The City’s Strongest Son-in-law Chapter 1241 - 1240: Something Wrong with His Body

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunlong's agitated state began to subside. He found the explanation plausible, as the sudden appearance of a master of such profound ability in Tianshui City was indeed perplexing and hinted at an undisclosed reason. Apart from the upcoming hunting competition, he couldn't fathom any other circumstance that would warrant such an expert's presence. "It appears that I must perform exceptionally well in this hunting competition. Only then might that master take notice of me!" Shen Yunlong declared. Seeing her brother's composure restored, Shen Rushuang let out a sigh of relief. "Indeed, brother, you mustn't act rashly. The hunting competition is paramount right now. If you perform admirably, the master will surely recognize your talent! Maintain your composure." "I understand. My impulsiveness just now was unwarranted. Fortunately, you were here to remind me; otherwise, I might have jeopardized everything." Shen Yunlong replied with a smile. "Very well, now that you've come to your senses, you should rest. I'll go and see if there are any other preparations needed," Shen Rushuang said. Departing from Shen Yunlong's chamber, Shen Rushuang paused to deliberate before heading directly to Su Changfeng's room. The more she considered the recent events, the more unsettled she felt. Su Changfeng and Wang Junyi had both departed the city within a few days of each other, and the true reason behind their movements remained obscure. Yet, Shen Rushuang harbored a persistent feeling that the connection between Su Changfeng and Wang Junyi was far more complex than it appeared. Of course, she had not yet linked Wang Junyi's master to Su Changfeng. Her intention in seeking Su Changfeng was merely to glean further information regarding Wang Junyi. "You aren't planning on coming here to sleep, are you?" Su Changfeng, glancing at the darkening sky and then at the unexpected arrival of Shen Rushuang, expressed a hint of surprise. Despite their nominal marital status, a genuine connection between them was non-existent. More significantly, Su Changfeng harbored absolutely no romantic interest in Shen Rushuang, unwavering in his commitment to Han Xue, as betraying her memory was something he could never forgive himself for. Shen Rushuang let out a dismissive snort. "You should consider your own standing. You lack the qualifications to even touch me!" Hearing this, Su Changfeng visibly relaxed, exhaling a long sigh of relief. "That's good, that's truly good." Observing his reaction, Shen Rushuang's expression immediately soured. "What do you mean by that?" Shen Rushuang held Su Changfeng in low regard, and he, in turn, paid her little mind. While numerous men in Tianshui City were captivated by Shen Rushuang's charms, Su Changfeng was conspicuously absent from their ranks. In his perception, she was merely a stranger, entirely unconnected to him, and he held no illusions of any romantic entanglement between them. With an air of feigned innocence, Su Changfeng shrugged his shoulders. "It's nothing significant. Since you've sought me out, there must be a purpose. Please state it quickly—I require rest." Shen Rushuang fixated her gaze upon Su Changfeng. Having been surrounded by countless men since her youth, she was accustomed to their ardent, awe-struck, and desirous glances. However, Su Changfeng's eyes met hers with a disarming clarity, as if he saw no extraordinary beauty before him. This baffled Shen Rushuang entirely. Could it be that this man was genuinely impervious to beauty's allure? Or was there some underlying physical deficiency? Drawing nearer to Su Changfeng, Shen Rushuang deliberately curved her lips into a smile, her voice imbued with a perfumed allure as she spoke, "Su Changfeng, do you truly expect me to believe you? What is this tactic? Are you playing coy? All men are the same; I refuse to believe you harbor no desires when faced with such beauty." "Are you attempting to seduce me?" Su Changfeng responded with a mocking laugh, his gaze sweeping over Shen Rushuang. "To be candid, while you possess a certain attractiveness, I truly feel nothing." When it came to beauty and allure, Su Changfeng considered Yue Qingshan to be unparalleled. If he remained unmoved by Yue Qingshan's advances, why would he find Shen Rushuang appealing? In the past, Yue Qingshan had pursued him relentlessly, even attempting to ply him with alcohol, yet all her efforts had ultimately proven futile. Shen Rushuang's teeth clenched as she strained to detect any flicker of turmoil in Su Changfeng's demeanor. However, after an extended period of intense scrutiny, her efforts were met with disappointment. Su Changfeng's gaze remained as unblemished and pure as before, utterly distinct from any man she had ever encountered.

"Is something amiss with your physical condition?" Shen Rushuang eyed Su Changfeng with disdain. She found it incomprehensible that anyone could remain unfazed by her presence. If such an individual existed, it could only signify a physical ailment.

"Very well, whatever is on your mind, state it swiftly. There's no need to seek validation from me," Su Changfeng replied with a touch of irritation. Shen Rushuang's thoughts were of no consequence to him; he had no inclination to become involved with her.

Moreover, with Wang Junyi now a factor, the Shen Family held little significance in his estimation. Consequently, he preferred to avoid unnecessary entanglements, deeming them too burdensome.

"You would be wise to be candid with me. When you encountered Wang Junyi, what precisely transpired? Are you privy to the details of Wang Junyi's remarkable two-rank advancement?" Shen Rushuang's tone was frigid. Her pride in her confidence, a trait she highly valued, had been wounded by Su Changfeng. Her beauty, a weapon she consistently wielded, proved ineffective against him, a fact she could not readily accept.

"Wang Junyi and I?" Su Changfeng arched an eyebrow. "Do I need to remind you of the animosity Wang Junyi harbors towards me? Should we have crossed paths, would I still be standing here alive? Furthermore, would I possess knowledge of such a momentous event as a two-rank ascent?"

This news had undeniably stirred a significant stir throughout Tianshui City, becoming a topic of widespread discussion. Su Changfeng was, naturally, aware of the development, though it held little personal importance for him. For the moment, the public was aware only of Wang Junyi's two-rank promotion, with no further details divulged—and that sufficed.

Thus, he mused that it was plausible Wang Junyi acted impulsively, or perhaps, for reasons yet unknown, Wang Chongxing had uncovered something.

Su Changfeng could, to some extent, comprehend the situation. With the City Lord's Mansion facing adversity, the three predominant families within Tianshui City were maneuvering to usurp Wang Chongxing's authority. In such circumstances, publicizing Wang Junyi's prowess could indeed lessen the burden on the City Lord's Mansion.

It was crucial to remember that in a locale such as Tianshui City, the might of a fourth-rank expert was regarded as exceptionally formidable and certainly capable of inspiring apprehension.

"How could that be possible?" Shen Rushuang, naturally unconvinced by Su Changfeng's account, pressed further. "When you and Wang Junyi departed the city previously, you now claim you did not meet him. Do you genuinely expect me to credit such a tale? And what of the disappearance of the ten-odd second-rank experts who accompanied Wang Junyi? How do you account for their vanishing?"

"If you reveal the truth regarding Wang Junyi's achievement of fourth-rank status in such a brief period, you may request anything!" Shen Rushuang declared.

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