After seeing Xie Fengyi off, Zhou Xuan turned and fell into a deep sleep.
If preparation was needed, it would be for tomorrow. As for the task for tonight, it was to rest well!
The next morning, Zhou Xuan, well-rested, was preparing to have breakfast and then accompany Lu Ling'er for some shopping when he was suddenly blocked by Hei Hu, who seemed to appear from nowhere.
"Uh, well!"
"Brother, could you spare me a moment? I have something I'd like to discuss with you!"
"If you have something to say, just say it!"
"Ling'er is your future sister-in-law, she's not an outsider!"
Seeing Hei Hu's hesitant appearance, Zhou Xuan rolled his eyes at him impatiently!
If this guy acted this way for no reason, and Lu Ling'er misunderstood, thinking he was hiding something from her.
Would this little ancestor be easily placated?
"Alright!"
"Actually, it's nothing major!"
"It's just that people from my sect have arrived!"
"They heard that I've recognized you as my elder brother, so they want to pay their respects!"
"Of course, if you don't want to see them, I'll have them leave right away!"
Hearing Zhou Xuan's words, Hei Hu quickly explained the situation!
"Since they are from your sect, there's no reason to avoid them!"
"Lead the way!"
"Coincidentally, I also want to see what these legendary reclusive sects are like!"
Seeing Hei Hu's cautious demeanor, Zhou Xuan quickly called out to him as he was about to leave!
Since he had now subdued Hei Hu, it was only natural that he should meet the people from Hei Hu's sect, otherwise, it would be impolite.
"Okay, Brother, please follow me!"
Upon hearing Zhou Xuan's words, Hei Hu exclaimed with joy and quickly led the way.
Behind them, Zhou Xuan and Lu Ling'er immediately followed.
Meanwhile, in a separate courtyard of the Lu family, several elders with white hair were seated inside.
"Damn it, what exactly is this Zhou Xuan kid's background!"
"How dare he make the chief disciple of our Lingyun Immortal Sect his subordinate, truly courting death!"
"When Hei Hu brings that kid over later, I must let him know the might of our Lingyun Immortal Sect!"
"That's right, smash his head! Let him know that there's always someone better, and the world is bigger than he thinks!"
"What Grand-Ancestor says makes sense..."
What these people didn't expect was that the protagonist they were discussing was already standing at their doorstep, quietly listening to the commotion inside.
"B-Brother!"
"Don't be angry, the people from my sect don't understand the situation!"
"They aren't dissatisfied with you, they're just worried about me!"
"Don't be angry, I'll have them leave right away!"
Hei Hu beside him was almost in tears.
Although he was touched that the elders and fellow disciples from his sect cared about him so much, such things should have been said in private.
Now that the main party had heard it, good heavens, if Zhou Xuan got upset and beat them all up, Hei Hu wouldn't know who to side with!
"It's fine, I'm not that petty!"
"Let's go!"
Hearing Hei Hu's words, Zhou Xuan simply smiled faintly, showing no signs of anger!
"Creak!"
With the sound of wood rubbing against each other, Zhou Xuan directly pushed the door open and entered!
"Heh heh, I just heard someone wanted to smash my head!"
"I'm here now, who wants to come!"
Seeing Zhou Xuan suddenly appear before them, the crowd who had been indignant inside moments ago.
Suddenly became like mutes, and not a single person spoke. The entire room was silent.
Even the elders seated in the main seats were looking at their noses and their noses at their hearts, as if they didn't know what Zhou Xuan was talking about.
The reason they had spoken so boldly earlier was simply to vent their frustrations.
After all, when they arrived at the Lu family, Hei Hu had already informed them that Zhou Xuan was a cultivator in the Creation Realm.
With them still in the Shaping Realm, how could they possibly be Zhou Xuan's match.
And the reason they chose to speak their minds even after knowing Zhou Xuan's strength was twofold: firstly, they were genuinely annoyed by Zhou Xuan's actions.
After all, no matter what, Hei Hu was a once-in-a-century genius of their Lingyun Immortal Sect.
To have someone of their sect's caliber become someone else's subordinate was an inglorious matter.
Even if that person was a cultivator in the Creation Realm.
Secondly, these old fellows wanted to show off in front of their disciples and grandchildren.
This would not only save face for themselves but also appease these young and impetuous juniors.
Let them know that the sect they belonged to was not one that could be bullied by anyone.
What they never expected was that their boastful words would be heard in their entirety by someone else.
This was awkward!
The current situation was that they couldn't fight, but they had already bluffed.
If they backed down now, these old fellows would lose all face within the sect!
"Enough, you honorable guests have traveled from afar, and as the host, I cannot be so petty!"
"I know you are dissatisfied with Hei Hu becoming my subordinate!"
"But I want to tell you that this decision was his own!"
"I did not force him!"
"And I also want to tell you that his decision was very wise!"
"I previously told him that as long as he diligently served me for three years, I would definitely help him break through to the late or even peak of the Shaping Realm!"
"But now I've changed my mind!"
"Now, what I want to tell you is!"
"As long as he is loyal and diligent for these three years, after three years from today, I will definitely make him a cultivator in the Creation Realm!"
"For this, I can make a vow!"
"If he achieves it then, and I fail to do so!"
"I, Zhou Xuan, will let you deal with me as you see fit!"
Hearing Zhou Xuan's resolute words, Hei Hu, who had been a little nervous moments ago, became excited.
"Brother, rest assured!"
"I, Hei Hu, always keep my word!"
"Since I swore allegiance to you back then, you are now my true elder brother!"
"From now on, if you have any commands, Hei Hu will never refuse!"
"Elders, fellow disciples!"
"My elder brother is right, this was all my own choice, so please don't discuss it anymore!"
"And I also believe my elder brother will keep his promise!"
"This might be what my master told me about, my own destiny!"
"I want to strive for my own future!"
Looking at Hei Hu kneeling on the ground, and then at Zhou Xuan standing confidently before the crowd, the elders opened their mouths but ultimately said nothing more.
They could also tell that Zhou Xuan's reason for not falling out with them and making such a declaration was entirely for Hei Hu's sake.
Since the person involved had already knelt down and asked them not to interfere, what else could they say!
If they truly angered Zhou Xuan, a cultivator in the Creation Realm's wrath would not be easy to bear!