Chapter 668: Chapter 668

"Grandfather, I once had someone investigate that woman, Ruyue, but they were unable to find any information—only that she is a disciple of an elder from Xuanmen," Wu Mengchong said.

"There's no need to investigate deliberately. We inquired about her just for reassurance. The Tu family over there must have Xuanmen's information, after all, since they are not on good terms with Xuanmen, they surely will investigate their moves," Wu Kui said.

"Even if the Zhou Family has betrayed us and is no longer our ally, you all shouldn't mind. In this world, there are no absolute friends, only eternal interests. A friend one moment might become an enemy the next. However, Zhou Changcun has indeed established a good reputation. In the eyes of the world, he is seen as a grateful and righteous person," Wu Yong said, nodding slightly.

"Father, the Zhou Family has already left us. Xu Hao and we will inevitably have to determine a winner. However, there's still no information about the Tu family. What should our next step be?" Wu Yong asked.

Wu Kui chuckled, "Don't panic. The Third Young Master of the Tu Family was crippled, although according to Tu Yilong, he can recover. But the Tu family will not let Xu Hao off so easily. If I'm not mistaken, they are already discussing how to deal with Xu Hao. However, before the Tu family members arrive, I warn all members of the Wu family to strictly avoid opposing Xu Hao. Those who violate this will bear the consequences themselves."

"Ah! Xu Hao is too powerful. Relying solely on our own strength, we simply cannot contend with him," Wu Mengchong said with a heartfelt sigh.

Wu Yong glanced at Wu Mengchong and said, "If you were willing to learn martial arts diligently, you wouldn't be so weak as you are now. Speaking of which, where did that little rascal Yihan run off to?"

Wu Mengchong's expression immediately darkened, and he said coldly, "That double-dealing Wu Yihan has gone to Xu Hao's soon-to-open Xu's Martial Arts Hall, and he is even helping to promote it!"

Wu Yong looked towards Wu Kui.

The plan that followed Wu Yihan's temperament was originally proposed by Wu Kui, who had said it was always good to leave a backup plan for the Wu family.

Wu Kui nodded slightly and said, "You don't need to worry about all of Yihan's actions. Just let him be. He knows his limits well enough, as long as he doesn't overtly damage our family's interests." C-o!n-t@e^nt p!re@se+nt*e!d* by *.^

Wu Mengchong reluctantly nodded his head.

After Zhou Changcun's statement was released, the Wu family weren't the only ones discussing it intensely.

The Sun Family, the Qian Family, the Cao Family...

All notable powers in Huadu City were discussing the matter.

As one of the Four Great Families of Huadu, the Zhou Family had clearly declared their allegiance, making other powers realize that Zhou Changcun was forcing them to choose sides.

Zhou Changcun was no longer the same person as before; he is now ruthless and decisive in his actions, even willing to force other powers to choose sides. The issuance of this statement meant either the old master Zhou Talang no longer cared to intervene, or he agreed with his decision.

Many understood more of the latter was true.

Now, facing the dozens of major and minor forces in Huadu, there were only two paths to take.

Either align with the Wu family and their backers from the Tu family,

or align with the newly rising Xu Hao.

This was an extremely tough choice, with even a slight mishap leading to utter ruin!

The ninth day of the ninth lunar month.

Seven days had passed since Xu Hao defeated Tu Yilong, solidifying his position in Huadu City.

The ninth day of the ninth lunar month, Double Ninth Festival.

This was an extremely important holiday to many Huaya people, perhaps even comparable to the Mid-Autumn Festival on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month.

This was a day to honor the elderly and to think of one's relatives.

"Alone in a foreign land, I am twice as homesick on this festive day.

I know my brothers would be climbing the heights, but without one of them."

This ancient poem by the poetic sage Du Fu, passed down through the millennia, remains popular to this day.

Each of the major powers in Huadu had elderly members at home, highly respected and esteemed seniors.

Thus, every year on the ninth day of the ninth month, a grand elder-honoring event is held at the highest mountain in the Huadu suburbs—Yunlan Mountain.

This event is not only an opportunity for the powers to gather but also a chance for many ordinary people to meet influential figures up close.

Yunlan Mountain is not very high, only a bit over two thousand meters, but its majestic mountainous body and the large flat area crafted by humans on its summit are enough to hold a banquet of ten tables.

The Four Great Families take turns hosting this gathering, and while it costs a considerable amount of money, those expenses are trivial compared to gaining good reputation, which is more valuable.

Huaya people love saving face, especially the major families who, even if it means conducting loss-making deals, will go ahead, as long as they can recuperate the benefits from elsewhere.

This year, it just so happened to be the Zhou Family's turn to host.

After recovering, Zhou Changcun issued a series of statements to reorganize the Zhou Family, but he also arranged for the preparation of the Double Ninth Festival climbing event.

Looking at the invitation in his hand, Xu Hao's lips curved into a smile, saying, "Interesting, the Double Ninth climbing festival, I must attend."