Chapter 1147: Chapter 1147: Battle with the Yu Family
Bang... Bang... Bang...
From within the Blood Pool, silhouettes emerged from the water.
"Thank you, Ming’an City Lord." Fifty Martial Artists stepped out from the Blood Pool and saluted the Ming’an City Lord.
"There’s no need for courtesy." The Ming’an City Lord waved his hand.
He then hurriedly approached Xiao Yi with urgency in his expression.
Xiao Yi left the Blood Pool, carrying the child out with him.
After all, the child had just barely achieved Martial Arts Enlightenment and was not as strong as a Postnatal Martial Artist, lacking the power to leap from that massive Blood Pool.
Upon sensing the child, the Ming’an City Lord’s face lit up with joy.
"Good, very good."
"Ming’er, you’ve perfectly passed your Martial Arts Enlightenment. Your future accomplishments in martial arts will surely surpass those of your father."
The Ming’an City Lord was all smiles.
A father naturally wishes for his son to have a better future as a Martial Artist.
"Thank you, Master Yi Xiao." The Ming’an City Lord looked at Xiao Yi gratefully.
He was well aware of how strong Ming’er’s physical constitution was, something an ordinary Alchemist could never achieve so perfectly.
"Ming’er, you must thank Master Yi Xiao." The Ming’an City Lord glanced at the child.
"Thank you, Brother Yi Xiao." Ming’er said timidly but clearly.
"No need to thank me." Xiao Yi smiled faintly, turning his gaze to the Ming’an City Lord.
"No thanks are necessary, indeed." At that moment, a discordant voice rang out.
"Hmm?" The Ming’an City Lord frowned and looked in the direction of the voice; it was Yu An who spoke.
"Hmph." Yu An snorted coldly, "Ming’an City Lord, you’ve expended immense effort to create this Blood Pool."
"That Yi Xiao rogue merely took advantage and guided the Young City Lord with Blood Pool power; merely lifting a finger, what is there to thank?"
"As for us in Ming’an City," Yu An sneered, "there are always fools with money who arrange grand gatherings every few years, unwisely attracting some unknown folks to profit."
Yu An glanced at the Ming’an City Lord, then at Xiao Yi.
"Yu An, you..." The Ming’an City Lord’s face turned icy. "Hmph, a frog in a well; this City Lord won’t bother arguing with you."
In fact, every few years, a grand gathering is held at the expense of Demon Beast Essence Blood, inner cores, Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and even the cost of hiring Alchemists and Fire Control Warriors.
All paid for by the City Lord’s Mansion.
This massive expense is enough to consume over half or more of the Mansion’s income.
Even the most powerful Ming’an City Lord’s Mansion among several cities around can’t hold such an event every year.
Naturally, the Martial Artists fortunate enough to enter the Blood Pool should indeed offer gratitude.
After all, entering the Blood Pool requires no cost from the Martial Artists, merely a chance for those capable.
"Thank you, Ming’an City Lord." By now, the surrounding Martial Artists once again expressed their thanks.
"No need for courtesy, everyone." The Ming’an City Lord waved his hand, saying, "The grand event is over, and I’ve prepared a banquet, inviting the entire city today."
"Master Yi Xiao, today I must properly entertain you." The Ming’an City Lord laughed heartily.
"There’s no need." Xiao Yi shook his head, chuckling lightly, "I have completed my task here, and the grand event has ended, so I won’t stay longer."
"I have urgent matters to attend to and must leave later."
"In such haste?" The Ming’an City Lord frowned briefly, then smiled, "Well, if Master Yi Xiao is busy, this City Lord won’t hold you back."
"You may visit the Ming’an City Lord’s Mansion again if you have the opportunity in the future."
"Indeed." Xiao Yi nodded.
This Ming’an City Lord is quite a decent person and can be a friend.
As evidenced by hosting such a grand event, where other significant forces and families contributed nothing, it showcases his difference from City Lords of other major cities.
Ming’an City, being the strongest among the ten or so cities around, is not without reason.
"Farewell." Xiao Yi saluted with a cup of his hands and turned to leave.
However, he hadn’t walked far when several Martial Artists barred his way.
They were Martial Artists of the Yu Family.
Xiao Yi’s eyes turned cold.
"Hmph." Yu An arrived in front of Xiao Yi, "Oh, Yi Xiao rogue, in such a hurry to flee the scene?"
"Yu Family." The Ming’an City Lord shouted coldly, "My guest is not for you to stop within my Mansion."
"City Lord." Yu An sneered, "I advise you not to meddle."
"Yi Xiao rogue killed our Yu Family’s Great Elder; our enmity with him is irreconcilable."
"All Yu Family Martial Artists have come."
"If the City Lord truly wishes to intervene, be prepared for war with the Yu Family."
"You..." The Ming’an City Lord’s gaze turned icy as he remembered Yu An previously instructing Yu Family Martial Artists to leave.
If he guessed correctly, those Yu Family Martial Artists left to summon family warriors here.
"War?" The Ming’an City Lord sneered, "Do you think I fear the Yu Family?"
The Ming’an City Lord waved his hand, and a group of City Lord’s Mansion Martial Artists swiftly arrived.
"City Lord." The old steward dashed over, whispering urgently.
"The Yu Family is a prominent family within the city. If war breaks out, the entire Ming’an City will be thrown into chaos."
The surrounding Martial Artists looked at the tense standoff between the two sides, their expressions suddenly changing.
War between the two major forces within Ming’an City would indeed be a disaster.
"Ming’an City Lord." At that moment, a cool voice rang out.
"For Yi’s matters, I can resolve them myself."
"This..." The Ming’an City Lord furrowed his brows, then nodded.
But the next moment, he whispered a few words to the old steward.
The old steward nodded and left.
Tap... At this moment, a steady and strong footstep sounded.
Xiao Yi stepped slightly forward.
Whoosh... Whoosh... Whoosh...
Instantly, from outside the City Lord’s Mansion, countless silhouettes flashed, all Yu Family Martial Artists arrived.
Thousands, numbering easily into the hundreds.
The Yu Family had truly mobilized every bit of their power.
"Seize the rogue for me." Yu An shouted fiercely.
"Yes." The horde of Yu Family Martial Artists immediately made their move.
Xiao Yi shook his head, eyes cold as ice.
Boom...
A flame erupted from his hand.
"Yi Xiao rogue, surrender your life." A Yu Family Martial Artist, wielding a giant axe, charged heavily.
Xiao Yi made no overt movements, simply raising a finger lightly.
As the Yu Family Martial Artist approached, a flame shot forth.
The giant axe instantly melted into molten iron, the shooting flame blasted the Martial Artist a hundred meters away.
Whoosh... Whoosh... Whoosh...
Flames shot continuously, ravaging the surroundings in an instant.
"Such powerful Fire Control Technique." The Ming’an City Lord’s eyes brightened, "So many flames maneuvered at will, truly deserving of Flame Hall Warrior."
Momentarily, all Yu Family Martial Artists collapsed, crying in agony.
In the room, only Yu An remained standing.
"Xiao Yi rogue, our Yu Family will never let you go." Yu An grit his teeth.
"Better worry about yourself first." The Ming’an City Lord sneered.
The next moment, countless City Guards swarmed in, led by the old steward.
"Seize these ruffians." The Ming’an City Lord shouted.
"Yes." Countless City Guards responded.
"Wait." Suddenly, a domineering voice descended from the sky.
With the voice dropping, countless City Guards became immobilized, unable to move.
Bang... A resounding explosion.
The gate of the City Lord’s Mansion shattered entirely.
A young man with sword-like brows and starry eyes strode in arrogantly.
His steps weren’t fast, but each step made everyone’s heart tremble.
"Ming’an City Lord." The young man’s mouth curved into a cold smile.
"Indulging a rogue in harming fellow city Martial Artists, not only failing to stop but conspiring together."
"It seems today your City Lord’s Mansion will need a new master."
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First Chapter.
