388: convene

"I can't worry about so much."

"Moreover, a fight between Qi Refining Stage Cultivators, resulting in accidental death, won't attract the attention of the Old Ancestor and the various Elders."

"It will just be a bit troublesome when the Head of the Zhou Family investigates."

"But by then, at worst, I'll suffer some grievances, and Great-Grandfather can then ask Great-Great-Grandfather to intercede, and the matter will be over."

Zhou Nangu had clearly seen Zhou Mingyang's concerns.

So he quickly stated his plan.

"Father..."

Zhou Mingyang whispered.

He thought of his father, Zhou Xiuzhi.

His own father had followed the Head of the Zhou Family since he was young.

If his father were to intercede,

Gu'er's minor transgressions would certainly be nothing to worry about.

"Besides, Steward Xu, that old fellow, is already dead. No one will offend us for a mere Xu Zhiyi anymore."

Zhou Nangu's words were cold.

"Good."

"Go ahead and do it."

"This time, whether it's life or death, it's all in your hands, Gu'er."

Zhou Mingyang made up his mind.

He decided to fight to the death.

If Xu Zhiyi really met the Head of the Zhou Family,

and exposed what they had done,

by then,

even Zhou Xiuzhi wouldn't be able to save them.

Zhou Nangu received confirmation.

The sense of urgency in his heart slightly decreased.

Without lingering,

Zhou Nangu regained his composure.

He calmly left the Task Hall.

and headed down the mountain.

Tianning Peaks.

Between Zhuoyuan Mountain and Gaoyuan Peak.

Xu Zhiyi's rapidly moving figure stopped.

Arriving here, he had already covered half the distance.

However,

someone was blocking his way.

"Zhou Nangu, it's you."

Xu Zhiyi said in a deep voice.

"Brother Xu, you stole my things. Please return them, Brother Xu."

Zhou Nangu's face was serious.

"Heh!"

Xu Zhiyi's face showed disdain.

Even at this point, he still wanted to twist right and wrong.

"It seems Brother Xu is determined not to hand them over. Then I will have to take them myself."

Zhou Nangu's voice changed.

Flames rose from his body.

The powerful Aura of the Late Qi Refining Stage was fully released.

He charged at Xu Zhiyi without any hesitation.

"I still underestimated you..."

Xu Zhiyi's face was solemn.

Although he had intended to lure the snake out of its hole,

he hadn't expected Zhou Nangu to be so audacious as to make a move here.

Though he was confident, he would never be a match for Zhou Nangu.

"I miscalculated..."

Xu Zhiyi's heart sank.

That Senior was not a member of the Zhou Family.

He would not intervene here to help against a mere Qi Refining Cultivator like Zhou Nangu.

For a moment, he found himself in a dilemma.

"Stop!"

At this moment,

a clear shout came from afar.

"Zhou Nanfeng!"

When this voice sounded, Zhou Nangu's face suddenly changed dramatically.

However, he did not do as Zhou Nanfeng said.

Instead, he hardened his heart.

He cast a secret technique.

gathering all his magical power.

A crimson, foot-long small sword whizzed out.

Carrying an irresistible might, it shot straight for Xu Zhiyi's heart.

He was determined to kill with one blow.

"Zhou Nangu, I told you to stop!"

Zhou Nangu's actions clearly angered Zhou Nanfeng.

A figure, enveloped by a gentle breeze, flew rapidly.

Just as the crimson, foot-long small sword pierced through Xu Zhiyi's defenses, about to kill him,

a wisp of clear breeze swept over.

Effortlessly, it extinguished the flames on the sword body of the foot-long small sword.

The clear breeze swept forth, blasting Zhou Nangu's figure into Gaoyuan Peak.

A blue figure descended from the sky.

Her face showed clear anger.

"Cough, cough, Zhou Nanfeng, Xu Zhiyi stole my spirit jade, and you're protecting him."

Zhou Nangu, staggering to his feet, spoke as if heartbroken.

In his heart, however, he was frantically shouting, 'Just a little more, just a little more, and I could have killed him.'

He hadn't expected Zhou Nanfeng to intervene at this moment.

"Nan Feng, why are you here?"

Xu Zhiyi forced a smile and asked the beautiful young girl in front of him.

"The wind told me, so I came."

Zhou Nanfeng said softly.

Then, she spoke solemnly to Zhou Nangu, who was staggering towards them from a distance.

"He is Xu Zhiyi. I know his character better than you do."

Zhou Nanfeng didn't believe a single word of Zhou Nangu's.

Behind her,

Xu Zhiyi felt an inexplicable flow of emotions.

He knew that no matter what happened, she would always stand by him.

"Nan Feng, take me to see the Head of the Zhou Family."

Zhou Nangu's actions reminded him.

If he delayed any longer and let them resort to desperate measures,

he might not survive.

"Okay."

Zhou Nanfeng didn't ask why.

Enveloped by a clear breeze,

the two flew up.

and headed towards Qingyang Peak.

"It's over..."

Below Gaoyuan Peak.

Zhou Nangu slumped to the ground.

He no longer had the Aura of having everything under control that he had before... Qingyang Peak.

Main Hall.

Zhou Nanfeng stayed outside and did not enter.

Inside the Main Hall, above the main platform.

"Head of the Zhou Family!"

Xu Zhiyi entered.

He knelt before Zhou Leyi, the Head of the Zhou Family, who was seated at the head of the hall, examining scrolls and handling Clan affairs.

"Hmm?"

Zhou Leyi's brows furrowed.

Within the Zhou Family,

there was no rule for such a grand bow.

Unless a major event occurred.

Zhou Leyi put down the scrolls in his hand.

"Head of the Zhou Family, junior Disciple Xu Zhiyi has an important matter to report..."

After one bow,

Xu Zhiyi looked up and said loudly.

Then,

he recounted everything that had happened, in full detail, without omitting anything.

Including Li Shuwu's rescue.

This was with Li Shuwu's permission.

Zhou Leyi, whose face was already solemn, listened, and his expression gradually darkened.

After Xu Zhiyi finished speaking,

Zhou Leyi's face was grave.

An ancient, unadorned token appeared in his hand.

The Head of the Zhou Family's Token!

The Head of the Zhou Family's Token buzzed, emitting silent waves.

This was the signal to gather the various Stewards and Elders of the Zhou Family.

"Where is the Law Enforcement Elder!"

After issuing the summons,

Zhou Leyi shouted loudly.

His voice echoed across Qingyang Peak.

Boom!

As the sound spread,

thunder erupted.

Purple lightning descended from the sky.

Revealing a figure in purple clothes and purple hair, with a high ponytail.

"Head of the Zhou Family."

Zhou Xiutong entered the Main Hall.

She cupped her hands and bowed to Zhou Leyi.

"Take my command..."

Zhou Leyi took out the Head of the Zhou Family's Token and quickly gave instructions to Zhou Xiutong.

"Yes, Head of the Zhou Family."

Zhou Xiutong's face was solemn.

She took the Head of the Zhou Family's Token in her hand.

and left the Main Hall.

On Qingyang Peak.

In the Law Enforcement Hall.

A group of Disciples of the Affairs Hall quickly assembled, then each departed to carry out their orders.

Above the Main Hall.

"Someone come."

"Please invite Elder Li from Linya Pavilion in the back mountain."

Zhou Leyi instructed the outside of the hall.

A Disciple of the Affairs Hall took the order and departed.

In the Tianning Peaks.

One by one, Stewards and Elders with Foundation Establishment cultivation and above were startled by their respective identity tokens.

Surprised, they dared not delay, and all converged on the Main Hall of Qingyang Peak.

Above the Main Hall, after Zhou Leyi had finished issuing his commands,

he rose and returned to his seat at the head of the main position.

His face was grim.

Inside the Main Hall.

Xu Zhiyi stood respectfully.

On Qingyang Peak.

It seemed as if the wind had risen.