Chapter 575: Little Ancestor Ling Feng!

Seeing the lively conversation between Ling Feng and General Xiao, all the major forces around Iron Wolf City were completely dumbfounded.

Although they weren't familiar with Long Xiao, judging from Helian Xiong's attitude toward him, he was undoubtedly a significant figure.

Ling Feng being on such friendly terms with this kind of figure made them raise questions about his identity.

Perhaps this time, the Skull Gang had really kicked a steel plate.

Tang Lie's heart skipped a beat, and a vague sense of impending disaster crept over him.

Even Helian Xiong, the city lord, felt a little unsettled. Originally, he had planned to deal with this young man, but now it seemed that the situation had changed.

Who was Long Xiao?

He was a young general in the Black-Armored Cavalry who was rising through the ranks quickly, and was extremely powerful. The family behind him was none other than the Long Aristocratic Family[1] of the Empire!

It could even be said that Long Xiao's arrival was a sign that the Empire had sent someone to eventually take over his position as the city lord.

The tenure for a city lord of a border town usually didn't exceed ten years, and with his ten years almost up, it was clear that Iron Wolf City would soon be under Long Xiao's control.

Helian Xiong, who had spent decades navigating the military world, naturally understood the situation. Since Ling Feng was an old acquaintance of Long Xiao, he couldn't afford to provoke him.

If Ling Feng couldn't be touched, then the only option left was to manipulate the Skull Gang.

"

Ehem!

"

Helian Xiong lightly coughed, interrupting the conversation between Long Xiao and Ling Feng, and asked in a gentle tone, "General Long, who might this young friend be?"

"

Oh,

I almost forgot to introduce him to you, City Lord."

Long Xiao smiled faintly. "This young man's name is Ling Feng. As for his exact identity, I'm not entirely sure, but it seems he has a deep connection with the Cangqiong Sect."

"C-Cangqiong Sect!"

Helian Xiong's pupils contracted slightly. The divine guardian sect of the nation, the Cangqiong Sect!

As a general in the military, he was well aware of the most powerful unit in the armed forces, namely the Divine Guards!

And the divine guards were commanded by none other than the Cangqiong Sect.

The expressions of the surrounding guests also shifted with unease.

The name of the Cangqiong Sect was enough to suppress everything! Just being remotely associated with them meant power! It meant greatness!

Before Helian Xiong could recover from his shock, Long Xiao continued, "By the way, this young friend, Ling Feng, showed no interest in the Black-Armored Imperial Guard nomination I offered him back then. I think his identity must be quite mysterious. Don't you agree, young friend Ling Feng?"

"What power? General Long, please don't tease me like that," Ling Feng replied with a modest smile and humble tone.

But the more he downplayed it, the more Long Xiao and Helian Xiong felt that the forces behind Ling Feng were unfathomable.

Gulp.

Helian Xiong swallowed hard, putting away the arrogance on his face and instead replacing it with a warm smile.

"So it's nephew Ling Feng!

Haha...

" Helian Xiong narrowed his eyes while smiling slightly. "I happen to know a few elders from the Cangqiong Sect myself. We're practically family!"

"Is that so? Could it be that the city lord knows the sect leader? Or perhaps Elder Wen? I'm quite familiar with them."

Ling Feng rubbed his nose, inwardly sneering:

Family my foot!

"

Ah, hahaha...

"

𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Cold sweat immediately broke out on Helian Xiong's back. The sect leader and Elder Wen were high-ranking figures in the Cangqiong Sect. He had only caught a distant glimpse of Yue Zhonglian during an audience with the emperor; how could he claim to know them?

Thankfully, Long Xiao had recognized Ling Feng in time. If they had offended such a little ancestor, heavens, it would have been disastrous for his career!

Helian Xiong secretly wiped away his sweat, casting a not-so-friendly glance at Tang Lie.

"C-City Lord, you... h-he is the murderer of the three Guo leaders!"

When Tang Lie heard Helian Xiong mention "family," he knew things had taken a drastic turn.

"

Hmph!

" Helian Xiong glared fiercely at Tang Lie and said coldly, "Nonsense! Do you think I am a senile old fool who can't tell right from wrong? Those Guo brothers committed countless crimes in this city, murdering and looting. Even if nephew Ling Feng hadn't dealt with them, I would have taken action sooner or later!"

"City Lord, you..."

Tang Lie's eyes nearly popped out of his head.

This Helian Xiong changes his attitude faster than flipping a page!

"Get out of my sight!"

Helian Xiong kicked Tang Lie, sending him flying. His voice turned cold as he commanded, "The Skull Gang has long oppressed others and acted recklessly in Iron Wolf City. I've already gathered enough evidence of their crimes. Today, in this very mourning hall, I will wipe out every last one of you traitorous villains!"

"Guards!"

With a wave of his wide sleeve, Helian Xiong shouted loudly, "Arrest Tang Lie, Jian Baizhang, and all the leaders of the Skull Gang! Set a date for their execution! Confiscate all of the Skull Gang's properties and seize them for the public!"

"Helian Xiong! Damn it, Helian Xiong!"

Tang Lie was stunned. If he had been a sly fox, then Helian Xiong was a ravenous wolf that devoured people, bones and all!

"Take them away!"

Helian Xiong stood with his hands behind his back, exuding the full authority of a city lord. His swift and decisive actions left everyone in the hall in awe.

But in the end, the Skull Gang's forces and remnants were thoroughly eradicated.

Wang Tianlin and the others exchanged glances. They hadn't expected Ling Feng to uproot the Skull Gang so effortlessly. Even the city lord seemed to have made some concessions to Ling Feng.

"City Lord, you are truly wise!"

"Under your leadership, the people of Iron Wolf City can live in peace and prosperity!"

"The Skull Gang deserved this fate for all their evil deeds!"

"..."

As the saying goes, when a wall falls, everyone pushes it[2]. Just moments ago, these guests had been crying out for vengeance for the Guo brothers, but now they all suddenly transformed into righteous defenders of justice.

"City Lord Helian's swift eradication of the Skull Gang has truly brought relief to everyone's hearts!"

Ling Feng narrowed his eyes and smiled. Although Helian Xiong might not have been a good person, he had still achieved his goal.

"I’m not as impressive as nephew Ling Feng, who single-handedly took down the Guo brothers!" Helian Xiong smiled with narrowed eyes. "Today, nephew Ling Feng has done a great service for the people of Iron Wolf City. I must insist that you come to my humble abode. I will host a banquet in your honor, and also to welcome General Long."

"

Uh...

" Ling Feng rubbed his nose and glanced at Long Xiao. Eventually, he nodded in agreement.

He had just gotten back from Heavenly Demon City, where the demon clans were practically savages, eating raw meat or grilled meat at best. Ling Feng hadn't tasted proper human food in a long time.

This was the perfect opportunity to rest in Iron Wolf City for a night. Tomorrow morning, he would continue his journey back to the imperial capital.

The threat of the Reincarnated Sword Will had been resolved, so it was time to let Yan Cangtian know so that he wouldn't have to worry about him anymore.

1. The Chinese text used 龙世家, however in the future there is another family named 龙家, both can be translated as Long Family, so I added Aristocratic to make it easier to differentiate. ☜

2. Simple explanation: When a person is in a state of disgrace, frustration or difficulty, many people will take advantage of the situation and attack him. ☜