"The Pavilion Master has ordered that the city is under martial law. No one is allowed to go near the plaza. Anyone who dares to do so will be killed!"
"Citizens of the city, go home. Arrest anyone who is still on the street after an hour."
"Those who are not citizens of the city, get out of the city or go to the taverns. Those who disobey will be killed!"
All of a sudden, many powerful warriors and troops swarmed out from the City of Delicacy. Led by Human Sovereign Realm patriarchs, the troops took control of the entire city. The City of Delicacy was under martial law.
How many citizens, merchants and tourists were there in such a city?
There was no way to count them. It would be difficult to drive all of them home or out of the city in such a short time.
The city was in an uproar. Nobody knew what was going on. Many people wandered around on the street. Some scouts and spies made up all kinds of excuses to stay in the city.
However, what they got was a merciless massacre!
Jiang Wuwo, the Chief of the Pavilion of Delicacy, gave the order in person. Patriarchs led the troops and killed hundreds. No one dared to stay any longer.
Citizens went back to their homes. Tourists, merchants and scouts either went to taverns or left the city.
Jiang Qiling became the Family Patriarch of the Jiang Family, but the Chief of the Pavilion of Delicacy was still Jiang Wuwo. Jiang Qiling had no management experience. It was not wise for her to be in charge of the Pavilion of Delicacy.
Many psychic powers locked onto the plaza in the city. The plaza was surrounded by layers of troops. Not even a mosquito could get in.
The streets and alleys in the city were filled with guards. Anyone who dared to do anything would be killed immediately.
"Buzzing ~"
An hour later, the Teleportation Formation in the city glowed. The Teleportation Formation had been glowing for four to six hours. Many people were startled. They had figured out who the visitors were.
Only the super Teleportation Formations between the Royal Cities could last for such a long time.
As expected …
After a while, nine people appeared in the Teleportation Formation. Many psychic powers scanned and found out who they were.
Many people knew four of the nine. One of them was Jiang Qiling, the Family Patriarch of the Jiang Family. The other three were not seen but they had seen their portraits. They were Lu Renhuang, Lu Li, and Patriarch Eight of the Lu Family.
"Greetings, Family Patriarch!"
Some Jiang Clan elders were waiting in the city plaza. The one leading the group was an old acquaintance of Jiang Yi. Elder Jiang Yi, Jiang Hong, Jiang Hua, and the others were also here.
After Jiang Yi bowed to Jiang Qiling, he turned to Lu Renhuang and Lu Li and said, "Greetings, Lord Renhuang, Young Master Lu Li, Patriarch Eight!"
Lu Renhuang nodded arrogantly. Lu Li and Patriarch Eight smiled. Lu Li nodded and said, "Greetings, Patriarch Jiang Yi, Patriarch Jiang Hong, greetings, everyone."
Jiang Yi, Jiang Hong and the others looked at the handsome young man with mixed feelings. They exclaimed when they saw the five Earth Immortal Realm warriors standing behind Lu Li.
Several months ago, when the four alien races invaded the Northern Desert, Lu Li had been regarded as a dead man.
After Xing Mu told the Jiang Family not to help Lu Li, the Teleportation Formation connected to the Northern Desert was sealed.
Everyone thought that they would never have anything to do with Lu Li again. Little did they expect that Lu Li would come to the City of Delicacy again. This time, more than a dozen patriarchs of the Jiang Family had to come out to welcome him …
"Uncle Lu, Lu Li, I will go back now!"
Today, he was here to propose a marriage to Jiang Qiling. She was a bit shy. She nodded to Lu Renhuang and entered the Island of Delicacy first.
Jiang Nijun, the Great Patriarch of the Jiang Family, came out in person. He cupped his fists to Lu Renhuang and said, "Renhuang, Lu Li, Patriarch Eight, let's talk on the island. Master is waiting inside."
"Let's go ~"
Lu Renhuang nodded. Even though he didn't show any special expressions, he was displeased.
Why was Jiang Wuwo putting on airs when he had come in person?
Theoretically speaking, given Lu Renhuang's abilities and Lu Li's status, Jiang Wuwo should have come out in person.
Lu Li didn't mind. After all, he was going to marry the Jiang Family's daughter and he was going to take away the Jiang Family's treasure. The Jiang Family was not allowed to be polite.
Not all of the five Earth Immortal Realm warriors went with Lu Li. Four of them went to the four corners of the city to keep an eye on the city in case of sneak attacks.
Lu Li had the Wicked Bead. Even if he was trapped by a Semi-God Realm warrior's Force Field, he could use Feather Wind to break it and enter the Wicked Bead in an instant.
That being said, on the off chance that the enemies didn't activate the Force Field but assassinated him directly, Lu Li could be killed instantly.
The soul slaves were nervous. If Lu Li died, they would die as well.
Surrounded by a group of people, Lu Renhuang and Lu Li entered the Island of Delicacy. This time, Jiang Wuwo didn't put on airs. He led a group of people to greet Lu Li at the port of the Island of Delicacy.
Jiang Wuwo's eyes dimmed when he saw Lu Renhuang from the distance. But when Lu Renhuang was closer, Jiang Wuwo greeted him with a smile, cupped his fists and said, "Renhuang, it has been more than 20 years since you last came to the Island of Delicacy.
Back in the days, we fought on the Lake of Delicacy and drank to our heart's content.
Time flies. In the blink of an eye, more than 20 years have passed. "
"Ha, ha, ha ~"
Lu Renhuang laughed. He looked at Lu Li with mixed feelings and said, "Time flies. The new replaces the old. Wuwo, we are all old."
"Yes!"
Jiang Wuwo nodded in agreement and said with a sigh, "In a few years, our abilities will be surpassed by our children. We old guys must work harder. Please."
They went into the hall where a banquet was prepared. Big Families valued their reputation the most. Naturally, they would not go wrong with such etiquette.
Lu Li had been keeping a low profile. He had been following Lu Renhuang around and didn't talk much. When someone toasted him, he drank politely and some praised him. He was as humble as a shy young man.
It was as if he was not a powerful warrior that could fight against the Deputy Master, but a shy young man who came with his father to propose a marriage.
Jiang Wuwo and the old guys of the Jiang Family were satisfied that Lu Li was showing them respect. They felt proud. They toasted and toasted in the hall.
After a few rounds of toasting, it was time to get down to business.
On behalf of the Lu Family, Patriarch Eight proposed marriage to the Jiang Family and presented a large number of betrothal gifts.
Lu Li took out three Quasi Relics, two of which were armors. The Jiang Family warriors were dumbfounded. Since when did the Lu Family become so rich?
Of course, it was Lu Li who provided the Quasi Relics. He also offered a large number of Mystical Materials, all of which were rare and valuable in the Inferno.
"Rich and imposing!"
The patriarchs of the Pavilion of Delicacy were overjoyed. Jiang Wuwo thought to himself but he pretended to be calm. He didn't ask anyone to accept the betrothal gifts. After a pause, he said, "Renhuang, Qiling is my only daughter and she is the Jiang Family Patriarch.
If she marries into the Lu Family, what will happen to the Jiang Family?
Have you ever thought about this? "
Lu Renhuang frowned. He had expected that Jiang Wuwo would make things difficult for him so he didn't answer in a hurry.
Lu Li stood up, cupped his fists and said, "Uncle Jiang, Qiling and I have talked about this. When we have children, we will choose one of them to have the surname Jiang. The child can be trained by the Jiang Family."
"Um …"
The patriarchs discussed among themselves. Lu Li's suggestion was not bad.
Lu Li was talented and so was Jiang Qiling. Their child would be talented. With the training of both the Jiang Family and the Lu Family, the child would become a powerful warrior.
"Hmm ~"
But Jiang Wuwo had other ideas. Even if Lu Li's child had the surname Jiang, the child would still be Lu Li's son.
If Lu Li's son became the Jiang Family Patriarch, wouldn't the Jiang Family be annexed by the Lu Family?
That being said …