Shocking the Nine Heavens With My Sword-Chapter 597 - 576 - Awesome Burst (1/3)

Yang Tiehu almost instinctively took the parchment, unfolded it, and sure enough, it was a land deed stamped with the seal of the Order Guardian of Wild Horse City!

The seal itself was a simple formation, anyone daring to counterfeit it would be declaring themselves an enemy to Juexian City!

The Situ Family itself was the lord of Wild Horse City, and furthermore, they had given it to him in front of so many people; the deed was certainly genuine!

But why?

Yang Tiehu was startled at first, but he soon sensed something.

How could the Fu Family’s land deed possibly end up in the hands of the Situ Family, and moreover, be handed over to him in front of so many people? Didn’t this imply that the Situ Family wanted to hand over the Fu Family’s territory to him?

Yang Tiehu’s lifelong goal was to one day move his family into Wild Horse City!

This was a form of recognition, an affirmation, and even more so, a glory, a symbol of status!

—To be able to settle one’s family within Wild Horse City meant being one of the top families in the region!

Even if it was just breaking into the top twenty or thirty, that was enough to boast about!

Yang Tiehu had dreamt of owning a piece of Wild Horse City, but looking at the land deed in his hands, he felt a strong sense of unreality, as if he were dreaming.

Moreover, the situation was incredibly odd!

The Fu Family was one of the top families of Wild Horse City, but how could their land deed have ended up in the hands of the Situ Family, and given to him in front of so many people?

A huge pie had fallen from the sky!

Upon seeing this land deed, not only Yang Tiehu, but also Liu Zishuang, Lin Caijun, and Liu Hanye, discarded the thought that these superpowers of Wild Horse City had come to trouble the Yang family, yet they could not make sense of the situation.

At least Lin Caijun and Liu Hanye were overjoyed, for living in Wild Horse City meant their status would rise a notch, becoming truly elite young masters!

Different powers had different circles; although they all had the background of Moonlight Emperor, due to the Yang family’s insufficient strength, they could not mix into the top social circles of Wild Horse City.

But if they could replace the Fu Family’s position, then they would naturally become one of the most esteemed groups in Wild Horse City!

"Brother Situ, I really can’t accept such a generous gift!" Yang Tiehu could not figure out the intricacies of the situation, and hesitated, shrinking back from the gift he had longed for!

There is no hatred without reason, nor love without cause!

Situ Yaofang frowned, a sense of displeasure arising in his heart.

Handing over the Fu Family’s territory to the Yang family was a decision Zhou Heng had made soon after the destruction of the Fu Family, and the other families, though envious, knew better than to offend a Three Star Pharmacist.

However, they had not been idle; the Yang family only got the Fu Family’s territory in Wild Horse City, while all the Fu Family’s assets were divided among them, most of which were Spirit Grass cultivation lands, crucial for the survival of lower tier Immortal City forces.

In Situ Yaofang’s eyes, Yang Tiehu’s refusal was feigned; his real complaint was that he got too little benefit!

Indeed greedy!

Situ Yaofang only revered Zhou Heng, though Yang Tiehu was similarly a Peak Moonlight Emperor, the distance they had covered on the path to achieving Sunshine King was clearly different, and this difference would also be vast in terms of battle power!

His rank among the top five in battle power of Wild Horse City was not for nothing!

"Brother Yang, this was decided by Young Master Zhou long ago!" Situ Yaofang said solemnly. The division of benefits had been set at the time of the Fu Family’s demise, and although everyone’s contact with Zhou Heng was brief, they knew him to be a man of his word, who would never go back on his promises!

So it must be that old fellow Yang Tiehu being greedy!

Zhou, Young Master Zhou?

Yang Tiehu was momentarily confused, and after a while, hesitantly asked, "Zhou Heng?"

"Of course!" Situ Yaofang nodded.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Yang Tiehu, Liu Zishuang, Lin Caijun, and Liu Hanye all had a bombardment of thoughts, looking flabbergasted.

Young Master Zhou!

One of the Old Ancestors of the Situ Family, ranked among the top five in battle power of Wild Horse City, Situ Yaofang, was calling Zhou Heng Young Master Zhou! Was it possible that they were hearing things?

"Brother Yang, where is Young Master Zhou now?"

"Please have Young Master Zhou come out so we may pay our respects!"

"Brother Yang—"

Everyone said, fearing they would be a step behind.

Even if Yang Tiehu was slow, he could see that these people were here because of Zhou Heng, but not because Zhou Heng had wronged their daughters, but rather, he had accomplished something remarkable, inspiring a heartfelt reverence in these people!

Reverence?

Yes, reverence!

These were the representatives of the strongest force in Wild Horse City, yet they showed reverence for a young man who had just ascended to the Immortal Realm!

Incredible!

But these people had no need to act in front of him!

Frankly speaking, any of these powers could destroy the Yang family with just a little effort; why would they need to deceive him?

Was Zhou Heng really that impressive?

At this thought, Yang Tiehu’s face turned red involuntarily, heating up fiercely!

Previously, he had disparaged Zhou Heng as worth nothing, but now this man who seemed in his eyes only capable of relying on others and causing trouble, had suddenly transformed into an existence revered by all powers within Wild Horse City. This not only baffled him but also left him unsure how to face Zhou Heng later!

This transformation was too splendid!

Oh, daughter, oh daughter, you’ve truly done your father in!

"Please take a seat, everyone, I’ll go and fetch Young Master Zhou right away!" Yang Tiehu had intended to call Zhou Heng by his name, but as the words reached his lips, he immediately felt it inappropriate. Everyone referred to Zhou Heng as Young Master Zhou. Wouldn’t it seem as if he was flaunting in front of them if he directly addressed him by name?

After all, Zhou Heng was not yet his son-in-law!

Young Master Zhou!

Liu Hanye and Lin Caijun both felt a chill rising from the bottom of their hearts. They had seen these big shots in Wild Horse City—each time the Starwind Trial took place, several of them would undoubtedly attend to send off and support their younger family members. Naturally, with frequent occurrences, they remembered them all.

Real big shots, the kind whose foot stomp would make the entire Wild Horse City tremble thrice!

Yet these people actually referred to Zhou Heng as Young Master Zhou!

Why? What entitled that man to such honor?

This guy was merely a Loose Cultivator who had just ascended from the Mortal Realm. He had no background in the Immortal Realm—otherwise he would have been surely escorted through the Realm Gate to become an Immortal, how could he appear in the desolate depths of the cosmos?

What immense fortune had he stumbled upon that even the Peak Moonlight Emperor regarded him with such reverence?

Zhou Heng was merely the Moonlight Sovereign, his aura was utterly authentic, and there was no faking it!

Why! Why! Why!

Why Zhou Heng? Why not them?

The two were filled with envy and hatred, their eyes red, unable to believe, unwilling to believe, and reluctant to believe!

Zhou Heng and Yang Lanxin had actually arrived at the other side of the door, watching the drama with great interest. As soon as the person Yang Tiehu sent out to fetch him stepped out, he caught sight of him. Immediately, the man solemnly half-knelt and bowed, "Young Master Zhou, the Family Head beckons you!"

This person was no fool; he knew that Zhou Heng had now defied the heavens, and his words were filled with awe!

Zhou Heng nodded and turned to Yang Lanxin, saying, "Let’s go in!"

"Yes!" Yang Lanxin clung to Zhou Heng softly, filled with pride!

Yang Tiehu’s lifelong goal was to secure a place in Wild Horse City. Not only had he achieved this, but the scale had far exceeded his expectations!

—Which family could have the collective powers of Wild Horse City pay them a visit? Even the Situ Family did not have such prestige!

Her beloved making her father proud, she naturally felt as sweet as if she had eaten sugar!

"Thank you!" she whispered softly.

"Stay with me tonight!" Zhou Heng whispered back with a smile.

"Rascal!" Yang Lanxin spat.

When the pair stepped into the hall, the originally noisy scene suddenly quieted down, and the elders from various major families all silenced themselves, their faces covered in smiles as broad as foxtails, all turning their gaze towards Zhou Heng.

Seeing this scene, even Yang Tiehu, who had been somewhat unsure, couldn’t help but believe in the extraordinary clout of Zhou Heng!

No wonder he had boldly claimed earlier that the Yang family would take first place in the Starwind Trial. Given this momentum, it truly seemed possible! Just a word from Zhou Heng, and these families would certainly revolve around him, handing over the Order they had snatched, making taking first place as easy as turning over his palm!

—Unless the other eight major cities did the same, concentrating the Orders in one person, only then could they vie for victory.

"Young Master Zhou!"

All the families surged forward, greeting Zhou Heng.

"My lord!" Three Three-Star elders from the Pharmacists Association also came over; they weren’t powerful enough to make their way through, but who would dare not give face to these prestigious pharmacists?

Watching Zhou Heng, surrounded like the moon by stars, Lin Caijun and Liu Hanye trembled with rage, wishing they were the ones being fawned over!

"A petty man assuming an air!" Lin Caijun murmured under his breath.

"Nothing but dumb luck!" Liu Hanye also snorted softly.

The two exchanged glances, seeing in each other’s eyes hatred for Zhou Heng.

An enemy’s enemy is a friend after all, and though they had not gotten along in the past, now they had a powerful common enemy!

"We must kill him!"

"Of course!"

Both revealed a cold smile, instantly forming an alliance.

Yang Tiehu watched as if in a dream as the wealthy elders buttered up Zhou Heng, almost shamelessly pushing forward their younger female relatives, ready to share a bed with Zhou Heng at any moment.

He had an epiphany!

Zhou Heng was his son-in-law! He needed to defend his daughter’s interests! He needed to defend the Yang family’s interests!

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to all of you, Yang here has prepared a banquet, and I kindly ask everyone to grace us with your presence at the meal!" Despite being a Family Head for thousands of years, Yang Tiehu immediately adapted.

Immortals can go without food or drink, and the purpose of everyone coming here was not to eat or drink, but to build a deeper connection with Zhou Heng. However, since Yang Tiehu had put it this way, everyone had to give him face.

Yang Tiehu felt secretly triumphant, experiencing a sense of total command and satisfaction that everything was under control. But when his gaze accidentally met Zhou Heng’s, he couldn’t help feeling guilty and quickly signaled to Yang Lanxin with his eyes, hinting that his beloved daughter must soothe Zhou Heng. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)