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Chu Song looked at Chu Hai.

That's where his intelligence lies.

Over the years, he has only ever revolved around Chu Hai.

Knowing full well that Chu Hai was an indecisive person, he would always offer advice and never take credit for it afterwards.

Now the two are so in sync that Chu Hai will subconsciously do as he says with just a glance, and even think that it's all his own idea.

"Chu Yang! I'm giving you one last chance. Kneel, or not?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a deafening voice, full of vigor, resounded, making the entire island in the lake tremble.

"kneel!"

Upon hearing this sound, everyone froze, their hearts racing.

"Old...Old Patriarch?"

This voice is very familiar to everyone, but in recent years, Chu Longtai has been keeping a low profile due to health reasons.

"No, didn't you just say... he died?"

"Pah! Don't talk nonsense. Zhao Huai'an didn't seem to say anything just now. We were just guessing."

"What?! Why did Zhao Huai'an act like his mother had just died?"

At that moment, a majestic figure emerged from the dilapidated hut with brisk steps.

Chu Longtai's face was ashen, and his cold gaze swept over the crowd in front of him.

A series of melodious silver bell sounds followed closely behind, and the graceful Gu Shengyao swayed gently in the breeze like a willow in the wind.

Gu Shuofeng, who had been standing by, completely bewildered, patted Zhao Huai'an, who was still sitting on the ground.

"No, why did you do that just now? I thought the old master of the Chu family was 'gone'."

Zhao Huai'an grinned bitterly, "I... I was terrified by what I just saw. Eight injuries and three poisons, and those cyborgs were given some kind of drug, how... how did they get better? I... I still feel like I'm dreaming."

Originally, he thought that Chu Yang's ability to pull Chu Longtai back from the brink of death was already enough to shock the entire medical community.

But I never expected that I was still so shallow.

Although Chu Longtai has not fully recovered, his current physical condition is already the envy of many of his peers.

At this moment, all members of the Chu family bowed in respect.

Chu Longxing's heart tightened, and the moment his eyes met Chu Longtai's, he felt a chilling coldness.

"Big...Big Brother..."

Chu Longtai averted his gaze, his authoritative voice resounding throughout the hall: "Are you all hoping for my death?"

The oppressive aura of the God of War swept across the entire island in the middle of the lake at that moment, and all the Chu family members present involuntarily buckled at the knees and knelt down in large numbers.

Even the elder brothers, including Chu Longxing, knelt down, and the entire place fell silent.

Chu Longtai glanced at Chu Yang, "Come with me!"

The two moved to the back garden of the small building.

Chu Longtai looked at the dark lake water with a solemn expression.

Are you satisfied with the result just now?

Chu Yang scoffed dismissively, "You owe me too much; this is just a little interest. We haven't even started settling our accounts yet."

A complex, strange light flashed in Chu Longtai's cloudy eyes.

"Do you want me to pay with my old life?"

Chu Yang looked up at the night sky, stood with his hands behind his back, his expression expressionless.

"You should open your eyes and take a look at the Chu family now. Do they still deserve the title of 'backbone of the Great Xia'?"

Chu Longtai countered, "Do you really think empty fame is that important?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Yang frowned deeply, his eyes filled with astonishment as he looked at Chu Longtai, unable to believe that these words had come from Chu Longtai's mouth.

However, upon further reflection, he felt a chill run down his spine.

"Have they been targeted by the Dragon Lord?"

Chu Longtai's gaze froze. "Don't talk nonsense. Even in the Chu family, it's not safe."

Chu Yang chuckled mockingly: "Ha, to have such great achievements that overshadow the ruler is a taboo since ancient times! In the end, this world still belongs to the Dragon Lord."

"But then again, apart from my deceased uncle, none of your other sons, grandsons, and granddaughters seem to be any decent, let alone successful. Is this your way of deliberately ignoring them and letting them develop as they please, as your feedback to the Dragon Lord?"

Chu Longtai, however, wore the same mocking expression and said, "You have a high opinion of the fourth brother? That guy's abilities are definitely no less than your father's, he's just too unreliable, and he'd rather be a free spirit than take on the responsibilities he should have."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yang scoffed, "So, you're saying the Chu family can't even produce a single person you can imagine? How much of a failure are you as a person?"

Chu Longtai, however, was completely unfazed and instead gave a mischievous smile.

"Who said that?"

"I said it!" Chu Yang looked at Chu Longtai provocatively.

"Hahaha……"

Chu Longtai stroked his beard, smiling broadly.

"My Chu family has a very outstanding successor."

Chu Yang frowned slightly and pondered, "You mean Chu Hai's eldest son? He's been narrow-minded since he was little, even worse than his father."

Chu Longtai smiled and shook his head, then extended his right index finger and poked Chu Yang in the chest.

Chu Yang immediately frowned and said, "Why did you poke my Yutang acupoint?"

Chu Longtai frowned. "The blood you shed belongs to the Chu family."

Chu Yang's lips twitched violently a few times.

"Don't try to get close to me! I haven't even settled accounts with you yet, and you're already shamelessly trying to get a dutiful son and grandson for free?"

Chu Longtai laughed heartily a few times: "The Dragon Lord is keeping a close eye on me, fearing that my Chu family will produce another war god who can protect the nation. But no matter how much he plans, he still couldn't have predicted that I would send my most outstanding grandson to prison for training. Now, he has twice thwarted the plans of foreign forces in the East China Sea, saving countless people. His achievements are truly remarkable!"

Chu Yang was suddenly taken aback: "Old man, don't talk nonsense! In my heart, I have long since had nothing to do with your Chu family."

Chu Longtai, however, was unconvinced. "Heh, fine, you can be Nezha for once and return the flesh and blood to the Chu family."

Chu Yang frowned and said, "If I had known you were this shameless old man, I shouldn't have saved you just now."

"But you still saved him!" Chu Longtai stroked his beard, a smug smile on his face.

Chu Yang lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then said, "If you're so smart, why were you fooled by Chu Song for so long?"

Chu Longtai, however, looked utterly annoyed.

"This kid wasn't like that before. Although I had noticed it for a while, but... Chu Hai brought the pills back then, and said that you gave them to me, so... I got excited and ate them directly."

As he spoke, he sighed heavily: "Until you reach my age, you can't understand the feeling of an old man constantly thinking about his grandson over the past ten years."

Chu Yang quickly waved his hand: "Alright, stop getting sentimental. I don't believe a word of what you're saying. I'm leaving!"

He sniffed as he turned around hurriedly, his steps quick, as if he didn't want to hear Chu Longtai call him.

"You brat, you're still the same as when you were a kid, never letting anyone see you cry. Don't you want to know about your dad?"

Chu Yang didn't even turn his head.

"I don't want to know now. I'll ask you later."

Having said that, he was already walking with lightning speed.

Chu Longtai watched Chu Yang's retreating figure with a kind smile on his face, but his cloudy eyes began to redden.

After a long while, he wiped away his tears with his sleeve.

"Grandpa is so sorry! But... Grandpa really has no choice. If I tell you the truth, I'm afraid you'll repeat your father's mistakes!"

He suddenly sighed heavily, "I'll hold on for a few more years. You need to grow up quickly and take over the responsibility. Otherwise, this family will be completely ruined."

Chu Yang returned to the island in the middle of the lake, immediately gathered his men around, and said only one word: "Let's go!"

Tangtang stared into Chu Yang's eyes. "Uncle, were you crying just now?"

Chu Yang glared at her, annoyed.

Tangtang shrank her neck in fright.

Hua Xiyue quickly patted Tangtang, "Don't talk nonsense! How could he be crying? It's just an allergic reaction; the humidity here is too high."

Tangtang said "Oh," and added, "I knew it! How could someone like that shed tears?"

Hua Xiyue and Gu Shengyao, however, secretly watched Chu Yang without prior arrangement.

Seeing that Chu Yang was about to leave with his men.

Ding Lan immediately stepped forward to stop her.

"Trying to run? Not so easy!"

Chu Peng also rushed forward: "I don't care about anything else, I just want to settle my score with Kun'er now."