Chapter 4386
He couldn’t risk putting the entire Zhu family town in jeopardy just for his own daughter!
Upon hearing her father’s words, Zhu Qingxiu clenched her teeth and declared, “Father, I’m going to confront Zhu Heng. Now that I’m back, I won’t be intimidated by anyone from Qi Jia Town.”
“Missy, you mustn’t act rashly! Qi Heng has recently reached the Mahayana realm, and with that breakthrough, the Qi family town has gained significant strength and support,” advised Liu Bo urgently. “You’ve already been injured; it’s essential that you take the time to rest and recuperate!”
Seeing their concern, Zhu Qingxiu responded firmly, “Sis, don’t interfere with my decisions. This is my life, and I won’t back down if Qi family town tries to push me around.”
“Actually, I ran away from home and met the prince of the Xiao Dynasty in the Western Region, and we fell in love!” she continued. “If I find myself in real danger, I’m sure Emperor Xiao will step in.”
Zhu Qingyue, worried for her sister’s safety, quickly interjected, “What? You know the prince of the Xiao Dynasty? And you fell in love?”
Zhu Yuanji looked at Zhu Qingyue with disbelief. Meanwhile, Liu Bo chimed in, “Master, even though the second young miss has developed feelings for the prince of the Xiao Dynasty, the Xiao emperor did not approve. When I first found her, she was on the verge of being expelled from the Xiao imperial dynasty!”
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanji’s earlier excitement deflated instantly. “Uncle Liu, didn’t Mr. Chen say that Emperor Xiao has agreed? And that Brother Feng is searching for me everywhere?” Zhu Qingyue insisted.
“Second Miss, that’s just Mr. Chen’s perspective. How can we be sure it’s true?” Liu Bo replied cautiously. “Let’s focus on dealing with Qi Heng first. If he relies too much on our Zhu Jia Town, it could lead to trouble.”
“I can only imagine how many innocent women in Zhu Jia Town would suffer if that happens!” Liu Bo commented.
“Exactly, we need to handle Zhu Heng before anything else…” Zhu Yuanji agreed.
“Sister, you absolutely must stay put. I’ll take care of this myself!” Zhu Qingyue cautioned Zhu Qingxiu before following Liu Bo and their father out.
As they entered the hall, they found Qi Heng lounging there, flanked by two eighth-grade cultivators from the Transition Realm. Qi Heng himself radiated a concealed but powerful aura, clearly showcasing his Mahayana realm status as a form of intimidation toward the Zhu family.
When Qi Heng spotted Zhu Qingyue, his eyes lit up, and he immediately stood, a lecherous grin spreading across his face. “Yue Yue, I’ve finally laid eyes on you again! Do you know how much I’ve missed you?”
“If it weren’t for my longing for you, my strength would have grown even more by now. Unfortunately, I’ve only just broken through to the Mahayana realm…” He emphasized the last part, clearly trying to flaunt his newfound power.
Zhu Qingyue coldly ignored him, leaving him to speak to the air. In response, Zhu Yuanji forced a smile and approached Qi Heng. “Sir Qi, congratulations on your breakthrough to the Mahayana realm! You truly are a remarkable figure; there are so few Mahayana cultivators in the entire Eastern Region.”
Zhu Yuanji aimed to flatter Qi Heng, hoping to keep him in a good mood. If he were to get angry, the Zhu family would likely find themselves in a precarious situation.
Sure enough, Qi Heng’s expression softened at Zhu Yuanji’s words. “Uncle Zhu, thank you for your kind words! Once I marry Yue Yue, we’ll be family. If anyone dares to bully Zhu Jia Town, I, Qi Heng, will be the first to stand against it!”
“Duke Qi, Xiao Yue has just returned home. I was hoping to give her a few days to settle in before we discuss your matters,” Zhu Yuanji said, attempting to delay the inevitable confrontation.