254: Frost Body

It wasn't that Jiang Qinghe was selfish, but for a great Family to develop and survive, it had to be this way.

The Jiang Family's status couldn't be maintained forever by him alone; selecting juniors with strong talent was an inevitable choice.

Feng Ming could also understand this point. Therefore, he didn't blindly fight for it, as appealing to emotions would be useless.

In a large Family, only those with great strength receive the best treatment.

Since that was the case, they would just follow along and play a high-stakes game.

After a moment, Steward Jiang was the first to react, asking, "Young Master Feng, what did you just say?"

Feng Ming chuckled. "It seems I didn't make myself clear just now. I said Shuwan has an Innate Ice Body, and an immortal grade one at that."

Jiang Bing was the first to react, exclaiming, "Heavens, Shuwan actually has an Ice Body, and it's immortal grade? Once she rises, won't she be equal to you?"

"This is a major event for our Jiang Family."

Jiang Qinghe nodded. "Yes, this is truly wonderful."

Ye Min looked at Jiang Shuwan with a face full of shock. How did she not know about the Ice Body?

Feng Ming smiled.

This was the benefit brought by strength. Without strength, who would pay attention to you? With strength, who would dare ignore you?

Perhaps these people before him weren't individuals who valued strength over Family ties, but in the face of strength, they would still unconsciously lean toward it.

This was reality!

Jiang Shuwan spoke indifferently, "Everything I have was given to me by my husband. Even with an immortal grade Ice Body, I am still a member of the Feng Family."

Jiang Bing hurriedly said, "Shuwan, since you married Feng Ming, you are naturally a member of the Feng Family. But Jiang blood also flows within you. We aren't asking you to do anything."

"However, your treatment in the Jiang Family cannot remain as it was before."

"Indeed, we cannot let the servants act recklessly and hurt Shuwan's heart."

Jiang Qinghe nodded. "Ye Min, Shuwan, rest assured. From now on, the Jiang Family will prioritize the cultivation of you and Xiao Yu. You two are the future of the Jiang Family."

Hearing this, Jiang Bing was stunned. "Xiao Yu?"

Jiang Shuwan spoke indifferently, "You don't need to worry about me; my husband can support me."

Feng Ming also started laughing. "That's right, I can support my wife. You all should help Xiao Yu more."

"Speaking of which, compared to Shuwan, she is even more impressive."

"Second Uncle, you probably don't know yet, but your Xiao Yu has an Innate Chaos Body."

"What? Father?"

Jiang Bing and his wife looked at each other in disbelief. Finally, their gaze fell on Jiang Qinghe. Only after the latter nodded did they stand up in excitement.

Steward Jiang said, "Second Young Master, this is all thanks to Young Master Feng. He refined the qing bo pill, which allowed us to know the aura inside Xiao Yu's body—" Hearing this, Jiang Bing directly knelt to Feng Ming. "Thank you, Young Master Feng, for refining the pill for Xiao Yu."

Feng Ming was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Jiang Bing to be so genuine, kneeling without hesitation.

Jiang Shuwan hurried forward to help him up.

After Jiang Bing sat down, Jiang Shuwan asked, "I want to know, can I use this Physique of mine to exchange for my mother's departure from the Jiang Family to live with me?" Jiang Bing sighed, "Silly child, from now on the Jiang Family will center around you. Although Xiao Yu has a special Physique, she is still young after all and needs the protection of her sister and grandfather."

It had to be said that Jiang Bing was very clever. With one sentence, he made his attitude clear, placing himself in a position where he wouldn't compete with Jiang Shuwan.

But he truly misunderstood, because Jiang Shuwan and Feng Ming really had no intention of competing with him.

Jiang Shuwan shook her head. "Second Uncle, I am a member of the Feng Family. I won't compete with you."

"I have only one request now: to take my mother and leave. If you agree, I also promise you that if the Jiang Family faces disaster in the future, I will certainly not stand by and watch."

Jiang Bing looked a bit troubled. "Only Father can make the decision on this matter; I am powerless."

Jiang Shuwan looked at Jiang Qinghe.

Jiang Qinghe sighed helplessly. "Since you have already decided, then I agree. But Shuwan, you must remember, there will always be a place for you in my Jiang Family."

Jiang Shuwan nodded indifferently, feeling no particular emotion. The harm from these past dozen years had long since made her lose hope.

Being able to take her mother away was enough for her.

Jiang Qinghe also knew he couldn't keep Jiang Shuwan, but her promise was very important.

Because this wasn't just about Jiang Shuwan, but also Feng Ming. He could see how much Feng Ming valued Shuwan.

As long as Shuwan acted, Feng Ming would certainly not ignore it. This meant he had gained two helpers, which was sufficient.

While everyone had various expressions, a guard hurried over.

"Reporting to Master, a group of guards has arrived at the gate, saying they are under orders to summon Madam Ye to the Main Family Branch for a confrontation!"

Before Jiang Qinghe could speak, Steward Jiang inquired, "Summoning Madam Ye for a confrontation? Who sent the summons? Confrontation about what?"

Before the guard could speak, Feng Ming, standing to the side, smiled and said to Ye Min.

"Mother-in-law, you probably don't know yet. Shuwan is very strong now; she is already a Nascent Soul Realm expert at the fifth stage. In this Trial, there's great hope for her to be in the top ten."

"In the future, Shuwan might even become a high official, and then you'll be able to enjoy the glory with her."

"What? Nascent Soul Realm, fifth stage?"

"Is this the benefit of a special Physique? Jiang Ling received so many resources and only seems to be at this Realm now. But Shuwan had no resources; if she had even half as much, she would likely be even stronger."

Jiang Qinghe looked at Feng Ming with a smile. He naturally understood that Feng Ming was making a point to him.

He laughed helplessly. "Alright, playing these indirect games with me—do I really not know what's important?"

After saying that, Jiang Qinghe shouted to the guard, "You, go kneel to the side."

"Master, but..."

The guard wanted to explain, but Steward Jiang interrupted him directly.

"What, didn't you hear? Master told you to kneel to the side. Summoning Madam Ye for a confrontation? Confrontation about what? There's nothing to confront. Don't disturb Madam Ye while she's eating."

"Yes!"

The guard didn't dare to be insolent and immediately led his men to the side to kneel down.

Ye Min felt a bit awkward. "This isn't good, is it? Maybe there's really something important. Should I go?"

"Yes, I'll accompany Mother. It feels somewhat inappropriate otherwise."

Jiang Shuwan and her mother were used to being bullied; when the Main Family Branch sent for them, they didn't dare refuse at all.

Feng Ming, however, raised his hand to stop them.

"Listening to the old man is the right choice! Your status deserves this treatment."

Jiang Bing said with a smile, "That's right. Father, the food is getting cold. Why don't we eat first?"

"Yes, yes, yes, eat first. Ye Min, Shuwan, don't worry about those things. Eat, and try the skills of the chef here."

Jiang Qinghe said repeatedly.

As for the Main Family Branch, he didn't care.

To have led the Jiang Family to this day, how could he be someone who couldn't distinguish what was important?

Especially with this Feng Ming before him; although the Feng Family was small, this person certainly had a limitless future.