Chapter 65

Lin Zheng looked at Li Ruoshui, full of questions. He had never heard Ruoshui mention knowing anyone from the Wen family. What was going on? Meanwhile, the table where Pizi Lang was sitting had become lively. Li Ruoshui happily held Lin Zheng's hand and explained, "Brother Lin Zheng, this is my childhood friend. I was probably only five or six years old back then. My father once brought me to Wushuang City. I only remembered it now. At that time, I lived at the Wen family, and for those few months, it was Brother Changzhi who played with me, and Brother Muzhan. Could he be...?"

Li Ruoshui didn't finish her sentence, just pointing to the big man drinking with Pizi Lang. Wen Tianqing nodded helplessly.

"I never thought that after more than a dozen years, the little girl who used to follow us around has grown up and is now someone else's fiancée. Fiancée? Wait, you two have already...?" Wen Tianqing asked in surprise.

"Yes, Brother Lin Zheng is my fiancé. After we leave Wushuang City this time, we will go to my home!" Li Ruoshui held Lin Zheng's hand, not hiding her happiness.

Lin Zheng turned his head to look at Li Ruoshui, and the two smiled at each other, seemingly remembering the moments from their first meeting to now. Wen Tianqing watched the two, genuinely happy for Li Ruoshui from the bottom of his heart. Although he didn't know much about Lin Zheng, anyone who dared to take on the Tang family for a friend from the commoner district couldn't be all bad. Besides, Wen Tianqing had a very good impression of Lin Zheng. This young man's appearance was a perfect match for Li Ruoshui, and his cultivation was likely not weak. Moreover, his demeanor was not that of an ordinary noble family. Even when he was around Lin Zheng, he sometimes felt like a commoner standing next to a true noble, with that deep and ancient aura. It couldn't be wrong.

Wen Tianqing happily fetched a few cups of wine and handed them to the two, saying, "Ha ha, it's a rare pleasure in life today. Brother Lin, Sister Ruoshui, I, your big brother, hereby toast to you two, wishing you a long and happy life together, and a love as deep as the sea!"

Lin Zheng and Li Ruoshui were also very happy. Lin Zheng drank the wine in one gulp, while Li Ruoshui took a small sip. For a moment, the three of them talked enthusiastically. On the side, Lin Wen kept reminding Lin Qin to mind her manners, but fortunately, Lin Qin was considerate enough not to do anything too embarrassing.

Lin Zheng and his group attracted the attention of many people, especially since they seemed to be on such good terms with the Wen and Tie families, and it didn't look like it was just a casual meeting. The doubts in everyone's hearts grew even more, but no one dared to approach and ask. The Tang family's people, from a distance, looked even more displeased. They would rather believe that the Wen and Tie families were deliberately embarrassing them than see these three parties truly become friends, especially with An Miaoyi involved.

Many people were secretly pondering that after tonight, Wushuang City would likely be in turmoil for a while, as the original balance had been broken. It would take a long time to form a new balance, and there would certainly be a lot of conflict in the meantime.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall remained lively, but everyone's thoughts were different. Just as Lin Zheng and his group were chatting, someone suddenly shouted, "The City Lord has arrived!"

The hall instantly fell silent. Even Tie Muzhan, who was drinking with Pizi Lang, stopped and stood up with everyone else. A tall, middle-aged man walked out from the front of the hall, his face wearing a gentle smile, constantly bowing to the surrounding people. His casual bow was like a mountain, and those who could bear it did so with ease, while those who couldn't stepped aside.

What a commanding presence! Lin Zheng, of course, was unaffected and accepted the bow with ease, then returned a casual bow, neither too humble nor too proud, as if it were a friendly exchange. Lin Qin and the others were also unaffected and returned the bow with Lin Zheng.

This ordinary scene, when seen by Wen Tianqing, was not so simple. The City Lord's casual bow contained power and fame. It was understandable that Lin Zheng and the others were not oppressed by power, but the fame was not something an ordinary person could bear. The bearing of Lin Zheng and the others was like that of an ancient noble family, unaffected by fame, and their return bow was only out of politeness.

The City Lord, from a distance, seemed to sense something unusual from Lin Zheng's side, glanced over, and then withdrew his gaze, addressing the crowd, "Today, this City Lord has set up this banquet to entertain all of you. Your presence here has greatly honored me. Today, everyone can drink to their heart's content, and the future development of Wushuang City will rely on your strong support!"

The crowd responded politely, some flattering, some agreeing, and some indifferent.

The City Lord, holding a cup of wine, began to walk around the hall, naturally starting with the five major noble families. The rest of the people returned to their seats and engaged in low conversations, waiting for the City Lord to come to their table.

Wen Tianqing didn't return to his own clan but continued to chat with Lin Zheng and the others. Tie Muzhan, after sitting down, continued to drink with Pizi Lang. Lin Qin still joined in the fun, and Lin Wen watched her closely, afraid that this young lady might do something surprising.

"Brother Wen, is this City Lord a Saint?" Lin Zheng asked with a sigh.

"Yes, that's right. Lord Kou has already become a Saint. I don't know his exact level, but his strength is definitely formidable."

"Ah, a Saint can break the heavens with nine transformations. This City Lord can't be just a first or second transformation, right?"

"Heh, I only know that three years ago, Lord Kou was already a second transformation Saint. He hasn't shown his strength in the past three years, so I don't know his exact level."

"Heh heh, I really want to test a few moves!" Lin Zheng took a small sip of wine and said softly.

This naturally didn't escape Wen Tianqing's ears. He looked at Lin Zheng, who was smiling, and then at Li Ruoshui, who was making a mischievous face at him, not knowing what to say.

"Ao! Wolves in the world, how can they avoid being cut... Cheers!" Pizi Lang raised a jar and clinked it with Tie Muzhan. The two raised their heads and gulped down the wine, then threw the jar aside.

Lin Qin's eyes sparkled as she watched, and Lin Wen watched her nervously.

Lin Zheng, Li Ruoshui, and Wen Tianqing exchanged smiles, all shaking their heads helplessly but also very happy. Lin Zheng and Wen Tianqing drank a few more cups of wine, but more elegantly than Pizi Lang and the others.

The jars at Pizi Lang's feet piled up. If ordinary people drank that much water, they would burst, but the two of them continued to drink jar after jar as if nothing was wrong.

"Ha ha, Brother Tie, your son's drinking capacity is much better than yours!" A group of people walked over, led by the City Lord.

A burly man beside them said awkwardly, "This brat is only good for this! Little rascal, you should greet the City Lord."

"Heh, I greet the City Lord!" Tie Muzhan stood up, looking embarrassed.

"Ha ha, Nephew, you're too polite. I've told you many times, just call me Uncle!" The City Lord smiled, patting Tie Muzhan's shoulder, "Nephew, you've grown even stronger, ha ha!"

"Heh, I dare not. If my father knew I was so disrespectful, I'd be in trouble when I get home!"

"Ha ha!" Everyone laughed, and Tie Muzhan's father glared at him fiercely.

"Changzhi greets the City Lord!" Wen Tianqing stepped forward and bowed to the City Lord.

"Ha ha, Changzhi, it's been a while!" The City Lord patted Wen Tianqing's shoulder and then turned to Lin Zheng and the others, asking, "These few people are unfamiliar. They don't seem to be from Wushuang City."

"Lin Zheng greets the City Lord." Lin Zheng bowed and said. Li Ruoshui, standing behind Lin Zheng, also bowed, and Lin Qin was pulled up by Lin Wen to bow as well.

"Lin Zheng? I've heard of you these past few days. Immortal An told me she wanted to meet you today. Where is she now?"

"Ao... Wolf Grandpa saw her leave, not sure what she's doing. If you have something to say, just tell Wolf Grandpa. Let's drink first!" Pizi Lang said without a care, completely ignoring the changed expressions of the others.

"Rude! How dare you be disrespectful to the City Lord! Take him away!" The Tang family elder was the first to speak up.

"Hey, where was I disrespectful?" Pizi Lang held the jar, swaying.

"How can you not be disrespectful by calling yourself 'Wolf Grandpa' in front of the City Lord?" The Tang family elder pressed.

"Ridiculous, my name is Wolf Grandpa, where is the disrespect?"

"You... you..." The Tang family elder's face turned ashen, and he was at a loss for words.

"No problem, bring some wine. Brother Wolf, I, the City Lord, toast you a cup!" The City Lord's face remained unchanged, and he called for a cup of wine, drinking it in one gulp. Pizi Lang squinted his eyes, raised his head, and gulped down a jar of wine, then sat down and continued eating, ignoring everyone.

"Please forgive me, City Lord. My family is just like this, truly not intentional." Lin Zheng bowed and explained.

"No problem, it's been a long time since I've encountered such an interesting thing. Lin Zheng, when you have time, come to the City Lord's residence. Of course, your family is also welcome! Ha ha!" The City Lord turned and left, leaving a group of people staring in shock.

Could it be that Lin Zheng and the City Lord know each other? The crowd didn't know what secrets were hidden, but they knew that Lin Zheng and his group had firmly established themselves in Wushuang City!

"City Lord, please wait. I have a suggestion. This long night, why not find something fun to do?" The Tang family elder suddenly spoke up.

"Oh? What do you suggest, Elder Tang?" The City Lord turned, interested.

"Something very interesting. I wonder if Mr. Lin Zheng can cooperate?" The Tang family elder looked at Lin Zheng with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

"Sure, I wonder if this time your family will lose another elder. Go ahead and say it!" Lin Zheng smiled.

"Good! Very good! I hope you can play until the end!" The Tang family elder's face flashed with a murderous intent, his voice cold.

"This game is simple, four words: literary and martial competition!"

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