“However, no matter what, I will eventually have a battle with the Imperial Clan, even if it means death.”
Vincent Zuo laughed again, “Other than my son whom I’ve never met, the Imperial Clan has nothing to do with me. But for you? They are your grandparents…”
“Moreover, opposing the Imperial Clan, I know the outcome will likely be tragic. So… Evelyn, don’t think about the position of the Young Master of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. Living well is the true path of a king.”
Evelyn Zuo’s eyes trembled. She never expected things to turn out this way. For so many years, she had been resentful of Vincent Zuo passing the position of Young Master to Zuo You, but now she understood…
It was because Vincent Zuo didn’t want to involve her.
“Father… I don’t know any grandparents. From the moment they abandoned me, they ceased to be my grandparents.”
Evelyn Zuo said slowly.
Hearing this long-unheard address, Vincent Zuo was momentarily stunned, then sighed, “Although your bloodline is mixed, you still have the blood of the Imperial Clan… I tell you this today not for any reason other than that I can no longer hold it in. I don’t want the relationship between us to continue deteriorating.”
Evelyn Zuo asked, “Father, you still haven’t told me which Imperial Clan it is?”
Vincent Zuo frowned, “Which Imperial Clan it is doesn’t matter to you.”
“They deprived me of motherly love from birth. How can it not matter to me? If you don’t tell me, I will hate you for the rest of my life.”
Evelyn Zuo said hoarsely, her face expressionless.
Vincent Zuo’s face changed slightly, and he sighed deeply, “The Jiang Imperial Clan. Your mother’s name is Jiang Xuan.”
Jiang Imperial Clan, Jiang Xuan… Evelyn Zuo murmured in her heart, lowering her head into silence.
Vincent Zuo pursed his lips and slowly closed his eyes.
…
In the blink of an eye, the sun set and night fell again.
After seeing off the last batch of satisfied customers, Christopher Tong and Leonard Lin said in unison,
“The Soul Cleanse Brew for today is sold out. But don’t worry, everyone. We’ve recorded the waiting list. Please inform others that there’s no need to queue outside the tavern anymore. Just come to register during the day.”
The cultivators understood and politely cupped their hands before dispersing.
Since their names were recorded, there was no need to queue. They could come when it was their turn.
Soon, the area outside the tavern became empty, leaving only Christopher Tong and the others.
Christopher Tong and Leonard Lin smiled at Vincent Zuo and Evelyn Zuo before entering the courtyard and closing the gate.
“Evelyn, listen to your father and go back. Your intention alone is enough to comfort me,” Vincent Zuo said calmly.
Evelyn Zuo was about to refuse when a force lifted her up. She knew it was Vincent Zuo’s doing.
Without saying more, she turned and walked into the night.
Vincent Zuo looked up at the signboard with the word ‘Longevity’ and sighed, “Three years…”
Meanwhile, Qingxuan Town was bustling with discussions about the Longevity Tavern.
“Hey, who exactly is the innkeeper of the Longevity Tavern? How can he make the Heavenly Serpent Mansion so obedient?”
“Yeah, even now, the Lord of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion is still kneeling outside the Longevity Tavern… Who knows how long he’ll kneel.”
“We underestimated the innkeeper of the Longevity Tavern. To make a Sixth-Rank Immortal Venerable bow down, he must be at least an Eighth-Rank Immortal Venerable.”
“That doesn’t concern us much. We just need to behave and not cause trouble at the Longevity Tavern. By the way, that Soul Cleanse Brew is truly amazing. I was lucky to taste it today; it’s the best wine I’ve ever had. But the daily limit of 200 jars is too little, and there are too many people on the waiting list…”
“Don’t worry. In Qingxuan Town, not many can afford the Soul Cleanse Brew. Three Seven-Colored Spirit Stones per jar… Who can drink it often?”
…
In short, the Longevity Tavern had made a name for itself in Qingxuan Town!
Although the trend was inevitable due to the deliciousness of the Soul Cleanse Brew, the Lord of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion kneeling outside the tavern greatly accelerated its fame.
In just two days, the Longevity Tavern became known to all in Qingxuan Town, which housed nearly 200,000 cultivators!
Many shops that initially wanted to unite against the Longevity Tavern immediately fell silent, filled with fear.
If even the Lord of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion knelt, how could they dare to act rashly?
Naturally, the Longevity Tavern had become the dominant force in Qingxuan Town…
Though it was just a tavern without a large entourage or oppressive behavior, strength commanded respect, an eternal truth.
In the following days, cultivators saw the Lord of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion still kneeling, growing increasingly astonished.
On the fourth day, as the sun rose, many cultivators passing by the Longevity Tavern glanced at the courtyard gate.
They saw the Lord of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion standing straight at the gate, like a guardian deity, scanning the surroundings with a fierce gaze.
Under this oppressive gaze, the passing cultivators dared not breathe loudly.
The fifth day, the sixth day, the seventh day, the eighth day, it was the same!
People finally understood, infinitely shocked!
Goodness, the Lord of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion was guarding the Longevity Tavern…
A gatekeeper?
A top force in Qingxuan Town reduced to a gatekeeper… Such a huge change left everyone feeling like they were dreaming.
During this time, Zuo You and the elders of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion came to visit their Lord, only to be sent back by Vincent Zuo.
Half a month later.
Qingxuan Town continued as usual, orderly.
The Longevity Tavern’s business remained booming, with the daily limit of Soul Cleanse Brew increased from 200 to 500 jars!
Everyone was thrilled, grateful to the tavern, especially drunkards like Adam Su, who saw Ambrose Lu as a savior.
Due to the large daily flow of people in Qingxuan Town,
The news of a tavern named Longevity with exquisite brew gradually spread to other towns in the Black Fiend Region…
At noon today, with the sun high in the sky, even the dark cracks in the sky seemed brighter.
After staying in the tavern for a long time, Ambrose Lu finally stepped out.
The moment Ambrose Lu stepped out of the courtyard, the hundreds of cultivators waiting in line outside were shocked, bowing one after another, “Innkeeper.”
Vincent Zuo, standing motionless by the gate, also changed his expression slightly, bowing, “Senior.”
“You are all patrons of my tavern, no need for such courtesy.”
Ambrose Lu smiled lightly, a gentle force lifting everyone up.
The crowd bowed slightly, feeling a mix of emotions.
In the Black Fiend Region, rogue cultivators without strength were usually arrogant. They didn’t expect the innkeeper, with his overwhelming power in Qingxuan Town, to be so kind!
It was a unique feeling.
“Senior… You are?” Vincent Zuo asked cautiously.
Ambrose Lu looked up at the sky and smiled, “I’ve been in Qingxuan Town for some time but haven’t explored it. Today, the sun is shining, and the breeze is gentle, just right.”
Vincent Zuo quickly said, “Senior, do you need me to guide you?”
Before he could finish, a chubby man from the queue ran up to Ambrose Lu. Vincent Zuo immediately frowned and shouted, “Insolent!”
“No need.” Ambrose Lu smiled and stopped him, then turned to Shane Peng.
Shane Peng glanced disdainfully at Vincent Zuo, then looked at Ambrose Lu with a silly grin, “Innkeeper, I know Qingxuan Town well. I can show you all the fun places, hehe.”
The meaning was clear; he wanted to guide Ambrose Lu.
Ambrose Lu gave him a meaningful look and smiled, “Alright.”
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