At Qin Feng's words, Qin Zhen's expression abruptly darkened. He gave a cold snort, making Qin Feng shudder and hastily lower his head.
"Feng! Never say that again! Whatever that boy may be, he is still the Qin Family's Imperial Scion! Until you become the Imperial Scion, keep your tail tucked firmly between your legs. Never let anyone see what you're thinking!"
Qin Zhen's voice grew stern and cold. "Don't show your face. If you have time to spare, spend it cultivating properly! Don't disappoint your grandfather's expectations!"
Qin Feng had never imagined that speaking up for Qin Zhen would earn him a scolding.
Though he felt displeased, he dared not talk back in the slightest. He could only nod and obediently withdraw.
Only after Qin Feng had gone far away did Qin Zhen sigh. "Ah! I thought you might have learned to hide your thoughts, but you're still so impatient! It seems I was right not to tell you about Qin Wuyou's strength!"
Qin Zhen shook his head inwardly. He was still delighted that this eldest grandson, whom he had never valued before, had suddenly grown powerful.
But he also knew that Qin Feng had been ordinary for far too long. He had always been all but invisible in the Qin Family, and resentment must have built up in his heart over the years.
That was why, after growing stronger, Qin Feng had become so eager to show himself off, as though he wanted the entire Qin Family to know how powerful he had become.
If Qin Zhen had not been keeping him in check, Qin Feng's name would probably have spread throughout the Qin Family by now.
Precisely because he knew Qin Feng was now full of pride and arrogance, he had not told him about Qin Wuyou's