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The outer courtyard of the royal family and the guest courtyard.

The maid knocked on the door gently with the food box in hand. Unexpectedly, the door opened naturally with just a light knock. The maid was so scared that she almost dropped the food box on the ground. The adults living in this courtyard were not easy to mess with.

"what……"

However, when she saw the scene in the courtyard clearly, the maid couldn't help screaming, she staggered and fell to the ground, and the food box was not spared and fell to the ground.

"Kill someone, kill someone..."

The patrolling guards in the courtyard heard the noise and came over. When they saw the body with its head and body separated in the courtyard, they all couldn't help but gasp.

Li Jiajun, the ghost-head knife, died so quietly!

Soon, the entire Wang family was in an uproar.

Although Li Jiajun is only a guest of the Wang family, he is a guest with combat power comparable to that of a third-level grandmaster. There are not many such masters even in the Wang family.

"The wounds are from front to back, which means it wasn't a sneak attack!"

"Fight head-on and kill with one blow!"

A great master elder of the Wang family squatted in the yard and came to this conclusion after a careful inspection.

"Who dares to be so bold?"

The head of the family, Wang Dehua, had an angry look on his face.

The Wang family's guests have not been without injuries. Even guests stronger than Li Jiajun, the ghost-headed knife, have died.

But killing Wang's guest in the Wang family mansion is undoubtedly a slap in the face of the Wang family!

"Besides the Luo family, who else could it be?"

The elder on the side also had a grim expression on his face, but he was not only worried that someone would slap the Wang family in the face, but that the Luo family actually had someone outside of their surveillance who could instantly kill someone with combat power equivalent to that of a third-level grandmaster.

If the Luo family takes action against the top leaders of the Wang family, it would probably be a disaster.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

Another elder glared at him. He was responsible for monitoring the whereabouts of the Luo family's masters. If this was really done by the Luo family, then wouldn't it be his dereliction of duty?

"Look, he's in a hurry."

The first elder sneered, "I didn't say he was a known expert of the Luo family, why are you so anxious?"

"It's already this time, and you're still fighting among yourselves?"

Wang Dehua glanced at the two elders, and his anger became increasingly uncontrollable.

Sometimes he really wanted to kill this old guy on the spot.

but,
"Uncle San is right. This matter must be related to the Luo family. We injured Luo Xinyun in the county city, and they retaliated. This is what we expected."

"I underestimated them. They were able to send out such a master even though they were surrounded by wolves!"

There was no clue, but Wang Dehua still searched for the enemy in the void. No matter whether it was the Luo family who did it or not, he would first establish an external enemy. This way, these evil spirits in the family could unite against the outside world and would not hold him back at the critical moment.

"Anyone who can achieve this must be at least a fourth-level Grandmaster, or even a fifth-level Grandmaster."

"There are not many people like him in the county city. Investigate him for me. As long as there is solid evidence, even if I ask the ancestor to intervene, I will make him pay with blood!"

The courtyard suddenly fell silent, and everyone knew that the head of the family was really angry.

"Third brother, Luo Qingyun did meet someone today who seemed suspicious."

At this time, a middle-aged man with long hair and an unruly look came forward. He was the person in charge of monitoring the movements of the second generation of the Luo family.

Wang Defa glanced at his younger brother.

"It's the little guy who caused a lot of trouble in Xuanbao Pavilion a few days ago."

Wang Mingliang quickly said, "He met Luo Qingyun at Zuixianlou today, and then left Zuixianlou. The timing is very consistent!"

As he said this, he took a look at Li Jiajun's body.

puff!

An elder of the tribe couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Sixth Brother, I think you are confused because of drinking."

"The kid from Xuanbao Pavilion is indeed a monster, but it's hard to say whether he can fight against a great master. Is it possible for a kid in the Dragon Blood Realm to kill Gui Tou Dao so cleanly and neatly?"

Another elder also shook his head, "Sixth Brother, I know you are good friends with that young man from the Yuwen family, but is the direct disciple of Xuanbao Pavilion so active?

You should never harm the interests of your family for personal gain. You should always keep this in mind."

"Isn't he just an abandoned disciple who was expelled from the mountain? What is there to be afraid of?"

Wang Mingliang didn't care. He just regretted that he didn't have enough manpower at that time and didn't send anyone to follow the boy. Otherwise, the truth of what happened today would have come to light.

"Who knows if this is a trick directed and performed by Qingming Peak?"

Wang Dehua also looked at his younger brother, ready to give him a beating.

Wang Mingliang's eyes lit up unexpectedly. "That's even better. If we kill him, we can get the Chaos Spirit Source Pearl!"

"You have the life to take it, but do you have the life to spend it?"

Wang Dehua glared at Wang Mingliang fiercely. Although the Wang family also had an ancestor in the Dharmakaya realm, they were far inferior to the Xuanbao Pavilion. Even if they obtained the Chaos Spirit Source Pearl, they would not be able to keep it, and would instead offend the Xuanbao Pavilion.

That guy can be killed, but at least not openly.

not to mention,
"The Yuwen family isn't in a hurry, so why are you in a hurry?"

After Wang Dehua finished speaking, he looked at another elder and said, "No matter what, as long as there is a suspicion, keep an eye on him. Once confirmed, even if he is a true disciple of Xuanbao Pavilion, he will not be able to get away easily."

"Let's break up!"

After sweeping around the yard, Wang Dehua suppressed his anger and disappeared in the yard in a flash.

"Give Li Keqing a grand funeral and enroll his son in the Wang family martial arts school. All expenses for his training will be borne by the Wang family."

Although the person left, the words remained in the courtyard.

Although he looked down on waste like Li Jiajun, the Wang family had more than one guest official, so he would not let his emotions get the better of him.

……

"father!"

"Xiaozhi... Xiaoze..."

In the southwest corner of the county town, in a mansion covering several acres, Su Xiaozhi looked at Su Wu and his companions with tears of joy.

Su Wu and the other two who were drinking tea trembled, turned around and saw a familiar face, and tears welled up in their eyes.

After years of separation and several life and death experiences, meeting again is naturally extraordinary.

Yue Lingke's expression also changed. He thought of his father who was still in Cape City. He didn't know what the situation in Cape City was like now. The main force of the Blood Demon Cult had been strangled by Cao Ze, and Donghai County City would send people to guard it later. Presumably, Cape City would be fine.

"Uncle Wu!"

Cao Ze also stepped forward.

Uncle Wu already had a few strands of white hair on his head. He didn't notice it because of his advanced cultivation, but time had left its mark in this world after all.

I briefly told Uncle Wu and the others about my experiences over the years, and Uncle Wu also told them about what they had seen and heard in Donghai County.

As these past events brewed, the joy of reunion after a long separation finally began to emit an alluring fragrance, making everyone's heart warm and happy.

Half an hour later, a handsome young man in white clothes and holding a folding fan walked into the courtyard.

"I hope I didn't disturb you guys from catching up?"

When he saw Cao Ze and his companions, he was stunned at first, then he quickly clasped his fists and apologized.

"This must be Master Zhang, right?" Cao Ze also clasped his fists in return, "Thank you for bothering me these days!"

"Mr. Zhang, if you have any problems in the future, please let me know and I will do my best to help you."

"Brother Cao, you are too polite. I am just being loyal to someone who has entrusted me with this."

"It's just a house for you to stay in. It's just a small favor, not worth mentioning."

Zhang Jinye smiled and didn't take it to heart.

Although their Zhang family is not as good as the Eight Great Families of Donghai County, it is also a family with a grandmaster. It is also considered a third-rate family in Donghai County. With the protection of the Luo family, there is really no need for help from others.

Even if there is, not everyone can help.

Especially when the other person is so young.

Cao Ze didn't say much about it. Gratitude is something that should be kept in one's heart. It would be meaningless to talk about it all the time.

"Xiaoyu, Taotie Forest has released a new snack, let's go try it!"

After saying that, Zhang Jinye did not insist, but walked up to Nie Xiaoyu with a smile on his face and extended an invitation.

Nie Xiaoyu frowned slightly, looking like she wanted to refuse, but felt it was difficult to do so since she was living under someone else's roof.

Zhang Jinye also had good eyesight. He turned his eyes and immediately looked at Cao Ze, "Mr. Cao has come from afar, why don't I host a banquet to welcome you?"

Although he didn't know where Cao Ze came from, he knew he was definitely not in Donghai County, so his statement that he came from far away could not be wrong.

When Luo Qingyun instructed the Zhang family to shelter Su Wu and his party, he did not tell him the identities of Su Wu and his party. Cao Ze and the Yuwen family have a life-and-death feud, so if Su Wu's identity was leaked, things would inevitably go wrong.

But now Cao Ze no longer has this concern. He is now a direct disciple of Xuanbao Pavilion. Even if the Yuwen family wants to kill him again, they dare not attack his family at will.

"In that case, I'd better obey your command. Thank you, Master Zhang!"

Cao Ze hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed. Although he had just had dinner at Zuixianlou, the reunion with Uncle Wu was indeed something that needed to be celebrated.

He knew that Mr. Zhang had other intentions, but after all, the other party had protected Uncle Wu and the others for such a long time, and it would be inappropriate not to give him any face as soon as he arrived.

As for the future, we will naturally refuse what needs to be refused.

"You're welcome, you're welcome."

Zhang Jinye was delighted, "Let's go, let's go, this Taotie Forest is not open to you at any time, I only managed to book a seat through the help of a good friend.

If we go too late, there won’t be a seat for us.”

As he spoke, he led the way, and became full of energy and vigor.

It can be seen that he really likes Nie Xiaoyu.

It’s a pity that Nie Xiaoyu doesn’t seem to have any thoughts about him.

After leaving Zhang's house, they took a carriage for about quarter of an hour and arrived at a busy street.

Cao Ze and Su Xiaozhi looked at each other and sighed, because they had just walked past Zhang's house from this street.

"This Suzaku Street is the most prosperous place in Donghai County. All the shops on this street have strong backgrounds, and the taste and ingredients are the best in the entire county!"

Zhang Jinye talks about sex in a very intense way, giving people the feeling of a peacock spreading its tail.

"Did you see that Zuixianlou over there?

Only the descendants of the eight great families of Donghai County can enter. Inside, there are carved railings and jade bricks, and the sound of stringed instruments is like nature. It is simply a paradise.

Unfortunately, I’ve only been there twice.”

There was a look of reminiscence in Zhang Jinye's eyes, which quickly turned into regret.

“Although Taotie Forest is not as good as Zuixian Tower, it is unique to be located on Suzaku Street…”

They talked non-stop all the way, and soon they came to a place that looked like a farmyard.

The peach blossoms and flowing water in the courtyard make it seem as if one has suddenly been transported from the bustling world to a farm in the mountains. It is indeed unique.

If Zuixian Tower is hiding its incompetence, then Taotielin is extremely ostentatious, telling everyone who sees it, "I am beautiful!"
"Sir, please stay. Do you have an appointment?"

The group was stopped at the gate of the courtyard. The waiter's attitude became noticeably more ostentatious, as if he was a second-rank official in front of the prime minister.

"Yes, yes, yes. Qu Yue ordered dinner in the lobby for today."

Zhang Jinye said quickly.

As the eldest son of the Zhang family, he is very approachable.

"It's already three quarters past the hour of the twilight hour. Come earlier next time, or this seat will no longer belong to you."

The waiter said this coldly, and then called a servant to lead the way.

At this time, a group of people were coming towards us.

The leader was a young man with a ruddy face and fair teeth, about fifteen or sixteen years old.

When Zhang Jinye saw this person, he hurried forward and said, "Brother Mingyu, I heard that Brother Mingyu has been in seclusion at home for a few days. He came out today, so he must have made a breakthrough!"

"If I don't break through, I don't know when I can get out. So let's break through first!"

Although the young man said this, his face was full of joy. It was obvious that breaking through was not as easy as he said.

Zhang Jinye had touched his itch, and he became very talkative. He looked at Cao Ze and the others, especially Su Xiaozhi, Yue Lingke, and Hong Xing, and asked curiously, "Who are these people?"

"I'm bringing some relatives from a small town to see the world!"

Zhang Jinye smiled, touched Cao Ze's arm to show his presence, and whispered, "Call me Brother Mingyu."

"?"

Cao Ze couldn't hold it anymore.

He was not a self-centered person, but he looked at the young man in front of him who was not even as tall as his shoulders and was obviously much younger than him.

He couldn't even say the word "brother".

Although he didn't want to cause trouble, that was just not the initiative to cause trouble, not because he was afraid of trouble and pretended to be a grandson.

"My name is Cao Ze, what's your name, little brother?"

He ignored Zhang Jinye who was standing beside him and said to the young man with a fist salute.

Although I have no interest in playing house with these little guys, I still have to maintain basic manners.

"Little brother?"

As soon as this name came out, the atmosphere in the field suddenly became weird.

Zhang Jinye's heart skipped a beat.

The young men and women following behind the young man were also startled and looked over here.

The smile on Lu Mingyu's face disappeared. He glanced at Cao Ze lightly and then looked away. He put his hands behind his back and walked out of the Taotie Forest with an expressionless face.

A group of people walked out in a mighty manner, passing Cao Ze and his group. The young men and women following Lu Mingyu looked at Zhang Jinye with very strange expressions. Several young men who were not on good terms with Zhang Jinye even had faces full of gloating.

Zhang Jinye's face also turned a little ugly, or rather, pale, and it was unclear whether it was because of anger or fear.

After everyone left, he looked at Cao Ze, "Brother Cao, you were too reckless just now. Do you know who that person was just now?"

"He is the grandson of the Lu family, one of the eight great families. If you anger him in Donghai County, let alone you, even if he destroys our Zhang family, it will only take a word from him."

"Let's go up and apologize to Master Mingyu before he goes far away."

Cao Ze smiled, "Don't worry, it won't affect your Zhang family."

He was already very surprised that the young master of the Zhang family did not immediately cut off his relationship with him. (End of this chapter)