"Young Master Wang, if you have any request, please feel free to speak. As long as it is within Yan's ability, I will do my utmost!"

Seeing everyone leaving in disgrace, City Lord Yan felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

"I am heading to Beiyuan Giant City this time and will be leaving for a long period. There is no one to protect my hometown, Qingfeng Village. I would like to ask City Lord Yan for a favor."

Although Wang Xu's demeanor had become indifferent, he could not let go of Ya Sang, who had once saved his life.

"Rest assured, Young Master Wang, as long as I, Yan, am here, if anything happens to Qingfeng Village, I will face you with my own head!"

City Lord Yan's spirit surged with pride.

Wang Xu is a strong martial artist who values his hometown. As long as his hometown is well protected, his position as city lord will be secure and steady!

Wang Xu nodded.

"In that case, I take my leave."

With those words, Wang Xu's body soared into the sky, leaving with incredible speed.

...

Qingfeng Village.

Since the rise of an Earth Level martial artist, the status of Qingfeng Village had dramatically changed.

The neighboring villages, frequently entangled in disputes, now all respectfully yield, not daring to trouble Qingfeng Village in the slightest.

Even some bandits and thieves, when robbing passersby, first ask if they are from Qingfeng Village before taking action.

The deterrence of an Earth Level martial artist is terrifying indeed.

Ya Sang's family, due to their merit in saving Wang Xu, were held in high esteem by the village people, surrounded by admiration. Many villagers hoped to see Wang Xu again.

Ya Sang's parents were always beaming with smiles, but Ya Sang often sighed.

Since Wang Xu left that day, Ya Sang had been resting her chin on her hand, looking at the sky every day, not knowing what she was thinking about.

She just felt an inexplicable pain in her heart, becoming more and more unbearable.

Whoosh!

A gentle breeze swept past the nape of her neck, startling Ya Sang awake.

She turned her head and looked inside the house.

"Huh?"

On the four-legged wooden table inside the house, a letter had appeared somehow.

Ya Sang hurriedly got up and went forward to open it.

Inside was a silver banknote of one hundred thousand liangs, along with a white paper letter.

As she read, tears began to fall from Ya Sang's eyes.

She rushed out of the wooden house, shouting towards the sky.

"Wang Xu, is it you! Have you come back, right?!"

Her voice echoed through the empty fields, but apart from the gentle sound of the wind, there was no other response.

From the letter, Ya Sang learned that Wang Xu had to leave for a very distant place. Although Wang Xu mentioned in the letter that he would return to Qingfeng Village one day, Ya Sang was sure that Wang Xu would not come back.

In powerless despair, she sat down on the ground, wailing in grief.

A few miles away, behind the dense leaves of a large tree, there was a pair of eyes with constant attention.

"Wang Xu, if you really can't let go, why not just take her with you."

A ghostly red-robed silhouette lounged comfortably in the void, casting a glance at Wang Xu gazing into the distance.

Wang Xu said nothing.

A moment later.

"Let's go."

Turning his head, the tenderness in Wang Xu's eyes vanished, replaced only by a cold and murderous intent.

A summit conference of Giant Cities will be held a month later.

Beiyuan Giant City, a place that countless people longed for, where there are rumored to be Celestial Level martial artists who could turn the world upside down, and incomparable treasures rare between heaven and earth.

This is a place of dreams for martial artists.

Wang Xu concealed his aura, suppressing his realm at Mortal Level Ninth Layer, as he walked down the street.

If in Flame Fire Main City, a Mortal Level Ninth Layer would be an exceptional martial artist capable of establishing a faction.

However, in Beiyuan Giant City, the streets were filled with martial artists, the lowest being Mortal Level Seventh Layer, making a Mortal Level Ninth Layer not stand out at all.

Wang Xu only walked for a moment before passing by thirteen Earth Level martial artists.

This clearly showed that the prosperity of Beiyuan Giant City was indeed incomparable to any main city.

"I want a large room where no one will disturb me."

Taking out a silver banknote, Wang Xu said expressionlessly.

"Guest, I'm truly sorry, but the place is fully booked today and we are unable to offer you a room. We apologize for the inconvenience!"

The shopkeeper apologized sincerely.

Wang Xu's brows furrowed slightly.

Then, he turned and left. If this place didn't want to do business, there would naturally be other places that would.

At that moment, a young master in luxurious robes, swinging a fan, walked in with an expression of arrogance all over his face.

Following the young master were two sycophantic lackeys, fawning over him.

"Shopkeeper, hurry up and give Young Master Lin the best room!"

One lackey stepped forward, slamming a piece of gold on the table, and said haughtily.

"I'm truly sorry, this respected guest, but the establishment is fully booked. Please forgive us!"

The shopkeeper quickly apologized.

"Book the inn? Someone dares to book the entire inn in front of Young Master Lin? Who has such a great courage!"

The other lackey shouted loudly, "No matter who it is, today my Young Master Lin must stay here, and no one can stop it!"

Lin Gongzi nodded in satisfaction, giving both of them an appreciative glance.

The two lackeys, having received Lin Gongzi's praise, became even more enthusiastic, shouting loudly.

"Shopkeeper."

At this moment, a pleasant voice was heard.

Everyone looked over and saw a young woman gracefully speaking from the upper floor, "My lady has instructed me to invite this Lin Gongzi to stay here."

Lin Gongzi's eyes lit up when he saw the young woman.

"I am Lin Shangyu. May I ask, the lady you mentioned, is she the daughter of the City Lord of Jialan Main City, Liu Rumi?"

The young woman looked at Lin Shangyu with slight surprise and nodded gently.

"Great... that's great!"

Lin Shangyu was so excited he almost jumped, "Quickly, quickly! Give me a room, it must be of the highest quality, money is no object, understand?!"

"Yes, yes, yes..."

The shopkeeper, seeing that those who booked the inn had spoken, naturally didn't dare to obstruct any further.

"The young master at the door, please stop."

As they conversed, Wang Xu was heading for the exit without looking back. Just as he reached the door, the young woman spoke, "My lady said you may also stay."

Wang Xu halted, glanced back, his emotionless gaze inexplicably causing the young woman's heart to tremble slightly.

Wang Xu nodded, and then, led by the attendant, proceeded to his room.

Lin Shangyu glanced at Wang Xu and, seeing his Mortal Level Ninth Layer realm, couldn't help but sneer with a mocking hint at the corner of his mouth.

Lin Shangyu's own strength was already at the Mortal Level Ninth Layer, just one step away from an Earth Level martial artist, making him much stronger than an ordinary Mortal Level Ninth Layer martial artist.

How sharp was Wang Xu's perception? Especially after merging with the Mechanical Ancient Eye, he could clearly sense everything within a hundred meters' radius, so Lin Shangyu's slight change did not escape his notice.

But Wang Xu couldn't be bothered to pay attention to such small figures akin to ants.

The room in the inn was neat and spotless.

Wang Xu floated cross-legged in the void, and the Mechanical Ancient Eye concealed at his brow morphed into view, revealing a slit.

After merging with the Mechanical Ancient Eye, Wang Xu clearly felt a subtle change beginning within his body. Although small, this change could be distinctly perceived.

His flesh was becoming stronger bit by bit, and the Mechanical Ancient Eye seemed to enhance Wang Xu's physique, making him more powerful.

Knock, knock!

Suddenly, Wang Xu's door sounded with a knock.

His spiritual consciousness quietly seeped out, observing an elegant and beautiful woman standing outside.

Dressed in flawless white attire, her exquisite face and sparkling eyes stared at the door, awaiting the occupant's response.

"Who is it?"

Wang Xu asked.

"Young master, I am Liu Rumi. I wonder if you might have the time to see me?"

Liu Rumi's melodic voice was like a mountain stream, enchanting and fascinating.

"No time."

Wang Xu rejected Liu Rumi without hesitation.

"You..."

The young woman beside Liu Rumi was instantly angered upon hearing this, wanting to scold Wang Xu, but was stopped by Liu Rumi.

"This person really doesn't know what's good for him. Miss, I think we should stop visiting him. Soon enough, the summit will be held, and improving your cultivation now is most important."

The young woman resentfully glanced at the door.

"Young master, Rumi means no offense. If it truly isn't convenient, I shall visit another time."

Saying this, Liu Rumi nodded to the young woman and turned to leave.

However, they only walked a few steps before pausing.

"He... he really doesn't want to open the door, it's infuriating!"

The young woman was so angry she almost jumped, her small face full of anger.

Liu Rumi's eyes, like a bright moon, also showed a hint of puzzlement.

But they didn't know that an invisible "eye" was constantly watching them, observing their every move through Wang Xu's eyes.

"Ah! Miss Liu Rumi, I am Lin Shangyu from Chi Hurricane Main City. I've long heard that Miss Liu Rumi is the most beautiful woman in Jialan Main City. Now seeing you in person, it's indeed true, no less than Beiyuan Giant City's first beauty, Bei Xinsi!"

Lin Shangyu seemed to have heard the commotion outside. He opened his door and upon seeing Liu Rumi and the young woman, his eyes lit up.

Liu Rumi responded with a polite smile, a smile that left Lin Shangyu feeling even more enamored.

However, Liu Rumi no longer paid attention to Lin Shangyu and turned to enter her own room.

Seeing the outside quieten down, Wang Xu retracted his spiritual consciousness and focused on his cultivation.

After an uncertain amount of time, noise came from outside again.

Wang Xu's spiritual consciousness reached out.

"Talent Summit?"

Several more people had checked into the inn, each a genius offspring from various main cities, coming to Beiyuan Giant City for another summit held there.

It turned out that the triennial Giant City Summit was more than just a contest between the City Lords; it was also a competition among the genius characters from each main city.

Every main city would select ten of their most talented disciples, all under twenty-four years of age, to participate in this Giant City Summit.

The competition among the greatest of the main cities was for the city's honor.

And the competition among the geniuses was for the chance to enter a Sect.

Anyone within the top three of the Talent Summit would be sure to enter a Sect.

Once they became a Sect disciple, not only would these geniuses receive training, but their family's status would also rise significantly.

Of course, most importantly, only by entering a Sect could one possibly reach that legendary realm, perhaps one day becoming the Lord of a Giant City! (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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