Sorry, I'm a cultivator.

"Shut up, don't forget whose brother he is!"

"Heh, just a member of a different bloodline who isn't recorded in the family genealogy. If it weren't for..."

"I told you to shut up!"

"cut……"

Emilia glanced at the group of people not far away; they were indeed members of the Jiang family.

Don't these idiots know that sound can be transmitted to the ear?

Their conversation was quite interesting, though.

Is Li Xingzhou not a descendant of the Jiang family?

But the blood aura he exudes is very similar to that of Jiang Wanzhao...

But the Jiang family's statement must not be unfounded. So what kind of secret is hidden in this?

While she was pondering, Emilia saw Li Xingzhou turn his head and stare straight at the Jiang family members, his brows also slightly furrowed.

'What if it hadn't been like that back then?'

If not what?

Li Xingzhou straightened up a bit, and his interest was indeed piqued. A thought quietly surfaced in his mind.

Could it be that my sister wasn't lying to me, and that the paternity test report was real?

But if it's true, how do you explain the appearance?

Even assuming we take a step back, how do we explain the similarity in blood and energy?

Is there some secret behind this?

Li Xingzhou glanced at Jiang Wanzhao as she walked in and temporarily abandoned his idea of ​​going to ask her further questions.

In such a formal setting, it's best not to tarnish Jiang Wanzhao's reputation and create unnecessary gossip.

Not far away, Jiang Xuetang, who had also overheard the Jiang family's whispers, felt a chill run down her spine.

She guessed it.

This is definitely Jiang Wanzhao's scheme!

It was all to make Li Xingzhou believe the appraisal report, and then do all sorts of things!

Jiang Xuetang suddenly realized that the reason Jiang Wanzhao kept the Jiang family members around was indeed to use them as disposable scapegoats, but the real purpose was to keep them until Li Xingzhou returned!

It wasn't to help Li Xingzhou get revenge, but to convince him of the authenticity of the forensic report!

My best friend is so scheming!

They had set up the trap long ago, waiting for Li Xingzhou to fall into it!

No!

They wouldn't let Jiang Wanzhao have her way!

We must not give in to Jiang Wanzhao's wishes too quickly!

Otherwise, if she gets together with Li Xingzhou, I'll really become a philanderer in her eyes, and then what chance will I have?!

Fortunately, Li Xingzhou is about to set off for Tianqi Island. Once he arrives, I will have to speed up my progress.

“Mom…” Jiang Xuetang turned to look at Jiang Yingluo: “You listened to what the Jiang family said just now…”

Her voice suddenly paused, because she saw her mother, Jiang Yingluo, with slightly furrowed brows, looking at Li Xingzhou, her beautiful peach blossom eyes filled with a hint of...pity.

A tender pity.

It was as if they were feeling sorry for Li Xingzhou's background.

!! ?

Jiang Xuetang opened her eyes wide. No, you and Li Xingzhou are not related, so why are you looking at him with such tender eyes?

You're not the emotional type of woman!

"Mom?" Jiang Xuetang called out again, "Are you pitying Li Xingzhou's background?"

Coming to her senses, Jiang Yingluo glanced at her daughter and pursed her red lips: "He lost both his parents at a young age, and now his only relative might not even be a relative..."

Are you aware of this?

Jiang Xuetang blinked: "Mom, this is all nonsense from Jiang Wanzhao!"

"A lie?" Jiang Yingluo looked at her daughter's peach blossom eyes, which resembled her own. "Once Jiang Wanzhao ascends the throne, Li Xingzhou will be the first in line to inherit the throne according to the principle of 'father dies, son succeeds; brother dies, brother succeeds,' and the Jiang family will become a true royal family. Are you saying that the Jiang family fabricated such a lie that can be easily exposed in order to ensure their succession?"

“It’s Jiang Wanzhao…” Jiang Xuetang explained, “Her feelings for Li Xingzhou are somewhat twisted, so…”

"So she instructed the Jiang family to say that?" Jiang Yingluo scoffed. "Do you really believe that someone as clever as Jiang Wanzhao would pull off such a ridiculous scheme?"

Jiang Xuetang opened her mouth, but found that she really couldn't refute it for the time being.

Yes, how could a normal person believe that the famous Jiang Wanzhao would use such an easily exposed scheme?

How could anyone but myself believe that this was Jiang Wanzhao's scheme?

Without a word, Jiang Yingluo sighed softly, "If this child knew that even his only relative was no longer a relative, how bitter would he be in his heart?"

???

No, you're my mom! How can you be concerned about whether Li Xingzhou is suffering or not?

How come you're radiating maternal warmth towards a complete stranger?!

More importantly, why are you suddenly concerned about Li Xingzhou, a complete stranger?

Is this still my mom?

Jiang Xuetang opened her mouth, but then saw Jiang Yingluo looking at her again: "Xuetang, this child must have heard it too. You are a few years older than him and Jiang Wanzhao's best friend. You can give him some advice when the time comes, so that he doesn't become taciturn."

This child lost both parents at a young age, making him more sensitive than others, you know?

Jiang Xuetang stared blankly at her mother's beautiful profile. Her mother wanted her to counsel Li Xingzhou, which suited her perfectly, and she was happy about it. However, her mother's inexplicable concern for Li Xingzhou gave her a strange feeling.

I feel like... something's not quite right.

Jiang Yingluo pursed her red lips and looked at Li Xingzhou, who seemed lost in thought, not far away, her eyes slightly narrowed.

There's no point in trying to persuade him on this matter, since I already tried last night. I think he has his own pride and doesn't want to talk about these things with his elder.

Then we'll have to ask Xue Tang, who's a young person, to help comfort us.

This child must not be deprived of love!

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Chapter 89 "My mom's personality means she could never be in a relationship!"

"Lord True Ancestor."

At the state banquet that started on time, at the table where the vampire representatives were seated, a prince from the Eternal Night Council looked at Li Xingzhou sitting next to Jiang Wanzhao and asked his question: "How come this young man named Li Xingzhou looks just like the blood servant you keep?"

For her, who had attended the Second True Ancestor's Red Moon Banquet, the scene of Li Xingzhou killing the True Ancestor of the Van Zhuo Clan was still vivid in her mind.

She had been suspicious of Li Xingzhou's appearance when she first saw him in the reception hall, but now that Jiang Wanzhao directly introduced Li Xingzhou as her younger brother, she began to doubt her own guesses again, so she couldn't help but ask Emilia directly.

"Do you think Jiang Wanzhao would offer her younger brother to me as a blood servant?"

"will not."

Emilia said slowly, "The dog at home is already on a collar that can never be removed. It won't be let out without the owner's permission."

As she spoke, her beautiful legs, which had been pressed together under the table, crossed over, and her toes in her red high heels curled up tightly.

To degrade oneself without others knowing or identifying the subject... the joy of this is something only one can truly understand.

This is really... amazing!

Emilia had to admit that she really enjoyed the feeling. Facing her true self was an extremely pleasant thing. Once she accepted it, all that was left was happiness, not disgust!

There are other things in the world that can bring immense joy, just like power and money!

Upon hearing Emilia's voice, the prince immediately dispelled his doubts. Indeed, from any perspective, Li Xingzhou could not possibly be the blood servant slave of the Second True Ancestor.

Moreover, once the blood pact is established, even the Skywing Clan cannot do anything about it unless both parties agree!

However, another question immediately followed.

The prince glanced at Li Xingzhou and then asked again, "I've never heard that Chief Jiang has twin brothers, but Li Xingzhou's bloodline is somewhat similar to that of your blood servant..."

She carefully chose her words: "Great Ancestor, are there really people in the world who look so alike?"

Emilia knew that the prince was asking on behalf of the Eternal Night Council, and she was prepared for this. So she glanced at the prince expressionlessly and said, "You don't need to test me. Go back and tell your master that if he's really curious about where my blood servants came from, he can investigate it himself. I don't have the patience to explain to you."

The prince lowered his head and did not press further, but he felt that the Second True Ancestor's blood servant might really have some connection with the Jiang family, or even Jiang Wanzhao.

Or perhaps, there's some kind of conspiracy between the Yongye clan and Jiang Wanzhao.

After all, Olivia and Jiang Wanzhao had already been quite close for a while.

Emilia snorted coldly, glanced at the delicacies on the table, and a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes. Human food really didn't suit her taste.

However, Jiang Wanzhao could not possibly present blood in such a setting, otherwise it would seem as if she were trying to curry favor with vampires.

Unconsciously, she recalled the delicious leftovers that King Hill III had just eaten...

Although it's just what's left, one drop is equivalent to ten drops of deliciousness, enough to leave you wanting more.

If someone causes trouble in this kind of place...

Let's forget it; such provocation could result in death.

Li Xingzhou's treatment of Jiang Wanzhao was clearly different from his treatment of other people.

and……

Emilia looked in the direction of Hill III. Her master would rather look for her than risk getting into trouble with her. What made a human woman more attractive than herself?

How can I get him to focus his attention on me?

Emilia, seeing the provocative look in Hill III's eyes, suddenly had an idea.

If we go to war with the Holy Light Church, wouldn't the master feel sorry for Hill III?