Awakening The Gluttony Talent: I Become Stronger By Eating

156 Hidden Crisis

Just when Lu Yu was ready to leave, a thousand miles away in the capital, in an ancient traditional grand mansion, Ying Qufeng was crying to his own adults, like a child being bullied.

He recounted everything that happened to him in the Gamma Military Zone, adding a big dose of exaggeration and embellishment.

“What? The one called Lu Yu didn’t die? Are you sure?” Hearing that Lu Yu not only did not die, but also became the Advisor to the Gamma Military Zone and Captain of the 4th Battalion, an old man wearing a traditional Chinese suit and playing with the walnuts in his hand, was full of disbelief.

He was Ying Wei, the Great Elder of the Ying family, who held an influential position in the Ying family, enjoying great prestige.

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Ying Qu, who was killed by Lu Yu, descended from his lineage. At this moment, when he heard this piece of news being confirmed again by Ying Qufeng, his face instantly became grim.

This was simply an unbelievable tale. A Great Grand Master cultivator not only battled a War General, an opponent who was way above his level, to death, but he also survived, alive and well. How could he swallow such a great humiliation?

Moreover, Ying Qu was a member of his lineage and one of the few descendants of his lineage who was more presentable in terms of ability. Now that he was dead, this was inevitably a big blow to his lineage.

“Hmph! Xu Qingguo, it seems that you are determined to protect this kid at all costs. No one going up against the Ying Family has ever survived. I want to see how strong your determination is!”

Ying Wei growled in a deep voice, “Qufeng, go apply for an investigation order at once!”

The four great families did not have any authority to apply for an arrest warrant against an Advisor to a military zone. They could only apply for an investigation order, and hand him over to the capital for interrogation.

However, as long as they could get him to the capital, the Ying family still had ways and means to make Lu Yu admit his guilt.

“Great Elder, after my investigation, Lu Yu’s wife and children have been transferred to the capital. His children are quite talented and are about to take the martial arts exam,” Ying Qufeng added.

“Then arrest them immediately. If anyone offends our Ying Family, not only will the individual die without a burial place, but his family members will also die horrible deaths!” A ruthless look flashed across Ying Wei’s eyes.

“But, they are all protected by the Song family.” Ying Qufeng said awkwardly.

“Just use all your connections to make Lu Yu’s son and daughter fail this martial arts exam!” Ying Wei said with a grim expression and a ferocious slam on the table.

At this moment in the Gamma Military Zone,

The moment Lu Yu stepped out, a snooping figure in the darkness dashed forward to report the news.

“Captain Du, that guy Lu Yu has left. It looks like he’s going to Lunan City.” The figure nodded and said.

“Lunan City, huh? Hoho! Lu Yu, dying there is the best outcome for you.” At this point, Du Feng, who had long lost the gentleness he had when he first met Lu Yu, revealed a face full of brutality, like a beast that had revealed its fangs.

In fact, there was even a hint of savagery in his eyes.

He had been pursuing Chu Shiyu for a long time. Even if he could not win the beauty’s heart, he could never allow a third person to butt in!

Moreover, Chu Shiyu and Lu Yu were talking and laughing. He had pursued her for so long and couldn’t even get a smile from Chu Shiyu, which stirred up intense jealousy in his heart.

“My talent is one in ten thousand. If I can obtain better resources, I will definitely break through to the Great Grand Master level, perhaps even the War General level. I will definitely make a name for myself. Lu Yu, I can’t let you ruin my good plans!” Du Feng growled in a deep voice.

As long as he could get into the influential Chu family, he would not have to go without any cultivation resources and could make rapid progress. Under the auspices of the Chu family, he could become a member of the upper echelons of Flame Country.

And the fastest way to get into the Chu family tree was to woo Chu Shiyu and become the son-in-law of the Chu family.

“Hehe! Captain Du, you can rest assured. Before Lu Yu left, we had already sent a group of people. They have already arrived at Lunan City in advance. This plan is definitely foolproof.” The figure said in flattery.

“Good! If things work out, then you have made a big contribution. When I soar to great heights in the future, there will be no shortage of benefits for you!” Du Feng said with a heart laugh.

When Lu Yu left the Gamma Military Zone, he was riding in a vehicle that was powered by the crystal core of an A-class Fearsome Beast.

It was quite a bumpy journey all the way.

The Gamma Military Zone was more than 700 kilometers from Lunan City. There were more than a dozen no-man’s land en route, where Fearsome Beasts ran rampant. The roar of the Fearsome Beasts resounded in the ears from time to time. The journey was considered incredibly dangerous. If ordinary cultivators were to pass through here, there wouldn’t even be corpses left behind.

The trio of Song Yu, Qin Yong and Li Tieniu cut through a bloody path in repeated attacks. Even so, their scheduled half-day trip was delayed by one full day.

By the time they reached Lunan City, it was already very late at night. Under the hazy moonlight, the whole city appeared very quiet and peaceful.

“Lunan City, I’m back.” Returning once more to Lunan City, Lu Yu sighed contentedly. When the vehicle was just about to drive in, it was immediately stopped by two Martial Arts Warriors.

“Stop right there. Anyone who wants to enter Lunan City needs to pay 1000 federal coins.” One of the Martial Arts Warriors looked down at Lu Yu and the others with his nose in the air.

“I remember there was no such rule in Lunan City in the past.” Lu Yu rolled down the car window, feeling very surprised.

“There is a new City Lord in Lunan City now. These are the rules he set. I have decided now that you have to pay 5000 federal coins each.” This Martial Arts Warrior’s eyes flashed with greed when he saw clearly the vehicle Lu Yu drove was worth a lot of money.

Lu Yu did not see the point of arguing with such insignificant people. With a wave of his hand, he gestured to Qin Yong to pay up the federal coins. However, the vehicle was prohibited from entering the city.

Amidst the tall buildings and bright lights, the residents of Lunan City were enjoying a rich nightlife in the city square.

There were quite a few of them talking about the new city lord of Lunan City.

Ever since Yan Hong was killed, the capital immediately appointed a new city lord. Though he was the city lord in name, he was actually just the acting city lord. He could only become the true city lord after a one-year evaluation period.

And as the acting city lord, it seemed that his reputation in Lunan City was not very good.

Song Yu went up and asked a big guy, “Brother, we just came from out of town. What did this acting city lord of Lunan City do to make himself so unpopular among you guys?”

“Bah! What do you mean by unpopular? We even feel like killing him!” This big guy spat a mouthful of spittle.

It turned out that this newly appointed acting city lord was even more aggressive than Yan Hong. Compared to other things, paying federal coins to enter the city was considered nothing.

As soon as he came to power, he joined hands with the powerful families of Lunan City to oppress the common folks of Lunan City!

The battle between Lu Yu and Ying Qu damaged many buildings in Lunan City. This acting city lord took the opportunity to initiate the so-called reconstruction program which he claimed needed a 10 billion federal coins budget. He then ordered that taxes be levied city-wide.

Some who could not get so much money were forced to sell their property. For a time, many families lost their homes and were broken up. The people of Lunan City were suffering tremendously.

“Sigh! I thought that with the arrival of a new city lord, Lunan City would see the light of day again. Who would have thought that it led to darker days instead. How I wish our Lunan City can bring forth another Lu Yu to kill this son of a bitch!” The big guy cursed and swore.

Suddenly, he gave a suspicious look at Lu Yu, sizing him up and down closely. “Why do I get the feeling that you look familiar, yet for the moment, I can’t quite remember?”