The most devout believer!
Whether it was this sentence, the fervent faith shining in Zhong Wunian's eyes, or the devout posture of clenching his fist to his chest, all perfectly embodied the word "believer."
In his heart, Mo Zhaoge was a true deity.
Seeing this, Li Zhirou's previously calm eyes narrowed slightly. It was only now that she truly realized she had still underestimated the "Ling" tribe.
Even though she had already attached great importance to them, it seemed it was still far from enough.
Yes, she knew of the existence of the "Ling."
She also knew that Mo Zhaoge possessed a spiritual body.
Even Ye Ming's identity as a Ling was known to her.
It was precisely because of this that she could cooperate so seamlessly with Fang Junxue, gaining control of the Four Ming families in the capital within a mere month.
Hoo!
Li Zhirou looked at Zhong Wunian and sighed. Although she was still unsure what exactly had happened to her younger son, she knew that the young master would definitely be aware.
"Wunian, in a few days, I will take you to meet someone!" Li Zhirou said solemnly.
"Who?"
Seeing the solemn expression on his mother's face, Zhong Wunian also secretly realized that the person his mother spoke of was definitely not simple.
"You'll know when you meet them!"
Li Zhirou did not give him a direct answer. She then looked at her elder son and said sternly, "Wuhen, from now on, you can slow down your pace in cultivation and shift your focus to Zhong's Group."
If one listened carefully, one could even detect a hint of command in Li Zhirou's words.
Zhong Wuhen clearly heard this. He hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Why?"
This time, he did not cower and looked directly at his mother.
"Wuhen, there are many things I cannot tell you now. But it won't be long before you understand them yourself." Li Zhirou sighed slightly and continued, "The turbulent situation of the future will far exceed your imagination. If you don't have extraordinary talent in cultivation, why not take another path and establish a firm footing?"
"Do you understand what I mean?"
This last sentence was Li Zhirou's earnest plea as a mother.
"I..."
Zhong Wuhen lowered his head in silence.
"Wunian! Wuhen! You must remember that you are brothers. No matter how chaotic the future becomes, this will not change." Li Zhirou looked at them, clasped their hands together, and said, "From now on, Wunian will defend the outside, and Wuhen will control the inside."
"My Zhong family will ascend to the peak in this impending chaotic world."
...
The Du family in the provincial capital.
"Dad, you sent for me!"
In the study, Du Tianen looked at the elder man who was writing with vigorous strokes, his expression gradually becoming solemn. Especially as he looked at the calligraphy, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat oppressive.
Chaos!
With the single character "chaos," the elder's forehead was beaded with a bit of cold sweat.
Putting down his brush, the elder finally looked at Du Tianen and sighed heavily, saying, "Tianen, do you feel it? The world is stirring."
The world is stirring?
Du Tianen savored this sentence. After a moment, he understood something. "Yes! Many countries have experienced coups recently. These successive tremors are too unusual."
"Fortunately, Huaguo is still peaceful, so we can rest easier!"
"Peaceful?" Du Guidao shook his head and chuckled, "Who can say for sure whether it's truly peaceful or turbulent beneath the surface?"
Some storms are not visible at first glance.
"Dad, you asked me to come here this time, is it related to the Zhong family?" Du Tianen steered the conversation back, asking.
"Yes! The Zhong family!"
Du Guidao walked to the window, sighing with emotion, "The matriarch of the Zhong family is no ordinary woman!"
Clearly, he had some intelligence.
"Tianen, do you know where Li Zhirou went during the time she disappeared before?" Du Guidao asked.
"This..."
Du Tianen shook his head, feeling a little ashamed. "After obtaining the cultivation technique, I have been in secluded cultivation. Regarding family matters... alas!"
He hadn't paid much attention.
Or rather, he didn't need to pay attention.
In Du Tianen's opinion, his daughter had such an intimate relationship with that young master, so no changes could possibly occur in the Du family.
And no one would dare to approach them.
As for the Zhong family and some international affairs, he had only overheard them from servants.
Now it seemed that Du Tianen had become deeply engrossed in cultivation.
"Tianen, do you think that because Yuemian and the Ye kid have a close relationship, my Du family can rest easy?" Du Guidao frowned and asked.
"This..."
Du Tianen lowered his head, not arguing.
He did indeed think this way.
"Foolish!"
Du Guidao rebuked, "If other members of the Du family share the same idea as you, then the Du family will surely fall into great chaos before long."
"Dad! How can this..."
Du Tianen was about to speak when he met his father's sharp gaze and swallowed his words.
"Hmph! I will tell you now what the matriarch of the Zhong family has been doing during this time!"
Du Guidao waved his sleeve, glared at him coldly, and then revealed what he knew.
Several minutes later.
"Wh... what! Kyoto, they've actually extended their reach to Kyoto!"
Du Tianen was greatly shocked, his mind going blank.
"This news was all told to me by that girl Yuemian!" Du Guidao said coldly. "That girl had been worried that the Du family would become complacent and rest on their laurels. Now it seems her guess was right."
"Li Zhirou helped Fang Junxue advance into the capital, gaining control of those formidable four great families, and has now become the head of the Li clan. Do you still not understand what this means?"
Bang!
By the end, Du Guidao was so angry that he slammed the table.
On the surface, the Du family's status was above the Zhong family. But in reality, was that true?
Without Du Yuemian, what else would they have to contend with the Zhong family?
The most fearful thing for a person is to lose the will to fight!
And that is what the Du family was now experiencing.
"Dad! I... we know we were wrong!"
Du Tianen said solemnly, "I will convene a family meeting now."
Fortunately, Du Guidao had reminded him in time. If it were any later, he didn't know what would happen.
"I will preside over this family meeting!"
Du Guidao snorted coldly and said,
"My Du family must not become a burden to Yuemian."