A Hasty Resolution

As the Sea Clan soldiers gradually surrounded the Great Qian Merchant Association, Yi Xuan began to weigh the pros and cons.

Because of the miniature robot on Zhang Xinzhi's body, Yi Xuan had a general understanding of the situation. Compared to the city lord's youngest son, the captain of the guards under the city lord's eldest son seemed insignificant.

Having killed the city lord's son, Yi Xuan knew that he had no place to stay in North Wave City no matter what.

Given the current situation, it seems there's no better option than to launch an attack.

Fortunately, Yi Xuan came to North Wave City just to try his luck and see if he could find out any news about Junior Sister Mu.

Furthermore, I already asked Liu Yusen at the drinking party just now, and even he, as the head of the Great Qian Merchant Association, didn't know anything about Junior Sister Mu. That means Yi Xuan probably won't have any success in North Wave City.

With this in mind, Yi Xuan was ready to summon the Black Tortoise.

Unexpectedly, Liu Yusen stepped forward and bowed to Hai Qingshi, saying, "Who do we have here? It's you, young master! I wonder if my humble shop has offended you in any way? I apologize immediately. However, this friend is a distinguished guest of my shop, so please don't make things difficult for him!"

On the way here, those pirates could act with impunity towards Liu Yusen. That's because pirates are like rootless duckweed; they fight if they can win, and leave if they can't. Even the Great Qian Immortal Kingdom behind their caravan doesn't have a good way to deal with those pirates.

However, even within North Wave City, these Sea Clan still had to consider the face of the Great Qian Immortal Kingdom.

However, when he thought of his own younger brother dying at Yi Xuan's hands, what did the Great Qian Immortal Kingdom? Hai Qingshi, seeking revenge for his brother, couldn't possibly care about anything else.

He didn't lower his longsword, but instead turned it towards Liu Yusen, saying, "Manager Liu, we've known each other for a while now. We have to give face to the Great Qian Immortal Kingdom, but we also have to consider the circumstances. This time, don't even mention the Great Qian Immortal Kingdom! Even if the Heavenly King himself came, it wouldn't make a difference! You know he killed my..."

"Shut up!"

Before Hai Qingshi could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a majestic voice coming from afar.

A dignified-looking man approached rapidly.

Upon seeing the man, all the Sea Clan unconsciously lowered their heads and knelt down, addressing him as "Lord City Lord!"

Indeed, the visitor was Hai Yue, the city lord of North Wave City and Hai Qingshi's father.

Seeing his father arrive, Hai Qingshi became even more arrogant, pointing his longsword at Yixuan and saying to Haiyue, "Father, it was this guy, he killed him...!"

"Smack!"

His words were interrupted again, but this time it was Hai Yue's slap that broke Hai Qingshi's silence.

"Who gave you the audacity to mobilize the city's troops without authorization!"

"But!"

"Smack!"

Hai Qingshi wanted to argue his case, but all he got in return was a slap in the face.

"Butler! Butler!"

Upon hearing Hai Yue's words, the Butler of the city lord's mansion rushed over from somewhere.

"Take this troublemaker back to the manor. He is not to leave his room without my permission!"

Hai Qingshi, who had been slapped twice, was extremely aggrieved. He had come to avenge his younger brother, but his father's attitude was so strange.

However, after seeing the look in Hai Yue's eyes, he could only lower his head and obediently follow the Butler back.

After watching his son leave, Hai Yue turned around and waved for the army to leave.

He then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Liu Yusen and said, "Manager Liu, I'm so sorry, my son is truly a poor son I haven't taught properly!"

Seeing the city lord's surprisingly humble attitude, Liu Yusen, though somewhat suspicious, maintained a smile on his face, "What are you saying, City Lord? There must be some misunderstanding. My brother here has just North Wave City and has never met the eldest young master before. It seems the eldest young master has mistaken him for someone else!"

Only then did Hai Yue turn his gaze to Yi Xuan, a look of guilt appearing on his face. "Brother, I've failed in Hai Yue my son properly, causing you trouble! Since this is your first time in North Wave City, as the city lord, I should do my best to be a good host! In three days, I'll invite you to my residence for dinner as an apology!"

Although the other party had a smile on their face, Yi Xuan still sensed the murderous intent behind that smile.

Since Hai Qingshi already knew from Zhang Xinzhi that he had killed his brother, there was no reason why Hai Yue wouldn't know this.

Something unusual must be amiss, Yi Xuan immediately became extremely cautious.

However, since the other party had spoken, Yi Xuan couldn't very well refuse, especially since everyone present thought the other party's attitude was impeccable.

If he were to refuse, it would make Yi Xuan seem inconsiderate.

Yi Xuan then smiled and said, "I am but an ordinary Human Clan cultivator. I did not expect the city lord to value me so much. I am humbled. I will certainly keep my appointment on time in three days!"

Hearing this, the city lord nodded in satisfaction and turned to leave.

Watching Hai Yue's departing figure, Lü Huang came up behind Yi Xuan and said, "Strange, the Sea Clan has always been arrogant towards the Human Clan! Hai Yue used to be known for looking down on the Human Clan, so why is he being so polite to Your Excellency? Could it be because of the previous sea pirates?"

Yi Xuan glanced at Lü Huang without speaking, but muttered to himself, "It is indeed because of the previous pirates, but their politeness isn't genuine. Have you ever seen anyone be polite to the enemy who killed their son? It seems like there's a trap in three days!"

At this moment, Hai Yue, who had just returned to the mansion, summoned Hai Qingshi to his study.

As soon as he stepped into the study, Hai Qingshi adopted an indignant demeanor. "Father, why is this? Aren't you going to avenge my brother? I heard you're even inviting that person to dinner? Have you lost your mind...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Hai Qingshi met Hai Yue's icy gaze. "Why did you stop talking? Speak up! You think I'm out of my mind? I think you're the one who's out of your mind! What can you do besides charging around recklessly? Don't you know how strong the people Qi Feiyu and your brother took are? Do you think the guys who could wipe them out are so easy to deal with?"

"Smack!"

Hai Yue, growing angrier with each word, slammed his hand on the table, startling Hai Qingshi across from him, who trembled uncontrollably.

"If I hadn't arrived in time, what if you had exposed the truth? If they had attacked directly, do you think your group of the Sea Clan soldiers could have taken them down? You might have lost your life then!"

Hearing Hai Yue's words, Hai Qingshi understood the danger involved, but still asked unwillingly, "Father, you are Spirit Transformation expert, are you not confident in defeating the opponent?"

Hai Yue nodded and said, "Based on the description given by the Human Clan, the opponent was only able to exert roughly the strength of the Spirit Transformation Realm. Even if I were to take action, the outcome would be fifty-fifty. Besides, how do you know that the opponent was using their full strength at the time?"

Seeing that Hai Qingshi understood the reasoning, Hai Yue took out a letter from under the table and instructed, "Alright, I have my own arrangements for this matter. Immediately deliver this letter to Xing Qi of East Yan City!"