Chapter 465: Prince Zhan Nan, Do You Know Me?
Xiahou Feng arrived in the barren lands only to discover that Feng City had already been destroyed.
Upon learning that a new city had risen in place of Feng City, he hurriedly led his people toward it.
On the way to Luo City, he did not act recklessly. Instead, he sent scouts ahead to investigate.
He soon found out that the destruction of Feng City was highly likely connected to Luo City. Moreover, his future son-in-law also had deep ties to Luo City, confirming to him that he had come to the right place.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Feng City openly auctioned off his elder brother’s Taihe Azure Dragon Sword, which could only mean one thing—his brother was most likely dead, possibly at the hands of Feng City.
If Luo City was truly responsible for the downfall of Feng City, as he suspected, then he owed them a great debt of gratitude.
As the city gates opened, Yu Haojie and Yu Luo stepped forward to greet him.
Seeing the gates open, Xiahou Feng swiftly dismounted. The moment he saw Yu Haojie, he abandoned the noble airs expected of Prince Zhan Nan of Dongfeng Kingdom.
This time, he had only one purpose—to find his elder brother and uncover his whereabouts. But now that Feng City had fallen, his only hope lay in Luo City.
“I did not expect Prince Zhan Nan to grace us with his presence. Forgive us for not welcoming you sooner,” Yu Haojie greeted respectfully.
A reminder from his guard snapped Xiahou Feng out of his daze. He quickly apologized to Yu Haojie with a humble bow, his demeanor devoid of any arrogance.
“Xiahou Feng?”
Noticing Xiahou Feng’s confused expression, Yu Luo chuckled, “I just saw the way Prince Zhan Nan was looking at me—as if he was seeing someone else through me.”
A personal guard stepped forward, tugging lightly at Xiahou Feng’s sleeve and whispering to him.
Yu Luo, initially irritated by Xiahou Feng’s intense gaze, now grew suspicious.
“My lord…”
The shock in Xiahou Feng’s eyes did not go unnoticed by Yu Haojie and his daughter.
At first, they assumed he was just another lecherous noble, but as time passed, Yu Luo realized that his gaze was becoming increasingly strange.
Although Xiahou Feng never looked away from her face, Yu Luo could sense his shock deepening.
“Oh, I apologize! That was rude of me.”
Yu Luo narrowed her eyes. “Prince Zhan Nan, do you know me?”
His expression had shifted from mere surprise to sheer disbelief.
As Yu Haojie and Yu Luo approached, Xiahou Feng was suddenly struck motionless—his gaze locked onto Yu Luo’s face.
Seeing the familiar features from his memory, Xiahou Feng was so astonished that he didn’t even notice Yu Haojie’s greeting.
Xiahou Feng let out a self-deprecating laugh at Yu Luo’s directness. “Indeed, when I first saw Miss Yu, I was greatly shocked. Your face bears a striking resemblance to my late younger sister. But now, up close, I see there are differences. Sadly, she passed away many years ago—otherwise, I might have mistaken you for her daughter.”
His words stirred an internal storm in both Yu Haojie and Yu Luo.
They exchanged a quick glance, momentarily startled but choosing not to continue the conversation. Instead, they led Xiahou Feng into Luo City.
As they entered, Xiahou Feng was amazed by what he saw—the orderly streets, the well-maintained stone roads, and the brand-new shops lining both sides.
“Seeing the city walls from afar, I should have known—Luo City is nothing like Feng City. Years ago, I visited Feng City in person. Its crumbling buildings made it look like a refugee camp. Even worse, the prices there were higher than in Dongfeng’s capital. But Luo City… I never expected such a grand city to be built in these desolate lands.”
Xiahou Feng’s praise put Yu Haojie and Yu Luo even more on edge.
They initially thought he had come to spy on Luo City for Dongfeng Kingdom. But judging from his words, his true intentions were becoming harder to decipher.
“Building Luo City took great effort,” Yu Haojie admitted. “We consider this forgotten land our final home, so we want everything to be the best it can be. But no matter how well we build it, it will take years for the world to truly acknowledge Luo City.”
He then gestured forward. “Prince Zhan Nan, just ahead is the City Lord’s Mansion.”
Yu Luo was surprised by her father’s words.
They had originally planned to take Xiahou Feng to the newly built guest hall. Was her father planning something else?
Curious, she looked forward in anticipation.
“Excellent! I didn’t expect the City Lord’s Mansion to be in the main district. It seems City Lord Yu is truly dedicated to building Luo City into something extraordinary.”
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the three arrived at the City Lord’s Mansion. Yu Luo ordered the servants to bring out the finest tea and refreshments while instructing the kitchen to prepare a grand feast.
Realizing it was time to address his true purpose, Xiahou Feng cut to the chase.
Just as Yu Luo returned from the kitchen, she overheard Xiahou Feng’s words and stepped in.
“So, Prince Zhan Nan came for this matter? What a coincidence—I happened to witness that auction. But I wonder, was the black iron sword I saw the same one you are searching for?”
Hearing this, Xiahou Feng’s face lit up with excitement. He immediately turned to Yu Luo. “Black iron swords are incredibly rare. Even in Feng City, they wouldn’t appear at every auction. From what I know, fewer than ten people across all the kingdoms own one. But the one gifted to the emperor by Prince Lü was purchased at a Feng City auction—and it belonged to my brother.”
A hint of sorrow crossed Xiahou Feng’s face.
“My brother left home to roam the martial world at a young age and rarely returned. While he may not have been the strongest, he was certainly among the top warriors across the kingdoms. The Taihe Azure Dragon Sword was a gift from our father—he would never have sold it. I fear he met with misfortune, which is why I have come here to search for him.”
At that moment, a servant entered and bowed to Yu Haojie. “My lord, the lady has prepared the meal and invites you all to the floral hall for dinner.”
Yu Haojie stood up at once. “Prince Zhan Nan, you have traveled far. My wife has personally supervised the kitchen in preparing this feast to welcome you. Let us continue our conversation over dinner.”
Although Xiahou Feng was anxious to learn of his brother’s fate, he could not refuse such generous hospitality. He followed them to the floral hall.
“Husband…”
Though this kind of banquet did not require Ye Jiamei’s presence, Yu Haojie had specifically asked for her to be there.
She smiled warmly as she stepped forward to welcome them.
But the moment she spoke, everyone’s attention shifted—drawn toward the man standing beside Yu Haojie—Xiahou Feng.
(End of Chapter 465)
