One day later, Lin Xiao, who was scouting near Zhoujiapo, detected the commotion in the Zhou family. When the Valley Master of Linghuang Valley led her people away from the Zhou family, she could not help but feel a chill in her heart. Fortunately, she had made the right calculation by attacking Linghuang Valley first.
Otherwise, if they had gone straight for the Zhou family, it would have been like sheep walking into a tiger’s mouth.
After learning that all the people from Linghuang Valley had left, Lin Xiao headed straight for the Zhou family. It did not take him long to fly directly into the Zhou family’s territory, which was full of low hills.
Lin Xiao and the Purple Corpse Puppet landed directly outside the Zhou family’s main gate.
At this time, the Zhou family seemed to have anticipated that Lin Xiao might come. The main gate was guarded by a First Level Martial Emperor, with several people standing beside him.
Seeing Lin Xiao and a corpse puppet arrive, everyone’s expressions changed in shock. Some even felt panic in their hearts.
After all, Lin Xiao had used dozens or even hundreds of explosive pills to bomb Linghuang Valley and released over a hundred giant boneless beasts. It was truly terrifying.
The mighty Linghuang Valley had almost been destroyed by Lin Xiao alone.
If Lin Xiao still had explosive pills or giant boneless beasts, and he released just a few, the entire Zhou family would be in disaster.
At this moment, feeling the full release of Lin Xiao’s cultivation and pressure, as well as the阴气 blooming from the Purple Corpse Puppet, the fear on everyone’s faces grew even stronger.
“So strong!” The First Level Martial Emperor could not help but sigh inwardly.
Lin Xiao’s cultivation was at the Eighth Level Martial King, one level higher than the rumored Seventh Level Martial King. He might have broken through recently.
However, that pressure was not much weaker than a Fourth or Fifth Level Martial Emperor.
It was easy to imagine how powerful Lin Xiao’s combat strength was.
Moreover, it was rumored that Lin Xiao also possessed spiritual power equivalent to an early Seventh Grade Spiritual Controller and spiritual energy. If he really attacked, one strike could kill him.
On top of that, there was a corpse puppet beside him equivalent to a Fifth or Sixth Level Martial Emperor. The overall combat power was extremely frightening.
Even if Lin Xiao had no other trump cards, even if all the Martial Emperors of the Zhou family came out, they probably would not gain any advantage.
“I suppose you all know my reputation?” Lin Xiao asked directly upon arrival, his tone carrying a strong sense of dominance.
“Lin Xiao, your matter with Linghuang Valley has nothing to do with our Zhou family. What is your purpose in coming to our Zhou family?” The First Level Martial Emperor elder asked.
Lin Xiao did not answer. Instead, he said confidently, “Call out the person in charge to talk. You probably cannot make the decision.”
The First Level Martial Emperor elder frowned. He had not expected the other party to be so aggressive, but what he said was indeed true.
He could not make decisions for the Zhou family.
The First Level Martial Emperor elder waved his hand, and a middle-aged man beside him flashed away.
In no time, nine Martial Emperors from the Zhou family flew towards the main gate.
They had prepared in advance and rushed over as soon as they heard that Lin Xiao was coming.
Leading them was a Sixth Level Martial Emperor powerhouse.
Seeing Lin Xiao’s true appearance, everyone was surprised.
If not for sensing the aura on Lin Xiao, they would suspect whether this young man in front of them was as powerful as the rumors said.
He was simply too young.
“Are you the one in charge?” As soon as the group arrived, Lin Xiao took the initiative and asked, still in a tough tone.
The group frowned. This young man was indeed arrogant and tough. Even facing so many of them, he directly took the lead and asked aggressively.
However, his strength qualified him to do so.
“I am the Great Elder of the Zhou family. Our Family Head, at the Eighth Level Martial Emperor realm, is out. What business do you have with the Zhou family?” The Sixth Level Martial Emperor elder asked, casually mentioning their Family Head’s strength as a form of deterrence.
“You should know my situation. I have come this time to borrow your Zhou family’s teleportation array.”
Lin Xiao stated bluntly, “Of course, you can also stand up for Linghuang Valley and claim their reward.”
“However, you all know my strength. And, to be honest with you, I still have twenty early Seventh Grade explosive pills in my hand. If it comes to fighting, you should think it over carefully.”
The Zhou family Great Elder and the other Martial Emperors’ faces twitched. Twenty early Seventh Grade explosive pills were enough to kill most of them.
There was a chance the other party was bluffing, but given that he had used hundreds of explosive pills to bomb Linghuang Valley, they could not believe that Lin Xiao had no explosive pills left.
“Although the reward from Linghuang Valley is very tempting, our Zhou family is not so poor that we need to survive on others’ rewards. Our Zhou family is not much weaker than Linghuang Valley.”
The Zhou family Great Elder spoke in a neither high nor low tone, “Your grudge has nothing to do with our Zhou family. We will not get involved.”
“Our Zhou family will treat you as an ordinary guest borrowing the teleportation array. However, as you know, our Zhou family’s teleportation array is quite large. Activating it once requires consuming huge resources. Every guest borrowing the way must pay the corresponding wealth to activate it.”
The Zhou family Great Elder said, “Otherwise, even if you destroy our Zhou family, without our Zhou family members using the secret method to activate it, you cannot start the teleportation array.”
“Bargaining?” Lin Xiao asked coolly.
“Three thousand Blue Spirit Stones.” The Zhou family Great Elder said.
“Fine, I agree.” Lin Xiao said.
As soon as these words came out, even the Zhou family Great Elder was stunned.
In fact, he had prepared to haggle high and settle low, but he had not expected the other party to agree so readily.
Not only the Great Elder, but all the other Zhou family members present were also surprised.
In fact, they had been uneasy just now. After all, Lin Xiao’s twenty explosive pills could kill most of them. Lin Xiao actually did not plan to fight and agreed so readily instead.
Of course, three thousand Blue Spirit Stones was a lot, but in terms of usefulness, it was indeed not as effective as twenty early Seventh Grade explosive pills.
It was normal for Lin Xiao not to want to use them up.
Moreover, they had an Eighth Level Martial Emperor powerhouse and some background. Even if the Zhou family was beaten down now, Lin Xiao would face even greater trouble later.
In fact, Lin Xiao was thinking the same.
The Zhou family had no intention of attacking him, and they had no grudge. Although the price was a bit high, activating the teleportation array inherently required a great cost, and the Zhou family could not gain much benefit.
Moreover, the other party had an Eighth Level Martial Emperor Family Head. If he forced a fight, the Eighth Level Martial Emperor would come chasing him later, which would be a big trouble.
Not to mention, he had heard that the Zhou family also had some background. If he provoked the people or forces behind the Zhou family, his trouble would be even greater.
Therefore, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.
“Indeed straightforward. Please follow me.” The Sixth Level Martial Emperor elder said.
Lin Xiao nodded and followed the group with the Purple Corpse Puppet to a low hill.
This low hill was on the edge of the Zhou family territory. In the middle of the hill was a huge array altar, arranged similarly to the teleportation array Lin Xiao had entered before, but larger.
Under the guidance of the group, Lin Xiao flew directly down to the array altar.
“Please, young brother, take back the corpse puppet. When the array starts, although one more person will not consume too much extra, it will still increase the consumption.” At this time, the Zhou family Great Elder said.
Lin Xiao nodded and took back the Purple Corpse Puppet. He was also afraid that something unexpected might happen to the Purple Corpse Puppet after entering the teleportation array.
Of course, he was not afraid of the Zhou family attacking him. Although ten Martial Emperors were strong, he was still confident that they could not heavily injure him in one strike to the point where he could no longer fight.
If the Zhou family dared to attack him, then he would also make the Zhou family pay a heavy price.
“Sizzle!”
At this moment, the Zhou family Great Elder stamped his foot, and a mechanism opened in the ground. A straight square stone pillar rose up. On top of the stone pillar was a keyhole.
Then, the Zhou family Great Elder inserted the key into the keyhole. After that, with yuan energy urging it, rolling energy surged out from the key and poured into the keyhole.
The entire stone pillar lit up brightly.
Within thousands of feet around, the stone ground showed countless array patterns flowing with energy. Vast energy constantly circulated, gathering from all directions of the array patterns towards the central array altar.
“Sizzle!”
At this time, the array altar lit up, and Lin Xiao’s body was enveloped in light.
Immediately after, Lin Xiao was pulled by a special energy into a space tunnel. The scene of the Zhou family completely disappeared from his sight.
