The two admired each other for a moment, and Qin Hao glanced at Huang Ying intentionally or unintentionally.

At this moment, Huang Long’s eyes never left Huang Ying, and his expression gradually became indifferent.

"You won against me using poison tactics last time. Is the patriarch seat still comfortable for you?"

Facing Huang Long’s questioning, Huang Ying felt deeply distressed.

Qin Hao was brought by Huang Long.

And Qin Hao was held in high regard by Huang Bufeng.

From this perspective, I completely lost in terms of borrowing power.

Moreover, not to mention anything else, as long as Huang Bufeng’s support is present, other neutral factions in the family will probably immediately lean towards Huang Long.

In this power struggle, I basically have no chance of winning.

While contemplating, Huang Long stepped forward and said in a deep voice: "Despicable man, why are you silent?"

Huang Ying’s expression changed several times, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Brother, you surely understand the principle of ’the victor becomes the king, the loser becomes the villain.’ On the path of seizing power, there is no such thing as a fair and square game. Yesterday, I poisoned you, and I won. Now, you have brought strong support, and naturally, I am the loser."

Thud.

Huang Ying’s disciple knelt on the ground, his face filled with defeat: "This time, I lost. You can kill or torture me as you please."

"You." Huang Long’s face was complex, not expecting Huang Ying to admit defeat so straightforwardly.

"Father! What are you doing? Stand up!" Huang Yuanzhi screamed with alarm when he saw this scene.

Earlier, he wanted to capture Huang Li to be Tang Shaoyang’s concubine, but now, if one’s father were successful in seizing power, who knows what kind of revenge he would face.

"Shut up!"

Huang Ying shouted angrily with a face full of flames.

Huang Yuanzhi did not dare to speak, sitting there with a face as pale as death.

"Second Brother, what you say makes sense." After hesitating, Huang Long said solemnly: "The path of seizing power is indeed dirty. To be honest, I relied on Qin Brother’s support, and it’s not entirely upright. Thus, I don’t hate you. Your crime will be dealt with according to family law."

"Brother!" Huang Ying raised his head with disbelief: "Do you know the principle of ’clip the grass and remove the roots’?"

"Of course." Huang Long nodded solemnly: "Understanding is one thing, but doing is another. In my heart, you will always be the snot-nosed child following me around in childhood."

"Brother..." Huang Ying’s eyes reddened, touched by the killing nostalgia.

Finally, Huang Long called for the guards.

A group of elders arrived, and seeing the situation on the scene, they loudly saluted Huang Bufeng.

Huang Bufeng nodded in response, briefly explaining everything once the crowd settled: "It was Qin Hao who treated me."

"Qin Hao?"

"Is he the famous figure from Beijing?"

"He actually knows medicine? And so powerful!"

The elders were greatly surprised, their gaze on Qin Hao changed.

Qin Hao silently watched, as if waiting for something quietly.

Because Huang Ying voluntarily admitted defeat, along with Huang Bufeng’s implied support, Huang Long unsurprisingly became the patriarch of the Huang Family.

He shouted: "Someone, take Huang Ying and Huang Yuanzhi away."

Several guards escorted Huang Ying and Huang Yuanzhi out, leaving the scene in silence.

Huang Long hesitated for a long time to stabilize his mind, before beginning a lecture filled with old clichés.

"Regarding today’s events, I imagine everyone has many questions. We will discuss these things later. But now, I have an announcement: Qin Hao is our Huang Family’s new Honored Guest Elder!"

Upon these words, everyone was slightly surprised.

Regarding external support, the Huang Family’s rules are Honored Guest, External Elder, and Honored Guest Elder.

Firstly, Honored Guest is equivalent to serving the Huang Family.

And External Elder is a position that an Honored Guest ascends to after serving the Huang Family for many years.

Their status is equivalent to most ordinary elders, and their power is already very high.

As for Honored Guest Elder, that’s the highest level that non-family members can achieve.

The position is almost equivalent to the first elder of the Huang Family, second only to the patriarch.

In the history of the Huang Family, a few Honored Guest Elders have emerged.

But those individuals dedicated their lives serving the Huang Family, earning such a position through decades of hard work.

And now, Qin Hao becomes Honored Guest Elder upon joining?

Isn’t this ascending to heaven in a single step!

Qin Hao had no particular feelings about it.

To him, the key positions of any family were just like this.

It’s no wonder.

Someone with countless subordinate forces wouldn’t care about these things, right?

"Younger Brother Qin, I truly don’t know how to thank you this time."

After the announcement, Huang Long walked to Qin Hao, speaking respectfully.

Qin Hao smiled and said: "Brother Huang, don’t say such distant things. You regard me as a brother, so I naturally have an obligation to fight for you."

"Good!"

Huang Long extended his palm.

Qin Hao also extended his palm. The two shook hands firmly, then exchanged a big laugh.

"Hahaha, never have I been this happy in my life. Today, I want to drink! Host a grand banquet!"

In Huang Long’s laughter, preparations for a celebratory banquet began.

...

Night fell.

The Huang Family residence was ablaze with lights.

Previously affected by toxins, Huang Bufeng’s body was exceedingly frail, unable even to touch bright lights.

But now, his body recovered, no longer needing to be apprehensive.

Walking at the wine table, he drank heartily with Qin Hao and Huang Long.

The three were heroic figures, their drinking prowess outstanding.

In two hours of the banquet, they consumed forty pounds of baijiu.

This was Huang Family’s homemade premium baijiu.

One could say their bravery left an unforgettable impression on the Huang Family members.

The banquet eventually came to an end.

When the banquet concluded.

Countless Huang Family members lay in the hall.

Few could still stand.

The three drinking enthusiasts were among them.

Qin Hao exhaled alcohol and sighed: "Now that the enjoyment is over, we must prepare fully for war in the coming days."

"Young Friend Qin, what you mentioned about preparation for war, what exactly is it? Do you not need my help?" Huang Bufeng, with a skeletal face, showed worry.

Qin Hao laughed: "Brother Huang, considering your current strength, forget it."

Huang Bufeng cackled self-deprecatingly: "Give me half a year, and I’ll surely amaze you. Though I may not be able to help, my disciples might."

Qin Hao shook his head: "Let’s talk about it later, I can handle these things myself."

A few days later marks the date to enter Celestial Dragon Island.

Qin Hao didn’t believe Huang Bufeng’s disciples would dare offend various forces because of himself.

Let alone the troublesome military among them.

"Old Qin." Because he drank heavily, Huang Long changed his address: "Upon thinking, I’ll stop considering you my younger brother. Otherwise, my sister Lily might cry."

Qin Hao showed a helpless smile and casually glanced to the side, where Huang Li propped her elbow on the table, chin in hand, with a lovestruck expression.

Their eyes met, Qin Hao raised his eyebrows with a smile.

Two red blushes flew to Huang Li’s cheeks.

She muttered something, then turned her head away with a shy scowl.

Her ample bosom heaved incessantly.