Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 312 The Struggle Between Powerful Families: A Life-Saving Grace!

Li Qingyuan's gaze was deep as he rapidly analyzed the situation in his mind.

Based on the information currently available, the Yun family's motive for intercepting and killing Wang Anran is undoubtedly clear.

After all, the Wang family has produced such a gifted and brilliant daughter as Wang Anran in this generation;

However, no one in the Yun family of this generation can shoulder the responsibility. There is only Yun Yi, who is quite outstanding, but he is ultimately inferior to Wang Anran.

Given such a huge disparity, how could the Yun family allow Wang Anran to continue to grow and expand?

If left to grow unchecked, it will surely become a major threat to the Yun family in the future. This is undoubtedly like raising a tiger to cause trouble!

Such a simple truth was naturally understood by the older generation of the Yun family.

Therefore, it is understandable that they wanted to hunt down Wang Anran.

Originally, this matter had nothing to do with Li Qingyuan and the others, but Yun Yi actually used Yue Qinghuan's 'hand' to set up a scheme to lure out Wang Anran. He deserves to die!

It's likely that the group tasked with intercepting Wang Anran was already lying in ambush outside Yunxi City, waiting for Yue Qinghuan to arrive so they could contact Wang Anran...

This series of arrangements reveals that the Yun family's spies are spread all over the northern part of Zhongzhou.

Perhaps they came into the Yun family's sights the moment they set foot in northern Zhongzhou, which led to this series of conspiracies and schemes...

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In this case, the so-called medicinal herbs are probably nothing but a trap set by the Yun family.

However, wouldn't the Yun family offend the Treasure Pavilion for no reason in doing so?

Offending a top-tier power is hardly a wise move; the Yun family shouldn't be that foolish...

Could it be that they have actually allied with more powerful forces to help them, which is why they are fearless and unafraid that the Treasure Pavilion will side with the Wang family?

It should be noted that although all the great families in Zhongzhou are collectively referred to as thousand-year-old families, not all of them are.

Some of these aristocratic families have actually existed for nearly two thousand years, possessing profound heritage and immense power!

Another possibility is that the Yun family offered the Treasure Pavilion enough benefits to request that the Treasure Pavilion not interfere in this matter, just to ensure that this ambush would be successful.

However, if this works, it would be fine if it succeeds, but if it fails, wouldn't the Yun family suffer a complete loss...?

Of course, there are many other possibilities, but Li Qingyuan could not think of them all at once.

At that moment, Li Qingyuan suddenly realized that if it weren't for him and Lao Huangniu, those five men in black might actually have succeeded.

Therefore, he felt that the second guess was more likely.

After all, in the first scenario, the Yun family wouldn't need to resort to such underhanded tactics. They could simply declare war openly and use their superior strength to overwhelm the Wang family, wouldn't that be better, and they could even gain a good reputation...?

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Just as he was thinking this, he heard Wang Anran speak, her clear and melodious voice breaking the oppressive atmosphere:

"Okay, okay, I'm fine. Everyone, don't make such a fuss, or people will think something's wrong with me..."

"Yes, let's go into the city first."

Upon hearing this, Wang Shizheng nodded and then said...

"Ran girl, you should entertain your friend properly. Granny Liu, come with me for a moment."

Having said that, he turned and went back to the city.

Wang Anran nodded with a smile, her face radiating youthful energy.

Granny Liu's face remained gloomy, her heart filled with worry.

She knew Wang Shizheng had called her; he probably wanted to contact the head of the family...

Because of this, she almost failed in her duty and put Wang Anran in a deadly situation!

This is a serious offense! He will likely face severe punishment.

But in truth, she wasn't entirely to blame; who could have imagined being ambushed on her own turf...?

She was naturally filled with grievances, so she lowered her head and silently followed Wang Shizheng as they hurried into the city.

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Once the Wang family experts had completely disappeared into the alleys of Yunxi City, the old ox let out an exaggerated sigh of relief, muttering with a pout:

"Who are these people? Their imposing aura is so intimidating, I can hardly breathe..."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyuan cast a meaningful glance at him—he knew this old man's temperament all too well!

With the old ox's ferocity in daring to confront even a late-stage cultivator at the ninth level of the Heavenly Gang Realm, how could he be intimidated by mere aura? He's clearly just spouting nonsense!

Seeing that Yue Qinghuan was still frowning and looking serious, as if she was still caught up in the misunderstanding caused by the Wang family, Li Qingyuan's heart stirred slightly.

He knew that getting involved in the conflicts between powerful families was like throwing an egg against a rock. With his cultivation at the third level of the Earthly Fiend Realm, he was nothing more than an ant in front of a Heavenly Emperor Realm expert.

But the thought of Yun Yi's insidious scheme caused a cold glint to flash in his eyes—

This person dared to use Yue Qinghuan to set a trap, and he had already been added to his kill list!

However, Yun Yi is a man of deep cunning. After this defeat, he will surely lie low and seek revenge. How easy would that be?

Suppressing his thoughts, Li Qingyuan cupped his hands and said:

"Miss Wang, now that we are safe, we will take our leave."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a clear, sweet shout.

"no!"

Wang Anran's cheeks flushed red, and her eyes still held a hint of stubbornness.

"How can I not repay the life-saving grace? If you leave today, wouldn't that make me, Wang Anran, bear the infamy of being ungrateful!"

She crossed her arms over her chest, her chest heaving violently, giving off an air of "Don't even think about leaving unless you agree."

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Li Qingyuan couldn't help but chuckle softly; the girl's spoiled yet earnest demeanor was rather endearing.

"Miss Wang, why did you have to go to this?"

"Just tell me, anything within my power is fine with me!"

Wang Anran raised her chin slightly, her eyes were resolute, and she looked heroic.

"Really? Anything is possible?"

Upon hearing this, the old ox instantly perked up, its large, round eyes staring intently at her, drool practically dripping from its mouth.

"Of course, what do you want?"

Wang Anran felt a chill run down her spine from the stare and quickly asked warily:

"What... what are you trying to do?"

Upon hearing this, the old ox scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, stammering and unable to give a coherent answer for a long time.

Upon seeing this, Wang Anran involuntarily took a few steps back, about to speak.

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