On a snow peak of Kunxu Mountain.

The young man in the Red Robe watched the confrontation from a distance, his face darkened as he put down the giant red bow and turned to leave.

"Please wait, Eldest Young Master."

Just as he was about to leap away, a call suddenly came from behind. The young man turned his head at the sound and saw a Dragon Whisker Tiger carrying a Daoist riding the wind and landing on the snow.

"Shen Hou!" The young man frowned and said with a light reprimand.

The three words "please stay" from Shen Hou's mouth carried a unique deterrent. Although it wasn't "please stay, Fellow Daoist," it still made those in the know apprehensive.

"It's a habit, a habit," Shen Hou chuckled awkwardly, "Eldest Young Master, forgive me, forgive me."

He dismounted the Dragon Whisker Tiger and walked closer with a smile.

The young man saw this and, though still somewhat annoyed, he recalled the saying of not striking a smiling face. Besides, Shen Hou was a fourth-rank, not an ordinary subordinate, so he rationally dispelled unnecessary negative emotions and said: "This won't happen again."

"Thank you, Eldest Young Master."

Shen Hou smiled and cupped his hands, stroked his long beard, and asked, "Eldest Young Master, are you going to hunt down that traitor?"

"Calling him a traitor doesn't cover our own downfall. Now we are the ones who are lost and homeless, and he is recognized as the Master of the Jiang Family."

The Eldest Young Master spoke calmly, without the superiority that others of the main Jiang family might have, but with a clear view of reality. Then, his voice sank, "Indeed, I must resolve this formidable enemy."

"The Shattering Sun Ice Arrow that can kill the Golden Crow no longer exists, and the Su Arrow crafted by the family is hard to match Jiang Li's Mysterious Skill, but the harm caused by the Sun-shooting Bow is not so easy to recover from."

"That shot broke Jiang Li's Cultivation Body, harmed his Divine Farmer's appearance, and damaged his Flame Emperor's Blood. Even if he dispels the Xuanbing Qi, he absolutely cannot quickly recover from the injury."

Regarding the injuries caused by the Sun-shooting Bow, the Eldest Young Master seemed well aware, even though he hadn't joined the battlefield, he was exceptionally confident in the wounds that Jiang Li suffered.

Seeing this, Shen Hou appropriately showed a puzzled expression.

The Eldest Young Master saw this and did not conceal it, frankly saying, "The family's migration overseas was a meticulously thought-out move. On the East Sea, there is an island nation, whose sovereign has long wielded a Dao Artifact named the 'Eight-Handed Mirror.' The source of the Dao Fruit contained within the mirror is revered on that island as the Sun God. I killed the sovereign of that island nation with the Sun-shooting Bow and took his foundation to achieve the fourth rank. The Sun-shooting Bow's restraint against the sun-related phenomena is crystal clear."

Despite Shen Hou's previous inappropriate words, the Eldest Young Master still disclosed information relating to his own Dao Fruit, displaying considerable trust.

This naturally caused Shen Hou's expression to change, and he bowed again, "Thank you for trusting me, Eldest Young Master."

"We are all of one line, and should trust each other. Now that the main family is betrayed by the branch, we need to work together." The Eldest Young Master raised a hand slightly as if supporting Shen Hou, signaling that there was no need for formalities, while also showing a sense of determination.

As to how much of this trust was genuine, how much was false, and how much was influenced by Shen Hou's Dao Fruit, only they knew.

Shen Hou responded with sincere emotion, "Eldest Young Master trusts me so much, which makes me speak frankly. It is said that the son of a noble does not sit under an overhanging eaves. That traitor is already wounded, hunted by the Immortal Queen and Taibai True Monarch. Why should Eldest Young Master risk himself? It's not worth it."

"Even if the Immortal Queen and Taibai True Monarch are pursuing, can they guarantee Jiang Li's certain death?" The Eldest Young Master disagreed, "Moreover, the Divine Farmer's Cauldron and Ochre Whip on Jiang Li cannot fall into other people's hands."

The symbol of the Jiang family's legitimacy must be reclaimed, or the future of the main family would not have rightful authority.

More importantly, the Dao Fruit of the Flame Emperor is carried within the Ochre Whip and the Divine Farmer's Cauldron, which also concerns the Eldest Young Master's future ascension.

"It cannot be, Eldest Young Master!"

The loyalist Shen Hou shouted urgently, "The Third Young Master is dead, the Second Young Master lacks the power to take charge, our family's future all rests on you, Eldest Young Master, please do not be reckless."

However, upon hearing Shen Hou's words, the Eldest Young Master felt an inexplicable surge of melancholy.

Though he said he would go after Jiang Li, he actually intended to act according to circumstances; if it was unfeasible, he would naturally withdraw immediately for future planning. But upon hearing Shen Hou's words, the Eldest Young Master remembered his deceased third brother, Jiang Zhuyun.

The former Family Head Jiang Tao had three sons. The eldest and the second accompanied the main family overseas, and the third son Jiang Zhuyun, due to his undeveloped Realm, was entrusted with a task to join the Dinghu Sect. Ultimately, Jiang Zhuyun died at Jiang Li's hands, becoming a stepping stone for him.

At this moment, Shen Hou's words provoked new and old hatred in the Eldest Young Master's heart, arousing the killing intent within him.

"No need for more words, I must personally kill Jiang Li."

The Eldest Young Master's voice was cold as he said, "What the Jiang family main house needs is not a Young Master who sits back and enjoys, but one who can lead the family to rise again. A noble son who doesn't risk under adversity will remain in the hall forever."

There is no loyalty that comes without reason. The current Jiang family main house is ruled by the Family Head line, due to legitimacy, but mostly because this line still retains formidable power.

Otherwise, other people from the main family would have taken over long ago.

Furthermore, as a fourth-rank, Jiang Zhuyang himself has battled to reach his position, and Shen Hou's reference to "the son of a noble" underestimated Jiang Zhuyang.

The words did not persuade but had the opposite effect. Jiang Zhuyang had made up his mind and suddenly transformed into a crimson light, breaking through the air.

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