The Zero-Yuan Immortal was severely injured—his hair and beard blackened, with numerous wounds scattered across his face and body. Though these injuries were not life-threatening and could be fully healed with just two pills, the damaged hair and beard would take time to recover. If he returned to Baihe Gate in this condition, he’d surely be laughed out of the door by the younger disciples. By now, anyone with a bit of sense would have realized he’d been tricked by Qin Feng—curiosity had indeed killed the cat. He stormed, cursing, “Qin! That young man—never let me see you again, or you’ll be dead!” With that, he soared off on his flying sword, embarrassed and fleeing. Inside the small cauldron, Qin Feng and He Muqing burst into laughter. A mere cannonball had so dramatically injured a true cultivator—this was truly an unexpected outcome. Since Zero Yuan the True Person had felt that there was no longer any danger, he had withdrawn his spiritual force shield; otherwise, the explosive force would have been completely blocked out. "Xiao Feng, now you've gained another enemy," said He Leader in a deeply thoughtful tone. "You're attracting more and more girls around you, yet your enemies are multiplying just as fast—indeed, faster than the number of girls you're meeting!" Qin the Young Man's expression darkened. He scoffed, "It's unavoidable. Successful people always have rivals. Besides, I've never been on good terms with Bai He Gate—our relationship has always been that of rivals. That's nothing special!" "Alright, when there are so many lice, they don't bite you. Clearly, you've grown used to it," said He Beauty, gazing at the beautiful scene before her. "What shall we do next? That old man won't rest easily. We must be more cautious!" "I don't think so. He'll definitely find a quiet spot to hide away until his hair and beard return to their original appearance." He smiled and said, "So, in the short term, we're safe. Let's find a place to eat first—bro, I'm starving!" ... At the He family's home, He Zhengjun and Wei Lingshuang sat upright in formal posture, as seated across from them was Guan Lijie, the officially designated next top leader. Though He Zhengjun held the rank of major general, he simply didn't stand on the same level as Guan Lijie. "Bro Guan, I truly apologize," He said with serious demeanor, "It's because we failed to properly raise our daughter that such a serious incident occurred, causing irreplaceable losses to both families." Wei Lingshuang quickly added, "Yes, it's all our fault. Not only did we let young Guan get hurt, but we also failed to prevent such an incident—this is truly unacceptable. Please rest assured—we will take great care in raising our daughter and her boyfriend, and ensure such events never happen again!" "Hehe, He Lu and his wife, there's no need to be so formal. Today, I'm not here to raise a fuss," said Guan Liye with a warm smile. "I truly agree with the saying, 'Children have their own fortune.' Back then, we were too subjective and didn't take the children's perspectives into account—this outcome was quite natural. He Lu, you don't need to feel overly responsible, nor does his wife. After all, we've been good friends for years—there's no need to be overly polite!" Yet at that time, he was not the top leader, and all he could see were the surface-level details. To approach the venerable Wei Qingtian elder and ask questions—well, he didn’t have the courage for that yet, so he settled for reaching out to He Zhengjun instead. He took a deep breath and said, "Guan brother, actually, I don't know much about Qin Feng's situation—most of what I know came from the elder. He's one of the most highly confidential military personnel, someone who has successfully completed several tasks that no one else could have accomplished, and he's deeply favored by the elder." "Tasks that no one else could have accomplished," Guan Liye smiled. "Could you be more specific?" He didn't answer directly, but asked instead, "Did you hear about the recent family massacre incident?" "Yes, I heard about it," Guan Liye replied. "It was carried out by an organization called the Blood Shadow Killers, known for their exceptionally brutal methods. Since then, the security protocols for several central leaders have been significantly strengthened, and I now have twice as many bodyguards around me." "He nodded in agreement: 'Indeed, this Blood-Shadow Assassin unit not only employs ruthless tactics but also maintains an exceptionally secretive organization. International刑警 and special agents from various countries have launched over a dozen operations against them—each time coming away empty-handed. Eventually, the elder entrusted this mission to Qin Feng, who single-handedly went to Europe and, within just two weeks, completely dismantled the Blood-Shadow unit!' 'Is that so?' Guan Liye frowned, thinking it now clear why his son had suffered setbacks under his care—Qin Feng was truly that capable. 'Moreover,' He Zhengjun added, 'the recent theft of the Imperial Seal was also Qin Feng's outstanding achievement. His abilities surpass ordinary expectations, which is why the elder holds him in such high regard.' Guan Liye had already arranged personnel to deliver a decisive blow to Qin Feng's company from behind the scenes. Yet he simply couldn't bear to see the young man enjoying such ease and grace in Beijing—he felt it was time for him to face some hardship. A meticulous planner, always emphasizing a deep understanding of both the situation and his opponents, Guan Liye had come to the He family to gain a fuller picture of the matter." After hearing He Zhengjun's words, he realized that it truly wasn't an easy task to undermine Qin Feng. "Guang, what exactly are you doing to find out about Qin Feng?" asked He, the uncle. Guan Liye offered a polite, somewhat insincere smile and said, "Not much, really. After all, my son was beaten by him—how could I not care as a father? Honestly, it's not a big deal. Children often argue and end up in a fight; that's just part of life. Besides, my son did have some responsibility in the matter, so I think he should just move on." Wei Lingshuang happily remarked, "Guang truly is a generous and magnanimous person. Once Xiao Qing and the others return, I'll pass on your message to them. Hehe."