Devouring demons, I attain immortality.

The atmosphere inside the Zhan Mansion's council hall was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Lord Song Song of the Zhan Prefecture slammed the teacup in his hand to the ground, the sound of shattering porcelain particularly jarring in the silent hall.

His face was full of anger, and the veins on his forehead were bulging.

His eyes burned with rage as he roared, "We absolutely cannot let Lin An get away with this! He killed someone from my Zhan Manor; this is a blatant provocation, a disgrace to our Zhan Manor!"

His voice echoed through the hall, filled with boundless rage.

A member of the War Palace frowned and said with a worried expression, "Palace Master, I understand your anger, but Lin An's strength is simply too great. We have just witnessed it, and with our current strength, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to contend with him."

The other members of the War Palace nodded, their faces showing worry and fear.

"Hmph, he's not that difficult to deal with. Just because our Xuantian Battle Palace can't defeat him doesn't mean that no one in other battle palaces can take him down."

Song Song snorted coldly, a sinister sneer appearing on his face: "He's so arrogant, killing people from the Zhan family, he deserves to die! We'll get reinforcements, and with all forces combined, are we afraid we can't deal with a mere Lin An?"

A hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

It was as if they could already see Lin An being trampled under their feet.

Everyone listened to Song Song's words.

They were taken aback at first, then nodded in agreement.

"Yes, no matter what, we must eliminate this person and avenge our War Bureau! We absolutely cannot let him get away with it!"

"Only by eliminating this person can I quell the hatred in my heart!"

A chorus of agreement erupted in the hall.

Song Song stirred up everyone's emotions.

The flames of revenge burned fiercely in their hearts.

Just then, a guard rushed in.

He knelt on one knee and announced loudly, "Your Highness, the head of the Zheng family has come to visit!"

Song Song was slightly taken aback.

Then, a sly glint flashed in his eyes, and he immediately said, "Quickly, invite him in!"

Zheng Tianba, the head of the Zheng family, strode into the house.

Beside him was another person, Xu Shan.

When the three met, Song Song narrowed his eyes slightly.

Then, a meaningful smile appeared on his face: "You two, are you here also to deal with that Lin An?"

Zheng Tianba and Xu Shan exchanged a glance, then nodded in agreement at the same time.

Zheng Tianba said, "That Lin An ruined my plans and caused the Zheng family to lose face. I swear I will not rest until I avenge this!"

His voice was filled with resentment.

Song Song looked at Xu Shan, his eyes filled with intense scrutiny: "Xu Shan, what are your thoughts on dealing with this Lin An?"

Xu Shan lowered his head slightly, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

He raised his head, feigning composure, and said, "Actually, I know a highly skilled person. This person's cultivation is quite powerful. I believe that with his help, dealing with someone as insignificant as Lin An would be a piece of cake!"

"What kind of expert?"

Song Song and Zheng Tianba asked at the same time, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.

Xu Shan shook his head, a mysterious smile on his face: "I don't know the specifics either, but it's someone in the Xu family with connections. I plan to look into it. However, if we can get him involved, Lin An will definitely be no match for us."

His tone carried a hint of confidence, as if victory was already assured.

Song Song listened and nodded.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face: "Alright. Also, we need to prepare here and start dealing with him! No matter the cost, we must completely eliminate Lin An!"

……

The next morning, just as the first hint of dawn appeared on the horizon.

Soft light filtered through the paper windows, quietly spilling into the room.

Lin An had already gotten up.

He stood quietly by the window, dressed in a plain robe.

His slender figure was outlined with a resolute silhouette by the morning light.

Despite not having slept all night, his eyes still gleamed with a sharp light.

Recalling the provocation from the Zhan family last night, Lin An's brows furrowed slightly involuntarily, and ripples of emotion stirred within him.

He knew all too well that he was now in a precarious situation.

A single misstep could plunge both himself and the Xu family into utter ruin.

He thought to himself that he couldn't stay in the Xu residence forever.

Although he has people he cares about here, staying here for too long will undoubtedly bring more potential crises to the Xu family.

However, he also knew that he absolutely could not just leave like that.

Although Xu Shan's narrow-mindedness and shortsightedness had made him dissatisfied.

But he found it hard to part with the other people in the Xu household, whether it was Xu Chongfeng's gratitude and trust or the simplicity and kindness of the many servants.

How could he bear to leave the Xu family alone when they faced the threat of the Zhan family, putting them in danger?

Lin An looked out the window into the distance, his expression solemn.

He secretly resolved that he had to completely resolve this problem before he could leave in peace.

Only when the Zhan family completely abandons their thoughts of revenge can the Xu family truly be safe.

But how can this be done?

The War Palace is backed by the Great Qian Dynasty, and its power structure is complex and intertwined, making it no easy task to completely resolve the conflict.

He kept thinking of various solutions.

Weighing the pros and cons, I repeatedly considered every idea in my mind.

At this moment, Xu Qingyan walked in.

A hint of concern crossed her face.

Xu Qingyan had known Lin An for a long time and was particularly sensitive to his emotional changes. She seemed to have sensed the confusion and worry in Lin An's heart.

She walked to Lin An's side, her voice gentle and tender: "Husband, is something on your mind?"

Xu Qingyan's eyes were full of worry as she stared at Lin An's face, trying to find the answer from his expression.

Lin An was slightly taken aback.

He then slowly turned his head and looked at Xu Qingyan's concerned eyes, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

He instinctively wanted to deny it, not wanting Xu Qingyan to worry about him.

So she gently shook her head, a faint smile on her face, and said, "It's nothing, just some random thoughts after waking up early."

He tried to keep his voice steady, attempting to conceal the turmoil within him.

Xu Qingyan pouted slightly, a hint of reproach flashing in her eyes.

She gently took Lin An's hand and said softly, "Don't lie to me. Don't I know you? Tell me what's wrong, and we'll figure it out together. No matter what dangers we face in the future, I'll face them with you. Don't leave suddenly like last time, okay?"

Her eyes were full of reluctance.

She held Lin An's hand tightly, as if afraid he would disappear again.

Lin An looked at Xu Qingyan and felt a surge of emotion.

He gently pulled Xu Qingyan into his arms, feeling her warmth and dependence.

He nodded solemnly and said, "Okay, I promise you. No matter what happens in the future, I will never leave alone again. We will face it together."