The City’s Strongest Son-in-law Chapter 1239 - 1238: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
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Wang Chongxing was once more rendered speechless. What? Overnight?
Anyone else making such a claim would have been dismissed as joking due to its sheer improbability. However, the four blue lights gleaming before him left no room for doubt.
With a surge of excitement, Wang Chongxing approached Wang Junyi. "What in the world happened? How did you manage to advance two ranks overnight? Did you stumble upon some fortuitous encounter?" he inquired, his curiosity piqued.
"Something like that. It certainly qualifies as an opportunity," Wang Junyi responded.
"What exactly transpired? Tell me quickly!" Wang Chongxing's excitement became uncontrollable. He clutched his son's arm, eager to uncover the truth.
"Father, please, no need to rush. Allow me to explain slowly. The reason I could advance two ranks in such a brief period is entirely due to my master," Wang Junyi stated. The mention of Su Changfeng filled him with an inexplicable sense of pride, clearly indicating his immense satisfaction in having Su Changfeng as his master.
At this moment, he genuinely desired to follow Su Changfeng.
"Master?" Wang Chongxing's brow furrowed. He was taken aback, unaware that his son had acquired a master. Furthermore, he prided himself on knowing everyone of significance in Tianshui City and was certain no such powerful expert resided there.
To enable Wang Junyi to advance two ranks overnight and become a Fourth-rank Expert, Wang Chongxing surmised that the individual must be at least a Sixth-rank Master. Yet, he found it hard to believe such a formidable master would exist in a small city like Tianshui.
"Who is your master? Is he also in Tianshui City?" Wang Chongxing pressed further.
The conversation could have ended there. He could have simply told his father he had a master and that his improved cultivation was all thanks to him. However, when it came to revealing his master's identity, he felt compelled to withhold the information. Of course, he dared not disclose Su Changfeng's true identity.
"Father, I truly cannot tell you who he is. Master repeatedly instructed me that our relationship must remain confidential from everyone," Wang Junyi replied, a tinge of unease in his voice.
Confidential from everyone?
Why would such a powerful master insist on such extreme secrecy? Wang Chongxing found it utterly baffling.
Driven by immense curiosity about Su Changfeng's identity, Wang Chongxing attempted to find inconsistencies in Wang Junyi's explanations. However, Wang Junyi had become surprisingly astute and showed no inclination to divulge even a shred of information about his master.
"It seems your master holds a greater importance than your own father!" Wang Chongxing huffed.
"Father, what are you implying? It's simply that Master dislikes attention, and I wouldn't dare speak of him. If I were to displease him, he might actually descend upon the City Lord's Mansion and level it," Wang Junyi explained helplessly.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Regardless, I am the City Lord of Tianshui City. How dare he casually kill me?" Wang Chongxing rebuked his son, though a hint of guilt was evident in his tone.
After all, he had reasoned that his son's master must possess a cultivation far exceeding the Sixth-rank. Such a powerful being could effortlessly eliminate a mere City Lord, and even the Xingluo Royal family would likely turn a blind eye.
"Father, I didn't intend to belittle you. It's just that in his presence, a mere City Lord is insignificant. Even the higher echelons of Xingluo probably have to show him utmost respect," Wang Junyi elaborated.
"Youre exaggerating," Wang Chongxing scoffed, feigning disdain.
"Father, please don't be so dismissive. What significance does the Primordial Essence realm hold in Xingluo?" Wang Junyi inquired with a smile, looking towards his father.
"It is, without a doubt, the supreme existence. Even the Emperor of Xingluo would have to meet them personally," Wang Chongxing responded almost instinctively. Primordial Essence cultivators were an exceptionally rare breed; not even the Emperor could afford to underestimate a Primordial Master.
Upon uttering these words, a chilling realization seemed to dawn upon him. His body stiffened, and he turned to look at Wang Junyi, whose proud expression caused his heart to plummet suddenly.
It was as if a thunderclap had struck his ears.
Primordial Essence?
Could it be that Wang Junyi's master was actually a Primordial Master? The thought seemed utterly impossible!
How could such a rare and precious being possibly exist within the confines of a small city like Tianshui?
Wang Chongxing felt his heart pounding erratically. His legs grew weak, and he sank onto the ground.
"Your... Your master, could he possibly be... a Primordial Master?" Wang Chongxing stared blankly at his son, feeling as though the world had suddenly warped into a surreal landscape.
In truth, Wang Junyi was not entirely certain of Su Changfeng's exact cultivation rank. However, based on the questions Su Changfeng had posed to him earlier, he felt that Su Changfeng must belong to the Primordial Essence Rank. Otherwise, why would Su Changfeng bring up the matter of not possessing a life-bound magical artifact?
It was widely known among cultivators that only those at the Primordial Essence realm would remain indifferent to the possession of a life-bound magical artifact.
"Father, what does it signify when an individual lacks a life-bound magical artifact?" Wang Junyi countered with a question, his smile widening.
Bam!
Wang Chongxing felt as if his very brain was on the verge of exploding.
A cultivator inherently understood the implications of lacking a life-bound magical artifact, yet such a scenario had never crossed his mind. The City Lord, Wang Chongxing, despite his position, had never encountered significant figures, much less a Primordial Master. The thought had simply never occurred to him. However, his son now had a Primordial Master as his mentor, presenting an incredible honor for their City Lord Mansion! "Son, this is an unparalleled opportunity; do not let it slip away. He is a Primordial Master! You must serve him devotedly. Our ability to ascend to the higher echelons of Xingluo hinges on this very moment!" Wang Chongxing urged, having regained his composure. Wang Junyi responded with a smile, "Father, I have already become a disciple of a Primordial. Do you believe that joining Xingluo is still of consequence?" Wang Chongxing shuddered, a dawning realization striking him that a Primordial Master would naturally transcend the confines of Xingluo, yet would undoubtedly hold a position of immense prestige within it. Consequently, with Wang Junyi as the disciple of such a figure, Xingluo's importance faded significantly. "Previously, you consistently accused me of being infatuated with women; I have always maintained that you misunderstood. The young lady depicted in the painting is my Master's sister. My Master requested my assistance in locating his missing sibling, which prompted me to commission numerous copies of her portrait to aid in the search," Wang Junyi clarified. "So that is the truth of the matter. The maiden in the painting appeared quite youthful. Could it be that your Master has not yet attained extreme old age?" Wang Chongxing inquired, unable to contain his curiosity. Given the common understanding that Primordial Masters on the Tianyuan Continent attained such formidable strength only after reaching a very advanced age, Wang Chongxing naturally assumed Wang Junyi's master, being a Primordial, would be ancient. Yet, observing the youthful depiction of the sister suggested Wang Junyi's master was not as old as anticipated.