Supreme Martial Arts: Unlock Boundless Power!

Chapter 67

As soon as Zhou Yi heard that voice, his heart skipped a beat. 

Although he hadn't exchanged many words with the individual, in that moment he recognized him—it was none other than Xu Yude, one of the most outstanding scions of the third generation of the Xu family.

Xu Yinjie responded with a soft voice, saying, "Yude, the treasures housed within the family vault have been diligently collected by your ancestors. Since the responsibility has been entrusted to you, you must take great care to preserve them without even the slightest damage."

With a respectful nod, Xu Yude acknowledged the instructions. The customs and traditions of Xu Family Manor were far more stringent compared to those of Zhou Family Village.

Due to the limited lineage of the third generation in Zhou Family Village, comprising merely nine individuals, the Xu and Cheng families, with a heritage spanning over a century, boasted not just the third-generation scions but also a multitude of brothers who shared the same seniority as their esteemed patriarch.

Thus, in comparison, Xu Yude and his peers stood before the family head with trepidation, cautious not to make even the slightest mistake. Any misstep that incurred the elders' displeasure could lead to their potential marginalization at any moment.

Xu Yinjie's voice continued, "Anzhi, how many years have you been assisting Yude in managing the inner repository?"

Another voice answered cautiously, "Replying to Grand Patriarch, Anzhi has been responsible for cleaning the inner repository for a full two years."

Zhou Yi, who was eavesdropping from a distance, widened his eyes. He would never forget that voice, even more so than Xu Yude's voice. On the night of Zhou Shou's birthday celebration at Cheng Manor, it was the owner of that voice who handed over the secret manual of the Fiery Flame Technique to the cloaked figure. However, the cloaked figure didn't take the manual with him Zhou Yi intercepted him halfway.

His main purpose for coming to Xu Family Manor was to find this person, and he never expected to encounter him on the very first day inside the manor.

"Two years, not bad. Yude mentioned that you have been diligent and conscientious during these two years, not inferior to your grandfather and father," Xu Yinjie praised. "If you have any requests, feel free to speak up. The Xu family never mistreats those who fulfill their duties."

The person nodded repeatedly, seeming to want to say something but hesitating.

Xu Xiangqian chuckled and scolded, "Hong Anzhi, your grandfather and father were straightforward individuals. How did it come to pass that in your generation, you have become such a timid soul?"

The person straightened his chest as if gathering courage and said, "Grand Patriarch, ever since I started assisting Young Master Yude in managing the inner repository, I have only left the manor twice in these two years. But I have developed a relationship with Hehua, the girl from the town ahead, so...so..."

"Hehua?" Xu Yinjie was taken aback. "You have already found someone?"

"Yes," Hong Anzhi replied softly.

Xu Yinjie pondered for a moment and asked, "When did this happen?"

"About half a year ago, when I accompanied Young Master Yude on an outing. I met Lotus in the town of Xu Family, and we hit it off. In this past half year, Hehua has occasionally come to the outer compound, but due to the rules, we can only meet once a month," Hong Anzhi murmured.

Xu Yinjie didn't blame him but said, "Anzhi, you understand the rules and haven't violated the fortress regulations. I will make the decision regarding your marriage on behalf of your deceased grandfather."