Revenge Plan

"Crimson Fire Origin Copper? Could it be the legendary material used to forge high-tier magical artifacts?"

Lu Changsheng exclaimed in surprise.

"Indeed. This Crimson Fire Origin Copper is an extremely rare material that can be used to forge high-tier magical artifacts, making its price exceptionally high. Whoever controls this ore vein will be able to dominate Tianyang City in the future."

Zhou Zhirou nodded slightly.

Lu Changsheng immediately understood that Crimson Fire Origin Copper was incredibly precious. It was said that it could only form after essence fire had been buried deep underground for ten thousand years.

Even a palm-sized piece of Crimson Fire Origin Copper could fetch a price of over a thousand spirit stones.

One could only imagine how wealthy a family that possessed an entire Crimson Fire Origin Copper ore vein would become in the future.

"Then, who does this Crimson Fire Origin Copper ore vein ultimately belong to?"

Lu Changsheng asked curiously.

"In order to compete for the ownership of the Crimson Fire Origin Copper ore vein, my Zhou family and the Qin family engaged in a fierce struggle, which ultimately left both sides severely weakened," Zhou Zhirou sighed.

"However, to avoid such endless conflict, our two great families eventually agreed to decide the ownership of the Crimson Fire Origin Copper ore vein through a fair competition," Zhou Zhirou stated solemnly.

"A fair competition?"

Lu Changsheng looked confused.

"Yes, it means that each family will send a genius from the younger generation to compete. The side that emerges victorious will gain ownership of the ore vein."

At this point, Zhou Zhirou's brow furrowed even deeper.

"I understand. Senior Sister, you received a letter from your family, which is why you have to rush back to participate in the competition, right?" Lu Changsheng said gravely.

"Yes, but with my strength at the fifth level of Core Condensation Realm, I likely don't stand the slightest chance of winning..."

As she spoke, the worry on Zhou Zhirou's face intensified. If she lost the competition, the entire Zhou family would face annihilation.

She couldn't bear to see her family devoured by the Qin family, so the responsibility weighing on her was immense.

This heavy burden made Zhou Zhirou feel suffocated.

At this moment, Zhou Zhirou looked at Lu Changsheng, but just as she was about to say something, she swallowed her words back.

Seeing his Senior Sister's hesitant expression, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but smile slightly and said, "Senior Sister, if you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Currently, the only way to save my Zhou family is to invite an external helper to defeat the Qin family's genius on our behalf, allowing my Zhou family to secure ownership of the ore vein," Zhou Zhirou bit her lip lightly.

"Senior Sister Zhou, are you perhaps asking me to fight for your Zhou family?" Lu Changsheng suddenly realized.

"Yes!" Zhou Zhirou nodded gently.

"It's possible, but can families actually request external help for their duels?" Lu Changsheng was a little puzzled.

"Although the rules state that external help is not allowed in duels between the two families, we have a way to make this external helper one of our Zhou family members," Zhou Zhirou said softly.

"What way?" Lu Changsheng was very curious.

"It's simple. As long as you temporarily become my Zhou family's son-in-law, you can then legitimately fight on behalf of our Zhou family," Zhou Zhirou explained.

Lu Changsheng's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected there to be such a method.

"Alright! Since Senior Sister Zhou needs my help, I can temporarily fight for your Zhou family!" Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment and agreed without hesitation.

Earlier, in the Cloud Sea Mountain Range, he had almost been swallowed by the Scarlet Fragrance Demon Lotus, and it was fortunate that Zhou Zhirou had intervened in time. Lu Changsheng felt obligated to repay this kindness.

Moreover, after spending these past few days together, Lu Changsheng had also developed quite a good impression of this Senior Sister, which was why he had agreed so readily.

"Really?" Zhou Zhirou was overjoyed.

With Lu Changsheng's intervention, they would surely be able to defeat the Qin family's genius! After all, this fellow had defeated Liu Yan, who was at the first level of the Divine Palace Realm, with his strength at the eighth level of Core Condensation Realm in the outer sect!

"However, I'd like to know about the strength of the Qin family's genius?"

Lu Changsheng said with a solemn expression.

"The Qin Family has three geniuses. The one you beat up earlier was the Qin Family's third young master, Qin Xuan, whose strength is only at the sixth level of the Core Condensation Realm."

"However, this time, the genius sent by the Qin Family is the Qin Family's second young master, Qin Lie. His strength is much more formidable than Qin Xuan's, as he has already reached the Half-step Divine Palace Realm."

Zhou Zhirou's delicate eyebrows furrowed.

"Half-step Divine Palace..."

Lu Changsheng was dismissive.

He had even defeated Liu Yan, who was at the first level of the Divine Palace Realm. A mere Half-step Divine Palace Realm opponent was nothing to fear.

"Huh? Senior Sister Zhou, what about the Qin Family's eldest young master?"

Lu Changsheng asked curiously.

"The Qin Family's eldest young master has quite a background. He is Qin Wentian, currently ranked first on the Lingxiao Sect's outer disciple ranking. However, I heard that Qin Wentian has been in seclusion recently, so he did not participate in this match."

Zhou Zhirou said in a deep voice.

"What?"

"Qin Wentian?!"

Upon hearing those three words, Lu Changsheng's expression instantly turned grim.

Hiss!

"Ah!"

Lu Changsheng cried out in pain, his face contorted in agony. The three Bone Corroding Nails on his back had acted up again.

Behind his spine, he could hear the sizzling sound of his bone marrow being corroded. The intense pain made Lu Changsheng's face twist into a grimace.

"Junior Brother, what's wrong?"

Zhou Zhirou asked anxiously.

"N-nothing!"

Lu Changsheng gritted his teeth, enduring the pain. However, at this moment, his heart was anything but calm. He hadn't expected that the Qin Family in Tianyang City was the family of Qin Wentian!

At this moment, a wild thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.

He wanted revenge on the Qin Family!

For the crippling of his Dantian and the torment of the three Bone Corroding Nails on his back, he would make the Qin Family pay with their blood!

Originally, Lu Changsheng had planned to fight on behalf of the Zhou Family simply out of respect for Senior Sister Zhou. But now that he knew the Qin Family was Qin Wentian's family, Lu Changsheng was even more determined to fight for the Zhou Family.

Not just for the Zhou Family, but also so he could get revenge on Qin Wentian!

"Qin Wentian, the pain you made me suffer, today your Qin Family will pay for it! I will personally shatter all of the Qin Family's hopes!"

Lu Changsheng's lips curved upwards.

However, Lu Changsheng did not reveal his grievances with Qin Wentian to Zhou Zhirou, as he was brewing a plan for revenge in his heart.

"Let's go. If my father knew we had invited you as an external helper, he wouldn't know how happy he would be."

Zhou Zhirou smiled gently, the worry on her face vanishing.

A short while later, the two finally arrived at the Zhou Family's mansion.

It had to be said that as one of the two great families in Tianyang City, the Zhou Family still had considerable heritage. The mansion looked luxurious and grand, with two Core Condensation Realm guards standing at the entrance.

"Young Miss, that's great, you're finally back! The master is waiting for you in the main hall!"

Upon seeing Zhou Zhirou, the two guards immediately beamed with joy.

"I know..."

Zhou Zhirou nodded gently, then led Lu Changsheng into the mansion.