Zhou Lingyang was already convinced by Ye Kunlun's methods!
Daoist Master Shangyan was hired by the Zhou family at great expense, and even his elder brother, Zhou Lingkun, was respectful when meeting him.
Yet, he was defeated by Ye Kunlun and even forced to retreat!
At this moment, Zhou Lingyang's heart was extremely complex!
From the moment Ye Kunlun asked him if he was willing a few minutes ago, probing his mind, he had placed all his hopes on Ye Kunlun.
In fact, his choice was as firm as it would be decades later!
Zhou Lingyang took a deep breath, his gaze sharpening, and walked towards Zhou Lingtian, who resembled a stray dog.
"Third brother!"
Zhou Lingyang looked at the trembling, despair-filled Zhou Lingtian, "From now on, just be a leisurely young master at home!"
This was what his father had told him back then, asking him to be a leisurely young master in the Zhou family and live a peaceful life.
Now, he was giving this sentence to his younger brother, Zhou Lingtian.
At the same time, in the east courtyard of the Zhou family.
Daoist Master Shangyan reported the scene that had just happened in Zhou Lingyang's courtyard to the old man sitting on the chair.
The old man was none other than the current head of the Zhou family, Zhou Lingyang's grandfather, Zhou Cen.
Zhou Cen was over seventy years old, with black hair and prominent temples, clearly a strong individual.
"You say Little Third has been crippled?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Cen's eyes shot out terrifying killing intent.
Daoist Master Shangyan nodded, "Patriarch Zhou, I resign from my position as enshrined guest today, and we shall meet again in the future."
Zhou Cen frowned, "Even a Daoist Master is no match for that person. Could the Daoist Master discern that person's strength and origin?"
Daoist Master Shangyan shook his head, "This person's strength is terrifying, and their origin is likely extraordinary. I need to return to my sect to investigate."
Zhou Cen stood up and nodded at Shangyan, "In that case, I will not detain the Daoist Master."
"Farewell!"
Shangyan said, and left the Zhou family.
Not long after Shangyan left, a flush appeared on Zhou Cen's face, and he coughed out a mouthful of black blood!
If anyone else were present, they would be greatly alarmed to see the head of the Zhou family spitting blood.
Zhou Cen wiped his mouth, his eyes sharp, "This Heart Burning Poison is truly terrifying."
After speaking, he walked towards the back hall, then entered his study, took a black porcelain bottle from the bookshelf, and swallowed a black pill.
"Patriarch, does the old servant need to act?"
Suddenly, an ancient voice sounded in the study.
Zhou Cen pondered for a moment and replied, shaking his head, "No need. Since the second young master has the ability to recognize a master, I will see what kind of ability he truly possesses."
"The Zhou family has always respected the strong. If he can one day bring down the eldest young master, letting him take the position of family head in the future is not out of the question."
"Yes!"
The ancient voice responded, and then fell silent.
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In Zhou Lingyang's courtyard.
Ye Kunlun glanced towards the east. Just now, he had sensed a powerful aura.
Although it was fleeting, he had still captured it with his keen senses.
"Mr. Ye?"
Seeing Ye Kunlun look towards the east, Zhou Lingyang couldn't help but ask, "Did you sense something?"
Ye Kunlun smiled and nodded, "It seems the Zhou family is much stronger than I imagined."
Zhou Lingyang quickly replied, "The east is where grandfather's residence is. Grandfather is surrounded by powerful individuals."
"Take me to see him?"
Ye Kunlun was somewhat curious about Zhou Cen.
However, what piqued his interest even more was the Zhou family's needlework.
When he and Xiao Yu had just gotten out of the car, he had sensed that the Zhou family had set up a massive formation.
After entering the Zhou family, he discovered that the formation's eye was in a strange location, within the formation's death gate.
This made him somewhat curious.
Zhou Lingyang was stunned, not expecting Ye Kunlun to want to meet his grandfather.
After thinking for a moment, he replied, "Please follow me, sir, but grandfather might not agree to see me."
"He will see you," Ye Kunlun replied faintly.
Ten minutes later.
An ancient, rustic house appeared in Ye Kunlun's sight. A towering ancient tree enveloped the spacious residence.
"Hmm?"
Seeing this scene, Ye Kunlun's brow furrowed, "Such heavy Yin energy!"
"Yin energy?"
Zhou Lingyang was startled by Ye Kunlun's words.
He quickly whispered, "Mr. Ye, this tree has a long history. It was here even before my great-great-grandfather's grandfather's time."
"I'm not talking about this tree."
Ye Kunlun's lips curved into a faint smile, and he didn't explain further to Zhou Lingyang.
There were two guards at the entrance of the courtyard. Seeing Zhou Lingyang and Ye Kunlun approach, they made a gesture to invite them in.
Zhou Lingyang was somewhat surprised.
Ye Kunlun's foresight was astonishing!
Zhou Cen was sitting on a chair as Zhou Lingyang, Ye Kunlun, and Xiao Yu entered.
"Second young one, you should leave for now." Zhou Cen glanced at the somewhat reserved Zhou Lingyang and said calmly.
Zhou Lingyang looked at Ye Kunlun.
Ye Kunlun nodded, and only then did Zhou Lingyang leave.
"Young friend, you have injured my grandson, Zhou Cen. How do you intend to settle this account?"
Zhou Cen looked at Ye Kunlun, speaking of settling accounts, but without showing any hostility.
Ye Kunlun sized up Zhou Cen and suddenly laughed, "For someone who should be dead to be alive now, let me guess..."
Zhou Cen's expression changed drastically, and two sharp beams of light shot from his eyes, fixing on Ye Kunlun.
"You have taken the Heart Burning Powder!"
Disregarding Zhou Cen's altered expression, Ye Kunlun directly revealed Zhou Cen's greatest secret.
The moment Ye Kunlun finished speaking, a terrifying aura erupted from nowhere, locking onto Ye Kunlun.
Ye Kunlun cast a faint glance to his left and said coldly, "What? Do you want to spar with me?"
"Retreat!"
Zhou Cen let out a cold command, and the aura locking onto Ye Kunlun instantly vanished.
Ye Kunlun was the first person to discern that he had taken the Heart Burning Powder, and he was naturally shocked.
This further validated Daoist Master Shangyan's parting words: Ye Kunlun's background was extraordinary.
"Young friend, how did you see that I had taken the Heart Burning Powder?"
Zhou Cen calmed down, his voice tinged with helplessness.
"Enduring the torment of burning your heart daily, it must be unpleasant. I can resolve this poison."
Ye Kunlun did not follow convention and said something that greatly shocked Zhou Cen.
"You can resolve the poison of the Heart Burning Powder? This... is impossible, isn't it?"
Zhou Cen was somewhat disbelieving. The elder who had given him the Heart Burning Powder had explicitly stated that it was incurable!
"As far as I know, your relationship with Zhou Lie does not seem to be good."
Ye Kunlun looked at Zhou Cen, whose expression was constantly changing, and spoke another sentence.
Upon hearing Ye Kunlun mention Zhou Lie.
Zhou Cen came back to his senses, narrowed his eyes, and revealed a fierce look, "Young friend, what do you mean by that?"
"Exactly as it sounds. You lure Zhou Lie here, and I will detoxify you."
Ye Kunlun continued to say to Zhou Cen, "How about it? Do you want to make this deal?"
Zhou Cen's face showed contemplation.
After a moment.
He lowered his voice and asked, "How can I trust you?"
Ye Kunlun's lips curved into a smile. The fish had taken the bait.