They Would Not Let This Rest

At the banquet, Zhang Jinhua raised his wine cup. "Clan Leader Yang, Clan Leader Zhao, I don't know how to thank you for coming to our aid this time."

"Patriarch Zhang." Yang Kun smiled. "Though we have never been in contact, I have heard of your character. You delight in doing good and helping others—you are someone worth befriending."

"Indeed!" Zhao Tai echoed. "If Patriarch Zhang needs anything in the future, just say the word. The Liu Family is nothing to fear. With us here, they will not dare do anything."

Zhang Jinhua had originally been puzzled as to why the Yang Family and Zhao Family had come to their rescue, but Zhao Tai's words had made him believe that they were using this opportunity to suppress the Liu Family.

After all, the Liu Family had developed rapidly in recent years, causing the two great families to feel threatened.

No matter what, this was a good outcome for the Zhang Family.

Before long, the banquet was halfway through.

During that time, people repeatedly came forward to offer toasts, hoping to use this opportunity to win the favor of the Yang Family and Zhao Family.

Naturally, Qin Jishi and Zhang Shiqing could not avoid entertaining the guests as well.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of dishes, the banquet soon came to an end.

"Patriarch Zhang, we would like to speak with Little Friend Qin for a few moments."

"Little... Little Friend Qin?"

Hearing Yang Kun address him that way, Zhang Jinhua drew a sharp breath. His gaze turned to Qin Jishi, filled with both confusion and a silent request for his opinion.

"Clan Leader Yang, let us speak over there." Amid the astonished gazes of the crowd, the three walked aside.

Uh!

Everyone blinked rapidly.

"Could Qin Jishi be connected to the two great families? Did they come to our aid because of him?"

"Look at how respectfully Clan Leader Yang treats Qin Jishi. Could it be that Qin Jishi has some unknown background?"

"Whew, this is a major matter. Perhaps we have all underestimated him. After all, he displayed an extraordinary calmness when facing the Liu Family."

"..."

It was not just the crowd that was confused. Even the Zhang Family could not understand it. No matter how they looked at it, the two clan leaders' attitudes toward Qin Jishi were exceptionally respectful...

"Little Friend Qin!" Yang Kun spoke in a low, reverent voice. "This is Zhao Tai, the Zhao Family's clan leader. We are all on the same side. With just one word from you, we will surely flatten the Liu Family."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Zhao Tai nodded. "As long as Little Friend Qin gives the word, we will brave fire and water without hesitation."

Zhao Tai had come this time at Yang Kun's instruction. Though he did not know Qin Jishi's identity, Yang Kun had told him that Qin Jishi was a terrifying existence of immense influence.

Zhao Tai believed this without the slightest doubt. The reason was that the Zhao Family had become one of the three great families entirely because of the Yang Family. Without the Yang Family, there would be no Zhao Family as it was today.

Because of this, Zhao Tai trusted Yang Kun completely. Even though the other man was so young, he still believed him without question.

"No need." Qin Jishi said coldly, "Consider this a lesson for the Liu Family. If they know what is good for them, let the matter end here. If not, I will personally make a move."

"Clan Leader Yang!"

Qin Jishi paused before continuing, "You did very well this time. I am very satisfied."

"It is my honor to be of service to Little Friend Qin." Yang Kun knew the weight of those words, and he also knew that the Yang Family had gained approval.

With the Young Pavilion Master of the World-Saving Pavilion's approval, even a barnyard chicken could transform into a phoenix.

Beside them, Zhao Tai's heart twitched violently. Could this young man be the direct descendant of some great power in the Imperial Capital? Why else would Yang Kun be so respectful, not daring to show the slightest dissatisfaction?

After exchanging a few more simple words, Yang Kun and Zhao Tai led their disciples away.

Only after they left did the other factions depart one after another. Yet as they left, every one of them greeted Qin Jishi. The actions of the two clan leaders left them no choice but to harbor suspicions.

The guests departed.

With his hands behind his back, Zhang Jinhua walked into the Main Hall. "Jishi, come with me."

Under the stunned and puzzled gazes of the Zhang Family Disciples, Qin Jishi entered the Main Hall.

Outside the eastern outskirts!

Zhao Tai wore a grave expression. "Brother Yang, what exactly is Little Friend Qin's background?"

Yang Kun smiled and shook his head. "Cannot be spoken of, cannot be spoken of."

The more he acted that way, the more Zhao Tai's curiosity burned. "Brother Yang, am I not worthy of your trust?"

"Hehe!"

Yang Kun continued to smile lightly. "Brother Zhao, of course you are worthy of trust. But some rules cannot be broken—such as the matter of my disappearance over the past ten years."

Rules that could not be broken?

Disappeared for ten years?

Zhao Tai narrowed his eyes. Suddenly thinking of something, he said, "Brother Yang, could your ten-year disappearance have been because you went to the World-Sav—"

"Shh!"

Yang Kun cut him off. "It cannot be spoken of. But remember this: as long as Little Friend Qin is here, let alone the Black Eagle Prefecture behind the Liu Family, even the Sacred Domain Liang Family is nothing for us to fear."

Gulp~

Zhao Tai swallowed hard. Watching Yang Kun's departing back, he seemed to have guessed the other man's identity.

After a long while~

Zhao Tai came back to his senses. "Great Elder, issue the order. From now on, if Little Friend Qin encounters any matter... no... if the Zhang Family has any trouble... our Zhao Family will spare no effort."

Southern outskirts, Liu Family!

In the Healing Hall, waves of screams and furious roars echoed through the Main Hall.

"Ah~"

"Father, I can no longer function as a man! Damned... damned! This grudge must be avenged... I will slice him into a thousand pieces... tear out his tendons and strip away his bones."

"Ah~"

"Get out, all of you get out... Qin Jishi... you piece of trash, trash... unless I turn you into a Human Swine, I cannot soothe the hatred in my heart."

Inside the Main Hall, the maidservants and others trembled like leaves. Liu Kai's vicious expression filled them with fear, and they were terrified of being dragged into it.

"All of you, leave." Liu Qiang's face was dark, his voice so cold it made people suffocate.

As if relieved of a heavy burden, they did not dare hesitate and quickly left.

Soon, only Liu Qiang and his son remained in the Main Hall.

"Father... Qin Jishi must die. The Zhang Family cannot be spared either. I want that bitch Zhang Shiqing kneeling before me, serving me day and night."

The blow of losing his manhood had caused Liu Kai's mind to begin twisting in an extremely short time.

"My son!" Liu Qiang said with grief and indignation. "Rest assured, your father will definitely not let this rest. I have already sent word to your aunt. I believe people from the Black Eagle Prefecture will arrive soon. When that time comes, no matter who stands behind the Yang Family and Zhao Family, if they dare obstruct us, kill them without mercy."

"We cannot spare them. Absolutely cannot." At this point, Liu Kai had nothing but hatred left in his heart.

If not for the Yang Family and Zhao Family today, he would have bathed the entire Zhang Family in blood.

A long time passed, and Liu Kai gradually fell asleep.

Creak!

Liu Qiang walked out of the Main Hall. "Great Elder."

An elderly man had been waiting for a long time. "Go investigate the backgrounds behind the Yang Family and Zhao Family."

"Understood!" The Liu Family Great Elder accepted the order and was about to leave.

"Wait!" After pondering briefly, Liu Qiang continued, "Send someone to the Myriad Treasures Tower. Tell them that I wish to visit a senior from the Black and White Academy."

The Black and White Academy had strict laws and regulations. From the moment Liu Kai received the invitation, he had already become an official disciple. Liu Qiang believed that once the Black and White Academy learned of this matter, they would not stand idly by.

With the Black and White Academy and Black Eagle Prefecture stepping forward, Liu Qiang did not believe the Yang Family and Zhao Family could contend against them.

The Liu Family Great Elder quickly departed. Liu Qiang clenched his fists, and an undisguised killing intent appeared in his eyes. "Just wait. I will make every one of you pay the price you deserve."