"Let’s go, return to Tianyong Mountain!"

Wang Ye’s body gradually became ethereal, turning into a blue light, carrying Chu Mingyue as they flew towards Tianyong Mountain.

...

Blackwater Secret Realm, Far West.

This place is like spring all year round, with many poisonous snakes and fierce beasts.

The Secret Sect is the largest sect in the Far West.

The palace resembles a long dragon winding on the ground.

In the West Palace, there is a man in a white robe, holding a white fan, with a cup of tea placed on the jade table in front of him.

This person is the Young Sect Master of the West Palace, Zaxi He.

He picked up the teacup and took a sip, a bitter taste spread across the tip of his tongue.

"That old thing."

Zaxi He thought of his father.

This father constantly puts pressure on him.

"Young Sect Master, the old Sect Master wants to see you."

A woman outside the door spoke with a respectful expression.

Zaxi He heard this and placed the teacup back on the table, a flash of resentment in his eyes.

"I know, I’ll be there soon."

Ever since he turned twenty, his father has incessantly urged him to marry.

Urging him to marry was one thing, but he kept finding things for him to do.

A few days ago, he was asked to take over White Snake Manor.

It must be known that White Snake Manor is also a wealthy place; buying it is naturally not easy.

Zaxi He nearly used up all his Spirit Jade to buy the White Snake Manor.

However, buying White Snake Manor is just the beginning; he still needs to spend a lot of time managing it.

Currently, White Snake Manor is in a state of loss.

"The matters of White Snake Manor aren’t settled yet, what does the old thing want now?"

Zaxi He silently thought.

Soon, he arrived at the East Palace.

In the East Palace sat a middle-aged man with eyebrows furrowed in a fixed-point, suspended formation.

He wore a black robe, holding a snake-shaped scepter.

"Father, what do you need from me?"

Zaxi He asked respectfully.

Although this elderly father gave him a lot of pressure, he was still his father.

He always had to maintain a level of respect towards him.

Zhaxi Ming frowned and said.

"Son, you are already 3400 years old, but unfortunately still have achieved nothing, which makes me very worried."

"Your fourth uncle has introduced you to a girl; meet her tomorrow."

"Additionally, the reason you could acquire White Snake Manor was thanks to your master’s help, and the day after tomorrow is your master’s birthday; you must pay your respects to him. Send him a generous gift to express gratitude."

"In a week, the Alliance Hierarch selection tournament will begin. I have already prepared the path for you."

Upon hearing this, Zaxi He furrowed his brows even deeper.

He had already spent all his Spirit Jade and needed to spend time and effort to earn more.

But this old man wanted him to meet the match and send expensive gifts to his master.

Does he truly think I’m a millionaire?

A great pressure loomed over his heart.

Moreover, Zaxi He felt immense pressure from the matter.

He also had to participate in the Alliance Hierarch selection tournament?

"Do you have any Spirit Jade left?"

Zhaxi Ming knew that Zaxi He didn’t have much Silver Tael, so he asked.

"If not, go borrow some from your mother."

Zaxi He coldly glanced at him, does the borrowed Spirit Jade not need to be returned?

"I have some friends; borrowing some Spirit Jade from them should help me get through the tough times."

Zaxi He said as he strode outside the room.

While leaving the Central Palace, he clenched his fists.

This old father truly knows how to cause problems for him.

Returning to the West Palace, he punched the threshold.

Feeling extremely frustrated.

"This old father, he’s truly dedicated to causing me trouble."

He cursed under his breath.

Just then, a young man walked in.

The young man was his younger brother, Zha Xi Hai, who was often obedient to Zhaxi Ming.

Originally, under Zhaxi Ming’s guidance, Zaxi He should have achieved nothing and, under immense pressure, chose to leave home.

After leaving the Secret Palace, he secluded himself in a deep mountain, diligently cultivated, and rapidly improved; finally gaining some strength.

With his newfound strength, he founded Deep Sea Academy and made a profit through the academy.

However, his younger brother was very obedient to Zhaxi Ming, succumbing to immense pressure, and eventually went down a path of degeneration.

Either he’s immersed in debauchery or gambling in the black market, often being scolded by Zhaxi Ming as unworthy.

"Brother, what’s troubling you again?"

Zha Xi Hai saw Zaxi He with a face full of worry, so he asked.

Recently, the Spirit Jade his father gave him had been lost again, so Zha Xi Hai wanted to borrow some Silver Tael from Zaxi He.

Seeing this brother, Zaxi He suppressed his worry, showing a calm expression.

As the saying goes, a big brother is like a father; he did not want to share his pressure with the younger brother.

"It’s nothing."

"Good, as long as there’s no problem. Brother, do you still have some Spirit Jade left? I’m short of Spirit Jade!"

Zha Xi Hai asked with a flattering face.

Lowering his brows and appearing a good person.

"Brother, you still owe me thirty thousand Spirit Jade, and I also heard you owe many people money."

Gazing at Zha Xi Hai.

He knew his brother well; this brother kept saying he would change and live an honest life.

But once he had Spirit Jade in hand, he would instantly change his semblance, acting arrogantly.

Zaxi He could not understand why his brother had turned out this way.

He remembered that ten years ago, his brother was a handsome young man, who conducted himself with discretion, and diligently cultivated from a young age.

Yet in the last ten years, he suddenly fell into decline.

"I really don’t know how to set you on the right path."

Zaxi He shook his head.

"Brother, fine."

Considering the elder brother’s situation, Zha Xi Hai thought to himself, it would be difficult to fish for Spirit Jade here.

Turning and running towards the outside of the West Palace.

Fortunately, he still had his mother.

Zaxi He’s mother had lived apart from his father for years, now living on her own skills.

Though her cultivation level was insufficient, she was diligent and frugal, so she still had some Spirit Jade.

Moreover, his mother, Duo La, worked in Tianyong Mountain doing miscellaneous tasks, receiving a considerable amount of Spirit Jade every month.

Zha Xi Hai knew his mother worked in Tianyong Mountain just sweeping the floor, sweeping the fallen leaves.

"Alas!"

Zha Xi Hai sighed.

Why couldn’t he control himself? Once he had Spirit Jade, he would squander it away.

Zha Xi Hai sat under a West Snow Tree, pulled out a Spirit Smoke to light up.

Older brother has many burdens, mother is working hard, can’t bring more trouble to them.

Zaxi He stepped out of the West Palace, watching his brother sighing.

Actually, he had no right to reprimand his brother; although he didn’t gamble, he liked frequenting earthly pleasures.

Once granted a sum of Spirit Jade, he would go dating and not return until he used up all Spirit Jade.

"To change your younger brother, you must start with yourself."

Zaxi He bit his lips, deciding to say goodbye to yesterday’s self.

Thinking about the pressure his father imposed, Zaxi He’s brows tightened.

"The Spirit Jade from Deep Sea Academy is in; these can be used to show respect to the master, as for the match situation, it’s better to delay."

He silently made a decision.

But things didn’t go as planned!