At this point, Han Huaiwei's face grew even paler: "I don't know exactly what happened. Because the ancestral land was sealed off, I had no idea what was going on inside. Ten days later, when they came out of the ancestral land, everyone's personality had changed drastically. They became violent, evil, and even bloodthirsty. My brother, in particular, became cruel, cold-blooded, and inhuman."

Xu Xiwang fell into deep thought, as if struck by a realization: "His personality changed drastically after entering the ancestral land?"

This reminded him of the mysterious, demonic soul within him.

Could it be that Han Yijian's body has also been taken over?

"I suspect that he is no longer my brother. My father and grandfather have also started to live in seclusion and do not care about worldly affairs. I really have nowhere else to turn."

Han Huaiwei's face was filled with fear as she said in a panic, "I heard you were back and I've been looking for you ever since, but this is a secret of my Han family that I can't reveal. So I could only wait for you to come out. I didn't expect you to be even stronger. You killed two of my men with a wave of your hand. I... I was wrong. I hope you can forgive me."

I hope you can help me!

Xu Xiwang looked at Han Huaiwei, her gaze gradually deepening. She hadn't expected to hear these words, and anger welled up in her heart.

"This is your family matter, it has nothing to do with me."

Han Huaiwei raised her eyes and pleaded, "Only you can help me, please help me!"

"Han Huaiwei, don't force me like this!"

Xu Xiwang snorted coldly, flicked her arm away, and walked straight toward the elevator.

"I hope, please!" Han Huaiwei knelt down at Xu Xiwang's feet again, hugging her legs and crying bitterly: "What can you do to help me? I will do anything to repay you, even be your slave."

"Heh!" Xu Xiwang scoffed, "Help you? On what grounds? Just because of your title as the daughter of the Han family? I don't care. Stop bothering me, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

After saying that, Xu Xiwang pushed her away forcefully and left.

Han Huaiwei collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down her face, heartbroken. She knew she had no hope left.

......

Late at night, Xu Xiwang stood on the street, gazing at the brightly lit night scene in the distance, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

"Why didn't you tell that girl you were going to investigate the depths of their family?"

Tuoba Yan Yan floated beside Xu Xiwang and asked curiously, "Given your personality, you would definitely enjoy doing something this fun."

Xu Xiwang turned his head and glanced at her, saying indifferently, "What do you think?"

Tuoba Yan shrugged and spread her hands, saying, "How would I know!"

"Oh!"

Xu Xiwang smiled contemptuously, his eyes dark, and said, "This matter is very thorny. As two of the four great families, if I were to openly intervene, it would surely cause a huge uproar. I'm not that stupid, and besides, I don't want to get involved in this mess!"

"So what do you plan to do?"

Tuoba Yan asked.

"Make it cold!"

Xu Xiwang said lazily, "Just make the trip."

After a pause, Xu Xiwang suddenly revealed a strange smile and said, "But I'm suddenly starting to look forward to it..."

......

"Increase patrols."

"Arrest any strangers on sight!"

"Keep in touch!"

The Han family was heavily guarded, with guards stationed at the gate, every three steps and every five steps, vigilantly watching the surrounding movements.

Under the cover of darkness, several luxury cars sped into the Han family manor and parked in front of the main building.

The car door opened, and two people got out first, a man and a woman.

The man was tall and handsome, dressed in a simple white shirt and black casual pants. He had his hands in his pockets and a hint of laziness in his eyes, as if he had just woken up. A nonchalant smile played on his lips.

The woman wore a purple dress, her long, flowing black hair cascading down her back. She was stunningly beautiful, with a delicate and charming oval face.

The two walked side by side, the man walking slowly and the woman following closely.

"Young Master, you're finally back. The elders have been waiting for you for a long time."

Upon seeing the two, a young man in a suit and tie hurriedly went to greet them.

"Um."

Han Yijian shrugged, grabbed the woman's arm, and strode toward the Han family's council hall.

The two gatekeepers bowed respectfully and watched the two men enter the council chamber before they breathed a sigh of relief.

Council chamber.

In the spacious and magnificent hall, the core members of the Han family gathered together.

Several elderly men dressed in black robes, whose faces were obscured, sat cross-legged in the head seat, remaining silent, creating a somber and oppressive atmosphere.

On the left side of the hall, two rows of chairs are neatly arranged.

On the right sat a group of direct descendants of the Han family, each with a worried and anxious expression.

At this moment, Han Yijian entered with a woman.

The hall was completely silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Han Yijian.

He is the most promising rising star in the Han family, the future heir of the Han family, and the only martial artist to have mastered the Han family's secret manual, the "Eight-Nine Arcane Technique".

The Han family poured almost all of its resources into him; he was the Han family's hope and their pride.

"Greetings, Young Master; greetings, Her Highness the Holy Maiden."

Everyone bowed respectfully.

"Get up, everyone."

Han Yijian waved his hand, glanced around at everyone present, his slightly narrowed peach blossom eyes flashing with coldness, and swept his gaze toward the Han family elder, saying, "Have you all prepared the spiritual herbs I asked you to?"

Upon hearing this, everyone shook their heads.

"How could this be?" Han Yijian frowned, his gaze sharp as a knife as he stared at the Han family elder.

The elders of the Han family looked at each other, their heads bowed, not daring to meet Han Yijian's eyes.

Upon seeing this, Han Yijian's face instantly turned ashen: "I sent you to find the two top-grade medicinal herbs, Seven-Leaf Lotus and Dragon Nightshade Grass, and you tell me you can't find them! My Han family is supposed to be one of the four great families! What a disgrace!"

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