132: Zheng Family News

“Tell me about the Zheng Family’s situation!”

Since he planned to support the Zheng Family as a Puppet Family, Lu Ming wanted to learn more.

Although he had obtained most of the information from Zheng Qingqi’s mind, he still wanted to hear what Zheng Qingping had to say.

If it didn't match up...

“Reporting to Senior, the Old Ancestor of Zheng Family, Zheng Tianming, is a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, but he has been in seclusion for a long time and has not shown his face.

However, a month ago, when the Huang Family came to provoke us, the Old Ancestor appeared once and forced the Huang Family members to retreat.

Later, the Old Ancestor went into seclusion again and only summoned the Family Head Zheng Yaoxing once, after which there was no further activity.

The spies we planted also haven’t sent back any important intelligence.

Currently, the Zheng Family is controlled by the First Branch, which is the Family Head Zheng Yaoxing.

Besides this branch, the Zheng Family has two other branches.

The Second Branch’s Zheng Yaohuo and the Third Branch’s Zheng Yaofeng, both are at Great Perfection Qi Refining Stage.

Now they have joined forces, and can barely contend with the First Branch.

And I am a direct descendant of the Third Branch.”

Through the feedback from the Soul Seed, Lu Ming could clearly tell that Zheng Qingping was not lying, and most of the content matched the information in Zheng Qingqi’s Divine Soul.

Lu Ming nodded with satisfaction, then fell into contemplation.

To control the Zheng Family and support Zheng Qingping as the Family Head, these few people were obstacles.

Although Lu Ming could plant Soul Seeds, it was not a foolproof plan.

While Soul Seeds could control a Cultivator’s life and death, they were not a modification of cognition after all; if someone was determined to resist, Lu Ming didn’t have a very good solution.

Moreover, these few people were also the Zheng Family’s only three Great Perfection Qi Refining Cultivators.

It was possible that one of them might be lucky enough to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

Although he was not afraid, he would not stay in the Zheng Family normally.

So, to avoid them causing him trouble in the future, it was better to kill them all!

“Send a message to Zheng Yaohuo and tell him to come out.”

Lu Ming instructed Zheng Qingping.

Zheng Yaohuo was the guardian of the market, and also the leader of the Second Branch.

Before going to the Zheng Family, he would deal with this person first.

Noticing the killing intent in Lu Ming’s eyes, Zheng Qingping shivered.

However, he said nothing; by saving his own life and taking care of his Family members, he had already done his utmost.

Moreover, if he wanted to become the Family Head, these people also had to die, even if Zheng Yaofeng of the Third Branch was his father...

...

In the core area of the market.

At this moment, in the Cultivation chamber, Zheng Yaohuo sat cross-legged, quietly Cultivating by absorbing Spiritual Qi.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes.

Then, he took out a glowing communication Jade Slip from his embrace.

“Who disturbed my pure Cultivation!”

Zheng Yaohuo’s expression was displeased.

He had already instructed that he should not be disturbed during his seclusion unless it was a major matter.

He poured in his magic power, and a message came through.

“What? An Alchemy Legacy!”

After listening, Zheng Yaohuo’s expression changed.

He was greatly shocked by the news from Zheng Qingping.

He was well aware of his Family members secretly working as rogue Cultivators.

Although somewhat dissatisfied, he had turned a blind eye.

He didn’t expect them to capture a big prize today!

A Legacy!

And an Alchemy Legacy at that.

Zheng Yaohuo’s eyes burned with fervor.

At this time, the Family was embroiled in internal strife; if he could bring back an Alchemy Legacy for the Family, he might be able to overwhelmingly suppress the First Branch.

However, he was not blinded by greed.

He frowned in thought.

Zheng Qingping was from the Third Branch; why would he inform him directly instead of sending a message to his Third Brother?

Such a meritorious deed just handed over like that!

Although Zheng Yaohuo’s name contained ‘fire,’ he was not an impetuous person.

He vaguely felt that something was amiss, but couldn’t pinpoint what it was.

As for it being a trap, he felt it didn’t make sense.

What was the reason?

Although the Family had internal conflicts, it hadn’t reached a life-and-death stage.

Moreover, if this was a trap set by the Third Branch, what good would come from eliminating him?

Without him, the Second Branch and Third Branch would be too weak to contend with the Family Head’s faction.

So, this matter was most likely true!

At this moment, he could no longer bother with Cultivation; he quickly got up and went out, then summoned the remaining four Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level Cultivators in the market.

Although he had doubts, they were only slight.

With his own strength and four Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level Cultivators, unless they encountered a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, no one could stop him.

And among these four Cultivators, two were from his Second Branch, and the other two belonged to the First Branch.

The reason he called upon the Cultivators from the First Branch was also to avoid this being a deliberate setup by the Third Branch.

Without much talk, several people rushed towards the direction Zheng Qingping had indicated.

The distance was not far, just outside the market.

Zheng Yaohuo’s faint unease also vanished.

If it were a trap, they would choose a secluded and distant place.

Since there was no problem, wouldn’t the Legacy be within reach!

Thinking of this, Zheng Yaohuo increased his speed.

A moment later, several streaks of light landed at the place Zheng Qingping had mentioned.

“Where are the people?”

After landing, Zheng Yaohuo looked around but did not find Zheng Qingping’s figure.

“Second Uncle!”

Just then, a familiar voice came from behind him.

Several people followed the sound and saw Zheng Qingping, with his head down, following a hawk-nosed old man who emerged from behind a large rock.

Observing their positions, Zheng Qingping was two steps behind and his demeanor was very respectful.

Zheng Yaohuo’s brows furrowed.

He had never seen this person before, and he couldn’t discern his aura, but his spiritual sense told him that this person was very dangerous!

Zheng Yaohuo, with vigilance, looked at Zheng Qingping and asked in confusion.

“Who is this person? And didn’t you send a message saying there was a Legacy?”

“The Legacy is right here...”

“Hmm?”

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yaohuo and the others behind him looked greedily at the silent hawk-nosed old man.

The Legacy was on this person!

In front of a Legacy, they didn’t think much of Zheng Qingping’s strange behavior.

Since they had found the main person, it would be easy to handle.

Then, several people exchanged glances and slowly approached the two, gradually forming a encirclement.

“Your Excellency, we mean no harm. Just hand over the Legacy, and we can spare your life, and you can also join our Zheng Family as a Guest Elder.”

Zheng Yaohuo persuaded as he walked.

If this person was sensible, it would save them the effort of taking action.

If not sensible...

As for not being able to discern this person’s Cultivation, how normal was that?

There were countless Qi concealing techniques in the Cultivation world; perhaps this person had practiced some profound Qi concealing secret art.

They were a total of six Late-Stage Qi Refining Cultivators, and one Great Perfection Qi Refining Cultivator; they were not afraid of not being able to take down this person.

Hmm, the advantage is with me!

Thinking of this, Zheng Yaohuo looked at the motionless Zheng Qingping and reminded him with some dissatisfaction.

“Qingping, what are you dazing for? Don’t worry, you won’t be shortchanged on the credit for taking down this person.”

He thought Zheng Qingping was worried about his credit being stolen.

Just then, he saw Zheng Qingping, who had been keeping his head down, slowly raise his head.

His expression at this moment was very complex: joy, sadness, helplessness, but more of it seemed to be... guilt!

A warning sign suddenly arose in Zheng Yaohuo’s heart, and he quickly shouted.

“Not good!”

Then, before they could react, an eerie blood-red color spread over their entire bodies.

The blood in their bodies surged out uncontrollably, and almost instantly, all of them turned into ‘blood people.’