Chapter 176: Chapter 176: Anguish and Vomiting Blood

The old man looked at Duan Yanran, who kept struggling, drew back the curtains, and opened the window. To prevent any accidents, a safety window was installed outside, completely eliminating the possibility of Duan Yanran's escape.

For meals, the old man would cook himself. For toilet breaks, he would untie the rope, waiting at the bathroom door. He wouldn't look, but he had to watch; after all, the matter was too significant, affecting the Duan Family's future. To put it gravely, it was a matter of life or death.

Since the existence of the five great clans, no one had dared to break this rule. If Duan Yanran were to suffer an accident this time, it would be a first for the clans, and the Duan Family wouldn't escape accountability.

He might be the Duan Family Protector, but he wasn't the real authority. He could decide on matters regarding the Duan Family, but when it came to Duan Yanran's issue, he wasn't that capable.

Any one of the five great clans wasn't that simple.