Chapter 3228 - 3203: Narrow Roads for Rivals

Chapter 3228: Chapter 3203: Narrow Roads for Rivals

Standing at the town’s entrance, chatting for a long time, Lin Bai and the others also saw spirit boats entering Qing Shi Town.

Zhang Zhengqing said, "Since the time of the opening of the White Dragon Secret Realm is already near, various forces have been sending warriors to tidy up residences in Qing Shi Town early on. Therefore, major forces come to Qing Shi Town and, typically, stay in their own mansions."

"Let’s go, it’s about time. We should head back!"

Zhang Zhengqing said with a gentle laugh.

Lin Bai nodded slightly and turned around to go back with Zhang Zhengqing and the others.

Walking down the streets of Qing Shi Town, Lin Bai also saw many warriors; they seemed to be local warriors of Qing Shi Town.

Upon seeing Lin Bai and his group, almost all of them showed fear, quickly hid in their rooms, closed the doors tightly, and activated their magic circles.

Yet, they didn’t know that such magic circles were just like empty setups in the eyes of a warrior like Lin Bai.

But Lin Bai and Zhang Zhengqing did not pay attention to these local warriors.

Zhang Zhengqing whispered, "The martial cultivation of Qing Shi Town’s warriors is generally not high, but every century, the talented strong ones from Dragon River County gather here. They probably have never seen warriors this powerful in their entire lives, so it’s natural to feel some fear!"

"Especially years ago, when a group of warriors from a small city provoked a family in Qing Shi Town, they wiped out that family in anger."

"Since then, the warriors of Qing Shi Town have mostly hidden away when they see us coming and return only after we’ve left!"

"Some have even hidden in the mountains."

Zhang Zhengqing said quietly.

"If a town doesn’t even have a Tianbao Tower, it shows that the town’s level is quite low." Lin Bai chuckled lightly, not seeing the presence of a Tianbao Tower in Qing Shi Town.

Tianbao Tower claims that wherever there are warriors on the Barbaric Ancient Continent, there would be a branch.

But in Qing Shi Town, there is no branch of Tianbao Tower.

It can be imagined that even Tianbao Tower doesn’t want to do business here; the paucity of warriors and cultivation resources has reached almost a freezing point.

"Oh! Isn’t this Zhang Zhengqing, the eldest young master of the Zhang family of Thousand Leaves City?"

Just as Lin Bai and his group were about to return to their residence, a mocking voice came from the second floor of a building nearby.

Lin Bai and the five others looked up to see a young man with a sarcastic smile leaning against the window, watching Lin Bai and Zhang Zhengqing.

Zhang Zhengqing, upon seeing this person, looked displeased: "What a narrow path we walk!"

This person was none other than the eldest young master of the Zhao family from Thousand Leaves City, Zhao Zhou!

"What’s the matter, Zhao Zhou?" At this time, beside Zhao Zhou, came a young man with an impressive demeanor, a straight back, sword-like brows, and star-like eyes, as beautiful as jade—a living noble young master.

Zhao Zhou clasped his fists, smiling and said, "Senior Brother Cao, this is the famous young genius I mentioned, the Zhang family’s number one young expert, Zhang Zhengqing!"

This warrior named Senior Brother Cao was one of the core disciples of the Chaotic Heaven Sect, and his strength was much stronger than Zhao Yang.

Senior Brother Cao’s eyes flashed as he looked at Zhang Zhengqing on the street and laughed disdainfully: "Humph, the Zhang family of Thousand Leaves City? Oh, I remember, it seems this family has deep ties with Jian Lake!"

Zhao Zhou laughed and said, "That’s right, they are the most loyal dogs by Jian Lake’s side!"

Hearing the dialogue between Zhao Zhou and Senior Brother Cao, Zhang Tian and Zhang Hu were furious.

Zhang Zhengqing quickly pulled the two of them aside and said coldly: "The Elder said not to cause trouble. Let’s go back!"

Immediately, Zhang Zhengqing didn’t want to pay attention to these two, so he headed straight back to the residence.

"Without Jian Lake’s protection, Zhang family’s warriors are really like stray dogs!" Senior Brother Cao sneered, looking at Zhang Zhengqing’s back.

Zhao Zhou laughed mockingly, looking at Zhang Zhengqing, and suddenly his gaze fell on Zhang Miao walking beside Zhang Zhengqing!

Zhao Zhou’s eyes flashed a cunning light and he said, smiling: "Senior Brother Cao, we’ve come to Qing Shi Town, and the warriors here have either fled or taken refuge, leaving no fun, not even a beauty to be seen!"

"Senior Brother Cao, how about the lady following Zhang Zhengqing? Why not have her come join us for some wine?"

Zhao Zhou said with a smile.

Senior Brother Cao looked at Zhang Miao’s graceful figure and laughed: "Alright! A group of men drinking is dull; let her join us!"

"Alright!" Zhao Zhou laughed loudly and shouted towards Zhang Zhengqing’s back: "Zhang Zhengqing, stop!"

Zhang Zhengqing stopped and turned to look at Zhao Zhou, his face cold and indifferent.

Zhao Zhou said triumphantly: "Senior Brother Cao of the Chaotic Heaven Sect wants Zhang Miao to come up for a few drinks. I wonder if the Zhang family will give this face?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Miao’s face went pale, losing color: "Brother Qing, I don’t want to go, I don’t want to go..."

Zhang Zhengqing patted Zhang Miao’s shoulder and whispered: "Don’t worry, Miao Miao, I won’t let you go."

"Zhao Zhou, sorry, but Miao Miao doesn’t feel well today and can’t drink. We’ll be leaving."

Zhang Zhengqing said coldly.

Zhao Zhou said coldly: "So, the Zhang family doesn’t want to give face to the Chaotic Heaven Sect?"

At this moment, Senior Brother Cao’s face turned somewhat displeased as he said: "The Zhang family of Thousand Leaves City, you truly have some audacity. If Jian Lake were still around, you’d have some capital. But now Jian Lake is gone, and you dare remain so proud. Are you courting destruction?"

"Quickly let that lady come up, or else your Zhang family will face dire consequences!"

Zhao Zhou sneered and said: "Zhang Zhengqing, I advise you to think clearly. Do you know who Senior Brother Cao is? He is the son of the Fifth Elder of the Chaotic Heaven Sect, and he gets whatever he wants. If he harbors malice towards your Zhang family, don’t blame brothers for not helping!"

"Zhang Zhengqing, do you understand?"

Zhao Zhou said with a smile.

Zhang Zhengqing, hearing Zhao Zhou’s words, clenched his teeth, trembling with anger.

Seeing Senior Brother Cao’s high background, Zhang Miao was a bit hesitant, opened her small mouth, and called out quietly: "What if... Brother Qing, you all go back first, I’ll go have a drink with them and return..."

"No!" Zhang Zhengqing immediately shouted sternly.

Zhang Tian, also furious, said: "Miao Miao, you know the relationship between the Zhao family and our Zhang family. If you go now, isn’t that like sending lamb to the tiger’s mouth?"

Feeling aggrieved, Zhang Miao said: "But Senior Brother Cao is... the son of the Fifth Elder of the Chaotic Heaven Sect... If the Chaotic Heaven Sect... attacks our Zhang family... our Zhang family will be finished..."

Standing on the street, Zhang Zhengqing felt humiliated, exceedingly angry!

"Brother Zhang, why don’t you all go back first? I’ll accompany Miss Zhang Miao up." Lin Bai said with a smile at this moment.