Time rewound to half an hour ago.

Inside the living room of the Zhou Family's old mansion.

When Zhou Feng walked in alone, with steady steps, from outside the door,

Zhou Ting’s old face, covered in wrinkles, finally revealed a satisfied smile from the heart.

“Did you get the item?”

His voice carried a hint of imperceptible eagerness.

Zhou Feng was expressionless, not saying a word.

He silently walked up to his father, stopping his steps.

Then he slowly opened his right hand.

A completely black seal, exuding an ancient aura, quietly floated above his palm.

Zhou Ting’s breathing paused for a moment.

His gaze was fixed on that small black seal, unable to move even an inch.

“Zhen Tian...”

“Zhen Tian...”

Zhou Ting murmured to himself.

He seemed to be constantly chewing on these two words.

This old man, who always appeared calm and composed, now showed a rare fanaticism in his eyes.

“Zhen Tian Seal...”

“Hahaha! Zhen Tian Seal!”

His withered hand trembled violently from excitement, almost unable to hold the celadon teacup.

“That Mr. Duan... truly didn’t lie to us!”

“The Divine Artifact in this ruin is really the Zhen Tian Seal!”

He tremblingly reached out his hand.

“Quick, bring the seal over; let me have a good look.”

However, Zhou Feng did not move.

He just stood there quietly, facing Zhou Ting’s burning gaze, and slowly withdrew his hand.

The air in the living room seemed to solidify at this moment.

Seeing Zhou Feng’s reaction,

The fervent smile on Zhou Ting’s face gradually receded.

He placed the teacup on the table, looked up, and re-examined Zhou Feng before him.

His gaze was as if he was seeing his son for the first time.

“Zhou Feng... what are you planning to do?”

Zhou Feng looked at Zhou Ting just like that.

This time, his gaze no longer held the usual evasiveness and reverence.

What remained was only a calmness that bordered on indifference.

“Father.”

He spoke, his voice calm.

“You have toiled your entire life for the Zhou Family; it’s time for you to enjoy your retirement.”

“This Zhen Tian Seal, I shall keep it.”

Zhou Ting’s eyes narrowed slightly.

His gaunt body leaned back into the armchair.

He hadn’t expected his son to ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) show his fangs immediately after obtaining the Zhen Tian Seal.

“Zhou Feng, oh Zhou Feng, aren’t you... a bit too impatient?”

“I said, the position of the Zhou Family Head will be yours eventually. Why be so eager now?”

Zhou Feng smiled and retorted, “I’m impatient?”

“Five years ago, for the Family’s benefit, you caused the death of my wife, Zhou Huai’s mother, and I endured it!”

“To curry favor with the Imperial City Liu Family, you forced me to marry that woman Liu Yuru, and I also endured it!”

“That bitch Liu Yuru and her beastly son drove my paralyzed son, who can only use a wheelchair, out of the house! I still endured it!”

He spoke each word distinctly.

His tone was calm, but every word seemed to be filled with his anger.

“Father,”

“I have endured for a very long time...”

“Do you still think I am too impatient now?”

Facing Zhou Feng’s accusations, Zhou Ting’s expression remained unchanged.

He didn’t even lift an eyelid.

“So what?”

He asked faintly.

“Are you planning to settle accounts with me, your old father, now?”

“To avenge your dead wife, to avenge your useless son?”

Zhou Feng’s face was cold and indifferent.

He just calmly shook his head.

“I just hope you will no longer interfere with any actions of the Zhou Family.”

“From now on, you will peacefully enjoy your retirement.”

“From this day forward, I will be in charge of all matters of the Zhou Family.”

“You... should hand over power.”

As Zhou Feng’s words fell,

The entire living room fell into a brief silence.

After a moment, Zhou Ting’s low laughter was heard.

“Zhou Feng, oh Zhou Feng, to be honest, you disappoint me greatly.”

“You think that by obtaining a Divine Artifact, you can control the entire Family.”

“Have you forgotten that there’s still a force in my hands?”

After speaking, he slowly extended his withered hands and clapped them together twice in the air.

The crisp clapping echoed in the empty living room.

However, nothing happened.

As expected, none of the Family’s assassins ambushed nearby appeared.

Inside the living room, it remained silent.

The smile on Zhou Ting’s face finally froze.

His facial muscles twitched, and disbelievingly, he increased his force and clapped twice more!

It was still dead silent.

Pin-drop silence.

The face of this Zhou Family Head, who had been shrewd his entire life and usually showed no ripples, finally darkened completely at this moment!

Seeing his father’s frustrated expression, an unprecedented sense of exhilaration surged within Zhou Feng!

His entire life, he had lived under the shadow of this man, every step clearly arranged for him.

But today, he had finally won!

“No need to waste any more effort.”

Zhou Feng’s voice was cold, devoid of emotion.

“I have already dealt with all those people you arranged.”

“Oh, by the way, Big Brother and Second Brother’s entire families, old and young, have also been ‘invited’ by my people.”

“The entire old mansion is filled with my people.”

After speaking, he mimicked his father and lightly clapped his hands.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

No sooner had he spoken than dozens of figures in black robes instantly emerged from the shadows around the living room!

They were like ghosts, silent.

Each person exuded a chilling killing intent!

One of them quickly walked to Zhou Feng’s side and respectfully knelt on one knee.

“President, time is almost up. The teleportation gate in the garden is about to open!”

Zhou Feng nodded in satisfaction.

“Everything proceeds according to plan.”

He waved his hand, then looked at Zhou Ting.

“Find two people to ‘assist’ the Old Master to the teleportation gate.”

“Yes!”

Immediately, two men in black stepped forward, walked to Zhou Ting, and made a ‘please’ gesture.

“Old Master, if you please.”

Zhou Ting’s face was as dark as water.

He violently flicked his sleeve, swatting away the hands of the two men in black, and let out a cold snort.

“I don’t need your help!”

After speaking, he slowly stood up, never once looking at Zhou Feng again, and walked straight out the door with heavy steps... At this moment, inside the garden of the Zhou Family’s old mansion.

All members of the Zhou Family, regardless of gender, age, or youth, had now been summoned here.

Most of them had been forcibly brought here early in the morning.

No one told them what was happening.

Everyone’s faces were filled with confusion and unease, whispering among themselves and discussing animatedly.

When they saw Zhou Ting walk out of the villa with a grim face,

The eldest and second sons of the Zhou Family immediately stepped forward, supporting him one on each side.

“Father! What exactly is going on?”

“Has Third Brother gone mad? He’s rounded up all of us here!”

“What exactly does he want to do?!”

Zhou Ting just maintained a grim expression, not saying a word.

Zhou Feng followed closely, walking out of the villa.

His gaze coldly swept over all the Zhou Family members present, and he spoke concisely.

“Donghai City is about to face a beast tide.”

“I have already set up a teleportation array in the garden leading to a safe zone.”

“If you want to live, cooperate and enter in an orderly fashion.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd instantly erupted!

“What?!”

“A beast tide?!”

“Are you kidding me! Is this beast tide so serious that the entire Family needs to relocate?!”

“Then what about all our Zhou Family’s properties in Donghai City? Are we just abandoning them?”

Upon hearing this, the First Madam of the Zhou Family immediately gave her brainless husband a disdainful look.

“People are about to die, and you’re still thinking about those properties?!”

Just as everyone was discussing animatedly and feeling panicked,

In the center of the garden, a gigantic teleportation array, already set up, suddenly lit up with dazzling light!

Complex runes soared into the sky, and a vortex exuding spatial fluctuations slowly formed.

However, before Zhou Feng could order people to enter,

The newly formed teleportation vortex suddenly twisted violently!

A figure actually stepped out from the other end of the teleportation array first!

Zhou Feng’s brow instantly furrowed into a knot.

Someone coming out from the other end of the teleportation array.

This was completely unexpected!

Soon, everyone saw the appearance of the newcomer.

It was a middle-aged man dressed in a black kimono, with a long, narrow samurai sword at his waist.

His face was ordinary, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s.

Zhou Feng’s gaze involuntarily narrowed.

Someone from Sakura Country?

Why would there be someone from Sakura Country on the other side of the teleportation array?!

Before he could speak,

The middle-aged man’s sharp gaze swept over everyone present, finally landing on Zhou Ting.

A rather amiable smile actually appeared on his serious face.

“Oh, Mr. Saito, long time no see.”

“Is the plan proceeding smoothly?”

At this moment,

A brilliant smile actually reappeared on Zhou Ting’s grim old face.

He slowly spoke, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone present.

“Mr. Saito, everything is going smoothly, of course!”