Wang Zai truly counted as an upright gentleman. In the original work, during his future spar with Meng Qi, even when Meng Qi's Falling into the Red Dust intent assailed him with full force, thoughts flashed through his mind of all the direct descendants of his family dying, leaving him to accept the burden in a crisis and lead the family to prosperity.
Yet he swiftly cut those thoughts away and regained his composure.
It was much like how, when Meng Qi's evil thoughts had been stirred, he had entertained notions of embracing beauties on both sides and enjoying both righteousness and evil.
No one could avoid evil thoughts, but as long as one could restrain them and continuously wipe them away, that was enough.
Thus, after Meng Qi asked him a rather soul-piercing question, his expression turned solemn as he replied without hesitation,
"By rights, Second Young Master Tang should inherit the position of family head.
"However, Second Young Master Tang has been away from home for many years. By convention, Six Doors must conduct a bloodline verification before he can inherit, once the procedures are complete."
Aside from divine arts such as the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, there were other secret techniques that could allow one to assume another person's appearance.
To eradicate such cases, Six Doors could provide blood-testing services for families. Yet there was also concern that Six Doors might use this to eliminate dissidents.
Therefore, during verification, three reputable local factions also had to be invited as witnesses.
"Of course, this is a procedure that must be followed. It will also better confirm my rightful lineage."
Meng Qi spoke without hesitation, showing not the slightest guilt.
Because of the mess with the Ye Family, Six Doors was currently overwhelmed and certainly would not have time for