But now, Zhang Ningbai and Zhang Ansu, this pair of siblings, were no longer as spirited as before.
Without the protection of their biological father, even if that Supreme Elder took care of them out of respect for their father, such care was limited.
Zhang Ansu still couldn't accept the reality of her father's death.
"Brother, why did Father leave the family? What was he doing?" Zhang Ansu actually wanted to ask who killed him.
In her heart, her father had always been the most powerful. She truly couldn't imagine anyone being able to kill him, nor could she imagine losing her father at this time, losing her greatest support.
"Ansu, I don't know either," Zhang Ningbai said with great pain.
He also wanted to know who killed his father. In fact, he knew clearly that the person who could kill his father was someone he probably couldn't contend with in this lifetime.
His father was a cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage! He knew a little more than his sister, as the clan elders wanted him to report to the Supreme Elder.
He only knew that his father had led a team out. The lowest cultivation among those people was Golden Core, and there were five cultivators above the Nascent Soul stage.
He couldn't imagine what kind of strength and what a massive power it would take to annihilate such a team.
All he could do now was to comfort his sister and, at the same time, cling tightly to the Supreme Elder, so as to ensure their sibling's status within the clan.
"Brother, you're joking, right? How could you not know!" Zhang Ansu's voice rose.
Zhang Ningbai quickly pulled her, urging her to be quieter.
"Walls have ears, sister. We need to be low-key in our actions now. We are the only ones left, relying on each other. Believe your brother, I will definitely improve my strength as soon as possible to protect you."
"But..." Before Zhang Ansu could finish speaking, tears fell.
How could they not know that they, brother and sister, must now rely on each other and face the storms of the outside world together.
But she was unwilling, how could she be willing? She was the daughter of the Grand Elder of the Yuyang Zhang family!
In the past, she didn't even pay attention to the core disciples of those sects. Precious materials and elixirs that could improve cultivation were like ordinary sand in her hands.
But these days, she truly felt what it meant to be treated coldly after someone important is gone.
Her father's remains were not yet cold, and the attitude of some people in the clan towards them, brother and sister, had already completely changed.
Why did her father have to go out? If he hadn't gone out, if he hadn't taken this mission, could they still enjoy the same treatment as before?
"Ansu, you also need to cultivate diligently. You were too lax before. With Father and me holding the fort, it didn't matter if your advancement speed was a bit slower. We would always put the best things before you.
But now, everything depends on talent, ability, and strength. You must also improve your cultivation as quickly as possible and advance to the Golden Core stage.
Only after reaching the Golden Core stage can you enjoy better treatment," Zhang Ningbai didn't want to force his sister.
His sister was pampered and had never suffered hardship since childhood. Although she had talent in cultivation, she wasn't diligent and preferred to study beauty secrets.
He thought his sister was already beautiful enough, but she was always dissatisfied with her appearance.
But now, he couldn't afford to let his sister be so willful. Now, they had the guidance of the Supreme Elder thanks to their father, which gave them more opportunities than others. They must seize them.
The Supreme Elder liked children with good talent and high strength. It was because of this that their father was valued by the Supreme Elder. Now, they must also show their worth.
Otherwise, once the Supreme Elder's favoritism fades, their treatment might be even worse than it is now.