Chapter 14: The Seventh Floor of the Sutra Library
"Congratulations to Senior Bai for coming out of seclusion. I believe the clan leaders will be very happy when they know about this." The old man's words made Zhou Mi sweat. This person was always worshipped by the Zhou family. Even the first generation of the Zhou family would call him Senior Bai. Zhou Mi didn't know how many years Senior Bai had lived in the Zhou family, but he was sure that it was at least 500 years. The oldest member of the Zhou family was more than 500 years old, but he was also respectful when he saw the old man.
In the Zhou family, no one dared to offend this old man who seemed to be terminally ill.
"Your name is Zhou Dan?" The sick old man ignored Zhou Mi and asked Zhou Dan with a smile.
"Senior, I am Zhou Dan." Zhou Dan knew that the Zhou family had always had an ancient priest. If he guessed correctly, the sick old man in front of him was the ancient existence who was elusive.
Zhou Dan was a little nervous when facing the old man. After all, this was the first time he had seen such a powerful person.
Although Zhou Dan has lived two lives as a human, the sick old man in front of him has lived for at least five or six hundred years. Facing such an ancient existence, Zhou Dan couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Are you here in the Sutra Library today for martial arts?" The sick old man smiled slightly. He was extremely satisfied with Zhou Dan's performance from beginning to end. Although he was a little nervous in front of him, he was not timid. Zhou Mi, Zhou Kong and others stood aside, trembling, and dared not answer.
"Yes!" Zhou Dan did not dare to hide it and directly stated his purpose, "I have never entered the Yin-Yang realm, so I can only practice martial arts." His words were neither humble nor arrogant, and he was not at all flustered because of nervousness.
"Come with me." The sick old man was even more impressed by Zhou Dan's neither humble nor arrogant attitude. He waved to Zhou Dan and walked directly towards the gate of the Sutra Library.
Zhou Dan did not dare to delay and immediately followed closely behind him, taking one step at a time.
"Farewell, Senior Bai."
Zhou Mi watched the sick old man leave and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, pulled Zhou Kong up and left the Sutra Library without looking back.
As soon as Zhou Dan stepped into the Sutra Repository, he felt the atmosphere of vicissitudes of life all around him. Zhou Dan couldn't help but take a deep breath. An intoxicating fragrance entered his body, making him moan.
This was not his first time entering the Sutra Library, but every time he entered the Sutra Library, he could smell a refreshing fragrance that made his mind relaxed and happy. Zhou Dan knew that this was because the Sutra Library itself was built with sandalwood, and this fragrance that could keep people conscious was emitted by the sandalwood. As for the Zhou family's intention, it was very simple. They wanted the family members to not lose their nature when choosing martial arts or even skills.
"Let's go, follow me to the seventh floor." After leading Zhou Dan into the Sutra Library, the sick old man smiled at Zhou Dan.
"The seventh floor!"
Zhou Dan took a deep breath. Not everyone can enter the seventh floor. The Sutra Library has only seven floors in total. The higher you go, the more precious the treasures contained in it are, whether it is martial arts or skills. And this sick old man actually let him go directly to the last floor.
Zhou Dan held his breath, looking a little excited. He knew very well that the seventh floor of the Sutra Library was the essence of the entire Zhou family, and it was also the first forbidden area of the Zhou family. Even the clan leader could not enter casually. Only with the unanimous consent of all the senior leaders could one enter the last floor. And now Zhou Dan could actually step into the seventh floor of the Sutra Library.
However, Zhou Dan quickly calmed down. The Sutra Library was the first forbidden area of the Zhou family. How could anyone enter it casually? Even if the sick old man in front of him was a worshiper of the Zhou family, he definitely did not have the authority to enter the seventh floor.
In fact, Zhou Dan was overthinking. The sick old man was not only the most powerful priest of the Zhou family, but also the general manager of the Sutra Library. It was he who said that the seventh floor of the Sutra Library was listed as the first forbidden area of the Zhou family.
But the reason why Zhou Dan hesitated was not just this. He and the sick old man had just met, how could he be allowed to enter the seventh floor of the Sutra Library so easily?
Many doubts prevented Zhou Dan from responding to the sick old man's words immediately.
"This kid is really not simple." Zhou Dan's abnormal changes naturally could not be hidden from the eyes of the sick old man, which made the sick old man admire Zhou Dan even more.
Zhou Dan did not lose his mind because he was able to step into the last floor of the Sutra Library. It was like there was a divine skill in front of him, ready to be used at any time, but he was not in a hurry to start because there were many factors that could change.
"You don't need to be so cautious, do you?" The sick old man smiled slightly and said, "Come with me."
"Senior, please forgive me for asking a question. This Sutra Library is the first forbidden area of the Zhou family. Not everyone can enter." Zhou Dan expressed his concerns. "Senior, you have extraordinary magical powers. I'm sure the Zhou family won't dare to say anything if you enter and leave the forbidden area at will. But I am a member of the Zhou family, so I must abide by the family rules."
The sick old man was speechless. This kid was too cautious. He even brought up the order he had set hundreds of years ago.
"You look quite similar to the boy you were thirty years ago. You are so cautious even in your dealings with others. It's really strange!" The sick old man did not directly answer Zhou Dan's question, but asked in return: "Who is Zhou Qin to you?"
"It's my father!" Zhou Dan was stunned by the question of the sick old man, but he finally answered seriously.
"Hahaha, good, what a great saying! Qingyu Lan is better than Lan. I didn't expect that Zhou Qin not only has good talent, but his son is also so!" The sick old man actually laughed after hearing Zhou Dan's answer. The laughter passed through the sandalwood and echoed within hundreds of meters.
Zhou Dan's expression changed, and he thought to himself, could it be that the young man from more than 30 years ago that Senior Bai mentioned is my father?
"Senior, is the young man from more than 30 years ago that you mentioned my father?" Zhou Dan asked hurriedly in order to get confirmation.
"Is there anyone else in the Zhou family named Zhou Qin?" The sick old man looked at Zhou Dan with a playful expression, as if Zhou Dan was already food in his mouth, and his deep-set eyes flashed with brilliance.
Zhou Dan's whole body suddenly tensed up and all his pores exploded.
“Hahaha.” Seeing Zhou Dan’s shocked expression, the sick old man suddenly laughed and said, “If you want to surpass your father, you should follow me to the seventh floor.”
"You and your son really have a connection with me. I was in seclusion for thirty years and met your father. I was in seclusion for another thirty years and met you again. Haha, if I am in seclusion for another thirty years, will I meet your son as well?" The sick old man seemed quite happy at this time and said a lot of words in a row.
Zhou Dan was speechless. What was this father and son thing? He was only fourteen years old now. Wasn't it too early to talk about his son at this moment?
Then again, Zhou Dan doesn't belong to this world at all, so it's still hard to say whether he should go or stay.
"Let's go." After saying this, the sick old man took the lead and walked towards the passage on the second floor. Zhou Dan no longer hesitated and immediately followed his steps, following the sick old man to the seventh floor, the first forbidden area of the Zhou family.
On the other hand, Zhou Mi brought Zhou Kong to Zhou Yong's residence after the shock.
"What did you say? Senior Bai actually brought that bastard Zhou Dan into the Sutra Library?" Zhou Yongqing jumped up, the teacup in his hand turned into pieces, and a look of anger flashed across his face.
"Brother, what do you think about this?" Zhou Mi felt very uncomfortable at this moment. He knew that there must be benefits for Zhou Dan to be brought into the Sutra Library by Senior Bai. He still remembered that one day thirty years ago, Zhou Qin was also brought into the Sutra Library by Senior Bai. Since then, Zhou Qin became the number one master of the Zhou family.
Could it be possible that his son will now become the Zhou family’s top master?
Thirty years ago, they were weak and could not stop Zhou Qin from becoming the top master, but now they were going to watch Zhou Dan surpass them? Obviously, Zhou Mi would not agree to this, and Zhou Yong would never allow it either.
"Stop it, we must stop it. We have been suppressed for more than 30 years, and now we have just recovered. We must not let the Zhou Qin lineage continue to suppress us." Zhou Yong's eyes flashed with murderous intent, "Send Zhou Kang here."
"Yes." Zhou Mi didn't dare to say more. He just responded and went out.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhou Mi brought Zhou Kang to Zhou Yong with a slightly serious expression.
"Grandpa." Zhou Kang came in front of Zhou Yong and bowed obediently.
"Yes." Zhou Yong nodded, and then said with a slightly cautious look: "Did you know that Zhou Dan just fought with your brother?"
"What?" Zhou Kang was stunned, his face full of confusion.
"Hmph, if Grandpa Zhou Mi hadn't stopped me, I would have beaten that piece of trash to death long ago." Without waiting for Zhou Yong to speak, Zhou Kong on the side couldn't help but speak, with a look of disdain on his face.
"Nonsense." Zhou Mi suddenly shouted, and warned with a serious look: "Do you know that you are no match for Zhou Dan?"
"Impossible!" Zhou Kong suddenly turned over and came to his brother Zhou Kang, speaking with disdain, "I am a soul master at the fifth level of Body Tempering. Even though Zhou Dan's strength is extremely strange and he is only at the fourth level of Body Tempering, he can fight me. But Grandpa Zhou Mi, don't forget that I am a disciple of Panxi Sect. The martial arts I practice are not comparable to those of our Zhou family."
Zhou Mi was speechless for a moment after hearing what Zhou Kong said, but when he thought about it carefully, it made sense. After all, Zhou Kong was a disciple of Panxi Sect. Even the martial arts that an outer disciple could practice were definitely not comparable to those of the small Zhou family. But even so, Zhou Mi still gave him a very stern warning and told him not to be careless.
"Kang'er, you must handle this matter seriously." Zhou Yong continued: "Since Zhou Dan was able to break through the ground, it must be not simple. You must be careful."
Zhou Kang was surprised. In his eyes, Zhou Dan was just a useless clown. But now he made his grandfather so cautious. This made him feel angry and uncomfortable.
The reason why Zhou Kong went to cause trouble for Zhou Dan was also because of his instructions. He originally thought that he could easily crush him, but the result was unexpected.
"Since you are looking for death, don't blame me." Zhou Kang thought secretly in his heart, and his handsome face revealed a ferocious look that was frightening and terrifying.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. I will make him regret coming into this world at the family meeting."
"Yes." Zhou Yong nodded with relief. In fact, he really wanted to do it himself, but unfortunately he couldn't do it. No matter his identity or status, he would never be allowed to do it to the younger generation. So he could only hand over this important task to his most beloved grandson.
The Seventh Floor of the Sutra Library
The Seventh Floor of the Sutra Library
Chapter 14: The Seventh Floor of the Sutra Library
"Congratulations to Senior Bai for coming out of seclusion. I believe the clan leaders will be very happy when they know about this." The old man's words made Zhou Mi sweat. This person was always worshipped by the Zhou family. Even the first generation of the Zhou family would call him Senior Bai. Zhou Mi didn't know how many years Senior Bai had lived in the Zhou family, but he was sure that it was at least 500 years. The oldest member of the Zhou family was more than 500 years old, but he was also respectful when he saw the old man.
In the Zhou family, no one dared to offend this old man who seemed to be terminally ill.
"Your name is Zhou Dan?" The sick old man ignored Zhou Mi and asked Zhou Dan with a smile.
"Senior, I am Zhou Dan." Zhou Dan knew that the Zhou family had always had an ancient priest. If he guessed correctly, the sick old man in front of him was the ancient existence who was elusive.
Zhou Dan was a little nervous when facing the old man. After all, this was the first time he had seen such a powerful person.
Although Zhou Dan has lived two lives as a human, the sick old man in front of him has lived for at least five or six hundred years. Facing such an ancient existence, Zhou Dan couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Are you here in the Sutra Library today for martial arts?" The sick old man smiled slightly. He was extremely satisfied with Zhou Dan's performance from beginning to end. Although he was a little nervous in front of him, he was not timid. Zhou Mi, Zhou Kong and others stood aside, trembling, and dared not answer.
"Yes!" Zhou Dan did not dare to hide it and directly stated his purpose, "I have never entered the Yin-Yang realm, so I can only practice martial arts." His words were neither humble nor arrogant, and he was not at all flustered because of nervousness.
"Come with me." The sick old man was even more impressed by Zhou Dan's neither humble nor arrogant attitude. He waved to Zhou Dan and walked directly towards the gate of the Sutra Library.
Zhou Dan did not dare to delay and immediately followed closely behind him, taking one step at a time.
"Farewell, Senior Bai."
Zhou Mi watched the sick old man leave and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, pulled Zhou Kong up and left the Sutra Library without looking back.
As soon as Zhou Dan stepped into the Sutra Repository, he felt the atmosphere of vicissitudes of life all around him. Zhou Dan couldn't help but take a deep breath. An intoxicating fragrance entered his body, making him moan.
This was not his first time entering the Sutra Library, but every time he entered the Sutra Library, he could smell a refreshing fragrance that made his mind relaxed and happy. Zhou Dan knew that this was because the Sutra Library itself was built with sandalwood, and this fragrance that could keep people conscious was emitted by the sandalwood. As for the Zhou family's intention, it was very simple. They wanted the family members to not lose their nature when choosing martial arts or even skills.
"Let's go, follow me to the seventh floor." After leading Zhou Dan into the Sutra Library, the sick old man smiled at Zhou Dan.
"The seventh floor!"
Zhou Dan took a deep breath. Not everyone can enter the seventh floor. The Sutra Library has only seven floors in total. The higher you go, the more precious the treasures contained in it are, whether it is martial arts or skills. And this sick old man actually let him go directly to the last floor.
Zhou Dan held his breath, looking a little excited. He knew very well that the seventh floor of the Sutra Library was the essence of the entire Zhou family, and it was also the first forbidden area of the Zhou family. Even the clan leader could not enter casually. Only with the unanimous consent of all the senior leaders could one enter the last floor. And now Zhou Dan could actually step into the seventh floor of the Sutra Library.
However, Zhou Dan quickly calmed down. The Sutra Library was the first forbidden area of the Zhou family. How could anyone enter it casually? Even if the sick old man in front of him was a worshiper of the Zhou family, he definitely did not have the authority to enter the seventh floor.
In fact, Zhou Dan was overthinking. The sick old man was not only the most powerful priest of the Zhou family, but also the general manager of the Sutra Library. It was he who said that the seventh floor of the Sutra Library was listed as the first forbidden area of the Zhou family.
But the reason why Zhou Dan hesitated was not just this. He and the sick old man had just met, how could he be allowed to enter the seventh floor of the Sutra Library so easily?
Many doubts prevented Zhou Dan from responding to the sick old man's words immediately.
"This kid is really not simple." Zhou Dan's abnormal changes naturally could not be hidden from the eyes of the sick old man, which made the sick old man admire Zhou Dan even more.
Zhou Dan did not lose his mind because he was able to step into the last floor of the Sutra Library. It was like there was a divine skill in front of him, ready to be used at any time, but he was not in a hurry to start because there were many factors that could change.
"You don't need to be so cautious, do you?" The sick old man smiled slightly and said, "Come with me."
"Senior, please forgive me for asking a question. This Sutra Library is the first forbidden area of the Zhou family. Not everyone can enter." Zhou Dan expressed his concerns. "Senior, you have extraordinary magical powers. I'm sure the Zhou family won't dare to say anything if you enter and leave the forbidden area at will. But I am a member of the Zhou family, so I must abide by the family rules."
The sick old man was speechless. This kid was too cautious. He even brought up the order he had set hundreds of years ago.
"You look quite similar to the boy you were thirty years ago. You are so cautious even in your dealings with others. It's really strange!" The sick old man did not directly answer Zhou Dan's question, but asked in return: "Who is Zhou Qin to you?"
"It's my father!" Zhou Dan was stunned by the question of the sick old man, but he finally answered seriously.
"Hahaha, good, what a great saying! Qingyu Lan is better than Lan. I didn't expect that Zhou Qin not only has good talent, but his son is also so!" The sick old man actually laughed after hearing Zhou Dan's answer. The laughter passed through the sandalwood and echoed within hundreds of meters.
Zhou Dan's expression changed, and he thought to himself, could it be that the young man from more than 30 years ago that Senior Bai mentioned is my father?
"Senior, is the young man from more than 30 years ago that you mentioned my father?" Zhou Dan asked hurriedly in order to get confirmation.
"Is there anyone else in the Zhou family named Zhou Qin?" The sick old man looked at Zhou Dan with a playful expression, as if Zhou Dan was already food in his mouth, and his deep-set eyes flashed with brilliance.
Zhou Dan's whole body suddenly tensed up and all his pores exploded.
“Hahaha.” Seeing Zhou Dan’s shocked expression, the sick old man suddenly laughed and said, “If you want to surpass your father, you should follow me to the seventh floor.”
"You and your son really have a connection with me. I was in seclusion for thirty years and met your father. I was in seclusion for another thirty years and met you again. Haha, if I am in seclusion for another thirty years, will I meet your son as well?" The sick old man seemed quite happy at this time and said a lot of words in a row.
Zhou Dan was speechless. What was this father and son thing? He was only fourteen years old now. Wasn't it too early to talk about his son at this moment?
Then again, Zhou Dan doesn't belong to this world at all, so it's still hard to say whether he should go or stay.
"Let's go." After saying this, the sick old man took the lead and walked towards the passage on the second floor. Zhou Dan no longer hesitated and immediately followed his steps, following the sick old man to the seventh floor, the first forbidden area of the Zhou family.
On the other hand, Zhou Mi brought Zhou Kong to Zhou Yong's residence after the shock.
"What did you say? Senior Bai actually brought that bastard Zhou Dan into the Sutra Library?" Zhou Yongqing jumped up, the teacup in his hand turned into pieces, and a look of anger flashed across his face.
"Brother, what do you think about this?" Zhou Mi felt very uncomfortable at this moment. He knew that there must be benefits for Zhou Dan to be brought into the Sutra Library by Senior Bai. He still remembered that one day thirty years ago, Zhou Qin was also brought into the Sutra Library by Senior Bai. Since then, Zhou Qin became the number one master of the Zhou family.
Could it be possible that his son will now become the Zhou family’s top master?
Thirty years ago, they were weak and could not stop Zhou Qin from becoming the top master, but now they were going to watch Zhou Dan surpass them? Obviously, Zhou Mi would not agree to this, and Zhou Yong would never allow it either.
"Stop it, we must stop it. We have been suppressed for more than 30 years, and now we have just recovered. We must not let the Zhou Qin lineage continue to suppress us." Zhou Yong's eyes flashed with murderous intent, "Send Zhou Kang here."
"Yes." Zhou Mi didn't dare to say more. He just responded and went out.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhou Mi brought Zhou Kang to Zhou Yong with a slightly serious expression.
"Grandpa." Zhou Kang came in front of Zhou Yong and bowed obediently.
"Yes." Zhou Yong nodded, and then said with a slightly cautious look: "Did you know that Zhou Dan just fought with your brother?"
"What?" Zhou Kang was stunned, his face full of confusion.
"Hmph, if Grandpa Zhou Mi hadn't stopped me, I would have beaten that piece of trash to death long ago." Without waiting for Zhou Yong to speak, Zhou Kong on the side couldn't help but speak, with a look of disdain on his face.
"Nonsense." Zhou Mi suddenly shouted, and warned with a serious look: "Do you know that you are no match for Zhou Dan?"
"Impossible!" Zhou Kong suddenly turned over and came to his brother Zhou Kang, speaking with disdain, "I am a soul master at the fifth level of Body Tempering. Even though Zhou Dan's strength is extremely strange and he is only at the fourth level of Body Tempering, he can fight me. But Grandpa Zhou Mi, don't forget that I am a disciple of Panxi Sect. The martial arts I practice are not comparable to those of our Zhou family."
Zhou Mi was speechless for a moment after hearing what Zhou Kong said, but when he thought about it carefully, it made sense. After all, Zhou Kong was a disciple of Panxi Sect. Even the martial arts that an outer disciple could practice were definitely not comparable to those of the small Zhou family. But even so, Zhou Mi still gave him a very stern warning and told him not to be careless.
"Kang'er, you must handle this matter seriously." Zhou Yong continued: "Since Zhou Dan was able to break through the ground, it must be not simple. You must be careful."
Zhou Kang was surprised. In his eyes, Zhou Dan was just a useless clown. But now he made his grandfather so cautious. This made him feel angry and uncomfortable.
The reason why Zhou Kong went to cause trouble for Zhou Dan was also because of his instructions. He originally thought that he could easily crush him, but the result was unexpected.
"Since you are looking for death, don't blame me." Zhou Kang thought secretly in his heart, and his handsome face revealed a ferocious look that was frightening and terrifying.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. I will make him regret coming into this world at the family meeting."
"Yes." Zhou Yong nodded with relief. In fact, he really wanted to do it himself, but unfortunately he couldn't do it. No matter his identity or status, he would never be allowed to do it to the younger generation. So he could only hand over this important task to his most beloved grandson.
"Congratulations to Senior Bai for coming out of seclusion. I believe the clan leaders will be very happy when they know about this." The old man's words made Zhou Mi sweat. This person was always worshipped by the Zhou family. Even the first generation of the Zhou family would call him Senior Bai. Zhou Mi didn't know how many years Senior Bai had lived in the Zhou family, but he was sure that it was at least 500 years. The oldest member of the Zhou family was more than 500 years old, but he was also respectful when he saw the old man.
In the Zhou family, no one dared to offend this old man who seemed to be terminally ill.
"Your name is Zhou Dan?" The sick old man ignored Zhou Mi and asked Zhou Dan with a smile.
"Senior, I am Zhou Dan." Zhou Dan knew that the Zhou family had always had an ancient priest. If he guessed correctly, the sick old man in front of him was the ancient existence who was elusive.
Zhou Dan was a little nervous when facing the old man. After all, this was the first time he had seen such a powerful person.
Although Zhou Dan has lived two lives as a human, the sick old man in front of him has lived for at least five or six hundred years. Facing such an ancient existence, Zhou Dan couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Are you here in the Sutra Library today for martial arts?" The sick old man smiled slightly. He was extremely satisfied with Zhou Dan's performance from beginning to end. Although he was a little nervous in front of him, he was not timid. Zhou Mi, Zhou Kong and others stood aside, trembling, and dared not answer.
"Yes!" Zhou Dan did not dare to hide it and directly stated his purpose, "I have never entered the Yin-Yang realm, so I can only practice martial arts." His words were neither humble nor arrogant, and he was not at all flustered because of nervousness.
"Come with me." The sick old man was even more impressed by Zhou Dan's neither humble nor arrogant attitude. He waved to Zhou Dan and walked directly towards the gate of the Sutra Library.
Zhou Dan did not dare to delay and immediately followed closely behind him, taking one step at a time.
"Farewell, Senior Bai."
Zhou Mi watched the sick old man leave and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, pulled Zhou Kong up and left the Sutra Library without looking back.
As soon as Zhou Dan stepped into the Sutra Repository, he felt the atmosphere of vicissitudes of life all around him. Zhou Dan couldn't help but take a deep breath. An intoxicating fragrance entered his body, making him moan.
This was not his first time entering the Sutra Library, but every time he entered the Sutra Library, he could smell a refreshing fragrance that made his mind relaxed and happy. Zhou Dan knew that this was because the Sutra Library itself was built with sandalwood, and this fragrance that could keep people conscious was emitted by the sandalwood. As for the Zhou family's intention, it was very simple. They wanted the family members to not lose their nature when choosing martial arts or even skills.
"Let's go, follow me to the seventh floor." After leading Zhou Dan into the Sutra Library, the sick old man smiled at Zhou Dan.
"The seventh floor!"
Zhou Dan took a deep breath. Not everyone can enter the seventh floor. The Sutra Library has only seven floors in total. The higher you go, the more precious the treasures contained in it are, whether it is martial arts or skills. And this sick old man actually let him go directly to the last floor.
Zhou Dan held his breath, looking a little excited. He knew very well that the seventh floor of the Sutra Library was the essence of the entire Zhou family, and it was also the first forbidden area of the Zhou family. Even the clan leader could not enter casually. Only with the unanimous consent of all the senior leaders could one enter the last floor. And now Zhou Dan could actually step into the seventh floor of the Sutra Library.
However, Zhou Dan quickly calmed down. The Sutra Library was the first forbidden area of the Zhou family. How could anyone enter it casually? Even if the sick old man in front of him was a worshiper of the Zhou family, he definitely did not have the authority to enter the seventh floor.
In fact, Zhou Dan was overthinking. The sick old man was not only the most powerful priest of the Zhou family, but also the general manager of the Sutra Library. It was he who said that the seventh floor of the Sutra Library was listed as the first forbidden area of the Zhou family.
But the reason why Zhou Dan hesitated was not just this. He and the sick old man had just met, how could he be allowed to enter the seventh floor of the Sutra Library so easily?
Many doubts prevented Zhou Dan from responding to the sick old man's words immediately.
"This kid is really not simple." Zhou Dan's abnormal changes naturally could not be hidden from the eyes of the sick old man, which made the sick old man admire Zhou Dan even more.
Zhou Dan did not lose his mind because he was able to step into the last floor of the Sutra Library. It was like there was a divine skill in front of him, ready to be used at any time, but he was not in a hurry to start because there were many factors that could change.
"You don't need to be so cautious, do you?" The sick old man smiled slightly and said, "Come with me."
"Senior, please forgive me for asking a question. This Sutra Library is the first forbidden area of the Zhou family. Not everyone can enter." Zhou Dan expressed his concerns. "Senior, you have extraordinary magical powers. I'm sure the Zhou family won't dare to say anything if you enter and leave the forbidden area at will. But I am a member of the Zhou family, so I must abide by the family rules."
The sick old man was speechless. This kid was too cautious. He even brought up the order he had set hundreds of years ago.
"You look quite similar to the boy you were thirty years ago. You are so cautious even in your dealings with others. It's really strange!" The sick old man did not directly answer Zhou Dan's question, but asked in return: "Who is Zhou Qin to you?"
"It's my father!" Zhou Dan was stunned by the question of the sick old man, but he finally answered seriously.
"Hahaha, good, what a great saying! Qingyu Lan is better than Lan. I didn't expect that Zhou Qin not only has good talent, but his son is also so!" The sick old man actually laughed after hearing Zhou Dan's answer. The laughter passed through the sandalwood and echoed within hundreds of meters.
Zhou Dan's expression changed, and he thought to himself, could it be that the young man from more than 30 years ago that Senior Bai mentioned is my father?
"Senior, is the young man from more than 30 years ago that you mentioned my father?" Zhou Dan asked hurriedly in order to get confirmation.
"Is there anyone else in the Zhou family named Zhou Qin?" The sick old man looked at Zhou Dan with a playful expression, as if Zhou Dan was already food in his mouth, and his deep-set eyes flashed with brilliance.
Zhou Dan's whole body suddenly tensed up and all his pores exploded.
“Hahaha.” Seeing Zhou Dan’s shocked expression, the sick old man suddenly laughed and said, “If you want to surpass your father, you should follow me to the seventh floor.”
"You and your son really have a connection with me. I was in seclusion for thirty years and met your father. I was in seclusion for another thirty years and met you again. Haha, if I am in seclusion for another thirty years, will I meet your son as well?" The sick old man seemed quite happy at this time and said a lot of words in a row.
Zhou Dan was speechless. What was this father and son thing? He was only fourteen years old now. Wasn't it too early to talk about his son at this moment?
Then again, Zhou Dan doesn't belong to this world at all, so it's still hard to say whether he should go or stay.
"Let's go." After saying this, the sick old man took the lead and walked towards the passage on the second floor. Zhou Dan no longer hesitated and immediately followed his steps, following the sick old man to the seventh floor, the first forbidden area of the Zhou family.
On the other hand, Zhou Mi brought Zhou Kong to Zhou Yong's residence after the shock.
"What did you say? Senior Bai actually brought that bastard Zhou Dan into the Sutra Library?" Zhou Yongqing jumped up, the teacup in his hand turned into pieces, and a look of anger flashed across his face.
"Brother, what do you think about this?" Zhou Mi felt very uncomfortable at this moment. He knew that there must be benefits for Zhou Dan to be brought into the Sutra Library by Senior Bai. He still remembered that one day thirty years ago, Zhou Qin was also brought into the Sutra Library by Senior Bai. Since then, Zhou Qin became the number one master of the Zhou family.
Could it be possible that his son will now become the Zhou family’s top master?
Thirty years ago, they were weak and could not stop Zhou Qin from becoming the top master, but now they were going to watch Zhou Dan surpass them? Obviously, Zhou Mi would not agree to this, and Zhou Yong would never allow it either.
"Stop it, we must stop it. We have been suppressed for more than 30 years, and now we have just recovered. We must not let the Zhou Qin lineage continue to suppress us." Zhou Yong's eyes flashed with murderous intent, "Send Zhou Kang here."
"Yes." Zhou Mi didn't dare to say more. He just responded and went out.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhou Mi brought Zhou Kang to Zhou Yong with a slightly serious expression.
"Grandpa." Zhou Kang came in front of Zhou Yong and bowed obediently.
"Yes." Zhou Yong nodded, and then said with a slightly cautious look: "Did you know that Zhou Dan just fought with your brother?"
"What?" Zhou Kang was stunned, his face full of confusion.
"Hmph, if Grandpa Zhou Mi hadn't stopped me, I would have beaten that piece of trash to death long ago." Without waiting for Zhou Yong to speak, Zhou Kong on the side couldn't help but speak, with a look of disdain on his face.
"Nonsense." Zhou Mi suddenly shouted, and warned with a serious look: "Do you know that you are no match for Zhou Dan?"
"Impossible!" Zhou Kong suddenly turned over and came to his brother Zhou Kang, speaking with disdain, "I am a soul master at the fifth level of Body Tempering. Even though Zhou Dan's strength is extremely strange and he is only at the fourth level of Body Tempering, he can fight me. But Grandpa Zhou Mi, don't forget that I am a disciple of Panxi Sect. The martial arts I practice are not comparable to those of our Zhou family."
Zhou Mi was speechless for a moment after hearing what Zhou Kong said, but when he thought about it carefully, it made sense. After all, Zhou Kong was a disciple of Panxi Sect. Even the martial arts that an outer disciple could practice were definitely not comparable to those of the small Zhou family. But even so, Zhou Mi still gave him a very stern warning and told him not to be careless.
"Kang'er, you must handle this matter seriously." Zhou Yong continued: "Since Zhou Dan was able to break through the ground, it must be not simple. You must be careful."
Zhou Kang was surprised. In his eyes, Zhou Dan was just a useless clown. But now he made his grandfather so cautious. This made him feel angry and uncomfortable.
The reason why Zhou Kong went to cause trouble for Zhou Dan was also because of his instructions. He originally thought that he could easily crush him, but the result was unexpected.
"Since you are looking for death, don't blame me." Zhou Kang thought secretly in his heart, and his handsome face revealed a ferocious look that was frightening and terrifying.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. I will make him regret coming into this world at the family meeting."
"Yes." Zhou Yong nodded with relief. In fact, he really wanted to do it himself, but unfortunately he couldn't do it. No matter his identity or status, he would never be allowed to do it to the younger generation. So he could only hand over this important task to his most beloved grandson.