The City's Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1359: Chapter 1358: Dongling Experts

"He’s doing this just to strengthen the Situ Family’s position, ideally to counterbalance you, Emperor," the subordinate replied respectfully. Even though the Emperor had asked him directly, he still needed to be cautious with his words.

"Situ Yuan’s audacity is truly growing. Has he forgotten how the Qiutang Clan ended up back then?" The Emperor sighed. He was reluctant to resort to such measures unless absolutely necessary, as internal conflict was the most depleting. If Xingluo were to weaken, how would that benefit him?

However, in such matters, even as the Emperor, there was nothing he could do. What had to be done, he must do, for in Xingluo, any family threatening the Emperor’s status had to be uprooted.

"Emperor, it’s just a Fate Fruit, after all. The Situ Family wants to cultivate a Primordial Master, but that’s not going to be easy. There’s no need to worry," the subordinate comforted.

"That’s also why he’s looking for Su Changfeng. Although I don’t wish to see the Situ Family decline, Situ Yuan knows no restraint, and his ambitions are too obvious," the Emperor said plainly.

"Emperor, Situ Yuan probably doesn’t yet know Su Changfeng’s rank. Given his nature, he’s unlikely to treat Su Changfeng well. Perhaps after this matter, Situ Yuan will realize what he should do," the subordinate said.

Mentioning Su Changfeng gave the Emperor a headache as well. It was a good thing for Xingluo to suddenly have a Primordial Master, but the Emperor worried that such a master might not want to serve Xingluo. If he couldn’t contribute to Xingluo, then he would become a hidden threat to Xingluo.

"How are things on You Meng’s side these days?" the Emperor asked.

"No movement, but I think her approach to Su Changfeng is also for the Fate Fruit. You Meng has been pursuing the legendary Holy Spirit Realm, having entered the Sourceless Forest three times only to return empty-handed. Now that Su Changfeng is auctioning the Fate Fruit, its origin is likely something she wants to know," the subordinate said.

The Emperor nodded, for this was indeed very likely. With You Meng’s abilities, if she was deliberately getting close to Su Changfeng, it would be hard to understand unless it was for the Fate Fruit.

"By the way, there is news that something seems to be happening on the Dongling side. What’s going on?" the Emperor asked.

"Reports came in saying a powerful figure has suddenly appeared in Dongling, and ascended Wangyun Mountain. Anyone who went to challenge this person ended up in miserable defeat," the subordinate said with a serious face.

"Wangyun Mountain!" The Emperor’s expression changed. He understood well what Wangyun Mountain in Dongling signified. It was a place only true masters could go. In the past, Dongling’s Primordial Master had achieved a breakthrough at the peak of Wangyun Mountain. It’s a fabled sacred ground that countless cultivators desire for breakthrough opportunities.

But reaching the peak of Wangyun Mountain is not something just anyone can do. Someone able to ascend the peak and accept challenges indicates formidable strength.

"Are there any other clues?" the Emperor asked eagerly.

"There’s also news that the person is an incredibly beautiful young woman, accompanied by a little girl. Whenever the little girl smiles happily, a challenger ends up in miserable defeat," the subordinate replied.

"Isn’t this information a bit exaggerated? Could it be that they deliberately spread this from Dongling?" the Emperor asked with an amused tone.

An incredibly beautiful young woman with a little girl, challenging many masters at Wangyun Mountain—such a story sounds almost too unbelievable and makes one suspect it might be a fabricated story from Dongling to deter both nations from acting recklessly.

"Emperor, I initially found it hard to believe, but the people below say they saw it with their own eyes, so it shouldn’t be false," the subordinate said.

Saw it with their own eyes?

Upon hearing this, the Emperor couldn’t help but frown. If the rumors were true, he indeed wished to meet such a remarkable woman.

A beautiful woman and a gleeful little girl standing atop a mountain challenging various masters—such an image is truly captivating.

Unfortunately, she is far away in Dongling, so he cannot see her.

"Is there a portrait?" the Emperor asked again.

"It should be ready in a month," the subordinate replied.

After all, the method of message transmission between the two countries is quite secretive, so information about the woman comes in pieces. Once it reaches Xingluo, it requires dedicated people for portrait creation, which takes some time.

"Good, once it’s done, bring it to me immediately. I really want to see what kind of woman is capable of such feats," the Emperor said.

"Yes!"

In Xinluo City, the long-anticipated auction finally commenced.

Around the Xinlong Auction House, many crowds had already gathered early. They were just there to watch, eager to see what kinds of families from Xingluo were present, for such a rare spectacle was not to be missed.

Many beautiful maidens had their hearts stirred by those handsome young masters, hoping to rise to the top like a phoenix, but such opportunities were rare. True noble families would hardly pay attention to ordinary women.

"Master, these women are all crazy, yelling until my ears are deaf," said Wang Junyi, seemingly the most inconspicuous among the crowd, along with Su Changfeng and others.

Their clothes were ordinary and they seemed rather humble, looking quite bleak.

Crucially, those women wouldn’t even spare a glance at them, which left Wang Junyi quite disgruntled.

"Would you feel better if a girl screamed for you?" Su Changfeng asked with a laugh, fully aware of what Wang Junyi was thinking. But to be honest, given Wang Junyi’s situation, he really couldn’t compare to those elegant young masters.

Those young masters with folding fans, exuding grace with every move, were hardly comparable to a coarse fellow like Wang Junyi.

"I don’t care!" With that said, Wang Junyi instinctively glanced at Chen Qingqing, seemingly developing other thoughts towards her.

Noticing this, Su Changfeng couldn’t help but chuckle.

It had to be said, Wang Junyi’s courage was not small, for he had ideas about his master’s niece. But that was quite fine; if they indeed became a couple, Su Changfeng would naturally be pleased.

"Master’s niece," Wang Junyi said, with a very rare shy smile, as he walked to Chen Qingqing’s side.

"What is it?" Chen Qingqing asked with a puzzled look.

"Those women are just ordinary and vulgar. How could they compare to you? In my heart, you are like a fairy from the heavens," Wang Junyi said, thick-skinned.

Chen Qingqing paused, then said, "In that case, what is there to compare between us?"

Su Changfeng almost choked, realizing that Wang Junyi’s flattery had clearly hit the wrong place.

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