The Heavenly Family, the uncrowned kings!
In Qing City, they are even referred to as the Tian Imperial Clan, and those who can be called an imperial clan were already shattered during the Dark Ages!
Now, the title of Imperial Clan has once again appeared in the eyes of the world.
"Patriarch, Young Master Tian has been suppressed in South Province. This is the video transmitted from South Province."
The Tian Family occupies a vast area, so large that an entire mountain peak is their territory. An ancient and elegant mansion stands on the summit.
At this moment, in the ancestral hall, the Patriarch of the Tian Family sits with an extremely gloomy expression.
Before them is a screen, displaying the tragic state of Tian Yifei in South Province!
His cultivation has been crippled, and the Four Divine Beasts, spewing iron chains, have imprisoned Tian Yifei in the center.
In the video, Tian Yifei appears gaunt, his eyes dim and lifeless, his entire body somewhat deformed by the restraints of the iron chains.
Many members of the Tian Family's eyes reveal anger. For the entire Tian Family, to break through the bottleneck and become a true imperial clan, they are still short of a true heir.
Yet, this heir has met such a fate in South Province. More importantly, their Tian Family's reputation has been utterly lost!
Even more critical, Tian Yifei himself is hailed as the Son of Destiny for the Tian Family for the next twenty years. To be treated like this in South Province has enraged the entire Tian Family!
"Patriarch, we cannot let this situation continue to develop. If it does, where will our Tian Family's reputation go? Where will our imperial clan's reputation go?"
"Although I am very reluctant to admit it, I must concede that in this desolate place, someone has managed to make an imperial clan falter. We absolutely cannot let this matter go; we must seek revenge!"
"Someone must pay the price for this. These people in South Province must pay the price. No matter what happens, we must regain our Tian Family's dignity, and the Young Master must be brought back!"
The elders of the Tian Family glare at each other in anger. Behind the Tian Family Patriarch are the countless ancestors of the Tian Family!
Tablets of ancestral spirits are placed behind the Tian Family Patriarch, representing the status the Tian Family has achieved through the sacrifices of countless ancestors.
"No matter how this matter unfolds, one thing is certain: our Tian Family's Young Master has been reduced to this state in South Province. We cannot just stand by and watch. I suggest that the Ninth Elder take action."
The Ninth Elder is not the most powerful in the Tian Family, but he is the most insidious and the one with no bottom line. This is precisely why he is only the Ninth Elder.
He is the dark side of the Tian Family, their contingency plan, their last resort for damage control!
The Tian Family, as the uncrowned kings.
Heavenly might, not to be violated!
"Since that is the case, Ninth Elder, please make a trip to South Province. I will arrange for someone to accompany you. Furthermore, I will keep an eye on this matter. If you also falter..."
The Tian Family Patriarch's words are left unspoken, but the meaning behind them is clear to all.
An imperial clan is by no means simple.
It is not just their martial prowess, but also the supporters behind them.
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South Province.
The Wang, Yang, and Zhang families, the last of the old established families in South Province, have gathered together.
"So many things have happened in South Province recently, all related to Ye Longlin. More importantly, Ye Longlin now holds great power, which is very troublesome. What's even more troublesome is that the Tian Family's Young Master has met with an accident here, and the Tian Family will not let this matter rest.
Furthermore, I believe we need to have a good talk with Ye Longlin. After all, South Province is only so big, and this small territory of ours cannot withstand their turmoil."
The Patriarch of the Wang Family says with great helplessness. They have also been affected by this series of events. Although not significantly, some losses have been incurred.
When many companies issued statements earlier, their subordinates or managers also published official documents, resulting in losses of nearly a million.
Of course, a million in funds is not a large sum for them. However, the troublesome part is that this essentially severs all their ties with the Tian Family.
They do not wish to be enemies with the Tian Family, hence they did not voice any opinions. However, their subordinate companies issued statements on their behalf, which has put them in a difficult position.
"No matter how this matter should unfold, we must have a good talk with Ye Longlin. We also need to contact the Tian Family and express our stance. Their conflict is their own, not ours."
Every family wishes to protect itself, rather than taking sides in this matter. If sides must be taken, they would rather side with the Tian Family, as they believe the Tian Family has a greater chance of winning.
"Alright, since a decision has been made, there is no need to linger here. Contact Ye Longlin, and also inform the Patriarch of the Li Family to come and mediate.
After all, it was Ye Longlin who first clashed with the Li Family, due to Fang Cunxin, so the Li Family can act as the host."
The Patriarch of the Yang Family ponders for a moment and then speaks.
The others nod in agreement.
Meanwhile, Ye Longlin and his companions are already having dinner.
Mu Hanqi, ever since she cursed at the charity banquet last time, seems to have let go completely, no longer caring about Ye Longlin's opinion.
"Can you eat with some decorum? You're a girl, and you'll need to find a boyfriend in the future."
Ye Longlin is speechless as he watches her eating habits.
When he first met her, she was more like a pampered rich girl. However, as they got to know each other better, especially now that they live together, she has become increasingly uninhibited.
With one foot propped on the stool, her bare leg is exposed. With the other hand supporting herself on the table, she unceremoniously grabs food.
Mu Hanqi immediately rolls her eyes upon hearing this and says grumpily, "You said you would support me this afternoon. What, less than a day later, you want to go back on your word? I'm telling you, it's not that simple!
This young lady is determined to stick with you for life. I'm telling you, it's not that simple. Besides, if I can't find a boyfriend, wouldn't you be a ready option? I'll be a Heavenly King's wife in the future, hehe."
Ye Longlin: "..."
"I've told you many times that I have no intention of getting married, nor do I wish to start a family and have children. It is dangerous to be with me; I have emphasized this more than once."
Sensing Ye Longlin's seriousness, Mu Hanqi puts her foot down and, uncharacteristically, speaks seriously to Ye Longlin: "I am a very committed person. Similarly, once I commit to something, I will never back down.
I am also reiterating, I am not a casual person. Once I set my mind on someone, unless I don't get married, it's either for a lifetime, or I die, or..."