57: Auntie supports you

Today was the first day of the Lingxiao Sect's Disciple recruitment testing.

Everyone was very excited.

While Jiang Shuwan and Feng Ming were 'catching up on their homework' this morning, they had already learned about Lu An'an's feelings for Feng Ming.

Knowing that the two shared mutual affection, they were very happy in their hearts.

"Husband, see, I wasn't wrong. You are so excellent that no girl could dislike you, and Sister Anan is no exception."

Feng Ming felt somewhat helpless. "Even so, you don't need to be this happy."

To be honest, now that the things he only dared to fantasize about in his dreams had come true, he found it somewhat difficult to adapt to this world.

Jiang Shuwan grinned. "Of course I'm happy! In the future, I won't have to look at the account books anymore."

Feng Ming: "..."

"Can't you show some backbone? This is the first time I've seen a wife smiling more radiantly than a flower at the thought of her husband marrying someone else."

Jiang Shuwan hugged Feng Ming from behind.

"What does it matter? My husband's character is so good that I'm not afraid. Even if Sister Anan joins us, you won't treat me poorly."

Being held like this, Feng Ming's expression became unreadable.

"It seems my performance this morning wasn't good enough?"

"How about I resubmit my homework?"

Jiang Shuwan immediately let go.

"Forget it, hurry up and wash up. We have many things to do."

Feng Ming didn't think much of it. "It's just a Disciple recruitment assessment, no big deal. Do you not believe in your own strength?"

Jiang Shuwan smiled. "We still have to take it seriously. Don't forget that among the recruitment team, there is a Golden Core Realm Expert. We need to find him."

Hearing this, Feng Ming said, "No need to look, I ran into him last night."

"Then do you know his identity?"

Jiang Shuwan hurriedly asked.

Feng Ming nodded. "His name is Huangfu Jing, and he is a Disciple of the Lingxiao Sect."

"He really is someone from the Huangfu Family."

As soon as Jiang Shuwan heard the name, she had her answer.

"Yes. I intend to expose the Huangfu Family's despicable actions today and tell the truth in public."

"If the Huangfu Family drops the matter, then so be it. If they refuse, our Feng Family will have to completely break ties with them."

Hearing this, Jiang Shuwan showed a look of worry. "Husband, what do you plan to do?"

Feng Ming pulled her close and gave her a kiss. "Don't worry, I already have an idea. But as for the specifics, we'll talk after we see Grandfather and the others."

Repeating the same thing over and over was also quite tiring.

Soon, the two arrived at the Feng Family Hall.

At this moment, everyone from the Feng Family was gathered there.

Feng Xiaotian sat in the main seat, his expression filled with confusion.

Seeing Feng Ming, he immediately spoke.

"Minger, today is the day of the Lingxiao Sect's Disciple recruitment assessment. Why aren't you going to sign up instead of calling us all here?"

The Feng Family Eldest Uncle, Feng Muqing, also inquired.

"Exactly, Minger. This is a matter of the utmost importance and cannot be delayed."

Feng Muyang asked, "Minger, has something happened?"

Feng Ming didn't delay and spoke directly.

"Grandfather! Eldest Uncle! I called everyone here today because I indeed have a matter I'd like to ask your opinions on!"

"What is it?"

Feng Xiaotian's brow furrowed slightly. Over the past few days, he had clearly seen that Feng Ming was not a reckless person. For him to be so serious now...

It was likely something truly important.

Feng Ming continued, "The night before last, Shopkeeper Liu said a Yao Beast appeared at Haoyue Temple, blocking the return of the merchant caravan."

"Shuwan and I went to slay the Yao Beast and discovered that it didn't appear on its own. It was controlled by a Beast-Controlling Ring, meaning it was a Yao Beast with a master. Furthermore, we encountered Death Warriors and a Golden Core Realm Expert there."

After Feng Ming finished speaking, the members of the Feng Family were shocked.

"What? It was intentional?"

"There were even Death Warriors?"

"This..."

The members of the Feng Family were not fools. Hearing Feng Ming's words, they immediately understood the implications.

Feng Ming continued, "That person is skilled in a Blade Technique. I specifically asked Eldest Uncle about it, and he said the Blade Technique is identical to the Huangfu Family's Round Moon Curved Saber!"

"Last night, I encountered that Golden Core Realm Expert. He is Huangfu Jing of the Huangfu Family, a Disciple of the Lingxiao Sect."

"What did you say?"

After hearing Feng Ming finish, Feng Mian was stunned.

His relationship with Huangfu Jing wasn't particularly good, but it wasn't bad either.

He had even been quite concerned about him and helped him look for the reason why Lu Qianqian didn't like him.

He never expected the man to be so hypocritical.

Everything he had displayed before him was an act.

Thinking of this, Feng Mian was incredibly incensed.

Feng Xiaotian understood Feng Ming's meaning. "Are you worried that even though we've resolved the issue at Haoyue Temple, the Huangfu Family won't let things go?"

That was indeed Feng Ming's thought.

If there's a problem, solve it.

If you can't solve the problem, solve the person creating the problem.

"The Huangfu Family is powerful. Although I've heard that City Lord Lu and the Huangfu Family are engaged in open and secret struggles, we cannot pin our future on others."

"This concerns the survival of the Feng Family; we must resolve it ourselves."

"Today, I will find a way to expose the Huangfu Family's actions."

"However, by doing so, the Feng Family and the Huangfu Family will be in complete opposition."

"This is the purpose of calling you all here. What are your thoughts?"

Feng Xiaotian spoke, "Tell us your ideas."

Feng Ming did not hesitate.

"I suspect there are only two possible outcomes. Either the Huangfu Family compromises and drops the matter—we won't discuss that for now."

"Or, the Huangfu Family uses their power to suppress us. In that case, we can only choose to abandon Liumian Prefecture and either move elsewhere or head straight to Qingyang City to take the fight directly to their doorstep."

"Of course, this process will certainly be very dangerous. After all, the Huangfu Family's dirty tricks are endless."

"So, what is everyone's opinion?"

Feng Mian pursed his lips. "It shouldn't have to come to that, right? If you don't speak out today, won't everything be fine?"

"Huangfu Jing is a Golden Core Realm Expert. Once you expose this, we will truly have broken ties with the Huangfu Family."

Hearing this, Eldest Uncle glared at Feng Mian. "Mianer, use your brain. Even if we swallow our pride, will the Huangfu Family let us go?"

"They want to devour the entire Medicinal Pill market in Liumian Prefecture. For that, the Feng Family must disappear. We either leave or die."

Feng Muqing nodded. "Things have reached this point, and the Huangfu Family's attitude is very clear. They will not give up this market."

"The reason we are still safe and sound is thanks to the City Lord's deterrence and the protection of the Bright Moon Dynasty's laws."

"In the past, when people had no such concerns, many families and powers were completely wiped out overnight."

"Although we are currently protected by the City Lord's Manor and the Dynasty's laws, this is not a long-term solution."

"We must break the deadlock, otherwise we will suffer for it sooner or later."

"Our opportunity lies here as well. As for whether or not to strike back, that depends on you."

"But regardless of what decision is made, and no matter what the Huangfu Family does, we need to think of a countermeasure in advance."

"Do we leave Liumian Prefecture? Or do we establish ourselves in Qingyang City and fight the Huangfu Family to the end?"

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this.

Feng Mian didn't say a word.

Feng Muqing and Feng Muyang both looked toward Feng Xiaotian.

He was not only their elder but also the head of the Family.

Eldest Uncle's Wife didn't look at anyone; she had already made her stance clear.

"Minger, Eldest Uncle's Wife supports you!"