342: cooperate

No one expected that the Seventh Young Lady, who had been abducted by Evil Cultivators forty years ago, would return safely to the Zhou Family.

When this news spread, it immediately caused a stir among the Zhou Family disciples.

Among them, the most discussed topic was what Bai Zhiyan had experienced over the years.

And this discussion naturally couldn't avoid the young man who returned with her.

Some people noticed that a Bai Family Elder had respectfully welcomed that man into the Main Family Core Area, and along the way, he was incredibly humble and reserved, as if he himself were the outsider.

This peculiar phenomenon naturally aroused the immense curiosity of this group of Zhou Family disciples.

Unfortunately, as soon as the other party returned to the Zhou Family, he entered the Family Head's private courtyard, and no news came out afterward.

In the Dragon Palace Great Hall.

Bai Chen, the current Bai Family Head, was wearing a purple-gold luxurious robe, sitting upright on the throne above, looking calmly at the two people below, with a slight look of surprise in his eyes.

To his left, the tall Zhou Luo sat on a red armchair, his expression calm, showing no hint of emotion.

It was Bai Zhiyan next to him who seemed a bit flustered.

Seeing her Father again after more than forty years, that sense of unreality made her unsure how to face him.

Especially on the way, she had learned that the other party was already a Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator.

“I never expected it was Zhou Alchemist who saved Yan'er back then,” Bai Chen said with emotion.

Just now, he had learned the other party's identity.

Although the Bai Family was located in the Crimson Radiance Domain, because it was not far from the Qingyuan Domain, they had some understanding of the neighboring great domain.

Especially regarding the name Zhou Luo.

This Second-Order Alchemist who had consecutively killed two Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators was not only famous in the Qingyuan Domain, but his success rate in Pill Refining Foundation Establishment Pills was also surprisingly high.

Before Bai Chen's Breakthrough, he had also thought about finding the other party for Pill Refining.

It was only later that the Bai Family, due to an incident, was fortunate enough to receive a Foundation Establishment Pill bestowed by an Immortal Sect, and this matter was dropped.

He never expected to have any connection with the other party now.

“Bai Family Head, this is the fate between me and the Bai Family,” Zhou Luo said with deep meaning in his words.

His purpose in coming to the Bai Family this time was first to let Bai Zhiyan see her Family, and second to see if he could cooperate with the Bai Family.

Don't look at the two families being far apart, but his vision could not be limited to just one domain.

In the face of long lifespan, his Zhou Family would become stronger and stronger.

By that Time, a small Lin Family would not be enough for him, and to strengthen his own power, relying solely on the Sect was not enough.

He had to plan ahead.

There was no need to deliberately do such a thing; he could take his Time, but at least he had to lay the groundwork at this moment.

Hearing this, Bai Chen's eyes flashed, and he looked at Bai Zhiyan next to him and said, “Yan'er, your Mother has been waiting for you. You go down first.”

As the Family Head, he naturally understood the other party's meaning.

Since they were going to discuss matters, they had to have the appearance of discussing matters.

Bai Zhiyan silently withdrew.

After she left, Bai Chen pondered, “Besides bringing my daughter back, Zhou Alchemist must have other matters, right?”

For people of their level, being open and honest was better.

If they were always secretive, it would seem insincere.

Especially since he had already sensed the other party's intention.

Zhou Luo did not hide anything; he said seriously, “I want to represent the Lin Family and cooperate with the Bai Family.”

His voice was not loud, but it was clear and resounding.

Hearing this, Bai Chen's expression changed, and a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes.

“Zhou Alchemist, do you know what you are saying? The Crimson Light Sect and the Azure Origin Sect are mortal enemies.”

His voice carried a hint of seriousness.

The Bai Family was affiliated with the Crimson Light Sect, while the Lin Family was a vassal of the Azure Origin Sect.

If it were known that the two families were cooperating, they would definitely be punished by the Immortal Sect, and the entire Zhou Family would be in danger of collapsing.

But Zhou Luo remained calm, as if he wasn't worried about this matter leaking out at all.

Because he knew the other party was a smart person.

Since he was a smart person, he would definitely consider this matter.

Moreover, the cooperation he wanted was different from the traditional sense.

“Bai Family Head, you might have misunderstood. The cooperation I'm talking about is actually a marriage alliance.”

If it were economic cooperation, it would inevitably cause resentment from the two great Immortal Sects.

But a marriage alliance was different, because you couldn't strictly prohibit marriage. Even if the Immortal Sect found out, as long as it wasn't a large-scale marriage alliance, they would definitely have nothing to say.

And what Zhou Luo thought was very simple.

Marriage alliance was just the first step of cooperation. When his strength gradually grew, and the Immortal Sect could no longer affect him, the next step would be formal cooperation.

This would be a long process, so he was not in a hurry.

Hearing this, Bai Chen couldn't help but feel a little surprised. He didn't expect it to be this kind of cooperation method.

Marriage alliances between Longevity Families were very common.

However, cross-domain marriage alliances were rare.

“Zhou Alchemist, if the Immortal Sect knew, I'm afraid it would be inappropriate,” Bai Chen said in a deep voice.

Although the Immortal Sect did not explicitly prohibit marriage alliances, if they found out, it might cause displeasure from the Immortal Sect.

Zhou Luo smiled calmly: “Why must Bai Family Head let the Immortal Sect know? We can't control the marriages between the younger generation.”

Marriage alliance was the best way to break the barriers between the two sides. As Time passed, if more and more people from the two families married, the ties between the two families would also become closer.

Bai Chen did not respond, he just frowned, thinking about the feasibility of the plan.

As the Bai Family Head, he naturally knew that a marriage alliance had no disadvantages and only benefits.

The only thing to worry about was the Immortal Sect's opinion.

Just then, Zhou Luo slowly spoke again: “Bai Family Head should know about the previous war between the Lin Family and the Lu Family, right?”

“Of course, wasn't Zhou Alchemist famous in that battle?” Bai Chen nodded.

This matter had basically spread throughout the nearby great domains.

“Then Bai Family Head, what do you think, if a Immortal Family war also happened in the Crimson Radiance Domain, would the Immortal Sect intervene?” Zhou Luo stared at him and asked back.

Since that war, he had realized.

The so-called Immortal Family was nothing more than the dogs of the Immortal Sect, without any power, maybe occasionally some favors, but that was better than nothing.

He believed that after he said this, the other party would definitely understand.

As expected, Bai Chen fell silent.

He naturally knew the status of the Immortal Family in front of the Immortal Sect.

Zhou Luo struck while the iron was hot and continued: “I think if the Bai Family wants to grow stronger, it needs an ally.”

As far as he knew, the Bai Family had always wanted to expand in the Crimson Radiance Domain.

Because their strength was not bad, and their foundation was also strong enough.

It was precisely because of this that they were isolated by other Longevity Families, making it impossible to expand.

Zhou Luo's words went straight to the point, moving Bai Chen's heart.

“What does Zhou Alchemist mean?” he asked.

“Bai Family Head should understand what I mean. If we form a marriage alliance, my Lin Family disciples will have a reason to fight for you,” Zhou Luo said without hesitation.

Of course, this was the result of a long-term process.

It was precisely this gradual influence that would prevent the Immortal Sect from being displeased.

Hearing this, Bai Chen stopped speaking.

But silence was sometimes acquiescence.