Supreme Martial Arts: Unlock Boundless Power!

Chapter 140

For several days and nights, the pursuit of these bandits continued relentlessly. When Zhou Quanxin and the others returned to Zhou Family Manor with the gold, this sensational event that had shaken the entire Taicang County was essentially coming to an end.

Zhou Yitian had repeatedly urged his father to return swiftly to Taicang County and gather information about the situation. However, these suggestions were consistently rejected by the wise and prudent Zhou Quanxin. Though Zhou Quanxin did not typically involve himself in the affairs of the family, at this moment, he displayed unwavering determination.

According to his words, the marauding bandits had besieged Taicang County for several days already, and even if they rushed there at the fastest speed, they would undoubtedly be too late. Moreover, since Zhou Yi had already gone, if they couldn't resolve the matter even with his presence, then their father-son duo would undoubtedly be heading towards certain death.

Rather than taking risks, it was better to proceed with the escort of the gold. Regardless of the circumstances, this batch of gold must not be lost. Even if the Zhou Family had been ravaged by the flames of war, with this gold, they could rebuild the Zhou Family from the ruins.

However, upon their return, they learned of the events that had unfolded, particularly the legends surrounding Zhou Yi. There were at least ten different versions circulating, and even some of the Zhou Family's retainers had varying accounts. Nevertheless, regardless of which version was told, one thing was certain—Zhou Yi, in their descriptions, had transformed into a monstrous being.

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Amidst a clamor, ten large carriages swiftly entered the Zhou Family's premises. Under Zhou Yihai's arrangements, over a hundred people from the Yuan Family had found a place to stay.

After the battle at Xu Family Fort, Zhou Yihai had also grown significantly. At this moment, he had begun assisting Zhou Quanyi in managing the estate, shouldering more responsibilities.

In fact, the third-generation descendants of the three major clans seemed to have matured overnight after experiencing the bloody battles on the battlefield. They gradually began to engage with the core of their respective families and systematically prepared to inherit the legacies.

Zhou Quanxin, accompanied by his son Zhou Yitian, arrived first at the Zhou Family's main courtyard. Patriarch Zhou had returned from Xu Family Fort and was residing in the ancestral estate once again. The Zhou family members who had sought refuge in the mountains to avoid the turmoil had also returned, reuniting as a joyful and harmonious family.

Beneath the looming threat of the bandits, the patriarchs of the three major clans set aside their personal interests and united against the common enemy. However, once the bandits retreated, their thoughts immediately turned inward. However, it was certain that at this moment, as long as Xu Yinjie and Cheng Ningsheng didn't lose their minds, they would never actively seek conflict with the Zhou Family again.

Upon entering the Zhou Family's main courtyard, Zhou Quanxin and his son immediately laid eyes on Zhou Wude, who was seated in the main hall. Zhou Wude appeared somewhat fatigued, for he was already advanced in age and lacked the vitality of a young man.

"Father, you must have been alarmed by recent events," Zhou Quanxin respectfully approached and bowed.

Zhou Yitian also paid his respects and then stood up, moving directly behind the elderly man and gently massaging his back.

Zhou Wude nodded in satisfaction, pleased with his grandson's attitude and skillful technique.

"Fortunately, we had Yi this time," the patriarch sighed. "If he hadn't returned unexpectedly and single-handedly killed four bandit leaders at the peak of the Internal Energy realm, those fellows might not have dispersed so easily."