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123: Humiliating momentThe Grand Elder abruptly straightened his body, spittle flying everywhere:

Fortunately, I discovered them in time and risked my life to block those four Qi Refining Mid-Stage Devil Heads. We fought endlessly, which is the only reason they didn’t go on a killing spree within the clan! Alas... alas!

He beat his chest and stomped his feet, putting on a grand show:

It is a pity that the Qi Refining Seventh Layer Devil Head was too formidable! I was unable to divide my attention. By the time I risked injury to repel those four pieces of trash and went to rescue the Clan Chief... it was already too late!

The Clan Chief... he was heavily injured by that Devil Head! Now... now he is merely hanging on by a single breath while in seclusion, trying to save his life... his survival is uncertain!

As he spoke, he stole glances at Liu Chengcai’s expression.

In any case, Lin Lingshan hadn’t shown his Face, so claiming he was heavily injured and dying wasn’t exactly wrong, and it served to gild his own reputation.

He didn’t know Lin Lingshan’s specific condition either; after all, since entering that little brat Lin Jingyu’s home, he hadn’t appeared again.

Even if he hadn’t fallen, he was certainly heavily injured and dying.

Without High Grade Medicinal Pills to heal, the injuries inflicted by a demonic Cultivator would only worsen.

The Grand Elder also felt a bit fortunate that Lin Lingshan had actually been able to fight a Qi Refining Seventh Layer demonic Cultivator.

Such strength was truly terrifying.

If it weren’t for the demonic Cultivator, once he came out of seclusion,

he would probably have purged the entire Lin Family with thunderous momentum.

As the Grand Elder, he had plenty of dirt under his own seat over these years.

According to the Lin Family’s rules, it would be enough to have his cultivation crippled and to be expelled from the Family.

A faint, imperceptible sneer curled the corners of Liu Chengcai’s mouth. One person blocking four Qi Refining Mid-Stage Cultivators? That kind of talk could only fool ghosts.

However, the news of Lin Lingshan being heavily injured and dying did put him in a pleasant mood.

Without this Clan Chief who might disrupt his plans, the Lin Family was even more firmly in his grasp.

He feigned deep sorrow and sighed:

Alas, the Lin Clan Chief is a man of good fortune and will surely overcome this disaster. That being said... He changed the subject, his gaze sharpening as he stared at Lin Chenghai:

...regarding this alliance, is the Grand Elder able to make the decisions?

The Grand Elder said proudly, That goes without saying! The Clan Chief is heavily injured and in seclusion, unable to handle affairs. Naturally, I have full authority over all matters, big and small, within the clan! Regarding the alliance with your Family, my word is final!

A trace of smugness even appeared on his Face.

A satisfied smile finally appeared on Liu Chengcai’s Face, and he cupped his hands:

The Grand Elder fighting four devils alone, you are truly a hero! With you presiding over the big picture, this alliance will surely be concluded smoothly!

On the high platform, in front of all the Lin Family Clansmen, the two began to discuss the terms of the alliance.

They did not deliberately lower their voices, as if they wanted everyone to hear.

The three hundred acres of Low Grade Spirit Fields on the east bank of Spirit Fish Lake have decent Spiritual Qi. The Lin Family can provide the manpower to Cultivate them, and the harvest will be split seven-three, with the Liu Family taking seven.

Every year, the Liu Family will sell one hundred Black Mountain Tusk Pig piglets to the Lin Family at a low price, and the Lin Family only needs to pay tribute of fifty Black Mountain Rock Pigs to the Liu Family.

The Liu Family will send a First Rank Spirit Planter to reside in the Lin Family to guide the planting of Perilla Grass. The Lin Family must provide the best spiritual land for their Cultivation and supply Spirit Rice for all three daily meals; there must be no negligence.

Item by item, clause by clause, the expressions of the Lin Family members below the stage turned from white to green, then from green to black, and finally turned ash-gray.

The Grand Elder Lin Chenghai sat upright on the platform, turning a blind eye to the anger below, his mind entirely on the First Rank High Grade Cultivation Room usage rights that the Liu Family had promised him.

So what if he sold out the Lin Family? As long as he could achieve a Breakthrough to the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, everything was worth it!

He even tried hard to squeeze out a smile, nodding and agreeing to every term proposed by the Liu Family: Easy to say, easy to say!

After the treaty was read, Liu Chengcai took a satisfied sip of the inferior Spirit Tea offered by the Lin Family, frowned in disgust, then set down the teacup and cupped his hands with leisurely composure.

As he clapped his hands, three men wearing Liu Family attire walked forward.

One limped, walking with an uneven gait; one had sunken eye sockets and hollow eyes, he was blind; the last one had all his limbs, but his mouth was crooked, drool uncontrollably dripping down his chin as he smiled foolishly at the crowd.

Furthermore, Liu Chengcai tapped the table to pull back everyone’s attention.

To demonstrate the sincerity of our two families’ alliance and to become even closer, the Liu Family has specially selected three promising young talents for the three eligible young ladies of your Family!

The smile at the corners of his mouth carried a trace of cruel mockery.

Even for the Grand Elder, whose Face was thick, he couldn’t quite hold it together now.

It wouldn’t have been hard for the massive Liu Family to find a few eligible unmarried Cultivators, yet they had brought these three twisted melons and cracked dates.

Which Family’s daughter would be willing to marry into such a situation?

This Liu Family was simply stomping the Lin Family’s Face into the ground, and after stepping on it, they spat on it fiercely.

Before, they could still use the guise of an alliance to maintain the Lin Family’s Face.

Now, if this matter were to spread, the Lin Family would lose both their Face and their dignity.

Even the Lin Family members who had already accepted multiple unequal treaties could not hold back at this moment.

One by one, their Faces turned crimson with rage.

Liu Chengcai, however, watched the angry Lin Family members with leisurely composure, deep in his eyes revealing profound disdain.

In fact, these were the ones he had specifically selected.

Why should the Grand Elder get three months in a First Rank top-tier Cultivation secret room? The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt.

However, this was a decision passed by the Elder Council, and he could not interfere.

But he could certainly make them feel thoroughly disgusted.

What, does your Lin Family intend to go back on your word?

He snorted coldly, and the Aura of two Liu Family Qi Refining Seventh Layer Cultivators was released without reservation.

The nearby Grand Elder’s Face turned pale. Once upon a time, he had been the one to release his Aura to suppress ordinary Lin Family Cultivators.

Now, he was the one being suppressed by others.

Not far away, the Third Elder was distracted, his two eyes constantly darting around.

With Jingxie having not returned for so long, he had long since prepared for the worst in his heart.

He was now filled with panic and unease.

He was terrified that the Cultivator who mastered Heavenly Lightning would arrive to slaughter them at any moment.

He secretly blamed the Black Wind Stockade for not coming yet; as long as they arrived, he could extricate himself from this mess.

And then plan for the future.

These three are heroes of the Liu Family, heroes who sacrificed themselves for our Liu Family, and you dare to look down on them?

Just look at what kind of pathetic lot you are!

Being able to marry into the Liu Family is a blessing you’ve cultivated over eight lifetimes.

Why, do you intend to rebel?

Liu Chengcai looked down at the ordinary Lin Family Cultivators from on high, crushing the Lin Family’s Face completely, which was the only way to relieve the gloom in his heart.

The terrifying Spiritual Pressure suddenly released with full force by the two Qi Refining Seventh Layer Cultivators behind him! It was like two invisible mountains crashing down!

Thump! Thump!

Dozens of Lin Family Clansmen near the high platform, those with slightly weaker cultivation, were directly pressed to their knees on the ground, their Faces pale, struggling to breathe.

Those with slightly stronger cultivation were also trembling all over, veins bulging on their foreheads, desperately holding on to keep from kneeling, yet they couldn’t even say a single word!

The entire venue fell into a deathly, suffocating, and humiliating silence!

Just at this suffocating moment, a clear voice filled with thick mockery, like ice beads falling onto a jade plate, precisely drilled into Liu Chengcai’s ears:

Yo, these three sons-in-law selected by the Liu Family Young Clan Leader are truly Dragons among men, such outstanding talents! With such good candidates, why not marry your own widowed mother off to them?

It would be perfect for a Three Dragons Playing with a Phoenix, wouldn’t that be wonderful? It would also save your mother from spending every night alone in an empty room, unable to bear the loneliness!

The voice was not loud, but every word was clear, carrying a strange penetrating power that instantly shattered the suffocating, oppressive silence!

Swish! Everyone’s gaze turned in unison toward the source of the sound!

They saw Lin Jingyu standing on the periphery of the crowd, arms crossed, with a lazy and extremely punchable smile on his Face, pointing at Liu Chengcai on the high platform.

The fake smile on Liu Chengcai’s Face instantly froze, as if a basin of scalding hot dog’s blood had been splashed on him.

An indescribable rage surged straight to his crown.

He had lived for so many years, as the dignified Young Clan Leader of the Liu Family.

When had he ever been so viciously insulted in public?

Especially when it insulted his mother, who had worked hard for over a decade to raise him after his father died.

You... little... bastard!

Liu Chengcai’s Face instantly twisted and deformed, hideous like a vengeful ghost.

He could no longer maintain his previous high-and-mighty attitude and slammed his palm down on the sturdy red sandalwood Eight Immortals table beside him.

Boom! Wood chips flew everywhere, and the entire table, along with the expensive tea set on it, instantly turned into powder!

Liu Chengcai’s hair and beard stood on end, the killing intent in his eyes becoming tangible. He locked his gaze onto the gray-clad youth outside the crowd, while violent Spiritual Qi surged around his body, emitting a low hum:

Get out here! I will tear you into ten thousand pieces!