The Crazy Son-In-Law

Xiao Shun stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes narrowing slightly. He looked at Murong Jin, who had repeatedly boasted arrogantly in front of him. “No matter who you are, I’m buying these items!”

Murong Jin was furious that someone dared to ignore him so blatantly. Before he could react, Boss Hu stepped up to Xiao Shun and whispered a warning.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“Young man, don’t be impulsive. Although your status is not low, that Young Master Murong is not someone to mess with. His family has significant connections with Silvermeadows. If you offend him, it could spell big trouble for you. You should leave quickly to avoid bringing disaster upon yourself!”

Although Boss Hu spoke softly, Murong Jin heard every word clearly and looked at Xiao Shun with a disdainful smile. Despite not being a local of Heaverpool, he could still act arrogantly here due to the relationship between the Murong family and Silvermeadows.

“Thank you for the reminder,” Xiao Shun smiled and nodded at Boss Hu. Just when Boss Hu thought the matter was settled, Xiao Shun’s tone turned sharp. “What I have my eyes on, no one can take away.”

Murong Jin roared angrily, “You don’t know what’s good for you!”

Xiao Shun smiled slightly, “Those four words apply perfectly to you.”

“I have a feeling you’re going to die miserably tonight!” Murong Jin sneered.

“Your premonition will never come true,” Xiao Shun replied calmly.

Murong Jin laughed confidently. “Since you’re her master, I assume you’ll participate in the next Gu Art competition. I’ll let you keep these raw stones for now because by the end of today’s event, everything you own will belong to me!”

Seeing Song Ling’er call Xiao Shun her master, Murong Jin had already calculated that they were likely here for the Gu Art exchange competition. This was why he hadn’t acted yet. After all, he was just a wealthy young master and couldn’t compare to these practitioners.

Despite this, he was still confident of victory due to his family’s ties with Silvermeadows. When the Gu Art competition began, it would also be time for him to deal with Xiao Shun.

“I’ve been threatened by many people, but I’m still alive and well. As for those who threatened me…” Xiao Shun smiled meaningfully.

“The more confident you are now, the more miserable you’ll be later!” Murong Jin spat out harshly before leaving the shop.

Shortly after he left, two men in white robes appeared outside the shop. They stood there like wooden stakes without entering.

Seeing this, Xiao Shun touched his nose and chuckled. “Sending people to watch me? Are they afraid I’ll leave?”

Boss Hu sighed deeply. “Those are Silvermeadows people!”

“No wonder their attire looks so strange,” Song Ling’er observed the two white-robed men outside with interest.

“Young man, you’re being foolish!” Boss Hu shook his head helplessly. “Offending the Murong family is like offending Silvermeadows!”

“Who cares about Silvermeadows?” Song Ling’er said dismissively.

“The Emberpeak Mountains are home to many Meadowfolk tribes, with Silvermeadows being the most powerful. Their Gu Art is exceptionally refined and they consistently dominate Southeast Asia in every Gu Art competition,” Boss Hu explained.

“Are they even stronger than Southeast Asia’s Gu Art?” Song Ling’er murmured, recalling her previous battle with Ruan Jinshui. If not for Xiao Shun’s reminder then, it would have been a tough fight due to her opponent’s endless stream of Gu insects.

“It’s not surprising; Southeast Asian Gu Art originated from our Wradeogon but has evolved differently over time,” Boss Hu said as a native of Heaverpool who had learned much about Gu Art despite not practicing it himself.

He then gave Xiao Shun a heartfelt warning: “Be careful at the upcoming Gu Art competition.”

“I will,” Xiao Shun replied calmly. He hadn’t been interested in the competition initially but changed his mind upon hearing about the Southeast Asian Xia family. He had to participate and uncover the Gu Art master who had once attacked him in secret.

Next, Boss Hu cut open the raw stones Song Ling’er had selected and packed eight high-quality jade pieces carefully. “These are all top-grade materials; find a good jade carver and you’ll sell them for much more than what you paid,” Boss Hu said confidently.

After paying, Xiao Shun and a satisfied Song Ling’er left the shop. The two white-robed men followed them from five meters away.

Feeling uneasy about being followed, Song Ling’er suggested, “Master, let’s deal with those two pests; it’s uncomfortable being tailed like this.”

Xiao Shun shook his head with a smile. “There are too many people here; it’s inconvenient.”

The stone gambling venue was crowded with people. Fighting here would attract too much attention. Normally, Xiao Shun wouldn’t mind but with Xia family members present, he didn’t want any unexpected incidents before they discovered him.

Song Ling’er didn’t fully understand Xiao Shun’s thoughts but agreed that fighting publicly might not be wise as it could get them expelled from the event.

With this in mind, she ignored their followers and walked with Xiao Shun toward a large tent draped in red cloth-the main venue for today’s stone gambling event.

Seeing the tent excited Song Ling’er immediately. “Master, we’ve sold our raw stones and it’s almost 8:30. Let’s go play at the stone gambling event and try our luck!”