At this moment, Zi Xin, Zi Dan Country, and others all turned their gaze toward the young man.

"Young Master Xue!!!!!"

Seeing the young man, Zi Xin's expression brightened, and she couldn't help but call out.

"You are Xue Ren, the direct disciple of National Doctor Shen!!!!!"

Zi Dan Country looked at the young man, his expression changing, and exclaimed in surprise.

"Indeed, I am Xue Ren."

Xue Ren smiled slightly.

Right then, Zi Dan Country's expression changed slightly as he said,

"I wonder what brings Young Master Xue to visit the Zi Family so suddenly?"

"I am here to propose a marriage."

Xue Ren smiled playfully.

"Propose a marriage?"

The expressions of everyone in the hall of the Zi Family were all one of surprise.

"May I know to whom Young Master Xue wishes to propose?"

Zi Dan Country asked.

He suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart as he looked at Zi Yan'er.

"I have come to propose to Miss Yan'er."

"Family Head Zi had met with my master several times before, and they both think Miss Yan'er and I are a perfect match."

"So I've come here today to propose. However, it seems like my timing isn't great, am I inconveniencing you all?"

Xue Ren spoke.

Zi Dan Country, as well as the Great Elder and the Second Elder, all had rapidly changing expressions.

"Young Master Xue, your timing couldn't be better, if you hadn't come,"

"I'm afraid you wouldn't have had the chance to meet me and Yan'er."

Zi Xin came directly in front of Xue Ren and said.

"Oh, why is that? Is someone planning on harming Family Head Zi and Miss Yan'er?"

"If that's the case, then I, Xue Ren, will certainly not consent."

Xue Ren harrumphed coldly, glancing at Zi Dan Country and the others.

Upon that, the three of them all showed extremely ugly expressions.

"Young Master Xue, I agree to this marriage proposal with Yan'er,"

Zi Xin said.

"Really? Then thank you, Family Head Zi,"

Xue Ren said with a smile.

His gaze lingered on Zi Yan'er, his eyes twinkling with blatant desire.

"One of these days I will visit the Xue Family in person, and discuss the marriage proposal between you and Yan'er with Family Head Xue and National Doctor Shen,"

Zi Xin said.

"Good, then I await Family Head Zi's honored visit at the Xue Family,"

"Of course, if there is anything that Family Head Zi needs help with, feel free to let me know,"

Xue Ren said.

"Alright."

Zi Xin nodded.

"Someone, escort Young Master Xue to the side hall to rest for a while."

Following that, Zi Xin said, and Xue Ren left the place.

Once Xue Ren had left the hall,

Zi Xin's gaze swept over Zi Dan Country and the Great and Second Elders.

"Are you still sure about killing my daughter and me?"

Zi Xin asked coldly.

"Zi Xin, I hadn't expected you to be so formidable, to have kept such a move hidden,"

Zi Dan Country said, his gaze icily fixed on Zi Xin.

"I knew long ago that you wouldn't let me sit comfortably as the Family Head,"

"How could I not be prepared in advance?"

Zi Xin harrumphed coldly.

"The misunderstandings just now, being able to form a marriage alliance with the Xue Family and National Doctor Shen,

"This is indeed a joyous occasion, worthy of celebration,"

the Great Elder of the Zi Family said, quickly changing his tune.

"Great Elder!!!"

Zi Dan Country looked at the Great Elder with some reluctance.

"Enough, Dan Country, apologize to the Family Head right away!!!"

The Great Elder ordered Zi Dan Country.

"I'm sorry!!!!!"

Zi Dan Country said to Zi Xin with a face full of frustration.

"Zi Dan Country, you brazenly killed Zi Danxiong,"

"Do you intend to just let this matter go?"

At that moment, Zi Xin spoke coldly.

"What do you want?"

Zi Danxiong glowered at Zi Xin with a dark expression.

"Hand over all your rights pertaining to the Zi Family and confine yourself for half a year!"

Zi Xin declared coldly.

"You..."

Zi Danxiong stared at Zi Xin with a face full of rage.

"Danxiong, do it!"

The Great Elder ordered with a solemn tone.

"Yes!"

Eventually, Zi Danxiong had no choice but to suppress the fury in his heart and agree.

Thus, the internal strife within the Zi Family came to an end.

As for the Second Young Master Zi, he became the most tragic victim.

And so, Zi Danxiong relinquished all his rights.

Afterwards, in the study of the Zi Family Patriarch.

Zi Xin sat there, looking at Zi Yan'er beside her with an apologetic face, saying:

"Yan'er, I am sorry. I agreed to Xue Ren's marriage proposal without your consent."

"It's okay, Mother. I don't blame you. I know you had no choice but to do so."

"Otherwise, not only our lives would be in danger, but you would also let down Father's entrustment."

Zi Yan'er said indifferently.

"The Zi Family was of utmost importance to your father. Before his passing..."

"His greatest wish was for me to properly develop and strengthen the Zi Family."

"Not to let the Zi Family fall into decline and tarnish the reputation of the Zi Family as a Medical Family."

"To fulfill this wish, I must retain the position as Family Head of the Zi Family."

"I just never imagined it would mean sacrificing you."

"However, Xue Ren is not only the Direct Disciple of National Doctor Jiang, but also the Young Master of the Xue Family. His status is lofty and noble."

"Becoming his wife can be considered a good thing."

Zi Xin said to Zi Yan'er in a soft voice.

"I understand. With the support of the Xue Family and Shen Guoyi..."

"The Second Uncle and the Great Elder won't dare to have any more designs on you."

"And the Zi Family will be able to grow even stronger, which is a good thing that serves multiple purposes."

Zi Yan'er remarked.

"Yan'er, do you truly not want to be with Xue Ren?"

Zi Xin's gaze turned towards Zi Yan'er.

"Whether or not I like him is not important. As long as it's for the good of Mother and the Zi Family, that's enough."

Zi Yan'er said calmly, then walked out.

"Sigh..."

Zi Xin sighed deeply afterwards.

Within the Zi Family, Zi Yan'er approached Xue Ren and said:

"Young Master Xue, let me show you around the Zi Family."

"Sure!"

Xue Ren smiled and nodded in agreement.

With Zi Yan'er leading the way and Xue Ren following behind, he watched her alluring figure with a glint in his eyes, light shimmering with wicked intent.

"This Zi Yan'er is indeed an overwhelmingly stunning beauty."

"And just as my master said, she has a particularly sensitive constitution."

"If I can subdue her and use her as my Cultivation furnace...

"My strength could increase exponentially, and I'll be able to enjoy extreme pleasure."

Xue Ren murmured to himself, smacking his lips, his eyes radiating malevolent light.

As for Zi Yan'er, she noticed Xue Ren's gaze from behind and furrowed her brows.

In the East Sea, Chu Feng was at that moment cultivating.

And Miao Miao had just received a letter.

The content of the letter informed Miao Miao that if she wanted to know who had killed her grandfather, she should bring the Poison Gu People Secret Manual to a certain place.

If she didn't go, she would never know who killed her grandfather!

Upon seeing the letter, Miao Miao's expression changed repeatedly.

She had always wanted to find out who had killed her only relative, her grandfather.

But she couldn't find any clues. She only knew that her grandfather had died in Jiangzhou.

As for who killed him, she had no idea.

Now, the appearance of this letter let Miao Miao know she had the chance to find out who the murderer of her grandfather was.

Even though she knew it might be a trap...

For the sake of her grandfather, she still had to try.

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