Ch 329: The Clash Between Su Chen And Wu Xu

To be fair, Su Chen did know Wu Xu, having seen him on television. However, this was their first time meeting in person.

Wu Xu is fifty this year, but he looks only forty-five. His complexion is good, and his spirits are high, indicating that he pays close attention to his health and enjoys a comfortable life.

Although Su Chen hadn’t met Wu Xu before, he had heard a lot about him. This wasn’t because he actively sought information, but because Wu Jianye had mentioned Wu Xu repeatedly in front of him, to the point of being tiresome.

He had been wary of Wu Xu’s revenge and knew he would eventually encounter Wu Xu, but he hadn’t expected it to be in this way.

To be honest, Su Chen was surprised when he saw Wu Xu.

This Dragon Tiger Hunting Ground incident involved not ordinary people, but powerful nobles. The impact on Dragon City was immense. As Lord of a City, could Wu Xu really have done something so frenzied and irrational?

Or was it just a coincidence?

In an instant, many thoughts ran through Su Chen’s mind.

“Human nature is truly a complex thing. A vicious murderer can be so devout in love, still caring for his girlfriend even as he’s dying.”

This was the first thing Wu Xu said to Su Chen after sitting down. His tone carried a hint of a sigh, as if it were a truly heartfelt statement.

But Su Chen immediately realized that Wu Xu was subtly threatening him!

In other words, Wu Xu wasn’t simply investigating the case as City Lord; he was hostile towards him!

A coldness flashed in Su Chen’s eyes, but a moment later, he returned to normal, displaying a faint smile. He said, “Yes, human nature is indeed complex. A City Lord, managing countless affairs, still extends his hand into police matters. Is that ambition, or love for the people?”

Wu Xu and Su Chen’s gazes met again. Both maintained their expressions, and sparks seemed to fly between them across the glass.

The next moment, Wu Xu chuckled, shifted his gaze, and said, “It’s hard to believe that this is the mental fortitude of someone under thirty. If my son had half your caliber, I’d be overjoyed.”

He spoke to Su Chen in a casual tone, showing no trace of their grudge.

Only those who knew the situation understood that Wu Xu wasn’t genuinely praising Su Chen; he was simply showing his true colors.

Su Chen also smiled, “City Lord Wu, you’re being unrealistic.”

Wu Xu was stunned, then burst into laughter, “Ha ha ha…”

He laughed loudly and heartily, but Su Chen could tell he was angry.

So Su Chen narrowed his eyes and smiled brightly.

After laughing, Wu Xu stared at Su Chen again and said, “I’m curious, where does your confidence come from? Do you think you can escape?”

Su Chen crossed his legs and smiled lightly, “Not pretending anymore?”

“Pretending?” Wu Xu shook his head. “This City Lord doesn’t understand what you mean.”

Su Chen said, “I’m curious, why would you, a City Lord, do something that incurs public outrage? Aren’t you afraid of facing irretrievable ruin if it’s discovered?”

Wu Xu was taken aback, then said, “From your words, you seem to think I committed the Dragon Tiger Hunting Ground murders?”

He acted completely surprised.

Su Chen observed his expression carefully. He had to admit, Wu Xu’s acting skills were superb, surpassing most actors, given his high status as City Lord.

On the surface, Wu Xu’s reaction was perfect, flawless. An ordinary person would never have noticed anything.

But his superb acting didn’t fool Su Chen. Su Chen could directly observe Wu Xu’s subtle changes, including his slight shifts in aura and a series of physiological reactions. At such close range, Wu Xu had no secrets from Su Chen.

Therefore, Su Chen instantly concluded that the Dragon Tiger Hunting Ground incident was indeed related to Wu Xu!

Very likely, Wu Xu directly ordered it.

After learning this news, Su Chen was shocked, even more surprised than when he was arrested at the Qilin Restaurant last night.

Wu Xu was the Lord of Dragon City, and those who died at the Dragon Tiger Hunting Ground were all high-ranking nobles. Each clan behind them was powerful.

If this truth came out, even Wu Xu, as Lord of Dragon City, couldn’t bear the consequences!

Most importantly, what was Wu Xu’s purpose? He was already the Lord of Dragon City, the most powerful and influential figure.

What caused Wu Xu to do something so frenzied?

“Defying the world like this, what is your purpose?”

Su Chen began to mutter to himself, yet it seemed directed at Wu Xu.

“You are already the Lord of Dragon City, the most powerful figure. According to Daxia’s system, you’re practically a semi-emperor. You logically shouldn’t need to do this. Yet you did, and boldly and completely seized this opportunity to kill so many young nobles at once.”

“Perhaps you were parachuted into Dragon City, and your position wasn’t secure in these few years, and you hadn’t achieved absolute control. So you wanted to use a scorched-earth tactic? Killing so many nobles at once would allow you to consolidate power in Dragon City afterwards…”

“No, not quite right.”

Saying this, Su Chen shook his head, seemingly remembering something and refuting his previous theory.

At this time, Wu Xu’s face no longer held a smile, but a cold expression, staring coldly at Su Chen as if he were looking at a dead man.

But Su Chen didn’t mind; he even smiled at Wu Xu.

“Looking at the nobles who died at the Dragon Tiger Hunting Ground, most were young people with little power and influence within their own clans. Killing them wouldn’t significantly affect Dragon City’s caliber. So, that’s not your real purpose. Someone as intelligent as you wouldn’t risk so much for low returns.”

“You have other objectives, but what are they?”

Su Chen looked at Wu Xu and said with a smile, “City Lord Wu, can you tell me your purpose?”

Wu Xu didn’t respond, but shook his head, looking incredibly disappointed and disgusted. He said, “Incorrigible. It seems you have no repentance. People like you should suffer the world’s cruelest torture, dying in pain and despair, only then would you deserve the innocent lives you’ve taken.”

His tone was calm, yet his words were cruel, chilling and terrifying.

However, Su Chen wasn’t affected. Instead, his eyes widened, becoming bright. He raised his voice, “I know your purpose!”

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