Chapter 283: Hidden Strength

Just as the entire Chenyang City and the Zhang Family were worried that the Qu Family would fly into a rage, the Qu Family Head was sitting in his study with a worried expression.

The study door opened, and a young man in a long robe walked in carrying a bowl.

Seeing his youngest son enter, the Qu Family Head relaxed his brows: "Lian Jun, Father is fine, you all don't need to worry."

The young man placed the bowl on the table and said: "Father, you are the pillar of our Qu Family, you must not exhaust yourself. Here is some ginseng soup, drink it while it is hot."

"Father is in the Martial Ancestor Realm, how could he be exhausted so easily?" Although the Qu Family Head said this, he picked up the ginseng soup and took a sip.

Seeing his father drink the ginseng soup, the young man asked: "Is Father worried about the robbery at the Ziyun Auction House and the shops? Although our Qu Family has lost some Spirit Stones during this period and our reputation has declined, the Foundation of our Qu Family remains intact. It will recover after some time, so Father should not worry."

"I am not worried about the robbery. Our Qu Family can still afford this loss. What I am worried about is the Zhang Family," the Qu Family Head said, putting down the bowl in a deep voice.

"The Zhang Family?" the young man asked in confusion. "Didn't Father test them out yesterday? The Zhang Family Head is seriously injured, his strength has dropped significantly, and he is simply no match for Father."

"If it weren't for preventing the Zhang Family Head from jumping the wall in desperation, Father would have already wiped out the Zhang Family."

The Qu Family Head waved his hand and said: "If it were that easy, it would be great. I don't know if it was my coercion yesterday that made the Zhang Family send out the Martial Artists they have been secretly cultivating."

"Lian Jun, you must know that the Zhang Family has a history of over three hundred years in Chenyang City. We have no idea what trump cards they possess. If we were to truly fight, our Qu Family might not necessarily win."

"Moreover, the Zhang Family Head has been a Martial Ancestor for decades. Although he is old now, his strength has declined, and he is injured, making him no match for me."

"But over these years, the Zhang Family Head has accumulated many connections, which I cannot compare to."

The young man nodded and asked: "Then, should we just let the robbery of our Ziyun Auction House and shops go? Would that not damage our Qu Family's prestige and make the Zhang Family think we are easy to bully, leading them to push for more?"

"I still have some doubts about this incident. Logically, the Zhang Family shouldn't have retaliated against us so recklessly. The Zhang Family Head is not that kind of person. Could there be some conspiracy in the middle?" the Qu Family Head said, frowning.

"A conspiracy?" The young man did not know what his father was worried about.

"I have been in contact with the Zhang Family Head for such a long time that I know what kind of person he is best. Logically, this kind of thing is not his style."

The Qu Family Head ordered: "Lian Jun, you must immediately send people to step up the investigation into the robbery of the Ziyun Auction House and the shops. Do not hold back now. Use all the power the Family can muster. We have reached a critical moment of life and death, do not hold back."

"Use all our hidden forces?" the young man asked in surprise.

"These forces were meant to be used as trump cards. Many of the spies had already infiltrated the High-Ranking Officials of the Zhang Family. Once these spies were used, they would be compromised and would have to leave the Zhang Family."

"Has it really reached such a critical moment?"

"Even the forces that the Family has hidden for decades must be brought out for use?"

"Do as I say!" The Qu Family Head clenched his fists and said decisively.

"Yes." The young man did not hesitate any longer.