Versatile Mage: The Zhou Family's Young Master Forcefully Marries Mu Ningxue

Chapter 161 The Rapidly Developing Zhou Family, Pang Lai's Attempt to Break Through the Forbidden Spell

Ultimately, Hades's Holy Soul was completely assimilated by the power of the Dark Origin, and Hailong was marked with a Soul Imprint.

Soul imprints are somewhat similar to contract imprints, but contract imprints are bidirectional, while soul imprints are unidirectional.

Apart from being unable to disobey Zhou Haoyu's orders and being unable to do anything detrimental to Zhou Haoyu, everything else was the same as usual.

"Ah~~"

Hailong's expression was extremely complicated. He never expected that the Parthenon would have a new owner overnight.

Although they outwardly support Asha's Ruya, in reality, Zhou Haoyu decides entirely who is chosen as the goddess.

However, there are two pieces of good news: first, Salam has been executed, and second, Parthenon's spirit is still alive.

He now only prays that Zhou Haoyu keeps his promise and that Ye Xinxia will succeed him as the next goddess.

Since the enthronement ceremony of Asha's goddess would take some time, Zhou Haoyu left the Parthenon first.

Zhou Haoyu did not choose to take a plane, but instead rode the Skeleton Dragon all the way to the border of China, and then used the Wind and Thunder Wings to fly to the capital.

Upon returning to the capital, Zhou Haoyu immediately rushed back to the Zhou family home.

"Xiaoyu, where have you been all this time?"

Zhou Haoyu had just returned home when Zhou Hong caught him.

Faced with his father's persistent questioning, Zhou Haoyu could only evade the question by saying, "I went to the United States. By the way, Dad, how's the family doing lately?"

Zhou Hong glanced at Zhou Haoyu twice. Could this brat be having a good time abroad?

You'll leave all the wedding arrangements to me, and you'll be all set?
Zhou Haoyu felt the resentful gaze and could only turn his head away as if he hadn't seen it.

"Thanks to you leading the National University team to win the World University Competition, the family has benefited a lot, and now our business is expanding overseas."

When talking about family matters, Zhou Hong immediately smiled.

Back then, the Zhou family was just a second-rate family, but unexpectedly, in just a few years, they have expanded overseas.

As long as the Zhou family has a certain amount of business and reputation overseas, they will be elevated to the status of a prominent family.

Of course, there is an even simpler way: to have a forbidden spell mage.

"How's the construction of the new city going?" Zhou Haoyu asked.

"Since Mu Ningxue returned, the construction of this new city has basically been handed over to her, which will help relieve some of the pressure on you in the future."

Zhou Hong knew Zhou Haoyu's personality very well; apart from being diligent in magic, he was incredibly lazy in every other aspect.

Zhou Haoyu nodded. It didn't matter who managed the new city, since the foundation was still in the capital.

However, the capital city is the territory of the Mu family, making it difficult for the Zhou family to make further progress in the capital.

When the Mu family was mentioned, Zhou Haoyu suddenly remembered that in Venice, he not only crippled Pansy, but also took away the fragments of the Ice Crystal Bow.

Given Mu's personality, he certainly wouldn't let this go easily.

"Dad, has the Mu family been giving us any trouble lately?"

Zhou Haoyu couldn't help but ask.

"That goes without saying. If it weren't for the Grand Speaker and the Chief backing them up, that B-grade fire vein might have been ruined."

"What's going on? Are they trying to destroy the fire vein?"

"They wanted to unleash a super-level spell, but luckily your teacher set up a barrier, otherwise this fire vein would definitely not have been preserved."

A hint of relief appeared on Zhou Hong's face; it was all thanks to Zhou Haoyu for finding a good teacher.

"teacher"

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhou Haoyu's eyes; the teacher had actually taken precautions in advance.

Chief Pang Lai is not only the strongest summoner in the country, but also a master of formations, with expertise in a wide range of areas.

Oh, right, I haven't given the Azure Longevity Pill to the teacher yet. The Azure Longevity Pill can increase lifespan by ten years, and its immense energy might give the teacher the opportunity to touch upon forbidden spells.

"Oh, right, there's something I almost forgot to mention. The family has agreed to the marriage alliance with the Mu family. You should visit the Mu family when you have time."

Zhou Haoyu immediately agreed. He happened to have two Star Sea Heavenly Veins left, one for Mu Ningxue and one for Mu Nujiao.

A magical palace.

"Where did you get these pills? Are they even reliable?"

Pang Lai looked at the Azure Longevity Pill placed in front of him with a questioning expression.

Zhou Haoyu didn't know how to explain, so he could only say, "Teacher, don't you believe me? This pill really has a chance to help you break through, and it will save you a Dimensional Core."

"Heh, what if it costs me my life?"

Pang Lai couldn't help but roll his eyes. If it were anyone else, he would have already turned his back on them.

"Uh~~"

Zhou Haoyu was speechless for a moment; he really couldn't explain the origin of the pill.

After all, its effects are too miraculous, even surpassing those of rare and precious herbs like the Tian Shan snow lotus.

It couldn't have been picked up from the roadside, could it?
"Very well, I'll trust you this time."

A resolute glint suddenly flashed in Pang Lai's eyes. Having remained at the peak for many years, he longed to break through to the forbidden spell level.

In fact, given Chief Pomlai's seniority, the Magic Association had already assigned him a Dimensional Core.

But he refused, saying he was too old and didn't want to waste a Dimensional Core.

Now that the possibility of a breakthrough is right in front of him, it's impossible for him not to be tempted.

Most importantly, just smelling the delicate fragrance of the elixir made him feel as if he had become many years younger.

This shows that Zhou Haoyu probably didn't deceive him.

After making up his mind, Pang Lai immediately took out the pills from the brocade box, closed his eyes, and fed them directly into his mouth.

In just a moment, Pang Lai's eyes widened as a surge of energy suddenly appeared within his body, continuously nourishing every part of it.

Immediately afterwards, his body seemed to age in reverse; a touch of blue appeared at his completely white temples, and the wrinkles on his face diminished considerably.

Before long, Pang Lai looked as if he had become more than ten years younger.

Pang Lai suddenly stood up from his seat and looked at the skin on his arm in a panic, which was noticeably smoother.

"How is this possible!"

Pang Lai looked at Zhou Haoyu in utter shock. Although there were treasures in the world that could prolong life, this reverse growth was truly defying the heavens.

"Ahem, teacher, please don't ask where these pills came from, I don't know either."

Zhou Haoyu knew what Pang Lai wanted to ask, so he spoke directly.

We can't exactly say that this elixir came from another world, can we?

Pang Lai took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and nodded, saying, "This pill is truly... no matter where it came from, we absolutely cannot let anyone else know."

Zhou Haoyu nodded. Although there was only one Azure Longevity Pill, others might not think so.

That might cause some trouble.

Although with his strength he is basically no longer afraid of other mages, he still has so many relatives and friends, which are his weaknesses.

"The medicinal power of this pill is still quite strong. I plan to use this opportunity to go into seclusion and attempt to break through the forbidden spell. You can tell Jiang Yu about it."

After saying that, Pang Lai hurriedly left.

Zhou Haoyu smiled. If the teacher breaks through to the forbidden spell, the Magic Palace will surely reach a new level.

(End of this chapter)