blueteamnovel Chapter 575: Little Ancestor Ling Feng!
Chapter 575: Little Ancestor Ling Feng!
Chapter 575: Little Ancestor Ling Feng!
Seeing the lively conversation between Ling Feng and General Xiao, all the major forces around Iron Wolf City were completely dumbfounded.
Although they weren't familiar with Long Xiao, judging from Helian Xiong's attitude toward him, he was undoubtedly a significant figure.
Ling Feng being on such friendly terms with this kind of figure made them raise questions about his identity.
Perhaps this time, the Skull Gang had really kicked a steel plate.
Tang Lie's heart skipped a beat, and a vague sense of impending disaster crept over him.
Even Helian Xiong, the city lord, felt a little unsettled. Originally, he had planned to deal with this young man, but now it seemed that the situation had changed.
Who was Long Xiao?
He was a young general in the Black-Armored Cavalry who was rising through the ranks quickly, and was extremely powerful. The family behind him was none other than the Long Aristocratic Family[1] of the Empire!
It could even be said that Long Xiao's arrival was a sign that the Empire had sent someone to eventually take over his position as the city lord.
The tenure for a city lord of a border town usually didn't exceed ten years, and with his ten years almost up, it was clear that Iron Wolf City would soon be under Long Xiao's control.
Helian Xiong, who had spent decades navigating the military world, naturally understood the situation. Since Ling Feng was an old acquaintance of Long Xiao, he couldn't afford to provoke him.
If Ling Feng couldn't be touched, then the only option left was to manipulate the Skull Gang.
"Ehem!"
Helian Xiong lightly coughed, interrupting the conversation between Long Xiao and Ling Feng, and asked in a gentle tone, "General Long, who might this young friend be?"
"Oh, I almost forgot to introduce him to you, City Lord."
Long Xiao smiled faintly. "This young man's name is Ling Feng. As for his exact identity, I'm not entirely sure, but it seems he has a deep connection with the Cangqiong Sect."
"C-Cangqiong Sect!"
Helian Xiong's pupils contracted slightly. The divine guardian sect of the nation, the Cangqiong Sect!
As a general in the military, he was well aware of the most powerful unit in the armed forces, namely the Divine Guards!
And the divine guards were commanded by none other than the Cangqiong Sect.
With a wave of his wide sleeve, Helian Xiong shouted loudly, "Arrest Tang Lie, Jian Baizhang, and all the leaders of the Skull Gang! Set a date for their execution! Confiscate all of the Skull Gang's properties and seize them for the public!"
"Helian Xiong! Damn it, Helian Xiong!"
Tang Lie was stunned. If he had been a sly fox, then Helian Xiong was a ravenous wolf that devoured people, bones and all!
"Take them away!"
Helian Xiong stood with his hands behind his back, exuding the full authority of a city lord. His swift and decisive actions left everyone in the hall in awe.
But in the end, the Skull Gang's forces and remnants were thoroughly eradicated.
Wang Tianlin and the others exchanged glances. They hadn't expected Ling Feng to uproot the Skull Gang so effortlessly. Even the city lord seemed to have made some concessions to Ling Feng.
"City Lord, you are truly wise!"
"Under your leadership, the people of Iron Wolf City can live in peace and prosperity!"
"The Skull Gang deserved this fate for all their evil deeds!"
"..."
As the saying goes, when a wall falls, everyone pushes it[2]. Just moments ago, these guests had been crying out for vengeance for the Guo brothers, but now they all suddenly transformed into righteous defenders of justice.
"City Lord Helian's swift eradication of the Skull Gang has truly brought relief to everyone's hearts!"
Ling Feng narrowed his eyes and smiled. Although Helian Xiong might not have been a good person, he had still achieved his goal.
"I’m not as impressive as nephew Ling Feng, who single-handedly took down the Guo brothers!" Helian Xiong smiled with narrowed eyes. "Today, nephew Ling Feng has done a great service for the people of Iron Wolf City. I must insist that you come to my humble abode. I will host a banquet in your honor, and also to welcome General Long."
"Uh..." Ling Feng rubbed his nose and glanced at Long Xiao. Eventually, he nodded in agreement.
He had just gotten back from Heavenly Demon City, where the demon clans were practically savages, eating raw meat or grilled meat at best. Ling Feng hadn't tasted proper human food in a long time.
This was the perfect opportunity to rest in Iron Wolf City for a night. Tomorrow morning, he would continue his journey back to the imperial capital.
The threat of the Reincarnated Sword Will had been resolved, so it was time to let Yan Cangtian know so that he wouldn't have to worry about him anymore.
1. The Chinese text used 龙世家, however in the future there is another family named 龙家, both can be translated as Long Family, so I added Aristocratic to make it easier to differentiate. ☜
2. Simple explanation: When a person is in a state of disgrace, frustration or difficulty, many people will take advantage of the situation and attack him. ☜