Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 67: Chapter 67 The Honor of the Hou Family

”What?”

Everyone exclaimed in surprise, staring at Hou Xiangde in astonishment.

An eighty-year-old man, with bodily functions like those of a thirty or forty-year-old? How is that possible?

”Is... is this true?” Hou Xiangde’s voice trembled.

”According to common sense, this is simply impossible. We have just conducted three consecutive tests, and the results were all the same,” Elder Yue said. ”I have to say, this is a miracle in the history of world medicine!”

Once again, everyone was shocked; if even Elder Yue said so, then it must be true.

Hou Xiangde’s eyes reddened with emotion. Flowers may bloom again, but humans can never return to their youth; rejuvenation was only something out of legends. And now, he had actually become so much younger; who wouldn’t be astounded by that?

”Given his current health status, approximately how long could he live?” Su Yang asked softly.

”Elder Hou does not have any signs of illness, and his bodily functions are in good condition. Barring any accidents, he should be able to live at least another fifty to sixty years, perhaps even more. I think this could break the record for the world’s longest lifespan!” Elder Yue stated.

The crowd was astounded once again. To live another fifty to sixty years would mean surpassing 130. Was what Su Yang said about living past 130 really true?

Su Yang smiled slightly and turned to Li Weixian, ”Now, are you convinced?”

Li Weixian was also greatly shaken, but he still clenched his teeth and said, ”I am unconvinced. This Yue person is in cahoots with you. His words cannot be trusted...”

Before he had finished speaking, Number Three, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up angrily, ”Nonsense! Elder Yue is the personal physician of several leaders in the Capital City, a world-leading top expert, a national treasure of our country. How could Elder Yue’s words possibly be untrue?”

All this time, Numbers Two and Three had not spoken because they had made it clear that they would not get involved in this matter. Now, Number Three finally spoke up and Number Two also looked at Li Weixian with a cold eye, which clearly showed their stance!

Li Weixian was stunned; even Numbers Two and Three were displeased with him, and this time, he was really finished!

”Elder Yue’s words are the truth; who dares to disbelieve?” Commander Hu shouted angrily, then looked at Su Yang with respect and said, ”Master Su is indeed an Immortal among men, with heaven-defying abilities that have truly opened my eyes!”

Everyone was deeply shaken as they looked at Su Yang. If Su Yang’s rapid ascent had been impressive before, then this event was truly shocking.

An elixir that could extend one’s life past 130? If word of this were to get out, who knows how many powerful forces would seek out Su Yang and beg on their knees for such an elixir.

No wonder Su Yang dared to contradict Commander Hu. With such ability, what did Commander Hu count for?

Su Yang paid no attention to Commander Hu but turned and looked coldly at Hou Xiangde, ”Now, do you still doubt that I conspired with Hou Shilin to divide up the Hou Family’s assets?”

Hou Xiangde’s faced flushed with embarrassment and he quickly said, ”Master Su has misunderstood, I never had such thoughts. Master Su has saved me, and you have been a great benefactor to the Hou Family; how could I possibly...”

”Enough of this nonsense!” Su Yang cut off Hou Xiangde abruptly. ”I attended your birthday banquet tonight to give Shilin face, because he is my friend. However, what the Hou Family has done has left me quite unsatisfied.”

Hou Xiangde immediately got the hint and said loudly, ”Master Su, I apologize here for any offense caused previously. We were also mistaken about Shilin. From today onward, Shilin will continue to manage all of the Hou Family’s assets. Moreover, Shilin has the authority to manage family affairs!”

As these words were spoken, everyone from the Hou Family was shocked. The management of family affairs had always been the business of Hou Xiangde and Hou Xiaolian; even Hou Xiaozhi, who once had control of the family’s economy, was not allowed to intervene.

And now, Hou Xiangde was granting this authority to Hou Shilin, pushing him to the highest position in the Hou Family!

”Grandfather!” Hou Shijun panicked; as the eldest grandson, he was definitely going to be the successor of the family. Now, with Hou Xiangde acting this way, it was clear he was trying to replace him with Hou Shilin.

Hou Xiangde said coldly, ”Shijun, all the family assets under your name will also be turned over to Shilin. From now on, no one shall interfere with the family assets without authorization!”

Hou Shijun was shocked, this meant not only was Hou Shilin going to replace his position, but he was now being stripped of his possessions as well.

”Grandfather, why?” Hou Shijun demanded anxiously, ”I am the eldest grandson, what is Hou Shilin? Why should he take over all the family businesses?”

Hou Xiangde grew furious, raising his voice, ”Because this is an order I personally issued. Is that reason enough?”

Hou Shijun fell silent at once.

The rest of the Hou Family fell silent as well; starting today, the Hou Family was going to be thoroughly reshuffled. Hou Shilin, who was never seen favorably, would become the most crucial person in the Hou Family.

Just as Su Yang had said, from now on, the whole Hou Family would respect Hou Shilin!

Many in the Hou Family were filled with regret; just because Hou Shilin had a good relationship with Su Yang, he could gain such benefits. If they had also chosen to stand with Su Yang before, they would definitely have received many benefits now!

”Very good!” Su Yang nodded in satisfaction and glanced at Hou Shijun, saying, ”However, Hou Xiangde, I suggest you investigate how Hou Xiaozhi and Li Chengze, as well as this Master Chen, managed to enter the Hou Family Courtyard.”

Hou Shijun’s complexion suddenly changed; these people were the ones he had let in.

If tonight’s event had been successful, Hou Shilin would have been stepped on, and he would have also won Hou Xiaozhi’s full support.

But now that tonight’s event had failed, he was in trouble.

Hou Xiangde immediately asked sternly, ”Shijun, the guests in the main building tonight were all arranged and hosted by you. What exactly is going on?”

”I... I... I don’t know...” Hou Shijun replied in a low voice.

”Young Master Hou, do you really not know, or are you afraid to tell?” Su Yang said with a faint smile, ”When I arrived, you drove me away. Can you really be unaware of the entrance of these three living people?”

Hearing this, the expressions of Hou Xiangde and Hou Xiaolian changed on the spot.

”Shijun, you have some nerve, daring to be disrespectful to Master Su!” Hou Xiaolian shouted angrily, ”Apologize to Master Su immediately!”

Hou Shijun’s face was flushed with displeasure, but he still reluctantly said to Su Yang in a low voice, ”Master Su, I’m sorry...”

”There’s no need to be so resentful, nor to apologize to me...” Su Yang said, ”Because your apology is of no use to me!”

”Then what do you want!” Hou Shijun snapped, ”What’s done is done, and I’ve also apologized. If you’re not satisfied, then just kill me!”

”Shijun!” Hou Xiaolian immediately shouted, knowing Su Yang’s temperament. Such an Immortal-like figure, if he truly wanted to kill Hou Shijun, no one present could stop him.

”I won’t kill you...” Su Yang replied slowly, ”But I’ve said it before.”

”In the future, if anyone from the Hou Family disrespects me, then just as Xiangde was revived that day, so will Hou Xiangde fall!”