"Abandon Wang Guiyi, Liu Zhiguang, and the He family? Is that even possible? "Zheng Yu shook his head with a bitter smile after hearing Shangguan Tong's words.
Although some things sounded easy on the surface, when one really faced them in reality, they would realize how difficult it was.
Wang Guiyi was one of the important generals of the city guard. Although he was under Zheng Yu's command in name, Zheng Yu couldn't command him at all.
This was because Wang Guiyi wasn't just a general of the city guard. All three of his ancestors were from the city guard. Especially Wang Guiyi's grandfather, who was once the highest commander of the city guard. Many of the city guard's officers were promoted by Wang Guiyi's grandfather. Although Wang Guiyi's grandfather had passed away, there was still hope for him.
Therefore, if Shangguan Chen and Wang Guiyi had a falling out, at least 30% of the city guard would leave him. Many officers would follow Wang Guiyi and leave Shangguan Chen.
Then there was Liu Zhiguang. Liu Zhiguang was one of the elders of Red Rock City. He was extremely skilled in alchemy and could be said to be the number one alchemist in Red Rock City. He had great influence in Red Rock City. Many alchemists were taught by him and could be considered his students.
Therefore, if Shangguan Chen really dared to fall out with Liu Zhiguang, then Shangguan Chen wouldn't be able to find another alchemist to refine pills for him in Red Rock City. He wouldn't be able to get any pills as a supplement.
Of course, Golden Roc Trading Firm also sold pills, but the price was extremely high. It was fine if you didn't need much, but if you needed a lot, then you would suffer a huge loss.
Finally, there was the He family. Among the three parties, the He family was the most important. They were also the most troublesome.
The He family was an old aristocratic family in Red Rock City that had a deeper history than the Sun family. Perhaps because they wanted to annex the other factions in Red Rock City, the He family joined Shangguan Chen's camp. They wanted to change the structure of Red Rock City and gain benefits for themselves.
The He Clan was the wealthiest clan in Red Rock City. It was also with the help of the He family's financial resources that Shangguan Chen was able to do many things. If the He family and Shangguan Chen fell out, although Shangguan Chen wouldn't be able to do anything in the future, he would definitely be strapped for cash. If he wanted to do anything else, even if he succeeded in the end, the price he had to pay would be several times higher than before.
In short, these three forces were the forces that Shangguan Chen relied on the most. It was impossible for them to fall out with each other so easily. If they really left with hatred, it was probably time for Shangguan Chen to leave Red Rock City.
"Uncle Zheng, I know the importance of the three parties, but this matter is not negotiable!" Shangguan Tong seemed to have noticed the bitter smile in Zheng Yu's eyes, but she still spoke firmly without hesitation.
"It's too early to talk about that. We'll talk about it when we get back! "Zheng Yu said helplessly.
Shangguan Tong was silent for a moment and then nodded.
"Go!"
Zheng Yu jumped back onto the Subterranean Beast. Then, he coldly looked at Sun Zhengxiong, Chen Deguang, and the others, then turned around and shouted coldly.
As soon as he finished speaking, the city guards that Zheng Yu brought with him escorted Shangguan Tong and Xiao Fan out of the Windward Formation Guild.
"Brother Xiao, are you willing to be my father's guest for a few days?" Shangguan Tong quickly walked over and smiled at Xiao Fan.
Xiao Fan pondered. He didn't answer immediately. He understood what Shangguan Tong meant, but he didn't want to go because he wanted to find a quiet place to refine the Soundless Stone and recover his injured Divine Sense.
Moreover. After today's incident, if he stayed in the City Lord's Mansion, it would prove that Shangguan Tong was related to today's incident. When the time came for revenge, it wouldn't matter if he was alone, but Shangguan Tong would inevitably be implicated.
"Brother Xiao, you must be buying the Soundless Stone to set up a formation, right? It just so happens that the City Lord's Mansion has a Heart Cleansing Jade Formation that can effectively recover Brother Xiao's Divine Sense after setting up the formation! " Shangguan Tong was also a quick-witted person. She immediately saw Xiao Fan's unwillingness to go, then thought quickly and said with a smile.
"Heart Cleansing Jade Formation!" Hearing Shangguan Tong's words, Xiao Fan's eyes lit up.
Although the Heart Cleansing Jade Formation's level wasn't high, it was a top-grade formation that couldn't be obtained. It could effectively recover Divine Sense, and Xiao Fan could use it right now.
In fact, Xiao Fan originally wanted to set up a Heart Cleansing Jade Formation, but the formation core of the Heart Cleansing Jade Formation required a piece of Heart Cleansing Colored Jade. Through Zhang Zongling's memories, Xiao Fan knew that the entire Red Rock City didn't have such a rare piece of jade, so in the end, he could only put the plan of setting up the Heart Cleansing Jade Formation on hold.
Now that Shangguan Tong took the initiative to say that the City Lord's Mansion had such a large formation, then in the entire Red Rock City, the best place for Xiao Fan to recover his Divine Sense would be the City Lord's Mansion.
As for the trouble, it might be a little inconvenient for Shangguan Tong and her father, but after that, Xiao Fan would definitely repay it a thousandfold.
"Alright!" After pondering for a while, Xiao Fan finally agreed and agreed to go to the City Lord's Mansion with Shangguan Tong.
"Then let's go!" Shangguan Tong immediately became happy. Her voice was light and her eyes turned into crescents.
Xiao Fan nodded and walked forward with Shangguan Tong.
"Zheng Yu, are you sure you want to protect Xiao Fan?" At this moment, Sun Zhengxiong asked coldly from behind.
"So what if I am? Sun Zhengxiong, I advise you to hurry back and arrange your son's funeral. There are some things that you should stay out of! " Zheng Yu was currently feeling frustrated, so when he heard Sun Zhengxiong's words, he immediately replied with a cold smile.
"Zheng! Yu! "Sun Zhengxiong immediately roared.
Zheng Yu completely ignored him and led the group of city guards, Xiao Fan, and Shangguan Tong out of the Wind Formation Guild.
"Zheng Yu, just you wait. Very soon, I will make you kneel in front of me and beg me to let you go!" Sun Zhengxiong was completely enraged. His voice was extremely cold and filled with viciousness. "And Xiao Fan, don't think that you can escape from today's matter. Let me tell you, after this, you will definitely die!"
"Alright, then I will wait and see what you have to do!" Zheng Yu turned around and glanced at Sun Zhengxiong. He glanced at Chen Deguang and sneered. Then, he led the group of city guards, Xiao Fan, and Shangguan Tong further and further away and finally disappeared from everyone's sight.
"Inform Wang Guiyi, Liu Zhiguang, and the He Family. Then, we will join forces to besiege the City Lord's Mansion!" Sun Zhengxiong looked at Xiao Fan. In the direction where Shangguan Tong and Zheng Yu left, he roared to the people around him.
"Yes, sir!" A confidant immediately responded, and then quickly left with his men.
"Xiao Fan, Zheng Yu, I swear, I will definitely kill you!" Sun Zhengxiong roared in a low voice like a crazy beast, his eyes looking fiercely into the distance.
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City Lord's Mansion!
"Plop!" "Plop!" "Plop!"
A dozen White-tailed Arowana swam in the fish pond in the center of the courtyard. They constantly jumped out of the water and fell back into the water, creating large splashes and dull sounds.
A middle-aged man in a green robe with a determined face stood silently beside the fish pond with his hands behind his back. He stared blankly at the dozen White-tailed Arowana in the fish pond.
He was Shangguan Tong's father, Shangguan Chen!
Shangguan Chen's information was very sensitive. After Zheng Yu had just arrived at the Windfront Array Guild, he knew everything that had happened in the guild. After knowing what had happened, even though he had always been calm and confident in everything, he couldn't help but feel a little dizzy. He smiled bitterly and was speechless. Then, he had the urge to faint and fall to the ground.
Troublesome, very troublesome. Very troublesome!
Because they were partners, Shangguan Chen knew that Wang Guiyi, Liu Zhiguang, and the He Family were not magnanimous people. Xiao Fan had killed their daughter and granddaughter. They would definitely not let the matter rest.
Not to mention, Sun Zhengxiong and Chen Deguang were eyeing them covetously.
In the face of such a huge problem, logically speaking, the best solution was to cut ties with Xiao Fan. Then, he would only need to compensate them slightly and he would be able to work with Wang Guiyi, Liu Zhiguang, and the He Family again. His wish to change the situation in Red Rock City could still be realized one day.
However, if he was involved with Xiao Fan, the consequences would be unimaginable!
"City Lord!" Suddenly, a grey-robed old man appeared at the entrance of the courtyard. He bowed respectfully to Shangguan Chen and said softly, "Commander Zheng and Young Mistress are back. Together with them is … Xiao Fan!"
"Xiao Fan is here too?" Shangguan Chen smiled bitterly when he heard the grey-robed old man's words.
"Yes!" The grey-robed old man replied softly.
Shangguan Chen did not say anything else. Instead, he looked like he was struggling.
At this moment, there was still a chance. As long as Xiao Fan was captured or chased out, he would be able to extricate himself from this huge problem. However, if he hesitated, it would be too late for him to say anything when Xiao Fan entered the City Lord's Mansion.
"Do you want me to capture Xiao Fan or chase him away?" The grey-robed old man asked softly when he saw Shangguan Chen's struggle and hesitation.
Shangguan Chen did not say anything. However, the struggle on his face became more intense.
"I understand!" The grey-robed old man immediately understood. He then turned around and walked outside to make the decision for Shangguan Chen to capture Xiao Fan.
"Forget it!" However, the grey-robed old man had only taken two steps when Shangguan Chen seemed to have figured something out. He let out a long sigh and smiled bitterly.
"City Lord, there is still a chance!" The grey-robed old man said softly with a calm expression.
"I know!" Shangguan Chen nodded slightly. However, he shook his head and smiled bitterly. "However, I can't do that. After all, he is Tong 'er's savior. How can I do such a shameless thing?"
"However, City Lord, to achieve great things, one must give up something. Sometimes, morality has to give in in the face of benefits!" The grey-robed old man sighed and said.
"Perhaps!" Shangguan Chen smiled bitterly and said, "However, I can't become such a person and I can't do such a thing!"
"However, City Lord, don't forget that more than three years have passed. There are less than two years left. When the time is up, if Red Rock City can't become what you promised to the Water Cloud Holy Land, you will be chased out of the Water Cloud Holy Land forever!" The grey-robed old man sighed again.
Shangguan Chen was silent and did not say anything!
"My Lord, the opportunity is fleeting. Please make a decision quickly. If you delay, it will be too late!" The grey-robed old man's calm face finally revealed a hint of anxiety as he said softly.
"I …!" Shangguan Chen was tongue-tied. He was struggling violently in his heart again.
A moment later!
"That's enough. Uncle Li, let Xiao Fan in. If Wang Guiyi, Liu Zhiguang, and the He Clan show up, we'll just have to deal with them then!" Shangguan Chen's eyes finally hardened as he spoke firmly.
"City Lord!" The grey-robed old man stepped forward and said anxiously.
"Uncle Li, you don't have to say anything else!" Shangguan Chen calmed down and said firmly, "There are things a man should do and there are things he shouldn't do. I still can't attack the villain who saved my daughter's life!"
"Speaking of which, even if I capture Xiao Fan and hand Xiao Fan over to Wang Guiyi, Liu Zhiguang, and the He Clan, so what?"
"Will they be grateful to me? No! They will only look down on me and despise me even more. Originally, my cooperation with them was one where they were strong and I was weak. If I humbly hand Xiao Fan over, then my cooperation with them in the future will be even more unequal! "
"In that case, even if we succeed in changing the situation in Red Rock City, everything that I've done will be stolen by them. Everything that I've done over the years will only be pathetically paving the way for them!"
"Therefore, I might as well take this opportunity to break off with them and reorganize the forces in my hands. I will simplify, reduce, and turn the ordinary into the elite. In the future, we might still be able to fight!"
"I understand!" The grey-robed old man muttered to himself before he nodded. The murderous aura on his body instantly dissipated and disappeared without a trace. He agreed with Shangguan Chen's decision.
"Alright, let's go and welcome Xiao Fan together!" Shangguan Chen turned around and walked towards the grey-robed old man. At the same time, he asked curiously, "I would like to see what kind of ability this unfamiliar young man who has only been in the city for less than three days has to be able to stir up so much trouble in Red Rock City."
"What kind of Array Master is he?"
"Where did he come from? What about his identity? "
"He is really a very, very special person!"
"Perhaps, even though we have lost Wang Guiyi, Liu Zhiguang, and the He Clan, it might be a good thing for us to be on good terms with him?"
The grey-robed old man did not speak and only remained silent.
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