Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 774 - 774 734 Return to the City_1

774: Chapter 734 Return to the City_1 774: Chapter 734 Return to the City_1 Zhao Kanglong stared at Dongfang Cheng, momentarily unable to recover his senses.

He shook his head slightly, still finding it hard to believe.

“Impossible, how can your Dongfang family fight against the Lu family?”

“Because of this friend’s assistance,” Dongfang Cheng replied.

Dongfang Cheng turned to look at Lu Chuan, his face breaking into a gentle smile.

“This person?”

“What does this benefactor have to do with it?”

Suddenly, Zhao Kanglong drew in a sharp breath, “Benefactor!

You told me before, your name is Lu Chuan!

You share the same surname as Lu!”

“Then…

then why would you join forces with the Dongfang family against the Lu family?”

He was thoroughly confused, feeling as if his entire worldview was crumbling.

“Don’t ask so many questions, just listen to me closely.

Stay at the Dongfang Residence for a while, and leave when I tell you to leave.

Remember, it was I who saved the two of you.

I could have left you to die, letting both of you perish.”

“So, don’t cause any trouble, understand?”

Zhao Kanglong swallowed hard and nodded hurriedly, “No problem, I will keep your words in mind.”

Lu Chuan turned to Dongfang Cheng and said, “Let’s get on the carriage, we should head back; by the time we arrive, I’m afraid it will be completely dark.”

Dongfang Cheng and Lu Chuan then boarded the carriage one after another.

Yang Qingya had been silent the whole time, just gazing at Lu Chuan.

“Why are you looking at me?” Lu Chuan asked.

“I think you’re no ordinary person.”

“Nonsense,” said Dongfang Cheng, cutting in.

Afterwards, amid the bumps of the carriage ride, they began their return to Myriad Stars City.

By the time they reached the city gate, the sky had completely darkened.

Bright torches were set up on both sides of the gate, as a succession of carriages continuously entered the city.

Upon seeing the familiar Myriad Stars City, Zhao Kanglong was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

“Myriad Stars City, I’ve actually returned; it’s just like a dream!”

As the carriage moved, the large signboard of Myriad Stars City vanished from Zhao Kanglong’s sight.

The carriage entered the city and the bustling, lively scenes immediately evoked memories in Zhao Kanglong.

“No big changes, it’s still as lively as ever,” he exclaimed.

The carriage passed through the streets and arrived at the entrance of the Dongfang Residence.

After reaching the entrance, Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng got off first, followed by the other two who alighted discreetly.

If these two were seen by others, it would certainly cause a sensation throughout the city.

The City Lord’s long-lost son was considered dead in the eyes of everyone in Myriad Stars City.

If he were to reappear before the public now, it would undoubtedly cause a great commotion.

After returning to the Dongfang Residence, Dongfang Cheng helped the two settle into their rooms.

He concealed their faces as much as possible, ensuring that even the servants of the Dongfang family could not see them.

Dongfang Xun came over to help and approached Dongfang Cheng, asking, “What’s the situation?

Who are these two?”

“Don’t ask now, just take them to their rooms first, and then I’ll explain slowly to you later.

Remember not to tell anyone else.”

…

Lu Chuan returned to the guest room and entered his room.

The table was set with food, and Gu Xiaorou and Gu Xiaosang were eating with relish.

“Lu Chuan, you’re back.

Did everything go smoothly?” Gu Xiaorou asked with a smile upon seeing Lu Chuan.

“Of course, it was smooth.

Dealing with those things was quite easy for me,” Lu Chuan answered.

“It’s just that on the way back, I encountered some unexpected situations, and I found the son of the City Lord of Myriad Stars City.”

Lu Chuan sat down, started to eat his dinner, and began to tell the two about what happened on the mountain.

Gu Xiaorou and Gu Xiaosang listened in amazement, having not expected to encounter such events on the mountain.

After dinner, Lu Chuan went to sleep.

The next morning, after getting up, Lu Chuan washed up and had breakfast, ready to head out.

After breakfast, Dongfang Cheng came to find Lu Chuan.

“Young Master Lu, are you planning to see the City Lord now?

I heard that the City Lord is quite free today.”

“Let’s go see him.”

Lu Chuan stood up and walked towards the entrance of the Dongfang Residence.

Dongfang Cheng followed closely behind.

“Young Master Lu, let me accompany you.”

“No problem.”

Together, the two left the Dongfang Residence and walked towards the City Lord’s Mansion along the street.

“Zhao Kanglong has been missing for three years.

Has the City Lord been searching for him all this time?”

Lu Chuan asked.

“He was searching, but gave up after a year.

Everyone thought he must be dead; otherwise, he would have been found.”

“So he has given up?”

“It seems so.

He was furious about the matter for a very long time, and for quite a while, no one dared to approach him.”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “If he knew his son was still alive, I wonder what he would feel.”

Lu Chuan and his companion arrived at the entrance of the City Lord’s Mansion.

Like other city lords’ mansions, it was massive and imposing.

Standing at the main gate, the two stone lions at the entrance exuded an air of dominance.

Lu Chuan walked towards the gate, only to be stopped by two guards.

“Let us in!

Don’t you recognize this person?

We’re here to see the City Lord, and you think you can stop us?”

Dongfang Cheng scolded the two guards as he looked at them.

The two guards sized up Lu Chuan and subsequently nodded nervously.

“Please come in…”

Lu Chuan and Dongfang Cheng entered the mansion.

They were then received by a servant and taken to the Council Hall.

“Please rest here for a moment, the Honorable City Lord will be here shortly.”

After a long wait, Lu Chuan heard a set of footsteps slowly approaching.

Zhao Huangqian, dressed in a red garment, walked in with steady steps and a commanding presence.

He entered the Council Hall and glanced at Lu Chuan.

“Young Master Lu, I had long heard about your formidable strength.

Seeing you today, I’m quite surprised, I didn’t expect you to be so young,”

he said with some astonishment.

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, “City Lord Zhao, the matter I’ve come to discuss with you today is of great importance.”

“Of course, you yourself are a person of great weight.

The matters you come to discuss are naturally of importance,”

he said with a smile, pulling out a chair to sit down.

He looked at Lu Chuan and asked, “Tell me, what are you really here for?

If you need my help in dealing with the Lu family, I’m afraid I’m powerless to assist.”

“You’re overthinking it.

Do we need you to take action against the Lu family?”

“I want to ask you something, do you know of the Shadow Cult?

It’s the sect on Heavenly Yin Mountain.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Huangqian’s eyebrows raised, and he stared at Lu Chuan with widened eyes, “What are you asking for?

The Shadow Cult?

Why do you ask about that?”

His emotions seemed to fluctuate, as he appeared to be particularly sensitive to the words ‘Shadow Cult.’

“It seems you are aware.

You sent your son to the Shadow Cult to cultivate, and not long after, he went missing, right?”

“You even know about this?

What do you want to ask for?”

Lu Chuan continued, “As a City Lord, you surely wouldn’t let your son go to a place you’re unfamiliar with.

You must have visited the Shadow Cult and dealt with the Sect Master.”

“What I want to ask now is, can you find that Sect Master?”

“That bastard caused the death of my son.

Why would I find him?”

Zhao Huangqian roared furiously.

“Let’s make a deal.

If you can help me find that Sect Master, I will bring your son back.”