The series of retaliations subsequently displayed by the Fang Family were all carried out with the tacit approval of the Liu Family. With the Liu Family suppressing them, the Mu Family appeared somewhat weak and isolated.
During the process, the Mu Family also tried to join forces with the Fu family, but in this particular game, the Fu family chose to stand by and watch, content to see the Mu Family suffer a loss.
Given this situation, how could the Mu Family dare to make a move!
If they were to move, and be suppressed by both the Liu Family and the Fang Family, they would likely suffer even greater losses!
Speaking of this, the Patriarch Hall Elder sighed, “So, Wanjun, it’s not that we don’t want to help. It’s that we truly cannot!”
Mu Wanjun looked at the many Patriarch Hall Elders present, her expression resolute.
“Regarding Family interests, Wanjun understands and fully supports the Patriarch Hall Elders’ decision. Wanjun can ignore everything else, but Chen Ping’an has truly saved Wanjun’s life. Wanjun is willing to forgo Family rewards, only asking that the Patriarch Hall Elders lend a helping hand to resolve his predicament!”
Mu Wanjun’s voice echoed in the Patriarch Hall, as if demonstrating her determination.
Willing to forgo Family rewards just to save that young man?
“Nonsense!”
A Patriarch Hall Elder reprimanded loudly.
“As a direct daughter of the Mu Family, how can you act so foolishly!? Our disciples should prioritize Family interests. How can you go against Family interests for an outsider? Not to mention whether this can be done, even if it could, an outsider is not worth this much from you!”
Facing the Patriarch Hall Elder’s reprimand, Mu Wanjun’s expression remained unchanged.
“Chen Ping’an saved Wanjun’s life. Wanjun has been taught by the Family since childhood: receive a drop of kindness, repay with a gushing spring! Having received his kindness, Wanjun will certainly not stand by and do nothing! I beg the Patriarch Hall Elders to grant this!”
A Patriarch Hall Elder’s face turned ashen, “Are you talking back to me because of an outsider?”
“Wanjun absolutely has no such intention. I beg the Patriarch Hall Elders to grant this and help him out of his predicament!”
“Absolutely impossible!”
“Wanjun, calm down first, don’t be anxious.”
“Yes, he’s just an outsider, why spoil our harmony.”
“......”
The Patriarch Hall Elders in the hall chattered amongst themselves.
Mu Wanjun was agitated and looked at a Patriarch Hall Elder in the hall.
“A promise is worth a thousand gold! Seventh Uncle-Grandfather, this is the principle you taught Wanjun! Wanjun has already promised her friend this matter. Seventh Uncle-Grandfather, do you want Wanjun to go back on her word in front of her friend?!”
Before Seventh Uncle-Grandfather could speak, a Patriarch Hall Elder next to him loudly rebuked.
“How dare you speak to your Seventh Uncle-Grandfather like that!”
“Wanjun, I’m telling you, this matter is a decision made by the entire Family. You don’t have to fantasize about changing it anymore!! Not only that, since Chen Ping’an has entered the whirlpool of this aristocratic Family game, I think the previously discussed marriage alliance also doesn’t need to continue!”
The words of the Mu Family Patriarch Hall Elder echoed in the hall, like a basin of cold water ruthlessly splashed on Mu Wanjun, chilling her to the core.
......
When Mu Wanjun walked out of the Patriarch Hall, she seemed somewhat dazed.
Mu Wanjun’s heart grew cold. She felt indignant about Chen Ping’an’s plight!
He was clearly involved in these matters because of the Family.
Family.......
“Wanjun Sister, what a coincidence.”
A pleasant voice sounded in Mu Wanjun’s ear.
Mu Wanjun looked up and saw Mu Zhixuan wearing a red dress. The fiery red accentuated Mu Zhixuan’s figure, making her even more alluring.
“It’s Zhi Xuan.”
Mu Wanjun forced a smile.
“Wanjun Sister, what’s wrong? Is something bothering you?”
“Nothing.” Mu Wanjun did not answer Mu Zhixuan’s question, “Zhi Xuan, why are you here?”
Mu Zhixuan said with a puzzled expression, “A servant just delivered a message, saying the Patriarch Hall Elders have something to discuss with me.”
The Patriarch Hall Elders have something to discuss?
Mu Wanjun’s expression sharpened.
“What is it?”
“I don’t know either, the servant who delivered the message didn’t say anything.”
“Hmm. Zhi Xuan, then you go find the Patriarch Hall Elders first.”
Mu Wanjun nodded, a bad premonition rising in her heart.
Simply put, Mu Wanjun didn’t leave. She found a nearby pavilion to sit down and waited for news from Mu Zhixuan.
She closed her eyes to rest for less than a quarter of an hour, and Mu Zhixuan walked out from the Patriarch Hall.
“Wanjun Sister, you’re still here.”
Mu Zhixuan had a smile on her face. Compared to when she first went in, she seemed like a different person.
Mu Wanjun looked at Mu Zhixuan, “Zhi Xuan, what did the Patriarch Hall Elders want with you?”
“It’s about my lifelong matter.”
Hearing this, Mu Zhixuan said with a slight blush, “The Patriarch Hall Elders said that the previously mentioned marriage had a slight change, and they arranged another marriage for me.”
“Arranged another marriage? With which Family?”
Mu Wanjun felt the indignation in her heart reach its Peak.
“It’s the Young Master of the Gu Family…”
Mu Zhixuan was truly satisfied with this marriage.
Although the Gu Family cannot be considered a major Family, it is still an aristocratic Family in the Inner City. Although the Young Master of the Gu Family is not being cultivated as a successor, he is still a direct descendant of the Gu Family.
Compared to marrying an outer city commoner with no Family background who can only rely on himself, marrying the Young Master of the Gu Family is undoubtedly a much better choice.
After marriage, she would manage the servants and accounts, and wouldn’t have to worry about mundane matters at all.
“You agreed?”
Mu Wanjun’s beautiful eyes stared intently at Mu Zhixuan.
“Mm…”
Mu Zhixuan lowered her head charmingly.
Compared to a so-called potential stock, Mu Zhixuan preferred someone like the Young Master of the Gu Family.
She had also seen Chen Ping’an. Although he was quite handsome, but...
His Family background was too poor!
Not to mention that this was arranged by the Patriarch Hall Elders, even if both men were placed in front of her to choose from, she would still choose the Young Master of the Gu Family.
“Wanjun Sister, do you know about the Young Master of the Gu Family’s situation? I heard he has his own garden outside the city!”
Seeing Mu Zhixuan’s appearance, Mu Wanjun knew she couldn’t blame her for this, and just sighed helplessly.
......
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Chen Ping’an’s palms constantly changed in the air, like phantoms. The immensely powerful force caused the air to explode repeatedly.
Although the palm technique was fast, each palm strike was incredibly fierce and contained the essence of a Vajra!
Great Vajra Palm!
+1!
A numerical value representing experience flashed before Chen Ping’an’s eyes.
“Enough experience!”
Chen Ping’an’s face lit up with joy. He immediately let out a long breath and stopped his practice.
Name: Chen Ping’an
Realm: Internal Energy - Tianlin Descends Peak
Martial Arts: Iron Cloth Perfection, Flying Locust Stone Perfection, Gongmen Thirteen Blades Perfection, Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training Perfection, Golden Bell Cover Perfection, Swift Wind Saber Technique Perfection, Eight Steps Catching Cicadas Perfection, Flying Star Swordplay Minor Achievement (0/160), Great Vajra Palm Entry (60/60)
.....
Not long ago, he had already broken through Flying Star Swordplay to the Minor Achievement Realm. Now, he had pushed the experience of Great Vajra Palm to the brink of breakthrough in one go.
With Flying Star Swordplay at Minor Achievement, Chen Ping’an’s Internal Energy was almost surging to its limit.
It was conceivable that if he were to similarly push this Great Vajra Palm to the Minor Achievement Realm.
He would then reach the Perfection Realm of Tianlin Descends Peak!
Looking at the entire Internal Energy Great Realm, he would truly stand at the Peak!