The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 1001: Chapter 1000: State of Mind

However, what arouses suspicion is that this man moves through the crowd, seemingly indifferent to the gazes of those around him, even a bit shocked.

It’s been many years since he last entered the mundane world, the changes are truly significant. Yang Junming remembers there were no skyscrapers before, only mud houses, and there weren’t all these cars; people had to walk to get things done.

In Yang Junming’s eyes, everything before him now seems unfamiliar and curious. After all, he spent decades in the mountains, where human shadows were rare, let alone seeing tall buildings and cars.

Of course, for Yang Junming, getting acquainted with the surroundings quickly is quite easy. After all, he used to be a skilled expert in Tuo Shi; he doesn’t care about the passing gazes of the people.

Because, in Yang Junming’s eyes, people in the mundane world are like ants.

”I’ve made inquiries, three days later, Su Changfeng will personally host a hundred-day feast for his daughter. At that time, Su Changfeng will definitely appear in person, and many people will come to watch. I not only want him to die without a place to bury him but also make everyone in Jiang City know that he was once a piece of trash,” Guan Shan said to Yang Junming.

Yang Junming nodded slightly. For him, how Su Changfeng dies, or what day he dies on, doesn’t make a big impact. He just wants to know where his biological daughter is located right now.

As long as he helps Guan Shan with this task, he will know his daughter’s whereabouts, which is Yang Junming’s purpose. To achieve this, Yang Junming will use any means necessary.

Yet Yang Junming was still curious and asked: ”Humiliate him in front of everyone, can this really help improve your status in Tuo Shi?”

Guan Shan said with disdain, ”Nowadays, I am a favored son of heaven in Tuo Shi, I don’t need such trash to highlight me!”

”Guan Shan, you are quite worried deep down, you’re worried your status in Tuo Shi might change due to Su Changfeng’s sudden appearance. Even if you’re reluctant to admit it, this is the reality, and with this mentality, you cannot truly become a strong man.” Yang Junming kindly reminded.

Guan Shan was so angry that his teeth itched upon hearing this. How could he be afraid of Su Changfeng? And how could he not be a strong man? If even he were not a strong man, then who could be?

”Yang Junming, aren’t you being too arbitrary? Just through that remark, you think I can’t become a strong man.” Guan Shan asked through clenched teeth.

Yang Junming laughed and shook his head, explaining: ”I am not being arbitrary. A real strong man should be able to let go of everything and treat worldly affairs with a transient attitude. But look at yourself, that even a mundane person can throw you into chaos; your current mentality simply can’t make you a thorough strong man.”

”Hmph! Since when have I been afraid of Su Changfeng? I’m not afraid of him at all.” Guan Shan said in anger and shame. In Guan Shan’s mind, he believes he is not afraid of Su Changfeng; he doesn’t want to rely on Mr. Wu letting Su Changfeng enter Tuo Shi and affect his status. The reason he is racking his brains is to eliminate threats at the source.

Yang Junming subtly smiled and said: ”As I’ve told you, even if you refuse to admit it verbally, the facts are clear.”

”Hmph!” Guan Shan snorted coldly and said: ”Think whatever you wish to think, it has nothing to do with me. But I will let you know, once I govern Tuo Shi, wherever you are at the ends of the earth, I will make sure you hear my fame, even if you’ve turned into a pile of bones, I will personally come and tell you.”

Yang Junming looked at Guan Shan’s persistent attitude, feeling quite helpless, and he didn’t want to argue with him anymore. But the reminder just now was not a joke but indeed sincere words.

After all, since Tuo Shi’s establishment, there has not been only Guan Shan as the favored son of heaven. In every era, one or more extraordinarily talented individuals emerge, and only through honing themselves do they become the strongest. More importantly, they all share a common trait—fearlessness of death and anything—this unbeatable mentality drives them to become the strongest step by step. However, Yang Junming feels Guan Shan does not possess this trait.

After all, without a mentality that disregards everything, without the determination to not fear death, it’s impossible to break through to the final realm and thus cannot become the strongest.

From the beginning, Yang Junming felt that although Guan Shan is quite powerful, he doesn’t have the courage to face Su Changfeng’s matters directly. The reason for his cautious behavior is partly fear of Elder Wu’s criticism and partly fear of the denunciation from people in Tuo Shi. Guan Shan really cherishes his feathers too much.

If Guan Shan dared to directly kill Su Changfeng, it might make Elder Wu look at him differently, but looking at the current situation, there is simply no possibility of that happening.

Staring at Yang Junming’s back, Guan Shan stomped his feet angrily on the spot.

”Old fool, how dare you recklessly judge me! Once I find the chance, I’ll make sure you see my power,” Guan Shan said sinisterly.

Meanwhile, inside the villa.

Although it’s only three days until Sunian’s daytime feast, Su Changfeng’s family doesn’t have much to do at hand. This isn’t surprising, as they’ve delegated their tasks to others; only at noon or night does Luo Yang come to the villa to report on the situation.

Su Changfeng cherishes his time in Jiang City, preferring to stay at the villa and spend time with Shen Hanxue and Sunian when there’s nothing major to attend to.

After all, Su Changfeng isn’t sure when he’ll have to leave, and if separating from his wife and daughter again, he doesn’t know how long it will take. Regarding these uncertainties, Su Changfeng feels uncertain.

Sometimes looking at Shen Hanxue and Sunian, Su Changfeng even doesn’t feel like going to Tuo Shi. But reality keeps reminding him that he no longer has the choice.

It’s still a sunny morning, Su Changfeng runs along the road around the hill. Today, Shen Hanxue left Sunian with Zhao Xiaona and specifically came to accompany Su Changfeng for a run. Their silhouettes seem just like those days gone by as they run at their feet.