This is the Royal Training Camp, filled with countless experts!
And this villa must be the young master's residence.
Zhou Yan couldn't help but take a deep breath. It seemed he wouldn't dare to act recklessly again in the future.
"Young Master!" Just then, a group of people ran in from outside. Among them, an old man exclaimed, "We've been searching for you for many years, and we've finally found you!"
Zhou Yan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
Who were these people? He had never seen them before.
That's not right. These people's builds aren't burly or robust. How could they be the young master?
"Father, this is the adopted son you recently took in. His name is Zhou Yan, and he also has the surname Zhou!" the man said with a smile. "Do you remember?"
The man smiled at Zhou Yan, his eyes full of tenderness.
Hearing the man's words, a bitter smile played on Zhou Yan's lips.
As expected.
It was him...
He was his own biological father.
In that moment, Zhou Yan's mind was in chaos.
The man seemed to notice Zhou Yan's unusual state and said with a smile, "Yan'er, why are you still standing there? Hurry and ask someone to bring you food. You must be hungry after a whole day. It won't be good if you're too weak."
Zhou Yan snapped back to attention upon hearing the man's words and quickly replied, "Yes, yes."
Zhou Yan followed the man's subordinates to the dining hall. He sat at the table, remaining silent.
Seeing Zhou Yan's silence, the man asked with some confusion, "Yan'er, what's wrong today? Did something happen?"
Zhou Yan quickly shook his head upon hearing the man's question. "No, no, I just suddenly feel a bit tired."
"Oh, then go rest. I'll bring you food later. I won't force you," the man said with a smile. "Come, Yan'er, eat more. How did you get so thin, child?"
After saying this, the man instructed his subordinates to serve Zhou Yan food.
Zhou Yan's mouth twitched at the sight of the pile of bowls and plates in front of him.
He quickly waved his hand. "No need, Young Master. I'm already full."
"Heh, is that so? Then rest here for a while. I'll call you tonight, and we'll have a meal together," the man said with a smile. "I've already sent someone to clean your room."
"Thank you, Young Master," Zhou Yan said gratefully.
The man nodded and then left the room with his subordinates.
After the man and his entourage departed, Zhou Yan's eyes immediately welled up.
He couldn't believe he had actually escaped disaster!
Zhou Yan looked at the food on the table, swallowed, then picked up his chopsticks and began shoveling rice into his mouth.
He couldn't fail the young master's expectations. He had to become even more powerful!
Even if I die, I will not lose!
"Achoo~"
At this moment, the door of the room creaked open.
Zhou Yan put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and said, "Come in, who is it?"
A dark figure walked in, it was the middle-aged man from before.
The man smiled at Zhou Yan and said, "Yan'er, my father is here to see you. Do you have time?"
Zhou Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this.
Who exactly was this man? Why did he always feel that he was not simple?
Could he be...?
Such a thought flashed through Zhou Yan's mind.
However, on second thought, Zhou Yan immediately dismissed the idea.
He knew he was useless, and an orphan at that. How could someone like him be worthy of meeting his father?
Zhou Yan quickly shook his head and said, "I... don't have time..."
"Yan'er, Father specifically came to invite you to visit this time. If you don't go, I won't be happy," the man said with a faint smile, observing Zhou Yan's expression.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan quickly shook his head. "No, Young Master. I am a good-for-nothing with low cultivation. I'm afraid I'm not worthy of you."
"Oh my, why are you speaking like that, child? Father doesn't like hearing you say that," the man said with a smile. "You are my most beloved child. Without you, I might have died long ago. Don't you agree?"
Zhou Yan didn't know how to respond to the man's words.
He knew what the other party said was true. Without him, the man would have likely died at the hands of those experts.
Therefore, Zhou Yan didn't want to refuse.
However, he was useless, how could he compare to the young master?
Thinking of this, Zhou Yan's expression became somewhat awkward.
"Young Master, I..." Zhou Yan opened his mouth to speak, but didn't know where to begin.
"Alright, Yan'er, Father is looking for you mainly because there's something you can help with," the man interrupted Zhou Yan.
"What is it?"
Hearing Zhou Yan's question, the man said, "It's about my daughter. My daughter's name is Zhou Ruoxue. You've met her. She's your cousin, and she's eighteen years old."
Zhou Yan nodded and said, "Mm, I've met her."
"Zhou Ruoxue is a direct descendant of the Zhou family. Although her cultivation talent isn't particularly outstanding, my daughter is a very accomplished cultivator. I want to betroth her to you, what do you think..." the man said, looking at Zhou Yan with hope.
Upon hearing the man's words, Zhou Yan's body trembled uncontrollably.
"Wha-what?" Zhou Yan stammered.
Zhou Ruoxue was his cousin?
Wasn't she out training?
When did she return?
And she was a cultivator at the level of a high-tier Spiritual Master.
With such terrifying strength, what was he worth?
Zhou Yan couldn't believe it for a moment.
He actually had such a powerful sister.
Zhou Yan's heart was filled with shock and apprehension.
Zhou Ruoxue's strength far surpassed his own. He didn't know what he lacked that made his father value him so much.
"Yan'er, what's wrong? You're unwilling?" the man asked, seeing Zhou Yan's astonished expression.
Zhou Yan immediately shook his head and said, "No, I, I'm not unwilling."
How could he dare to say he was unwilling?
Zhou Ruoxue's talent far surpassed his own.
And he, Zhou Yan, was just an ordinary person with nothing to be proud of. If Zhou Ruoxue fancied him, there was nothing wrong with it.
"So, you mean you agree?" the man asked with a smile upon hearing Zhou Yan's words.
Zhou Yan nodded, saying no more.
Hearing this, the man burst into laughter.
His eyes narrowed into slits.
"Very well, come with me to the Zhou Mansion tomorrow," the man said with a smile.
"Alright." Zhou Yan nodded.
"That's good. Since that's the case, you should get some rest. I'll come find you if anything else comes up," the man said and then left the room.
Only after the man left did Zhou Yan heave a sigh of relief.