"Trash! Mud can't hold up a wall!"

Inside the City Lord's Mansion, Yuan Shouyi pointed at Wang Cheng's nose and cursed, "How stupid can you be? The message was already delivered to you, yet you still dare not go to the Cloud Mirror Sect?"

After Wang Junze returned from Broken Dragon Cliff, Yuan Shouyi had someone bring Wang Cheng to Jubei City, instructing him to find a way to mend the relationship with Wang Junze, or at least ensure outsiders believe that Wang Junze couldn't truly sever ties with the Wang Family completely.

Initially, Wang Cheng did follow the orders of this City Lord, and it indeed produced some effect.

Yet, when upheaval occurred at Cloud Mirror Sect and other sects and families chose to go and aid Cloud Mirror Sect, the Wang Family didn't dare to send anyone!

It's worth knowing that when Luo Qingxuan conveyed the message to those sects, Wang Family was not included. It was Yuan Shouyi who promptly sent someone to notify Wang Family of this news, yet even so, Wang Cheng still didn't go.

Facing the City Lord, Wang Cheng dared not show any temper, waiting quietly until the other finished venting his anger, he then awkwardly explained, "City Lord, please calm down. It's not that we didn't dare to go, but rather that we didn't expect such a situation. After all, that rebellious son made it clear he wants to cut ties with my Wang Family, and I thought... might as well let him die in Cloud Mirror Sect. Didn't you also say that the deserters definitely wouldn't miss the chance to kill him?"

"Besides, if I did go and that rebellious son really fell into a disadvantage, should I truly save him? If not saved and seen by others... wouldn't it impact badly?"

Hearing this, Yuan Shouyi was even more amused with anger.

"Wang Junze left the Wang Family, forget saving him, but isn't Wang Xin also your daughter? Why do you ignore her too?"

"..." Upon hearing this, Wang Cheng's expression became even more awkward, unable to speak for a moment.

"You're truly cold-blooded!" Yuan Shouyi couldn't help but mock him coldly after casting a glance at Wang Cheng.

He was well aware of Wang Cheng's thoughts.

Frankly, it's because Han Ying died, and Wang Xin lost her backing in Cloud Mirror Sect, facing reproach from other elders of the sect. Helping Wang Xin now brings no benefit, might even offend the Cloud Mirror Sect, making it disadvantageous for the Wang Family.

Moreover, there's the threat of deserters. If the situation in Cloud Mirror Sect goes awry, they might very well be killed by the deserters.

Whether son or daughter, for Wang Cheng, only interests matter. Without benefits and with the risk of being killed, he naturally chooses not to act.

Faced with Yuan Shouyi's sarcasm, Wang Cheng dared not retort, only quietly defended, "City Lord, compared to the deserters and Cloud Mirror Sect, the Wang Family is really too weak to withstand any storm..."

Confused, foolish, shortsighted, and afraid of death!

This is Yuan Shouyi's entire impression of Wang Cheng.

Clearly possessing talented children like Wang Junze and Wang Xin, yet playing such good cards badly, utterly foolish!

If it weren't for some utility value, Yuan Shouyi would almost wish to kill such a fool himself.

After calming his anger slightly, Yuan Shouyi coldly said, "Since you're so afraid of death, do you still intend to enter the relic?"

"Enter! Of course, we'll enter!" Upon mention of the relic, Wang Cheng immediately changed his demeanor and answered promptly, "Certainly, the Wang Family knows its strength, dare not be greedy, only planning to explore the outskirts of the relic safely, and definitely follows the City Lord's lead."

"Remember what you've said. This is the first time, and also the last time, if you don't obey my orders again... the Wang Family needn't exist anymore!" A glint of harshness flashed in his eyes as Yuan Shouyi coldly spoke.

"Yes, yes, I remember!"

Wang Cheng quickly agreed.

"You may leave now!" Waving his hand, Yuan Shouyi impatiently instructed.

Leaving the City Lord's Mansion, Wang Cheng's face no longer held the previous humility, instead, a barely discernible cold smile rose at the corner of his mouth.

Indeed, he cared more about interests than kinship, but was by no means foolish.

Yuan Shouyi merely wanted to use him as a blade; why should he comply with everything?

Going to Cloud Mirror Sect, even if rescuing Wang Junze along with others from the sect, what's good would come from it? He knew Wang Junze's character well; he would never change his attitude just because he went to Cloud Mirror Sect, returning to the Wang Family!

On the contrary, even if he didn't go, could Wang Junze and Wang Xin actually turn against the Wang Family?

Now, he had thought clearly that whether Wang Junze joins the Profound Moon Sword Sect or Judgment Department in the future, it does him no harm, as long as he doesn't clash with Wang Junze, then with Wang Junze's character, he will certainly not target the Wang Family!

Even for others, not seeing the monk but recognizing the temple aspect, there's a high chance they wouldn't trouble the Wang Family.

Why risk when doing nothing can reap benefits?

Just like this instance with the relic opening, as long as he isn't greedy, doesn't take risks venturing deep into the relic, then the danger remains minor, and the benefits acquired won't be ill-intented.

This is undoubtedly the safest approach.

As for Yuan Shouyi's threats, Wang Cheng actually didn't hold them to heart; as long as Wang Junze lives, Yuan Shouyi wouldn't really act against him, because predicting Wang Junze's reaction upon his or Wang Family's demise is challenging and not worthwhile, he doesn't possess that much value.

Regardless, they are father and son, even if they fall out; could he truly remain unmoved watching him perish?

Of course, if Wang Junze dies within the relic, then he becomes meaningless to Yuan Shouyi, so at least on the surface, he must maintain respect towards this City Lord, which is why he didn't dare rebut despite being directly cursed.

Meanwhile, Wang Junze had also entered the City Lord's Mansion, meeting Luo Qingxuan.

"Thank you for your assistance, Saintess!"

Upon seeing Luo Qingxuan in the garden, Wang Junze immediately stepped forward, bowing in salute.

"No need for thanks, it was merely conveying a few words." Sitting by the stone table, Luo Qingxuan didn't rise, just lifted her head to glance at Wang Junze and smiled, "I've heard you reversed God Refining through Condensing Truth, and also acquired demon beast bloodline, becoming a Body Tempering Refining God Powerhouse... so it seems you've mastered the Chess Swordsmanship Fourth Sword?"

Yi Swordsmanship was originally gifted to Wang Junze by Luo Qingxuan, naturally she's aware of the power of the sword techniques. With Wang Junze's strength, achieving this step, the sole possibility is mastering the Fourth Sword, Strangulation!

"Yes!"

Facing Luo Qingxuan, Wang Junze naturally hid nothing, and he also had some confusion regarding Yi Swordsmanship, needed Luo Qingxuan to clarify.

"Chess Swordsmanship Fourth Sword requires exhausting all True Qi within the body to accomplish the ultimate strike, but after one such strike, one becomes exhausted..." Wang Junze unreservedly expressed his doubt: "However, in this way, it almost completely loses the chance for follow-up action, how can one still display the Fifth Sword?"

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