Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law

Murong Zhantian showed a pleased expression, but still pondered and said, "That Ye Feng, he was able to easily disable my grandson and even crippled the Martial Instructor, which shows that his strength is not weak, at the very least he is a Grandmaster!"

The high-ranking official from the Martial Alliance who had just spoken sneered, "Even if he is a Grandmaster, what of it? He's just a cripple in a wheelchair. How strong can the guards following him be? I will take action myself and guarantee that I'll capture the lad easily and bring him back for the Alliance Hierarch to deal with!"

The speaker was none other than the Vice Alliance Hierarch of the Martial Alliance of Southern River Region Jiangnan, named Tan Tiannan, who was also a Grandmaster, and moreover, on the verge of entering the realm of Huajin Grandmaster.

He was not yet forty years old and even had hopes of advancing to Huajin Grandmaster before his fortieth birthday, which was already considered as promising and having unlimited potential in the national martial arts world.

Now, as Murong Zhantian was getting on in years, it was likely that he would step back from the limelight in a couple of years; with Tan Tiannan's youth and strength, along with his high prestige among the younger generation of the Martial Alliance, it was very possible that he would take over the position of the Alliance Hierarch after Murong Zhantian stepped down.

This was why he was eager to show himself in front of Murong Zhantian; as long as he could gain the recognition of the old Alliance Hierarch at that time, it would be nearly certain that he would take over as the next-generation Alliance Hierarch. Discover hidden content at empire

Once he became the Leader of the Martial Alliance of Southern River Region Jiangnan, his family, which was backing him, would very likely leap to the forefront as a first-class noble house in Jiangnan over the next decade, contending and standing alongside the original Four Great Families!

Murong Zhantian naturally understood what the other party had in mind, but as things stood, all the second-generation descendants of the Murong Family, like his own son, who was also in his forties, simply fell far short in comparison to Tan Tiannan.

As for the third-generation disciples, like Murong Qinglong, that was even more to say. He had his arm broken by someone and couldn't practice martial arts for life, even losing the qualification to enter the Martial Alliance ever again, which grieved Murong Zhantian deeply.

"Deputy Leader Tan, are you really willing to go?" Murong Zhantian asked.

He had not taken action directly first because he was the Alliance Hierarch, dealing with a cripple in a wheelchair which seemed rather beneath his dignity, and secondly, of course, he also had the idea of testing the waters with Tan Tiannan.

Tan Tiannan, eager to show his worth, puffed out his chest and said, "Lord Alliance Hierarch, just give the order!"

Murong Zhantian nodded in satisfaction, about to speak, when a guard suddenly rushed in hurriedly.

"Reporting to the Alliance Hierarch, Cui Hao and representatives from a few great families, such as Cui Yan, seek an audience outside, asking the Lord Alliance Hierarch to preside over the matter!" the guard said.

"The Cui Family?"

Murong Zhantian frowned and then said, "It seems today's meeting cannot continue. Let them in!"

Once permitted, Cui Hao and the others strode into the hall, paid their respects and exchanged pleasantries, after which Cui Hao immediately said, "Leader Murong, please make a decision for us!"

Murong Zhantian, without changing his expression, asked, "The Cui Family, being one of the Four Great Families of Southern River Region Jiangnan, I wonder what trouble you've encountered that you can't resolve and require the intervention of the Martial Alliance of Southern River Region Jiangnan?"

Cui Hao sighed and said, "Shamefully, the opponent we've encountered this time is too arrogant and domineering, and also skilled in martial arts. Since even the Cui Family cannot take him down, and moreover, he has publicly declared that he wants half of the properties of our major families, or else he will show no mercy!"

"How preposterous!"

Murong Zhantian exclaimed in a rage, "Under the broad light of day, to dare be so brazen. Does he really think that there is no one in Jiangnan, that the Martial Alliance of Southern River Region Jiangnan is just for show? Tell me, who is this person who speaks so shamelessly!"

"This person's name is Ye Feng. He is said to be the son-in-law of Jiangdu's Hong Family. This man is extremely arrogant, known as the Mad Son-in-law of the Hong Family in Jiangdu City. According to investigations, there is no one in Jiangdu City who can match him; he has turned the great families of Jiangdu upside down, and now he has come to our Jiangnan to strut his stuff!"

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"Ye Feng, it's this Ye Feng again. He really is lawless!" Tan Tiannan uttered coldly.

Hearing this, Cui Hao felt secretly pleased, thinking it seemed they had already received the news, which made things much easier to deal with.

Testing the waters, Cui Hao said, "Earlier, we were also at the Yin Family to celebrate Elder Patriarch Yin's birthday. The servants of the Yin Family said that Eldest Young Master Murong Qinglong had been there and seemed to have been beaten up by that Ye Feng. Is that true?"

Murong Zhantian didn't answer his question but stared intently at Cui Hao and asked word by word, "Since you were also at the Yin Family at that time, were you present when my grandson was crippled?"

Cui Hao said with a bitter smile, "We weren't there at the time, or how could we have stood by and watched Eldest Young Master Qinglong get beaten into disability. To be frank with Leader Murong, we were drinking in the backyard with Elder Patriarch Yin at that time."

"Is that so?" Murong Zhantian asked again.

"Of course it's true; all the Leader of the Murong Alliance needs to do is send someone to investigate!"

Cui Hao added with another bitter smile, "It is rather embarrassing to admit, but even though we were present at the time, we were powerless to help, despite our willing hearts. That man surnamed Ye was not only arrogant but he also had a Grandmaster follower by his side; our hands were tied!"

Murong Zhantian said no more, glanced over the Martial Alliance senior members, and then sighed, "Given that, the youngster surnamed Ye must indeed be exceedingly arrogant, causing trouble in Jiangdu Provincial City with no restraint, even daring to encroach upon the properties of the Cui Yan family and several others. It is simply lawlessness!"

"Tan Tiannan, heed my command!" Murong Zhantian barked coldly.

"At your service!" Tan Tiannan immediately stood to attention and clasped his fists.

"Take men with you immediately, including two martial instructors, and you must bring back that arrogant youngster named Ye Feng. If the situation proves true, I, as the Alliance Leader, will deem him guilty of death!" Murong Zhantian decreed with a sweep of his arm.

"Understood!"

Tan Tiannan clasped his fists once more, then turned to Cui Yan and the representatives of the other major families, saying, "Rest assured, representatives of the family leaders, I, as the vice sect leader, will certainly capture that youngster and ensure a satisfactory explanation for you all!"

Cui Yan and the others repeatedly clasped their hands and said, "We are grateful for your efforts, Vice Alliance Hierarch Tan!"

After saluting the family representatives one by one with clasped fists, Tan Tiannan took his leave with the two martial instructors in tow.

Murong Zhantian quietly watched the scene unfold, the corners of his eyes revealing a trace of coldness. He was of course aware that Tan Tiannan was using the opportunity to curry favor with Cui Yan and the other families.

Naturally, this was inevitable; Tan Tiannan held a high prestige among the younger generation, and not only was he strong and full of vitality, but his martial arts talent was also formidable. As long as he himself held power, he could suppress him.

But once he stepped down, the future was uncertain. Once Tan Tiannan secured the support of the other major families and formed his own faction, it would be difficult to control.

Unfortunately, the lineage of the Gusu Murong had fallen into decline, and among the second and third generations, almost none could rival Tan Tiannan.

Of course, everyone was well aware of this, but no one would be foolish enough to voice it aloud.

At this time, on Ye Feng's side, after having dinner, as twilight descended, Pang Youze and Luo Keque came to report the situation and had already left.

The setting sun bled red, dying the western sky with shades of crimson, just like the Southern River which appeared as a red ribbon. Ye Feng, sitting in a wheelchair, was pushed by Hong Qingyan; the two were taking a stroll along the riverbank, with Seventeen following at a comfortable distance behind them.

As night fell, they were just returning to their villa when Ye Feng immediately saw two people upon entering the courtyard—two men standing as straight as javelins.

Upon seeing the backs of these two men, Ye Feng's expression turned solemn, and his entire being became somewhat agitated.

The two standing in the courtyard heard the noise and then swiftly turned around, and after glancing at Ye Feng, they immediately rushed toward him.

Thump!

Without a sign, the two men knelt before Ye Feng, lowering their heads in deep respect, "Your subordinate greets my King!"

Their voices rang out like a long rainbow, echoing in the night sky.

"You've come, you've actually found your way here, excellent, rise all of you!" Ye Feng nodded vigorously, his face betraying his excitement.

The two men remained kneeling, insisting, "We, your subordinates, arrived late to guard our liege, causing Your Highness undue hardship. Please, my King, punish us!"

Ye Feng's expression darkened, and he barked angrily, "All of you rise; has my command become unworthy of heed now that I am not in the Northern Border?"

Upon hearing this, the two men dared not kneel any longer; they rose immediately, standing ramrod straight, emanating a daunting aura of authority.

These two were none other than Xiao Chuanqi, the First Legion Commander of the Northern Border, and Sima Zhantian, the Fourth Legion Commander!

Both of them were Huajin Grandmasters, and both were subordinates to Ye Feng!