Zhuo Qingsong's residence.
Zhuo Wen rushed back immediately, walked into the room with a puzzled face, and asked:
"Grandpa, why are you calling me back in such a hurry?"
After walking into the room, Zhuo Wen saw that his parents were also sitting in the room.
"Zhuo Wen, please sit down first."
Zhuo Qingsong waved calmly, indicating Zhuo Wen to sit down on the chair.
Zhuo Wen nodded and frowned after sitting down.
Zhuo Qingsong said straight to the point:
"I plan to cancel the engagement between you and Zixuan."
Hearing this, Zhuo Wen stood up subconsciously, with confusion written on his face:
"Grandpa, you know that I have always liked Zixuan, and I really like her."
After saying this, Zhuo Wen seemed to realize something and asked with a cold face:
"Is it because of that Xiao Zhan?"
"Does the original poster want to betroth Zixuan to Xiao Zhan?"
Zhuo Qingsong had no expression on his face:
"How many times have I told you not to be impatient and get restless when something happens and lose your opinion!"
"Sit down!"
No matter how angry Zhuo Wen was, he would not dare to act arrogantly in front of his grandfather.
He suppressed his emotions and sat down, then listened to Zhuo Qingsong speak without any emotion:
"With or without that Xiao Zhan, your engagement with Zixuan will have to be terminated."
"Besides, it wasn't the host who suggested it, but me who took the initiative."
Before Zhuo Wen could ask why, Zhuo Qingsong continued:
"There are some things you don't understand."
Zhuo Wen clenched his fists:
"Grandpa, you are the most powerful elder in the Thirty-Three Treasures Tower. As long as you don't take the initiative to speak, the owner will not dare to cancel the engagement with me, Zixuan!"
Zhuo Wen snorted expressionlessly:
"You are so grown up and yet you are so naive!"
"Although I don't want to emulate others' ambitions, compared to that Xiao Zhan, you are indeed far, far behind!"
Hearing this, Zhuo Wen's face suddenly became even more ugly.
He gritted his teeth and said:
"So what, I will definitely kill him!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhuo Wen's parents' expressions changed at the same time.
Sure enough, Zhuo Qingsong's face also turned gloomy:
"Do you really think that no one knows about the assassination of Xiao Zhan?"
"I know, and the host naturally knows too!"
"You are a member of the Thirty-Three Treasures Tower, but you secretly planned to assassinate the elder of the Alchemy Alliance. You are also the most promising elder of the Alchemy Alliance. What do you think the consequences will be!"
"Do you think that Xiao Zhan doesn't know that you arranged for someone to kill him?!"
Zhuo Wen was stunned and said subconsciously:
"Impossible, I won't leave any evidence. There is no way Xiao Zhan knows it's ***!"
Zhuo Qingsong shook his head, a flash of disappointment flashed in his cloudy eyes:
"I met Xiao Zhan once at the poster's place."
"I can tell you clearly that he is ten times or a hundred times smarter than you! But he will never show it. On the other hand, you are acting smart!"
"If Xiao Zhan is really serious, do you think the Alchemy Alliance will let you go?"
"If the Alchemy Alliance comes to the rescue, it will not only affect the relationship between our Thirty-Three Treasures Tower and the Alchemy Alliance, but I will also have no choice but to escape with you!"
Zhuo Wen's face was cold:
"I don't believe it! Our Thirty-Three Treasures Tower is no worse than the Alchemy Alliance! They have to think carefully about what they want to do to me!"
Zhuo Qingsong's eyes were even more disappointed.
"Do you think the poster will stand against the Alchemy Alliance for you?"...
"Yes, my strength is enough to make the poster think deeply."
"But don't forget, Zichen's strength is no worse than mine!"
"There are people in the Alchemy Alliance who are stronger than me.
have! "
"Furthermore, with the Alchemy Alliance's network, I can contact ten or a hundred strong people who are no weaker than me and surround me. Do you think I can protect you?"
Hearing Zhuo Qingsong's words, Zhuo Wen's lips moved and he was suddenly speechless.
Zhuo Qingsong snorted coldly, and his expression returned to calm:
"Why do you think Xiao Zhan didn't mention the assassination to the poster? Because in others' eyes, you are not popular at all. You are just a big idiot. They don't regard you as a rival at all!"
"Think about it again, why didn't the original poster mention this matter? Is it really for my sake?"
"He is just waiting for me to take the initiative to break off your engagement with Zixuan!"
"This is a deal, do you understand the deal?"
"And all this is just because you were smart enough to send someone to assassinate Xiao Zhan! You should be lucky that Xiao Zhan didn't go back and kill you directly!"
Zhuo Wen was completely speechless.
Although he was unwilling to give in, he could only grit his teeth and nod:
"I understand, grandpa, I...I agree to terminate the engagement!"
Zhuo Qingsong didn't speak. He was silent for a long time, then looked at Zhuo Wen's father and warned:
"I will announce the dissolution of the engagement."
"The branch that Zhuo Wen is responsible for management will also be handed over and let the owner send others to manage it."
"Zhuo Wen will stay at home from now on. Keep an eye on him and don't cause any trouble for me! At least until Xiao Zhan leaves, you are not allowed to let Zhuo Wen go out!"
Zhuo Wen's father nodded.
Zhuo Qingsong stood up and when he walked to the door, he looked back at Zhuo Wen:
"Your current performance really disappoints me."
What he said is true.
Especially after meeting Xiao Zhan, he felt that his grandson was inferior and stupid.
Zhuo Wen, who had already chosen to accept reality, suddenly turned red after hearing these words.
Before, his grandfather always said that he had a good grandson.
In the entire Thirty-Three Treasures Building, everyone who knows about his outstanding achievements will give a thumbs up and say that he is a handsome gentleman and has a promising future.
But now?
He seemed to have turned into trash in an instant!
But he is not a waste!
He is so talented!
This huge shame was all brought to him by Xiao Zhan, that bastard Xiao Zhan.
For a time, the huge anger made Zhuo Wen lose his mind.
There was only one thought in his mind: Let Xiao Zhan die!
As long as Xiao Zhan dies, everything can go back to the past. He will become Zixuan's husband. He is still the most promising young man in the Thirty-Three Treasures Building. In the future, he will also become the owner of the Thirty-Three Treasures Building!
A crazy idea formed in Zhuo Wen's mind.
He looked at his grandfather's back and thought to himself:
Grandpa is already old, and he looks forward and backward, fearing this and that, but the future is all made up!
You must achieve the results you want and let everyone see what you are capable of!
Zhuo Wen's father spoke in a deep voice at this time:
"Wen'er, correct your attitude and listen to your grandpa. Your grandpa won't be wrong."
Zhuo Wen nodded expressionlessly, looked at his father and said:
"Dad, I understand. I will be obedient. I will not leave here. You and my mother can go and do your work."
Zhuo Wen’s mother hesitated:
"But your grandfather asked us..."
Zhuo Wen exhaled a breath and said with a smile:
"Mom, don't worry. I know what grandpa said is right. I am not an impulsive person. A man can bend and stretch. I understand this. I will not be impulsive and will stay here well."
After hearing this, Zhuo Wen's father nodded:
"Wen'er, your mother and I have always believed in you."
"What your grandfather said just now was also said deliberately to make you bear it.
Some blows also make you think carefully about this matter. "
"After this incident, you will become more calm."
After saying that, Zhuo Wen's parents turned and left.
But Zhuo Wen's eyes changed in an instant.
He gritted his teeth and left quietly, not knowing where he went.
the other side.
Zixuan and Mei Yun were strolling on the street with Xiao Zhan.
All properties in Thirty-Three City belong to Thirty-Three Treasures Tower.
Zixuan said that anything Xiao Zhan likes will be given to Xiao Zhan for free.
But Xiao Zhan just bought a bottle of wine and didn't ask for anything else.
Seeing Xiao Zhan's lack of interest, the three of them returned to the courtyard where Xiao Zhan lived soon.
However, a figure has been standing in the yard, quietly waiting for Xiao Zhan to come back.
"Su Ming?"
Zixuan was a little surprised:
"What are you doing here?"
Su Ming cupped his fists and bowed. After greeting the three of them, his eyes fell directly on Xiao Zhan.
He suddenly knelt down on his knees and looked at Xiao Zhan sincerely:
"Elder Xiao, this disciple wants to become your teacher and learn the art of alchemy from your side!"
Hearing this, Elder Mei Yun and Zixuan were both a little surprised.
Elder Mei Yun glanced at Xiao Zhan's face and saw that Xiao Zhan was not angry, so he took Zixuan to the big tree, took out the tea set, and brewed a pot of good tea.
Xiao Zhan did not let Su Ming kneel down, but asked him to sit together under the big tree.
Su Ming picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Xiao Zhan and the others.
"Pour it for yourself too," Zixuan said with a smile, her attitude was very gentle.
Su Ming thanked him and poured himself a cup of tea. He didn't drink it, but looked at Xiao Zhan again:
"Elder Xiao, I really want to accept you as my teacher."
Xiao Zhan picked up the teacup and took a sip, and asked expressionlessly:
"You have already obtained the qualifications to join the Alchemy Alliance. As long as you pass the assessment in a few years, you will be able to officially become members of the Alchemy Alliance. By then, you will be able to ask other elders for advice. Why do you still want to worship me as your teacher?"
Su Ming stood up again, cupped his fists and bowed:
"Because you are different from everyone else!"
"Your alchemy is also different from everyone else's!"
"I want to be just like you!"
Xiao Zhan put down his tea cup, shook his head and said:
"You can't be me, and I can't be anyone else."
"Everyone can only be himself."
"There are some things I can teach you, but there are some things I cannot teach you. You need to understand and experience them yourself."
To be honest, Xiao Zhan still recognized Su Ming.
He has potential in alchemy and his character is firm.
But Xiao Zhan is a person who cannot be restrained.
Taking on a disciple means having an extra responsibility.
He had too many things to do, and he didn't want to be distracted by these things.
Seeing that Xiao Zhan remained silent, Su Ming knelt down and said firmly:
"Perhaps I am not qualified to be your teacher. Regardless of whether you accept me as your disciple or not, I want to thank you for letting me see the true way of alchemy and giving me the direction. This is a kindness that I will remember forever!"
At this time, neither Elder Mei Yun nor Zixuan spoke. After all, whether or not to accept Su Ming as his disciple depends entirely on Xiao Zhan's own decision.
Xiao Zhan held the tea cup and asked interestingly:
"Why do you want to be my teacher? Let me be more straightforward."
Su Ming said truthfully:
"I want to become stronger, whether it's alchemy or other aspects!"
Xiao Zhan nodded:
"Why do you want to become stronger?"
Why become stronger? Su Ming was immediately stunned by this question.
Even elders Zixuan and Mei Yun sitting next to them frowned slightly, thinking about what kind of answer Xiao Zhan wanted, and
What answer will Su Ming give?
