"Whatever position you originally held in the Chens, you shall retain. Chen Qingzhu will become the Family Head of the Chens and the controller of all its properties."

Qin Heng's voice wasn't loud, but the content of his words exploded in the hall like a thunderclap.

Chen Xizhuo and a dozen others were all stunned, looking at him in disbelief.

Chen Qingzhu was also stunned, an expression of astonishment on her beautiful face. Although she had heard Qin Heng say earlier that he would make her the Family Head of the Chens, she hadn't taken it seriously. She hadn't expected him to fulfill his promise so quickly!

This was a century-old noble family from Tianhai, a prominent clan! Until today, she was just an unimportant, low-ranking member of a collateral branch. When she saw members of the Legitimate Line, she always had to lower her head; her status was inherently a tier below theirs. And now, she was to become the Family Head!?

"No! Absolutely not!" Chen Xizhuo shouted, pointing at Chen Qingzhu. "How can the Family Head of the Chens be a woman, especially one without the blood of the Chens! Absolutely not!"

Without the blood of the Chens?

The people around were taken aback by his words, turning to look at Chen Qingzhu with astonishment.

They all knew of Chen Qingzhu's existence, aware that she was a lost bloodline of the Chens who had only returned to a collateral branch a year ago.

Now Chen Xizhuo was claiming she had no Chen family blood?

What did that mean?

"You just said that Qingzhu has no Chen family blood?" Qin Heng's gaze was calm as he looked at Chen Xizhuo, his tone unwavering.

"That's right!" Chen Xizhuo nodded. "She doesn't have Chen blood; she absolutely cannot be the Family Head. She's not even a Chen!"

"Not being a Chen disqualifies one from being the Family Head?" A faint, cold smile touched Qin Heng's lips. "If I say she can, she can. Anyone who objects can step forward!"

"But she's not a Chen! How can a non-member, as Family Head, command respect!" Chen Xizhuo still tried to argue. He had already calculated how he would enrich himself in the future; how could he just hand over the position of Family Head!

"Too much nonsense!" Qin Heng frowned. A single slap sent Chen Xizhuo flying. He soared through the air in an arc before crashing into a wall more than ten meters away.

"How to command respect? My presence here commands respect!"

Those who do not submit are killed!

BOOM!

The wall collapsed, concrete shattered, and the steel reinforcement bars inside were broken by the impact. Chen Xizhuo was buried in a pile of rubble, his fate unknown.

"Does anyone else object now?" Qin Heng looked around and asked calmly.

He had already explained his reasoning. Since Chen Xizhuo refused to listen, Qin Heng had no choice but to kill him with a slap.

Violence may not solve the problem, but it can eliminate the source of the problem. Qin Heng had always believed this statement to be profoundly true and felt it needed to be personally implemented.

In the hall, everyone was silent as the grave, cowering on the ground. They didn't dare to move or speak, looking at Qin Heng with extreme terror.

No one dared say another word.

Chen Xizhuo's fate was too tragic!

That slap had been too terrifying; how could a human possibly possess such fearsome power!

"Since no one objects," Qin Heng nodded with satisfaction, "it seems you all sincerely agree with Qingzhu becoming the Family Head. This is the best decision you've made in your lives."

In the hall, the remaining dozen or so high-ranking members of the Chens were speechless.

Indeed, no one objected.

Because anyone who dared to object had been killed!

Even though they felt dissatisfied in their hearts, they dared not reveal a hint of it on their faces, nor did they dare to even think about playing any tricks in secret. This Young Master Qin was someone who would actually kill people!

They looked towards Chen Qingzhu, paying their respects one after another.

"Congratulations to the new Family Head! Truly a blessing for our Chens!"

"Congratulations to the new Family Head! Please take good care of us in the future!"

Chen Qingzhu was completely bewildered. It was as if mountains of gold and silver had fallen from the sky and landed right before her.

However, after regaining some composure, she sobered up. Everything she had now, including the position of Family Head of the Chens, was actually given to her by Qin Heng. She must never betray Young Master Qin's will!

Chen Qingzhu looked at Qin Heng and said respectfully, "Mr. Qin, regarding the Chen family's assets, I will follow your instructions completely."

Qin Heng nodded slightly and smiled. "I was not mistaken about you. You are indeed a woman who understands the current realities. Everything concerning the Chens will remain as it is. You just continue managing things as usual."

Upon hearing Qin Heng's words, a fine sweat broke out on Chen Qingzhu's forehead.

So, being appointed Family Head of the Chens this time was actually a test! If I hadn't controlled my inner desires, if I had wanted to establish my own independence... my fate would likely have been no better than that of Chen Xigui and the others.

Mr. Qin is truly so miraculous, so powerful! His mind is so meticulous, and his strength is like that of a Heavenly God. He's practically an Exiled Immortal descended from the heavens! Chen Qingzhu couldn't help but feel this deeply.

「…」

After Qin Heng had taken control of the Chen family's assets and confirmed Chen Qingzhu as Family Head, he left Ziyu Garden with her.

As for handling the aftermath of tonight's battle and mitigating its impact, that was the responsibility of the Chen family's upper echelons, having nothing to do with Qin Heng. Chen Qingzhu would, at most, worry about it a little.

"Qingzhu, when Chen Xizhuo said earlier that you don't have Chen family blood, what was that all about?" Qin Heng asked, sitting in Chen Qingzhu's red BMW. "Weren't you recognized by Chen Yuefeng and then brought into the Chen family?"

"I'm not entirely sure about that," Chen Qingzhu shook her head, frowning. "I had only gone for an interview; I never expected to be personally received by the club president. I remember him looking very excited at that time. He even had me take a DNA test, which confirmed I was his sister. He was usually quite kind to me and never behaved unusually. Just a few days ago, he even mentioned taking me on a trip to Dianzhou soon. Could all of that have been a lie?"

"Perhaps it was indeed false, perhaps not." Qin Heng narrowed his eyes slightly, observing Chen Qingzhu thoughtfully before continuing, "However, Chen Yuefeng is no longer in Tianhai, so there's no need to concern ourselves with this for now. Just take me back first."

「…」

After leaving the club, Chen Yuefeng immediately bought a plane ticket and left Tianhai for Dianzhou. He then hired a car to take him into the countryside. After traveling dozens of kilometers on mountain roads, he arrived at Miaozhai Village.

Normally, the entrance to a Miaozhai village is guarded, and outsiders must undergo scrutiny before entering. However, the guards at this Miaozhai Village acted as if they didn't see Chen Yuefeng, allowing him to swagger in. They clearly recognized him.

In Miaozhai Village, Chen Yuefeng, familiar with the place, went to an old house. It was filled with various purple and black herbs, with many dried snake skins, scorpion carapaces, and spiders laid out. He knelt and prostrated himself there.

"Yue Feng has suffered a calamity and has no choice but to implore you, Great Ancestor, for aid! I beg you to avenge me and dispel my hatred!"

A raspy, ancient voice emanated from the old house, grating like a broken gong being struck—exceedingly jarring.

"You whelp! How dare you seek me out on your own? Last time, you promised to find me the Qingmu Spiritual Body. You dare show your face here before fulfilling that promise? Are you tired of living?"

Chen Yuefeng quickly kowtowed, his whole body trembling in terror.

"Great Ancestor, have mercy! Please forgive me! I have already found the Qingmu Spiritual Body. I was planning to use a trip as a pretext to bring her here and present her to you in a few days.

But I was obstructed by a vile villain! He beat me severely, seized the Qingmu Spiritual Body, and drove me out of Tianhai, making it impossible for me to serve you, Great Ancestor!"

"Audacious!" The raspy roar echoed from the old house. "Come inside! Tell me the name, appearance, and birth details of that vile villain. Then, go prepare the materials as I instructed. Watch as I perform a ritual to curse him to death!"

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