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"Lord Wang Long, what do you think of my second brother?" Yu Yaoran was introducing the situation in Nanhua City to Wang Long while gradually steering the conversation towards their brotherly rivalry.
At this moment, Wang Long's mind was completely captivated by Nanhua City.
It was not because of the city's prosperity. On the contrary, compared to Dragon City, the "prosperity" here was almost negligible.
What truly amazed Wang Long was the division and defense of this mountain city.
He had not seen a large marketplace during his visit, and there were not many shops along the roads. Previously, he had heard Yu Yaoran mention that all transactions in Nanhua City were concentrated in the East City Trading Area, which was not particularly large. Considering that Nanhua City governed such a vast area with so many villages, it was remarkable that all transactions could be handled through just one marketplace. The level of trade activity in the divine realm could be imagined.
In contrast, the high-end trading hall in North City was much busier than that trading area. This was simple; it was a place specifically for all divine experts to conduct transactions.
From magical artifacts, materials, Divine Medicine, divine beasts, to Martial Arts, unique refining methods, rare information, and even assassins!
Anything you could think of could be traded there!
More importantly, not only did they not impose taxes like ordinary markets, but they were also willing to accommodate some "unsavory" individuals for transactions.
This news greatly excited Wang Long.
He wasn't looking to sell any magical artifacts or the recently acquired Demon Skull for a good price; rather, such places not only had a massive trading volume but also gathered people from all walks of life. Especially inside, there would be various rumors and tidbits of information that could greatly enhance his understanding of the divine realm, regardless of their truthfulness.
As for the architecture, it was exactly as Wang Long expected—primarily military in purpose, with no concern for comfort or convenience.
The sturdy divine realm stone materials, combined with a type of Jade Slip Spirit Talisman that Wang Long did not understand placed at intervals on buildings, suggested that those simple Spirit Runes were meant to defend against powerful Primordial Power attacks. While their individual power might not be great, the sheer number of Spirit Runes formed a large formation within the city. During a direct battle, their effectiveness would likely be significant.
The pedestrians on the streets were clearly very different from those in Fire Village or Alin Village. In those villages, there were large clans where villagers were all kin and very familiar with each other. Although there were warriors in those villages, most people lacked the fortune to be chosen by divine sects and could only farm their entire lives.
However, it was different in Nanhua City. Although there were fertile fields outside Nanhua City, more visitors came from various parts of the divine realm. Since they did not engage in production and would not stay long in Nanhua City, their means of survival naturally depended on their own strength!
At this moment, Wang Long observed that out of every ten people on the street, at least five were quite formidable experts. Although he had undergone rigorous training along the way, only Ying Sang reached this level; others fell significantly short.
As he gazed around with shining eyes, Wang Long was pulled back to reality by Yu Yaoran's words: "If I'm not mistaken, it must be your second brother's people who are behind this attack on you. When you tested him with words before, although he tried his best to conceal it, he still let something slip. Now he is probably still fearful of what methods you might use against him."
"That's right, my second brother tends to be a bit too clever for his own good; this time, his cleverness has backfired." Yu Yaoran seemed to be analyzing this either for Wang Long or for himself. "As long as we exploit this weakness of his, we won't even need to launch a direct attack. Just applying some pressure will cause him to step right into the trap we've set."
Wang Long shook his head with a smile.
In fact, it wasn't that complicated. Judging from the attitudes of the senior officials just now, internal stability didn't seem to be a major issue. Moreover, they appeared to lean more towards Yu Yaoran. As long as he confirmed that he still held a superior combat force, he had at least ten ways to ensure Yucheng's defeat.
Although Yu Yaoran's strategies sounded more elaborate, they also carried a higher risk of mistakes.
However, this was ultimately someone else's family matter, and they likely understood the situation of the Yu Family better than he did, so Wang Long chose not to interfere.
As they walked and talked, Wang Long noticed the status of the Yu Family in Nanhua City; many passing commoners stopped to greet Yu Yaoran.
Seeing this made Wang Long secretly feel that agreeing to cooperate with Yu Yaoran was worthwhile. He just hoped that the Yu Family's influence over Nanhua City's upper echelons would be equally strong.
Just then, a large group passed by and stopped. At the forefront was a female general who seemed to be waiting there specifically.
"Miss Lu Er!" To Wang Long's surprise, this time it wasn't her who approached him first. Instead, she was waiting for him to greet her! "I didn't expect that even Miss Lu Er has heard about Yu Yaoran's return to the city; it's truly an honor."
"Who would wait here for you out of boredom?" Miss Lu Er rolled her eyes. "Wait until you actually become the head of the Yu Family before we talk. I'm here to find that Wang Long who came back with you!"
"Looking for me?" Wang Long stood up in confusion; instinctively, he felt that this beautiful woman seeking him out couldn't be a good thing!
"So you're Wang Long?" Miss Lu Er scrutinized him from head to toe. Given her personality, she probably wouldn't be this serious when looking for a husband another day. "Sigh! What a disappointment. I just heard in Nanhua City that some kid found an extraordinary expert as his temporary bodyguard and managed to defeat strong enemies to return here. I was quite curious, but it turns out you're just an ordinary person?"
"That's right; I'm just like any ordinary person and have no extraordinary abilities. I apologize for disappointing you, Miss Lu Er." Despite her rudeness, Wang Long couldn't bring himself to retaliate against such a beauty in public. Otherwise, if she caused a scene, he would likely become the public enemy of all Nanhua City—he never underestimated the power of beautiful women.
"Hmph! You're just a coward; that's even more disappointing. Yu Yaoran, are your eyes failing you? How could you let someone like this protect your safety? Forget it; I'm busy, so we'll talk about this later. But remember, you owe me a big fight; you can't back out next time."
"Yes, if fate allows it in the future, we can have that fight then." Wang Long said this casually, but it made Miss Lu Er blush before she got angry again. "Who said we have fate? Hmph! You haven't noticed any of your shortcomings and yet turned out to be a lecher! Be careful next time we meet; if I'm in a bad mood, I'll break one of your legs!"
It was just an offhand remark that managed to provoke her. Wang Long smiled wryly and asked Yu Yaoran, "I wonder who this Second Miss is; her words are quite sharp. It seems like you need to hurry up, or else my leg might get broken by her first and I won't be able to help you at all."
"Hehe, Lord Wang Long is joking," Yu Yaoran clearly found no humor in Wang Long's comment. "With Lord Wang Long's strength, avoiding her isn't impossible. Just remember not to engage with her directly. She is the younger sister of Lord Lu Feng, the lord of Nanhua City—Lu Rou, Miss Lu Er!"
"What!" This truly caught Wang Long off guard. Although he suspected she was someone significant, he never expected her to be the younger sister of the person he was seeking.
"Absolutely true. You should be careful. This Miss Lu Er is a well-known witch in Nanhua City, capable of all sorts of strange tricks. What's more troublesome is that Lu Feng, the City Lord, has always enforced strict laws, both for others and himself, yet he dotes on this younger sister of his. If she were to suffer any major loss, it would definitely bring her sister, Lu Feng, into the picture!"
"Brother, pray for me! I wonder if I can even leave Nanhua City in one piece this time."
Thus, the conversation shifted again as Yu Yaoran began to recount the various tricks that this Little Witch had played. Just as they were exchanging insights, the Yu Family arrived.
Amidst the predominantly military architectural style, the Yu Family stood out as a unique alternative with a certain aesthetic appeal. Walking through the courtyards gave one the illusion of returning to the real world.
As the host, Yu Yaoran certainly wouldn't let his guests and helpers go outside to find second-rate accommodations. He warmly prepared a few rooms for Wang Long and others. Although it was a bit cramped, sending away the drivers and warriors from Fire Village made the rooms feel quite spacious.
It was only at this moment that Wang Long understood why Yu Yaoran's younger brother dared to use such drastic measures against his own brother without fear of being discovered.
Because at this time, Yu Yaoran and Yucheng's father had already been severely injured and could no longer manage affairs! And Yucheng had kept such important news from Yu Yaoran for so long!
From this alone, Wang Long sensed a determination akin to "fish die and nets break," along with a sense of helplessness that there was no turning back for either side!
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