Chapter 121: Chapter 119: So It Was You

“And you are?”

“Your Highness, I am the Patriarch of the Wu Family!”

Wu Yue smiled affably, his manner extremely respectful!

After all, he was only a Martial Artist at the Middle Stage of the Yang Realm—already the strongest in both the Wu Family and Linye City!

Before Tuoba Hongyu could ask further, Wu Yue looked to Xu Yang and said, “Mr. Xu, when we reach Linye City, you’ll understand everything.”

Hearing this, Tuoba Hongyu looked at Xu Yang.

Their gazes met, and she said coolly, “I’ll leave the decision to you.”

“I don’t believe anyone would dare to launch an attack!”

Wu Yue was still smiling, yet cold sweat was beading on his brow.

Even though the people of Daqian and the Barbarian Race were mortal enemies, one still had to consider the circumstances!

Peace had already been made; both sides needed to save some face!

Especially with this kind of formation—a Myriad Phenomena Realm master!

Give him a hundred times more courage, he still wouldn’t dare!

“In that case, may I trouble Mr. Wu to lead the way.”

“Mr. Xu, Your Highness, this way please!”

Wu Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Yang and Tuoba Hongyu boarded the carriage.

Meanwhile, Tuoba Zhan and the Blood Marquis Puppet soared into the sky, vanishing from sight in a matter of blinks.

With their cultivation, staying hidden to protect from the shadows was nothing.

Appearing openly—being of the Barbarian Race—would undoubtedly cause trouble!

Wu Yue personally took the reins and sped toward Linye City.

Tuoba Hongyu looked at Xu Yang, absentmindedly petting the dog as she asked, “Do you have any friends here in the Northern Territory?”

What a thing to say!

But speaking of friends—there really weren’t any!

Xu Yang shook his head slightly. “Not entirely sure who it is—whoever’s coming is likely up to no good!”

“The invitation is from Wuhou Hall; Wuhou Hall holds a remarkable position in Daqian—their headquarters is in the Central Province!”

“Perhaps, other forces are involved as well!”

“Though there’s been a peace talk, there are those among the Barbarian Race who wish for war to continue. Daqian’s side is no different. Are you really not afraid that this could be an open conspiracy?” Xu Yang fixed Tuoba Hongyu with a sharp stare.

“An open conspiracy?”

Tuoba Hongyu’s face showed a frosty arrogance. “I’d like to see if anyone in Daqian dares to try!”

“The Barbarian Race’s trump card—should be something similar to that Blood Marquis Puppet, no?”

“Blood Marquis Puppet? That’s our trump card?”

Tuoba Hongyu couldn’t help but giggle as she looked at Xu Yang.

“Is that truly what you suspect, Xu Yang?”

“I find it rather disappointing!”

She shook her head, a trace of mockery in her eyes, then lazily leaned against the wall of the carriage, closing her eyes to feign sleep.

“Perhaps.” Xu Yang’s lips moved slightly, words spoken only in his heart.

Could it really not be the Blood Marquis Puppet?

Not necessarily!

Generals and Marquises!

There could even be something greater!

Ten or a hundred of them would be nothing—but what if there were thousands?

If there were sufficient General and Marquis pills, unafraid of pain, ready to fight unto death—this would be countless times more terrifying than a real army of thousands!

These suspicions came from that monstrous wall she’d seen in the Red Sand Blood Desert!

Tuoba Hongyu’s response seemed perfectly normal—but too normal, and that was never normal!

His thoughts whirled, and Xu Yang gently shook his head, choosing not to dwell on it!

These were matters for the Barbarian and Daqian high command to consider.

He was only a minor figure!

A minor figure, striving to grow stronger for the sake of revenge!

Two hours later.

The carriage entered Linye City and stopped inside the Wu Family manor.

Stepping out of the carriage, not a soul was in sight!

“Mr. Xu, Your Highness, please follow me.”

Wu Yue led the way at the front!

Xu Yang, curiosity in his heart, followed Wu Yue into a grand hall!

Outside the hall, not even a guard was present!

Clearly, whoever was inside was of extremely high status!

As Xu Yang stepped in through the door, his steps faltered, a flash of surprise in his eyes, which was quickly replaced by a subtle smile.

“I didn’t expect it to be Mr. Su!”

Mr. Su?

Tuoba Hongyu’s pupil contracted—feeling a pang of jealousy rise in her heart.

The person inside was Su Yun!

Still dressed in red, her skin as lustrous as jade; her curvier figure exuded a enchanting allure!

Even Tuoba Hongyu had to admit—no man could hope to resist such beauty!

She herself was no slouch, but compared to Su Yun, she was an entirely different flavor!

An old flame?

Seeing the radiant smile spread across Xu Yang’s face, Tuoba Hongyu’s irritation only deepened!

But her expression didn’t change at all, playing the part of Xu Yang’s shadow, silent as could be!

“Mr. Xu, it’s been a while!”

Su Yun stood and greeted him, her eyes flashing with a hint of surprise.

Middle Stage of Yin Realm—what rapid progress!

Recalling the combat prowess Xu Yang had once displayed, she figured his true strength might well be at the Late Stage of Yin Realm or higher.

“And this must be Mr. Tuoba?”

Su Yun looked at Tuoba Hongyu.

“And who are you?” Tuoba Hongyu’s gaze was icy and proud.

Their eyes met!

The air in the hall suddenly thickened!

Xu Yang could practically feel the powder keg about to explode!

A battle between women!

Xu Yang glanced at them both, shook his head slightly, and nonchalantly dropped into a chair.

Neither of these women were ordinary people.

But what did it have to do with me?

Ye Qingxue’s betrayal had left a deep wound in his heart.

From that day onward, no matter how beautiful a woman was, he carried deep wariness, showing no softness!

Let alone these two in front of him, both anything but simple!

Su Yun’s smile was radiant as a flower; she inclined herself in a respectful bow. “I am Su Yun of the Daqian Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association. I’ve long heard of Mr. Tuoba’s brilliance—seeing is believing!”

From her face, not the slightest trace of displeasure or humiliation could be seen!

If anything, Tuoba Hongyu’s icy arrogance was like a punch thrown into soft cotton.

Xu Yang watched with great interest—Tuoba Hongyu had finally met her match!

She may be a warrior who could command the battlefield, as cool and proud as ever; but for Su Yun to run the Life and Death Martial Arena, how could she be ordinary?

Dealing with people, no matter their standing, her moods were never revealed in her face.

In this first encounter, by Xu Yang’s estimation, Su Yun had the upper hand!

“Miss Su and my husband are old friends. I hope you don’t mind me being here?” Tuoba Hongyu narrowed her eyes and spoke coolly.

Husband?

Su Yun was visibly stunned.

Judging by Tuoba Hongyu’s demeanor, even she couldn’t tell whether this ’husband’ claim was true or not.

On the surface, it most definitely was, of course!

“Of course, I don’t mind!”

Su Yun smiled, sat back down, and turned to Xu Yang. “I honestly thought you’d never come back, Mr. Xu.”

Xu Yang’s pupils contracted. “Mr. Su, do you know everything?”

Su Yun replied, “Just about!”

“I must thank you, Mr. Xu—it’s because of you I could be transferred to the headquarters of the Commerce Association. Though it was kept secret, the Commerce Association uncovered some clues.”

Hearing this, Xu Yang’s curiosity deepened.

Even Tuoba Hongyu was now staring intently at Su Yun!

Why, after all, had he been invited here this time?

With their appetites thoroughly whetted, Su Yun parted her red lips and said, “Mr. Xu—your true identity has been exposed!”

“True identity?”

Tuoba Hongyu frowned and uttered in a low voice.

Xu Yang’s heart skipped, all confusion instantly gone from his eyes. “Mr. Su, you mean… the Cyan Gang Sect?”

“Exactly.”

“Among the Cyan Gang Sect’s remnants, there are some even within our Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association.”

“Including the Barbarian Race’s Zhao Mushen!”

At these words, Xu Yang instantly knew that the mysterious note he’d received among the Barbarians had to have come from the Commerce Association!

“And at the heart of it all—is the Cyan Gang Sect’s treasure!”

Each word from Su Yun rang out in the hall, leaving Xu Yang filled with alarm and disbelief.

“The Cyan Gang Sect still has a treasure? Why don’t I know about this?”

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