Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

"Reporting to the Clan Leader, I have completed the tasks you assigned, investigating the clan members on the list both openly and in secret, and I have recorded my findings."

Inside the "Central Peace Hall," Zhou Chun, having finished investigating the last few people on his list, now came with all the investigation reports to report to Clan Leader Zhou Daoyi.

After listening to Zhou Chun, Zhou Daoyi immediately looked at him and asked, "So, have you discovered anything? Are there any suspects?"

"I am incompetent and did not sense any problems with the responses of the clan members."

Zhou Chun bowed his head deeply as he gave his reply.

He was telling the truth, but it was also a statement of helplessness.

Because the matter of Zhou Jiahui's disappearance had to be kept quiet, he couldn't use it as a reason for his investigation, which meant many things couldn't be openly discussed.

Consequently, the information gathered from such an investigation was naturally not very helpful.

In such a situation, he naturally did not dare to easily label any clan member as a suspect, lest he cause an unnecessary misunderstanding.

"It seems that you still have many concerns," Zhou Daoyi said with narrowed eyes, voicing his thoughts about Zhou Chun.

He then nodded slightly and continued, "It is understandable that you have concerns, since this is your first time dealing with such matters. I cannot blame you for that."

Zhou Chun did not speak, which was almost the same as acknowledging this point.

Therefore, Zhou Daoyi quickly stated, "You may leave the record of your investigation behind. I will find time to review it carefully."

After speaking, he looked encouragingly at Zhou Chun and added, "You should not feel too much pressure. Not having discovered anything might be a good thing, perhaps it just means there are no traitors among us."

"Yes, I will remember that," Zhou Chun replied respectfully, nodding his head.

Seeing this, Zhou Daoyi waved his hand and said, "Then you may go and rest for a day or two. Afterwards, I will arrange some tasks for you."

"Yes, I will take my leave," Zhou Chun said, and then he left the "Central Peace Hall" and departed from Pagoda Peak.

However, upon returning to his residence, Zhou Chun did not rest but lay on the bed, repeatedly recalling the investigation dialogues he had with various clan members over the past few days.

He genuinely wanted to uncover the truth.

It wasn't just about avenging Zhou Jiahui, but also about keeping the secret of the "Touch of Despair".

Even though for now, it seemed he had no chance of returning to the Marketplace again anytime soon.

The "Touch of Despair," a poison currently in high demand, was undoubtedly a "political achievement" of his.

If Spirit Beast Restaurant could maintain its market position and achieve great business success because of this poison,

then Zhou Chun, the man who spearheaded this initiative, would certainly gain favor and importance from the Zhou Family Cultivators and the higher-ups who benefited from it.

Thus, at the moment, Zhou Chun was definitely the last person who wanted the "Touch of Despair" to be replicated by others.

But the truth was not so easily found.

Lying in bed and thinking for a long time, Zhou Chun's head began to spin, yet he still had little to go on.

It was then that he felt the Formation outside his courtyard being triggered.

"So it's Brother Yong. What brings you here to see me?"

Seeing the person knocking at the gate clearly, Zhou Chun instantly squeezed out a smile and greeted the visitor warmly.

However, Zhou Zhengyong, as he looked at the forced smile on Zhou Chun's face, slightly furrowed his brows and asked with concern, "Thirteen, you seem tired. Is there something wrong within the family? I've heard that you have been quite busy lately?"

"It's nothing. Don't worry too much, Brother Yong," Zhou Chun replied with a smile, skirting around the topic and unable to share much with Zhou Zhengyong, so he shifted the conversation instead, "Let's talk about why you've come to see me, Brother Yong."

Zhou Zhengyong, seemingly picking up on something, did not press further.

He just nodded along with Zhou Chun's words, saying, "Today, I don't have anything significant; I'm here because I found out that my wife is expecting, and my in-laws have specially come to visit her."

At that point, his expression changed to one of distress as he said to Zhou Chun, "So, in order to entertain these two seniors, I've prepared some fine things and would like you to join us and enjoy them."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun was also taken aback, then a genuine smile spread across his face as he responded, "My sister-in-law is expecting? That's indeed wonderful news! Congratulations, Brother Yong!"

"Hehehe, indeed, efficiency is what I value in my work!" Zhou Zhengyong chuckled proudly, his face beaming with joy.

Zhou Chun sincerely rejoiced for him and immediately agreed, "Well, in that case, please wait for a moment, Brother Yong. I'll get ready and then accompany you to see my sister-in-law."

After a short delay, Zhou Chun, having washed up and spruced himself up, followed Zhou Zhengyong to his house.

Arriving at Zhou Zhengyong's home, Zhou Chun first paid his respects to the visiting Sun Lianzhong and his wife. He then slapped his Storage Pouch at his waist, took out a brocade box, and handed it to Zhou Zhengyong's partner, Sun Yujiao.

With a smile, he said, "Upon hearing the joyful news of my sister-in-law, I was overjoyed. Please accept these seven spirit dates in this box for nourishing your body."

Upon hearing his words, Sun Yujiao was somewhat startled and involuntarily looked toward her partner Zhou Zhengyong.

Seeing this, Zhou Zhengyong immediately smiled and nodded, saying, "Since it's the thoughtful gesture of Thirteen, Yujiao, you should accept it."