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Not long after Sun Zhe left, two figures suddenly sprang out from different places in Twin Lion City. One came from an ancient mansion, while the other emerged from a tavern, both heading towards the City Lord's Mansion, the very place Sun Zhe had just departed.
"Come out. Since you've already arrived, why hide outside?" At this moment, Pang Jie showed no trace of the politeness he had displayed towards Sun Zhe earlier. His expression was cold and stern as he spoke in a chilling tone.
"The Divine Consciousness of Pang City Lord is indeed formidable. As soon as I stepped into the vicinity of the City Lord's Mansion, I didn't expect to be detected by you. Zheng, you need not hide any longer." As soon as Pang Jie finished speaking, an aged voice followed, and soon after, an old man in black slowly walked out from the corner on the right.
Although he was thin and frail, his presence was anything but weak. His eyes sparkled with a glimmer of brilliance, revealing that he was a master not inferior to those of the Realm of the Thunder Lord. He was the cultivator who had come from the ancient mansion and also an ancestor of a certain family in Twin Lion City. He had witnessed the battle between Sun Zhe and the members of the Golden Thunder Sect.
"Hehe, Pang City Lord's cultivation has indeed deepened day by day. I fear that in a few years, even if Elder Hai and I join forces, we won't be your match."
As soon as the old man in black finished speaking, another figure appeared on the wall of the mansion. This person was the strong individual who had just rushed over from the tavern and was referred to as Zheng by the old man. He lightly leaped down from the wall, his form transforming into a streak of black light as he landed in the square, stopping three zhang away from Pang Jie.
"Hmph, there's no need to flatter Pang here. What brings you both to my mansion? Just get to the point; there's no need for any roundabout talk," Pang Jie said coldly, showing no concern as he looked at the two who stood on either side of him.
Upon hearing Pang Jie's words, Elder Hai and Zheng exchanged glances and nodded slightly. Elder Hai stepped forward with his right foot and addressed Pang Jie, "Since you put it that way, I won't be polite. I want to ask if that young man who just left Twin Lion City is from that family?"
"We cannot confirm anything else yet, but this young man possesses such profound Sword Technique cultivation at such a young age. In my lifetime, I've only seen someone like him among that family. I hope Pang City Lord will not deceive us," Zheng added immediately after Elder Hai.
"Indeed, he is Zisun Zhe, the nephew of me, Pang Jie, and also the son of the deceased head of the Sun Family. Do you two have any objections?" Pang Jie's gaze sharpened as he spoke solemnly to them. In Duyun, everyone knew that Pang Jie had a proud temperament; thus, neither of them felt any anger towards his demeanor. Additionally, Pang Jie's formidable strength was another reason they did not dare to show any signs of anger.
"Hehe, Pang City Lord is being too modest. We are merely inquiring. Although the Sun Family was once incredibly powerful, they have now withered away. I have no interest in dealing with someone from their lineage; however, he has just killed so many disciples of the Golden Thunder Sect and even took down that Elder Steward. If Golden Thunder Sect truly pursues this matter..." At this point, a flicker of unease appeared in Elder Hai's eyes, mirrored by Zheng's expression as well.
Although they were all considered skilled practitioners, their family members were in Twin Lion City, and the Golden Thunder Sect, which occupied a whole province, was far from being as simple as most people imagined. If the Golden Thunder Sect truly sought revenge on them, their families would likely be affected, which was what they were unwilling to face. In comparison, although Sun Zhe was not weak, they did not take him seriously.
"Hmph, this is Twin Lion City, the Twin Lion City of Great Yuan Province, not his Twin Lion City of Xuan Prefecture. It is not up to the Golden Thunder Sect to dictate here. If the Golden Thunder Sect really wants to come to Twin Lion City to hold us accountable, Pang will take full responsibility. As for Sun Zhe, I hope you won't bully him just because of your strength; otherwise, don't blame Pang for not considering our friendship as fellow city dwellers." Pang Jie's words were firm and decisive as he addressed the two.
Hearing Pang Jie's assurance, Elder Hai and his companion immediately showed a hint of a smile; this was exactly what they wanted to hear from Pang Jie.
"Since Pang City Lord is so resolute, we won't do anything that would bring shame upon ourselves. We hope Pang City Lord can keep his promise. We won't disturb you any longer; farewell!" As soon as the words fell, the two figures vanished from the City Lord's Mansion in the blink of an eye, their speed far surpassing that of Sun Zhe's Ninefold Shadow.
Watching the two leave, Pang Jie couldn't help but gaze into the distance. A complex expression flickered in his resolute eyes as if he were reminiscing about the past. Various emotions crossed his face—regret, guilt, and helplessness…
"It's so late; why are you out here?" Without changing his posture, Pang Jie's voice suddenly rang out.
The sudden words caused a figure behind Pang Jie to pause momentarily.
"Hehe… Father is no fun at all; Yiting was planning to scare you!" A clear and cheerful laugh echoed as the figure darted in front of Pang Jie. Two delicate hands tightly wrapped around his arm as she playfully complained. This shadow turned out to be a charming young woman in her twenties.
Upon closer inspection, this girl was an exceptionally cute beauty with striking light purple hair and bright big eyes that sparkled with mischief, almost as if they could speak. Her exquisitely sculpted face was incredibly alluring, and combined with her perfectly petite figure, she could undoubtedly be described as a captivating fairy-like beauty.
"Why aren't you resting so late?" Looking at the girl who had grabbed his arm, a hint of helplessness flashed across Pang Jie's face, but his eyes were filled with affection. He gently touched her distinctive lavender hair and softly asked.
"With such chaos tonight, how can Yiting sleep? By the way, Father, who was that man just now? Although he looks young, his strength seems impressive." The lively big eyes of the enchanting beauty flickered with curiosity as she asked. In truth, she was more concerned about how this man seemed to have unsettled her usually calm father—a rare occurrence for him.
"Sigh…"
With a gentle sigh, he withdrew his arm from the girl's embrace and slowly took a step forward. After a moment, Pang Jie slowly spoke,
"He is the son of the head of the Sun Family, who dominated Twin Lion City over a decade ago, and he is also the Sun Zhe with whom you made a marriage pact back then. However, times have changed, and no one takes that old promise seriously anymore."
"This... this..." As soon as Pang Jie finished speaking, the girl immediately covered her mouth in surprise. Her big eyes were filled with astonishment. She had only asked casually, but she never expected that this young man was actually the young master of the Sun Family, someone she had looked down upon as a spoiled rich kid.
Two figures suddenly flashed in her mind, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't reconcile these two images. She simply couldn't imagine that these two completely different people were the same person.
Glancing at his daughter, Pang Jie understood her surprise; he felt the same way.
"All of this is in the past, and you need not concern yourself with it... Your selection by Hua Qing Sect is your opportunity. You will be setting off tomorrow, so you should rest tonight." After saying this, Pang Jie vanished from sight. After experiencing so much tonight, he was indeed feeling a bit tired.
Moments later, only Pang Yiting stood gracefully in the square, her delicate eyes flickering slightly as she pondered something.
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