116: You are the lord of a city

Feng Ming spoke indifferently, "You are the lord of a city; guarding the safety of Qingyang City and its surroundings is originally your responsibility."

"If I were to be assassinated while walking on the street, on a small scale, it's a human life, but on a larger scale, it would be a provocation against you, and even a provocation against the dignity of the Bright Moon Dynasty."

"Do you really need to check if someone knows your daughter before deciding to protect them on the street?"

Lu Zhenfeng was left speechless by the retort, and it took a long moment before he finally spoke.

"Your silver tongue certainly earns you points, but I warn you, if you think you can rely on this to get me to marry my daughter to you, it's absolutely impossible."

Feng Ming smiled.

"Regardless of whether you marry Anan to me, I implore you to let her do what she wants to do!"

"Of course, even if you don't agree, it doesn't matter. Once the time is right, I can find a way to send her away from Qingyang City to Qian Prefecture myself."

Lu Zhenfeng was stunned. "To Qian Prefecture? For what?"

Feng Ming smiled and said, "It seems you don't know Anan as well as I do. She cannot Cultivate and is determined to prove herself through commerce. Naturally, those in business take pride in becoming a disciple under Madam Hua."

"Anan naturally has this idea as well. If she could get your support, I believe she would certainly carve out a place for herself in The Way of Commerce." Hearing this, Lu Zhenfeng's expression turned cold.

"You are still too young. You have no idea what it truly means to be good to someone. What you're doing isn't truly for her benefit."

Feng Ming sighed. "City Lord, you're simply afraid of her getting hurt."

Lu Zhenfeng looked embarrassed and said.

"And what if I am!"

Feng Ming said.

"You don't want her to leave you simply because you're worried you won't be able to protect her! But you've forgotten, she is a person with her own thoughts!"

"She is not a canary kept in a cage; our original intention is for her to live a happy and joyful life!"

"Perhaps you think I'm speaking empty words now, but I guarantee that I can not only make her happy but also allow her to pursue her dreams and do what she wants to do."

Lu Zhenfeng raised an eyebrow. "On what grounds do you say that?"

Feng Ming chuckled.

"Because I am still young. Given time, I will stand at the pinnacle of this world!"

Lu Zhenfeng laughed: "It's good for a young man to have ambition, but you don't know how cruel reality is. You should first deal with the trouble from the Huangfu Family before saying anything else."

Feng Ming laughed upon hearing this.

"In that case, can I take it to mean that as long as I resolve the trouble with the Huangfu Family, you'll agree to let Anan go to Qian Prefecture to seek apprenticeship under Madam Hua?"

Hearing this, Lu Zhenfeng smiled and nodded: "Fine!"

After speaking, Lu Zhenfeng stood up. Before leaving, he added, "If you are still alive after the Huangfu Family is overturned, I will not only agree to let Anan go to Qian Prefecture, but I will also personally hold a wedding for the two of you."

Hearing this, Feng Ming immediately cupped his hands.

"Your son-in-law is here to thank his father-in-law in advance!"

Lu Zhenfeng's face twitched as he heard this, and he said crossly.

"Don't call me that so soon. Wait until you've actually accomplished it."

With that, Lu Zhenfeng departed.

Feng Ming had long expected that Lu Zhenfeng would find a way to meet him. After all, he was involved with the man's daughter; how could a father not care?

As a man, Feng Ming understood this feeling well.

If it were him, he would probably be even more agitated, fearing that his woman was being taken advantage of.

Just as Lu Zhenfeng left, Hua Dieer walked back in.

She replaced the teapot with fresh tea for Feng Ming and said while pouring, "This tea is something I brought from Qian Prefecture. The Feng Family was once a major Family in Qian Prefecture. When you leave, Young Master, you might as well take some with you; perhaps the elders will like it."

Feng Ming was taken aback.

He had no memories of Qian Prefecture; after all, by the time he was born, the Family had already moved to Liumian Prefecture.

But perhaps for the elders in the Family, they would definitely like the tea from Qian Prefecture.

Feng Ming thanked her, "Thank you, you are very thoughtful!"

Hua Dieer smiled and looked out the window. "Young Master, the auction is about to reach the final item. You can prepare to make your move."

Hearing this, Feng Ming set down his teacup and went to the window. Through the glass, he saw many others on the same floor, all in various private boxes.

Through the windows, he could see their faces, and among them were Huangfu Rui, Huangfu Jing, and Huangfu Yunyan.

"Young Master Feng, I'm sorry. When we designed the private boxes, the glass was one-way; people outside cannot see the situation inside. Therefore, when you make the purchase, I'm afraid we won't be able to create momentum for you."

Hua Dieer spoke with an apologetic look.

Feng Ming shook his head. "It doesn't matter. You just need to let others know that it was this private box that purchased the Nascent Soul Destruction Formation."

Hearing this, Hua Dieer instantly understood Feng Ming's intention.

Today, she had her maidservant publicly invite Feng Ming into the Hua Pavilion, which had already caused a stir throughout the auction house.

By now, this matter had likely spread throughout Qingyang City.

After all, Feng Ming was only the third person in all of Qingyang City to be personally received by Hua Dieer; this fact alone would become a topic of conversation for everyone.

Therefore, as long as the person who bought the Nascent Soul Destruction Formation was from the Hua Pavilion, everyone would know who bought it without even thinking.

Afterward, the Hua Clan Merchant House only needed to continue announcing to the public that Feng Ming was the buyer to solidify the fact.

Feng Ming anticipated that the news would completely spread throughout Qingyang City even before tonight was over.

In this way, the effect Feng Ming wanted would naturally be achieved.

While the two were talking.

On the auction stage outside, the beautiful hostess finally brought out the last item.

This item was the Nascent Soul Destruction Formation.

At this moment, in one of the private boxes.

Huangfu Jing couldn't help but click his tongue when he saw this final item!

"The starting price is ten million Spirit Stones. This Nascent Soul Destruction Formation is truly expensive!"

"The Hua Clan Merchant House is truly crazy to bring such a thing to Qingyang City to sell. Who here besides the Huangfu Family and the City Lord can afford it?"

Huangfu Yunyan agreed, "This item is indeed too expensive. In a place like Qingyang City, absolutely no one can afford it."

"However, this Feng Ming is also very strange. He came to Qingyang City but didn't even go to the Feng Family; he came straight to the auction house and was even personally received by Hua Dieer."

"But now that the auction is ending, he hasn't bought a single thing. What on earth did he come here for?"

Huangfu Rui snorted upon hearing this.

"Hmph, he's just seeking attention. With the Feng Family's meager assets, it's absolutely impossible for them to buy this Formation."

Huangfu Yunyan felt somewhat helpless.

If Feng Ming didn't make a move to buy anything, Huangfu Rui wouldn't even have a chance to retaliate.

This was not a good thing.

Huangfu Rui snorted.

"Feng Ming must know I'm here today, which is why he doesn't dare to buy anything."

"Otherwise, I would definitely fight him to the end and show him who really calls the shots in Qingyang City. Once his reputation is ruined, everyone in Qingyang City will know that Feng Ming is just a piece of shit compared to me."

"So, his choice not to act today is actually his best option."