He Lanzhi slowly broke free from her memories and looked at the eerie and gloomy environment outside the window.
Especially the huge and creepy-looking eyeball in the sky, he couldn't help but let out a long breath.
He really couldn't adapt to the environment of the demon world...
Is it because he has spent almost half of his life among humans?
He Lanzhi looked at the pile of unapproved documents on the table, supported her chin with one hand, and began to review them slowly...
To be honest, he had no interest in being the head of the family, nor did he have the ambition to be the head of the family. The reason why he worked so hard to plan for the position of head of the family was because he had no choice. He was completely forced by the situation and was pushed forward.
If they had turned a blind eye to him, not secretly plotted against his life, and allowed him and his mother to have a place in the Helan family... he would definitely not have fought for the position of head of the family.
But... instead of doing so, they collectively targeted him, making even the most basic survival an unattainable luxury for him...
If he didn't know that if one of the foxes inherited the position of head of the family, he and his mother would be killed, how could he have fought so hard?
Or perhaps, if the old patriarch, his so-called blood-related father, had been a little nicer to his mother, he wouldn't have been so resolute...
Thinking of the old patriarch, a hearty smile suddenly appeared on He Lanzhi's face.
In fact, the old patriarch did not die of natural causes. You know, with the long lifespan of foxes, he could have lived freely for at least a few thousand more years without any problem.
He secretly bribed the maidservant of the old master and put a slow-acting poison in the incense in the old master's rest room every day. This poison is colorless, odorless and difficult to detect.
The poison would be like a hidden venomous snake, corroding his body bit by bit, causing his physical condition to deteriorate, depleting his spirit, and causing him to frequently fall into nightmares.
Just like cutting meat with a blunt knife, it slowly wore him down bit by bit, leaving him listless and drowsy every day, living a life worse than death, yet there was no cause to be found, and no antidote to be found.
Even if they die later, it will only be considered a natural death.
This is what he, the so-called father, owes to both mother and son.
Although killing him with one blow would be quicker and more efficient, it would be too easy for him... It would be more satisfying to torture him until he dies.
After a long time, He Lanzhi finally finished reviewing the documents, stretched out comfortably, and relaxed her body to her heart's content.
Compared to being the head of the family, being in this gloomy demon world, and dealing with complicated family affairs, he would rather stay in Qingyun Sect. Even if Xingxing doesn't like him, as long as he can see Xingxing occasionally, he will be satisfied.
Now, all those who deserved to die have died, and he has avenged his great hatred. After he has dealt with these important matters, he will hand over the affairs of the head of the family to Helan Yanli, and then he will return to Qingyun Sect.
Although he would rather give the position of head of the family to Helan Yanli directly, this is not in line with family rules and is difficult to convince others.
Those forces that followed him did so because of Helan Zhi, because they chose to follow him because he possessed the Eye of Illusion. If it were handed over directly to Helan Yanli, those forces would probably rise up in rebellion.
Therefore, they could only transfer part of the power of the head of the family to Helan Yanli, so that Helanzhi could have the title of head of the family...
To be fair, Helan Yanli is more suitable for the position of head of the family than him. She is ambitious and capable. Many plans over the years, including the establishment of a power, were handled by her.
He was not worried that Helan Yanli would rebel after gaining power, nor was he worried that she would harm his mother. He and her had already signed a Heavenly Contract. Even if she had the slightest evil thought, she would die immediately. As long as she did not want to die, she would not act rashly.
He Lanzhi heard a gentle knock on the door and subconsciously said, "Come in."
When he saw his mother pushing the door open, He Lanzhi's originally sharp and cruel eyes instantly became extremely gentle.
"Mother." He called out obediently.
His mother rubbed his head gently, just like when he was a child: "Xiaozhi, I heard that you will be leaving soon."
He Lanzhi obediently let his mother rub his head. After a while, he said softly, his voice was very gentle:
"Does mother want me to stay? If so, then I won't leave and will stay by her side obediently."
He really thought so. If his mother came to persuade him and asked him to spend more time with her, he would not leave.
Although the stars are important, mother is also important. He has spent too little time with his mother over the years.
His mother heard this and shook her head slightly: "I respect Xiaozhi's opinion. In fact, I don't want you to stay here either. You are not happy here."
"Mother, I..." He Lanzhi hesitated to speak.
"Don't be so quick to deny it. Although your mother isn't a pure-blooded fox demon, she's still a fox demon. Fox demons are best at sensing emotions. I can sense the pressure and inner desire you carry."
His mother looked at him, her eyes like a pool of spring water: "I know you've been working hard outside for so many years. You don't covet power. You only became the head of the family to protect your mother."
"If you stay here, you will only suffer more. Xiaozhi has grown up. As your mother, I am very relieved, but I don't want to be the rope that binds your hands and feet. I only hope that you can follow your own heart and live happily."
He Lanzhi smiled brightly upon hearing this: "Mother, are you worried that I'll be worried about you after I leave and feel burdened, so you're saying this to me in advance?"
His mother also smiled: "Xiaozhi has really grown up and become more intelligent."
"But..." His mother suddenly changed the subject, "Do you have a favorite human over there? Is that why you're so eager to go there?"
"As long as Xiaozhi is happy, I don't object to the human-demon relationship."
He Lanzhi looked embarrassed and could only play coquettishly and perfunctorily say, "Mother, please don't ask me. It was just a one-sided love that ended in vain. He won't agree to it."
When his mother heard what he said, she immediately became interested: "Oh? Is there any girl that my Xiaozhi can't handle?"
"...Well, not a girl." He retorted weakly.
"It doesn't matter if it's a man."
His mother waved her hand and asked doubtfully, "Xiaozhi, you are a fox demon. If you like him very much, you can try using your fox demon charm technique."
He Lanzhi shook her head: "Using the charm technique only temporarily creates the illusion of love. She doesn't really like me, so why should I deceive myself?"
"Besides..." He Lanzhi looked at his mother, "I've done many things that have let him down. It's a good thing that he doesn't dislike me. How can I expect him to like me?"
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