Chapter 1018: Am I to be schooled by you on how to handle things? (Please Subscribe)_1

Xu Sheng and Zhou Qingruo finally came to their senses, both looking towards the disciples of the Duanmu Family, indeed seeing them staring at themselves and the others with eyes full of astonishment…

Immediately afterward, Xu Sheng's ink-colored eyes looked towards Duanmu Lian, and he said with a light smile, "Then I'll trouble Miss Duanmu to lead the way."

Zhou Qingruo, however, was expressionless. Although she hadn't visited the Duanmu family estate in many years, the memories were still vivid in her mind, and she was very familiar with the entire estate.

Duanmu Lian nodded and said, "Let's go, then. I'll take you first to some of the more special places of the Duanmu Clan. By the way, I remember that Xu Sheng, you don't seem to know any martial techniques of the Heaven Rank or above, do you?"

Mid-way through, she asked with a puzzled tone...

Xu Sheng didn't deny it, nodding with an embarrassed smile, "That's right, all the martial techniques I've cultivated are below Earth Rank; I don't know a single Heavenly-tier Martial Technique..."

When he spoke those words, he also felt some shame...

Being an Immortal Monarch-level expert, even possessing the Immortal Rank Martial Arts wouldn't be surprising, but for him to only know Earth Rank techniques... Saying this out loud was embarrassing!

By his side, Zhou Qingruo's amber-colored Beautiful Eyes twinkled a few times, and she thought to herself, "No wonder Xu Sheng was completely suppressed by that Demon Cultivator who had a similar cultivation level. Could it be a problem with his martial techniques?"

If that was the case, for Xu Sheng to have held on for so long against that Demon Cultivator was already quite impressive!

Hearing Xu Sheng's admission, Duanmu Lian blinked her Beautiful Eyes and said, "Xu Sheng, in that case, why not visit the Scripture Vault of the Duanmu Clan later? Inside, there are quite a few Heavenly-tier Martial Techniques, and if you're lucky, you might even find Immortal Rank Martial Arts!"

Xu Sheng's heart was moved upon hearing this, yet he still spoke with gravity, "But isn't that the Scripture Vault of the Duanmu Clan? Wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate?"

The entire Duanmu Clan's attitude towards him and Zhou Qingruo wasn't that good; if he went to cultivate their martial techniques, it could stir up some trouble!

Duanmu Lian covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "Don't worry about that, Xu Sheng. The Duanmu Clan's foundations are terrifying. There are so many Heavenly-tier Martial Techniques they can't even be counted, so cultivating one wouldn't really matter, especially with me, an Elder, here."

Aside from the Family Head and the Elder Family Head, she was basically the most powerful in the entire Duanmu Clan!

Seeing her say this, it would seem overly sanctimonious for Xu Sheng to refuse any further, so he gave a slight nod and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Duanmu."

Little did they know, during their brief exchange of words, Zhou Qingruo was feeling somewhat annoyed...

However, she managed to suppress her emotions well!

"Duanmu Lian, if you're going to lead the way, let's get going. I don't have"

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Inside the great hall of the Duanmu Clan…

Duanmu Shuo was seated at the head, surrounded by various elders of the Duanmu Clan!

Their cultivation levels were largely hovering around the Daluo Jinxian Realm, a force not to be underestimated!

The elders cast puzzled looks at Duanmu Shuo, each of them asking, "Family Head, may we know why there were two unfamiliar Spirit Force Fluctuations of Immortal Monarch-level Experts just now?"

"Yes! If I recall correctly, our entire Duanmu Clan, including the Family Head and Elder Lian, only has three Immortal Monarch-level Experts! Could it be that someone in our Duanmu Clan has advanced?"

"Perhaps it's visiting dignitaries from other sects or families?"

Duanmu Shuo's face showed no expression as he said faintly, "Stop guessing blindly, it's Zhou Qingruo who has come!"

His own daughter: Duanmu Qingruo had changed her name to Zhou Qingruo and did not want to have any connection with him, so he chose to respect her choice...

After all, that matter also involved my own reasons!

After hearing Duanmu Shuo's words, the eyes of these Elders all began to contemplate...

A few dozen seconds later, one of the Elders finally exclaimed, "Zhou Qingruo? Isn't her original name Duanmu Qingruo? How come I remember she should be your..."

Another sharp-eyed Elder interrupted him and coughed, "Cough cough... Let's not mention this matter. I'm sure the Family Head must have his own thoughts on this!"

"Even if she is the Family Head's daughter, since she has already left the Duanmu Clan, why would she choose to come back?"

"That's right, Family Head, you can't let personal matters lead you to indulge Duanmu Qingruo! Our Duanmu Clan is not a place that one can come and go as they please!"

As for Duanmu Qingruo, they had no fond feelings toward her. If it weren't for Duanmu Shuo's initial order prohibiting anyone from assassinating her, she probably would have been dealt with in the shadows before even reaching the Immortal Monarch Realm!

The power of the Duanmu Clan is absolutely not to be underestimated!

Hearing what these Elders had to say, Duanmu Shuo's face immediately became several shades darker, and he said coldly, "No matter what, the fact that she has my blood and is my daughter will not change!"

"And besides, when did it become your turn to instruct me on how to handle my affairs?"

As he uttered that last line, an intimidating spiritual power burst forth from his body. Clearly, the words previously spoken by these Elders had pushed him to the edge of anger...

The Elders, feeling the intense oppressive force coming at them, felt as if their bodies were weighed down by a small mountain, exceedingly heavy...

And that Elder at the level of an Immortal Monarch level spoke up immediately, "Family Head, we have overstepped our bounds! We will say no more regarding the matter of Duanmu Qingruo! We will do as you have said!"

The other Elders also bowed their heads one by one, indicating their submission...

Seeing this, Duanmu Shuo's expression eased somewhat...

Then, he quietly closed those somewhat desolate eyes and said, "Good that you understand! I don't want anyone to trouble her or take actions in the shadows against her; otherwise, do not blame me for being ruthless!"

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On the other side, Xu Sheng and two others had already arrived in front of a large house!

Zhou Qingruo's gaze was fixed tightly on the large house in front of her, her tone complicated as she said, "This place is...?"

Next to her, Duanmu Lian softly explained, apologizing, "Qingruo, do you not remember? This is the place where you used to live. Since you left, the Family Head has sent people to clean here every so often!"

"Clearly, he has still been hoping that you would return to the Duanmu Clan!"

Of course, she herself also hoped that Zhou Qingruo would return to the Duanmu Clan!

Zhou Qingruo gradually collected herself, took a deep breath and said, "But that's an impossibility!"

After speaking, she walked forward, slowly pushed open the big doors of the house, and stepped inside...

When Beautiful Eyes clearly saw the unchanged items within the house, she couldn't help but be slightly stupefied...

Seeing this, Duanmu Lian spoke to Xu Sheng, "Let's go, Xu Sheng. Let Qingruo be alone for a while, I'll take you to the Scripture Vault now!"

Xu Sheng glanced at Zhou Qingruo, who was frozen in the house, and silently nodded his head...

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