Chapter 53: Who Is Mr. Su

Zhou Huaiqiu's eyes surged with a sharp light.

A disciple who had been abandoned dared to show off his strength at this moment and mock the Qinghe Sword Mansion. How audacious!

Ni Hao and Nan Ying also had unpleasant expressions on their faces.

Mo Tianling's words were a mockery towards them as well.

The figures in the arena were also stirred up.

In Yunhe County, the Qinghe Sword Mansion had a formidable reputation and a vast influence that resonated throughout the nineteen cities.

Yet, Mo Tianling dared to mock them in front of everyone. How could people not be surprised?

Suddenly, the City Lord of Luoyun City, Li Jianyu, laughed out loud from a distance, saying, "Tianling is just a spirited young man who lacks discretion in his speech. Please don't mind, Brother Zhou."

He paused and his eyes revealed a hint of curiosity as he continued, "To be frank, since joining the Crimson Scale Army back then, Tianling has achieved remarkable military exploits."

"It is precisely because of his unruly temperament that he has gained the admiration of the 'Marquis of Cloudlight' and has been taken in as his adopted son!"

As this statement came out, the crowd was shocked.

The Marquis of Cloudlight, Shen Jiulong!

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, for nearly a hundred years, there were twenty-seven titled noble kings of external lineage. Among them were nine external noble kings and eighteen external marquises, known as the 'Nine Kings and Eighteen Marquises'.

These figures were all powerful rulers who dominated their respective territories, commanding formidable forces and holding significant power.

Among them, the Marquis of Cloudlight, Shen Jiulong, and his Crimson Scale Army were stationed within the jurisdiction of Gunzhou, where Yunhe County was located!

Shen Jiulong not only wielded immense power but was also a Master of the Furnace Realm himself.

His Crimson Scale Army was known for the reputation of "Eight Thousand Iron Cavalry Shaking Mountains and Rivers, Crimson Scaled Armor Illuminating the Eight Directions."

In contrast, the Qinghe Sword Mansion was merely a martial power in Yunhe County, far from being compared to the Crimson Scale Army with its substantial military might.

Yet, Mo Tianling had the privilege of being adopted by Shen Jiulong as his son, which was like ascending to the heavens, completely transcending his previous identity and status!

Finally, everyone understood where Mo Tianling's confidence came from to mock the Qinghe Sword Mansion. Their emotions were complicated.

Even Zhou Huaiqiu's brows furrowed with a solemn expression, remaining silent.

Marquis of Cloudlight!

Such a powerful figure of authority was not someone the Qinghe Sword Mansion dared to offend easily.

Ni Hao's brows furrowed as he wore an uncertain expression.

Nan Ying's beautiful eyes stared at Mo Tianling on the distant stage, lost in thought.

As for Wen Jueyuan, he had long since admitted defeat and stepped down from the stage.

He had once been in the limelight, attracting the attention of the masses.

But now, he was just a failure, left to taste the bitterness of falling from a high position to the bottom.

"Is there anyone else who wants to play?"

Mo Tianling lazily spoke, enjoying the astonished and apprehensive gazes from the crowd. His face was filled with an indifferent and carefree expression.

Although there were many young people who planned to participate in the Dragon Gate Competition, no one dared to speak up at this moment.

Not to mention Mo Tianling's identity, just his awe-inspiring power displayed by defeating Wen Jueyuan with a single punch had deeply shaken everyone. Who would dare to challenge him?

For a moment, the people in the arena looked at each other in silence and suppressed atmosphere. Observing this, Lord Li Jianyu of Luoyun City let out a hearty laugh and said, "Since no one dares to challenge, the title of the first place in the Dragon Gate Tournament belongs to Luoyun City!"

The people from Luoyun City were filled with excitement and joy. On the other hand, many people from Guangling City appeared dejected and dispirited.

"Hold on!"

At this moment, under the gaze of countless puzzled eyes, City Lord Fu Shan of Guangling City stood up. He took a deep breath, looked around with a solemn expression, and said, "Forced by circumstances, I request the assistance of Mr. Su to lend a hand to Guangling City!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole scene was in an uproar. Everyone realized that City Lord Fu Shan had another card up his sleeve for this Dragon Gate Tournament!

However...

Who is Mr. Su?

When did Guangling City have such an esteemed figure valued by City Lord Fu Shan?

Everyone was puzzled, looking around to find out.

"Mr. Su? Which Mr. Su?"

Lord Li Jianyu of Luoyun City suddenly felt a jolt in his heart and asked coldly, "Why have I never heard of this name before?"

Amidst the confusion and suspicion in the audience, a calm voice rang out:

"If City Lord Fu Shan requests, I will certainly not stand idly by."

Then, a commotion arose among the crowd not far away. Instantly, all eyes in the venue turned towards the source of the voice.

A figure dressed in a green robe, slender and elegant, caught everyone's gaze.

It was Su Yi.

"Young Master, what are you doing..."

Hu Quan was astonished, his eyes widened. He had been following Su Yi all along, so he naturally heard the voice coming from Su Yi!

"Su Yi, City Lord Fu Shan is not calling for you. Why did you answer? If you want to court death, don't implicate our Wen family!"

Wen Shaobei, who was nearby, couldn't help but sternly rebuke.

This was the Dragon Gate Tournament, after all!

Can't you see that none of the important figures from Guangling City dares to speak up? Yet you, Su Yi, a discarded waste with lost cultivation, dare to step forward. It's simply outrageous!

Especially now, with all the gazes in the venue focused on him, the people standing beside Su Yi all paled, feeling extremely uncomfortable and avoiding eye contact, fearing being misunderstood.

Although Hu Quan didn't try to avoid it, his legs were already trembling, and cold sweat covered his body.

Being scrutinized by so many important figures was an incredibly terrifying feeling.

Only Su Yi remained calm, unaffected by the countless gazes fixed upon him, as composed as ever.

"Don't be afraid, just wait here for now."

Su Yi. patted Hu Quan's shoulder to comfort him.

After speaking, under the gaze of countless bewildered, suspicious, and incredulous eyes, Su Yi put his hands behind his back and leisurely walked towards the arena.

"This guy is looking for death, no one should bother with him. Remember, our Wen family has no association with him whatsoever!"

Wen Shaobei's face turned unpleasant, gritting his teeth as he gave his orders.

As Su Yi passed by, the crowd in front of him parted to the sides like a tide.

Everyone looked at him with strange eyes. Who wouldn't recognize Su Yi, the notorious son-in-law in Guangling City?

And who didn't know that he had already lost his cultivation?

Yet, at this moment, Su Yi stepped forward!

"Is Senior Su out of his mind?"

Nanying Qiao's face was filled with astonishment as she lightly covered her red lips, finding the situation both laughable and unbelievable.

Ni Hao was also stunned for a moment, then shook his head repeatedly. "Seeking attention, acting like a clown."

"Su Yi..."

Wen Jueyuan's face darkened like water. He had just been defeated and had already lost face, feeling bitter in his heart.

Now seeing Su Yi recklessly step forward, he hated him to the point of wanting to kill. This scoundrel was still not satisfied with bringing shame upon the Wen family?!

At the same time, Li Tianhan and other important figures from Guangling City, who were unaware of the situation, frowned. However, they suppressed their doubts and remained silent.

Seeing Su Yi approaching from a distance, Zhou Huaiqiu finally dared to confirm that it was the Su Yi he knew. Unable to help herself, she asked, "Su Yi, what are you doing?"

Su Yi paused for a moment and casually replied, "Naturally, I am participating in the Dragon Gate Tournament."

Although Zhou Huaiqiu became even more puzzled, she keenly sensed that something was amiss and refrained from saying more.

She wanted to see what Su Yi was up to.

Amidst the perplexed and puzzled gazes, Su Yi calmly and confidently ascended the arena, instantly becoming the most controversial focal point.

"Why is it that son-in-law of the Wen family?"

"Didn't he lose his cultivation long ago?"

"This is outrageous! Are there no capable individuals left in our Guangling City? How can we allow such a waste to disgrace us all?"

Countless voices erupted like a boiling pot.

On the surface of the Dacang River, the onlookers became anxious, and many people shouted in anger.

Mo Tianling had already noticed Su Yi, and when he saw that he had actually stepped onto the arena, he couldn't help but furrow his brows slightly.

"Su Yi, when you lost your cultivation years ago and became a discarded disciple of the Qinghe Sword Sect, it was somewhat similar to my experience. I won't make things difficult for you, so hurry up and leave."

Mo Tianling sighed lightly, waved his hand, and his gaze was filled with pity.

Naturally, he knew about Su Yi's tragic past, and he found Su Yi's current actions both amusing and somewhat sympathetic.

Before Su Yi could speak, a mocking laughter resounded throughout the venue:

"Fu Shan, is this the Mr. Su you were talking about?"

The Lord of Luoyun City, Li Jianyu, burst into laughter. "Who would have thought it was the Wen family's son-in-law! Hahaha..."

Following his lead, the important figures from Luoyun City also laughed.

A waste who had lost his cultivation, being referred to as Mr. Su by Fu Shan, was itself an extremely ridiculous joke.

The faces of many people in Guangling City turned ugly, their anger towards Su Yi growing. If looks could kill, Su Yi would have been killed countless times.

However, to everyone's surprise, Fu Shan's expression became serious as he said, "The elegance of Mr. Su is not something you, Li Jianyu, can tarnish! If you dare to utter another word, don't blame me, Fu Shan, for turning against you completely!"

The whole venue fell silent.

Except for a few individuals like Huang Yunchong and Nie Beihu, almost everyone else was stunned.

"This Su Yi, is he really the Mr. Su that Fu Shan mentioned?"

The people in the arena were dumbfounded, doubting whether they had misheard.

Even Zhou Huaiqiu, who had cultivated her qi for decades, couldn't help but feel confused. What was going on?

How could Fu Shan, the esteemed city lord, show such respect to a young man like Su Yi?

Ni Hao and Nanying Qiao exchanged glances, both filled with astonishment. Mr. Su? Was this guy really the Mr. Su mentioned by Fu Shan?

Wen Jueyuan, Wen Shaobei, and the other members of the Wen family were even more dumbfounded, their eyes nearly popping out.

They were the ones who knew Su Yi's background the best, but they couldn't react to what was happening before their eyes.

"Look at these fools!"

Huang Qianjun sneered inwardly.

Su Yi's unexpected appearance brought him great joy and anticipation. His heart surged with excitement.

"Good, I want to see how capable this Mr. Su really is!"

From a distance, Li Jianyu, the Lord of Luoyun City, sneered coldly.

At this moment, everyone realized that the situation had become peculiar. Fu Shan seemed to have full confidence in Su Yi, which was extremely unusual!

"Mr. Su? Haha."

Even Mo Tianling on the arena couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Then he sneered and his gaze turned cold and fierce. "I don't care who you are, Mr. Su, but are you sure you don't want to leave on your own?"

His aura suddenly became overwhelming, and a chilling bloodthirsty intent surged through his body.

Su Yi glanced at him calmly and said indifferently, "I will give you a chance to draw your sword and make you admit defeat."

His words were casual, but they almost dropped everyone's jaws.

Such arrogance in his words!