While William was lecturing Charles, the young Daoist Zhang Hao walked in leisurely, glanced at the food on the table, and shook his head.
"How did you two brothers end up so miserable? My elder brother asked me to send some food over for you." After speaking, Zhang Hao waved his hand, and servants from the Lin family carried various delicacies and meats in.
Zhang Hao continued, "Although the food issue is resolved, with your status, it's not feasible to be without money. So, I can personally offer you a loan, with just a tiny bit of interest."
William and Charles exchanged glances, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes. They knew this chubby kid was full of schemes, and when it came to doing bad deeds, even his brother-in-law Lin Zhan couldn't compare.
"Can you be this kind? Then give me a million Lord-level crystal cores first," William said disbelievingly.
Zhang Hao directly took out a storage bag and a thick contract, saying, "No problem, sign the contract, and take the crystal cores."
Seeing that it seemed genuine, William and the other didn't look closely at the contract and signed their names.
Zhang Hao glanced at the signatures on the contract and said, "No problem, the loan is one million, with a 70% repayment rate for 130% of the principal, for a period of 10 days. After overdue, the daily interest will increase by 20% of the total amount."
William and Charles were instantly stunned and said, "Wait, where did you write that? Isn't this robbery?"
Zhang Hao flipped through the pages of the contract and pointed to a line of very small print, saying, "Isn't it right here? Besides, making money this way is much faster than robbery."
Charles impatiently stood up and shouted, "We don't want the loan anymore, okay?"
Zhang Hao coughed twice, and four middle-aged men in Daoist robes walked in from outside, their aura as formidable as that of a quasi-king, constantly rippling around them.
He then glanced at Charles and said, "Ahem, do you still want the loan?"
"Yes." Upon seeing the newcomers, Charles sat down obediently without another word.
"Good boy." Zhang Hao threw the storage bag to William and turned to leave with his entourage.
William and Charles exchanged glances. Just as they were about to speak, they heard Zhang Hao's voice. "A few martial uncles, that idiot's son is competing for my wife. Find an excuse to capture him tomorrow and get back that 700,000."
"This kid is truly despicable, even more detestable than Lin Zhan," Charles said angrily upon hearing Zhang Hao's words.
William grabbed Charles by the neck and said angrily, "Shut up! From today until the resources from home arrive, don't you dare leave your room. If you get kidnapped again, I'll tell Lin Zhan to execute you directly." Sudannovels.com
Meanwhile, after the Lin family's banquet ended, the Human King Di Xin, Heavenly Master Zhang Qingxuan, the young Daoist Zhang Hao, and Lin Zhan were sitting in the study, drinking tea and chatting.
Zhang Qingxuan said to Di Xin, "Ancestor Di Xin, your bratty son is too much. Our Heavenly Master Mansion finally cultivated a brilliant talent, only to have him tricked away by your family like this."
Di Xin laughed heartily and said, "Qingxuan, this is also because the two children have deep feelings. Besides, I will never mistreat Zhang Hao. Although I'll let him live in my Lin family, I won't ask him to change his surname or name. I will offer the Xuan Niao carving and the Human Emperor Seal of one of my Shang Dynasty ancestors as Ya'er's dowry. Their future children can decide their own surnames. What do you think of my sincerity?"
Zhang Qingxuan gave a wry smile and shook his head, "Ancestor Di Xin, you've given me a difficult problem. Zhang Hao is a descendant of the first-generation Heavenly Master Ancestor. Although the Ancestor hasn't awakened, he is still alive."
"It doesn't matter. When the Heavenly Master Ancestor awakens, my family's Ancestor Qi will also revive. Then, this can become a beautiful story," Di Xin said with a smile.
Lin Zhan had already instructed Di Xin that no matter the cost, they must bring the young Daoist over.
Furthermore, Di Xin was aware of all the things Zhang Hao had been doing, and he understood that this was a second Lin Zhan. Such talent had to be brought into the Lin family by any means necessary.
So, Zhang Qingxuan, don't mention people to me. Your first-generation Heavenly Master Ancestor is powerful, but my family's Ancestor E Bo is not to be trifled with either. He is Emperor Yao's half-brother. He killed no fewer than eighteen or twenty great emperors of the Ten Thousand Races. That was in ancient times, a true pillar of the human race.
Seeing Zhang Qingxuan remaining silent, Di Xin added, "I also promise that if this chubby boy has children with Ya'er, and if they take the Lin surname, I will let that child be the next wielder of the Great Shang Human Emperor Sword. How about that?"
Zhang Qingxuan's eyes immediately lit up. The Human Emperor Sword was one of only three in the entire human race. One was Emperor Xuanyuan's Yellow Emperor Sword, which had been upgraded to the level of an Emperor Sword through constant battles against the myriad races. The other two were the Great Xia Human Emperor Sword held by Human Emperor Yu and the Great Shang Human Emperor Sword mentioned by Di Xin.
These three swords could mobilize the human race's destiny and were divine artifacts of the nation. With the assistance of the Human Emperor Sword, the chances of becoming a great emperor in the future would also significantly increase.
Zhang Qingxuan gave a wry smile and said, "Ancestor Di Xin, you're not discussing the marriage of children; you're showing off your wealth! I only have one condition: if the Heavenly Master Mansion needs him in the future, Zhang Hao must return to take over as the sect leader."
After thinking for a moment, he continued, "Our Heavenly Master Mansion will offer a Dragon Tiger Golden Pill and a Nine Heavens Thunder God Talisman as Zhang Hao's betrothal gift to the Lin family."
Di Xin knew that these two items were also treasures of the Heavenly Master Mansion, at least refined by a Human Emperor with deep foundations, and they were worthy of Ya'er's status.
Di Xin and Zhang Qingxuan had thus reached an agreement. They would wait until the two children were sixteen to hold the engagement ceremony.
The young Daoist Zhang Hao, knowing that the matter was settled, happily squinted his small eyes and quickly ran out of the room to find his future wife.
Zhang Qingxuan looked at Lin Zhan and said, "Young man Lin, Zhang Hao is in your hands. Train him well."
Then he said to Di Xin, "Family matters are settled, it's time to discuss state affairs. I've seen the videos and data of your 'Number 5' explosion. How many are you planning to make this time? It won't be enough to just have Ying Zheng; you've even called me here."
Lin Zhan said sternly, "Senior Zhang, I plan to make 100 'Number 5' devices, but the main problem now is that I intend to change the delivery method. The specific plan has been detailed in a report at the armory. I'll need you to go there in person."