Just Discharged From the Military and Got Tied Down by A Cold Beauty
Chapter 546: City King Situ Xian

Chapter 546: Chapter 546: City King Situ Xian

"Is Mr. Lu joking?" After stabilizing the car, Hai Fu asked with a shiver.

Lu Xiao did not answer but simply shrugged nonchalantly.

Hai Fu then looked towards Zhan Qingyun by his side.

"I joined Yu Heng in killing Mei Jibai," Zhan Qingyun nodded in confirmation.

Hai Fu was the chief steward of the City King Mansion, with a cultivation base at the Eighth Layer of the Half-Immortal Realm, just like Zhan.

At the same time, Hai Fu was the confidant of the City Lord, so he would have found out about the matter sooner or later.

The car slowly came to a stop, and on the driver’s seat, Hai Fu’s expression was extremely grave.

If it was only Lu Xiao and Yu Heng who had killed someone from Penglai Holy Land, that would have been easier to handle.

After all, it would just be a matter of conflict between two Holy Lands.

But the involvement of Zhan Qingyun complicated things.

Even though Zhan Qingyun was no longer employed by the City King Mansion, he was the Dean of the First Academy.

The First Academy was founded by Lord City King, so in fact, Zhan Qingyun could still be considered a man of the City King.

"Old Zhan, have you lost your mind?" Hai Fu looked at Zhan Qingyun, his eyes filled with speechlessness and reproach.

You, Zhan Qingyun, are well aware of the situation in the Royal City. Although we have someone like Lord City King who is Above Half-Immortal, our foundation is far from comparable to any of the four Holy Lands.

After all, the Royal City hasn’t been established for very long.

Moreover, the Royal City’s system is different from that of the Holy Lands.

The Holy Lands can act as one, but the Royal City... its powers are complex and interwoven, with entrenched clan interests. If a real battle breaks out, it’s hard to achieve unity against a common enemy.

"I haven’t lost my mind," Zhan Qingyun shook his head.

Hai Fu was slightly taken aback.

"Brother Hai, over these years, apart from Xuanyuan Tomb, you must know what the other three Holy Lands have done in the Royal City," Zhan Qingyun said, looking at Hai Fu with a solemn gaze.

A twitch ran through the corner of Hai Fu’s eye, anger and ferocity flashing in his pupils.

Of course, he knew, more than anyone could know.

Over the years, aside from Xuanyuan Tomb, the three - Penglai Holy Land, Life and Death Valley, Xuankong Cave - have directly or indirectly killed many people and clans in the Royal City.

Each act of evil they committed was a provocation against the City King.

But with each act, they had to swallow their anger.

If they couldn’t bear it, they would have to fight, yet they couldn’t win a fight.

"Lu Xiao said something I think is very true. The more you fear them, the more arrogant they become, treating you like a dog to be toyed with."

"Of course, if Lord City King thinks I’ve acted improperly, I can take responsibility myself. When the time comes, I can offer my life in apology to Penglai Holy Land."

Hai Fu looked deeply at Zhan Qingyun, then reached out to pat his shoulder.

"We’ll see what Lord City King has to say later," Hai Fu sighed, then continued to drive the car using his Inner Qi.

...

The car took about half an hour to stop, parking in front of a huge building.

The architectural style was peculiar, somewhat resembling an ancient palace but also having a modern villa vibe.

However, it didn’t seem out of place when everything was considered together.

At this time, the staircase in front of the building was already filled with people, all dressed in uniform attire.

At the top of the staircase stood a black-haired... old man with a smile on his face.

Yes, the old man looked to be in his seventies or eighties, but his hair was shining black.

"Mr. Lu, the person at the very top is our Lord City King," Hai Fu reminded before they disembarked.

As they ascended the staircase, those dressed in uniform on both sides stood at attention, then bowed deeply.

It must be said, the level of formality and scene was definitely maxed out.

Lu Xiao stepped onto the last stair, and Situ Xian took two steps forward, "Mr. Lu, Lei hao wa!"

Hearing Situ Xian’s accent, Lu Xiao felt a bit off.

What’s with this odd Cantonese flair?

"Did you teach him?" Lu Xiao looked toward Yu Heng.

It could make sense if Yu Heng, who had been to the outer world before, had picked up a few words of Cantonese and taught them to Situ Xian.

"Hahaha, yes, yes, indeed, it was Friend Yu Heng who taught me, said it’s a popular greeting in the outside world," Situ Xian explained.

Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow. It seemed that quite a few people knew about the outer world.

Could it be that Situ Xian, like Yu Heng, was trying to find out from me how to reach the outer world?

Yu Heng himself might be bluffable, but Situ Xian was not someone he could handle.

Even with Red Eyes to boost him, Lu Xiao likely couldn’t defeat Situ Xian.

Above Half-Immortal...

Who knows how strong that realm is.

"The outside, huh? Ah... it’s all because of that idiotic mentor of mine, I have no idea why he brought me here," Lu Xiao complained.

"No electricity, no Internet, no phone, it’s infuriating."

"Can’t even leave if I want to, it’s infuriating." Lu Xiao cursed openly.

It wouldn’t do to pretend he knew nothing about the outside world; that would only make Situ Xian more suspicious.

It was better to make his stance clear, indicating that he too was unable to leave.

This might not completely eliminate Situ Xian’s suspicions, but it would certainly help somewhat.

"Mr. Lu, you truly are... candid, hahaha, let’s go inside," Situ Xian looked deeply at Lu Xiao, then turned to enter the gate.

Watching Situ Xian’s retreating back, Lu Xiao couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

Ah, if only I had known not to come.

This City Lord doesn’t seem like a good person, quite scheming indeed.