Chapter 2318 - 2291: Pleasant Cooperation

"I come from the Four Great Families."

Though it was just a simple seven-word sentence, when it reached Tang Qingyun’s ears, it caused his face to change dramatically, and he couldn’t control himself from standing up from the sofa: "You come from the Four Great Families of the past?"

Tang Qingyun’s tone carried disbelief. As a member of the Tang Family, and with his grandfather Chen Aoxiang being the Family Head of the reclusive Chen Family, a top family under the Four Great Families back then, he naturally knew some things about the Four Great Families of the past and how terrifying they were. It was only because of the attack on the Qi Refiner’s Grave that the Four Great Families disappeared, and the outside world has always rumored that the Four Great Families were cursed and have long since vanished.

But now Zhihua was telling him that she came from the Four Great Families.

How could Tang Qingyun not be shocked? One must know that China of the past was not the China of today. At that time, the entire martial arts world was almost under the control of the Four Great Families, and all other forces had to rely on the breath of the Four Great Families to survive.

Even if the Four Great Families had long since vanished, there is a saying that a starved camel is still bigger than a horse; who knows if there are still any foundations left from the disappeared Four Great Families?

After a long time, Tang Qingyun finally steadied his incessantly agitated heart and looked at Zhihua, saying in a deep voice: "Back then, the Four Great Families were the Ji Family, Long Family, Ji Family, and Chanyu Family. Now, only Ji Xingyun remains of the Ji Family, and the Ji Family is said to have already turned to dust. Only the Long Family and Chanyu Family have no known whereabouts. Are you from the Long Family or the Chanyu Family?"

"Young Master Long, it seems you know quite a bit."

Hearing Tang Qingyun’s words, a glint flashed in Zhihua’s eyes, as she said: "Young Master Tang, from which family we come; you don’t need to know this. I just want to tell you where our confidence comes from—that’s enough."

Saying this, Zhihua didn’t give Tang Qingyun a chance to speak again and said word by word, "Young Master Tang, are you willing to cooperate with us now?"

After hearing Zhihua’s words, Tang Qingyun didn’t immediately speak but lowered his head to ponder, trying to figure out what Zhihua’s words truly meant.

In Zhihua’s words, there are many loopholes. Given that they don’t even pay attention to the Peacock Feather and come from the Four Great Families, logically speaking, the Young Master Zhihua refers to should already be very strong and doesn’t need to ally with him. Whatever they do should be easy, considering they have strong backing. But why are they looking to ally with him now? Could it simply be because he has a grudge with Lu Tianxing and plans to make a move?

"Miss Zhihua, I have one more question. Given how strong your abilities are, why do you want to work with me? You could easily accomplish what I can with just a move."

Tang Qingyun squinted his eyes at Zhihua, as if trying to see through the real hidden thoughts in her heart.

Feeling Tang Qingyun’s sharp gaze, Zhihua’s expression didn’t change at all. She just said, "Our Young Master has more important things to do. The matter with Lu Tianxing isn’t significant enough for my Young Master to intervene directly. Moreover, our Young Master doesn’t want to clash with the Lu Family now. But your Tang Family wants to eradicate the Lu Family, so why should we do it ourselves when there’s a ready-made knife we can wield?"

"Miss Zhihua, aren’t you afraid I’ll be enraged by telling me all this?"

"Would you?"

Stunned by Zhihua’s words, Tang Qingyun paused for a moment and then smiled: "Miss Zhihua, I must say, you’ve successfully convinced me. I agree to cooperate with you."

As he spoke, Tang Qingyun stood up from the sofa and reached out to Zhihua: "Miss Zhihua, happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation."

Upon hearing Tang Qingyun’s words, a brilliant smile appeared on Zhihua’s delicate face. She also lifted her hand and lightly shook Tang Qingyun’s hand, saying, "Young Master Tang, I’m sure you will soon feel fortunate for the decision you made today."

"Miss Zhihua, I think so too."

Tang Qingyun slightly raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on the Peacock Feather’s blueprint: "Miss Zhihua, I will do as you say and pressure Lu Tianxing to force him into the Late Stage of Mythical, but I can’t guarantee success. I can only assure you he won’t die easily."

Hearing this, Zhihua seemed to know the thoughts in Tang Qingyun’s mind and immediately said, "Young Master Tang, I know, whether or not it’s successful in the end, this blueprint of the Peacock Feather is yours by default, as our Young Master presents it to Young Master Tang as a friendly gesture."

"Miss Zhihua, in that case, I gladly accept."

Tang Qingyun didn’t refuse. Faced with such a huge temptation, how could he refuse it? With the blueprint of the Peacock Feather, the Tang Family can recreate it, step out of Shu, and become a top family in China; it’s only a matter of time.

"Miss Zhihua, if there’s nothing else, I think I should head back."

"Alright, Young Master Tang, I won’t keep you then." Zhihua nodded her head and said.

"Miss Zhihua, I’ll take my leave then."

Saying this, Tang Qingyun stood up from his chair and was about to walk out.

"Wait a moment, Young Master Tang."

Seeing Tang Qingyun about to leave, Zhihua called out to him directly.

"What’s the matter, Miss Zhihua, is there anything else?"

Tang Qingyun looked at Zhihua with a puzzled expression.

"Young Master Tang, you forgot to take this."

Saying that, Zhihua raised her hand and gently pushed the Peacock Feather’s blueprint on the coffee table towards Tang Qingyun.

Tang Qingyun, seeing this unfold, a flash of light appeared in his eyes as he said, "Miss Zhihua, aren’t you afraid that if you let me take this now, I’ll go back on my word and kill Lu Tianxing?"

"Young Master Tang, you’re overthinking it."

Zhihua glanced at Tang Qingyun and gave a faint smile, her tone turning sharp in an instant, "No one in this world has ever dared to take our stuff and not do their job. If Young Master Tang dares to do so, I don’t mind letting you feel how it is to be besieged by an army. Of course, Young Master Tang, you can try to see if the Tang Family Ancestor and Tang Kongming can defend against our attack."

Upon hearing Zhihua’s words, Tang Qingyun’s pupils slightly shrank, then he smiled: "Miss Zhihua, rest assured, while I may lack other qualities, I do have credibility. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave. Goodbye."

With that, Tang Qingyun picked up the Peacock Feather’s blueprint and, without any hesitation, walked straight out.

Sitting on the sofa, Zhihua made no movements, simply watching Tang Qingyun leave with a calm expression.