Zhou Hong finished speaking and released the Huo family patriarch he held.
"Thank you, senior. Thank you, senior," the Huo family patriarch said, kowtowing in gratitude.
"You're welcome. I've traveled a long way and just got off the plane. I haven't even eaten dinner yet. Make some arrangements quickly, I'll be staying at your place tonight," Zhou Hong said shamelessly. He had come to the Huo family to kill people, and now he was expecting them to host him.
"Yes, yes, yes." The Huo family dared not resist and immediately gave orders to prepare a feast for Zhou Hong.
Zhou Hong was led to a courtyard in the Huo family's residence. The courtyard was very quiet and beautiful.
"Senior, please wait here for a moment. The servants will bring the food shortly, and you will rest here tonight. We apologize for any lack of hospitality. We hope you will forgive us," the Huo family patriarch said politely.
"This courtyard is nice. I'll stay here for the night. Hurry and bring me dinner."
"Yes, yes, yes. The kitchen is already preparing it."
The Huo family patriarch quickly left the courtyard and returned to the family's main hall.
Everyone in the hall was still standing there.
"Patriarch," they all said as they saw him return.
"Whoosh!" The patriarch let out a deep sigh, as if he had just returned from the brink of death.
"Elders, let's not pursue the matter of that scoundrel Huo Haoran anymore. He's dead, and that bastard almost got me killed. Fortunately, this powerful individual isn't pursuing it further," the Huo family patriarch said with a face full of anger.
The others also sighed softly.
"Although I don't know the background of this young man, it's clear that we cannot afford to offend him. Tonight, we will treat him as an honored guest. Someone, go and summon Huo Ling'er. Tonight, let Huo Ling'er serve this honored guest."
"Ah." The elders in the hall seemed startled by the patriarch's words.
Huo Ling'er was his granddaughter, and a very beautiful young woman. He had originally intended to find a good husband for his granddaughter, at least a young master from a seventh or even sixth-rate family.
He never expected that the patriarch would personally say he would offer his granddaughter to that mysterious person. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Patriarch, Ling'er is your own granddaughter, and she's a renowned beauty in the capital. There are plenty of young masters who like her. Is it truly worth it?" one of the elders asked urgently.
"This mysterious person before us, though we don't know who he is, clearly has no major feud with our family. It was just that scoundrel Huo Haoran who offended him. This young man, at such a tender age, possesses such formidable strength. I believe his background is extraordinary. I hope that by offering Huo Ling'er to him for a night, we can forge a good relationship for our family."
All the elders in the hall were filled with admiration. For the sake of the family, the patriarch was willing to offer his own granddaughter, and without even knowing if there would be any reward.
Zhou Hong waited in the courtyard for not long before maids began bringing in various dishes, setting them on the table.
Zhou Hong began to eat without any pretense.
Midway through his meal, the Huo family patriarch returned. Zhou Hong noticed a girl behind him, who looked about nineteen or twenty and was very beautiful.
Zhou Hong frowned slightly, wondering why the patriarch had brought such a beautiful young woman.
"Senior, are the dishes to your liking? If you have any other requests, please don't hesitate to tell me." The Huo family patriarch entered and bowed slightly to Zhou Hong.
"This is fine. I'm just having dinner and will stay overnight," Zhou Hong said as he ate.
"Thank you, senior, for showing mercy to our family. I, your humble servant, will toast you." The Huo family patriarch poured himself a cup of wine and drank it in one gulp.
"You don't need to thank me. After all, I did kill a few people from your Huo family."
"Senior, please don't blame yourself. If my family's scoundrel, Huo Haoran, hadn't offended you, you surely wouldn't have killed them. The fact that you came to our family and didn't unleash a massacre is already exceptional grace."
"That's true. If it weren't for Huo Haoran, I wouldn't even know your family existed."
At this point, the Huo family patriarch said to the girl behind him, "Ling'er, serve this honored guest well tonight. Fulfill any of his requests."
"Yes, Grandfather." The young girl nodded tearfully, seemingly having resisted but to no avail, she could only accept her fate.
"What are you doing?" Zhou Hong asked, confused.
"Replying to senior, you are an honored guest in our family, so I have asked my own granddaughter to serve you as a maid for the night. I hope you enjoy yourself," the Huo family patriarch said, then immediately retreated and left.
Zhou Hong was speechless. He had actually been offered his own granddaughter to play with.
However, Zhou Hong was not surprised. On their Purple Cloud Continent, it was quite normal for guests to be offered some women to accompany them, though offering one's own granddaughter as a companion was rather unusual.
Since they were so polite, and had sent a beautiful woman to accompany him, there was no reason to refuse. He would eat and drink as he pleased. As for whether he would sleep with her, that would depend on his mood.
"What is your name?"
"Replying to senior, my name is Huo Ling'er."
"Your name is ordinary, but you are quite attractive."
"Thank you, senior." Huo Ling'er nodded, her face expressionless, exuding an air of extreme pride. She stood there without proactively pouring any wine, but Zhou Hong was too lazy to bother.
Soon, Zhou Hong finished his meal, and maids came in to clear the table.
Zhou Hong went to the room in the courtyard. He would be staying there tonight, and Huo Ling'er followed him in.
"Fill the bathtub with water for me," Zhou Hong instructed Huo Ling'er.
Huo Ling'er said nothing and went to the bathroom to fill the tub.
Zhou Hong took off his clothes and lay down in the tub. Huo Ling'er stood by, her expressionless face turned away.
"What? Was your grandfather forced to send you to serve me?" Zhou Hong asked, lying in the bathtub with a smile.
"Since senior knows, why do you still ask." Huo Ling'er said with a hint of grievance, her eyes reddening slightly.
"How old are you? What do you do?" Zhou Hong asked again.
"I am twenty years old, a university student at the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy."
"Oh, you're a university student at a martial arts academy too." Zhou Hong chuckled, seemingly a little surprised.
Although Zhou Hong did not know what kind of institution the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy was, it was undoubtedly more advanced than the martial arts academy at Jinzhou University.
"What is the Kyoto Martial Arts Academy's ranking among all martial arts academies in the country?" Zhou Hong asked.
"Why does senior ask this?"
"Just to get a general idea."
"The Kyoto Martial Arts Academy is one of the top three martial arts academies in the country," Huo Ling'er said faintly. Her eyes never met Zhou Hong's, as if she did not want to see his naked body and had no interest in his physique.