The eldest elder of the Zhou family shook his head and said: "Not long after Zhou An's rise, Zhou Fan was found to be a waste born with blocked meridians. At that time, the Zhou family was plotting against you?"
His meaning is obvious: you think too highly of yourself!
"A person born with blocked meridians is a rare person who only happens in a hundred years. How could it happen to Zhou Fan?"
Master Bi was very excited: "I suspect this is false news deliberately spread by the Zhou family!"
"Zhou Fan is a martial arts cultivator!"
The city lord suddenly spoke: "When he killed the head of the Guo family, he showed his strength as a second-grade martial artist."
At that time, he was the strong man who secretly took action to relieve Zhou Tianxiong's injuries!
"!!!"
Hearing this, everyone was in an uproar!
"The Zhou family knows very well that Zhou An's talent alone is enough for the Zhou family to become the first clan in the Dayue Dynasty. If Zhou Fan shows his extreme talent, then... the Zhou family will be born as a twin dragon!"
"It must be unacceptable to the Dayue Dynasty!"
After receiving the city lord's approval, Master Bi became more and more excited as he spoke: "So, the Zhou family asked Zhou Fan to pretend to be a playboy. But I didn't expect that some people in the Dayue Dynasty still couldn't tolerate the Zhou family."
"And that's what happened now."
"If we hadn't pushed the Zhou family to a dead end, Zhou Fan would never have exposed himself, and he would have continued to hide."
"I even doubt that he is not a second-grade martial artist!"
"He's still hiding his strength!"
"His talent is no worse than Zhou An!"
Zhou An, the strongest genius of the Zhou family, is also the strongest genius since the founding of the Dayue Dynasty.
Not only is his martial arts talent amazing, but his talent in alchemy and talisman making is equally amazing. He is simply an all-around genius!
This is also the reason why the Zhou family was able to rise in a very short period of time.
If Zhou Fan's talent is no worse than Zhou An, then...
"!!!"
For a moment, Chen Siyu and others took a breath of cold air.
What kind of monster did they provoke?
"What do you think?"
The city lord's voice turned gloomy.
"this……"
Feeling the city lord's aura locking on them, the eldest elder and the second elder of the Zhou family looked at each other. For a moment, they felt that Master Bi's imagination was extremely powerful, but they could not find a reason to refute.
"We have always lacked understanding of Zhou Fan and have never heard of the Zhou family's plan, so we cannot judge."
They could only say vaguely: "However, we have always been curious about one thing: if Zhou Fan is really a playboy, why is Su Waner, who is as talented as Zhou An, so obsessed with him and insists on marrying him?"
The city lord's eyes flashed: "You mean... the mutual attraction between geniuses?"
Hearing this, the eldest elder and second elder of the Zhou family remained silent.
They didn't say this.
You guessed it, they take the credit.
If you guess wrong, they are not responsible.
This scene fell in Master Bi's eyes, but he felt that these two guys were useless. As the core figures of the Zhou family, they didn't know anything about such a careful plan?
"Lord City Lord, don't jump to conclusions easily. It's best to verify it."
The Zhao family expressed their opinions.
The head of the Bi family and others also nodded.
It's a very important matter, so don't be careless.
"If we delay it for a long time, we really won't be able to do anything to the Zhou family."
Master Bi frowned, anxious.
Everyone looked at the city lord, waiting for his decision.
"Report!"
At this moment, the subordinate came to report: "The Zhou family has come to ask for the balance."
"boom!"
The next moment, the surrounding temperature dropped sharply, and the city lord suddenly took action and flew Butler Huang away.
"puff!"
Butler Huang's eyes widened and he died suddenly on the spot.
Seeing this, everyone's expressions changed wildly, they all lowered their heads and did not dare to say anything.
"Butler Huang embezzled the remaining balance of the Zhou family and shall be punished! His body was hung at the top of the city and exposed to the sun for ten days and nights."
"Tell the Zhou family that the city lord is collecting the balance and will return it in ten days."
The city lord said calmly.
"yes!"
His men dragged away Butler Huang's body.
"Get rid of the grinding mill and kill the donkey!"
Young Master Bi and others' pupils shrank suddenly, and they lost a little respect for the Lord of the City and a little more fear.
Although Butler Huang did not do his job well, his crime did not lead to death.
They had a new understanding of the character of the city lord.
"Ten days later, we will attack the Zhou family at night and kill Zhou Fan."
The city lord issued an order: "You all need to go."
Hearing this, everyone's expressions changed.
Use force against the Zhou family?
"yes!"
They nodded one after another.
It was a wise decision not to give the Zhou family a chance to grow and develop.
But……
Is it okay to just rely on these people?
Soon, everyone dispersed.
The eldest elder of the Zhou family was left alone.
"Elder Zhou, please go and ask for reinforcements."
The city lord took out a token.
"Black Dragon Order!"
The eldest elder of the Zhou family was so frightened that his legs went weak.
"If this matter comes to pass, you will be the one to decide the future of the Zhou family."
"yes!"
…
…
Three days later.
Zhou Tianxiong appeared in front of Zhou Fan in high spirits and said, "Come on, open your pulse!"
Zhou Fan asked: "Has your injury healed?"
"of course not."
Zhou Tianxiong shook his head and said: "But the situation is much better than before. From now on, I can open a meridian for you every three days without worsening the injury."
"The injuries at the soul level have recovered a lot. Now I can refine second-grade talismans and second-grade elixirs."
"Um."
Zhou Fan nodded, as long as it works.
"Next, I will provide you with a certain amount of third-grade elixirs every three days."
He said: "Strive to restore the strength to the middle stage of Linghai Realm as soon as possible within ten days."
"So anxious?"
Zhou Tianxiong raised his eyebrows and then thought of something: "Are you worried about the city lord?"
"That's right."
"This man will never give up."
Zhou Fan said: "Otherwise, he would not let Butler Huang be used as a scapegoat and continue to default on our final payment."
Chen Guoer's pretty face was slightly cold: "These guys are not finished yet."
"Soldiers will come to cover up the water and earth, so there is no need to think so much."
Zhou Tianxiong asked: "Where is Wan'er?"
"Retreat."
Chen Guoer said: "She feels that she is strong enough to be invincible."
"well said."
Zhou Tianxiong was extremely satisfied with this daughter-in-law, and then looked at Zhou Fan: "Let's get started! You have to seize the time to improve your strength!"
"Huh? Leather like cow leather?"
The next moment, he was stunned: "Xiao Fan, are you a first-grade martial artist now?"
Hearing this, Chen Guoer stared at Zhou Fan excitedly.
How long has it been since?
The two of them couldn't believe it.
"Well……"
Zhou Fan didn't know how to answer for a while.
His strength at this time is already very close to the level of third-level martial arts. If he said it, wouldn't Lao Zhou and his mother be even more surprised?
"I must have insisted on giving you medicinal baths all these years, and I have a foundation!"
Zhou Tianxiong quickly found out the reason.
"This should be."
Zhou Fan gave a dry laugh.
Just believe it.
"Come on! Continue to open the pulse!"
Zhou Tianxiong was very motivated and felt that Zhou Fan looked very much like other people's children and was very good.
Zhou Fan collapsed on the ground, looking helpless.
His increased strength gave him more physical strength, coupled with the experience of opening his pulse for the first time, so he did not faint this time.
"Wan'er has opened 98 meridians, and this retreat may be able to open more meridians."
"I want to work hard too!"
"Otherwise, the window paper will never be broken!"
After a while, he entered the Immortal Mansion and started a new round of practice.
"After opening up the two meridians, the speed of cultivation has increased a lot."
"However, compared to those who are born with two meridians opened, they are still far inferior."
100 days!
200 days!
…
"Third-grade martial arts cultivator!"
On the 365th day, Zhou Fan successfully broke through.
"My talent is really rubbish."
Back and forth, it took about three years of practice to reach a small level.
A large amount of medicinal materials were also consumed during this period.
"Fortunately, I have a fairy palace!"
Zhou Fan believed that God rewards hard work and continued to practice hard: "Next, I will try to strengthen my muscles and bones."
"Attack the fourth-grade martial arts cultivator!"
…
…
Time seems to fly by in vain, fleeting.
Nine days have passed since the last time there was a big fuss in the Zhou family.
The outside world has changed tremendously.
"Bijia and Zhaojiafang cities are on the verge of bankruptcy, and a large number of merchants are pouring into Zhoujiafang City."
"The two families are short of funds and have stopped cooperating with the second-grade talisman masters and second-grade alchemists they invited. There is no attraction for the second-grade talismans and second-grade elixirs, and no one goes to the markets of the Bi family and the Zhao family."
"The Zhou family's business is booming. They wantonly annexed the industries of other forces in Lingcheng and started to establish an intelligence system."
…
"drive!"
On this day, the eldest elder of the Zhou family rode back to the city with a happy face.
Soon, the undercurrent of Lingcheng surged.
Full of mystery and conspiracy.
Also at this moment.
“‘Forging muscles and bones’ is much more difficult than ‘refining skin and flesh’.”
"Still unable to break through."
Zhou Fan shook his head helplessly and could only leave the Immortal Mansion again, preparing to open the fourth meridian!
"Um?"
However, when he saw Zhou Tianxiong this time, he keenly felt something different: "Old Zhou, your strength... has returned to the middle stage of the spiritual sea realm?"
"That's right."
Zhou Tianxiong nodded heavily and said happily: "Thanks to your elixir."
"At this rate, in about a month, my strength will be restored to the late stage of the spiritual sea realm, and I will be able to refine third-grade talismans and third-grade elixirs by then."
"That's great."
Zhou Fan was sincerely happy for Lao Zhou.
He could clearly feel that Lao Zhou was more energetic than before, which was a good sign.
"Come!"
"Open the pulse!"
"Test the effect of the middle stage of the spiritual sea realm!"
An hour later.
"Buzz!"
The fourth meridian is opened!
"call!"
Zhou Fan wiped the sweat from his forehead, exhausted.
"After opening the pulse, both you and I are in much better condition than before."
Zhou Tianxiong stood up and said: "From now on, take pulses once a day!"
"good."
Zhou Fan nodded.
Although the talent is limited, the more meridians are opened, the faster the cultivation speed will be.
He urgently needs a pulse!
"Tell me about the situation at the City Lord's Mansion."
Zhou Fan took advantage of this time to chat.
"Just now, the Great Elder rode into the city and went straight to the city lord's palace. Although he was very cautious, he was still discovered by our spies."
Chen Guoer said: "There is no movement from the Bi family and the Zhao family."
"oh?"
Zhou Fan narrowed his eyes: "If nothing happens, the City Lord's Mansion will take action in the next few days."
"I think so."
Zhou Tianxiong said: "But... this time I plan to take the initiative to break the deadlock and disrupt their rhythm."
Now that he is stronger and has a large number of third-grade talismans, he has the confidence to do this.
"I agree!"
Zhou Fan nodded.
The father and son looked at each other and said at the same time: "I want a debt!"