Zhou Sheng’s wife wailed continuously, blood splattering onto the others.
“Mother!”
A young man cried out in horror, simultaneously drawing his sword and attacking Zhou You.
Zhou You shifted his body, sending him flying with a palm strike, landing outside the courtyard.
Everyone was as silent as cicadas in winter, retreating one after another, maintaining their distance.
“Kneel and apologize!”
Zhou You’s face was ashen, and for the first time, killing intent was released from him.
Perhaps it was the incredibly good impression Zhou Chen gave him that made him think others would be similar.
He never expected them to be so outrageous.
It ignited his true killing intent.
Even when killing demonic beasts or those people before, he had never been so enraged.
Perhaps, he had never been angry at all.
His anger was not a volcanic eruption, but an earthquake pulse hidden within ten thousand miles of ice.
Zhou Chen’s pretty face was pale; among the crowd, she had accompanied Second Master the longest, and she knew in her heart that she had never seen a trace of killing intent from him.
But today, she saw it.
It was like a drawn killing sword, intending to cut down everything it saw before it.
Zhou Xian’s eyes flickered, filled with mockery.
He had personally witnessed Zhou You fighting Xiao Shan, but he wouldn't say anything!
He would just let these wastes provoke Zhou You; only then could he better gain benefits.
“I can’t see it, completely can’t see it.”
Zhou Xian clenched his fist; that sword must have moved, but he didn't see it.
However, according to his experience, this sword must be incredibly special, otherwise, Second Master wouldn't specifically carry an old sword even when he had a storage ring.
If…
If he, Zhou Xian, could obtain this sword, then he, Zhou Xian, would have an infinite future!
He, Zhou Xian, might even be able to lead the entire Zhou Family into a realm they had never before entered.
“Father!”
Zhou Sheng cried out in grief, “He severed my wife’s arm, and you won’t do anything about it?”
Zhou Chao gritted his teeth, “He deserves to die, including you!”
At this moment, he and Zhou You were biological brothers; they shared the same parents.
Even his own son could not speak so carelessly.
Zhou Sheng was so scared that his face turned pale; how could he dare to speak again?
“It seems you have made your choice.”
Zhou You’s tone was icy, “Since that’s the case, then all of you shall die.”
Boom!
His aura burst forth, and he slightly turned his body.
Continuous Sword Drawing Technique!
At this moment, everyone felt true death intent.
Just at that instant, a sigh came from inside the room. “Xiao You.”
Zhou You frowned, “Father.”
Zhou Father’s weak voice emerged, “Your mother and I are already old fogeys; there’s nothing to hide about that. Why must you argue with the younger generation?”
Zhou You fell silent.
Zhou Father said again, “It’s best for a family to be harmonious. This is your first time meeting them, and no matter what, they are your elder brother’s descendants, don’t you think?”
Zhou You straightened his body, his Right Hand releasing the sword hilt.
Zhou Chao gnashed his teeth, stepped forward, kicked Zhou Sheng to the ground, and slapped Zhou Quan, knocking him to the ground. “All of you, kneel!”
Thump, thump, thump…
In an instant, the courtyard was filled with kneeling people.
“I’ll listen to you.”
Zhou You’s eyes returned to their usual state, but his tone was very cold. “If you don’t let me kill, then I won’t kill.”
Zhou Chao was filled with guilt, “Little Brother, I…”
Zhou You raised his hand, stopping Zhou Chao from continuing his words, “These two families, I never want to see them again. Since they are your sons, you manage them yourself.”
“However…”
Zhou You’s tone shifted, his cold gaze sweeping over everyone, “If I hear such disrespectful words again, not a single person will be left alive.”
Zhou Chao sighed deeply; this incident today made him feel profoundly ashamed.
It could be said that he also hadn't expected things to escalate to this point.
After all, his own sons were already becoming grandfathers, and he was long since old, having stopped interfering in the private lives of his three sons long ago.
He was also angry, but they were all his own sons.
What is the most difficult thing to resolve in this world?
Of course, it’s family matters.
No matter what is done in such situations, it’s impossible to satisfy both sides.
“It couldn’t be…”
Zhou Xiao Xi quietly asked the person beside her, “Is it really the rumored Second Master who has returned?”
Her voice trembled; if that were truly the case, then her little cleverness would have been for naught.
The faces of the people next to her were all grim; who dared to respond?
Zhou Chao waved his hand wearily, “All of you, leave. If there’s a next time, you’ll all be removed from the family register. Furthermore, from now on, you are not allowed to return to Qingping City without Zhou An’s summons.”
Blood relatives are blood relatives; even if bones are broken, tendons are still connected.
Zhou Quan and Zhou Sheng, with their wives and children, fled out the door in a disheveled state.
As those people left, Zhou Chen cautiously approached Zhou You, “Second Master, are you alright?”
Zhou Xian also quickly said, “Second Master, don’t bother with those people; they are just like that, opportunistic and greedy.”
Zhou You’s gaze fell upon Zhou Xian, “Stop playing your little games; it’s easy for me to be disgusted.”
Zhou Xian froze, then smiled ingratiatingly, “Second Master, I don’t understand what you mean; what I said was all from the heart.”
Zhou You spoke coldly, “You could have stopped them, because you saw me fight Xiao Shan. But you didn’t do that, because deep down, you don’t consider them your kin. I think you were probably worried that someone from their side might become stronger than you in the future, thus taking your position as family head.”
Zhou Xian’s expression changed dramatically; he opened his mouth but couldn’t speak.
Zhou You said calmly, “Regardless of their character, if you have the potential to be the family head, you should find a way to unite them, not view them as your competitors. Perhaps I can say that when they were preparing to ask Xiao Chen about me, you also obstructed them in various ways, right? Otherwise, it would have been impossible for them to harbor doubts about me and speak so presumptuously here!”
Zhou Chen looked at her elder brother in surprise; it had indeed been like that all along the way.
Every time Zhou Xiao Xi tried to glean information about Second Master, her elder brother would inexplicably interrupt her.
Zhou Xian’s facial muscles twitched, and he secretly gritted his teeth.
“You’ve been a mouse for so long that you’ve forgotten you’re a human, haven’t you?”
Zhou You looked coldly at Zhou Xian, “If my Zhou Family falls into your hands in the future, it would simply be a laughingstock.”
Zhou Xian let out a low laugh, “What about you? You’re still so young; I don’t believe you don’t want to be the family head. Yes, you can say you won’t be, but what about your children? With your abilities, it’s destined that the direct line will change hands in the future! People are all selfish; I am selfish, are you not selfish?”
Zhou Chen anxiously said, “Elder Brother, what nonsense are you talking about?!”
“I’m talking nonsense?”
Zhou Xian angrily rebuked, “Is there a single word of mine that’s wrong? In these years at Hua Xing Sect, what kind of things haven’t I seen? Do you really think that just because he gives you some things he doesn’t need, he’s being good to you? Stop dreaming.”
Zhou Chen was so angry that tears welled up in her eyes, but Zhou An directly took action.
His brother spoke nonsense, and he didn’t act because that was his own brother.
But this was his own son!
However, Zhou An’s hand was caught by Zhou You.
Zhou You looked coldly at Zhou Xian, “Then tell me all the grievances you’ve suffered; I will help you reclaim your dignity.”