Chapter 195: Chapter 193: The Qin Family’s Attitude
That night, the Qin Family’s ancestral home was ablaze with lights. Aside from those who were away and could not return, every single core disciple of the Qin Family, not one missing, was present in the banquet hall.
Most of them wore excited smiles. What excited them even more was that the rarely seen powerful seniors of the Qin Family were all here tonight, without exception!
Everyone was talking about that miraculous young man, unable to fathom how he had managed to achieve a breakthrough right at the entrance of the ancestral home. Could this be some kind of omen?
Many people had even run to the entrance, one step short of prying up the flagstones to study them. Yet, they gained no enlightenment and could only lament the vast difference between people.
The news of Qin Li, the disciple who returned from the Mortal Realm, achieving a breakthrough at the entrance of the ancestral home was sealed by the Qin Family’s upper echelons. They all understood what such news would mean to Profound Island.
With over three years until the Venerable competition, who knew what realm this kid could reach by then?
Moreover, the time and place of Qin Li’s breakthrough were so perfect, it was as if it were a sign foretelling the Qin Family’s impending rise!
The Supreme Elders, in particular, were all wearing benevolent expressions, as gentle and kind as the old man next door!
Meanwhile, Qin Li was still caught in the crossfire of three women, struggling to hold his ground...
Qin Hanyue felt that her son was young and handsome, and as the undisputed star of the day, he ought to wear red to mark the joyous occasion!
Qin Xue thought red was too gaudy. A green robe would make him look more dashing!
Then there was Linghu Feiyue, stirring the pot. She played the fence-sitter, telling Qin Hanyue that red was lovely when she asked, then telling Qin Xue that green was better.
Both women shot glares at Linghu Feiyue, but while the Little Fox was innocent, she wasn’t stupid. She knew who to please first. With a giggle, she said, "I think red is definitely nice!"
Qin Hanyue finally revealed a satisfied smile, only for the mischievous and stunningly beautiful girl to continue, "But I think, whether red or green, neither is as beautiful as purple!"
Qin Hanyue’s brow furrowed slightly. Looking at her son’s skin, so translucent it resembled jade—a complexion even she envied—she slowly nodded and said, "Hmm, Miss Linghu’s suggestion is also good. Dearest son, try on the purple one!"
Qin Li felt a dark cloud hang over his head, on the verge of tears but unable to cry.
"You can just call me Feiyue!" In order to stay by Qin Li’s side and cultivate, the Little Fox was using every trick in the book. Seeing how much Qin Li cared for his mother, she naturally had to curry favor as well.
"Hehe, what a good girl!" Faced with the flattery of such a cute and beautiful young woman, it would be a lie to say Qin Hanyue wasn’t happy. She was incredibly fond of the girl her son had met on his journey. But then she remembered that Shangguan Shiyu was also on this very Profound Island, and for a moment, she found it hard to choose. ’It would be great if he could marry them all!’ she thought.
It was a clear double standard. If Qin Wenxuan had dared to have such a thought, Qin Hanyue would have been the first to skin him alive. But when it came to her son, she wished he would marry every beauty in the world!
By the time Qin Li, finally styled by the several women, appeared at the entrance of the Qin Family’s banquet hall, all the clamor within instantly vanished. Everyone stared at the young man, who looked like a gentleman of otherworldly grace, and praised him in their hearts.
He had sword-like brows and eyes like stars, his face as handsome as carved jade. A Hair-Binding Gold Crown sat atop his head, adding to his heroic air. His tall, slender frame was draped in a dignified and noble purple robe. His skin, smooth as a baby’s and fair as jade, was enough to make even women feel ashamed of their own.
A faint smile played on Qin Li’s lips. Beside him, Linghu Feiyue wore a long white dress, her hair in an elegant high bun. She carried herself with a noble air, her face a work of art, her figure willowy and graceful. With every light step, she swayed mesmerizingly. Her gaze held a quality that dared anyone to look down on her. Her eyes, which seemed as clear as autumn waters, held a bewitching charm that was second to none!
What a perfect couple!
Those Qin Family disciples who originally had other ideas about Linghu Feiyue lost all confidence at this sight. It felt as if even getting close to her would be a form of blasphemy. It seemed only this young man was worthy of her in all the world.
Qin Li smiled wryly to himself. This, of course, was another one of his meddlesome mother’s pranks. Qin Hanyue knew full well that her son had a fiancée, but she didn’t want to let this girl go either. In this world, it was perfectly normal for a man to have multiple wives. Her son had the power, the influence, and was so handsome and distinguished—so what if he married a few more?
Of course, Qin Hanyue never considered that her own husband having only one wife was an anomaly in this era. ’He must be devoted only to me!’
That was what Qin Hanyue had always believed.
Qin Xue accompanied Qin Hanyue, content to play a supporting role. After experiencing so much over the years, Qin Xue’s perspective had broadened immensely. Although her strength was still weak, she believed that as long as she worked hard without distraction, she too would one day achieve great things!
As Qin Li walked into the banquet hall, a wave of emotion washed over him. ’This is the Qin Family, and for the past thirteen years, I was also in a Qin Family! Not to mention the difference in power between the two families, just the atmosphere is a world of difference!’
’This is what a true great family should be like!’
He looked at the smiling faces that turned toward him, especially the young people with faint envy in their eyes and the children with looks of admiration and awe. The one thing Qin Li didn’t see was jealousy.
Perhaps this had to do with his overwhelming strength, which snuffed out any budding jealousy in people because the gap was simply too large!
But he had to admit, the Qin Family of Fengsha City was a family that truly possessed the bearing of a great clan.
All his previous apprehension and nervousness completely vanished at this moment.
’This is the kind of family I’ve always wanted!’
Qin Li thought to himself.
"Qin Li, come over here," Qinling Mountain beckoned with a very gentle attitude.
Amid a sea of envious gazes, Qin Li smiled and walked over to a place where even people like Qin Wenxuan were not qualified to sit!
Around this huge round table sat twelve people. Each and every one of them looked extremely old. The youngest-looking one seemed to be Qinling Mountain himself, and his face was also covered in wrinkles.
As Qin Li drew near, a slightly shy smile appeared on his handsome face. He bowed to the old men seated there and said, "Junior Qin Li greets the ancestors!"
"Good, truly good!"
"As expected of a descendant of my Qin Family. This old man is pleased!"
"Haha, our Qin Family has hopes of ascending to a higher level in the future!"
"This young lad is handsome, just like me..." The one who spoke was an old man with an ancient face, a web of deep wrinkles etched upon it, though one could still faintly make out his former glory from his features. This was the current Patriarch Qinling Mountain’s own father, one of the Supreme Elders, Qin Haiyang.
He, too, was a Martial Artist at the Celestial Embracing Realm!
Although Qin Li was his direct lineal grandson, Qin Haiyang’s words were still met with teasing from the two equally ancient old men beside him.
"Haha, Eldest Brother has been in seclusion for so many years. His other skills may not have improved, but his narcissism is the same as ever!"
"That’s right, Eldest Brother was as handsome as this young lad when he was young. Heh, back in the day... sigh, in a flash, we’ve become so old. If only we could break through to the Venerable Realm, rumor has it you can regain your youth."
"Haha, Third Brother is daydreaming again!"
The three Supreme Elders bantered among themselves, leaving everyone in the quiet banquet hall dumbfounded. They stared at the old men in disbelief, never having imagined that the perpetually stern Supreme Elders had such an approachable side.
Forget the junior descendants in the hall; even Qinling Mountain rarely heard such words from these Supreme Elders of his father’s generation.
And all of this was because of the young man before them!
It could be said that he had truly brought new life and new hope to the Qin Family!
"Qin Li, you are Wenxuan’s child. For all these years, the Qin Family has wronged you!" Qinling Mountain wasted no time, getting straight to the point with a statement that surprised everyone, including Qin Li.
Qin Li was slightly taken aback and managed a strained smile. He still hadn’t figured out how to accept Qin Wenxuan. Accepting him was a completely different concept from accepting the Qin Family.
The reason was simple: accepting a family and admitting he was a member was not difficult. No matter how he looked at it, Qin Li could not escape his lineage.
But accepting a man who had never given him—this body—a shred of fatherly love? Qin Li felt that was asking too much! He had only given Qin Wenxuan a way to save face today for his mother’s sake. He could sense his mother’s worry and could see she was truly happy here, not facing any discrimination. That was why Qin Li had decided to let the matter rest.
Moreover, the attitude of the entire Qin Family towards him could be described as extremely friendly. Of course, this was definitely related to the strength he had displayed.
But as they say, attitude is everything!
Qin Li had originally planned to stay for a few days before heading to Four Seasons Valley to find Shangguan Shiyu. He would eventually return to the Mortal Realm; he was just a passerby here.
He never expected that the Qin Family, from top to bottom, seemed to fully acknowledge him as a disciple and were determined to keep him.
’What should I do?’ Qin Li wondered.
At that moment, Qinling Mountain continued, "Child, if you must blame someone, blame the family’s unreasonable rules. Don’t blame your father. He is an outstanding man. Believe me, you will have a good life here! From now on, you are a member of the Qin Family, and you will share in its glory and disgrace! And the Qin Family will be your staunchest backer. No matter what enemies you face, the Qin Family will not retreat!"
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