Just as the Zhu Familyâs Grand Elders were expressing their anger, the Zhu Family Patriarch who had yet to express a word suddenly spoke in a heavy tone, âSurely, weâre not letting this matter end like this, our Zhu Family is not soft persimmons like the Jiang Family or the Gudu Family! But, todayâs Huang Xiaolong has already soared to a high place. Even if we disregard his Master Feng Yang, there is still the Ascending Moon Old Man behind him, killing Huang Xiaolong will not be an easy task.â
Everyone in the great hall fell into silence.
âPatriarch, in my opinion, the people are exaggerating.â The first Zhu Family Grand Elder commented nonchalantly, âEven if that Huang Xiaolong is really a late-Tenth Order God Realm, with rumors everywhere trumpeting his might, how strong can he be? I donât believe that a mere God Realm has the power of a Highgod Realm master!â
âI agree, that Huang Xiaolong has only cultivated for slightly over a hundred years!â Another Zhu Family Grand Elder chimed in, âAs monstrous as his talent might be, thereâs a limit to how strong he can be!â
âThat Azure Dragon Instituteâs Lu Cong only had an inflated reputation, thatâs why he was easily killed by Huang Xiaolong.â
Following that, more and more Grand Elders spoke their opinions, belittling Huang Xiaolong.
Right at this time, a Zhu Family Elder ran into the great hall, reporting in a hurried manner, âReporting to Patriarch, Huang Xiaolong is here!â
In an instant, all clamors died down, one could hear a pin drop in the silence.
Huang Xiaolong is here!
Those Grand Elders that were mocking and belittling Huang Xiaolong had various interesting expressions on their faces, from frozen smiles to wide-eyed astonishment.
Huang Xiaolong and Liu Yun did not conceal their movements upon arriving at the New Stone City, thus, the moment they stepped out from the transmission array, they were recognized by Zhu Family disciples.
âI didnât expect that Huang Xiaolong would dare to show his face here!â One of Zhu Family Grand Elders said, regaining his composure. He sneered and added, âSending himself up to die, we shall fulfill his wish!â
A Grand Elder got to his feet, saying, âPatriarch, we must seize this opportunity, we absolutely cannot allow Huang Xiaolong to escape!â
Zhu Familyâs Patriarch Zhu Chu solemnly ordered, âAll of you follow me outside, but donât kill him yet. Capture him and weâll see what Feng Yang has to say.â
âYes, Patriarch!â
Zhu Chu abruptly stood up from his seat, leading all Zhu Familyâs Grand Elders marching out from the great hall to Huang Xiaolong and Liu Yunâs location.
Zhu Chenyi followed behind the large group, looking like he had something to say, but gave up in the end.
Although the strength Huang Xiaolong had shown in the Black Warrior City surprised him, Zhu Chenyi didnât think that Huang Xiaolong was a match for their Zhu Family Patriarch, Zhu Chu.
Their Zhu Family Patriarch was a peak mid-First Order Highgod Realm master!
He was close to breaking through to late-First Order Highgod Realm.
On another side, Huang Xiaolong and Liu Yun finally arrived at the New Stone City. However, when they passed through the city gates, they discovered that every corner had Zhu Family disciples on guard.
Then again, Huang Xiaolong didnât mind, his actions and demeanour were relaxed as he and Liu Yun headed in the direction of the Zhu Family manor.
All of a sudden, Huang Xiaolong stopped moving.
Liu Yun was baffled by Huang Xiaolongâs sudden halt, but immediately understood when he saw the Zhu Family Patriarch leading his familyâs Grand Elders in all grandeur, flying from the other end of the street. Liu Yunâs face tightened nervously seeing this.
Huang Xiaolong calmly waited.
Very soon, Zhu Chu and the Grand Elders arrived in front of Huang Xiaolong and Liu Yun.
Huang Xiaolongâs divine sense spread out, seeing that the Zhu Family Elders and disciples had already surrounded them in several layers of encirclement, not even a fly could escape.
âHuang Xiaolong, you killed a disciple our Zhu Family, have you come to admit your crime and receive punishment?â A Zhu Family Grand Elder sneered coldly, âHowever, a life for a life, even if you beg on your knees, the result will be the same.â
Admit your crime and receive punishment?
Beg on your knees?
Huang Xiaolong was stumped. He then quickly realized the said Zhu Family disciple was referring to Zhu Wuhou. Huang Xiaolong shook his head while smiling, wondering if Zhu Family Grand Elder thought too highly of their Zhu Family.
From the beginning, Huang Xiaolong had never given a second thought about Zhu Wuhouâs death.
âWhat are you laughing at?â The same Zhu Family Grand Elderâs expression sank, glaring at Huang Xiaolong.
Huang Xiaolong shrugged, âI am laughing because youâre too idiotic.â
âWhat?!â That Zhu Family Grand Elder was enraged and was about to attack Huang Xiaolong when Zhu Chu snapped at him: âEnough!â
That Grand Elder dispersed his attack, but was still glaring at Huang Xiaolong.
Patriarch Zhu Chu slowly turned to face Huang Xiaolong, âHuang Xiaolong, you killed my Zhu Familyâs core disciple Zhu Wuhou, how do you want to solve this matter?â
Huang Xiaolong was indifferent, âI came here to see your Zhu Family Ancestor, tell him to come out to talk.â
The Zhu Family members were stunned. Even more so, they were outraged by Huang Xiaolongâs disrespect toward their Ancestor.
Huang Xiaolong was saying that all of them here werenât qualified to speak to him? Not even their Patriarch?
Zhu Chuâs expression darkened, his gaze cold and frightening.
âPresumptuous!â A different Grand Elder shouted. âHuang Xiaolong, donât assume that just because you killed the Azure Dragon Instituteâs Lu Cong youâre really invincible! Below the Highgod Realm, all are mere ants. Our Ancestor is not someone that a lowly person like you can meet just because you say so. Even in front of our Patriarch, you are merely qualified to carry his shoes!â
âPatriarch, let me go detain this Huang Xiaolong!â Another Grand Elder requested, his tone hoarse with anger.
Zhu Chu waved his hand, stopping them from doing anything.
His chilling gaze was fixed on Huang Xiaolong before shifting to Liu Yun beside him. âHuang Xiaolong, the reason you want to see our Ancestor is to request him to dissolve the engagement between our Zhu and Qi Families? Fine, Iâll let you see him if you can take one palm strike from me!â
But Huang Xiaolong shook his head again, âIf you can take one palm strike me, then these twenty thousand high divine grade spirit stones are yours. However, if you fail, then take out the blood contract and dissolve the betrothal with the Qi Family.â With a wave of his hand, a rain of spirit stones fell from the air.
The street beneath their feet quaked as spirit stones continued to fall.
A giant pile of spirit stones appeared in front of the Zhu Family elders and disciples. Looking at the twenty thousand high divine grade spirit stones, gulping sounds of could be heard as the large group of Zhu Familyâs eyes shone with greed.
Zhu Chu was no different, but in the next second his complexion didnât look so good.
What did Huang Xiaolong say just now? Turning his words back at him, daring him to take his palm strike? From Huang Xiaolongâs tone, he was implying that Zhu Chu wouldnât be able to withstand it?!
Zhu Chu was red with fury, killing intent boiling in his blood as he gritted his teeth through every word, âFine! Huang Xiaolong, this is the blood contract, if I fail to take one hit from you, Iâll rescind the marriage agreement with the Qi Family!â Zhu Chu agreed, taking out a blood-red contract.
âPatriarch!â The surrounding Zhu Family Grand Elders wanted to persuade Zhu Chu otherwise.
âAll of you retreat!â Zhu Chu coldly ordered.
All the Grand Elders, Elders, and disciples could only acknowledge and retreat some distance away.
âJunior Apprentice-brother, the Zhu Familyâs Patriarch is a peak mid-First Order Highgod Realm master, you...?â Liu Yun was nervous, looking anxiously at Huang Xiaolong.
âDonât worry, I know what Iâm doing.â Huang Xiaolong gave Liu Yun an assured look.
Liu Yun wanted to say more, but Huang Xiaolong already made up his mind. He could only retreat to the back.