They all disregarded Fang Ze, so why should he consider them?
Only the Jia Family acted politely, with the butler visiting, the patrolling guards announcing their arrival, and presenting gifts and an invitation. This was the attitude for contact and cooperation.
Thus, Fang Ze decided to attend the Jia Family's banquet tonight. As for the other families... let them wait.
After all, Fang Ze was now the only person left from the Si Family, and they wouldn't dare to flagrantly kill Fang Ze. If they did, it would mean the second extermination of the Si Family, and neither the Federation nor other large regions' nobility would let them off.
So, what was Fang Ze afraid of? He was already barefoot and didn't fear any threats!
Thinking this, Fang Ze summoned Hei Yu and began preparing to attend the Jia Family's invitation.
The arrival of seven noble families in Xida State was already the most significant event in recent years. Especially with the recent Dahei Jialuo traitor incident, it became even more sensitive.
Therefore, not only were the council members of the provincial government interested, but even He Weidao and Inspector Xiong Qi turned their attention to the matter.
With their ample information channels, they quickly learned about the simultaneous invitations from the seven noble families to Fang Ze.
Everyone was curious about which family Fang Ze would choose.
Some speculated Fang Ze would meet the three noble families from the Directly Governed State, others guessed he would meet the Galan Family from Tuoya State, while some thought he might avoid everyone and pretend to be dead at home—various opinions abounded.
Meanwhile, as everyone speculated.
Xida State's provincial government, Spirit Realm military base.
In a luxurious tea room, Inspector Xiong Qi, who had met Fang Ze before, was playing Go with He Weidao.
The two chatted about Fang Ze's choice while playing.
He Weidao, holding the black stones, smiled and asked, "Where do you think he will go?"
Xiong Qi, contemplating the board, casually replied, "Probably those three families from the Directly Governed State."
He Weidao shook his head with a smile, "No way."
Xiong Qi glanced at him, puzzled, "Galan?"
He Weidao shook his head again with a smile.
Xiong Qi frowned, clutching the white stone, "Surely not the two families from Yunlan State?"
He Weidao grinned widely, "Wrong again. He will go to the Jia Family."
Xiong Qi shook his head while placing a stone, "Impossible. What would he gain from meeting the weakest family?"
He Weidao chuckled, "Precisely because the Jia Family is the weakest."
Xiong Qi looked at him strangely, confused, "Given Jia Family's strained relations in Tang State with the Li Family, they can't offer much benefit and can't shield him from the other six families' discontent."
He paused and added, "Besides, I heard the Jia Family came not for cooperation but for a marriage alliance."
"That boy hasn't even resolved his issues with the Bai Family girl yet. Flirting outside now could lead to ruin."
Upon hearing Xiong Qi's words, He Weidao smiled silently.
Moments later, he chuckled and remarked, "Our little friend is quite shrewd. Just wait and see."
Saying that, he placed his black stone casually, slaughtering Xiong Qi's dragon...
"He's out, Fang Ze is out."
At six o'clock in the evening, under public scrutiny, the gates of the Si Family estate opened, and a convoy of luxury cars slowly drove out.
Those tracking Fang Ze's movements continued observing while silently analyzing his destination for the evening. Some who gathered to watch the drama quietly discussed.
"It doesn't seem like he's going to the Galan Family; their banquet is in the west of the city. This isn't the route."
"Nor the Sima Family; their banquet is in the south of the city. Not this route either."
"And definitely not the Zeng Family. They are also in the south, competing with the Sima Family."
"So, that leaves the three families from the Directly Governed State and the Jia Family."
"Probably not the Jia Family. They are in the east of the city, though on this route, it requires a detour. Only the three families from the Directly Governed State are in the city center, straight ahead."
"Seems like he's heading to meet the three families from the Directly Governed State."
This result wasn't surprising to anyone. Considering Fang Ze's past association with the High Judgment Chief, and the three families from the Directly Governed State being the strongest in the entire jurisdiction, Fang Ze opting for them was understandable. The only issue was the result being too predictable.
It seemed too logical, without much excitement or surprise.
Some impatient onlookers even prepared to shift their attention away.
Just then, when everyone thought the matter was settled, suddenly, Fang Ze's convoy changed direction.
This sudden change caught those tracking Fang Ze off guard.
"Not heading to the three families from the Directly Governed State?"
With this thought, they quickly re-evaluated Fang Ze's route.
Soon, Fang Ze's true destination for the evening became apparent: the Jia Family.
Upon realizing this, many were incredulous, "The Jia Family? Why the Jia Family?"
"Indeed. How could it be the Jia Family?"
"What is Fang Ze planning?"
Meanwhile, the seven noble families also learned of Fang Ze's movements and his intended host for the evening.
Upon knowing Fang Ze chose the Jia Family among the seven, all, including the Jia Family, fell silent.
But after the silence...
In the city center, representatives of the three families from the Directly Governed State exchanged grim looks.
In the west of the city, the Galan Family representative closed his eyes expressionlessly, muttering under his breath.
In the east of the city, after initial shock, the Zeng Family representative burst into laughter.
As for the Sima Family representative...
The sound of things scattering!
A middle-aged man's eyes were bloodshot, his entire body trembling with rage, "Bastard! Choosing the weakest Jia Family over us Sima family! Does he think we have no one?"
At his call, a powerful elder appeared in the room. If Hei Yu were here, he'd recognize him as the Mortality-Shedding expert who pressured the entire Si Family during the day!
Entering the room, the elder eyed the middle-aged man and addressed him, "Young Master, what are your orders."
Through clenched teeth, the middle-aged man seethed, "Bring me that Si Family bastard. I must see him tonight!"
The elder hesitated briefly, about to persuade him. But the middle-aged man burst out, "Go! Do it!"
Seeing this, the elder sighed softly and nodded, "Understood."
With a flash, he vanished from the room.
Left alone, the middle-aged man stared at the elder's disappearing figure, his eyes losing focus as he panted, muttering, "Rou, don't worry. The Si Family...none will survive, all will join you."