God-Slaying Blade

The Zhao family.

In a quiet courtyard, Zhao Ji was watering several thriving spirit herbs.

This courtyard does not belong to Zhao Ji himself, but to his eldest daughter, Zhao Qingmeng.

However, Zhao Qingmeng left Fengzhou City four years ago and joined the Suyun Sect, one of the four major sects.

In this courtyard, there are several precious medicinal herbs, which Zhao Ji often comes to personally tend to.

Just then, a figure slowly walked in from outside the courtyard.

Zhao Ji heard footsteps approaching and turned to look.

Upon seeing the visitor, he immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Father, what brings you here?"

Zhao Kun walked over with a smile and said, "Qingmeng, it's been four years since you left home, hasn't it?"

Zhao Jiying replied, "Yes, it has been four years."

Zhao Kun smiled and said, "It's been four years. You should send her a letter and ask her to come back and visit."

Zhao Ji paused, holding the watering can in his hand, and after a moment of silence, said, "If she wants to come back, she will come back on her own."

Zhao Kun narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "I know that you and your daughter are still holding a grudge about what happened back then, but now that someone from the Qin family has returned, she should know this news."

Zhao Ji understood something.

"This is no small matter. It won't be long before news reaches the Suyun Sect, and then Qingmeng will naturally find out as well," Zhao Ji said.

Zhao Kun's face darkened slightly, and his voice carried a hint of anger: "What, do you insist that I admit to you that I was short-sighted before? Ji'er, you must understand that the safety of the family is paramount! I admit that I underestimated that Qin family brat, but what wrong was there in my decision for the entire Zhao family?"

Zhao Ji looked at Zhao Kun and nodded, saying, "Father is right. But I believe that if we can't offer help in times of need, there's no need to add to what's already good. For now, our Zhao family should just focus on our own business and not get involved with the Qin family anymore."

Zhao Ji understood that his father wanted to call Qingmeng back simply because Qingmeng and Qin Yi had a marriage agreement from back then.

Although Qin Yi is dead, the engagement is not void, and the marriage certificate is still in Zhao Qingmeng's arms. This means that, in name, Zhao Qingmeng is still Qin Yi's fiancée and the Qin family's prospective daughter-in-law.

Zhao Kun saw that Qin Jue had risen to power and wanted to use his eldest daughter to rekindle old ties with the Qin family and establish a relationship.

However, the Zhao family's two instances of standing idly by had already made Zhao Ji feel ashamed to face Qin Jue.

Five years ago, Zhao Qingmeng begged him on her knees, but Zhao Kun refused.

Five years later, he knelt down and begged again, but Zhao Kun still refused and even injured him with a slap.

Now, what face does the Zhao family have left?

Zhao Kun's face darkened as he said, "Now, more than half of the power in Fengzhou City has fallen into the hands of the Qin family. How can the Zhao family, being based in Fengzhou City, not be involved with the Qin family? Ji'er, don't forget, you are the head of the Zhao family! Your words and actions should prioritize the family!"

Zhao Ji took a deep breath and looked solemnly at Zhao Kun: "Father, my temperament is indeed not suited to be the head of the family. I've been tired these past few years, and recently I've been planning to try and break through to the Grandmaster realm. Perhaps the position of family head should be passed to my second brother!"

Zhao Kun laughed angrily, "Are you threatening your father?"

Zhao Ji shook his head and said, "Every word I said came from the bottom of my heart."

"Hmph, what a heartfelt statement! Your lineage is closest to the Qin family. If the Zhao family changes its head now, how do you expect the Qin family to view you?" Zhao Kun said angrily. "Fine, today I'll make you a promise: from now on, the affairs of the Zhao family will be entirely yours to decide! If you need my help again, just come to me. As for the future of the Zhao family, I'll bet on your judgment."

After Zhao Kun finished speaking, he turned and left.

Watching Zhao Kun's retreating figure, Zhao Ji couldn't help but smile bitterly. Did the Qin family still need the Zhao family's help?

The inner quarters of the Qin residence.

Steam rose, and white mist clung to the air.

Qin Jue soaked naked in the bathtub, enjoying a moment of peace.

The gauze curtain was gently lifted, and a figure walked in barefoot.

Qin Jue slightly opened his eyes.

"Young Master, Xi'er is here to help you with your bath," Han tide said softly, her pretty face flushed.

It was perfectly normal for a maid to serve the young master during his bath.

But Han tide is the legitimate daughter of the Han family. Her bathing Qin Jue means that she is giving herself to Qin Jue.

Qin Jue smiled faintly and said, "Have you thought it through? If so, you'll have to stay in my Qin family mansion forever."

Han tide's previously somewhat nervous and shy face couldn't help but light up with joy: "Xi'er has made up her mind. Xi'er will stay by Young Master's side forever!"

Qin Jue's words just now were both a question and a promise!

During this time, Han tide followed Qin Jue around, witnessed all sorts of things, and gained trust she had never felt before.

She had long harbored feelings for Qin Jue.

Especially when Qin Jue returned to the manor just now, Han tide suddenly felt a pang of heartache.

In her opinion, although Qin Jue was powerful, domineering and ruthless, he had experienced the destruction of his family and had now completely severed ties with his childhood sweetheart Xie Yunyuan. How could he not be bitter?

Han tide no longer wanted to hide her feelings; she wanted to offer Qin Jue some comfort with herself...

"Okay," Qin Jue replied without refusing.

Han tide is intelligent and beautiful; the Qin family should have a mistress.

Moreover, he is now the only one left in the Qin family, and he bears the heavy responsibility of continuing the Qin family line.

Even if he might go far away in the future to seek the true path, he must leave the bloodline of the Qin family in Fengzhou City!

Han tide received a response and went to the bathtub.

The steam from the hot water made her pretty face even redder and hotter...

Qin Jue's lips curled into a smile. He grabbed Han tide's jade-like wrist with his other hand and pulled her into the bathtub amidst Han tide's gasp...

After a playful and slightly embarrassing moment in the water, Qin Jue picked up Han tide, stepped out of the bathtub, and walked towards the bedroom behind the curtain.

If this woman's first time had been in the water, it wouldn't have been so beautiful.

She gently closed the gauze curtains and inhaled the fragrance of white jade.

Green pines grow in narrow alleys, and fallen flowers adorn warm beds.

She buried her head in the broad embrace, her beautiful face hidden behind the rosy clouds.

I don't want to get up at dawn, ashamed to put on my womanly makeup.

For the next two days, Fengzhou City was unusually quiet.

Only on the morning of the second day did Liu Changshan and Han Feng arrive at the Qin residence one after the other.

One came to apologize, the other claimed to be visiting.

Qin Jue did not reprimand Liu Changshan, but only gave him a few words of gentle rebuke.

The Lingshan Sect is a behemoth that most martial artists in the Fengzhou region dare not provoke, so it's normal that Liu Changshan was afraid yesterday.

Qin doesn't need him to take action, but it needs to see his loyalty!

In this respect, Li Dongming was much smarter than Liu Changshan.

As for Han Feng's visit, Qin Jue simply dealt with it casually.

Even though Han tide has become Qin Jue's woman, it doesn't mean that Qin Jue will be closer to the Han family because of it.

On this day, the Xuanbing Shop delivered the long sword that Qin Jue had customized, and Qin Jue then called Hong Tiehu and the others to his side.

After seven days of treatment, Hong Tiehu's hands and feet have fully recovered.

The combined value of the Jiao Shen Ointment and the Sheng Yuan Qiang Xue Pill exceeds 500,000 spirit stones. Although the items are expensive, their effects are undeniably good.

"Today, I will impart to you a martial arts manual and a sword technique. But remember, the methods I teach you must not be passed on without my permission. Anyone who violates this will die!" Qin Jue said coldly, his eyes like icy stars.

Some things must be dealt with strictly.

After all, what he taught was no ordinary martial arts technique or swordsmanship!

"We will keep that in mind, please rest assured, young master!" Hong Tiehu and the others said solemnly.

Qin Jue cured Hong Tiehu, and now everyone at the Hong family martial arts school is naturally grateful to Qin Jue and truly feels a sense of belonging to the Qin family.