Chapter 4114 — Establishing Their Own Household
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Meanwhile, Zheng Dongjue led Zheng Tianshuo to a secluded, deserted spot, then suddenly halted and said in an authoritative tone, "Chu, do you have designs on Tianchan?"
Zheng Tianshuo was startled out of his wits, his face instantly draining of color. Coveting one's sister-in-law was a grave offense. He hastened to beg forgiveness: "Grandfather, I know I was wrong! I was only momentarily led astray. I will never dare again!"
"Never dare? And why should you not dare? Since I have chosen you as my heir, all of this will be yours one day. It is nothing but a single woman—what is there to not dare?" Zheng Dongjue's tone abruptly shifted.
"Huh? Grandfather, what do you mean?" Zheng Tianshuo was left dumbfounded.
"Still don't understand? You are my grandson. Whether or not you set your heart on Tianchan, I will not stop you," Zheng Dongjue said, patting him on the shoulder.
Zheng Tianshuo was overjoyed at these words. He had never imagined Zheng Dongjue would take such an attitude. On second thought, though, in the world of cultivation, strength was king; he was destined to be a great figure who would inherit the Zheng family, and coveting a mere Tianchan was, well, really no great matter.
"However, for the time being, do not provoke her. Back in the day on Middle Island, Di Xingdao was a domineering and troublesome presence. Until we are certain whether his strength has fully recovered, we must not act rashly. As for the matter of Tianchan, I will find a way to grant you your wish later. Understand?" Zheng Dongjue cautioned.
"Yes, yes, your grandson understands. From now on I will act entirely on Grandfather's orders." Zheng Tianshuo nodded repeatedly, beside himself with delight.
In a quiet private room of the Five Elements Merchant Guild, Wei Zhao and the others sat around a table. With no outsiders present, Wei Zhao could sit beside Tianchan without worry; on his other side sat Di Xingdao, and across from them were Hou Guanqi and Cai Zhongxuan.
Wei Zhao had originally wanted to invite Xueli as well, but when he reached the door he found she was in secluded cultivation, so he did not disturb her. No matter—everyone was here now; he could introduce her later.
Once the food and wine were ready, Di Xingdao was the first to raise a cup to Wei Zhao. "Brother Wei Zhao, since you and my sister Tianchan are dao companions, I will presume upon our closeness and call you brother."
Wei Zhao was startled and quickly said, "Elder Tian, you are my senior—I could not presume to such a title."
"I say you can bear it, so you can bear it!" Di Xingdao waved a hand. "You cured me of a terminal illness; the debt of gratitude is nothing short of a rebirth. Without you I would still be a cripple. So for me to call myself your elder brother now is already borrowing Tianchan's prestige."
Hearing this, Wei Zhao could only smile and nod, saying nothing further. After all, the cultivation world revered the strong; age had never mattered—strength and ability were what counted.
At this point Cai Zhongxuan also raised his cup to toast Wei Zhao, putting on a show of complaint as he laughed, "Come to think of it, Young Hero Lin, you are hardly fair. To possess such superb medical skill and breathe not a word of it to us—we worried ourselves sick over you for nothing..."
"Exactly! Little Friend Wei Zhao, you truly led us a merry chase!" Hou Guanqi chimed in with a laugh.
Wei Zhao could not help laughing. "I have always known medicine—I already did back in the mortal world. It was only that I had not seen Brother Tian's injury before and had no confidence. Once I saw it, I dared to try. I never meant to keep anything from you two."
"Oh? You mean you did not know beforehand that Brother Wei Zhao's medical skill was so profound? Then why did you seek him out to heal me?" Di Xingdao was surprised.