The Liu family's side, everyone's expressions were grim.
Only the young girl Liu Xiran still wore an excited smile, but when she saw her father and sister looking so solemn, her smile gradually faded. Fidgeting with her fingers, she felt somewhat at a loss.
Although she didn't quite understand the affairs of adults yet, she knew that Brother Ling Fan seemed to have fallen out with their Liu family.
Looking at Liu Xiran, Liu Xiwei suddenly felt a pang of regret.
She wondered if she had done something wrong.
If she had known that Ling Fan's servant was a peak Profound Gang realm expert, capable of suppressing an entire city single-handedly, she would never have treated Ling Fan so poorly. At the very least, she would have maintained a basic relationship.
Perhaps even giving him some small favors and flirting with him wouldn't have been entirely out of the question.
After all, with such a loyal peak Profound Gang realm subordinate, who in these five cities would dare to provoke Ling Fan?
She had seen plenty of dissolute and decadent individuals like Ling Fan.
With her skills in handling men, if she wished, wouldn't it be easy to play Ling Fan in the palm of her hand? And in the end, she wouldn't lose anything.
However, it was too late for regrets now.
Liu Xiwei took a deep breath. If this opportunity was missed, then so be it.
There was nothing to regret.
After all, Ling Fan himself was a useless person who didn't cultivate martial arts, was unlearned, and had no redeeming qualities.
What's more, he was incompetent and incredibly arrogant!
Arrogant and boundless in his pride.
Such a person truly made her feel disgusted.
As if a thought struck her, a hint of anticipation flickered in Liu Xiwei's eyes.
Tomorrow was the day Star Sand Lake would open.
At that time, besides the people from Star Sand City, geniuses from outer city forces would also arrive.
Those people were the true elites.
She heard they were of similar age to her, yet had already reached the Profound Gang realm, joining the ranks of true powerhouses.
Compared to them, these so-called geniuses of Star Sand City were simply not worth mentioning.
Let alone Ling Fan, the good-for-nothing!
Liu Xiwei's standards had always been high and discerning.
She didn't think much of these geniuses from Star Sand City; she was waiting for this opportunity.
She was determined to seize it firmly and find a wealthy husband!
Seeing the sudden spark in Liu Xiwei's eyes, Liu Yubei, who knew his daughter well, understood her thoughts perfectly.
"Weiwei, you must seize this opportunity well this time. This is your only chance to interact with the younger generation of those super forces. As long as you can successfully win one over, what does the loss from falling out with Ling Fan today matter?"
"The mere foundation of the Lan family is nothing compared to those super forces! Even Liang Hutu, that peak Profound Gang realm expert, is nothing in front of those forces. You must know that those super forces are all presided over by Martial Grandmasters of the Heavenly Origin realm!"
"As long as our Liu family can connect with a super force, then in the future, our Liu family will be able to do whatever we please in Star Sand City!"
Liu Yubei said with ambition.
"Father, don't worry, I will definitely not miss this opportunity!"
Liu Xiwei's eyes flickered with determination.
She, Liu Xiwei, was determined to find a man worthy of her!
...
City Lord's Mansion.
The City Lord's Mansion, usually bustling with activity and crowded with visitors, was deserted and desolate today.
Moreover, white banners were hung, and the sound of weeping could be heard intermittently, creating a somber atmosphere.
The bodies of two Profound Gang realm experts were hastily tidied up and buried.
All the people in the City Lord's Mansion wore gloomy expressions, a scene of utter desolation.
In the main hall.
Xiong Kuang, once the most powerful figure in Star Sand City, now slumped in his grand armchair, his brows furrowed in deep thought.
"How is it possible! How is it possible!"
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and he fiercely slammed a blue and white porcelain teacup on the table to the ground.
Why was Liang Hutu able to reach the peak Profound Gang realm before him? This was truly unusual.
In terms of cultivation, realm, and resources, he, Liang Hutu, a mere grassroots overlord, was inferior to him in every aspect.
Even Liang Hutu was now serving someone as a dog!
Why could he reach the peak Profound Gang realm first!
Xiong Kuang was furious, while Xiong Fei and the two surviving Profound Gang realm experts were so scared that they dared not even breathe.
"Damn it all! He killed two of my Profound Gang realm subordinates, snatched four precious spots from my City Lord's Mansion, and utterly disgraced my City Lord's Mansion. I will not let this matter rest!"
Xiong Kuang slammed his palm down, and the hard huangli wood table instantly turned to dust.
"Father, that Ling Fan must die! This utterly useless brat dares to trample on our Xiong family, we must grind him into ashes!"
Xiong Fei also said with immense hatred.
After thinking for a long time, Xiong Kuang suddenly looked up and said, "Prepare a generous gift!"
"Tomorrow is the day Star Sand Lake opens, and those forces will arrive then..."
"Among them, the strongest are the Chu family from the Governor's Mansion of Tianchu Province, the outer sect Misty Cloud Mountain, and Seven Star Cave. These three families! With their strength, the experts protecting the geniuses will at least be at the peak Profound Gang realm, and will not be weaker than Liang Hutu."
"Damn it, this time we have to spend big! Prepare three generous gifts, we must curry favor with these three families. Then, let's see how many Liang Hutu can fight against!"
...
In the Heavenly Heart Tower.
In the best suite, Ling Fan opened the window, facing the dark night, and took a sip of tea.
Behind him, the owner of the Heavenly Heart Tower stood somewhat fearfully.
He had originally been sitting.
But seeing Ling Fan stand up, he immediately stood up as well, hands clasped respectfully.
He couldn't help but be respectful.
Liang Hutu, that formidable figure, was guarding the door.
He found it hard to imagine that a figure like Liang Hutu, who could dominate a city, would be willing to guard the door for a seventeen or eighteen-year-old young man!
"I heard that other outer city forces will also come tomorrow to compete for the Star Sand Lake ruins. Do you have any news?"
Ling Fan asked indifferently, without turning his head.
He knew that wealthy merchants doing business in restaurants like this were the most well-informed.
As expected, the owner of the Heavenly Heart Tower immediately said, "Young Master Ling, you have asked the right person! Star Sand Lake has a total of thirty-six spots. Twenty of them are allocated to our Star Sand City, and the remaining sixteen are controlled by eight powerful outer city forces."
"Among them are powerful cities like Cloud Dream City and Great Marsh City, as well as major forces from Tianchu Province."
"Oh? People from Cloud Dream City will also come?"
Ling Fan said with some interest.
"Indeed! Cloud Dream City is considered the most powerful city in our five-city region, so it has taken two spots."
Ling Fan smiled and said nothing.
The Young City Lord and the Deputy City Lord of Cloud Dream City had both died by his hand. He wondered who would come from Cloud Dream City this time.