If Heaven hadn't given birth to me, I would be arrogant.

Soon, the group arrived at the actual gate of the city lord's mansion. The gate was wide and majestic, nearly five meters high and about four meters wide, just like the gate of a city wall!

Above the main gate is a huge plaque with three large characters written on it: "City Lord's Mansion!"

At this moment, the area outside the city lord's mansion was packed with people, and on both sides of the road, soldiers in bright armor stood from the gate for nearly thirty meters!

"Be good!"

Upon seeing this spectacle, Jin Hua stuck out his tongue: "Brother, is it really necessary? Even when the Grand Elder of Chaotic Ridge came last time, there wasn't such a grand display. Your return is quite an achievement!"

"Hehe, it couldn't be aimed at me. I know my uncle's personality. This must be for Master Lu!"

Zongze smiled. Although Jinhua was a bit too familiar with him, Zongze really liked Jinhua's temperament. Straightforward people are generally more likable!

"Yes!"

Jin Hua slapped his forehead: "Old Lu is a master alchemist now, his status is different. I have to put on a show, otherwise if Old Lu finds fault, the City Lord's Mansion will run out of good pills!"

"All you do all day long is spout nonsense and show no respect for your elders. I think you're trying to corrupt your sworn brother?"

Just then, Kintner's voice came from afar, and upon hearing it, Jin Hua was like a mouse that had suddenly seen a cat. He shuddered and immediately hid half of his body behind Zong Ze!

"Father, today is a great day for my sworn brother's return, and also a great day for Master Lu to advance to the rank of Master. It would be unlucky to carry out family discipline today!"

Hiding behind Zong Ze, Jin Hua shouted, "On such a joyous day, it wouldn't sound good if word got out that I was screaming and yelling after being beaten by you!"

"Nonsense!"

Kintner snorted coldly: "Who said I would use family law on you? You are right to welcome your sworn brother today, why should I use family law?"

"Hey, no family rules?"

Upon hearing his father's words, Jin Hua suddenly jumped out from behind Zong Ze again, patted Zong Ze on the shoulder and said, "Holy crap, my sworn brother, you have quite the influence. It seems that as long as you are by my side, I will be very safe!"

"Alright, you're my brother now. Anyone who dares to say you're my sworn brother, I'll tear their mouth apart. I'm your older brother now, so you'd better help me out from now on!"

"Still spouting nonsense!"

Seeing Jin Hua and Zong Ze being so close, Jin Tana was quite pleased. However, he was used to being strict with Jin Hua: "Why aren't you taking your sworn brother behind me to greet Master Lu?"

After saying that, Kintner nodded to Zong Ze and took the lead, walking towards the three people who came behind him!

"Brother, he said I'm your sworn brother!"

Zong Ze and Jin Hua followed behind Kintner. Zong Ze patted Jin Hua and mouthed the words without saying a word.

"Dad?"

Jin Hua pursed his lips, raised his eyebrows, and only mouthed the words without making a sound: "I would dare to tear someone else's mouth apart, but I wouldn't dare to do that to my father. I'd be lucky if he didn't tear me apart!"

"Gintner greets Master Lu. Congratulations to Master Lu on your official advancement and becoming the second alchemy master in the Sacred Word Outer Continent!"

Soon, the group came to greet Lu Zhongen and his companions. Before Lu Zhongen could speak, Kintner clasped his hands in a salute to him.

"Lord City Lord, you mustn't!"

Lu Zhongen quickly returned the greeting: "I only took a step forward by chance. I am still far from being a true master. Moreover, Lord City Lord is the master of Chaos City. Please do not give me such a grand greeting!"

"Master Lu is overthinking it!"

Kintner laughed and said, "You should know that a master is a master. Moreover, you are not only the only master in my Chaotic City, but also the only master in the entire Chaotic Continent. This is truly a double blessing for the Chaotic Continent!"

"Double happiness?"

Wang Xinling spoke up. She had been by Lu Zhongen's side for six years, practically inseparable. Lu Zhongen was also a frequent visitor to the City Lord's Mansion, so Wang Xinling was very familiar with City Lord Turner, and Turner also liked Wang Xinling very much!

Facing the city lord, Wang Xinling did not show the usual fear and trepidation. Instead, she acted like a junior meeting an elder in her own family, and sometimes she would even act a little coquettish in front of Kintana!

"Uncle City Lord, the advancement of a master is one joy, but what is the other joy?"

"Ling girl is here too!"

At this moment, Kintner looked at Wang Xinling and smiled, "There's another piece of good news I can't tell you yet; I can only announce it tomorrow. Come on, let's go inside together. It would be impolite of me to talk here!"

After speaking, Kim Turner looked at Han Zhixuan. He hadn't met Han Zhixuan when he was with the Xuanzong Gang; he had only heard of her name. However, there were too many outsiders at that time, and Kim Turner hadn't even met his own direct descendant, Jin Canjin.

"Who is this?"

Kintner asked!

"Zhixuan greets Uncle. I saw you once before, from afar, at the founding ceremony. I thought you were incredibly heroic, but seeing you up close today, I realize you're more than just heroic!"

Han Zhixuan quickly bowed to Kim Turner, performing the special etiquette of the Kim family for juniors. Back in the Golden Family, Han Zhixuan had learned this etiquette very well!

"Zhixuan?"

Kintner's mind raced, and he immediately realized that this was Zong Ze's wife. He quickly laughed and said, "Haha, so it's my niece-in-law! Hehe, Xiao Ze, you really have good taste!"

After saying that, Kintner waved his hand and said, "Come on, let's go inside. The banquet is ready. Today is a family banquet, a celebration banquet for Master Lu, and a pre-battle celebration banquet for Xiao Ze's rise to fame tomorrow!"

After saying that, the group of people marched in a grand procession toward the city lord's mansion!

The dinner party was a great success, with everyone enjoying themselves. To be frank, the polite exchanges between Kintner and Lu Zhongen at the door were just for show, and in reality, the two had a very close relationship!

After the banquet, Zong Ze and Han Zhixuan had just returned to the room arranged for them in the City Lord's Mansion when a servant's voice came from outside the door: "Young Master Zong Ze, the City Lord has asked me to take you to see the Lord!"

"My lady, Uncle Jin wants to see me. He must be thinking about tomorrow's bloody battle arena. You've had a long day, so you should get some rest. I'll be right back!"

After saying that, Zong Ze kissed Han Zhixuan's cherry-red lips hard until Han Zhixuan couldn't breathe and pushed Zong Ze away. Zong Ze then laughed and picked up his outer robe, opened the door and went out, leaving Han Zhixuan alone in the house with her face flushed.