Chapter 488: Chapter 487: His Background is Demon Country

Xiao Zong (Zhang Xiaozong) burst out, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at Zhuo Xiu, “Who the hell do you think you are? Get out!”

A cold light flashed in Youyou’s (Yang Youyou’s) eyes, “Xiao Zong, this is my birthday party. If you cause trouble, don’t blame me for being rude.”

Cradling his chest, Xiao Zong stepped back, a pained expression on his face, “We grew up together, closer than childhood friends, and now you treat me like this for a stranger!”

Youyou didn’t say anything in response to Xiao Zong’s words.

Instead, she clung to Zhuo Xiu’s arm, “So, let me formally introduce him. He’s not a stranger, he is my fiancé, Zhuo Xiu.”

“Ah…”

Hearing this, Lu Zixun’s face showed curiosity, “I like your spirit, Youyou, but wouldn’t this cause a rift between the Yang and Zhang families?”

The latter part of the sentence was clearly directed at Xiong Kang.

Xiong Kang shook his head, “Not at all. To be clear, the Zhang Family never formally proposed an engagement to the Yang Family. It would be idiotic to antagonize the Yang Family over a playboy.”

Honestly, that made sense.

With a powerhouse like the Zhang Family backing him, and at his age, he still hadn’t the strength of even an A-grade Spiritual Ability User.

“No, I object!”

Xiao Zong, taking a deep breath, his eyes filled with passion, “Youyou, my feelings for you over the years are as clear as day and night. A person who suddenly shows up doesn’t deserve this treatment from you.”

Anger flashed in Youyou’s eyes, and just as she was about to burst,

a lazy voice chimed in, “The couple is a perfect match, a match made in heaven; who are you to object, you freak?”

Xiao Zong, his eyes red-rimmed, turned and glared at Lu Zixun, giving a cold laugh, “What does this have to do with you? This is between Youyou and me.”

His gaze fell on Zhuo Xiu, and Xiao Zong said disdainfully, “A Shadow Element Spiritual Ability User, your surname is Zhuo, but I don’t know of any reputable family with that surname. Probably a minor or destitute family, do you think you’re worthy of Youyou?”

“The only one worthy of Youyou is me, Zhang Xiaozong!”

“Tsk, tsk, tsk.”

Hearing this, Lu Zixun couldn’t hold it in any longer, “Wait, who said Zhuo Xiu comes from a minor or destitute family? Ever heard of Demon Country?”

Lu Zixun officially joined the fray.

Hearing Lu Zixun’s words, Xiao Zong was suddenly speechless, unable to respond for a moment.

“Enough, go back. What are you making a scene for at Xiao You’s birthday party?”

Xiong Kang, who had intended to wait, spoke out in an attempt to stop the debacle.

“Go back where?”

Lu Zixun, perched on Zhuo Xiu’s shoulder, licking his front paw, said, “You didn’t come out earlier, and now you jump out. Don’t you want to save your son some embarrassment? Why didn’t you think of this being Youyou’s birthday party earlier?”

Faced with the aggressive Lu Zixun, Zhang Xiaofeng’s face bore a bureaucratic smile, “I didn’t realize it immediately, thought Xiao Zong was coming out to give blessings, but it turns out not, it’s my lack of discipline that let everyone…”

Before he could finish, a strike of Sword Qi came at him.

Zhang Xiaofeng’s pupils constricted; he turned his head to dodge.

Zhang Xiaofeng, his eyes cold, spoke in a not-so-friendly tone, “Lu Zixun, what is your intention?”

“No intention.”

Lu Zixun, drawing back his Spiritual Energy, spoke lightly, “Just wanted to check your reaction speed. Didn’t expect it to be quite fast.”

At these words, Zhang Xiaofeng’s expression darkened even further.

The implication was clear from Lu Zixun: Xiao Zong had said so much already; how could you not react and stop him? It was really ridiculous.

Actually, the reason Zhang Xiaofeng let Xiao Zong continue was because he himself was quite discontented.

Although calling it a childhood betrothal was just a joke, what Yang Runwu did was like a harsh slap on the Zhang Family’s face.

“I won’t say much more, just have your son come out and apologize to Zhuo Xiu, and we can all pretend nothing happened today, otherwise…”

Lu Zixun’s Spiritual Energy suddenly burst forth, suppressing the Zhang father and son duo, he grinned and said, “People from the Demon Country are not to be trifled with.”

“Lord Xun…”

Zhen Zhuo Xiu’s eyes welled up with emotion.

He had wanted to surprise Lu Zixun and the others, but he hadn’t expected such an incident to occur.

Just as he was about to speak up and stop Lu Zixun from antagonizing the Zhang Family, Yang Youyou gently tugged at Zhen Zhuo Xiu’s sleeve and shook her head slightly.

Lu Zixun’s purpose was to shield Zhen Zhuo Xiu from the pressure exerted by the Zhang Family.

Of course, with the Yang Family’s presence, the Zhangs dared not say much, but rumors and gossips are what sting a man’s spine the most, such as… becoming a son-in-law.

Grateful, Yang Youyou glanced at Lu Zixun and silently breathed a sigh of relief.

Earlier, when she heard that Zhen Zhuo Xiu was going to work for Lu Zixun, she had panicked for a while, as the reputation of the Demon Country wasn’t very good.

But seeing Lu Zixun’s protective demeanor now eased her worries considerably.

Clenching his teeth and resisting Lu Zixun’s Spiritual Energy, Zhang Xiaofeng looked up at Yang Runwu.

Seeing that he had no intention of pleading for mercy, he took a deep breath, “Fine.”

Once Lu Zixun had eased the pressure of Spiritual Energy, Zhang Xiaofeng directly kicked Zhang Xiaozong down to the ground and said coldly, “Apologize.”

“Dad…”

“Slap!”

Zhang Xiaozong hadn’t finished speaking when Zhang Xiaofeng slapped him:

“I said, apologize.”

Holding his left cheek, an incredulous Zhang Xiaozong looked at the Zhang Xiaofeng before him, feeling strangely alienated.

Zhang Xiaofeng had never hit him before.

“I said… apologize!”

This was said through gritted teeth by Zhang Xiaofeng, his eyes carrying a warning.

Only those untouchables could make Yang Runwu disregard the bond of comradeship.

Otherwise, Yang Runwu would not just watch silently.

“I’m sorry!”

After bitterly apologizing, Zhang Xiaozong suddenly stood up, covered his face, and rushed out of the venue.

“Runwu, I…”

As Zhang Xiaofeng was about to say something to Yang Runwu, Yang Runwu indifferently said, “Old Zhang, I know what you want to say, but you think about your son’s past misdeeds and why Youyou ended up in danger, I think you understand better than I do.”

“You should be thankful that Zhuo Xiu showed up, otherwise…”

His gaze flickering menacingly, Yang Runwu didn’t continue but shook his head.

“Old Zhang, there are no walls that don’t leak, nor secrets that can’t be uncovered. The Zhang Family should be careful from now on; walking often at night, one is bound to encounter ghosts.”

Dazed, Zhang Xiaofeng nodded woodenly and staggered out of the venue.

“Hmm?”

Hearing the conversation between the two, Lu Zixun narrowed his eyes.

Yang Runwu’s high acceptance of Zhen Zhuo Xiu seemed to have a reason behind it.