This was the first time that Su Zimo met the City Lord of Cang Lang City.
It was difficult to see through this person's heart through his eyes. He did not show his emotions on his face and was very shrewd.
Luo Tianwu was sizing up Su Zimo as well.
His first impression was that he was gentle and refined, no different from other scholars.
If he had not known about Su Zimo's deeds in Ping Yang Town beforehand, Luo Tianwu would not have imagined that such a weak scholar could actually suppress two big families!
Immediately after, the second impression that Su Zimo gave Luo Tianwu was that he was mysterious and unfathomable!
Both parties' gazes met in mid-air. Very soon, Luo Tianwu was the first to break into a smile. He said in a clear voice, "I have long heard of Second Young Master Su's great name. I finally get to meet you today. Please take a seat."
A hunchbacked old servant in gray walked over from the side. His hair and beard were grayish, his face was haggard and his eyes were cloudy. He carried a chair and placed it in front of Su Zimo carefully.
Su Zimo's gaze seemed to sweep past the old servant inadvertently. He did not decline and sat down directly.
Luo Tianwu was very polite to him. However, the more this was the case, the more it proved that this meeting was not simple.
There must be something wrong when things were abnormal.
What was the status, power and prestige of a City Lord?
Not to mention that Su Zimo's status was low now, even if he had achieved scholarly honors back then, Luo Tianwu did not invite him.
The old servant in gray stood beside Su Zimo. He looked respectful as he poured a cup of tea for Su Zimo.
There was a hint of playfulness in Su Zimo's eyes. He looked at the old servant in gray meaningfully and said with a spurious smile, "It must have been hard on you to pour tea for me."
The old servant in gray paused his arm and placed the teapot on the table. He was expressionless and retreated behind Luo Tianwu without a word.
Upon hearing this, there was a flash in Luo Tianwu's eyes and it disappeared immediately.
Su Zimo's words seemed to be unintentional. However, no one knew what he was implying.
It could be that he took pity on the old servant in gray or that he thought of his own lowly status and was mocking himself.
Of course, there was another possibility. This lad had seen through the identity of the old servant in gray as a Qi Refinement Warrior!
"This kid … isn't easy to deal with."
Luo Tianwu frowned.
The gray-clothed old servant hid very well, but he couldn't hide from Su Zimo's sharp spiritual sense, which he had trained through life and death situations.
Su Zimo didn't say a word. He picked up the teacup and sipped the tea leisurely.
Luo Tianwu didn't say anything. He tapped the table with his fingertips.
Half an incense stick of time passed …
The room was terrifyingly quiet. Only the sound of fingers tapping on the table could be heard. The atmosphere was stifling.
The smile on Luo Tianwu's face had long disappeared.
In such an environment, if it was an ordinary person, they would have been unable to bear the pressure and would have spoken to ease the atmosphere. However, from beginning to end, Su Zimo's expression didn't change at all. His gaze was calm like an old monk in meditation.
"This kid is only eighteen years old, but he already has such a calm temperament. How troublesome!"
Luo Tianwu thought to himself. He could no longer sit still.
This was actually a psychological pressure technique. Whoever lost their cool and spoke first would inevitably be at a disadvantage in terms of momentum.
Luo Tianwu wanted to subdue Su Zimo immediately. However, he didn't expect to land a punch on cotton. He didn't feel any strength at all. This feeling was very uncomfortable.
"Second Young Master Su, aren't you curious about why I invited you here?" Luo Tianwu asked with a smile.
Su Zimo put down the teacup slowly. He glanced sideways and said calmly, "City Lord, please enlighten me."
"The two Young Masters of the Su Clan are both dragons and phoenixes among men. The Eldest Young Master Su's forbearance and the Second Young Master Su's unfathomable depths are not only admired by my Five Great Wolf Guards, but also by myself." Luo Tianwu praised.
Su Zimo frowned slightly and said, "City Lord, you don't have to sound me out. Just say what you want to say."
"Straightforward. I admire people like Second Young Master Su."
Luo Tianwu chuckled. "Your elder brother has already failed to assassinate the King of Yan. He is now bedridden with serious injuries. I know that Second Young Master Su must be suppressing his anger."
Upon hearing this, Su Zimo's expression changed.
Elder brother assassinated the King of Yan? And he was seriously injured?
Su Zimo had not returned for a year and did not know that such a major incident had happened to the Su family.
Why did elder brother want to assassinate the King of Yan?
Could it be that the King of Yan was the Su family's enemy?
Sensing the change in Su Zimo's expression, Luo Tianwu was slightly stunned. He asked, "Could it be that Second Young Master Su is still unaware of this matter?"
"I don't know." Su Zimo resisted the urge to rush back to Ping Yang Town and shook his head.
Luo Tianwu felt that he had gained back some ground. He smiled and said, "Actually, the person I admire the most is Su Mu, the Duke of Wuding. How awe-inspiring were the black armored cavalry under his command? Who in the nearby vassal states did not know of Su Mu's great name? It's a pity … "
Su Mu!
Upon hearing this name, Su Zimo's heart ached for some reason.
Su Zimo had already sensed that this person called Su Mu was most likely his father!
Luo Tianwu continued, "16 years ago, I heard that the Duke of Wuding was framed and plotted against by scoundrels. The King of Yan ordered his entire family to be massacred. At that time, I also sighed and lamented. It was a pity that a talent of a generation had died! Fortunately, the Duke of Wuding had descendants and the two young masters of the Su family escaped. "
Upon hearing this, Su Zimo already understood that many things had been answered.
Su Zimo did not say a word. He stood up and walked outside.
"Second Young Master Su, where are you going?" Luo Tianwu asked hurriedly.
Su Zimo's face darkened. He turned and looked at Luo Tianwu. His eyes were bloodshot and his gaze was frightening!
Luo Tianwu was shocked.
The gray-robed old servant behind him also took half a step back instinctively. He placed his hand on his chest and felt for the storage bag inside.
In actual fact, Luo Tianwu did not know that Su Zimo did not know the background of the Su family. He also did not expect that Su Zimo would have such a huge reaction.
Luo Tianwu calmed himself down and took a deep breath. He said in a low voice, "I know that Second Young Master Su is eager to take revenge. I also want to seek justice for the Duke of Wuding. How about this? I have a spy in the King of Yan City who can help Second Young Master Su to get close to the King of Yan. With Second Young Master Su's ability, if you and I join forces, we will definitely be able to kill the King of Yan and avenge the Duke of Wuding! "
Su Zimo closed his eyes. After a long time, he opened them slowly. The blood in his eyes gradually faded and his gaze became clear again.
"This is a private grudge of the Su family. Why is the City Lord so concerned about it?" Su Zimo asked.
Luo Tianwu smiled and said, "The person I admire the most in my life is the Duke of Wuding …"
"You can only fool children with such words." Before Luo Tianwu could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Su Zimo mercilessly.
Su Zimo's words were extremely disrespectful to the City Lord.
However, the smile on Luo Tianwu's face did not diminish. He continued, "Second Young Master Su is a little angry. I …"
"You were the one who sent Chu Liang to the inn, right?" Su Zimo interrupted Luo Tianwu again and said calmly.
Luo Tianwu kept his smile. A murderous look flashed across his eyes and he asked, "Why do you say that, Second Young Master Su?"
"From the moment I attacked to the moment I restrained Chu Liang, it was only a dozen breaths' time."
Su Zimo pointed at Cao Gang at the side and continued, "Bodyguard Cao suddenly rushed in. Ha … Isn't it a little too fast? It seems like he was already prepared at the side."
"I, I just happened to pass by …" Cao Gang hurriedly explained.
Luo Tianwu waved his hand and stopped Cao Gang from continuing.
After a short interaction, Luo Tianwu realized that such little tricks could not be hidden from the person in front of him. Even if he tried to explain, it would only make him a laughingstock.
Su Zimo sneered and turned to leave. When he reached the door, he stopped in his tracks and said calmly, "If City Lord Luo really wants to help the Su family, I, Su Zimo, will naturally be grateful. However, I don't like to be used by others. City Lord Luo … You're on your own now! "
After he finished speaking, Su Zimo left without looking back.
When Su Zimo's figure disappeared from the City Lord's residence, Luo Tianwu's face darkened. There was already a palm print on the sandalwood table beside him!
"Immature brat, how dare you be so presumptuous in front of me!" Luo Tianwu was furious as he gritted his teeth and scolded.
After calming down for a while, Luo Tianwu let out a long breath and turned to ask, "Sir, what do you think of this kid?"
At this moment, the gray-robed old servant straightened his back. His eyes were clear and he did not look old at all.
Upon hearing Luo Tianwu's question, the gray-robed old servant said in a low voice, "This Second Young Master Su is not simple. Although he is not a Qi Refinement Warrior, he can recognize my identity at one glance. This kid's hands must be stained with a lot of blood. Just Now, when he is angry, I feel a sense of fear. He is a very dangerous person! "
"Oh?"
Luo Tianwu raised his eyebrows slightly and asked again, "What if he is up against you?"
The gray-robed old servant had a proud expression and said, "I am a Level 8 Qi Refinement Warrior. How can the power of a mortal be a match for me!"
"However …"
After pausing for a while, the gray-robed old servant changed the topic. "Given this kid's temperament and ability, there is a high chance that he can assassinate the King of Yan! As for whether he can escape from the capital of Yan alive, haha. "
The gray-robed old servant smiled without saying a word.
"I am not concerned about whether he can escape from the capital of Yan. As long as the King of Yan is dead, the Country of Yan will be leaderless and there will be chaos. It will be a good opportunity for us to take over the city and take the chance to claim the throne! "Luo Tianwu smiled slightly. Everything was under his control.
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