The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

”It is said that to become a master in the Holy Spirit realm, one must not only possess sufficient strength but also undergo the Heavenly Punishment. After the Washing Marrow and Bone, the mortal body will be transmuted, becoming a true deity. At that time, the person’s realm was uncertain mainly because the Tianyuan Continent did not witness a Heavenly Punishment,” Baili Luoyuan explained to Su Changfeng after getting the answer she wanted.

Heavenly Punishment?

Su Changfeng understood in his heart that such a thing must be very dangerous; if one fails to withstand the Heavenly Punishment, one might be obliterated in body and soul.

”After becoming a Primordial Master, one can extend their lifespan. Is the master you mentioned in the Holy Spirit realm still alive?” Su Changfeng asked curiously.

”If he were still alive, it would probably prove the existence of the Holy Spirit realm. During the migration, he was heavily injured, leaving even his head in another world. When the masters of Tianyuan Continent sealed the Sourceless Forest, forging the array with their lives, they encountered an attack from the Silver Flood Dragon. Just when everything was about to fail, a headless warrior appeared and fought the Silver Flood Dragon.”

”So, if he hadn’t exhausted his strength to fight the Silver Flood Dragon, the Tianyuan Continent might have ceased to exist by now.”

Upon hearing this, Su Changfeng found it ridiculous. What does a headless warrior mean?

However, the matter of the head being left in the Otherworld made Su Changfeng think about the skull he once obtained. Could it possibly be related to this person?

”Don’t you find this matter ridiculous?” Su Changfeng looked at her, speechless.

”These stories indeed stem from legends, and many children listen to them with relish,” Baili Luoyuan said.

Su Changfeng raised an eyebrow at Baili Luoyuan, unexpectedly finding that this seemingly gentle woman could speak in metaphors.

”Are you implying that I am a child?” Su Changfeng looked at her with a smile.

Baili Luoyuan shook her head. She certainly didn’t mean that. After thinking for a moment, she added, ”If you want to find out the truth about these matters, you can go to Chenguang Hall and see for yourself.”

”Really? Why do I feel like you very much want me to go to Chenguang Hall? I’ve heard that even Primordial Level masters fear the Emperor when inside Chenguang Hall. Although I’m not sure why, I can imagine there must be something in Chenguang Hall that can enhance the Emperor’s power, or even suppress Primordial Masters.”

”So, can I understand that your visit today was at the Emperor’s behest, and the reason you’re sending me to Chenguang Hall is to have me die?” Su Changfeng spoke calmly, with no emotional fluctuations in his voice.

He naturally could suspect Baili Luoyuan’s intentions. During the conversation, she mentioned Chenguang Hall twice, both times piquing Su Changfeng’s interest, which indeed made him suspicious of Baili Luoyuan’s motives.

”Why would you think that? What good is it to me if you die?” Baili Luoyuan asked with a frown.

”My existence obviously threatens the Emperor, so it’s inevitable that he would want to kill me, right?” Su Changfeng said with a smile.

Su Changfeng was well aware of the Qiutang Clan’s fate. If not for their excessive strength threatening the Emperor, how else would they have ended up like that? So such things were nothing to the Emperor.

The establishment of the Changfeng Sect naturally threatened the Emperor. Although he hadn’t done anything to him yet, it was only a matter of time.

Upon hearing this, Baili Luoyuan understood Su Changfeng’s point. However, it was natural for him to have such suspicions.

”I think the Emperor might have wanted you dead before, but now it’s not so certain,” Baili Luoyuan said.

”Oh? Why do you say that?” Su Changfeng asked.

”The commotion in the Sourceless Forest is likely related to the Silver Flood Dragon. If the Silver Flood Dragon truly awakens, a master like you could be of great assistance. How could the Emperor possibly eliminate his helper at such a time?” Baili Luoyuan explained.

”That makes sense, but I still can’t trust it,” Su Changfeng said calmly.

”Why?” Baili Luoyuan looked at Su Changfeng with confusion, though she wasn’t sent by the Emperor, if he should doubt her, she had no way to prove her innocence.

”People always say, the more beautiful a woman is, the less trustworthy she is,” Su Changfeng said.

Baili Luoyuan was stunned. She never expected that the reason for Su Changfeng’s suspicion was such a trivial one. However, looking at it from another perspective, Su Changfeng openly admitting her beauty was quite pleasing.

Someone like Baili Luoyuan, who stood at the heights, was not easily swayed. However, ever since she saw Su Changfeng’s portraits, a faint obsession had stirred within her. After all, in the Tianyuan Continent, existences like Su Changfeng were indeed rare.

”Do you find me beautiful?” Baili Luoyuan’s eyes flickered, staring intently at Su Changfeng beside her, seemingly very expectant.

”Of course.” Immediately after speaking, Su Changfeng sighed with a look of regret and added, ”But not as beautiful as my wife.”

”Wife?” Baili Luoyuan was taken aback, never expecting that Su Changfeng was already married.

”Yes, I am married, and I even have a very beautiful daughter,” Su Changfeng said.

For some unknown reason, Baili Luoyuan felt an emptiness in her heart, as if she had missed out on something.

But upon second thought, she was relieved. Having a wife on the Tianyuan Continent didn’t matter; which man here didn’t have three or four wives?

”I’m really curious about what your wife looks like. I wonder if I might have the chance to meet her?” Baili Luoyuan asked, with a clear tone of unconvinced defiance.

In the Qingluan Sect, her appearance was considered top-tier. Countless sects and family heirs admired her. She never doubted the allure of her beauty, so hearing Su Changfeng say his wife was more beautiful naturally made her disbelieving.

”How I wish to see her too, but now is not the time,” a hint of wistfulness colored Su Changfeng’s voice, as the thought of Shen Hanxue stirred an overwhelming sense of longing within him.

They were the most important people in his life, yet he couldn’t be by their side.

Just as Baili Luoyuan wanted to continue speaking, Su Changfeng interrupted, ”If Sect Master Baili has nothing else, then I will return. As you know, our sect is in a crucial period of establishment, with many matters to attend to.”

”Sect Master Su, go and tend to your duties. I’ll be staying in Fengming City during this time. If Sect Master Su has any questions, feel free to seek me out,” Baili Luoyuan said.

Su Changfeng nodded, leaving without any trace of reluctance.

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