Published: January 1, 2025
"Lord Zhuge Feng!"
The enforcement team quickly bowed in respect upon seeing the arrival of the newcomer.
Although everyone was part of the enforcement team, Zhuge Feng was an elder of the Zhuge Family, a top force in the Southern Heaven Realm. In contrast, they were merely guards under the City Lord's Mansion. While their identities were the same, their statuses were quite different.
"That's the madman."
"The people of the Zhuge Family have stopped the warship of the Qingxue Family, what are they planning to do?"
"I heard that several top forces in the Southern Heaven Realm have conflicts with each other. Could it be that the Zhuge Family wants to block the Qingxue Family's warship?"
"This guy might actually do it."
Many forces around turned their attention, discussing it fervently. Especially since Zhuge Feng had been extremely domineering during his inspections these days, practically acting like a madman. Just before, he had killed many people from the Ji Can Chamber of Commerce, naturally attracting much gossip.
The clash between two top forces in the Southern Heaven Realm naturally drew more attention.
Zhuge Feng stood arrogantly in the void, leading a team of guards behind him, sneering as he looked at Ming Shu, Ping Shu, and others below.
"I wondered who it was, turns out it's Qingxue Ming and Qingxue Ping, just a couple of lackeys from the Qingxue Family daring to act impudently here."
Ming Shu and Ping Shu's expressions changed slightly.
"Hmph, don't insult Uncle Ming and Uncle Ping." Qingxue Silan shouted angrily.
"Oh? So it's the second young miss of the Qingxue Family. My apologies, my apologies."
Zhuge Feng stared at the group on the ship, narrowing his eyes, his gaze deep and predatory like a hungry wolf.
Ming Shu snorted coldly, "Zhuge Feng, what do you want? Leave quickly, don't cause trouble for yourself."
"Hahaha, what do I want?" Zhuge Feng narrowed his eyes and said, "According to the rules of the top forces in the Heaven Realm, any force entering or leaving Nandou City must undergo inspection. Naturally, we want to inspect your warship. Everyone, disable the defensive shield, open the cabin, and let this old man have a good look. If there's no problem, we will naturally let you leave."
Ming Shu narrowed his eyes, "Zhuge Feng, you're going too far. Our Qingxue Family's warship is not something anyone has the right to inspect. Leave quickly, don't make a mistake."
How could he not know Zhuge Feng's purpose? The Zhuge Family and the Qingxue Family were both top forces in the Southern Heaven Realm. What the other party wanted was nothing more than to humiliate the Qingxue Family, while also checking their goods to understand the situation. Ming Shu would never let them succeed.
"Then don't blame me. What of the Qingxue Family? All forces must undergo inspection. You all, go down directly, if the Qingxue Family dares to obstruct, act directly." Zhuge Feng said coldly to the guard team beside him.
"This..."
The captain of the guard team hesitated, his actions faltering. Zhuge Feng didn't fear the Qingxue Family. In fact, as a guard of the City Lord's Mansion, he wasn't particularly afraid either, but there was no need to offend them.
But now, Zhuge Feng wanted him to confront the Qingxue Family directly. Wasn't this using him as a scapegoat?
"What, you don't dare?" Zhuge Feng sneered, making the guard captain's face look ugly, "Our purpose here is to search for Demon Tribe spies. Since the Demon Sovereign appeared in the Void Tidal Sea, who knows if the Qingxue Family is colluding with the Demon Tribe."
Clang!
Suddenly, a battle knife appeared in Zhuge Feng's hand, emitting a cold light as it pointed towards the Qingxue Family warship below, "Quickly disable the defensive shield, or don't blame us for being impolite. By then, if the Qingxue Family confronts the top forces of the Heaven Realm and top forces from the Heaven Realm descend punishment, it won't be my fault."
On the warship, Qingxue Silan and others looked extremely grim. Ming Shu and Ping Shu exchanged glances, their expressions equally somber.