Zhang Yansheng: The Plan Must Change!

On the 25th, in the afternoon, at the Zhang Family Villa.

"Our people collected fingerprints from Jiang Xue's personal belongings, and they match the data in the database."

Uncle An, whose hair was graying, held a paper document, a rarity in this era, and reported in a steady voice.

"It's just that obtaining her biological sample is difficult. After returning to the country, she first went to the Zeng Family's Coliseum, and yesterday she went straight to Jiang Xinyue's small courtyard, so..."

"It doesn't matter."

Zhang Yansheng held two photos. The one on the left was a selfie Jiang Xue took a few years ago, and the one on the right was a candid shot of Li Wei exiting the airport.

After comparing them back and forth for a while, he casually tossed the photos onto the table.

"I initially thought Liang Qiushi and Jiang Xinyue pulled off a 'replace the plum with the peach' scheme..." he said, as if suddenly enlightened. "If she truly reached Great Perfection in Blood Nourishing, with a completely changed appearance and temperament, a Rebirth and Bone Transformation, it would make sense."

On the sofa diagonally opposite, Zhang Pengcheng, who had been idly playing with his fingers, snatched the photos. After a glance at Jiang Xue's picture, he flicked it away with his finger.

His gaze locked onto the charming figure in the blue dress on the right, a smile full of interest curving his lips.

Zhang Yansheng ignored him and turned to ask Uncle An, "Is the information confirmed?"

Uncle An affirmed, "The Yun Family released the news, so it should be accurate. Moreover, being able to sever Yun Zheng's arm with a single sword strike is also corroborating evidence."

Zhang Yansheng pressed further, "What if she's already a formal Martial Artist?"

"Our informant within the Jiang Family is a Third-order Martial Artist," Uncle An explained. "She might not be able to tell if Jiang Xue has reached Great Perfection, but... she definitely won't mistake whether Jiang Xue was a Martial Artist when she made her move."

"Great Perfection... Jiang Xinyue has hidden her depths quite well." Zhang Yansheng nodded, his gaze returning to the photos, as if connecting everything. "Could it really be a normal arranged marriage? It shouldn't be, it's not Liang Qiushi's style of operation."

He suddenly asked again, "Uncle An, which school did Jiang Xue attend in Britain?"

Uncle An flipped through the documents, "Silver Brilliance Holy Mark Knight Academy, Dragon Spear Branch."

"Dragon Spear Branch..." Zhang Yansheng stroked his chin. "Isn't the dean someone named... Wallace?"

"Allen Wallace," Uncle An added.

"That makes sense!" A hint of understanding flashed in Zhang Yansheng's eyes. "No wonder... no wonder... his 'Dragon Marrow Furnace Breathing Technique' is best at strengthening bones and tempering the physique! I remember Jiang Xinyue's mother saved Wallace's life during an international joint operation back then?"

"That is indeed true," Uncle An confirmed.

Zhang Yansheng slammed his fist into his palm. "It all adds up! It all adds up! Hmph, the so-called poisoning incident by the Jiang Family back then was probably a play they staged themselves! Just to legitimately send Jiang Xue to Wallace for training!"

"Jiang Xinyue's schemes run deep! She's been guarding against our Zhang Family all along, fearing we'd discover the extraordinary talent of Gu Jinzhi's fiancée, and made a preemptive move to eliminate her?"

"Not 'our'," Zhang Pengcheng interjected coldly. "Yours."

Zhang Yansheng's face twitched violently. He glared at his son, too lazy to argue with him.

He stood up, paced a few steps around the room, and muttered, "It seems my previous line of deduction was wrong. No matter how much Jiang Xinyue values Liang Qiushi, she wouldn't gamble the entire future of the Jiang Family with her."

"Why did Gu Litong insist that Gu Jinzhi marry Jiang Xue? He probably knew about Jiang Xue's talent long ago?"

"Although Gu Jinzhi's foundation is only at the peak Minor Perfection, he had the potential for Great Perfection back then... One Great Perfection, and one potential Great Perfection. If they were to have offspring... and it's the union of the Sun and Great Yin that both the Gu and Jiang families have long awaited..." Zhang Yansheng's expression turned completely cold. "Hmph, they really have a beautiful plan!"

While he was contemplating...

"Dad!" Zhang Pengcheng held up Li Wei's photo, licked his lips, his eyes filled with aggression. "Don't kill her, leave her for me to play with, okay?"

Zhang Yansheng stopped, and surprisingly, did not get angry immediately. Instead, he scrutinized his son for a moment before speaking coldly, "You've reminded me... Jiang Xue indeed cannot be killed."

"Huh?" Zhang Pengcheng didn't react immediately.

"What 'huh'!" Zhang Yansheng said, filled with disappointment, "Also, put away those sordid thoughts of yours! This woman is not like the one you played to death before!"

"Why?" Zhang Pengcheng was unconvinced. "Doesn't Hu Yuqiong's family also have a Master?"

"The Hu Family is our Zhang Family's lapdog! Her family is in the Western Frontier, she herself doesn't have much talent, and she's from a branch family! How can that be the same? Idiot!" Zhang Yansheng roared. "The Jiang Family is established in the capital, with deep roots behind them! Would Jiang Xinyue give our Zhang Family face?"

Zhang Pengcheng bristled, "In any case, I've taken a liking to her, and I want to have her!"

"If you want to die, then try it!" Zhang Yansheng's eyes were icy.

Zhang Pengcheng was about to retort, but Uncle An beside him quickly and gently advised:

"Young Master, the Hu Family's elder was a guard for the previous Family Head, so the Hu Family is considered a subordinate of our Zhang Family."

"Let alone a branch family young lady, even if you were to harm the legitimate daughter, it would be done."

"But the Jiang Family is different. Master Jiang's temper... if you truly harm Jiang Xue, she might directly kill you."

Zhang Pengcheng shrunk his neck, his imposing aura weakening. However, he refused to concede verbally:

"I heard Jiang Xinyue is very cold-blooded and doesn't care about the lives of her family members at all! Look at that Yun Family kid, he often tortures Third Master Jiang, did she do anything?"

"Nonsense!" Zhang Yansheng finally couldn't hold back. His Master's aura erupted, making Zhang Pengcheng struggle to breathe:

"She doesn't care about Third Master Jiang because Third Master Jiang is just a medicinal dreg who was pushed up by resources! Jiang Xue is Great Perfection! Great Perfection! You are also Great Perfection, don't you think about what your grandfather would do if someone dared to harm you? Huh?! Did your brain get caught in the door?!"

"You also know Jiang Xinyue is cold-blooded! Would she care about the lives of others in the Jiang Family?! A Master with no attachments targeting you to kill! Do you think you can still live? Even our Zhang Family would get dragged into trouble!" Zhang Yansheng pointed at his son's nose. "Can your grandfather protect you twenty-four hours a day?!"

After being yelled at by his father, Zhang Pengcheng also realized. He had just been putting on a brave front, but now he deflated instantly, not daring to make a sound.

Zhang Yansheng retracted his aura, took a deep breath, and looked at his son again, his eyes becoming profound. "The plan has changed, Jiang Xue cannot be killed."

Zhang Pengcheng asked softly, "Then I'll return to the Western Frontier?"

"Return? What for?" A cold smile appeared on Zhang Yansheng's lips. "You still have to attend the wedding. Call all your disreputable friends, fill a table. At that time, I'll back you up, and you bring people to cause trouble! Make the commotion as big as possible! It would be best if you smash the Gu Family's venue! And trample that Gu kid's face fiercely into the ground!"

Zhang Pengcheng's eyes lit up. "Trashing the place? I like the sound of that!"

He instantly perked up, but then felt a bit confused. "What's the point of ruining the wedding if they've already gotten their marriage certificate? They're still husband and wife, right?"

Zhang Yansheng smiled meaningfully. "You don't need to worry about that. Just do as I say and don't overthink it... Heh, I wonder how Jiang Xue will react to something like this, given her personality. Tsk, tsk."

"Heh heh," Zhang Pengcheng rubbed his hands together, getting excited. "Don't worry, Dad! I guarantee Gu Jinzhi will lose all face at the wedding!"

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