Chapter 1310: Chapter 1309: Treating with Courtesy
"The news of the investigation we initially conducted outside on that matter, he’s probably aware of it. If we go find him now, he’s unprepared and will certainly slip up. I wonder what Lord Qingmu thinks?" Fu Chen looked at an elder among the three.
Qingmu is the one among them closest to the Ninth Grade master. He previously boasted that he would definitely breakthrough to the Eighth Rank within five years, precisely for this reason, his status in Xingluo is much higher than theirs.
"If those few people were really killed by him, what rank do you think he would be?" Qingmu asked.
"Killing three Seventh-rank Experts isn’t difficult. I could do it too. After all, the late stage third rank’s strength is beyond ordinary imagination," Wang Yue said.
Qingmu nodded, among the ten ranks, only the late stage third ranks can be considered true experts. The progress of each rank at the late stage is very challenging, with significant differences in strength.
For example, among Qingmu and the others, even though Qingmu’s rank is still stuck at the Eighth Rank, his strength is far superior to the others. Once he successfully advances in rank, their gap will become more apparent.
However, in Qingmu’s view, Su Changfeng’s strength is certainly not that simple.
"You must have heard of his affairs with the Shen Family?" Qingmu asked again.
"Previously, he was mocked thoroughly by the Shen Family and eventually expelled, becoming a laughingstock in Tianshui City. But this might have been him hiding his strength, so he didn’t act up. As for his actual purpose, we do not know," Fu Chen said.
"What I want to know is not his reason for doing this." Qingmu shook his head as he spoke.
Wang Yue and the others exchanged glances. If they’re not interested in the reason, why ask such questions?
"Lord Qingmu, what do you mean?" Wang Yue couldn’t help but ask first.
Qingmu sighed and said, "He can become the son-in-law of the Shen Family, so he must not be very old, at least he looks very young."
On hearing this, Wang Yue and the others finally understood Qingmu’s meaning. Once they figured it out, their expressions changed instantly.
Indeed, they hadn’t thought about this issue before. Now that they carefully consider it, it’s truly terrifying.
Rank advancement requires time; no one can escape this principle. Even those with extraordinary talent cannot reach Eighth Rank at barely 20 years old, besides, Qingmu made it clear earlier that he looks very young, which is meaningful.
"You all must know that only the Primordial Master can rejuvenate and maintain eternal youth," Qingmu continued.
The expressions of Wang Yue and the others grew more solemn; indeed, among the ten ranks, only the Primordial Essence Rank can rejuvenate. Su Changfeng’s youth might be due to this.
If so, the opponent they’re facing might be too terrifying.
The Three Kingdoms have waged war countless times, yet Primordial Masters never intervene due to their damagingly excessive power. Thus, the Three Kingdoms agreed that no matter how severe their disputes, they should not allow Primordial Masters to engage.
"Lord Qingmu, do you truly believe the other party is a Primordial Master?" Fu Chen spoke incredulously.
"It’s not a belief; it’s already clear. I’m very scared too," Qingmu said helplessly, paused, and continued, "Actually, before coming this time, the Emperor summoned me."
"Did the Emperor give any instructions?" Wang Yue asked.
"The Emperor said, if those people truly died by his hand, Xingluo should still treat him with respect." Qingmu said.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yue and Fu Chen showed no expression of defiance. After all, if Su Changfeng is indeed a Primordial Master and kills several Seventh-rank Experts, it’s a trivial matter. Xingluo naturally wouldn’t confront such a powerful figure.
Moreover, even if Xingluo truly intends to do something against Su Changfeng, it won’t be easy. The power of a Primordial Master isn’t something they can contend with. Besides courting or recruiting him, there’s no other way.
"Lord Qingmu, when should we visit him?" Fu Chen asked.
"This afternoon; we’ll understand more after we’ve seen him," Qingmu said.
At this moment, the Shen Family.
Shen Rushuang returned home under the guise of going out to shop, initially planning to get some fresh clothes, but upon hearing the news, Shen Yunlong hurried over.
"Rushuang, how is it? Is there any progress in the matter? Has Su Changfeng been treating you better?" Shen Yunlong asked with feigned concern as he looked at Shen Rushuang.
Lately, although Shen Rushuang hasn’t been well-received, she at least was able to stay, so hope gradually ignited in her heart. She believed that soon she would succeed.
She believes Su Changfeng isn’t a cold-blooded person; as long as she slowly touches his heart, he will certainly change.
"It’s going smoothly, but I have to take it slowly," Shen Rushuang said.
Shen Yunlong asked again, "Has Su Changfeng shown anything strange, has he left the small courtyard during this time?"
"Leave?" Shen Yunlong shook his head and said, "No, he’s stayed in the courtyard all this time, seemingly having nothing to do, doing nothing at home."
Staying at home all this time? Shen Yunlong felt a bit disheartened. It seems Su Changfeng hasn’t shown any signs yet, but it’s okay. As long as Shen Rushuang can stay there, there will always be a chance.
"By the way, brother, could you get me some rare flowers and plants?" Shen Rushuang asked.
"Flowers and plants? Why do you suddenly want flowers and plants?" Shen Yunlong asked with a frown.
"I saw Su Changfeng really likes them, so I plan to give him some. You know, this morning I initially helped him turn over the soil in the garden, but he got very angry, saying I shouldn’t casually touch the garden soil in the future, so I thought, he must really like flowers and plants," Shen Rushuang explained.
Turn over the soil? Su Changfeng got angry?
In Shen Yunlong’s eyes, this was indeed peculiar behavior; Shen Rushuang was merely turning over the soil, indicating there’s another reason.
If it’s ordinary flowers and plants, how could there be such a strong reaction? It naturally wouldn’t prompt such a reaction from Su Changfeng.
"Rushuang, tell me clearly, what did he say then?" Shen Yunlong asked urgently.
"Brother, what’s wrong with you, why are you saying this suddenly?" Shen Rushuang asked with a frown.
Shen Yunlong quickly laughed, concealing the peculiar expression in his eyes, and said, "Nothing, I’m just curious; isn’t he a big man? Why does he like flowers and plants so much?"
Shen Rushuang laughed, not giving it much thought, as in her heart, Shen Yunlong has always been her protective brother, she absolutely wouldn’t doubt him.
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