Xu Yang knew that Mystical Cultivators who could reach the Mystical Grandmaster stage were all persistent people. They would continue doing something persistently once they believed that it was right. There were only rare conditions where they would change their decision.
Xu Changling’s decision of casting Xu Yang and Xu Yu out from the family under the pressure of the Mo family was not a decision that was simply made, he must have believed that it was something that had to be done, and he would not change his mind about it easily.
Xu Changling sighed. “I have endured torment for more than a decade and I am filled with regrets. I often feel that I have not taken good care of you two and I feel sorry toward Qingyuan. Li Zhongxuan disregarded the Mo family’s pressure and chose to help you. I feel even more guilty because of that… Now, I finally have a chance to let you return to the family, and the Mo family should not go against that. I have decided to disregard all my concerns and put everything on this opportunity.”
“What kind of chance are you talking about?” Everyone in the Xu family, aside from Xu Yang, was attentively listening to what he had to say. “What is the chance that can let us never be afraid of the Mo family’s threat?”
“The chance is the Sea-Cloud Academy selection.” Xu Changling said. “As the campus to cultivate the geniuses in the Sea-Cloud Kingdom, the influence of the Sea-Cloud Academy is even stronger than the Mo family’s.”
“Manor Master, do you want Xu Yang to participate in Sea-Cloud Academy’s selection to limit the actions of the Mo family?” The third elder stood up suddenly and said. “No, no way! Let’s not even talk about whether Xu Yang could actually become a student of the Sea-Cloud Academy, even if he did, the Mo family would not be bothered about a mere student in the academy as they are extremely powerful.”
“What if Xu Yang could show an outstanding performance in Sea-Cloud Academy and have the academy show great interest in nurturing him?” Xu Changling said, “If that happens, the Mo family would have to tread carefully before doing anything to Xu Yang and our Xu family.”
“I admit that what the manor master is saying makes sense but the chance of that happening is extremely low! Sea-Cloud Kingdom governs forty-three nations, and has a territory of billions of miles. It is extremely tough to be outstanding and have Sea-Cloud Academy notice him from among billions of people!” The third elder did not want to back down. “Manor Master, you are betting the lives of the whole family, and we are likely to lose everything!”
“I believe that Xu Yang has the capability.” Xu Changling said indifferently, “Qinggang, tell everyone about the changes that Xu Yang is going through these days.”
Xu Qinggang nodded and looked around at everyone. He started speaking when he saw that the people were listening to him.
“Three months ago, Xu Yang suddenly participated in the ascetic team of Vast-Gate Dojo. I was punished by my father as I didn’t manage to protect him.”
“Xu Yang finally returned to Lin Yuan City a month ago and his cultivation was in the Intermediate Mystical Learner stage.”
“Xu Yang broke through into the Advanced Mystical Learner stage in ten days. He cultivated a kind of body tempering technique and defeated two Mystical Warriors from the Fire-Cloud Dojo!”
The audience exclaimed. It was impossible for an Advanced tier Mystical Learner to defeat two Mystical Warriors at the same time.
“Xu Yang broke through again into the Pinnacle Mystical Learner stage five days later. He went to Song Ren’s house at the southern city and brought his daughter back. He beat up a Mystical Warrior from Vast-Gate Dojo until the point where he was seriously injured.”
The youngsters were not that surprised by the examples of Xu Yang having defeated two Mystical Warriors but were instead frustrated at Xu Yang’s horrifying speed in advancing.
He only used five days to advance from Advanced tier to the Pinnacle-tier Mystical Learner. The fastest among them used over half a year to do that!
Xu Qinggang continued saying, “After a few days, Xu Yang went into the Python Mountains again to form his Mystical Core. I followed him secretly to protect him as he shouldn’t be disturbed when he is forming a Mystical Core.”
The audience was attracted by the story that Xu Qinggang was telling. They kept quiet and waited to hear about what happened next.
“When Xu Yang succeeded, there were three Mystical Warriors from Vast-Gate Dojo who went to assassinate him. However, they were all killed by Xu Yang and neither one of them escaped!”
“What? That is impossible!”
“Even Mystical Warriors wouldn’t be able to escape. He is way too strong! His combat power is extremely overpowered as he can fight with others regardless of the strength gap!”
There were exclamations surfacing everywhere. The incident where the three Mystical Warriors did not manage to escape was even more terrifying than the previous example in which Xu Yang defeated two Mystical Warriors. His combat power was comparable to a Mystical Master’s as he could stop enemies in the Mystical Warrior stage from escaping.
Xu Yang glanced at Xu Qinggang in surprise. He did not expect a Mystical Master to have been following him all this while! This meant that the incident in which he used the Mystical Suppressing Pagoda to absorb the vitality of the three Mystical Warriors was seen by Xu Qinggang.
That was a problem for him… Xu Yang smiled bitterly. Luckily, the witness was his own uncle. If not, he would now be known as a monster in the eyes of everyone.
Xu Changling smiled and said, “Third Elder, you know that although Xu Yang’s qualification is rather weak, his aptitude is incredible. It could be said that he is a genius that is on a freakishly scary level! I have reason to believe that he will be outstanding and have Sea-Cloud Academy focus on nurturing him if he is there.”
Third Elder then said begrudgingly, “What if he is a genius? There are many failed geniuses on the path of Mystical Cultivation.”
Xu Changling knew that Third Elder was dissatisfied and he no longer cared about him. He said to Xu Yang, “Xu Yang, Grandpa knows that there is a barrier in the bottom of your heart in regards to our relationship. However, you have to trust that this kind of familial relationship is unbreakable. We are a family, and blood is thicker than water. Now, Grandpa has decided to disregard all our concerns and bet everything on you… It’s time for you to come home! The family is facing difficulties and we need a teenage genius like you to support us.”
Xu Yang felt that it was a heavy responsibility. Xu Changling was gambling the fate of the whole family in order to let him and Xu Yu return to the family.
“Brother…” Xu Yu pulled at Xu Yang’s arm. Her eyes were red and there were traces of tears. Her feelings were obvious.
Xu Yang took a deep breath. There were many thoughts in his mind that had suddenly disappeared.
“I’m willing to return to the family but I have three conditions.”
“The audacity! It is an immense grace for the family to let you return. How dare you talk about conditions?” Third Elder yelled.
“Third Elder!” Second Elder could not bear it anymore and reprimanded him, “It is our Xu family who owes Xu Yang a great deal, it is not his responsibility to bear our burden! You are his granduncle. Watch your words!”
Second Elder was a tactful person. He had always stayed neutral when his elder brother and younger brother argued, and he never took sides. However, he could no longer bear Third Elder’s alienation toward his grandnephew, Xu Yang, so he stood up for him.
“Third Elder, don’t blame me if I suppress you in front of the youngsters if you continue to ramble on incessantly.” The corner of Xu Changling’s lips twitched as he enveloped the words with Wind Mystical Power and delivered it into Third Elder’s ears.
Third Elder’s thin face turned pale. Xu Changling’s power as a Pinnacle Mystical Grandmaster was a prestige whenever and wherever. Fortunately, Xu Changling cared about Third Elder’s dignity and sent those words secretly into his ears.
“That’s enough. Tell me your conditions.” Xu Changling nodded and said to Xu Yang after seeing that the third elder had finally sat down in silence. “As long as you are willing to return to the family, Grandpa will accept your conditions no matter what they are.”