"If that's the case, it's reasonable for the Zhou Family to bring their vassals to the banquet!"

Having understood the history of the Zhou Family, Jiang Chen muttered softly.

"No!"

Yue Shaoting spoke solemnly, "It's true that the Zhou Family brings members of their vassal group to important banquets of the Martial Dao World, but usually, they only bring one or two people just to show their importance. This time, however, they brought half of the vassal group, which is quite unusual!"

"Right, if not for Elder Yue's reminder, I would have overlooked it. Although the Zhou Family was in decline initially, they have regained strength now, and their vassal group's family can practically be regarded as an affiliated family."

Pu Liang was slightly stunned, nodded in agreement, and said: "Moreover, the Zhou Family's ancestor is also from the direct lineage of the Zhou Family. Ever since the Flame Dragon Group's sweep a hundred years ago, which resulted in the death of the vassal group's ancestor, their say in the Zhou Family has weakened significantly. Bringing half of the group this time indeed seems suspicious."

"It seems that the Zhou Family might not have big issues; the problem might lie with the vassal group!" Jiang Chen spoke softly.

"Is there really a problem?" Old Master Tang spoke with a grave expression.

The patriarchs of the other major families also turned solemn, knowing about Jiang Chen's suspicion towards the Zhou Family, and his confirmation made their hearts sink even more.

"Yes!"

Jiang Chen nodded: "Today at the banquet, I investigated the Zhou Family's members. Among the eight, only three vassal members triggered my Inner Qi reaction. Among them, one is from the Soul Devour Group, and two are from the Gene Organization. Those who emitted killing intent towards me, out of four, three were confirmed to be the vassals, and the last one, I couldn't determine."

"That must be another vassal!" Yue Wujie spoke solemnly.

"Now that it's confirmed, what are we waiting for? Let's get rid of them!" Lou Family Patriarch suggested.

"No!"

Jiang Chen shook his head: "We don't know if the Zhou Family has been infiltrated by these three organizations, acting rashly might alert them. If our action causes them to act desperately, the northwest will be thrown into chaos!"

"This... what should we do? We can't just run to investigate the Zhou Family!" Old Master Tang frowned.

Jiang Chen's expression turned serious, "Then we wait until the Zhou Family's ancestral ceremony. Zhou Liecheng has invited me and invited Leng Ming. The Yue family should be attending too?"

While speaking, Jiang Chen looked towards Yue Shaoting.

"Of course!" Yue Shaoting nodded.

"How about we also find an excuse to go?" Old Master Tang suggested quietly.

Jiang Chen thought for a moment, then shook his head gently: "Better not. If you all went, it would make a big scene, and if the Zhou Family notices anything unusual, that would be problematic."

"Only you guys are going? If there really is an issue with the Zhou Family, it could be dangerous for you!" Mo Old Master looked at Jiang Chen worriedly.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly: "I didn't say only we few people would go."

He glanced at Pu Liang and Yue Shaoting and made some arrangements quietly.

"That's better, even if the Zhou Family really has issues, you can still escape if you can't beat them!" After hearing Jiang Chen's plan, the elders breathed a sigh of relief.

Old Master Tang looked at Jiang Chen and proposed softly: "For safety, I'll notify them to arrange for someone to assist you outside the Zhou Family."

"Good!" Jiang Chen nodded.

Yue Shaoting and others glanced at Old Master Tang without interrupting, knowing somewhat about his other identity.

"That... Big brother, can I go with you?" Lou Qiangqiang, his eyes sparkling, looked at Jiang Chen.

During the discussion, not a single junior dared to speak; it was their elders' topics, and they had nothing to do but keep quiet.

Seeing the discussion was winding down, the restless Lou Qiangqiang couldn't hold back anymore.

"No!"

Jiang Chen decisively refused, glaring at Lou Qiangqiang: "You better stay put and focus on school. You have exams coming up, and Fei is aiming for Dingjing University. If you don't get in, I'll make Fei ignore you and find a nice boy to take care of her at school!"

"No! No, big brother! I was wrong! I won't go! I'll definitely study hard and surely get into Dingjing University!" Lou Qiangqiang suddenly became anxious, shouting in panic.

Pfft!

"Haha!"

"Haha…"

Everyone burst into laughter.

"Haha! Mr. Jiang, you really have a way! Ever since this kid started following you, even his sister can barely manage him, let alone anyone else!" Lou Family Patriarch slapped Lou Qiangqiang on the back of his neck, laughing.

Old Master Tang's expression changed slightly, and he also laughed along: "Haha, yes, if Qiangqiang wants to be good with Mr. Jiang's sister, he really needs to listen to Mr. Jiang!"

The other patriarchs were briefly stunned, giving Old Master Tang a surprised look. While it's casual for Lou Family Patriarch to jest about Lou Qiangqiang, who is his great-grandson, it seemed somewhat out of character for Old Master Tang to do so.

However, the crowd quickly understood, glancing at the entrance of the attic, and joked:

"Haha, Xiao Qiang, if you want to pursue Mr. Jiang's sister, you'll need to work hard!"

"Yes, with Jiang Chen being so outstanding, his sister, constantly influenced by him, will certainly have high standards. If you don't work harder, she might not look up to you!"

"Not being looked up to could be a good thing since our family's Jian Feng might then have a chance!"

The group of elders began teasing Lou Qiangqiang.

Lou Qiangqiang was dumbfounded, looking foolishly at the elders, while the other younger members were equally bewildered.

This group of elders teasing Jiang Chen was not strange, but collectively teasing Lou Qiangqiang... since when had Lou Qiangqiang become so favored by the elders?

Click!

"What's so funny?"

The door to the attic was opened, and a puzzled voice came through.

Everyone turned their heads, and the younger ones instantly understood why the elders had suddenly switched from discussing matters to teasing Lou Qiangqiang.

Entering through the door were Li Tianchong, Leng Ming, and the people from the Zhou Family.

Seeing the newcomers, the young ones promptly stood up from the sofas, giving up their seats.

Jiang Chen gave Yue Shaoting a meaningful look, and Yue Shaoting nodded with understanding.

"Alright, you youngsters go and have fun, go hang out with Mr. Jiang. Staying here listening to us old men chat, you must be bored to sleep, right?" Yue Shaoting spoke light-heartedly.

"Alright!"

"Finally, we can leave!"

"Thank you, Elder Yue!"

The younger generation responded joyfully, their faces filled with relief as if they had been suffering here and were finally freed.

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