Arrival, entanglement

Zhao Caiyi's Phoenix eyes narrowed, and she immediately transformed into a fragrant breeze, drifting away.

Her beautiful eyes held solemnity, and her starry eyes shone, piercing through the Void Realm, only to see a Sacred Artifact, shaped like an olive, impacting the great formation.

With just a gentle touch from the Treasure Shuttle, the protective great formation began to fluctuate violently, on the verge of collapse.

"Sacred Artifact!"

Zhao Caiyi knew very well that only a Sacred Artifact could cause the Zhao Family's protective great formation to tremble so violently with just a light touch.

"Family Head."

Around Zhao Caiyi, many Family Elders also flew up, following beside her.

Likewise, their gazes were solemn, watching everything before them with vigilance.

"Family Head, what exactly is going on?"

"Is someone coming to attack our Zhao Family?"

Zhao Caiyi shook her head; she also couldn't figure out who the person inside was.

However, Zhao Caiyi soon saw that after touching the great formation, the Treasure Shuttle retracted slightly and did not continue to push forward to destroy the great formation.

She initially thought it was over, but the next moment, the Treasure Shuttle's actions completely stunned Zhao Caiyi.

The Treasure Shuttle tore out from the Void Realm; its small exterior held a transcendent aura, and its entire body glowed, becoming even more dazzling than the great sun, then transforming into specks of starlight, invisibly passing through the great formation.

After the specks of starlight entered, they re-converged, transforming back into the appearance of the Treasure Shuttle.

The great formation was treated as nothing before it, offering no resistance, and it silently intruded into the Zhao Family's territory.

"What is it doing?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"Our Zhao Family's protective great formation can block the attacks of a Primordial Great Luo; once the great formation is activated, the only way to pass through is to break it, otherwise, it's impossible to sneak in silently."

"It just entered like that?"

The Zhao Family's Family Elders were completely dumbfounded, never having imagined such a scene; this great formation was not even as good as paper-thin in front of this unknown Treasure Shuttle.

What was going on!

Everyone's hearts were in their throats; could it be that a Saint wanted to destroy their Zhao Family?

Zhao Caiyi's heart also sank to the bottom.

The next moment, the Treasure Shuttle disappeared, and two people, a dog, and a three-legged bird covered in fire appeared out of thin air.

The woman looked like a young girl, in the Golden Immortal Realm, wearing a crimson long dress, yet she was not enchanting, but rather incredibly agile.

The man possessed unparalleled immortal grace, dressed in white as snow, looking at everyone with a faint smile, utterly confident.

Most importantly, his aura was powerful, and the oppressive feeling that rushed over everyone made their hearts tremble.

The aura of a Primordial Great Luo drifted invisibly, as if he were a Heavenly God high above, and they, in front of him, were not even worthy of being called ants in the mortal world.

The ethereal and vastness of the Primordial made people want to kneel before him, unable to look directly at his face, only being forced to lower their heads.

Only a few Grand Luo Family Elders and Zhao Caiyi could barely maintain their composure.

However, it was only for a moment when the young girl suddenly said, "That's enough, it's not good if you scare people."

"Isn't this to cheer you on?" the young man said with a smile.

Subsequently, the originally boundless pressure instantly receded, as if it had never appeared.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their taut nerves finally relaxing a bit.

Zhao Caiyi was the same; fine sweat beaded on her beautiful face, as if facing a formidable enemy!

The young girl was Zhao Linger, and the young man who used his power to pressure others was Xiao Fan.

He made a grand entrance, first giving the Zhao Family members a taste of intense pressure, letting them experience what oppression felt like.

This way, when they talked later, it would be easier to communicate.

"Fellow Daoist, who are you? Why did you force your way into my Zhao Family?" Zhao Caiyi said in a deep voice, neither humble nor arrogant.

Xiao Fan glanced at Zhao Caiyi; she was indeed the number one beauty in the Southern Region, with a graceful figure, a high nose, and a pair of Phoenix eyes that were both calm and alluring.

Even the most talented painter could not fully capture her exquisite beauty.

Her breasts were high, her jade buttocks shapely, and her straight, slender jade legs, even with a long dress, could not completely conceal their exquisite beauty; she was truly a marvel of creation.

"She really does look a bit similar."

Xiao Fan looked at Zhao Caiyi's pretty face, then turned back to look at Zhao Linger; there was a seventy percent resemblance, the only difference being their temperaments.

Zhao Caiyi, being in a high position, naturally exuded composure, dignified elegance, and a cool, beautiful demeanor.

Zhao Linger was agile and beautiful, with a pure maiden's heart, possessing an innocent beauty and a refined, ethereal charm.

One could only say they each had their own unique beauty.

Hearing Zhao Caiyi's words, Xiao Fan said:

"Nothing much, just some matters I want to clarify and find answers to here."

He slowly descended with Zhao Linger, and during this process, Zhao Caiyi's attention also shifted to the young girl who made Xiao Fan listen.

Likewise, Zhao Linger was also looking at her.

Their gazes met, eyes locking, and the stirrings of kinship caused both of them to be somewhat lost in thought.

"This young girl and the Family Head are too similar!"

"Could she be the Family Head's daughter?"

"Get lost! The Family Head isn't even married yet!"

"Do you all want to die? Still discussing here, shut up!"

Not to mention Zhao Linger and Zhao Caiyi, even the Zhao Family members were stunned.

However, some older Zhao Family Elders understood what was going on.

The Family Head's older sister once had a daughter, but she disappeared ten thousand years ago.

Could it be…

They couldn't help but think of a possibility.

Zhao Caiyi was also moved, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief; she felt as if she saw her older sister standing before her.

They were too similar, simply carved from the same mold.

Seeing her like this, Zhao Linger became somewhat flustered.

The closer she got to the answer, the more at a loss she felt.

Zhao Linger glanced back at Xiao Fan; her usual agility was gone, replaced only by constraint.

"If there's anything you want to know, just ask her," Xiao Fan said.

Xiao Fan looked around again and said, "What are you all doing gathered here? Hurry up and disperse, otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless."

He slightly revealed his cultivation, giving all the irrelevant people a warning, making them retreat in the face of difficulty.

The Zhao Family members looked at Zhao Caiyi, who then said, "You all may withdraw; there's no danger, go back to your duties."

"Yes."

Soon, the crowd dispersed, with only a few people remaining.

Zhao Linger knew Xiao Fan was standing beside her, and she felt a sense of security; she took out the jade pendant she had carried since childhood, her only proof of identity.

"Excuse me, have you seen this jade pendant?" Zhao Linger took out the jade pendant and asked Zhao Caiyi.

The moment Zhao Linger saw her, Zhao Caiyi already had the answer in her heart.

When she saw the jade pendant, she could no longer suppress the joy in her heart, nodding with tears of happiness, "I recognize it, how could I not recognize it?"

Zhao Linger looked at her excited appearance, and the sense of closeness brought by their bloodline made her feel that this woman in front of her had a strong liking for her.

She herself felt the same way, having a strong liking for the person in front of her.

Xiao Fan stopped watching and turned to leave.

His Po Wang Zhi Yan (Eyes of Truth) had already seen that they were blood relatives; he would just let them reunite with their Family.

"You two chat, I'll go for a walk outside."

...

Some were happy, some were sad; Zhao Linger's return delighted Zhao Caiyi.

But there were also those whose faces were filled with sorrow.

Interests were intertwined and complex, and power struggles were everywhere; even in the most unified forces, factional disputes were inevitable, differing only in their intensity.

"Young Master, something big has happened!" a Zhao Family Elder cried out in panic.

The young man, who was currently enjoying himself in bed, was instantly deflated by the urgent shout from outside the door.

The sounds of pleasure from inside abruptly ceased.

"Big your mother's head, don't you know I'm busy?" the young man's angry roar echoed.

Not long after, a disheveled young man with messy hair angrily walked out, cursing at the Family Elder reporting outside the door.

And just then, a middle-aged man walked in, and seeing the young man's weak appearance, the middle-aged man said in a flat voice, "What are you doing?"

The young man, seeing who had arrived, dared not continue his anger, only nodding and saying, "Father, you're here."

"What have you been doing? The sky is about to fall, do you know that?" the middle-aged man said, frustrated.

"Father, what big deal could there be? If the sky falls, won't you still be there to block it?" the young man said indifferently.

"Soon, the Family Head will go into seclusion for a Breakthrough; who knows how long it will take for her to succeed."

"And at this point, the Family Head will definitely focus on cultivation, and as the designated Young Master, if I don't have fun now, I won't have the chance later."

The young man said indifferently, not taking it to heart at all.

The middle-aged man cursed, "All day long you only know how to indulge in women! How did I give birth to such a scoundrel!"

The young man dared not speak, thinking silently, I wonder who has dozens of Dao Companions, how dare he lecture me.

The middle-aged man said, "Do you think no one can threaten your position?"

The young man said, "Who can threaten me?"

"Heh heh, I think your brain has truly moved entirely to your lower body."

"Today, someone came to our door, bearing a seventy percent resemblance to the Family Head, most likely the child the Family Head has been searching for."

"Before, there was no one else, so you were chosen as the Young Master; now that child is back, do you think you can still hold onto this position?" the middle-aged man said in a deep voice.

"What, she's been found!"

The young man woke up as if from a dream.

Clearly, he also knew how much Zhao Caiyi valued Zhao Linger, after all, she was her older sister's only daughter, and her status was unquestionable.

He had no doubt that Zhao Caiyi would pass on the position of Family Head to Zhao Linger.

"What should I do now?" The young man was a bit flustered; he had never expected such a situation to arise.

"When soldiers come, block them; when water comes, cover it with earth. Why are you panicking?"

"In the past, I told you to cultivate your relationships with the Family members more, but all you did was chase women every day; now you regret it, don't you?" the middle-aged man said coldly.

"Father, at a time like this, don't say angry words, quickly think of a solution," the young man said anxiously.

"You don't burn incense in peacetime, but hug the Buddha's feet at the last minute. Now you know you were wrong, don't you?" The middle-aged man was not agitated; he mostly wanted the young man to understand that he could not relax or be complacent until the very last moment.

Seeing the middle-aged man's demeanor, the young man knew he had a solution, and the young man said, "Father, don't hide it anymore, quickly tell me the solution."

The middle-aged man said in a deep voice, "What's there to panic about! First, she has just returned, and her Foundation is unstable. You grew up in the Family, so the Family members will definitely side with you, and my years of management have made our Family's Foundation solid."

The young man said, "But what's the use of that? What if the Family Head insists on her own way? You know, the Family Head is powerful and possesses a supreme Treasure. If she doesn't agree, what can we do?"

The middle-aged man said, "If you can't get it, then proactively give it up."

The young man replied, "Proactively give it up? Father, are you serious?"

"Do you not understand what 'retreat to advance' means?"

"I will create momentum for you within the Family, for example, emphasizing your hard work and how your progress over the years has been evident to all."

"This way, your proactive resignation will seem more like you're considering the big picture. If the Family Head truly removes you, there will definitely be dissenting voices within the Family. No matter how strong she is, she can't offend everyone, can she?"

"She steers the development of the Family, but we are the ones who actually execute it. If she can't win people's hearts, and those below act in defiance, what can she do?"

"I will have someone propose a compromise: set up a challenge arena for the two of you to compete, and the most capable person will take the position. Are you still afraid you can't win against her?"

"As long as you win, your position will be completely secure, and the Family Head won't dare to remove you."

Hearing this, the young man's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and he said admiringly, "Retreat to advance, Father, how did you come up with such a brilliant idea!"

"Alright, hurry up and get ready, and perform well later."

"Understood."