Even If the Sky Is Pierced, Someone Will Cover for You

"Brother, have we really arrived in Flame City?"

"Shelly, we really have arrived in Flame City. Look, that's the Chongming TV Tower over there!" Ian Song pointed to the tall tower in the distance.

"It really does look like the Chongming TV Tower."

Ian Song couldn't help but roll his eyes. What do you mean, 'looks like'? It obviously is the Chongming TV Tower—the landmark of Flame City, and the tallest TV tower in the Yanhuang Republic.

"But brother, I still can't quite believe it."

After leaving Magic City University, her brother had simply waved his hand and conjured a little silver boat. He brought her aboard, the boat soared into the sky, and in just a few dozen seconds, it landed again. Then her brother told her they'd already reached Flame City.

"Alright, Shelly, let's stop talking about it. Come with me!"

"Okay." Shelly nodded.

Ten minutes later, Ian Song brought Shelly Song to the Zhao Family estate.

Knowing he was coming, the Zhao Family elders—including Andrew Zhao, Charles Zhao, and other senior members—were already lined up at the gate to welcome him.

A few days ago, after that duel with the Immortal-Dao Alliance, it wasn’t just Ian Song who made a splash—the Zhao Family also reaped a ton of benefits. Their ranking among the Ten Great Families shot straight to number one.

Of course, everyone in the Zhao Family knew it was all thanks to Ian Song. That’s why they were practically itching to treat him like a little ancestor.

This time, knowing Ian was coming back, all the Zhao Family higher-ups dropped what they were doing and hurried home to wait for him. Of course, Edward Zhao was the clan head, so he had to keep up appearances—otherwise, he’d definitely be right there at the gate too.

After a few words of greeting, Ian Song and Shelly Song were ushered into the Zhao Family inner courtyard, surrounded by a crowd of welcoming relatives.

Outside the main hall, Edward Zhao stood waiting, craning his neck in anticipation. As soon as he saw Ian, he strode forward a few quick steps. "Brat, you finally decided to come home!"

"Greetings, godfather."

Ian hurriedly bowed. He was someone who always repaid kindness, and while the Zhao Family had taken him in because of his cultivation talent, they had genuinely treated him well. So even though his cultivation far surpassed Edward Zhao’s now, he still showed proper respect.

"Ha, get up already." Before Ian could finish bowing, Edward Zhao reached out to pull him up. Then his gaze fell on Shelly, his face kind and gentle. "And this must be Shelly, right? You really are a natural beauty!"

"Hello, Uncle Edward." Shelly, having already been briefed by Ian, quickly bowed to Edward Zhao.

"No need to be so formal, girl. Since you’re Ian’s little sister, you can call me godfather too." Edward Zhao’s tone and expression grew even warmer.

After some polite small talk, everyone headed into the main hall together.

After some more chatting, Edward Zhao said, "Ian, Shelly’s transfer paperwork is all done. She can start at Waterwood University anytime, and she can pick whichever department she likes!"

"Thank you, godfather," Ian said gratefully.

"Thank you, godfather," Shelly echoed quickly.

Edward Zhao waved it off. "We’re all family here, no need to be so formal."

After a bit more chatting, the Zhao Family girls took Shelly away to help her settle in, while Ian followed Edward Zhao to his study.

"Here’s the information you wanted."

Edward Zhao handed Ian a document folder.

After crippling thirteen Innate experts from the Green-Red Gang, Ian had called Edward Zhao and asked him to gather intel on the Green-Red Gang and the Mo family.

After thanking him, Ian took the folder and started reading through the files.

First off, the Green-Red Gang is a group that’s been entrenched in Magic City for nearly a century. The current boss is Howard Zuo, age fifty-two, whose cultivation has reached Innate Eighth Layer. He’s got huge influence in Magic City, working both sides of the law.

The Mo family only has three members: Jiansheng Mo, Julia Yang, and Monica Mo. Jiansheng Mo is a deputy mayor of Magic City. He’s not the executive deputy mayor, but he is a standing committee deputy mayor—and since Magic City is a directly governed municipality, his rank is equivalent to deputy state level, even higher than most provincial deputy governors.

Julia Yang, on the other hand, is the chairwoman of Huayun Group—an electronics company that mainly deals in computers, phones, and other products. The company is valued at around sixty billion yuan and is a well-known enterprise in Magic City.

Then there’s Monica Mo, currently a freshman at Magic City University—and she’s also Howard Zuo’s disciple.

Actually, with Howard Zuo’s power, he doesn’t really care about Jiansheng Mo’s official rank. What he values is Jiansheng’s father-in-law, Huikui Yang.

Huikui Yang is nearly eighty years old and at the peak of Innate Eighth Layer. He hasn’t broken through to the Ninth Layer, but he’s actually beaten a Ninth Layer expert before. He’s also the northern martial underworld alliance leader—even the Ten Great Families usually won’t mess with him lightly.

Huikui Yang has three sons and one daughter.

The eldest, Zongcheng Yang, followed in his father’s footsteps and reached Innate Eighth Layer himself. He’s the vice leader of the underworld alliance, and once Huikui Yang steps down, he’ll be the new boss.

The second son, Zongye Yang, also reached Innate Eighth Layer, but he wasn’t interested in the underworld. After graduating college, he joined the army and is now a division commander of a field unit.

The third son, Zongming Yang, didn’t have any talent for cultivation, so he went into politics instead. He’s currently a governor of a northern province.

As for the fourth child, that’s Julia Yang—she married Jiansheng Mo, and it’s thanks to the Yang family’s backing that Jiansheng landed the deputy mayor seat in Magic City.

After reading through all this, Ian’s expression turned a bit serious. The Green-Red Gang didn’t really worry him—it was just a gang, and he could wipe them out easily.

But the Yang family was a different story—the second son was a division commander, and the third son was a governor.

In terms of sheer strength, he could easily take them out, but if he did, it might stir up trouble with the higher-ups.

In the end, he decided to ask Edward Zhao for advice on this.

After hearing the whole story, Edward Zhao fell silent in thought. After a while, he said, "You can go all out against the Green-Red Gang and Mo family. As for the Yang family, leave a bit of leeway at first. If they don’t know their place, then do what you must. The Yangs may be powerful, but the Zhao Family isn’t weak either. Don’t worry about cleaning up the aftermath. Right now, you’re seen as a sea-calming divine needle by the top leaders of Yanhuang. As long as you’re not the one to start trouble, even if you pierce the sky, they won’t blame you!"

Hearing Edward Zhao’s words, Ian suddenly felt enlightened. He thanked Edward, saying, "Thank you for the advice, godfather. Now I know what to do! Oh, and I have two gifts for you!"

"What gifts?"

Ian smiled and presented a booklet and ten top-grade spirit crystals.

The booklet contained the Origin-Nurturing Scripture, though Ian had been careful—he only included the cultivation method up to late Foundation Establishment.

Edward Zhao seemed to guess what it was and quickly flipped open the Origin-Nurturing Scripture. After a quick look, he couldn’t help showing excitement: "Ian, is this an Immortal cultivation method?"

Ian nodded.

With Ian’s confirmation, Edward Zhao grew even more excited. His hands trembled as he held the booklet, and he couldn’t stop praising, "Good, good, this is wonderful!"

Suddenly, an idea struck Edward Zhao. "Ian, your godfather has a suggestion."

"Please go ahead, godfather."

Edward Zhao calmed himself before continuing, "If you offer this cultivation method to the country as well, even if you wipe out the Yang family completely, no one will say a word!"