Ling Chen, when Long Feixue reported the criminal evidence of the Li family to Elder Long, watched one charge after another, Elder Long flew into a rage.

After a series of reports, the news quickly made its way back from the higher-ups, calling for a thorough investigation of the Li family.

Overnight, the Li family's residence and all their major industries were sealed off, numerous officials and business owners associated with the Li family were invited for "tea," marking the complete downfall of the Li family who had been arrogant in Huaxia for decades.

Lin Chen, although he killed dozens of people at the banquet, had eradicated a cancer from Huaxia, and far from being punished, he was instead awarded.

The incident at the banquet was also erased by the Dragon Group by special means, but every power in the Capital City and all the major families knew one fact, the Lin family had returned.

The Zhou family, Zhou Batian's face was gloomy, his ashtray holding more than a dozen cigarette butts.

"The young master is asking to see you, sir," the old butler Zhou Fu reported carefully.

"Let him in," Zhou Batian said with a rub of his slightly swollen temples in a heavy voice.

Zhou Ci looked equally unpleasant, as this time he had intended to teach Lin Chen a small lesson, but he never expected it to have such severe consequences, with the Li family's downfall akin to the Zhou family losing an arm.

Moreover, with the Zhou and Li families being so closely related, it was impossible that there were no traces of the Zhou family in the many misdeeds of the Li family.

He knew he had caused a disaster, and it was a monumental one at that.

"Young master, the old master invites you," Zhou Fu said politely to Zhou Ci.

Zhou Ci nodded, glanced unintentionally behind him as if he always felt like someone was following him.

"Maybe I'm just too nervous," Zhou Ci shook his head helplessly and pushed the door open to enter.

Behind him, an invisible shadow quietly followed in.

After the banquet ended, Lin Chen had been invisibly following Zhou Ci back to the Zhou family residence.

Lin Chen knew that such a major incident would have an even greater impact on the Zhou family.

And knowing that he was a descendant of the Lin family, the Zhou family would not let him go even more so.

Lin Chen followed Zhou Ci precisely to find out what desperate measures the Zhou family would resort to against him.

Zhou Ci entered the room and stood in front of Zhou Batian, his face full of shame, "Dad, we have underestimated this Lin Chen."

Zhou Batian sighed, "Indeed, I should have realized sooner that this kid is Lin family's bane; I didn't expect this bastard to have grown to this extent."

"Dad, let's accept the Ninth Prince's proposal. Only then can my strength rapidly increase, and I will have the chance to kill that bastard Lin Chen," Zhou Ci said through gritted teeth.

Zhou Batian's face darkened, contemplating for a moment.

"The risk is too great, should there be any slipup, our Zhou family would be finished," Zhou Batian said gravely.

"Don't worry, as long as I can get the Blood Coagulation Pill, my strength will rise to the Innate Realm, and Lin Chen will certainly die. Once he's dead, who would dare oppose our Zhou family," Zhou Ci said with a cold smirk.

"Moreover, by killing Lin Chen, Kunlun's Young Master Bai will fully support our Zhou family, and then in all of Huaxia, who will be our match," Zhou Ci said with a fervent tone of temptation.

"To seek wealth and rank through danger, then let's take the gamble. Kill this scion of the Lin family, and invite the Ninth Prince in," Zhou Batian said as he took a deep drag on his cigarette and then pressed the butt fiercely into the ashtray saying coldly.

Lin Chen, invisible, was excited. He never expected his eradication of the Li family would indeed make the Zhou family act so desperately.

After a short while, a young man dressed in a traditional Japanese garment came in.

This person was none other than the familiar figure who Lin Chen had tricked numerous times before, the Ninth Prince.

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, the Zhou family really had the audacity to secretly harbor members of the dark alliance.

Seeing the Ninth Prince, Zhou Batian stood up courteously, "Ninth Prince, regarding the matter we discussed last time, I've made up my mind. If you can find a way to elevate Zhou Ci's strength to the Innate Realm, then I am willing to cooperate with you."

The Ninth Prince smiled coldly, "Mr. Zhou, I am glad you have made the correct decision. As long as you help me obtain the WT project proposal from Hua Xia, this Blood Coagulation Pill will be yours."

Seeing the Blood Coagulation Pill in the Ninth Prince's hand, radiating intense Spiritual Energy, Zhou Ci's eyes blazed with desire, and he couldn't help but clench his fists.

"Check what the WT project is?" Lin Chen communicated with the popularity system in his mind.

"The WT project is a medical program in Hua Xia. The results of this research can enhance the immunity of the residents of Hua Xia. It aims to prevent diseases such as heart disease and cancer by injecting antibodies, potentially extending human lifespan significantly," the system quickly explained the WT project to Lin Chen.

"What does the dark alliance want with this thing?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

"This research is based on the study of the blood of Hua Xia people. If the dark alliance gets hold of these research results, they could develop a virus targeting Hua Xia people. With this threat, even the high-level officials might not dare to refuse," the popularity system explained.

"Damn it, if the WT project falls into the hands of the dark alliance, the harm could be so great," Lin Chen said with a heavy heart after hearing the explanation from the popularity system.

Zhou family, you truly deserve death for trading the lives of 1.4 billion Hua Xia people for the chance to advance one of your disciples to the Innate Realm.

Zhou Batian gritted his teeth, "Done. I'll get the WT project proposal to you in three days."

The Ninth Prince nodded, "Good, Mr. Zhou is straightforward. The Blood Coagulation Pill is yours now."

As he said this, the Ninth Prince pushed the box containing the Blood Coagulation Pill toward Zhou Batian.

"This!" Zhou Batian was taken aback for a moment.

"Lin Chen is our common enemy. I hope Zhou Ci can kill Lin Chen in three days. As for the WT project proposal, I trust Mr. Zhou will be diligent in obtaining it; otherwise, you are well aware of the dark alliance's methods," the Ninth Prince said with a cold smile.

Hearing the Ninth Prince's words, Zhou Batian's face changed slightly.

He was well aware of the dark alliance's power. Offending them would surely lead to rivers of blood for the Zhou family.

Suddenly, he regretted his decision. But once the decision was made, it was too late to reverse.

"Ninth Prince, rest assured, we will do our utmost to get the WT project," Zhou Batian said with an awkward smile.

"Good, I'll await the good news then," the Ninth Prince said with a sneer, turning to leave the room.

In the room, only Zhou Batian and Zhou Ci, father and son, remained.

Zhou Batian's gaze was fixed on the gold box with the Blood Coagulation Pill on the table, but his face showed no joy.

This time he had bet too much. He bet the entire Zhou family, where winning meant glory and losing meant complete destruction.

"Zhou Ci, this Blood Coagulation Pill is yours. In three days, you must kill Lin Chen at all costs," Zhou Batian said coldly.

Zhou Ci, ecstatic, held the Blood Coagulation Pill, "Father, rest assured. Once I advance to the Innate Realm, killing Lin Chen will be like slaughtering dogs, he's as good as dead."

Watching Zhou Ci, thrilled and holding the Blood Coagulation Pill, leave the room, Zhou Batian's body sank into the chair.

Taking a deep breath, he suddenly stood up, walked to an ancient painting, and pressed his hand on a vase. The painting gently moved aside, revealing a hidden door.

Lin Chen felt a surge of excitement. Such a concealed door surely hid something illicit. With a flash, Lin Chen followed through.

Seeing the items hidden in the room, Lin Chen's eyes narrowed, and his heart leaped with joy!