Chapter 83: Generations Not As Enemies

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  In the Simen Mansion, the servants and maids had already begun to bustle about. The master of the mansion personally gave orders that tonight's banquet must be arranged properly, displaying the grandeur and dignity that a mansion like this should have.

  Ximen Yu's heart was clear, the name was to invite all the martial arts children participating in the Nan Yunzhou competition, but in fact, there was only one protagonist, that is - Qin Wushuang.

  This is a name that makes him feel complicated, yet has to be deeply thought about.

  Ximen Yu's actions left the entire Ximen family baffled. Especially perplexed were Ximen Qian and Ximen Yan, who almost doubted whether their own ears had a problem.

  The two elderly Taolang and the two heads of the Protectors, after all, were old ginger, and did not reveal their doubts.

  "Father, have you made a mistake? We are the esteemed Ximen family, the number one family in Nanyun state. Our comings and goings are always among the upper echelons of nobility. How is it today... could it be that those so-called noble sons from the countryside are allowed to be arrogant towards our Ximen family?" Ximen Qianyou has many good points, but also many bad points.

  His biggest drawback is that he has a narrow mind and is too bound by traditional notions of social status.

  Ximen Yan pouted: "Father, didn't you go find that Qin family's son? Did you help your daughter teach him a lesson?"

  Xi Meng Yu's face sank, and with a wave of his hand, he gathered the three children around him. His expression was stern, and his tone was extremely solemn as he said: "All of you listen carefully, what I'm about to say is not a joke, you must all remember it firmly in your hearts. Never forget it at any moment."

  "Father, please instruct us." The three siblings saw their father being so serious and hastily bowed their heads in response.

  "Yan'er, your marriage to Da Xuanming is cancelled immediately. Choose a day and have the two guardians accompany you to Luojiang County, where you will take the initiative to propose a divorce, without hesitation."

  "Call off the engagement?" Ximen Yan felt as if she had been heavily struck in the chest.

  "Back off!" Ximen Yu's tone was filled with an unyielding determination that brooked no argument.

  "Ximen Yan humbly called out: 'Why, Father? Why must you step down? Among the young masters of Nanyun State, I only find Da Xi Shun somewhat pleasing to the eye. As for the others, I don't really like them. Isn't it just that the Qin family has a daughter who is close to him? Send a guardian to secretly get rid of her. Father...'"

  "Preposterous!" Xi Men Yu growled, his face darkening. "The decision to cancel the engagement is mine, and it's not open for discussion. Anyone who dares to argue will be dealt with by family law!"

  "Qian'er, Xing'er! Especially you, Qian'er, listen up. I don't care what grudges or grievances you had with Qin Wushuang in the past, from today on, all those must become past tense. Not even a hint of resentment is allowed to exist, not even in your hearts. I don't care if you can stomach it or not. Even if you can't, you'll have to force yourself to! Whoever can't do that will be waiting for family punishment!"

  Ximen Qian's eyes widened in shock as he stared at Ximen Yu, was this still his father? His usually doting father had completely changed today.

  Ximen Xing and Qin Wushuang were meeting for the first time, but there was nothing unusual about it. Moreover, he was even more smooth-talking than his older brother Ximen Qian, so when Father gave him such an order, all he could do was nod in agreement.

  "Father, can you tell me why this is?" Ximen Qian sat heavily in the chair, his face twisted, finding it hard to calm down.

  Father said so, doesn't that mean compromising with the Qin family? A big aristocratic family actually goes to compromise with a newly promoted wealthy family, what kind of logic is this?

  The great protector of the Thirteen Cold Blood Eagles suddenly spoke up at this time.

  "Master Valve, have you ever had a fight with that Qin family's son?"

  Fighting Qin Wushuang once, if possible, Xi Men Yu would naturally not want anyone to know. Fortunately, at present, there is no outsider, and even the core elder of the family has not participated in the conversation, only two Supreme Elders and two Heads of Protection.

  These are all bosom friends, so there is no need to deliberately hide them.

  He nodded and Ximen Yu sighed: "It's a deal, this Qin family child is more troublesome than we imagined."

  After saying this, Ximen Yu also felt a sense of disappointment and frustration, deeply feeling a sense of helplessness.

  The majestic guardian's crane-haired and child-faced countenance suddenly tensed, and he exclaimed in a low voice: "Could it be that the Qin family's son can actually retreat completely unscathed from under the Sect Master's hand?"

  As soon as this was said, even Ximen Qian, who had been sulking all along, couldn't help but shudder and suddenly sat up straight from his chair, looking at Ximen Yu with suspicion.

  The two elderly men of the family also showed a look of horror, waiting for Ximen Yu's answer.

  "It's not just a matter of retreating with whole body intact; if I were to confront him head-on, I wouldn't have even half a chance of winning!"

  Boom!

  Ximen Qian sat down with a thud, using too much force and directly collapsing the chair. If not for his cultivation, he would have fallen to the ground in a most undignified manner, but instead he managed to steady himself with one leg.

  Ximen Yu's face was not pleased, and he snorted: "You're so flighty and impatient, you can't even handle things properly. I think it'll take you until you're much older to truly become steady and mature. Don't think that just because you have the title of 'Young Master of Nanyun State' you know everything. What's this 'first'? That's just people flattering the Ximen family, you think you can rely on yourself to get a good reputation?"

  Ximen Qing was speechless and ashamed, with nowhere to hide his face.

  "I sentence you to face the wall on Mount Wanjun for half a year. If you still don't understand this principle, extend it for another half year!"

  Ximen Yu was truly enraged, and his majesty was still quite great. Not to mention Ximen Qian, even the Supreme Elder and the Head of the Protectors did not dare to speak up to advise him.

  "Yes, I'll go right away."

  "Now!" Ximen Yu's eyebrows snapped together.

  Ximen retreated with his head hung low in shame, covering his face and fleeing without looking back.

  "Xing Er, this time in the Wu Tong trial, you need to be low-key and cautious, pay attention to every detail. You can't compete with that Qin family child for attention, nor can you offend him. If necessary, you can secretly make contact with him without leaving any traces. Tonight's banquet is a good starting point. Do you understand?"

  Ximen Xing's advantage is his flexibility and adaptability. Thinking of his father's evaluation of Qin Wushuang, he recalled his terrifying and heaven-defying strength, and Ximen Xing asked himself if he really had any capital to compete with others.

  "Yes, Father."

  Ximen Yu nodded, his eyes scanning the surroundings, and then seemed to ask the four great masters: "Two senior elders, and two guardians, do you think that this sect master is making a big deal out of nothing?"

  "Otherwise, otherwise!" The Great Protector twirled his mustache with a smile, "How they think is unknown to me, but in my opinion, the fact that the Gate Master can make such a choice is indeed a blessing for our West Gate!"

  "Oh?"

  "The Tianxuan continent is vast and boundless. Let's not mention that we are just a middle-ranking vassal state with a large family, even those great empires have risen and fallen countless times in history. The rise and fall of the world often originate from a small matter. The winds and clouds change, the ocean flows horizontally, only by keeping a clear head in the midst of the trend, not being bewildered by some illusory things, can one survive for long. Judging the situation and timing, this should be the family's ultimate principle for survival."

  The Great Protector's status in the family is extremely transcendent, and there is a tendency to subtly surpass the two great elders, so when he says this, it doesn't count as relying on his seniority.

  An elder couldn't help but say: "Does the Great Protector mean that Qin's child is an unstoppable force in the grand scheme of things?"

  The Great Protector nodded calmly: "The Sect Master should be clearer than you and me."

  Ximen Yu waved his hand: "You two, stop arguing. That Qin family... although I don't say that the Ximen clan can't afford to provoke them, it's best not to provoke them if possible. Since we're not going to be enemies, then we should think of ways to become allies!"

  "Form an alliance? With his humble background as a young master of a wealthy family?" The elder was perplexed.

  "Heh heh, Men Di, it's probably just an illusion, as the Great Protector said! Jun Lao, you might not know that Qin family child has already formed a spiritual connection!"

  As soon as this was said, the whole room fell silent. The old gentleman's belly full of grievances and incomprehension instantly turned into nothingness.

  It's fate!

  For these old guys, they know too well what it means.

  "Rise up!" said Sima Yu, "I am the great Sima, and for generations we cannot be enemies with the Qin family of Donglin. This must be written into our family's ancestral teachings and passed down through the ages!"

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