Chaos Heavenly Emperor Technique

Chapter 941: Chapter 942: Cai Family Descendant? (4th Update)

The next morning, after having breakfast, Ling Feng prepared some modest gifts and went to General Huwei’s Mansion as per the invitation.

No matter what, that Old General Cai did help him once, so naturally, he should give him this face.

As for being a descendant of the Cai family, this matter needed a good explanation.

Upon arriving at General Huwei’s Mansion, as soon as Ling Feng stepped towards the main gate, he was immediately greeted by more than ten guards. An old butler from the mansion approached with a smiling face and said cheerfully, ”General Ling, our master has been expecting you for quite some time.”

”Hmm.” Ling Feng nodded slightly, ”I trouble you, elder, to lead the way.”

Although this old butler was merely a servant, he was also a King-level expert. According to seniority, calling him elder was not inappropriate.

The old butler was somewhat flattered by Ling Feng’s courteous manner and quickly escorted him inside the mansion.

Before long, under the guidance of the old butler, Ling Feng arrived at the main hall of General Huwei’s Mansion. At this moment, besides General Cai Yong, there were also some elders and younger generations of the Cai family. However, among the direct descendants of Old General Cai’s lineage, only Cai Yan was present.

Cai Yong had spent his life in the military and had two sons and a daughter. His eldest son, Cai Lang, died in battle, leaving only Cai Yan, who was raised by Old General Cai from a young age.

His second son, named Cai Hang, was expelled from the family over twenty years ago due to some mistakes he made.

It could be said that although the Cai family held a significant position in the Imperial City, their main lineage was dwindling. Old General Cai’s only wish was to find his second son, Cai Hang, to continue the Cai family line.

Later on, when Ling Feng appeared out of nowhere and demonstrated the Cai family’s unique secret technique, the ”Speech Spirit Spell,” it was no wonder Old General Cai immediately concluded that Ling Feng was a descendant of the Cai family.

”Young fellow, you really made this old man wait!” Old General Cai squinted his eyes, stared at Ling Feng, and slowly said.

Ling Feng promptly bowed to Old General Cai, ”I sincerely apologize, elder. I missed the date due to being in secluded cultivation. This is a token of my respect; please forgive me.”

”Forgive what, we’re all family now. Haha!”

Old General Cai rose from the Family Head’s seat and quickly walked to Ling Feng, pulling him by the arm and announcing loudly, ”Come, come, in front of so many clan elders and uncles, today acknowledge your ancestry and change back to the Cai surname. From now on, you will be called Cai Feng.”

”...”

Ling Feng was taken aback, finding it both amusing and vexing at how hasty this old fellow was.

”Elder, I think you misunderstand. I did not come to acknowledge my ancestry. I am not a descendant of the Cai family.” Ling Feng shook his head, smiling wryly.

Old General Cai’s expression slightly changed, ”You little rascal, at this point, you still want to play childish antics? I promise that if you are willing to acknowledge your ancestry, after my time, you will be the Family Head of the Cai family!”

Those younger members of the Cai family around them showed expressions of envy.

However, given Ling Feng’s current reputation in the Imperial City, they were not in a position to be dissatisfied!

”Elder, I am serious. Regarding the Speech Spirit Spell, I can explain.” Ling Feng said with a bitter smile.

”Explain?”

Old General Cai’s face immediately tensed up, ”Speak, let me hear your explanation!”

Although the Speech Spirit Spell might not be unique to the Cai family, theirs had been improved over generations, and both its curse seal and hand formation had become independent.

Moreover, this secret technique had always been strictly controlled within the main line of the Cai family and was never passed on outside.

Except if it was taught by his expelled second son, Cai Hang, there was no other possibility.

Of course, who would believe that Ling Feng, with the ability of the Emperor’s Eye, could fully grasp the Speech Spirit Spell just at a glance without missing a detail?

Ling Feng took a deep breath, knowing that the truth would not be believed, so he had to fabricate a story: ”Actually, although I am untalented, I have some slight attainments in medical skills, and I can barely be considered a Divine Country Imperial Doctor.”

Old General Cai’s gaze fixed on Ling Feng, his lips twitching slightly.

The younger Cai family members beside him couldn’t help but roll their eyes.

Just a little attainment makes you a Divine Country Imperial Doctor; this guy, even in creating grievances, does it like this!

”Get to the point!” Old General Cai frowned impatiently.

”The point is coming up.” Ling Feng’s eyes rolled, continuing to fabricate, ”I once encountered a seriously injured middle-aged man in the Western Wasteland. At that time, he was on the verge of death, so I saved him. He felt he couldn’t repay me, so he taught me two moves of the Speech Spirit Spell. However, he only taught me the first few moves, not everything.”

Ling Feng glanced at Old General Cai and said slowly, ”Thinking back now, the man I saved should be the second son you mentioned, General.”

Old General Cai’s expression grew more solemn, ”Boy, is what you said true?”

”Do you think I have any reason to deceive you, elder?” Ling Feng didn’t answer directly, just smiled and said, ”If I were indeed a descendant of the Cai family, acknowledging it directly would make me the Young Master of the mansion and gain the backing of you, Old General Cai. Why would I refuse such a good thing?”

Ling Feng paused and continued, taking advantage of the situation, ”However, I’m indeed not a descendant of the Cai family. If I had any intention of deceit, I would have a troubled conscience every day.”

This speech immediately brought Old General Cai back to his senses.

The joy of thinking the Cai family had an heir, and that this heir was a peerless genius, vanished in an instant.

”It seems you are indeed not Hang’er’s son.” Old General Cai sighed softly and said slowly, ”I apologize, it’s my mistake.”

Old General Cai’s gaze fixated on Ling Feng and said solemnly, ”General Ling, according to what you said, the one you saved was Hang’er.”

”Probably.” Ling Feng replied sheepishly.

”Sigh...” Old General Cai sighed, ”Is he alright?”

”He should be fine now.” Ling Feng touched his nose, feeling a bit guilty.

”Ah, it’s all because of my impulsive actions back then.” Old General Cai clenched his fist, ”Never mind, since you saved Hang’er’s life, in any case, you have done a favor for the Cai family. Since you have the talent to learn the Speech Spirit Spell, I will impart the complete Speech Spirit Spell to you as a reward.”

The younger members from the Cai family’s collateral branches were extremely envious. It would be fine if Ling Feng were a Cai family descendant, but he clearly wasn’t related to the Cai family at all, yet he still managed to get the true transmission of the Speech Spirit Spell!

Envy indeed!

However, the threshold for learning the Speech Spirit Spell was incredibly high; without an innate talent for it in one’s soul, even if the secret manual was right in front, a lifetime of cultivation might be useless.

”Ah? Cough cough...” Ling Feng coughed a few times, his face slightly flushed, ”There’s no need for that, is there?”

”This must be done.”

Old General Cai heavily patted Ling Feng’s shoulder, ”Once I’ve decided, it will not change!”

Ling Feng gave a wry smile and could only bow to Old General Cai, ”In that case, thank you, elder.”