Peerless War God

Chen Xiao looked down from above and looked down at the bottom of the city wall, only to see a black mass. Mortals and low-cost cultivators were mixed together, like ants, coming and going. It was a miserable scene.    

Faintly, his gaze pierced through the clouds and traveled thousands of miles away. The same scene continued to appear.    

A large number of mortals were like refugees and lived around the Purple Cloud City. They built temporary tents or stone houses, hoping to survive.    

Chen Xiao's expression was solemn as he sighed, "Mortals are not easy to deal with. I guess this is all there is to it."    

At this time, Qin Zhenyun, whose hair and beard were all white, stood silently beside Chen Xiao. His face was gloomy, but he said, "I'm afraid it will only be more miserable. Right now, even though there are only rumors everywhere, it has already caused the people to have a hard time living, and there are evil people everywhere. If the demon race really invades one day, I'm afraid that the human race will be destroyed, and the most miserable ones will definitely be these mortals."    

Qin Zhenyun's worries were real, especially in times of chaos.    

In order to survive and to see the sun of the next day, many people and cultivators had completely abandoned their principles and became evil people who knew their instincts.    

What they saw in front of them was just a small image.    

Chen Xiao sighed and said, "What Elder Qin said is right. However, we still need to ask the elders to discuss how to do it."    

"Deputy City Lord, don't worry. Unless there is no other choice, I will do my best to protect these mortals outside the city." Qin Zhenyun cupped his fists and said solemnly.    

His words were resolute and decisive, and he also expressed his attitude towards Chen Xiao. This was very important.    

It could be said that the huge Qin Family was now completely bound to Chen Xiao. One would prosper, one would prosper, and one would suffer. The Qin Family would listen to any action of Chen Xiao as long as it was not too out of line.    

Chen Xiao also understood the meaning behind it and asked, "What if it's a last resort?"    

The so-called last resort was a moment of life and death, so he had to make two preparations.    

This question stopped Qin Zhenyun in his tracks. He opened his mouth and hesitated for a while before he finally said, "If the Purple Cloud City is still important when that time comes, Deputy City Lord, please don't act on impulse and think twice before you act."    

Qin Zhenyun sincerely advised him. His eyes were filled with seriousness, afraid that Chen Xiao would act recklessly.    

After all, everything in Purple Cloud City was the most important foundation.    

Chen Xiao was silent. Although Qin Zhenyun's words were not that pleasant to the ears, he was telling the truth and did not lie to him. Just this point was enough to make him feel gratified.    

"You're right, I will make a choice. By the way, what do the other elder families in the city think about me becoming the vice city lord?" Chen Xiao asked.    

"This..." Qin Zhenyun was in a difficult position.    

"Speak, speak the truth."    

Qin Zhenyun carefully glanced at Chen Xiao a few times, and said with some uneasiness, "Although everyone is flattering you on the surface, most of them are only doing it for Lord Zi Hou's sake. They only treat the position of Vice City Lord as a position."    

Chen Xiao had an expression as if he had expected it, but he was not angry. Instead, he had a calm expression.    

"You're not angry?" Qin Zhenyun asked.    

"Why would I be angry? It was just a title in the first place. Back then, Lord Zi Hou only said it casually, so you don't have to mind it too much." Chen Xiao laughed.    

Just as he said, he didn't really care.    

What he really cared about was the attitude of the other senior families.    

"Yes." Qin Zhenyun smiled apologetically and did not say anything else.    

The human heart was hard to predict. As an old man, he didn't dare to gamble and could only face it in silence.    

At this moment, a disturbance came from the distance.    

"Hmm?" When Chen Xiao saw this, he frowned.    

When Qin Zhenyun saw that this matter had attracted Chen Xiao's attention, he immediately said to his left and right, "Go and investigate. What happened?"    

"Yes, Patriarch." A Tribulation Transcender Elder of the Qin Family replied and immediately flew over to investigate.    

A while later, this Tribulation Transcender elder brought back a female, two males, and three others. They landed on top of the city and stood in front of Qin Zhenyun to report back.    

"Family Head, Deputy City Lord, these three fought because of a dispute due to love. I've brought them here. Please decide what to do with them," the Qin Family Tribulation Transcender said in a stern voice.    

Hearing this, the faces of the three turned white. They were scared out of their wits, especially the female cultivator. She revealed a panicked and scared expression.    

As for the other two male cultivators, they were only low-level cultivators, yet they were badly injured.    

Chen Xiao could tell with a single glance that they were most likely fighting because they were jealous of each other. This kind of thing was not rare.    

Qin Zhenyun's face was as cold as ice, and it was terrifyingly gloomy. He cupped his fists and said to Chen Xiao, "Deputy City Lord, please decide what to do with these three people."    

In the past, such a small matter could be decided with just a few words.    

However, in front of Chen Xiao, he still had to give him face. It had to be said that Qin Zhenyun was indeed a shrewd person. Although he might not be the strongest in the Qin Family, he was definitely unparalleled in terms of morals.    

Chen Xiao laughed and asked, "Is there a precedent?"    

"There is. Those who fight because of matters should be taught a lesson and expelled from the territory of the Purple Cloud City. They are not allowed to come close again," the Tribulation Transcender of the Qin Family replied.    

Chen Xiao nodded his head. It made sense.    

"Alright, let's do it."    

"Yes, take him away..." The Tribulation Transcender of the Qin Family shouted angrily, and a few guards walked quickly.    

The expressions of the female and two males changed dramatically, and they panicked when they heard that they were going to be chased away.    

The female cultivator kneeled on the floor and said, "Please forgive us, my lord. Please don't kick us out. We have no place to stay anymore."    

"We know we are wrong. We won't dare to do it again."    

"Please, please don't chase me away. I swear I won't do it again. Please show mercy, my lord."    

The two male cultivators were also scared to the point that their faces turned pale, and they felt extremely regretful.    

Unfortunately, they didn't have another chance.    

Chen Xiao and Qin Zhenyun only looked coldly without saying a word. Seeing this, the Qin Family's Tribulation Transcender Elder understood and immediately scolded.    

"What are you still standing there for? Take the three of them away and scold them in front of everyone before chasing them away."    

"Yes, Elder."    

The three were immediately taken away by the three guards. The two male cultivators' eyes were filled with hatred and anger.    

Chen Xiao's face was as dark as water as he looked at this scene and said, "The order has collapsed, and the chaos is not far away."    

Qin Zhenyun also sighed and said, "Deputy City Lord, you have seen through everything. It is indeed so. I have already restrained my people and ordered them not to leave the Purple Cloud City."    

Chen Xiao nodded his head and couldn't help but admire Qin Zhenyun a little more. As expected, the old fox saw further.    

Chapter 10 - Life and Death