559: Seize power

Zhou Changyuan's worries were also the worries of the other Zhou Family Disciples.

They believed that as long as Father was here, the Zhou Family would be here and wouldn't be taken over by others.

But what if Zhou Luo wasn't here anymore?

Actually, Zhou Changyuan's words were quite tactful.

What he wanted to say was, what if his own Father failed to break through to the Golden Core?

Or what if he encountered an accident and died?

All of this might not be within the consideration of Sect Disciples like Zhou Changle.

Because their vision was no longer limited to the entire Zhou Family.

But this was within the scope of consideration for Disciples like Zhou Changyuan who remained in the Zhou Family.

Because their future growth and future lives were completely tied to the Zhou Family.

Once the Zhou Family lost power due to some accident, those Zhou Family Disciples who joined the Sect might not be affected, but they would be.

Therefore, Zhou Changyuan wanted a Zhou Family member to be the Family Head to ensure the stability and continuity of power.

Don't look at how Lin Xi currently treats all Zhou Family Disciples equally, even favoring the Zhou Family.

But what about the next Family Head?

There would always be a day when she stepped down, and who would be the Family Head then?

At least in Zhou Changyuan's eyes, he needed to consider these issues.

Now, he called these brothers and sisters and younger generations here for this important matter.

"I already spoke with the Family Head a long time ago, but she kept delaying, which made me feel like she had other plans," Zhou Changyuan continued.

A long time ago, he had mentioned this matter to Lin Xi.

The general meaning was that there were many voices of dissatisfaction within the Zhou Family currently, and he hoped Lin Xi could consider this and let a Zhou Family Disciple take on the role of Family Head.

Every time Lin Xi said she would consider it, it ultimately came to nothing.

After so long, Zhou Changyuan finally couldn't sit still any longer.

"I support it. The Zhou Family Head should be surnamed Zhou, not Lin."

As soon as these words were spoken, someone immediately came out to agree.

"That's right, we must prevent the cuckoo from occupying the magpie's nest," someone else spoke up immediately after.

In an instant, those Zhou Family Disciples who were hesitant and undecided were influenced, and they agreed one after another.

Perhaps they didn't have much ambition for the position of Family Head, but in the face of the general trend, coupled with the fact that what Zhou Changyuan said was indeed reasonable, and he also promised them some benefits, they went along with the flow.

Before long, the dozen or so Zhou Family Disciples in the main hall reached a consensus.

These dozen or so people were basically core figures inside and outside the Zhou Residence, holding various degrees of power.

The combined strength of their alliance was terrifying within the Zhou Residence.

Following the consensus, a plan targeting Lin Xi also quietly came into being.

Zhou Changyuan began to inform everyone of his plan, which he had already perfected countless times, striving to minimize the impact of this change in Family Head.

...

Five days later, Zhou Changyuan arrived at the Family Head's separate courtyard and saw Lin Xi wearing a gown of golden silk cloud patterns.

"Family Head, regarding the matter we discussed earlier, have you considered it clearly?"

Zhou Changyuan, dressed in a white robe, looked imposing as he gazed at her, asking with burning eyes.

Lin Xi looked at his appearance, at those familiar eyebrows and eyes, and Zhou Luo's figure unconsciously appeared in her mind.

Since becoming the Family Head, she had rarely met him again.

Although there was correspondence, it ultimately couldn't compare to the reality of meeting in person.

This also often made her gaze at the bright moon late at night, missing her old friend.

Now looking at his child, she sighed softly in her heart, while on the surface still maintaining the Family Head's dignity: "Chang Yuan, are you really going to do this?"

How could she not understand Zhou Changyuan's thoughts?

It was just that this kind of matter was not something she could decide.

After Zhou Luo confidently entrusted the Zhou Family to her back then, she had only one thought in her heart.

To make the Zhou Family grow and prosper in her hands.

After all, she was a woman and needed support.

If it weren't for her love for Zhou Luo, she wouldn't have reached this point today.

In her heart, how could she not want to resign from the position of Family Head and follow Zhou Luo?

It was just that she knew this was her responsibility, and as long as Zhou Luo didn't speak, she would absolutely not give up.

"Family Head, you should be clear about the stakes involved. It's not that we don't trust you."

"This is the general trend. The Zhou Family is currently recuperating, so this matter can be properly arranged," Zhou Changyuan said with a serious expression.

"What if I refuse?"

Lin Xi sat upright in the main seat, her expression indifferent, her voice devoid of any emotion.

"Family Head, from the moment I stepped into the main hall, the outside world already knew you were going to pass the position of Family Head to me."

Zhou Changyuan's eyes darkened, and his voice also turned cold.

He wore a confident expression and slowly said, "I advise the Family Head to focus on cultivating and breaking through. As for the Zhou Family's matters, just leave them to us younger generations."

Lin Xi's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and she said calmly, "So, you're trying to win over other Zhou Family Disciples to sideline me, and then do it first and report later?"

"Did you, this Law Enforcement Hall Elder, forget the Zhou Family rules?"

"You are challenging the Family Head's authority and will have your cultivation abolished and be expelled from the Zhou Family."

Her voice went from calm at first to gradually indignant, revealing an expression of disappointment.

She knew his thoughts, but she didn't expect him to dare to be so blatant.

Indeed, power was a deadly poison; once addicted, one would be unable to extricate oneself.

Facing her questioning, Zhou Changyuan was completely composed, his face calm: "Hasn't the Family Head seen clearly yet? This is what everyone desires."

"I admit you have done many things for the Zhou Family, but this is ultimately the Zhou Family, and it should be managed by us Zhou Family Disciples."

"You have managed the Zhou Family for so many years; it's time for you to step down."

Lin Xi's face turned frosty, and her expression sank: "Have you forgotten whose Zhou Family this is? Talk about it again after your Father comes out of seclusion."

"Father won't interfere with this matter."

Zhou Changyuan said decisively.

Immediately, he stepped forward, spiritual power surging around him, and reached out to grab Lin Xi.

"How dare you."

Lin Xi slammed the table and stood up, but the next second, a wave of dizziness surged into her mind.

She looked down at the spiritual tea that the servant had just brought, her expression slightly changing.

She immediately circulated her spiritual power, wanting to dissolve the toxin in her body.

But Zhou Changyuan had already rushed forward. He had made thorough preparations beforehand, first sacrificing a Talisman to seal off the nearby area, and then sending out a heavy palm strike.

Lin Xi hurriedly raised her hand and collided with him.

Boom—

Obviously, Zhou Changyuan's strength was more formidable. Lin Xi was directly shaken back onto her chair.

Immediately after, the sky and earth spun before her eyes. She was unable to support herself and fainted.

Looking at the unconscious Lin Xi, Zhou Changyuan took a deep breath, the corner of his mouth slightly raised: "This Second Order poison Father gave is indeed effective."

Immediately, he clasped his hands behind his back, looked coldly at the two trembling servants in the dark, and said in a cold voice.

"Send the former Family Head to the Forbidden Ground to rest."