A young man dressed in Flying Fish Robes stepped into the courtyard under everyone’s watchful eyes.
A Tang Heng Saber hung from his waist.
The fitted Flying Fish Robes accentuated his tall and upright figure.
Moreover, the young man himself was already handso, his aura sharp yet refined.
Many of the won in the courtyard couldn’t help but glance in his direction, their eyes brimming with admiration.
Compared to the sons of the Xu and Qin families—who only knew how to indulge in pleasure—this young man was an entirely different breed.
The young man walked toward the main table and bowed respectfully to the elderly matriarch. “Old Ancestor.”
“Ming’er, you’ve returned!” The old lady smiled warmly. “Co, Ming’er, look around and see who else is back today.”
She stood up and began introducing the guests to Xu Ming.
“This is your eldest brother, Xu Yi. He is currently cultivating in Tianzhuan Sect. The sect leader himself has praised Yi’er as a once-in-a-century prodigy.”
“I have long heard of Eldest Brother’s great na. eting you today, I see you are indeed an extraordinary figure.” Xu Ming bowed politely to Xu Yi, showing proper respect.
Xu Yi stood up and returned the courtesy. “You’re too kind. But it seems this is our first ti eting, isn’t it?”
Xu Yi had originally been thinking of ways to suppress Xu Ming’s rising prestige, intending to establish his own status as the eldest son of the Xu family.
But to his surprise, Xu Ming was so courteous that he didn’t even know where to start.
Xu Ming smiled. “Eldest Brother left for cultivation when I was still a child, so naturally, we’ve never t before.”
“Hahaha, well, now we have!”
Seeing her grandsons getting along, the old lady felt even more delighted and continued her introductions.
“Ming’er, this is your second brother, Xu Shan. He possesses the rare Pure Yang Physique and has been accepted as a disciple by the Sect Master of Yanyang (Flaming Sun) Sect. The Sect Master has even promised his only daughter to Shan’er.”
“I have long heard of Second Brother’s reputation, and Yanyang Sect’s na is known far and wide. I’ve even heard that the Sect Master can dry up an entire river with a single punch?” Xu Ming said with a smile.
Hearing his master being praised, Xu Shan felt imnsely pleased. “That is true! Our Sect Master also has a mighty mount, the Fire Qilin. If you visit Yanyang Sect one day, I can take you to see it.”
“That would be wonderful. I have never seen a Qilin before.” Xu Ming responded.
Not to ntion a Qilin, Xu Ming had even bathed alongside a ten-thousand-year-old True Dragon.
Madam Qian and Madam Lin were overjoyed to see Xu Ming being so courteous toward their sons.
This Xu Ming was the Emperor’s favored subject, currently at the peak of his influence.
And yet, such a person treated their sons with the utmost respect—proof that their sons’ sects wielded imnse power.
“Ming’er, do you recognize this person?” Wang Feng asked with a smile.
Xu Ming turned to look at the woman standing beside Wang Feng, his eyes lighting up. “Madam Qin! It has been so long. How have you been?”
“I’ve been well. I just can’t believe how much you’ve grown.” Madam Qin gazed at the young man before her, eyes flickering with nostalgia.
Once upon a ti, Xu Ming had only been as tall as her waist.
Now, in the blink of an eye, he had grown into a strong, towering man.
Although Madam Qin had not seen Xu Ming in many years, she had heard of his accomplishnts.
She knew that he had beco a trusted confidant of the Emperor and had even secured the second position on the Qingyun Ranking.
She was genuinely happy for him.
Xu Ming straightened his posture and smiled. “Madam Qin is too kind. Even after all these years, you look just as you did before.”
Madam Qin chuckled and shook her head. “You little rascal, when did you beco so smooth-tongued? It has been over ten years—I’ve long since grown old.”
“That is truly hard to see,” Xu Ming continued with a grin. “I’ve always been known for my honesty.”
“Giggle, you little rascal,” Madam Qin laughed, clearly amused. “But speaking of which, I heard that during your travels, you t Qingwan. How is she?”
Xu Ming nodded. “Madam Qin, rest assured, Qingwan is doing well. She often spoke of you when we were together and really wanted to visit you. But during that ti, too many things happened, and she couldn’t get away.
After Tianxuan Sect arrived at Jubei City, they had even more reconstruction tasks to handle. Moreover, so matters have recently arisen within the sect. That’s why Qingwan couldn’t make it back for the ancestral rites this ti. I hope you won’t hold it against her.
But I believe that as soon as she has a bit of free ti, she will surely co to see you.”
During this period, Xu Ming had learned that Tianxuan Sect was participating in a trial in Jubei City.
This trial was related to Beihuang (Northern Wasteland), and as the Tianxuan Sect’s Saintess, Qin Qingwan naturally couldn’t leave.
“How could I ever bla my own daughter?” Madam Qin said with a gentle smile. “Honestly, whether Qingwan visits or not doesn’t matter that much. What’s important is that she is doing well.”
Though she said that, deep down, she certainly hoped her daughter could co ho to see her.
After all, what parent in the world doesn’t long to see their child?
“You young ones are the future hope of both Xu Manor and Qin Manor. The future of both families will rest in your hands,” the old matriarch said from the side, her tone tinged with emotion.
“Co, Ming’er, sit here.”
Old Madam Xu patted the back of Xu Ming’s hand before warmly pulling him toward the main seat.
Everyone around was montarily stunned.
For a mont, they even thought they had misseen.
Where was the old matriarch asking Xu Ming to sit?
The main seat?
Xu Ming himself hadn’t expected this.
That seat had been left empty earlier, and he had assud it was reserved for soone important.
But to his surprise, the old matriarch was offering it to him.
“Old Ancestor, wouldn’t this be inappropriate?” Xu Ming hesitated.
“What’s inappropriate about it?” the old matriarch insisted. Though her voice wasn’t loud, everyone around heard her clearly.
“In the Xu Manor and Qin Manor today, you are the one most suited to sit in this seat.”
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