Chapter 447: How Could a Golden Scale Be a Creature of the Pond

Seven hours ago.

Inside a large room within the City Lord's Manor, just as Xiao Ning'er arrived, Xiao Tian sealed her acupoints, rendering her unable to speak.

Meanwhile, inside City Lord Xiao Tian's room.

Xiao Tian found a sofa, sat down, and said, "Daughter, I know you are acquainted with Jiang Li, and I also know your purpose in bringing him here, but surely you must let me see what kind of character he has, what sort of person he is!"

Then Xiao Tian pointed through the air; a surge of force shot directly into Xiao Ning'er's body.

Xiao Ning'er immediately regained her ability to move.

"Father, how do you intend to test him?" Xiao Ning'er asked.

"Just watch!" Xiao Tian said.

"Father, let me ask, what technique did you use to seal me just now? I've never seen you use it before?"

"That was Ancient Martial Arts from our Great Huaxia Nation, from before the Heaven and Earth Transformation; such Ancient Martial Arts can increase our base attributes on top of a Class-Changer's foundation, thereby enhancing potential!"

Xiao Ning'er widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief, and said, "Is this really effective?"

Xiao Tian merely nodded.

Two hours passed.

The father and daughter saw Jiang Li sitting cross-legged in the reception hall, motionless.

He seemed to be cultivating, or perhaps meditating.

"He's completely absorbed!"

Xiao Tian set down his teacup and said.

Xiao Ning'er's face flushed red as she said, "Father, when are we going to see him?"

"Wait a little longer!"

Four hours.

Five hours.

Until seven hours had passed and the sky had turned dark.

Jiang Li remained like an old monk in deep meditation, without moving even a fraction.

"This youth possesses such patience; it is truly rare! Let us go meet this friend of yours."

Jiang Li was currently cultivating Long Long Lisha's Great Sword Internal Technique; without the support of internal technique, external technique causes severe damage to the tendons and bones.

Once he began cultivating, several hours passed without his awareness, until he heard faint footsteps outside, at which point he slowly opened his eyes.

City Lord Xiao Tian and Xiao Ning'er entered the reception hall.

Jiang Li hurriedly stood up and moved to the side.

Jiang Li glanced at Xiao Tian and felt admiration in his heart.

"Another person whose stats I cannot see; this Xiao Tian is not simple, is he? I just don't know what level he has reached."

Over the past few days, Jiang Li had also summarized certain facts: if a monster exceeds level seventy, even with his Direct Death Magic Eye, he cannot see through the monster's stats.

Strictly speaking, in the Norland Kingdom, anyone whose stats cannot be seen possesses data surpassing that of a level seventy monster.

If they are likewise Class-Changers, then being unable to see their stats indicates one of three situations: either this person's level is exceptionally high.

Or this person's comprehensive combat power is exceptionally high.

Or this person possesses equipment that shields against lightning, or equipment of a super-high tier.

And the Xiao Tian before him was very likely the second type, possessing extraordinary strength.

Indeed, a figure capable of serving as a city lord is no simple character.

The two observed each other secretly, scrutinizing one another, and both held very favorable evaluations of the other.

Xiao Tian smiled and said, "Jiang Li, is it?"

"Uncle, indeed it is I!" Jiang Li said.

"Please sit, do not stand on ceremony; you must have been waiting anxiously just now; I happened to have some matters to attend to," Xiao Tian said.

Xiao Ning'er stared with wide eyes at her father; in her impression, her father was mostly dignified toward outsiders, never so kind and benevolent—what was happening?

Between the City Lord's seat and the guest seats on both sides below, there was a long, smooth, track-like table.

Xiao Tian first poured a cup of tea for himself.

Jiang Li frowned slightly.

Because the teapot on the City Lord's table should have contained cold tea, yet the tea being poured was steaming hot, and moreover, he had just seen a familiar power, a power not belonging to Class-Changers: "True Qi!"

Xiao Tian poured another cup of tea and said, "Drink a cup of tea, young man; we will discuss your matters after you finish the tea!"

Then his hand gently slid the teacup; the cup seemed to glide toward Jiang Li at a constant speed.

Yet Jiang Li's pupils constricted.

He knew the other party was testing him.

This cup of tea, though seemingly gliding over at a constant speed, actually concealed hidden force within.

"If I foolishly reach out to catch it, I could catch it, but if I do not employ some method, the tea inside will likely splash out in an instant!"

"In that case..."

Thinking this, Jiang Li activated his Sword Intent method, circulating Sword Intent to his hand; seeing the teacup approach, he gently supported it, and the teacup landed steadily in his palm.

Xiao Tian was shocked in the depths of his heart.

He had caught it so easily.

Terror surged in his heart.

He nearly blurted out: "How is this possible?"

Jiang Li lifted the teacup lid; inside the tea, a reverse vortex was spinning at high speed.

Jiang Li took the teacup in hand, applied a trace of Ice Soul energy, and the swirling vortex slowly calmed until the tea became clear and transparent.

Jiang Li took a sip and said, "Excellent tea; the water temperature is just right, smooth and gentle on the palate!"

"Hahaha, thank you for the approval," Xiao Tian laughed heartily.

"Father, you—"

Instead, Xiao Ning'er wore a face full of astonishment, completely unaware of what had happened.

"Someone, prepare a meal; I wish to share a few cups with my young friend Jiang Li!"