Chapter 334: 332. Will provide an explanation (1/4)
Cloud Sea City center.
Under the massive statue of the City Lord, the Mu Family had already set up a "stage," as if they were about to perform a play. But when the Mu Family began introducing the new model of the Vortex Map, passersby no longer saw it as a mere performance.
Mu Tian’s speech became increasingly enthralling, while Mu Yue constantly presented evidence that Ji Liangping was the first to purchase.
However, many people still had doubts.
Mu Tian smiled at the growing crowd around him, and when the timing seemed right, he quickly said, "I knew you seniors would be skeptical, so our Mu Family specially invited Senior Ji from the Celestial Academy to explain in person for everyone."
"I can prove that what the Mu Family says is true! That Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect who created the Vortex Map, I have quite a close relationship with him." Ji Liangping stepped onto the stage, directly assuming an authoritative demeanor, looking down on everyone.
Unexpectedly for Wen Ping, Ji Liangping’s last words even glossed over the facts.
"Your uncle is always your uncle."
At the front of the crowd, Wen Ping smiled helplessly.
And with Ji Liangping’s testimony, everyone in the square began to discuss fervently.
They certainly believed.
At the same time, many began considering notifying their family immediately, hoping to take a chance with the Two-Star Vortex Map coming in a few days.
Amidst the groundbreaking promotional effect, several people outside the crowd inside a tavern observed the discussions.
"The Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect, it must be him, right?"
The Golden-eyed Winged Tiger looked towards Wen Ping.
Because Wen Ping and those beside him all wore the same Sect Uniform, and people around him followed his lead—a uniform they hadn’t seen before and a Sect they hadn’t heard of, combined with the story Mu Tian told, it was likely they were with the Immortal Sect.
And the supposed youth might not really be a youth.
He’s seen many people at a hundred years old still looking youthful.
Anger Sword God laughed, "Very clever. It seems that Great Demon was sent by Ji Liangping to protect that Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect. Unexpectedly, this time, we’ve reaped an unexpected reward, a Vortex Map with abilities that attach to weapons. If we get it, send it up, the people above should be pleased."
After laughing, Anger Sword God immediately spoke to a person wearing Silver Armor next to him, "Gu Commander, I’ll leave it to you."
"Helping Anger Sword God is my duty." Gu Commander responded, and immediately began walking downstairs.
Clearly, the two had a close relationship.
As Gu Commander left, Anger Sword God added, "Capture everyone, including those few from the Immortal Sect in the crowd."
After Gu Commander went downstairs, he headed directly toward the event. Outside the crowd, he shouted loudly.
"Cloud Sea City is a vital area, what are you all doing gathered here?"
The crowd gradually opened up a path.
"And as for you Mu Family, who allowed you to promote here, beneath the City Lord’s statue. Stand still, anyone who tries to escape and I’ll take action! Ji Liangping, though you are of Divine Profound Upper Realm, this is Cloud Sea City, and you cannot act recklessly."
"Men, take away the Mu Family and these people altogether." As Gu Commander shouted, he directly pointed towards Wen Ping.
"Gu Xi is here, the Mu Family is doomed, and those few spectators will also suffer... truly unfortunate." Gu Xi was an iron-faced Commander governing this area. Anyone he said to take away would practically never come out, even if they could, it would take a lot of White Crystal.
Wen Ping looked at this scene, somewhat puzzled. He had never indicated any association with these people, nor had he spoken a word to them. Yet, the Commander from the City Lord’s Mansion pointed to capture him as soon as he arrived.
At this moment, Ji Liangping quickly stood in front of Wen Ping, blocking the guards coming over, but Gu Commander continued to insist on taking Wen Ping away, even bringing out the laws of Cloud Sea City to drive away Ji Liangping, equating interfering with enforcement to violating regulations.
Seeing Wen Ping confused, Ji Liangping hurriedly spoke, "He’s the governing Commander of this area of Cloud Sea City, famed for his iron-faced personality. Divine Profound Upper Realm cultivation, same as me, if we fight, I would likely be no match. Sect Leader Wen, why don’t you leave first, I’ll hold them off."
"Seems like someone is out to get me from behind!" Wen Ping realized.
If not for someone targeting him from behind, why would a Divine Profound Upper Realm come directly to take him away? He had never indicated any association with the Mu Family, nor had he stood with them. If someone doesn’t know him, they wouldn’t know his relationship with the Mu Family. It seems, someone has set their sights on his Vortex Map.
And they truly took him as the Sect Leader of a declining sect, someone who only knows how to make Vortex Maps.
"Sect Leader Wen, you should leave first, I’ll hold him off." Saying this, Ji Liangping faintly prepared to open the Meridian Gate.
"Leave? I didn’t mean to open up to kill, but..." Wen Ping, talking and prepared to summon Evil Spirit Knight.
But just then, a giant black shadow suddenly fell from the sky. It crashed down directly like a meteor, stamping Gu Commander into the ground halfway, nearly causing him to pass out.
"This..."
The surrounding people scattered away, looking at the half-dead Gu Commander pinned underfoot, gasping, and quickly bowing to the one stepping on him.
"City Lord Lu!"
"City Lord Lu!"
Everyone bowed, and Lu Hai spoke, "Who gave you the authority to randomly arrest people?"
Gu Xi leaked blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes revealed deep fear, and using his remaining weak voice, he said, "Sir, it’s Anger Sword God... He asked your subordinate to assist... He was just..."
Bam!
Lu Hai stomped down again.
Gu Commander’s head cracked open like a papaya.
After finishing all this, Lu Hai looked at Wen Ping, "I’m sorry, Cloud Sea City has many people, and there are always a few scoundrels. This matter, I will give you a resolution."
Wen Ping nodded.
Lu Hai then spoke to those beside him, "Clean this up, throw his body out to feed the Demons."
Seeing the guards coming to actually do so, everyone around took a cold breath.
Who is this person?
Actually made City Lord Lu come out to kill his own man for an explanation.
And Shi Hua beside him was even more amazed at the moment.
She initially was worried for Wen Ping, not wanting Wen Ping to get involved with her matters to prevent retaliation from the Nu Family. After witnessing the Nu Family’s foundation, the Divine Profound Upper Realm’s power and vast influence made her recognize what a great force truly is.
Compared to the power of East Lake, the so-called Giant Level is merely inconsequential.
The Immortal Sect, no matter its current strength, is still not a match for the Nu Family.
Wen Ping’s strong friends don’t mean he’s strong, once his friends leave, if the Nu Family retaliates, it would be miserable.
But she didn’t expect Wen Ping to grow to this extent.
...
Inside the inn.
Sitting in the private room witnessing this scene, Anger Sword God’s face changed.
"Why is City Lord Lu exactly here?" The plan failed, but he didn’t think it mattered much, as the dead weren’t his people. With this failure, he felt it was best not to act in Cloud Sea City.
Once Ji Liangping and those from the Immortal Sect leave the city, he plans to ambush outside, perfectly using these days to find several more helpers. If he throws out information about the owner of the Two-Star new model Vortex Map, many people will likely want to cooperate.
Even if the information thrown out is false, people will still cooperate, and by then, he just needs to sit back and reap the rewards.
He can avenge!
And earn a fortune.
Satisfying.