Chapter 417 - 253: The Wu Family of Yujing

Chapter 417: Chapter 253: The Wu Family of Yujing

The richly-dressed middle-aged man’s expression darkened upon hearing this.

He never imagined that after all the trouble he’d gone through to find this lead, someone had already beaten him to it.

Moreover, judging from Zhou Kuisheng’s description, the one who had gotten there first was no weakling.

"Is what you said true?"

This richly-dressed middle-aged man was Wu Youli, the Patriarch of the Wu Family from Yujing City. He was also the father of Wu Wende, who had previously clashed with Fang Yue.

After hearing Zhou Kuisheng’s words, Wu Youli’s heart sank, and he immediately pressed for confirmation.

"It’s the absolute truth! How could I dare deceive you on a matter like this, sir?" Zhou Kuisheng swore, emphatically confirming his words.

Upon hearing this, Wu Youli’s gaze turned cold.

The sole reason he had gone to such great lengths to find this lead was to obtain the Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi and help his son, Wu Wende, ascend to the Innate realm.

But he never expected that upon arriving, he would learn from this local power, the Shui Long Bang, that someone had already gotten there first.

His expression grew even fouler, and his eyes glinted with palpable killing intent.

He would allow no one to stand in the way of his son’s path to the Innate realm. Anyone who dared to vie for this opportunity with him would pay a terrible price.

"Who was that man? Is he still on the island?"

Wu Youli questioned Zhou Kuisheng again, determined to find out who this person was and whether he was still on the island.

Sensing the killing intent radiating from Wu Youli, Zhou Kuisheng couldn’t help but shudder.

He knew Wu Youli was a ruthless man; offending him would only lead to a miserable end.

So, he hastily spilled everything he knew.

"He’s a young man. I don’t know his name, but he’s not a local. The island is over a thousand li from the coast and completely deserted. He should still be there," Zhou Kuisheng said cautiously.

A cold glint flashed in Wu Youli’s eyes at his words.

"Get a boat ready for me at once. We set sail at dawn!"

’If that man is still on the island, then perhaps the Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi is still there.’

’There’s still a chance. Of course, even if he has already claimed the Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi, it doesn’t matter.’

’As long as the man is still there, I’ll just capture him, flay him alive, and extract the Primordial Qi.’

"Yes, yes, of course! I’ll go make the preparations at once!" Zhou Kuisheng hastily agreed.

But before he could even rise to his feet, a cold voice suddenly echoed beside them.

"Great Chief Zhou, where might you be off to? Are you going to look for me?"

The unexpected voice shattered the quiet of the hall. Both Zhou Kuisheng and Wu Youli’s expressions changed in an instant.

They turned toward the voice and saw a young man standing in the middle of the courtyard, his hands clasped behind his back.

He was dressed all in black, his face stern and his gaze as sharp as a blade, seeming to pierce through all falsehood.

The moment Zhou Kuisheng saw him, his heart leaped and his pupils constricted. A storm of shock raged within him:

’It’s him! It’s really him!’

This young man was none other than Fang Yue—the very person they had been discussing, the one who had beaten them to the prize, the one Zhou Kuisheng had abandoned on that island.

Zhou Kuisheng never in his wildest dreams imagined that the man could have returned to the mainland.

’That was more than a thousand li! How could he possibly have returned from the vast, open sea without a boat?’

’Could it be? Did a boat just happen to pass by? Was he lucky enough to catch a ride back?’

Thinking this, Zhou Kuisheng could only attribute it to the man’s incredible luck.

Then, he quickly turned to Wu Youli beside him and said, "Sir, that’s him! That’s the one who went to the island!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Youli’s gaze grew even more sinister.

’He had thought he’d have to go to great lengths to find this person, yet here he was, walking right into the trap.’

’But if he’s back on the mainland... does that mean he’s already refined the Wind and Thunder Primordial Qi?’

At that thought, Wu Youli’s fury erupted.

"What audacity! To dare deliver yourself to my doorstep!"

A ferocious look flashed in Wu Youli’s eyes. With a great roar, he shot toward the young man like an arrow.

As an Innate Master, his power was immense. He struck with a killing blow from the outset, intending to end the young man’s life in a single move.

However, facing Wu Youli’s attack, Fang Yue neither dodged nor retreated. A cold smirk played on his lips.

"Wu Youli, you’re a terrible father. It’s just as they say: like father, like son.

"Your son, Wu Wende, repeatedly sought me out for trouble, and now you, his father, are doing the same. Today, we settle all scores, new and old!"

The moment Fang Yue’s voice fell, his entire aura changed abruptly.

The man who had been as calm as still water was now like an unsheathed sword—all sharp edges, an unstoppable force.

Wu Youli felt the powerful aura emanating from Fang Yue and couldn’t help but be startled.

’I never thought this young man would be so powerful—far stronger than I anticipated.’

But Wu Youli was an Innate Master, after all, with a wealth of combat experience.

He quickly composed himself and sneered:

"Oh? So you know my son. Then I’m definitely right to kill you!"

With that, Wu Youli’s figure blurred as he once again launched a ferocious assault on Fang Yue. Every one of his strikes was infused with immense Inner Strength, each one intended to be a fatal blow.

Yet, in the face of Wu Youli’s onslaught, Fang Yue remained perfectly composed.

His footwork was light, his movements as illusory as the wind, and he deftly evaded every one of Wu Youli’s attacks.

At the same time, his hands moved in a ceaseless flurry. Wood, Fire, Wind, and Thunder Qi circulated around him, and each of his own strikes landed with unerring precision on Wu Youli’s body.