Chapter 230: Chapter 228: Wen Bufan’s Coercion

A large contingent of guards from the City Lord’s Mansion swarmed into Elder Qi’s estate.

Every one of them was an expert, a Martial Artist at the very least.

In Hanwu City, only the City Lord’s Mansion could muster such a lineup.

After all, as the ruling power in Hanwu City, the guards of the City Lord’s Mansion were exclusively top-tier experts.

Following closely behind, Wen Bufan and Lin Hai slowly entered, stepping over the wooden door that Jiang Chen had shattered.

Lin Hai was not only Wen Bufan’s personal guard but also the captain of the City Lord’s Mansion’s entire guard force.

The moment he appeared, Lin Hai immediately waved his hand.

"Surround the place! Don’t let a single fly escape."

The guards immediately surrounded all the buildings in the estate.

Having done this, Lin Hai turned to Wen Bufan and said, "Young Master, after you!"

With an arrogant swagger, Wen Bufan took a few steps forward to lead the way.

Lin Hai hurried to his side, warily scanning their surroundings.

He was specifically tasked with protecting the young master.

"Old bastard, are you going to come out and die, or what?"

Wen Bufan stood at the forefront, not knowing which building Elder Qi was hiding in.

He let out a great roar, his voice shaking the area.

Inside the room, Elder Qi’s expression changed slightly, but he didn’t hesitate. Following a strand of Cyan Silk, he glided outside.

WHOOSH!

Elder Qi’s figure appeared outside the door.

The moment they saw Elder Qi, Wen Bufan, Lin Hai, and the others were so startled that they hastily retreated several steps.

"City Lord’s Mansion, don’t take things too far!"

Elder Qi spoke in a fury the moment he appeared.

His sharp gaze was fixed on the men from the City Lord’s Mansion.

To be precise, the people from the City Lord’s Mansion were also after his Cyan Silkworm.

Unlike Jiang Chen, the people from the City Lord’s Mansion wanted to take his Cyan Silkworm and extract its Cyan Silk.

A silkworm, after all, only stops producing silk upon its death. The Cyan Silkworm was no different. If all the silk was extracted from its body, it would die.

This was tantamount to killing his Cyan Silkworm.

And now, this was the second time the men from the City Lord’s Mansion had come to his door.

All for the Cyan Silkworm.

That was why he loathed the people from the City Lord’s Mansion.

Wen Bufan looked at Elder Qi. The old man was legless.

But his Cultivation was truly formidable; he was at the Martial Master Peak of Nine Heavens.

He could not be underestimated.

But they were from the City Lord’s Mansion, so they weren’t the least bit afraid of Elder Qi.

He sneered. "Old bastard, you’re not mistaken. We’re here again."

"If you know what’s good for you, hand over the Cyan Silkworm to us right now."

"Otherwise, you’re in for a world of hurt today."

Elder Qi’s eyes practically shot flames.

To be honest, even as a cultivator at the Martial Master Peak of Nine Heavens, he did not want to provoke the City Lord’s Mansion.

But now, he had no choice.

He roared in fury, "All you want is to take my Cyan Silkworm and extract its silk! In your dreams!"

"You came once before, and now you’re back again. Wasn’t the lesson I taught you last time enough?"

At the mention of this, Lin Hai flew into a rage.

He pointed at Elder Qi, a vicious glint flashing in his eyes.

"Old bastard, you nearly cost me an arm last time, and you have the gall to bring it up?"

"Today, if you don’t hand over that Cyan Silkworm, I’ll make you suffer until you understand just how powerful our City Lord’s Mansion is."

In Hanwu City, the City Lord’s Mansion wielded immense power, and its strength was even more formidable.

Even the Treasure Elephant Pavilion and the Alchemy Master Guild had to defer to the City Lord’s Mansion.

This was because the City Lord’s Mansion was backed by the Fire Sparrow Kingdom.

Elder Qi glanced at the fierce guards surrounding him, bitterness welling up inside.

’To be targeted by the City Lord’s Mansion is to become their prey.’

He hated the City Lord’s Mansion with a passion.

He bellowed.

"The City Lord’s Mansion is dreaming!"

"I would rather die than hand over my Cyan Silkworm!"

He was resolute, refusing to bow to the City Lord’s Mansion.

Wen Bufan let out a sinister laugh.

"So stubborn. Still, I’ll give you one more chance."

"If you submit to our City Lord’s Mansion and join us, we’ll stop pressuring you to give up the Cyan Silkworm."

The Cyan Silkworm was wanted by his father, the City Lord, Wen Quan.

He wanted it to forge a powerful Magical Treasure.

All that was missing was the Cyan Silk.

It was just a pity this old coot refused to cooperate.

This was their second visit.

The first time, they had been defeated by Elder Qi and forced to flee.

This time, they had come fully prepared and were naturally fearless.

Besides, getting Elder Qi to join the City Lord’s Mansion would be the ideal solution.

Once Elder Qi joined, he would have no way of escaping the City Lord’s Mansion’s control.

Then, obtaining the Cyan Silk would be child’s play.

Elder Qi coldly refused.

"I will never trust the City Lord’s Mansion."

At that, Wen Bufan flew into a rage, his face flushed with humiliation.

He bellowed, "Since you insist on spurning my offer, don’t blame us for what comes next!"

"Move! Seize him!"

As Wen Bufan finished speaking, the City Lord’s Mansion guards were about to act.

"Stop!"

Just then, Murong Xiangming and Jiang Chen quickly emerged from one of the rooms.

Murong Xiangming was the first to speak.

Her expression was cold as she looked at the men from the City Lord’s Mansion, her gaze landing on Wen Bufan.

"Wen Bufan, where you can show mercy, you should."

She knew Elder Qi was on good terms with Master Tian Mu, and since Elder Qi had not made things difficult for her moments ago, she now stepped forward to speak on his behalf.

"Hm?"

Wen Bufan looked in surprise at the two people who had just rushed out: Jiang Chen and Murong Xiangming.

He completely ignored Jiang Chen, his eyes fixed on Murong Xiangming.

Murong Xiangming was the young mistress of the Treasure Elephant Pavilion and also known as the greatest beauty in Hanwu City.

Wen Bufan had long since known who she was.

He was rather surprised to see Murong Xiangming here.

He temporarily stopped his men from making a move.

His eyes roved lecherously over Murong Xiangming’s delicate and beautiful figure.

He chuckled. "Well, if it isn’t Miss Murong."

"What are you doing here?"

Murong Xiangming clearly held no favorable impression of Wen Bufan and didn’t answer his question.

Instead, she asked, "For the sake of the Treasure Elephant Pavilion, can you spare Elder Qi?"

Wen Bufan shook his head. "Unfortunately, that’s a favor I cannot grant."

"Not unless this old coot hands over the Cyan Silkworm."

’What?’

Murong Xiangming was stunned. ’The people from the City Lord’s Mansion are after the Cyan Silkworm, too?’

Jiang Chen was also a bit surprised.

He watched Wen Bufan and his men.

But it was clear that Wen Bufan and his group paid Jiang Chen no mind whatsoever.

No one paid any attention to him.

Murong Xiangming glanced at Jiang Chen, a glint in her beautiful eyes.

She was about to speak again.

At that moment, however, Elder Qi waved his hand and said to Murong Xiangming, "Miss Murong, I appreciate your kind intentions."

"But this is a grudge between myself and the City Lord’s Mansion. It is not for you to get involved in."

"Please stand aside for now. I will handle this."

"Even if I die today, I will not let them get their hands on my Cyan Silkworm."

He didn’t want to drag Murong Xiangming and Jiang Chen into his feud with the City Lord’s Mansion.

’In Hanwu City, no one who made an enemy of the City Lord’s Mansion could expect a good outcome.’

"But..."

Murong Xiangming hesitated.

’If she didn’t intervene, the two sides would surely come to blows.’

’It would become even harder for Jiang Chen to get the Cyan Silkworm.’

But at that moment, Jiang Chen shook his head.

"Miss Murong, let’s stand aside for now."

Jiang Chen knew it wasn’t right for them to intervene without cause. They had no reason to get involved in the feud between Elder Qi and the City Lord’s Mansion.

Although Jiang Chen had absolutely no goodwill toward the people from the City Lord’s Mansion.

For the time being, he could only bide his time.

However, he certainly wouldn’t let anything happen to Elder Qi.

’The Cyan Silkworm is still in Elder Qi’s hands.’