Tomb Raiders: After the Nine Gates Ancestor, they let loose and did whatever they wanted!

Zhang Qishan suddenly opened his eyes, looked around, and seeing the familiar furnishings, he knew where he was.

The lingering unease and his intuition told him of danger, and a sense of fear instinctively arose within him. He immediately urged everyone to leave.

The three of them hurriedly left Zhang Family Ancient Building, and the gate closed automatically again.

Meanwhile, the man in the shadows, wearing black glasses, watched half of the blood transfusion drama, found it uninteresting, and left, seemingly to do something else.

Black Glasses: The higher you stand, the farther you see. The surprise for bidding farewell to the guests was personally arranged by Ah Xian; it'll definitely be more interesting than this!

~~O(n_n)O~~

"That mute Zhang is really something, we clearly agreed to participate together~"

Without Ah Xian, group activities are no fun at all; it's just the blind man putting on a one-man show!

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Zhang the Mute provided the space for the activity, and with a few flicks of his fingers, he created a mechanism resembling a coffin lid and placed a bloodline suppression device.

They stood guard at the entrance like stone lions the whole time. Do all members of the Zhang family have a hobby of guarding the gate?

Even when they're not doing anything, they still maintain their professional habits? They're truly blessed!

With his exceptional night vision, the man in black glasses peered down at Zhang Qiling from a high vantage point.

Sitting upright at the entrance, Zhang Qishan and Yin Xinyue, who had been inside for quite some time, were in the same posture as before.

A sharp critique from Black Glasses, and I kind of miss his mischievous buddy, Xianzai'er! ↗

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Little do people know that some people miss someone when they can't see them, but worry about them when they do.

When Xiaxia officially joined the warm yet noisy Ghost Gate family, she felt overwhelmed.

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When Xiao Zhang Qiling saw the person come out, her already cool eyes turned even colder, and her gaze fell directly on Zhang Qishan.

Zhang Qiling thought to himself, "Hmph, traitor."

Damn it! So annoying!

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Unfortunately, neither of the official's two "mouth doubles" were present at the moment.

This unique facial language, using eyes and expressions to convey dissatisfaction, is often difficult for outsiders to understand its deeper meaning.

Even under the immense pressure from the bloodline of the young Zhang Qiling Qilin, Zhang Qishan was drenched in cold sweat.

He solemnly expressed his gratitude and skillfully began to paint a rosy picture.

"Thank you so much for saving my life, senior! I will always remember our ancestral teachings and live up to the Zhang family's expectations!"

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A dignified and aloof voice directly interrupted Zhang Dafoye's words, carrying an air of unyielding authority amplified by the pressure of his bloodline.

After all, in ancient feudal families, strength was paramount, and the principle that a higher-ranking official could crush one another was something everyone was well aware of...

"Needless to say, the lineage of the former clan leader Zhang Ruitong has been exiled from the Zhang family for violating clan rules."

I'm only sparing your life today because of the lost keepsake and the two rings; that's already a lenient gesture. You're no longer a member of the Zhang family.

Speaking in his capacity as the current patriarch of the Zhang family, Xiao Zhang Qiling's words directly and decisively sealed the fate of Zhang Qishan's ancestors.

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The past glories and betrayals have now come to an end, eliminating any possibility of using connections to gain favor.

To prevent Zhang Qishan from causing trouble by using the Zhang family's name in the future!

Xiao Zhang Qiling's words were ambiguous, leaving plenty of room for interpretation.

What Zhang Qishan heard was—I saved you because of the family heirloom.

The two rings can be understood as an important item for the family to call for help in times of crisis, and thus have other meanings.

But you gave it to an outsider as a token of your love, and have been usurping my place for so many years.

Now that it's back to its rightful owner, I'm being lenient by not blaming you. Don't linger! ↗

Zhang Qishan certainly knew that the Zhang family did not intermarry with outsiders, after all, that was how his grandfather left the Zhang family.

Zhang Qishan's current act of bringing his family along and making empty boasts in front of the clan chief is undoubtedly a provocation.

It's nothing more than taking advantage of those in front of them; they're young and easily fooled, just testing the waters.

Wei Wuxian: Maybe it was because the naive minor official left Zhang Qishan with the impression that he was easy to fool, which is why he was tricked into doing experiments by sweet talk! ↗

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Xiao Zhang Qiling: I've made myself perfectly clear. I hope you'll have some self-respect and know your place, so please tactfully leave my sight! I don't want to fall out with you! ↗

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The Zhang family has fallen apart. I didn't want to put on airs as the clan leader, but you, you annoying fellow, have taken advantage of my kindness.

Black Sesame*Little Official*Sweet Rice Ball: Brother Xian and the Blind Man both said that you don't need to give me a nice look, and there's definitely a reason for that!

If not handled properly, it could turn into a disaster without any human touch. I don't want to end up in a miserable state, captured by bad guys. I hate bloodshed...

(p_q)

Xianxian and Xiaxia: How should we educate children about preventing abduction? The answer is to exaggerate and make it sound more serious!

Having gained the trust of the minor official/dumb Zhang, he was incredibly adept at bluffing in certain situations.

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As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Zhang Qiling's gaze fell on the two rings on the table. He stopped looking at them and calmly waved his hand, dismissing them as guests.

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The three of them had just stepped down the stairs when they entered the previously empty and silent two-story ancient building.

In an instant, the room was brightly lit, the bright light shining through the paper windows, casting shadows indistinctly.

Countless figures could be seen moving about, like zombies climbing through windows to spy on the outsiders.

A quick glance back revealed a figure on the window that seemed poised to tear the paper window open with sharp claws.

They surged towards those uninvited guests who broke the rules.

A sinister, eerie roar, accompanied by a hoarse and low murmur, reached the ears of the three people.

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