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Wang Chao nodded, thinking to himself that his guess was indeed correct; these people were from the Ai Family. Wang Chao also knew that although this old flirt had more than one wife, the primary wife was Aimee, the former head of the Ai Family. At that time, the Ai Family was already a wealthy clan, rivaling nations, especially with their overseas assets, which were countless and comparable to major overseas conglomerates.
The Ai Family had helped the Zhang Family significantly; in fact, this was Zhang Fusheng's maternal family. However, it was said that every head of the Ai Family had been female, not because it was a matriarchal clan, but because for several generations, all descendants had been women. Their sons-in-law were mostly live-in husbands, and their children carried their mother's surname. Aside from prominent figures like Zhang Yunhao, most others followed this pattern.
But this was merely what Wang Chao had heard from Shen Zhitao, and the Shen family had little interaction or understanding of the Ai Family.
What status did the woman before him hold within the Ai Family? Could she be the current head of the Ai Family? This possibility seemed quite high, especially since she knew about Zhang Family's secret technique, Breathing Technique, and had even practiced it. Even if the Ai Family and Zhang Family were in-laws, it would be unlikely for such an important secret to be casually shared with someone from the Ai Family.
"Indeed, you are from the Ai Family," Wang Chao said. "Seeing as you've mastered the Zhang Family's secret technique, you must hold a significant position within the Ai Family. If I'm not mistaken, you are the current head of the Ai Family." After saying this, Wang Chao noticed a slight curve at the corner of the woman's eye. He thought to himself that his guess was indeed correct. Moreover, her strength was unfathomable; if they had continued fighting earlier, he might not have been able to defeat her.
"That's right; I am indeed the current head of the Ai Family—Aivina," the woman replied with a slight nod. "Now that you've asked me so many questions, it's time for me to ask you some!" With that, Aivina smiled at Wang Chao in a charming manner. Wang Chao shrugged, indicating she could proceed with her questions. Aivina nodded and said, "Tell me about your relationship with Zhang Fusheng and how you came to know Breathing Technique."
"I have a long story to tell you; I wonder if you have time for it," Wang Chao replied.
Aivina blinked and said, "Then I shall listen attentively."
Wang Chao planned to recount everything about Zhang Fusheng's disappearance since these people were considered part of Zhang Fusheng's maternal family. The two families had always maintained a good relationship; in terms of seniority, this woman might even be Zhang Fusheng's aunt or something similar. Thus, Wang Chao began narrating a series of events that had occurred in the north.
The elderly man and young girl beside them listened quietly as expressions of surprise, anger, confusion, sadness, and resentment flickered across their faces. By the time Wang Chao finished his tale, everyone fell silent. Each time he recounted it, his heart ached anew—Zhang Fusheng, where are you now?
"I am Zhang Fusheng's best friend and also Zhang Lao's godson," Wang Chao looked into Aivina's eyes and said earnestly. "Breathing Technique was personally taught to me by Zhang Lao. Since Zhang Lao passed away and Zhang Fusheng went missing, there has been no one to take over in the Zhang Family. As Zhang Lao's godson and Zhang Fusheng's best friend, I have both the responsibility and obligation to carry on everything."
After he finished speaking, Aivina remained silent while the young girl began to cry.
Wang Chao sighed and said, "Don't cry anymore. I believe your Brother Fu Sheng will come back!"
The girl wiped her tears and replied to Wang Chao, "Of course! My Brother Fu Sheng is the greatest master in the world. How could he possibly die? I'm crying because this love that shakes the heavens and moves the gods is just so touching. When will I meet someone like that? I want to have a passionate romance too, sob sob..."
Wang Chao was completely at a loss. What was this girl thinking?
"I don't know," Aivina said, playing with her fingers as she looked down. "Are you trying to deceive me?"
"Me?" Wang Chao pointed at himself and replied, "If what I'm saying is false, how do you explain my Breathing Technique? How do you explain the ring I have that was passed down from the Zhang Family? Don't tell me these are just things I happened to acquire. Each of these items is a family heirloom of the Zhang Family. If it were so easy for an outsider to steal them, how could the Zhang Family still claim to be the foremost family in Huaxia?"
Aivina nodded. She didn't actually doubt that Wang Chao was lying. First, there was no way either of those items could have fallen into an outsider's hands unless someone from the Zhang Family had given them to him. Second, Wang Chao spoke about various matters concerning the Zhang Family as if he were intimately familiar with them, indicating a deep connection between him and the family. Moreover, Zhang Fusheng had already been recognized as the greatest master in the world since he was around fourteen or fifteen years old. The person before her seemed to possess strength comparable to her own and could not possibly be a match for Zhang Fusheng, meaning he couldn't have taken them by force.
Could this young man be from the Wu Family? In this world, aside from members of the Ai Family, only those from the Wu Family could be so closely connected with the Zhang Family.
"Alright, I believe you," Aivina said. "But who exactly are you? Are you one of the Seven Great Families?"
Wang Chao shook his head and replied, "I am not from any of the Seven Great Families; I am just an orphan born in an orphanage. My name is Wang Chao—a very ordinary name—just someone who has come this far through various twists of fate!"
Upon hearing Wang Chao's background, Aivina finally furrowed her brows. She couldn't believe that someone with no background could thrive in such chaotic times. Moreover, she sensed that Wang Chao had nearly unified the North; it was only a matter of time now. This young man before her was truly extraordinary.
"Wang Chao!" Aivina repeated his name, thinking that as long as he wasn't one of the Seven Great Families, things would be easier to discuss. She then said, "Since you already know our identities, you must also understand our relationship with the Zhang Family. By all accounts, even if Zhang Fusheng were here, he would still have to address me as elder."
Wang Chao nodded in agreement.
"Well then, it seems inappropriate for the Zhang Family ring to be in your possession," Aivina said with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "You may not have noticed, but the ring belonging to Zhang Fusheng and Kun's ring are actually a pair. Your mission is complete, so hand over the ring." With that, Aivina extended her hand, palm up, gesturing for Wang Chao to bring her the ring.
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