Chapter 4628

Qiu Tu wasn’t surprised by his father’s attitude. To Qiu Wanqing, power outweighed even his son. Losing his son meant he could always have another child, but losing his power would make reclaiming it much harder.

Qiu Wanqing’s focus was entirely on controlling Beast City. Currently, the city had three beast generals, each commanding their own faction. Qiu Wanqing aimed to subdue the other two generals and take full control of the city.

The city lord had been absent for a long time, likely preparing to ascend to immortality. Once the city lord ascended, Beast City would need a new leader.

Qiu Wanqing wanted to be that leader. To achieve this, he needed to consolidate his influence and overpower the other two beast generals before the city lord’s ascension.

However, Qiu Wanqing wasn’t alone in this ambition. The other two generals had similar plans. Xing Daorong, for instance, actively recruited followers, offering enticing benefits to strengthen his claim to leadership.

Meanwhile, Qiu Tu led his men to track down the individual secretly buying fairy stones.

“Sir, this is the place. We’ve discovered that the owner of this courtyard is Qian Yue, a human cultivator who’s concealed his aura and has been purchasing fairy stones at high prices here in Beast City,” the Qiu Mansion housekeeper reported in a low voice.

Staring at the unassuming courtyard, Qiu Tu ordered, “Surround the area and summon Master Luan. There’s likely a formation protecting this courtyard.”

He added, “Father advised us to avoid unnecessary violence. We need capable individuals now more than ever.”

Qiu Tu understood that the courtyard’s defenses couldn’t be breached recklessly. A human cultivator who had managed to hide in Beast City while secretly trading in fairy stones was clearly no ordinary person. Qiu Tu’s goal was to capture Qian Yue and recruit him.

“Sir, our men have surrounded the courtyard, and Master Luan is on his way,” the housekeeper assured him.

Qiu Tu nodded in approval. The housekeeper of the Qiu Mansion had earned his position with his keen ability to read situations.

Moments later, an elderly man in a green robe with a goatee arrived.

This man, Master Luan, was the formation expert Qiu Tu had called upon.
Formation masters were highly respected in Beast City.

“Master Luan…”

The moment Master Luan arrived, Qiu Tu and the housekeeper stepped forward to greet him with a respectful salute.

“Mr. Qiu, what is it you need from me?” Master Luan asked.

“Master Luan, there’s a human cultivator hiding in this house. I suspect the place is protected by a formation. I’d like your assistance in breaking it—quietly, without alarming the occupant,” Qiu Tu explained.

“A trivial matter…” Master Luan replied confidently as a glowing rune appeared in his palm.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the rune dissolved into the air. Instantly, a faint white light enveloped the house, revealing no further resistance.

“It’s done,” Master Luan said calmly.

“That’s it?” Qiu Tu was astonished. Unable to contain his admiration, he exclaimed, “Master Luan truly lives up to his reputation as a master of formations. Remarkable!”

“This low-level formation was hardly a challenge,” Master Luan replied with a touch of pride.

With the formation neutralized, Qiu Tu led his men into the courtyard without hesitation.

Inside, Qian Yue was still organizing the fairy stones he had acquired. He intended to pass them to Kai soon, aware that keeping too many in his possession might draw the attention of the City Lord’s Mansion.

Believing his formation provided ample protection, Qian Yue had let his guard down. He never imagined someone could break in unnoticed. By the time he realized intruders had entered, it was already too late.