After that, Su Chen stayed in Pingyang City. He would meet with Ning Yan from time to time. The two had a close relationship, like best friends and lovers.
Pingyang City was also the place where Su Chen stayed the longest on his journey.
He stayed here for almost a year.
Su Chen was originally a person who liked comfort, just like the loser Su Chen on Blue Star in his previous life.
He has no ambitions and his tastes are all very mundane.
At the same time, he is also very lazy; once he enters his comfort zone, he doesn't want to leave.
Pingyang City made him feel extremely comfortable; many things here were very ordinary, from the food and drinks to the entertainment.
However, Su Chen felt comfortable as long as he could occasionally meet with Ning Yan.
It was as if the two of them had returned to their childhood, sneaking out to play together without telling their elders, returning to that happy, carefree time.
Qifeng Pavilion.
This is the most central Restaurant in Pingyang City. It has nine floors, each of which is incredibly tall, and the entire building is about a hundred stories high, making it magnificent and imposing.
This building can be seen from a great distance in Pingyang City.
Now.
On the Sixth Floor of the Qifeng Pavilion, in a window seat, Su Chen sat, feeling the gentle breeze blowing from the sky with a look of bliss on his face.
Ning Yan wore a light red Long Skirt, a color that would normally be considered somewhat glamorous, but on her it looked exceptionally fresh and elegant.
She possessed a dignified demeanor, like a lady from a distinguished family, and coupled with her exquisite appearance and figure, she exuded a unique charm.
Ning Yan poured wine for Su Chen and then gently placed it beside him.
"I heard you live at the very top of Wangyun Mountain. The scenery here isn't as good as Wangyun Mountain, is it?"
Su Chen gazed into the distance and said calmly, "They each have their merits; it's not a matter of which is better or worse."
Suddenly, he asked:
"I heard the Ning Family has run into some trouble lately. Is there anything I can do to help?"
Ning Yan's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant upon hearing these words.
The incident a year ago severely damaged the Ning Family, with most of the clan's powerful members killed or injured.
Just then, a new force arrived in Wanli City, called the Yang Family.
They have experts at the Late Integration Stage, and have already integrated most of the forces in Wanli City.
Six months ago, this new force extended its reach to Pingyang City. They constantly tried to win over other forces, and those who were unwilling to Submission to them were ruthlessly suppressed or even secretly eliminated.
The Ning Family was one of the strongest forces in Pingyang City, and because they refused to Submission, they were naturally the most severely suppressed.
This has resulted in the Ning Family's assets shrinking by more than half in the past six months.
If it weren't for Ning Yan, a combatant at the Early Integration Stage, struggling against the odds, the Ning Family might have already been wiped out.
The other forces in Pingyang City had long since succumbed to suppression and Submission to the Yang Family.
Of course.
The Five Great Cities still belong to the Su Family, while the Yang Family, which is developing in Wanli City, is not considered a vassal of the Su Family, but they are required to pay tribute to the Su Family every year.
Ning Yan hesitated for a moment before smiling and saying, "If it really comes to that, I'll have to trouble you."
She's not the type to put on a brave face; if she knows something is impossible, she won't force herself to save face.
Although the Ning Family has been severely suppressed, they are still able to survive and do not need Su Chen's help for the time being.
Although Ning Yan is not a strong-willed woman, she is not a weak one either. If she relies on Su Chen for everything, it would make him seem incompetent.
Su Chen nodded, not dwelling on the issue too much.
To him, disputes among those below the level of Saint were no different from ants fighting; he could easily control the outcome, so naturally he didn't care too much.
At this moment, Ning Yan suddenly asked, "You are now the backbone of the Su Family. I heard that you have been traveling in the Eastern Domain for many years. Can the Su Family really manage without you in charge?"
Su Chen laughed and said, "The Su Family is not weak now; it doesn't matter whether the family is here or not."
"Besides, if the Su Family is really in trouble, I can sense it instantly."
Upon hearing this, Ning Yan suddenly chuckled, realizing she had completely forgotten about Su Chen's terrifying strength.
It's estimated that he can return to Wangyun Mountain from Pingyang City in the blink of an eye, so it doesn't matter where he is.
Recalling the terrifying strength Su Chen displayed, Ning Yan still feels somewhat frightened even today.
Su Chen suddenly spoke up, asking with a hint of teasing, "I've heard that quite a few people have pursued you. How come not a single one of them took a liking to you?"
A hint of panic and shyness flashed in Ning Yan's eyes. He quickly explained, "I have nothing to do with them. Besides, those people are all ordinary, and their strength is not as good as mine. How could I possibly be interested in them?"
Su Chen looked enlightened, nodded, and looked at Su Chen with a half-smile.
Now.
Ning Yan realized that she had been flustered, so two blushes appeared on her pretty face, and she avoided looking directly at Su Chen.
Despite being the Great Elder of the Ning Family, she was essentially just an inexperienced young woman who had never had any romantic relationship with any man.
If Ning Yan hadn't been so calm and composed, she probably would have already lost her composure by now.
Although Ning Yan only gave a simple explanation, it reflected her anxiety and worry. She was afraid that Su Chen would misunderstand her, which was why she was so eager to explain.
Ning Yan took a deep breath, looked at Su Chen, and said with a firm gaze:
"Brother Chen, if you ever think of me again, you can come to Pingyang City to find me."
I'll wait for you.
She said the same thing during their last parting.
Su Chen was slightly taken aback. He looked at Ning Yan with a complicated expression in his eyes.
Ning Yan's words were actually quite clear.
After chuckling softly, Su Chen said, "Okay, I'll be there."
He had already made up his mind about Ning Yan, but it wasn't the right time yet.
Ning Yan didn't say much; a smile bloomed on her face.
Just then, hurried footsteps sounded, and a Servants from the Ning Family rushed over, his face full of panic:
"Great Elder, the Yang Family has sent people to cause trouble again. They even injured the Second Elder right here at the Hailing Chamber of Commerce."
What!
Ning Yan suddenly stood up, her brows furrowed, her expression grave.
"Brother Chen, I need to leave for a bit."
Su Chen nodded. "Go."
Ning Yan is not a child, and as the Great Elder of the Ning Family, she is certainly not lacking in intelligence. He believes that Ning Yan is capable of handling this kind of troublesome matter.
Of course, if he really can't handle it, he will step in to solve it.
Ning Yan immediately turned around and hurriedly left.
The Hailing Chamber of Commerce is a significant source of income for the Ning Family, and it is one of the top Trade Association Pingyang City. Even if other profit chains are broken, the Ning Family still has a solid foundation.
However, if the Hailing Chamber of Commerce were to disappear, the Ning Family would likely find it difficult to continue holding on.