Members of the main family bear the Qilin bloodline and possess various exceptional skills, which collateral family members would need countless amounts of sweat and effort to match. Of course, Zhang Qiming is an exception. As the weakest member of the main family, he needs untold efforts just to catch up with experts like Zhang Haike. The ancient Zhang family was divided into the main branch and the collateral branch due to differences in their bloodlines. But things are different now. A vigorous and overbearing force erupted from Zhang Qiming’s spine, coursing through his entire body. The pure Qilin bloodline made Zhang Qiming feel as if he stood atop a mountain, giving him the capital to look down upon others. The Qilin bloodline was like a gold mine. To fully excavate this wealth, Zhang Qiming still needed to dig one shovel at a time. However, his physical condition had greatly improved. His bloodline had been thoroughly refined and activated, making him feel as if he had inexhaustible strength, easily keeping up with Zhang Haike and the others. ... As dusk approached, Zhang Haike ordered everyone to stop and rest for an hour. Everyone looked exhausted except for Zhang Qiming, who seemed unaffected and relaxed. However, no one paid attention to Zhang Qiming's changes. Given Zhang Qiming's level, it was already a stroke of luck that he could join this team, so being cheerful was normal. Zhang Nian looked discontentedly at Zhang Qiming sitting beside the child, saying, "A fool and a mute, how did we end up with such people? If not for the elders taking pity on you, why would Zhang Haike bring you along as dead weight?" "After all, he's part of the main family. The elders want to preserve the bloodline, which is only natural," Zhang Jiuri said while eating dry rations. He was also carving a mark on a nearby tree—a sign only the Zhang family could understand. If they were to perish, the Zhang family could use these marks to find their remains. "Can you two stop talking and get some rest?" Zhang Hainan was tired of their chatter and reprimanded them before continuing to rest with closed eyes. Zhang Haike didn’t speak. While resting, he silently studied the map. He had heard the conversation between Zhang Jiuri and Zhang Nian. Bringing Zhang Qiming along was indeed the elders' intention. But Zhang Haike was confident; he had always been the standout among the younger generation of the collateral branch. Zhang Haike thought that if they encountered real danger, he would have Zhang Qiming stay outside, away from harm. Meanwhile, the face of the black-clothed youth, previously calm as an ancient well, finally showed change. "Are you not resting?" Along the way, Zhang Qiming was like a water wheel that never stopped, with boundless energy like the Yangtze River. "Little Brother, I don’t know either!" Zhang Qiming started acting foolish, not wanting to reveal his secret. "They call you Xiao Gui (Little Ghost), but I think it’s wrong. Since you’re half a month older than me, I’ll call you Xiao Ge (Little Brother) from now on." Zhang Qiming chatted casually. Xiao Ge nodded occasionally or remained silent, fitting their styles. At this moment, another line of text appeared before Zhang Qiming! [You have successfully earned the respect of Zhang Hainan from Team Scorpion, and the awakening of your Qilin bloodline has given you superhuman strength.] [But this is not enough. Along with a strong physique, you need courage and wisdom. Try to find where Zhang Nian is hiding and take action against him.] [Reward for the mission: Lightness Kung Fu - Eight Steps to Catch a Cicada] These lines appeared before Zhang Qiming, another task issued by the system! Zhang Qiming's mind raced. If this mission had been issued a hundred years later, he might not have been able to complete the first step—finding where Zhang Nian was hiding. After all, Zhang Nian of that era was proficient in disguise techniques. Even if he stood right in front of him wearing a mask, he wouldn't be recognized, let alone be able to act against him. And a hundred years later, Zhang Nian was surrounded by numerous assassins willing to die for him. Attempting to act against him would be akin to suicide. But now, Zhang Nian was right in front of him! This mission was already half completed effortlessly. The other half would be even simpler. Zhang Nian was still young and hadn’t turned dark yet. Acting against him might result in a beating at most. And with Zhang Qiming’s pure Qilin bloodline, external injuries would heal instantly, making them negligible. ... After about half an hour, everyone had rested. Seeing Zhang Qiming walking lightly without any signs of fatigue, Zhang Nian felt annoyed. "Zhang Qiming! Come here! My bag is too heavy, carry it for me." "Zhang Nian! What are you doing?" Zhang Hainan stepped forward to uphold justice. Zhang Nian spat on the ground, his face fierce. "Pah! Why should I bring a useless waste along on this expedition? I’m going to make him carry my bag!" Seeing Zhang Hainan about to speak, Zhang Nian suddenly laughed. "Zhang Hainan, aren’t you moved by this waste because he looks clean and fair?" His words infuriated Zhang Hainan, but before she could act, a fist flew toward Zhang Nian. Zhang Nian was stunned by Zhang Qiming’s sudden punch. When he recovered, he immediately rushed at Zhang Qiming, and the two began fighting. Seeing this, Zhang Hainan hurriedly tried to separate them. "Stop fighting! We’re all brothers. Can’t we talk it out?" Zhang Hainan shouted while pulling Zhang Nian, but neither of them listened. They continued pushing and punching each other. The scene was chaotic, and no one noticed that Zhang Qiming, originally the weakest, was actually matching blows with the expert Zhang Nian, even gaining the upper hand. The boiling Qilin blood made Zhang Qiming feel invincible. Pain was reduced by ninety percent, stamina locked, auto-aim and acceleration activated automatically. Although his martial skills were crude, he fought fiercely. Just as the situation was getting out of control, a stern voice sounded: "Enough! Stop it!" Zhang Haike looked at the scene before him, feeling disappointed. He had hoped to see unity among his companions, facing difficulties together, not fighting amongst themselves. "Our goal is Zhang Family Castle, not killing our own. If we can’t unite, how can we fight our enemies?" Hearing Zhang Haike’s words, everyone lowered their heads silently, knowing they were wrong but unsure how to make amends. Zhang Haike’s gaze swept across everyone, finally landing on Zhang Qiming. He saw a glint of defiance and unwillingness in Zhang Qiming's eyes. "Zhang Qiming, come with me."