At this point, Zhang Kuangxing could no longer be bothered to maintain the dignity of a family patriarch. He only wanted to appease the evil demon's wrath, so he pushed Zhang Bao'er forward without hesitation.
Xu Yi sneered. "You Zhangs really underestimate me. Am I, the dignified Empty Void Young Master, the sort of person who would kill women and children? I came here today to collect a debt. Since your Zhang family lost Huaiyu Mountain to me, you must hand it over. Otherwise, I can only clear the place out myself."
"But she can't represent the Zhang family! I'm the Zhang family Patriarch."
Zhang Kuangxing had never experienced such grief and indignation. He had every reason on his side, yet could not make himself heard.
Xu Yi said coldly, "Does she have the surname Zhang? Is her name Zhang Bao'er? Is she from Huaiyu Mountain? If so, then she can represent the Zhang family. As for which of you is the Patriarch, what does that have to do with me? That's your Zhang family's business. I'll ask you just one thing: can I take Huaiyu Mountain today?"
Zhang Kuangxing was on the verge of madness. How could something so absurd happen? Was there no justice in this world? Was it really true that whoever had the bigger fist was in the right, and whoever was more overbearing could run roughshod over everyone? Heavens, you've gone blind!
The heavens could not hear Zhang Kuangxing's anguished cries. Countless thoughts tangled across the scene. Liu Zhengshou was already advising Zhang Kuangxing that, if all else failed, they should rally the strength of the eight great families of Penglai Immortal Island and utterly crush Old Demon Kongxu.
The suggestion sounded incredibly righteous, but Zhang Kuangxing knew that even if the eight families joined