Live-in Son-in-law

Chapter 1310 1310: Surrounded

Chen Zhengrong looked at Li Ran with a sinister gaze and said with a wicked smile, "City Lord Li, your ability to play dumb is truly unrivaled."

Li Ran's expression remained unchanged. He had been sitting in the position of City Lord for a hundred years. He couldn't claim to stay unmoved if Mount Tai were to collapse, but he certainly had the composure not to change his expression over a few words from a junior like Chen Zhengrong.

"What does Mr. Chen mean by that? I really don't understand."

Chen Zhengrong chuckled wickedly, "It doesn't matter if you don't understand. Once I catch Jing Wuyan, everything will come to light."

"Jing Wuyan? You're talking about the Netherworld Hall Master's youngest son? Have you found him?" Li Ran asked in surprise, his expression shifting naturally.

With a cold snort, Chen Zhengrong pointed at Jing Wuyan, "City Lord Li, are you going to tell me you don't know this is Jing Wuyan?"

Li Ran's face was full of shock as he looked at Jing Wuyan, "Are you Jing Wuyan?"

Admiration filled Jing Wuyan's heart; Li Ran's skill at changing expressions was truly exemplary. He wore an innocent face, "City Lord Li, I have no idea what this person is talking about. I have no idea who Jing Wuyan is. I'm a disciple of the Sword Sect."

"Bullshit, if you were a disciple of the Sword Sect, I'd hand over my head to you. If you were a Sword Sect disciple, I would definitely recognize you. Jing Wuyan, stop feigning ignorance here. I'm telling you, today you won't escape, even if you're not really Jing Wuyan, you won't leave here." Chen Zhengrong's face looked fierce.

Jing Wuyan replied, "I'm a disciple from a Sword Sect Branch, do you know every single disciple of the Sword Sect?"

Chen Zhengrong's face twisted as he yelled angrily, "Enough, this young master is tired of watching your performance here. Yu Lao heard all your conversation, acting dumb won't save you."

An elderly man slowly stepped out, his imposing presence steady, his eyes electric, confidently stating, "I heard your conversation word for word; do you want me to recount it to you?"

Jing Wuyan's face changed drastically. Even Li Ran couldn't remain unaffected, his face no longer as calm as before.

Li Ran recognized the elderly man, Yu Zhaohe.

Yu Zhaohe's cultivation was superior to his, no wonder he hadn't detected him.

Chen Zhengrong, looking at Li Ran with a face full of smugness, said, "Grandfather suspected a long time ago that you have divided loyalties towards the Sword Sect, so he sent me to Haoyue City to keep an eye on you. He suspected you might let Jing Wuyan leave Haoyue City, and his prediction was spot-on.

Li Ran, once I capture Jing Wuyan, I'll deal with you next. You conspire with the demonic people of the Netherworld Hall; you've given us a reason to eliminate you."

Li Ran's face darkened, "It seems the Sword Sect has wanted to deal with me for quite a while."

"You're right. Li Ran, your insubordination to the Sword Sect's orders and your resentment towards the Sword Sect is something we've known for a long time. We were just waiting for an opportunity to remove you, and now you've given us a perfect reason. Colluding with the demonic people from the Netherworld Hall, even if we kill you, no one would say anything, right?"

Li Ran replied coldly, "Accusations are easy to make. If you want to eliminate me, you'll have to pay the price."

"Hmph, you're about to die and yet still so arrogant, laughable. Yu Lao, I'll leave Li Ran to you."

Yu Zhaohe nodded slightly, his eyes cold as he looked at Li Ran.

Chen Zhengrong turned to Jing Wuyan, grinning maliciously, "Prince Jing, you can relax; I won't kill you. Keeping you is more advantageous than killing you. I advise you to surrender, otherwise, even if you're not killed, you'll certainly suffer physically."

Jing Wuyan looked at Li Ran, his eyes filled with guilt and apology. He hadn't expected his reckless visit to bring harm to Li Ran.

Li Ran, however, smiled calmly, "It looks like the Sword Sect has wanted to deal with me for a while; this was bound to happen eventually."

Jing Wuyan continued to feel guilty and self-blaming. Even though Li Ran was right, if he hadn't visited so rashly, this wouldn't have happened so soon.

Li Ran glared at Chen Zhengrong, "This is my Haoyue City, you won't be allowed to act brazenly here. Guards."

The sound of the air breaking reverberated.

Figures emerged from the darkness.

There weren't many, about ten, but each had cultivation above the Unification Middle Stage.

Besides Yu Zhaohe, Chen Zhengrong also had about ten people on his side, with their cultivation at the Body Integration Realm. This means the outcome would depend on Yu Zhaohe; if he could be dealt with, the crisis could be averted.

However, Yu Zhaohe's cultivation was too strong, Early Stage of Grand Ascension. Li Ran was only half a step from the Early Stage of Grand Ascension himself, although the difference seemed small, in cultivation, small discrepancies could create vast gaps.

Chen Zhengrong shouted fiercely, "Li Ran, you truly are ruthless, dragging others down with you to your death."

After saying that, he looked at Li Ran's subordinates, "Do you know the consequences of opposing the Sword Sect? Once you act, it won't be just you who die; your families will also be hunted down and killed. I offer you an opportunity; turn around and walk to me, and I'll welcome you with open arms. As long as you kill Li Ran, I can ensure you a place in the Sword Sect."

However, Li Ran's men all had cold, indifferent expressions, with a hint of hatred flashing in their eyes.

Li Ran sneered, "Young Master Chen, I advise you not to waste your breath. These people, like me, have all been persecuted by your Sword Sect. We wish nothing more than to destroy your Sword Sect, and you expect us to join? Who would want that?"

Chen Zhengrong's face went ashen, and he said angrily, "It seems you're refusing to drink respect, choosing to drink punishment. Very well, then all of you will die here."

Li Ran, no longer concealing his intent, looked at Jing Wuyan and said, "Prince Jing, I will do everything in my power to protect you on your escape. But you must promise me, to destroy the Sword Sect."

Jing Wuyan was stunned; he hadn't expected Li Ran to place hope on him.

Chen Zhengrong, however, laughed madly, "Li Ran, are you crazy? You're actually trusting a demonic creature from the Netherworld Hall."

Li Ran responded coldly, "It's precisely because he's from the Netherworld Hall that I trust his resolve to destroy your Sword Sect."

With that, he turned to Jing Wuyan, "Prince Jing, promise me."

Jing Wuyan stared at Li Ran, his heart mixed with emotions. He had hurt Li Ran, yet Li Ran still trusted him, "City Lord Li, we'll break out together."

"We won't make it out together." Li Ran smiled bitterly, "I trust in Prince Jing's courage and strategy; I'm sure you can do it, please promise me."

Jing Wuyan gritted his teeth and nodded heavily, "City Lord Li, I promise you. Should I survive tonight, I vow to destroy the Sword Sect within my lifetime."

Li Ran smiled, a very satisfying smile, and said aloud, "Everyone, the enemy is right before us, follow me and kill. Kill one to break even, kill two to make a profit. We must strive to protect Prince Jing, to ensure his escape. I believe he will uphold his promise to destroy the Sword Sect."

With that, his eyes, sharp like blades, turned to Yu Zhaohe, his aura surging. He took a step forward, the ground beneath his feet exploding into a spider web pattern, charging forward with aggression, shouting angrily: "Kill."