The City’s Strongest Son-in-law Chapter 1278 - 1277: Certain Death

"Master, you... you’re not joking with me, are you?" Wang Junyi’s voice was subtly trembling.

Su Changfeng nodded. He was all too familiar with the effects of the Red Fruit; jumping two ranks was just the beginning. Back then, Wu Wen and Mu Tian of Tuo Shi also only advanced to this extent. Therefore, for Wang Junyi to rise, he merely needed the right opportunity.

Wang Junyi, who has always trusted Su Changfeng implicitly, naturally wouldn’t doubt his words. So, upon seeing Su Changfeng nod, he was so excited that he almost jumped. If he could indeed raise his strength to the fifth-rank, it was sure to shock Tianshui City once more.

Meanwhile, at the City Lord Mansion.

The reason Pei Yu had Wang Junyi engage in the challenge was something that Pei Rong and Pei An, father and son, were well aware of. However, Pei An believed that Wang Junyi definitely wouldn’t agree, as Pei Yu was obviously using him. If Wang Junyi wasn’t a fool, he wouldn’t agree.

"Uncle, will Wang Junyi really agree?" Pei An asked, frowning.

"He will agree, of course," Pei Yu said with unwavering confidence.

Pei An glanced at Pei Rong, puzzled, not understanding where Pei Yu’s confidence came from.

Pei Rong asked, "He must have sensed that you’re using him."

"It doesn’t matter, even if he senses it, even if I plainly tell him I’m using him, he still won’t refuse," Pei Yu said.

Hearing this, Pei Rong couldn’t help but frown. Pei Yu’s confidence left him a bit baffled.

"Why?" Pei Rong asked.

"I’ve investigated him before. This grandchild of the City Lord Mansion loves to show off. Faced with such a good opportunity, he won’t remain unmoved. Young people always like to compete for superiority, and he’s one of the outstanding ones among them. So regardless of my intentions, he won’t refuse," Pei Yu explained.

"Isn’t he at all worried about getting into trouble?" Pei An questioned.

"If you became a Seven-star Beast Tamer overnight, wouldn’t you be proud and complacent?" Pei Yu retorted.

Hearing this, Pei An was a bit dumbfounded. If it were him, becoming a Seven-star Beast Tamer overnight, he would likely feel proud and complacent because such a rank is not something anyone can achieve.

"Uncle, if he wins in the end, doesn’t this give him a perfect opportunity to make a name for himself?" Pei Yu said.

"Win?" Pei An couldn’t help but laugh, saying, "He definitely won’t win. Do you know the rank of the person on the Flying Dragon Platform now?"

Pei An shook his head. Although the opponent had been the ring leader on the Flying Dragon Platform for half a year, many had challenged him initially, but to this day, no one had forced out his true strength, so his exact rank was naturally unknown.

"He is likely the most formidable Seventh-rank Expert currently, not far from the Eighth Rank," Pei Yu said.

Seventh-rank Expert!

Pei Rong and Pei An’s expressions changed simultaneously. They now understood why no one could defeat him for so long, realizing he was a Seventh-rank Expert, almost at the threshold of the Eighth Rank.

Pei Rong was filled with shock, taking deep breaths before asking, "With such formidable strength, why would he linger in Qiyun City?"

Pei Yu shook his head. He, too, had sent people to investigate multiple times, but to no avail. As for the opponent’s strength, he only deduced it after observing for a long time.

"I guess he’s lingering on the Flying Dragon Platform seeking a breakthrough opportunity. For experts, real combat is undoubtedly the most effective way to improve. As for why he specifically chose Qiyun City, that I do not know," Pei Yu said.

"Uncle, according to you, is Wang Junyi doomed this time?" Upon realizing something, a fierce glint appeared on Pei An’s face. If so, he could take revenge. Only by Wang Junyi’s death could the humiliation he suffered be swept away.

"Sigh," Pei Yu couldn’t help but sigh. He certainly did not wish to oppose Xingluo or get embroiled with Wang Junyi for too long. However, the Pei family only had Pei An as a descendant, and he had no children. Over the years, he regarded Pei An as a son.

So when Pei An was aggrieved, he devised a way to help him retaliate.

"Pei An, this time, for you, Uncle has no choice but to brace himself and bet," Pei Yu said.

Pei An was filled with gratitude, promising, "Uncle, don’t worry, I will definitely repay you well in the future."

"How much risk is there?" Pei Yu frowned and asked.

"If Xingluo pursues this, it might be troublesome, but the challenge is voluntary and unrelated to the City Lord Mansion; Xingluo likely won’t hold it accountable. You don’t need to worry; nothing will happen." Pei Yu reassured.

The next day, the long-deserted Flying Dragon Platform suddenly became lively again. For too long, no one had dared to challenge, but now that word got out that someone was preparing to challenge the stage, the Flying Dragon Platform regained its vibrancy, bustling with people and excitement.

When Wang Junyi appeared, the atmosphere on-site immediately ignited, as they had received news that the challenger was Wang Junyi himself—the one who jumped two ranks and tamed the Seven-star Blood Lion.

For many spectators, this match was bound to be extraordinarily exciting.

"He’s coming alone?" Seeing only Wang Junyi approaching, Pei Yu felt a bit strange as he remembered Wang Junyi always had a servant beside him, inseparable; why wasn’t he appearing now?

"According to our people, only Wang Junyi left the inn. Perhaps his servant is fooling around with the woman he bought," Pei An grinned slyly; his mind always wandered into the gutter, but that guy was always preoccupied with women, making such thoughts unsurprising.

"The people of Tianshui City say Wang Junyi is simple-minded and physically strong. Now it seems his reputation is well-deserved, with a small servant easily leading him by the nose," Pei Yu snorted. He couldn’t understand how such a fellow became a Seven-star Beast Tamer.

At this moment, Wang Junyi strode straight up to the platform. He was well aware that Su Changfeng had arrived and was now hidden in the crowd. If his life were at risk,

Su Changfeng would intervene to save him; before coming, Su Changfeng had already instructed him.

Su Changfeng had only told him one thing: to let Wang Junyi go all out and exert all his strength. If his life were truly endangered, Su Changfeng would naturally intervene to save him.

On the platform now, sat someone hard to describe.

How to put it, this person appeared like a wild man, dressed in tattered clothes, with messy hair and a stench so unbearable it was unknown how long it had been since he last bathed.

As thoughts raced through his mind, a massive blood-red figure appeared beside Wang Junyi, letting out a low growl and appearing exceptionally docile.

...