From a distance, Zhou Hua Jin spotted Zhu Rong Wei, resting beneath a tree shade. Cautiously, he replied, "I heard some rumors and wanted to see for myself. What's going on here?"

"We've heard that the Zhu family's patriarch, his wife, and guards were killed. Our general is seeking justice, but no one has responded despite our persistent knocking. Perhaps with Judge Zhou's presence, they won't shut us out."

Two soldiers pressed guns against Zhou Hua Jin's back, ushering him forward. Zhou Yi Chen tried to intervene but was quickly restrained, both being brought to the iron gate.

"Everyone inside, hear me! I'll count to three. If the door remains closed, we'll force our way in!" The deputy officer announced through a megaphone.

Suddenly, the video intercom lit up, revealing the face of Su Ting Er. "Deputy Liang, as I've mentioned, I'm the only one home. Everyone you're looking for has left."

"Su Ting Er! Open the door. As a citizen of Yang City, it's your duty to cooperate with the military!"

Zhu Rong Wei interjected, "Enough talk. Break in! I want to see if they dare to harm our soldiers with their traps."

Deputy Liang stepped back. Before the soldiers could act, the iron door opened from within, revealing a smiling Su Ting Er, "Since you don’t believe me, come and see for yourselves."

Zhou Hua Jin was the first to enter, looking around the eerily silent mansion. Had Zhou You and the others fled fearing retribution?

Two teams of soldiers scoured the area, finding no one. The occupants had vanished.

Deputy Liang asked with a puzzled expression, "General, I had men guarding all exits. How did they leave without a trace?"

"I'd like to know that too," said Zhu Rong Wei, glaring at Su Ting Er. "Why are you still here? Aren't you afraid I'd make an example of you?"

Su Ting Er confidently responded, "I'm the housekeeper. I have a duty to this property. As for threats, I'm a law-abiding citizen."

At that moment, Zhou Yi Chen's phone buzzed. An incoming video call. After rejecting it multiple times, a link and a voice message followed. "Why aren't you answering? Look, your 'affordable' older brother is stirring trouble again." Everyone heard the message.

Zhou Hua Jin took the phone, clicking the link. It led to a live stream showcasing a familiar building, one Zhou Hua Jin recognized.

Deputy Officer Liang blurted out, "Isn't that the Zhu family's orphanage?"

Immediately after, the screen revealed the person they were seeking. A young and excited voice from the livestream asked, "Hey, have we arrived at our destination? Friends in the livestream, can you confirm for us? We wouldn't want to be at the wrong place."

Zhou Huajin recognized the voice as that of the junior sect leader from the Wan Sword Sect. What were they up to? Deputy Officer Liang just mentioned the orphanage ahead, so why were Zhou You and the others headed there? Surely, they didn't intend to eliminate everyone connected to the Zhu family?

Zhou Huajin wasn't the only one with this suspicion. The livestream had already garnered over a hundred thousand viewers, many of whom entered in confusion only to see screens filled with the words "murderer".

"This is bad! It's a trap!" Zhu Rongwei exclaimed in terror. To deal with this group, he had called upon all his available forces, not only his trusted soldiers but also those who obeyed him, including the guards from the orphanage.

Could their conspicuous attack on the Zhu family have been a ruse to draw out the orphanage guards? But how did they know about the orphanage, and how could they predict his reaction?

"General, what should we do now?" Deputy Officer Liang inquired, head bowed.

Gritting his teeth, Zhu Rongwei ordered, "To the orphanage! And bring Zhou Huajin and his son with us."

"But... they're on a livestream. If our men approach, they'll surely be seen as accomplices," Deputy Officer Liang remarked, initially underestimating their adversaries. He had thought their skills and courage would waver against a proper military force. Little did he expect their strategy to be so crafty.

"We'll address that when we get there," Zhu Rongwei decisively led his men away. Observing their hasty departure and then the livestream's situation, Zhou Huajin sensed looming trouble.

Zhou Yichen urgently tugged his hand, urging, "Dad, they've moved away. Let's pursue them."

Holding him back, Zhou Huajin smiled reassuringly at Su Ting'er, "Sorry for the disturbance. Can we wait here for Zhou You's return?"

Su Ting'er replied respectfully, "Of course, please follow me."

"Dad, shouldn't we check on them? What if something happens?" Zhou Yichen pressed.

Zhou Huajin shook his head, "They outnumber us. What can you do by following? It'd be a bigger loss if you're taken as a hostage again. Let's wait and assess."

At this moment, Zhou You and his group stood outside the orphanage, which looked grander and more luxurious than the one in Jiangnan.

The two guards at the entrance were subdued by Qin Lifen and Zhuo Hao, while Cheng Suyan, holding a cellphone, trailed behind, clueless about their mission but went along due to habit.

Entering, they found themselves in a vast plaza featuring a fountain, with immaculate tiles reflecting even the faintest of shadows, highlighting the opulence.