“It’s common knowledge that the city lord will go after whoever caused such a big disaster, why isn’t he running?” Ji Rui frowned.

The young man said nothing, but he was thinking to himself, “Does he still not understand? The man must have powerful backing!” That was why he had come to seek Ji Rui’s counsel instead of seizing Qianye on his own.

As a scheming man, the city lord naturally figured this out. “What is his strength?”

“His apparent origin cultivation is rank-twelve, but his combat strength far exceeds that. He defeated Meir and Tian Jin in a single move.”

Ji Rui gasped. “Even Tian Jin lost in one move?”

“He was somewhat injured due to Meir’s ambush, but it’s not very serious.”

Ji Rui was livid. Moments later, he said, “Ask your Uncle Guan to visit the Four Winds Hotel. Remember to keep a good attitude and also bring some presents, just in case.”

“Father, this…”

“Not this or buts! That person remaining here means that he doesn’t think anything of us. If even an old rank-seventeen expert like me can’t frighten him away, what use...