Adoption and Betrothal

This matter became one of the legendary tales passed down through the generations in the prefectural city.

A young master from an aristocratic family, lost among the common folk and long subjected to bullying, was unexpectedly found by his family and instantly flew onto a branch to become a phoenix.

Then those "evil people" and "bad people" who had offended him naturally received the punishment they deserved.

In truth, the few who had made trouble for Zhou You were indeed severely punished.

Jia Jinzhong and Jia Ruyi were mighty martial artists and pillars of their clan. To preserve the Jia Clan, they were ordered to commit suicide in atonement.

To compensate Zhou You for his "emotional trauma," the Jia Clan surrendered half its assets. The losses were so devastating that they could no longer maintain a foothold locally and had no choice but to move their entire household to the more barren Haiming Prefecture, putting even greater distance between themselves and Northern Xuan Prefecture.

The punishment could not have been more severe.

And that was merely the appetizer!

Qi Tianmen was connected to the Qi Family of the capital, and the news had yet to reach them, so the subsequent repercussions were still unclear.

But judging by his ashen face and the dejected silhouette of his departure, his end would not be a pleasant one.

As for Zhu Ruoxuan, the Northern Xuan Prefectural Lord and the Prefectural Lord Kui Guang thumped their chests and promised to provide an explanation. They would not let Zhou You suffer any grievance.

As for the Medicine King Sect...

"Hubby, this is difficult for me to say, but my Hua Family has received great kindness, so I have no choice but to pass on their message!"

That night, Hua Youxing came to see Zhou