Chapter 1921: with translation of chapter title

By the end of his speech, Wu Zhong stood up and, with a plop, knelt down again; the whole process was smooth and unhindered, showing no hesitation whatsoever, revealing the depth of his resolve.

Seeing him kneel deeply on the ground, the very impact of that kowtow had cracked the floor; Ye Zhangqing's expression was complex, and he only felt a buzzing in his head.

How did I end up meeting a sycophant?

Moreover, even the woman's brother was compelled to step forward and speak those words directly, yet this fellow remained unmoved.

Just one sentence—"She's different"—instantly nullified everything, leaving the Heavenly Family's young master speechless.

Ye Zhangqing said nothing; Wu Zhong stayed kneeling; Huang Chong beside him, though shocked inside, still kept his head bowed respectfully.

He clearly knew his place; at this moment he naturally had no right to interject, so he simply waited honestly at the side.

After a while, Ye Zhangqing finally came to his senses, looking at Wu Zhong still kneeling before him, and spoke earnestly.

"You...... have you never considered giving up?"

As Ye Zhangqing spoke, Wu Zhong finally lifted his head, his face firm, locking eyes with Ye Zhangqing, and said each word deliberately.

"No."

"But her brother said she was deceiving..............."

"No, Shī xiōng trusts me; she really is different."

Huh???

At this moment, Ye Zhangqing looked at Wu Zhong's resolute gaze and those familiar words; although he had never seen that Heavenly Family young master before, he inexplicably felt a pang of mutual sympathy.

He seemed able to understand the young master's feelings at that time; the phrase "She's different" made Ye Zhangqing's prepared words feel feeble and pale in this moment.

He forced the words rising to his throat back down.

After a pause, Ye Zhangqing was about to refuse, but it seemed as if Wu Zhong had guessed his thoughts; before he could refuse, Wu Zhong slammed his head to the ground again and gritted his teeth, saying.

"If Shī xiōng does not agree, I, the junior brother, will kneel here until death and never rise."

Huh???

Wu Zhong indeed had no other options; among peers who could possibly defeat the Heavenly Family young master, there were only these two.

As for those two, setting aside whether Wu Zhong could even contact them, even if he did, the chance they would agree to help would not exceed ten percent—almost impossible.

Ye Zhangqing is the only one Wu Zhong has encountered whose talent can compare with that of the Heavenly Family young master and his peers.

Although Ye Zhangqing's cultivation is still weak now, as long as he has time, there is a chance.

Furthermore, with the full support of his Wu family, at least Wu Zhong could see a glimmer of hope.

That is why Wu Zhong resolutely came here; for the goddess in his heart, he would not regret any sacrifice.

Seeing Wu Zhong's persistent, pleading expression, Ye Zhangqing froze—this guy wasn't joking; he was serious.

"What cultivation level does that Heavenly Family young master have?"

He asked in a low voice; upon hearing it, Wu Zhong answered truthfully.

"Immortal Emperor Realm."

Huh???

Damn it, Immortal Emperor Realm—if I recall correctly, Wu Zhong's Protector of the Way, Hei Lao, is also an Immortal Emperor Realm cultivator.

I myself am at the Emperor Sovereign Realm, yet Wu Zhong wants me to challenge an Immortal Emperor Realm expert—have you lost your mind?

His face darkened, but Wu Zhong immediately continued.

"Shī xiōng need not worry; I, the junior brother, believe that with your talent, one day we can catch up to that Immortal Family young master."

"Heh, do you know how long that would take?"

"Even if it takes a hundred or a thousand years, I, the junior brother, can wait."

Sure enough, a true sycophant—upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing was left speechless; what more could be said after going this far?

Seeing Wu Zhong's stance—"If you don't agree, I'd rather smash my head to death here"—Ye Zhangqing weighed it repeatedly and finally nodded in agreement.

"I can agree to your request, but I cannot guarantee success, nor can I set a definite time, since while I am improving, that Heavenly Family young master will surely be improving as well."

"Thank you, Shī xiōng."

Ye Zhangqing's nod of agreement was merely to pacify Wu Zhong first.

Anyway, who knows when I'll catch up to the Heavenly Family young master—maybe a hundred years, maybe a thousand; who can say for sure?

What the situation will be then, only the ghosts know.

But Wu Zhong, seeing this, nodded in agreement without hesitation and added that his previous promise still stands.

As long as Ye Zhangqing needs cultivation resources, the Wu family will provide whatever they have for free, and if they lack something, they will spare no effort to find it.

Ye Zhangqing's mouth twitched slightly—is this the terror of a sycophant? It truly is horrifying.

Having temporarily pacified Wu Zhong, Ye Zhangqing then told him to rise—kneeling like this serves no purpose.

Upon hearing that, Wu Zhong stood up, but he did not sit opposite Ye Zhangqing as before.

Instead, like Huang Chong, he respectfully stood behind Ye Zhangqing on the other side.

For a moment, behind Ye Zhangqing, Wu Zhong and Huang Chong stood left and right, respectfully.

Seeing Wu Zhong's move, Huang Chong opposite him blinked in surprise; only after Ye Zhangqing finished speaking and Wu Zhong replied did he become flustered.

"What are you doing? Come over and sit down for tea."

"Thank you, Shī xiōng; how could I, the junior brother, dare sit alongside you? From today on, I only wish to follow you left and right, serving as your attendant, ready to run errands."

"If Shī xiōng has any need, just command the junior brother."

Upon hearing that, Huang Chong was stunned, his heart sinking instantly.

Good fellow, is this guy actually aiming at me?

If you're going to be his attendant, what am I supposed to do? This kid wants to take my place as his top aide.

He lowered his head, glanced furtively at Wu Zhong without changing his expression, and saw only a respectful look—more reverent than anything he himself had ever shown.

Now it's bad, Huang Chong instantly felt a huge pressure coming from Wu Zhong, hitting him head-on.

Before, only he served the senior brother alone, but now there's a rival, so the pressure has become much greater.

As for Wu Zhong, he didn't pay the slightest attention to Huang Chong beside him, not even taking him to heart.

In serving people, can you even compare to me?

Over these many years, he Wu Zhong, in order to attend to the goddess in his heart, has done everything.

Pinching feet, washing feet, pouring water, peeling fruit, massage, guarding the Dharma—all are second nature to him.

Even to make that Heavenly Family's young lady more satisfied, Wu Zhong specially followed the family's old steward and studied for several years.

Because he puts his heart into it, he truly has grasped the essence of the old steward; nowadays, among the family's servants, speaking honestly, their skill in serving people may not necessarily surpass Wu Zhong's.

Moreover, he Wu Zhong is the Young City Lord; in status he is far beyond Huang Chong's comparison, naturally occupying an advantage.

So, this position of the senior brother's leading horse belongs to none other than Wu Zhong.

Ye Zhangqing didn't know that the two behind him had already secretly begun their rivalry; Wu Zhong was full of confidence, while Huang Chong was worried and anxious.

Strangely, he actually encountered the greatest crisis in history, and the opponent is terrifyingly strong.