The head of the Zhu family looked at Zhu Ling'er's appearance and felt a pang of pity.
She hadn't even met her fiancé's family yet.
What parent could bear to see their child like this?
But this was decided by Old Master Zhu before his death, and no one could change it!
"We'll talk about this later. In any case, don't get any strange ideas about that Zhou Yu," the head of the Zhu family said, hardening his heart.
The Zhu family wouldn't stoop to snatching a son-in-law.
Moreover,
Since the Zhu family had already decided to cooperate with the Xie family.
If they were to fight the Xie family for the person, their cooperation might fall apart!
Zhu Ling'er listened to the head of the Zhu family, her eyes darting around.
Just by looking at her eyes, it was clear she was not convinced by the head of the Zhu family's words!
But what could she do?
Zhu Ling'er still had to obey the head of the Zhu family for now.
She could only obediently reply, "I understand. I was just asking."
"By the way, have we completely decided to cooperate with the Xie family? What about the Shi family..."
Although the head of the Shi family had been turned away for the past few days, he still persisted in visiting.
It made Zhu Ling'er feel a little unbearable to watch.
Although the Zhu family was the leading family among the three great families in Jiangnan City, the Shi family was not far behind.
For the head of a family to have so little dignity, visiting repeatedly in such a humble manner.
What kind of etiquette was this?
"Hmph, that old scoundrel from the Shi family is just putting on a show for outsiders."
"Do you really think he's sincere in seeking our help?"
The head of the Zhu family saw through it clearly.
If the head of the Shi family truly had sincerity, things wouldn't have escalated to this point.
To put it bluntly, the head of the Shi family had surely thought of a countermeasure and was just putting on a performance for outsiders.
Later, the head of the Shi family would probably join forces with others to attack the Zhu family!
The head of the Shi family could then say that he was repeatedly humiliated by the Zhu family, which was why he took such action.
Zhu Ling'er didn't fully understand.
But she did grasp one point.
That was that the head of the Zhu family had completely given up the idea of cooperating with the Shi family!
Meanwhile, the Shi family, which was gradually becoming a target.
This was indeed the case.
The head of the Shi family was sitting in the back seat of a Rolls-Royce, with Shi Lifeng sitting beside him.
"He asked me to meet him here?" The head of the Shi family frowned as he looked at the increasingly secluded scenery.
As the head of a family, when he usually traveled.
He would have many bodyguards hidden in the shadows to protect him.
However, this time, to show respect, the head of the Shi family had brought no one with him!
Shi Lifeng nodded vigorously and said, "Brother, please don't mind. You know the reputation of the Shadow Organization now."
"This is Shadow himself. If his whereabouts are discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
Although the head of the Shi family felt a little uneasy, he chose to believe Shi Lifeng's words.
During this period,
After the Shi family fell out with the Zhu family, the head of the Shi family had actively contacted the Shadow Organization.
Heaven rewards the persistent.
With Shi Lifeng's mediation,
The head of the Shi family finally managed to get in touch with Shadow himself.
And today was the day of their meeting!
The black Rolls-Royce sped past and stopped at the entrance of a derelict factory.
"Patriarch, we've arrived."
"There's too much construction debris inside, so we can't drive further. You'll have to get out."
The driver turned his head and said respectfully to the head of the Shi family.
The head of the Shi family did not make things difficult for the driver.
Instead, he turned and got out of the car.
Shi Lifeng followed closely behind.
"Why did he choose to meet here?" the head of the Shi family asked, frowning as he surveyed their surroundings.
His sense of unease grew stronger!
In such a desolate place, without anyone accompanying him.
If someone wanted to harm the head of the Shi family, he would be helpless!
Shi Lifeng also felt a bit uneasy in his heart.
But thinking of Zhang Deshuang and Zhang Shaohua, who were still imprisoned in the Dragon Group.
Shi Lifeng could only forcibly reassure the head of the Shi family, telling him not to worry too much.
After observing their surroundings for a moment,
The two of them then stepped into the abandoned factory.
"Lifeng, when he contacted you before, did he say where he'd be waiting for us?" the head of the Shi family asked, looking around, as there seemed to be no one present.
Just as Shi Lifeng was about to say he didn't know,
He suddenly looked up and saw a figure. He froze and stopped in his tracks.
"Lifeng?"
The head of the Shi family couldn't hear Shi Lifeng's footsteps, so he immediately stopped and turned to look.
He happened to see the person standing in the center of the factory.
Wearing a black robe, completely covered from head to toe.
Even his face was shrouded in a black mask.
It was a good thing it was daytime.
If it were night, one would probably only see the person's eyes!
"Lord Shadow."
Shi Lifeng's expression became solemn, and he walked over respectfully.
Although the head of the Shi family didn't recognize this person, he guessed that this black-robed man must be Shadow himself.
So he followed and greeted him.
"Mm, you're here." Shadow raised his head, narrowed his eyes, and sized up the head of the Shi family with a sharp gaze.
The gaze made the head of the Shi family's back tingle before it finally stopped.
"Hello, hello, I am Shi Yuzhu from the Shi family."
The head of the Shi family stepped forward and greeted him.
Shadow nodded slightly, his voice hoarse, "My current identity is not suitable for appearing in crowded places."
"Is it alright to meet in such a simple place?"
What else could the head of the Shi family say now?
He could only repeatedly say that it was fine!
After all, the Zhu family's cooperation with the Xie family was now a done deal.
The Shi family desperately needed the help of the Shadow Organization!
The head of the Shi family smiled obsequiously. "Let's be frank. Lifeng should have told you about my situation."
"Everyone has heard of the Shadow Organization's great name, so let's just speak directly."
Shadow suddenly let out a hoarse laugh.
It was unclear whether he found the head of the Shi family's words amusing or something else.
In any case, the laughter made the head of the Shi family's smile freeze on his face.
He didn't know whether to leave or to speak!
After a long while, Shadow stopped laughing and said, "Very good. I like straightforward people like you."
"I'll be direct. It's not impossible to get the Shadow Organization's help."
"Your Shi family must provide one hundred martial artists. Afterwards, we will return a batch of Qi warriors to you!"
Qi warriors!
These were beings that could greatly enhance one's strength in a short period!
The head of the Shi family's smile widened, and he shamelessly asked, "Excuse me, out of the hundred martial artists, how many Qi warriors can be produced?"
After Shi Lifeng had come, the head of the Shi family had already inquired about matters related to the Shadow Organization.
He naturally knew that there was a certain success rate in transforming people into Qi warriors.
Thus, he asked this question.
Shadow glanced at the head of the Shi family and said calmly, "At least forty Qi warriors can be provided."
One hundred people were provided, and only forty could be successfully transformed?
This meant that the success rate was even only forty percent?
The head of the Shi family's expression froze again.