Chapter 1070 - 981: Qinglong City Lord's Residence (Two Chapters Combined) _2

"Although you are an Innate being, you are quite astute." Qin Heng nodded slightly, his gaze turned outward, and he chuckled softly, "If you want to venture into business and accumulate capital, that girl who followed us earlier might be a good entry point.

She has an uncommon background, abundant fortune, and her roots are here in Qinglong City. She should be from one of the three major families in Qinglong City. Using this as a foundation to establish your business, your starting point will be quite decent."

"She has come to seek you." Big Black gently shook his head, smiling, "I dare not approach her."

"..." Qin Heng was slightly taken aback, then laughed, "Did you simulate human emotions and worldviews using Divine Sense?"

Now, Big Black's actions are distinctly different from when he was the Emperor of Destruction. He has acquired more human traits and is more cautious.

Of course, this caution is exclusively towards Qin Heng.

In front of others, he is still the world-conquering Great Emperor.

Big Black did not speak, lowering his head, but he had already silently acknowledged.

"I will make contact with her." Qin Heng smiled and said.

"Thank you, Immortal Venerable." Big Black bowed deeply, incredibly respectful.

"Actually, this is what I originally intended to do." Qin Heng stood up, walked to the window, looked out at the wide river, and smiled, "To control the nation, suppressing local families is paramount.

Now wars are raging worldwide, and times are turbulent and unstable. These families that have been passed down for hundreds or even thousands of years are bound to close their doors and protect themselves. They possess incredibly powerful forces and enormous influence. Without subduing them, one cannot truly take control."

"Immortal Venerable, do you mean we should go with the girl to her home and then suppress her family?" Big Black pondered briefly and said.

"No need." Qin Heng waved his hand and said indifferently, "We don't need to meet her now. Follow me."

As soon as the words fell, the colors of the surrounding objects quickly faded, turning into a black and white state as if sketched with lines. At the same time, the void in front of them collapsed, forming a phantom light gate.

Spirit Realm traversal.

Although the Spiritual Energy on this planet is extremely sparse, and the sea of Heavenly Essence is nearly depleted, it's still a bit stronger than Earth's End of Dharma Age. Hence, Spirit Realm traversal is still usable.

Qin Heng stepped into the phantom light gate, and Big Black followed him.

In the next moment.

They arrived at the very center of Qinglong City, where a majestical classical mansion stood, with guards armed with bayonets on duty at the entrance.

A sign hung above the main door of the mansion.

Qinglong City Lord's Mansion.

Nominally, the highest ruler of Qinglong City lives here, and this is also the officially designated location for handling all major affairs in Qinglong City.

Indeed, the actual strongest force in Qinglong City should be the three major families, who have been entrenched here for over a thousand years, deeply rooted, and penetrating all walks of life. Their influence extends deeply into every household, having immense control over Qinglong City. However, on the surface, the Dragon Country officials must still appoint a local city lord.

But this city lord leads a rather oppressive life, not daring even to breathe heavily when meeting members of the three major families.

No choice.

Situations are beyond personal control.

The three major families are considered powerful even within the entire Dragon Country. A mere Qinglong City Lord is insignificant before such ancient families, and it's just luck not to be casually crushed.

However, this only applies when facing members of the three major families. For ordinary people, the Qinglong City Lord is still a lofty figure.

In daily encounters with ordinary people, this city lord also adopts an arrogant stance, without even bothering to look at people. This might be because he vents his frustration from being bullied by the three major families on ordinary people.

The guards under this city lord treat ordinary people with naturally poor attitudes and sometimes even more maliciously. These watchdogs are often the most snobbish.

To avoid overly shocking the world, Qin Heng designated the Spirit Realm traversal exit to a small alley not far from the Qinglong City Lord's Mansion. No one would witness their sudden appearance.

Once the Gate of Spirit Realm dissipated, they walked out of the alley and approached the entrance to the Qinglong City Lord's Mansion.

The two guards immediately noticed.

They raised their guns on the spot, aiming at Qin Heng and Big Black, fingers on the trigger with malicious and contemptuous expressions, as if seeing garbage.

"Scram, scram, scram! Get lost, you lowlife! Is this a place you should be?"

"This is the Qinglong City Lord's Mansion, what are you two lowlifes doing here? Take one more step, and I'll shoot!"

These guards typically threw their weight around, and they recognized members of the three major families. They instantly saw that Qin Heng and Big Black weren't among the three major families.

Besides, their attire today wasn't particularly luxurious.

Thus, in the eyes of these two guards, Qin Heng and Big Black were just two ordinary people, utterly insignificant, perfect for them to flaunt their authority.

"Big Black." Qin Heng said indifferently, not even glancing at the two guards.

"Yes, Immortal Venerable." Big Black immediately understood, stepped forward, and looked at the two with cold eyes.

Passersby also noticed the situation, some hurried away to avoid trouble, while others, attracted by the spectacle, stopped to watch.

"Hehe, wonder where these two dumbheads are from, they're actually daring to provoke the City Lord's Mansion, don't they want to live?"

"Actually, I don't think they are provoking, maybe they just got too close. A bowed head and an apology would settle the matter."

"No way, we all know the style of these guard officers, it's impossible without some wine money. No way they'll let these two off easily."

"Better just accept the misfortune. Apparently, someone who didn't admit defeat earlier was directly killed."

"That's courting death. This is the City Lord's Mansion. If you're killed by its guards, there's nowhere to complain. Either accept defeat or face death."

"Now, it seems like these two aren't showing any signs of accepting defeat! Damn, something's about to happen!"

"Courting death, they're really seeking death!"

The surrounding people saw Big Black stepping forward, appearing proud and totally disregarding the two guards, and immediately, discussions erupted, believing that Qin Heng and Big Black were doomed.

The two guards were furious, shouting angrily, "Stop! It seems you don't want to live. Damn it, then go..."

The guards were about to pull the trigger, aiming to shoot Qin Heng and Big Black.

But at that very moment.

Their voices abruptly ceased, their entire bodies froze, and their fingers stopped without pulling the trigger. Then, their bodies vanished like two clumps of ashes, disappearing without a trace.

Turned to ashes!

This is actual ash turning!!

Actually, it was just Big Black giving them a single glance, and within that glance was a power too overwhelming for ordinary people to withstand, instantly reducing the two to ashes, leaving no trace!

Silence!

Incredible silence, those around were stunned, staring in shock at this scene. Many rubbed their eyes to confirm they weren't dreaming or hallucinating!

How is this possible, they were living people just a moment ago, suddenly turned to ashes, without seeing even a spark nor feeling any heat!

What on earth is going on!?

"What esteemed expert has arrived?" echoed a voice full of energy from inside the Qinglong City Lord's Mansion.

Then, a bald middle-aged man in a white coat emerged, with piercing eyes and a majestic demeanor like a dragon or tiger.

"Innate Grandmaster! Wu Tianfeng!"

"The legendary Innate Grandmaster, could these two young people also be Martial Artists!?"

"It's astonishing that even the Innate Grandmaster has taken action!?"

The crowd was stunned.

Wu Tianfeng arrived at the door, standing proudly, wearing an air of superiority.

He glanced at the spot where the two guards had been standing, his brows furrowing. He then looked at Big Black and Qin Heng, preparing to speak.

Suddenly, he turned pale as ash.

Thud!!

He unexpectedly kneeled directly in front of Qin Heng and Big Black, and suddenly, there was a dead silence around...