Pu Liang scanned the crowd in the living room and asked in astonishment, "What's going on here?"

"Pu Liang, is your Huangluo Clan planning to wage war against our Zhou Family? Your heir openly attacked the younger brother of our Family Head at my Zhou Family. Don't you owe us an explanation?" Zhou Wanrong spoke in a low voice.

Pu Liang glanced at the somewhat pale-faced Zhou Hai, then turned to Leng Ming and frowned, "Leng Ming, what happened? Why did you get into a fight with your Uncle Zhou Hai?"

"He insulted Mr. Jiang!" Leng Ming retorted angrily.

The expressions of Pu Liang and the others changed abruptly, and they all looked at Zhou Hai with hostility.

"Zhou Hai, why did you insult Mr. Jiang?" Yue Taizhong asked in a deep voice.

Aside from Zhou Liecheng and a few others who had attended Yue Shaoting's birthday banquet, the reaction of Pu Liang and his group surprised the rest of the Zhou Family.

"Family Head Yue, are you really going to turn against me over the head of a commercial family?" Zhou Hai frowned and asked.

"Commercial family?"

Jun Lin was slightly stunned. He glanced at Zhou Jiang and said indifferently, "What? The Zhou Family Head hasn't informed you all? The Jiang Family of Jincheng is my Huangluo Clan's Iron Blood Alliance partner. Mr. Jiang's status is equivalent to mine, if not higher!"

"What!?"

"Iron Blood Alliance!?"

"How is that possible?!"

"How could it be…"

Zhou Hai and the others' expressions changed drastically, and Zhou Wanrong furrowed his brows tightly, revealing a thoughtful look as he glanced at Pu Liang and his group.

"Mr. Jiang is not only an Iron Blood Alliance partner of the Huangluo Clan but also of my Yue Family. Zhou Hai, insulting Mr. Jiang is tantamount to insulting both my Yue Family and the Huangluo Clan!" Yue Taizhong said coldly.

"What!? You too…"

"So, the Huangluo Clan has formed an alliance with the Yue Family!?"

The Zhou Family members looked at Yue Taizhong in shock.

There were only three pinnacle families among the hidden families. If the Huangluo Clan and the Yue Family had truly allied, it would put the Zhou Family in an awkward position.

"That's correct. Because of Mr. Jiang, our two families have formed an alliance!" Yue Taizhong said unabashedly.

"Because of Jiang Chen!?" Zhou Hai exclaimed.

Zhou Wanrong suddenly seemed to think of something. Turning abruptly, he stared directly at Zhou Jiang, "Zhou Jiang, did you know about the alliance between the two families and Jiang Chen?"

"I knew!"

Zhou Jiang nodded lightly and then said softly, "I didn't expect you all not to know. This matter has caused quite a stir in the Martial Dao World. The Five Great Families Along the River and the Six Great Sects of Jiangbei probably all know about it!"

"Everyone knows…"

Zhou Wanrong was left speechless by Zhou Jiang's response. If everyone knew, and he didn't, how could he blame others for not telling him?

Zhou Liegang and Liu Tiancheng's faces had turned completely pale, as white as paper. Cold sweat beaded on their foreheads, and their hearts were now hanging in their throats.

They never expected the Jiang Family to be an Iron Blood Alliance partner of both the Huangluo Clan and the Yue Family.

It felt like they had hit an iron wall!

"Ding!"

A crisp notification sound suddenly drew everyone's attention.

Zhou Liecheng picked up his phone and glanced at it before saying softly, "The surveillance video from the airport exit has been sent over!"

While speaking, Zhou Liecheng began operating his phone.

"No!"

Zhou Liegang suddenly cried out, reaching out to grab Zhou Liecheng's phone.

Zhou Liecheng's eyes narrowed as he raised his hand to block Zhou Liegang.

"Jiang Chen, get over here!"

A shout rang out from Zhou Liecheng's phone, causing the faces of everyone around to instantly change.

The airport staff, upon receiving Zhou Liecheng's request, checked the surveillance footage and saw Zhou Family members getting into a confrontation with Jiang Chen. Instantly understanding why Zhou Liecheng wanted the video, they sent over the footage showing Jiang Chen exiting the terminal and Zhou Liegang and Liu Tiancheng's departure. As soon as the video started playing, Liu Tiancheng's loud provocation towards Jiang Chen could be heard.

Zhou Liegang and Liu Tiancheng's expressions changed dramatically. They nervously glanced at the crowd before keeping their heads low, not daring to utter a word.

Everyone stepped behind Zhou Liecheng, focusing intently on his phone screen.

Moments later, after finishing the video, Zhou Liecheng, Leng Ming, Yue Zhenfeng, and others all looked visibly upset.

"Liegang, is this how you went to pick someone up for me? Huh? I told you that Mr. Jiang is my honored guest, and you…" Zhou Liecheng shouted angrily, unable to contain his rage.

Zhou Liegang's face contorted as he turned away, no longer daring to meet Zhou Liecheng's gaze.

"Since Liegang instigated the conflict and his arm was already broken, let's leave it at that!" Zhou Dingguo pondered for a moment before speaking softly.

The Zhou Family was already in a turbulent time. If they stirred up trouble with Jiang Chen and the two hidden families, it would only worsen their situation. Zhou Dingguo didn't want the two hidden family representatives to leave, hoping they might assist the Zhou Family.

"Zhou Dingguo, this is not your decision to make!" Pu Liang said icily, his face ashen, "This must be decided by Mr. Jiang!"

"Grandfather Pu Liang, what do you mean by this? Isn't it enough that my son's arm was broken?" Zhou Hai complained, glaring at Pu Liang unhappily.

"I will go see Mr. Jiang!" Zhou Liecheng shot Zhou Hai a glance before getting up and heading to the door.

The representatives of the Huangluo Clan and Yue Family followed suit, leaving the Zhou Family members behind in the living room, each harboring their own thoughts.

After doctors arrived and treated Zhou Liegang and Liu Tiancheng, the Zhou Family members dispersed individually.

The central villa served as the Zhou Family's administrative hub, not as a residence—it functioned similarly to an office building.

Behind the central villa of the Zhou Family lay the residential area.

In the living room of a luxurious villa, Zhou Wanrong and Zhou Hai sat on the sofa.

"Second Patriarch, do you think Zhou Liecheng brought Jiang Chen here to serve another purpose?" Zhou Hai asked in a low voice, his concern evident as he looked at Zhou Wanrong.

"Not necessarily. I inquired upon returning, and it turns out Jiang Chen formed the Iron Blood Alliance with the Yue Family during Yue Shaoting's birthday banquet. At that time, the Huangluo Clan and the Five Great Families Along the River also joined together to form a mutual pact with the Yue Family."

Zhou Wanrong gently shook his head, "This matter has indeed been widely circulated. Some of the older generation already know about it. The fact that we didn't is simply due to our lack of information. Given Jiang Chen's tremendous influence, it's entirely reasonable for Liecheng to bring him over to strengthen his position!"

"I hope that's the case. If Jiang Chen or the two hidden families uncover any suspicions, things could get complicated!" Zhou Hai said worriedly.

Zhou Wanrong coldly chuckled, "Relax. As long as we hold the lifeline of the old patriarch, Zhou Dingguo and the others will have no choice but to compromise!"

"Second Patriarch, can the Great Patriarch truly be subdued by the Godfather?" Zhou Hai hesitated briefly, then timidly asked.

"How dare you speak so recklessly! Do you doubt the Godfather's abilities?"

Zhou Wanrong snapped coldly, "Zhou Hai, don't think I won't warn you. I might be your great-grandfather, but if anyone else in the group hears you questioning the Godfather's talents, you'll be done for!"

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