Hearing this, Velin looked somewhat suspicious. He did not believe his father had come because he missed him; there was likely some other purpose.
With that in mind, Velin prepared to probe him and see what exactly his father wanted in Qixing Territory.
"Father, is my elder brother doing well these days?" Velin asked with a smile, keeping his tone casual.
"Hahaha, your elder brother is not doing well at all." Angus laughed. "In order to carry out several major plans he devised, he keeps going to Earl Hurricane and Count Andusi every few days to discuss them, hoping to get their approval to mobilize family resources. But those two uncles are no pushovers. They are not so easily fooled."
"As for his free time, he has been busy handling all sorts of affairs to keep the family running normally."
"Watching him run himself ragged, I, as his father, actually felt a little pleased. I finally understood how your grandfather felt when he saw me working myself to the bone back then."
"You could help your elder brother out, you know. He is your heir," Velin said teasingly with a smile.
Hearing Velin's words, Angus replied with a laugh, "I am no longer the family head. Do you think it would be appropriate for me to meddle in the family head's affairs?"
"It would."
"Looks like your mother—"
"But." Before Angus could finish, Velin interrupted him and continued, "My elder brother is highly capable. I believe he can handle it without your help, Father."
"You brat, you really are..." Angus froze for a moment, covering his face as he said helplessly, "When the day comes that you are no longer afraid of your maternal grandfather, will that mean you will no longer be afraid of your mother either?"
"How could