Chapter 2352: The Serpent Artisan Is Dead

“I see, listening to your words is better than studying for ten years.”

Sidenlo stood up and bowed slightly to Tang Ming.

Tang Ming turned aside to avoid Sidenlo’s bow: “Master Sidenlo, there’s no need for this. Regardless of age or status, you are my senior. I’ve heard you have some connections with my father. If he knew you treated me this way, wouldn’t he blame me?”

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony. Family Head, I need to go into seclusion for three days before the forging, please do not disturb me if there’s nothing urgent.”

Sidenlo stood up and said.

“Hmm, senior brother, work hard. In the final competition, don’t let City Lord Tang Ming surpass you. Strive to win the championship this time. After all, this is the first Immortal Craftsman Competition. If our Feng Family hosts the competition and can’t take first place, it would be quite embarrassing.”

Feng Shendao nodded, and Sidenlo seemed to understand this was a great opportunity for the Feng Family.

Seeing Sidenlo leave, Tang Ming smiled at Feng Shendao: “Family Head Feng cares so much about first place; in the final test, I’ll ease up a bit. I believe that foreigner named Carl won’t be able to surpass Master Sidenlo.”

Tang Ming’s words instantly made Feng Shendao’s expression tense: “City Lord Tang Ming, please don’t say such things again. Forging, for the Feng Family, is a sacred matter. The Feng Family may use scheming in other things but not in forging.”

Tang Ming’s lips twitched slightly; “I was just joking with you, Family Head Feng. I assume you’re already aware of the Blood God Plane’s matters.”

“Yes, those guys cannot be spared.”

Feng Shendao took a deep breath, a flash of killing intent in his eyes.

“I know. But their strength is also formidable, and during such a time as the Immortal Craftsman Competition, if anything happens, it wouldn’t be good for the reputation of your Feng Family.”

Feng Shendao naturally understood Tang Ming’s words, and if those three from the Blood Ancestor Plane were nobodies, it would be one thing.

Yet two of them had made it to the top five in the Immortal Craftsman Competition.

Feng Shendao could almost imagine that some had already started trying to win over these three people. And as for those trying to recruit them, Tang Ming and Feng Shendao both knew what the final result would be.

“Report, Family Head, there’s an incident.”

A guard from the Feng Family ran in from outside.

Seeing the Feng Family guard, Feng Shendao frowned: “What happened.”

“Reporting to Family Head, the participant Serpent Immortal who came for the Immortal Craftsman Competition has died.”

The Feng Family guard wiped sweat from his forehead.

In the Immortal Craftsman Competition, all the immortals are under heavy scrutiny.

Though Serpent didn’t qualify because the artifact he crafted wasn’t up to standard, and he was disqualified by the Feng Family, he was still being watched.

After all, Serpent was disqualified by the Feng Family. If he did anything against the Feng Family, the Feng Family would have to pay a price.

But instead of finding anything against the Feng Family, those watching Serpent discovered his corpse.

“Let’s go and take a look.”

Feng Shendao took a deep breath.

Such an incident during the Immortal Craftsman Competition in Source Stone City will definitely bring the Feng Family under heavy scrutiny.

Tang Ming glanced at Feng Shendao and said: “I’ll go with you.”

Feng Shendao nodded. Tang Ming was closer to the Jin Family, and if the Jin Family were to fan the flames regarding this matter, it wouldn’t be good for the Feng Family.

However, Feng Shendao believed Tang Ming wasn’t someone who didn’t understand the overall situation. Pushing the Feng Family into the spotlight wouldn’t bring much benefit to Tang Ming; it would just harm others without benefiting oneself.

“There it is.”

The Feng Family guard pointed to a courtyard not far away.

Feng Shendao nodded; the area was already under the control of the Feng Family. What surprised him was that people from other families in the city were also present.

“Family Head Jin, you arrived quite early.”

Seeing Jin Baorong, Feng Shendao snorted coldly and then looked at Tang Ming.

Tang Ming just smiled and said, “Gentlemen, let’s take a look at the body. You are all from families of Source Stone City, and this time, as the hosts of the Immortal Craftsman Competition, you share the glory and the disgrace.”

Tang Ming’s words left Jin Baorong momentarily stunned. He truly came to witness the Feng Family’s embarrassment.

But since Tang Ming put it this way, he could only put aside his thoughts.

“City Lord, with such a big shame to the Feng Family this time, why drag us all into it.”

Jin Baorong came to Tang Ming’s side and said through transmission.

Tang Ming glanced at Jin Baorong: “Are you displeased?”

Jin Baorong did not speak, but his face clearly showed his displeasure.

Tang Ming snorted: “Foolish. What gain does the Feng Family’s disgrace bring to your Jin Family? Merely assuaging long-standing grudges of yours to feel somewhat better?”

Tang Ming’s words forced a sheepish smile from Jin Baorong, indeed he felt pleased seeing the Feng Family’s troubles, so he came over.

“You know, now that we and the Feng Family are aligned, confronting the foreign plane’s powerhouses, the Blood God Plane is targeting Source Stone City. If they were to actually take over Source Stone City, what of your Jin Family mining veins? Joining forces with West Continent City leaves you unconcerned? The Feng Family is our ally, and now we’re in a honeymoon phase; kicking a dog when it’s down is not something to do.”

Tang Ming patiently explained to Jin Baorong.

Jin Baorong paused and then nodded. He too realized he had let years of enmity cloud his judgement. It’s wiser to make peace than to hold grudges, and this he knew.

Seeing Feng Shendao and the others had gone inside, the lagging Jin Baorong and Tang Ming quickly followed.

Serpent’s body was untouched, lying in the courtyard. The overseeing Feng Family member stood beside Feng Rui.

Both their faces didn’t look good.

“This is what happened. Every afternoon, Serpent Immortal would go to the tavern over there for drinks. Today, when he didn’t come out, I thought something might have happened, so I jumped over the wall to take a look, and found Serpent Immortal’s body.”

After the guard finished speaking, he lowered his head, not daring to meet Feng Shendao’s eyes.

Feng Shendao let out a long sigh, then said: “Feng Rui, turn the body over, let me see the wounds.”

Before Feng Shendao’s words fell, Tang Ming stopped him: “Family Head Feng, I specialize in this, let me handle it.”