Zhou Ziyu was displeased. "Big Brother, you don't believe me?"
"Third Brother, don't think about this all the time. Sister-in-law may be beautiful but not every man likes her and has ulterior motives towards her!" Zhou Zifeng waved his hand and smiled.
As he spoke, he glanced at Zhou Mei who was submissive.
Zhou Mei seemed to be thinking about something with her head lowered and did not say a word.
Zhou Ziyu frowned. "Big Brother, I don't care about the others but this Chu Li is not an ordinary person. If he really has ulterior motives, can we stop him?"
Zhou Zifeng could not help but laugh. He felt that his Third Brother was crazy to think of such nonsense. He said impatiently, "How dare you think about it! Don't guard your wife all the time. You should do something serious. You're a man, what's the point of being stuck in a pile of rouge! "
He glared at him. "Think about it, no matter how beautiful Sister-in-law is, is she prettier than Second Lady Xiao? He stays by Second Lady Xiao's side all the time and his taste has been trained. How could he be tempted by any woman? What a joke! "
"Ah Mei is prettier than Second Lady Xiao!"
"Haha, only you would say that! Sister-in-law is beautiful but to say she's the best in the Ji Dynasty … Alright, go do what you need to do and don't disturb my reading! "Zhou Zifeng waved his hand." Look at how much hardship your Second Brother has suffered for the Public House. "
"The Public House doesn't belong to me anyway." Zhou Ziyu pouted. "It belongs to you, Big Brother. Why should I suffer? I'm not as stupid as Second Brother!"
"Who's stupid!" Footsteps were heard as Zhou Zimo strode over and slapped the back of his head. "Aren't you stupid because you're such a good-for-nothing?"
Zhou Ziyu cried out in dissatisfaction. "Second Brother!"
Zhou Mei curtsied.
Zhou Zimo whispered, "Father has returned."
"Ah?! Why didn't I know?" Zhou Ziyu exclaimed.
Zhou Zimo lowered his voice. "Lower your voice!"
Zhou Zifeng's expression changed. "Second Brother, what happened?"
Zhou Zimo said, "Big Brother, let's go back first!"
Zhou Zifeng nodded slowly and his expression returned to normal. He waved his hand. "Third Brother, you go back first, I'll leave later."
"Mm." Zhou Ziyu agreed and hurried downstairs.
Zhou Mei curtsied and left with Zhou Ziyu.
Zhou Zifeng stared at her graceful back and shook his head.
After all, she was a woman from a small family. She was charming but not refined enough. Only Third Brother was infatuated with her. How could Chu Li like her?
Third Brother's jealousy was getting stronger and stronger. If this went on, he would really become a good-for-nothing.
His father had returned without a sound. Logically speaking, it should have been a big event. However, the current situation required the High Duke to calm the people's hearts. Obviously, something had happened.
He calmed his heart and regained his composure. After sitting for another fifteen minutes, he got up and slowly walked back. As soon as he reached the mansion, he felt the heavy atmosphere.
Lu Yuancheng hurried over and said in a low voice, "The High Duke is injured. Eldest Master, please go and have a look."
"Injured?" Zhou Zifeng frowned and lowered his voice. "What kind of injury?"
"Shura Palm," Lu Yuancheng said.
Zhou Zifeng nodded slowly and walked inside until he arrived at the High Duke's bedroom.
There were more than ten guards outside. Zhou Zimo and Zhou Ziyu were there. Zhou Mei and Second Madam Wan Yi were also there.
When he saw Zhou Zifeng enter, Zhou Zimo hurriedly said, "Big Brother, Father is looking for you!"
Zhou Zifeng said in a low voice, "Second Brother, keep an eye on the inside of the mansion. Don't let any news leak out!"
"Yes." Zhou Zimo nodded.
Zhou Zifeng pushed the door open and entered the room. The light was slightly dim and a short and thin figure was sitting on the bed. White steam was rising from the top of his head and his face was faintly discernible in the white steam.
Zhou Zifeng stood in front of the bed and waited quietly without saying a word.
The short and thin old man on the bed had a grizzled beard and eyebrows. He looked to be in his sixties. His eyes were slightly closed and his expression was solemn, but his complexion was faintly green.
Zhou Zifeng's heart sank. His father's expression was exactly the same as his second brother's. They were both severely injured by the Shura Palm. His second brother had already fainted at this time, but his father's profound skills allowed him to withstand the attack.
However, he knew that if this went on, his father would not be able to withstand the Shura Palm.
"Huff …" High Duke Ji, Zhou Yutian, let out a long sigh and opened his eyes.
"Father, how are your injuries?" Zhou Zifeng asked.
"I won't die yet." Zhou Yutian scoffed.
Zhou Zifeng asked, "How did you get injured, Father?"
His father's martial arts was top-notch and almost no one was a match for him. This was his first time seeing him injured.
Zhou Yutian shook his head. "I didn't expect these people to be so powerful. I can't beat them!"
"How many Asuras are there?"
"Two!"
"They're actually that powerful?"
"This is bad!" Zhou Yutian muttered. "There are some things that you should know …"
"Father!" Zhou Zifeng hurriedly said.
Zhou Yutian waved his hand and said, "This is also the secret of the High Duke's Public House. The reason why the High Duke's Public House won't betray the Leng family and why the Leng family trusts the twelve High Duke's Public Houses is because …"
"Father, your injuries can be treated!" Zhou Zifeng interrupted him.
Zhou Yutian frowned. "The Shura Palm that I was hit by is different from Zimo's."
He had also heard about Chu Li treating Zhou Zimo's injuries.
"Why not try? Let Chief Chu take a look at Father!" Zhou Zifeng said.
"Chu Li …" Zhou Yutian's frown deepened.
Zhou Zifeng said, "He's also the Chief of the Yi Public House!"
He knew about his father's internal conflict. He hated the Secret Guardians Hall and the Secret Guardians.
"He's now the Centurion of the Secret Guardians Hall!" Zhou Yutian scoffed. "You have to be careful of the people from the Secret Guardians Hall. They're all rats who can't accomplish anything but are good at spoiling things!"
"Father, let's treat your injuries first!" Zhou Zifeng said.
The Chu Li that he saw was not as despicable. As a guest, he was very self-aware and stayed in the small courtyard. He did not wander around and was well-behaved, which saved him a lot of trouble.
The Chu Li that he thought was well-behaved was sitting on the bed, deep in thought.
He saw what appeared in Zhou Yutian's mind and came to a sudden realization.
No wonder the twelve High Duke's Public Houses would not betray them. The High Duke's Medallion of the twelve High Duke's Public Houses was compatible with the Emperor's Gold Medallion. When the thirteen medallions were combined and a unique technique was activated, one could ascend to the Outland.
Stepping into the Grandmaster's Boundary was equivalent to becoming a Celestial Being with a lifespan of ten thousand years. If one were to reincarnate after their decline, they would still be blessed and intelligent. This was a supreme temptation for those who had reached the end of their lifespan. The matters of the secular world were insignificant.
"Then let's give it a try." Zhou Yutian scoffed.
Zhou Zifeng soon arrived at Chu Li's small courtyard.
Chu Li came out of his bedroom and opened the courtyard door. Zhou Zifeng sincerely asked Chu Li for help and Chu Li readily agreed.
He followed Zhou Zifeng to Zhou Yutian's courtyard. Everyone in the courtyard stared at him and watched him enter the house. Then, no sound could be heard.
Chu Li entered the bedroom and fist saluted. "Greetings, High Duke Zhou."
"Chu Li, help me see if you can treat it." Zhou Yutian waved his hand.
Chu Li went forward and placed his hand on his wrist. He smiled. "High Duke, aren't you afraid that I have ill intentions?"
"The monk can run but the temple can't. What am I afraid of?" Zhou Yutian scoffed.
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