Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 32 Fairy of the Su Family
"Brother Kun, you understand it better."

Zhao Qian sighed. He had just been thinking about joining the Green Bamboo Gang, but after hearing Zhao Kun's analysis, he immediately gave up the idea.

However, Madam Zhao was still puzzled and asked, "I don't quite understand. Does someone like Zhou Mu need a legitimate reason to act? What is he worried about?"

This question has prompted everyone to think.

In Zishui City and Wuzhen, the government's presence was negligible, let alone the rule of law.

In Zishui City, the city lord is the law, followed by the four great families of Zhou, Su, Chang, and Sun.

In Wuzhen, the Green Bamboo Gang and the Roaring Snake Gang are in charge.

It's a classic case of whoever is the strongest controls everything.

If that's the case, wouldn't the Zhou family be able to take whatever they want from the small Zhao family in Wuzhen, and wipe them out with a snap of their fingers? Why would Zhou Mu need a legitimate reason?
Madam Zhao's question hits the nail on the head: what exactly is Zhou Mu worried about?
What if he acts recklessly against the Zhao family?

At the same time, Ji Cheng's mind was also racing.

The Zhao family of Wuzhen, no matter how you look at it, is just an ordinary rural family. In the eyes of the Zhou family, they are nothing but a fart, regardless of their strength or connections.

If there's anything about Zhou Mu that's worth being wary of, it's his identity as a "descendant of an alchemist."

When Ji Cheng figured it out, Zhao Kun also realized it and said, "Mother, Zhou Mu must be worried about our status as descendants of immortal masters."

"Think about it, if our ancestors really did have a Foundation Establishment stage alchemist, even though our lineage has long since lost its immortal destiny, the alchemist ancestor might still have some connections. Who knows, one or two old friends might still be alive. I've heard that immortals can live for hundreds of years. Zhou Mu is probably afraid that destroying our Zhao family will create karma and bring about the Zhou family's annihilation in the future!"

At this point, Zhao Kun's thoughts became clearer.

Being a descendant of a celestial master is our Zhao family's lifeline; we doubt Zhou Mu would dare to act recklessly.

Zhao Yan blinked, then suddenly felt an itch on her head. What was wrong?

"This... can the identity of being a descendant of a celestial master really protect us?"

Madam Zhao's eyes were filled with doubt and confusion. She found it absurd that a fictitious title had become the Zhao family's greatest asset.

"Perhaps we really are descendants of the immortal master."

Zhao Kun glanced at the Zhao family members. He wasn't joking; he was seriously considering the question.

The crowd exchanged glances, their eyes finally settling on Master Zhao Chongwen.

Master Zhao sighed and said, "Regardless of whether our Zhao family are descendants of the immortal master or not, for now, we must consider ourselves to be."

Zhao Kun nodded. That's right, only this identity could make Zhou Mu have some reservations.

The others understood. In any case, they decided to try anything, even if it seemed hopeless. From now on, when they went out, they would say that they were descendants of Foundation Establishment Alchemists.

Anyway, with the Zhou family's certification, who would dare not believe it?

"Father, also, I think the most important thing right now is to get to the bottom of things!"

Zhao Kun spoke up again, offering advice: "Zhou Mu said we are descendants of Foundation Establishment alchemists, and he said it with great conviction. I think there must be some basis for it. We should find out what that alchemist ancestor's name was, what his life story was, and the lineage he passed down..."

Zhao Kun's thinking was very clear. Perhaps that alchemist ancestor had other descendants from other branches, or perhaps the ancestor had connections with other forces.

These are all things that the Zhao family should explore in depth.

Only by tracing back to the source and finding information about their alchemist ancestor, and following the clues, can the Zhao family of Wuzhen possibly find the one who can truly protect their family.

Master Zhao stroked his beard and pondered Zhao Kun's proposal.

As for information about the ancestor of alchemists, asking the Zhou family is pointless; they certainly won't tell you. You'll have to investigate yourself, traveling far and wide.

Master Zhao glanced at everyone. Now, in the Zhao family, only his eldest son, Zhao Qian, was capable of doing this.

"Father, I am an internal energy martial artist. If I leave, who will protect you?"

Given the current situation, Zhao Qian is reluctant to leave the Zhao family.

Ji Cheng noticed that Da Huang seemed quite anxious, constantly scratching at the floor with its paws.

He himself doesn't care.

If the Zhao family were to suffer a catastrophic disaster, he would flee far away and find another place to continue living a life of hiding.

After breakfast.

The Zhao family sent many people out to gather information and closely monitor the movements of Zhou Mu, the Xiangshe Gang, and the Wang Family Martial Arts School.

Master Zhao also wandered around and discovered that the Green Bamboo Gang's cockfighting arena was closed today, while the Snake Gang's cockfighting arena was open as usual.

However, he wasn't in the mood for cockfighting these past few days, and walked past the Snake Gang's cockfighting arena with his hands behind his back.

"Master, Master, breaking news!"

Around noon, the butler, Old Huang, returned from outside, panting heavily, and brought the Zhao family some great news.

A person from the Su family of Zishui City has arrived. It is a girl named Su Qing, who is said to be a cultivator who has joined the immortal sect!
"Old Huang, have a sip of water and tell me in detail!"

The entire Zhao family stared wide-eyed, and Master Zhao even personally brought over a bowl of water for Old Huang to moisten his throat.

After finishing his water, Old Huang continued his story.

The young lady of the Su family was as beautiful as a fairy, with an ethereal temperament, and was always accompanied by a blue jade rabbit.

Miss Su first went to Kaishan Martial Arts School and saw the tragic state of the Mu family. Then, she led the Green Bamboo Gang and a group of Kaishan Martial Arts School disciples to Wang Family Martial Arts School to demand an explanation from Young Master Zhou.

"When the two sides met, Fairy Su demanded that Young Master Zhou release Madam Mu and her two daughters. In return, Young Master Zhou publicly humiliated the three daughters of the Mu family. The three daughters seemed to be doing it willingly, as if they were enjoying it immensely, and were completely immersed in Young Master Zhou's 'training'. However, Fairy Su shook a string of silver bells on her wrist, which made a crisp sound. The three daughters of the Mu family suddenly came to their senses, as if they had just realized their predicament and the fact that their family had been destroyed."

"The three Mu family girls immediately went berserk and bit at Young Master Zhou's thigh, but Young Master Zhou kicked them away. After that, Young Master Zhou ordered his wolf demon mount to attack Fairy Su. I heard that the blue jade rabbit beside Fairy Su was originally a spirit beast called the Azure Flame Spirit Rabbit. Instantly, it shot out several blue flames to block the wolf demon's attack."

"Just as Young Master Zhou was about to take action himself, Fairy Su shook her silver bell bracelet again. Unexpectedly, the wolf demon seemed to suddenly break free from Young Master Zhou's control and turned to attack him. The onlookers, Master Wang and Gang Leader Wang, simultaneously attacked to subdue the wolf demon, but the wolf demon turned around, knocked several members of the Xiangshe Gang flying, and escaped..."

The wolf demon regained its freedom and fled into the mountains and forests, where the Snake Gang and the Wang Family Martial Arts School's experts were unable to capture it.

Zhou Mu, slightly injured, angrily shouted at Fairy Su, "Su Qing, look what you've done! If that wolf demon wreaks havoc and kills people in Wuzhen, it will all be blamed on you!"

These events just happened. When Lao Huang returned, both sides dispersed, with capturing the wolf demon being their top priority.

Old Huang heard from others that the wolf demon was something the Zhou family had finally managed to subdue a few years ago, and that it was inherently violent, cruel, and ruthless.

The Zhou family was able to control the wolf demon only because they obtained a fragmented beast-taming technique through an auction.

Fairy Su's silver bell bracelet broke the Zhou family's beast-taming technique, and the wolf demon was no longer under Zhou Mu's control, causing Zhou Mu to lose a major core combat force.

After listening to Lao Huang's story, the Zhao family members had different expressions, and were deeply shocked.

No one expected the situation in Wuzhen to change so dramatically.

(End of this chapter)