"There's nothing unusual, old man. I don't feel any discomfort!"
After Ye Ming's examination, everything was as Du Guidao had said, there were no problems.
"Good! Grandpa Du, you just need to rest for a few days, and you'll be back to your peak condition!" Ye Ming smiled. "It's not impossible to advance further then!"
Du Guidao was currently at the mid-stage of the Martial Emperor realm. After surviving this tribulation of life and death, it wouldn't be difficult for him to advance further.
Upon hearing this, Du Guidao was both surprised and delighted. "Hahaha! I never expected that at my age, I could still take another step forward! Good! Excellent!"
This was undoubtedly the happiest day of his life.
"Young friend Ye! Don't just stand there! Please, have a seat!"
After everyone was seated, the atmosphere gradually calmed down.
Following this, Du Guidao summarized the recent events of the Du family and praised the disciples who had performed exceptionally well during the family's crisis.
Du Yuemian naturally occupied the most prominent position.
Simply inviting Ye Ming to the Du family was enough to etch a brilliant chapter in the Du family's history.
Not to mention her unyielding spirit and courage in confronting the Feng family, which was enough to overshadow all other Du family members.
If nothing unexpected happened, the next family head of the Du family would be her. Whether Du Yuemian would be willing to accept it was another matter entirely!
Among the younger generation, there was another person who had to be mentioned. That was Du Gongchen.
In him, everyone saw the passion and resilience of a Du family man.
Du Guidao was very pleased with this.
Then, as the family meeting drew to a close, all eyes turned to one person.
Du Tianshang!
It could be said that from the battle between the Du and Feng families, he was undoubtedly a traitor who abandoned his family and defected to the enemy.
Therefore, many Du family members looked at him with extreme displeasure.
Most of them were younger disciples.
As for the Du family members who had defected with him, they all lowered their heads.
Du Guidao first glanced at everyone, then his gaze fell on Du Tianshang.
He sighed and said, "Alas! You've been wronged this time, Tianshang!"
Huh?
Wronged!
Everyone present was stunned. Then they looked at Du Guidao with shock and confusion in their eyes.
Even Ye Ming was somewhat surprised.
"Dad! For me! There's nothing to feel wronged about!" Du Tianshang said with a relieved smile. "As long as the Du family is safe, everything is fine!"
Du Tianshang's words made everyone even more bewildered.
Du Guidao no longer concealed anything from them and told them about some previous events.
It turned out that long ago, when Du Guidao was still conscious, he had secretly observed Du Tianshang.
At that time, he had already anticipated the calamity that the Du family would face today.
In order to preserve the Du family's lineage, he had asked Du Tianshang to play the role of a traitor. As long as he could lead the Du family disciples to survive, there was still hope.
Therefore, for the sake of the Du family, Du Tianshang was willing to bear the infamy.
As for why he didn't choose Du Tianen, the reason was very simple.
Because Du Guidao knew better than anyone that his eldest son had a resolute character and acted uprightly; he would never have endured acting as a collaborator.
Therefore, this heavy responsibility fell on Du Tianshang's shoulders.
After hearing Du Guidao's account, everyone finally understood that the one who had truly suffered was not them, but Du Tianshang, whom they had always resented.
"Dad! You..."
Du Gongchen looked at his father and finally understood what the phrase "you don't understand" meant.
It was only now that he realized that his father had borne more than anyone else.
After understanding the truth of the matter, everyone finally let go of their burdens. The Du family now.
Would surely prosper!
At this moment, a messenger quickly entered the hall and said respectfully, "Old Family Head, people from the Zhong family have arrived!"
The Zhong family?
"What are people from the Zhong family doing here at this time?" Du Guidao frowned. "Who is it?"
"Reporting to the Old Family Head, it is the eldest young master of the Zhong family—Zhong Wuhen!"
Zhong Wuhen!
Upon hearing the visitor's name, Ye Ming showed a meaningful smile.
After all, he had just "dealt with" Zhong Wuhen's brother not long ago.
But he was certain that Zhong Wuhen was definitely not here because of Zhong Wunian.
The timing didn't match!
If Zhong Wuhen had come after receiving news about Zhong Wunian, he wouldn't have arrived at the Du family so quickly.
Therefore, Ye Ming guessed that Zhong Wuhen must have set out much earlier.
As for the purpose!
Ye Ming was not clear yet!
But he had a feeling it would be related to him!
"Let him in!"
The Zhong family had always remained neutral, so there was no reason for the Du family to refuse them entry.
A moment later, Zhong Wuhen entered the hall alone.
But when he saw Du Guidao seated in the high position, he clearly froze, his eyes filled with shock and confusion.
"What's going on? When did the Du family patriarch recover?" Zhong Wuhen's heart was in turmoil.
He had expected Du Tianen to be in the high seat, but he never thought it would be Du Guidao.
At this moment, Zhong Wuhen subconsciously saw Ye Ming standing nearby.
"Could it be..."
Zhong Wuhen had a terrifying guess. "If that's the case, then it's truly... terrifying."
But now was not the time for him to be shocked.
Zhong Wuhen quickly composed himself and cupped his hands in greeting to Du Guidao, "It is indeed a great joy that the Du family patriarch is in good health!"
"Hahaha! I'm a tough old man. Yama doesn't want me, and wants me to live a few more years!" Du Guidao said with a smile. "Young man Zhong, what brings you here at this time?"
Zhong Wuhen, hearing this, turned his gaze to Ye Ming.
His intention was self-evident.
"It seems Young Master Zhong is here to see me!"
Ye Ming's intuition had been proven correct.
"Mr. Ye, could we speak in private?"
Although some things had exceeded Zhong Wuhen's expectations, it did not affect his original purpose.
"Certainly! You've come at the perfect time, I also have something to tell you!" Ye Ming revealed his signature charming smile.
"???"
For some reason, when Zhong Wuhen saw Ye Ming's expression, he felt that something bad was about to happen.
"Please!"
Zhong Wuhen gestured, then glanced at Du Yuemian with a complex expression.
After the two left, Du Guidao looked at Zhong Wuhen's departing back, remained silent for a moment, and then said:
"Everyone, you may disperse!"
...
Walking to a secluded spot, the two stopped.
Ye Ming stared at Zhong Wuhen with a half-smile, making the latter feel uneasy. After all, their last meeting had not been a pleasant one.
"Mr. Ye, since you have something to tell me, why don't you speak first!" Zhong Wuhen decided to let Ye Ming make the first move and observe him.
But Zhong Wuhen could never have imagined that Ye Ming's first move would be a bombshell!
"Alright!"
As the words fell, Ye Ming's gaze suddenly turned cold, and an eerie chill emanated from him:
"Your brother tried to kill me!"