The City’s Strongest Son-in-law Chapter 1274 - 1273: Qiutang Clan

Pei Yu looked helplessly at Pei An. As Pei An’s uncle, no matter what trouble Pei An has stirred up over the years, he has always tried to help him handle it. After all, the power of the City Lord of Qiyun City is quite significant.

But today’s incident is no small matter; it actually provoked Xingluo’s Seven-star Beast Tamer. Who Wang Junyi is, he knows all too well. Moreover, Xingluo indeed sent people to Tianshui City, so Wang Junyi’s identity is beyond doubt.

In Qiyun City, the Pei Family can indeed wield their influence with impunity, but since this matter involves Xingluo, the Pei Family cannot ignore it.

"Pei Yu, what are your thoughts?" Pei Rong looked at his younger brother and asked.

"To prevent Wang Junyi from using this as a pretext to cause trouble for the Pei Family in the future, it’s best to apologize in person." Pei Yu said.

"What!" Pei An was immediately displeased. Kneeling and apologizing to Wang Junyi in front of everyone was unbearable. Now that the matter is resolved, how can he still be expected to bow and apologize? How can he endure this?

Doing such a shameful thing once wasn’t enough, do it again?

"Second Uncle, what are you really thinking? Haven’t I already apologized to him? And in front of so many people! What more do you want me to do?" Pei An couldn’t help but clench his fists.

"Pei An, I understand your feelings, but some issues are not that simple. This Wang Junyi isn’t just connected to Xingluo; he’s a Seven-star Beast Tamer. Even within Xingluo, he has an unimaginable status; he isn’t someone a minor Pei Family can afford to offend." Pei Yu said.

In fact, given his personality, he wouldn’t easily bow down. Even if there were conflicts between the two cities, he has always been very assertive. However, this situation is different, and he can only choose to bow down.

Within Xingluo, no one can challenge Xingluo.

"Pei An, do you really think the Pei Family has the ability to challenge Xingluo?" Pei Rong asked.

Pei An gritted his teeth and said, "If we kill him, would Xingluo dare to exterminate the Pei Family? If the Pei Family were gone, who would govern Qiyun City? You must know, my Qiyun City pays tribute year after year; how much have we given to Xingluo? Would Xingluo dare to casually act against us?"

Snap!

Almost as soon as Pei An finished speaking, Pei Rong raised his hand and gave him a hard slap.

The reason Pei Rong asked was to see just how foolish Pei An truly was. He never expected Pei An to be so bold, wanting to kill Wang Junyi despite knowing he was a Xingluo person.

Hearing Pei An’s words, Pei Rong felt deeply disappointed. It was only at this moment that he realized that years of indulgence had fostered a son who was far too reckless, and ridiculously naive in thinking that Xingluo wouldn’t dare take action against the Pei Family. This son, spoiled and pampered from a young age, was utterly clueless about the heights of heaven and believed Xingluo wouldn’t dare disregard the Pei Family.

"Pei An, you disappoint me greatly. Listen to your words; they are utterly foolish." Pei Rong said coldly.

Pei An covered his face, looking at Pei Rong in disbelief. Over the years, he had been brought up with indulgence and pampering; how would he have ever been struck?

"Father, the Pei Family has grown so successfully; does Xingluo really not care at all?" Pei An said stubbornly.

Pei Yu couldn’t help but pat Pei An on the shoulder and sighed, saying, "Within Xingluo, no matter the family, no one can contend with Xingluo. If the Pei Family were gone, Xingluo could easily elevate someone powerful enough to crush the Pei Family. What is the Pei Family compared to Xingluo?"

"Back then, the Qiutang Clan was dominant, sweeping the winds and rains, and then in one fell swoop, they were overturned. The strength of Xingluo is not within our imagination; what is the Pei Family compared to that?" Pei Rong said with self-mockery.

At the mention of the Qiutang Clan, there was a hint of horror in Pei Yu’s eyes, as if recalling something dreadful. On the other hand, Pei An looked completely puzzled, having no clue what his father meant.

It’s evident that Pei Rong and Pei Yu know very well about the Qiutang Clan, whereas Pei An is entirely unaware.

"Qiutang Clan, what’s that? I’ve never heard of this clan." Pei An asked.

"That was a long time ago. It’s normal that you haven’t heard about it. Back then, the Qiutang Clan was Xingluo’s top clan, controlling countless cities. Many believed the Qiutang Clan could overthrow Xingluo’s rule. However, the Qiutang Clan was overturned in a flash, leaving not one family member. It was Xingluo’s warning to everyone; Xingluo was the supreme existence." Pei Rong said, his face carrying a shadow of dread, incapable of imagining what would happen if the Pei Family offended Xingluo.

But, no matter how powerful the Qiutang Clan was, they couldn’t contend with Xingluo, let alone a small city like the Pei Family.

Pei An, unaware of past affairs, naturally can’t feel the shock that event brought them, but he sees clearly one thing: Pei Rong and Pei Yu definitely will not offend Xingluo. Anyone who goes against Xingluo will not end well.

Pei An is arrogant, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a brain. He understands very well that, to remain the esteemed Young Master of the Pei Family, the crucial premise is that the Pei Family continues to thrive.

"Father, Second Uncle, I am willing to apologize to Wang Junyi. I won’t drag the Pei Family down." Pei An said.

"I understand you’re angry, but today’s matter is extremely serious, and we have no better solution unless you succeed in entering Xingluo in the future, where you can challenge Wang Junyi. Only then can you openly avenge yourself." Pei Rong said.

Pei An nodded solemnly and said, "Father, rest assured, I will strive hard, endeavor to enter Xingluo, and wipe away today’s shame."

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"No way? Was the Qiutang Clan really that powerful?" At the inn, when Wang Junyi told Su Changfeng about the Qiutang Clan, Su Changfeng looked at him skeptically.

"Master, how could I deceive you? That was many years ago; maybe everyone’s forgotten, but I’ve always remembered. These years, my father always urged me to keep a low profile, also because of this." Wang Junyi said.

When he was little, his father, Wang Chongxing, had told him about this, to emphasize the importance of being humble; otherwise, there wouldn’t be good outcomes.

"Wasn’t the Qiutang Clan completely destroyed with not a single survivor left? And who is Qiutang Yu’er, then? Could it be she has no connection to the Qiutang Clan?" Su Changfeng speculated.

"I’m not sure about that, but the annihilation of the Qiutang Clan was publicly declared by Xingluo. At that time, Xingluo’s methods were also quite domineering; the Qiutang Clan indeed flowed rivers of blood. However, in such a large clan, maybe there truly were some that slipped through the net." Wang Junyi said.

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