After I stopped trying, a rich woman trained me into a demon emperor.

run?

These two words were not even in Zhou Ran's dictionary.

Now that the Xiao family's gates are open, there are some rules to follow, so let's stand properly now.

A good punch can prevent a hundred more.

Once we arrive in the capital, we'll inevitably need to bring people home.

Having figured this out, he lightly touched the ground with his toes.

The buzzing Zanpakuto was forcefully pushed back.

Zhou Ran raised his hand to straighten his shirt collar, his steps steady.

Push the door open.

The sound of leather shoes clicking on the marble floor was crisp and clear.

The once messy entryway fell silent instantly.

Chen Ya, who was standing in the middle, stepped half a step to the side.

She wouldn't embarrass her husband in front of outsiders.

Her newly awakened wood-elemental affinity made her body radiate vitality.

But right now, this anger felt like a tangible, oppressive force.

The precious orchids in the living room swayed without any wind, their leaves standing upright.

"Since Zhou Ran brought them back, then let them in."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it exuded the majesty of a matriarch.

Lin Qingxue immediately and obediently went to see the tea.

Xiao Hongli's originally indifferent face softened into a smile as she graciously invited the guests in.

Feng Lili rolled across the border through piles of dead bodies.

Just one glance made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.

She had subtly extracted information from Qin San on the way here, and she knew exactly what was going on.

The one in business attire is the eldest wife, the one in power.

The one who plays with the black banner is full of yin energy and is a crazy, yandere.

That girl with heterochromia has a deathly look in her eyes; she's no pushover.

They are all living ancestors.

Mr. Zhou really doesn't play low-skill games.

The flirtatious air of a boss lady from southern Xinjiang that Feng Lili exuded was instantly extinguished.

He grabbed his still-dazed daughter and pressed his hands against the backs of the Su sisters.

His back was bent as if it wanted to break against the floor tiles, and his face was filled with humility.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you masters!"

"My daughter and I are rough country folk, and we were saved by Mr. Zhou's great kindness."

"I don't care where I sleep; I can sleep in the woodshed or on the floor."

"As long as I can make a living under Mr. Zhou, I'll do anything, even be his slave!"

Done.

He pushed his daughter forward with his other hand.

"Watching the game!"

What are you standing there for?

I kowtow to these beautiful ladies!

This tactic of retreating to advance is shrewd and experienced.

The wisp of green that had just gathered at Chen Ya's fingertips dissipated.

You can't hit someone who's smiling.

Moreover, she was a widow with a child, and her attitude was so humble that she was practically groveling.

His gaze swept over the girl with her big, blinking eyes, and he felt a little softer.

"The Xiao family has no rule about letting guests sleep in the woodshed."

"There are guest rooms in the backyard. Go and choose one yourself, but don't wander off."

"Thank you, Sister Xie!"

Thank you for the gift, Sister!

Feng Lili called out "elder sister" crisply and without the slightest hesitation.

With keen insight, she pulled the still-dazed twins along, hunched over, and slipped into the backyard passage, not daring to glance at Zhou Ran even once.

Zhou Ran's expression remained indifferent, but his heart was churning with emotions.

I applaud Chen Ya's vision once again.

At the same time, he felt relieved by Feng Lili's cunning and shrewdness.

Let's just put them in a guest room.

As long as they don't kick them out, there will be plenty of opportunities to play poker in the future...

dinner.

The long dining table clearly defines the different sections.

Zhou Ran sat alone in the main seat.

Chen Ya, Xiao Hongli, and Lin Qingxue on the left;

On the right are Feng Lili and the Su sisters.

No one spoke.

The only sound was the faint rustling of knives and forks cutting into the porcelain plate.

Lin Qingxue was young, about the same age as the Su sisters, so they got along well.

She stared at the two identical sisters across from her, whose chewing movements were even perfectly synchronized.

"You two really are twins, not clones?"

Lin Qingxue poked at the rice with her chopsticks, her voice light and airy.

"That Tide Saint Body..."

Is cultivation really that fast?

Su Qingling was straightforward; her mouth was stuffed full of braised pork, and her cheeks bulged out like a hamster.

"It is indeed very fast!"

But it wears out clothes quickly; they're always soaked after practice, and Master Zhou had to buy them for me…”

"cough!"

Bai Xuan almost spat out his soup, desperately covering his mouth with his four mushroom tendrils.

"Boss!"

Do you want to listen to what they're saying?

Chen Ya stopped cutting the steak.

The temperature in the restaurant dropped several degrees instantly.

"That is..."

That was Master Zhou healing our wounds!

Force out the poison!

Su Qingwu's face turned as white as paper. She reached out and covered her sister's mouth tightly, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

On the other side, Feng Lili's will to survive was at its peak.

I didn't dare to sit on the table at all.

He would pour wine for Chen Ya one minute and hand tissues to Xiao Hongli the next.

Serving others is a job that can be done smoothly and effortlessly.

"Mr. Chen, these wild mushrooms are from southern Xinjiang. They're not expensive, but they're excellent for your complexion."

Feng Lili placed a plate of glistening mushrooms next to Chen Ya, then turned and patted her daughter.

"Watching the game!"

Don't just eat!

Go and massage Aunt Chen's legs!

Xiao Guanqi jumped off the chair and stretched out her soft little hand to tap Chen Ya's thigh.

Chen Ya looked at the child.

The cold, hard mask shattered completely.

He sighed, took a card out of his bag, and stuffed it into the girl's hand.

"Alright, I'm not that old."

"You two have had a tough time, Zhou Ran told me all that."

"Take this 100,000 yuan to buy candy for the kids."

Feng Lili breathed a sigh of relief, bowing and making kowtows.

Zhou Ran sat in the main seat and slowly finished the last sip of soup.

This game is in the bag.

Chen Ya has the magnanimity of a first wife; once she has established her position, she doesn't mind having a few more pairs of chopsticks in the house.

Feng Lili, being sensible, offered a way out.

As for the Su sisters, they are both blank slates, so it's perfect to hand them over to Lin Qingxue.

After dinner, on the terrace.

The night wind was a bit harsh.

Zhou Ran held a cigarette between his fingers, the sparks flickering and illuminating the night view of Jiangcheng.

The glass door behind me opened.

The sound of high heels stopped beside me.

Chen Ya handed over a glass of decanted red wine.

"Is everything arranged?"

Zhou Ran didn't turn around.

"The back courtyard side hall is 200 meters away from the main building."

Chen Ya stood beside him, swirling her wine glass.

"Those twins have good potential. Take good care of them; they'll be your tools in the future."

"As for that proprietress..."

She's a shrewd person; she'd be a worry-free housekeeper.

Zhou Ran took the wine, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Don't give me that.

Chen Ya rolled her eyes at him, but obediently leaned on his shoulder.

"Going to the capital is truly risking your life."

"I'll take care of all these bottles and jars in the house for you."

Chen Ya suddenly turned her head.

Those eyes revealed a ruthlessness and possessiveness that only a business queen could possess.

"Zhou Ran, listen to me carefully."

"If you don't come back, I'll remarry and take them with me, squandering all your billions in assets, leaving you not a single penny!"

Zhou Ran smiled.

An empty wine glass was casually placed on the marble railing, making a crisp clinking sound.

"rest assured."

"Even the King of Hell would have to offer me a cigarette."

Turn around.

His gaze passed over Chen Ya and landed on the dark night sky to the north.

There, the air was thick with murderous intent.

"Once I've established myself, you can then expand your business empire."

Don't forget to clean up the Song family's spies tonight.

Before he could finish speaking...

Boom!

The violent gust of air whipped Chen Ya's long hair wildly into motion.

Open your eyes again.

Zhou Ran was no longer in sight.

Only deep within the clouds on the horizon, a purplish-black afterimage tore through the sky, like a demon god descending to earth, hurtling straight towards the capital!