C17

Under the setting sun, when night unknowingly covered the Zhou family courtyard, at this moment, the Blue Cloud, who was currently cultivating, was awoken by a shout.

"Young master Cang, the sector lord has summoned you to join him for the banquet."

Hearing the familiar voice, Cang Yun quickly got off the bed and opened the door. "Thank you, Uncle Fu."

As for the reason why Zhou Hao had called him to join the banquet, Cang Yun was not surprised. It seemed like the former knew what had happened at the Zhou household today, and calling him over would mean that there was something he needed to do. Thus, Cang Yun followed behind Uncle Fu and headed towards the main hall.

Other than Zhou Hao and Zhou Xian'er, the other person was a beautiful woman. Her face was very similar to Zhou Xian'er's, a fair skin and exquisite facial features, with the exception of her figure which was slightly bountiful, but it had a more mature and feminine elegance to it.

She was Zhou Xian`er's mother, the only Realmlord wife in the entire realm.

"Uncle Zhou, Aunt." Cang Yun walked into the great hall and bowed respectfully towards the Zhou couple.

"Yun'er is here?"

"Come, sit down."

Zhou Hao and his wife spoke out one after another. Their gazes towards Cang Yun were filled with benevolence.

"Big brother Cang Yun." Zhou Xian'er smiled sweetly and arrived beside Cang Yun in high spirits. She immediately pulled him along and sat down beside her.

"Alright, let's eat first. Let's talk while we eat." Zhou Hao said with a faint smile.

Cang Yun nodded. In this sort of situation, although he was the only outsider, he did not feel a sense of formality. As a child, he had frequently come to the Zhou Family to 'scrounge for food'.

"Yun'er, I heard that Zhou Shan, that kid, came to find trouble with you today because of the clan's quota?" Halfway through their meal, Zhou Hao raised his head and asked.

"That's true." Cang Yun nodded.

"These stinking brats." Zhou Hao frowned and looked at Cang Yun with a worried look, "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, I just injured Zhou Shan. I've troubled you, Uncle Zhou." Seeing the concern on Zhou Hao's face, Cang Yun felt a surge of warmth in his heart. After which, he apologetically recounted the matter. After all, Zhou Shan was a member of the Zhou Family. By doing so, he had disgraced the Zhou Family.

"That's nothing, as long as you're fine." Zhou Hao waved his hand and pondered for a moment. Then, he suddenly said in a serious tone, "There are some things that I need to tell you."

"Is this related to the Zhou Clan's trial by fire?" Cang Yun had already guessed what Zhou Shan said before, so he asked.

Zhou Hao nodded, his expression solemn. "This opening of the clan territory is different from usual. It concerns the Zhou family, and even the rise of the Sunscorch World."

Hearing this, Cang Yun raised his eyebrows. Zhou Hao's words were a bit too much.

You must have heard some rumors that deep in the recesses of the Zhou Clan grounds, there is the legacy of the Zhou Clan's Ancestor. The main reason why the land is being opened this time is for him.

For thousands of years, no Zhou disciples have been able to break it. That's why the legacy has always been covered in dust until now, but now, there's an opportunity. Xian'er's physique is the same as the ancestor's, and according to our speculations, this physique is the key to opening the seal. Zhou Hao slowly explained.

"Xian'Er?" Cang Yun blinked his eyes and looked over. He did not expect that the weird girl beside him would have such good luck.

At the same time, Cang Yun also understood in his heart. No wonder that Huo Wushuang had come to propose marriage. Not only did Zhou Hao object, even the other Zhou family heads had no intention of agreeing.

The inheritance that he left behind would definitely not be ordinary. Cang Yun did not doubt that if that matter were to be spread out, it would definitely cause quite a bit of a commotion, and even some super experts would be extremely excited. In comparison, the marriage proposal of the Fire Realm seemed a bit insignificant.

However, other than being happy for Xian'er, Cang Yun did not have any other thoughts. He had already obtained an inheritance in the 'Blood World' once, and the reputation of the 'Blood World' was even higher than the Zhou family's ancestor. Thus, there was no need for him to covet it.

"Since Xian`er's physique can activate the seal, then that means the inheritance must have been specially prepared for this physique, right?" Cang Yun asked after thinking for a while.

"That should be the case." Zhou Hao nodded his head in agreement. Promptly, a worried expression surfaced on his face as he said: "However, the condition is that no one is fighting over it."

"So it's like that." He had personally experienced Zhou Hao's worry. Two years ago, during the Blood World's trial, if he had not been baptized by the Blood Tablet, he would not have been ambushed so easily.

Seeing the worried expressions on Zhou Hao and Cang Yun's faces, Zhou Xian`er blinked her eyes and softly said, "But the people participating in the trial this time are all from the Zhou Clan, so that shouldn't happen right?"

Hearing this, Cang Yun and Zhou Hao looked at each other and fell silent. They understood Zhou Xian'er very well. The latter was doted upon by the Zhou family, so she was naturally a little too simple in terms of character.

"We didn't say that would happen. Uncle Zhou and I were just worried. After all, your safety is the most important thing." After a moment of silence, seeing that Zhou Hao had no intention to explain, Cang Yun could only smile and console Zhou Xian'er.

That's why I discussed it with the ancestor this time. Yun'er, you should also be allowed to participate in the Zhou Clan's trial, and according to the ancestor's intentions, as long as you can protect Xian'er's inheritance, the Sunfire Realm will form an alliance with the Vastheaven Realm. Zhou Hao said.

An alliance?

When Cang Yun heard this piece of heavyweight news, he opened his mouth in shock. The weight of this word was not low, especially for the Vastheaven World, which was at war, it was a pleasant surprise.

However, when he thought of that condition, a bitter smile surfaced on Cang Yun's face. "Protecting Xian'er, even without the condition given by the Zhou family's ancestor, I would still do it. But with my strength, if something like that really happened, I'm afraid …"

Cang Yun did not finish his sentence, but the meaning behind his words were clear. He did not intend to decline, and only spoke the truth.

"I understand." Zhou Hao's face was filled with helplessness. Promptly, he stared at Cang Yun and said: "But among the younger generation, the only one that I can trust is you."

Cang Yun's expression turned serious. He looked at the pleading Zhou Hao couple, then glanced at Zhou Xian`er beside him, and finally nodded his head heavily.