Perfect: Many children, many blessings! Join the chat group!

[Zhu Chen: Xiao Yan, stop fooling around...]

Just as Xiao Yan was about to flood the chat with comments, Zhu Chen's comments suddenly appeared in the chat group.

Xiao Yan wanted to shut up, but something suddenly popped into his mind, so he quickly sent out another comment:
[Xiao Yan: Oh, right, big brother, I think I've stumbled upon some shocking gossip! It's about you!]

[Zhu Chen: What gossip?]

[Xiao Yan: Is this Kong Qiuji a relative of yours?]

[Zhu Chen: ???]

[Xiao Yan: Let me explain this to you carefully. Kong Qiuji's lover is Yun Menglan, right? Yun Menglan is Yun Canghai's sister, and you're now with Yun Canghai's granddaughter. So, according to this family relationship... shouldn't you call Kong Qiuji your uncle-in-law?]

[Lin Dong: Pfft! It seems it really is! No wonder my brother was in such a hurry to find Kong Qiuji and wanted him to inherit Peacock City, so they're family!]

[Naruto Uzumaki: What a complicated relationship, but it sounds pretty serious!]

Qian Renxue: ...

Han Li: No wonder...

Zhu Chen looked at the group of brothers in the group who seemed to enjoy the drama and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

[Zhu Chen: I sought out Kong Qiuji not only because of my connection with Yun Xi, but more importantly because he is a member of the Peacock Clan, with pure blood and considerable talent and potential. Before his injury, he was already a Venerable. Although he is still recovering from his serious injuries, his foundation remains intact. Moreover, having experienced a tribulation of love and a long wait, his character is undoubtedly more resilient. Given time, his achievements may not be inferior to those of the Peacock God Lord. Peacock City is currently in turmoil and needs a leader with pure blood, and he is the most suitable candidate.]

After explaining the reason, Zhu Chen immediately steered the conversation back to the main topic.

[Zhu Chen: @Shi Hao, don't delay any longer. Immediately inform Kong Qiuji of the Peacock God's fall and the imminent danger to the Peacock Clan, and urge him to set off for Peacock City in the Upper Realm as soon as possible!]

[Shi Hao: Okay, I understand!]

Shi Hao closed the chat group and then turned his gaze back to Kong Qiuji, who was catching up with Yun Menglan.

"Ahem... Um, Senior Kong Qiuji, Senior Yun, excuse me."

Upon hearing Shi Hao's voice, Kong Qiuji and Yun Menglan reluctantly parted ways.

Yun Menglan blushed slightly and took a half step back without changing her expression.

Kong Qiuji turned to look at Shi Hao, his eyes filled with gratitude, and asked, "Young brother, may I ask your name? I will remember your kindness today."

"My name is Shi Hao."

Shi Hao waved his hand, his expression turned serious, and his tone became solemn: "Senior Kong, we can express our gratitude later. I came to find you at the request of my elder brother to inform you of some news and to convey a request."

Seeing Shi Hao's solemn expression, Kong Qiuji also composed himself: "What is it, young friend Shi Hao? Please tell me."

Shi Hao stated bluntly, "The Peacock God Lord... has fallen not long ago."

"what?"

Kong Qiuji trembled violently, his face turned ashen, and his eyes were filled with disbelief and shock.

Because of Yun Menglan's matter, he had not returned to the Peacock Clan for many years, but his bloodline as a member of the Peacock Clan remained.

Hearing the sudden news of the Peacock God's demise was like a bolt from the blue for Kong Qiuji.

Seeing Kong Qiuji trembling all over, Yun Menglan immediately went up and gently took his hand.

"How...how did the God-King perish?"

Kong Qiuji looked at Shi Hao and asked. Shi Hao shrugged: "I don't know the specifics, but it's said to be related to the conflicts between some major sects in the Upper Realm. Peacock City is currently leaderless, beset by internal and external troubles, and urgently needs a new leader to take charge. My elder brother thinks you are the most suitable candidate, and has specially ordered me to come here to ask you to go to Peacock City in the Upper Realm immediately to inherit the position of city lord and take charge of the Peacock Clan!"

Kong Qiuji, recovering from his grief, was initially taken aback upon hearing Shi Hao's request, but then immediately shook his head with a wry smile:

"Me, inherit the position of Peacock City Lord? Young friend Shi Hao, you must be joking. My current cultivation level is only at the Venerable Realm. I still need to be careful and hide myself in the lower realm. If I go to the upper realm, where there are so many powerful people, I will only be an ant. How can I lead a clan? You want me to be the leader of the Peacock Clan? Wouldn't that push the Peacock Clan into the abyss even faster? This is absolutely unacceptable..."

Shi Hao had anticipated his words and immediately stepped forward, saying, "My elder brother has already foreseen your concerns. He asked me to tell you that your cultivation can be improved gradually, and he will arrange resources and protection for you. You don't need to worry about your safety, nor do you need to doubt your abilities. Since my elder brother told you to go, he must have his plans!"

"Your elder brother... just who is he?"

Kong Qiuji frowned deeply, his heart filled with shock.

The boy in front of me kept mentioning his older brother, as if he held him in high esteem.

Then the problem is coming.

Who exactly is the other party's elder brother?

That person not only knew about the fall of the Peacock God, but also managed to find me precisely and give me such a miraculous elixir. Now, he speaks with such arrogance, as if he has the entire turmoil of the upper realm under his control.

Such a person is definitely not an ordinary individual.

They must have a very impressive background!

"You will naturally learn about my elder brother's background in the future."

Shi Hao didn't explain much, but looked at Kong Qiuji firmly and said, "You just need to know that he always keeps his word, and he is by no means an enemy of you or the Peacock Clan. The Peacock Clan is currently facing a critical moment of survival. Can you bear to watch the foundation left by your family crumble and your clansmen be displaced?"

Kong Qiuji remained silent.

He turned around and glanced at Yun Menglan beside him.

Yun Menglan was also looking at him at this moment, her eyes gentle yet firm: "Qiuji, Peacock City is your root, your people need you. Don't worry, wherever you go, I will be with you."

Upon hearing Yun Menglan's answer, Kong Qiuji made a decision in an instant.

The support of his lover and the crisis facing his people—these intertwined factors forced him to make this decision.

Kong Qiuji took a deep breath, then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Shi Hao and said, "Young friend Shi Hao, please tell your elder brother that I will go to the Upper Realm as soon as possible to Peacock City. Please tell him not to worry."

"now it's right!"

Shi Hao grinned, feeling a huge weight lifted from his heart.

He then immediately opened the chat group and told Zhu Chen that Kong Qiuji would be heading to the Upper Realm soon.

……

Upper Bound.

Peacock City.

After receiving Shi Hao's message, Zhu Chen immediately exited his meditation state.

He slowly stood up, his gaze fixed on the direction of Celestial City through the window.

"Celestial City, it's time to settle our scores..."

...(End of chapter)