The King of Urban Mercenaries

Lin Fei was stunned, truly stunned. He didn’t expect that Wang Batian would believe Wang Mang just because of a few sentences and without another word, directly kill the three witnesses.

"City Lord, what do you mean by this? Haven’t these three said it clearly enough?" Lin Fei couldn’t believe that the City Lord would trust Wang Mang’s one-sided story so easily, and everything he did was useless?

"Heh, Lin Fei, there’s no need to get angry. I sensed something suspicious about this matter, so I did this to prevent them from talking nonsense. I hope you won’t mind!" Wang Batian said indifferently, as if it was only natural.

Lin Fei furrowed his brows, glancing at the smug Wang Mang, and said, "City Lord, you are indeed wise. But I want to ask you, if next time I find someone who claims the second young master killed the first young master, will you still make the same decision and kill them on the spot?"

Looking at the three lying on the ground, Lin Fei found it laughable. Clearly, they were obedient and told the truth, yet in the end, they were still killed.

Of course, Lin Fei knew that even if they told the truth, they would still be completely silenced. But they died in vain, for their deaths could even be considered unfortunate!

At this moment, Lin Fei already understood that Wang Batian was aware Wang Mang was the murderer, but he decided not to pursue Wang Mang’s responsibility. Thus, Wang Mang was essentially without consequence, bearing no responsibility, nor paying any price.

All of this was because City Lord Wang Batian deliberately protected Wang Mang. He didn’t trust others, and despite his inner beliefs, he decided to conceal the truth.

Regarding this, Lin Fei felt helpless. There was nothing he could do. The matter itself had little to do with him, and he only sought to prove his own innocence.

After listening to Lin Fei’s words, City Lord Wang Batian smiled, "I don’t believe what they said, and I trust that my son wouldn’t do such a thing. They have a very close relationship, so I will kill anyone who slanders my second son!"

"In that case, I have nothing more to say. We part ways as strangers, and when we meet again, we shall be mere acquaintances. Farewell!"

After finishing his words, Lin Fei turned around and walked out of the city. He no longer had the desire to stay here; this place had disappointed him greatly. He hadn’t expected such an outcome.

If all cities in the Upper Realm were like this, Lin Fei felt that the Upper Realm was just like any other place.

However, Lin Fei clearly underestimated the Upper Realm. Not only was it like this, but it was even more pronounced—the whole Upper Realm revered strength! The survival of the fittest, the strong dominate!

The entire world was like this. It wasn’t evident in the small city, but when Lin Fei reached bigger cities or other major powers, he might truly feel the pressure, and what it’s like to have no strength, only to be bullied.

As Lin Fei turned to leave, the City Lord didn’t stop him, allowing Lin Fei to leave Wang City and head outside.

"Father, why did you let him go? Wouldn’t it be better to kill him?" Wang Mang asked.

"Fool! You even dared to kill your elder brother! You’ve let me down so much!" Wang Batian suddenly shouted at Wang Mang.

Wang Mang said, "Father, didn’t you say you believed in me? Then why..."

"Believe in you? Laughable. Don’t assume Lin Fei doesn’t know I’m pretending. How could I possibly believe you? They provided evidence; how could I believe you?!" Wang Batian replied angrily.

"Father, I’ve truly been wronged."

"Only you know if you’ve been wronged! It’s best not to argue, or else I’ll cripple you immediately!"

"Since you believe I killed my brother, why do you want to protect me?"

Wang Batian said coldly, "Do you think I want to protect you? You are only one of my two sons. Now that your brother is dead, there’s nothing more to say. You are now my only son. If you die, who will inherit the family bloodline? I, Wang Batian, cannot be left without successors!"

Upon hearing Wang Batian’s words, Wang Mang nodded, "Now I understand why brother sometimes called you selfish."

"What?!" Wang Batian’s eyes widened, looking at Wang Mang.

Wang Mang sighed, showing a look of sadness, then said to his father, "I truly regret it. I regret killing my brother! If I hadn’t killed him, things would be better. Father! I’m sorry!"

With that, Wang Mang fell into Wang Batian’s embrace.

"Child, to rectify your mistakes when you realize them is commendable. But how did your brother call me selfish?" Regardless, Wang Batian was very concerned about this.

"Father, my brother said you refused to relinquish your position as city lord when it was time to step down," Wang Mang said.

"What? Did Xiao Wu really say that?!" Wang Batian was shocked, not expecting that his son would speak of him that way.

Wang Mang nodded, and said, "Father, I am telling the truth."

"Sigh! I never thought your brother was such a person; he was truly foolish! The position of city lord was going to be his sooner or later. Why was he in such a rush? But now that he’s dead, the city lord’s position will be yours. Don’t be as foolish as your brother," Wang Batian said with intent.

"Yes! I won’t be like my brother. I will treat father well!" Wang Mang replied.

"Hahaha, good, it seems heaven hasn’t turned a blind eye. I, Wang Batian, am blessed with such a promising son. Not bad, not bad!" Wang Batian was delighted. After all, even though his child was ruthless, as long as he listened, there would be no worries about his dominion in the future!

"Father, I won’t disappoint you!" Wang Mang said.

"Hmm, I trust you. Now come along, let me show you the treasured items in my study; of course, those will also be yours in the future," Wang Batian said.

However, just as Wang Batian turned around, a glint of cold flashed in Wang Mang’s hand as a dagger suddenly appeared, thrusting directly at Wang Batian’s back.

Wang Batian didn’t expect that the son who had just spoken so grandly would, in an instant, attack him with such viciousness. Wang Batian didn’t even have time to react before Wang Mang’s dagger sank into his waist.

"You bastard!"

Boom!

A powerful aura slammed into Wang Mang, the Protective Energy clashing with him, sending Wang Mang flying backward, crashing to the doors of the great hall, and sliding far away...