Chapter 1425 - 417: So You Were the Real Employer! (6k)_4

Zhou Qing looked at the token that Second Uncle handed out and immediately understood something.

This was also discussed with Second Uncle beforehand. As long as they could pinpoint Yama’s whereabouts, once he was isolated, the two of them could surely capture him.

Moreover, their painstaking effort was actually to save the Yan Family.

If someone knowledgeable discovered the existence of that imitation Extreme Dao Weapon, wouldn’t it bring calamity and destruction upon the Yan Family?

This kind of foresight should indeed be appreciated by the Yan Family.

"It seems our Zhao Family also has such an honor." Zhao Muye put away the token, cupped his fists, and said, "As long as the master is willing to grace us with his presence, the Zhao Family will definitely greet you with all our might!"

Zhou Qing nodded slightly, "Senior Zhao is also leaving the mansion?"

Zhao Muye snorted coldly, casting a sidelong glance at Yama, "Since some people have already slipped away, it’s only natural for me to keep a close eye."

Yama sneered, "Brother Zhao, being so small-minded? You’ve indeed made me see you in a different light. But with just your abilities, what can you do to me once out of the Shen Family’s premises?"

"Just you wait!" Zhao Muye glared angrily, "It’s inconvenient to act within the Zhao Family’s territory, but once outside, I’ll definitely teach you a lesson!"

Yama crossed his arms defiantly, "I, Yan, am eager to watch."

Seeing the two of them ready to draw swords, Shen Tianhong from the Shen Family’s main branch hurried to mediate, "You two are both outstanding among the younger generation in Nanhuang State, sparring is fine, but let’s not harm the harmony."

Zhou Qing merely smiled without speaking.

After the two of them bid their farewells, Shen Tianhong and the three house heads cordially said, "Master, you may be busy, allow us to see the guests off."

Watching everyone walk away, Zhou Qing’s smile gradually froze into frost.

Merely two noble family juniors bidding farewell, yet they warranted the personal send-off from the Shen Family’s three house heads.

This shows that even among the Eight Great Families, the disparity in status between them is as vast as the clouds to the mud.

Upon careful reflection, it’s understandable. Not to mention the Zhao Family, just speaking of the Yan Family, the four prodigies of the younger generation are ranked as the "Diversified Phenomena." Previously, Yan Sen was at the mid-stage Spirit Severing Realm and a fourth-level Array Master.

This Yama had reached the late-stage Spirit Severing Realm and even possessed an imitation Extreme Dao Weapon, capable of arrogantly facing the Emperor of the Holy Martial Dynasty in a battle.

And what of the Shen Family?

Among the younger generation, only Shen Hanyi broke through to the Spirit Severing Realm.

This was all thanks to his advice, using the leftover materials from the Transforming Divine Medicine "Ice Glaze Lingque Mushroom" that saved Shen Yunzhou back then, to refine the "Ice Glaze Spirit Ascension Pill," allowing her to break through to the late-stage Spirit Severing Realm.

Later, it was due to his Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown opportunity that she further reached Spirit Slash Realm Perfection.

Otherwise, with Shen Hanyi’s talent, at most she’d be on par with Yama and Zhao Muye, remaining at the late-stage Spirit Severing Realm.

As for Shen Yunzhou, it’s only in the past two years that he barely broke through.

This shows that among the Eight Great Families, though they outwardly seem as close as lips and teeth, the disparity in strength is considerable.

Families with deep foundations have prodigies emerging in the younger generation.

While those in decline are struggling, with a lack of successors.

So much so that these three heads of the Shen Family wish the others would fight to the death.

"Is it confirmed?" The next moment, Zhou Qing turned to look at Second Uncle, his voice icy.

Second Uncle’s gaze was as sharp as a knife, fixed firmly on the departing back of the second house head Shen Yunlan, without a word.

Killing intent flashed in Zhou Qing’s eyes as he said coldly, "Courting death!"

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Back in the main hall, after Zhou Qing just finished explaining the recent situation to Second Uncle, Shen Hanyi arrived.

"Greetings, Senior!" Shen Hanyi gave a graceful salute to Second Uncle.

Second Uncle, with a youthful face, waved his hand with a smile, "Don’t call me senior, we’re of similar cultivation. Just like Zhou, you can call me Uncle."

Shen Hanyi’s eyes flickered, and after a moment of silence, she said softly, "Uncle."

"Alright!" Second Uncle slapped his thigh and winked at Zhou Qing, "This old man will keep watch for you. If you have anything private to discuss, go ahead!"

With that, humming an out-of-tune tune, he hopped out of the hall, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.

As the footsteps faded away, silence returned to the hall.

Zhou Qing looked at Shen Hanyi and said softly, "I have some good news. Would you like to hear it?"