On this day in Minghao City, everything seemed just as usual.
The sun shone brightly.
The sky was clear and blue.
Occasionally, flocks of white birds flew by, complementing the snow-white and magnificent City Lord's Mansion at the center of the city.
This main city was bustling as always, filled with a mix of good and bad occurrences happening at every moment.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
Suddenly, the sky changed dramatically, with clouds churning and strong winds howling in the heavens.
In Minghao City, countless people lifted their heads in shock.
They saw five domineering golden beams roaring in from the horizon, aggressive like furious dragons sweeping across all directions!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!!"
A powerful pressure, like shockwaves, surged layer by layer, enveloping half of the city.
"Nirvana realm experts!"
"Five of them?!"
"How could so many Nirvana realm experts suddenly appear? What on earth has happened?"
At this moment, an unknown number of people were panicking.
Whish!
At this moment, a golden light soared up from the City Lord's Mansion, it was Bai Chen, the City Lord of Minghao City.
He cupped his hands toward the five and said with a smile, "I am Bai Chen, the City Lord of Minghao City. May I know who you are?"
The leader among the five was a tall, green-haired middle-aged man, dressed in a green long robe, with even his eyebrows green.
He glanced at Bai Chen coldly and said, "I am Feng Cang, the current Patriarch of the Feng Family, and these four are Elders of my Feng Family."
Bai Chen's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.
The Feng Family!
They were one of the most renowned families in the dynasty, on the same level as his Bai Family.
And judging by their posture, they did not seem to have come with good intentions.
He took a deep breath and forced a smile, asking, "May I know what brings the Patriarch of the Feng Family to Minghao City?"
"Hmph! Naturally, for revenge!!"
Feng Cang snorted coldly, an intense murderous intent emanating from his furrowed brows.
"Your Qin Zi of Minghao City killed my son Wind Howl. This hatred is irreconcilable. I must ensure he dies without a complete corpse!"
"What?!"
Bai Chen's heart skipped a beat.
That rascal, did he really kill Wind Howl?!
Now it's blown up.
The key is... Qin Chuan is not in the city, because that guy said goodbye to him last night and asked him to look after Qin Zi.
What to do?
Many thoughts crossed his mind, and finally, he gritted his teeth and decided to go all out!
Immediately, his face turned stern, and he roared in anger, "How outrageous! How dare Qin Zi commit such a heinous act!"
Looking at Feng Cang, he confidently pounded his chest and said, "Please, the five of you come to the City Lord's Mansion for tea. I will personally go and capture that brat and hand him over to you!"
"No need."
Feng Cang said lightly.
"There's no need for the Patriarch Feng to say more! Such a scoundrel appearing in Minghao City puts me, as the City Lord, at inescapable responsibility."
Bai Chen waved his hand and resolutely said, "Please come to the City Lord's Mansion for tea, I will be right back!"
With that, he flew off menacingly in a direction.
At this time, two Pure Yang realm experts wearing silver armor flew out of the City Lord's Mansion, respectfully making a "please" gesture.
"Patriarch, shall we... go down and rest first?"
An elder of the Feng Family suggested.
Feng Cang pondered slightly.
If they came aggressively to catch someone personally, and then just left after capturing them, it might seem... very lacking in presence.
It would be better to sit in the City Lord's Mansion drinking tea and having the City Lord run errands for them. That would feel like being in a higher position.
And it wouldn't disgrace the Feng Family's face.
"Alright."
Finally, he nodded, leading the four Feng Family Elders into the City Lord's Mansion, ready to sit and wait for Bai Chen to bring Qin Zi back.
...
In the courtyard.
Qin Zi was cultivating.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept by, carrying a figure that grabbed Qin Zi's hand and started running.
"Uncle Bai?!"
Qin Zi jolted in surprise, then realized that the person pulling him and running was none other than Bai Chen!
"Hurry up, run for your life!"
Bai Chen shouted while running.
"What happened?"
Qin Zi asked in bewilderment.
"You killed Wind Howl. The Feng Family mobilized five Nirvana realm experts to kill you in Minghao City!"
Bai Chen said anxiously.
"But I didn't kill Wind Howl, my horse wasn't as fast as his, he escaped that day." Qin Zi said, slightly dazed.
"What?"
Bai Chen was slightly taken aback, then sighed, "It doesn't matter whether you killed him or not. What matters is that they want to kill you now! Hurry and run, your father isn't here, and no one in Minghao City can stop them!"
"Alright!"
Qin Zi nodded, then asked with a bit of worry, "If I leave, will they cause trouble for you?"
"I am a member of the Bai Family, and also the City Lord handpicked by the Royal Family, they wouldn't dare do anything to me."
Bai Chen smiled reassuringly.
"That's good then."
Qin Zi breathed a sigh of relief.
"I know you have a secret technique that allows temporary flight, but you can't fly now, it's too easy to be discovered. You can only take a carriage out of the city."
Bai Chen, carrying Qin Zi, barged into the premises of a business association. He first knocked out a few guards who reacted violently, then, without further explanation, persuaded the boss with force before stuffing Qin Zi into a carriage.
"After leaving the city, put on a black robe, find a secluded place, and wait until you hear news of your father's return before coming back to Minghao City."
Bai Chen urged earnestly.
"Okay."
Qin Zi nodded, a warm feeling flowing through his heart. He had never met his mother, and this feeling... could it be...
"Boom!!"
Suddenly, a loud noise came from above, the entire rooftop was lifted off, and sunlight poured in.
"Ah!!"
The business owner and staff screamed, kneeling directly on the ground, burying their heads in the ground like ostriches.
Qin Zi and Bai Chen looked up sharply, seeing five figures enveloped in golden light hovering in the sky, looking down on them from above.
"Heh, where are you planning to go?"
Feng Cang said with a cold laugh.
"Run!!"
Bai Chen roared, grabbing Qin Zi's wrist with his right hand and hurling him into the air as if tossing a discus.
Then he himself emitted a strong light, like a sun, crashing toward the five from the Feng Family.
"Boom!"
A loud explosion shook the sky.
Looking back from the air, Qin Zi saw at the center of the explosion, the five from the Feng Family were protected by a layer of golden light, unaffected, while Bai Chen's body, like a willow leaf, fell lightly downward.
On his face seemed to be a faint bitter smile, His hand reaching towards Qin Zi as if to say: "Quick... run..."
"Uncle Bai!"
Qin Zi's eyes grew slightly moist, but he understood that returning now would be futile, it would only lead to death!
So he gritted his teeth, borrowed the power from his master to raise his cultivation to the peak of the Pure Yang realm, and swiftly fled into the distance.
On this side, Feng Cang glanced at Bai Chen, who was heavily injured and lying on the ground, a strong killing intent flashed across his face.
But he held back.
After all, he was part of the Bai Family and the City Lord of the main city. If killed, even the Feng Family couldn't bear the consequences!
"Hmph, pursue!!"
He snorted coldly, leading the four Feng Family Elders in pursuit of Qin Zi's escape.
Think you can run?
It's not that easy!
Today, he intends to chase this person to the point where there is no escape, truly making him feel utter despair!!