Chapter 1558 — Half a Treasure Map
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Since Wei Zhao was this powerful, what did it matter to truly follow him? Moreover, he had become head of the Hidden Zhao Family, and Yubing had become head of the Hidden Yu Family. Both he and Yubing were now Wei Zhao's followers, which meant the Yu Family and the Zhao Family had become intimate, iron-bound allies — far more reliable than the marriage pact they had before!
This way, the Hidden Zhao Family's strength could also surge ahead by leaps and bounds. Under Wei Zhao's protection, ordinary families would never dare to offend them casually.
"Good!" Wei Zhao nodded. "I will have Ice Palace look after Zhao Qiwu and help him raise his strength as quickly as possible."
"Have Ice Palace...?" Zhao Qilei was taken aback. Had Wei Zhao just spoken such bold words? Zhao Qilei knew all too well what manner of existence Ice Palace was — and Wei Zhao could actually pull strings with them? Even Zhang Naipao and Feng Nitian, who were both on the ancient level, had received no special favors. By what right could Wei Zhao speak on Ice Palace's behalf?
"Xiaoxiao has stayed at Ice Palace. She has become an inner disciple, as well as the Palace Master's junior sister." Wei Zhao saw no need to hide these matters from Zhao Qilei now; telling him would only firm up his resolve.
Of course, Wei Zhao was in a sense borrowing a tiger's skin to make a banner. In truth, he could not order Ice Palace to do anything for him — having Ice Palace go and fight someone on his behalf was utterly unrealistic. But asking Feng Xiaoxiao to put in a word and look after Zhao Qiwu? That was a simple matter.
Who in Ice Palace did not know Feng Xiaoxiao's identity? She was the inheritor of Ice and Snow Spirit Mountain, the next Palace Master of Ice Palace. On matters of no consequence, who would slight her face?
Although he could not contact Ice Palace directly, Wei Zhao had written down the inn address at Ice and Snow Spirit Town. All he had to do was send a letter to that Shopkeeper Li and have him pass it along.
"Ah!" Zhao Qilei's eyes went wide with astonishment. "Boss, you've actually tied yourself to an ancient sect?"
Wei Zhao merely smiled, neither confirming nor denying it, and offered no further explanation.
In Zhao Qilei's heart, he grew ever more pleased with his own shrewd decision. It was simply too magnificent! He could already see the moment he ascended to the position of head of the Hidden Zhao Family...
"By the way, boss — that old madman has left. Shouldn't we hurry and run? What if he comes back?" Zhao Qilei suddenly thought of something important.
"Come back? What of it? You think we could outrun him?" Wei Zhao gave a bitter smile. "The perception of a Heaven-rank master is not something you or I could escape. This trip to Ice Palace has opened my eyes a great deal — the vast Ice and Snow Spirit Mountain lies entirely under the control of those two alone, Bing Tang and Xiao Qing. On this snow-covered ground, in the middle of a blizzard, we could never get far. That strange man would catch up with us as easily as breathing."
Besides, Wei Zhao was also curious to know what the strange man meant to fetch — what exactly was this thing? Wei Zhao had no intention of coveting the man's treasure, but curiosity still tugged at him.
This old madman had already lost his disciple and was pitiable enough. Wei Zhao had no intention of cheating him.
At this thought, Wei Zhao suddenly realized he had grown far kinder than before. Back when he had first arrived in Songshan City, he had not been the type to meddle in other people's affairs. Whether others fared well or badly, lived or died — it had concerned him very little.
But now... perhaps he had been infected by the people around him.
"Ah? Surely not!" Zhao Qilei trusted Wei Zhao's judgment without question. Hearing him say so, his face immediately fell. "But what if he comes back and goes mad again?"
"Relax. As long as we don't provoke him, it shouldn't happen," Wei Zhao said.