The word 'Di' (Di) has only one character.
Yet, it represents identity, status, and the most legitimate lineage.
Eldest legitimate son, second legitimate son, third legitimate son, and so on.
As Zhou An’s son, Zhou Xian was the 'eldest legitimate grandson' and the legitimate heir of the Zhou Family.
Even in this era where might makes right, the hierarchy of seniority is still extremely clear. Even among the powerful aristocratic families, if the eldest legitimate son lacks strength, and the second son is outstanding in ability, he still cannot take that position.
Unless he wants to rebel.
Zhou You didn't have strong feelings about this, but since Zhou Xian was the eldest legitimate grandson of the Zhou Family, he had no reason to watch the other party truly degenerate into a real villain.
Zhou Xian was stunned for a moment. He could imagine being beaten or scolded, but he never expected Zhou You to say such a thing.
This was undoubtedly saying, “I will openly support you; you don't need to flatter me.”
Zhou You looked at Zhou Xian, “You don't need to doubt my words. Although my strength isn't great, I can still accomplish some things.”
Your strength isn't great?
Strength isn't great?
Not great?
Zhou Xian's eyes widened. If you were any stronger, you'd probably be able to poke a hole in the sky, wouldn't you?
Before anyone could speak, Zhou You had already walked towards the room, “I'm going to spend some time with my parents. Let's call it a day.”
He felt a little annoyed.
Even in a small family, as long as there are many people, there will be conflicts.
Complete harmony is definitely impossible.
Zhou Chao forced a smile, his eyes full of helplessness.
As Zhou You entered the room, Zhou An whispered, “Father, is Second Uncle angry?”
“Sigh.”
Zhou Chao sighed heavily, “Those two good-for-nothings!”
Zhou An looked uncomfortable. He felt that with today's incident, it would definitely affect their impression in Second Uncle's heart. It was even possible that he would ignore the Zhou Family because of it. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glare at Zhou Xian again.
Zhou Xian lowered his head, suddenly feeling that all his previous thoughts were incredibly ridiculous.
The moment he was seen through, he just felt extremely childish.
Xiao Chen whispered, “Don't overthink it. Second Master is a very good person. Perhaps he's just temporarily unhappy, after all, there are some things he definitely doesn't like to hear.”
Zhou Chao looked up at the sky, and thinking of the expressions of Zhou Quan and Zhou Sheng and their families, he was filled with anger.
.........
On the road outside Bi Shui Manor Retirement Home.
Zhou Xiaoxi hesitated, “Father, Third Uncle, could it be… that person really is Second Master?”
She was still a bit confused.
Was that really the Tuotai Realm?
Especially the moment he displayed killing intent, it was truly terrifying.
Zhou Quan's eyes flickered, “Whether it is or not, it seems to no longer matter.”
Zhou Sheng's face was ashen, “What does Second Brother mean by that?”
“Old Man spent his entire life cultivating with no hope, yet he inexplicably broke through to the Spirit Connection Realm, and Xiao Chen got a low-grade spirit artifact. Don't you think this matter is extremely strange?”
Zhou Quan snorted coldly, a strange glint in his eyes.
Zhou Sheng frowned, “It is a bit strange, but from Grandfather's attitude when speaking, it can be seen that he is indeed our biological Second Uncle.”
Zhou Quan sneered repeatedly, “What Second Uncle or not Second Uncle? He didn't hesitate at all when he cut off your wife's arm.”
Then, Zhou Quan said again, “Aren't you really curious how Old Man broke through?”
Upon hearing this, both Zhou Sheng and the family members behind him all had their expressions turn serious.
No one knew Zhou Chao's situation better than his own sons.
Old Man's aptitude was ordinary, and his bloodline was also ordinary.
He was over a hundred years old and was still only in the Tuotai Realm, but now he suddenly reached the Spirit Connection Realm.
How could this matter not be strange?
Zhou Sheng hesitated, “Even if this matter is related to Second Uncle, we have already offended Second Uncle. To go back now, I'm afraid we won't be able to save face. To take a step back, even if we can save face, will Second Uncle share his things with us?”
“Offended?”
Zhou Quan spat, “For all these years, Eldest Brother has been staying in Qingping City. Eighty percent of the business outside is controlled by the two of us. Besides, have you forgotten? We have shown filial piety to that old monster for so many years; it's time he did something for us.”
Zhou Sheng's expression changed dramatically, and he exclaimed, “You wouldn't be thinking of having that person kill Second Uncle, would you?”
Zhou Quan's eyes were sinister, “What? Why are you so shocked?”
The short, chubby Zhou Sheng showed hesitation in his eyes, “This is an act of great rebellion.”
Zhou Quan snorted coldly, “Great rebellion? There must be 'Dao' (road) to have 'great rebellion'. Look at him, does he have you and me, his two brothers, in his eyes?”
Zhou Sheng was silent. Did he not have them in his eyes?
Perhaps, they didn't take the other party seriously from the beginning, and even held a stubborn belief.
They believed it was just Old Man casually finding someone to impersonate him, which would also explain the origin of the low-grade spirit artifact.
Zhou Quan said again, “Think about it, he can make even Old Man, whose vital energy was depleted, break through to the Spirit Connection Realm. He can also casually give away low-grade spirit swords, plus the sword on him, and the ring on his hand. If he dies, it's like a whale falling, bringing life to all things.”
Zhou Sheng couldn't help but swallow, his dark cheeks also began to whiten, and his body trembled.
If they were to oppose Eldest Brother Zhou An, at most it would be an internal conflict, a decline in family values.
But if they were to act against Second Uncle, that would be a typical case of insubordination, a great rebellion.
After all, he was an elder.
The others listened with trepidation. If such a matter were exposed, no matter where they went, they would never be able to hold their heads high.
Zhou Sheng's wife, enduring intense pain, angrily rebuked Zhou Sheng, “You good-for-nothing, what are you hesitating about? Do you have to wait for him to kill me before you're satisfied?”
Zhou Sheng quickly said, “No, I didn't think that. I just… I just…”
Zhou Sheng's wife cursed, “I knew you were useless, but I didn't expect you to be so useless. A good opportunity to change your fate is right in front of you, and you don't even dare to act.”
Zhou Sheng's eyes darted around, his heart filled with unease.
Zhou Quan reached out and grabbed Zhou Sheng's shoulder, saying earnestly, “Anyway, we're not the ones doing it, and your hands won't be stained with his blood. After we go back, prepare some things and let that old monster make a move.”
A drop of sweat slid down Zhou Sheng's forehead, “Can that old monster be trusted?”
Zhou Quan smiled mysteriously, “Of course, we won't tell him everything. We'll just ask him to help resolve some internal family conflicts and solve the crisis facing the family. At that time, he just needs to kill the person and then leave directly. I ask you, in this way, what could he possibly know?”
Zhou Sheng raised his hand to wipe away a bead of sweat, forcing a smile.
Zhou Quan said meaningfully, “Third Brother, you must understand that if a person isn't ruthless, he can't stand firm!”