Dominating Martial King
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364: Chapter 224 The Shame of Men (Please Subscribe)_3 364: Chapter 224 The Shame of Men (Please Subscribe)_3 Zuo Qingyun, having said this, revealed a look of melancholy once more, “These days, I have been thinking about it and still find it hard to ask you all to risk yourselves alongside my family, nor do I wish to waste the prime of my life imprisoned, humiliated and bullied by others, bearing the idle anger of the prison guards.

Therefore, I have used some reliable connections to ensure that once the investigation is over, I can be released, but unfortunately, that won’t be for another half a month.

Otherwise, I could have let Xisheng you stay in the Capital City a little longer, and I could have taken you to have some real fun in the Capital City.”

Having heard this, Zuo Tianlu, who was fishing beside them, seemed to think of something, his face darkening, “You unfilial son, could it be that you went to seek help from the White Tiger Marquis?”

Chu Xisheng was stunned upon hearing this.

The White Tiger Marquis?

Could it be the one who is one of the Four Divine Constables of the Six Gates?

“I didn’t want to do this,” Zuo Qingyun poured himself another drink, taking a long sigh, “I really didn’t want to, but the problem is that our mother can’t stand the miasma of the south, nor can she withstand the bitter cold of the north.

If you, Father, insist on having my mother and the many concubines, as well as my two half-brothers, accompany you to exile, then I have nothing to say.”

Chu Xisheng still didn’t understand.

How did his life-and-death friend become involved with the White Tiger Divine Catcher?

Zuo Tianlu, however, was speechless and choked up.

His wife had been in poor health since the fright she received on the river of Xunyang County, lying in bed for more than ten days before she began to recover.

There were also Zuo Qingyun’s two half-brothers, who had been studying in the Imperial College in the Capital City.

Now they were also implicated and imprisoned.

It was said they were beaten badly upon incarceration and suffered greatly.

It was because Zuo Tianlu had asked a close friend to look after them beforehand, and Zuo Qingyun had entrusted Wo Meiniang with a large sum of money to take care of things that their lives were spared.

If the two of them went with him to the frontiers, to lands plagued by miasma and bitter cold, they might very well die.

Zuo Tianlu’s face turned from green to white, and after a long sigh, he conceded, “It’s up to you, you can decide your own marriage matters.

Just one thing, you must produce a son with the Zuo surname in the future.”

——This was the last insistence of him as a father.

Zuo Qingyun, however, let out a snort of disdain.

Only now did Zuo Tianlu think of the Zuo Family’s lineage continuity?

Why hadn’t he considered this when he submitted that memorial impeaching the Minister of Revenue?

And didn’t the Zuo Family still have his two half-brothers?

Shaking his head slightly, he then turned to Sikong Xin, “Sikong, I probably won’t need your services at White Tiger Hall in the future, nor can I afford it.

My plan is for you to join West Mountain Hall from now on, and serve Xisheng.

You know what kind of man he is.

Xisheng’s character and talent far surpass mine, and he definitely won’t let you down.”

Upon hearing this, Sikong Xin glanced at Chu Xisheng.

But she shook her head slightly, “Sorry, I need to return to the Sect for secluded cultivation until I reach the Fifth Grade.

It will probably take at least a year.

If by then West Mountain Hall is still around, and can afford my price, I have no objections.”

Having followed Zuo Qingyun for three years, she had already accumulated nearly two hundred thousand taels of Demon Silver.

This amount was sufficient for her to skip two tiers, advancing all the way to Fifth Rank Lower.

Sikong Xin’s cultivation of Primordial Skill and foundation in Martial Arts were also sufficient.

Two years ago, she was already eligible for promotion to Sixth Grade Upper, but because she couldn’t obtain the Sect’s secret medicine, she was unable to advance.

If it were not for the bond between master and servant, Sikong Xin would have left Xiushui long ago and returned to the Sect for secluded cultivation.

Chu Xisheng was inwardly moved.

He greatly admired Sikong Xin’s strength, talent, and personality.

If he could bring her into his fold, it would indeed be a great boon.

The prestigious West Mountain Hall can’t rely solely on snitches.

However, he immediately restrained that thought.

Sikong Xin had reasons for her words.

The gap between a Fifth Grade Martial Cultivator and a Sixth Grade Martial Cultivator was a huge threshold indeed.

In this world, a Fifth Grade Martial Cultivator could already dominate a region, sustaining a power on their own.

The Long Family had only two Sixth Grade Uppers, but they were already among the prominent families in the Inner City of Xiushui County, with an annual income of seven or eight hundred thousand taels of Demon Silver.

What more to say of a stronger Fifth Grade Martial Cultivator?

Others can easily earn hundreds of thousands of Demon Silver every year; why would they work for someone else?

Therefore, to hire a Fifth-grade Martial Cultivator, one must spend at least three to five hundred thousand taels of Demon Silver a year.

Not to mention Sikong Xin’s talent was exceptional.

Though he usually kept a low profile, his combat power was extremely high.

In the previous battle, Sikong Xin had faced two opponents alone.

Chu Xisheng estimated that this woman’s strength could at least rank her in the top fifty of the Hero List.

Her fee would only be much higher than that of other individuals of the Fifth Grade.

Given the current situation of West Mountain Hall, it might truly be impossible to afford her a year from now.

“Follow your heart in this matter.”

Zuo Qingyun was also happy for Sikong Xin.

The First Grade, Third Grade, Fifth Grade, and Seventh Rank were all major thresholds on the path of cultivation.

A Fifth Grade Martial Cultivator would not only experience a qualitative change in fighting power but could also live up to two hundred years.

Zuo Qingyun then turned to Du Yunlai and clasped his fists in gratitude: “Master Du, I am in your debt for your protection.

I shall repay you in the future!”

“Don’t mention it!” Du Yunlai slightly raised his eyebrows and eyes, deliberately setting aside his fishing rod to return the gesture.

Du Yunlai was also surprised; how had this fellow become connected with the White Tiger Divine Catcher?

This was a Third Grade official of the current dynasty, with strength and authority far surpassing that of the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

And then, in the next instant, several people on the ship saw a white silhouette flying from the direction of the Capital City, soaring through the sky like a meteor.

This figure crossed tens of miles in less than twenty breaths and arrived above the official ship.

When the person within the white light landed on the bow, the entire ship sunk a full two zhang, and giant waves surged on both sides of the ship.

Chu Xisheng first heard a resounding, majestic tiger’s roar.

Then he saw a woman with extremely delicate features, sparkling bright eyes, and a picturesque face, walking gracefully toward Zuo Qingyun from the bow of the ship.

This woman’s facial features met every criterion of Chu Xisheng’s aesthetic preferences.

Only her stature made Chu Xisheng involuntarily swallow his saliva.

Zuo Qingyun was already tall, but standing by his side, this woman was even two heads taller than him.

If one had to describe her with a phrase—it would be having the face of a certain Yang but the size of Giant Yao.

Was this one of the Four Great Divine Constables of the Six Gates, the White Tiger Marquis?

The White Tiger Marquis, however, acted as if she didn’t see the unusual gazes from the people on the ship.

Looking both proud and affectionate, she pinched Zuo Qingyun’s cheek with her hand, “Yun Yun, have you finished saying goodbye to your friends?

Tsk tsk, it was you who came to ask for my help, yet you show me such a long face.”

Zuo Qingyun’s face darkened as he slapped away the hand of the White Tiger Marquis, “There are so many people on this ship!”

He then let out a soft sigh and a smile appeared on his face: “Let me introduce you to these friends.

This is my life-and-death brother, Chu Xisheng.

If not for him, I might not have been able to see you.”

Chu Xisheng quickly raised his hand and clasped his fist in a salute to the White Tiger Marquis.

He had a sudden realization in his heart.

No wonder they had been safe and sound since they entered He Province.

Chu Xisheng was clearly aware of a powerful master lurking nearby with murderous intent, yet throughout their journey to the Capital City, there had been no movement.

Most likely, it was the White Tiger Marquis who had intervened, stopping that Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

At the same time, Chu Xisheng couldn’t help but chuckle to himself.

He really misjudged this Zuo Ya; the man actually turned out to be one who lived off a woman—truly a disgrace to all men!

However, since Zuo Ya had the White Tiger Marquis as a protector, Chu Xisheng could now truly rest assured and return to Xiushui.