Excessive ferocity due to caution

After Lü Chi left, Elder Zhishan of the Jiang family said with barely suppressed anger:

"These damned gossipy women are threatening my Jiang family!"

Jiang Yang said calmly:

"Don't panic..."

Elder Zhishan blew on his white beard and said angrily:

"Sir, you're not really going to believe this gossipmonger, are you?"

"Moral blackmail has absolutely no bottom line!"

Jiang Yang touched the ring on his finger:

"I wouldn't have hesitated otherwise."

"But Qin Zheng spoke to me not long ago and we talked about some things... about Zhao Yi."

"That's why I didn't agree to Lü Chi right away."

Elder Zhishan's eyes lit up slightly:

"Is the master preparing to take action against the Lü family?"

Jiang Yang stared wide-eyed:

"Bang bang bang!"

"All you do is rub it in!"

"I think you've been playing too much mahjong, you old codger!"

Elder Zhishan coughed slightly awkwardly.

He does enjoy playing mahjong.

"It's not that the Jiang family can't go up against the Lü family, but this time it absolutely won't."

"They came with overwhelming force. If the Jiang family were to forcefully confront them head-on, they would pay a heavy price."

Jiang Yang bit his finger, thought for a moment, and then said to Elder Zhishan:

"Go and inform Elders Liqiu and Feiyuan, explain the situation here to them, and tell them to prepare."

"Very well...May I ask, sir, what preparations do the two elders need to make?"

"Tell them they can go, but shouldn't act rashly. When the situation is almost settled, they can just offer token assistance... Whoever they're helping, only add to their successes, never offer help in times of need!"

Upon hearing this, Zhishan nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, sir, I understand."

Jiang Yang:

"The patriarch is currently in seclusion; please do not disturb him for the time being."

"If he successfully breaks through, my Jiang family will have another powerful expert at the Sovereign Realm."

Zhishan nodded.

...

Qin family.

When Lü Chi saw Qin Zheng, he was quite surprised.

Although she was aware of the curse that had plagued the Qin family for generations, and knew that the heads of the Qin family were all very young.

But Qin Zheng's sudden rise to power still surprised her.

Qin Zheng's ascension to the throne means that the previous head of the family is most likely... dead.

After a careful look, Qin Zheng's youth and sickly appearance lowered Lü Chi's guard against him considerably.

This guy looks like a scapegoat pushed up by the elders of the Qin family.

Lu Chi sat down in the guest seat and then glanced around at the Qin family elders.

Looking at the extremely respectful expressions on these guys' faces, Lü Chi couldn't help but want to laugh.

These old foxes are all Oscar-winning actors!

Even though they have all the power, the young man in the position of head of the family is just a puppet, yet they insist on pretending to be fearful and respectful.

It’s really hard for them.

"I understand Lü Mingbing's intentions."

Qin Zheng coughed a few times, his pale face turning a tinge of color from the tightness in his chest.

"When it's time to slay the demon, just give us a message, and the Qin family will give us our full support... cough cough cough..."

As he spoke, he coughed violently again.

The handkerchief covering her mouth was covered in dark red.

Lu Chi was overjoyed to see this.

Judging from the state of the Qin family, their days are probably numbered!

A group of old people who are about to die are afraid of death, so they actually let young people come up to bear the curse.

Once the young people of the Qin family have mostly died and the old folks have passed away, I'm afraid they will decline into a state of utter disrepute!

Once the Qin family declines, the Jiang family, whose fortunes are intertwined with the Qin family's, will not last long either!

At that time, only two of the four major clans in the capital will remain!

The Lü family has been conserving its strength and manipulating public opinion in the capital for years, making it very difficult for the Li family to compete with them.

Doesn't that mean the Lü family will become the only dominant family in the future?

As Lü Chi thought of this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl upwards.

The toughness of human skin clearly limited her ability to express her emotions at that moment.

Otherwise, her smile would stretch to the parallel universe.

"Please take good care of yourself, Patriarch. I came mainly to discuss Zhao Yi with you. Now that you've made your decision, I'll head back now!"

"Ahem... Sit down, ahem... Sit down and have a meal before you leave!"

"No, no!"

Lu Chi was genuinely panicked when he saw Qin Zheng's expression—he looked like he was about to cough to death but still insisted on having him stay for dinner.

She was terrified that Qin Zheng would cough himself to death in the Qin family home in no time.

Then the Qin family took the opportunity to blame Qin Zheng's death on her.

Then even if I had a hundred mouths, I still wouldn't be able to explain myself!

After Lü Chi left, Qin Zheng's coughing subsided considerably.

He stopped after a short while.

"Patriarch, should our family also send someone?"

The first to speak was Qin Qiu.

Not long ago, the Qin family made a deal with the Jie Sect under Zhao Yi's command.

Unexpectedly, the Lü family is about to make a move against Zhao Yi so soon!

And the commotion was so loud.

Qin Qiu's expression was very serious.

This is by no means good news for the Qin family.

Qin Zheng pondered for a moment:

"There are still two powerful figures at the Sovereign Realm in the clan. Let me speak with them."

"Also, Zhao Yi needs to be informed about this matter."

The second wife's landlord, Qin Jin, had a strange expression on his face and said:

"The patriarch wouldn't... want to start a war with the other three major families, would he?"

Qin Zheng glanced at her:

"What's the problem?"

Qin Jin was so frightened that she hurriedly stood up:

"Master!"

"I agree with your plan to reform the Qin family!"

"I agree to your plan to join forces with Zhao Yi and stir up trouble in the capital!"

"But this time is different from before..."

"The other three families combined boast a total of eight unparalleled powerhouses at the Sovereign Realm!"

She extended her right index finger and thumb, waving them in front of Qin Zheng like a butterfly:

"Eight statues!"

"Leaving aside the other idle individuals in the capital and the potential assistance the Skull Church might provide to the Li family, these eight individuals alone are far beyond the Qin family's capabilities to handle!"

"If you insist on going your own way, the Qin family may truly be doomed this time!"

As soon as Qin Jin finished speaking, the others stood up and echoed his words.

They spoke agitatedly, trying their best to stop Qin Zheng.

Because they were genuinely panicked.

Eight powerful beings at the Sovereign Realm... who in the capital can withstand such a force?

Even the Qin family would never allow it!

Qin Zheng listened attentively, coughing occasionally.

Finally, when the sound faded away, Qin Zheng said:

"Are you done talking?"

"Now that you've said your piece, let's call it a day."

He stood up and, before the astonished crowd, walked step by step toward the starlight outside the hall.

In the empty hall, someone called out to Qin Qiu for help:

"Elder Qiu!"

"Please, you must persuade the head of the family!"

"This is no child's play!"

Qin Qiu pondered for a moment.

"Please stay here and do not move."

"I'll go ask."

"Although the head of the family is young, he is very cautious in his considerations."

"If he insists on doing this, there must be a special reason!"

PS: This is the second update. I'll be writing the third one soon.