869: 868: Lan Family’s Killing Intent 869: 868: Lan Family’s Killing Intent Si Yue hadn’t yet recovered from the shock.
She had imagined a fierce battle, possibly even demolishing the entire City Lord Mansion, but she hadn’t expected it to be resolved so easily.
What kind of divine artifact was Tang Feng holding?
It was extraordinarily powerful.
So powerful that it made her heart flutter uncontrollably.
Life should be this strong.
A man like him exudes the charm of a true powerhouse from head to toe.
Whether a woman’s heart is moved often depends on the kind of man she encounters.
Of course, being moved doesn’t necessarily an they’d end up together.
It was clear that Tang Feng harbored no romantic feelings for her.
Tang Feng might kindly intervene for the won’s sake, perhaps out of a tender-hearted sympathy.
Still, he had already steeled his heart.
Not even the most beautiful woman could easily sway him, and for the mont, Si Yue wasn’t his type.
The won around him were all exceptional, none inferior to her.
Take Wu Suyun and He Ji, for example; they could be compared to her.
Though, in terms of unique charisma, she admittedly had an edge as the City Lord—there’s no denying the allure of holding such a title, like Tang Wushuang.
She was still in Xia City.
Tang Feng hadn’t t her last ti; the timing hadn’t worked out, but he believed they’d et sooner or later.
He was confident that the resources he had left her would be enough for her cultivation, reaching the God-casting Realm.
Paired with an endless stream of immortal essence, her cultivation would face no worries.
When Tang Feng had monts of leisure, he would reminisce.
What satisfied him was the fact that the won who had been with Tang Wushuang had chosen to stay by her side.
This wasn’t because they didn’t want to et Tang Feng, but rather because they wanted to accompany Tang Wushuang.
Qing Lan had been found, though her mories hadn’t fully returned, but even that didn’t stop her from liking Tang Feng.
Thinking of Ye Qinglan, a trace of tenderness surfaced on Tang Feng’s face.
He then said to Lord Si Yue, “Lord Si, the matter is resolved.
I’ve completed my task, and now it’s ti for to take my leave.”
“Wait, Tang Feng, I don’t know how to properly thank you.
How about you na your terms?
Anything I can do, I will not hesitate,” Si Yue earnestly replied.
“Is that so?”
“Absolutely.”
“Do you have dicinal herbs in your mansion?” Tang Feng asked.
“Yes, and quite a lot.
Are you sure that’s what you want?”
“If you have them, I want them all.”
“No problem.
dicinal herbs are fairly ordinary.
Should I offer you so Star Stones instead?” Si Yue smiled.
“That would be far too generous of you.
Are you certain you want to give them away?”
“Of course.
As City Lord, my word is my bond.
Once I promise sothing, I will never go back on it,” Si Yue said seriously.
“In that case, I won’t refuse your kindness.”
Si Yue smiled and nodded.
To her, these items weren’t of high value, but the debt of gratitude was substantial.
Tang Feng was secretly delighted as well.
The gains this ti were considerable.
It could be counted as an unexpected windfall.
Tang Feng didn’t linger at the City Lord Mansion for long, and Si Yue didn’t have much ti to entertain them further.
Soon, the elders from her family would descend, and the situation was bound to escalate into direct confrontation.
She could only hope the Lan family wouldn’t let their hatred cloud their judgnt.
Tang Feng returned to the inn to reunite with the won.
The trip had gone smoothly—they hadn’t only procured countless divine dicines but also amassed an enormous quantity of Star Stones.
The only regret was the lack of a Star Core.
This ti, they spent a considerable amount of immortal crystals—up to several billion.
Their level of wealth had drawn the attention of several factions.
In the Star World, groups capable of spending this much immortal essence were few and far between.
Yet these won didn’t even bat an eye as they spent it all, rely to acquire relatively low-value herbs.
Many couldn’t make sense of this situation.
However, there seed to be sothing unusual; it prompted them to send people to follow the group.
But when they observed the won gathering together, their suspicions dissipated.
Seeing they were all part of the sa group led most to assu they were rely fulfilling so family task—perhaps gathering herbs for the younger generation’s cultivation or treating an important injured elder.
Such occurrences weren’t uncommon among large families, though few would purchase herbs on such a massive scale.
Interest soon faded, and the matter amounted to nothing.
Tang Feng, noticing the followers, beca wary.
It wouldn’t do to act so brazenly; even if they were splurging on purchases, they needed to act quickly and leave promptly, lest unforeseen complications arise.
Although he didn’t fear a single family, if nurous families and factions united, that was a force he couldn’t withstand.
There was also the Lan family, bound to retaliate.
Tang Feng didn’t know what tactics they’d resort to.
Lingering wasn’t an option.
Thus, Tang Feng led the won away from the inn.
He had prepared for this earlier—outside the city, he’d set up a transmission array.
After deploying an array plate for a one-ti teleportation, Tang Feng and the won vanished from the inn.
Not long after their departure, several powerful presences appeared above the inn, pressing down on everyone inside, rendering the cultivators immobile.
Lan family elites had arrived.
That’s how major families operated—when the young ones are struck down, the elders step forward.
They fiercely protect their own.
However, Tang Feng’s room was now empty.
“Where is he?” A Lan family expert scanned the city with divine sense but found no trace of Tang Feng.
Impossible!
Lan Tianhong couldn’t accept this outco.
He hadn’t anticipated the other party would be this cautious.
“Uncle, let’s check the City Lord Mansion,” Lan Tianhong suggested.
“Alright.
After all, Longling City isn’t under the control of our Lan family.
Behaving too arrogantly would show disrespect to the Si family.”
Although they didn’t fear the consequences, they preferred to avoid outright conflict.
Si Yue, aware of the Lan family’s actions within the City Lord Mansion, privately considered them arrogant and dismissive of others.
Yet, what could the Si family do against them?
Si Yue herself could only bury her anger deep inside.
This was the privilege of power and also the primary reason the Si family sought an alliance through marriage to the Lan family.
With great strength cos formidable deterrence.
While it might not lead to domination over the Star World, it could certainly ensure the family’s prosperity for generations.
Fortunately, elders from the Si family had arrived in ti, or Si Yue genuinely wouldn’t know how to handle the situation.
These ancient figures had peculiar temperants, and unless necessary, Si Yue preferred not to see them.
Truth be told, at that mont, she felt disappointed in Lan Tianhong’s conduct.
If he had the ability, he should have handled it himself—instead of relying on his elders, a strategy she found contemptible.
Fortunately, she had not agreed to marry him; otherwise, realizing his true character too late would have left her filled with regret.
In retrospect, her initial decision had been wise.
Lan Tianhong arrived and, seeing that Si Yue hadn’t left, felt a sense of relief.
He had feared she might have run off with that man.
If that were the case, it would have been a severe blow to his pride.
Si Yue maintained a calm, even expression—neither joy nor sorrow—as she formally received the elders from the Lan family.
Fortunately, with the Si family elders present, she didn’t have to face the Lan family’s elders alone.
Every ti they t, they brought up the topic of when she’d marry into the Lan family, as if she were already part of them.
It was infuriating, but she refrained from rebutting, choosing instead to deflect with vague responses.
This ti, however, it seed harder to stall.
In the worst case, she’d leave everything behind.
While her family was willing to sacrifice her, she wouldn’t be foolish enough to comply.
“Si Yue, could I have a word with you?” Lan Tianhong wasn’t feeling great either.
Losing face in front of the woman he liked, coupled with involving his elders, wasn’t entirely his plan—it was rely convenient for him to go along with it.
Soone was standing up for him; why would he turn them down?
Given his personality, refusal was unthinkable.
Si Yue walked to the hall’s exterior, turning her back on Lan Tianhong.
Her tone, slightly cold, carried her words: “Lan Tianhong, it seems there’s no longer anything for us to discuss.”
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