560: The Li family's plan

Lin Xi was easily controlled like this, and supported by a maidservant, she left the main hall.

There was no helping it; although she was alert, the entire interior of the Zhou Residence had long been under Zhou Changyuan's control. Moreover, many Zhou Family disciples were dissatisfied with her, a Family Head with a different surname, both openly and secretly.

So, unsurprisingly, she was plotted against.

After Lin Xi was taken away, Zhou Changyuan looked at the Family Head's throne and suddenly felt an impulse to sit on it.

But in the end, he only clenched his fists and did not actually sit down.

The time had not yet come; next was the time to build momentum.

This position of Family Head would be his sooner or later.

It had to be said that many of Zhou Luo's children inherited his character of being cautious in speech and action, and doing things flawlessly.

Even though power was within reach, Zhou Changyuan could still control his greed.

He indeed had ambition, but he also understood what should and should not be done.

Then, he turned and left without hesitation, preparing to plan for his succession as the Family Head.

...

Family Forbidden Ground.

This place was situated atop a Spiritual Vein and was originally part of a Blessed Land, but Zhou Luo had used a Second-tier Array to specifically designate a Forbidden Ground for the Zhou Family disciples' cultivation.

When Lin Xi woke up, she found herself lying on a bed.

She wanted to circulate her mana, but because of the presence of toxins, she was helpless.

Although that Second-tier Poison was not Life-threatening, it greatly restricted her abilities.

She got up from the bed and saw a woman dressed in luxurious clothing sitting not far away.

"Sister."

Seeing her wake up, the woman stood up and bowed to her.

Upon seeing the woman's appearance, Lin Xi frowned slightly. "Is the Li Family behind this arrangement?"

As she spoke, her tone became extremely cold, as if the surrounding air was about to be frozen.

Because the woman before her was none other than Li Ying, the concubine the Li Family had given to Zhou Luo years ago.

At the same time, she was also Zhou Changyuan's mother.

Back then, Li Ying, who possessed a Fifth-grade Spiritual Root, had been used by her Family to win over Zhou Luo because her Foundation was damaged.

Later, Zhou Luo rose to power and took the opportunity to help her repair her Foundation.

Over these years, she had been cultivating within the Family and was now on the verge of Foundation Establishment.

Seeing her appear, Lin Xi immediately realized whether there was a shadow of the Li Family behind this.

If it were just Zhou Changyuan wanting to be the Family Head, she would have thought it was just a child being ignorant and wouldn't have taken it too much to heart.

In any case, she just had to wait for Zhou Luo to emerge from seclusion.

But if the Li Family was behind it...

Then would the entire Family completely change hands under the Li Family's scheme?

She had heard that twenty years ago, the Li Family had spent a huge price to send a disciple with a Second-grade Spiritual Root to study under a certain Golden Core True Person of the Azure Origin Sect.

The other party had the strength to covet the Zhou Family.

"Sister, don't misunderstand; this has nothing to do with the Li Family."

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Ying hurriedly shook her head in denial.

"Hmph."

It was impossible for her not to be clear about what the Li Family was thinking.

Presumably, Zhou Changyuan becoming the Family Head this time must have the support of the Li Family behind it.

Li Ying pursed her lips and advised, "Sister, you probably don't want to be the Family Head either. It's quite good to let Changyuan, this child, take the role."

"He has tactics, strength, and good connections."

"If he becomes the Family Head, the Zhou Family still won't change at all, and you can also take a rest."

"I know you've actually always wanted to follow husband in cultivation. Once he emerges from seclusion, you can go and accompany him completely."

Wang Yuwei stood up and came before her, her expression indifferent. She sat upright in a chair, her bright, beautiful eyes staring at her without responding.

Li Ying continued, "Now the development of the Zhou Family can no longer be stopped. People like you and me should just watch quietly."

"The Li Family wants to use this to avoid being swallowed by the Zhou Family, right?"

Lin Xi completely ignored the other's words and spoke to herself.

Li Ying still denied it, "I no longer have any relationship with the Li Family. Sister, you should also be clear about Changyuan's abilities."

"Him being the Family Head is the best choice."

"As for you, Sister, let's go to the Zhou Residence in Qingyuan City to wait for husband together."

Her words were full of advice for Lin Xi, wanting her to let go of power and accept this fact peacefully.

Lin Xi's expression was calm, and she said in a low voice, "I can go to Qingyuan City, but I'm just curious why you think husband would accept this."

As she said this, Lin Xi was looking into Li Ying's eyes, her words carrying a trace of displeasure.

No matter how much Zhou Changyuan caused trouble, as long as Zhou Luo could return, all of Zhou Changyuan's efforts would be in vain.

Li Ying smiled and said, "Sister, if husband sees Changyuan's performance, he certainly won't be disappointed."

"You just need to tell husband that you took the initiative to abdicate and yield the position to a more worthy person."

Lin Xi's beautiful eyes darkened, knowing the reason for the other's presence here.

"Where is Changyuan? I want to talk to him," she said in a low voice.

She didn't feel anything was wrong with Zhou Changyuan being the Family Head; she even planned to discuss the matter of abdication with Zhou Luo after he emerged from seclusion.

She just hadn't expected the other party to be so impatient.

But now, realizing that the Li Family was involved, her state of mind changed.

As one of the former five great Chang Sheng Families, the Li Family had maintained friendly relations with the Zhou Family over these years.

But at the same time, they were also using the Zhou Family to slowly expand.

Lin Xi was clear about this.

It could be said that the Li Family was different from the Wang Family; their ambition was greater.

Especially after they finally gained a say in the Azure Origin Sect, they had even more confidence to challenge the Zhou Family.

The matter of the Family Head involved the Foundation of the Zhou Family; she could not help but be cautious.

Otherwise, by the time Zhou Luo emerged from seclusion, it would be too late.

"Changyuan is busy convening the Elder Council. Sister, the weather is nice today; why don't we go to Qingyuan City together?" Li Ying continued to extend the invitation.

When these words were spoken, Lin Xi initially wanted to refuse.

But on second thought, there was nothing she could do anyway. She just looked at the other and said in a low voice, "I don't care what the Li Family wants to do, you'd better stop now."

"Otherwise, when husband emerges from seclusion, the Li Family's days will be numbered."

"What are you saying, Sister?" Li Ying seemed completely indifferent.

At this very moment, in the Elder Hall of the Family's Core Area, Zhou Changyuan, the Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, was convening the Elder Council.

"Changyuan, where is the Family Head?"

Among the Elders, a middle-aged man with a beard and a somewhat weathered face asked in a deep voice.

This person was exactly Xu Changsheng.

As someone who became a Matrilocal Son-in-law of the Lin Family at the same time as Zhou Luo, he had been following Zhou Luo ever since, witnessing his rise and the rise of the Zhou Family; he was the most senior person present.

Now, he was the Grand Elder of the Zhou Family, with an extremely high status.

It was just that because he only had a Seventh-grade Spiritual Root, he had never been able to achieve a Breakthrough.

There was no helping it; the Spiritual Root greatly limited his potential.

Facing the questioning, Zhou Changyuan's expression remained unchanged as he chuckled.

"Uncle Changsheng, the Family Head is unwell. I will be in charge of the Elder Council this time."