141: Heir of the Wu family

“No, how could I be a useless piece of trash? I’m in the Houtian Lesser Stage!”

“Why are you all protecting Shen Xi? What is he, anyway?”

“In terms of strength and status, he’s not on the same level as me. Can’t you see that?”

Sun Wei was still unwilling to give up and struggled again.

He couldn’t understand why he would lose to someone like Shen Xi.

Compared to him, the other party was simply not in the same league.

“You and Shen Xi are indeed not on the same level. He is a Dragon and Phoenix among men, while you are just roadside weeds.”

Liu Yiyi continued to ruthlessly tear down Sun Wei’s pride.

“You!”

If it were anyone else, Sun Wei would have immediately lost control, or even made a move.

But the other party happened to be Liu Yiyi.

He couldn’t win a fight.

Even if he could win, he wouldn’t dare to make a move.

“Aren’t you just thinking that you’re stronger than me? That everyone should choose you instead of me?”

With his companion’s strong support, Shen Xi naturally wouldn’t play dead.

He stepped forward, stared into Sun Wei’s eyes, and gave a cold smile.

“That’s right!”

Sun Wei said, unconvinced.

“Then I’ll let you know just how big the gap between us is!” Shen Xi said loudly, “If you win, I’ll leave this small group, and vice versa!”

“Good, it’s a deal!”

Sun Wei immediately agreed.

This idiot, he couldn’t possibly really think he could compete with him, could he?

He was in the Houtian Lesser Stage, with combat power comparable to the Late Acquired Realm, while the other party was merely in the Initial Stage of Acquired Realm. How could he compete with him?

This battle, before it even began, had already determined the victor, with no suspense whatsoever.

“People, it’s important to have self-awareness. Some people are inexplicably confident, thinking that if someone supports them, they can’t distinguish between the big and small kings. In the world of Martial Artists, strength is everything, and a hard fist is the hard truth.”

Sun Wei once again regained his confident demeanor.

In her opinion, Liu Yiyi must have been deceived by the false impression Shen Xi had created.

As long as he performed astonishingly enough, he could let Liu Yiyi know who the true strong one was, and who was most suitable for this team.

At that time, wouldn't Liu Yiyi worship him and eventually fall completely?

“Too much nonsense!”

As his voice fell, Shen Xi moved.

He stepped on the Azure Lotus Sword Step, and azure lotuses bloomed beneath his feet.

The next second, he appeared in front of Sun Wei.

“What!”

Sun Wei was terrified. Shen Xi was too fast, so fast that he didn’t even have time to react before the other party was already in front of him.

Bang!

A punch was thrown.

Sun Wei flew backward like a kite with a broken string.

For a moment, the whole place was silent.

Due to the conflict between Sun Wei and Shen Xi, it had already attracted the attention of other young talents present. Their agreed battle had attracted countless eyes.

But no one expected the battle to start so abruptly and end so abruptly.

Sun Wei, he lost without even being able to withstand a single move?

“Am I seeing things?”

“Sun Wei, in the Houtian Lesser Stage, actually lost to this young man of unknown origin in the Initial Stage of Acquired Realm?”

“Hiss! Why is he so powerful? Even Sun Wei is not his opponent.”

“This kind of strength, among the younger generation in Twenty-eighth City, should be top three, right?”

“The Chasing Wind Secret Realm is indeed a grand gathering of Geniuses, destined for a Dragon and Phoenix struggle. There are simply too many experts.”

For a moment, everyone couldn’t help but start discussing.

Sun Wei’s loss had already shocked many people.

The fact that he lost so cleanly and decisively made them even more stunned.

“You lost!”

Shen Xi stood still, calmly looking at Sun Wei.

He hadn’t even gotten serious, only using the Azure Lotus Sword Step.

“I, how could I...”

Sun Wei was on the verge of collapsing.

All this time, he had looked down on Shen Xi.

He never expected that the other party would defeat him with such a clean and decisive method.

This dealt him such a blow that he couldn’t lift his head.

He had repeatedly called Shen Xi a mere good-for-nothing, so what was he now?

“People, it’s important to have self-awareness.”

Liu Yiyi continued to twist the knife: “Even I am not confident I can win against Shen Xi, yet you dare to look down on him.”

“Since you have lost, according to the agreement, you must withdraw from this team, and your slot can also be handed over.”

Hand over the slot!

Sun Wei’s pupils constricted.

Even his Vice City Lord grandfather didn’t have enough slots.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t need to come to Liu Piaoling to get a slot.

Now, he had to hand over the slot to enter the Chasing Wind Secret Realm to Liu Piaoling, which was undoubtedly cutting off his Opportunity. Sun Wei found this unacceptable.

But it just so happened that Liu Yiyi was the one who said it.

No matter how unwilling Sun Wei was, he didn’t dare to go against Liu Yiyi’s wishes.

Simply put, if anyone else had proposed handing over the slot, Sun Wei wouldn’t have cared.

He was certain that even if they completely fell out, Liu Piaoling wouldn’t offend his grandfather for a single slot.

But Liu Yiyi was different. If she spoke, both Liu Piaoling and his grandfather could only acquiesce.

“I...”

“You disagree?”

Liu Yiyi raised an eyebrow, her expression visibly darkening.

“I agree!”

Under duress, Sun Wei could only grit his teeth and hand over the wind chasing sword key.

Afterward, Liu Yiyi took the wind chasing sword key, came to Shen Xi’s side, and whispered, “There’s still one slot left. You can give it to your good brother. He has already achieved the Great Accomplishment of Yuanqi Realm, and his strength is not bad. Most importantly, I trust your friend.”

Only the two of them could hear this.

Shen Xi was stunned, not expecting Liu Yiyi to have thought it all through from the beginning.

However, he didn’t hesitate and took the wind chasing sword key.

He had originally wanted to secure a slot for Fatty, but he knew that Fatty’s strength was not yet sufficient, and this matter was not up to him. He had to respect Liu Piaoling’s wishes.

But now it seemed that the people Liu Piaoling had found were too unreliable. Shen Xi wouldn’t feel comfortable entrusting his back to such people in the Chasing Wind Secret Realm. Fatty, on the other hand, was a good choice.

Shen Xi was 100% sure that even if Fatty risked his life, he would never be a treacherous villain.

However, Shen Xi still looked at Liu Piaoling.

Although Liu Piaoling didn't know what the two were saying, he still nodded, indicating his attitude.

This last slot was for the two of them to dispose of as they wished.

Having received everyone’s unanimous agreement, Shen Xi then took the wind chasing sword key and ran towards the Star Zenith Department Store.

Fatty was currently in seclusion at the Star Zenith Department Store.

It was precisely because Fatty had been in seclusion at the Star Zenith Department Store during this period.

Liu Yiyi had met Fatty a few times, which was why she had a certain understanding of him.

So, after getting the wind chasing sword key, her first reaction was to let Fatty go to the Secret Realm with them.

And it wasn’t until Shen Xi’s figure disappeared.

Only then did Liu Yiyi fully unleash her aura, scanning the surroundings, especially focusing her gaze on Sun Wei.

“I know some of you are unconvinced or look down on Shen Xi, but I don’t care.”

“However, I, Liu Yiyi, am stating it here today: anyone who dares to secretly target Shen Xi is an enemy of mine!”

“This is Liu Yiyi’s will, and also the Liu Family’s will!”

Liu Yiyi, who came from a Secluded Faction, was all too familiar with scheming and open and secret struggles.

Just now, Shen Xi had performed too astonishingly and publicly shamed Sun Wei, which could easily attract the prying eyes of those with ulterior motives.

Especially some forces leaning towards the Vice City Lord, they might do anything to curry favor with the Vice City Lord.

For example, assassinating Shen Xi’s family.

With Shen Xi’s current strength, he could handle competition among peers. But if an old, powerful expert, a Xiantian Realm master, were shameless enough to lower himself and target his family, even Shen Xi would have a headache.

Shen Xi couldn’t possibly guard his family for his entire life.

It was precisely because she understood this that Liu Yiyi made her stance clear first.

She wouldn’t interfere with open targeting of Shen Xi; Geniuses also needed to be tempered.

But if someone made small moves in secret, she would absolutely not let them off.

Her mission on this trip was to find a Genius from a humble background, and Shen Xi was the Genius she had her eyes on.

Liu Yiyi would not allow his talent to be wasted because of such things.

After speaking, Liu Yiyi once again gave Sun Wei a deep look.

The meaning was self-evident: as long as Shen Xi’s family encountered danger, she would be the first to cause trouble for him.

And as soon as these words came out, the entire place erupted.

Many people’s eyes turned red with envy and jealousy.

Why did Shen Xi receive such favor from Liu Yiyi!

Liu Yiyi not only had a mysterious background, but her beauty was also captivating.

A beautiful woman with wealth, looks, power, and influence, favoring Shen Xi so much, was enough to break countless men.

“Why am I not Shen Xi!”

“Heaven, you are too unfair! Why can Shen Xi receive Liu Yiyi’s favor!”

“Kill Shen Xi, snatch Yi Yi!”

“Are you crazy? Liu Yiyi’s identity is not something you can snatch!”

For a time, discussions were incessant.

Liu Yiyi, however, ignored everyone.

However, those with keen eyes could see that her pretty face was a little flushed.

What was wrong with her?

Favoring Shen Xi and wanting to protect him could have been done in other ways.

Why announce it publicly?

As she thought, Liu Yiyi couldn’t help but recall the scene that day during the beast tide, when Shen Xi alone resisted the Demon Beast Leaders… Soon, Fatty also arrived.

The small group was fully assembled.

Without further delay, everyone set off on the road to Zhu Feng City.

Over three hundred young talents, led by their respective elders, left in batches.

Soon, only Sun Wei remained.

His slot had been reclaimed, and his Vice City Lord grandfather also had no extra slots.

Sun Wei was practically abandoned, completely missing out on this Chasing Wind Secret Realm Opportunity.

“I’m not reconciled!”

Sun Wei said through gritted teeth.

He was unwilling to miss this precious Opportunity to go to the Chasing Wind Secret Realm just like that.

But without a slot, he was helpless.

Just then.

A young man dressed in white, holding a folding fan, walked from a distance.

The young man’s footsteps were very strange.

To the naked eye, he walked very slowly, as if he was strolling.

But even at such a slow pace, the distance between him and Sun Wei was rapidly shortening.

A distance of over two hundred meters was covered in just a few breaths.

The young man arrived in front of Sun Wei so effortlessly.

This is an expert!

Sun Wei immediately reacted.

This kind of movement technique, like shrinking the ground to an inch, was definitely a Yellow-grade Cultivation Technique.

And to be able to exert his movement technique to such an extent, the other party must have Cultivated to at least the Major Achievement Realm.

Not only that, but the young man also exuded a faint aura of the Late Acquired Realm, further confirming Sun Wei’s guess.

“Have they all left already? Liu Yiyi is also gone. It seems I’m still one step too late.”

The young man said with some regret.

“Are you here for Liu Yiyi?”

Sun Wei asked tentatively.

“Hmm! How long has she been gone?”

The young man flicked his folding fan open, asking nonchalantly.

“Just under ten minutes, I think!”

Sun Wei lowered his posture even further.

“Then I can still catch up. My little wife, you keep running away, it really gives me a headache!”

The young man showed a meaningful smile.

Hearing this, Sun Wei’s pupils constricted.

This person in front of him was Liu Yiyi’s husband?

Given Liu Yiyi’s status, if she really married, the other party’s status would definitely not be lower than hers.

This also meant that this young man also came from a Secluded Faction?

“Are you a descendant of a Secluded Faction?”

Sun Wei asked excitedly.

“Wu Family, Wu Su. Let’s go, take me to the Chasing Wind Secret Realm.”

Wu Su appeared to be discussing, but in reality, he was giving an order.

Sun Wei dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction with Wu Su’s attitude, and quickly nodded, saying, “Yes, yes, yes, it is my honor to serve you!”

“You’re very good. I’ll reward you with a slot to enter the Chasing Wind Secret Realm then.”

Wu Su nodded in satisfaction. As a descendant of a Secluded Faction, he was accustomed to people being subservient to him.

As long as the other party was obedient, giving some benefits was not out of the question.

“Thank you, sir!”

Sun Wei bowed respectfully again.

He had thought that this Opportunity had nothing to do with him anymore, but he never expected that a new Opportunity would arise, and he would still be able to get a chance.

“Enough talk, quickly take me to catch up with Liu Yiyi!”

After a pause, Wu Su’s eyes were filled with lust: “My fiancée, do you think leaving the Liu Family will allow you to escape my grasp? Our marriage was decided by the previous generation. You are destined to be mine!”

Sun Wei, hearing this, didn’t even dare to breathe.

He dared not get involved in this matter. This was an affair between Secluded Factions, and if he dared to wade into this muddy water, he would only die a terrible death.

Of course, Sun Wei was still in a good mood.

On the one hand, it was because he had gained the Opportunity to enter the Chasing Wind Secret Realm.

On the other hand, it was also because of the entanglement between Wu Su and Liu Yiyi.

He had heard Liu Yiyi’s words about protecting Shen Xi, and with Wu Su’s personality, he would definitely target Shen Xi to declare his sovereignty.

At that time, Shen Xi would definitely not have a good outcome, and the face he had lost earlier could also be regained.