Over the years, he hadn't actually maintained frequent contact with the Zhe Family. It was only after his grandson was killed and his legacy destroyed that he came to them for help. Although Zhe Shixun was from a side branch, his grandfather held a very high position within the Zhe Family!
Moreover, for a great family like theirs, the distinction between the direct line and side branches was no longer that important. As long as someone had the Zhe Family bloodline and possessed great strength, they would be accepted into the family's core.
