Chapter 215: Chapter 215: The Legend Reappears
"Dad, Miss Qin, Dr. Yang, my elder brother is uncertain about something and wants you to make a decision,"
Qin Yanyang’s voice came from outside, sounding extremely respectful.
This was respect for his father, and a sense of reverence and esteem towards Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang.
His father had stood up again, and had become an Innate Realm powerhouse, from this day onward, not only could the Zhu Family stand tall, but their overall strength had also risen to another level, truly entering the ranks of a first-class power.
And all this was thanks to Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang.
To the Zhu Family, Yang Fei was a savior of immense kindness, a debt of gratitude that the Zhu Family people all kept in their hearts.
"Come in and speak," Zhu Tianshou said.
Zhu Chengpeng pushed the door open and said to the three people, "The others have all been sent away, but Gu Manzhou insists on seeing you. My elder brother said there’s no need, but he has been kneeling outside the door for more than half an hour now. My elder brother feels it doesn’t look good, as if our Zhu Family is bullying him, so he asked me to come and consult with you."
Zhu Tianshou frowned slightly, "Why is he kneeling?"
He hadn’t asked in detail about many of the previous events after he went out earlier.
Zhu Chengpeng briefly explained.
Hearing this, Zhu Tianshou sighed and said, "This Gu Manzhou was a decent person before, what’s more, although I’ve been ill these years, he often came to visit and was very cooperative with the work your elder brother did in running the Jiangbei Martial Alliance. This time, Feng Tianzong insisted on replacing our Zhu Family and received the support of the Imperial Capital Zhang Family, so he was caught in the middle and had to take a stand; we can’t really blame him."
Zhu Chengpeng said, "That may be, but today he led the charge for Feng Tianzong, first injuring me, then fighting with my elder brother, which is disrespectful."
He was still holding a grudge.
Zhu Tianshou smiled faintly, "Didn’t your elder brother also injure him, avenging you? Besides, the Martial Arts World isn’t all about fighting and killing; it’s more about human relationships and personal etiquette. You can’t just kill all those people from the Jiangbei Martial World who came today, right? Do we not need people to maintain the stability of Jiangbei in the future?"
Zhu Chengpeng fell silent.
Zhu Tianshou said, "Both of you, I’ll go out and meet him first. After all, he’s an old friend of many years, and I can’t let him keep kneeling at the door of my house, which isn’t right."
Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang exchanged a glance and then both stood up, with Yang Fei saying, "Since the senior has fully recovered, it’s time for us to take our leave."
Zhu Tianshou hastily tried to keep them, "How can that be? Mealtime is almost upon us. You should at least have lunch at my Zhu Family before leaving."
Yang Fei looked at Qin Yanyang, who smiled slightly, shaking her head gently, "The Martial Alliance forum must be in an uproar by now, this event will quickly spread. With you ascending to the Innate Realm, people from all over the Martial Alliance will come to congratulate. I don’t like such a fuss, so I’ll take my leave now."
Zhu Tianshou smiled wryly, "I’m not very fond of that commotion either."
Qin Yanyang smiled and said, "But as you said earlier, the Martial Arts World is more about human relationships and personal etiquette; as the host, you can’t really refuse."
Seeing that they were determined to leave, Zhu Tianshou didn’t hold them back any longer and finally said to Yang Fei, "The matter you mentioned, I’ll wait for your call at any time."
Yang Fei nodded and said, "Alright, I believe it won’t be long."
Although Zhu Tianshou was already at the Innate Realm, killing Luo Yong, another expert of the same level, wouldn’t be easy. Yang Fei wouldn’t make a move unless he could strike a fatal blow. Therefore, he needed to wait for some time, until he and Qin Yanyang, practicing together every day, had recovered about seventy percent of their strength, before joining forces with Zhu Tianshou to go after Luo Yong.
Zhu Tianshou went to see Gu Manzhou and took the opportunity to personally escort Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang to the gate.
When the three of them arrived at the gate, they indeed saw Gu Manzhou, an old Energy Transformation Grandmaster of Jiangbei, kneeling there.
Zhu Tianshou sighed lightly and hurriedly quickened his pace to go out and personally help Gu Manzhou to his feet.
Gu Manzhou, with a face full of shame, said, "Brother Tian Shou, I... I was foolish. I’m sorry."
Zhu Tianshou sighed and said, "Brother Gu, you were also compelled; I understand, and I will not blame you."
"Yet today I have still acted as a jackal to a tiger, doing something I am deeply sorry for to the Zhu family," Gu Manzhou said with tears streaming down his face.
It was clear that his emotions were genuine, although of course, there might be a performative element to them.
But for an old predecessor in the Martial Arts World, who had been renowned for many years, to do so much, it was already giving enough face and sincerity to the Zhu family.
Even Zhu Chengyou and Zhu Chengpeng felt their hearts soften; recalling Gu Manzhou’s past actions and the Gu family’s unwavering support for the Zhu family, the brothers could no longer hate him.
"How can a single mistake negate a lifetime of achievements?" Zhu Tianshou said with a smile, comforting him.
Gu Manzhou fully relaxed, nodding gratefully again and again, then turned to Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, bowing with clasped hands, "I, Gu Manzhou, am blind and ignorant. I failed to recognize the outstanding figures that both of you are and supported the Feng family in their belligerence here. I hope you can forgive my offense, Young Master Yang, Miss Qin."
Yang Fei was taken aback and looked towards Qin Yanyang.
Qin Yanyang slowly shook her head and said, "There’s no need for such formality, Mr. Gu. As men and women of the Martial Arts World, we should live with vigor and resolve our own enmities. It is understandable that you, being advanced in years, would think of the future of your family; however, as a Martial Arts Grandmaster of Energy Transformation Seventh Rank, what is more important is to maintain your own integrity and principles. What I see now, however, is an old man who is overly deferential and only concerned with favors and social etiquette, which is truly a pity."
For someone of her junior status to deliver such a scolding was truly not Qin Yanyang’s place, yet she was greatly disappointed.
Martial Artists must strive; to have even an Energy Transformation Grandmaster lack backbone, to be able to humble oneself without regard for face, truly undermines the dignity of a Martial Artist. Such a person’s state of mind is terrible, thoroughly corrupted by the overemphasis on moderation and the way of conduct in the Divine Continent.
Gu Manzhou didn’t expect Qin Yanyang to say that and immediately his face turned red, clearly feeling a bit of anger inside, but in the end, he tearfully nodded and said, "Miss Qin’s reprimand is justified; I, Gu Manzhou, indeed have lost the dignity that befits a Martial Artist."
A hint of regret flashed in Qin Yanyang’s eyes.
It is not easy for Martial Artists to reach above the Energy Transformation Seventh Rank; each one is a pillar of the nation, destined for great things in the future.
What a waste; for someone like Gu Manzhou, who lost the fervor of a Martial Artist, even if their realm was incredible, once on the battlefield, they would become weak.
"Let’s go," said Qin Yanyang, her interest fading, speaking to Yang Fei.
Yang Fei nodded and, after greeting familiar faces like Zhu Tianshou, Zhu Chengyou, Zhu Chengpeng, Zhu Chengjun, Zhu Chengping, and the others, left hand in hand with Qin Yanyang, floating away.
The Zhu family watched this exemplary couple leave, their eyes full of gratitude.
Zhu Chengyou couldn’t help but exclaim, "Such a divine match, truly made in heaven."
Zhu Chengpeng nodded and said, "Indeed, everyone says that only the second young master of the Imperial Capital Zhang Family is worthy of Qin Yanyang. I think that’s just nonsense; in all the world, the only one worthy of Dr. Yang, Yang Fei, is Qin Yanyang."
Everyone silently nodded in agreement.
Only those who had truly witnessed Yang Fei’s strength and experienced his superior medical skills knew how outstanding he was.
Just like Qin Yanyang had said, the entire Divine Continent Martial World was in a frenzy.
Since Zhang Yunlong advanced to the Innate Realm thirteen years ago, the Divine Continent Martial World was now invigorated by the emergence of another Innate Realm powerhouse, with the Martial Alliance forum abuzz with continuous tags to the Zhu family, and endless congratulatory messages.
Zhu Tianshou, having been ill for many years, no longer used a mobile phone, but the phones of other family members were ringing non-stop.
The homepage of the Martial Alliance forum even added a banner:
Legend Reborn!!!
Congratulations to Zhu Tianshou for his promotion to the Innate Realm, becoming another National Guardian Level powerhouse of the Divine Continent Martial World. Let us celebrate together!
Instantly, the name of Zhu Tianshou was resounding once again in the Divine Continent Martial World, and the Zhu family’s fortunes were rising, reaching new heights.