Ouyang Kai said slowly, "This time, we must draw Ouyang Gong out. Otherwise, once he escapes the island, with his influence on the mainland, you will be the first to be targeted. He has plenty of ways to harm you, not to mention that you have two babies."
Jin Ye and Su Ding's expressions also turned solemn.
They had overlooked this point.
"On the other hand, eliminating Ouyang Gong as soon as possible will also prevent him from making a comeback and harassing Leaving Island. But that's a later matter. After this incident, Leaving Island will naturally strengthen its defenses, so Father's biggest concern is still you."
Seeing that they were listening, Ouyang Kai continued, "While the assassination of Father was indeed to lure Ouyang Gong out, the wish for Dingding to acknowledge her ancestors is also true. Yesterday, Father arranged for me to set up defenses, and once Ouyang Gong appeared, he would be annihilated immediately."
"However, Ouyang Gong chose a strategy of diversion. He found someone to carry out a sniping attack at one location, intending to kill Father, while he himself remained hidden behind the scenes, waiting for an opportunity."
"I sent people to deal with the sniping point, and Father was the most dangerous person on the scene."
Su Ding also saw that Ouyang Gong's attack was aimed at Ouyang Zhenfeng, intending to kill the island master.
Ouyang Kai said sternly, "If Father using the banquet to lure Ouyang Gong was a selfish motive, then putting himself in danger to help us eliminate future troubles, is that also selfish?"
For a moment, Jin Ye and Su Ding lowered their heads.
Ultimately, they had been too shallow in their thinking. However, it wasn't intentional; it was simply that they had spent very little time with the island master, and Ouyang Zhenfeng was a man of few words.
First, Ouyang Zhenfeng had not sought out his biological daughter for over twenty years, and then he had done something like this.
It was no wonder they hadn't thought much of it.
But now, they had misunderstood the old man's good intentions.
"Grandpa, I'm sorry," Su Ding said apologetically, looking at Ouyang Zhenfeng on the hospital bed.
"Grandpa, I'm sorry," Jin Ye also apologized.
Ouyang Zhenfeng on the hospital bed seemed surprised that Ouyang Kai would explain for him. A strange look flickered in his cloudy eyes, and he waved his hand, saying, "We are all family, no need to apologize."
Then he looked at Ouyang Kai standing by the bedside and said in a hoarse voice, "You've grown up."
This sigh conveyed years of hardship and pressure, yet his eyes sparkled with pride.
Ouyang Kai was touched but tried not to show it. He chuckled twice to cover his emotions, "Father, I'm over thirty now, nearing forty."
Seeing his uncle like this, Su Ding felt a sense of relief.
"Old Zhao."
Ouyang Zhenfeng suddenly called out towards the door.
Mr. Zhao Huang, the island master's deputy, hurried in, "Island Master, what are your orders?"
Ouyang Zhenfeng glanced at him and nodded, "Give him the item."
Mr. Zhao Huang was first stunned, then looked at Ouyang Kai. He handed a small golden seal to him, then smiled and nodded at the island master, "Finally, I can rest assured."
Ouyang Kai looked confused.
"Young Master, the Island Master means to step down and pass on the position of Island Master to you."
Mr. Zhao Huang reminded him with a smile, then cupped his hands in congratulations, "Island Master, congratulations."
Su Ding and Jin Ye watched in bewilderment.
Ouyang Kai turned to his father, his face a mask of confusion, "Father, why?"
"I am old, and it is time for me to retire."
Ouyang Zhenfeng sighed, a hint of a gratified smile on his face, "The tempering you've undergone during this period has yielded such results, and I am very satisfied."
Ouyang Kai and Su Ding were still somewhat bewildered.
Jin Ye, however, seemed to have recalled something, especially upon hearing the word "tempering." He couldn't help but ask, "From the time we were attacked by Ouyang Gong on the sea vessel, your tempering began, wasn't it?"
Hearing this, Ouyang Kai and Su Ding were startled and looked at Ouyang Zhenfeng in unison.
They awaited his response.