490: Provocation and Conflict

Because of this relationship, as soon as Zhang Meier arrived at Yingtian Prefecture, she went to visit the Zuo Family.

When Zuo Yaohai saw Zhang Meier, he was instantly struck by her beauty, and for the past two days, he had been constantly by her side.

The Zuo Family naturally knew Zuo Yaohai's intentions and did not stop him; instead, they were happy to see it happen.

Zhang Meier's background was not ordinary. Although the Zhang Family's status was slightly inferior to the Zuo Family's, Zhang Meier's mother came from the Zhao Family.

The Zhao Family had close ties with the royal family and many experts. Currently, the Seventh Princess's Revered Master, Zhao Xiuya, was from the Zhao Family.

Besides the Seventh Princess, several other princes and princesses had taken members of the Zhao Family as their Revered Masters.

So, one could say the Zhang Family and the Zuo Family were well-matched in status. If they could become in-laws, it would be beneficial for both families!

Hearing Zuo Yaohai's words, Zhang Meier frowned slightly; she hated it when Zuo Yaohai called her by her name.

They had only known each other for two days, yet he acted like they were a couple. It was annoying.

But the Zuo Family could not be offended for the time being. After all, Her Majesty the Queen was still around and would naturally protect the Zuo Family.

If Her Majesty the Queen were to step down in the future, it would be hard to say if the Zuo Family could still exist.

Over the years, relying on Your Majesty's protection, the Zuo Family had even encroached on many royal resources, causing many royal descendants to hate them to the bone.

Zhang Meier was a rather calculating person. She glanced at Zuo Yaohai and then spoke calmly, "I do know him; he's actually my rival!"

"This person is Ji Wuchang. He was the one who killed Wei Feiluan of the Wei Family!"

"Back then, if the Seventh Princess hadn't been afraid I'd come to harm and made me concede directly, I might have been killed by him too. He specifically stated he wanted to kill me!"

As Zhang Meier spoke, she observed Zuo Yaohai!

Hearing Zhang Meier's words, Zuo Yaohai's eyes narrowed instantly. When he looked at Ji Wuchang, a hint of murderous intent appeared in his eyes.

Zhang Meier was the woman he had already decided would be his; he didn't expect someone would actually want to kill her.

If he could vent this anger for her, she would surely think more highly of him. Then, it would be much easier to win the beauty's heart.

Thinking of this, Zuo Yaohai's eyes lit up.

But Zuo Yaohai was not a reckless person. As a member of the prestigious Zuo Family, he naturally didn't need to act personally to teach someone a lesson or even cripple them.

He said to Zhang Meier with a smile, "Don't worry, Meier. I will definitely help you get your revenge!"

"Within three days, I will make this person disappear completely and bring his head to you!"

Seeing that Zuo Yaohai had indeed fallen for it, a hint of disdain flashed deep in Zhang Meier's eyes.

But she naturally couldn't agree like that; otherwise, if Zuo Yaohai was killed by Ji Wuchang, she would also be implicated.

"Cousin Yaohai, let's forget about it for now. We can talk about it after the Thousand Cities Great War."

"This person has quite a few tricks and is highly regarded by the Ninth Princess. I also don't want Cousin Yaohai to offend the Ninth Princess because of me!"

Zhang Meier's words were a strategic retreat, making Zuo Yaohai even more certain that he had to help her get revenge.

"Don't worry, Meier. Dealing with a mere Six Gods Realm cultivator doesn't require me to act personally. Just wait for my good news!"

Zuo Yaohai spoke, a fawning smile appearing in his eyes.

Ji Wuchang didn't pay attention to Zuo Yaohai and Zhang Meier. Led by a maid, the four of them arrived at a display cabinet.

Ji Wuchang glanced at it and nodded slightly; the items on it were indeed not bad.

He discovered several Spirit Weapons, one of which almost reached the standard of a High-Grade Spirit Weapon!

"Old man, take that horn down and let me see?"

Ji Wuchang pointed at a horn nearby and spoke with a smile to the old man beside him.

This old man was specifically in charge of this area. Hearing Ji Wuchang's words, he took down a fiery-red horn.

"Young friend has a good eye. This is the horn of a Fifth-Rank Fire Rhino Beast, and it's also the essence of their being."

"It contains a large amount of fire-attribute spiritual energy, but it is also mixed with the aura of a Vicious Beast."

"If Fellow Daoist is confident in refining these Vicious Beast auras, it should be quite beneficial for your cultivation!"

The old man spoke with a smile, briefly introducing the origin of the horn to Ji Wuchang.

The introduction here was completely different from the one at the plaza; it was realistic and lacked any exaggeration.

Furthermore, the old man directly introduced the drawbacks, which made Ji Wuchang and the others nod slightly, their favorable impression of the old man increasing greatly!

He released his Divine Soul to check, and the situation was much as the old man had described.

"Old man, how much does this item cost?"

Ji Wuchang spoke with a smile; this item was of some use to him.

"This item is priced at sixty thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones. If young friend wants it, I'll make the decision—you only need to give fifty-nine thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones!"

The old man spoke with a smile, stating the price of the item.

"I'll take this item!"

Before Ji Wuchang could speak, a voice suddenly rang out. A man walked over quickly, waved his hand, and a Storage Ring was sent before the old man!

This man was none other than Zuo Yaohai.

Behind Zuo Yaohai followed two old men, both of whom possessed a powerful aura.

The cultivation levels of these two old men had actually reached the sixth level of the Dao Severing Realm!

Ji Wuchang looked at the suddenly appearing Zuo Yaohai and frowned slightly. It wasn't that he absolutely had to buy the item in his hand!

However, having someone suddenly intervene naturally made him extremely unhappy.

Ji Wuchang didn't speak. With a wave of his hand, fifty-nine thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones appeared directly before the old man, and then he put away the Fire Rhino Beast horn.

Seeing Ji Wuchang do this, a cold light instantly flashed in Zuo Yaohai's eyes.

"Kid, hand that thing over to me, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Don't you go asking around? In the entire Yingtian Prefecture, how many people dare to snatch something I, Zuo Yaohai, have set my sights on!"

Zuo Yaohai spoke coldly, murderous intent surging in his eyes.

Seeing this scene from afar, a cold smile appeared on the corner of Zhang Meier's mouth.

She had just intentionally acted pitiful, made a few casual provocations, and then praised that horn. Sure enough, Zuo Yaohai had become impulsive.

She wanted to see how Ji Wuchang would break this deadlock.

Even the Ninth Princess wouldn't dare to go head-to-head with the Zuo Family.

Seeing Ji Wuchang directly put away the Fire Rhino Beast horn, her heart was filled with joy.

Ji Wuchang glanced indifferently at Zuo Yaohai, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

He then looked at the old man and said, "Old man, please count the Spirit Stones. If everything is correct, we'll look at the next item!"

Hearing Ji Wuchang's words, a strange look appeared in the old man's eyes, but then he smiled and nodded.

"The Spirit Stones are correct. That item belongs to the young friend!"

The old man spoke with a smile. With a flick of his finger, Zuo Yaohai's Storage Ring was sent back the way it came.

Although the Zuo Family was strong, this was a royal property, so he naturally had nothing to fear.

Seeing this scene, Zuo Yaohai's face instantly became as dark as water. He hadn't expected that even after announcing the name of the Zuo Family, he would be directly ignored!