The Qin Family Head's residence was deathly still. Grief showed on every face. How could they fail to understand what the Fifth Elder meant?
The Fifth Elder believed Qin Hao might have a way, but might was all it was. Besides, Qin Hao was far away in the Central Continent. The Southern Reach was so distant that he could not possibly arrive anytime soon.
"Qin Xiongfeng."
Qin Yuntian took a deep breath and forced down his grief. "Pass on my orders. The Qin is under lockdown, and we will receive no visitors! Maintain order in Tianshui City. If anyone takes advantage of the chaos to run amok, kill them without mercy!"
"Yes, Family Head!"
Qin Xiongfeng cupped his hands. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but did not know how. In the end, only bitterness remained on his face.
"Go."
Qin Yuntian waved a hand. "The rest of you, go as well. Let Yuelan and me have some time alone. Thank you both, Elders, for all your help."
"You're welcome. If you need anything, Family Head Qin, you can call on us at any time."
The Third Elder and Fifth Elder sighed and turned to leave.
A moment later, only Qin Yuntian and the sobbing Qi Yuelan remained in the residence.
"Yuntian, your injuries..." Qi Yuelan spoke hoarsely, her voice thick with grief.
"I'm fine." Qin Yuntian waved it off. "It's Hao'er I'm worried about. He may be in serious trouble this time."
At that, Qin Yuntian fell silent.
Qin Yuntian did not fear death, but he worried about Qin Hao.
When a child traveled a thousand miles, his mother worried. Parents always worried about their children.
What was more, the mysterious expert had come all the way from the Central Continent. He was unlikely to let Qin