Chapter 26: The Three Young Masters of the Wu Family

The Wu Family in Tiandou City.

After Wu Qinan returned to the family, he immediately questioned the family steward.

"In the family, has anyone run away from home or gone missing in the last few years?"

Court affairs were busy, and although Wu Qinan was the head of the family, he almost never asked about household matters.

Today, he saw Wu Qi and felt the other party was somewhat familiar, but he was certain he had never seen the other party in the family.

The steward Wu Zhongzhi immediately pulled up the records and replied, "Family Head, among the disciples' training, how could there not be those who go missing!"

"In the last ten years, the family has lost about a dozen disciples."

Anyone with a discerning eye knew that the people on this missing list had likely already fallen.

"Just that many?" Wu Qinan asked in return.

He had an impression of everyone on the list, and Wu Qi was clearly not among them.

As for Wu Qi, he was originally a marginal member of the family, and no one cared whether he lived or died.

However, while he was alive, he could collect a portion of resources from the family every month.

From childhood to adulthood, this portion of resources had never fallen into Wu Qi's pockets. Even though he had been missing for six years, his resources were still distributed as usual; as for whose pockets they fell into, that was unknown.

Having received a definitive answer, Wu Qinan nodded thoughtfully and did not ask any more questions.

But he never let the matter go in his heart and decided to arrange for someone to test him.

……

In the teahouse, Qiangu Changkong was analyzing Xue Qinghe's speculation with great enthusiasm.

"Brother Wu, there is clearly more to this than meets the eye. Look—"

Wu Qi smiled helplessly, pressed his hand down, and signaled for him to shut up. "Why are you always thinking about conspiracy theories? Would a real conspiracy let you discover it? To take a step back, if a conspiracy is discovered, is it still a conspiracy?"

"Don't spend all day thinking about these irrelevant things. Read more books so you don't get cheated without even knowing it. If this matter is truly related to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they are at most just using themselves as bait to cover for certain people behind the scenes."

Qiangu Changkong blinked. Upon careful thought, he felt this made sense. "If someone can make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect voluntarily provide cover, that person must have a significant background. It seems we can't afford to offend them."

Wu Qi rubbed his forehead. "I told you to read more, but you insist on riding a pig. Does this matter have anything to do with you?"

Having received a negative answer, he said irritably, "Since it has nothing to do with you, why do you want to get involved?"

"Even if it is an arrangement given to us by the Crown Prince, can't we just go through the motions? A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, understand?"

"Makes sense!" Qiangu Changkong said thoughtfully.

Wu Qi said no more.

On this trip to Suotuo City, he had no intention of actually investigating this matter.

Within Tiandou City, he needed to appear sufficiently low-key; he absolutely could not go to a place as mixed as the Great Spirit Arena.

But once they arrived in Suotuo City, the situation was different. It was just a grain-trading location, and few major forces would station personnel there for a long time.

The Suotuo City Great Spirit Arena was their best place for training, and it was not easily targeted by major forces.

One must know that when they set off, the Consecration Hall had set a training goal for them—a Gold Spirit Fighting Badge from the Great Spirit Arena.

Actual combat was always the fastest and most effective way to improve one's strength. Wu Qi's performance during his training in Death Canyon was eye-catching, but that did not mean he would stop moving forward because of it!

……

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Upon learning that Ning Rongrong had ridden a horse recklessly through the busy streets, Ning Fengzhi was exceptionally furious.

With the capabilities of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi could smooth over Ning Rongrong killing someone in the street, but this was not what Ning Fengzhi wanted.

As the future successor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a perverse and violent temperament would not lead the sect to go further.

Don't forget, Ning Rongrong herself was only an Auxiliary System Soul Master.

There is only the logic of being a thief for a thousand days, not the logic of guarding against a thief for a thousand days.

Ning Fengzhi did not want to see the sect making enemies everywhere, causing the entire family to be on edge.

A long rattan whip struck the palm of Ning Rongrong's hand, breaking the skin and leaving a bloody mark!

"Rongrong, how many times have I told you not to cause trouble in the city! The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is now the wealthiest sect on the continent. Do you know how many pairs of eyes are watching us?"

"These people aren't just watching us make a fool of ourselves; they want our lives! Are you handing them a handle because you think you aren't dying fast enough?"

Ning Fengzhi's words were not alarmist.

The continent had been peaceful for over a decade, but there were undercurrents moving in the shadows.

Under the leadership of Bibi Dong, the Spirit Hall was acting increasingly domineering.

The future situation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not good, and Ning Rongrong's actions today could very likely be the fuse for the sect's future disaster.

After all, no one could guarantee that among the people Ning Rongrong had injured, there wouldn't be a figure who would stir up the winds and clouds in the future.

Ning Rongrong's face was full of grievance.

Buying that horse was clearly being cheated by a merchant; then she was pulled off the horse and bruised her knees.

To her, today had been very miserable.

On the side, the Sword and Bone Douluo hurriedly tried to dissuade him, "Fengzhi, Rongrong acted unintentionally. We will give the injured party high compensation, and the matter will pass."

Ning Fengzhi showed a look of helplessness. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, Rongrong has been spoiled by you."

With no one to tell of the grievances in her heart, Ning Rongrong's determination to flee the sect grew firmer.

……

After leaving the teahouse, a group of people blocked Wu Qi's path.

Wu Qi recognized the three people in the lead; they were the three direct descendants of the Wu Family, known as the Three Young Masters of the Wu Family: Wu Hao, Wu Shu, and Wu Qin.

Wu Qi's expression was cold, and he said indifferently, "Three Young Masters of the Wu Family, what is this for?"

The eldest of the three, Wu Hao, held his head high and struck a disdainful pose. "Since you recognize us, now that you've come to Tiandou City, don't you know to pay your respects?"

As he spoke, Wu Shu snorted coldly, "I think he clearly doesn't put us three brothers in his eyes. Brothers, what do you say we should do?"

The lackeys behind him chimed in repeatedly, "Teach him a lesson!"

Wu Qi crossed his arms over his chest, watching this scene coldly.

He had anticipated that the Wu Family would make contact with him, but he had not expected them to come so quickly.

However, in his impression, the Third Young Master of the Wu Family was not a playboy.

As the legitimate son of the family and the future heir to the title, Wu Qinan was quite strict in his upbringing of them.

Seven years ago, Wu Hao injured a classmate at Tiandou Huangjia Xueyuan.

Wu Qi was not clear on the details, but the next day, Wu Hao had several whip marks on his back.

Moreover, the trio's performance was far too exaggerated; he feared they might have been sent by Wu Qinan to test him.

"If you want to fight, we will accompany you to the end!"

Qiangu Changkong did not know any Wu Family, assuming the other party were Ning Rongrong's lackeys coming to seek revenge.

This matter started because of him, so there was no reason to back down.

Wu Qin walked forward with an exaggerated gait, "Who the hell do you think you are? Get lost!"

A fierce look appeared on Qiangu Changkong's face, and his Coiling Dragon Staff appeared in his hand.

The average strength of the three Wu Family young masters was that of a level 25 Great Spirit Master, and his strength was enough to take all three of them down.

Wu Qi did not let the situation develop further; he pressed down on his arm and said indifferently, "Speak, who sent you?"

"Remember, you only have one chance to speak. Do not talk nonsense, or the people behind you are destined to be disappointed!"

"Furthermore, the wrath of the Crown Prince is not something the three of you can bear."

(End of this chapter)