Deep within the Zhou family's underground palace, a resplendent, multicolored curtain of light shimmered.
Passing through this light curtain led to the secret realm where the ancient Zhou clan resided.
This so-called secret realm was, in essence, a small world.
Although the elemental forces of the five elements were sparse here, the nine ancient clans, relying on their previously stored resources, had still managed to cultivate many powerful descendants.
One day, a group of martial artists rushed towards the main hall of the ancient Zhou clan.
"Patriarch, we've found traces of Qin Hanchu."
This group was the same one that had been tracking Ji Huairou earlier.
"Where?"
Upon hearing this news, the Zhou Patriarch eagerly stood up and asked.
"He's in the Magic City."
"He disguised himself as a fatty before, which is why we couldn't find him."
The Zhou Patriarch frowned and inquired, "Then how were you able to discover him this time?"
"He revealed his true form as Qin Hanchu right in front of us. Furthermore, he told us to inform you to stop having ideas about Ji Huairou."
Hearing this, the Zhou Patriarch's brow furrowed.
Qin Hanchu had proactively revealed his identity, signaling that he no longer feared the nine ancient clans?
Based on his previous performance, Qin Hanchu was at best comparable to a Profound Saint.
"Keep a close watch on him."
With that, the Zhou Patriarch headed towards the residence of the Zhou family's Old Ancestor.
At that very moment, Qin Hanchu departed from the Magic City.
He flew all the way back to the small island where he had previously lived with Axiang.
Qin Hanchu's previously calm expression suddenly turned cold.
His home had been occupied by unwelcome guests?
"Get out!"
Landing in front of the "cave dwelling," Qin Hanchu's voice echoed into the room.
Immediately after, a woman with a face full of arrogance emerged. She glared at Qin Hanchu and angrily shouted:
"Noisy!"
"Who are you? How dare you shout at me like this?"
Qin Hanchu coldly regarded the woman, "I am the owner of this island."
"Qin Hanchu?" Upon hearing this, a hint of shock appeared in the woman's eyes.
"Didn't you see the inscription on the stone tablet on the island?"
Before leaving the island, Qin Hanchu had erected a stone tablet.
The stone tablet read, "Those who trespass this island shall die!"
This woman couldn't possibly have not seen the stone tablet.
Not only had she trespassed onto the island, but she had also entered the residence of Qin Hanchu and Axiang.
This was a capital offense!
"I am Li Hehua of the ancient Li clan, and my father is a Profound Venerable powerhouse of the Li family."
"What? Do you still intend to kill me?"
Li Hehua had indeed seen Qin Hanchu's stone tablet, but she simply didn't care.
As a core member of the Li family, Li Hehua was a master who possessed Primordial Chaos power.
Even though she was only at the Spirit Venerable realm, she could unleash the combat power of a Profound Venerable.
Although she knew Qin Hanchu's strength was considerable, she had even greater faith in the might of the Li family.
No matter how formidable Qin Hanchu was, he was ultimately just one person.
Li Hehua believed that Qin Hanchu would not dare to provoke the Li family, let alone harm her.
"You guessed correctly. You are indeed going to die!"
As he spoke, a giant sword, over thirty feet long, appeared behind Qin Hanchu.
Seeing that Qin Hanchu was about to make a move, Li Hehua angrily exclaimed, "If you dare to kill me, my Li family will not let you go."
"Then let me tell the Li family through you that I, Qin Hanchu, do not put them in my eyes."
As the words fell, the giant sword in the sky suddenly slashed towards Li Hehua.
Li Hehua's eyes widened in shock. She hastily moved to counter the attack.
However, her strength was utterly insufficient to contend with Qin Hanchu.
Even if Qin Hanchu was only using thirty percent of his strength, it was still beyond Li Hehua's ability to resist.
Seeing her attack instantly shattered by Qin Hanchu, Li Hehua fearfully flew towards the sky.
However, as soon as she ascended into the air, Qin Hanchu's great sword slash pierced through Li Hehua's body.
*Bang!*
Li Hehua fell directly to the ground and died!
To Qin Hanchu, this small island was their family's home.
Li Hehua had seen the stone tablet, and she also knew that this was Qin Hanchu's residence.
Under such circumstances, she still took it over as her own.
Since she had chosen to provoke Qin Hanchu, Qin Hanchu had to uphold the promise on the stone tablet.
The Zhou family members following Qin Hanchu were startled.
They hadn't expected Qin Hanchu to actually kill Li Hehua.
Li Hehua was a core member of the Li family and possessed Primordial Chaos power.
Qin Hanchu killing her meant the Li family would absolutely not let this matter rest.
"Stay away from him. If he happens to be in a bad mood, we'll all die."
The Zhou family servants retreated in terror.
If Li Hehua dared to kill, let alone them, mere underlings.
"You two come here and send her corpse to the ancient Li clan."
"Also, tell the ancient Li clan that if they want revenge, they're welcome to come."
Qin Hanchu instructed the Zhou family servants.
This...
Hearing Qin Hanchu's order to deliver a message, the Zhou family servants became hesitant.
Their mission was to keep an eye on Qin Hanchu. If he managed to slip away, the Zhou family would not spare them.
"If I truly wanted to leave, do you think you could keep track of me?"
"Rest assured, I will be waiting here for your Zhou family members."
Qin Hanchu said.
"You two go deliver the body, I'll wait here," the leading middle-aged man instructed his subordinates.
Two subordinates tremblingly flew onto the island, then carried Li Hehua's corpse and departed.
After tidying up the room, Qin Hanchu proceeded to the medicinal field.
These spiritual herbs had already been cultivated, so they continued to grow even without management.
Over the next two days, Qin Hanchu lived a very peaceful life.
Apart from cultivation, he tended to his medicinal fields.
On this day, three Profound Saints from the Zhou family arrived.
Qin Hanchu glanced at the three of them, then said, "Three Profound Saints, are you trying to intimidate me?"
"Qin Hanchu, as long as you agree to marry into our Zhou family, we will be one family from now on."
"Don't worry, the wife we have chosen for you will definitely be a beauty, and you will not be mistreated."
The leading Zhou family Profound Saint said with a smile.
Qin Hanchu was stunned for a moment, then he chuckled and replied, "There's such a good thing? What do I need to offer?"
"It's very simple. You just need to present your Chaos martial skill as a betrothal gift to the Zhou family."
Upon hearing this, Qin Hanchu couldn't help but laugh, "You want me to marry into your family, and I still have to provide a betrothal gift? Do you perhaps have a misunderstanding of what 'marrying into a family' means?"
"Since we are becoming one family, why fuss over such details?" another Profound Saint said in a deep voice.
Qin Hanchu coldly stated, "Enough of that. Don't try to fool me with childish tactics."
Hearing this, the leading Profound Saint coldly snorted, "Our Zhou family has already given you the best choice. Don't be ungrateful!"
"The Divine Continent Great World still needs fighting power, so I can spare your lives."
"Scram back and tell your Old Ancestor to stop dreaming."
Qin Hanchu said lazily as he watered the medicinal field.
"Today, you'll give it whether you want to or not!"
"While your strength is quite good, do you think you still have any advantage facing the three of us?"
"We treated you with courtesy and you didn't listen, forcing us to take action against you."
The leading Profound Saint snorted coldly.
"Want to fight? Then you'd better be prepared to face death!" Qin Hanchu said with a sneer.