Chapter 209

When the first ray of morning light illuminated the ancient city, all things revived, and it was not only animals that stirred restlessly, but also crowds of people.

"Sigh, have you heard? Last night, someone actually saw traces of the Qingluo Beast on Honghu Mountain!"

"I've heard. This Qingluo Beast is physically weak because of the previous capture struggle, and its combat power is not even one-tenth of what it was."

At the foot of Honghu Mountain, a large crowd had already gathered since last night; at this moment they were chattering noisily in groups of three or five.

"Over there are the Huo Family people, over there the Lin Family. Neither of these two clans are native powers of Dongyang City, but their strength cannot be underestimated."

"The ones leading are precisely their Family Heads; both are Foundation Establishment powerhouses."

Yu Zhang Ao stood beside Yu Changsheng, observing everyone with his peripheral vision while quietly introducing them to Yu Changsheng.

"Oh?"

Yu Changsheng looked in the direction of Yu Zhang Ao's gaze. The Huo Family group numbered about six; the leader at the front, the Huo Family Head, was a middle-aged man with long hair coiled to his waist, a faint killing intent between his brows, at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage; the other five were all at Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

As for the other side, the Lin Family people were likewise six; their Family Head led, with the same configuration as the Huo Family — aside from the Family Head at Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, the rest were all at Qi Refining Late Stage.

While Yu Changsheng secretly observed the two clans' people, the two Family Heads also noticed Yu Changsheng; after furrowing their brows slightly, they revealed a faint smile toward Yu Changsheng and nodded in greeting.

Yu Changsheng was slightly surprised, and likewise nodded toward them, counting as having exchanged greetings.

"It seems these two guys aren't completely ignorant about me; they've both been paying attention."

Yu Changsheng was thoughtful; his gaze shifted to the other side. The Tang Family group was also there; their Family Head Tang He led, and after looking at Yu Changsheng, he revealed a gentle smile, appearing very kindly, and even walked over on his own initiative.

"You're Yu Changsheng, right? Truly a talented-looking figure, a person among dragons and phoenixes. There may have been many misunderstandings before; if you have time, would you be willing to visit the manor as a guest?"

Tang He spoke gently, laughing hehe, and proactively extended his hand toward Yu Changsheng; one could not tell at all that there had been any conflict between the two.

Yu Changsheng secretly sighed that this old thing was quite good at pretending; on his part he also returned a gentle smile, extended his hand and shook Tang He's, and said with a smile:

"Family Head Tang overpraises. This junior may have offended you before; please forgive me. Another day, if there's a chance, I will personally visit to apologize."

"Good, then I wish Little Friend a smooth journey. If you need anything, just tell me."

Tang He smiled faintly; a trace of deep meaning flashed in his eyes. After withdrawing his hand, he nodded slightly toward Yu Changsheng again, turned, and returned to his group.

As he turned his head, at an angle Yu Changsheng could not see, a cold glint bloomed in his eyes and vanished in a flash.

"That guy is Yu Changsheng, able to make Old Thing Tang He treat him so seriously; he doesn't look simple."

In the distance, the Huo Family Head and Lin Family Head gathered together, watching this scene, their expressions varied.

"He's just a wet-behind-the-ears kid. In my view, Tang He that guy got scared of stability; now he doesn't have a shred of sharpness left. This Dongyang City, he's no longer suitable for it."

The Lin Family Head curled his lip; when mentioning Tang He, he showed slight disdain.

As outsider powers in Dongyang City, the Lin Family and Huo Family's relationship was actually more intimate than outsiders imagined, and they were allied in confronting the Tang Family, this colossus.

However, the Tang Family was after all an old-established clan in Dongyang City, rooted for a long time, so naturally they were not something these two clans could easily shake; for now they had only barely achieved a standoff.

After all, in terms of high-end Foundation Establishment combat power, the Huo Family and Lin Family combined had only four, while the Tang Family already had three.

"It's not like that. Old Guy Tang He, you also know how cunning he usually is; how could he possibly suffer a loss so easily?" The Huo Family Head shook his head and said slowly: "This guy, willing to even release news of the Qingluo Beast, presumably did it to lure Yu Changsheng over."

"Clearly having a deep blood feud, yet still able to pretend to be so calm; one must admire, Tang He's scheming is still profound — I even feel a bit inferior to him."

The Huo Family Head clicked his tongue in wonder, and the Lin Family Head also revealed a strange look in his eyes.

"I inquired. This Yu Changsheng is not simple: Wanxiang Sect Inner Sect Disciple, Eight Thousand Heavenly Ladder, and he even killed Huang Suyu, a Yujian Peak disciple at Foundation Establishment Third Layer..."

The Huo Family Head swallowed a mouthful of saliva; recalling it, his eyes actually showed an incredulous look.

"Whoever truly treats him as an ordinary Qi Refining disciple to look at will probably suffer a huge loss; no wonder Tang He is so strictly on guard."

"Is that so?" The Lin Family Head heard this, his pupils contracted, somewhat unable to believe it, secretly shocked.

"Mm, won't be wrong. However, since Tang He dares to act, he must already have absolute certainty. This time, even if Yu Changsheng is dazzling, he's ultimately just a flash in the pan."

The Huo Family Head nodded, brows lowered, as if thinking of something.

"Since that's the case, should we give him a warning? We could also check and balance that guy Tang He a bit."

The Lin Family Head's eyes flashed; he said in a low voice.

"Unnecessary." The Huo Family Head shook his head, the corner of his mouth carrying a faint smile.

"The Wanxiang Sect values Inner Sect Disciples very much, especially since this kid's master seems not simple.

You say, if Yu Changsheng dies in the Tang Family's hands, and we happen to have evidence..."

"Then we report it to the Wanxiang Sect — will the Tang Family still have a way to survive?"

The Huo Family Head finished speaking, turned to look at the suddenly enlightened Lin Family Head; the two gazed at each other and smiled together.

"So you see, Tang He thinks his plan is flawless, but actually his little schemes were guessed long ago. We don't need to bother with Yu Changsheng; on the contrary, if he truly dies at Tang He's hands, that would be a good thing."

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The two Family Heads' thoughts were unknown to Yu Changsheng. At this moment he looked at Tang He's retreating figure, then lowered his head to look at the palm he had shaken with him, and coldly laughed in his heart.

"This guy, thinks he secretly left a mark on me that I wouldn't discover?"

Yu Changsheng secretly shook his head, expression unchanged, and wiped the right hand that had shaken Tang He's, but did not wipe away the mark on it.

This mark's function was also very singular — only for tracking, extremely faint; ordinary people truly couldn't detect it, but before Yu Changsheng's Divine Sense comparable to Golden Core, these petty tricks were naturally nowhere to hide.

Besides the cultivators led by the Three Great Families, this place naturally also attracted quite a few Loose Cultivators who had come hearing the news these past days; most were at Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment were few and far between.

Some were only low-stage Foundation Establishment. And the scene of Yu Changsheng shaking hands and talking with Tang He just now naturally also fell into their eyes; not knowing the reason, they paid quite a bit of attention to Yu Changsheng's side.

Only two Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivators among them had different looks in their eyes, secretly coldly laughing.

(Chapter End)