The Backer Has Arrived

Zhang Shiqing entered everyone's sight, her red robes replaced by a blue skirt embroidered with phoenix patterns. Pearl earrings dangled from her ears, and a sapphire beaded necklace adorned her neck. The skin on her exposed throat was snow-white and luminous, appearing almost translucent, as if one could see through to her bones. Her face was radiant, exuding an unparalleled beauty.

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they were stunned into silence. It was as if an immortal had descended to the mortal realm, perfectly embodying such an exquisite scene.

Zhang Shiqing walked closer from afar, each step light and elegant, as if treading on clouds. Her snow-white face and delicate neck were exquisitely beautiful, further revealing a noble and aloof demeanor that made others feel ashamed of their own inferiority…

"Tsk tsk, not bad, she's got something," Qin Jishi commented, enjoying the view.

What?

Shiqing's aura?

Tang Xiulan was the first to react, "Shiqing, you've advanced to the Mystic Spirit Realm?"

"Mother!" Zhang Shiqing nodded, "I haven't failed your and Father's expectations."

"Good, good, good!" Tang Xiulan was overjoyed, tears welling up. "Having you is a blessing for our Zhang Family."

At the same moment, Zhang Cheng and the others reacted, their eyes filled with immense envy.

"Sister Shiqing, I didn't expect you to advance your cultivation. Congratulations!"

"Sister Shiqing, with your advancement, you'll definitely be accepted as a formal disciple by the Black and White Academy. When that happens, our Zhang Family's status will soar."

"..."

It was no wonder they were both envious and excited. Such a young Mystic Spirit Realm cultivator was rare in the entire Soaring Dragon City. To put it bluntly, apart from the three great families, no one in Soaring Dragon City could compare to Zhang Shiqing.

Would such talent not be valued by the Black and White Academy?

Facing everyone's flattery, Zhang Shiqing's expression didn't change much. Tang Xiulan, however, looked proud, as this brought immense glory to her name.

The scene shifted, and Tang Xiulan's joyful expression turned to disgust as she looked at Qin Jishi.

"Useless man, see this? This is the difference between you and Shiqing. If you have any sense, you'll voluntarily propose to annul the engagement. We'll give you a sum of money, and you'll have a worry-free life for the rest of your days."

The more outstanding Zhang Shiqing became, the more Tang Xiulan looked down on Qin Jishi, viewing him as a burden who was holding her daughter back and was utterly unworthy of being with her.

"Matriarch is right," Zhang Cheng chimed in. "What right does he have to be with Sister Shiqing?"

"Sister Shiqing!"

Zhang Cheng fawned over her, "I just don't understand, what makes Qin Jishi worthy of marrying you? He's like a toad dreaming of eating swan meat, a foolish wish."

"Exactly!"

"A foolish wish."

"..."

Zhang Cheng's words immediately resonated with others, their words filled with disdain for Qin Jishi.

"Shiqing!" Tang Xiulan said earnestly, "Now that you've broken through to the Mystic Spirit Realm, with your talent, your future achievements will not be limited to this. You are already married to Qin Jishi, fulfilling the promise from back then. To prevent him from becoming a burden to you, I will discuss with your father to let you..."

Zhang Shiqing frowned. How could she not understand Tang Xiulan's meaning?

"Sister Shiqing, I think the Matriarch is right. With your talent, let alone the entire Soaring Dragon City, even the prodigies in the Imperial Capital would be captivated by you."

Zhang Cheng looked at Qin Jishi. "This useless man is not worthy of you."

"Shut up," Zhang Shiqing snapped coldly. "Qin Jishi is my husband. Even if we don't have feelings for each other, he still is. No one can change that."

"You all..." Zhang Shiqing looked at Zhang Cheng and the others. "If you continue to say anything detrimental to Jishi behind my back, don't blame me for not considering our family ties."

This~

Zhang Cheng and the others were stunned. They hadn't expected Zhang Shiqing to defend Qin Jishi so fiercely.

"Mother!" Before Tang Xiulan could speak, Zhang Shiqing continued, "I will not separate from Jishi unless he initiates it. Otherwise, no one can interfere with my decision."

"Come back to the room with me."

Without giving Qin Jishi a chance to speak, Zhang Shiqing pulled his arm and walked towards their room.

"No, I think Aunt is right. You should consider her proposal..."

"Shut up!"

Qin Jishi: "..."

Regarding this mysterious husband, Zhang Shiqing hadn't understood him yet. How could she grant his wish?

Of course, even if Qin Jishi were truly useless and she detested him, since she had chosen to marry him, she wouldn't abandon him halfway.

Unless... unless Qin Jishi himself proposed it.

Until the room door closed, Tang Xiulan and the others hadn't recovered. What was going on? Had Zhang Shiqing's attitude changed too much?

"Matriarch, this..."

"From now on, do as Shiqing wishes."

Tang Xiulan was puzzled. She didn't understand why her daughter's attitude towards Qin Jishi had changed so drastically. Although puzzled, she could hear the firmness in Zhang Shiqing's tone.

What kind of love potion had Qin Jishi given her daughter?

Zhang Cheng and the others, who had initially planned to teach Qin Jishi a lesson, were now like beaten-down eggplants, leaving dejectedly. They didn't dare to defy Zhang Shiqing's wishes.

With Zhang Shiqing's cultivation advancement, the family would surely center around her. To go against her would be to go against the entire Zhang Family.

Qin Jishi, you're lucky.

While they envied him, their hatred for Qin Jishi grew. They felt disgusted by his behavior of relying on women.

At the same time, at the Liu Family's estate in the southern suburbs.

The entire Liu Family was out today, standing at the entrance and gazing into the distance, as if awaiting a significant figure.

"Father, once Elder Sun arrives, I will wash the entire Zhang Family in blood."

Liu Kai's twisted mentality worsened, and his hatred for Qin Jishi extended to the Zhang Family.

"Don't worry, my son. No one will escape." In Liu Qiang's heart, the Zhang Family alone was not enough to quell his anger.

The Yang Family!

The Zhao Family!

He wouldn't let them off either. With the arrival of someone from the Black Eagle Prefecture, he would use this opportunity to eliminate all opposition and make the Liu Family the sole overlord of Soaring Dragon City.

Although Liu Qiang's sister had married the Black Eagle Prefecture Lord as a concubine, Soaring Dragon City was incomparable to the Azure Wave Imperial Capital in all aspects. The difference between the two was immeasurable, especially since the visitor was an Elder from the Black Eagle Prefecture himself. The entire Liu Family was enveloped in a tense atmosphere, given the visitor's status.

The Liu Family compound, both inside and out, was meticulously cleaned. Everywhere was spotless.

From eight in the morning, Liu Qiang had personally led all the family members to wait at the entrance. It wasn't until the sun was high in the sky, and then blazing overhead, that a Liu Family disciple rushed over, sweating profusely, "Patriarch, they've arrived... they've arrived... Elder Sun... that presence is definitely Elder Sun."

Everyone's bodies trembled. Liu Qiang took a large stride forward and stood outside the gate, roaring, "Quick... immediately inform everyone. If anyone slights Elder Sun through their poor performance, don't blame me for showing no mercy."

"Esteemed Elders!"

"Esteemed Stewards!"

"You will all accompany me to greet him."

Led by Liu Qiang, they sprinted for ten miles before finally spotting a group of three approaching them unhurriedly in the distance.