Since Father became emperor, his power had grown ever heavier. He could not listen to what ordinary people said at all.
Especially with this matter being so serious—offending the Zhou Family could mean death and the destruction of the nation and family if anything went wrong.
Yet Father had still gritted his teeth and agreed.
That alone was enough to show how powerful Xu Zimo was.
Such power did not even require him to act. Merely his aura was enough to make people feel it, leaving them trembling with fear.
In truth, for Yan Shanhai, this had been a helpless choice as well.
He had just sensed killing intent from Xu Zimo.
If he had rejected the other party and damaged his pride, the man would likely have flown into a rage and attacked the very next moment.
Yan Shanhai could sense it, which was why he had no choice but to agree.
If he offended the Zhou Family, he would die after some time.
If he offended Xu Zimo, he would die immediately.
He could still tell the difference between those two choices.
"Enough. I need to cultivate. Do not come disturb me unless it is necessary," Xu Zimo said directly.
"As for the Zhou Family, when they arrive, let them come see me directly."
"Un... understood," Yan Shanhai hurriedly nodded.
Before leaving, Xu Zimo glanced at Yan Naga.
At this moment, she was completely dumbfounded.
She had originally harbored a few little schemes. By ruining her younger sister's reputation this time, perhaps the Zhou Family, in a fit of rage, might accept her instead.
But she had never expected that someone really was hidden in her sister's room—only, the person being hidden was far too formidable.
Now, she was caught between advancing and retreating.
Xu Zimo gave