Chapter 315: The Innate of the Qi Family, The Qinglong City Lord's Prayer

Chapter 315: The Innate of the Qi Family, The Qinglong City Lord's Prayer

August 19, 2024

"An Innate realm expert?"

In the courtyard, a group of household guards were pinned down, unable to move. They stared in awe at the young figure slowly walking towards them, feeling the terrifying pressure emanating from him.

As residents of Qinglong City, even the servants were well-informed. Naturally, they recognized the legendary pressure of the Innate realm being displayed by the young man before them.

However, this realization only heightened their fear. Such a young Innate realm expert must have an extraordinary background and identity!

"Innate realm?" The effeminate-looking young man forgot about the pain in his body as he stared at Lu Qing in shock. He couldn't believe that someone so young had reached the Innate realm, and he was also intimidated by the formidable pressure emanating from Lu Qing.

He felt that the aura exuded by the young man before him seemed even more formidable than the few Innate realm guests in their manor.

"Dad, are you okay?" Hu Zezhi rushed forward to support Hu Laosan when she saw Lu Qing subduing the villains.

At this moment, Hu Laosan's mind had gone blank. He was dumbfounded and couldn't even speak.

This scared Hu Zezhi: "Dad, are you hurt somewhere?"

Hu Laosan finally came back to his senses at his daughter's call. He hurriedly said, "I... I'm fine. I just have some minor injuries, it's nothing serious, Xiao Lian. Who are these people?"

"Uncle Hu, we met at the city gate a few days ago. Did you forget so soon?" Lu Qing smiled.

Hu Laosan trembled. He had felt that Lu Qing and the others looked somewhat familiar, and now that he was reminded, he immediately remembered.

His eyes widened in disbelief, "You're the young gentleman from last time?"

"Indeed, it is I," Lu Qing replied.

Hu Laosan was stunned. He never expected that the seemingly ordinary travelers he had encountered before were such powerful beings.

Especially Ma Gu; he remembered how humble this man had been when paying the entrance fee and even bribing him.

Who would have thought that this person was also an extraordinarily powerful warrior, capable of defeating the Internal Organs realm guards of the Qi family with a single move.

More importantly, how did his daughter come to know such remarkable individuals? Could it be that she had been spending time with them instead of attending the Xuanxin Sect's disciple recruitment ceremony?

However, before Hu Laosan could ask any questions, Lu Qing spoke up: "Uncle Hu, who are these people, and why are they targeting you?"

"Yes, Dad. Who are these people, and why are they trying to capture you?" Hu Zezhi asked, equally puzzled.

Her father was usually careful not to offend people he couldn't afford to. How did he end up provoking someone with an apparent background like the effeminate-looking young man?

"These people are from the Qi family, and this young man is the fourth young master of the Qi family," Hu Laosan explained with a bitter smile. "As for the reason, it has something to do with the third young master of the Ji family."

"The Qi family?" Hu Zezhi was shocked.

The Qi family was one of the four major families in Qinglong City, and she found it hard to imagine that her father had offended such a powerful force.

"Dad, what did you do?" Hu Zezhi asked anxiously.

Just then, Lu Qing raised his hand and said, "We can talk about this later. We have a guest arriving."

As he finished speaking, a figure appeared on the roof of the house.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothing, with a ruddy complexion and a short black beard.

When he saw the situation in the courtyard, his expression changed: "Wen Zheng, what are you doing here? What happened to your leg?"

"Fifth Uncle!"

The effeminate-looking young man was overjoyed to see the newcomer. He wanted to ask for help, but he was currently suppressed by Lu Qing's Innate realm pressure and couldn't move or even speak.

He could only look at the elegantly dressed middle-aged man with hopeful eyes.

The middle-aged man in elegant clothing also understood the situation. He directed his gaze at Lu Qing and sensed the aura emanating from him.

Although he was surprised by Lu Qing's youth, he still bowed respectfully.

"Your Excellency, I don't know what wrongs Wen Zheng has committed, but I hope you will spare him this once for the sake of our Qi family.

Our Qi family will definitely offer a generous reward in the future."

"He didn't offend me, but he offended my friend.

If you want me to let him go, you should ask my friend if he's willing." Lu Qing replied calmly.

"Friend?"

The elegantly dressed middle-aged man was taken aback, unsure who Lu Qing was referring to as his friend.

"Uncle Hu, what should we do with these people?" Lu Qing turned to Hu Laosan and asked.

"You want me to make the decision?" Hu Laosan was immediately put in a difficult position.

He glanced at Wen Zheng's leg and knew that given this young man's personality, having his leg broken would surely foster resentment.

Once he returned, he would definitely find ways to take revenge.

But to directly kill Wen Zheng was absolutely impossible.

The Qi family had a massive presence in Qinglong City, with several Guest Elders in the Innate Realm.

Facing such a formidable force, even with Lu Qing and the others' strength, they would surely not be a match.

Thus, Hu Laosan's heart was filled with conflict.

However, after much thought, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Your Grace, we can't let these people go for now.

The Qi family is too powerful, with many experts. Once we lose Wen Zheng as a hostage, I'm afraid not a single one of us will be able to leave."

Lu Qing looked at Hu Laosan in surprise. He didn't expect that this timid and fearful man would actually have such decisiveness.

He looked up at the elegantly dressed middle-aged man on the roof.

"My friend says that we can't let them go for now," Lu Qing said to the man.

The elegantly dressed middle-aged man naturally heard what Hu Laosan said.

He could even tell that Hu Laosan was a resident of the city.

Seeing an insignificant commoner dare to use their Qi family's direct descendant as a hostage, the man's eyes turned cold, and he said, "Since that's the case, I'll have to see what tricks you have up your sleeve."

As he finished speaking, a powerful pressure emanated from him, pressing down on Lu Qing and the others.

Just a quarter of an hour before Lu Qing and the others arrived at Hu Zezhi's home...

A tall and sturdy figure hurriedly entered through the main gates of the City Lord's Mansion.

As soon as he reached the entrance, he was stopped by the guards standing there.

"Left City Warden, hold on."

"Please inform the City Lord that I, Left City Warden, have an important matter to report," the sturdy man said.

The two guards looked at each other and nodded. "Please wait a moment, Left City Warden."

One of the guards then went inside the mansion.

Soon, a middle-aged man with an air of a housekeeper followed the guard out.

"Head Steward Liu, where is the City Lord?" The sturdy man asked hurriedly.

"The Lord is practicing in the courtyard. Left City Warden, what brings you here?" Head Steward Liu replied.

"I have an important matter to report to the City Lord. This matter was specifically instructed by the City Lord a few days ago, and only he should be informed," the sturdy man said solemnly.

Head Steward Liu nodded and did not ask further questions. "Please follow me, Left City Warden."

The two men entered the mansion and turned several corners before finally arriving at a courtyard.

As soon as they entered, the sturdy man felt a chill wash over him, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

The temperature in the courtyard was several times colder than outside.

The chilly air lingered, and even the flowers and plants in the courtyard were covered in a thin layer of frost.

It was like two different worlds compared to the warm sunshine outside.

Amidst the chilly air, a figure was practicing sword techniques, each movement graceful and precise.

As the sword moves guided the chilly air, it transformed into silver snakes, dancing and swirling in the air impressively.

Feeling the astonishing power contained within the chilly air, the sturdy man's eyes shone with admiration.

Although this wasn't his first time seeing the City Lord practice, he still felt his heart shake every time.

He felt that the City Lord's sword techniques were profound and far beyond his own comprehension as an early-stage Innate Realm cultivator.

The sturdy man and Head Steward Liu did not dare to disturb the City Lord's practice, so they quietly waited by the side.

After a while, the chilly air in the courtyard gradually gathered and was eventually absorbed into the City Lord's body, disappearing without a trace.

Only then did Head Steward Liu step forward and respectfully say, "My Lord, Left City Warden has an important matter to report."

"Mm." The City Lord of Qinglong City nodded and looked at the sturdy man.

"City Lord, it's like this. The group of people you asked me to keep an eye on entered the city this morning," the sturdy man said.

"What did you say?" The City Lord's body trembled slightly, and in the next moment, he was already in front of the sturdy man. "Are you sure?"

Although he was surprised by the City Lord's unusual reaction, the sturdy man still replied seriously, "I'm certain, my Lord. This morning, when the city gates opened, a carriage entered.

One of the young men in the carriage looked exactly like the person in the scroll you gave me a few days ago.

Moreover, the group matched the description you provided, including an elderly man, a young girl, and two horses with white jade horns pulling the carriage."

"It's really them." The City Lord murmured, "But why have they arrived so quickly?

"That's right, the message from the Holy City said that the one he rides is the legendary Wind Chariot, capable of traveling ten thousand li in a single day.

It makes sense that they arrived so quickly, in just two or three days.

However, since they came so fast, the information suggests that he might be from the outer states, which seems to be true."

Upon this realization, the Qinglong City Lord immediately asked, "Do you know where that group went?"

"I'm not sure, Lord. You specifically instructed me not to send anyone to follow them.

I didn't dare to take the initiative, so as soon as I confirmed that they were the people you asked me to keep an eye on, I came to report it to you."

The burly man replied respectfully.

"Good, you did well. That person is indeed someone we cannot afford to offend.

Otherwise, if we displease him, I'm afraid our entire Qinglong City will suffer!"

The Qinglong City Lord praised.

He recalled the message he received a few days ago, mentioning those events, and his heart trembled.

That person was capable of defeating the Third Holy Master and slaughtering the monks of Xuan Kong Mountain.

Qinglong City may be powerful, but they absolutely couldn't afford to provoke such a formidable and ruthless person!

Hearing the City Lord's words, the burly man's body shook, and his heart was secretly astonished.

To be honest, when he first received this order, he was quite puzzled.

Since the City Lord was so attentive to Lu Qing and his group, why did he specifically instruct not to send anyone to follow them?

His words seemed to imply a certain degree of wariness towards Lu Qing and the others.

But now, it seems that the City Lord was not just wary, but almost fearful.

What was the background of that young man, that he could make the mighty ruler of Qinglong City so cautious?

At this moment, the burly man couldn't help but be incredibly curious about Lu Qing's background.

After all, in his sensing, Lu Qing was just a young man at the Qi Blood Realm.

Even if he was a descendant of a secret realm, how could he make the City Lord so wary?

Driven by curiosity, the burly man couldn't help but ask, "Lord, what is the background of that young man, that you hold him in such high regard?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't." The City Lord glanced at the burly man. "His background is not something you can inquire about.

Just remember, you must not offend him.

Otherwise, even I won't be able to protect you."

Seeing the seriousness on the City Lord's face, the burly man's body trembled, knowing that he had overstepped his bounds.

He immediately replied, "I understand!"

"By the way, do you know which direction they went in the city, and whether they will leave today?"

"I only saw them heading south of the city, but I'm not sure if they will leave today." The burly man shook his head.

"I hope that person will leave the city soon and not linger here for too long." The City Lord prayed.

He dared not entertain the thought of driving them away; he still wanted to live a few more years.

But at the same time, he didn't dare to have any dealings with that person.

After all, while that person was incredibly powerful, with no one able to fathom his true strength, he also had no shortage of troubles.

Just the enmity with Xuan Kong Mountain was enough to make anyone who wanted to associate with him think twice.

So the only thing the City Lord could do now was hope that Lu Qing and his group would leave the city soon.

Otherwise, having such a powerful and trouble-ridden existence stay in the city would make him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles, unable to find peace.

Just as the Qinglong City Lord was praying for Lu Qing to leave Qinglong City soon.

Suddenly, a powerful pressure rose within the city, accompanied by a loud shout that echoed throughout: "Since that's the case, I shall have to witness your esteemed self's prowess!"

In an instant, it startled many powerful martial artists in the city.

"Innate realm pressure? Who dares to use Innate-level power in the city?"

"That voice, it sounds like Qi Family's Fifth Young Master!"

"Someone dares to provoke the Qi Family? Let's go and watch the show!"

In the blink of an eye, numerous figures with powerful auras rushed out from their respective mansions, heading toward the direction of the Innate realm aura.

"It's the Fifth Patriarch's voice! Quick, send someone to help!"

"The Fifth Young Master is fighting someone?"

At the same time, from a certain large mansion in the city, several powerful figures flew out.

"What's going on? Has the Fifth Young Master of the Qi Family gone crazy?"

In the City Lord's mansion, the City Lord was also taken aback.

But the next moment, when he sensed the direction of that aura, his face changed drastically.

(End of Chapter)

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