Chapter 9: The City Lord's Son's Struggle (Part 8)

The complete annihilation of the Xu family in Chongchuan City was an event that, while not a major one, was not insignificant either.
In the Tianfeng Kingdom, it was merely a small matter.
But in Changchuan City, it was a major event.
Chongchuan City and the Su family of Qingshi City were far apart.
Yet, the fact that the Su family of Qingshi City had wiped out the entire Xu family in Chongchuan City sparked much curiosity.
Until... more than twenty years ago, the truth behind the Xu family's destruction was revealed: the founder of the Su family, Su Chen, was actually the elder brother of Su Xuehe of the Qingshi Su family.
"Su Xuehe is incredibly ruthless! He patiently and silently wiped out the entire Xu family in one fell swoop!"
Everyone praised Su Xuehe's meticulous planning and ruthlessness, and the prestige of the Qingshi Su family rose to unprecedented heights.
Within a few years, a new Spirit Pattern Realm expert emerged from the Qingshi Su family.
Everything was developing in a positive direction.
The instigator of all this, Su Chen, was in Beifeng City, watching his incessantly pestering daughter, a smile playing on his lips.
In this life, his daughter's name was Jiang Mingyue.
Su Chen also planned to have a son with Wang Bailu, whom he would name Jiang Hao.
Jiang Ritian—his surname Jiang wasn't one of the four major protagonist families, so he could only compensate with the surname.
He had descendants, leaving a mark on this world, but his reputation was insufficient. In recent years, countless geniuses had emerged, and ten years had passed since his affair with Nangong Meng.
Su Chen couldn't help but consider how to live a more spectacular life. Moreover, since the destruction of the Xu family, the resources invested by Lingyun Martial Academy had been exhausted. Without resources, his cultivation progress was slowing down; four years had passed, and his cultivation had barely broken through to the fourth level of the Spirit Pattern Realm.
It's worth mentioning that Su Chen also deciphered a quarter of the inheritance the Xu family received. It wasn't an inheritance left by a Spirit Sea Realm expert at all, but by a powerful figure named Spirit King Li Zhen—the inheritance of a Profound Realm King!
Unfortunately, only the first part was revealed.
It's unclear where the Xu family got their good fortune. If they had been given a few more years, Su Chen would have never been able to exact revenge.
With even a third of the Spirit King's inheritance, the Xu family was destined for great success.
"What a cautious Xu family! What a Xu Ba! What a Xu Changzhi!"
Su Chen finally understood why, after the death of Xu Changzhi's prized son, Xu Sheng, the Xu family hadn't investigated or publicized it extensively, but instead suppressed it entirely.
This enormous secret, if it weren't for him, a reincarnated being, could have truly propelled the Xu family to power.
Now, this secret belonged to him, Su Chen.
Su Chen only dared to secretly decipher the inheritance left by the Spirit King under the pretext of seclusion, not daring to make a sound. He buried it as soon as he emerged from seclusion.
If others knew he possessed a Transcendent Realm inheritance, the Jiang family in this life would likely suffer a fate not much different from the Xu family.
At the dinner table, Jiang Mingyue babbled as she gnawed on a chicken leg.
Jiang's parents helped take care of little Mingyue.
Wang Bailu, looking at Su Chen who seemed preoccupied at the dinner table, softly asked, "Husband, is something troubling you lately?"
Having known each other for twelve years, how could Wang Bailu not notice that Su Chen's condition had been very unusual these past few days?
Su Chen sighed softly, "War has broken out again in the south. The Canglan Kingdom is attacking the Tianfeng Kingdom and has already captured several cities."
Jiang's parents were both surprised. Had their son suddenly become interested in matters of state?
Wang Bailu chuckled softly, "Husband, are you tempted by the resources offered by the royal family?"
Su Chen had the Lingyun Martial Academy behind him, but the Lingyun Martial Academy was a martial academy; it couldn't nurture him alone. In a few more years, without cultivation resources, Su Chen's facade of genius might be exposed.
Su Chen nodded, "This time, those with outstanding military achievements will also receive titles... I want to join the army!"
Heroes emerge in chaotic times. Su Chen not only wanted to obtain cultivation resources but also wanted to seize the opportunity to make a name for himself, leaving a deeper mark on this world and providing better cultivation conditions for the Jiang family in this life.
Wang Bailu's tone was decisive: "Whatever husband wants to do, then do it."
Su Chen was surprised; he thought Wang Bailu would stop him.
Sensing Su Chen's surprised gaze, Wang Bailu smiled, "Husband, did you perhaps think Bailu would stop you?"
She smiled playfully, hugged Su Chen's arm, raised her head, and softly said, "Husband, have you forgotten that I, Wang Bailu, also come from the Spirit Sword Sect!"
"I am not a burden to you, husband; I am your virtuous helper."
"The madman Jiang Chen shouldn't remain buried in a small North Wind City forever."
Su Chen was filled with emotion; he was deeply moved.
In the end, Su Chen decided to join the army.
For cultivation resources, for the Jiang family to have a higher starting point in cultivation.
For more points to defy fate in the next life.
After Su Chen made this decision, he encountered many acquaintances.
Especially Li Ming, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
They hadn't seen each other for seven years since their wedding. Li Ming had also begun to take over the Li family and had become somewhat plump.
Therefore, Su Chen specifically confirmed several times, making Li Ming sullen and pouring out his grievances to Su Chen.
Li Ming also had his own troubles. Among the current generation of the Li family, he was mediocre in talent, idle, and the youngest.
His father, in a moment of madness, handed the Li family over to him, while he himself went off to roam the world freely.
None of his older brothers and sisters were willing to take over the family.
Only Li Ming, this unlucky fellow.
“Brother Chen, I really miss the time we spent at the Martial Academy. Those were my happiest times. We drank, ate, carefree, and when we were tired, we'd go for a walk…”
Li Ming wanted to continue reminiscing when a slap landed on the back of his head. Li Ming cried out in pain, and just as he was about to ask Su Chen why he had done that, he noticed Wang Bailu listening intently.
Li Ming shuddered, secretly relieved.
Seeing Li Ming react, Su Chen breathed a sigh of relief; he had almost lost his life.
This idiot really blurts out everything.
“If you’re tired, go for a walk.”
Li Ming chuckled twice and finished speaking.
“Brother Chen, you must make a name for yourself!”
Li Ming didn’t try to persuade Su Chen, but simply took out a bottle of pills and handed it to him, offering his blessings.
The bottle contained five grade-three pills.
Su Chen was deeply moved.
This guy probably used all the money he had amassed by managing the Li family to buy these five pills.
“Good brother, if I become rich and powerful, I won’t forget you!”
If he becomes the Grand Marshal of the Army, then Li Ming will be his soaring general!
Wait, soaring general seems a bit inappropriate.
Never mind, this is another world.
Su Chen left.
No one noticed.
In the distance, a woman in purple robes quietly watched this scene.
"Jiang Chen...you bastard!"