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Chapter 372 - 0372: The Entire Ma Family Has Arrived

Chapter 372: Chapter 0372: The Entire Ma Family Has Arrived

Just as Zhou Xianyi was greeting guests with Zhou Dafu, someone suddenly began bellowing without any restraint, not bothering to hide their disdain for the Zhou father and son.

"Dafu, these people are here to cause trouble. Should we go and ask the old master to come out now? Otherwise, I’m afraid we can’t control the situation."

Zhou Xianyi quickly looked towards Zhou Dafu. Although he was the Family Head, he had only recently taken charge of the Zhou Family and had not yet developed the demeanor of someone in a high position.

"Don’t worry, with Brother Ming here, these people won’t be able to make trouble for long." Zhou Dafu said nonchalantly with a confident smile,

"If they really go too far, Brother Ming will surely step in and help us settle this."

"Alright." Zhou Xianyi nodded, speaking gloomily,

"However, the guests that have arrived so far are all unworthy disciples from various family powers, with hardly anyone in charge. In the past, when the Zhou Family was in trouble, those family powers’ leaders would run around to help; now... it really shows how cold the world can be."

"It doesn’t matter. As long as Brother Ming is here, that’s enough. As for the others, they will regret it."

Zhou Dafu shrugged nonchalantly.

"Hahaha, congratulations, congratulations, congratulations on the Young Master of the Zhou Family’s accession!"

At that moment, several people dressed in expensive suits and radiating not-so-ordinary aura walked into the banquet hall, becoming the first batch of guests to actively congratulate Zhou Dafu and Zhou Xianyi.

"Director Li, thank you for your support."

Zhou Xianyi hurriedly stepped forward to welcome them. It was Tianhong Group’s Li Xiangui and son, accompanied by members of the Li Family.

"No need for thanks, in the future, we still hope for the Zhou Family’s patronage. After all, my Li Family is a business family, which can’t compare to a Martial Arts Family like the Zhou Family!"

Li Xiangui glanced at Tang Ming’s seat and responded politely.

"Has the Li Family lost their minds?" Seeing Li Xiangui actually flattering the Zhou Family, someone immediately wondered,

"The Zhou Family is about to be finished, and now everyone is steering clear of them, afraid to be associated with the Zhou Family and fearful of retaliation from the Zhou Family’s enemies in the future. Why is the Li Family brown-nosing the Zhou Family at this time?"

"Perhaps the Li Family thinks the Zhou Family, being a Martial Arts Family, will appreciate their support in this time of crisis."

Someone sneered in response, "Too bad, taking sides at a time like this is akin to seeking death!"

"Libai, go and greet Young Master Tang, while I accompany the Zhou Family Head in receiving the guests,"

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Xiangui immediately gave Li Libai a look.

Li Libai nodded and quickly made his way towards Tang Ming’s table.

Tang Ming also didn’t object and engaged warmly with Li Libai.

While everyone was puzzled as to why Li Xiangui was so supportive of the Zhou Family, the Qin Family arrived.

Qin Aotian, along with Liang Xuwang, Liang Cheng, and his two sons, strode into the banquet hall with an imposing manner.

"Hey, this grand banquet of the Zhou Family, why are only second- and third-rate characters showing up?"

Qin Aotian swept his gaze over the scene and immediately exclaimed with a laugh.

"Now that the Zhou Family has fallen, all the family powers’ leaders are busy figuring out how to benefit from the Zhou Family. Of course, they have no time to attend some Young Master’s accession banquet."

Qin Haitian weirdly chimed in with his own strange voice.

Their back-and-forth resonated throughout the entire banquet hall.

Zhou Xianyi’s expression was grim, but he quickly advanced to greet the newcomer, for this was a person from a Martial Arts Family.

"Welcome, Family Head of the Qin Family, to grace us with your presence. My Zhou Family is truly honored," Zhou Xianyi said somewhat awkwardly as he stepped forward to greet him.

"Humph, save your formalities. I’m here to watch the excitement, not to congratulate you,"

Qin Aotian snorted coldly, glancing disdainfully at Li Xiangui beside Zhou Xianyi and said, "The Li Family Head? Hmph, just a third-rate character."

"That’s true, that’s true. Li here naturally cannot compare with a leader of a Martial Arts Family like the Qin Family," Li Xiangui replied with a slight smile, humbly yet with self-respect:

"However, today is the Zhou Family’s home field, so for the Qin Family Head to strut around here is a bit lacking in graciousness," he said.

Hearing this, Qin Aotian narrowed his eyes and gave Li Xiangui a cold look:

"I hadn’t noticed before, but you’re quite bold. Aren’t you afraid of my Qin Family..."

"Who in Songlan City doesn’t know of the Qin Family’s might, daring to anger Qin oh dear, that’s quite bold."

Before Qin Aotian could finish, a robust and aged voice suddenly rang out.

The door opened, and Ma Tong entered the banquet hall with Ma Benyue, the direct lineage of the Ma Family, and all the responsible heads of its subsidiary forces, numbering dozens of people.

"What’s going on? The Ma Family has come with such a grand entourage, and Elder Ma himself is here?"

Seeing the grand scale of the Ma Family, all the guests at the scene got up to show their respect.

"Could it be that the Ma Family is planning to wipe out the Zhou Family today? Otherwise, why would they mobilize in full force? Is this a show of force or are they preparing for a battle?" Qin Haitian looked at Qin Aotian with confusion and asked in a low voice.

"I’m not sure either, but the display seems serious, like they really might fight," Qin Aotian frowned and shook his head:

"Since the Ma Family has arrived, let’s stay calm. If the Ma Family and the Zhou Family really start fighting, we can just sit back and reap the benefits."

After the appearance of the Ma Family, Qin Aotian stopped causing trouble and led his people to a table to sit down.

Upon entering, Ma Tong warmly greeted Zhou Xianyi and Zhou Dahai, had someone present generous gifts, and then led the Ma Family members to their seats.

With the arrival of the Ma Family, the atmosphere in the banquet hall quieted down. In the presence of Martial Arts Families like the Qin and Ma families, all those troublemakers quieted down.

Many others were perplexed, unable to understand what the Ma Family was playing at. If they were here to oppose the Zhou Family, there was no need to bring gifts, right?

But if they weren’t here to confront the Zhou Family, why make such a show of strength? To bolster the Zhou Family’s event? Impossible, right?

"Young Master Tang, what do you think?" Ma Gangjian turned to Tang Ming with a beaming smile and said:

"Today, even if the other family powers don’t show up, my Ma Family will ensure the Zhou Family’s banquet is splendid."

"Elder Ma has been very thoughtful!"

Tang Ming nodded, he really hadn’t expected the Ma Family to support him to this extent; perhaps even if the Ma Family were to hold their own banquet, it would be on this scale. Yet today, the Ma Family was here entirely to support the Zhou Family.

When the auspicious moment arrived, the host holding the microphone called out loudly, welcoming Elder Zhou to the stage for the Family Head succession ceremony and the Young Master’s ascension.

Zhou Xianren and Zhou Dafu moved to the front of the stage ahead of time, waiting for Elder Zhou to appear.

At that moment, everyone in the banquet hall was eagerly anticipating, for the purpose of some of them being here today was to confirm whether Elder Zhou was indeed close to death.

Under the watchful eyes of all, Elder Zhou, his face rosy and spirited, dressed in a festive red Tang suit, walked up to the stage with ease and began his speech.