In thirty years, under the leadership of Chen Heng, the Zhang family has changed a lot.
Compared with thirty years ago, today's Zhang family has already become a behemoth, second only to the three major factions in Yue country, and even to a certain extent, it is not inferior to them.
At least on the surface of reputation.
Such a strong strength, of course, can't be moved just by saying it. Even if Hou Juan really has a connection with the magic cultivator, and even practiced magic skills, under normal circumstances, it will not affect the Zhang family's affairs.
After all, with the current size of the Zhang family, it is no longer just a matter of taking it down, even if it is such a huge monster as Liuyunzong, it still needs to be scruples about its influence.
As long as Chen Heng doesn't show up and cut off contact with Hou Juan, all the influence can be minimized.
But if so.
Zhang Chong looked anxiously at Zhang Ya in front of him: "Ya'er, do you think Hao'er will do it for this woman?"
Zhang Ya's body paused, and a look of hesitation appeared on her face at this moment.
"That shouldn't be the case"
She spoke softly, just recalling Chen Heng's calm face like stagnant water, but at this moment she couldn't help feeling a little uncertain.
In the eyes of others, it is obviously unwise to fight against such a behemoth as Liuyunzong for the sake of one person.
What the wise don't do.
But in the case of Chen Heng, it may not be so.
Zhang Ya had never guessed what the other party was thinking about his clan brother.
She can't guess what the other party's thoughts are.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh, and at this moment she finally understood why Zhang Chong rushed over.
Obviously, he also knew Chen Heng very well, and was a little afraid of what Chen Heng would do.
The two faced each other, and then they couldn't help but sighed.
Despite the worries in their hearts, at this moment, they actually have nothing to do.
The initiative of the matter is not in the two of them.
The only thing they could do was to persuade Chen Heng not to be too impulsive.
Next, time passed slowly.
The news of Hou Juan gradually spread throughout the entire Zhang family, and it caused a panic at first, but it soon calmed down.
The occurrence of this incident only gave the members of the Zhang family more talk, and it did not have much impact on life.
It's just that in the dark, the invisible influence still continues to play out, but it's hidden and cannot be clearly seen.
Time went on.
Soon, a month passed.
For more than a month, Chen Heng has been very calm about Hou Juan's affairs, and his daily life is still the same as in the past, drinking tea there, refining a few magic weapons occasionally, it seems that it is not the same as in the past What a difference.
And his performance was also very indifferent, as if he didn't take Hou Juan's matter to heart at all.
Watching Chen Heng's performance secretly, Zhang Chong and others couldn't help but secretly heaved a sigh of relief. At this time, the previous worries gradually faded away.
Looking at it like this, Chen Heng probably wouldn't take the initiative to come to the door, and did something for Hou Juan.
But what they didn't expect was that Chen Heng didn't take the initiative to express his opinion and do something, but the people from Liuyunzong came.
"Jiufeng Zhang's family really deserves their reputation."
Walking in Jiufeng City, a middle-aged monk strolled here, looking at the bustling scene, he couldn't help showing a smile on his face.
Behind him, several monks followed, keeping close to each other, looking around like him at this moment.
"Is this the Nine Peaks City?"
Following behind the middle-aged monk, a girl showed surprise on her face: "Looking at it like this, it seems to be very prosperous, and it's not bad at all compared to Liuyun Sect."
"What a place."
Several other people looked around, feeling the figures of the monks and the lively atmosphere around them, at this moment they couldn't help feeling a little hot in their hearts.
"This is Jiufeng City, and it is also the foundation of the Zhang family."
Looking around, the middle-aged monk who led the team smiled, and then said: "This is also the core of the Zhang family. It is said that it was just an ordinary city, but it was developed into a city by the head of the Zhang family. This step in front of me is truly remarkable."
"But this place will soon be ours."
He looked around, with an inexplicable smile on his face.
"Will the Zhang family really hand over such a prosperous place?"
Following behind the middle-aged monk, the girl who had spoken before showed surprise on her face: "If it was me, I would definitely be reluctant."
"In such a prosperous place, there are probably a lot of spirit stones entered into the account every year. If it is normal, who would be willing?"
The middle-aged monk smiled, and then a sneer appeared on his face: "It's just that now, this situation can't be left to him."
"Elder He and the others have already discussed it."
"The Zhang family is absolutely inseparable from the birth of the demon cultivator this time. Maybe there is a demon cultivator hidden in it."
"If he wants to refuse to pay, what can he do?"
The middle-aged monk looked around, his face was cold, and he said so.
Around him, the rest of the monks listened to this and didn't say anything, but nodded silently.
They are very clear about their purpose this time, and they don't need to say anything at this moment.
Walking forward from the street, soon, people belonging to the Zhang family stepped forward and led several people to the Zhang family's residence.
"It's been a long time."
In the courtyard, people are sitting everywhere.
In this room, Zhang Chong, Zhang Ya and others are sitting here, as well as some core members of the Zhang family, all of them are present at this moment.
And opposite them, the middle-aged monk and others were sitting there, with a smile on their faces at the moment.
"I don't know how many envoys are here, what's the matter?"
Looking at the middle-aged monk sitting in front of him, Zhang Chong forced a smile on his face, raised the spirit tea in his hand, and asked.
"The old patriarch is well aware of my coming here, so why bother to ask?"
Sitting opposite Zhang Chong, listening to Zhang Chong's words, the middle-aged monk showed a smile on his face, and said softly: "The story of Hou Juan practicing magic skills and swallowing people's souls has already spread by now."
After the words fell, all members of the Zhang family present, including Zhang Chong and Zhang Ya, couldn't help shaking their hands.
"The emissary was joking."
Zhang Chong's hands couldn't help shaking, but he quickly returned to normal, with a smile on his face: "Hou Juan is just an outsider, and she is not from my Zhang family. What does it have to do with my Zhang family?" ?”
"good!"
"This is just a person with a foreign surname. What does it have to do with my Zhang family?"
Around Zhang Chong, the rest of the Zhang family members opened their mouths one after another, leaving all the relationship behind.
Sitting opposite Zhang Chong, listening to these words, the middle-aged monk didn't say anything, just smiled and looked at Zhang Chong quietly.
"As far as we know, Hou Juan, the devil, seems to have a very friendly relationship with your Zhang family, right?"
The middle-aged monk didn't speak, but beside the middle-aged monk, the girl before him smiled and asked, looking at the people opposite.
"It's just a normal relationship."
Zhang Chong shook his head, and then said: "My younger generation, and this devil, entered the noble sect in the same group, and it is quite normal to know each other."
"However, rather than the people I know, there are quite a few in the entire Liuyun Sect, so it doesn't seem to be a big deal."
Looking at the middle-aged man, he spoke.
"Naturally, there are quite a few people who know this devil, but they are just friendly with him, and even treat him as his disciple and clan member. But it's just you Zhang family."
In front of him, the middle-aged man sighed, then smiled, and said pointedly: "Your patriarch, the relationship with this demon is not unusual."
"The devil is in prison, but he revealed a lot of news about you."
"Damn it!"
Listening to the middle-aged man's words, Zhang Chong couldn't help gritting his teeth.
At this moment, Hou Juan is already in Liuyunzong's hands.
With the means of a monk, even if Hou Juan confessed everything at this moment, it would be normal.
In addition, in the past, the Zhang family did not conceal the existence of Hou Juan and others. As long as you have the heart, it is very easy to investigate.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help sighing, and then said: "The matter of the devil Hou Juan has nothing to do with my Zhang family."
"That's the case, but how can you win people's trust with empty words?"
The smile on the middle-aged monk's face was even wider, and he said softly at this time: "I heard that not only the devil, but even in the Zhang family, there are also many people who practice magic."
"This is absolutely impossible!"
Zhang Chong's face changed, and he said decisively: "If the messenger doesn't believe it, you can follow me to investigate and check the entire Zhang family to see if there is anyone who is contaminated with demonic energy."
"That's not necessary."
The middle-aged monk shook his head and said, "It's just that, in order to show that the Zhang family did not shield the devil, you still need your patriarch to go to the sect and confront the devil in person."
"I came here this time for this purpose."
Having said that, he showed a smile on his face, and finally revealed his real purpose.
Let the patriarch of the Zhang family go to Liuyunzong.
Hearing this, the faces of everyone present changed a little.
A long time ago, Chen Heng no longer returned to Liuyunzong, but stayed in Jiufeng City, sitting in Jiufeng City.
Despite the rumors, the strength of the head of the Zhang family has long been no less than that of the elders of the Liuyun sect, and has reached the realm of Tongxuan.
But even if it is Tongxuan, once he goes to Liuyunzong's residence, he will only be captured.
After all, there are not only the head and elders of the Liuyun Sect, but also the guardian formation of the Liuyun Sect.
Once the guardian formation is activated, even Tong Xuan can only be suppressed.
When that time really comes, I am afraid that even Tong Xuan will have no choice but to catch him without a fight.
At this point in time, what is the idea of letting the head of the Zhang family go to the Liuyun Sect
Thinking of this, the expressions of all the people present could not help but change slightly.
Sitting on the opposite side, watching the changes in the faces of Zhang Chong and others, the middle-aged monk smiled.
Although the outbreak of the devil incident this time caused a burst of chaos, it was also an opportunity for the three major sects including the Liuyun Sect.
For Liu Yunzong and other three major sects, the expansion and expansion of the Zhang family in the past thirty years has already aroused their vigilance.
And the properties controlled by the Zhang family, and the lucrative cemeteries, also made them envious.
Including Liuyunzong, the three major sects already had the idea of suppressing the Zhang family, but they just couldn't find a suitable opportunity.
After all, the Zhang family is not empty, and there is also a Tongxuan sitting in charge.
If a Tongxuan escaped by him, it would be quite troublesome.
It is precisely because of this that despite their covetousness, the three major factions have never attacked the Zhang family, maintaining a certain degree of balance.
And this time, for them, the balance was broken.
For Liu Yunzong, this incident just gave them an excuse to attack the Zhang family.
Liuyunzong is the sect from which Chen Heng was born. At this moment, the head of the Zhang family was summoned to Liuyunzong on the grounds of the demon incident. This is an upright reason.
If you don't go, then you have a ghost in your heart, colluding with the devil.
But if you go.
Thinking of this, the middle-aged monk couldn't help showing a smile on his face.
If the head of the Zhang family really went, then I'm afraid he wouldn't have to come out again.
A Tongxuan is rare in the outside world, even if several Tongxuan elders attack together, it is probably not safe, and it is easy to be escaped by him, causing future troubles.
But if it is in the Liuyun Sect, then it is much simpler.
After the guardian formation was opened, even Tong Xuan would not have much power to resist, and when facing several Tong Xuan elders, he would have no strength to escape at all, and those who were straightforward would be captured.
And at that time, without the head of the Zhang family, the entire Zhang family will be at the mercy of others.
Whatever you want at that time, just go and get it yourself.
At this moment, many thoughts also flashed through the minds of Zhang Chong and the others opposite.
"this"
Looking at the middle-aged monk, Zhang Chong was silent for a long time, and then he said: "Can you go with another person?"
"My head of the Zhang family is currently in retreat, and I can't leave for the time being."
"Can the old man go there on his behalf?"
He said with a smile on his face: "In terms of identity, the old man was also the head of the Zhang family in the past, so he can represent the Zhang family."
"As for the devil, the old man is still familiar with him, and he has some relationship with him."
"It would be appropriate to let the old man pass by."
He looked at the middle-aged monk and said with a smile.
"It's also okay to go down."
Sitting behind Zhang Chong, Zhang Ya also spoke, and said at this time: "I was an old friend with that demon in the past. After all, we still have a relationship with him."
"I am very familiar with her, how about letting me go?"
She looked at the Liuyun Sect people in front of her, and said with a smile.
Listening to their words, the rest of the people did not speak, but looked forward, focusing on the middle-aged monk.
"Feel sorry."
Facing the eyes of everyone present, the middle-aged monk showed a smile on his face. At this time, he just shook his head and said lightly: "The meaning of the elders is to let your patriarch go in person."
"In this way, it can be regarded as showing your sincerity and importance."
After the words fell, the hearts of many members of the Zhang family present couldn't help sinking. At this moment, an ominous premonition emerged.
Such a tit-for-tat confrontation, specifying that their patriarch should go there, is obviously ill-intentioned.
(end of this chapter)