Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 997 - 995: Astronomical Compensation, Regretting the Past! [Third Update]

Chapter 997: Chapter 995: Astronomical Compensation, Regretting the Past! [Third Update]

"Zuo’s Business Firm is doomed, I tell you!"

A cold voice emerged from the crowd, causing them to involuntarily part to either side.

All eyes turned towards the newcomer.

Zuo Tianlin and Zuo Xiong’s expressions instantly darkened. Someone dared to utter such rebellious words within Zuo’s Business Firm? It was a direct provocation to the dignity of Zuo’s Business Firm. Zuo Xiong felt his innate power stirring in the palm of his hand, ready to strike.

Yet, upon seeing the appearance of the newcomer, the condensed Evil Qi within him disintegrated in an instant.

The fierceness and coldness on his face also dissipated.

In their place was deep wariness and solemnity: "Elder Qiu?"

The newcomer was none other than Qiu Yiyun.

Although Qiu Yiyun was only at the Earth Venerate Realm, far inferior to the Heaven Venerate Realm’s Zuo Xiong, Qiu Yiyun was a confidant of the Domain Lord Huanyu, Zou Shaolong.

Additionally...

Qiu Yiyun was also the influential elder of the second-tier wealthy Qiu Family.

The leading chamber of commerce in the Yellow Region was affiliated with the Qiu family.

Zuo’s Business Firm merely operated a Gambling Stone Workshop, whereas the Qiu Family controlled the mining rights to an ore vein. Compared to the Qiu Family, it’s apparent how much more powerful they are and how easily they could crush the Zuo Family.

However, Qiu Yiyun seemed to not even see Zuo Xiong, striding directly to Xiao Yi and respectfully said: "Lord Xiao, I deeply apologize for the delay due to some matters within the clan. I never expected you to suffer such rude treatment, please forgive us!"

Hiss!

Watching the usually haughty Qiu Yiyun showing such respect to Xiao Yi, Zuo Xiong and his son were left reeling, their minds blank.

Zuo Tianlin was pale as death.

He finally realized that he had kicked an iron plate, one embedded with spikes no less.

Zuo Tianlin looked at Zuo Xiong with pleading eyes: "Father... father..."

Zuo Xiong’s face was clouded with uncertainty.

He was very familiar with Qiu Yiyun’s temper, a man of proud bones.

Even in front of their Qiu family head, Qiu Yiyun maintained a proud demeanor, but yet he showed such respect to Xiao Yi, suggesting Xiao Yi’s background and identity were no ordinary matters. With this thought, Zuo Xiong glared harshly at Zuo Tianlin, cursing inwardly, all the while plastering a flattering smile on his face, trying: "Elder Qiu, may I know who this esteemed person is? There must be some misunderstanding here..."

"Lord Xiao is a distinguished guest of the domain lord. Who do you think he is?"

Qiu Yiyun cast a pitying look at Zuo Xiong, then turned to Xiao Yi with respect, "Lord Xiao, the domain lord has instructed me to treat you well. If any foolish creature bothers you, no matter their status, just give the command, and the domain lord will ensure they are dismissed from the sacred domain!"

"..."

Zuo Xiong was drenched in cold sweat.

Zuo Tianlin’s eyes rolled back, and he fainted outright.

Damn!

He actually thought to lay a hand on the domain lord’s distinguished guest?

Zuo Xiong trembled all over, his eyes blazing as he stared down Zuo Tianlin, wishing he could smack this disobedient son to death as an apology.

But the most important thing now was to appease Xiao Yi’s anger to avoid implicating the Zuo Family, Zuo Xiong said with a cringing face: "This, Lord Xiao, Zuo Xiong here apologizes for my son’s ignorance and offense against you. I am willing to compensate you ten thousand, no, fifty thousand essence stones to ask for your forgiveness and spare our Zuo Family this time!"

In the sacred domain, although there are many benefits...

Simultaneously...

Within the sacred domain, the hierarchy is also much more stringent.

Although their Zuo’s Business Firm was flourishing, their entire family could be wiped out with just a word from a real powerhouse.

Like Qiu Yiyun, who could easily toy with Zuo’s Business Firm with the backing of the Qiu Family.

Moreover...

Xiao Yi is also a distinguished guest of the Yellow Region’s domain lord, Zou Shaolong!

He really is a big shot who can destroy the Zuo Family with just a single word.

The situation is more powerful than any man.

He has no choice but to bow his head!

Xiao Yi remained expressionless.

Ning Delun showed his large yellow teeth, and in a sleazy manner said: "That... just now Lord Xiao gave me over sixty thousand origin stones!"

"..."

Zuo Xiong’s eyes twitched violently.

Damn!

Giving away over sixty thousand origin stones just like that?

And here he was, thinking of using fifty thousand origin stones to appease Xiao Yi’s anger? That’s just tossing alms, isn’t it?

At this moment, Zuo Xiong truly felt like dying.

He anxiously communicated with Qiu Yiyun, "Elder Qiu, please say some good words to Lord Xiao for me. As long as you can help the Zuo Family survive this ordeal, I am willing to offer twenty percent of the profits from Zuo’s Business Firm as a tribute to you!"

Qiu Yiyun glanced at him, twenty percent of the profit from Zuo’s Business Firm was no small amount, but he worried that it could offend Xiao Yi. He couldn’t help but steal a glance at Xiao Yi, tentatively saying, "Lord Xiao, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

"What do you think?"

Xiao Yi looked at Qiu Yiyun with a seemingly amused expression.

Qiu Yiyun’s face flushed, knowing that his cautious thoughts were seen through by Xiao Yi, but seeing that Xiao Yi did not show displeasure, Qiu Yiyun boldly suggested, "How about this... Zuo offers Lord Xiao five hundred thousand origin stones as compensation?"

Five hundred thousand origin stones.

This was absolutely a huge sum, nearly one-third of the Zuo family’s assets!

Zuo Xiong felt like his heart was bleeding when he heard it, but to protect the Zuo Family, he had to force a smile, "Yes, yes, my foolish son offended Lord Xiao, these five hundred thousand origin stones will be paid by our Zuo Family!"

"Lord Xiao, what do you think?" Qiu Yiyun asked.

Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow and faintly said, "Okay!"

"Thank you, Lord Xiao! Your magnanimity is greatly appreciated, Zuo Xiong is extremely thankful!" Zuo Xiong showed a look of wild joy, hurriedly bowing and thanking, "Lord Xiao, I, I will have my clan gather the five hundred thousand origin stones and deliver them to Elder Qiu’s residence by the end of today, is that alright?"

"Hmm!"

Xiao Yi nodded, casually tossing Zuo Tianlin aside, turned to Ning Delun, "Master Ning, let’s go!"

"Ah? Alright..."

Ning Delun was completely baffled from start to finish.

He had never expected that Xiao Yi could be such a powerful figure.

In his eyes, the seemingly immovable colossus-like head of the Zuo Family, in front of him, was like a dead dog, not even daring to resist and just handing over five hundred thousand origin stones as compensation.

This was five hundred thousand!

Just counting it would make your hands cramp!

Qiu Yiyun glanced at Zuo Xiong, saying, "Have the goods delivered today, and the portion you promised me..." Zuo Xiong quickly nodded, Qiu Yiyun hesitated for a moment, glanced at Zuo Tianlin who lay on the ground like a dead dog, "This son of yours, just pretend he was never born!"

Zuo Xiong’s heart shuddered, but he dared not retort, quickly nodding in agreement, "Rest assured, I’ll send him to his mother soon!"

The mother of Zuo Tianlin had long passed away.

Letting them reunite as a family, isn’t that just killing Zuo Tianlin?

Just regaining consciousness, Zuo Tianlin heard these words, his eyes rolled back yet again, completely fainting. Tears streamed down his cheeks, and he now felt nothing but regret. If he had known this would happen, why provoke Xiao Yi?

Regretting it now!

But unfortunately...

There is no medicine for regret in this world!