Internal fighting, three hundred and sixty-five times!

Zhao Caiyi's indifferent voice echoed throughout the entire palace, lingering for a long time.

The Zhao Family members present were stunned; they all found it incredible, immersed in shock.

Zhao Yan was the first to recover. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Family Head, you're not just saying that out of anger, are you?"

"Isn't this the result you wanted?" Zhao Caiyi said indifferently.

"No, I was just saying it," Zhao Yan said anxiously, quickly explaining.

Zhao Caiyi sneered, "I took it seriously. Did you really think I was joking?"

"That's how it'll be."

"There's no need for any dethronement. Qingxiong, if you voluntarily withdraw from the Young Lord's Hall, I will immediately issue a decree to let Ling'er take the position."

Zhao Caiyi was a direct person; she immediately settled the matter.

She even asked Zhao Linger, "Ling'er, I forgot to ask, are you willing to be the Young Lord?"

Zhao Linger could also see that the atmosphere on the scene was off; these people were clearly pressuring Zhao Caiyi.

Of course, she supported Zhao Caiyi, so she said with certainty, "I support all of Little Aunt's decisions."

"Good, from today onwards, you are the officially designated Young Lord of my Zhao Family."

With just a few words, Zhao Caiyi saw through Zhao Yan's trick.

Zhao Yan's face turned ashen, his fists beneath his sleeves clenched tightly, veins bulging.

She looked at Zhao Yan coldly and said mockingly, "Elder Zhao Yan, I've done as you wished. Is there anything you're still dissatisfied with?"

The Zhao Family Elders who had accompanied Zhao Yan all began to plead, begging her to retract her decision.

Zhao Caiyi remained unmoved.

Zhao Caiyi chose to stand firm; she never thought of backing down.

"Shut up!"

"My Zhao Family has produced many Geniuses, and many young people are worried about not having positions to display their talents. I think you old men are muddled and it's time for you to abdicate."

Zhao Caiyi looked at those Elders with indifference, showing no mercy.

She gave orders with solemn authority, saying:

"Come, men! I think the Elders present also need to retreat behind the scenes and cultivate peacefully, so as not to be disturbed by these miscellaneous affairs. Let their descendants take their places."

"Immediately draft a decree to let Zhao Weiyi, Zhao Yuetong, Zhao Fuyang, and over twenty other disciples take their positions."

"My Zhao Family needs some new blood."

Zhao Caiyi removed every single person present, one by one.

At the same time, she immediately made appointments, allowing the illegitimate children of these Elders to take their places.

Upon hearing this, everyone present looked displeased.

The people Zhao Caiyi had just appointed were indeed their descendants, and they were all exceptionally talented, each one a Genius.

But even descendants have varying degrees of closeness, and distinctions between legitimate and illegitimate.

And the people appointed by Zhao Caiyi were precisely their illegitimate descendants!

Illegitimate children inherently had low status.

Even if they were the sons of Elders, suppressed by the legitimate faction, their status was even lower than that of the confidants of legitimate disciples.

These Elders would not cultivate them diligently; they merely let these illegitimate children fend for themselves, which is to say, they only gave birth to them but didn't raise them.

Their affection was shallow!

Even if they were Geniuses, sincerely calling out 'father' or 'grandfather' in their hearts, these illegitimate children were still not well-regarded.

While superficially related by blood, in reality, they were like strangers—this was the norm.

And Zhao Caiyi seized upon this point: since he is your descendant, letting him take your place, you should have nothing to say, right?

Furthermore, there was another benefit: even if illegitimate children rose to power, their Foundation would be shallow, and they would have no backing.

Having seen the haughty faces of the legitimate faction so often, they would surely harbor resentment in their hearts, and once they gained power, they would ruthlessly trample those who had bullied them.

If they wanted to maintain their status and climb higher, they could only draw closer to Zhao Caiyi and show her loyalty.

Zhao Caiyi wouldn't even need to speak; they would themselves weaken the main Family's influence and strengthen their own!

These Zhao Family Elders were all old foxes; how could they not know the dangers involved?

"Family Head, please reconsider," Zhao Yan said in a deep voice.

"You know, many affairs of the Zhao Family still need us old bones to handle. Young people are not stable enough and still need more tempering."

"If you make such casual appointments, it would not be good if something went wrong."

"Are you saying you're going to secretly trip me up?" Zhao Caiyi said directly.

The Aura of a Primordial Great Luo Late Stage Cultivator slowly drifted, and the atmosphere in the main hall instantly solidified, becoming incredibly heavy, the air thick as lead and cold as frost.

Zhao Yan's face was grim. He said coldly, "Family Head's Wisdom Eye recognizes talent; your subordinate is impressed."

"I hope these people appointed by the Family Head can manage my Zhao Family in an orderly manner and make my Zhao Family prosper."

"Your subordinate takes his leave."

Zhao Yan retreated, but his anger continued to surge uncontrollably.

Within a few days, the operations of the Zhao Family fell into a semi-paralyzed state.

The supply of Medicinal Pills for cultivation was insufficient in the Salary Pavilion (Stipend Pavilion), leading to a shortage of Medicinal Pills.

When collecting stipends, they were informed that the stipends had not yet been supplied and would take some time, with specific details awaiting further notice.

The Zhao Family's Guardian Grand Formation also ceased operation; there were significant problems with its continuous running and maintenance.

The defensive capabilities of the Guardian Grand Formation were even less than one-tenth of their usual performance.

This was Zhao Yan's strength; an Elder who had managed for many years, his interests were deeply entrenched, and many people in various positions had been promoted by him.

The Family Head could not control these lower-level positions, but he could.

It was no exaggeration to say that Zhao Yan was the second Family Head.

Zhao Qingxiong becoming the Young Lord was Zhao Yan's doing from behind the scenes.

When this matter reached Zhao Caiyi, she was not surprised; everything was within her expectations.

"Deeply rooted, truly troublesome."

Zhao Linger saw her difficulty and asked, "Do you need my help, Little Aunt?"

Zhao Caiyi said, "It's nothing, it just might take some time."

"You don't need to worry; I can still handle these minor matters."

Zhao Caiyi's ability to become the Family Head, besides her strength, must also be due to her methods.

Zhao Caiyi talked a lot more with Zhao Linger. When Xiao Fan was mentioned, she asked curiously:

"That person who came with you, who exactly is he?"

Zhao Caiyi recalled the scene where Zhao Linger stopped Xiao Fan that day, feeling very surprised.

A Primordial Great Luo existence listening to Zhao Linger's words and stopping was truly incredible.

In her impression, Primordial Great Luo were all old monsters; how could they be so easy to talk to?

"Him?"

"His name is Xiao Fan. I guess he should be my Revered Master's Dao Companion, but he's not very proper and often says things that leave me dumbfounded."

"For example, 'form is emptiness, emptiness is form,' he's currently full of emptiness in his mind."

Zhao Linger's face turned a little red as she said this.

Xiao Fan was truly too improper!

"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form?" Zhao Caiyi only felt that these words were full of Zen meaning, quite imbued with Buddhist wisdom. Could it be that he cultivated the Buddhist Dao?

"Could it be that he is a Buddhist practitioner?" Zhao Caiyi asked.

"I thought so at first, until he explained to me that 'emptiness equals form,' and to replace 'emptiness' with 'form' and read it again."

"Then that sentence just now became 'he's full of form in his mind.'"

Zhao Caiyi's pretty face froze. No way, do Primordial Great Luo Cultivators still lust after carnal desires?

Zhao Linger looked left and right, covering her mouth with one hand and leaning close to Zhao Caiyi's ear, whispering, "Little Aunt, let me tell you, you must never talk to him, and be vigilant around him at all times."

"It's best not to interact with him, keep your distance, and stay away from him."

Zhao Caiyi frowned, thinking Xiao Fan had some ill intentions. She asked, "What's wrong?"

"That guy is very good at talking to women. Be careful, he might steal your heart."

"Both of my Revered Masters were taken by him; you must protect yourself."

Zhao Caiyi helplessly massaged her forehead. She thought there was some unspeakable secret, but it was just this?

Zhao Caiyi held her hand and said with a smile, "Your Little Aunt only pursues the Great Dao and eternal life. I haven't put my mind on matters between men and women."

"Mhm, that's good."

Zhao Linger nodded in response.

She definitely couldn't let Xiao Fan corrupt her Little Aunt, otherwise, wouldn't he become her uncle-in-law later?

Achoo~ Xiao Fan sneezed.

"Who's secretly praising my handsomeness again?"

After Zhao Linger returned home, he wasn't very familiar with the people there, so he entered the Five Elements Exquisite Pagoda on his own to find acquaintances to communicate with and to deeply study the Dao of Cultivation.

"Nana, do you have succubus attributes?" Xiao Fan asked, looking at the lazy Demoness lying in his arms, exhaling comfortably. It was truly pleasant.

The cultivation on the other side was too low, so this cultivation didn't improve his strength.

However, he did feel physically and mentally pleased. Having a portable Demoness companion was indeed fun.

"Succubi are very low-level Demonkind. Not to mention, Revered Master, among the Royal Heavenly Demons, there are Demon Race Physiques even more alluring than succubi: the Pure Desire Saint Demon."

"Nana is this kind of Physique." Demoness Nana wrapped her Lotus root arm (lotus-root-like arms) around his powerful waist, her breath lazy as she leaned against his chest, feeling his strong pulse.

Demoness Nana gradually became familiar with him.

Although he always entered with a clear purpose, to communicate with her.

Yet, during this process, he was very gentle, handsome, and powerful.

She also felt physically and mentally pleased.

Demoness Nana's attitude had somewhat changed; previously, only her body was in his shape, but now her heart was also in Xiao Fan's image.

There was also a small detail: Xiao Fan's Primordial Great Luo strength was already able to fully activate the Chronospace Codex, maximizing the flow of time.

Three hundred sixty-five times the flow of time!

One day outside the book, one year inside the book.

From his arrival at the Zhao Family until now, he had lived in the Five Elements Exquisite Pagoda for ten days.

Rounding it up, ten years had passed.

It was also normal to become Xiao Fan's appearance.

"Heh heh, how much has your cultivation grown?" Xiao Fan asked, pinching her pretty face.

"Not much. If Revered Master could come more often and cultivate for a few more days each time, I believe it wouldn't be long before Nana could advance to the Late Stage of True Immortal."

"I like this kind of cultivation, Revered Master. I can give you whatever you want. Please, do cultivate with me."

Demoness Nana said alluringly, her voice soft and tender, just like her charming body, capable of melting Xiao Fan.

"Cultivation?"

"You're not right. How can you take this evil Demonic Dao as your main cultivation path?"

Xiao Fan laughed. Our philosophies align!

However, I am a practitioner of the Righteous Path, so I must strongly criticize this method of cultivation.

Demoness Nana smiled slyly, her clear purple eyes sparkling. She laughed, "But I am a Demon to begin with, so isn't it normal to walk the evil Demonic Dao?"

Xiao Fan was startled, because I am a Demon, so I walk the evil Demonic Dao, a very reasonable explanation!

Nana helped Xiao Fan bathe, change clothes, and comb his hair.

These were all taught to her by Luo Ruyan. Luo Ruyan treated Nana as a younger sister, imparting experience and teaching Nana how to please Xiao Fan.

Luo Ruyan was seven-tenths responsible for Demoness Nana's rapid transformation.

Stepping out of the Five Elements Exquisite Pagoda, Xiao Fan felt refreshed. It was time to plan the next step.

"Zhao Linger has recognized her relatives; she finally has a Family."

"A Family splitting into three suggests that the other two families don't have a good relationship with Zhao Linger's Little Aunt's Family, so there's no need to visit the other two families."

"Mission accomplished. I'll find a time to return to Yaochi Immortal Palace."