Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 384 - 378 Change of Ownership

Chapter 384: Chapter 378 Change of Ownership

Faced with Zhao Han’s questioning, Yan Rufeng replied flatly, "Zhao Shuo spoke maliciously and slandered me. My intention was to kill him, but Zhao Ming pleaded for him. Simply crippling him was already a great mercy, so how can you speak of a behind-the-back ambush?"

This time, Yan Rufeng truly took advantage of the moment, using the Creation Divine Sword to cripple Zhao Shuo.

It must be noted that Yan Rufeng had only ascended to the Immortal World three days ago, and his cultivation was just at the True Immortal Realm. However, those he faced were at least in the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm.

Without the aid of the Creation Divine Sword, any one of these people could easily best Yan Rufeng.

The reason Yan Rufeng had been able to control the situation in recent days was entirely due to the awe his previous life’s renown commanded. It made them fear taking action against him, for once a real fight broke out, Yan Rufeng’s cultivation at the True Immortal Realm would be instantly exposed.

Right now, the members of the Li family and the Zhao family were almost all present. A great battle was on the verge of breaking out. If Yan Rufeng did not make decisive choices, his situation would become extremely dangerous.

While Zhao Han and Li Xing were arguing, Yan Rufeng noticed that Zhao Shuo’s attention was entirely on Zhao Han. So, taking advantage of the moment, Yan Rufeng took preemptive action. He activated the Creation Divine Sword and, with its formidable Sword Qi, instantly pierced Zhao Shuo’s Dantian, severing the extraordinary meridians within his body.

With Zhao Shuo crippled, the entire Zhao family was shaken, for Zhao Shuo’s cultivation was the highest in the Zhao family, and he was also the Feng City Lord.

Rage filled Zhao Han’s heart, yet he dared not act out. He was deeply afraid that a single wrong word might result in him being the next to be crippled.

However, before the many members of the Zhao family, Zhao Han could not remain completely passive.

With a tone of respect, Zhao Han said, "Emperor Yan, I am unaware of how Shuo’er slandered you."

Yan Rufeng folded his hands behind his back and, raising his voice, said, "All this stems from Zhao Ming. You should ask your Zhao family members."

Zhao Han turned his gaze towards Zhao Ming and sternly said, "Ming’er, tell your third uncle what exactly happened."

Zhao Ming bowed and replied, "Third uncle, Zhao Shuo abandoned brotherly love. Not only did he forsake saving my son Zhao Shan, but he also seeks to kill me. If not for the timely appearance of Emperor Yan, I would have already been banished to the Land of No Boundary."

Upon hearing this from Zhao Ming, Zhao Han fell into deep thought.

Zhao Han pondered, "My elder brother and sister-in-law passed away early. These two brothers depended on each other since childhood, yet have now reached the point of mutual destruction. What could be behind this? Could it merely be due to Zhao Shuo’s misunderstanding of Yan Rufeng..."

"Alas..."

Zhao Han sighed, "Ming’er, now that your elder brother is a cripple, bring Shan’er back."

Observing the situation, Zhao Han had already surmised that Yan Rufeng had saved Zhao Shan; otherwise, the two brothers would not have had a falling out.

To prevent further conflict, Zhao Han tried to bring Zhao Ming back into the Zhao family.

"Heh!"

Zhao Ming let out a cold laugh.

"Third uncle, I appreciate your goodwill, but I will not return to the Zhao family."

Zhao Han was taken aback and sternly said, "Ming’er, you should know that the Zhao family is your root. How can you abandon everything the Zhao family has given you?"

"Heh."

Zhao Ming scoffed coldly.

"Third uncle, you know that Zhao Shuo abandoned Shan’er. What is left in this family for me to care about?"

Zhao Han spoke kindly, "Ming’er, that was just your elder brother’s moment of folly."

"Heh!"

Zhao Ming sneered, "Third uncle, please stop. Ever since I left the Zhao family with Shan’er, I decided to sever all ties."

"Hahaha..."

Zhao Han let out a bitter laugh.

"Ming’er, you were born into the Zhao family, and Zhao family blood flows in your veins. Can you truly sever these ties?"

Zhao Ming remained silent for a long time before saying, "Third uncle, it is true that I, Zhao Ming, have Zhao family blood. However, everyone has their own aspirations. I have chosen to follow Emperor Yan. I will not return to the Zhao family. Please, third uncle, and all the Zhao family members, take care!"

Zhao Ming took his wife’s hand and walked behind Yan Rufeng.

The members of the Li family also flew behind Yan Rufeng, awaiting further instructions.

Seeing that more words were futile, Zhao Han ordered his people to take away the crippled Zhao Shuo.

Then, bowing deeply to Yan Rufeng, Zhao Han said, "Emperor Yan, I did not expect such disgraceful events to occur within my Zhao family. Now that Zhao Shuo is crippled, and Zhao Ming has chosen to follow you, there is no one left in my Zhao family worthy of being Feng City’s Lord. Please permit my Zhao family to find a quiet place in Feng City to live in peace."

Yan Rufeng nodded satisfyingly and said lightly, "Zhao Han, I can grant your request. However, your Zhao family members must serve as city guardians for the next City Lord. Are you willing?"

Zhao Han paused and asked, "Emperor Yan, may I know who the next City Lord will be?"

Yan Rufeng answered softly, "Li Mo of the Li family!"

"Li Mo!"

In an instant, the Zhao and Li family members focused their gaze on Li Mo behind Yan Rufeng.

Overwhelmed by the favor, Li Mo immediately knelt before Yan Rufeng.

"Emperor Yan, I am unworthy of the position of Feng City’s Lord. Please reconsider."

Yan Rufeng smiled, "Patriarch Li, I say you can, therefore, you can. Now, take the Li family members and go with Zhao Han to the City Lord Mansion."

A smile crossed Li Mo’s face—a mix of joy, surprise, and excitement. It was simply the culmination of careful planning.

The Li family had long harbored intentions of taking over the City Lord Mansion. Taking over was seamless, and within half a day, all the City’s assets were accounted for.

With the Li family moving into the City Lord Mansion, the Zhao family members had no choice but to follow Yan Rufeng’s instructions and serve as city guardians.

In the City Lord Mansion’s main hall, after a discussion among the Li family members, it was decided that the City Lord inauguration ceremony would be held the next day...

In the southern Li family residence, Li Mo found Yan Rufeng and presented a storage ring, bowing, "Emperor Yan, inside this storage ring are all the cultivation resources obtained upon taking over the City Lord Mansion. Please, count them."

Mentioning cultivation resources, a glint of light flashed in Yan Rufeng’s eyes.

In the Mortal Domain, Yan Rufeng had ascended to the Immortal World with tens of billions of people. Although they were temporarily settled on Azure Dragon Star, one day they would have to leave and step into the various realms of the Immortal Domain.

Traveling in the Immortal World without essential resources for cultivation would pose constant threats to their lives.

It was because of an insufficient supply of cultivation resources that Yan Rufeng had yet to transfer those people from Azure Dragon Star to the Immortal World. Without enough resources, they would be at the bottom of the hierarchy even in the Immortal World.

Yan Rufeng desperately needed cultivation resources. As soon as Li Mo began speaking, Yan Rufeng released his Divine Sense to investigate...

Retracting his Divine Sense, Yan Rufeng was inwardly shocked. He hadn’t expected Zhao Shuo, after five hundred years of being Feng City’s Lord, to have amassed five billion top-grade Immortal Jade, ten billion high-grade Immortal Jade, a hundred billion mid-grade Immortal Jade, countless low-grade Immortal Jade, and numerous rare materials and Immortal Pills.