Ye Xiaoyun was still dressed in her military uniform, exuding a frigid aura.
She looked valiant and heroic, a beauty beyond compare!
The moment she appeared, everything around her seemed to dim in comparison.
Even a beauty like Su Jiayin paled considerably in Ye Xiaoyun’s presence.
“Major General Ye!”
Everyone from the Su family was incredibly respectful.
Ye Xiaoyun glanced around and quickly took notice of Xiao Changge.
‘This guy is really lucky!’
On her way here, she had already learned that Asura had made an appearance.
That wasn’t surprising.
After all, both the Asura War God and the Four Great Female War Gods were currently in East Sea City.
‘But for the Cao family to go against the grain and gather Martial Artists at a time like this…
weren’t they just provoking Asura?’
“Xiao Changge, you’re really lucky!”
Her assistant, Bai Qing, sneered, “East Sea City is on high alert right now.
That Cao Hu dared to gather so many Martial Artists, screaming for blood.
That’s why the Asura War God suppressed him, which just so happened to give you a chance to live!”
“Major General Ye,” Su Bingtian asked cautiously, “can I ask…
did the Asura War God take action because of him?”
“Him?”
Ye Xiaoyun let out a contemptuous laugh.
“Is he even worthy?”
With that, she paid no more mind to the Su family, and certainly not to Xiao Changge.
Right now, the person she most wanted to see was the Asura War God.
‘The man she admired most of all!’
‘A man like that is a true world-shaking hero.’
“Xiao Changge, don’t tell me you’re going to start bragging again, claiming the Asura War God acted because of you?” Bai Qing chuckled.
Once Ye Xiaoyun had left, everyone from the Su family heaved a great sigh of relief, then turned to glare viciously at Xiao Changge.
They had been scared out of their wits, actually believing Xiao Changge was some important figure!
“Heh!” Master Su sneered.
He didn’t say anything, but his silence spoke volumes.
“He scared us to death!
How can that guy be such a braggart?
Claiming the Asura War God acted because of him!”
“Damn it, we were actually fooled by that punk.
What a disgrace!”
“I bet the Asura War God acted because of Major General Ye.
Wang Mei went to ask her for help earlier.”
“Yeah, that guy is just way too lucky!”
The Su family members muttered amongst themselves.
Su Jiayin was annoyed.
“Now that you’ve been put in your place, how does it feel?”
‘She was furious.
A moment ago, she had actually believed that Xiao Changge was some hidden, powerful figure whose status might not even be inferior to Asura’s!’
‘But as it turned out…’
‘Major General Ye’s words had made everything perfectly clear.’
“Put in my place?”
Xiao Changge, however, was unfazed.
“The Asura War God *did* act because of me.
Why would I feel like I’ve been put in my place?”
Everyone was left speechless.
‘How could he still be so shameless at a time like this, claiming Asura acted for him?
Does he lie so much he even fools himself?’
The Su family had no interest in talking to Xiao Changge any further.
One by one, they got into their cars and left.
Only Wang Mei was left, looking incredibly awkward.
She gave a hollow laugh.
“As long as you’re safe, that’s what matters.
Let’s go home.”
“Mom, he’s so high and mighty, does he really need to stay at our house?
He can even command the Asura War God!
With a wave of his hand, I bet he could get a villa in Cloud Summit Celestial Palace in a heartbeat!”
“Staying with us is just too beneath him!”
Su Jiayin said sarcastically.
“It is a bit of a step down,” Xiao Changge agreed, “but for someone of my status, these are merely material possessions.”
Xiao Changge shook his head.
Given his status, he had long since stopped caring about wealth.
Luxury cars and villas held no allure for him whatsoever.
At his level, his concerns were on an entirely different plane.
“Mom, look at him!” Su Jiayin stomped her foot angrily.
Wang Mei quickly changed the subject.
“Let’s go home, let’s go home!”
After that day, while the Cao family hadn’t collapsed entirely, everyone in East Sea City knew it was no longer the same family it once was.
From then on, Master Qi would be the one in control of the Cao family!
「One week later.」
During that week, the Su family was in dire straits.
Without the Cao family’s support, their ambition to become the Royal Merchant was now more difficult than ever.
But just then, a shocking piece of news spread!
The Liu family of East Sea had entered the competition for the Royal Merchant position, bringing with them a thousand-year Tianshan snow lotus!
The Su family paled at the news.
「In the Su family’s ancestral home.」
Su Bingtian looked shocked.
“How did the Liu family get their hands on a thousand-year Tianshan snow lotus?”
“Bingtian, is there nothing we can do?” Master Su asked.
“Dad, we’re basically out of options,” Su Bingtian sighed.
“Once the Liu family becomes the Royal Merchant, they’ll surely wipe us out!” The Su family was filled with despair.
‘At that point, the Su family would likely be ruined and cast out!’
The entire Su family frantically tried to think of a countermeasure.
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.
“Aunt Mei, if the Su family wants to become the Royal Merchant, I can help!”