The City Lord's Recruitment, a Contest of Acting Skills

Early the next morning.

Chen Ning was invited to the city lord's mansion, completely bewildered.

But that's perfect.

This opportunity also allows them to spread their legitimate identity through the City Lord's Mansion.

She stepped into the hall, holding Hua Luo's slender, jade-like hand.

At this time.

Han Qianren said with a smile, "Please."

You're too kind.

Chen Ning spoke calmly, and then sat down with Hua Luo.

"Young man, you're quite remarkable for a newcomer like yourself. A Seven-Pattern Immortal Pill is incredibly precious. I can't help but want to get to know someone like you."

After exchanging pleasantries, Han Qianren asked casually, "Young man, where are you from? You seem quite extraordinary; you must come from a distinguished family?"

"Chen's background is insignificant; he's just barely surviving."

Chen Ning smiled faintly.

Han Qianren continued, "Young brother, you are too modest. At such a young age, your Heaven Martial Realm Eighth Layer is enough to be called a genius among geniuses. The place that can cultivate a genius like you must be a powerful force, right?"

He was closing in on them relentlessly.

Chen Ning had no choice but to speak up, "I can't be called a major power... The Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb was destroyed a hundred years ago, and now I'm just a piece of driftwood."

"Oh? Young man, you're a descendant of the Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb?"

A glint of light flashed in Han Qianren's eyes.

The Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb is inhabited by eccentric individuals who act with a clear conscience and once caused a sensation in the Cangxuan Domain.

Chen Ning said, "Since the city lord has invited me here, I know I cannot hide it any longer, so there is no harm in telling him about my background."

Han Qianren smiled broadly.

Chen Ning continued:

"My parents were lucky enough to survive the destruction a hundred years ago. They were just teenagers then. Years later, they had my younger sister and me. We never knew our true identities until our parents told us everything about the Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb before they died, and they gave me their identity token."

Chen Ning took out the two identity tokens.

Han Qianren glanced at it, and said with some skepticism, "Please accept my condolences. The Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb was once a transcendent force renowned throughout the Cangxuan Domain, but its eventual demise was quite inevitable..."

"My parents told us to live as ordinary people and forget the past, but I've never been able to... One day, I will take revenge on my enemies."

"Young brother, don't let hatred cloud your judgment. You are from a powerful family, and you may very well achieve great things in the future. If there's anything you need from me, just say the word. I have great respect for the strongmen of the Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb."

"Really?"

Chen Ning looked at Han Qianren and said excitedly, "Then I won't stand on ceremony. We're new here and have offended quite a few people, including the Hu Household and the Yao Household. Oh, and your Wolf General Yuan Ming..."

"Oh, this..."

Han Qianren's eyelids twitched. I was just being polite, but you really aren't being polite!

"We would like to ask you to step in and clear up this misunderstanding for us, so that they will stop making things difficult for my brother and me. Aren't you the one who respects the strongest in Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb the most? You won't refuse, will you?"

"That... of course it's fine!"

Han Qianren gave a bitter smile.

Next.

Chen Ning then gave a detailed account of the ins and outs of his feuds with various Lineage.

Now that we've already done those things, we're not afraid to tell Han Qianren.

And.

Judging from the fact that Han Qianren invited him and Hua'er to the city lord's mansion today, it shows that this person is already investigating him.

Sooner or later, people will find out that he killed Yellow Sand Lord.

But.

After listening to Chen Ning's story.

Even Han Qianren couldn't help but feel exhausted.

They killed five of their juniors and one of their direct descendants, a genius!

He killed Yuan Ming's maternal uncle.

At the very least, they crippled the hands of two of Yao Household's men.

That's truly amazing!

But.

Han Qianren still agreed, saying, "Young brother, you are truly a man of principle. You've offended some very influential figures in Lone Smoke City. However, as long as you don't cause any more trouble, I can help you suppress it!"

Actually.

The reason he was willing to stand up for Chen Ning was...

It was simply because they valued Chen Ning's strength.

Killing five juniors of the Hu Household was astonishing for someone with his Heaven Martial Realm Eighth Layer cultivation. However, there are many powerful geniuses in the Cangxuan Domain who have accomplished something similar.

It can kill a Saint- Saint Realm Early Stage like the Yellow Sand Lord.

That's extraordinary.

It was even shocking and unconventional.

Even if the Yellow Sand Lord is utterly useless, even if he is Saint forcibly created by Divine Fruit, he is still Saint Realm.

There is a watershed Heavenly Martial Realm.

Yet he was still killed by Chen Ning.

Therefore.

Han Qianren valued Chen Ning's strength.

"Thank you, City Lord!"

Seeing that the other party agreed, Chen Ning clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Young brother, I've helped you suppress these troubles, firstly because of the esteemed seniors of the Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb, and secondly because I value your abilities. Would you be willing to join my ranks? I promise you the same status as my three generals."

"Thank you for your kindness, City Lord, but given our identities, it is probably not appropriate for my sister and me to stay in your City Lord's mansion."

Chen Ning politely declined.

Han Qianren smiled and said, "No rush, young brother, there's no need to give me an answer right away. I'm only doing this because I appreciate your talent and strength. Besides, only if you join the City Lord's Mansion can I silence the gossip and open up the City Lord's Mansion's resources to you. Go back and think it over carefully."

Chen Ning smiled slightly, knowing that this old fox didn't want to show up easily. Without an equal or even greater exchange, how could he possibly go all out?

Not long after.

Chen Ning and Hua Luo left.

Only Han Qianren remained in the hall.

His expression was calm, but a thoughtful look appeared between his brows.

At this moment.

An elderly and frail figure approached.

"Lord of the city, do you really believe their identities?"

"Whether you believe it or not, the key point has never been his identity, but his attitude. If such a person can be used by me, then in my eyes, he is a descendant of the Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb!"

What if it's not possible?

The old and frail figure asked.

"No... let's put more pressure on them!"

Han Qianren laughed and said, "Since he used the identity of the Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb, whether it's real or fake, he has to bear the consequences."

You mean...?

"Spread the word that the descendants of the Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb are currently in my Lone Smoke City."

"I understand. You're trying to lure out the enemies of the Ghost Capital Ghost Tomb. That way, he'll have no choice but to come and join the city lord's forces! Only in this way can he survive!"

"If you understand, then go and do it..."

Han Qianren's voice was calm.

The elderly and frail figure accepted the order and silently departed.

Bang!

The gate to the courtyard was kicked open.

Sikong Xue's expression changed, and she tried to leap onto the treetop to escape.

But the person who broke into the courtyard was at the Heavenly Martial Realm.

Seeing this, he sneered, "Trying to run?"

With a simple gesture.

A yellow rope extended out and bound Sikong Xue.

What are you trying to do?

Sikong Xue to the ground and struggled.

"I'm asking you, who exactly are that man and woman? If you don't tell me, I'll skin you alive!"

The person who arrived was the one from the Hu Household who was carrying out their orders.

In just one night, the Hu Household members who were away had already searched everywhere, but ultimately returned empty-handed.

No one in the entire Cangxuan Domain recognized Chen Ning's portrait.

Not a single clue was found.

Therefore, they took advantage of the moment when the man and woman left to interrogate Sikong Xue, who had been closest to them.