Chapter 318

Chapter 318 I Kill You Without a Reason

The Lord of Qinglong City felt a sense of foreboding when he heard the Qi family’s fifth son’s cry.

He tried to evade, but it was too late.

The surrounding Xiantian Realm experts were already looking at him.

Even Lu Qing raised his head, his gaze fixed on him.

“Lord of Qinglong City?”

Lu Qing looked at the Lord of Qinglong City.

He naturally didn’t ignore this middle-aged man, the first to arrive here, whose aura hinted at being the most powerful among the Xiantian Realm cultivators present.

However, seeing him merely observing and not making any other moves, he had ignored him.

He hadn’t imagined that this man was the Lord of the world’s number one city.

Feeling Lu Qing’s gaze, the Lord of Qinglong City paused.

Knowing there was no way to avoid him, he had no choice but to descend from the roof.

He bowed and said, “I am Zhang Yizi, the garrison commander of this city.

Greetings to Young Master Lu.” The moment these words came out, everyone’s expressions were instantly moved.

The Lord of Qinglong City’s words revealed so much.

First and foremost, his attitude.

As the Lord of Qinglong City, his status within the city was undeniable.

His strength was unparalleled, second to none in the city, and no one could surpass him.

Therefore, even the four great families had to treat him with respect.

Yet, even such a powerful figure with such high authority and a formidable background was surprisingly

humble in the face of Lu Qing.

Furthermore, from the way he addressed him, it was clear that he knew the background of this formidable young man before him. He held

him in awe and deep fear.

This had the minds of the powerful warriors reeling, and they were filled with a multitude of thoughts.

No wonder he had just stood by and watched in silence since arriving.

Everyone was puzzled, wondering if there was something else going on.

As for the fifth son of the Qi family, he was stunned.

He had revealed the Lord of Qinglong City’s identity to provoke him into action.

After all, for a lord of a city to allow an outsider to slaughter his own citizens without a second thought would surely deal a huge blow to his prestige.

But he had never expected the Lord of Qinglong City to be so polite to Lu Qing.

His tone was not only extremely humble, but even hinted at a hint of awe.

The fifth son of the Qi family, sensing something was amiss, shouted, “Lord City Lord, this man is ruthless. He has repeatedly murdered my second and eldest brothers, and now he’s spreading slander. You must intervene on behalf of our Qi family!”

However, the Lord of Qinglong City didn’t even glance at the fifth son. He

simply looked at Lu Qing and said respectfully, “I’m not aware that Young Master Lu has graced our small city. I

apologize for not welcoming you.” “Oh, Lord City Lord, you know me?” Lu Qing feigned surprise.

“Young Master Lu’s battle in the Holy City shocked the heroes, and his reputation spread far and wide.

I was fortunate enough to get a glimpse of his name.

I didn’t expect you to arrive so soon, so I apologize for not welcoming you.”

The Lord of Qinglong City bowed again, speaking sincerely.

“So the news came from the Holy City.” Lu Qing smiled. “In that case, I won’t say anything more.

I just want to ask, Lord City Lord, are you willing to stand up for the Qi family?”

The Azure Dragon City Lord was startled and quickly waved his hand. “How dare I! Young Master Lu, please don’t misunderstand!

I simply sensed the aura of an Innate Realm erupting here, so I came to investigate.

If I had known it was Young Master Lu working on this matter, I would never have interfered. Since

the Qi family dared to offend Young Master Lu, it must be their own fault.

I have absolutely no intention of interfering!”

Seeing the Azure Dragon City Lord’s resolute determination to sever ties with the Qi family, everyone was stunned again.

What was the origin of this Young Master Lu that so frightened the usually tough Lord City Lord?

The Battle of the Holy City?

Could it be that something earth-shattering had recently occurred in the Holy City?

The powerful warriors, each with their own thoughts, resolved to dispatch forces to investigate the recent events in the Holy City upon their return.

“I think, Lord City Lord, you’ve made a mistake. I executed the Qi family’s eldest brother and his men not simply because they offended me.

It’s because the sins committed by the Qi family are too grave, unforgivable, and their deaths are unworthy,”

Lu Qing said, shaking his head.

The Qinglong City Lord pondered, “Could this be the incident in Fengzhou that the young master just mentioned?”

“Yes, the Fengzhou plague, and the Qi family are the primary culprits. Over a hundred thousand people have perished.

Lord City Lord, do you think they deserve death?”

Before the Qinglong City Lord could even reply, the fifth son of the

Qi family roared, “You slander me! You keep claiming that the Fengzhou plague was started by our Qi family. What evidence do you have?”

“I know where the evidence is!”

At that moment, a voice rang out, drawing everyone’s attention.

Looking over, they saw the voice of Hu Lao San.

Everyone was stunned.

I didn’t expect that at this time, someone at the Acquired Bones and Muscles Realm would dare to stand up.

The fifth son of the Qi family was shocked and stared at the third son of the Hu family.

But no matter how hard his mind raced, he couldn’t figure out when his family had been connected to this weakling.

“Dad!”

Even Hu Zezhi was surprised, speechless for a moment as she stared at her father.

But Hu Laosan had no time to speak to his daughter.

He took a few steps forward, clasped his fists, and bowed solemnly, saying, “Gate Guard Hu Laosan, meeting the City Lord!”

The Qinglong City Lord hadn’t expected that the one who dared to testify against the Qi family was actually one of his own.

Naturally, the Qinglong City Lord didn’t recognize someone of such low status as a gate guard.

But when he saw Hu Laosan emerging from behind Lu Qing, his expression softened

. “No need for formalities. You just said you know where there’s evidence that the Qi family caused the Fengzhou plague. Are you serious?”

“Yes, I dare not lie!” Hu Laosan said.

“Where is the evidence now?”

“It’s not with me, but in the hands of Young Master Ji San.”

With this statement, everyone was shocked again.

How did this matter become connected to the Ji family’s youngest son?

“Fei’er?” A startled cry echoed as a figure descended from the rooftop. “Sir, do you know where my Fei’er is?”

Everyone looked and saw the Ji family’s patriarch, landing in the courtyard.

Seeing the anxious look on his face, everyone understood. Rumors had it

that the Ji family’s youngest son had been missing for some time, and now, upon hearing the news, it was no wonder he lost his composure.

“Master Ji, rest assured. The third young master’s life is likely safe for now,” Hu Lao San reassured him.

Hearing his son was still alive, the Ji family patriarch felt relieved, but pressed on, “Where is the youngest son now?”

“I’m sorry I can’t tell you that for now, Master Ji. While the third young master is safe, he’s been seriously injured.

I can’t reveal his whereabouts.”

“Yes, yes,”

the Ji family patriarch realized. Hu Lao San had just said his youngest son had evidence of the Fengzhou plague.

Clearly, his recent disappearance was connected to this.

If his whereabouts were revealed now, the consequences would be disastrous.

He couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat. If Hu Lao San hadn’t been cautious, he might have harmed his son.

Thinking of this, the Ji family head looked at Hu Lao San with a look of gratitude.

“Hu Lao San, you just said that the third son of the Ji family has evidence of the Fengzhou plague. Is that true?”

The Qinglong City Lord was not impatient, and waited until the Ji family head calmed down before asking.

“This is what the third son of the Ji family said in a handwritten letter to me. It is absolutely true.”

“Where is the letter now?”

“I destroyed it. I had just read it when I received it, and before I could report it to the Ji family, the fourth son of the Qi family and his men burst in.

I had no choice but to destroy the letter to prevent revealing the third son of the Ji family’s whereabouts.”

Hearing this, the fifth son of the Qi family, who had been feeling uneasy, felt relieved.

He first glanced at Qi Wenzheng’s body, secretly hating him for not informing the family of such a serious matter in advance.

Then he began to cry out for justice: “Lord City Lord, you’ve heard it too. This is just their one-sided story.

These people are just suspicious, and their purpose is to throw mud at our Qi family. You must stand up for us!”

Seeing the face of the Qi family’s fifth son crying out for justice, Lu Qing looked at him with some surprise, which only made the Qi family’s fifth son feel uneasy.

But he knew that he couldn’t retreat now.

Otherwise, if the accusation of causing the plague was proven, their Qi family would be in an irretrievable situation.

So, despite his inner fear, he still shouted sternly, “You little thief, what are you looking at?

Don’t think your formidable cultivation means you can completely overthrow the heavens. If you truly are so tyrannical and want to slander my Qi family, I’ll sue the Holy Mountain and ask the three Holy Lords to bring justice to us!

You dared to incite a Xiantian-level battle in the city and even slaughter my Qi family’s Xiantians, violating the Holy Mountain’s prohibitions.

I refuse to believe that even the Holy Mountain can’t bring justice to our Qi family!”

Seeing the fifth son of the Qi family bring up the Holy Mountain, everyone was horrified.

Although the Holy Mountain usually didn’t interfere, it was forbidden to start a Xiantian-level battle in the city. This was a Holy Mountain prohibition.

Anyone who violated it would be held accountable by the Holy Mountain, even if they fled to the ends of the earth.

However, when the fifth son of the Qi family spoke these words, Lu Qing hadn’t responded yet, but the Azure Dragon City Lord was already looking at him with a strange expression.

Unfortunately, the fifth son of the Qi family didn’t notice his expression.

At this moment, his complete hatred was directed at Lu Qing.

“Sure enough, the villain is the first to complain.”

Lu Qing shook his head, no longer willing to engage in further conversation.

With a fleeting thought, a blade of energy condensed and slashed towards the fifth son of the Qi family.

The fifth son’s eyes widened instantly. He

had never expected Lu Qing to strike at this moment.

He tried to dodge, but already severely injured, how could he avoid Lu Qing’s sharp blade? He

was instantly cut in half by the blade, completely dead.

“What gave you the illusion that I wanted to kill you, but I still had to consider the Holy Mountain’s opinion?”

Lu Qing’s voice echoed faintly after casually beheading the fifth son of the Qi family.

“What?!”

Lu Qing’s attack caught everyone by surprise.

The masters all stared at him in shock.

They had never expected this man to kill someone in public after the fifth son of the Qi family had moved out of the Holy Mountain.

This clearly showed that he had no regard for the Holy Mountain!

Only the Azure Dragon City Lord, though his heart skipped a beat, remained calm, as if unsurprised.

“Lord City Lord, since the Third Young Master of the Ji Family possesses the evidence, I will not waste any more words.

If you still have any questions, you can investigate the truth on your own. I will not accompany you any longer.”

After beheading the Fifth Young Master of the Qi Family, Lu Qing’s expression remained unchanged.

It was as if he had merely crushed an ant.

But he no longer had the heart to linger.

“Young Master Lu, you are joking. The Fifth Young Master of the Qi Family was acting so timidly

just now, it’s clear he has something to hide. Even if the Qi Family didn’t cause the Fengzhou plague, they are undoubtedly implicated.

I, Zhang, will thoroughly investigate this matter and will not let the Qi Family go unpunished.”

Everyone’s eyelids jumped at these words.

Goodness, from what the City Lord said, he was already making a judgment on the Qi Family.

Was this young man’s origins really that terrifying?

Even the City Lord, who had always acted fairly, had completely abandoned his principles and blindly tried to please him.

“In that case, I’ll take my leave.”

Lu Qing turned around and said to Hu Zezhi, “Miss Hu, Uncle Hu, it seems that there is no room for you to stay in Qinglong City.

Why don’t you come out of the city with us for a while?”

“Okay.”

Hu Zezhi agreed without thinking.

As for Hu Lao San, he hesitated for a moment, but did not object.

This time they have offended the Qi family.

He didn’t know whether the Qi family would fall after this incident.

But he and his daughter must not stay in the city anymore.

Otherwise, one day, they might die at home.

“Dad, let’s go pack up!”

After the trip to Zhongzhou, Hu Zezhi is now experienced.

Ignoring the other warriors still standing around, they supported their father as they entered the house to pack their belongings.

Not long after, after they had packed up the valuables, they emerged carrying two packages.

“Master Lu, we’re done.”

“Yes,” Lu Qing nodded, turning and heading out. “Let’s go.”

“Master Ji, the location of the Third Master Ji is on this note.

He’s seriously injured. You need to hurry. If you delay, I’m afraid he won’t survive.”

Hu Lao San then produced a note and handed it to the Ji Master.

After the Ji Master accepted the note, he, supported by Hu Zezhi, glanced at the courtyard he had lived in for decades before following him out.

Seeing Lu Qing and the others leave as if no one had seen them, the innate realm warriors exchanged bewilderment.

But again, no one dared to intervene.

After all, with even the City Lord standing still, they were even less willing to move.

Only after sensing the presence of Lu Qing and the others and realizing they were already far away did someone approach the Azure Dragon City Lord.

“Lord City Lord, are you really letting them go just like that?”

“Do you still want to stop him?”

The Azure Dragon City Lord, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, glared at the reckless fellow before him.

“Lord City Lord, what is the origin of this person that makes you so wary?

He started the Xiantian War in the city and just walked away like that, and we didn’t say anything.

If the Holy Mountain blames us, I’m afraid we won’t be able to escape punishment, right?”

Another person said.

“Don’t worry, the Holy Mountain won’t punish us,” the Azure Dragon City Lord said in an inexplicable tone.

“Because this person is now someone that even the Holy Mountain is unwilling to provoke.”

(End of this chapter)