Chapter 1321: Chapter 1320: It’s Time to Leave
"Wang Junyi, your City Lord Mansion is rather shabby, even worse than the Shen Family’s," Su Changfeng asked with a frown.
"Master, you must have heard, the City Lord Mansion was just a puppet of the Three Great Families before, so naturally, it can’t compare to them," Wang Junyi explained.
Su Changfeng nodded. He had indeed heard about this, but he didn’t expect the actual situation of the City Lord Mansion to be so dire.
"Master, is there something you need me to do during your visit?" Wang Junyi asked, knowing well that Su Changfeng wouldn’t come to him without reason, so Su Changfeng must have something to instruct him.
"It’s still about my sister. See if you can come up with some other approaches and investigate thoroughly," Su Changfeng said directly.
Now that his identity had been exposed and attracted the Xingluo Emperor’s attention, things were gradually heading beyond his control. He had to find Chen Qingqing quickly; only then could he act without reservation.
Once he found Chen Qingqing, he wouldn’t have to tread carefully. Even if it meant confronting the Emperor, there would be nothing to fear. At worst, he could directly go to Dongling or Beizhou.
"Master, I’ve been keeping an eye on this matter, but so far, there hasn’t been any progress. I’m truly out of ideas," Wang Junyi said helplessly.
Wang Junyi was right. Since this was something Chang Feng entrusted him with, he naturally would not be careless. However, his influence was too limited. Besides Tianshui City, he had also sent people to search the surrounding towns, but he was truly powerless to reach farther places.
"Among the nearby towns, are you sure she’s not there?" Su Changfeng asked.
"I’m sure," Wang Junyi nodded confidently, saying, "I’ve had people search several times, and I’m certain your sister isn’t there."
Su Changfeng frowned. Given Chen Qingqing’s abilities, it was highly unlikely she could be hidden by someone. Could it be that she wasn’t in the vicinity at all?
This was what puzzled Su Changfeng. He and Chen Qingqing had entered the Space-Time Tunnel together. Why, upon arriving at Tianyuan Continent, were they not at the same location?
"It seems it’s time to leave here," Su Changfeng said.
"Master, you’re leaving?" Wang Junyi asked with a slightly tense expression upon hearing this.
"Since I can’t find my sister here, there’s no reason for me to stay," Su Changfeng said.
"Master, then take me with you. I can do things for you that are inconvenient for you to handle," Wang Junyi understood that to rise further, he had to follow Su Changfeng, seizing this opportunity. If left behind, he would likely never progress beyond the fifth rank in his lifetime.
Having Wang Junyi as a helper was indeed useful for Su Changfeng. There were tasks unsuitable for Su Changfeng himself, and having Wang Junyi handle them was indeed beneficial. Critically, Wang Junyi was the first trustworthy person Su Changfeng had cultivated in the Tianyuan Continent, so taking him along was a good choice.
"Aren’t you worried about the Three Great Families targeting your father once you leave?" Su Changfeng asked.
Wang Junyi chuckled and said, "Master, they wouldn’t dare. Even though I’m leaving now, I’ll eventually return. How could they not fear my revenge?"
Su Changfeng nodded. What he said was true. The Three Great Families had bullied the City Lord Mansion because it couldn’t rival them. But the situation was different now. Even if given the chance, they wouldn’t dare to act rashly.
"Very well, then come with me," Su Changfeng said.
When Su Changfeng returned to the small courtyard, Qiutang Yu’er was sitting there with a dazed expression.
"What’s going on?" Su Changfeng walked over and asked.
Qiutang Yu’er glanced at him and pointed forward without saying anything.
Instinctively, Su Changfeng looked in that direction and saw a petite figure with a ponytail. Even from behind, he could tell she must be beautiful.
"Who is she?" Su Changfeng asked with a frown.
Qiutang Yu’er seemed to finally react and explained, "She’s the little beggar from before."
The little beggar from before?
Su Changfeng walked over, calling out to the girl with her back turned, "Turn around."
The girl’s body stiffened slightly before turning around, her face blushing and her eyes shy.
Perfect, exquisite, without a single flaw.
In front of Su Changfeng stood a girl looking as delicate and beautiful as a porcelain doll, her skin flawless, her features seemingly a work of art.
Among the women Su Changfeng had seen, Yue Qingshan had always been considered the most beautiful, but after meeting this girl, Yue Qingshan’s status seemed somewhat shaken.
The key was that although this girl’s appearance was innocent and tender, her figure was stunning, well-developed.
"Thank you for what you did before," the girl hurriedly nodded to Su Changfeng.
Su Changfeng pulled his wandering thoughts back. When he first saw this little beggar, he had suspicions, and now those suspicions had only grown.
After all, how could a girl like this end up on the streets as a beggar?
Given the situation within Xingluo Territory, especially with Qiyun City nearby Tianshui City, if she was merely a simple beggar, she would likely have been sent to the Red Powder River long ago.
"How long are you planning to stare?" Qiutang Yu’er’s dissatisfied voice came through. Even though she admitted the little beggar was pretty, she didn’t want Su Changfeng to become enchanted by her.
It was well-known that Qiutang Yu’er had always striven to marry Su Changfeng, so how could she let Su Changfeng be drawn in by another woman?
"What’s your name?" Su Changfeng asked.
"I... I’m called You Meng; you can call me Mengmeng. Thank you for taking me in," the girl’s eyes were like limpid pools, particularly captivating.
"Hey, who’s taking you in? There’s no place for you here. You can leave now," Qiutang Yu’er said, her opposition evident. Naturally, she wouldn’t agree to let such a vixen live with Su Changfeng. Otherwise, they would end up together behind her back, and Qiutang Yu’er would truly have no chance.
With that, Qiutang Yu’er turned to Su Changfeng and said with irritation, "Don’t forget, you already have a wife. Don’t do anything to make her sad!"
Su Changfeng smiled, his expression somewhat helpless. This unexpectedly appeared You Meng did indeed have the charm to easily make one’s heart flutter, but Su Changfeng was still rational. Mere temptation by beauty was trivial in his eyes.
Besides, he hadn’t even said anything yet.
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