Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1060 - 1060 1046 Lockdown

Chapter 1060: Chapter 1046: Lockdown Chapter 1060: Chapter 1046: Lockdown Nangong Yan asked with confusion, “Why would Shao Hengjiang arrange a marriage for both you and me?”

Ye Chen thought for a moment and said, “Maybe he missed out on something when he was young, and since you said you love me so much and wouldn’t marry anyone else, he just fulfilled our wishes.”

Nangong Yan muttered, “Would he have such good intentions?” In her heart, she could only think as Ye Chen had suggested.

“Who knows what nonsense you might have said in front of him.” Ye Chen speculated that surely this girl, afraid of being pressured to have children, had talked nonsense in front of Shao Hengjiang, just like the kiss incident, leading him to mistakenly think they were a couple.

“But I won’t admit it.”

“That’s for the best; not only will you not admit it, but I won’t admit it either,” Ye Chen said even more firmly than her.

Nangong Yan pouted her lips in dissatisfaction. With her status, she could marry someone like him, yet he didn’t want to admit it. However, she soon realized that if it had been any other boy alone with her last night, he would have pounced already. His indifference could only mean he truly had no interest in her.

“What are you thinking about?” Suddenly, she noticed Ye Chen as still as a piece of wood.

Ye Chen looked up at the twinkling stars overhead, thinking of Central Plains, wondering if Guo Yuyun had come out yet. The stubborn girl had ventured into the Wastelands; how long would it take her to come out? Hopefully, she hadn’t really become a nun.

“Are you afraid that she might have had children with someone else by the time you get back?”

Ye Chen looked over with a smile and said, “It seems like you’re the one hoping for that, so then you’d have the chance.”

“Can I ask you a question?” In the quiet of the night, there seemed to be an abundance of questions.

Ye Chen said, “Just spit it out.”

“You liked her sister so much, have you never liked Guo Yuyun?” She obviously obtained this information from the Red Demonic Spirit.

Ye Chen fell silent for a moment, then said, “How could I not like her? Matters of the heart are never that simple.”

“Do you like her sister more, or her?” However, she quickly shook her head and said, “You don’t need to answer that. The incident in Bell and Drum City explains it all.”

Ye Chen smiled, looked over, and asked, “Does that make me seem very bad?”

“Of course it’s bad. You should be caged and drowned like a pig,” Nangong Yan said.

“I think so too.”

“But then again, who can really control their own emotions? Besides, her sister is already married. Your inability to let go of your past feelings isn’t your fault. It’s just that you want to be with her sister, but the Wolf King’s Ring incident exposed your inner secrets,” Nangong Yan saw Ye Chen’s dilemma and said, “If it were me in your shoes, I’d feel just as conflicted. I can understand.”

“Do you have someone you like?”

“It’s always others who like me.”

“So, you’ve never liked anyone.”

Nangong Yan glanced at Ye Chen, her eyes shifting, and said, “Of course I have.” She couldn’t let him look down on her.

“Was it when you were very young?”

“Yes, when I was very young.”

“Surely they must have rejected you.”

“Nonsense.”

In Central Plains, in the realms of immortals and demons, the issues regarding Ren Xiongbei were no longer a secret. At this time in Immortal City Sect, those responsible for rebuilding were Yuan Jingxing and Qiao Haoyu; Immortal City Sect no longer had any influential elders to speak of.

Yuan Jingxing couldn’t believe what had happened to Ren Xiongbei, and Qiao Haoyu was equally stunned. Killing Liu Yunzhi, driving Fang Ziren mad, stealing the Dragon Slaying Secret Manual—such major events were certainly shocking.

Qiao Haoyu spoke furiously, “They got what they deserved. Those two jerks had it coming.” He had wanted to go to Dragon Slayer Island himself to see if he could uncover any treasures, but at the time, Ren Xiongbei disagreed, taking his son Ren Haotian with him and leaving Qiao Haoyu behind in Immortal City. He still hadn’t gotten over it.

Someone rushed over, one of Yuan Jingxing’s subordinates, bringing Xiang Zi with him.

Xiang Zi handed a letter to Yuan Jingxing, who was greatly surprised and asked, “What, Young Master Ze is still not dead?”

Qiao Haoyu was also in the hall at the time. He knew that Yuan Jingxing had searched below that cliff but had not found Su Zhanze’s body. Everyone believed that Su Zhanze had been eaten by some monster in the forest.

Otherwise, he had gone mad.

Qiao Haoyu asked, “Has he gone mad?”

Xiang Zi replied, “He has not gone mad; he’s fine and will soon return to Immortal City.”

Qiao Haoyu, who disliked Su Zhanze intensely, exclaimed, “This guy has the nerve to come back; he brought disaster upon us.”

After hearing this, Yuan Jingxing, speaking conscientiously, said, “Although Su Zhanze did wrong that time, he was trying to save us.” He himself had been captured then, and but for Su Zhanze, both he and his wife Jiang Shizi might have been killed by Longhun, so he was very grateful to Su Zhanze.

Qiao Haoyu was of course aware of the relationship between Yuan Jingxing and Su Zhanze, and it was only natural for him to speak in Su Zhanze’s favor. At this point in the Immortal City Sect, he and Yuan Jingxing were on an equal footing. Nearly all of Jiang Ouyang’s followers had sided with Yuan Jingxing, while half of the people left by his father had been swayed by Ren Xiongbei. Therefore, he was at a slight disadvantage, but Yuan Jingxing was honest and did not act as overtly as Ren Xiongbei, at least treating him with respect. When decisions had to be made, Yuan Jingxing would still consult with him.

Qiao Haoyu loathed Ren Xiongbei, knowing that neither father nor son was of good character. They had used and exploited him, then cast him aside when they were done. If he wanted to make his mark in Immortal City, he could not rely solely on the Ren father and son. This was his biggest change. Becoming allies with Yuan Jingxing, then, was essential.

Yuan Jingxing continued reading the letter, then suddenly exclaimed, “What, do not let Ren Xiongbei and his men return to Immortal City.” He was puzzled; after all, Ren Xiongbei was the Sect Leader of Immortal City. How could they not allow them to return?

Qiao Haoyu also was taken aback and equally confused.

Xiang Zi hurriedly explained, “You both are aware of what the Ren father and son have done. They will surely try to return to Immortal City, possibly within the next day or two. I made haste to return before them.”

Just think about it. If Ren Xiongbei and his son rush back to Immortal City, they will bring their conflicts back with them. Now that Liu Yunzhi has been killed by them and Fang Ziren has gone mad, will Heavenly City Sect and Qingxuan Sect let them off? If they return, our entire Immortal City will be the ones to suffer.”

Yuan Jingxing glanced at Qiao Haoyu, who also found the reasoning sound.

Yuan Jingxing said, “But he is our Sect Leader.”

Xiang Zi, however, responded, “Now the heads of both Heavenly City Sect and Qingxuan Sect, along with many other sects, are after Ren Xiongbei. They want revenge and to eliminate a public enemy. If he returns to the Immortal City Sect, then Qingxuan Sect and Heavenly City Sect will certainly join forces to attack our Immortal City, and the one dying won’t just be Ren Xiongbei.”

Qiao Haoyu felt more convinced and said, “Right, we can’t let him return to Immortal City.”

Xiang Zi continued, “For the sake of the Dragon Slaying Secret Manual, Ren Xiongbei killed Liu Yunzhi and drove Fang Ziren to insanity. He has fully antagonized the Qingxuan Sect and Heavenly City Sect. They won’t let him off. Such a man does not deserve to be our Sect Leader. We shouldn’t lose our lives for him; we must think of the bigger picture. You spent two months rebuilding New City; do you want to go through another great battle?”

Although Qiao Haoyu especially wanted to get his hands on the Secret Manual and the Immortal Pearl in Ren Xiongbei’s possession, he understood the gravity of the situation. He did not want to suffer again. Xiang Zi’s words were undeniable, and he said, “No, I absolutely do not agree. We should not let Ren Xiongbei in when the time comes. Such a man does not deserve to be our Sect Leader; he should die out there.”

Xiang Zi said, “This is also what Su Zhanze is worried about; he’s afraid you might let Ren Xiongbei in later on. Then the battle will be brought directly to Immortal City. It’s not worth losing our lives for a traitor like Ren Xiongbei.”

Yuan Jingxing felt very puzzled. Xiang Zi had seemed to follow Ren Xiongbei in the past, so why had he suddenly switched to following Su Zhanze? Somewhat confused, he asked, “Weren’t you following Sect Leader Ren before?”

“Ah, I was young and naive; that’s why I followed Ren Xiongbei. But this time, I’ve seen the truth and know that Ren Xiongbei is not worth my loyalty.”

Eager to express his agreement, Qiao Haoyu, who had been angry about being left out of the attack on Dragon Slayer Island and been assigned to city reconstruction, blurted out, “I agree; we absolutely cannot let Ren Xiongbei come back and cause us trouble. Definitely not.”

Xiang Zi added, “We should act quickly to close off the city; Su Zhanze will be hurriedly making his way back.”

Qiao Haoyu turned to Yuan Jingxing and said, “Stop thinking about it; Su Zhanze is right in what he says. We have nothing left, and we’ve just managed to rebuild. We can’t afford to destroy it again. I’ve heard that people from Qingxuan Sect will soon be at the foot of the mountain.”

“Don’t hesitate any longer.”

Yuan Jingxing had no objections and said, “Alright, seal off the city; do not let Ren Xiongbei return.”

Taking the opportunity to kick a man when he was down, Qiao Haoyu said, “How can we let such a traitor bring his enemies to trouble us? He deserves what’s coming to him.”

Xiang Zi had thus completed the task Su Zhanze entrusted to him.

The only regret for Qiao Haoyu was that Ren Xiongbei still held the Dragon Slaying Secret Manual and the Immortal Pearl. If he could obtain these two items, it would truly be perfect.

Concerned, Yuan Jingxing asked, “How is Su Zhanze doing?”

“Well, his appearance has been ruined; it’s not too good. But fortunately, he didn’t sustain any serious disabilities, which is a stroke of luck amidst the misfortune.”