The night was dark and the wind was high.

In Jiangyan City, Sichuan Province, at the heart of the urban district.

An antique courtyard stood amidst the forest of steel, with vermilion gates, artificial hills, and flowing water, exuding elegance and wealth, a testament to opulence.@@novelbin@@

Ordinary people passing by would always cast envious and jealous glances, wondering which wealthy tycoon of Jiangyan owned this mansion.

In truth, they weren't wrong; this was the side branch family compound of the Qingcheng Guo family.

In the martial arts world, the family system has always prioritized the direct line for martial prowess and the side branches for commerce.

The side branches would amass vast wealth in the secular world to support the direct line secluded deep in the mountains.

This tradition persisted even to the present day.

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