"Finally, I have one more thing to remind you of, sir!" Shi Potian said calmly, "Currently, there are three major forces in Blood Cry City. Other than the City Lord's Mansion and our Shi Family, there's also something known as the Cultivators Alliance. This organization has branches in many places, and there are many experts within it. The person in charge of Blood Cry City is a guy named Hai Canglang, and he is a master of Divine Sea Realm!"

Ling Feng's expression slightly changed, "A master of Divine Sea Realm? It seems that the Cultivators Alliance doesn't get along well with your Shi Family!"

"Resource competitors are bound to fight!" Shi Potian nodded without concealment, "It's not just us; indigenous forces in other cities also view the Cultivators Alliance with hostility. However, their overall power is significant, so we can't do anything to them."

"From what I know, Hai Canglang seems to have vaguely detected the existence of the Secret Realm. So... if we want to explore the Secret Realm, Hai Canglang will be our biggest stumbling block!" Shi Potian said solemnly, "And he's determined to get involved and take a share."

Ling Feng said with a half-smile, "Head of Shi Family, what shall we do now? Should we join forces to eliminate Hai Canglang?"

Shi Potian chuckled bitterly, "If we could eliminate Hai Canglang, it would be best. But Hai Canglang is a master of Divine Sea Realm. To detain him, at least three Divine Sea experts would need to act together, which is clearly unrealistic. Moreover, Hai Canglang is very alert; it's not easy to kill him!"

"We only have one solution, which is to lure the snake out of its hole. But Hai Canglang is very vigilant. We will need a detailed plan at that time!" Shi Potian said.

Ling Feng clapped his hands and said, "Good, I'll leave this matter to the Head of the Shi Family. I believe our collaboration will be quite successful."

The banquet ended, and both parties seemed very satisfied. The Head of the Shi Family even escorted Ling Feng to the door, giving him ample face.

After leaving the Shi Family, Ling Feng frowned slightly. Today, the Head of the Shi Family indeed gave him a lot of useful information, but the motives of the Head of the Shi Family weren't so simple.

Quickly, three days passed. Since leaving the Shi Family, Ling Feng spent all three of those days in the City Lord's Mansion, leaving many puzzled.

In the branch of the Cultivators Alliance, Hai Canglang listened to his subordinate's report, a cold smile appeared on his face, "Looks like the new City Lord has been swayed by the old fox from the Shi Family. He's been inactive for these three days, definitely preparing to respond to the Military Residence!"

"As far as I know, people from the Military Residence are coming tomorrow. We must find a way to make this new City Lord disgracefully leave!" An ominous glint flickered in Hai Canglang's eyes.

A sharp voice echoed throughout Blood Cry City, "The rebel who killed City Lord Liu Wuyun, come out!"

This voice was long-lasting and resonant, clearly reaching everyone's ears. This level of expertise is strong, even within Divine Sea Realm.

Hai Canglang's expression changed, then turned joyful, "Didn't expect this guy to come. Seems like the new City Lord is in big trouble. If he's lucky, escaping with his life would be good enough!"

At the same time, the Head of the Shi Family's expression changed, "Why is this slaughterer here? This is bad, Ling Feng is in trouble this time!"

"Dad, who is this person?" Shi Yun asked curiously.

Shi Potian said solemnly, "This person is the second-in-command of the Military Residence, in charge of its most mysterious force, the ghostly Ghost King! Ghost King has always been ruthless and elusive, but I didn't expect him to come to Blood Cry City this time. It's really strange!"

At Bloodhowl City Lord's Mansion, Ling Feng woke from entering meditation. In four days, his Vitality, Energy, and Spirit were in their best state.

"Finally here, whether it is a fortune or a disaster, there's no escaping it!" Ling Feng naturally discerned the killing intent in the voice, sighed lightly, and stood up.

"Ling Feng, do you need me to take action?" Zi Yue appeared in front of Ling Feng, her face somewhat grave, "This person's strength is greater than Liu Wuyun. I can at most delay them for an hour."

Ling Feng shook his head, "Sister Zi Yue, we're not at the end of our rope yet. Though the voice was full of killing intent, they didn't attack me directly, indicating there's still room for maneuvering. And now, I need to figure out where his hostility towards me comes from!"

From Shi Potian's account, Ling Feng knew the Military Residence controlled city lords, but didn't care much about their fates! Their relationship seemed like employment; as long as the city had a city lord for protection, it was enough.

But today, this person's anger was immense. Could it be that I offended him somehow? Could it be...

With that thought, Ling Feng's mind seemed to have an answer, though uncertain.

"I'll go out and handle it first. If a conflict truly arises, you all can act later!" Ling Feng said solemnly, "Ensure protection for Jilan and Jiete, please!"

Saying this, Ling Feng waved his hand, and numbers one to seven stood behind him, each Puppet exuding a formidable aura. Though Divine Realm Masters don't count for much compared to Divine Sea Realm experts, in terms of energy, one must not lose!

"Let's go!" Ling Feng said softly, then walked out of the City Lord's Mansion, heading towards the city outskirts.

Without recognition from the Military Residence, Ling Feng couldn't mobilize the Blood Howl Camp's forces, which was quite frustrating.

Outside Blood Cry City, countless experts were secretly observing, wishing to see how the ambitious new city lord committed an offense that angered Ghost King.

Leaving the city, Ling Feng noticed a slender figure standing on the slope ahead, gazing at him.

"You're the little one who killed Liu Wuyun?" The man sized Ling Feng up and down, sneering, "Your strength isn't bad, but do you really think you and your few... Puppets can rival a master of Divine Sea Realm? You underestimate the power of Divine Sea experts!"

Ling Feng was slightly surprised, this person immediately saw the Puppets' identities, which was indeed surprising.

"I wonder who this lord from the Military Residence is..." Ling Feng said with a smile, "I believe there's definitely some misunderstanding between us!"

"What a fearless little fool!" The man sneered, "You can call me Ghost King. You may answer my question now, who killed Liu Wuyun?"

Ling Feng cupped his hands and said, "Ghost King, Liu Wuyun was indeed killed by me, that's indisputable. As for how... it's a little secret of mine, I hope you'll give me some face..."

"Who do you think you are, to let me save face?" Ghost King's words instantly heightened the tension.

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