Unlucky City lord Wu

The mansion hallway was grand, adorned with intricate tapestries and gilded fixtures.

Marble floors gleamed under crystal chandeliers, casting a warm glow. Tall, arched doorways led to opulent chambers, echoing footsteps of those passing through.

After a while, Tang Jingxue and Xiao Chen entered the hall.

The mansion's butler stepped outside consciously.

Later, a tall, elderly man with white hair entered the hall.

He exuded authority, unmistakably the City Lord of Silver Sword City and one of the most esteemed members of the Peerless Sword Sect.

As known in the plot, Xiao Chen recognized the newcomer as Wu Laoqiang.

He knew him to be the uncle of the current sect leader of the Peerless Heaven Sword Sect.

However, Xiao Chen perceived something more beneath the surface; using his keen intuition, he applied the "villain's eye" technique to observe Wu Laoqiang closely.

[Name:Wu Laoqiang

Status:City lord of the SilverSword city

Cultivation:Etheral core middle stage

Physique:Iron body physique

Destiny:346]

Observing Wu Laoqiang's details, his cultivation in the Ethereal Core Realm didn't surprise Xiao Chen

It was Wu Laoqiang's iron body physique and destiny value of 346 that truly caught his attention.

This was the first time he had encountered a destiny value exceeding 100, aside from Tang Jingxue, Ji Rongmei, and Ye Fan.

Xiao Chen utilized the system to examine the details of the Iron Body Physique.

[Ding* The Iron Body Physique is renowned for its formidable physical strength and possesses the potential to reach the Ethereal Core Peak Stage.]

[Ding* Does the host wish to make changes to the physique column by adding its potential by consuming 300 Destiny villain value?]

"System, can I make changes to the Villain's Eye as I wish?" he asked, being surprised by this revelation

[Ding* The host can make minimal changes, but the host can unveil new features by upgrading the Villain Eye. ]

Does the host wish to add potential to the physique column?]

"Not for now."

Hearing this, Xiao Chen declined, as he didn't want to waste his destiny villain value and decided to upgrade it later.

As Xiao Chen observed Wu Laoqiang, his gaze also fell upon Tang Jingxue and himself.

Wu Laoqiang observed Tang Jingxue and Xiao Chen, even though he had already seen them in the city.

he was surprised when he saw the two of them, who seemed to have come from another world, exuding an aura of mystery and power that captured his attention

Xiao Chen didn't know what had caught Wu Laoqiang's attention.

but suddenly, the elder knelt before them, exclaiming, "City Lord Wu greets Young Lady and Young Master."

"Get up, City Lord Wu," Tang Jingxue responded with a cold face, nodding in satisfaction.

Wu Laoqiang rose and led them to their seats.

Observing Tang Jingxue's icy demeanor, Xiao Chen wasn't surprised.

He knew she had cultivated this cold temperament and aura through her cultivation technique.

Her true impenetrable temperament would only emerge when she awakened her second physique.

As for Wu Laoqiang's act of kneeling before them and addressing Xiao Chen as "young master" alongside Tang Jingxue.

Xiao Chen simply dubbed him "old fox" in his thoughts.

According to the plot, only the sect leader of the sect should know about Tang Jingxue's background.

Yet, as an uncle of the sect leader, Wu Laoqiang's act of kneeling indicated that he should know something about Tang Jingxue's background and noticed their relationship.

Wu Laoqiang began speaking once everyone was seated.

"Young lady, may I know why you have come to visit this old man?"

"It's nothing much. I just want to inquire about the Annual Sect Competition and to assure the sect that nothing untoward has occurred during this past month."

"The old man had already informed the young lady's safety of the sect when she came to Silver Sword City. As for the annual competition..."

he paused, glancing at Xiao Chen, confirming that his guess was correct.

In the past, Tang Jingxue wouldn't pay attention to the sect leader, let alone the so-called annual sect competition.

Wu Laoqiang had already checked Xiao Chen's background and was dumbfounded to discover that he was an inner disciple of the sect.

Now, he couldn't perceive Xiao Chen's realm, adding to his bewilderment and deepening the mystery surrounding Xiao Chen's true identity.

Observing this, Tang Jingxue didn't care whether Wu Laoqiang noticed something, as she didn't try to hide their relationship, urging him to continue.

"Miss, our sect's Annual Sect Competition is scheduled to begin in two weeks, and everything will proceed as it did in previous years," Wu Laoqiang informed them.

"Is that all? What about the guest?" Xiao Chen inquired, knowing Xing Hao's imminent arrival.

Tang Jingxue felt a premonition stir within her as Xiao Chen spoke.

Wu Laoqiang was taken aback by Xiao Chen's question but responded nonetheless.

"Miss, Xing Hao, the Crown Prince of the Imperial Star Dynasty, has informed us of his intention to attend our sect's annual competition."

" He should arrive at our Peerless Heaven Sword Sect in 10 days."

As Wu Laoqiang finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall subtly shifted, and the temperature dropped, creating an icy ambiance.

Sensing this change, Wu Laoqiang was horrified to find Tang Jingxue's strength had intensified, causing his body to involuntarily shiver.

He was even more shocked to see Xiao Chen's composed demeanor.

"Xu'uer, why are you bothered by a mere nuisance? Didn't I say I would deal with him the next time we crossed paths?"

Xiao Chen's eyes flickered with murderous intent as he spoke.

Tang Jingxue calmed down upon hearing his words, but her own eyes emitted a similar fierceness.

"Brother Chen, it's very dangerous..." Tang Jingxue cautioned, but Xiao Chen interjected.

"Xu'uer, I know you're concerned about your husband but If the Imperial Star Dynasty wishes to provoke us,"

"Then we just can reduce the four major forces of the continent to three," Xiao Chen declared confidently. Afterward, he continued

"One more thing, I'll be heading to the location marked on the treasure map we acquired yesterday. You should return to the sect," he advised Tang Jingxue.

Tang Jingxue blushed at the mention of 'husband' in front of others.

Despite only being together for a month, she felt happier than she had in her eighteen years of life.

However, the thought of the Imperial Star Dynasty filled her with determination.

"Brother Chen, be careful on your journey, and I'll be waiting for you back at the sect," Tang Jingxue replied resolutely.

Xiao Chen was stunned by how easily Tang Jingxue agreed.

As he contemplated what she would do after he left, a sincere smile graced his face.

He rose, approached Tang Jingxue, kissed her on the forehead, and turned to leave

Tang Jingxue was dumbfounded, only snapping back to reality when Xiao Chen had left.

Immediately, she turned her cold gaze to Wu Laoqiang, who was attempting to slip away.

"City Lord Wu," she called out, catching him off guard. He promptly knelt before Tang Jingxue.

"Young Lady, my hearing has been deteriorating lately. Please forgive my delayed response," he apologized.

"And?" Tang Jingxue prompted.

"Young lady, my eyesight has weakened significantly, and I must take my medicine. Please excuse me," Wu Laoqiang explained hastily.

"Very well, you may leave. When Xing Hao arrives, you are to accommodate him instead of the Peerless Sword Heaven Sect.

" And if word of what transpired here spreads, or if you fail to restrain Xing Hao..."

Tang Jingxue's voice carried a powerful aura.

"Young lady, please rest assured. I will fulfill my mission even if it costs me my life," Wu Laoqiang pledged before promptly departing