Zhou family mansion.
Zhou Guang and a group of Zhou family members were waiting outside the stone chamber where the ancestor was in seclusion.
Three days ago, after returning from Narcissus Pavilion, he went outside the stone chamber and sent a message to the ancestor. The ancestor replied: "Welcome me out of seclusion in three days."
After three days, he brought his people outside and waited.
From the early morning when the dewdrops were sparkling to now when the sunset glows across the sky, a day has passed, and the ancestor has not come out yet.
But no one dared to express dissatisfaction.
The ancestor is the sky of the entire Zhou family, the umbrella that protects all of them. They have nothing but awe for the ancestor.
Even if someone has complaints in their heart, they dare not show it openly.
Just when Zhou Guang was worried about whether something had happened to the ancestor, the door of the stone chamber opened and a figure appeared at the door. He was of medium height and thin, looking like an ordinary old man in his sixties or seventies, but he was energetic and his eyes were bright, so it was obvious that he was not an ordinary person.
This person is Zhou Fang, the ancestor of the Zhou family.
Upon seeing him, everyone in the Zhou family bowed and saluted, saying loudly, "Welcome the ancestor out of seclusion."
Zhou Fang nodded slightly, "Everyone, please step back. Guang'er, follow me."
Zhou Fang is Zhou Guang's father. Even though Zhou Guang is over a hundred years old, in Zhou Fang's eyes, he is still a child.
Zhou Guang followed him and after entering the house, he sensed the deeper power of his father and showed joy on his face: "Dad, have you made a breakthrough?"
Zhou Fang: "Well, I was lucky enough to break through to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul."
"Hahaha, great! Now let's see if Chang Ming dares to act wildly in front of my Zhou family!"
Zhou Fang's eyes sharpened: "What's going on?"
Zhou Guang then recounted what had happened recently, which included some subjective biases.
Zhou Fang snorted angrily, "Arrogant little brat! How dare you detain a descendant of my Zhou family!"
Therefore, the Zhou family's protectiveness and arrogance are consistent. After hearing the whole story, Zhou Fang's first reaction was anger towards Changming.
Then, he directed his anger at Zhou Guang, "Kang'er has a reckless temper. As a father, why don't you keep a closer eye on him? In the final analysis, you underestimated the enemy!"
Can Zhou Guang still take the blame for his father?
"Yes, yes, I was too careless. Dad, what do you think we should do now?"
"Hmph, what else can I do? Chang Ming has bullied my Zhou family, so I can't let him go easily! He's not afraid of death and wants to face me head-on, so how can I refuse to do what he wants!"
"Yes, Dad, you are already a powerful being in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul. Why are you afraid of him, who is in the early stage of the Nascent Soul? After you kill Chang Ming, it will naturally serve as a warning to others. Let's see who dares to go against my Zhou family in the future!"
Both father and son are extremely confident.
Zhou Guang went to the Narcissus Pavilion again. This time, he was even more arrogant than the last time. He didn't even show any fear when he saw Chang Ming. Instead, he said rather disrespectfully, "The ancestor has agreed to fight you. When do you think it would be convenient?"
Seeing Zhou Guang's attitude, what else did Chang Ming not understand? It must be that the Zhou family ancestor had made a breakthrough in his cultivation, which gave Zhou Guang great confidence and made him feel that the Zhou family ancestor could easily defeat him.
No, maybe it’s not just about defeating him, the Zhou family also wants to get rid of him completely!
Chang Ming was not disappointed: "Let's set it at 9 o'clock three days later."
As soon as Zhou Guang left Narcissus Pavilion, the news that the ancestor of the Zhou family was about to have a decisive battle with the boss of the black market spread throughout Lingyao City.
"Why would the black market confront the Zhou family?"
"Hasn't the black market been stealing meat from the Zhou family?"
"I know what's going on. Didn't the black market hold an auction a few days ago? The Zhou family wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to launch an internal and external attack to completely shut down the black market. Unexpectedly, all the Zhou family members fell into the hands of the black market, and the Zhou family's precious grandson was even arrested.
"The Zhou family's patriarch came looking for someone, but he didn't get them, and he almost couldn't even leave the Narcissus Pavilion. Oh, and Narcissus Pavilion is the black market's official base. As a result, the two sides have become mortal enemies. It just so happens that the Zhou family's ancestor has come out of seclusion, and his cultivation has greatly increased. So, shouldn't he teach the black market boss a lesson?"
"Wait, hasn't the black market been hiding in the dark all this time? So they're so powerful? Even the Zhou family can't do anything to them?"
"I heard that the boss of the black market is also in the Nascent Soul stage, and he has several people in the Golden Core stage under his command, and even more in the Foundation Establishment stage. This is comparable to an aristocratic family, so how can their strength be weak?"
"It seems the black market has been quietly growing and developing in the shadows over the years. But even if the owner of the black market is a Nascent Soul Venerable, he can't be as powerful as the Zhou family's ancestor, right? He's a veteran Nascent Soul powerhouse, and his cultivation has increased this time. I heard he's even broken through to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul."
"The black market got complacent too early, thinking they could ignore the Zhou family just because they had a certain level of strength. But once their ancestor came out of seclusion, the black market withered."
"The black market boss is in trouble this time. He finally cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage and has not yet fully experienced the pleasure of being a Nascent Soul Venerable. He is going to be killed. What a pity, what a pity."
"You're just a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, and you're just sitting here worrying about nothing. He's at the Nascent Soul Stage, and he has plenty of ways to save his life. How could he be killed so easily?"
"The Zhou family casino is open! The black market owner is offering 90% to 1, go place your bets!"
Everyone swarmed into Zhou's casino, and most people bet on the black market owner to lose, causing his odds to drop.
Inside the Narcissus Pavilion.
Xue Huan asked Chang Ming, "Are you confident?"
Chang Ming said honestly: "I have no confidence."
Xue Huan held her forehead with her hand. "If you don't have confidence, why would you challenge someone to a fight?"
Chang Ming: "Things have come to this point. Sooner or later, the Zhou family and I will have to face off. But don't worry, even if I don't have the confidence to defeat the Zhou family ancestor, my life will not be in danger."
Even if his physical body was destroyed, as long as his Nascent Soul was still there, it meant he still had a chance of survival! As long as he found a suitable physical body, he could be reborn.
Of course, he didn't want to take over someone else's body, as that would bring him divine punishment. However, he could find someone whose soul had died but whose body had not completely lost its vitality.
Xue Huan, however, was still worried. "The Zhou family's ancestor is in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul, and he entered the Nascent Soul stage many years earlier than you. He must have many tricks that you don't understand. What's more, what if he lacks martial virtue and plots some conspiracy?"
Changming couldn't help laughing when he saw her worrying about his safety.
Xue Huan rolled her eyes at him. "You still have the heart to laugh? Well, I have a few powerful magical instruments that I'd like to lend to you for a while. I just don't know if you're willing to use them."
Chang Ming looked puzzled. "Since you said it's amazing, it must be extraordinary. Why wouldn't I use it?"
Xue Huan took out a small and exquisite makeup box and said, "You'll know once you take a look."
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