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And to be able to match up to Dai Yue in terms of mental strength, Xia Hengwu could be considered a monstrous genius among the younger generation.

"Next year's Spirit Emblem Tower battle will depend on you more." As Xia Hun Wu laughed dryly, Dai Yue walked up to him and spoke softly. The icy beauty had lost her cool demeanor, and a flush appeared on her beautiful face.

Whether the Spirit Emblem Tower would be able to continue staying in the Great Yan Empire would likely depend on the former. After all, the eldest senior brother of the Mysterious Ice Empire had also passed the ninth level, and although it was only a few minutes, he was still much stronger than her. With her intelligence, she was naturally able to tell that the Mysterious Ice Empire would make use of this matter regarding the empire.

Seeing that this ice-cold beauty had actually spoken to him in a much gentler tone, Xia Hun Wu felt a bit uncomfortable. He trembled as he smiled and said: "Relax, Miss Dai Yue. One year later, I will naturally do my best."

"You should have reached the 9th rank of the Human Stage by now, right?" Ever since Xia Hun Wu entered the Spirit Emblem Tower, the few of them had almost never stepped out of the door. Other than Zhou Huai, Zhou Yao, and the rest, all of their attention was gathered at this place, and when Xia Hun Wu stepped into the ninth level of the Human Stage, the commotion caused naturally did not escape their eyes.

"Yes."

This scene caused many people to smile bitterly. How long had it been since they had reached the ninth level of the Human Stage? However, Xia Hengwu had only used a few months time to completely overtake them. This speed was truly something that caused one to be amazed.

"Since you've already come out, then quickly go back. A few days ago, Zhou Huai, Zhou Yao, and the others also came here, saying that their family has some important news to discuss with you."

"Oh? Important news? "Could it be..." As he thought of this, Xia Hengwu's body did not linger any longer. After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Master Cheng and the rest, he quickly rushed to the Zhou Mansion in the outer city.

After Xia Hun Wu left the inner city, he headed straight for the Zhou Mansion. Not long after he entered, he frowned slightly. Today, the Zhou Mansion seemed to have become much more deserted when he left with the Zhou Mansion.

"Brother Xia, you're finally back."

Just as he was deep in thought, he heard a familiar voice call out from the courtyard. He raised his head and saw Zhou Yao and his companions standing in front of him.

"Brother Xia, you're back!"

As Zhou Yao's voice rang out, several different voices simultaneously sounded out from within the courtyard. Strangely, these voices belonged to the younger generation of the Zhou Family. As they approached, Xia Hun Wu actually didn't see Zhou Huai, Zhou Lie, and the others.

"Grandpa Zhou and the others? You said it was an emergency, but what is it? Did something happen to Grandpa Zhou and the others again? " As he stared at Zhou Yao, a bad premonition began to form in his heart.

"Something happened. Grandfather and the others went out to help." After a moment of hesitation, Zhou Yao slowly said.

"What happened?"

Upon hearing these words, Xia Hun Wu's heart sank. He was even more certain that there was a bad premonition in his heart, so he immediately asked.

"Our Zhou family has managed a wooden farm in Luo City. When three batches of goods were brought over from Yunhai City, they were taken by someone else. Grandfather and Uncle Yang were also injured …" Zhou Yao said in a low voice. As he spoke, he clenched his hands into fists. It was clear that he was extremely angry.

"Grandpa Zhou and the others were injured?"

Ruthlessness flashed across Xia Hun Wu's eyes when he heard this. He then slowly said, "We have the Golden Armor Auction House's protection in Luo City. Who would have the guts to do so?"

"I heard from the people from the Golden Armor Auction House that it was done by the Yang family of the four big families." Zhou Yao said.

"Yang Family of the Four Major Families? "Is it Yang Hong's family? To be able to injure Grandpa Zhou, I think Blood Slaughter Hand Yang Biao is the only one."

He had heard of Blood Slaughter Hand Yang Biao's reputation before. Although the four families in the outer city could not compare to the nine great forces, they were still not weak. The most important thing was that Yang Hong was Yang Biao's direct son, and Blood Slaughter Hand Yang Biao was also quite well-known in the outer city.

"That Yang Biao shouldn't have that kind of power to dare touch the bottom of the Golden Armor Auction House, right?"

"Indeed, with the Yang family's power, they can't compare to the Golden Armor Auction House. However, it is said that the Yang family and the Green Dragon Gang formed an alliance not long ago, so this Yang family dared to openly steal our Zhou family's timber." Zhou Huai said with a wry smile.

"Is it the Azure Dragon Gang again?"

Hearing this familiar name, Xia Hun Wu's face turned dark. He knew that with the Yang family's power, even if he replaced Yang Hong, they wouldn't dare to go against the Golden Armor Auction House so brazenly. So they had the Azure Dragon Gang as a backing.

Even if the Golden Armor Auction House intervenes, there is not enough evidence to point towards the Yang family. And during this period of time, we have fought with the Yang family, and they do not want to admit that it was them, many forces in Luo City have been watching coldly from the sidelines. Ever since our Zhou family has been in Luo City, any other power besides the Golden Armor Auction House is willing to form an alliance with our Zhou family.

"The situation now is extremely chaotic. Everyone wants to get a piece of the cake from our Zhou family."

Yesterday, the Azure Dragon Gang sent a message over to us, saying that they can help regulate the relationship between the two parties. This Qi Shan is quite a proud person, and all of this is caused by his Green Dragon Gang, and now, he wants to be a good person in front of our Zhou Family. Zhou Yao angrily said. He clearly felt disgusted by the Azure Dragon Gang's methods.

It seemed that although he had killed Luo Lie last time, it was still not enough for the entire Zhou Family to establish themselves in Luo City. Of course, with the protection of the Golden Armor Auction House, the other factions would not dare to say anything more. Even the existence of the Green Dragon Gang would not dare to get too close to the Zhou Family as long as they did not find them pleasing to the eye.

With Li Yan, a Human Grade Nine Spiritual Array Master, guarding it, and the President not being in the Golden Armor Auction House, his reputation was extremely great. Just his reputation alone was enough to cause the Green Dragon Gang to be wary.