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Xiao Zhantian turned and went to the window, where there was something about half a person's height, covered with a black cloth.

Just as Chu Yang was wondering, Xiao Zhantian suddenly pulled off the black cloth.

Chu Yang was so frightened that he took several steps back.

"No, um... old man, please don't get agitated. This Gatling gun is no joke."

Xiao Zhantian gripped the Gatling gun on its stand with both hands and sneered, "Kid, you're scared too? Why weren't you scared when you 'fired' at my granddaughter?"

It was only then that Chu Yang noticed Xiao Yuening standing beside Xiao Zhantian with his arms crossed, seemingly unaffected.

"Uh...did I fall for your trick?"

Xiao Zhantian curled his lip. "So, you're trying to turn the tables on me, huh?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the barrel of the Gatling gun started spinning.

"No, no, no! I give up, whatever you say, okay?"

"Hmph! I want you to get a divorce! Fine?"

Chu Yang's face fell. "Well... it's better to tear down ten temples than to break up one marriage. Aren't you being a bit too...?"

"Hmph! Since you've got guts, kid," Xiao Zhantian gave him a thumbs up, "I'll grant your wish."

As the Gatling gun's barrel spun faster and faster, Chu Yang felt a chill run down his spine.

Are you kidding me? Six thousand bullets per minute, that's a hundred bullets per second. Even a god would perish here.

"Alright! I don't believe you would kill him!" Xiao Yuening rolled his eyes.

Xiao Zhantian's lips twitched a few times at his granddaughter's sabotage.

Xiao Yuening snorted. "It must have been that traitor Li Delin who tipped us off, right?"

"None of that matters!" Xiao Zhantian waved his hand. "Tell this kid to get a divorce quickly and then register his marriage with you."

"No!" Xiao Yuening said stubbornly, "The child was an accident, and it was also because of me... I took the initiative to divorce him. Anyway, I don't want to get married in this life, so consider this child a gift from God."

After saying that, she left the room.

"Hiss... This girl is becoming more and more like me. When she gets stubborn, she'll dare to pull down even the emperor."

After muttering something to himself, Xiao Zhantian looked at Chu Yang, who was completely bewildered.

"You brat, I delivered the girl to you, and you even slept with her. How come you can't even keep a girl's heart?"

Chu Yang said with a wronged expression, "Your granddaughter? Forget it. She turns on you faster than you can take your pants off."

He pointed to his temple. "In the last few days, they've held a gun to my head twice. Seriously, what's the point of all this?"

Xiao Zhantian sighed deeply, looking several years older.

"Ningning has always been strong-willed, and her life has been too smooth. As the saying goes, the strongest is the weakest. She'll suffer in the military sooner or later. Promise me you won't let her be wronged from now on, and I won't force you to divorce her. Plus, the child can have the Chu surname."

Chu Yang's eyes lit up. "Are you serious? Wait a minute, with a big shot like you protecting her, how could she possibly suffer?"

Xiao Zhantian sat down and took a sip of tea.

"I've held onto military power for too long, and the central government has long harbored resentment towards me, fearing that I'll declare myself king. This time, I volunteered to return to the capital, but Ningning refused to come with me, so I have no choice but to hand it over to you."

Chu Yang smiled wryly. "Don't worry. As long as the child has the surname Chu, I guarantee I'll take meticulous care of her."

Xiao Zhantian's eyes widened. "My granddaughter is a 26-year-old Grandmaster. In the entire Great Xia Dynasty, how many people can achieve that? As for her appearance, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she's stunningly beautiful. If it weren't for her Yin Sha Physique, would she have gotten such a good deal for you?"

"However, you'd better not show your face tonight. If the Chu family finds out how close we are, they'll definitely make their move on you beforehand. Since you can't become my Xiao family's grandson-in-law now, I can't offer you any more protection in public."

Chu Yang shook his head with a wry smile, "If I don't show up, Lü Sisi won't survive tonight..."

After hearing Chu Yang's words, Xiao Zhantian frowned.

"Do you need me to step in and help you resolve this?"

Chu Yang chuckled and shook his head. "Now is the time for you to bide your time. Just watch the show later."

After he finished speaking, he put his mask back on.

"I'm going out! You're so old, you can't lie to people like that. The child must have the surname Chu."

Before long, Xiao Zhantian entered the courtyard, and the birthday banquet officially began.

Guests came forward to offer birthday wishes and gifts, creating a lively atmosphere.

Mayor Lu Wenguang presented a generous gift, saying, "Mr. Xiao, I wish you a long and healthy life, boundless blessings, eternal youth, and constant good fortune."

Murong Lan smiled gently: "Wishing Grandpa Xiao boundless happiness and longevity! I've specially found an antique jade pendant for you."

Chu Song stepped forward, his demeanor composed: "Junior Chu Song, on behalf of my father, congratulates Elder Xiao on his birthday. May Elder Xiao enjoy longevity and good health."

Xiao Zhantian smiled and nodded to everyone.

Just then, Hua Xiyue came to Xiao Zhantian and gave a cold bow: "On behalf of my ancestor, Hua Xiyue greets you and presents the 'Mysterious Ice Pill,' which can suppress the fire poison in Grandpa Xiao's body."

She presented a jade bottle of emerald green with both hands.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the sight of this object.

A faint white mist was swirling around the bottle, indicating that the elixir inside must be extraordinary.

Xiao Zhantian's expression became somewhat excited.

More than a decade ago, he was ambushed by several Japanese ninjas who were skilled in fire control. Although he killed those high-ranking ninjas, he was also poisoned by fire.

Every time it flares up, it feels like being burned alive.

Thanks to Hua Chengguang, who would send someone to deliver this "Mysterious Ice Pill" to him every year.

Although it cannot cure the disease, it can greatly reduce the pain caused by the fire poison when it occurs.

"Xi Yue, it's been a long time. You've grown so much. Please tell your grandfather for me that you're thanking him," Xiao Zhantian said earnestly.

Hua Xiyue bowed gracefully, "Grandpa Xiao, you have devoted your life to the country and its people, deterring those villains from setting foot on the borders of our Great Xia. It is an honor for the Hua family to do these things for you."

Xiao Zhantian laughed heartily, "Hahaha, you've made this old man blush."

"Grandpa Xiao, Xiyue has a favor to ask," Hua Xiyue's clear, snow-like voice rang out again.

"Speak freely!" Xiao Zhantian said with a smile.

Hua Xiyue glanced at Xiao Yuening, her tone turning colder.

"At this time yesterday, my Hua family's Yuanlong Cauldron was taken away from Shennong Pharmacy under the guise of being 'borrowed.' Today, I met with that person and we made a bet that he would publicly cure the daughter of Mayor Lü at today's birthday banquet. I humbly request Grandpa Xiao to uphold justice for me, otherwise my ancestor will surely be unable to eat or sleep in peace. If this affects my future alchemy, I'm afraid it will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble in the future."

Upon hearing this, the crowd began to whisper among themselves.

Although Hua Xiyue spoke cryptically, everyone could understand that if the matter of the Abyss Dragon Cauldron wasn't resolved today, the Hua family's supply of "Mysterious Ice Pills" might be cut off in the future.

Xiao Zhantian was taken aback when Hua Xiyue brought this up in this setting.

Just then, Xiao Yuening scoffed and stepped forward.

"Grandpa, I have two pills here that can completely eradicate your fire poison. You won't have to suffer from those pointless threats anymore."