In the Xi n Feudal Lord’s residence, all the servants started to get busy. The Patriarch had given the orders himself that they must arrange tonight’s banquet well and demonstrate the standard and dignity a Feudal Lord’s family should have.
Xi n Yu was aware and knew very well. Although on the surface he was inviting every martial arts students who were attending the exam, in fact, there was only one main character. And that was—Qin Wushuang.
It was a na that caused complicated feelings in him. However, it was a na that he must dwell and ponder on.
Xi n Yu’s action had left all the people in the family confused. Especially Xi n Qian and Xi n Yan who had almost thought they had hearing problems.
And the two supre elders and the two head protectors kept their questions to themselves since they were wise enough to know not to question the Patriarch.
“Father, have you made a mistake? Being the great Xi n Feudal Lords, and the number one family in Southcloud State, only upper-level aristocrats have ever passed through our doors. How co today... Could it be we are actually letting those countryside martial arts aristocratic students do whatever they want?" Xi n Yu had a lot of strong points, however, he also had many flaws.
His biggest weakness was his narrow-mindedness. He clung to the family’s status tightly.
Xi n Yan also pouted: “Father, didn’t you go to look for that son of the Qin? Did you teach a lesson to him for ?”
Xi n Yu’s face fell. He waved his hand and let his three children gather around him. With a serious expression, he said with a stern tone: “All of you, listen very carefully. What I am about to say next is not a joke. You must all rember it in your heart and never forget it in your life.”
“Please advise us, father.” When these three siblings saw their father acting with such seriousness, they imdiately bowed and answered.
“Yan’Er, your marriage with Da Xi Ming will be called off imdiately. Tomorrow, let the second protector accompany you to River County. You will announce the cancellation of the marriage. No hesitation."
“Renounce the marriage?” Xi n Yan’s chest seed to have been hit by a hamr.
“Renounce!” Xi n Yu’s tone had filled with unquestionable determination.
Xi n Yan shouted resentfully: "But why? Father, why renounce it? Among all people in the Venerable families, I only put Da Xi Ming in my eyes. The rest, I don’t really like them. Is it because the daughter of the Qin is getting close to him? Just send a protector in secret and kill her. Father...”
"How dare you!" Xi n Yu growled, and the color on his face darkened, "It’s my idea to renounce the marriage. No more talking or else, you will be punished!"
“Qian’Er, Xing’Er! Especially Qian’Er, listen carefully. I don’t care what kind of grudge or conflicts you guys had with Qin Wushuang before, from today, all these matters will beco mories of the past. Even in your mind, you are not allowed to hold any grudges against that family. I don’t care if you can accept this or not. Even if you cannot, you must force yourself to swallow it! Whoever cannot do it, you will be punished by the family!”
Xi n Qian was dumbfounded and looked at Xi n Yu with astonishnt. Was he still his father? How co today, the usual father who had always valued families had completely changed?
It was alright for Xi n Xing since he only t Qin Wushuang once. Besides, he was slicker than his big brother Xi n Qian. He could only answer in agreent when he heard his father’s orders.
"Dad, could you tell why?" Xi n Qian sat on the chair heavily, and his face appeared sowhat distorted. It was very hard for him to remain calm.
Since his father had given such orders, did it not an they had made a compromise with the Qin family? A great Feudal Lord family had actually sought a compromise with a little newly-risen Wealthy Class. What kind of logic was this?
At this mont, that supre protector of the Cold-Blooded Thirteen Hawks spoke.
“Patriarch, did you fight with that son of the Qin?”
If it was possible, of course, Xi n Yu did not want to let anyone know about the fight with Qin Wushuang. Fortunately, there were no outsiders here. Even the core mbers of the family elders were not participating in this conversation. Only the two Supre Elders and two head protectors were present.
Since these people were his most trusted aides, he did not need to conceal it from them.
Thus, Xi n Yu nodded and sighed: “Yes, we fought. This son of the Qin is more trouble than we’d imagined.”
When he said these words, Xi n Yu also felt defeated and profoundly helpless.
Suddenly, that great protector’s young-looking face beca nervous as he lost his voice: "Could it be, that son of the Qin was able to withdraw entirely from Patriarch?"
As soon as he said these words, even Xi n Qian who was feeling frustrated could not help but tremble from head to toe. He sat up on the chair abruptly and looked at Xi n Yu with suspicion.
The two Supre Elders of the family also revealed a terrified expression. They waited for Xi n Yu’s answers.
Xi n Yu gave a long sigh: “It was not simple as retreating. While I faced him head on, I did not have the confidence to win against him!”
Xi n Qian sat down heavily. Since he used too much strength, he had directly broken the chair. If he did not have the power and used his calf to balance his center, one could imagine the embarrassing state he would have fallen in.
Unhappily, Xi n Yu sneered: “You are agitated and cannot understand things well. So I want to know until when can you beco mature. Don’t think you can wander around doing whatever you want since you are carrying a so-called number one title among the young people in Southcloud State. What is this number one? You are only given it because people wanted to flatter the family. You think, with just your strength alone that you can win over the honor of number one?”
Extrely humiliated, Xi n Qian could not find the words to speak.
“I will sentence you to ditate before the Ten Thousand Mountains for half a year. If you still can not co to terms with this, then another six months!"
When Xi n Yu beca angry for real, he exuded an awe-inspiring force. Not to ntion Xi n Qian, even the Supre Elders and the Head Protectors did not dare to speak up to help.
Xi n Qian could only bow his head: “Yes, I will go now.”
“Now!” Xi n Yu glared at him.
Xi n Yu did not even turn around and left while covering his ashad face.
“Xing’Er, you must keep a low-profile in this martial arts exam. Be mindful of the way you are doing things. Do not fight with that son of the Qin and most importantly, you cannot offend him. If necessary, you can beco friends with him unintentionally. Tonight’s banquet will be a starting point. Understand?”
Xi n Xing’s strength was flexibility, and he knew how to act according to the situation. He thought about his father’s feedback on Qin Wushuang and rembered his demonic power that was unnatural. And told himself, he did not have the core strength to compete with him after all.
“Yes, Dad.”
Xi n Yu nodded and glanced around. Then, he seed to be talking to those four great warriors: “Supre Elders, and two protectors, do you think I am making a big fuss out of a small problem?”
“No, not at all!” The oldest protector smiled while stroking his beard, “I don’t know your thoughts. However, I recognize Patriarch’s decision is the most beneficial for the Xi n Feudal Lords!”
“Oh?”
"Tian Xuan Land is imnse. Not to ntion we are only a Feudal Lord family in a middle ranking Subordinate Country, even these large Empires have gone through many ups and downs throughout history. Many tis, the rise and the fall in the world all originated from a small thing. Situations in the world are unpredictable and the oceans are ever changing, we can only maintain our long existence if we can keep a clear head. And never should we beco caught up in imaginary things. To react to the volatile situations is the golden rule for the survival of a family."
The oldest protector held supre status in the family. He clearly seed to hold a higher position than the two Supre Elders. Thus, he had spoken these words based not on his age, but his knowledge and experience.
However, one of the Supre Elder could not help but argue: "Then you an that son of the Qin is the powerful force undeterred by the general flow?"
The chief protector nodded: "Patriarch, you should know more than ."
Xi n Yu waved his hand: "No need for argunt, you two. That son of the Qin... Not to ntion that our family cannot afford to make him an enemy, but it would be best never to offend him. Since we will not beco enemies, then we should use all our ans to beco allies!"
"Allies? Just with his little background as a Wealthy Class?" That Supre Elder could not understand.
“Haha, family status should be the imaginary thing ntioned by the Chief Protector! Supre Elder, maybe you don’t know, that son of the Qin should have already made a connection with the Spiritual Souls!”
Everyone at the scene fell into an utter silence when he said those words. That Supre Elder’s complaints and confusion instantly disappeared into smoke.
Connected with the Spiritual Souls!
To these old guys, they knew too well the aning of these words.
Xi n Yu stood up: “Us, Xi n Feudal Lords, will never beco enemies with the Eastwood Qin for generations. This point must be written into the ancestral teachings and will be pass down the generations!"
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