City Lord's Decree, Yun Province Grand Competition

"My biggest regret is not burying you criminal alive in the Pig Farm." Bloodlust brewed in Su Xuefeng's eyes. He stepped forward with Su Zhengtao and roared, "Everyone, listen to my orders..."

Before he could finish, a thunderous sound came from outside: "Su Clan Head Su Xuefeng, come out and receive the City Lord's Decree!"

As soon as this voice rang out, Su Xuefeng, who had been brewing with madness, felt as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped over his head. His entire body felt incredibly stifled.

What was the City Lord doing at such a critical moment?

The guests in the hall looked at each other in confusion. What kind of order could the City Lord be issuing at a time like this?

"Su Xuefeng, did you not hear me?" The voice outside sounded again.

Su Xuefeng suppressed his rage, gritted his teeth, and glared at Sikong Jing and the others. "I'll let you live a little longer."

With that, he had no choice but to go out.

Then, the City Lord's Guard, who was delivering the decree, spoke up: "The Lord of Yun Province is holding the Yun Province Grand Competition. As one of the four great clans of Yunye City, your Su Clan must send at least one young descendant to participate."

This announcement crashed into the hall, causing an uproar among the guests. It was actually the Yun Province Grand Competition.

"However, our Yunye City only has three spots, so a selection process will be held in seven days. Prepare yourselves well."

After saying this, the City Lord's Guard prepared to take back the decree and leave...

At this moment, Su Xuefeng was completely stunned. Who was left in his Su Clan to participate in the competition?

Su Shan was dead, Su Yang was severely injured, and Su Yun knew no martial arts...

None of the other collateral descendants were capable of fighting; how could they possibly compete?

But this competition was undoubtedly crucial. If they could secure a spot to go to Yun Province, or even achieve a good ranking in the Yun Province Grand Competition, the Su Clan's status in Yunye City would be solidified.

Conversely, if the other three great clans secured good rankings, they would surely tear the Su Clan to shreds.

"Damn criminal, Su Shan, my poor Su Shan!"

Su Xuefeng roared in his heart. If Su Shan hadn't been killed, one of the three spots would have been easily within reach.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him. He asked, "My lord, please wait. I wonder if our clan's grandson-in-law can participate?"

He was, of course, referring to Sikong Jing. If this criminal's combat power could be utilized, he would surely be able to secure a spot.

The City Lord's Guard stopped and asked in return, "Your grandson-in-law? You don't mean that criminal who was betrothed by the Lord of Yun Province, do you?"

Su Xuefeng gritted his teeth and nodded heavily.

Although he longed to wipe out Sikong Jing, in the current state of the Su Clan, he was the only one with the strength to fight.

The City Lord's Guard's mouth twitched, and he barked, "Are you joking? If it were an ordinary grandson-in-law, there would be no problem, but for something as important as the Yun Province Grand Competition, you want to send a criminal?"

Su Xuefeng opened his mouth but could not speak. A criminal indeed had no qualifications to participate; he couldn't even leave the city gates.

Watching the City Lord's Guard leave, Su Xuefeng returned to the hall with a gloomy face, staring at Su Zhenglong and the others with murderous intent.

"You heard what was just said, didn't you?"

"I originally intended to give you a chance to make amends for your crimes, but unfortunately, your son-in-law is just a damn criminal."

Su Xuefeng was filled with bitter hatred.

Su Zhenglong and Mei Xiaofang sighed inwardly. This should have been the best chance for reconciliation.

But why, oh why, did Sikong Jing have to be a criminal?

"Now, you must still die." Su Xuefeng's killing intent surged once more.

At this critical moment, Su Yun's voice rang out: "Grandfather, I think we really should give them a chance to make amends."

"What?"

Su Zhengtao looked at his daughter in disbelief. Sikong Jing had killed her older brother, and his body wasn't even cold yet!

Why would she want to give them a chance? What was Su Yun up to?

Su Yun gave a sly smile and said, "The criminal cannot participate, but his wife can."

Hm?

The crowd was stunned and immediately looked at Su Yuexi.

Mei Xiaofang's jaw dropped, and she couldn't help but cry out, "Su Yun, what kind of joke is this? Yuexi doesn't know any martial arts."

However, Su Xuefeng's eyes lit up. His mind raced, and a plan suddenly formed.

"Right, then this ugly girl will participate in the selection."

"Haven't you always said that I am heartless and unrighteous toward you?"

"You killed Su Shan, but as your grandfather, I can let bygones be bygones. As long as Su Yuexi secures a spot for the Yun Province Grand Competition, I will even give you a generous reward."

Su Xuefeng spoke every word clearly, his aged face twisted and sinister, though no one knew what scheme he was plotting.

In the distance, Su Yun let out a long breath.

Damn it, she had been worried that the Yun Province Grand Competition would require a direct blood descendant of the Su Clan, and if that were the case, it would have to be her if not for Su Yuexi.

She certainly couldn't go and throw her life away, so Su Yuexi couldn't die just yet.

"That's impossible. Yuexi doesn't know a lick of martial arts. Why don't you let Su Yun go instead?" Mei Xiaofang instinctively retorted.

Even the selection in Yunye City was no child's play; people could very well die.

Furthermore, sending someone who knew no martial arts into the ring would only lead to her being humiliated by her opponent until she broke down.

Mei Xiaofang would rather die right now than see her daughter mocked and shamed by the entire city.

"I am willing to participate." Suddenly, Su Yuexi's clear voice rang out.

The face beneath her veil was filled with nothing but determination.

Only by agreeing to this condition could she save her family and appease Grandfather Su's rage over the death of Su Shan, so she moved forward without a second thought.

As she spoke, Su Yuexi looked toward Sikong Jing at her side, biting her lip as she said, "Jing Gege, please do not stop me."

Sikong Jing was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "I have no intention of stopping you. Since you want to participate, then go ahead."

Now that Su Yuexi's Crimson Spider Poison had been neutralized, the factor hindering her growth was gone. Sikong Jing had checked her body just last night, and her martial talent was definitely not weak.

With seven full days remaining, there was enough time for him to help her grow.

Today, he would make Su Yuexi shine with unparalleled brilliance.

Seven days from now, he would make Su Yuexi... the martial peerless of Yunye City!

"Damn it, Sikong Jing, are you sick in the head?" Mei Xiaofang exploded instantly.

However, Su Xuefeng gave a bold laugh. "Worthy of being my good granddaughter. Someone, go to the City Lord's Mansion immediately and register Su Yuexi."

A member of the Su Clan took the order and hurried out of the Su Clan estate, heading toward the City Lord's Mansion.

Su Zhenglong and Mei Xiaofang gaped, but it was already too late to stop it.

"Everyone, disperse."

Seeing this, Su Xuefeng waved his hand, and all the Su Clan elites who had been surrounding the four of them retreated at once.

The Birthday Banquet had inexplicably returned to normal.

If not for the fact that Su Shan's corpse was still lying there, it would have been as if nothing had happened at all.

At this moment, Luo Tong's voice rang out: "Haha, congratulations to Grandfather Su for gaining such a fine son-in-law. It was he who personally destroyed the future of the Su Clan."

As soon as these words were spoken, Su Xuefeng nearly flew into a rage again, but he managed to hold himself back.

"Husband, Grandfather Su is doing this to ensure that this ugly freak dies in the ring. When that happens, a certain impulsive criminal won't be able to help but rush up to save her, only to be hacked to death."

Luo Tong's wife giggled, as if she had seen right through Su Xuefeng's intentions.