Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 402: Chapter 401: About to Exit?

Patriarch Nan ultimately couldn’t take the stage, after all, he was Nanluo’s anchor. If he went up early and was defeated by Wang Wanli, then the Nan Family would have to leave the stage early as well.

In the case that the Wang Family made a move, the fact that they could lend a hand to the Hou Family was already not an easy matter.

But assistance must have its limits; after all, he was the Family Head of the Nan Family, he couldn’t gamble the entire Nan Family away.

Nan Wuyong engaged in combat with a man from the Wang Family, and the result was without suspense. Although the man from the Wang Family paid a price, Nan Wuyong was directly and miserably defeated, vomiting blood continuously.

The man from the Wang Family stood on the stage, his face full of triumph, and sneered, ”Alright, now that even the Nan Family has lost, it’s time for me to make demands on the Nan Family. Nan Wudi, I want those properties your Nan Family owns at North City Era Plaza!”

Patriarch Nan’s face turned livid; the properties at Era Plaza were very valuable, and their potential for appreciation in the future was immense. The Wang Family had their eyes on their assets all along!

However, at this moment, Patriarch Nan either had to defeat the man from the Wang Family himself or give up those properties.

But Patriarch Nan couldn’t step forward too early; after all, he was Nanluo’s anchor.

Therefore, in the end, Patriarch Nan could only clench his teeth and nod, ”Fine, the properties are yours!”

”Hahaha...” The man laughed heartily, ”Patriarch Nan, a wise man submits to circumstances. You indeed know the times!”

Patriarch Nan clenched his teeth and remained silent, his face was extremely somber.

Just as the man from the Wang Family stepped down from the stage, a member of the Ren Family suddenly leaped up and announced loudly, ”Hou Shilin, I heard you are good friends with Su Yang. Our young master was crippled by Su Yang in Nanluo City; taking this opportunity today, let’s settle this account!”

Hou Shilin’s face went ice-cold; only Wang Jing Lei was left on his side. Could it be that the Hou Family really had to leave the tournament this early?

From afar, Ye Zhenying also frowned deeply.

This was a Dragon Head Meeting between Pingnan Province and Pingbei Province, mainly to address the issues between the two provinces. In fact, they had discussed it among the Ten Great Families before, agreeing to join forces and resolve the feud with Pingbei Province first before settling internal disputes.

However, once the Dragon Head Meeting began, the situation went out of control. First, the Wang Family challenged the Hou Family, then the Nan Family got involved, and now the Ren Family was challenging the Hou Family. This had completely turned into infighting. Once the Pingnan Province’s feuds were resolved, what would they have left to fight against Pingbei Province with?

Ye Zhenying was sitting next to Lian Qianjun, so it wasn’t his place to speak. He could only communicate with Elder Shangguan through glances.

Elder Shangguan naturally understood that the situation was out of control. He stood up and said, ”Friends from the Ren Family, the Hou Family has just fought a match; even if you truly want to fight, you should rest for a bit first. Besides, my Shangguan Family still has some matters to resolve. How about letting us use the stage first?”

Though the Ren Family were one of the Five Great Martial Arts Families in Pingnan, compared to the Shangguan Family, they were far less influential. When Elder Shangguan personally spoke up, the Ren Family would definitely have to show respect.

However, this time was different. The man from the Ren Family replied coldly, ”Elder Shangguan, since I’ve occupied this stage, it’s natural that we use it first. If you want to use it, you can, but your Shangguan Family will have to send someone to fight me first!”

Elder Shangguan’s eyebrows knitted together; he did not expect the Ren Family to deny him this respect. Even issuing a challenge to him was beyond his imagination.

Even if the Ren Family could win this time by being forceful, after all, there will still be days to come. With the position of the Shangguan Family here, isn’t the Ren Family afraid of them seeking retribution in the future?

Could it be that someone is supporting the Ren Family from behind, which is why they dare to utter such outrageous falsehoods?

Elder Shangguan glanced at Ye Zhenying, and Ye Zhenying was still frowning intensely. This situation truly felt out of control.

It was supposed to be a resolution of feuds between two provinces, but now they were caught up in internal conflicts, making a mockery for Pingbei Province to watch!

Yet, at this moment, he couldn’t speak up personally. After all, this Dragon Head Meeting in May, between the two provinces, was agreed upon with no written rule against internal combat. If he were to speak, it would be breaking the rules!

”Elder Shangguan, is it going to be your Shangguan Family who fights this battle, or will it be the Hou Family?” The man from the Ren Family sneered, ”Surely neither of the two great families is unable to field a single person, right?”

Hou Shilin’s face showed embarrassment as he called out in a clear voice, ”Elder Shangguan, your kindness is appreciated. Su Yang is my brother; since the Ren Family has issued a challenge, no matter what, the Hou Family must fight this battle ourselves!”

After finishing his statement, Hou Shilin turned towards Wang Jing Lei and bowed, ”Old Wang, it’s up to you now!”

Wang Jing Lei slowly nodded, ”Master Su has helped me greatly, and today, if someone insults Master Su, even at the cost of my life, I must seek justice for Master Su!”

Stepping up to the stage slowly, Wang Jing Lei faced the man from the Ren Family head-on and said coldly, ”Today is a Dragon Head Meeting between Pingnan Province and Pingbei Province, mainly to deal with disputes between the two provinces. Your Ren Family of Beishan, alongside that shameless Wang Family, instead of resolving external disputes, has foolishly initiated internal conflicts!”

”You old fool, what do you mean by saying this now? Are you hoping I’ll spare your life?” The man from the Ren Family scoffed, ”Let me tell you, having stepped onto this stage, don’t expect to leave it standing!”

”Arrogant!” Wang Jing Lei shouted angrily, ”Although my strength is average, I have practiced martial arts for many years. Even Beishan Zhizhu should respect me for a few years, who do you think you are to speak to me like this!”

”If being older means you can strut around, then we might as well compare ages, why bother with martial arts!” The man from the Ren Family scoffed, ”Wang Jing Lei, even if you’re an old man in your seventies or eighties, I will show you no mercy!”

This statement made the surrounding crowd frown; the words of the man from the Ren Family were indeed very unpleasant.

Wang Jing Lei’s face turned red with rage and without wasting words, engaged in battle with the man.

Su Yang, watching from below, knew as soon as the first exchange took place that Wang Jing Lei was surely destined to lose.

Sure enough, after a brief fight, Wang Jing Lei was struck by several heavy blows from the man, sending him to the edge of the stage.

Wang Jing Lei spat out a mouthful of blood and knelt on one knee, and before he could stand up, the man charged at him again.

”No!” Ye Zhenying shouted loudly, but it was already too late. The man executed a Black Tiger Heart Pluck, hitting Wang Jing Lei squarely in the chest. Wang Jing Lei was sent flying backwards, falling to the ground, spewing blood from his mouth, his face ashen and his breath thin, appearing close to death.

Su Yang’s brows furrowed deeply, his hands involuntarily clenching tight.

The Ren Family man’s attack was even more ruthless than the thin man from the Wang Family. Wang Jing Lei was already of such an age, and his attack was clearly aimed at killing. With this strike, the likelihood of Wang Jing Lei surviving was very slim indeed!