Chapter 1062: Jiang Family Headquarters
Pretending to be cool backfired spectacularly.
This was the consequence of Uncle Monkey trying to show Liu Zixuan his place.
But he never expected that just getting shown up wasn’t enough; he was about to get played again.
Looking at the shattered car glass, Uncle Monkey begrudgingly agreed to fix Liu Zixuan’s car glass and wash his car.
Then he thought, "Here I am, a dignified existence in the Second Layer of the Emperor Realm, someone who the Martial Artist world fears as one of the Nine Wolves, now defeated by a five- or six-year-old girl, having to repair and wash the car of a little guy in the Profound Realm."
Though reluctant, he had to agree since Liu Zixuan had him over a barrel!
This is a textbook case of ’trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing the bait’; Uncle Monkey perfectly demonstrated this phrase with his actions!
He vowed never to provoke Liu Zixuan again.
Driving to the entrance, Uncle Monkey repeatedly reminded Liu Zixuan not to mention his recent blunder before taking Liu Zixuan and Qiqi inside the Jiang Family mansion.
The Jiang Family.
The initial encounter was in Lingxiu Village, where Jiang Yiyi first appeared as a spoiled young lady, accompanied by the mysterious Wang Liang. Their initial display seemed to Liu Zixuan like just another wealthy family.
But after the incident in Lingxiu Village, when Bai Jingjing’s aunt, one of Jiang Yifan’s wives, Ice Aunt, showed up with the Blood Wolf Guard Team, it reshaped Liu Zixuan’s perception of the Jiang Family. At that time, he felt the Jiang Family was similar in standing to Little Sixth of the Celestial Capital.
However, upon arriving in the Celestial Capital, he heard stories of the Jiang Family and, after meeting Jiang Yunxuan in Qian Nan, got saved by an unassuming expert from the Jiang Family in the Witch Country.
At that time, Liu Zixuan was certain that the Jiang Family could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Four Great Clans and the Eight Great Powers.
Yet, as time passed and through more experiences, his perception of the Jiang Family evolved significantly.
The emergence of the Netherworld Hall and the Hidden Clan’s experts, who looked up to the Jiang Family with reverence, made it clear.
At that moment, Liu Zixuan dared not say the Jiang Family was merely on par with the Hidden Clan, for in his eyes, the mysterious Jiang Yifan might very well be stronger than those masters!
All these events and Liu Zixuan’s speculations led him to believe that Jiang Yifan’s residence should be akin to an imperial palace.
After all, even places like the Willow Association lived in such large estates.
Upon setting foot there, one realized the Jiang Family was so low-key!
The city they were in was on the southeastern fringes of Star Sea, adjacent to mountains and primitive forests, a rather remote place.
And the Jiang Family didn’t own a major estate nor an exceptionally luxurious villa.
It was somewhat similar to Lingxiu Village or the Medical Immortal Sect, more like a village.
However, this village had only a dozen or so households, most of which were two to three-story pavilions.
Seen from afar, these pavilions were arranged in a large circle, giving the impression of a villa complex.
As they walked further, Uncle Monkey said, "This entire area is the Jiang Family’s main stronghold. The center is Yiyi’s home, and these outer buildings are ours, a few of our brothers’."
"Is the Jiang Family just these members?" Liu Zixuan asked.
Uncle Monkey shook his head, "This is just the main stronghold. In the city’s outskirts, there are two communities developed by us, where our people live, most of whom are connected to the Jiang Family, along with the Blood Wolf Guard Team and their families."
"It’s quite a complete big family!" Liu Zixuan laughed.
Uncle Monkey grinned, "You could call it a family, but to us, it doesn’t hold much of a concept. It’s just a normal life. We rarely bother with mundane affairs out there."
Liu Zixuan nodded. Besides living quarters near the city, the rest closely resembled Hidden Sects.
Soon, the trio arrived before the central pavilion, where Jiang Yiyi was already waiting at the door.
Seeing Liu Zixuan unharmed, she ran over, glaring, "Uncle Monkey, don’t play such childish games next time!"
"Rest assured, I won’t anymore!" Uncle Monkey’s eyes flashed with embarrassment, then he smiled, "I’m getting along great with this kid Zixuan now!"
He then looked at Liu Zixuan, "Right?"
Liu Zixuan smiled meaningfully, "That’s right, Uncle Monkey said he’d not only fix my car but also take me to his house later to show me all his treasured possessions!"
"Really?" Jiang Yiyi was skeptical. She knew very well that Uncle Monkey was as shrewd as a monkey and famously stingy.
Uncle Monkey felt a pang of regret being blackmailed by Liu Zixuan, but what could he say? He could only nod firmly.
"That’s more like it!"
Jiang Yiyi chuckled, "Come on, let’s go inside to rest and have some tea. The journey was exhausting!"
"Where’s Yunxuan?" Liu Zixuan asked while walking towards the courtyard of the pavilion.
Jiang Yiyi smiled smugly, "Opposing this girl of mine? Do you think he’d have a good time after coming home?"
Uh...
Liu Zixuan paused, "You really complained about him?"
"Not really complaining, just mentioned to my dad how Jiang Yunxuan bullied me outside." Jiang Yiyi smirked playfully.
Although unfamiliar with Jiang Yifan, Liu Zixuan was certain that Jiang Yiyi had a higher place in Jiang Yunxuan’s heart than he did.
With Miss Jiang’s complaints, all Liu Zixuan could do was pray silently, "Yunxuan, you drew a short straw with such a sister!"
Once inside the pavilion, two elegant ladies brought tea and fruit.
"Ice Aunt, Ran Aunt, this is Liu Zixuan," Jiang Yiyi introduced the two women to Liu Zixuan. "Ice Aunt, you’ve met him before, and this is my Ran Aunt."
Liu Zixuan slightly bowed, "Nice to meet you, Ice Aunt and Ran Aunt."
"No need to be so formal, please come in and sit down."
It was evident these were Jiang Yifan’s wives; however, Liu Zixuan was slightly surprised at their approachable and gentle demeanor, free of airs.
Once seated, Ice Aunt looked up, "Monkey, why do you have a handprint on your face?"
Uncle Monkey’s face reddened, having fixated on silencing Liu Zixuan, but ignoring the mark on his face. As he was about to explain, Qiqi, eating an apple, muttered, "I did it!"
Pffft!
Ran Aunt couldn’t help but burst into laughter, "You sly Monkey, you must’ve bullied the little girl, right!"