Chapter 58 The Chapter (2/2)

“Looks like Young Master Donghuang of the Magnolia guild is really a level-five adept!”

“I thought the rumors were exaggerating… but now it seems that they were not.”

The sight of Zhou Donghuang stepping on Zhao Jin’an shocked everyone there.

Even Lin Lan, Granny Lian, and Lu Qinghu, who had witnessed Zhou Donghuang defeat Lin Head Elder Lin Tianzheng just a month ago, were astonished to see Zhou Donghuang display such power.

After all, this was Zhao Jin’an, head elder of the governor’s household. He was simply incomparable to Head Elder Lin Tianzheng. Although they were both level-four adepts, if Lin Tianzheng had fought with Zhao Jin’an, he would not last more than three exchanges. The difference between the two was immense.

“Young Master Donghuang… is really too powerful.” Lu Qinghu was stunned. No matter if it was Lin Tianzheng or Zhao Jin’an, it made no difference to Young Master Donghuang. He could easily defeat them in just one move.

But Lu Qinghu did not know that one month ago, Zhou Donghuang would not have been able to achieve this. Within a month, with the help of the qi-gathering elixir that could increase the sensitivity to qi by six times, Zhou Donghuang had risen to the ranks of level-four of the gathered qi, becoming a level-four adept with the strength of four bulls. With his extreme strength, even if he did not use any martial art techniques, his current power was comparable to a typical level-five adept.

Count Zhao Jin’an as unlucky; Zhou Donghuang had literally reached level-four just a while ago.

“Governor Zhao,” Zhou Donghuang said with a smile. He was looking at Governor Zhao Lishang calmly, with a foot on Zhao Jin’an. “Your old dog frightened my mother, and I gave him a lesson, hope you don’t have any objections?”

A challenge! A blatant challenge!

To all the onlookers, this was simply a blatant challenge to Zhao Lishang, governor of Yunfeng prefecture.

Just as they thought that Zhao Lishang would react violently, he looked at Zhou Donghuang and smiled.

“No objections, of course.” As he said this, he turned and said to Zhao San behind him, “Brother San, please present our gifts to Guild Master Lin.”

“Yes, Brother.” Zhao San walked forward and took out a huge stack of notes and passed them to Lin Lan. He said respectfully, “Guild Master Lin, the Zhao family of the governor’s household congratulates the Magnolia guild on its opening. Please accept these five hundred thousand taels of silver.”

“This…” Lin Lan was hesitant. Her son had just abused the Zhao head elder; perhaps it would not be wise to accept their gift?

“Mother, accept it.” Finally, she only accepted it after Zhou Donghuang spoke.

She thanked Zhao Lishang, “Many thanks to the governor.”

At the same time, Zhou Donghuang lifted his foot off of Zhao Jin’an and returned to Lin Lan’s side.

Zhao Jin’an’s face was chalky. Although Zhou Donghuang’s actions had thoroughly embarrassed him, he now no longer harbored any thoughts of challenging Zhou Donghuang.

As Zhao San helped Zhao Jin’an back to Zhao Lishang’s side, Zhao Lishang put his hands together in respect and smiled.

“Esteemed Master Zhou, please feel free to visit the Zhao family if you have the time. We will definitely welcome you.”

“Sure,” Zhou Donghuang said with a nod.

“I’ll take my leave, Guild Master Lin.” After bidding farewell to Lin Lan, Zhao Lishang left with Zhao San and Zhao Jin’an. As everyone looked on, they boarded the horse carriage that was waiting by the roadside.

Inside the carriage, Zhao Lishang’s expression darkened. It was nothing like the carefree attitude that he had displayed earlier.

“Chief, that Zhou Donghuang is definitely a level-five adept!” Zhao Jin’an said.

“Head Elder, thank you for testing Zhou Donghuang out,” said Zhao Lishang apologetically.

With that, it appeared that what Zhao Jin’an had just done was clearly planned by Zhao Lishang.

“Chief, this is my small contribution to the family… but after today’s test, even if we cannot become friends with Zhou Donghuang, we definitely cannot become enemies with him,” said Zhao Jin’an seriously.

“I know,” Zhao Lishang agreed as his eyes flashed. “From his power today… I may not even be able to defeat him. The scariest thing is… he’s only seventeen this year!”

With that, a heavy air settled upon the whole carriage.