Chapter 49

"Tap, tap, tap..."

The two-horned horse carriage swayed forward along the bluestone road in the city.

The carriage was covered in signs representing "Alchemist" and "Artifact Refiner"!

Ling Feng, who was driving, looked like a quail, trembling with fear.

Inside the carriage, Heng Xian sat with his legs crossed, two identity tokens hanging around his neck, his face wearing an expression of "it doesn't matter."

In the residential buildings along the street, countless young men and women were about to explode!

Young Master Xian had actually... become a great Alchemist and Artifact Refiner?!

Wow! Is he an Alchemist or an Artifact Refiner???

"Xianxian! I love you!"

"Xianxian, you're the best!"

"Damn it! What is the meaning of this?"

"This bastard really knows how to play!"

The descendants of the nine families, including the Ye, Xiao, and Li families, who were watching from the shadows, were extremely displeased, their teeth nearly ground to dust, yet they were truly helpless.

They had seen people who were disgusting, but never anyone this disgusting!

What the hell is the point of running to someone's doorstep to show off?

However, the elders of the nine families felt a chill from the bottom of their hearts!

A fifteen-year-old boy, at the Condensing Qi Realm, skilled in combat, and both an Alchemist and an Artifact Refiner!

And crucially, he was full of tricks!

If he were allowed to continue growing, who would dare touch the Heng Family???

Kill!

Must find an opportunity to get rid of him!

Of course! In public, they could only think about it!

Who would dare to challenge both the "Alchemist Alliance" and the "Artifact Refining Alliance" at the same time???

Inside a luxurious room.

Ji Yaoyue was still dressed as a young master, sitting cross-legged on a snow-white animal fur mat, lost in thought.

More than a dozen palace maids knelt to one side, serving.

After a long while, Ji Yaoyue let out a sigh: "Old man, what do you think of this guy?"

In the corner, a white-haired old man poked his head out, his voice feminine: "This old servant can't quite understand him. A fifteen-year-old child from a small place, merely at the Condensing Qi Realm.

He can obtain the status of an Artifact Refiner and also the status of an Alchemist.

In this old servant's memory, there is no such person. Even among the geniuses in our Great Zhou capital, very few could achieve this!

Perhaps this kid's brain is different? This old servant... doesn't understand!"

Ji Yaoyue sighed dejectedly, cupped her chin with both hands, and looked at her chest: "I don't understand either. I feel like he has no interest in me at all, sigh!"

The old man said awkwardly: "Would you like to try changing into women's clothing?"

Ji Yaoyue said listlessly: "Aren't I the same whether I'm in women's or men's clothing?"

The old man was speechless. After thinking for a moment, he said: "The New Year is almost here. Even if we take the fastest Flying Crow, it will take four days to return.

The other princesses and princes who came to find the reincarnation of the Ancient Sword Saint have already returned. Is the Princess considering going back?"

Ji Yaoyue thought for a moment: "I have a feeling that Donglan City is about to erupt into a fight. Let's wait a bit longer."

The incident of Heng Xian obtaining dual status caused a moderate sensation in the city.

However, it was soon overshadowed by the escalating "catfight" between the nine major families.

The twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month.

The Heng Family accused the City Lord Ye Baili's wife, Old Madam Jiang, of having secret trysts with Xiao Nantian when they were young!

The Ye Family accused the Heng Family head, Heng Xiu, of cheating on his wife forty years ago and playing with candle wax with the wife of a Sun Family elder!

The twenty-first day of the twelfth lunar month.

The Sun Family accused the Xiao Family's direct daughter of being bullied by bandits for three days and three nights while out!

The Xiao Family jumped up and accused the Sun Family head, Sun Heshan, of liking men when he was young and kissing a Ding Family elder on the street.

Alright, the war didn't start, but all the dirty laundry between the families was aired out.

The rogue cultivators and ordinary people in the city were initially very afraid, but gradually they became excited.

This is too exciting, right?!

My god!

The twenty-fifth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Dusk.

It was raining.

The drizzle washed over the continuous building complex of Donglan City.

The South City Gate was guarded by the City Lord's Mansion Guard Division.

Usually at this time, the city gate would be bustling with traffic and pedestrians rubbing shoulders.

However, as the situation in Donglan City became increasingly tense, there were very few pedestrians left.

"Jingle, jingle..."

In the distance, a red donkey demon beast carried a man toward them, the bell on its neck ringing from time to time.

The man looked to be about thirty-four or thirty-five, his clothes disheveled, his beard unkempt, drinking as he walked.

He looked very cowardly.

Arriving before the city gate, looking at the tall gate, the man couldn't help but roar with teary eyes: "I, Heng the Third, have returned!"

This roar shook the few pedestrians so much they almost fell over.

The group of guards at the gate looked over in unison, their eyes going straight in an instant.

The leading Ye Family elder said dryly: "Heng, Heng Xiaotian? Third Master Heng? Where, where have you been these years? Did you strike it rich?"

The man let out a "heh," tears almost falling: "Rich my ass, it's not easy to make a living outside, I almost starved to death, my cultivation is stuck at the fifth tier of the Condensing Qi Realm, can't go any higher!"

The Ye Family elder's expression froze, then a cold sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Oh? Normal, hurry home and eat something good!"

"Hahaha, that's right!" Third Master Heng slapped the donkey's butt and ran toward the city.

The sneer on the Ye Family elder's face behind him grew heavier, and he immediately summoned his flying sword and headed straight for the City Lord's Mansion.

Soon, four elders from the Ye, Xiao, and Li families intercepted Heng Xiaotian, hiding in the shadows and throwing several hidden weapons.

Third Master Heng, who was riding the donkey, immediately erupted with the aura of the fifth tier of the Condensing Qi Realm, barely dodging them.

He immediately cursed: "Damn it, I, Heng the Third, haven't been back for a few years, and you don't recognize me anymore?"

This roar was good; the whole city knew he was back.

When Third Master Heng had his fill of cursing and excitedly entered the Heng Family gate, he was met by Old Master Heng Xiu, Heng De, Heng Wei, and a group of others, all pale and trembling.

Third Master Heng's eyes turned red: "Dad! Big brother, second brother, little sister, I missed you all!"

Old Master Heng Xiu trembled all over, pointing at him angrily: "Missed my ass! Why come back at this time? Why didn't you die outside!!!"

Third Master Heng was stunned: "What's wrong?"

Heng Xiu looked at Heng Wei, Heng De, and the others: "What... should we do now?"

Heng Wei's expression was grave: "I'm afraid it's bad. Quickly recall all Heng disciples and return to defend the Heng Family!"

The surrounding elders dispersed instantly.

Heng Xiu waved his hand: "Go and invite Young Master Xian!"

Receiving the news that Third Uncle, Third Master Heng, had returned.

Heng Xian was silent for a full ten seconds, then cursed: "Damn it!"

Plans can't keep up with changes!

These past few days, he had calculated everything using the "Profound Yellow Heavenly Hexagram," but he forgot to calculate when this third uncle would return!

Bringing people, he hurried to the "Weiyuan Hall," where all the main elders of the family were present, including the third uncle, who stood to one side, dejected.

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely heavy.

Old Master Heng Xiu looked at Heng Xian dryly: "Grandson is here. Look, what should we do in this situation?"

Heng Xian sat down calmly: "Prepare for war! The life-and-death struggle is about to begin!"

The hall was deathly quiet!

After a while, Heng Wei said dryly: "Must we fight? Is there no other way?"

Heng Xian shook his head: "Our biggest bargaining chip to deter the nine families of Ye, Xiao, and Li by allying with the Sun Family and the seven small families was Third Uncle's Qi Sea Realm!

Now that Third Uncle is back and acting like such a coward, what do you think the nine families of Ye, Xiao, and Li will do?"

The group's mouths went dry, and Third Master Heng was even more annoyed.

Heng Xiu asked haggardly: "What will they do?"

Heng Xian said: "The Heng Family's disguise of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside has been torn away. The Sun Family and the seven small families will inevitably be disappointed and hesitant.

The nine families of Ye, Xiao, and Li will have no scruples and will pounce viciously, perhaps even more cruelly than before!"

Heng Wei asked with a trembling voice: "When will it start?"

Heng Xian rubbed his brow: "Now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a disciple ran in hurriedly: "The eight families including Sun, Liu, and Gong have just refused to contact us and have sent people to the City Lord's Mansion!

The disciples of the nine families including Ye, Xiao, and Li have already begun to gather!"

(End of chapter)