Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1330: Chapter 1329: The Awkward Wang Family

In the previous great battle, the Wang Family suffered heavy losses, and their reputation plummeted. This time, they wanted to take the opportunity for revenge.

Moreover, being the first to step forward and resolve the matter with Su Yang, one could gain immense fame.

At a time when none of the other great families in the Capital City dared to come forward and deal with the matter, the Wang Family took the initiative, which was a perfect chance for them to lead.

There was also a bit of self-interest on the part of Master Wang in doing this.

The Wang Family actually had no previous grudges with Su Yang. The reason things escalated to such an extent was entirely due to Wang Yu’s desire to make a name for himself and the outcome of his actions against Su Yang.

As such, after that battle, many people shifted the blame onto Wang Yu. And thus, his position as the heir of the Wang Family began to waver.

Under such circumstances, Master Wang wanted to be the first to stand up against Su Yang. In addition to gaining a good reputation, this move could also exonerate his son from the previous accusations and secure his position as the family heir.

Master Wang racked his brains over this, considering many things. In his view, by the Wang Family making such a proclamation, Su Yang only had two options: either to admit defeat, which meant direct victory for them—the best outcome.

The second option was for Su Yang to confront the situation head-on. But should Su Yang really choose to do so, there would be no need for the Wang Family to handle it; Old Zhang would never turn a blind eye to it.

Master Wang was very familiar with Old Zhang’s temperament and dared to act this way because he knew that once Old Zhang said something, he would see it through to the end.

However, he had planned everything but failed to anticipate the current situation.

Su Yang openly defied them, and what’s worse, Old Zhang was not in the Capital City. This put the Wang Family directly in the forefront, becoming the primary target against Su Yang!

But the problem was, did the Wang Family have the strength to confront Su Yang?

That was precisely why the Wang Family Great Elder was angered.

Seeing everyone silent, the Wang Family Great Elder became even angrier, bellowing, ”What’s the matter? No one’s talking now? Where is your previous confidence? Didn’t you publicly declare that Su Yang must return all the people by today? Otherwise, you would lead an attack on the Shen Family Courtyard? Come on, attack the Shen Family Courtyard then! Let’s see you do it!”

Master Wang’s face became even more embarrassed. Their declaration was just a bluff; how could they dare attack the Shen Family Courtyard.

Just as Su Yang said, they truly couldn’t bear to do such a thing.

Master Wang took a deep breath and said in a low voice, ”Uncle, who... who would have thought that Old Zhang would leave the city at this time? We... We were also thinking of the family, so...”

”So, you were showing off your prowess?” the Great Elder said sternly. ”Then tell me, how do we handle this situation now? Just now, I received calls from over a dozen family elders from major families, asking when we’re planning to attack the Shen Family Courtyard. They’re all waiting to see us make fools of ourselves; now tell me, what do we do?”

Master Wang’s face was embarrassed, and in a low voice said, ”How about... we just ignore it for now...”

”Ignore it?” The Great Elder voiced angrily. ”If we ignore it, then what was the point of making such a grandiose statement earlier? If you don’t have the capability to handle this matter, then you should have stayed quiet. Now look, things have escalated so much, and you’re shrinking back like a turtle, do you think the Wang Family has not lost enough face already?”

”No, Uncle, I... I am also considering the family...” Master Wang felt somewhat indignant.

”What you’re thinking in your heart, do you think I’m not aware?” The Great Elder said coldly. ”I understand what you want to do, after all, that’s your own son, and it’s natural to feel that way. But the issue is, couldn’t you have used your brain before acting? Now that the Wang Family has come to this point, what do you propose we do?”

Master Wang hung his head, unable to answer. Indeed, the Wang Family was now in a difficult position.

At that moment, there came a sudden laugh from outside the door: ”Wang Family Great Elder, why get so angry?”

At the sound, everyone in the room turned their heads, and their expressions changed.

The person who came was obviously not from the Wang Family, and to be able to reach this place and overhear their conversation indicated that the visitor was indeed very powerful.

”Who is it!” Master Wang was the first to shout angrily.

”Don’t be agitated. We’re not enemies!” With a light laugh, a tall and thin man dressed in black with an extremely ugly face stepped forward.

”Fan Wujie!?” The Great Elder frowned, and the others’ faces changed as well.

Though no one had seen Fan Wujie before, they had all heard of Black and White Impermanence. These were the masters under the Jade-Faced Judge, and equally renowned as Xue Nu under the Beigong War God, an extremely powerful figure.

Now, at this critical moment, Fan Wujie had come to the Wang Family, inevitably making everyone there vigilant.

”Great Elder still remembers me! How rare!” Fan Wujie walked over with a smile: ”That is truly an honor!”

The Great Elder’s face was icy. He had encountered Fan Wujie once during his early days wandering the jianghu. In that encounter, he even fought Fan Wujie, barely escaping with his life. He had an extremely deep impression of Fan Wujie.

”What are you doing at my Wang Family?” The Great Elder asked sternly. ”If I recall correctly, there is no feud between my Wang Family and the Jade-Faced Judge!”

”Can’t I come for a visit if there’s no feud?” Fan Wujie smiled and said: ”Great Elder, your stingy character hasn’t changed one bit. You’ve got a guest at your doorstep, and you don’t even offer a cup of tea?”

The Great Elder frowned tightly, very wary of this Fan Wujie, but eventually, he didn’t want to be rude.

”Mr. Fan, please have a seat!” The Great Elder said in a deep voice: ”Serve tea!”

Ignoring everyone in the room, Fan Wujie swaggered over and sat down next to the Great Elder. The maid served tea, and Fan Wujie even properly took a sip, acting very much like a guest. He didn’t notice that the dozen or so people in the council hall were all glaring straight at him.

After drinking most of his tea, Fan Wujie laughed and looked at the Great Elder: ”Great Elder, I heard that the Wang Family is planning to attack the Shen Family Courtyard tonight? Is it true?”

The Great Elder’s expression changed, and he said sternly: ”Is Mr. Fan here to ridicule my Wang Family?”

”You misunderstand, Great Elder!” Fan Wujie smiled and said: ”I just think that the Wang Family is being too hasty in this matter. What are those people in the Shen Family Courtyard worth, compared to esteemed members of the Wang Family? To fight with them like this is really not worth it!”

The Great Elder looked surprised; what did Fan Wujie mean by saying this?

”Does Mr. Fan mean...” The Great Elder leaned closer to Fan Wujie.