Chapter 34: The Operation Begins—Wu Yong’s Madness!

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The moon hung above the western window.

Inside the City Lord’s Residence.

Zhou Qingqing’s face immediately darkened when Wu Yong returned to the room reeking of alcohol.

“You bastard, how many times have I told you? You are not allowed to enter my room after drinking! Are you deaf?”

A murderous glint flashed in Wu Yong’s eyes beneath her scolding.

Throughout all the years he had been married to Zhou Qingqing, he had lived worse than a dog.

Even after discovering that she had cheated on him, he had still been forced to pretend every day that he knew nothing.

But now, he had been fortunate enough to be chosen as Shen Lang’s pawn.

He no longer wished to endure a life spent under the scornful eyes of the world.

Suppressing the murderous intent in his heart, he followed Shen Lang’s plan and put on an honest, foolish smile.

“I was having dinner with Shen Lang today. It would have been difficult to deal with him without drinking.”

Zhou Qingqing’s expression was domineering. “I don’t want to hear your excuses. Get on your knees and reflect properly!”

Seeing that the moment had arrived, Wu Yong suddenly stepped forward and slapped Zhou Qingqing hard across the face.

“Get on your knees for you? Go to hell!”

“Men are handling things, so shut your damn mouth. Otherwise, I’ll beat you to death. Do you believe me?”

Wu Yong’s sudden outburst left Zhou Qingqing completely stunned.

She stared blankly at him, unable to believe that this good-for-nothing who had been submissive for more than a decade had actually dared to hit her.

When she finally recovered, her eyes filled with fury.

“You bastard, how dare you hit me? Do you believe I’ll tell my elder brother and have you stripped of your position as City Lord?”

As she said this, a proud look appeared on Zhou Qingqing’s face.

In the past, whenever she uttered those words, Wu Yong would be frightened out of his wits.

But this time, she did not receive Wu Yong’s tearful pleading on his knees.

Instead, she was met with another vicious slap.

“What trashy City Lord position? I couldn’t care less about it. If you want to report me, then go ahead. I don’t give a damn!”

With that, Wu Yong flicked his sleeve and left.

The scene left Zhou Qingqing utterly dumbfounded.

However, Zhou Qingqing had long been dissatisfied with Wu Yong. A ruthless glint soon flashed through her eyes.

She immediately took out her communication token and prepared to complain to Zhou Huai’an.

At the same time.

Inside Zhou Huai’an’s study.

Zhou Huai’an was listening to Zhou Yu’s report when a solemn look appeared in his eyes.

“You’re certain you saw that divine weapon?”

“I definitely saw it!” Zhou Yu nodded with utmost seriousness.

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He then added his own doubts. “But Shen Lang treats that divine weapon like a treasure. I wanted to test it personally, yet not only did he refuse to let me try it, he even said that the Zhou family would not let me see it even if we helped him.”

“Father, why do you think that boy cares so much about the divine weapon? Is he trying to lure us into preparing the tax silver for him, or does the weapon possess some wondrous ability that we know nothing about?”

Faced with Zhou Yu’s question, Zhou Huai’an furrowed his brows tightly and did not answer at once.

Clearly, he too was considering what Shen Lang’s actions meant.

Just then, a stern voice came from outside the study.

“Master, I have returned.”

Hearing this, Zhou Huai’an immediately looked toward the door and asked in a deep voice, “What did you find out in Chang’an?”

“According to our Zhou family informants in Chang’an, the divine weapon of the Divine Firmament Emperor can increase a cultivator’s strength fivefold.”

“Zhao Tianba and the others verified this as well!”

Gasp.

Upon hearing that it could increase strength fivefold, Zhou Huai’an’s heartbeat suddenly quickened.

He knew all too well how terrifying a fivefold increase in strength would be for a powerful expert.

Zhou Yu likewise realized the weapon’s extraordinary nature.

Greed immediately surfaced in his eyes.

“Father, should we—”

Zhou Huai’an watched Zhou Yu make a throat-slitting gesture.

He immediately shouted, “Fool!”

“Not to mention that Shen Lang is currently a favorite of the Divine Firmament Emperor.”

“Just look at the weapon itself. The Divine Firmament Emperor dared to give it to Shen Lang. Do you really think she made no arrangements for contingencies?”

“This…”

After being rebuked, Zhou Yu said awkwardly, “Then why won’t he let me try it?”

“Could it be that he’s afraid I’ll take the weapon and run?”

Zhou Huai’an ignored Zhou Yu.

He was also pondering what Shen Lang was worried about.

Just then, the communication token on Zhou Huai’an’s body lit up.

Seeing this, displeasure appeared on his face.

“What does Zhou Qingqing want at a time like this?”

“Father, I had Wu Yong eavesdrop on what Shen Lang and Nalan Yanran were discussing in their room.”

“Could she have some information to report?”

Prompted by Zhou Yu, Zhou Huai’an immediately answered the call.

“Qingqing, it’s so late. What is it?”

“Elder Brother, that beast Wu Yong hit me!”

“What?!”

Upon hearing Zhou Qingqing’s words, shock appeared on Zhou Huai’an’s face as well.

After all, during all the years Wu Yong had been married to Zhou Qingqing, he had been cowardly to an extreme.

Even if Wu Yong had been given a hundred times the courage, he would never have dared to hit Zhou Qingqing.

When something abnormal happened, there was always a reason.

Zhou Huai’an immediately narrowed his eyes.

“Tell me carefully. Why did Wu Yong hit you?”

Zhou Qingqing immediately gave a tearful account of everything Wu Yong had done after returning home.

Of course, she conveniently left out the part where she had ordered Wu Yong to kneel.

But how well did Zhou Huai’an know Zhou Qingqing?

In an instant, he realized that Wu Yong had developed rebellious intentions.

He immediately ordered, “Go find Wu Yong at once and see who he is in contact with. Hurry!”

“Elder Brother, Wu Yong hit me, and you still want me to go find him? Aren’t you giving him too much face?” Zhou Qingqing said unhappily.

But Zhou Huai’an flew into a rage.

“If you dare delay my affairs, I’ll expel you from the Zhou family!”

Hearing that she might be cast out, Zhou Qingqing panicked.

“I’ll go find him right now!”

…

At the same time.

Wu Yong stood atop the roof of the City Lord’s Residence. When he saw Zhou Qingqing rush out of the gates in a panic, a ferocious, cold smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

Then his body shot toward the pavilion in the rear garden of the City Lord’s Residence.

There, he took out his communication token and sent a message to his father, Wu Peiyuan, the patriarch of the Wu family.

At that moment.

Wu Peiyuan was meeting with the family advisers, discussing the matter of the successor candidates.

When he saw the communication token light up, a trace of astonishment flashed across his eyes.

He had apparently never expected Wu Yong, who had not contacted him for more than a decade, to suddenly send him a message.

He immediately hardened his expression and demanded, “Aren’t you already a member of the Zhou family? Why are you sending me a message?”

Hearing the complete lack of emotion in his father’s voice, Wu Yong instinctively clenched his fists.

In a low voice, he said, “Father, today I discovered something that could change the fate of our Wu family. After thinking it over carefully, I decided that I still had to tell you.”

“Oh?”

Upon hearing this, contempt appeared on Wu Peiyuan’s face.

“You’re a useless coward. What important matter could you possibly have discovered?”

Wu Yong glanced at Zhou Qingqing, who was hiding in a flower bed not far away. Then he deliberately raised his voice.

“I know how to become a successor candidate!”

“What did you say?!”

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