Chapter 75: The Three Young Lords of the Provincial Capital

And then there was that Purple Camel Peak…

At the thought of Purple Camel Peak, a cold glint flashed across Tu Lu’s eyes.

If only he had known, he should have taken care of him back then!

With the explosive power of his red light orb combined with the Blood God Gauntlets, if they unleashed their strength in a single instant, not even the Grand Formation of Huangyun City could have stopped it. It would have been enough to reduce Purple Camel Peak to ashes in a heartbeat!

“Have you heard? The Lord of the Prefecture is getting married!”

“Don’t talk nonsense, nothing is set in stone yet.”

“I’m not making this up. Did you hear the rumor from a while ago? That youngster from Huangyun City actually delivered the betrothal gifts to the prefecture!”

Sitting in an inn, Tu Lu’s ears twitched as he caught snippets of this conversation.

He couldn’t help but frown.

“So noisy!”

But before he could say a word, a rough voice belonging to a red-haired youth rang out from upstairs. A surge of oppressive power belonging to the Purple Mansion Realm spread forth, making it hard for anyone to breathe.

“He’s just a useless wretch from some third-rate small city. What right does he have to marry the Lord of the Prefecture?”

The inn fell instantly silent.

Many people looked up in terror.

“No need to get agitated, Brother Zhang. After all, it’s an old engagement made by the previous generation. The Lord has always respected her elders and wouldn’t say much about it. But don’t forget the terms of that engagement—do you think that waste can possibly achieve them? The days ahead are long; there will be a way to resolve this.”

The white-robed youth beside the red-haired man spoke with a light laugh, but a cold gleam flickered in his eyes, betraying his true feelings.

“Hmph!”

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng finally calmed down a little.

The yellow-robed youth next to him frowned and said, “Why are we even discussing that good-for-nothing now? It’s unlucky. Come, let’s drink!”

Only then did the three quiet down.

Yet, because of their presence, the atmosphere in the inn had grown tense and stifling.

Tu Lu made some discreet inquiries and soon discovered the identities of the three.

Compared to the likes of Guo and Yang, who acted all high and mighty in Huangyun City, these three were the real powerhouses!

They were true Chosen of Chu, geniuses who had entered the Purple Mansion Realm before the age of thirty!

Behind them stood the elders of the Grand Void Prefecture, and their own families each boasted several venerable masters.

Most importantly, all three were deeply enamored with Zi Ling—though here, she should be called Zhen Ling—and their pursuit of her had caused more than a few farcical incidents.

Given these circumstances, it was only natural that they felt disgruntled.

As for the terms of the engagement they mentioned, Tu Lu had also found out.

For the marriage between Purple Camel Peak and Zhen Ling to take place, both parties had to reach the Purple Mansion Realm.

There was no need to mention Zhen Ling, but as for Purple Camel Peak, everyone knew that after more than twenty years, he had only reached the initial stage of Mountain Moving. He was widely regarded as a complete failure.

In fact, such poor aptitude was worse than useless—mud that couldn’t even stick to a wall. There was simply no way he could reach the Purple Mansion Realm!

But Tu Lu sensed something was off.

He hadn’t doubted it before, but ever since hearing about the engagement, the more he thought, the more uneasy he felt!

It wasn’t strange that Purple Camel Peak, as Zhen Ling’s fiancé, had been thoroughly investigated—his cultivation and background were known to all.

But what was strange was that it was all just too convenient!

It mirrored exactly the same cowardice and fear of death that Purple Camel Peak had displayed in Huangyun City!

The man he had always thought of as a useless weakling had nearly managed to get him killed in the end!

Once bitten, twice shy—now he understood that Purple Camel Peak was no coward; it had all been an act!

Then, could the one who had plotted so carefully, almost leading them all to their doom in the Quicksand Marsh, really be a useless cultivator?

“This is bad!”

He blurted out, springing to his feet.

His cry echoed clearly throughout the entire inn!

“Hm!?”

Upstairs, Zhang Cheng’s brows furrowed slightly.

They were proud young elites, somewhat arrogant by nature. It was already lenient of them not to clear out the inn while drinking away their frustrations here.

Those around them either whispered quietly or slipped away in fear—but this man dared to shout out loud!

Yet what truly surprised them was what came next—Tu Lu actually walked straight toward them.

“Gentlemen, I too am a suitor of the Lord of the Prefecture. May I join your table?”

Lifting the jug of wine in his hand, Tu Lu offered a wry smile.