Full-Time Magister: The Evil Emperor Descends

Stepping out of the house, Mu Zhuoyun sat sullenly on the sofa and let out a sigh.

I suddenly wanted a cigarette, but as soon as I took it out, I reluctantly put it down.

Just as they were wondering what to do next, the butler led in a young man and a middle-aged man.

The two were well-dressed and had many accessories, some of which were rare ornaments and others were valuable magical artifacts. They were clearly dressed like wealthy people.

Upon seeing the two arrive, Mu Zhuoyun hurriedly stood up to greet them.

"It's Mr. Zhou and his nephew Youhong. Xiaoling, go and get my best tea..."

"Forget about your so-called best tea. We're here to check on Ning Xue's injuries."

The middle-aged man surnamed Zhou waved his hand and said calmly.

"Ning Xue is resting now. Please have a seat. I also wanted to talk to Mr. Zhou about our acquisition through the auction house in the capital."

Mu Zhuoyun invited the two in and said with a smile.

"You should ask your own clan for this. All the auctions and demon markets in the capital are engraved with your Mu name. What's the use of asking me?"

Mr. Zhou raised his eyebrows and said, feigning ignorance.

"Dad, don't say that. You know how dire Uncle Zhuo Yun's situation is right now. We should help him as much as we can."

The young man named Zhou Youhong stepped forward, smiling broadly, but a sly glint flashed in his eyes.

"That won't do. We're not related by blood. Our Zhou family has some influence in the capital, but we still have to abide by the rules of aristocratic families."

Mr. Zhou was also well aware of the situation, but he pretended to be very embarrassed and said...

These two foxes, one big and one small, had been plotting for a long time, just waiting for Mu Zhuoyun to jump in.

"This one……"

Mu Zhuoyun looked embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.

He also hated the feeling of having to ask for favors, but he had no choice but to do so. He had a huge family to support, most of whom were incompetent and extravagant spenders.

He had told them many times that this home was no longer as comfortable as it was in Bocheng, but it was no use at all.

Seeing that Mu Zhuoyun was still hesitating, Zhou Youhong lost his patience, his smile faded, and he simply spoke frankly.

“Uncle Zhuo Yun, as you know, my feelings for Mu Ningxue are genuine. Let’s get our marriage arranged as soon as possible, so that we have a reason to do our best to help you.”

"There's really no rush about getting engaged. Ning Xue is still young, and it seems a bit too early to think about getting engaged right now..."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhuoyun didn't know how to respond, so he could only awkwardly decline.

“Uncle Zhuo Yun, it’s really late. Besides, some scions of prominent families are already married at this time, while we are only engaged.”

Seeing that Mu Zhuoyun was still hesitating, Zhou Youhong gradually became impatient and continued to press him.

“I sympathize with your situation in Bocheng. I know that you are currently living under someone else’s roof in the huge Mu family. But once the marriage is arranged, things will be different. You will be related to our Zhou family’s direct line by marriage. No matter how big the Mu family is, they will have to give us face and treat you with the same respect.”

"Moreover, Ning Xue was seriously injured this time. We originally wanted to take out some precious Heavenly Spirit medicinal herbs from the storeroom to help her recover and cultivate. However, our patriarch believes that she is not yet a member of our Zhou family, so such expensive things cannot be taken out."

“Uncle, you have to think about Ning Xue’s health. Besides, once she’s in the inner academy of the capital, without the support of our Zhou family, her talent advantage will soon be left far behind.”

Zhou Youhong had no intention of delaying any longer. Now that he had decided to get engaged to Mu Ningxue, he should hurry up and make it happen.

He had long coveted Mu Ningxue's graceful figure, her fair skin and jade-like bones, and her stunning beauty. The thought that marriage would allow him to have her naturally motivated him to persuade Mu Zhuoyun even more.

"This this……"

Mu Zhuoyun couldn't make up his mind. In fact, he knew that once the marriage was finalized, his small family, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, could be revived.

But... when I think about how much Mu Ningxue loves Mo Xie, and what I talked about with Mo Jiaxing a while ago, I feel really guilty towards the Mo family and even more guilty towards my daughter if I agree to get married right away!

He clenched his fists, his face contorted in pain, and remained silent.

Just as the atmosphere became a little tense, a dark shadow flew in from outside the courtyard and landed accurately on the table in front of them.

"How dare you! Who are you to attempt to assassinate our Zhou family!"

Zhou Youhong was startled by the scene before him and quickly stood up, shouting towards the door.

"who is it?!"

Mu Zhuoyun was also startled by this and immediately became vigilant, never expecting that someone would attempt to assassinate him in broad daylight.

But one person remained silent. Mr. Zhou stared at the token on the table with a look of terror on his face. His pupils contracted, and a few drops of cold sweat dripped from his forehead. His thoughts were in turmoil.

How is this possible?! Why is this thing here?!

At this moment, a tall figure dressed in a black robe that completely covered him appeared and stepped in. The hood was pulled low, making it impossible to see the face of the person in the black robe.

"Who exactly are you? Do you believe that our Zhou family will make you..." Zhou Youhong felt his dignity had been insulted, and pointed at the man in black robes, threatening him angrily.

Before he could finish speaking, Mr. Zhou stood up and slapped him hard across the face.

"Dad, you..."

Zhou Youhong covered his face, looking at his father in disbelief.

"Shut up!"

Mr. Zhou's expression was not good at the moment. He roared at Zhou Youhong, completely losing his previous composure.

After reprimanding his son, Mr. Zhou calmed down and smiled at the man in black.

"Sir, my son was very rude just now, I am very sorry!"

Zhou Youhong and Mu Zhuoyun were both astonished. They never expected that the usually arrogant head of the Zhou family would be so humble. Could this man in black robes be some important figure?

"Dad, what's wrong...?"

Zhou Youhong wasn't stupid; he had already realized what was happening and quickly whispered something.

"Take a good look at the token yourself!"

Mr. Zhou immediately felt disappointed and said in a low voice, annoyed.

Zhou Youhong was taken aback, then looked at the token. After a while, he didn't think much of it; it was just a rather old-fashioned token, the only special thing being the character "祖" (ancestor) engraved on it...

Wait a minute... the Zu family!
In the capital, isn't the Zu clan the only powerful family that can have the character "祖" (Zu) engraved on their tokens?!
Zhou Youhong's heart was in turmoil, cold sweat instantly covered his entire body, and he looked at the man in black robes with fear in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, this mysterious man in black robes was actually from the Zu family of the capital. Since he possessed the token, his status in the Zu family must be extremely high. He was definitely a behemoth that their small Zhou family could not afford to offend!

Mu Zhuoyun stared at the man in black robes in astonishment. Why would the Zu family from the capital come to his small branch of the Mu family?

The man in black robes glanced at the Zhou family father and son, waved his hand, then pointed at Mu Zhuoyun and said in a hoarse voice.

"I was asked to help them... I'll protect their family."

what? !

The Zhou father and son were shocked and couldn't understand what Mu Zhuoyun had done to warrant such protection from the Zu family.
Even Mu Zhuoyun was dumbfounded. He had no relation to the Zu family, so how could this be...?

"Alright, sir, we'll leave right away and never bother them again."

Upon seeing this, Mr. Zhou quickly bowed and said something, then pulled Zhou Youhong away from the courtyard as if fleeing.

Before Mu Zhuoyun could react, he quickly bowed respectfully to the man in black and said...

"Sir, what are you doing?"

The man in black robes did not answer, but instead took out a spatial ring and tossed it to Mu Zhuoyun, speaking in a low voice.

"Give this to your daughter."

Mu Zhuoyun hurriedly took the ring, feeling somewhat confused. He looked up, about to ask his question, but the black-robed man had vanished.

When did they disappear?!
He was amazed, examined the ring in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then walked towards Mu Ningxue's room.

"Ning Xue, can Daddy come in?"

Mu Zhuoyun knocked on the door and asked in a low voice.

Hearing the noise outside the door, Mu Ningxue, who was inside the room, quickly wiped away her tears and said in a hoarse voice.

"come in."

"Ning Xue, you..."

Mu Zhuoyun noticed that Mu Ningxue's eyes were red and swollen, clearly indicating that she had been crying. He sighed and told her what had happened.

"This is what the man in black asked for. Take a look for yourself."

After saying that, Mu Zhuoyun left, leaving the space to his daughter.

Staring at the spatial ring in her hand, Mu Ningxue moved her mind, and a letter appeared out of thin air in front of her.

A premonition struck her, and she quickly opened the envelope. Her pupils trembled slightly, tears welled up in her beautiful eyes, and she covered her red lips with her hand, letting out a sob.

[All is well, no need to worry—Evil]

Looking at the short line of words on the envelope, though it was only a few words, it was already full of emotion.

A few tears fell onto the paper, soaking the writing. Mu Ningxue curled up, covering the letter to her chest; these were tears of joy!
"That's great...that's great..." (End of Chapter)