On the high platform of the martial arts arena, seeing people from all forces gradually arriving, Qin Xuan also turned around and looked at Fei Ren in front, "Young Master, everyone is almost here..."
"Senior Troy hasn't come out of seclusion yet?"
Fei Ren nodded and asked again.
Hearing this, Qin Xuan just shook his head and did not reply.
"The master has given instructions that during his period of seclusion, all matters in the city lord's palace will be decided by the elder alone until you, young master, take over the throne."
Wu Yong on the side also cupped his hands and explained aloud.
"In that case, let's get it done quickly..."
Facing the two people's pandering, Fei Ren didn't say much.
He has always had no interest in these false fame and honors.
If it weren't for the purpose of repaying Troy's help and cultivating some of his own confidants, Fei Ren wouldn't have spent more time here.
After all, the gang of thieves who killed his parents were huge and involved many people. All of these thieves came from the top sects and hidden families in the mainland, and even the Heavenly Demon Clan hiding in the dark intervened.
Fighting alone, it would be difficult for Fei Ren to compete with these thieves in a short period of time, and it would be even more difficult to seek revenge in the future, so he also needed to cultivate some forces of his own.
And the Leicheng in front of him was his first stronghold to recruit experts from all walks of life to enrich his power.
"Today is a great day for our city lord's palace to hold the promotion ceremony for the next city lord. I am very grateful to you fellow Taoists for coming to participate..."
With Fei Ren's tacit approval, Qin Xuan, who was on the high platform, strode forward and spoke to everyone. The sound was like a loud bell that rippled throughout the martial arts field.
"You're welcome, Great Elder Qin Xuan. Who doesn't know the name of Venerable Kuang Lei? It's a great honor for us to be able to come and participate in the promotion ceremony of the next city lord."
"Yeah yeah!"
"I wonder where the rumored Young Master Fei is now?"
Everyone present was talking a lot, and some of them looked up, as if they were sizing up Fei Ren's location. The atmosphere was heated for a while.
"This young man beside me is the current young master of the City Lord's Mansion and the next Lord of Thunder City, Fei Ren."
Facing the gazes from everyone, Qin Xuan also stroked his beard and smiled, and then pointed at Fei Ren beside him.
"This person is the apprentice of Venerable Kuang Lei, the young master Fei Ren?"
"At such an age, he looks like he is only in his early twenties. Can he have the strength to succeed Lord Kuang Lei in charge of Leicheng?"
"I heard that the City Lord's Mansion has always been known as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and it is the leader of the three major fifth-level forces in Leicheng. It should be impossible for an unknown young junior to become the helmsman..."
"Who knows, but it's possible..."
Looking in the direction of Qin Xuan's voice, everyone's eyes also fell on Fei Ren who was aside. They immediately began to talk about it. For a while, people from all the major forces had different expressions.
However, it is obvious that everyone has some doubts about young Fei Ren taking over the position of the next Lord of Leicheng City, and they do not fully approve of it.
A corner on the edge of the crowd, in front of the queue at Tianying Gate
"Ignorance! These guys are really short-sighted."
Guan Pingzhang crossed his arms and faced the questioning and comments coming from all around, with a hint of disdain and contempt on his lips.
After the battle with Fei Ren that day at the martial arts arena, he finally knew how powerful and terrifying the opponent was. It was not something that ordinary Xuanzun realm warriors could contend with, and he was enough to be called a dragon among men!
Therefore, when he saw everyone present doubting Fei Ren's strength, Guan Pingzhang showed a look of contempt on his face.
"Pingzhang, this boy's energy and blood are very strong. He is obviously someone who has been exercising his body all year round. He is not even weaker than your Taishan Tiangang Body..."
On the side, a middle-aged man wearing a short-sleeved light-colored military robe slowly spoke. At this moment, his eyes also fell on Fei Ren, who was on the high platform of the martial arts arena not far away, with a little surprise in his eyes.
Like the other party, as a Xuan Zun realm warrior, he also saw something extraordinary about Fei Ren.
The middle-aged man's surname is Lin and his given name is Tian Ying. His cultivation has reached the fourth level of the Xuan Zun Realm. He is also one of the veteran Xuan Zun Realm masters known throughout the world around Leicheng. He is currently the master of Tian Ying Sect.
"Master, Fei Ren's strength is terrifying..."
Facing Lin Tianying's evaluation, Guan Pingzhang nodded in agreement, and said with some taboo, "Please forgive me for saying something unpleasant, maybe... his strength is still superior to you, the sect leader...!" "
"If this is really the case, this kid will definitely be a terrible person in the future..."
"Our Tianying Sect cannot afford to offend..."
Hearing this, Lin Tianying was stunned for a moment, then frowned, full of seriousness.
On the other side, seeing Fei Ren who was proud of the spring breeze on the high platform, a group of people from the Rakshasa Guild were also among them.
"How is it possible? It's him...!"
In the corner of the team, a man in black clothes changed his face slightly, then wiped his eyes vigorously, and secretly said with some surprise, "This guy is actually the young master of the City Lord's Mansion, the disciple of Lord Kuang Lei? Why? It will be like this..."
The well-dressed man in black is none other than Zhang Yunde, the fourth captain of the Rakshasa Guild who had some conflicts with Fei Ren.
However, time has passed and Zhang Yunde's cultivation is still at the same level, while Fei Ren's strength has already advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching an unimaginable level.
"It's bad...does this guy want to take revenge on me?"
Thinking that he had offended Fei Ren, and that the other party was the popular young master of the City Lord's Mansion, Zhang Yunde couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat on his forehead, and his face turned pale.
"Old Zhang, why do you look so ugly?"
Next to him, the third captain Quanzong also noticed the change in Zhang Yunde's expression and asked a little strangely.
He is different from the other party. Although they are both members of the Rakshasa Guild, he and Fei Ren have no grudges and even have some friendship.
Because, back in Dikeng, a pair of caravans led by Quan Zong were hijacked by the Feitian Bandit Group. In the end, it was Fei Ren who came to help and the crisis was resolved.
"Uh, no...it's okay!"
Facing Quanzong's inquiry, Zhang Yunde also wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and pretended to be calm.
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martial arts arena, high platform
"Everyone, today I am adhering to the Lord's order and appoint Fei Ren to take over as the next Lord of Leicheng City..."
"Who is in favor and who is against?"
Seeing the enthusiastic response from everyone, Qin Xuan announced again.
"Wait a minute, I object!"
However, before he finished speaking, a rough voice came from the air again.
Uh-huh!
The next moment, a bare-chested man in red robe with a bald head and two deep scars at the corners of his eyes was seen walking through the air and then landed in the middle of the crowd.
"Elder Qin Xuan, please forgive Mr. Shi for being rude. Regarding the selection of the next city master, Mr. Shi has some different opinions..."
The bald man in red robe first bowed his hand towards Qin Xuan on the high platform, and then looked at Fei Ren on the other side, "Since ancient times, the position of city lord has been taken by the strong. This truth is not only understood by Shi. , everyone here must know it in their hearts..."
"Um...?"
His gaze also fell on the bald man in red robes. Fei Ren narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a hint of amusement, "So it's this guy..."
Leicheng's new quasi-fifth-level force, the leader of the Lingshi Gang, Shi Hu
Shi Hu is arrogant and unruly, warlike and crazy. His cultivation has reached the fourth level of the Xuanzun Realm. He is not weak in strength. Moreover, his personality has always been straightforward and eccentric. He does not like to socialize. He only worships the strong and is not easy to deal with.
"Shi Hu, are you questioning the city lord's decision...?"
Facing Shi Hu who came out halfway, Qin Xuan was also a little surprised, his brows were slightly furrowed, showing some dissatisfaction.
Although he had long expected that someone would come to cause trouble, he never expected that even a newly promoted quasi-fifth-grade force like the Lingshi Gang would dare to provoke and question the majesty of the City Lord's Mansion.
"It's okay. Since this guy is not convinced, then I will fight him personally..."
Raising his hand to stop Qin Xuan who was about to get angry, Fei Ren said calmly, and then looked at Shi Hu in the martial arts field below, "Gang Leader Shi Hu, I wonder if you can accept my challenge?"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Facing Fei Ren's challenge, Shi Hu first looked up to the sky and smiled, and then his eyes burst with fighting spirit, "Young Master Fei, Mr. Shi is waiting for this sentence from you! I wish you the best!"
