.

Ren Xuetao naturally noticed this, further cementing the possibility that their speculation was true.

"Su Changfeng? What do you mean, I don’t understand," Shen Mao tried his best to conceal his inner turmoil, yet it was strange how Ren Xuetao knew the seller behind the Fate Fruit was Su Changfeng.

"You old thing, at this time, still trying to hide from me? I’ve figured it out; the seller behind the Fate Fruit is indeed Su Changfeng. Alright, I won’t push you to speak. Just tell me if he agreed to assist us," Ren Xuetao said with an indifferent air, confident that the seller was Su Changfeng.

However, the more he behaved this way, the stranger Shen Mao felt. Knowing that even Situ Yuan hadn’t discovered this, how would Ren Xuetao know? It was incredibly odd.

"It’s still uncertain; he said he needs to think it over and will reply today," Shen Mao said.

Ren Xuetao nodded and continued, "Naturally, given the opposition is the Situ Family and knowing Su Changfeng’s character, I’m aware. Previously, while he was in Tianshui City, he acted very discreetly."

Tianshui City? This old thing even dug up Su Changfeng’s origins and knows he acts discreetly?

At this moment, Shen Mao couldn’t resist his curiosity and looked at Ren Xuetao, asking, "Old guy, how did you figure out that the seller behind the Fate Fruit is Su Changfeng? Can such a thing even be discovered?"

"It’s not discovered, just a random guess. Initially, I was uncertain, but now I’m sure," Ren Xuetao said with a face full of smugness.

Shen Mao was dumbfounded, somewhat unable to compute.

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