"Because my burn was healed by Doctor Xu, I am deeply indebted to him. During my tenure at the helm of the Zhou Family, no one within the Zhou family is allowed to harm Xu Hao and his family members. Violators will be expelled from the Zhou Family!"
When this statement was issued, everyone was stunned.
Hadn't the Zhou Family always been in alliance with the Wu Family?
Why had the Zhou Family betrayed them at a time when the Wu Family seemed to be at a disadvantage?
The statement issued by the Zhou Family truly determined their stance!
At this point, people were somewhat puzzled.
Upon seeing the statement released by Zhou Changcun, a smile appeared on Xu Hao's face.
The Zhou Family was sending him a friendly signal, which meant that he would have one less enemy in Huadu.
They might even become his allies.
Although Xu Hao feared no one, he also didn't wish to create enemies everywhere.
He was very satisfied with Zhou Changcun's attitude; originally, when he saved Zhou Changcun, he was just trying to get under Zhou Jiandong's skin, yet it turned out to have such a positive effect.
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After all, the Chen family and others were on good terms with him, and Ruyue's status within Xuanmen seemed not to be low, which could be inferred from her direct involvement with that very precious Incomplete Token.
With her standing in the middle, and her master being on very good terms with Chen Buyi, who held Xu Hao in high esteem, this might also be a reason.
After some thought, he penned a letter and had someone personally deliver it to Zhou Changcun, likewise showing his good intentions toward the Zhou Family.
He didn't go in person because the relationship with the Zhou Family was not friendly enough yet, and Xu Hao felt that the Zhou Family was not significant enough to warrant his personal visit.
But it was not a message, nor was it word of mouth. Instead, it was the action of writing a letter, which although very retro, also indicated Xu Hao's respect for the Zhou Family.
So, after much consideration, Xu Hao decided to write a letter.
Wu Yong's face was ashen.
He had not expected that after Zhou Changcun's complete recovery, he would carry out such a series of ruthless actions.
Indeed, the previous cooperation between the Zhou Family and the Wu Family had mostly been conducted by Zhou Jiandong, and Zhou Changcun had not opposed it.
But now, after surviving a life and death experience, Zhou Changcun had completely changed.
The formerly naive Zhou Changcun was gone, replaced by the current Zhou Changcun who was resolute and merciless in his actions.
Wu Mengchong, with a puzzled face, said, "Dad, has Zhou Changcun's brain been damaged by the burn? Xu Hao saved him, but he did so as a doctor and even charged for it. Why does he need to change his attitude towards Xu Hao so drastically?"
Before Wu Yong could speak, Wu Kui said, "Sigh, we underestimated Zhou Changcun before."
Seeing everyone's confusion, Wu Kui explained, "Previously, I thought that Zhou Jiandong was meticulous and daring, a real talent, while Zhou Changcun was too submissive and did not seem like someone who could manage a great family. But after that crisis, he has become so decisive. Perhaps Zhou Changcun has learned something."
"What? What has he learned that would lead him to such a choice? By doing so, he is essentially aligning against our Wu Family and even the Tu Family," Wu Mengchong asked with a baffled expression.
"He has learned about some matters within Xuanmen."
Wu Kui spoke slowly, "After all, Xuanmen isn't friendly with the Tu Family. There was even a significant friction between them many years ago. Our friendship with the Zhou Family was because I had a good relationship with that old Zhou Talang. But the world now belongs to you young people; our old relationships actually aren't that important anymore.
Zhou Shuran has entered Xuanmen for cultivation, and the Seventh Elders adore her. Her talent is also exceptional, and she has a very high chance of becoming a young powerhouse close to Xu Hao's level. This has suddenly elevated the Zhou Family's status within Xuanmen. With Zhou Shuran there, Xuanmen's support for the Zhou Family grows even stronger. Therefore, even without the support of our Wu Family and the Tu Family, the Zhou Family will still be able to exist well."
"But Zhou Changcun's move is still too reckless. Though Xuanmen is powerful, it doesn't really get involved in the mundane world, does it?" Wu Mengchong was still confused, "Even the more worldly Tu Family hardly ever sends people out, right?"
"Times are different!"
Wu Kui sighed, "Our status is too low, and we don't have enough information to know exactly what has caused these Half Hidden Families to begin active involvement in the mundane world. But it's undeniable that they are indeed slowly stepping into it.
Given Xuanmen's strength, which might be even stronger than that of the Tu Family, the Zhou Family's choice to abandon cooperation with us and turn to Xuanmen seems normal, and furthermore..."
Wu Kui waved his hand, and most of the Wu family left instantly, leaving only Wu Mengchong, Wu Yong, and himself in the room.
Then Wu Kui continued in a low voice, "That Ruyue, who works as Chen Suyi's bodyguard, you guys should pay more attention to her in the future. The person standing behind that girl definitely has significant power within Xuanmen."