Qin Feng sat by the window, gazing out with a smile on his face.
"It seems that Zhou Yan has done as I instructed."
Hearing this, Lin Xue, standing beside Qin Feng, also gave a playful smile.
Although she didn't know what Zhou Yan and Qin Feng had discussed, she could still guess a thing or two.
"Are we going back now?"
"Not yet."
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng waved his hand and said, "We'll go back later."
At this, Lin Xue looked up in confusion.
Just then, the communication jade pendant of the Zhou family patriarch rang.
Qin Feng raised an eyebrow slightly, then took out a jade charm from his embrace, crushed it, and a figure appeared in his sight.
"Brother Zhou, is something wrong?"
Looking at Zhou Yan before him, Qin Feng asked indifferently.
"Heh heh, Brother Qin, I've missed you dearly. How is it, have you felt much stronger after breaking through to the Xiantian realm?"
Hearing Qin Feng's inquiry, Zhou Yan asked with a grin.
Zhou Yan was quite satisfied with breaking through to the Xiantian realm.
After all, in his opinion, breaking through to the Xiantian realm meant his talent had been completely reshaped. This way, his status in the Zhou family would soar, and he might even have a chance to become the patriarch of the Zhou family!
"Mmm."
Qin Feng smiled faintly and then said, "Brother Zhou Yan, you've helped me a lot these past two months, and I'm very grateful."
"Heh heh, do we need to exchange pleasantries between brothers?"
Zhou Yan patted his chest and said heartily.
"However, I heard that two months ago, you had already advanced to Xiantian eighth level?"
Upon hearing that Qin Feng had advanced to Xiantian eighth level, Zhou Yan's eyes widened, and he looked at Qin Feng in disbelief, exclaiming, "You, you actually advanced to Xiantian eighth level so quickly?"
He clearly remembered that they were both only at Xiantian sixth level.
But in just half a year, Qin Feng had directly surged from Xiantian sixth level to Xiantian eighth level!
Keep in mind, they had spent a full three years progressing step by step from the initial Xiantian stage!
"This is also thanks to the resources provided by Brother Zhou Yan."
Qin Feng nodded and smiled slightly.
"So, you have to thank me properly then?"
Zhou Yan laughed heartily.
"Of course."
"Mmm-hmm."
"However..."
Just then, Qin Feng suddenly paused, his gaze fixed on Zhou Yan, and he said word for word, "However, I have one more thing that requires Brother Zhou Yan's help. I wonder if you can agree to it?"
Qin Feng's tone shifted, and his eyes locked onto Zhou Yan.
"Oh? What is it? Brother Qin, please speak freely. As long as I can do it, I will absolutely not refuse!"
Zhou Yan also smiled.
"This time, I want to join the Zhou family!"
Hearing this, Zhou Yan was stunned for a moment, and then a hint of playfulness appeared in his eyes.
"Join my Zhou family?"
"Yes!"
Qin Feng nodded and said, "I want to become your personal guard. I wonder if you can agree?"
"Haha, Brother Qin, you're so humorous."
Zhou Yan laughed.
"Brother Zhou Yan, I'm serious!"
The smile on Qin Feng's face gradually disappeared as he said in a deep voice.
"Brother Qin, to be honest, after entering the secret realm this time, the people of the Zhou family have started to conduct selection assessments for our family members, and I was among those who were eliminated."
Zhou Yan sighed bitterly.
When Qin Feng heard this, he shook his head and said, "Brother Zhou Yan, you are mistaken."
"I'm mistaken? Where am I mistaken?"
Zhou Yan asked, confused.
"You were not rejected by the Zhou family; rather, you gained their favor. But it's different for me."
"The people of the Zhou family only look at the results, not the process!"
Qin Feng snorted coldly.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan's face showed a wry smile.
Indeed, at Qin Feng's age, to have reached the Xiantian seventh level was undoubtedly a genius among the Zhou family's lineage!
Such a person would naturally attract the attention and importance of everyone in the Zhou family.
"Brother Qin, don't worry, I won't let you suffer any grievances. I guarantee that once the Zhou family members' perception of you changes, I will help you apply for a formal guard position, and I will also be promoted to a member of the Zhou family."
Zhou Yan said resolutely.
"This way, it will save me a lot of trouble."
Qin Feng nodded and smiled.
"Heh heh, I knew Brother Qin wouldn't be an ungrateful wretch."
Zhou Yan grinned and said.
"Brother Zhou Yan, stay in the Zhou family for a few days first. I'll go back and prepare."
Qin Feng waved his hand with a smile and then left the room.
Watching Qin Feng's receding figure, a sinister curve formed on Zhou Yan's lips.
He certainly didn't believe Qin Feng's words. However, since the Zhou family members had a better impression of Qin Feng, he could use this time to perform well within the Zhou family.
"Hmph hmph, Qin Feng, I'll deal with you sooner or later!"
Thinking of this, Zhou Yan's smile grew wider, and his mood became incredibly pleasant.
......
"Zhou Yan!"
As soon as Qin Feng stepped out of the room, he heard Zhou Yan's voice.
"Hmm?"
Qin Feng turned around, looking at Zhou Yan with confusion.
"You're here."
Zhou Yan said quickly upon seeing him.
"Mmm."
Qin Feng nodded and said, "Brother Zhou Yan, did you need something from me?"
"Mmm."
Zhou Yan smiled, then moved closer to Qin Feng and whispered, "I know where Zhou Ying is. How about this, why don't you have lunch with me today?"
Qin Feng nodded.
"Alright, let's go."
With that, the two headed towards the Zhou family's dining hall.
"By the way, Brother Zhou Yan, why are you suddenly interested in Zhou Ying?"
Qin Feng couldn't help but ask.
Upon hearing Qin Feng's question, an awkward expression appeared on Zhou Yan's face.
"Ahem, well, Brother Qin, don't misunderstand... I just see her as a martial arts prodigy and want to spar with her. Would you be willing to accompany me?"
Zhou Yan coughed a couple of times and then said with a grin.
"So that's how it is. I'm certainly willing. I just wonder if Brother Zhou Yan needs anyone else to accompany you?"
"Heh heh, naturally."
Zhou Yan chuckled and said, "I want my sister to accompany me. I wonder if Brother Qin would grace us with his presence?"
"Since Brother Zhou Yan extends an invitation, how can I possibly refuse?"
"Heh heh, that's great!"
......
Soon, the three of them arrived at the Zhou family's dining hall.
At this moment, the dining table was already filled with people from various factions.
"Huh? Isn't this Qin Feng?"
"What a coincidence, it's Qin Feng!"
The people around them exclaimed upon seeing Qin Feng.