"Haha, Cangzhou City does belong to a few of our families, but at the same time, it also belongs to the general public."
Zhao Cheng smiled lightly.
"Yes, without us, Cangzhou City would not be so prosperous. Similarly, without the people, Cangzhou City would not be so prosperous. In the end, we and the people are one. Li Ye, as the leader of Cangzhou City, Civilian representatives must come forward to support us on such a major matter.”
At this time, the young man in black from the Liu family also spoke. As soon as he spoke, everyone else nodded.
No matter what conflicts they have internally, their stance is consistent externally, especially towards the common people.
After all, the people are their fat sheep. They have occupied all walks of life in Cangzhou City for so many years. If they want to continue to maintain it, they need the support of the people.
And Li Ye was raised by them from among the common people. He had a high reputation among the people, so he would naturally come. Otherwise, how could they maintain their rule?
Li Ye didn't say anything more, just nodded, "I will come to congratulate you on that day."
"Haha, that's right. As long as you obey, you will have training resources."
Zhao Cheng smiled again, Li Ye clenched his fists, but a look of helplessness flashed in his eyes.
He knew that this was the power of the family and he could not compete with it.
After all, he, a martial arts genius born as a commoner, was raised by these families. When he first showed his talent for cultivation, these families found him and said they would increase his reputation and even provide him with training resources.
But the price is to be controlled in his actions and even his speech and behavior. He can oppose several of their families on some small things. These families can cooperate and make some pitiful concessions, but on big things, he We must support several of their families.
Playing with the hearts of the people and always giving them some illusory hope, but in reality, as time goes by, these families will only gain more and more, and the people will grow old and disappear over time, and then there will be a new generation. people came out, and then they continued to do this over and over again, continuing to consolidate their position.
Li Ye has seen through this a long time ago and is even more disgusted with doing this, but unfortunately, he has no right to refuse.
If he dared to refuse, he would not be alive now and would die when he showed his cultivation talent. These families would not allow a disobedient genius to emerge from the common people.
"Haha, since everyone is here, it seems that the Zhao Mansion will be extremely lively on the day of Zhao Qing's wedding." Hu Zhen changed the topic at this time and said with a strange smile, "Especially Zhao Zhen from the Zhao family, he is the third member of the Zhao family. Fang Duzi, I heard that he has awakened his spiritual roots some time ago and is doing well in Qingyun Sect. I think he will come when the time comes for such a big happy event for your Zhao family."
Hearing what Hu Zhen said, Zhao Cheng's eyes suddenly darkened and he said coldly, "I hope he comes! This guy dares to embezzle the betrothal gift given to me by the Zhao family from Jujian Villa, and we are about to settle the score with him!"
"Hey, you can't say that. After all, Zhao Zhen is also a member of your Zhao family and has a very high status. So what's wrong with him accepting the betrothal gift on behalf of the Zhao family?" Hu Zhen said with a smile, "Besides, he can represent Zhao Accepting this betrothal gift also proves his ability. I have heard that it was given to him personally by the young master of Jujian Villa, and it is not considered embezzlement."
"That's why Young Master He gave me the face of the Zhao family! Otherwise, it would be his turn to take over the job! As long as he dares to come this time... Humph!"
Zhao Cheng didn't finish his words, he just snorted coldly, but just like this, it made everyone clear that the Zhao family was going to deal with Zhao Zhen, and naturally they were happy to watch the fun.
And just when they were thinking about each other, a young man wearing a blue gown and carrying a long sword had already arrived in Cangzhou City in a carriage.
It's Zhao Zhen!
As soon as he arrived in the city, Zhao Zhen got off the carriage. After paying the driver, he looked around.
"The scenery remains the same."
Looking at the busy street and the bustling pedestrians, Zhao Zhen secretly thought, but the next moment he showed a sneer.
"Unfortunately, people are different."
As soon as his thoughts changed, Zhao Zhen strode straight to the Zhao family!
Although he had been on the road for ten consecutive days, Zhao Zhen was not tired at all, but in high spirits!
Because on the road, he had been hiring a carriage to move forward, and in the carriage, he had been using the Ten Thousand Swords Spiritual Roots and Spiritual Stones to practice.
Wan Jianling basically has the ability to gather spiritual energy of various attributes, and coupled with his rich reserve of spiritual stones, naturally he did not waste any time during this period and successfully reached the peak of the ninth level of the warrior realm!
Not to mention his combat power, this level alone is considered first-rate in a small place like Cangzhou City.
In terms of combat power, Zhao Zhen is already a top expert. Naturally, he is full of confidence at this moment!
He strode forward all the way, and soon, Zhao Zhen arrived at the gate of Zhao Mansion.
As soon as he arrived here, Zhao Zhen raised his eyebrows and looked in the direction of the living room of Zhao Mansion.
He has now reached the ninth level of the warrior peak, and he has a certain degree of induction. Coupled with the magical induction of the Wanjian Spiritual Root, he can naturally hear the conversation easily.
"I see, are you charging me with embezzling the bride price?"
After listening for a while, Zhao Zhen sneered and nodded. He knew that this crime was somewhat justified. After all, the betrothal gift was indeed in his hands.
"Unfortunately, what you said doesn't count."
With another sneer, Zhao Zhen was about to take steps towards Zhao Mansion.
"Stop whoever comes!"
But before Zhao Zhen could cross the threshold, a shout rang out, and a man wearing light armor walked out of the room next to the threshold. This was the Zhao family's guard commander, Liu Zhen.
Zhao Zhen naturally recognized the other party and said calmly, "What? Commander Liu doesn't even recognize me?"
As soon as these words came out, Liu Zhen was stunned. He looked at Zhao Zhen carefully for a while before showing a look of surprise, but the next moment he showed a sneer, "It turns out that the third young master is back. Haha, the third young master is back just in time. Please follow me." bring it on."
"What are we going to do with you?"
Zhao Zhen narrowed his eyes. He knew that Liu Zhen was Zhao Yuanhai's loyal dog and said directly.
"Of course I'm going to meet the head of the family with me. Don't you know, Third Young Master? The head of the family misses you very much and has specifically ordered that as soon as you come back, he will take you to see him as soon as possible."
Liu Zhen smiled and walked towards Zhao Zhen at the same time.
"I want to see my father first. As for my uncle, I will wait until I see my father."
Zhao Zhen said coldly, taking a step towards the other side.
But at this time, Liu Zhen stood in front of him and sneered, "Third Young Master, I'm afraid this won't work. This is a death order from the Patriarch. I must take you to see the Patriarch as soon as possible, so please don't embarrass me, Third Young Master." .”
"Haha, are you embarrassed? Then how about I just make things difficult for you?"
Zhao Zhen suddenly laughed, "What can you do?"
Zhao Zhen knew that Liu Zhen would be up to no good if he took him to see the head of the family, so he was not polite.
"Oh? It seems that the third young master has achieved success in his cultivation in Qingyun Sect. He is full of confidence. Unfortunately, I have to abide by the orders of the family master. So, third young master, it is better for you to follow me obediently."
Liu Zhen raised his eyebrows and grabbed Zhao Zhen's shoulder with his palm!
Moreover, his grasp directly unleashed the warrior's seventh-level inner energy!
As the guard commander of the Zhao family, Liu Zhen naturally has some strength. He is a seventh-level warrior and is already a first-rate figure in Cangzhou City.
Unfortunately, he was facing Zhao Zhen, the ninth level warrior!
I saw a flash of sword light and a pop!
One arm flew straight up!
Liu Zhen was stunned for a moment. He didn't even realize what was going on when he saw an arm flying up.
When his arm fell to the ground, he felt a sharp pain, which made him fall to the ground and howl violently!
"ah…"
The sound spread throughout the Zhao Mansion in an instant, and in an instant, the entire Zhao Mansion was alarmed!
The first people to hear it were naturally the group of young people sitting in the side hall!
"Huh? What's going on?"
The young man in black frowned.
Zhao Cheng stood up suddenly, "This is the voice of my guard commander! How brave! Someone actually dares to cause trouble in my house!"
After shouting and spitting out, Zhao Chengcheng rushed out!
The eyes of other young people in the room lit up, and they all rushed out the next moment.
After all, the Zhao family is also a big family in Cangzhou City. There has been no provocation for so many years, but now something like this happened, how could they not take a look?
At this moment, at the gate of the Zhao family, Zhao Zhen sneered and looked at Liu Zhen who was howling miserably on the ground, "A mere seventh-level warrior dares to attack me, who gave you the courage!"
"Ah...Zhao Zhen! How dare you do this! The master of the house will not let you go! The master of the house..."
Uh-huh!
The sword light flashed again, and the screams came out again!
I saw Liu Zhen's other arm flying up!
Blood spurted out, and the intense pain made Liu Zhen scream even more horribly. However, Zhao Zhen sneered and stepped forward on Liu Zhen's chest, causing Liu Zhen to spurt blood again on the spot!
"Whether the head of the house will let me go or not, that is a matter between the head of the house and I. You are just a servant, do you think it is your turn to talk too much here?"
Hearing this, Liu Zhen's eyes showed a look of horror. He never imagined that Zhao Zhen would become so powerful in just over a month!
Not only has the martial arts realm reached the ninth level of the warrior, but the most important thing is the murderous intention!
Even from a big shot like the head of the family, he had never felt such strong murderous intent!
"As a servant, you talk nonsense and even dare to attack me. This is a slave deceiving the master. It seems that it is necessary for me to clean up the house for uncle."
With that said, Zhao Zhen used one foot to exert force again. Hearing a cracking sound, Liu Zhen's chest began to collapse!
A large amount of blood spurted out from Liu Zhen's mouth and nose, and Liu Zhen was about to die.
"Zhao Zhen! You are brave!"
At the critical moment, a loud shout came out, but Zhao Cheng came out from the side hall. When he saw this scene, his expression changed drastically and he shouted loudly!
Zhao Zhen seemed to have never heard of it, and used one foot to exert force again!
boom!
Blood sprays!
I saw Liu Zhen's chest explode on the spot, his heart, liver and intestines were spilled out, and the imposing Zhao family door was dyed bright red on the spot!
Seeing this scene, Zhao Cheng was immediately shocked. Zhao Zhen turned around and smiled coldly at Zhao Cheng, "It turns out to be Brother Cheng. It's really hard work for Brother Cheng to come to greet him personally when he knew he was back."
