Killing Intent Hidden in the Dark Night

At dinnertime, the Tougen Family's main members gathered together for their meal, but the atmosphere within the family was somewhat different from usual today.

Perhaps because an outsider like Rota was present, the Tougen Family members did not relax much. During their usual dinners, they would discuss matters concerning the family's future development, but with an outsider present today, they naturally could not openly discuss such confidential topics.

Only Taoyuan Long was chatting happily with Rota. Judging by their appearances, they did not seem like the sort who could get along, yet by some coincidence, Rota and Taoyuan Long had hit it off.

Perhaps dissatisfied with his son's behavior, Taoyuan Long's father heavily set down his rice bowl and sternly questioned him. "Long, keep your mouth shut while eating. And this... hm... elderly gentleman beside you, what should we call him?"

Hearing Taoyuan Long's father mention him, Rota proactively introduced himself. "My apologies for disturbing everyone. This old man is named Zhang Zhiwei, a Taoist priest who travels far and wide. Everyone calls me the Old Heavenly Master."

Seeing the extraordinary bearing Rota displayed in both speech and manner, Taoyuan Long's father reined in his impatient attitude and calmly said, "A pleasure to meet you, Old Heavenly Master. I am Long's father, Tougen Akiyama. My boy has caused you trouble."

Tougen Akiyama's reaction greatly surprised the other family members. Just moments ago, he had been domineering and imposing, so how had he suddenly become so mild-mannered?

Tougen Akiyama was indeed a strict man, but that did not mean he lacked brains. The elderly man before him, dressed in Taoist robes, was clearly no ordinary person. Provoking him rashly would bring no benefit.

"Not at all, not at all. Your son is quite lovable, and this old man finds him very