The protagonist committed numerous evil deeds.

The moment Jiuying took the demonic artifact from the Jiang family, Jiang Yanyu knew that the Jiang family's fate was sealed.

These rumors have persisted since Jiang Jingshan passed away three years ago, but fortunately, most people still choose to believe in the Jiang family.

Despite many demons coming forward to say that the Jiang family were their saviors.

Although their reputation has been damaged, they are still the undisputed number one family for catching demons. However, in the past three years, more and more families have begun to emerge.

Now that this demonic artifact has come to light, the Jiang family has become universally condemned overnight. Many demon hunters have come to the Jiang family's gate demanding an explanation, and the imperial court has also begun an investigation, saying that it will definitely clear the Jiang family's name.

But what are they investigating? And how are they investigating? All members of the Jiang family, including their disciples and followers, are forbidden from leaving the capital. Jiang family members who hold official positions in the court have all been ordered to return home to recuperate.

Besides the demon-hunting families already based in the capital, demon-hunting families from all over the world secretly infiltrated the capital.

Now, troops have been dispatched to surround the entire Jiang residence.

They're not investigating a case; they've already made a decision. They're just stalling for time until everyone gathers together to attack the Jiang family!

"Father! Father, how long are you going to talk in the study? People outside are saying that our Jiang family is colluding with demons. We can't just sit here and wait to die, or tomorrow the world will have knives at our heads."

Jiang Xunzhi barged into his father's study; he had had enough of being confined to the mansion.

These days, everyone in the Jiang family seems to be tightly gripped by an invisible hand.

A gloomy look hung over everyone's face. Some prayed, some wanted to escape, but most silently waited for death without saying a word.

Inside the study, Jiang Yanyu and Jiang Yanzheng were discussing countermeasures.

The two were not angry when they saw Jiang Xunzhi barge in. Jiang Yanzheng said gently, "Xunzhi, close the door and come in. The three of us can discuss this together."

Jiang Xunzhi closed the door and rushed to his father. He was so anxious that he almost fell. Jiang Yanyu threw out a ghost talisman to freeze him in place.

Jiang Yanyu's tone was somewhat stern: "You're already so old, yet you're still so impetuous. Do you even remember who you are?"

Upon hearing his father's admonition, Jiang Xunzhi immediately stood up straight, bowed, and apologized to his father.

"Brother, don't be so fierce all the time. Xunzhi is still a child. Come here, Xunzhi. Your father and I want to hear what you have to say."

Seeing his father and second uncle looking at him seriously, Jiang Xunzhi straightened up, as if he had made up his mind.

"Father, Second Uncle, let's run away."

Jiang Yanyu slammed his fist on the table and cursed, "Jiang Xunzhi! Do you want us to admit to this heinous crime?"

"Does Father intend for the entire Jiang family, hundreds of people, to wait here to die?"

Jiang Xunzhi stood tall, showing no sign of backing down.

“Xunzhi is not afraid of death, but he doesn’t want the old man in the backyard who just happened to come to deliver firewood to die in vain. Father, if we escape now, the capital city may not be able to hold us back.”

Jiang Yanyu looked at his child, got up, walked to him, squatted down, and spoke calmly and slowly.

"And then what? Are we going to kill all those self-righteous people who came to act on behalf of Heaven, and truly become the evil sect they call us? If we kill one person, we'll kill a second, a third... Are we going to kill everyone? Not just people, but also those demons, those demons who are just waiting for us to kill each other and reap the benefits. Xunzhi, things are not as simple as you think."

"What should we do, Father? I can't think of any other way. Let's escape and hide."

The study fell silent. On the desk next to Jiang Xunzhi, there was still the book he had spread out half a month ago. At that time, Jiang Yanyu was patiently teaching him that books were very important, containing the accumulated experience of predecessors, and that reading was indispensable for learning how to be a person and how to do things.

The Jiang family lived an upright and honest life. If they possessed divine power, they would strive to bring peace and stability to the world.

The book is still lying there, but nobody cares anymore.

Jiang Yanyu held her son in her arms, comforting him: "We haven't done anything wrong, there's no need to hide. Besides, how many of us can escape? And where can we hide? Countless demons are waiting for us outside of Kyoto. We can't hide."

The child in his arms was trembling, and his shoulder felt icy cold. Jiang Yanyu gently patted Jiang Xunzhi's shoulder, and the usually stern man became gentle at this moment.

“We, Xunzhi, are not afraid of death, but your father is, and your mother is too. You are the only direct descendant of the Jiang family in this generation. If Jiang Xunzhi dies, the Jiang family will truly be gone. Our only selfish wish is for you to grow up safely. So we will not hide, but you must hide.”

Jiang Xunzhi stepped out of her father's arms, her voice still trembling with sobs.

"what do you mean?"

Jiang Yanyu did not answer, so Jiang Yanzheng spoke for him.

"It means we intend to let you escape and live a peaceful life."

"I don't want to, I don't want to escape alone, I want to stay with everyone, I want to stay with everyone."

Jiang Yanyu held Jiang Xunzhi tightly, his emotions rising: "No, you have to live, to do whatever you want, to see more of what you've never seen before. As long as you live, our Jiang family is not finished. You must grow up healthy and live a long and healthy life. Don't think about revenge. Cause and effect are cyclical, and our deaths weren't too unjust. You have a long life ahead of you, so you must forget all of this in order to live a good life."

"I do not want!"

Jiang Xunzhi started making a scene. Although he was only nine years old, as the eldest son, he would not allow himself to cry on ordinary days. No matter how sad or heartbreaking the situation was, he would restrain himself.

He wanted to become a reliable person like his father, to protect everyone in the Jiang family in the future.

But at this moment, he stopped crying and making a fuss like any other child.

"Father, what are you going to do? What are you going to do! I'm all alone, what am I going to do?"

Seeing Jiang Xunzhi like this, and then looking at his elder brother who appeared calm on the surface but whose hands were trembling uncontrollably, Jiang Yanzheng's eyes reddened. But in his heart, he was also relieved that he hadn't had time to get married and have children, otherwise he would have cried himself to death.

He couldn't bear to watch this scene, so he quietly left.

"With the ghost talisman and the spirit-dispersing robe, no one can see you. Your Uncle Yang will be waiting for you outside the door. You don't have much time left. You have to leave now, change your name and identity, hide yourself well, and grow up healthy. This is your responsibility as the eldest son of the Jiang family. This is the first task I'm giving you. Do you understand?"

"I don't want it! I don't want it!"

This was the first and last time Jiang Xunzhi disobeyed his father.

Jiang Yanyu stood up, his tone very stiff: "This is an order, you have no choice but to agree."

Jiang Xunzhi was clearly frightened by his father's stern attitude, but he held on tightly to his father's clothes and wouldn't let go no matter how Jiang Yanyu tried to pry him off.

Then the door opened again, and there stood his mother, An Qian.

The mother was dressed in a black outfit, clearly having just returned from the martial arts training ground.

"I heard from your second uncle that you came to your father crying. You're so spineless. How will you set a good example for your younger siblings in the future?"

Upon hearing this, both father and son looked at An Qian's stomach.

"Stop looking, it's not me, it's your aunt who's pregnant, Jiang Yanyu, didn't you know that too? Didn't you tell him?"

Jiang Xunzhi looked at Jiang Yanyu, who walked to An Qian's side and replied, "I forgot."

An Qian glanced at Jiang Yanyu with disdain, patted Jiang Xunzhi's head, and said gently, "Mom's task for you is to protect your aunt and her child. You are not alone. Your aunt has a younger brother or sister in her belly waiting for you. Now, hold back your tears."

Jiang Xunzhi held back her tears and lowered her head, not daring to look at her parents.

"Alright, that's enough. Let's go. Stop dawdling."

Seeing that Jiang Xunzhi didn't speak, An Qian pushed him out. Even after he put on the Spirit Dispersing Robe and hung up the spatial jade pendant, Jiang Xunzhi still hadn't fully reacted.

"Now, use the ghost talisman to cast an invisibility spell and hurry up and leave. Your father has been reluctant to tell you, which has made your uncle wait outside for several days."