Chapter 1263 - 1289: The Eve of Chu Cheng’s Marriage

After Chu Linfeng left, the Beast King also followed suit. The incident that occurred this time left him utterly shocked, and to have survived was considered lucky.

Chu Linfeng’s speed was swift, and even though the Beast King exerted all his effort, he couldn’t keep up. His attitude toward Chu Linfeng had changed significantly again, now with more reverence and fear.

Soon, Chu Linfeng returned to Qingyou City. The majority of the city’s residents had already dispersed, as the violent tremors just now scared many. After pausing in the air for a few breaths, the Beast King managed to catch up.

"Let’s head directly to the City Lord’s Mansion. I believe King Zhao should have returned there by now," Chu Linfeng said calmly, and with a flick, he landed on the Martial Arts Training Ground of the City Lord’s Mansion.

After Chu Linfeng and the Beast King appeared, the Jade Immortal Emperor and Princess Yiyi also emerged. Seeing Chu Linfeng unharmed, the two women’s faces lit up with joy. However, seeing the Beast King behind him left them puzzled, unsure why he would be here.

"Lin Feng, are you okay? Why did he come back with you?" Princess Yiyi asked Chu Linfeng directly, while she sized up the Beast King.

"Yiyi, do not be rude. The Beast King is now my brother. From now on, be more polite to him. I’ve slain King Lin and King Gu. The Beast King is of the Dragon Race and naturally cannot be killed. The Netherworld now requires someone of his strong caliber to guard it," Chu Linfeng explained.

Looking at Princess Yiyi, the Beast King promptly said, "Greetings, Commandery Princess!" His tone was very courteous, no longer showing the disdainful expression he had that night.

"Since that’s the case, I won’t say much more. Being able to become Lin Feng’s brother is quite rare. This man is ruthless to his enemies but very warm-hearted to friends. You’ll understand this in time," Princess Yiyi remarked.

At that moment, King Zhao, Chu Cheng, and Princess Qingyou descended from the air. Seeing Chu Linfeng and the Beast King in the City Lord’s Mansion made them curious. Before they could speak, the Beast King said:

"King Zhao, congratulations! To have your son become kin with the young master truly is enviable."

King Zhao looked bewilderedly at the Beast King, then at Chu Linfeng, asking, "What did you call him? Young master? What’s going on here? Where are those old fellows, King Lin and King Gu?"

"King Lin and King Gu have been slain by the young master. He is simply a divine being; it was far too easy for him to kill those two. Had I not been a Nether Dragon, I might have been slain as well. However, knowing that the young master is in the Netherworld, this incident turned out to be a blessing," said the Beast King.

At these words, both King Zhao and Princess Qingyou trembled. They’re well aware of King Lin and King Gu’s strength, yet Chu Linfeng slew them without a scratch—what kind of power does this require? This thought filled them with dread.

"Alright, everyone, don’t doubt too much. The Beast King belongs to my Dragon Race and therefore is my brother. He calls me ’young master’ because my status is higher. This is the Dragon Race’s rule, don’t overthink it.

Now that King Lin and King Gu are dead, we need someone to take over running Pingtian City and Blood Sea City. Get ready for this, and Cheng’er and Qingyou’s marriage must be held grandly.

The Beast King says people from the hidden clans in the Netherworld may hinder taking over the two cities. They might want to seize the opportunity, so be cautious. If they truly intend to gain without effort, I don’t mind exterminating them.

You two should each send someone to take over the two cities. If you encounter trouble, come directly to me. I believe there’s no one in the Netherworld who can frighten me," Chu Linfeng stated.

Arrogance and dominance were displayed vividly in Chu Linfeng’s demeanor at that moment. However, Princess Qingyou and King Zhao, along with the Beast King, found nothing wrong; Chu Linfeng’s terrifying strength qualified him to speak this way.

"Rest assured, young master, I’ll prepare immediately. Once everything is settled, I’ll come to attend the young master’s wedding!" said the Beast King.

"That sounds good. However, my identity is temporarily confidential. I don’t want too many people to know, as it may impact you. If you actually encounter trouble, directly come to Qingyou City, and don’t act rashly!" Chu Linfeng advised.

Reuniting the Netherworld once again is a significant matter for Chu Linfeng. This way, he won’t worry about Chu Cheng’s safety after leaving, and he plans to find the Sun Stone to bring Princess Yiyi back to the Immortal Realm.

The Beast King did not linger long and promptly left. King Zhao dispatched several elders directly to Blood Sea City, as Blood Sea City is closest to Qingyou City, making it natural to take over there.

As for Pingtian City, being closer to the Beast King’s domain, it’s more convenient for him to oversee. Although the two men didn’t discuss this explicitly, they understood without saying.

Everything was moving in a positive direction. Chu Linfeng had become a crucial figure in the City Lord’s Mansion, and despite King Zhao being the City Lord, Chu Linfeng’s status seemed even higher now.

After the selection event, many people remained in Qingyou City, mainly waiting for Princess Qingyou’s marriage to conclude, while others stayed to witness the grand wedding.

Some members of the hidden clans were present in the City Lord’s Mansion. Through discussions, it was decided that Princess Qingyou and Chu Cheng’s wedding would take place in half a month, and the news quickly spread throughout Qingyou City. Soon, rumors of King Lin and King Gu being slain by a mysterious strongman also circulated.

For a time, the entire Netherworld was in turmoil. Such formidable figures being slain called for immense prowess. Many knew the slayer was a VIP in the City Lord’s Mansion of Qingyou City, seemingly the father of King Zhao’s daughter’s husband, thus King Zhao’s kin.

This revelation incited fear towards King Zhao, as few expected him to have such a powerful ally.

Time flew; ten days passed swiftly. King Zhao and the Beast King’s takeover of King Lin and King Gu’s cities went smoothly. The hidden clan members intended to seize these two prominent forces, yet heard that confronting such a formidable ally of King Zhao’s Mansion equated to opposing an unbeatable force.

Even such strongmen as King Lin and King Gu could be easily slain, so these hidden clan members eventually chose wisely to retreat.

In the preceding days, Chu Linfeng spent time with Chu Cheng, Princess Qingyou, Princess Yiyi, and the Jade Immortal Emperor, often providing guidance to Chu Cheng and Princess Qingyou.

King Lin’s storage ring contained many valuable items, and Chu Linfeng took out a large portion and gifted it to Chu Cheng, aiming for him to quickly become a true strongman in the Netherworld...