Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 317: Three Options

Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Three Options

"Good!"

Ling Chen glanced towards Wei Yuan, and seeing the latter’s utmost respect, he nodded lightly in agreement.

"I shall then wait for Young Master and the ladies’ esteemed arrival!"

Wei Yuan said with a face full of joy.

After Ling Chen left, a Deputy Commander stepped forward, discontentedly saying: "Sir, even if this young man is from the Academic Palace, do we really need to be so accommodating? Our Wei Family is not without members who have entered the Eight Great Academies?"

Wei Yuan glared at him and said: "What do you know? If he were merely someone from the Academic Palace, why would I fear him? I fear the person behind him!"

"Who?"

Asked the Deputy Commander.

Wei Yuan whispered, "Arrow God, Liu Qingcang. It’s said that this man is a disciple of the Arrow God!"

"What, the Arrow God? The one who severely injured King You back in the day?"

The Deputy Commander looked shocked.

"Exactly!"

Wei Yuan said, "However, as long as Young Master Yan can kill this man, even Liu Qingcang would have nothing to say!"

The Deputy Commander then understood.

"What about the purpose of the banquet?"

The Deputy Commander asked again.

"Though it’s claimed to be an apology, it’s actually a test of strength. To confirm whether Young Master Yan can kill this man."

"If he can be killed, then there should be no hesitation. If not, then he should be befriended!"

"This is just my thought; how to proceed still requires the Family Head to decide!"

Wei Yuan gave a cold smile.

"Sir, you are wise."

The Deputy Commander quickly said.

"Alright, give the orders, and make sure to take good care of Young Master Lan, I was just putting on a show earlier! I will return to the residence first."

Wei Yuan said.

An hour later, Wei Yuan returned to the Wei Residence located in the center of Nanshan City. He went directly to the outside of the Family Head’s room and called out loudly: "Family Head, Wei Yuan has important matters to report!"

"Wei Yuan? Come in!"

The voice of Wei Family Patriarch, Wei Tongxuan, came from inside.

Entering the room, Wei Yuan reported today’s events in detail.

"Family Head, I have managed to control the situation; whether it will be war or peace, please decide."

Finally, Wei Yuan said respectfully.

"Hmm, I understand. You go prepare for tonight’s banquet, I will attend as well. I’ll make a decision after meeting this person."

"Yes."

Wei Yuan nodded in response and then withdrew.

"I didn’t expect that this man would actually come to my Nanshan City."

Wei Tongxuan’s eyes revealed a hint of expectation.

Even he could hardly wait to meet this genius reputed to be the strongest in the history of the Eight Great Academies!

Night fell.

Wei Yuan personally came to welcome Ling Chen and his companions.

Nanshan City was the Wei Family’s territory; naturally, the inn where Ling Chen stayed could not escape the Wei Family’s notice.

"The great name of Young Master Lingchen has long been heard, seeing you today, you truly are extraordinary."

When the group arrived at the Wei Residence, Wei Family Patriarch Wei Tongxuan personally came out to greet them.

Seeing how young Ling Chen was, a flicker of surprise flashed through his eyes.

However, it vanished in an instant.

"Master Wei, you are too kind."

Ling Chen bowed in a greeting.

"Young Master Ling, please come inside!"

Wei Tongxuan gestured invitingly.

Everyone entered the residence and took their seats.

Wei Tongxuan picked up a wine cup, smiled apologetically at Ling Chen, and said: "Young Master Lingchen, upon your first arrival in Nanshan City, you were treated rudely by our Wei Family members. It’s a failure of my supervision, please don’t hold it against us. This cup of wine is my apology to you, Young Master!"

Saying this, he drank it all at once.

"Master Wei, you are too kind."

Ling Chen also stood up, drained the wine in his cup, and said with a smile, "Please forgive my lack of restraint."

"Where is Young Master speaking such words from?"

Wei Tongxuan laughed and said, "Thanks to Young Master for waking them up, otherwise these young ones of my Wei Family would still be too full of themselves!"

Ling Chen just smiled without saying a word.

A few polite remarks were sufficient, and further conversation served no purpose.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes...

Wei Tongxuan laughed, "Speaking of which, there is a predestined connection! My Wei Family also has disciples in the Academic Palace!"

"Oh? Is that so? I wonder what the senior’s name is? We could exchange ideas in the future."

Ling Chen said with a smile.

Being the ruler of Guard City, the Wei Family naturally had profound resources.

Having descendants in the Eight Great Academies was not something unusual.

"Wei Ziyan!"

Wei Tongxuan said with a smile.

"Mm, I’ve noted it. When I arrive at the Academic Palace, I certainly should meet this senior."

Ling Chen nodded.

Wei Tongxuan smiled, "Young Master Ling, we have only heard of your great name, but never witnessed your prowess. I wonder if today we might have the opportunity to see it?"

Ling Chen waved his hand and said, "My modest Cultivation is not worth showing off in front of the Wei Family Master."

"Young Master Ling, you are too modest. Even Zhao Tianwu died by your hand, if that’s still modest Cultivation, then we truly are shamed!"

Wei Tongxuan said.

Seeing that Wei Tongxuan wasn’t backing down, Ling Chen refused, "I have sparred with the Deputy Commander, and I believe he has seen my skills. Since it’s a banquet, there’s no need to draw swords."

"Indeed, this is not the right place to spar."

Wei Tongxuan nodded.

Clearly, Ling Chen was unwilling to display his strength.

His plan to test Ling Chen’s abilities had failed.

"By the way, Young Master Lingchen, I wonder if I might have the chance to meet your revered master?"

Wei Tongxuan smiled, "A person who can battle King You, I truly admire him immensely!"

"Wei Family Master, my master parted ways with me the day before yesterday, and now I do not know his whereabouts. As you know, if not for last time helping me, my master would not have intervened. He is used to a life free like a drifting cloud or wild crane, rarely seeing strangers."

Ling Chen said with a smile.

Wei Tongxuan showed a look of regret: "It’s truly a loss for our generation not to meet such an extraordinary figure!"

Though he showed regret, he was certain that Arrow God had parted ways with Ling Chen not long ago and also knew that Ling Chen had come to Nanshan City.

If Ling Chen were indeed to die here, presumably Arrow God would be the first to not let the Wei Family off.

That means they cannot make a move against Ling Chen here.

Only three choices remain.

First, they could attack after Ling Chen leaves Nanshan City,

but that comes with risks.

After all, if something happens to Ling Chen right after he leaves Nanshan City,

anyone could deduce that the killer has ties with the Wei Family.

Then, they would face the wrath of Arrow God!

Second, have Wei Ziyan from the Academic Palace take action.

Although the Academy forbids students from killing each other, that is only in regular sparring.

If it comes to an official contest, the Academy encourages students to give their all,

especially in some ranking battles.

But this risk is also not small.

What kind of being is Arrow God?

If his disciple dies, who knows what drastic actions he might take?

Wei Ziyan has many powerful protectors in the Academic Palace, and Arrow God might not be able to act against him.

But who knows if Arrow God, in his wrath, might direct his anger towards the Wei Family?

Third, hire an assassin.

There are many assassin organizations, with Dark Night being the most famous.

They could simply wait for Ling Chen to spend some time Cultivating in the Academic Palace before asking a Dark Night Assassin to strike.

After all, he cannot swallow the insult of having one Wei Family disciple dead and another injured.