Chapter 211: Overbearing! Hidden? Cooperation?

Su Yu gazed at the kicked-away Bao Yan, killing intent flickering in his eyes.

That expression, as if it came from inside out, showed no trace of acting at all. jj. br>

Beside her, Bao Xian'er took a deep look at Su Yu, her beautiful eyes seeming to have faint glimmers flickering.

Bao Yan was completely dazed by Su Yu's kick.

He never expected that this Bao Chong would dare, in front of everyone, to attack him.

Although Bao Chong is the young city lord, don't forget that Luo Hou, Bao Chong's father and the lord of Leopard City, has already entered seclusion.

All major and minor affairs have been arranged in the hands of the four Great Sun Grand Masters.

And as a descendant of a Great Sun Grand Master, although his bloodline cannot compare to Bao Chong's, in this situation his status is certainly not lower than Bao Chong's.

Yet Bao Chong dared to attack him.

In an instant, he was dazed.

At that moment, the Grand Master expert who had previously advised Su Yu appeared, hurriedly saying to Su Yu.

"Young city lord, you must absolutely not act—Bao Yan is a descendant of a Great Sun Grand Master; now that Luo Hou is in seclusion, we had better not provoke them."

Su Yu glanced lightly at that Grand Master and said.

"What is your name?"

That Grand Master hurriedly replied.

"I am Bao Lin!"

"Bao Lin? You've been by my father's side for so long—how is it? Does my father's influence in Leopard City still need me to say?"

Su Yu narrowed his eyes and gave a cold chuckle.

"Don't even mention a mere Great Sun Grand Master—even if the lord of another Leopard City came here, he'd have to lie flat before me!"

"Dare to oppose my father here—ask Bao Yan's father if he dares!"

"Does he have the guts?"

Su Yu shouted in rebuke, and a surging aura erupted violently from his body.

"Marquis bloodline!"

Around them, Leopard Clan experts cried out, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, and they dropped directly to their knees.

Even Bao Lin's face changed drastically, trembling slightly as he bowed low to Su Yu.

As for the people accompanying Bao Yan, the moment they faced the Marquis bloodline released by Su Yu, they dropped to their knees, not daring to raise their heads.

The Seventy-two Transformations, though a fragment, still falls within the scope of an eighth-level martial technique; moreover, it can absorb the opponent's bloodline and be used freely during transformation.

Given Su Yu's cultivation, even if that Great Sun Grand Master appeared in person, he could not detect any falseness in Su Yu's bloodline.

What's more, the highest cultivation present is merely a minor Star Ancestor Master.

Bao Yan staggered up from the ruins, glaring at Su Yu with a face full of anger.

"Bao Chong! You dare to attack me!"

"My father is a Great Sun Grand Master; you dare to strike me—aren't you afraid he'll punish you?"

Bao Yan was furious to the extreme; if it were elsewhere, it might be tolerable.

He could still swallow his anger and let his father step forward.

But here, before Bao Xian'er and before countless Leopard Clan experts, Bao Chong actually struck him.

It was nothing but a slap to his own face.

That sound could be heard throughout Leopard City.

"Impudent!"

Su Yu roared angrily, and the Marquis bloodline surged again.

A pressure emanating from the bloodline instantly filled the entire tavern.

The next moment, Bao Yan felt a fear rising from the depths of his soul.

His cultivation was merely on par with Bao Chong's; facing the bloodline's pressure, a hint of fear inevitably appeared in his heart.

It seemed as if, under that pressure, a power could easily erase him.

*Thud. *

Bao Yan dropped straight to his knees, his face turning pale.

He stared at Bao Chong in disbelief.

"You... you, how dare you!"

He never imagined that the usually weak Bao Chong would actually attack him.

Know that although Bao Chong's talent is terrifying, before Bao Yan he would still yield if possible, since his father is in seclusion.

It would not be wise to offend these Great Sun Grand Masters.

Bao Chong could act arrogantly toward other Leopard Clan experts, but not toward those who have a Great Sun Grand Master backing them.

He really dare not offend them.

Thus Bao Yan came to believe that Bao Chong would not dare offend him—even if he knew Bao Chong had gone to that place, he would surely return furious.

But having grown accustomed to it, this sudden return to cause trouble left Bao Yan somewhat unaccustomed.

Su Yu gave a cold chuckle.

"Usually I indulge you everywhere, because your father is useful to Leopard City. But now even I, the young city lord, dare to be deceived."

"From now on, you—or your father—dare to deceive even the city lord!"

Su Yu spoke quickly, each word like a dagger, instantly piercing Bao Yan's heart.

Bao Yan's face turned pale, his trembling finger pointing at Su Yu as he spoke in grief and indignation.

"You're talking nonsense; how could I dare deceive the city lord!"

In Leopard City, the city lord is everything; even if another city lord of Leopard City arrives, he is not recognized.

Unless it's the Leopard King.

Deceiving the city lord and letting it go unchecked among the leopard clan is absolutely a death‑wish; even if Bao Yan is as arrogant as he is, he would not dare speak of it.

What Su Yu is doing now is forcibly pinning this matter onto Bao Yan.

Su Yu sneered, "Hmph! I see you're not lacking courage; you even dared to cheat me, the young city lord. What else could you possibly refuse to do?"

"It seems I really must speak to my father; the offspring of a Great Sun Grand Master actually intends to deceive his own father."

Su Yu's gaze was fierce, as if sharp light flickered within.

At that moment, a soft sigh slowly rose.

"Alas!"

The hoarse old voice, imbued with a hint of magic, instantly lifted the people kneeling on the ground.

Before them stood an elderly man with white hair, his skin mottled with gray‑yellow patches.

He shuffled forward, trembling, like an old man about to return to the earth.

Yet as he approached, respect flashed across everyone's faces.

For this man is one of the Four Great Sun Grand Masters of Leopard City, Bao Chengkong!

Bao Chengkong raised his hands toward Su Yu and said,

"Young city lord, calm your anger; my unfilial descendant actually makes me laugh. As for the deception you mentioned, I doubt Yan'er would dare commit it."

Bao Yan, seeing his father arrive, hurriedly clutched Bao Chengkong's thigh, sniffling and crying, said,

"Father, that Bao Chong slanders me; I never said I would deceive the city lord!"

"Father, please intervene on my behalf!"

Seeing Bao Yan's demeanor, Bao Chengkong let out a slight sigh.

Having a son in his old age, Bao Chengkong values Bao Yan above all else.

This sentiment is the same in the heart of any powerful figure among the myriad races.

He looked at Su Yu and said softly,

"Young city lord, could you spare Bao Yan for my sake? After all, he is my child; I must protect him!"

Although Bao Chengkong spoke lightly, the implication in his words was unmistakable.

I'll protect Bao Yan; you, young city lord, obey my words.

If it were the former Bao Chong, that would be one thing, but now the current Bao Chong is being played by Su Yu.

Su Yu actually hopes Leopard City erupts into chaos; that would be a good thing for the Human Race.

Su Yu sneered.

"Second Protector, what? Can you simply brush off the charge of deceiving the city lord with a casual protection?"

In Leopard City, the four Great Sun Grand Masters' strongest disciples are called Protectors; the four Protectors are the top tier beneath the city lord.

And Bao Chengkong ranks second among the Four Protectors.

One could say he is a role below two people yet above ten thousand.

"Or perhaps a word from the Second Protector is more effective than a word from my father!"

At these words, the entire tavern fell silent instantly.

Even Bao Xian'er stared at Su Yu in surprise, not expecting such words.

As for the bodyguard Bao Lin, he trembled behind Su Yu, unable to speak.

There's no denying; Su Yu's words today were so shocking that he inadvertently condemned the Second Protector as well.

Who doesn't know that in Leopard City, the city lord is absolute.

Not even a Protector can defy that.

Bao Chengkong's brows twitched slightly; even he hadn't expected that the usually obedient Bao Chong would dare speak such words.

For them, such words are meant to be spoken behind the scenes, not brought to the surface; once aired, they can't be easily brushed aside.

Nevertheless, Bao Chengkong, being an old hand, smiled faintly and said,

"I have always respected the city lord, but the city lord, while in seclusion, specifically decreed that all affairs of the city are overseen by us four Protectors. Whether Bao Yan is guilty is not for the young city lord to decide."

"After I bring Bao Yan back, I will investigate thoroughly and give the young city lord a satisfactory answer."

Bao Chengkong's statement carries two meanings.

Today, Bao Yan has secured his own protection; as for you, Bao Chong, I'll give you a stepping stone—best to step down yourself, otherwise he won't be meek.

Su Yu gave Bao Chengkong a deep glance and said calmly,

"Then Second Protector, you'd better give me a satisfactory answer!"

Bao Chengkong bowed slightly to Su Yu, then, taking Bao Yan, left the tavern directly.

With the Second Protector's departure, the surrounding people cautiously dispersed.

This matter will, before long, spread throughout Leopard City.

And Bao Chong's name will resound across the entire Leopard City!

Just as Su Yu was about to leave, a slender hand grabbed his arm.

Turning around, he saw Bao Xian'er gazing at him coquettishly.

To be honest, although the leopard clan's aesthetics are poor, Bao Xian'er seems indifferent to them, catering instead to Human Race standards.

Her transformed human form has a melon‑seed face, slender waist, and curvy hips.

That, however, made Su Yu give her an extra glance.

"Sister Xian'er, is there anything else?"

Su Yu looked at Bao Xian'er with a smiling squint.

Bao Xian'er giggled, covered her mouth, smiled, gestured for Su Yu to sit down, and said.

"Bao Chong brother, I also didn't expect Bao Chong brother to actually be able to say such words; I have to say, Bao Chong brother's courage is quite ample!"

Speaking, Bao Xian'er brought over a wine cup for Su Yu and poured a glass of fine wine into it.

"I'm really curious—how the previous Bao Chong brother and the present Bao Chong brother seem like two different people!"

The alluring voice entering his ears made Su Yu's body tense slightly, but he soon relaxed.

Su Yu calmly took a sip of the fine wine, yet his brows furrowed slightly.

"This wine..." Su Yu fiddled with the cup in his hand, "No good!"

Bao Xian'er froze, then smiled slightly, and said to the waiter behind her.

"What are you staring at? Change to a pot of your best wine!"

Soon a pot of fine wine was brought to the table; Bao Xian'er refilled Su Yu's cup, and while pouring, she said with a half-smile.

"Leopard Clan's Heaven's Pride, Bao Chong brother ranks seventh, while the Leopard Clan's three Marquises happen to have you, brother, in the mid-low ranks; I'm actually curious, Bao Chong brother, what exactly are you hiding?"

Su Yu snorted coldly in his heart.

It's not that Bao Chong is hiding; rather, the previous Bao Chong was truly incompetent, and now I'm merely taking over this role.

Su Yu gulped down the fine wine in the cup, then said lightly.

"Xian'er little sister, you're also ranked ninth, right? I wonder what I'm thinking—you should know, shouldn't you!"

A flash of sharp light passed through Bao Xian'er's eyes.

Then she lightly touched Su Yu's shoulder and said.

"Well, little sister wants to make a deal with big brother; I don't know what brother thinks."

Su Yu raised his brows slightly.

Good fellow, my earlier remark just caused a small explosion.

Actually, in Bao Chong's memory, this Bao Xian'er is merely a Supreme Golden Body Nine Revolutions; in the Leopard Clan's Heaven's Pride rankings, she is only ninth, two places below Bao Chong.

Originally Su Yu hadn't taken this Bao Xian'er seriously, but those words just now made him feel a bit cautious toward her.

That's why he had tried probing with that earlier remark.

He hadn't expected it to actually trigger a reaction.

Su Yu secretly laughed; these myriad races' Heaven's Pride are really too foolish.

On the surface, Su Yu remained unmoving and spoke lightly.

"Oh? How do you want to cooperate?"

Bao Xian'er broke into a smile, lightly touching her fingertip to Su Yu's wine cup.

Then she lightly wrote two characters on the wine table.

"Secret Realm!"

Su Yu's pupils contracted slightly, then he looked toward Bao Xian'er.

Bao Xian'er didn't say it outright; her finger lightly slid across Su Yu's face, her alluring posture slowly rose, then she leaned close to his ear, her lips parting slightly.

"Once the Secret Realm opens... I hope Bao Chong brother and little sister can join forces and advance together!"

Having said that, she twisted her alluring hips and left the wine tavern.