Transcending the Nine Heavens

This outcome was likely orchestrated by both parties; Hua Fourth Master let out a breath of relief upon seeing it.

It seems… these two have already connected, and now it's up to me to create an opportunity to treat the city lord's ailment. As long as I succeed, my goals will have a great chance of being realized…

At this moment, people from the Jin Family and Wu Family began to arrive one after another. The city lord merely greeted them coldly before inviting everyone to take their seats.

“Let’s eat while we talk.”

Eat while we talk?

The heads of the two families appeared to be in a dream.

Upon entering the living room, they were greatly surprised.

There was only a small table inside, and on the small table were a few small plates. The small plates were filled with only tiny green vegetables.

It seemed that there wasn’t even a hint of oil.

As for the attendants, they had long been chased out by the people of the lord's residence: “Could it be that you’re still worried about being assassinated here? Go back, go back…”

In the past, Lord Wen had always been someone who valued face, and the attendants and bodyguards were always treated with a corresponding banquet. What happened today? The heads of the two families were privately shocked.

Could something unexpected have occurred that we are unaware of?

“It’s just a small family banquet, please excuse the lack of sincerity.” Lord Wen Donglai said cheerfully while raising his glass.

Everyone furrowed their brows in their hearts.

It truly lacked sincerity… absolutely lacked sincerity.

Look at this table of vegetables, not even a hint of meat; damn it, I believe even my family’s lowest servant eats better than this… Is this meal meant to reminisce about hardships?

“Um, to show my closeness to you all, these are a few dishes personally stir-fried by my wife.” Lord Wen said with a hearty laugh, “Everyone, here you’re not outsiders; apart from me, you’re the only ones who can taste my wife’s cooking… please, please… don’t be polite.”

As expected of the city lord, with just one sentence, he not only concealed the awkwardness but also pulled everyone into the position of ‘friends and family.’

The head of the Jin Family was a middle-aged man with a square face. He had a handsome appearance and seemed dignified at first glance. However, the cold and sharp glint occasionally flashing in his eyes revealed that he was not as benign and righteous as he appeared.

On the other hand, the head of the Wu Family was a small, thin old man with a goat beard. However, he naturally exuded an air of authority and condescension.

Chu Yang only glanced at the two family heads, forming a rough impression before lowering his head.

Then the city lord personally introduced everyone with enthusiasm. Gradually, conversation became lively. Especially Hua Fourth Master, whose status warranted him special treatment from the heads of the two families.

As a new rising star, the heads of the two families had some caution towards Chu Yang, and their actions were measured, overly polite. There was subtle wariness, but the warmth was definitely lacking.

“The reason for inviting you all here is due to some recent events in Purple Twilight City…” Before the wine had gone around three times, the city lord stated the purpose of convening this meeting.

Originally, the content of the meeting was not supposed to be like this.

But an unexpected incident left the city lord impoverished, truly destitute. Therefore, the original plan was forced to be canceled. As for what was most important now, it was undoubtedly about gathering wealth…

“The first matter is the downfall of the Li Family.” The city lord glanced at Chu Yang and said, “After the fall of the Li Family, such a large house cannot remain vacant… I wonder if anyone among you is interested in taking it over?”

He spoke of 'who is interested,' but his eyes were only on Chu Yang.

Both the heads of the Jin and Wu Families, being perceptive, did not respond.