However, Wu Mengchong quickly came to terms with the situation.
Fortunately, Tu Yilong was only to stay in Huadu for a while, and once he left, and with Xu Hao also gone, he would still be the unparalleled number one young master of Huadu!
He hurried forward, smiling widely as he said, "Third Young Master, please come inside. Before we take care of Xu Hao, I would like you to listen to some information we have gathered about him."
"Alright," Tu Yilong wasn't particularly arrogant and followed the Wu Family members into the estate.
For major clans like the Wu Family, an estate is not just a dwelling but also a symbol, a sign of their respect for their family's ancestors.
After Wu Kui and the others informed Tu Yilong of some of Xu Hao's characteristics, Tu Yilong said, "I basically understand now. Although Xu Hao is extremely fast, I am also at the Early Stage Grandmaster level and am not afraid of him. Our Tu family believes in the philosophy 'one force can break a thousand laws.' No matter how fast he is, his stamina is limited. As long as I land one blow, he'll be thoroughly crippled."
Wu Kui eagerly said, "Third Young Master, you think the same as I do. Xu Hao's strength lies in his speed, but we can limit that. So, I was thinking, if you and I join forces, we could definitely suppress him swiftly and then quickly crush him. However, considering Xu Hao's background may be quite significant, it would be wise not to kill him."
Tu Yilong asked, "So even now, there's no information on which power he belongs to?"
Wu Kui shook his head with some resignation and said, "Truly, there's none. The sudden rise of Xu Hao was unexpected. He was initially just an insignificant son-in-law who joined the Liu Family in Jing'an City and was even looked down upon by members of the Liu family. But when Liu Ruyan, the eldest daughter of the Liu Family, had to use her body as collateral to secure funds for the Liu Corporation during an economic crisis, that's when he suddenly rose to power.
I speculate that he must have been strong all along, but for some reason, he was lying low within the Liu family, or perhaps he was 'playing' in the Human World. However, when Liu Ruyan faced danger, he chose to step in to help, and from then on, he took on a certain mission or perhaps an order."
As Tu Yilong tapped the table slowly, he said, "A mission? Considering he has now unified Jing'an City, do you think it's possible that he wants to unify all of Huadu, or even the entire Tiannan Province?"
"This..." Wu Kui fell silent for a moment.
He had considered the possibility, but it seemed unrealistic. Huadu might look to have only a few powers, but the relationships between the major powers are intricate and complex. Some forces might seem insignificant, but who knows, they might be backed by a powerful ally just like the Wu Family is!
So, Wu Kui simply didn't entertain the idea.
However, Tu Yilong slightly smiled and said, "This is where you fall short. With Xu Hao possessing such strength, his aptitude naturally goes without saying—it must be extraordinary. His backing must also be powerful, otherwise, they wouldn't allow Xu Hao to act so aggressively in Huadu. Hence, it's not far-fetched to think that his backing might have the ambition to unify Huadu. But since our Tu family has intervened, we won't let their ambitions be realized. Huadu is the central city of Tiannan Province and must not fall into the hands of others. Tomorrow, I shall challenge Xu Hao." The genuine article resides on M|V|L&EMPYR.
"Third Young Master, you've travelled a long way, why not rest for three days before you fight? How about that?" Wu Kui suggested at his side.
Although he desperately wanted Third Young Master Tu to eliminate the significant threat posed by Xu Hao, and he had great faith in Third Young Master Tu's strength—not only was he at the Early Stage Grandmaster level, but Wu Kui also had no confidence whatsoever in prevailing in a fight against him.
But even so, some preparation was necessary; otherwise, any lapse in condition could lead to disadvantages.
Tu Yilong nodded and said, "You make a good point. Let's arrange it as you suggest. But, I want the people of Huadu to know my name, Tu Yilong. I want Xu Hao to suffer a crushing defeat under my hand in full public view! I aim to warn those restless powers that Huadu is still under the Tu family!"
"Please rest assured, Third Young Master, I will make the arrangements. In three days' time, the duel will be publicized in every corner of Huadu, ensuring that everyone knows of your reputation!" Wu Kui promised promptly.
The request of Tu Yilong was something he had already anticipated. Wu Kui knew that once he sought help from the Tu family, the title of Wu Family, Huadu's number one force, would need to be prefixed with "a subsidiary clan of the Tu family."
Although the Wu family's relationship with the Tu family was a subordinate one, in reality, the status of the two families had been relatively equal, with the Tu family not making overly excessive demands normally.
However, by seeking help this time, the Wu family had given the Tu family an excuse to take over. After this occasion, Third Young Master Tu would likely become a permanent presence in the Wu family.
So, at this moment, the Wu family genuinely found itself between the proverbial rock and a hard place, with Xu Hao, the wolf, in front and the Tu family, the tiger, behind them. Ultimately, the Wu family chose to side with the Tu family tiger, as the two families had cooperated in the past.
Tu Yilong slightly nodded and said, "Once everything is ready, send the challenge to Xu Hao. Make it severe, I want to thoroughly humiliate that boy! I enjoy watching my enemies grind their teeth in frustration while being helpless against me."