Peace returned to River County. Zhang Yao’s death did not cause any waves. The expected revenge from Prominent Zhang family never came to pass.


    Even the Wealthy Xu family that were behind the Zhang family did not make any moves. It was as if everyone had forgotten about the matter.


    Could it be that the Zhang family were too scared? Or were they nning to move in the dark?


    Or could it be because the Qin family were already under the protection of the Da Xi family as everyone had guessed?


    Qin Lianshan did not me Qin Wushuang after he had learned the truth. On the contrary, he was jubnt. His son’s strength had been impressed upon everyone after he had killed someone like Zhang Yao, a warrior at the peak of the Power Force. Now, they would have a higher chance to protect the Humble ss seat of the Qin family in this "Family ss Evaluation" session.


    Finally, the “Family ss Evaluation” that had arrested Qin Lianshan’s life in the recent days had begun.


    In River County, all the aristocratic families gathered together in the River Square. A big festival was going to unveil itself here!


    The gathered aristocrats consisted of one Venerable ss family, three Wealthy ss families, eight Prominent ss families and twenty-six Humble ss families.


    There was a total of thirty-eight aristocratic seats in River County when added up.


    The Venerable Da Xi family held the supreme status, and none of the other powerhouses were eligible to challenge them. Thus, there was no need for them to participate in the “Family ss Evaluation” and they would still keep their status.


    For the three Wealthy sses, the Xu, Qian and the Yun family also maintained a stable status. From the current rankings of the powerhouses in River County, those who were eligible to challenge them did not have the intention, at least for now.


    Thus, all three Wealthy sses werecent in their belief that their status would remain unchanged.


    As for the Prominent sses, there would most likely be one or two changes among the eight families.


    The Humble sses would be the ones to experience the biggest changes. The outside world estimated that at least three or four Humble sses seats would change hands.


    In other words, three or four of the Humble ss families would lose their aristocratic seats. At the same time, three or four of the civilian families would be able to enter the ranks of the aristocracy.


    However, it was only an estimation. The Zhen Wu Holy ce still needed to announce the actual situation.


    Therefore, the first thing that happened in the "Family ss Evaluation" session would be to announce the exact changes. These changes would be ording to the registrations where families made their intents clear.


    For example, if five civilian families wrote their intent to challenge the Humble ss seat on their forms, then one would need to know which specific seats they were targeting.


    If only two families were targeted, then there would be seven families to fight for two seats.


    The rest of the unchallenged Humble ss seats would automatically remain unchanged.


    All tens of thousands of eyes in the square gazed at the representative of the Zhen Wu Holy ce. The official cleared his throat and spoke in a high-pitched voice: "Everyone, we meet again after twenty years. In our Bai Yue Country, we uphold a prestigious tradition; that is, martial arts rule the country and the strong will make our country even stronger. The twenty year "Family ss Evaluation" would be the best stage for each family to demonstrate their strength! Next, I will announce that in this session’s "Family ss Evaluation," two Humble ss seats are being challenged. These two seats are from the Qin family of Eastwood Town and the Li family of Nine Du Town! Five powerhouses will fight for the seats. They are the Gu, and the Wen families from River County, the Niu family from Eastwood Town, the Blue and the Li family from Nine Du Town!”


    After he had said these words, this representative stopped for a moment. It was tradition to give people at the scene some time to digest the information to see if there were any mistakes.


    Qin Lianshan was panicking. He stared at Qin Wushuang and asked: “Wushuang, did you fill out the registration form correctly? Our family is being challenged, howe our family’s name did not appear on the list?"


    Qin Xiu was also shocked: “Wushuang, you...”


    Qin Wushuang pulled his father and older sister down, and said casually: “Father, don’t panic! Let’s hear him finish talking, ok? At this moment, can you not have a little more confidence in your son?"


    Qin Lianshan was dumbfounded. Inwardly, he thought that no matter how confident you were, it would be useless if you did not register. Confidence alone would not solve the problem!


    The rest of the people also started to engage in lively conversations.


    “Haha, it’s strange! That Qin family of Eastwood town is so weak? Others have challenged them, and they did not have the courage to defend their seat. Have they given up?"


    "They are, after all, a family with hundreds of years of traditions. It’s sorrowful that their family has fallen generations after generations!"


    “That’s right, how would the offspring of the Qin family even show their faces to their ancestors after death...”


    "Didn’t the outside world say that the Da Xi family supported the Qin family? It seems that such support does not exist!"


    Constant streams of mocking and ridiculing words turned Qin Lianshan’s head nk.


    Someone said again: "What do you know? Most likely the Qin family is ying a big game! Even if they give up their Humble ss seats, could they not go after the Prominent ss?"


    "Yes, that’s right! I almost forgot that the Qin family have an abnormal heir. He instantly killed a mighty warrior at the peak of the Power Force. His strength is at least equivalent to a Stage Three or Four Warrior of the Genuine Force. It’s not impossible for them to challenge the Prominent ss!"


    A strange light shed across Qin Lianshan’s eyes, could it be...?


    Qin Xiu’s also looked at her little brother questioningly: “Wushuang, did you fill out the form to challenge the Prominent ss?"


    Qin Wushuang smiled: “Keep listening, don’t be impatient.”


    Within the spirited discussion, that representative nced through the entire square and continued to speak: "There is only one family that received a challenge in the Prominent ss. That is the Summer family in River County. Two families are going to fight for this seat—River County’s Summer family and River County’s Zhou family!"


    The Zhou family had a reputation of being the "Number One Humble ss" in River County. It meant that among the Humble sses, the Zhou family was the most powerful family. And only the Zhou family qualified to challenge the Prominent ss!


    It was going to be the most exciting duel. It would most likely be the highlight event of this "Family ss Evaluation" session. This duel would be the grand finale.


    Next, because the Wealthy sses and the Venerable ss were too powerful and had such a stable position, no one from any of the aristocratic families in River County would dare to challenge them.


    "It will be exciting when the Zhou family go against the Summer family!"


    “Right? It should be the grand finale, right?”


    "I bet that the Zhou family will seed in the challenge and proceed to be a Prominent ss!"


    Qin Lianshan could not sit still anymore. It seemed that his son did not register to challenge the Prominent ss. Up next was the Wealthy ss!


    There were only three Wealthy sses in the entire River County. And these were all powerful families. With the limited number of people in the Qin family, what strength did they have topete with these vicious Wealthy ss families?


    “Father, Sister, soon it will be our turn.” Qin Wushuang was still smiling.


    That Zhen Wu official cleared his throat and said excitedly: "Everyone, everyone! Everyone, listen carefully, the next announcement is a serious matter! In this session’s "Family ss Evaluation," we will be witnesses to a fight for a Wealthy ss seat. Everyone is surely looking forward to this major event, right? Do you want to know who is the challenger, and the one being challenged?"


    “Yes!” Instantly, a booming response was heard from the River Square when everyone suddenly heard this explosive news.


    The representative’s words had pushed the atmosphere of the scene to a climax!


    A challenge to the Wealthy ss?


    Everyone thought they were hearing it incorrectly. In River County, none of the powerhouses had any strength close to the three Wealthy sses.


    Which dark horse was it? He had so much courage to dare challenge the Wealthy ss? Which family out of the Xu, Qian and the Yun Wealthy sses would they be challenging?


    The heads of these three Wealthy sses were sitting at eye-catching positions. Initially, they kept an aloof and superior attitude and did not seem to care about the “Family ss Evaluation.” However, they were now feeling somewhat anxious, frustrated and worried.


    No one would dare to recklessly challenge the Wealthy ss seats. It was a life and death battle to protect a family’s honor and interest; it would certainly not end without the death of the other party.


    Since this person had dared to challenge them, he must have the qualifications and the skills! All three Wealthy ss families wanted to know which one of their families had been chosen? Deep in their hearts, they all hoped that this unfortunate matter would fall onto the other’s families!


    If this matter had fallen onto their family, they must kill their enemies with their full strength. They would destroy the opponent with thunder-like forces and not show any mercy!


    It was a matter that involved the pride of the Wealthy sses. If the tiger did not demonstrate its strength, others would bully it as if it were a sick cat. Of course, they needed to punish one to set an example to the others to regain their pride. Or else, in the future everyone would think that the Wealthy ss families would be easy to bully. As a result, everyone would be constantly challenging them.


    Who was it? Those participants below the stage urgently wanted to know the answer. They jeered loudly and made a racket. The entire River Square seemed to be boiling!


    That Zhen Wu official had drawn out the suspense to drive the crowd wild. He smiled: "Allow me to announce, the Wealthy ss family being challenged is—River County’s Xu family!"


    Every member of the Xu family’s faces instantly changed when they heard these words. They felt like the entire sky had darkened.


    Their dark mood slowly turned into anger apanied by the rain and the wind. It was apparent that their mood could turn into violent rain and storm at any time!


    The Zhen Wu official stopped for a moment. He became satisfied when he saw everyone holding their breath, unable to take their eyes off him. He continued: "The challenger is—The Qin family from Eastwood Town! In total, these two families will fight for this seat! Theses rivals will meet face to face and only the mightier one will win! Let us celebrate this festival..."


    Although there were no cheering, people could not stop talking.


    "No way! The Qin family of Eastwood Town are not very famous."


    "Are they powerful? They dared to challenge the Xu family? What is the background of this Qin family?"


    “A Humble ss skipping a level to challenge a Wealthy ss? This Qin family is crazy, right?”


    “Haha, this is interesting. A moment ago, I thought the Qin family had given up on their Humble ss seat. But that person was right; they dared to challenge a Wealthy ss family. They are quite ambitious!"


    "That’s right; we should apud them even if it’s just for their courage!"


    "This is the foundation and the pursuit of martial artists! Qin family, good job!"


    “Yes, no matter if the Qin family fails or seeds in their duel, I will support them! The Xu family is not something good!”


    "Yes, yes. It’s time to freshen the air since these three big Wealthy ss families have controlled River County for so many years."


    "The strong Qin family. Rise, Qin family!"


    Unconsciously, cheering sounds for the Qin family rang throughout the River Square. After all, most lower level martial artists were unyielding characters. They did not have the power to challenge the powerful foes themselves, but they hoped to see someone challenge them.


    When the representative saw that the atmosphere had been stirred up, he shouted: "Representatives of each of the challenging families and the challenged families, pleasee to the stage and sign the Martial Artists’ Deration!”