Chapter 1253: Chapter 1252: Shocking the Entire City

Coming out of the inner circle, Su Changfeng noticed that the outer area of the Yuanqi Mountain Range was deserted, which made him feel a bit strange.

"Has the hunting competition already ended? That’s too quick," Su Changfeng frowned and asked Wang Junyi.

"No, normally the hunting competition lasts for half a month," Wang Junyi replied.

"Then where did everyone go? That doesn’t seem right," Su Changfeng said in confusion.

Wang Junyi glanced at the Blood Lion beside him, and with a knowing smile said, "Master, they probably heard the commotion in the inner circle and got scared. If the Blood Lion charged out to the outer area, they’d have nowhere to escape."

Su Changfeng nodded, thinking it was the only plausible explanation; otherwise, it simply didn’t make sense.

"You head back first, I’ll leave a bit later," Su Changfeng instructed Wang Junyi.

"Master, if you need anything just come to find me," Wang Junyi nodded, understanding Su Changfeng’s concerns without further comment.

Su Changfeng pondered for a moment and said, "In some time, I’m planning to visit Qiyun City, prepare more Silver Coins."

Wang Junyi paused, then smiled mischievously and quickly nodded, "Master, I understand. Leave it to me, money won’t be a problem."

Then, Wang Junyi led the Blood Lion back to Tianshui City.

In no time, Tianshui City was in an uproar, with the news spreading like a whirlwind to everyone’s ears.

Everyone came out to witness Wang Junyi with a smile on his lips and the majestic Blood Lion, eyes filled with undisguised envy.

It’s important to know that such an event had never happened in Tianshui City. The news of Wang Junyi taming the Blood Lion would undoubtedly be remembered forever by everyone in Tianshui City, and Wang Junyi’s name would henceforth be the pride of Tianshui City.

At this moment, inside the City Lord Mansion.

Wang Chongxing’s mind was a whirlwind, uneasy and restless. Not long ago, Wang Junyi’s leap of two ranks brought a sigh of relief to the City Lord Mansion, but this time with the hunting competition, Wang Junyi went to the inner circle. He had heard about the appearance of the Seven-star Beast Blood Lion in the inner circle.

Upon hearing this news, he almost fainted.

He was acutely aware of the implications of encountering a Blood Lion; despite Wang Junyi’s current Fourth Rank strength, standing up to the mighty Seven-star Blood Lion seemed impossible.

Thus, in Wang Chongxing’s eyes, although he was unwilling to accept it, he had no choice but to face the reality that their City Lord Mansion was destined to suffer a severe blow this time.

Not only would he lose his son, but he might also lose his current position, a consequence he simply couldn’t accept.

At this moment, a servant rushed in, reporting, "City Lord, the Young Master... the Young Master has returned."

"Returned!" Wang Chongxing stood up suddenly, his face expressing unmistakable shock. He never expected Wang Junyi to come out alive under those circumstances.

"Yes, he’s back, and... and the Young Master has tamed the Blood Lion too!" The servant said excitedly.

Bang!

It felt like thunder erupted in his ears, making Wang Chongxing sway, momentarily unable to react.

Tamed the Blood Lion?

Wang Junyi?

Considering his son’s strength, Wang Chongxing knew very well that even though he had reached the Fourth Rank, taming a Seven-star Blood Lion with such strength was nothing short of a pipe dream.

"What nonsense are you spouting? How could he have the skill to tame a Seven-star Beast?" Wang Chongxing’s first reaction was disbelief, rebuking instinctively.

"It’s true, City Lord, absolutely true. Everyone in Tianshui City saw it with their own eyes; the Young Master indeed brought back a Blood Lion," the servant responded, his excitement evident.

Wang Chongxing inhaled sharply, his eyes widening. Everyone in Tianshui City saw it with their own eyes? What happened? Could it be that Wang Junyi really tamed the Seven-star Blood Lion?

How... How is this possible? How could he tame a Seven-star Beast?

"Quick, where is he? I must see for myself," Wang Chongxing demanded.

"Outside, just outside the City Lord Mansion."

Wang Chongxing rushed out quickly, his steps hurried. If not for maintaining the composure expected of a City Lord, he would have run with abandon.

Finally reaching the door, the first thing he saw was the massive Blood Lion with blood-red fur, and Wang Junyi standing beside it. Although he couldn’t match the Blood Lion’s massive physique, most eyes focused on him, as he was indeed the one who tamed the Blood Lion!

Seeing this, Wang Chongxing was moved nearly to tears. Wang Junyi taming the Blood Lion undoubtedly brought honor to the Wang Family. It’s easy to imagine that from now on, no one in Tianshui City would dare to look down on the City Lord Mansion, even those few families wouldn’t have the audacity to act superior in his presence again.

"Junyi, you... you really tamed the Blood Lion!" Wang Chongxing hurried over, visibly ecstatic.

Wang Junyi curved his lips and said, "Father, how is it, isn’t it impressive?"

"Impressive, very impressive. The Seven-star Blood Lion! Throughout Tianshui City, you’re certainly the first," Wang Chongxing said.

"From now on, if the three major families dare harbor any thoughts against the City Lord Mansion, I’ll bring the Blood Lion to wipe out their nests!" Wang Junyi declared.

Wang Chongxing nodded repeatedly, fully aware that now his position was secure. With the Seven-star Blood Lion, no one would dare to oppose them anymore.

In fact, the Li Family and Wu Family were undoubtedly suffering greatly. Earlier, Wang Junyi’s two-rank rise to become a Fourth-rank Expert already left them scrambling.

They never expected the hunting competition would put them in a more difficult situation, with Wang Junyi taming the Seven-star Beast in the Yuanqi Mountain Range.

They initially planned to overthrow Wang Chongxing’s position as the City Lord and teach this increasingly defiant puppet a lesson, but now, with the Seven-star Blood Lion around, they have no chance to resist.

In the Li Family, Patriarch Li immediately made a decision, instructing those beside him, "Prepare a generous gift quickly, I’m heading to the City Lord Mansion to congratulate Wang Junyi."

In the meantime, the Wu Family was in a similar situation, with Patriarch Wu also preparing a generous gift, planning to visit the City Lord Mansion.

At this moment, in the Shen Family.

Shen Yunlong’s face was full of despair, his eyes completely lacking light. Initially, with strength equal to Wang Junyi, they were practically on par. However, not long ago, Wang Junyi’s two-rank advancement dealt Shen Yunlong a heavy blow, although he managed to endure it. He believed that with the right master, he could quickly surpass Wang Junyi.

But now, learning of Wang Junyi’s taming the Seven-star Blood Lion left Shen Yunlong in utter despair. He knew clearly that even with a good master, his chances of taming a Seven-star Beast were uncertain. Therefore, from this perspective, he had already lost completely.

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