580: Aftermath

In Jiang City, after Zhou Luo's return, the city's order was slowly being restored.

On the streets, the shops that had been closed were now open, and the Cultivators who were previously scattered in twos and threes were now appearing in groups. Some shops were even decorated with lanterns and streamers, seemingly celebrating something.

At the same time, some Zhou Family Cultivators who had regained their senses also began returning to their posts to maintain security in the city.

Previously, they had been controlled and, realizing they had betrayed the Zhou Family, felt deep shame.

Therefore, they were exceptionally enthusiastic in this matter, hoping to atone for their past mistakes.

Especially after they learned that Zhou Luo had become a Golden Core True Person, they were even more shocked and worked harder, not daring to show any slack.

They were afraid that if the other party was unhappy, their path of Immortality would be directly ruined.

As for these people, Zhou Luo didn't pay much attention to them.

They were originally controlled and couldn't help themselves; he couldn't blame them.

Zhou Residence.

Due to the recent battle, many buildings here had collapsed.

Under the arrangement of the Zhou Family disciples, Cultivators were repairing them. As for Hua Ruofeng's lackeys, they had been shaken to death by Zhou Luo earlier, and were now casually discarded to the side, being burned by intense flames, leaving no bones behind.

He walked into the inner courtyard. The Middle-aged man currently in charge of all affairs was one of his sons, named Zhou Changhui.

"Father."

Seeing Zhou Luo appear, Zhou Changhui called out and was about to perform a kowtow.

"No need."

Zhou Luo said calmly, and an invisible force stopped the other party.

Since the other party was recovering from a serious illness, he, as the Father, couldn't be too demanding.

"Where is Lin Ze, Tenth Elder?" Zhou Luo asked.

Originally, the person in charge of Jiang City should have been Lin Ze, Tenth Elder, and Zhou Changhui only played a supervisory and assisting role.

Now that the Zhou Family disciples had been rescued, the other party was nowhere to be seen.

Hearing this, Zhou Changhui's face showed a hint of sorrow, and his voice was heavy as he said, "Elder Lin, he was poisoned by Hua Ruofeng back then, and his body is still missing."

Back then, after Hua Ruofeng gained Lin Ze, Tenth Elder's trust, he plotted to poison him. At the same time, he poisoned everyone in the entire Zhou Residence and, working from both inside and outside, cooperated with other Rogue Cultivator to control the city protection array.

At that time, Zhou Changhui had already realized something was wrong, and he originally wanted to lead people to resist.

But with the appearance of Demon Nine, a Golden Core level Demonic race, all their efforts became futile.

After that, Hua Ruofeng successfully took control of the Zhou Residence, and all the direct descendants of the Zhou Family were imprisoned.

Only today were they rescued by Zhou Luo and the others.

In these past few decades, they had suffered unknown amounts of torment, their bodies withered, and their aura weak.

Fortunately, they were Cultivators, so they could still move normally now.

However, their Foundation was also damaged as a result, and it was probably impossible for them to make any further progress in the future.

As for the ordinary Zhou Family disciples, they were directly drained of their essence and blood by Hua Ruofeng and died.

When speaking of this, Zhou Changhui's face was filled with grief.

Among these people were his own children.

Zhou Luo listened silently, his expression remaining unchanged.

But in his heart, endless anger had already surged.

No one wanted something like this to happen.

But there was nothing he could do; he was only one person. As the Zhou Family gradually grew stronger, there would always be places he couldn't look after.

Gradually, his inner heart returned to peace, and he became more indifferent to this matter.

This wasn't because he didn't care anymore.

It was just that for now, he had already done what he could.

As for the Demon Clan.

One day, he would definitely flatten them to vent the hatred in his heart.

He was not in a hurry.

With his long lifespan, as long as he proceeded steadily, he would one day become an Immortal.

At that time, it would be the time of the Demon Clan's destruction.

"Understood. I will have the Zhou Family send someone to take over here again."

"As for you, I will arrange the best Pills to help you repair your Foundation."

These people were direct descendants of the Zhou Family, and some of them had outstanding abilities. If they were to lose their promising future like this.

It would also be a huge loss for the Zhou Family.

"Father, there's no need to do this for us." Zhou Changhui shook his head.

He was afraid that this would harm the Zhou Family's interests.

"This is what you deserve. Once you recover, you will be in charge of Jiang City in the future," Zhou Luo said calmly.

Zhou Changhui had good talent, a Fifth-Grade Spiritual Root, and had also entered the Foundation Establishment Realm in recent years.

Moreover, after this incident, he had shown great composure and arranged everything for the others in an orderly manner.

In just a few days, he had made Jiang City operational again.

His ability was worth cultivating by Zhou Luo.

Zhou Changhui knew his Father's temperament and didn't say anything more, only cupping his hands and nodding.

Then Zhou Luo raised his hand, and a jade bottle floated before him.

"Eat this; it will be good for you. I need to go home. For now, you will temporarily be in charge here."

Zhou Changhui quickly took the jade bottle, his face filled with trepidation.

But seeing Zhou Luo's calm eyes, he knew that saying anything more was useless, so it was better to take practical action directly.

"Yes, Father." Zhou Changhui bowed and left to attend to other matters.

Zhou Luo left the Zhou Residence and did not go home directly. Instead, he went to Tianxia Tavern.

The person in charge of this tavern was a Foundation Establishment Expert who had dealt with Zhou Luo before.

Now, seeing the other party arrive, he felt a wave of panic.

After all, Zhou Luo had a close relationship with Tianxia Tavern. When the Zhou Family had suffered such a change, they had chosen to close their doors, which was truly a bit unjust.

"True Person, please allow me to explain this matter."

As soon as they met, the Shopkeeper quickly ran to Zhou Luo, bowed respectfully, and wanted to explain.

Zhou Luo directly interrupted him: "I don't want to know what you did before. I only want to know what you will do next."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Shopkeeper immediately realized the other party's purpose.

He quickly replied: "True Person, please rest assured, I will definitely cooperate with the Zhou Family to restore the entire Jiang City to normal, and we will also contribute seventy percent of our profits to support the Zhou Family."

He spoke resolutely, not feeling any distress about losing seventy percent of a year's profit.

For him, being able to build a good relationship with a Golden Core True Person through this was worthwhile, even if it meant giving up all the profit.

Zhou Luo was very satisfied with the other party's shrewdness.

Since he was a smart person, there was nothing more for him to say, and he left calmly.

After seeing off this great figure, the Shopkeeper breathed a long sigh of relief.

"I never expected that he could also become a Golden Core True Person. I truly never expected it."

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

It wasn't just him who hadn't expected it. When the news of the Li Family incident spread, those who learned that Zhou Luo had broken through to Golden Core, and had forcefully killed the Li Family Head in front of the Azure Origin Sect Elder before leaving freely.

Each of them felt as if they had been instantly petrified, frozen in place for a long time without reacting.

In everyone's hearts, there was only one thought at this moment.

"How did he do it?"

Clearly, no one had expected that Zhou Luo would truly succeed in breaking through to Golden Core.

At this moment, many Cultivators had already set off, heading towards Maple Leaf City, wanting to meet this Golden Core True Person.