The Spirit You spoke again, smiling at Jiang Chen: "Xue Tu is the Spirit You Ancestor of Youming Hall!"

"Is it him?!"

Jiang Chen was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head lightly: "This information is practically useless! We absolutely can't make a move against Youming Hall right now!"

The Spirit You froze momentarily, then nodded lightly in understanding.

"Why? Why can't we make a move against Youming Hall?"

Pu Liang asked in confusion. The forces of the Martial Sects were the kind of powers that his once-ruling family had always loved to attack. This had been their usual practice when they ruled the continent.

"It's like this: sect forces are different from family forces. They... So we can only wait until the Martial Arts Tournament!" Jiang Chen explained briefly.

Pu Liang and the others nodded lightly.

"Anything else?" Jiang Chen asked the Spirit You again.

The Spirit You hesitated for a moment, scanning the surroundings but did not see Liu Tiancheng. A hint of doubt appeared in his eyes.

"Liu Tiancheng was dealt with by Hu Zi!" Jiang Chen said softly.

The Spirit You understood immediately, nodding lightly: "The Liu Family, apart from Liu Tiancheng, is entirely made up of Gene Warriors from the Gene Organization. Because Liu Tiancheng was always running around with Zhou Chenggang, fighting and getting injured, the Liu family worried he would get exposed, so they never injected him with the Gene Potion! The Zhou Family's affiliated clans have all been lured into the Gene Organization by members of the Liu Family!"

"What?!"

Thud!

Zhou Liecheng's face changed abruptly; unable to withstand the blow, he collapsed onto the sofa.

For a long time, he sat with lifeless eyes, muttering to himself: "How is this possible? How?! Including the affiliated clans, our Zhou Family has nearly five hundred people! Nearly five hundred! And now, only... How can this be?!"

By the end, Zhou Liecheng roared out in anguish!

Jiang Chen and the others glanced at Zhou Liecheng, wanting to console him but not knowing how.

A large family, with over five hundred people including branches and affiliated clans, suddenly discovering that only a few dozen were still loyal, while the rest had turned into irrevocable enemies.

This kind of blow was truly devastating!

After some time, Zhou Liecheng gradually stood up. The aura around him had completely transformed; the gentle, scholarly youth from before had entirely disappeared.

Now standing here was a man with hollow eyes and brimming with anger—an avenger!

"Liecheng, don't do this. Zhou Family's future depends on you!" Jiang Chen reached out and patted Zhou Liecheng lightly on the shoulder.

Zhou Liecheng forced a slight smile, nodded faintly, and said indifferently: "I'm fine. Let's go; we're returning to the Zhou residence!"

Having said this, Zhou Liecheng no longer cared about propriety or anyone's reaction and strode toward the door.

Jiang Chen and the others exchanged looks, collectively let out a silent sigh, and quietly followed him.

The journey was silent. The group followed Zhou Liecheng's car and arrived at the Zhou Family's estate.

"So big, how empty it must feel?"

Zhou Liecheng stood at the estate entrance, looking at the grand gates and the vast estate before him, uttering a seemingly inexplicable comment.

Jiang Chen and the others fell silent at his words, understanding the meaning behind them.

Though the outcome of the battle in the Acquired Realm remained unclear, even in the best-case scenario where everyone wiped out the three major organizations, the Zhou Family would still have only a few people left—just slightly fewer than the Yue Family.

Such a large estate would indeed feel immensely empty!

"Young Master!"

A member of the Zhou Family's guardian group, stationed at the estate's entrance, called out to Zhou Liecheng.

Zhou Liecheng glanced at the man, nodded expressionlessly, and stepped into the estate, followed by Jiang Chen and the others.

The man watched Zhou Liecheng and the group as they disappeared into the estate and quickly pulled out his phone to make a call: "Zhou Liecheng has returned. The Huangluo Clan and Yue Family members have also returned, along with four others—it should be Jiang Chen's group!"

"Zhou Liecheng, my son—where is he?!"

When Zhou Liecheng brought Jiang Chen and the others to the estate's guest accommodation area, a voice called out from afar. Zhou Hai came striding over.

"Second Uncle, don't you know your own son?"

Zhou Liecheng stared narrowly at Zhou Hai, his gaze revealing intense hatred, even tinged faintly with murderous intent.

Jiang Chen slightly arched his brow and subtly bumped into Zhou Liecheng.

Zhou Hai frowned at the comment: "What do you mean?"

This punk... has murder in his heart for me?!

"What do I mean? Don't you understand?"

"That bastard! I told him to take Liu Tiancheng and apologize to Mr. Jiang, but what did he do? He arrived with an arrogant attitude, muttering 'Sorry' in disjointed syllables—a dozen times! Is that an apology? I slapped him, and he slammed the door and stormed off?"

Drawing a deep breath to suppress his rage and hatred, Zhou Liecheng bellowed:

"And Liu Tiancheng, just as insolent as Lie Gang. When Lie Gang left, he left too! Second Uncle, what does this mean? Who's the heir of the family?! Had Mr. Jiang not been so magnanimous, sparing them, the esteemed seniors of the Huangluo Clan and Yue Family would've left long ago!"

Zhou Hai froze for a moment, glanced at Pu Liang and the others, then bent in respect. Thinking back, yes—his son did indeed have such a temper. But...

Is this really why Zhou Liecheng bore murder in his heart for me?

Zhou Hai cast a scrutinizing look at Zhou Liecheng.

"Zhou Hai, your son—he needs serious discipline. Otherwise, in future generations of the Zhou Family, it'll depend solely on Liecheng!" Pu Liang rolled his eyes slightly and spoke softly.

Zhou Hai's face changed slightly. He forced a laugh, nodded repeatedly, and turned to leave!

With Pu Liang speaking, Zhou Hai had no grounds to doubt. First, his son indeed had such a disposition; second, Pu Liang was a senior of his grandfather's generation—no reason to deceive him, a mere junior.

"Liecheng, you must control your emotions. Without Pu Liang's timely assistance, Zhou Hai might have doubted you!" Jiang Chen cautioned in a low voice.

"I understand. I'll keep it under control!"

Zhou Liecheng nodded, then turned and bowed deeply to Pu Liang: "Thank you, Senior Pu Liang."

Pu Liang nodded lightly and said nothing further, considering the Zhou Family's current situation—it would be impossible for anyone to adapt immediately.

"Mr. Jiang, these are the guest villas. That one houses Leng Ming's group. This one is for the Yue Family. There's one in the middle left vacant; you can stay there!"

Zhou Liecheng pointed at the few villas ahead, giving a brief introduction.

Jiang Chen responded softly: "Alright."

"Take a rest. I... I'll go see Dad and Grandpa!" Zhou Liecheng spoke in a dazed tone as his gaze flickered.

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