The City's Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1357: Chapter 1356: Finding a Big Backer

Before he could say anything, Ren Xuetao continued, "Back when Su Changfeng was in Tianshui City, I secretly investigated him because he was Wang Junyi’s mentor. You probably don’t know Wang Junyi; he’s the son of the City Lord of Tianshui City and has always been stuck at the second rank, idling around daily. But somehow he gained some miraculous opportunity and suddenly jumped to become a fifth rank expert and also a seven-star beast tamer. All of this was done by Su Changfeng."

"This matter caused quite a stir then. If you weren’t cooped up in this ruined courtyard all the time, you probably would have heard about it long ago. Recently, I accidentally got news that Wang Junyi had come to Xinluo City, so I speculated that his mentor Su Changfeng might have come too. Su Changfeng’s behavior has always been strange, so it’s likely he’s the one selling the Fate Fruit at auction, but I can’t say for sure. I could only try to subtly confirm it from you, and I managed to bluff it out. It seems the person behind the Fate Fruit auction is truly Su Changfeng."

Upon hearing this, Shen Mao was instantly infuriated; he absolutely did not expect to be tricked by this old coot early in the morning. If he hadn’t been unable to suppress his curiosity, how else would this guy have spotted the flaw?

"Well, you rascal, you’ve managed to involve me in your schemes," Shen Mao snapped with frustration.

Ren Xuetao chuckled proudly and said, "I didn’t scheme against you; I just wanted to figure out what was really going on. Besides, even if I knew, what could I do? I dare not act against him either. After all, my Ren Family of hundreds still depends on him to save us."

"Good that you know!" Shen Mao said through gritted teeth.

"Old man, I definitely know. With the current situation, how could I possibly have the guts to do anything against him? Are you that mad?" Ren Xuetao sighed.

"Since you’ve already investigated him, then surely you know he’s very young. Tell me, what rank do you think he is now?" Shen Mao asked.

"It’s said that reaching the Primordial Essence Rank allows one to reverse age. If he could help his disciple tame a seven-star beast, it proves his strength far exceeds seventh rank, but a late stage third rank master cannot be achieved by a young person." Ren Xuetao didn’t state it directly, but the meaning was clear.

Shen Mao nodded; he thought the same, which is why he believed Su Changfeng is a Primordial Master.

"Within Xingluo Territory, people only know of the Primordial Master You Meng, but didn’t expect another Su Changfeng to emerge." Shen Mao lamented.

"He must have just broken through to the Primordial Essence Rank. Back then, Xingluo sent people to Tianshui City twice consecutively; the first was for Wang Junyi, and the second was surely for Su Changfeng. This indicates that even Xingluo wasn’t aware of his presence." Ren Xuetao speculated.

"What? Xingluo actually sent people to meet Su Changfeng?" Shen Mao was visibly shocked upon hearing this.

Ren Xuetao glanced at him with a helpless look. This was ages ago, and he was still clueless about it? Besides, why is there anything strange about it? With such masters emerging within Xingluo Territory, how could Xingluo not pay attention? Everyone knows what a Primordial Master signifies, right?

Though Primordial Masters don’t participate in wars between nations, the existence of a Primordial Master is the greatest weapon. If Dongling and Beizhou knew Xingluo had a new Primordial Master, they would certainly be wary.

"I think you’ve almost driven yourself foolish by isolating yourself like this. Is it really that strange?" Ren Xuetao remarked, slightly speechless.

Since Shen Mao’s auction house began developing, he really hasn’t paid much attention to worldly matters. Moreover, due to injuries from earlier years, Shen Mao couldn’t practice anymore; he lost even those capabilities, and as time passed, he had almost reached a state of no desires, staying cooped up indoors so he wouldn’t have to face these matters.

"Since Xingluo is aware of Su Changfeng’s existence, then if Su Changfeng is willing to help us, Situ Yuan probably wouldn’t act rashly. Though the Situ Family is powerful, they wouldn’t dare to oppose the Emperor." Shen Mao commented.

"Situ Yuan is indeed arrogant, but going against the Emperor would only make him the second Qiutang Clan." Ren Xuetao replied.

Shen Mao nodded and said, "Now it’s just a matter of seeing whether Su Changfeng agrees to help us. I’ve already told him that if he agrees to step in, I and the Ren Family are willing to follow him loyally. You wouldn’t have any objections, right?"

Ren Xuetao suddenly burst into laughter, his face beaming with joy, "I thought you were shutting yourself away in stupidity. Now it seems, you’re still somewhat useful. Not only did you find someone to help, but you also conveniently found us a backer."

Why would Ren Xuetao mind? Working under a Primordial Master is undoubtedly a great honor for the entire Ren Family. With a Primordial Master as backing, naturally, the Ren Family wouldn’t fear the Situ Family.

Shen Mao chuckled. He hadn’t considered so much at the time, just wanted to put all his cards on the table. After all, why would a Primordial Master willingly help him casually?

At this moment, in the New Moon Inn.

Chen Qingqing opened her eyes, feeling a headache and a faint sense of pain.

She drank last night, so the hangover repercussions the next day are particularly severe. She hardly ever drinks and is still somewhat unaccustomed.

As for the events of last night, she’s already not very clear of them, even forgetting the reason she drank.

"You’re awake; I’m taking you to see Su Changfeng right now." Just then, You Meng spoke beside her.

Last night, because Chen Qingqing drank, You Meng did manage to pry out some things she’d been curious about for a long time, but on the most critical matters, Chen Qingqing completely lost consciousness, having drunk too much.

Now, You Meng had obtained a very significant piece of information; Chen Qingqing said they came from somewhere else, but she didn’t know where exactly.

Of course, she no longer planned to coax information from Chen Qingqing’s mouth. Surely after this incident, Chen Qingqing would be more cautious about drinking, leaving her no further opportunities.

Upon hearing Su Changfeng’s name, Chen Qingqing’s muddled mind instantly cleared up.

"Going right now?" Chen Qingqing asked eagerly.

"Of course, I know where he is, and that place is very safe, surely nothing will happen." You Meng replied.

"Great, let’s go right now." Chen Qingqing stood up immediately; meeting Su Changfeng is now the most urgent matter to her.

After quickly tidying up, You Meng took Chen Qingqing towards the direction of Xinlong Auction House.

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