Jiang Liu arrived at the Wang Family shortly afterward, and in a flash, he entered the Wang Family hall. As soon as he approached the Wang Family hall, Jiang Liu released his aura.
"Who is it?" Wang Jian rushed out from inside. Upon seeing Jiang Liu, he was taken aback for a moment, then secretly delighted. The master was finally showing him his true face! He had finally gained the master's trust.
He then stepped forward respectfully, cupped his hands, and said, "My lord!"
Jiang Liu nodded. "Yes! I've been away from Wind City for a few months. Tell me about what's been going on!"
"Yes!" Immediately afterward, Wang Jian explained the current situation of Wind City to Jiang Liu in detail.
Jiang Liu didn't say much after hearing this, nodded, and left the Wang Family.
Wang Jian watched Jiang Liu's departing figure with excitement, because he felt that the adult's strength had become even more formidable. Given the current situation in Wind City, as long as the Wang Family kept up with the adult's pace, they would definitely be able to make further progress.
Jiang Liu returned to his residence in the courtyard and pondered the current state of Wind City. It was truly chaotic, with all sorts of strange and monstrous things emerging. Jiang Liu had no idea that Wind City had so many powerful forces at play.
It seems they've been behaving themselves for far too long under the control of the Martial Prohibition Hall! Is this a resurgence?
It's a bit of a pity that Luo Hui died like that!
Jiang Liu felt a pang of regret. This was a true military officer of the imperial court who could do practical things for the common people, but unfortunately, he didn't have a good ending. Jiang Liu shook his head, then ignored it and continued to sit cross-legged to rest.
The next day, early morning,
Jiang Liu stepped out of his house and immediately noticed something different: the alley was filled with a bunch of random people darting around.
As soon as they saw which courtyard Jiang Liu came from, they didn't dare to look him in the eye. They lowered their heads, hurriedly ran past Jiang Liu, and then talked to the people around them about something.
Jiang Liu didn't pay any attention. He left the alley and arrived at Leisurely Abode. There, he saw many people Leisurely Abode, talking loudly and boasting.
Jiang Liu shook his head. It seemed that due to the lax supervision of the Martial Prohibition Hall, these people in the Jianghu were having an easy time!
When the Leisurely Abode saw Jiang Liu, he quickly came forward to greet him, "Young master, it's been a while since you've been here!"
Jiang Liu nodded and followed the waiter to a seat. The waiter quickly served tea and snacks and then went off to busy himself, probably because it was crowded.
As Jiang Liu sipped his tea and listened to the lively conversation of the other tea drinkers, a voice suddenly caught his attention.
"Did you know that the Pang Family was wiped out last night?"
"What? Who did this? The Pang Family?"
"Impossible! Isn't this Pang Family supposed to be related to the Pang Family of Yuncheng? Who would be so bold?"
"Yeah, who's so bold?"
"What do you mean it's impossible? The Pang Family patriarch and all the martial artists above the Seventh Grade have been killed, and the remaining martial artists have all been thrown into prison! Now only some old people, women, and children are left!"
"Speaking of this, it was the Pang Family's own doing. You all know about the fierce battle between the Martial Prohibition Hall and the Lotus Sect, right? This is the Martial Prohibition Hall's follow-up retaliation!"
"So the Pang Family is colluding with the Lotus Sect? Then why is it only happening now?"
"It's because Li Qianfan's injuries have healed and his skills have improved, so the Martial Prohibition Hall went all out to wipe out the Pang Family. They held back before because the Martial Prohibition Hall only had two ninth-rank experts to support it."
"Moreover, the Martial Prohibition Hall had already collected all the evidence against the Pang Family, so it's normal for Li Qianfan to lead Pang Family team to wipe them out now!"
"Isn't the Martial Prohibition Hall afraid of a backlash from the Pang Family of Yuncheng?"
"The Martial Arts Martial Prohibition Hall has already lost even a commander of a thousand, so why would they be afraid of you? Besides, that was the Pang Family of Yuncheng. It's hard to say how close they are to the Pang Family of Wind City!"
"So, the strength of the Wind City Martial Prohibition Hall is not to be underestimated?"
"They're definitely not to be underestimated! They also have three Rank 9 experts in charge. Which local power in Wind City would dare to be the first to step forward?"
Jiang Liu shook his head upon hearing this. The Martial Prohibition Hall was truly hopeless! This was an attempt to intimidate others, but the retaliation from those powerful forces was likely imminent. The White Saint Society, Corpse Valley, Lotus Sect, and the Deity Summoning Society —which of them would give up so easily?
Moreover, countless forces are secretly eyeing them, eager to see the Martial Prohibition Hall fight and fall, so they can reap the benefits.
Jiang Liu walked out of Leisurely Abode and headed towards Ascension Tower. Along the way, he saw many ragged refugees sitting by the roadside begging, while those walking on the road were all well-dressed martial artists.
I also saw some refugees with a blade of grass tied around their own or their children's heads, who would follow anyone who threw them a few coins. Others would follow anyone who approached them and asked them a question.
Because those refugees knew that only by following these martial artists could these ordinary people have a chance to continue to survive.
Although Jiang Liu had long witnessed the cruelty of this world, he still felt uneasy. Jiang Liu quickened his pace and walked to the Ascension Tower.
There were even more people Ascension Tower, it seemed that spring had arrived for the martial artists of Wind City! Looking at their beaming faces, they couldn't feel that the common people outside were still suffering.
Jiang Liu doesn't need to go to see or inquire about the cities surrounding Wind City; they must be living in misery. Otherwise, where would the martial artists of Wind City get their income?
As soon as Jiang Liu entered the lobby of Ascension Tower, a waitress greeted him, "Sir, how can I help you?"
Jiang Liu handed over the Ascension Token, which the waitress took with both hands, checked at the counter, and then handed Ascension Token back to Jiang Liu with both hands. "Sir, are you here to collect your Exotic Beast?"
Jiang Liu nodded, then walked into the private courtyard at the back, while the waitress went to settle the bill.
As soon as Jiang Liu entered the detached courtyard, he was surprised to see that Murong Yin was actually teasing the Giant Strength Demonic Ape.
Murong Yin held a piece of Exotic Beast Meat in her hand, pretending to throw it to the Giant Strength Demonic Ape, and swung it around. But the Giant Strength Demonic Ape completely ignored her and just sat there sunbathing.
Judging from its lazy appearance, it's probably been spoiled rotten! Jiang Liu thought to himself.
As soon as Jiang Liu approached, the Giant Strength Demonic Ape stood up and pounded on the iron cage with both hands. Murong Yin was startled and took several steps back, only to bump into Jiang Liu's arms.
Jiang Liu casually hugged Murong Yin and whispered in her ear, "Miss Murong, why are you so eager to throw yourself into my arms as soon as I arrive? Have you been eyeing me for a long time?"
"Ah!" Murong Yin was startled and quickly stood up. She turned her head and looked at Jiang Liu with a shy expression. "You, you," she stammered for a long time, not knowing what to say. She could only stomp her foot angrily, turn around and leave.
Jiang Liu looked at Murong Yin's back with amusement, not expecting her to be so cute! Then, he approached the Giant Strength Demonic Ape, reached out his hand, and stroked the Giant Strength Demonic Ape's fur.
The Giant Strength Demonic Ape quietly accepted Jiang Liu's caresses, looking quite pleased, before picking up the meat that Murong Yin had thrown on the ground and handing it to Jiang Liu.
Jiang Liu shook his head. Seeing that Jiang Liu wouldn't take it, the Giant Strength Demonic Ape stuffed it into its own mouth.
Jiang Liu transmitted information to the Giant Strength Demonic Ape through mental imprinting. The Giant Strength Demonic Ape could only transmit simple information, which was that it was always eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating.
At this moment, the waitress hurriedly came in, holding a list for Jiang Liu to check. Jiang Liu took it, glanced at it casually, nodded, and handed the list back to the waitress.
Not long after, Jiang Liu led the Giant Strength Demonic Ape out of the Ascension Tower. The Giant Strength Demonic Ape was carrying a large bag of Exotic Beast Meat on its back, which was its food for the past few days.
As Jiang Liu walked out of the Ascension Tower, Murong Yin returned to her room on the top floor of the Ascension Tower. She glared at Jiang Liu's back with hatred, her teeth clenched, as if she wanted to bite Jiang Liu a few times to vent her anger.
At this moment, Murong Lie walked in and saw that Murong Yin was staring blankly at the back of a young man. He was greatly relieved. It seems that my granddaughter has someone she likes! I was worried that she wouldn't like anyone.
Then, with a smile, he looked at Murong Yin and said, "Yin'er, what are you looking at?"
"Grandpa, what brings you here?" Murong Yin asked as he turned around.
"What? I can't even come to see my precious granddaughter?"
Murong Yin quickly stepped forward and hugged Murong Lie's arm, acting coquettishly, "How could that be? Grandpa, is something the matter?"
Murong Lie nodded and said to Murong Yin, "I'm worried about our Ascension Tower!"
Then Murong Lie began to analyze the current situation in Wind City for Murong Yin, as well as his own current situation.