Section 22

“Heh heh... Su Clan Leader, I came empty-handed, you see...”

“No matter!”

The voice carried an undeniable authority, making Liu Chengfeng stiffen.

“Then I’ll trouble Su Clan Leader...” With that, he walked towards Su Residence, his limbs seemingly uncoordinated.

As soon as he entered Su Residence, Liu Chengfeng’s gaze was drawn to a figure standing with his hands behind his back.

Su Zhou was clad in dark robes, his black hair cascaded like a waterfall, his eyes were deep, and countless Dao Rhythms seemed to fall around him.

Before Liu Chengfeng could even greet Su Zhou, his peripheral vision caught sight of a figure, and he instantly felt his knees go soft for some unknown reason.

He saw him.

The Old Soldier in black, carrying a broken sword on his back, who almost suffocated him with a single glance.

He was now standing respectfully behind Su Zhou, looking as deferential as...

A servant!!!

Su Zhou looked at Liu Chengfeng’s shocked and dazed expression, a faint smile playing on his lips.

“Zhu, you’ve startled Liu City Lord.”

“This subordinate knows his mistake...” The Old Soldier’s voice was hollow and hoarse.

This Black-Clad Veteran was the Epic-grade attendant Su Zhou had drawn a few days ago, one of the eight hundred Old Soldiers who once fought across the Heavens and broke through Forbidden Grounds... Zhu.

Attendant: Zhu

Quality: Epic

Realm: (In this world, he can sweep all with a single palm!)

Zhu, who awakened from endless years, has a shattered Divine Soul, an erratic Realm, and is coveted by an unspeakable existence. For now, he can only act within the Family’s territory.

Although Zhu’s Realm was a question mark, looking at the System’s thoughtful comment.

Su Zhou understood instantly.

Although Zhu couldn’t act outside, within the Su Family’s territory, Zhu was an invincible existence!

That phrase, “In this world, he can sweep all with a single palm,” was the best proof!

Yet, Zhu, with such a powerful evaluation, was merely Su Zhou’s servant!

“Oh dear... Su Clan Leader... What are you saying, calling me Lord?..”

“You can just call me Little Liu...” Liu Chengfeng regained his composure, suppressing the urge to flee, and said obsequiously to Su Zhou.

Liu Chengfeng, the Great Liu City Lord, who had originally planned to assert his authority at the Su Family, now wished most of all that he could pull himself together and resist kneeling...

Chapter 27: Liu City Lord’s Last Stand, Kneel Later...

Liu Chengfeng only felt that his current mood was complicated to an unspeakable degree.

He had intended to give the Su Family a show of force, but now his greatest wish was to keep his knees from buckling in front of Su Zhou.

For no other reason.

Damn it, didn’t he see that the fierce and majestic Su Family’s Qi Luck Gold Dragon in the sky was glaring down at him?

And that Old Soldier, whose hands were stained with blood from the taboo, was respectfully standing behind Su Zhou!

With such a display, even if Liu Chengfeng were beaten to death, he wouldn’t believe that the Su Family was just an ordinary Family.

His heart was now filled with panic.

“This Su Zhou won’t get angry at me for not visiting these past few days, will he?”

“Probably not, right?”

He thought with a guilty conscience.

His original intention of intimidation had long since vanished.

He became very uneasy.

With an obsequious smile on his face, there was no trace of his high and mighty Lord image.

Those who knew would think he was the Lord, but those who didn’t might think he was Su Zhou’s servant.

However, Su Zhou was unaware of Liu Chengfeng’s thoughts and didn’t care.

He didn’t respond to Liu Chengfeng’s flattery, but instead spoke indifferently.

“Liu City Lord, do you have something important coming to my Su Family this time?”

“Ah... Ah... Yes...” Liu Chengfeng first stumbled over his words, then said.

“That, Su Clan Leader, I came this time to tell you something. In about two months, Tianwu City will have a...”

“Inheritance Grotto Heaven appear?”

Liu Chengfeng’s words were interrupted by Su Zhou before he could finish.

“Yes, yes, yes, huh? How did you know???” Liu Chengfeng didn’t react, still following Su Zhou’s words.

But then he suddenly reacted, and his face instantly changed dramatically.

The appearance of the Grotto Heaven was considered a secret of the Divine Xia Empire. Although some major sects and prominent families were well aware of this matter,

Families in a small, remote place like Tianwu City should not have been privy to such high-level information.

However, Liu Chengfeng quickly understood.

Qualifications??

Was he out of his mind just now? With the Su Family’s majestic Qi Luck Gold Dragon and the terrifying background of having a powerful expert, possibly above the Covering Sun Realm, as a servant, what qualifications did they even need?

It must be said that Liu Chengfeng’s ability to conjure up scenarios was indeed strong.

Su Zhou hadn’t even said anything, and this fellow had already figured out the entire situation for himself.

In his eyes, the previous talk of Tianwu City’s so-called three great families was probably just the Su Family playing a joke.

Now, with the Grotto Heaven appearing and opportunities arising, they simply waved their hand and crushed the Ma and Wang families.

Su Zhou did not answer Liu Chengfeng’s question, but instead looked at Liu Chengfeng with a half-smile.

Liu Chengfeng immediately put away his scattered thoughts, and his attitude became even more respectful.

“For a figure like Su Clan Leader, knowing about the appearance of the Grotto Heaven is simply effortless. It was presumptuous of me.”

“Not at all. I also heard about the Grotto Heaven’s appearance through rumors. For the specific details, I’ll have to trouble Liu City Lord to tell me about it.”

Su Zhou’s face held a smile, looking as warm and flawless as an unpolished jade.

But in Liu Chengfeng’s eyes, Su Zhou’s image became even more unfathomable.

“This Su Clan Leader is probably displeased that I didn’t report this matter immediately.”

“He’s giving me a warning!”

Unbeknownst to him, he, a Lord, actually used the word “report” in his mind when referring to a Family like the Su Family.

Immediately, Liu Chengfeng hastily spilled all the information he knew, like pouring out beans.

“A few days ago, fourteen Elders of the Qi-Gazing Sect jointly used a secret technique, observing celestial phenomena and drawing in stars, to calculate that an Inheritance Grotto Heaven would appear outside Tianwu City in a year and a half.”

“All the great families and clans, upon hearing of this, have sent their Prodigies to contend for it in this Grotto Heaven.”

Su Zhou nodded upon hearing this. The Inheritance Grotto Heaven only allowed Prodigies under the age of eighteen to enter.

Such Grotto Heavens were mostly Legacies left by ancient powerhouses, who wished to select the strongest Prodigy as their successor.

The resources and opportunities within such Grotto Heavens were extremely abundant; simply entering them would yield great benefits.

Since this Grotto Heaven was appearing right outside his doorstep, how could Su Zhou let it go?

“I see. Then, Liu City Lord, did you come to my Su Family today just to inform me of this matter?”

Su Zhou looked at Liu Chengfeng and spoke indifferently.

Immediately, Liu Chengfeng got stuck again. The meaning from above was to have the local small families of Tianwu City serve the other great sects and clans well.

But Liu Chengfeng dared not say such words. His peripheral vision accidentally swept over the Black-Clad Veteran beside him.

The other party seemed to inadvertently rub the broken sword in his hand, immediately making Liu Chengfeng’s heart pound.

Damn it, I don’t care anymore! My life is also a life! Let others worry about the rest!

He made up his mind and quickly said, “I came this time to give Su Clan Leader an entry quota!”

“All prominent families and clans get three quotas, and the Su Family is naturally no exception!”

“Three?” Su Zhou narrowed his eyes slightly.

“The Su Family, of course, must have one more, to match the Su Family’s status!” Liu Chengfeng’s survival instinct was terrifyingly strong, almost seamlessly continuing the conversation.

“Oh? Then I thank Liu City Lord.” Su Zhou smiled faintly, and the Old Soldier behind him also twitched his lips, giving Liu Chengfeng a slight smile.

Liu Chengfeng finally breathed a sigh of relief. The subsequent conversation was pleasant for both host and guest.

Su Zhou casually mentioned the issue of taxes, while Liu Chengfeng acted as if paying taxes would be an insult to him.

A moment later, Liu Chengfeng cupped his hands and bid farewell to Su Zhou.