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"The City Lord wants to see me?"

Even when meeting a Saint, or even the Star Master of Celestial Offering, Xu Ming's heart never felt this agitated; yet now, just the thought of meeting Saint Emperor City Lord, a Quasi-Saint, made his heart thump incessantly.

"The City Lord wants to see me, could this be implying something?"

With an excited heart, Xu Ming quickly arrived at the City Lord's mansion and met Saint Emperor City Lord in his study.

"City Lord!" Xu Ming respectfully clasped his fist.

Upon truly meeting Saint Emperor City Lord, Xu Ming's heart calmed down instead.

Once, in the Endless Continent, when Xu Ming first saw the energy avatar of Saint Emperor City Lord… At that time, Saint Emperor City Lord, in Xu Ming's eyes, was more vast and profound than the sky, impossibly high to reach.

But now, officially face-to-face with Saint Emperor City Lord; in Xu Ming's eyes, Saint Emperor City Lord was not such an unbelievable existence.

"Xu Ming…" Saint Emperor City Lord's gaze scrutinized Xu Ming unreservedly; after a long while, he finally said, "You surprised me… truly, very surprised!"

Xu Ming didn't speak, quietly waiting for Saint Emperor City Lord to continue.

Saint Emperor City Lord continued, "In just a hundred years, you've come from the Microcosm to the God Domain; from a humble and weak Dao Lord, you've gained the battle strength of a Half-step Dominator… The achievements you've made are beyond description!"

Xu Ming humbly said, "Thank you for the praise, City Lord!"

Facing his future father-in-law, it was best to be a little humble.

"I am not praising you, just stating the facts!" Saint Emperor City Lord said indifferently, "Xu Ming, you should have entered the Chaotic Secret Realm, right?"

"Chaotic Secret Realm?" Xu Ming had clearly never heard of what the Chaotic Secret Realm was; after all, he had never encountered it.

"It's a place where the flow of time is different from the God Domain!" Saint Emperor City Lord said, "Thousands of years could pass inside, while only a day passes in the God Domain!"

Xu Ming truthfully said, "I have not entered it…"

Saint Emperor City Lord couldn't help but reveal a hint of displeasure: "Don't pretend in front of me! I've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice; can't I tell whether you've entered the Chaotic Secret Realm or not?"

"Uh…" Xu Ming was speechless, thinking—I really haven't been to the Chaotic Secret Realm! Did you really figure it out?

However, Saint Emperor City Lord was, after all, his future father-in-law; even if he was putting on an act now, Xu Ming had to obediently watch him finish acting, and couldn't interrupt him halfway. Otherwise… if he angered his future father-in-law, that wouldn't be good.

Seeing that Xu Ming didn't speak, Saint Emperor City Lord thought that he had been seen through, so he couldn't say anything.

Therefore, Saint Emperor City Lord said even more confidently: "In just a hundred years, to transform from a Dao Lord to a Half-step Dominator's battle strength, how is that possible?—Entering the Chaotic Secret Realm is the only explanation for you!"

Xu Ming couldn't refute, so what else could he say? He could only silently say in his heart—Yes, yes, yes! You're right about everything! Even your farts smell good! Who told you to be my future father-in-law?

"Entering the Chaotic Secret Realm is indeed a very unique opportunity! After all, in the entire God Domain, it's rare for a Chaotic Secret Realm to appear even once in hundreds of millions of years; moreover, the Chaotic Secret Realm exists for an extremely short time, and it may disappear silently before it's even discovered! However…" Speaking of this, Saint Emperor City Lord suddenly changed the subject, "However, although such an opportunity is unique and rare, in my opinion, it's not a big deal!"

"Hmm?" Xu Ming couldn't help but be stunned, a bad feeling rising in his heart.

Saint Emperor City Lord continued, "The God Domain is vast and boundless! The truly great miracles and opportunities are probably things you haven't even heard of, let alone encountered!"

"Saint Emperor City Lord?" Xu Ming's expression was slightly unsightly; he could certainly hear the unkindness in Saint Emperor City Lord's words.

Saint Emperor City Lord seemed not to see Xu Ming's expression, and continued to say: "Xu Ming, it was indeed not easy for you to come from the Microcosm to Saint Emperor City! Some words may be unpleasant, but I'm afraid I have to say them!"

"Please speak!" Xu Ming forcibly suppressed his anger.

Saint Emperor City Lord's expression was indifferent and calm, saying: "Xu Ming, the opportunities you've obtained have indeed allowed you to shed the identity of an ant! However, that doesn't mean that you are worthy of Xiaoran; to be worthy of Xiaoran, you need not only strength, but also talent, background… I'm telling you this, do you understand what I mean?"

"Heh!" Xu Ming laughed, "Are you saying that I'm not worthy of Xiaoran, right?"

Xu Ming was used to calling Yin Ran "Xiaoran."

Saint Emperor City Lord didn't answer this question, but said: "I'll give you a piece of advice: withdraw from the martial arts tournament!"

"Withdraw from the martial arts tournament?" Xu Ming looked incredulously.

It should be known that Xu Ming had gone through various hardships to come from the Endless Continent to Saint Emperor City, just to participate in this martial arts tournament; and now, Saint Emperor City Lord actually said lightly, asking him to withdraw from the martial arts tournament!

How was that possible! !

Saint Emperor City Lord also said: "Actually, the reason why I'm asking you to withdraw from the martial arts tournament is entirely for your own good!—Li Xiujie has now obtained the family's second inheritance, and his strength has skyrocketed; during the martial arts tournament assessment, he will definitely try to kill you!"

Li Xiujie?

Xu Ming couldn't help but laugh.

To be honest, Xu Ming had never regarded Li Xiujie as an opponent!

"Saint Emperor City Lord!" The aura on Xu Ming's body suddenly became sharp, "I only want to ask one question—is this martial arts tournament fair?"

"Naturally fair!" Saint Emperor City Lord said without hesitation.

"Fair… then good!" Xu Ming said, "If I show absolute advantage in the martial arts tournament! Then in the end, will you choose me?"

Saint Emperor City Lord sneered and said: "It seems that you still refuse to listen to my advice and insist on participating in the martial arts tournament!—Heh, if you can really gain an absolute advantage in the martial arts tournament; then, what reason do I have not to choose you?"

"Good!" Xu Ming turned around and left directly, "Saint Emperor City Lord, I hope you remember what you said!"

Xu Ming didn't want to say anything with his mouth, he just wanted to speak with strength!

…

City Lord's Mansion Study.

Saint Emperor City Lord looked at Xu Ming's aggressive back as he left, and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh: "After all, he's still young! Still too naive!—How would he know that the person Xiaoran marries must be a genius with great talent and a great background! What great background can a kid from a Microcosm have?"

Laughing and laughing, Saint Emperor City Lord finally sighed faintly: "Now it seems that the Li family and the Yehenala family are the most in line with my wishes!"