The City's Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1371: Chapter 1370: A High-Stakes Gamble

"If I can successfully take the position of Family Head, whatever you ask me to do, I will agree." Feeling helpless, Situ Feng had to lower his head.

For him now, the most important thing isn’t quick words but to quickly resolve the current predicament, and the strength Su Changfeng just demonstrated is indeed what he needs.

"You’d better remember your words. If you ever go against them, don’t blame me for being rude." Su Changfeng said indifferently.

As he watched Su Changfeng’s departing figure, Situ Feng’s fists slowly clenched at his side. For so many years, no one dared to threaten him like this.

The mountain-like pressure vanished with Su Changfeng’s departure, and Situ Feng, finally relieved, felt as if he’d been drained of energy, sitting down heavily. The feeling just now was indeed unpleasant.

After catching his breath and struggling to stand up, Situ Feng walked up to his subordinate and asked, "Are you okay?"

His trusted subordinate was pale-faced, taking a deep breath to muster some strength, he said, "I can still hold on."

Situ Feng naturally knew his strength; he hadn’t even gotten close before being struck away, proving the immense disparity in their power.

"You heard his words too, right?" Situ Feng asked.

The subordinate nodded.

In a deep voice, Situ Feng asked, "Do you think he could truly destroy the Situ Family?"

The subordinate thought for a long time about this question, yet he still couldn’t provide a definitive answer.

"Young master, from the strength he just revealed, I can’t determine his true rank, so whether he can destroy the Situ Family, I’m uncertain."

Situ Feng took a deep breath and said, "I do hope he’s telling the truth, because only then can he kill Situ Feng."

After speaking, Situ Feng suddenly laughed, seeing this, the subordinate felt cold all over.

But he wasn’t surprised, as he knew all too well what kind of person Situ Feng was.

In Situ Feng’s heart, there never was family affection; all he ever wanted was the position of Family Head in the Situ Family, and as long as he could secure that position, nothing else mattered to him.

Anything that stood in his way, he would remove without hesitation.

"Young master, within Xingluo Territory, I’ve never heard of such a master. What is his background?" the subordinate asked, puzzled, since besides the legendary You Meng, he knew of no one else with such skill.

However, the person couldn’t be You Meng, as she was known to be a woman.

Originally, Situ Feng didn’t understand either, but now he had figured it out and smiled as he explained to his subordinate: "Don’t forget, a significant figure emerged from Tianshui City previously."

"Tianshui City?" Upon hearing this, the subordinate suddenly understood.

Though they hadn’t seen the master from Tianshui City, his deeds had already spread throughout Xingluo Territory, and Xingluo had sent people to Tianshui City twice. Someone significant enough for Xingluo to value couldn’t be an ordinary person.

"If he truly was that person from Tianshui City, he might be serious about being able to destroy the Situ Family." the subordinate said in a deep voice.

"Are you worried?" Situ Feng glanced at him and asked.

The subordinate hesitated for a moment but then nodded and said, "Young master, dealing with such a master, any carelessness could lead to a disaster."

"Once I successfully take the position of Situ Family Head, even if it means obeying him in the future, what harm is there? Moreover, in recent years, the Emperor has been wary of the Situ Family. Isn’t it beneficial to have such a strong ally as our support?" Situ Feng suddenly laughed heartily.

Situ Feng was very clever, understanding his subordinate’s concern, but he knew that every issue had two sides. By being cautious, he could continue to develop the Situ Family.

Over the years, Xingluo and the Situ Family have superficially been harmonious and getting along well, but Situ Yuan had said earlier that if the Situ Family continues growing like this, it will soon become the next Qiutang Clan.

By the emperor’s side, how could anyone else be allowed to sleep soundly? The growing power of the Situ Family will eventually threaten the emperor’s position. When that time comes, the emperor will undoubtedly take action against the Situ Family.

This concern was something Situ Yuan had always worried about, and thus upon hearing about the Fate Fruit, he hurried over to provide protection for the family, the best solution being to cultivate a strong figure in the family that the emperor fears.

Whether the Fate Fruit could allow someone to instantly become a Primordial Master, no one knew, but at this point, Situ Feng thought of another way to solve the Situ Family’s predicament.

The emperor had sent people to Tianshui City twice, proving his regard for Su Changfeng and his disciple. If he could win them over, it would be like finding a strong patron for the Situ Family.

"In Xingluo Territory, only You Meng is known as a Primordial Master. Do you think there’s a chance he is also a Primordial Master?" Situ Feng asked his subordinate.

"Very likely." The subordinate replied without hesitation, as anyone for whom the emperor sent invitations twice must be a Primordial Master if not, he couldn’t understand the emperor’s intentions.

"A situation that Situ Yuan couldn’t resolve might be solved by me, proving I’m more capable than he, right?" Situ Feng said triumphantly.

The subordinate respectfully said, "Young master is truly capable, surpassing the old in its excellence."

"Hahaha..."

In the inn where the Situ Family was staying.

Three days had passed since the day of acquiring the Fate Fruit, yet Situ Yuan hadn’t left his room.

During this time, Situ Yuan was essentially in a state of neither eating nor drinking, his eyes bloodshot staring at the Fate Fruit before him, the urge within him, no matter how he suppressed it, couldn’t be controlled.

Situ Yuan understood in his heart that at his age, even if he consumed the Fate Fruit, it wouldn’t maximize its effect. Furthermore, no one knows if a single Fate Fruit could make someone a Primordial Master, leaving him hesitant over whether to enjoy the fruit himself.

Of course, he was also trying hard to control himself, suppressing his craving for the Fate Fruit.

The Situ Family’s current situation urgently needed the emergence of a master, only then could the emperor be dissuaded, ensuring the family’s long-term development.

Logically, giving the Fate Fruit to Situ Feng was the most correct decision, as he was still young and had a greater possibility of maximizing the fruit’s efficacy.

Regardless of how Situ Yuan tried to convince himself, he couldn’t suppress his desire for the Fate Fruit.

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