The Zhu family only had two Dark Energy martial artists.
One was Qin Zhiyuan, in his forties.
He was hired by the Zhu family at great expense in the past.
The other was a member of the Zhu family.
He used to help the Zhu family head maintain stability.
But now, he was too old and could only stay in the Zhu family mansion.
This time, it was Qin Zhiyuan who came!
Zhu Changming, in a rush, exaggerated the situation even further before the Zhu family head could speak.
Then, he winked at Qin Zhiyuan: "Sponsor Qin, it's all up to you this time. We absolutely cannot help the Xie family!"
"My elder brother is being foolish, but we must remain calm. The Xie family is a bottomless pit!"
It was clearly a partnership where the Xie family excelled in business and the Zhu family had many martial artists.
They were supposed to help each other.
But Zhu Changming's words made it sound as if the Zhu family was unconditionally subsidizing the Xie family!
Qin Zhiyuan, clearly on good terms with Zhu Changming, responded with a booming voice.
"Family Head, this is not the way."
"I know you dote on Ling'er, but as the saying goes, a grown daughter must marry. No matter how much you dote on her, she will eventually belong to another family."
After speaking, Qin Zhiyuan’s gaze swept over Zhu Ling'er with an indescribable look.
His intentions were obvious!
Qin Zhiyuan had harbored ulterior motives towards Zhu Ling'er for a long time.
But despite his martial prowess, he was merely a sponsor of the Zhu family.
He and Zhu Ling'er were worlds apart in social standing.
It was obvious even to a fool that the Zhu family head would never marry his beloved daughter to a mere martial artist like Qin Zhiyuan.
However, this time, Qin Zhiyuan saw hope!
If the Xie family couldn't produce a Dark Energy martial artist.
Or if their Dark Energy martial artist wasn't as strong as him.
Then the Zhu family head and Zhu Ling'er would be expelled.
At that moment, he could stage a heroic rescue...
Zhu Ling'er frowned with disgust, shrinking behind the Zhu family head to shield herself from Qin Zhiyuan's revolting stare.
Qin Zhiyuan was unfazed, smiling as he addressed the Zhu family head: "Didn't you ask me to come for a match? Where is the Xie family's martial artist!"
The Zhu family head held his breath, feeling immense dissatisfaction.
In the past, out of consideration for the Zhu family's need for a Dark Energy martial artist to guard them, he had tolerated Qin Zhiyuan's coveting of Zhu Ling'er.
But today.
The Zhu family head felt utterly disgusted!
"Could it be that the Xie family has no Dark Energy martial artists at all? Were you just putting on a show earlier?" Zhu Changming seized the opportunity to mock them.
After his taunt, he even apologized to Qin Zhiyuan: "Sponsor Qin, I am truly sorry to have made you come all this way for nothing."
"It's mainly my elder brother and Ling'er, who insisted that the Xie family was quite strong."
These words were undoubtedly like a series of slaps to the Zhu family head's face!
Just as the Zhu family head was about to lose his temper.
A lazy voice echoed from the entrance of the dining hall.
"Who said the Xie family has no Dark Energy martial artists?"
Zhou Yu walked in, bathed in the dappled sunlight.
Perhaps from being in the sun for a while, he appeared languid!
Zhu Ling'er's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed: "Doctor Zhou, you're finally back!"
Zhou Yu lifted his foot and walked to Zhu Ling'er's side.
Seeing the interrogative demeanor of Zhu Changming and the others, he asked, "What happened?"
Zhu Ling'er immediately explained the matter of the wager.
Then, puffing out her cheeks, she fumed, "They just insisted that the Xie family has no Dark Energy martial artists, which is why they're so arrogant!"
"I refuse to believe that the Xie family has no such foundation!"
Zhu Ling'er's words.
Instantly made the Xie family head's face flush with embarrassment...
It seemed he would have to betray Zhu Ling'er's trust!
Because the Xie family truly lacked that kind of foundation!
"Ling'er, I am truly sorry, actually..."
The Xie family head opened his mouth, about to explain the situation.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Yu spoke.
"Tsk, it seems your Zhu family's collateral branch is quite arrogant."
"Sponsor Qin, is it?"
"Hurry up, I'm in a hurry."
As the words fell, Zhou Yu struck a pose and beckoned to Qin Zhiyuan.
Instantly.
The entire dining hall fell silent!
Everyone's eyes widened in shock, their faces contorted in a reaction of extreme fright.
Even the Xie family members were no exception!
The Xie family head looked from Qin Zhiyuan to Zhou Yu.
He couldn't help but kindly advise, "Doctor Zhou, this Sponsor Qin is a Houtian Dark Energy martial artist."
Although the Xie family head knew Zhou Yu was a martial artist.
He was unsure of his exact cultivation level.
However, seeing Zhou Yu's young age.
He figured he couldn't be too advanced!
The Xie family head was afraid that if Zhou Yu fought Qin Zhiyuan, he might get injured!
Zhou Yu was only in his early twenties, with boundless potential!
Zhou Yu, however, merely smiled calmly at the Xie family head's concern: "It's fine."
*Pfft*—
Qin Zhiyuan couldn't help but let out a laugh.
Clapping his hands, he provocatively said to Zhou Yu, "Kid, I advise you to give up sooner rather than later."
"Martial arts aren't child's play. Don't bite off more than you can chew!"
Zhu Changming also revealed a cold smile.
So, all this time, Zhu Ling'er's confidence was in this young man?
This wasn't him being prejudiced against the young.
It was primarily because the path of martial arts was incredibly arduous.
Many people spent most of their lives unable to break through the Xiantian Body Tempering realm.
Let alone the Dark Energy realm, two levels above Body Tempering!
Like Qin Zhiyuan, who reached Houtian Dark Energy in his forties.
He could be considered a once-in-a-lifetime genius.
And Zhou Yu, could he possibly be more formidable than Qin Zhiyuan?
Zhou Yu, facing their taunts, didn't even spare them a glance, only urging, "Whether I can or not, we'll settle it with our fists later, won't we?"
"Hurry up, I need to rest later."
Qin Zhiyuan, who had initially been watching with amusement.
Was now completely enraged by Zhou Yu's words!
"Fine, I kindly advised you, but you refuse to listen."
"Don't blame me for not holding back!"
With that said, Qin Zhiyuan also assumed a stance.
Seeing his initial move, the Zhu family onlookers couldn't help but exclaim, "That's Sponsor Qin's signature move, the Grappling Hand!"
This move had been used by Qin Zhiyuan many times before.
The Grappling Hand emphasized skill.
But it was a set of martial arts that the Zhu family had spent a great deal of wealth and connections to acquire from the black market.
Seeing this, everyone instinctively cleared some space.
"I think this Xie family kid is going to have a very miserable end!"
"Indeed. I heard Sponsor Qin reached the peak of Dark Energy just two days ago."
"Tsk tsk, Sponsor Qin is truly gifted. Even if that Xie family kid is truly a Dark Energy martial artist, he'll still get beaten!"
"I really don't know where Elder Brother got the confidence to agree to this wager."
As they discussed, they cast sympathetic glances at the Zhu family head and Zhu Ling'er.
It was as if they could already foresee the scene of the father and daughter being driven out of the Zhu family!