Chapter 197 (2/2)

For the past ten or so years, Wei Leng had lived a very ordinary life, picking up martial arts and cultivating just like any ordinary Knight. And just like any ordinary Knight, he had also gotten married to a young lady from a small aristocratic clan and lived a very peaceful life.

Other than his great love for his daughter and family, there was nothing strange or unique about him. That was, until that day one month ago, when he had gone back home and had found out that his wife, daughter and parents had all died in a fire.

That night, his hair had turned white overnight, and he now looked as if had grown older by twenty years.

It was also because of that night that his heart felt dead. However, he ended up chancing upon Heaven’s Perception, the realm that everyone dreamt of attaining.

Kirst’s City Lord shook his head in pity, remarking, “How tragic. But to be able to attain Heaven’s Perception before the second transition without the help of any resources, he’s a true genius. It’s just that his talent had not been uncovered before this.

“Together with that snotty brat who transitioned into a Shadow Death God and Astral Ancestor’s grand disciple, the three of them are the hot favorites of this year’s Regional Selection.”

Lilia pouted, Fang Xingjian’s image flashing in her heart. When Kirst’s City Lord looked at Lilia’s grieving expression, he felt truly helpless.

He had deliberately brought Lilia here in order to make her forget Fang Xingjian.

Fang Xingjian had lost his sight and had disappeared after kidnapping Kaunitz. Without the academy’s support, and having no powerful background behind him, no one thought well of his future.

The father and daughter pair walked to the manor’s hall without another word. Crystal lights four to five meters tall were hung up on the ceilings, and there were up to a hundred maids walking about in the hall, preparing food and drinks for each guest.

Kirst’s City Lord suddenly broke into a smile and shouted, “Haha, David, long time no see! You’ve grown increasingly handsome.”

“Uncle, you’re the one looking as if you’ve always been only thirty years old.”

What a graceful handsome man!

The one who had spoken was a young Knight with his golden-colored hair all combed back, dressed in Knight attire, and with eyes the color of the ocean.

He was the City Lord of Mongul’s second son, and the relations between both families went way back.

Kirst’s City Lord broke into a satisfied smile when he saw him. “Are you participating in the Regional Selection this time around as well?”

“Yes. I probably won’t be able to get into the top three, but I’m still hoping to fight to get into the top five.” His words sounded very humble, but the high spirits and confidence reflected on his face were overflowing. His eyes turned in Lilia’s direction and he greeted, smiling, “This must be Lilia. I remember playing together when we were kids.”

Seeing that Lilia was not saying anything, Kirst’s City Lord smiled, picked up a glass of wine and left saying, “I’ll go greet a few acquaintances. This is Lilia’s first visit to Great Western City. David, help me take good care of her.”

“Uncle, don’t worry.” David smiled and watched as Kirst’s City Lord left. He then turned to Lilia and said, “Your father has the intention to bring us together, but you don’t have to look so put off. Am I that ugly?”

Lilia threw an angry stare at him and said, “Don’t talk to me. If not I’ll shout ‘molester’.” She then turned to leave.

David smiled, shaking his head. But watching Lilia’s backview, his gaze showed interest. He felt that this lady seemed to be very natural and did not put up a facade, being very different from those pretty and coquettish b*tches he had come across in the past. Therefore, he chased after her.

In another place, Fang Xingjian had arrived outside the manor, alongside the fat Valen.

Valen told the guard, “We have something very important to tell Governor Devitt.”

The guard shook his head and said, “The Hundred Blossom Banquet is being held today. No one can enter without an invitation.” As he said this, he looked toward Valen and Fang Xingjian with a disdainful expression. It was obvious that he thought they were people who wanted to sneak in.