Huo Gang was dazed and subconsciously replied “I thought it was because he was ugly.” Zi Yang cried “Old Gang! Even you think he’s ugly! I might as well die!”
Zi Tian almost fainted while Huo Mei was stunned silly.
Huo Gang came back to reality and shook his leg, shouting “Old Yang, get off me!” Zi Yang held on and shouted “No! Marry my ugly son!” Huo Gang shouted “Damn it, Zi Yang! Stop crying on my robe! I just got a new one!”
Zi Yang rubbed his nose on Huo Gang’s robe and cried “My son will die alone if your daughter doesn’t marry him! Look how ugly he is! I’ll be ruined!” Huo Gang was so angry he laughed and tackled Zi Yang, rolling around on the ground, shouting “Get off me! I’ll kill you!”
Zi Yang shouted “You’re even trying to silence me! My ugly son killed me! Is there no God!?”
Zi Tian and Huo Mei watched the two men start a dust brawl in the middle of the great hall, completely numb. Their brains just shut off as they couldn’t comprehend what was going on.
Suddenly, an elegant voice sounded in the hall “Husband, what’s going on?”
Zi Yang and Huo Gang stopped and turned to the woman, who just walked in. Huo Gang was grabbing Zi Yang’s hair while Zi Yang was grabbing Huo Gang’s beard.
The woman was thin and graceful, her black hair cascaded down her back, her skin was soft and smooth, looking as though they had no bones. Her face was very beautiful with phoenix eyes, willow branch eyebrows, cherry lips, and a small nose.
The only problem was she was too tall, standing at around 6’5, almost the same height as Huo Gang.
Zi Yang was stunned and looked at the woman, she was Huo Gang’s wife, Li Yuyan. She was just short of the world destroying jade beauty threshold! Her height kicking her out of the category, but Zi Yang had to say she was still extremely attractive!
Huo Gang was a lucky guy!
She smiled at the duo as Huo Gang got off Zi Yang, smiling “Yuyan, you see, what happened was…” as he walked to Yuyan, Zi Yang held onto his leg and was dragged with him. Huo Gang tried to shake him off but he just wouldn’t let go.
Zi Yang looked up from the ground and smiled “Hello, Sister-in-law!” Yuyan smiled happily “Zi Yang! How are you?” Zi Yang sighed “Pretty bad, my son is ugly and he’ll never get married.” as he shook his head in dismay.
Yuyan frowned and turned her head, looking at Huo Mei and Zi Tian.
Huo Mei caught a glimpse of Yuyan’s eyes and turned completely white, trembling in fear. Zi Tian smiled and nodded back. Yuyan looked surprised and smiled warmly at Zi Tian, she glared at Huo Mei before turning back to Huo Gang and asking “You know about this?”
Huo Gang shook his head and scratched his beard, saying honestly “No. I thought we were going on with the engagement tomorrow as usual.” Zi Yang looked up and smiled “We should plan in your office, don’t you think, Old Gang?” Huo Gang looked at Zi Yang before shouting “If I agree will you get off me?!”
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Zi Yang pursed his lips and hummed before saying “I’ll think about it.” Huo Gang almost lost it and Yuyan covered her mouth, giggling.
A while later
Zi Yang was in Huo Gang’s office, Yuyan poured him some water as he said “Thanks!” She smiled and Huo Gang sipped his tea. Zi Yang looked at him and commented “You like tea? I’ve misjudged you, Old Gang.” before sighing.
Huo Gang choked on his tea and put the cup down, about to explode.
Zi Yang got serious and said “Anyway, I came here today to talk to you.” Huo Gang stopped and frowned, asking “What happened.” Zi Yang looked at Yuyan and turned back, saying calmly, “Trash your clan and join my Zi Clan.”
The air stilled and Huo Gang narrowed his eyes.
Yuyan frowned and looked at Zi Yang, who drank from his water as calm as a pond of water.
Huo Gang said icily “That’s not funny, Zi Yang.” Zi Yang replied “It’s not a joke. I’m serious.” Huo Gang clenched his fist and vein throbbed on his forehead, Yuyan gently placed her hand on his shoulder, calming him down as she looked at Zi Yang, asking coldly “Explain yourself.”
Zi Yang sipped his water and slowly grinned as he explained “Very simple, dissolve your clan and slaughter your clansmen, leaving only a select few before joining me.” he turned his wheelchair and moved to the window, looking outside as he continued “I came to you because you’re my brother, Huo Gang. I can’t do this without you.”
Huo Gang replied “And what is it you’re doing?” Zi Yang chuckled with his back to the couple as he replied “Why. Conquering all the realms of course! First we start with Purple Flower town, wash the city with the Zhou clan’s blood, slowly build up the city as a clan city with the Zi Clan as the sole ruler before slowly moving up.”
He waved his arms and laughed “What Sects? What Emperors? What Kings? Only my clan will be the sole ruler of this world!” there was a fanatical twinkle in his eye as he continued “This is only a small insignificant corner of the world!”
He spun his wheelchair around and looked at Huo Gang’s stunned face as he shouted “What’s the use of being a king in a town of trash!? Do you want to be a legend? Stomping on geniuses and crushing clans? Even Sects will have to submit to our will! What Emperor!? He’ll be licking my fucking boots!”
Zi Yang reached out his hand with a crazed expression as he said “Old Gang, my vision isn’t complete without you at my side! These trash in your clan aren’t even a speck of dust on the road of corpses to the top! Who cares if they die, they will amount to nothing! Talent isn’t necessary but character is!”
Huo Gang said in shock “You’re insane!” Yuyan was also shocked into silence, looking at Zi Yang, who seemed to be a mad beast.
Zi Yang laughed “Yes! I am! Are you willing to be insane with me? Don’t you want the world to remember the Mad Butcher again?!” Huo Gang’s eyes burst into flames at the name ‘Mad Butcher’, his entire being radiating desire and thrill.
Zi Yang’s eyes glew with excitement and chaos, his lips curling into a face-splitting grin as he demanded “Join me! We’ll bring in a new era!” Huo Gang looked at Zi Yang’s hand, feeling that his life was at a crossroads.
Truthfully, Huo Gang didn’t like being a Patriarch, he always wanted to roam the world and fight experts, unfortunately his talent wasn’t enough and he was pinned down in this small town. He would be lying if he said he was happy here.
His only good times were chasing his daughter around the town destroying things after she made a mess, and staying with his wife.
He turned his head to Yuyan, who looked at him with a gentle gaze, leaving the decision up to him.
Whatever her husband wanted she would follow his decision. She loved him with all her heart, as long as her family was safe, she really couldn’t care about anyone else.
Plus… If she was being honest with herself, her blood was boiling at Zi Yang’s speech.
After all, who didn’t want to be an expert?
Huo Gang turned back to Zi Yang, he looked at the spark of hope in his eyes and his mouth slowly drew into a crazy grin. Zi Yang’s eyes lit up and the duo shared the same exact smile as Huo Gang slapped Zi Yang’s hand and laughed “Fuck it! I’m in!” Zi Yang grabbed Huo Gang’s hand with all his strength and laughed victoriously.
The start of a new Era that would shake the world happened at this moment.