Chapter 645 Obstructed
The gatekeeper of the Zhu family was not a powerful martial artist; his peak strength had only reached the Great Heavenly Cycle.
But a martial artist is still a martial artist. He could clearly sense the powerful aura emanating from the young lady.
A flicker of disdain crossed Zhuque's eyes. "Get out of the way."
Chen Yang watched from the side, not wishing for a conflict. He then draped his overcoat over Zhuque and said calmly, "It's cold, don't stand outside."
He then clasped his hands at the gatekeeper. "Chen Yang has come to pay his respects to the Zhu family. I will compensate for all the losses incurred today, but I hope this matter ends here."
"If the Zhu family does not welcome us, I can leave."
The gatekeeper also realized at this moment that the young lady Zhuque's visit to the Zhu family today was not to return to the family!
And the young lady Zhuque was not the main protagonist today!
The young man in front of him was!
"The Zhu family opens its doors to guests and naturally welcomes them. Please come in, Mr. Chen."
As for the younger generation of the Zhu family standing nearby, they were also intimidated by Zhuque's aura.
The Zhu family put great effort into cultivating their direct descendants. Even if they lacked martial arts talent, they would use heavenly treasures to help them become martial artists.
They were very willing to do this even for ordinary martial artists.
Although these younger descendants had not become true martial artists, they could clearly feel the aura Zhuque had displayed just now.
Chen Yang and Zhuque were led into the Zhu family's reception hall by the gatekeeper.
The old master of the Zhu family was resting with his eyes closed. When the group entered, the old master of the Zhu family suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Chen Yang.
He had thought that only Zhuque would be returning, but he hadn't expected her to bring a man back.
Moreover, Zhuque was wearing a man's windbreaker.
All these signs gave the old master of the Zhu family a very bad premonition.
"Master, Young Lady Zhuque and Mr. Chen Yang have arrived."
After escorting them in, the gatekeeper slowly retreated.
Chen Yang surveyed the Zhu family's reception hall. There were no gaudy decorations; the antique furniture gave Chen Yang a sense of time travel.
"You are Chen Yang? What is your relationship with Zhuque?" the old master of the Zhu family asked directly.
As the head of the Zhu family, he didn't need to be polite to anyone.
Let alone a young man.
Chen Yang casually sat down on a side seat. Seeing that Zhuque was still standing behind him, he said, "Sit down."
With Chen Yang's words, Zhuque finally sat down behind him.
The old master Zhu's expression changed upon seeing this. Although Zhuque had been expelled from the Zhu family long ago, she was still of Zhu family blood.
This young man was ordering Zhuque around like this, and in front of him, it showed he had no regard for the Zhu family at all!
The younger generation of the Zhu family also did not expect the other party to be so arrogant. "Our old master is asking you a question! Did you hear him!"
The Zhu family had enjoyed absolute authority in the southwest for generations. This was the first time someone had acted so brazenly in the Zhu family.
Chen Yang raised an eyebrow. "I am here to see the head of the Zhu family. Is this a place for juniors like you to speak!"
Chen Yang's voice was not loud, but it had strong penetrative power.
The faint fluctuations of a martial artist immediately alerted the old master of the Zhu family.
"You, you, you! You're so arrogant when you see our old master! You're courting death!" Someone from the younger generation of the Zhu family couldn't stand it any longer. He moved to attack Chen Yang, intending to teach this young man a lesson.
Unexpectedly, the old master suddenly spoke. "All of you, leave!"
He then looked at the steward beside him. "Since we have distinguished guests, bring my best tea."
The steward naturally understood the meaning behind his master's words.
As the steward retreated, he also took the young masters of the family with him.
Making tea was an excuse; clearing the hall was the real purpose.
After everyone had left, the old master of the Zhu family asked Chen Yang again, "I am Zhu Wudi, the head of the Zhu family. May I ask why Mr. Chen has come to the Zhu family?"
"I came to discuss cooperation, but now it seems I need to observe further. As for what you asked me about my relationship with Zhuque, I will tell you clearly, I am her superior." Chen Yang said, gesturing towards Zhuque.
The old master Zhu was momentarily stunned. Discuss cooperation with the Zhu family?
There were many people who cooperated with the Zhu family. There were businessmen, whose enterprises were at least in the top ten in the southwest.
There were also martial artists, each a magnate in their own right.
But there had never been such a young person who came to discuss cooperation in such a manner!
And this was Zhuque's superior...
The Zhu family had been searching for Zhuque's whereabouts. With the help of the Southern Zhu God of War, they had managed to get some indirect contact.
Although the Southern Zhu God of War did not reveal Zhuque's location, the old master Zhu had learned from him that Zhuque had grown into someone who could contend with a God of War.
"Old Master Zhu, I would like to ask a question first."
Chen Yang's words pulled the old master Zhu from his thoughts. "Ask away."
The old master Zhu was eager to know what question Chen Yang would ask.
"Was the Shi family's daughter sold due to your secret planning?"
Chen Yang asked such a sharp question without any pretense.
The old master Zhu frowned. "The Shi family's daughter? I don't know what you're talking about. I've never heard of anyone with the surname Shi. There are no prominent families with this surname in the southwest."
Regarding Chen Yang's question, the old master Zhu was no longer puzzled, but suspected that this fellow was casually asking a question to deliberately target the Zhu family.
The old master Zhu waved his hand angrily. "Although I don't know your origin, the Zhu family is, after all, a thousand-year-old inherited family. Release Zhuque, and you can make any demands you have."
In the old master Zhu's mind, Zhuque must have been threatened to be following this young man.
Zhuque frowned upon hearing this but did not explain.
When outsiders were present, Chen Yang was the sole representative of the Heavenly Doctor Hall. Only when Chen Yang needed an explanation would she speak.
"Release her?"
A smile appeared on Chen Yang's face, and he chuckled softly. "I already said, Zhuque is my subordinate and my friend. There is no unpleasant relationship between us."
"In my opinion, since the Zhu family has been passed down for so long, their family should not do such things."
"Since Old Master Zhu says the matter was not done by the Zhu family, then can I meet Zhu Wenyu?"
The old master Zhu's face darkened, and he slammed the table with force, roaring, "Presumptuous! How dare you!"
Zhu Wenyu was a sore spot for the old master Zhu. He was his youngest son and once the heir with the greatest potential to become the head of the Zhu family.