Chapter 93

"Memory Crystal."

Yang Xiong saw it, his eyes brightening. This thing was not just a treasure; it was a rare gem, not available on the market, priceless.

"Memory Crystal."

Zhao Yun muttered to himself. Yang Xiong recognized it, and so did Zhao Yun.

It was a good thing.

Not just the two of them recognized it; almost everyone present with some experience was familiar with it.

This wasn't important; what was important was the ability of this crystal.

A Memory Crystal, as the name suggests, records memories, able to imprint events that have occurred. For example, the scene at Wangyue Tower earlier, where both sides had their own reasons, making it hard to judge, but with this crystal, there was no need to listen to people's nonsense.

What a good little fatty, to have such a treasure.

Yang Xiong's expression deepened as he looked at Niu Hong, and he felt grateful. As the city lord, he was in a difficult position, but Niu Hong's gift of the crystal helped resolve the situation.

The little fatty just grinned.

This wasn't his; it was given to him by Lin Xie. Lin Xie, considering the clan's interests, couldn't stand out, so he gave the Memory Crystal to Niu Hong to use as evidence.

"Since everyone is here, let's take a look together."

Yang Xiong said calmly, pointing to release the crystal's restriction.

Instantly, a water screen appeared in the air.

The screen showed the scene at Wangyue Tower earlier, with music and dancing, from Zhao Yun's arrival to the tower being destroyed by explosive talismans. Every detail was recorded, with extremely clear quality.

Lin Xie had a good sense of style.

Even a messy person could do serious things, always leaving some memories wherever he went. Today's grand scene was so exciting, how could he not record it?

With his recording, it became evidence.

Mainly, he couldn't stand people distorting the truth, and he was extremely annoyed by the unruly young masters. He had to help, and Zhao Yun was worth befriending. With such a large number of explosive talismans, if Zhao Yun didn't have a powerful background, no one would believe it. It likely involved the royal family, which is why he had so many explosive talismans.

No one spoke at the scene.

Who was right and who was wrong was clear; even a fool could see who was causing trouble. So many young masters from powerful clans, arrogant and bullying a one-armed person, Zhao Yun was forced to use the explosive talismans.

"Kid, is this crystal powerful enough?"

The little fatty chuckled and poked Zhao Yun.

"Powerful enough."

Zhao Yun smiled, secretly giving Niu Hong a thumbs up. Even without the crystal, he wasn't afraid. Did they really think he, Zhao Yun, was so easy to manipulate? Earlier, he was concealing his martial cultivation, tolerating everything, but now that he's exposed, he doesn't mind going crazy, drawing explosive talismans every day, and blowing them up one by one.

The replay of the scene quickly dissipated.

Yang Xiong's posture became much straighter. Without evidence, he was in a difficult position, unable to act or show favoritism. Now, with the truth revealed, his anger rose. Damn, in my Wanggan Ancient City, to be so arrogant? You're not just attacking Zhao Yun, you're attacking me!

He didn't speak, just looked at the young masters of the powerful clans.

Looking at those brats, their faces were burning. Earlier, they were all confident, but now they were silent. Facts speak louder than words. The replay showed who started it.

The elders of the clans also felt embarrassed.

They intended to confuse the issue, but who would have thought a Memory Crystal would appear? What was supposed to be a banquet and a matchmaking event turned into a slap in the face. Or rather, they had no face left.

Really, it was infuriating.

The onlookers mostly had their hands in their sleeves, sighing and shaking their heads. In their hearts, they had cursed for centuries. Are the hidden powerful clans so great? To come to our Wanggan Ancient City and bully people, and still have the nerve to distort the truth, with no shame.

What a proud daughter of heaven!

What people saw the most was Liu Ruyue. The crystal's recording was clear. As the host of the banquet, she watched coldly from the sidelines, doing nothing, allowing the young masters of the powerful clans to bully Zhao Yun.

With this, she still had the nerve to scold?

If she were to be held accountable, she would be hard to blame.

As Zhao Yun and Lin Xie thought, she was the main character in this farce.

In fact, Yang Xiong was extremely disappointed in her.

You were supposed to represent the city lord and Wanggan Ancient City, but this is how you handle the situation?

Compared to him, Yang Xiong and the people sympathized more with Zhao Yun.

What did this kid do to deserve such treatment? Just because of a marriage contract, to treat him like this? What about a toad lusting after a swan? It was the Liu family who broke the engagement, and Liu Ruyue who switched the bride, not marrying herself but pushing her sister forward, causing Zhao Yun to lose his dignity. Now, she even has the nerve to make him kneel?

Looking at Liu Ruyue, her cheeks were red.

No one knew if her redness was from shame or anger, but it was likely more anger than shame. A grand banquet turned into such an embarrassment, making her lose face in public. A proud daughter of heaven had never lost face like this.

"Everyone, aren't you going to say something?"

Yang Xiong smiled and finally broke the silence.

"We'll compensate, we'll pay for the damage to the tavern."

The elders of the powerful clans were all intimidated, chuckling together. The young masters' mess had to be cleaned up by them. With the truth revealed, they couldn't help but be intimidated.

"Compensation is natural, but what about the rules?"

Yang Xiong spoke calmly. Causing chaos in my territory and slapping my face, just paying money won't be enough. As a city lord, I can't let this slide. If I set this precedent, everyone will come to Wanggan Ancient City to fight. How would I feel?

"City Lord, please suggest a solution, and we will follow it."

The elders all smiled apologetically. Could they not be intimidated? Seeing the army already in the city, Yang Xiong wasn't bluffing. If they dared to argue, none of them would leave this ancient city. With reason on his side, Yang Xiong's background was even stronger than theirs. Compared to the Daxia Dragon Dynasty, they were just cannon fodder.

"Then, let's go to the City Lord's residence."

Yang Xiong smiled, his words carrying authority. The meaning was clear: go for a cup of tea and discuss compensation. Be obedient; my temper isn't good. If you argue, you won't leave today.

He was giving the powerful clans a way out.

The relationship couldn't be too strained; compensation had to be discussed privately.

"City Lord, please." The elders all smiled awkwardly.

Without waiting for them to speak, Yang Xiong already took a step forward, his presence imposing.

As for the rest, it was quite awkward.

All those who participated in the fight, or rather, all those who attended the banquet, were lined up. No one dared to act rashly because the army was already there, two neat rows on the street, clearly indicating: follow, all of you, no running, no escaping. The City Lord said to go for tea, so go for tea.

The scene was quite a sight.

The young masters of the powerful clans, both male and female, were all obedient, escorted by soldiers, walking down the street. From any angle, they looked like a group of prisoners, or rather, like those caught in a raid, with the evidence in hand.

Tsk, tsk, tsk!

With prisoners on parade, there were naturally onlookers, all sighing and shaking their heads.

This was a grand scene.

In terms of prestige, the City Lord's presence was dazzling. One word, and everyone was obedient. The outsiders needed to learn a lesson and understand the rules.

"Zhao Yun did a good job this time."

More people were watching Zhao Yun, sighing and marveling. Once a broken and disabled body, now reborn, still the world-renowned genius in people's memory.

People can't be unlucky forever.

Like Zhao Yun, after great ups and downs, he would surely see a rainbow after the rain.

"I say, where did you get so many explosive talismans?"

Zhao Yun walked last, and Lin Xie also walked last, hands in his sleeves, asking curiously.

"Found them." Zhao Yun said earnestly.

"Good find, and free." Lin Xie said meaningfully.

"What do you think the City Lord will do to us?"

The little fatty was also there, hiding a chicken leg, eating shamelessly.

"Tea."

"Tea."

Zhao Yun and Lin Xie's responses were surprisingly consistent. The City Lord said: tea.

However, certain people would have to pay for the tea.

These certain people referred to the unruly young masters of the powerful clans.

The tea money had to be paid, and not just a little.

Those who knew Yang Xiong well all said the same thing. Don't look at the City Lord's upright style; he had many thoughts. With so many powerful clans, not bleeding them dry would be out of character. If he didn't squeeze them for all they were worth, he wouldn't be Yang Xiong, rivaling Yan Tianfeng.

Speaking of Yan Tianfeng, one must mention Qingfeng City.

Speaking of Qingfeng City, one must mention Han Ming and Yuwen Hao. They were also involved at Wangyue Tower and were now walking side by side, thinking about cursing.

The most cursing was done by their elders.

Young masters! What are you doing? Going to Qingfeng to propose, you two weren't very obedient. Captured by Yan Tianfeng once, and now in Wanggan Ancient City, you still can't behave! Drinking is one thing, proposing is another, but fighting? Your brains are waterlogged.

Wait and see! Yang Xiong won't ask for less than Yan Tianfeng.

These two city lords were well-known, both madmen on the battlefield. When it came to extortion, they were both ruthless.

"Damn."

The young masters of the powerful clans gritted their teeth, especially Yan Kang, who had miscalculated severely. Thinking it would be easy, they didn't know Zhao Yun was a martial cultivator. Not only did they fail, but they were also injured, and the situation escalated.

Tea?

Tea your sister, just say you want money.

Be obedient!

The elders were mostly rubbing their foreheads. Indeed, accompanying their young masters was not an easy task. One moment of inattention, and they caused trouble. They came for an auction and a proposal, not to give away money.

Ahead, Liu Ruyue covered her face with a veil.

Embarrassed and angry, this was a first for her.

All because of Zhao Yun.

The proud daughter of heaven, who never admitted fault, blamed everything on Zhao Yun. It was all his fault.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't attend the banquet? Why did you come?"

At the back, Niu Hong threw a chicken bone and glanced at Zhao Yun. This matter, though complicated, wasn't really complicated. If Zhao Yun hadn't come, no one would have caused trouble.

"Just passing by."

Zhao Yun took a deep breath, still thinking about the person who had set him up. Sending a false message was one thing, but causing such a mess and being invited for tea was another.