Gods of the Nation: You worship the God of Longevity, I worship the King of Hell!

Chapter 156 A Sudden Matchmaker! You're not leaving, you surnamed Zhao!

Yu Feng pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "No. These two are incredibly tight-lipped, insisting they only admit to having made a deal with each other."

"How about... we use the Soul Searching Technique?" Lu Chen tentatively suggested.

"You brat, you've been hanging out with the Rakshasa Cult for too long, have you picked up some evil influences?" Yu Feng snorted. "This kind of secret technique that directly destroys a person's soul, can it be used casually? Besides, if you can think of it, do you think they can't? They might have already prepared a counter-soul-searching technique."

"Yes, yes, yes, you are right, sir," Lu Chen quickly replied.

He knew, of course, that Yu Feng, being a government official, would never abuse his power.

However, these words also reminded him that everyone in the world knows the power of the Soul Searching Technique, so naturally there are special means to prevent it.

"Then... how does Your Lordship intend to handle this? Is there anything I can do to assist you?"

Yu Feng shook his head: "No need for now, let's close the case first. However..." He changed the subject, giving Lu Chen a meaningful look, "Since you say there are no other clues, then stick to that. Don't let some 'new discovery' suddenly appear one day."

Lu Chen's heart skipped a beat, but a smile bloomed on his face: "Don't worry, sir, you know me. I will tell you the truth about whatever I know."

"Alright, then let's leave it at that. Don't worry about it anymore."

"Yes."

After a brief silence, Yu Feng seemed to suddenly remember something and asked again, "Speaking of which, what exactly happened between you and Zhao Wanliang just now?"
Are you getting too big for your britches now? Can't you stand the slightest criticism from others?
He hasn't even entered the ranks of the newly rich yet, and he dares to go head-to-head with the Zhao family?
What kind of leopard gall did you eat? Let me have a taste!
I might not even be as brave as you.

Lu Chen: "..."

"If he's not an adult, then if he talks back to me, I should at least talk back, right? I'm just a young man full of youthful vigor and hotheadedness. Does he think he'll lose face, but I don't?"

Yu Feng rolled his eyes at him: "I think you've taken over the Rakshasa Sect and taken on a divine position in the Underworld, so you're getting too cocky. Let me tell you, today is only good because it's in the City Lord's Mansion. If you were anywhere else, you'd be in for a world of hurt."

Lu Chen pursed his lips, but inwardly he didn't think much of it.

To put it bluntly, even if he went to the Zhao residence right now and slapped Zhao Wanliang across the face, the other party might not dare to touch him.

After all, Li Chenghuang was still hoping to use him to seize the position of prefect, while Zhao Wanliang, that sickly fellow, was waiting for Li Chenghuang to enlighten him into a ghost immortal after he took office.

Today, Lu Chen was actually worried that the Zhao family would be too polite to him—in that case, he wouldn't be able to slap them when they were being friendly.

Fortunately, the man surnamed Zhao was used to being domineering, and today he was trying to intimidate him, which just happened to be his doing.

It's a pity that Yu Feng acted a little too early.

If it had been a little later, and he had completely broken ties with the Zhao family, the feud would have been even more severe.

He actually has more room for maneuver in the future.

It’s a pity... there is no if.

Yu Feng sighed, his tone becoming more serious: "You better watch yourself. Don't forget what you promised me. If you want those Rakshasa Cult members to get on the right path, then don't lead the way in causing trouble. Otherwise, I'll be in a difficult position."

"Don't worry, sir, I will never put you in danger." Lu Chen said solemnly, "However, if someone comes to bully us, we can't just sit and wait to die, can we? I remember the rule of not causing trouble, but I must fight for their right to self-defense."

Yu Feng: "That's for sure. I'm not a muddle-headed official who can't distinguish right from wrong."

However, it's best to avoid direct conflict with the Zhao family.

The profound heritage of a great family is beyond your current level to comprehend.

If it really comes down to a fight, even I'd have to give them some leeway. You're still relatively inexperienced, so don't act rashly."

"Junior, remember this."

To be fair, Yu Feng has treated him quite well during this time together.

"Alright, go back and prepare for the temple. If you have any problems, come find me anytime."

"Yes, junior, please take your leave."

Lu Chen got up and left the office, closing the door behind him.

He then walked out of the mansion.

From the conversation just now, it's not hard to tell that Yu Feng also doesn't believe that Qiu Qianluo and Ma Shilong are the real culprits.

However, lacking evidence, I dare not make any pronouncements.

But Lu Chen couldn't tell Yu Feng the whole story at that moment.

Firstly, there is no conclusive evidence.

Secondly, he still has Li Chenghuang and Zhao Wanliang to use.

Thirdly, Lu Chen himself also wanted to know what the relationship between the two was.

Why would Li Chenghuang become such a steadfast backer for Zhao Wanliang?

This was of great interest to Lu Chen, who was also studying the "way of relying on others".

The latter two points, in particular, are the key points that he cannot reveal at the moment.

Oh, right!

There is also a fourth point: Li Chenghuang's all-pervasive surveillance.

After all, apart from the temples and the areas for inviting gods home, Jiangdu City was almost entirely under the surveillance of the City God.

Before he ascended to the position of governor.

Lu Chen had reason to believe that Li Chenghuang would be monitoring him in real time.

However, this seemingly passive situation was actually exactly what Lu Chen wanted.

True hunters often appear as prey.

At this moment, on the surface, he is in the open, while Li and Zhao are in the shadows;
In reality, the roles of hunter and prey have long been reversed.

This is also why, during the meeting just now, when Yu Feng mentioned his achievements, he deliberately brought up Li Chenghuang to claim credit.

Those words were not only meant for Zhao Wanliang, but also for Li Chenghuang.

He wanted to pretend he knew nothing about everything, so that the other party would gradually lower their guard!

That way... the rest of the game can continue...

As he pondered this in his heart.

Lu Chen had already reached the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion.

However, from a distance, he saw two groups of people facing each other at the entrance. The leader…

I boil!

It's Zhao Wanliang again!
And my sister Sun too!
what's going on? !

Lu Chen's spirits lifted immediately, and he flashed over.

At this moment, in the open space at the gate of the mansion, Zhao Wanliang wore what he thought was a gentle smile.

"Rongrong, you've misunderstood me too much. Let's just be friends, why are you so wary of me?"

“Young Master Zhao, please have some self-respect.” Sun Yourong took a step back, her voice icy: “I don’t need a friend like you. Stay away from me!”

Wang Zhidong and Zeng Rou immediately stepped forward and shielded her behind them.

Zhao Wanliang rubbed his temples: "What does this have to do with your Lu family?"

Zeng Rou sneered, "Miss Sun is a friend of our family head. Do you think that's a problem?"

Zhao Wanliang turned his gaze to Zeng Rou, his eyes lighting up: "Oh, I didn't expect the elder of the Rakshasa Sect to be such a beauty. I didn't even notice you just now. It was my oversight. Please forgive me, Miss."

Zeng Rou didn't even glance at him, and only said to Sun Yourong, "Miss Sun, it's really a waste of your breath to talk to someone like this."

Sun Yourong sneered: "Who says otherwise? His skin is so thick you can't cut it open. He won't leave no matter what you say."

He was confronted with harsh words from the two women.

A cold glint flashed in Zhao Wanliang's eyes, but his smile remained unchanged: "Rongrong, I..."

Before the words were even finished, a powerful aura suddenly swept out!

Lu Chen was already in front of him, his face ashen.

"what happened?"

“President Lu…” Zeng Rou said bluntly, “This man is pestering Miss Sun relentlessly, he’s so annoying!”

Zeng Rou has seen all sorts of storms and waves.

Naturally, they wouldn't take a spoiled brat like Zhao Wanliang seriously.

He directly confronted and angrily berated her.

Lu Chen looked at Zhao Wanliang with a livid face: "Young Master Zhao, what...does this mean?"

Seeing Lu Chen return so quickly, Zhao Wanliang secretly clenched his fists.

Although reason told him that it was not advisable to clash with Lu Chenqi.

Having never been treated like this before, he felt a burning anger that was hard to suppress.

"Hey...why are you everywhere?! I'm chatting with my friend, and you have to interfere too?"

"Who's your friend?" Sun Yourong tugged at Lu Chen's sleeve. "Never mind, let's go."

Where is Uncle Sun?

"I told him to go back first."

Now that Lu Chen was here, she didn't want to stay a moment longer; even seeing Zhao Wanliang's sickly face annoyed her.

"No rush." ​​Lu Chen gently patted her hand, then turned to Zhao Wanliang: "Did you hear that, Young Master Zhao? Yourong said you're not her friend."

—You Rong?
Sun Yourong's ears felt slightly hot, and a barely perceptible blush swept across her cheeks.

Zeng Rou saw this and a slight smile curved her lips.

This scene was clearly witnessed by Zhao Wanliang.

He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

Lu Chen immediately pinched his nose and took a step back: "Damn it, you're going to launch a biological attack right off the bat?!"

"you--!!!"

Zhao Wanliang was so angry that his nerves almost exploded on the spot!
"Ten thousand taels! Come back!!!"

Just then, from a car not far away, came Zhao Jiutang's furious shout, which he could no longer contain.

Zhao Wanliang took another breath, clearly on the verge of exploding.

"Alright... I'm in a good mood today, so I won't stoop to your level."

He turned to Sun Yourong, forcing a smile: "Rongrong, until we meet again. Oh, right, there's something I forgot to tell you."

My affinity with the God of Love is already at 31%, not far from 33%. Hopefully, the God of Love won't reject my prayers then.

As soon as these words came out.

Sun Yourong's expression changed drastically, and her Xuanhua axe instantly appeared in her hand: "Zhao Wanliang, what did you say!?"

Zhao Wanliang raised his hands, a hint of smugness in his smile: "Rongrong, if I really succeed, wouldn't that just prove my sincerity?"

"Ten thousand taels!!!!" Zhao Jiutang's shout was filled with anger.

"Alright, that's all for today. Until next time!"

Zhao Wan laughed and turned to leave.

"Stop him!"

Zeng Rou and Wang Zhidong moved like lightning, their magical power surging outwards and cutting off their path.

Zhao Wanliang's face darkened, and he was about to turn around—

"Snapped!"

A hand had already been placed on his shoulder.

Lu Chen stood behind him, and in an instant, her black hair danced wildly, moving without wind.

A terrifying crimson hue appeared deep within his eyes, transforming him into the form of Yama, the King of Hell!
"You surnamed Zhao, if you don't explain yourself clearly today..."

"You can't leave!!"

(End of this chapter)