Urban God-level Youth

Though Xiong Yuda was dissatisfied with the Ji Zhou Mansion's attitude towards him, he dared not show it on his face.

In Xijin City, the Ji Family is the leading family, and all other families take their cues from them.

But what just happened? Why did Ji Hu treat Song Kai so warmly? Has he forgotten the Xiong Family's filial respect towards him?

And what about the warrant issued by Ji Hu, which clearly had the Song Family and Chun Mei on it, but was suddenly withdrawn?

Could it be that the Song Family and the Ji Family have reached some kind of agreement? What benefits did the Song Family offer to Ji Family?

Xiong Yuda understood Ji Hu well, knowing he was a greedy person who would agree to anything as long as it didn't endanger the Ji Family's position and offered him enough benefits.

"Mr. Xiong, please come in." The steward of the Ji Zhou Mansion reminded him as he noticed Xiong Yuda in a daze.

Xiong Yuda snapped back to reality, carrying questions and confusion as he entered the Ji Zhou Mansion.

Once he left, the steward glanced at his back, thinking that if the Xiong Family is wise enough not to bring up matters with the Song Family again, they might be fine. Otherwise, their demise is near.

Inside the banquet hall of the Zhou Mansion, many people had already arrived. Almost all the medium and large families in Xijin City were present. The hall was filled with countless tables, and some people were gathered, conversing.

Upon entering, Xiong Yuda slightly narrowed his eyes at the scene inside.

He noticed that the seating for the Song Family was next to the Ji Family, whereas usually, the Song Family would be placed at the end. The only ones qualified to sit beside the Ji Family were the Du Family, the Chen Family, and the Tan Family.

It wasn't just Xiong Yuda who was puzzled; the members of the Du Family, the Chen Family, and the Tan Family were also bewildered. But seeing Ji Hu and Song Kai chatting so warmly, no one dared to speak up, as the Ji Family was the true authority in Xijin City.

These families were all surviving by relying on the Ji Family's favor.

After everyone found their places and sat down, many people looked towards Qin Hao next to Song Kai.

This man looked familiar; wasn't he the one on the wanted list? The City Lord had just issued the warrant a few days ago and withdrew it today. What happened?

Once Ji Hu saw that everyone who needed to be there had arrived, he began, "Since everyone's here, let's first discuss the Spirit Stone mine in Xijin City."

Outside of Xijin City, there is a Spirit Stone vein, a wealth belonging to the city, and each family holds a share of it.

Previously, the distribution was based on the strength of each family. The public was surprised by Ji Hu's words, as the Spirit Stone shares had just been distributed a few months ago.

Ji Hu continued, "I think the Song Family's five percent share is a bit too low, so I propose to take out half of my share to give to the Song Family. I'd like each family head to also give half of their shares to the Song Family. How about that?"

Upon hearing these words, everyone's faces were filled with shock. Were all families supposed to give up half of their shares? Wouldn't that mean the Song Family would take up seventy percent of the entire mine??

Are you out of your mind??

Everyone looked at Ji Hu, whose words today were completely out of character. Previously, the Ji Family would take half of any benefits, leaving the remainder to be divided among a few families. What was Ji Hu up to today?

The heads of the Du Family, the Chen Family, the Tan Family, and the Xiong Family exchanged glances, unable to fathom what scheme Ji Hu had cooked up.

However, they could by no means accept this proposal, as it threatened their interests.

Xiong Yuda spoke up, "Ji Hu, wasn't the Spirit Stone mine's shares just distributed a few months ago? Why redistribute it now? And on what grounds does the Song Family deserve such a large share?"

The heads of the Du Family, the Chen Family, and the Tan Family voiced their agreement. This proposal touched on their fundamental interests, and they could not consent to it.

If the Song Family held such a large share, in less than a hundred years, their power would surpass the other families.

After speaking, Xiong Yuda turned to Song Kai, "Do you remember the marriage agreement between our families? Now that your daughter has returned, she's fooling around with some pretty boy. You're disgracing the Xiong Family too much. Do you want to be wiped out?"

His words were full of murderous intent.

In the past, Song Kai might have been scared, but now he feared no one, not even if the Commandery Princess of Xiaofeng County showed up, for he had Qin Hao supporting him.

Qin Hao's actions with his daughter were proof enough of his stance.

Song Kai said, "Mr. Xiong, mind your words. If it weren't for your coercion, why would I sign that marriage agreement? As for my daughter Jiaxin, the Xiong Family should have no designs on her. Your family is not worthy of her."

The people in the hall were taken aback by Song Kai's words.

Oh boy, when did Song Kai become so bold? He used to be a pushover, suffering silently without a word. What has changed today? Why so fearless?

Could it be because he's clinging to the Ji Family's power? Does your Song Family really think the Ji Family can protect you?

If our families united, even the Ji Family would have to yield to us.

Xiong Yuda's expression turned sinister and enraged upon hearing this. His Xiong Family unworthy of the Song Family's daughter?

If not for the Song Family's possessions, would the Xiong Family consider marrying into such rubbish?

"Song Kai, do you have a death wish?" Xiong Yuda roared furiously.

"Swish"

A beam of light suddenly flashed, directly hitting Xiong Yuda's chest.

Xiong Yuda, a towering figure over two meters, spat blood and flew backward, crashing heavily onto the ground, lifeless in an instant.

This sudden turn of events shocked everyone present.

They all turned to look at Qin Hao, who had made the move, with astonishment in their eyes. Who was this person? How could his power be so formidable?

It should be known that Xiong Yuda was a well-known expert in Xijin City, at the Peak Realm Early Stage, incredibly powerful.

To defeat a Peak Realm Early Stage expert in one move, this person was extraordinarily terrifying.

Without even glancing at Xiong Yuda's corpse, Qin Hao sneered, "Courting death!"

Ji Hu and Song Kai hadn't expected Qin Hao to act so decisively, but they didn't say anything.

Xiong Qiang reacted immediately, rushing to his father's side, only to find his father already dead. His eyes bloodshot, he turned towards Qin Hao and Song Jiaxin.

"How dare you kill my father! I will tear you to pieces." Xiong Qiang gritted his teeth ferociously.

Qin Hao replied, "Then you should join him."

With that, his hand waved, and a sword light appeared, swiftly separating Xiong Qiang's head from his body, killing him on the spot.

To Qin Hao, these two were nothing, mere ants.

With Qin Hao's level of strength, even if he wiped out a family in King City, no one would dare speak against it. Even the King of the Red Wind Dynasty wouldn't intervene, as it was a world where strength rules; the weak had no rights. Killings would go unchallenged unless a stronger force avenged them.

The Hidden Dragon Continent functioned this way, where power dictated the law and reason, just like how City Lord Ge Tao's words in Xiyang City were gospel; he was the rule.

Qin Hao then turned to the other family heads: "Do you have any objections to the share allocation?"