465: invite

In Qingyuan Immortal City, Zhou Luo still didn't know that a great piece of good fortune was waiting for him.

At this moment, he was feeling somewhat overwhelmed.

Because he didn't know who had leaked the news, the matter of Long Yunshuang and her brother returning to Qingyuan Immortal City had gradually spread.

Although their specific location hadn't been obtained yet, everyone's attention naturally fell upon Zhou Luo and the Golden Shopkeeper of Tianxia Tavern.

Especially Zhou Luo.

He had previously personally investigated the information on this brother and sister pair.

Now, countless spies sent by Long Yu had appeared in the city, eager to find clues.

Fortunately, Long Yunshuang and her brother had been arranged by Zhou Luo in a secret room early on.

If they were located in the Core Area of the Immortal City, it would still be impossible for the other party to sneak in unnoticed.

Moreover, he had also set up so many Second Order formations, and even had Bai guarding the Zhou Residence.

It was just that the matter of him wanting Wang Lang to find Materials also had to be suspended.

Returning to the Zhou Residence, Zhou Luo sat on a stone stool in the courtyard, his brows tightly furrowed.

After Ye Qian finished teaching the two children, she also came to his side.

"Husband, why don't we send them away?" Ye Qian had also learned this shocking news, and to avoid attracting trouble, she offered her suggestion.

"No, I am currently being closely monitored. I cannot make any rash moves," Zhou Luo immediately refused.

Now, as long as he stepped out of the Zhou Residence, who knew how many pairs of eyes were watching him in the dark.

Some people even personally came to the mansion to probe for information.

Among these people were that Second-Order Alchemist Sun Alchemist, as well as Hongxiu and others he was familiar with.

Clearly, they were all secretly arranged by Long Yun.

After all, the importance of Long Yunshuang and her brother to him was related to his life.

Even if he did something more outrageous, it wouldn't be excessive.

The current plan is just to wait until this matter gradually calms down.

He even considered whether to create some commotion elsewhere.

But on second thought, if his little scheme were discovered, it would feel very much like 'protesting too much'.

So this thought was suppressed by him.

Just as he was still troubled, a servant suddenly rushed over: "Master, there is a letter from the Zhou Family."

Zhou Luo raised an eyebrow, took the letter, and opened it.

Inside was Lin Xi's handwriting.

According to her, the Zhou Family's industries had somehow been impacted by a certain force, and not only that, but even the Zhou Family's Cultivators had suffered inexplicable sneak attacks. Although there were no casualties yet, it was clearly very unusual.

Seeing this information, Zhou Luo's face sank, and a trace of anger flickered in his eyes.

As expected, Long Yu couldn't just sit and wait for death.

Although he hadn't made any moves, in order to force him, the other party had already started using the Zhou Family to threaten him.

In a sense, the current Lin Family had already become the Zhou Family.

Although the Zhou Family was powerful in the Qingyuan Domain, its strength was second only to the Azure Origin Sect.

However, compared to Long Yu, there was still a significant gap.

If the other party wanted to act against him, he really didn't have many countermeasures.

Just as he was thinking about what to do.

The servant who had left and returned appeared again: "Master, there is another letter for you."

Zhou Luo's gaze turned slightly cold. He opened the letter, and inside was an invitation sent by Long Yu.

He invited Zhou Luo to meet at the Tianxia Tavern.

As expected, this guy had already stationed people outside the Zhou Residence to monitor it.

Therefore, as soon as Lin Xi's letter arrived, his invitation followed right after.

This could also be considered a warning.

Zhou Luo's index finger moved slightly. With a whoosh, the letter was engulfed in flames and turned into ashes.

"When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, cover it with earth. I'll go take a look." He got up and walked outside.

Ye Qian was a little worried: "How about I go with you?"

"No need, you need to stay at home to prevent others from sneaking in," Zhou Luo shook his head and refused.

As long as the other party hadn't confirmed that Long Yunshuang was with him, they definitely wouldn't make a move openly.

Because he was no longer the good-for-nothing who was forced into a marriage back then.

At this moment, he himself was a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator. Moreover, he had many children serving as Elders in the Azure Origin Sect, not to mention a wife who was a Mountain Master of the Wan Gu Sect, and he was acquainted with a Genius from the Azure Spring True Sect.

Even if he really wanted to attack him, the Azure Origin Sect wouldn't just stand by and do nothing.

Because once the Zhou Family was destroyed, where would the Azure Origin Sect collect Spirit Stones from every year?

As long as he was in Qingyuan Immortal City, with that Mystic Shadow True Person watching, the other party would most likely not make a move.

Zhou Luo walked out of the Zhou Residence and headed towards the Inner City with a calm expression.

Soon after, he arrived at the Tianxia Tavern.

The one responsible for receiving him was the Golden Shopkeeper.

Although Long Yu was already the Ninth Prince, he still couldn't influence the decisions of the Tianxia Tavern.

"Zhou Alchemist, I'm sorry, I've implicated you," the Golden Shopkeeper said apologetically.

He still didn't know that Long Yunshuang and the others were already in the Zhou Residence, so he thought the other party was suffering an unwarranted disaster.

"It's alright."

Zhou Luo followed the other party all the way to a room.

Pushing the door open, what came into view was a Middle-aged man wearing golden armor and with a stern face.

His gaze was like a torch, looking at him with an imposing air without being angry, his voice was heavy like thunder: "Are you Zhou Luo?"

That voice carried a trace of pressure, making one's eardrums ache, but Zhou Luo was completely unaffected.

The other party wanted to give him a show of force. He ignored it and even took the initiative to sit on a large nanmu chair.

"May I know Daoist friend's esteemed name?" he asked in a deep voice.

"I am Captain Long Ming, the Princes Mansion's personal guard captain!" The other party looked at him with arrogant demeanor.

Hearing this, Zhou Luo sneered inwardly.

Personal guard captain, wasn't that just Long Yu's lackey?

His expression was calm, and he slowly said: "So it's Long Captain, may I know why you are looking for me?"

"Is Long Yunshuang in your mansion?" Captain Long Ming asked impolitely, combined with his Foundation Establishment Realm might, he appeared very aggressive.

Zhou Luo frowned, not showing the slightest hint of weakness: "Long Captain, you need to speak with evidence. Although I have cooperated with Manager Long before, that was only a cooperative relationship."

"Now that she has defected from the Princes Mansion, how would I know her whereabouts?"

"Even if she really came to Qingyuan Immortal City, I would absolutely not dare to take her in."

The more Zhou Luo spoke, the more agitated he became, looking completely like someone who had been wronged.

Seeing this, Captain Long Ming frowned tightly. He sternly said: "Who doesn't know that you, Zhou Luo, are a lecher, coveting Long Yunshuang's beauty? Now that she's delivered herself to your doorstep, would you refuse?"

"Long Captain!"

Before he finished speaking, Zhou Luo slammed the table and stood up, erupting in rage, his Foundation Establishment Late Stage might pouring out.

He stared at the other party and said angrily: "Long Captain, I respect you as the Princes Mansion's personal guard captain, and thus have treated you with repeated courtesy. But you, a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Realm, if you continue to slander me like this, even if I, Zhou Luo, were to die, I would fight for my dignity."

His words, coupled with the power of his Foundation Establishment Late Stage, carried immense force, causing Captain Long Ming's face to turn pale with fright.

He never expected the other party to dare to treat him like this, and for a moment, he was somewhat at a loss.