Chapter 402

Fenghe Shanzhuang, located in the most prosperous area of Jiang City's center, is nevertheless an excellent quiet retreat amidst the bustle.

This place is a property privately owned by Jiangnan Wang, a genuine Jiangnan garden.

At this moment, two figures sat facing each other in the lakeside leisure pavilion.

The man seated in the place of honor wore a moon-white long robe, his features handsome, his brow bearing an innate arrogance—this was Jun Wuji.

He had just emerged from seclusion, his eyes bright, his condition far better than when he had slain Jiang Feng.

At this moment he held a cup of clear tea, sipping it leisurely, his gaze resting on the lake view not far away, a faint smile of pleasure playing at the corner of his mouth.

Sitting opposite him was a middle-aged man in a brocade suit, namely Tang Zongjie, the head of the Chuandu Tang Family.

"His Seat has been in seclusion these days, yet the Jiangnan Wangfu and the Tang Family have certainly not spared effort."

Jun Wuji set down his teacup, his voice flat.

"Now His Seat's strength has recovered to seventy percent, thanks to the resources you provided."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zongjie hastily put down his cup, leaned forward slightly, and his smile grew wider.

"Holy Son, you jest. By slaying the wicked Jiang Feng for us and rescuing our daughter Tang Yanran, you have done a deed of recreating grace for both our Tang Family and the Jiangnan Wangfu. We have merely contributed a few resources; to be able to do something for you, Holy Son, is our honor!"

Tang Zongjie knew better than anyone how terrifying the Jun Family's foundation is.

Although he is the son-in-law of the Yunding Xie Family, the Xie Family basically never regarded this upper son-in-law seriously, hardly ever contacting him proactively except when they needed the Tang Family's help.

But the Jun Family is different; in the Yunding Secret Realm, its influence is not inferior to that of the Xie Family, and in some aspects it even surpasses it.

Jun Wuji is the Jun Family's Holy Son, a key cultivator; though young, he already possesses such strength, and as long as he does not fall midway, he will surely grow into a Martial Ancestor-level powerhouse.

To maintain good relations with such a figure, let alone taking out some resources—Tang Zongjie would not hesitate even to exhaust all of the Tang Family's assets.

Jun Wuji listened to Tang Zongjie's flattery and felt quite satisfied.

He naturally knew that both the Tang Family and Jiangnan Wang were merely using his influence.

Especially Jiangnan Wang, who appears on the surface to be an idle clansman, but secretly has cultivated many elite confidants.

Last time he happened to learn of the cultivation resources stored in the Jiangnan Wangfu's Treasure Vault; even he, the Jun Family's Holy Son, was secretly startled, showing that it is far from as simple as it appears on the surface.

But he does not care about these, for after all, the four words 'Yunding Jun Family' are enough to sweep aside all secular powers.

In his eyes, the scheming of Jiangnan Wang and the Tang Family is not worth mentioning.

He lifted his teacup, took a light sip, and asked casually.

"By the way, His Seat seems to have heard that your daughter Tang Yanran is about to marry Jiangnan Wang?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Zongjie's eyes instantly lit up, his smile nearly bursting forth.

"That's correct; Tang Yanran and Prince Jiangnan have indeed set their wedding date, in half a month. We also hope that Holy Son you will grace the wedding with your presence; if you attend, it will be the supreme honor for our two families!"

Tang Zongjie secretly reckoned that if Jun Wuji could attend the wedding, it would amount to announcing to the world that the Jun Family supports the Jiangnan Wangfu and the Tang Family.

By then, who would dare to provoke them without good sense?

Even the Xie Family would likely have to reassess the Tang Family.

Jun Wuji smiled and nodded slowly.

He knew clearly that the Tang Family and the Jiangnan Wangfu merely wanted to use his name to consolidate their position.

However, this entails no loss for him; on the contrary, it could make those two families devote themselves wholeheartedly to providing him resources, allowing him to recover his strength faster.

"His Seat intends to rest a while longer at Fenghe Shanzhuang, then return to the Yunding Secret Realm after their grand wedding concludes."

Jun Wuji said lightly.

As soon as these words were spoken, Tang Zongjie became so excited he nearly jumped up from his seat!

He never expected that Jun Wuji would actually be willing to stay and attend the wedding, even planning to rest until the wedding ends—this was nothing short of an unexpected delight!

"Wonderful! Holy Son, it's wonderful that you can stay!"

Tang Zongjie said excitedly.

"We will surely arrange your lodging well, guaranteeing you a comfortable stay at Fenghe Shanzhuang!"

Jun Wuji gave a noncommittal smile and once again turned his gaze to the lake view outside the window.

While the two were chatting, a figure rushed in like an arrow released from a bow, instantly landing in the pavilion.

The comer was a white-haired old man, namely Tang Zhen, the Heavenly Human Realm expert of the Tang Family.

At this moment, Tang Zhen's face was full of shock, his forehead covered in cold sweat, his steps somewhat unsteady.

Having rushed into the pavilion, he went straight to Jun Wuji, speaking in a flustered manner.

"No… not good! Holy Son! Something major has happened!"

Jun Wuji's smile vanished instantly, his brows slightly furrowing.

Tang Zongjie was also startled by his father's appearance, quickly rising to ask.

"Father, what's wrong? What happened? Why are you so flustered?"

Tang Zhen paid no heed to his son's question, his gaze locked on Jun Wuji, his voice trembling.

"Holy Son! Just now… just now the Jiangnan Wangfu sent an urgent message… saying… that Jiang Feng… that scoundrel… has appeared again!"

"What?"

These words struck like a thunderclap from clear sky, instantly exploding in the pavilion!

Jun Wuji's expression changed instantly; his formerly calm eyes burst forth with a terrifying killing intent, and his aura surged violently!

An invisible pressure spread out instantly, making the air around the pavilion seem to solidify.

The artificial lake nearby was also affected by this aura; its calm surface instantly churned into towering waves, several zhang high, slamming fiercely toward the pavilion's shore, a terrifying sight!

Tang Zongjie was also frightened, his face turning pale, his body involuntarily stepping back two paces, muttering.

"No… impossible? Jiang Feng wasn't already killed by you, Holy Son? Not even his bones remain—how could he still be alive?"

Jun Wuji rose abruptly, his moon-white robe fluttering without wind, his eyes icy cold as ten-thousand-year-old ice.

He fixed his gaze on Tang Zhen, demanding word by word.

What are you saying? Is Jiang Feng still alive?

He just couldn't believe this news! Earlier he had clearly used the Jun Family's supreme art, beating Jiang Feng to smithereens, not leaving a trace of breath—how could he still be alive?

It... it's true!

Tang Zhen swallowed saliva, forcibly suppressing the fear in his heart.

"News from the Jiangnan Wangfu says that Jiang Feng is not only alive, but also sent a message to the Jiangnan Wang, telling them to wash their necks clean and wait for death!"

Upon hearing this, Jun Wuji's gaze grew icier, the killing intent around him intensified, and the huge waves on the lake became even more violent.

Jiang Feng!

Is this brat really this hard to kill?