The Crazy Son-In-Law

Thud!

Zhou Tianheng fell to his knees.

“I am willing to take Mr. Xiao as my master, to follow him faithfully. I hope my sincerity will be accepted,” he pleaded.

“Grandfather!” Zhou Yi exclaimed in shock, rushing forward to help him.

“You kneel down too!” Zhou Tianheng pushed him away.

“I will not kneel! Why are you doing this, Grandfather? Our pellets might not be as good as his, but so what? We will not be any less for it,” Zhou Yi protested angrily.

Raised in privilege and fiery with the vigor of youth, he could not bring himself to kneel before someone of his own age.

“Kneel!” Zhou Tianheng glared at him and ordered forcefully.

As the helmsman of the Zhou family, he needed to have a longer-term perspective. The incomplete formulas of the Zhou family, despite his decades of efforts to perfect them, still had many flaws. In the art of pellet-making, even the smallest error could lead to a significant reduction in the effectiveness of the pellets.

Even after decades of work, the situation remained. Perhaps, as Xiao Shun said, it might even take several generations of their family to find a solution. Xiao Shun’s demonstrated skills could help the Zhou family perfect their formulas quickly. He could even help improve their pellet-making techniques, which would be of great benefit to the future of the Zhou family.

Although Zhou Yi was arrogant, he dared not act recklessly in front of Zhou Tianheng. He stood there in turmoil for a moment before finally kneeling reluctantly, still showing his unwillingness in his eyes.

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“Stand up,” Xiao Shun said indifferently, not immediately accepting the plea.

“What do you mean? What do you want?” Zhou Yi felt like he had been played when Xiao Shun didn’t immediately accept.

“Shut up!” Zhou Tianheng shouted at him reproachfully.

“Let’s go to the living room to talk,” Xiao Shun said, walking out to the living room. Zhou Yi quickly helped Zhou Tianheng up, who then pushed him away and followed Xiao Shun.

“Sit down.”

Back in the living room, Xiao Shun had Zhou Tianheng sit down and got straight to the point: “I can help you improve your formulas and teach you how to make pellets. I don’t need you, Mr. Zhou, to acknowledge me as your master. I only have one condition: leave the Old School Society.”

“This… this…” Zhou Tianheng hesitated.

“You must have seen yesterday that I am now at odds with the Old School Society. You are part of the Old School Society, so strictly speaking, we are enemies. It would be absurd for me to help my enemy, wouldn’t it?” Xiao Shun said with a slight laugh.

Zhou Tianheng hesitated for a long time, his brow furrowed, and finally said, “This is a significant issue, I need time to consider.”

“No problem, give me an answer after the Hero Cup,” Xiao Shun agreed readily.

“If I may ask, do you really intend to make an enemy of the Old School Society?” Zhou Tianheng asked with worry.

While Xiao Shun’s pellet-making skills were unquestionable, alchemists were typically weaker in martial arts. The Old School Society had grown to its current size by leveraging its strong martial force, and Zhou Tianheng did not believe Xiao Shun could stand against it. Hence, his question.

“Indeed,” Xiao Shun replied succinctly.

“I don’t know why you have a grudge against the Old School Society. If it’s possible, I do have some influence in the Old School Society and I am willing to mediate. Reconciliation is always better than conflict, and it’s not feasible for you to fight the Old School Society alone,” Zhou Tianheng said.

If the conflict between Xiao Shun and the Old School Society could be resolved, it would also benefit Zhou Tianheng. Zhou Tianheng’s success was largely due to his position in the influential Old School Society. The Old School Society not only provided him with incomplete formulas for him to study, but also provided a lot of rare materials needed for pellet-making. More importantly, the Old School Society offered the Zhou family a safe environment, allowing him to concentrate fully on the art of pellet-making.

Now, asking him to leave the Old School Society was indeed a difficult decision for him. If the grudge between the two parties could be resolved, perhaps he wouldn’t have to choose one over the other.

“There’s no need. The feud between me and the Old School Society is irreconcilable.”

“In that case, I won’t disturb you any longer, and I will leavefirst,” Zhou Tianheng sighed.

Xiao Shun nodded slightly and turned to Song Linger, “Linger, please see the two gentlemen out.”

“I’ll go,” Wen Yao offered quickly.

After Wen Yao escorted Zhou Tianheng and Zhou Yi out, Xiao Shun finally relaxed, leaning back on the sofa. Acting so formal was not his style.

“Do you want to win them over?” Duan Jia asked.

“The Old School Society stands on two legs: martial power and wealth. Pellets are their most important source of wealth. They not only generate huge profits, but they also attract cultivators. By pulling Zhou Tianheng away, we can at least cripple one of their legs,” Xiao Shun explained.

He didn’t finish his thought, which was that if they also took out Gu Baiyi, the other leg of the Old School Society would be nearly crippled as well, greatly damaging their reputation.

“However, I think he still has some doubts. It might be difficult,” Duan Jia said.

“Of course it’s difficult for him to give up the Old School Society, his big backer, and the fame and fortune he already has. Life is about making choices. It depends on whether he wants the illusory glory of the present or the potential centuries-long legacy of the Zhou family,” Xiao Shun said lightly.

Zhou Tianheng is a smart man. He should realize that if Xiao Shun is determined to oppose the Old School Society, the pellets will inevitably be a point of contention. Once Xiao Shun’s pellets hit the market in large quantities, the Old School Society’s pellets will undoubtedly face serious challenges.

Zhou Tianheng is a giant in the world of alchemy. No other alchemist in the Old School Society can compare to him. But when his pellets are compared to Xiao Shun’s, they can only be considered inferior.

How long can he maintain his prestigious title under such circumstances? Will his position in the Old School Society remain the same?

These are all things Zhou Tianheng should consider.

Xiao Shun has already demonstrated his prowess in pellet-making to Zhou Tianheng. His martial prowess will be shown at the Hero Cup. He needs to demonstrate enough martial prowess to fully protect the Zhou family and completely dispel Zhou Tianheng’s concerns.

In the end, the world still looks at the size of the fist.

Without enough martial power, no matter how rich or high-ranking you are, it’s all just an illusion.

“Grandfather, you’re not really considering leaving the Old School Society at his behest, are you? Please don’t be confused. What qualifications does he have to oppose the Old School Society? Maybe in a few days he won’t even be around. I heard he’s going to challenge Gu Baiyi at the Hero Cup. Isn’t that just asking for death? Please don’t act impulsively,” Zhou Yi said angrily on the ride home.