Chapter 647: North Domain's Young Master Jiang, Three Hated Eyes

Passive Points gained: Doubted, +2.

"Are you crazy!"

Xin Gugu was the first to voice his doubts; he was truly startled by Xu Xiaoshou. This guy isn't stupid, so how could he say something like that? Forming a supreme power? Forget whether a few of them even had the power to establish an organization; if they did, they would naturally be pushed into the limelight. When all the forces cast their gazes, what would weather the storm? Two ghoul beasts acting as hosts? What a joke!

Mo Mo was also quite frightened: "Young Master Xu...?"

"Hmm?" Xu Xiaoshou tilted his head.

Mo Mo frowned: "The idea is good, but it's too unrealistic. Not to mention there are only four of us; even if we recruited more people, a supreme power isn't so easy to establish."

"Who told you a supreme power must have the most personnel?" Xu Xiaoshou smiled calmly.

Mo Mo was momentarily speechless. Indeed, a supreme power doesn't necessarily need the most people. But at the very least, it needs a strongest person, right? Otherwise, forget about controlling a territory. If just one Dao-Cutting expert came, who could withstand them?

Passive Points gained: Doubted, +2.

What Mo Mo didn't know was that in Xu Xiaoshou's mind, candidates for the strongest person had already been chosen. In fact, more than one!

Passive Points gained: Expected, +1.

Amidst the two doubts, there was a single message of blind optimism. Almost as soon as Xu Xiaoshou made the suggestion, Mu Zixi's eyes lit up, as if she had thought of something fun.

"A supreme power? Sounds great!"

"Let's also build a pavilion as tall as the Golden Merchant Guild, with lavish decorations, and it'll be our second home in Dongtianwang City!"

Mu Zixi didn't consider any subsequent troubles, nor would she. Her biggest regret was that the home in Tiansang City, where she hadn't lived long, had become a thing of the past with her and Xu Xiaoshou's departure. If they could have one in Dongtianwang City too, that would be ideal!

"You truly understand me." Xu Xiaoshou chuckled and patted his junior sister's head. He liked her simple-minded, foolish willingness to follow.

"I already have the idea; the power will be established. It's just the name I haven't settled on yet. Any suggestions?" He said, turning his gaze back to Xin Gugu and Mo Mo.

Xin Gugu was helpless. He couldn't influence Xu Xiaoshou's decisions at all. Whatever this guy wanted to do, he basically already had a complete plan. When he spoke it out, it wasn't for discussion, but merely for others to fill in the details.

"Well..." Xin Gugu pondered for a long time, then tentatively suggested, "Xu Manor?"

*Smack.*

Xu Xiaoshou gave him a hard rap on the head, as if disappointed he couldn't do better.

"Xu Manor?"

"Are you kidding?"

"Have you forgotten your mission and the attitude you're supposed to adopt? Xu Manor... why don't you just call it 'Vain and Showy' instead?!"

That might not be bad either... Xin Gugu winced in pain, gritted his teeth, and mumbled to himself, not daring to speak aloud. He did recall something.

"Something more arrogant?"

"Isn't that a bit much? Building an organization is already extravagant enough; do you want to offend the entire Dongtianwang City with a name?"

Originally a questioning tone, Xu Xiaoshou, upon hearing this, suddenly fell into thought. A name that offends the entire Dongtianwang City? If that were truly the case, wouldn't he just sit there and receive a flood of Passive Points?

Xin Gugu was startled by Xu Xiaoshou's thoughtful expression. "You really want to do that?"

"Excellent idea!" Xu Xiaoshou clapped his shoulder approvingly. "Following this line of thought, any other suggestions?"

Mo Mo watched from the side, speechless. She couldn't get a word in. Even Xin Gugu seemed to be getting swayed by Xu Xiaoshou's way of thinking. If they continued like this, how would they keep the ghoul beast hosts a secret?

"Arrogant..." Mu Zixi frowned in deep thought. As the only person unafraid of death, she quickly offered a suggestion: "If we're talking about arrogance and offending everyone at once, then... 'Number One in Dongtian'?"

She suddenly looked up, her large eyes sparkling, her fangs gleaming brightly. "'First Pavilion of Dongtian'?"

"Isn't that imposing and ostentatious enough? Once this name is hung up, passersby won't be able to resist glancing at it!"

Passive Points gained: Expected, +1.

It had to be said, Xu Xiaoshou was tempted. If he hung a "First Pavilion of Dongtian" plaque in the bustling city center, and he leisurely drank under it... Just sitting there would generate endless Passive Points!

"Number One in Dongtian'?" Xin Gugu suddenly felt his blood boil. As a chuunibyo youth, spurred by his reluctance to be outdone, he unreservedly rejected it: "If we're truly following this line of thought, 'Number One in Dongtian' seems a bit too small-minded, doesn't it?"

Mu Zixi's displeased gaze immediately shot across.

Xin Gugu was unmoved: "If we're talking about 'number one,' then 'Number One Under Heaven' is definitely more arrogant. How can 'First Pavilion of Dongtian' be as imposing as 'First Pavilion Under Heaven'?"

Mo Mo was bewildered. She looked at Xin Gugu with disbelief. They were already going off track?

"Not enough!" Xu Xiaoshou shook his head abruptly: "According to you, the 'Number One Under Heaven' idea is also truly too small. It lacks an unstoppable, world-dominating edge, like..."

"Like what?" Xin Gugu and Mu Zixi turned their heads simultaneously, their eyes full of anticipation.

Xu Xiaoshou pondered for a moment, thinking of the line "The sky is a foot high, eight venerables are familiar; who dares to claim half a green abode?", and made up his mind. "First Pavilion in the Heavens!"

Changing just one character, but looking up at the sky, a magnificent aura of "devouring mountains and rivers" surged forth with his immense inner pride. Everyone felt awestruck. At this moment, Xin Gugu and Mu Zixi looked upwards, as if they too saw the lofty immortal palace. Immortal energy swirled there, with dazzling divine light; for a moment, both were utterly captivated.

Passive Points gained: Maligned, +1.

Mo Mo watched from the side as the three youths looked up at the sky, seeing nothing, and her pretty face began to stiffen. "This..." She hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back. Mo Mo's toes, hidden within her white boots, curled tightly, and her fingers clenched around the small bronze stove, before her forearm dropped weakly. *Am I out of touch with young people? Why do their ideas seem so awkward to me...*

Passive Points gained: Resisted, +1.

"Pfft!" It seemed Mo Mo wasn't the only one who felt awkward.

As they talked, the group of four walked out of the alleyway and arrived at the entrance of the Golden Merchant Guild. At the main entrance, a group of people had just emerged, and a few of them couldn't help but let out a "pfft" of laughter.

"'First Pavilion in the Heavens'... Hahaha, you're killing me! Why don't you just ascend to heaven already?!"

"Who?!" Xin Gugu bristled like a porcupine, turning back at light speed and shooting a fierce glare.

"Silence." Among the group of six, the young man walking at the very front was the most composed, immediately rebuking his companions. The laughing individuals behind him instantly sobered, stifled their laughter, and became extremely solemn.

Xin Gugu, however, was indignant. He was inherently a person who yearned for freedom. There was a time when the word "home" felt incredibly distant to him. Like Mu Zixi, he also cherished the joy of that manor in Tiansang City. Perhaps ordinary people couldn't understand, and perhaps even Mu Zixi didn't crave it as much as he did—a peaceful dwelling that could contain the unspoken childlike innocence within everyone. To face it casually, to dismiss it with a smile. This was Xin Gugu's greatest contentment. In his view, his own people were chatting about their own affairs, immersed in anticipation and joy. Even if it was indeed quite foolish. But ultimately, his own people were enjoying it, and that was enough.

Yet at such a time, when he was willing to lower his age just to seek out such a joyful atmosphere, someone appeared with a "face of reality" to wantonly mock them. That laughter was like a whisper in his ear: "In this world, there is actually no light at all!"

Whether there was light or not, everyone knew deep down. But if even deliberate fantasies were to be mocked by reality... Accepting it was one thing, but annoyance was serious!

"What are you laughing at?" Xin Gugu strode up to the group, his expression turning cold. "'First Pavilion in the Heavens'—is that so funny?"

Two young people at the Innate Peak stage: one tall, cool, and handsome; the other a stout man in white. Behind them were four middle-aged men at the Throne level, dressed like bodyguards. Xin Gugu could tell at a glance that this combination suggested participants in the Throne Trial, originating from major powers. It was a combination he would deliberately avoid on normal days, even when he had accepted the "act arrogantly" mission. Because one wrong move, and they could truly invite trouble. But this time, he directly confronted the Throne-level expert who had laughed the loudest, even snorting, overwhelming him with a formidable aura and full battle intent.

The surrounding crowd immediately dispersed, forming a circle, their faces full of surprise and wonder. "A Throne-level expert?"

"Oh my god, such a young Throne-level expert! This, this, this... I thought this group was just messing around too. Good thing, good thing, I didn't laugh out loud."

"Looks like there's a show to watch! The group on the other side isn't simple either! Four Throne-level experts, and who's the leader... a young talent from Dongtianwang City? I should know him, right?"

"I don't recognize him either. Probably an outsider who was attracted here!"

"The Jiang clan? I don't really know them, but a few days ago, I think I saw a conflict, and this person was also the cause. It seems... they come from a very significant background?"

"Don't you know the other party? They entered the city just now with quite a presence! From the Northern Region, the Xu Family of Taixiang! That sounds exaggerated, people from the Northern Region!"

Passive Points gained: Discussed, +126.Passive Points gained: Watched, +147.Passive Points gained: Speculated, +84.

The information panel popped up wave after wave of notifications. Xu Xiaoshou felt an occasional discomfort in his chest; his vigilance instantly heightened. Of the six-person group emerging from the Golden Merchant Guild's entrance, he didn't care about the Throne-level experts, but the two young men leading them seemed very unusual. The stout man in white looked somewhat familiar. But at this moment, Xu Xiaoshou didn't delve deeper. Because the taller, leaner, and colder-faced young man had a truly striking demeanor.

Xu Xiaoshou watched from behind. Involuntarily, his gaze was drawn to that pair of eyes. They were obsidian eyes of extreme purity, yet amidst their absolute clarity, there were three grey spots encircling the whites. The grey spots resembled withered petals, exuding an aura of profound mystery. With just one glance, Xu Xiaoshou felt as if he had seen a renowned sword, his mind dragged into the illusionary vortex of a famous blade, unable to extricate himself.

Passive Points gained: Controlled, +1.

The information panel abruptly displayed a "+1" notification, breaking Xu Xiaoshou's trance. He regained his composure. Involuntarily, his mind flashed to Yu Zhiwen's "Pearl Star Eyes" and his junior sister's "Divine Demonic Eyes."

"Power of the same caliber?" His thoughts were jumbled, and Xu Xiaoshou felt disoriented. He wanted to call out to Xin Gugu, but his junior sister, who had also seemed lost in thought, regained her senses and softly uttered a few words.

"Three-Abhorrence Eyes." That cold tone hardly seemed like a sound that could come from his junior sister. —It felt completely out of place!

"You know him?" Xu Xiaoshou looked back. To his surprise, he found that Mu Zixi's usual innocent, radiant, and sunny demeanor was completely gone, replaced by a chilling coolness.

As if sensing something, the young man with the mystical eyes glanced into the distance and was about to speak. However, the Throne-level experts behind him were already growing impatient under Xin Gugu's imposing aura. With a *tap*, one stepped forward.

"So what if we laughed?"

"This street is bustling with people. Was I laughing at you? What right do you have to tell me what to do..."

"Shut up!" The young man couldn't help but withdraw his gaze and snapped again, "Haven't there been enough troubles in the past few days? I told you to restrain yourselves; don't bring your bad habits from home out here!"

"Oh." The Throne-level expert, being reprimanded, actually nodded obediently.

"Step back."

"Yes!"

In just a few words, they returned directly to their original positions.

Xin Gugu narrowed his eyes. He could feel that the young man was extraordinary, but when he turned to look at the one in charge, the other party, after reprimanding his own people, also directed his gaze. And then, there was nothing more. That indifferent look seemed to say, "My people, I can reprimand myself, but apologizing for previous rudeness? Impossible!"

"That's it? Nothing more?" Xin Gugu raised an eyebrow, filled with irritation. Spoiled individuals, even if they appeared cultured. But it seemed they were born without learning basic human respect.

"What else?" Facing a Throne-level expert, the young man was completely unmoved, as if his Innate cultivation meant he should treat a Throne-level senior with such a condescending attitude.

"Young Master Jiang, let it go."

"Heh heh, I'll handle it, I'll handle it."

"I'll take care of this..." The stout man in white, who had been awkwardly smiling on both sides, spoke up, taking a step forward and drawing everyone's attention. He first faced Xin Gugu and formally clasped his hands: "I am Rong Dahao. What we did earlier was indeed a bit inappropriate. Please forgive us."

The tall, slender young man, addressed as Young Master Jiang, subtly furrowed his brow.

Rong Dahao continued: "But as the saying goes, you don't know a person until you fight them. Conflict brings the first interaction. I see that you all possess extraordinary temperaments and are certainly not ordinary. May I ask your names?" As he spoke, his gaze shifted to the back. Because the young people there were clearly the main decision-makers.

However, after that glance, he saw the leading young man. But his focus was completely drawn to the small bronze stove in the hand of an unfamiliar woman standing nearby. Instantly, cold sweat seeped from his back, and Rong Dahao stiffened.

Xin Gugu, however, didn't notice this. You don't hit someone who offers a smiling face. He was willing to give the stout man face, so he turned slightly and proudly declared, "From the Northern Region, the Xu Family of Taixiang, Young Master Xu!"

The people around were visibly shaken. But the few people in front of them were all a bit astonished. Young Master Jiang, the leader, tilted his head and asked in surprise, "Northern Region?"

"What about it?" Xin Gugu had no good impression of this person at all, and his tone was grim.

The Throne-level expert who had laughed earlier stepped forward at the opportune moment, his face full of teasing and amusement, as if he had something he couldn't hold back. Xin Gugu cast a cold glance, but saw the Throne-level expert also extend a hand, bending his finger towards the young man in front of him, and bowing slightly.

"From the Northern Region, the Jiang Clan of Puxuan, Young Master Jiang!"