Chapter 761: Interests Above All

"Some things, as long as you put your heart into investigating them, are actually not hard to find out," Chen Yu smiled slightly. "So, you don't need to be surprised. I have already said what I needed to say. If you truly want to stand on the side of the Yu Family, then just pretend I never came tonight."

"If we stand by and watch, what benefit is there for us?" Zhou Wenduo asked.

"In the future, the Martial Alliance of the Three Provinces and Six Cities will be decided by the Zhou Family," Chen Yu said indifferently.

"You are not a member of the Martial Alliance, so how can you guarantee our Zhou Family's interests within the Martial Alliance?" Zhou Wen pressed Chen Yu closely.

"I am not now, but I soon will be," Chen Yu smiled faintly. "I have said enough. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. If you insist on standing with the Yu Family, for me, it would just mean chopping off two more heads."

"Old Hong, I have finished what I needed to say. I will take my leave now," Chen Yu said. He stood up, bowed slightly to Old Hong, and then turned to leave.

The three men of the Zhou Family looked at each other, unable to say a word. Zhou Shoucheng frowned and said, "Old Hong, what is this kid's background?"

"I won't speak of his background, but just looking at his strength, do you think five Martial Ancestors combined could be his match?" Hong Chenggang laughed.

"Is he really that formidable? Five Martial Ancestors can't deal with him?" Zhou Ba couldn't help but show his lack of intelligence again. "I don't believe it."

"A Dharma Cultivator in the Primordial Qi Realm cannot be defeated just by having superior numbers," Zhou Shoucheng sighed slightly. "So, if the five of us Martial Ancestors face him, optimistically, we might fight to a draw, but looking at the situation, it would likely be mutual destruction."

"What if there is another Dharma Cultivator standing behind him?" Hong Chenggang's words were like dropping a heavy bomb. The three men of the Zhou Family instantly turned pale, unable to utter a single word.

"There is another Dharma Cultivator behind him?" Zhou Shoucheng's breathing became rapid. "Old Hong, is what you said true?"

"What benefit would it be for me to lie to you?" Hong Chenggang sighed. "Brother Zhou, we have decades of friendship; I cannot bear to watch the Zhou Family walk down a path of no return."

"Besides another Dharma Cultivator behind him, there is also Zhang Xiaojiu of the Dragon Breath," Hong Chenggang said.

"Zhang Xiaojiu is also on his side? What is their relationship?" Zhou Shoucheng was shocked, and at the same time, his heart stirred.

"Zhang Xiaojiu took Chen Yu as his master half a year ago..." This sentence from Hong Chenggang was undoubtedly another heavy bomb.

"How is this possible? Zhang Xiaojiu has been famous for a long time and is an important figure in the Dragon Breath. Would he lower his status to take a young man as his master?" Zhou Shoucheng was anxious. If this were true, he would really have to consider this matter.

"Brother Zhou, I have delivered the message. The rest depends on your choice," Hong Chenggang stood up and said, "Farewell."

After Hong Chenggang left, the expression on Zhou Shoucheng's face was uncertain. He did not know how much of Hong Chenggang's words were credible.

"Father, what should we do next?" Zhou Wen looked at his father.

"Go call your martial uncle over; we will discuss today's events together," the expression on Zhou Shoucheng's face twitched. He was indeed unable to make up his mind.

"Yes, but Father, I think..." Zhou Wen hesitated, stopping mid-sentence.

"If you have something to say, just say it directly," Zhou Shoucheng said.

"I think what Chen Yu said is not without reason," Zhou Wen gritted his teeth and said. "All these years, the Yu Family has been afraid that we would surpass them, so they have been suppressing us both openly and secretly."

"In the Martial Alliance, they hold all the power, while we cannot get a word in. Furthermore, whether it is regarding martial discussions or recommendations to the martial Sacred Land, Tianxin Pavilion, our Zhou Family always gets the least. With Big Brother's current strength, if he were given a slight recommendation to enter Tianxin Pavilion, he would be another Martial Ancestor within five years."

"But they are terrified of Big Brother becoming a Martial Ancestor, so they have been suppressing us. These things are plain to see," Zhou Wen said.

Zhou Shoucheng was silent. After a long while, he nodded slightly and said, "What he said is indeed reasonable. Go call your martial uncle over; we will discuss this properly."

"Discuss what? Are we really going to ignore Jiuzhen?" Zhou Ba suddenly spoke up.

"She is not our biological kin, and she does not have the bloodline of our Zhou Family in her body. If we let our Zhou Family decline because of her, that is not a good thing," Zhou Wen said. "Besides, this is an opportunity for our Zhou Family to rise. Big Brother, don't you want the recommendation quota for the martial Sacred Land, Tianxin Pavilion?"

Zhou Ba was silent. As early as five years ago, he had the qualifications to enter Tianxin Pavilion, but because of the Yu Family's suppression, he never had the chance.

Although his mind was simple, his talent was extremely high. If he were given the chance to enter Tianxin Pavilion, perhaps in a few years he would be a Martial Ancestor. In the face of interests, family affection appeared fragile.

As for the Yu Family, they were also very surprised by Zhang Xiaojiu's visit.

Yu Zhenye's injuries had already eased; firstly, because Chen Yu had not used lethal force before, and secondly, because his own foundation was good and the Yu Family's resources were substantial.

Now, several major Martial Ancestors of the Yu Family sat together to discuss tomorrow's events.

"Make peace?" Hearing Zhang Xiaojiu's proposal, a red-faced old man snorted coldly. "If we make peace, wouldn't that mean we are afraid of that bastard Chen Yu? Our Yu Family is a century-old Aristocratic Family and the leader of the Dragon Alliance; would we make peace with him?"

"Elder Yu, Mr. Chen's strength is something you have all witnessed, and in this matter, Miss Yu of your esteemed family did indeed act incorrectly," Zhang Xiaojiu said indifferently. "If both sides clash, it will be the martial power of our Huaxia that suffers."

"So the best way now is to make peace. I will come forward to mediate and ensure Miss Yu's life is safe, but she must restrain herself in the future," Zhang Xiaojiu said.

"There is no need for peace. Our Yu Family is not so easy to bully. Heh, that kid just happened to obtain Heavenly Mystery, which is why he broke through to the Primordial Qi Realm. With the five great experts of our Yu and Zhou families combined, we are not afraid of him," another white-faced old man said sinisterly.

Zhang Xiaojiu remained silent. He was truly speechless regarding these people. They had witnessed his master's strength with their own eyes, yet they were still being stubborn. In the end, it was just about saving face.

"What does Brother Zhenye think?" Zhang Xiaojiu looked at Yu Zhenye.

"Our Yu Family cannot possibly hand over Jiuzhen. Jiuzhen is my daughter," just then, a woman walked into the room.

This woman was holding Yu Jiuzhen by the hand; she was Yu Jiuzhen's mother, Zhou Yun.

"Madam Yu, do not be so dogmatic. Your daughter did something wrong, so she naturally must be punished. As long as she is willing to admit her mistake and her attitude is sincere, I guarantee Mr. Chen will not harm her," Zhang Xiaojiu said.