Chapter 633 - 631: And Me

Everyone thought that this time, Chenxi Pavilion was done for—that it would be utterly destroyed by the City Lord’s Mansion.

But when the crowd saw Deputy Guard Captain Chen Lian flee from Chenxi Pavilion in a panic, having lost an arm, they were sent into an uproar.

"How is this possible?"

"Deputy Guard Captain Chen Lian actually had one of his arms crippled."

"Look, his face! It looks like it’s been ruined too."

"So strong... Could the people from Chenxi Pavilion have done it?"

"This Chenxi Pavilion is something else."

All at once, many people realized that the strength of this newcomer, Chenxi Pavilion, was unfathomable. They even dared to attack men from the City Lord’s Mansion—going so far as to injure the Deputy Guard Captain himself.

The news spread like wildfire.

Chenxi Pavilion’s business was already booming, and now the shop became shrouded in even more mystery.

Meanwhile, upon seeing this, the faces of Cao Huai and his group turned incomparably grim.

"This Chenxi Pavilion is truly unorthodox."

"Damn it, Chenxi Pavilion managed to escape disaster again."

They were resentful. After all, Chenxi Pavilion had now taken over most of the Magical Treasure business on Celestial Water Street, leaving their own businesses in a dismal state.

Now, the City Lord’s Mansion had made a move, yet they still couldn’t do anything to Chenxi Pavilion.

Things had become complicated.

Back at the City Lord’s Mansion, Chen Lian returned with his severed arm.

He went to see Guard Captain Lu Xing.

"Sir, that Chenxi Pavilion is extremely strange."

"I was unable to take down Chenxi Pavilion."

Chen Lian reported to Lu Xing, his face a mask of frustration and dejection upon his return.

When Lu Xing saw that Chen Lian had actually lost an arm, his expression changed drastically.

After listening to Chen Lian’s report, his face gradually grew grim.

"It seems this Chenxi Pavilion is a tough nut to crack."

"To think they have a Martial King Expert... First, we must report this to the City Lord."

Soon, the two arrived at the City Lord’s Hall.

They reported the course of events to City Lord Feng Qi.

Then, Chen Lian added, "City Lord, the people from Chenxi Pavilion also threatened us right to our faces. They even said they would twist off your head."

What?

Upon hearing this, City Lord Feng Qi’s eyes flew wide with rage.

His whole body trembled.

"This Chenxi Pavilion... they truly deserve to die."

"Damn them."

Even so, Feng Qi felt he hadn’t figured out the true strength of Chenxi Pavilion, as none of them had revealed their Cultivation from start to finish.

His face was livid.

Lu Xing said loudly, "City Lord, this Chenxi Pavilion seems quite strange."

"They must have a purpose for coming to Xingyuan City. We have to find out their background, and we must intimidate them. Otherwise, they could very well threaten the position of our City Lord’s Mansion."

Feng Qi fell silent, sitting in his chair without saying a word.

His expression was dark and uncertain.

He had been completely baffled by a mere shop like Chenxi Pavilion.

He remained suspicious and uncertain. After all, the people of Chenxi Pavilion could cripple Chen Lian’s arm with a single, effortless move. This meant their Cultivation had to be at least at the Martial King Third Heaven.

Martial King Experts were generally not to be trifled with.

After thinking for a moment, an idea suddenly struck Feng Qi. "It seems this Chenxi Pavilion is no simple matter. They have Martial King Experts."

"In that case, a direct confrontation would be pointless. Why don’t we just recruit them into our City Lord’s Mansion?"

He had figured it out. Rather than engaging in a bloody conflict with Chenxi Pavilion, it was better to compromise and have them submit to the City Lord’s Mansion.

That way, the City Lord’s Mansion would also gain more strength.

As City Lord, Feng Qi was no fool. He was well aware that he had maintained his position in a dangerous place like Xingyuan City by using his wits.

When encountering a powerful opponent, the key wasn’t to create enmity, but to build connections.

Lu Xing thought for a moment and nodded. "A brilliant plan, City Lord. If we can win over Chenxi Pavilion, it would be a great boon for the City Lord’s Mansion."

"And even if we don’t succeed, should their strength prove to be too great, there’s no need for us to provoke such a power."

Once the decision was made,

Feng Qi summoned his son, Feng Hu.

As City Lord Feng Qi’s son, Feng Hu was the successor Feng Qi had been grooming with great effort.

And Feng Hu rarely disappointed him.

"Father, leave this matter to me."

"I’ll be sure to handle it flawlessly."

Feng Hu slapped his chest in assurance.

As the successor to the future City Lord, his competence was considerable.

Feng Qi nodded. "Good. To be on the safe side, have the steward, Zhu Sanbao, go with you this time."

"Guard Captain Lu Xing, you will also accompany Feng Hu to Chenxi Pavilion."

"It would be best to probe their strength. If that’s not possible, do not force a confrontation. Use methods of recruitment instead."

"Yes, sir!"

Feng Hu immediately set out with Steward Zhu Sanbao and Lu Xing, followed by a large contingent of men.

As Feng Qi’s son, Feng Hu had also reached the Martial King Cultivation.

As for Zhu Sanbao, he was the strongest expert in the City Lord’s Mansion aside from the City Lord himself. His Cultivation had reached the Martial King Peak of Nine Heavens, just one step away from breaking through to the Martial Arts Cultivation.

It could be said that by mobilizing such a force, the City Lord’s Mansion intended to thoroughly intimidate Chenxi Pavilion and bring it into submission.

Feng Hu rode a Royal Lion Demon Beast, with Steward Zhu Sanbao by his side.

Despite his simple steward’s attire, Zhu Sanbao was a renowned expert whose name shook all of Xingyuan City.

Lu Xing, a Martial King Fifth Heaven expert himself, followed behind Feng Hu and Zhu Sanbao.

The mighty procession headed straight for Celestial Water Street.

All who saw them along the way quickly made way for the men of the City Lord’s Mansion.

The crowd was in an uproar once more. The City Lord’s Mansion was here again.

"The City Lord’s son, Feng Hu!"

"Look, that’s the City Lord’s Mansion’s steward, Zhu Sanbao! An expert at the Martial King Peak of Nine Heavens!"

"Incredible! With the City Lord’s Mansion sending out so many experts, Chenxi Pavilion is truly done for this time."

No one believed that Chenxi Pavilion could survive against such a display of power from the City Lord’s Mansion.

Many people began to feel sorry for Chenxi Pavilion.

"Such a great shop. Their Magical Treasures are high-quality and their prices are fair. And now it’s all going to end just like that."

"What a shame. I was planning to wait in line to buy a Supreme-Grade Dharma Artifact. I’m afraid I’ll never get the chance in this lifetime."

Faced with the overbearing might of the City Lord’s Mansion, everyone began to worry for Chenxi Pavilion.

Only Cao Huai and his associates began to gloat once more.

The people of Chenxi Pavilion, however, remained indifferent.

Xiaotian and the others were casually snacking on fresh Spirit Fruits.

They paid no mind to the men from the City Lord’s Mansion.

Feng Hu led his men to the entrance of Chenxi Pavilion and signaled to Lu Xing.

Lu Xing understood immediately. They had already discussed their plan on the way: first, they would intimidate the people of Chenxi Pavilion.

With that, Lu Xing strode forward and entered Chenxi Pavilion.

Feng Hu and Zhu Sanbao followed close behind.

Upon entering Chenxi Pavilion, Lu Xing’s cold gaze swept across the room. "Who laid a hand on our man from the City Lord’s Mansion?" he demanded coldly.

"Step forward."

As he spoke, he observed the people of Chenxi Pavilion, only to find every last one of them looking remarkably calm.

Just then, as his words fell, Xiao Jun stepped forward.

"I did," he said faintly.

As he spoke, Xiao Jun released the aura of a Martial King Second Layer Heaven.

For a moment, Lu Xing looked contemptuous. ’So he’s just at the Martial King Second Layer Heaven.’

"And me."

Just then, another voice spoke up.

A middle-aged man in a black robe, his expression somewhat hawkish and grim, also stepped forward.

His body emanated the cultivation fluctuations of the Martial King Sixth Layer Heaven.