Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law

Faced with Zhang Wenyuan's, the New Southern King's, command, the leaders of the Southern Origin Territory and the Domain Lords didn't dare to utter a word of dissuasion. Immediately, two experts of Martial King Realm Level turned and left to fetch the person in question.

Of course, the reason why Zhang Wenyuan's first order could be carried out so smoothly, aside from the support of his mentor, the Grand Sect Leader, also had to do with the several great masters he had brought with him this time.

Just as before, although the people from the Southern Origin Territory did not dissuade, no one made a move to fetch the person, and in the end, it was still the people brought by Zhang Wenyuan himself who went to carry out the task.

The Fifth Commander, Yu Wenji, was quickly brought in, bound tightly from head to toe, and directly thrown down to kneel on the ground.

"Yu Wenji, do you know your crime?" Only then did Zhang Wenyuan sit down in the seat of the King of the Southern Territory, with an air of grandeur and authority.

Yu Wenji roared, "What crime does this commander have? I have clearly taken sick leave. Besides, everyone knows that I was injured in the recent battle against the Brahma Kingdom. Just for this, the New Southern King wants to seize me—I refuse to accept this!"

Zhang Wenyuan let out a cold snort, "According to the laws of the nation, new kings cannot take leave, let alone be absent. As a commander of One Realm, do you not understand this law?"

Yu Wenji, realizing something was amiss, stammered, "I naturally know this, but I am truly grievously wounded, and moreover, it was incurred in battle against the Brahma Kingdom."

"This is clearly an attempt at sophistry!"

Zhang Wenyuan immediately cut in, "I know you are on work-related injury leave, and I know even more what an honor it is for a commander of One Realm to be injured in service to the country. But you have become arrogant and complacent because of it, showing complete disregard for me. This is a capital offense!"

Having said that, Zhang Wenyuan's voice became deep and stern as he continued, "Rest assured, after your death, I will treat you as a soldier who has sacrificed for his country, and I will ensure your family is well looked after."

Upon hearing these words, Yu Wenji's body went limp; he knew he was finished. But he couldn't reconcile himself to this fate and quickly turned his head to look at the Southern King Dugu Ming, pleading, "Southern King Dugu, save me, oh save me! I beg you to beseech the New Southern King for mercy, save me!"

Dugu Ming felt a twinge of pain in his heart but remained motionless, seated where he was. The Fifth Commander, Yu Wenji, was one of his most trusted men; if not, he wouldn't have deliberately been absent today. Yet Dugu Ming knew that no matter what, he couldn't speak up to plead for Yu Wenji today, for once he did, all his remaining dignity would be lost.

Moreover, Dugu Ming knew even if he did plead, Zhang Wenyuan wouldn't listen to him. But he knew there was one person Zhang Wenyuan would listen to—that person being none other than the Northern King Ye Feng. After all, Northern King Ye Feng was specially invited by Zhang Wenyuan, which showed how much Zhang Wenyuan valued him.

So, Dugu Ming immediately turned his head and looked at Ye Feng with a pleading gaze, hoping for his intervention. Ye Feng had intended to be just an observer this time, but unexpectedly, he found himself drawn into the matter.

In truth, he knew that Zhang Wenyuan did not actually intend to kill the Fifth Commander, Yu Wenji; he was merely establishing his authority. With this in mind, Ye Feng sighed silently to himself, and then said, "Southern King, at this moment the Various Southern Countries are restless, and the Southern Territory is in dire need of loyal people.

Furthermore, the Fifth Commander, Yu Wenji, has shown unwavering loyalty and was wounded in service to the country. Even though he has committed an offense, it does not warrant death."

With these words, without waiting for Zhang Wenyuan to reply, Ye Feng continued, "Let's spare the Fifth Commander this time and command him to atone for his crime through meritorious service. If he can't make notable contributions to defeating the enemy subsequently, then there will still be time to deal with his crimes later. Brother Wen Yuan, what do you think?"

Zhang Wenyuan had only wanted to establish his authority, and seeing as the intended effect had been achieved, there was naturally no need to kill anyone. Moreover, now that Northern King Ye Feng had spoken up, he readily acquiesced, saying, "Since the Northern King has spoken, listen, Yu Wenji—I shall spare your life for now.

You must demonstrate bravery in combat and atone through meritorious service, otherwise, I will not show mercy!"

"Thank you, Southern King, for the grace of not taking my life, and thank you, Northern King!" Yu Wenji had managed to save his life and kowtowed repeatedly in gratitude.

Zhang Wenyuan waved his hand, signaling him to leave. At this point, the handover ceremony was effectively brought to a close. However, just as Zhang Wenyuan was about to announce the start of the banquet, two guards rushed in hurriedly.

"To inform the Southern King, envoys from the Brahma Kingdom, the Ancient Yue Kingdom, and the Tianluo Kingdom seek an audience outside. They have come to congratulate the Southern King on his accession!"

Zhang Wenyuan's brows furrowed slightly, and he immediately said, "Take them to the Guest Welcoming Hall nearby!"

The guards took the order and left. Zhang Wenyuan then led the team, and a group of people made their way to the Guest Welcoming Hall. In fact, everyone present knew very well that the current relations between Xuanyuan Nation and the Ancient Brahma Kingdom, as well as the Ancient Yue Kingdom and Tianluo Kingdom, were not very friendly, even somewhat tense.

At such a critical juncture, the appearance of these three nations from the Southern Countries could aptly be described as a weasel paying a New Year's visit to a chicken - certainly not with good intentions. However, since they had come with due formality and ceremony, the Southern Territory could not refuse them.

Otherwise, if word got out, wouldn't it make people laugh at the small-mindedness of the King of One Realm from Xuanyuan Nation?

To everyone's surprise, the delegation from these three nations of the Southern Countries was indeed not small. Aside from the envoys from the three countries, each country had brought five attendants.

Perhaps others did not have much of an impression, but when Ye Feng and Zhang Wenyuan saw these people, their pupils suddenly constricted, and even their expressions became solemn.

Because the Realm of the others was still lower, they could not sense what was amiss, but Ye Feng and Zhang Wenyuan had detected it. Among these people, there were three individuals who were supremely powerful, belonging almost to a level beyond the Divine Communication Realm within the Divine Path Realm, and they might even have one foot already in the Divine Communication Realm.

Such powerhouses could nearly be discussed in the same breath as the top-ranked Sect Leaders of the Utility Pavilion.

"Things seem to have gotten serious," Ye Feng thought, yet his face betrayed nothing. As the saying goes, good people do not come uninvited, and uninvited ones are not good. This unsolicited visit from the three great nations of the Southern Countries, accompanied by such formidable experts, was obviously for provocation.

Zhang Wenyuan had seen his share of troubles and began with a loud laugh, saying, "Who would have thought that the Three Southern Countries would personally send envoys to congratulate me. That is indeed thoughtful. You have come from afar, and it must have been a laborious journey."

Among these three great Southern Countries, the envoy from the Brahma Kingdom wore a red kasaya, the envoy of the Ancient Yue Kingdom donned a black kasaya, and the delegation from Tianluo Kingdom wore yellow and blue robes. The various nations' delegations were clearly distinguishable as they sat in the Guest Welcoming Hall.

The envoy from the Brahma Kingdom in the red kasaya immediately stood up and said, "This must be the newly-appointed Southern King. As rumored, he is indeed a youthful hero."

Next came the Ancient Yue Kingdom's envoy in the black kasaya to offer congratulations, followed by Tianluo Kingdom, and then the envoys from the three nations clapped their hands, prompting staff to deliver gifts immediately.

Zhang Wenyuan gladly accepted all the congratulatory gifts, with the rationale, as he put it, that since they were from enemy countries, it was not wrong to accept them.

Throughout the process, Ye Feng sat by and watched coldly. He, too, had apparently noticed those three top-notch experts, just as they had undoubtedly noticed his presence, and very possibly were aware of his identity as the Northern King.

The proceedings remained very friendly and harmonious, as though the three nations of the Southern Countries had truly come only to offer congratulations.

However, suddenly, the envoy from Tianluo Kingdom changed his tone, saying, "There's a saying in your country, which goes 'courtesy before force'. Just now, we have done with courtesy, and now it's time for force."

As soon as these words were spoken, the once-bustling Guest Welcoming Hall immediately fell silent. Everyone turned their heads towards the envoy, and the atmosphere undoubtedly became tense.

However, Zhang Wenyuan burst into laughter and waved his hand, saying, "I didn't expect the envoy from your country to be so proficient in our Xuanyuan Nation's culture. Then, please, tell us, what kind of military move will we see next?" Read the latest on My Virtual Library Empire

The Tianluo Kingdom envoy spoke sternly, "Sometime ago, several protectors from our Tianluo Kingdom went to your imperial capital but were unjustly killed. It is said that they were murdered at the Northern Border King's residence in the Northern Cloud Residence within the capital!"

With that, the envoy from Tianluo Kingdom suddenly turned his head and glared directly at Ye Feng, sneering word by word, "This must be the famous Northern Border King Ye Feng, right? Well, since you're here, please give us from Tianluo Kingdom an explanation!"

As expected, the people from these three nations of the Southern Countries truly came to stir up trouble!