At the entrance to a thatched cottage in the Zhang Family's rear mountain.
Zhang Zhenshan, the Zhang Family head, led The Elders and a large group of Zhang Family disciples to the place.
Fuming, he roared into the thatched cottage, "You wretch, you still dared to come back?"
Vixen stood nearby, covering her face and weeping. She looked pitiful enough to melt anyone's heart.
Hearing this, Zhang Ru frowned slightly and stepped forward.
"Father, what happened?"
She glanced at the sobbing Vixen beside her, then looked at Zhang Zhenshan in confusion.
Zhang Zhenshan glared at Zhang Ru and asked sternly, "Where is Zhang Xuan?"
Just as Zhang Ru was about to answer, Zhang Xuan emerged from the cottage, supporting the old woman.
His gaze swept across the aggressive Zhang Family members before settling on the weeping Vixen.
Seeing Zhang Xuan appear, Vixen wept even more miserably. With tear-filled eyes, she was about to kneel before Zhang Zhenshan.
"Please, Family Head, seek justice for Mei. Zhang Xuan... Zhang Xuan, he... sob, sob, sob..."
"Dad, what happened to Brother Xuan?" Zhang Ru asked Zhang Zhenshan again.
Zhang Zhenshan ignored her completely. He strode up to Zhang Xuan and raised his hand to slap him.
However, just as his palm neared Zhang Xuan, it was blocked by an immense force.
With a boom, he staggered back several steps.
"You rebellious son! Rebellious son! Rebellious son!" Zhang Zhenshan roared.
Zhang Xuan curled his lip. "What the hell is wrong with you?"
The old woman stepped forward, intending to help Zhang Zhenshan up, but his furious glare made her retreat several steps. "Hmph! Look at the fine son you gave birth to."
"I..." The old woman lowered her head.
She had wanted to ask what was going on. Though she and Zhang Zhenshan had been