Heavenly War God

Tan Qi and Luo Yingying arrived at this place under the lead of Xiahou Manor's guards. When they arrived, Tan Qi was still hugging her water jar.    

    

"Shen Yih, they said that you are here and asked us to come over. Why didn't you go back to the inn? What are you doing here?" Tan Qi asked Shen Yih as soon as she entered.    

    

"It's just a small matter." Shen Yih answered simply.    

    

"This person is?" Tan Qi looked suspiciously at Xiahou Lieh and asked.    

    

"Friend."    

    

"You only came out for a short while and you already have friends? No wonder they say that you humans are all crafty, despicable, hypocritical, and shameless. You don't have feelings, yet you like to befriend. You can be friends right after we meet. No wonder you like to stab people in the back. " Tan Qi muttered.    

    

However, Tan Qi had clearly underestimated the volume of her muttering. All of these words fell into Xiahou Lieh's ears.    

    

Xiahou Lieh could only explain awkwardly, "That, Brother Shen and I hit it off at first sight, and we hit it off at first sight."    

    

"None of your human words are trustworthy." Tan Qi curled her lips and said.    

    

"Say less." Shen Yih had long gotten used to Tan Qi's personality, but it was obvious that Xiahou Lieh was still not used to it.    

    

"Well, brother Shen Yih, since your friend is here, I will not disturb you. If you need anything, just say it. I will take my leave." Xiahou Lieh was afraid that Tan Qi would say something else, so he immediately fled. But before he left, he had already arranged a guest room for them.    

    

It was said to be a guest room, but it seemed that very few people had used it before. It was probably prepared for distinguished guests.    

    

There were all kinds of things inside, and the spiritual energy in the room was very rich.    

    

"How's your Heavenly Dragon Water Controlling Technique, Cultivation?" Seeing Tan Qi still hugging his water jar, Shen Yih couldn't help but ask.    

    

"Of course the Cultivation is successful. You can see if you don't believe me." Tan Qi put down the water jar complacently and quickly entered the water jar.    

    

Shen Yih frowned slightly, then took a step to the left. He saw Tan Qi appear where he was standing and slap her.    

    

She looked like she was about to slap Shen Yih's head, but the slap was empty.    

    

"How did you know I came out from here?" Tan Qi muttered.    

    

Any escape technique had traces that could be found, and to achieve a degree that was almost untraceable, it was far from what Tan Qi's realm could achieve.    

    

Of course, Shen Yih was too lazy to explain these things, because he could not explain it clearly in a short period of time. He asked curiously, "Since you have succeeded in Cultivation, why are you still holding this water jar?"    

    

"I have succeeded in using the Cultivation, but I don't need any water when I use it. "How can I use it without holding it?" Tan Qi stared at Shen Yih as if she was looking at an idiot.    

    

The corner of Shen Yih's mouth twitched. Sure enough, the Flood Dragon's brain circuit was completely different from a human's brain circuit. Other people only used the Water Escape Technique when there was water, whereas Tan Qi deliberately brought water along with her in order to use the Water Escape Technique. Furthermore, it was a water jar.    

    

"Alright, then you can continue with the Cultivation. When the time comes, your Cultivation will be able to use the Water Escape Technique even without water. That will be enough." Shen Yih said in a flat tone, "If there's nothing else, I will need to go into seclusion."    

    

"You want to go into seclusion again? Don't tell me you are going to break through again?" Tan Qi asked in surprise.    

    

Shen Yih nodded slightly.    

    

Tan Qi was completely shocked. This Shen Yih's breakthrough speed was too fast, right? He had only broken through to the seventh level of the Sight Stage for a short period of time. She had never thought that he would break through to the Eighth Layer of Sight Stage in such a short period of time.    

    

The speed of the Cultivation was something he had never heard of before.    

    

...    

    

When Shen Yih entered seclusion, Xiahou Lieh had prepared some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasuress and was about to send them to Shen Yih.    

    

Unexpectedly, just as he was halfway there, a servant suddenly rushed over and said, "Young Master Lieh, the Family Heads informed you to go to the meeting hall for a meeting."    

    

"What meeting is there at this time?" Xiahou Lieh muttered, but he still quickly rushed to the meeting hall.    

    

He had just arrived at the meeting hall when he saw a few people sitting in front of a table with knitted brows. The others were in two rows and did not look good.    

    

The person sitting on the main seat was Xiahou Lieh's father, the patriarch of Xiahou Family, Xiahou Guang. The few people sitting beside him were the elders of the Xiahou Family. These few people had a lot of power and influence in the family.    

    

Seeing Xiahou Lieh come in, Xiahou Guang's facial expression softened a little. He gestured for Xiahou Lieh to sit down, then sighed and said, "Most of them are here now. We will begin now."    

    

Everyone turned to look at Xiahou Guang at the same time. Xiahou Guang shook his head and said, "There isn't much time left before the War of Celestial Chosen arrives, but our Xiahou Family still hasn't found a suitable candidate. Do you all have any suggestions?"    

    

The people below started whispering amongst themselves. Everyone knew the importance of the War of Celestial Chosen. However, their family still hadn't made any progress on this matter. It was indeed awkward.    

    

However, this matter could not be rushed. How could it be so easy to find a genius?    

    

Xiahou Guang was also feeling helpless. He had never thought that the dignified Xiahou Family didn't even have a True Human Stage amongst the younger generation. Otherwise, they wouldn't be in such a difficult situation.    

    

"Hehe, Patriarch, I have a suggestion." Before anyone could come up with a good idea, Xiahou Mu, who was sitting next to Xiahou Guang, said with a smile.    

    

Xiahou Lieh frowned slightly. This uncle of his only knew how to fight with his father. What kind of good suggestions would he have?    

    

The Xiahou Family was divided into two major powers. Xiahou Lieh's father was the patriarch of the family, so he naturally had the most power.    

    

However, Xiahou Lieh's uncle and Xiahou Mu were in charge of many properties of the Xiahou Family.    

    

On the surface, he respected Xiahou Guang as the patriarch, but in the dark, he was plotting for the position of the next patriarch.    

    

All of these had become common knowledge in Lai Yuan City.    

    

Unfortunately, Xiahou Mu's ambition was huge, but his own strength wasn't strong enough. Furthermore, none of his sons could be compared to Xiahou Lieh.    

    

"Since you have a good suggestion, why don't you tell me about it?" Xiahou Guang glanced at his elder brother and said in a flat tone.    

    

Xiahou Guang naturally knew what his brother did, but he didn't want to affect the relationship between his brothers, so he didn't take any action.    

    

"Hehe, a few days ago, the Family Head of Chen Family contacted me and told me that they are willing to send a servant with another surname to help our Xiahou Family get through this crisis." Xiahou Mu said.    

    

"A servant with a different surname? Nonsense! The Xiahou Family is no better! Could it be... Not even as good as one of their servants?" Xiahou Guang furrowed his brows and slammed his palm on the table, "This Chen Family is going too far!"    

    

"Patriarch, wait for me to finish my words." Xiahou Mu seemed to have already expected Xiahou Guang's attitude. He calmly said, "That servant's name is Zhu Chen. He has already reached the half-step True Human Stage, and is only a step away from the true Taoist."    

    

As soon as his voice faded, everyone in the meeting hall widened their eyes.    

    

Half-step True Human Stage?    

    

Wasn't this perfect for them to fulfill the requirements of the geniuses they were looking for?    

    

"As long as we can use all the resources we have accumulated to nurture this Zhu Chen, we can definitely raise this Zhu Chen to Taoist's level in front of the War of Celestial Chosen."    

    

"If that's the case, the problem that is placed in the Xiahou Family will naturally be solved." Xiahou Mu said with a smile.    

    

"I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it. A servant with another surname of Chen Family has already reached the half-step Taoist realm? "    

    

"This Chen Family is worthy of being called a first-class noble in the empire. Even a servant with another surname has such terrifying strength. " I really can't imagine how terrifying their geniuses can be. "    

    

"I think what Mu Elder said is right. With the foundation of our Xiahou Family, I can't guarantee anything else. It's very likely that we can nurture a half-step Taoist genius into Taoist."    

    

"As long as we have the help of a True Human Stage genius, we will definitely be able to fight for a place in the War of Celestial Chosen."    

    

"However, he is a servant after all. No matter how strong his talent is, there is a limit to it. Isn't it too difficult for him to stand out?"    

    

"Haha, is that what we need to consider? Now, as long as we're able to obtain a good ranking, protecting our current position is the top priority."    

    

"That's right. Otherwise, given the current situation of Xiahou Family, if we don't get a good ranking in War of Celestial Chosen, we might be removed from the list of nobles."    

    

In the meeting hall. The others were also discussing amongst themselves, and many of them had joyful expressions on their faces.    

    

Zhu Chen's appearance could be said to have solved their urgent need.    

    

"Has this Zhu Chen really reached the half-step True Human Stage?" Xiahou Guang asked with a frown. The news had also given him a shock.    

    

"Zhu Chen is currently on his way to our Xiahou Family. Whether he has reached the half-step Taoist realm or not will be clear to us at that time." Xiahou Mu said.    

    

"If this Zhu Chen has really reached the half-step True Human Stage realm, then it's worth it to spend some resources on him. However, would the Chen Family be so kind? "Did they make any request?" Xiahou Guang pondered for a moment and asked with doubt.    

    

The Xiahou Family didn't have much of a relationship with the Chen Family. He didn't believe that the Chen Family would help him out with such good intentions.    

    

"Of course, the Chen Family has also made some requests, but their requests are very simple. They can help us overcome this crisis and protect our noble status, but..." Xiahou Mu said.    

    

At this moment, everyone's hearts were raised. They understood this, but the following words were the main point.    

    

Xiahou Mu looked around at everyone. Then, he slowly said, "In the future, our Xiahou Family will become a vassal family of the Chen Family, and the Chen Family will be the master of everything."    

    

It was rare for a low-class noble family to become a vassal family of a first-class noble family, but it was also common. Xiahou Guang's facial expression turned ugly for a moment. It was actually very embarrassing to say this out loud.    

    

He never thought that the Xiahou Family, a noble family, would be reduced to being a vassal of another family.    

    

"Furthermore, our Xiahou Family still needs to guide the Chen Family in the Chen Familys that are about to be opened." Xiahou Mu's words caused the entire meeting hall to fall silent.