Central hall.0

The steps of the central hall gleamed, and the boots made crisp, pleasant sounds as Li Zhouwei strolled in. The family guards on both sides bowed their heads in deference.0

Having broken through to Qi Cultivation Realm, Li Zhouwei now handled some family affairs and was gradually taking over the chief’s duties. The strangeness he’d carried since birth had faded greatly. He now looked more like a living man and would even smile occasionally when he spoke.0

But when his subordinates erred, the sharpness in his eyes returned, enough to make others tremble. Chen Yang followed behind him, sword in hand, as they entered the inner chamber together.0

Li Zhouwei set his halberd on the rack, glanced at Chen Yang beside him and saw that he...0