Chapter 230 You bastard! I'm telling you to kneel down!!!

Just as Su Qingshan struck in anger, his five fingers wrapped in a terrifying gale that tore through the air, he was about to bypass the obstruction of several Elders and boldly claw toward Jiang Yun.

The expressions of everyone present varied.

First Master Su Qinghai, who had been standing aside with his hands behind his back, remained calm and rippleless, his eyes deep as he quietly watched the conflict like a bystander, or perhaps as if he were weighing something.

That gaze was unfathomable.

The five guards had long since been scared out of their wits.

They lowered their heads, not even daring to breathe loudly.

In their hearts, there was only a cold and desperate wail.

It's over!

Everything is completely finished now!

The sixteen-year-old Gold Rank Genius the Clan Chief valued so highly...

Today, he would likely meet his end here because of their Young Master's nonsense and the Second Master's rage!

When the matter was investigated later...

They, as guards, would definitely not fare well!

When the gods fight, the little ghosts suffer!

Su Mingxuan's eyes were wide.

His Face was filled with hideous expectation and the pleasure of imminent revenge!

He stared at Jiang Yun.

The venom in his eyes almost solidified into substance.

He screamed and roared frantically in his heart.

"Father! Quick! Kill him! Cripple him! This is the consequence of offending This Young Master! A mere matrilocal son-in-law from a branch Family—so what if your talent is that of a Prodigy? In my Su Family Main Family, before my father, you are but an ant! Crushing you is no different from crushing an ant! Hahaha!"

He was even rehearsing in his mind the miserable sight of Jiang Yun's cultivation being stripped away as he slumped on the ground like a dead dog, and the pleasure he would feel stepping on him a few more times to humiliate him to his heart's content.

However.

The desperate obstruction of the Elders...

Was like a reef standing before raging waves.

It forcefully cut off Su Qingshan's strike of rage!

The pleasure on Su Mingxuan's Face instantly froze.

It was immediately replaced by extreme dissatisfaction and resentment.

He immediately turned to the Grand Elder and the others.

"Grand Elder! What do you mean by this?! Are you going to protect this criminal who wants to kill me?! He admitted just now that he wanted to kill me! Are you going to disregard the safety of a Su Family Direct Lineage disciple just because he has a bit of talent?!"

He tried to apply pressure using Family righteousness and his status as a direct descendant.

Sweat appeared on the Grand Elder's forehead.

But he had to brace himself and explain.

"Fourth Young Master, calm your anger! We are not being biased; we simply feel there are still suspicious points, and a hasty conclusion might be unjust! When we observed Junior Jiang Yun's words and deeds when he entered the manor yesterday, he did not seem like a rash or bloodthirsty person. There must be a misunderstanding! Please, Second Master and Fourth Young Master, stay calm and allow us to..."

"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding!"

Su Mingxuan did not wait for the Grand Elder to finish.

He interrupted immediately.

Instead, he grabbed Su Qingshan's arm.

Crying and fanning the flames with tears and snot.

"Father! Look! Even the Elders are speaking up for this murderer! Just because he's a Genius Third Uncle values, can he be lawless? Can he just kill your son at will? No matter how high his talent is, can it override the Su Family's laws and your authority as the Su Family's Second Master? If you let him go today, who among the Su Family disciples will follow discipline in the future? Where would your Face be, Father!"

He twisted black and white.

He avoided the important points and focused on the trivial.

He forcefully elevated a provocation he had started into a challenge against Family rules and the authority of Elders.

However.

To everyone's surprise.

Su Qingshan's violent, erupting Aura...

Under the Elders' desperate obstruction and his son's instigation, instead of growing stronger, it... suddenly paused.

Then it quickly receded like a tide!

His hand, which contained terrifying power and had veins bulging out...

Slowly lowered.

Su Qingshan's fire-spitting, rounded eyes were no longer locked onto Jiang Yun. Instead, they narrowed slightly as his knife-sharp gaze repeatedly scanned Jiang Yun's calm Face, which didn't even show much fear, and his brow furrowed deeply.

Jiang Yun... that name.

He had only heard it solemnly from his third brother, Su Yuntian, just yesterday!

It was in the Family Ancestral Hall.

His third brother had called him and his eldest brother over.

Specifically to discuss this boy.

A sixteen-year-old Gold Rank who contracted a Rare and powerful spirit beast, with a steady Heart-Nature and boundless potential... Third Brother even gave him such high praise as the hope for the Su Family's future rise and being worthy of full investment. He even pushed past all objections to record his name directly onto the Branch Family Talent List in the Ancestral Hall!

At the time, though he was surprised...

He also wondered if his third brother overvalued a boy with a different surname.

But seeing it for himself now... facing his Diamond Peak pressure and killing intent, which would be enough to make an ordinary Gold Rank collapse, this boy hadn't shown a hint of fear from beginning to end!

He wasn't panicked, didn't beg for mercy, and didn't even rush to defend himself. He just stood there calmly, his eyes clear and steady, as if he were observing, judging, and... waiting for an opportunity?

This composure and Heart-Nature, which far exceeded his age...

Made Su Qingshan's heart tighten with solemnity.

Recalling his third brother's evaluation... this boy... likely truly has extraordinary qualities.

It wasn't just as simple as talent.

And.

From beginning to end, it was indeed as his eldest brother and the Elders said; only Mingxuan had been crying out accusations, while Jiang Yun hadn't said a single word.

Had he... been too impulsive just now?

Had he been blinded by rage after hearing only one side of the story from his son?

His third brother valued this boy so much, even seeing him as one of the Family's future gambles. If he really crippled him in a fit of rage... regardless of whether he was being framed...

Just regarding his third brother... he would definitely have no way to explain himself!

That would be equivalent to personally cutting off an important future path his third brother had planned for the Family!

Though Su Qingshan had an explosive temper and was extremely protective, he was not completely brainless, especially when it involved the overall interests of the Family and the will of the Clan Chief; he had to calm down and weigh the situation.

Just as Su Qingshan was struggling internally, his rage subsiding and his reason beginning to return, and he was about to speak and hear what Jiang Yun had to say...

First Master Su Qinghai, who had not yet spoken, suddenly took a small step forward. His voice rang out clearly, peaceful yet carrying an unquestionable weight.

"Second Brother, wait, don't be angry yet."

His gaze swept over Su Mingxuan and finally landed on Jiang Yun.

"I think there might indeed be something fishy about this matter. From the beginning until now, it has only been Nephew Mingxuan stating his case, while this Junior Jiang Yun has not said a single word. To distinguish right from wrong, we should hear both sides to be enlightened. Why don't we first hear what Junior Jiang Yun has to say in explanation of this matter?"

These words were spoken impartially.

Yet they provided Jiang Yun with an opportunity to speak.

They also gave Su Qingshan a way to back down gracefully.

Su Qingshan looked at his eldest brother.

Their eyes met.

They instantly understood each other's meaning.

His eldest brother had also seen the boy's extraordinariness.

And he was inclined to find out the truth first.

To avoid offending this Prodigy his third brother valued to the point of no return.

Otherwise, it might be difficult to clean up the mess later.

Making an enemy of such a Genius...

Would be disadvantageous for the Su Family.

He took a deep breath.

Suppressing the remnants of his rage.

"Big Brother is right."

He turned to Jiang Yun, his tone still harsh, but without the lethal killing intent from before.

"Kid, what do you have to say? If you dare tell a single lie, I won't go easy on you!"

Hearing that the First Master and Second Master were willing to give Jiang Yun a chance to explain, the Elders immediately breathed a sigh of relief. They moved aside slightly but still remained protectively in front of Jiang Yun's side.

Jiang Yun also felt a slight sense of relief in his heart.

It seemed...

The Su Family higher-ups were not all indiscriminate idiots like Su Mingxuan; at least there were sensible people who valued the Family's interests.

He took a step forward.

First, he bowed to Su Qinghai, Su Qingshan, and the Elders in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing, his posture composed.

"Junior Jiang Yun greets the Su Family's First Master, Second Master, and Elders."

His manners were perfect, his tone calm.

He didn't lose his composure at all despite the life-and-death crisis just now.

Only then did he begin his statement.

His voice was clear and his points well-organized.

"Reporting to the Second Master, First Master, and Elders. Today's incident began when Young Master Su Mingxuan, bringing five guards, blocked my courtyard gate. He spoke insolently, insulting my background, and forcefully ordered me to kneel and kowtow to admit I was trash."

He paused.

His gaze calmly swept over Su Mingxuan, whose Face was beginning to turn pale.

"I did not wish to be insulted for no reason, nor did I wish to make a scene. I tried to leave, but Young Master Su insisted on blocking me and ordered his guards to act. To protect myself, I had no choice but to summon my spirit beast as a slight deterrent. Young Master Su and his guards' spirit beasts attacked first, and my spirit beast only then counterattacked. I maintained a sense of propriety throughout and had no intention of taking their lives. If I really had killing intent..."

As Jiang Yun said this,

His thoughts moved slightly.

Inside the Beast Taming Space.

The sleeping Little Fire seemed to sense a wisp of its master's intent. A terrifying Aura, far purer and more domineering than before, faintly carrying the majesty of a dragon's roar, was skillfully guided by Jiang Yun through the contract link and merged into his own radiating Aura!

Boom!

Though it was just a sliver, that awe-inspiring pressure, which seemed to come from an ancient Vicious Beast, along with the natural Bloodline Suppression it held over low-to-mid-tier Bloodlines...

Caused everyone present above Gold Rank with sharp perceptions, including Su Qingshan, Su Qinghai, and the Elders, to feel a shock in their hearts!

Their expressions changed slightly!

"If I really had killing intent."

Jiang Yun's voice remained calm.

Yet it carried a convincing power.

"Given Young Master Su Mingxuan's Silver Rank strength and the fact that those Gold-rank Spirit Beast guards lost all their Battle Intent under my beast taming pressure just now... I'm afraid Young Master Su wouldn't have had any chance at all to stand here and complain to you two."

These words were spoken calmly.

Yet every word was like a hammer, striking the hearts of everyone present!

Facts speak louder than words!

The terrifying Aura and Bloodline Suppression when Jiang Yun's spirit beast's presence appeared just now...

The several Elders had vaguely sensed it.

Now that Jiang Yun had revealed a sliver of it again,

it served as even more evidence!

They realized in an instant.

What Jiang Yun said was very likely true!

Given the level and pressure displayed by his spirit beast, if he truly intended to kill, Su Mingxuan and his guards probably wouldn't have lasted a single exchange!

Su Qingshan's Face had completely darkened.

His gaze was like lightning,

suddenly sweeping toward the five shivering guards!

Jiang Yun continued, "What is right and wrong is not just based on this Junior's words. The guards were all present and witnessed the entire event. If the Second Master or First Master do not believe my words, you will know the truth with one question."

"You... you're talking nonsense!"

Su Mingxuan saw the situation taking a sharp turn for the worse.

The Faces of both his father and uncle had turned ugly; especially his father's gaze toward the guards made his heart race, and he hastily shrieked in rebuttal.

"Even... even if I looked for you first! So what? I didn't actually hurt you! But what about you?! You not only injured my guards but beat me into this state! This is a fact! Just because you're strong, can you just beat a Young Master of the Main Family as you please?!"

He tried to seize upon the point that he was injured,

acting shamelessly and making a scene.

Hearing this, Jiang Yun

curled the corner of his mouth into a faint, cold arc and asked in return,

"Oh? According to Young Master Su's logic, just because your strength is inferior to mine and you failed to injure me, I shouldn't resist? Should I have stood there and let you and your men injure me, or even lose my life because of a 'slip of the hand'? And then after I'm dead, you can just lightly say you didn't mean to kill me, it was just a mistake? Is there such logic in this world?"

"I..."

Su Mingxuan was choked by this sharp counter-question, his Face flushing red. He opened his mouth but found himself completely unable to argue back.

Indeed... could it be that when a weakling provokes a powerhouse and gets beaten instead, they can blame the powerhouse for fighting back?

This logic wouldn't hold up anywhere!

Hearing this, the several Elders

secretly nodded in their hearts.

Their impression of Jiang Yun improved another notch.

This lad not only possessed startling talent and strength, but his thinking was also so clear and agile. To be able to analyze things logically and argue his point under such pressure, his Heart-Nature was indeed extraordinary!

A flash of admiration crossed Su Qinghai's eyes.

Su Qingshan's Face grew even gloomier; he had already basically understood the truth of the matter.

Most likely, it was his own worthless son, jealous of the other's talent and limelight, who had taken the initiative to seek trouble, only to kick a steel plate and get taught a lesson instead!

And here he was, distorting the facts and acting like the victim!

Gold Rank Beast Tamer.

Even five of them together were no match... the Aura of that spirit beast was by no means ordinary... Su Qingshan recalled the sliver of Aura Jiang Yun had deliberately leaked just now, and the shock in his heart grew even greater.

Third Brother's eye for talent was indeed sharp!

This boy was truly a piece of peerless unpolished jade!

And his own stupid son... almost ruined him.

He almost ruined an important future for the Family!

Thinking of this,

the fury in Su Qingshan's chest surged once more, but this time, the target of his anger had shifted!

Just then,

Su Mingxuan saw that his father and uncle were silent with ugly expressions. He thought they were still hesitating, feeling that since he was injured after all, Jiang Yun should have to pay a price.

His eyes rolled as he came up with another scheme.

With a sob in his voice, he said to Su Qingshan:

"Father! Even... even if your son was at fault first, he struck so heavily and injured me like this, can we just let it go? He is a matrilocal son-in-law, yet he treats a Young Master of the Main Family like this. If word gets out, your Face, the Face of our Second Branch..."

"Enough!"

A furious roar like a clap of thunder

abruptly cut off Su Mingxuan's complaints!

Su Qingshan suddenly turned around, his leopard-like eyes wide with rage as he glared at his son, who was still rambling and trying to gain sympathy. His chest heaved violently with anger.

Everyone's heart skipped a beat, shaken by this furious roar.

They looked at Su Qingshan, not understanding what was happening.

Su Mingxuan was even more startled,

staring blankly at his father.

He didn't understand why his father had suddenly directed such great anger at him.

Under the gazes of everyone—some confused, some tense, some expectant—

Su Qingshan took a deep breath.

It seemed to take a great deal of effort

for him to squeeze out a cold, bone-chilling, and decisive sentence from between his teeth.

"Kneel down!"

"Apologize!"

Two words.

Like hailstones hitting the ground,

they echoed with absolute clarity in front of the suddenly deathly silent Yunqi Courtyard.

Kneel... kneel down? Apologize?

In an instant,

everyone was stunned.

Their minds couldn't quite process it.

The several Elders looked at each other.

At first, there was bewilderment on their Faces,

followed by bitter smiles and helpless sighs.

Sigh!

It seemed the Second Master ultimately couldn't set aside his Face.

He was determined to protect his own cub to the end!

This was to force Jiang Yun to bow his head and give Su Mingxuan a way out, turning a major matter into a minor one!

Although it was much better than crippling Jiang Yun, forcing a Genius who was in the right like this... would probably chill people's hearts!

The First Master Su Qinghai also frowned slightly.

He shook his head gently and sighed inwardly.

Second Brother, oh Second Brother, you still cherish your own Face too much and spoil your son!

Handling it like this,

how is this the long-term path for a great Family?

After a brief moment of daze,

Su Mingxuan was instantly overjoyed!

He almost couldn't stop himself from laughing out loud!

He forcibly suppressed the corners of his mouth that were almost splitting to his ears, trying to make an aggrieved yet magnanimous expression, but the smugness and delight in his eyes couldn't be hidden!

Hahaha!

As expected!

As expected, Father still loves me the most!

So what if I'm in the wrong?

So what if your talent is that of a Prodigy?

In the Su Family, before my father, you still have to bow your head!

He immediately straightened his back.

Even though the wound on his back made him grimace in pain,

he still raised his chin and used the gaze of a victor looking down on a loser to leer at Jiang Yun, speaking arrogantly with a voice full of undisguised mockery and pleasure.

"Did you hear that? You matrilocal son-in-law from the branch! My father's word is law! Now, immediately, right now! Kneel down to This Young Master! Kowtow and apologize! Be sincere. Considering your decent talent, This Young Master might show some mercy and plead with my father to treat today's matter as if it never happened and spare you once!"

He seemed to already see the scene of Jiang Yun kneeling in humiliation and bowing his head to admit his mistake. He felt incredibly refreshed, thinking that the strike from the tail he just took was worth it!

"Otherwise!"

He deliberately elongated his tone,

full of threats.

"The consequences of disobeying my father's command are not something you can bear! At that time, you so-called Genius might truly become a cripple who can't even open his Beast Taming Space!"

Listening to Su Mingxuan's incredibly arrogant words that twisted black and white, and looking at Su Qingshan's seemingly cold and hard Face, anger and coldness intertwined and rose in Jiang Yun's heart.

He clenched his fists tightly,

his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

Is this a so-called great Family?

Are these the so-called people in power?

When they can't win with logic,

they use status and force to suppress others?

To protect a worthless son,

they can be so indiscriminate about right and wrong?

Forcing an innocent person to bow their head?

He took a deep breath,

his gaze becoming incredibly sharp and determined.

Kneel?

Impossible!

Apologize?

Even more impossible!

He was not in the wrong!

The Beast Taming Power within his body quietly circulated,

communicating with the mystic tortoise spirit armor in his storage ring.

At the same time,

within the Soul contract,

he was also trying to call out to Little Fire, who was sleeping in the Beast Taming Space, and... the Nine-Tailed Fox, who was currently in seclusion in the master bedroom.

He had already prepared for the worst-case scenario.

Resist Su Qingshan head-on,

and then immediately have the Nine-Tailed Fox take him to break through and leave the Su Family!

As for whether he would completely fall out with the Su Family afterward,

or be forced to reveal his Dong Xuan identity to maneuver, he couldn't care about any of that anymore!

Dignity and principles! They must not be trampled upon!

Just as the Aura around Jiang Yun shifted slightly and he was about to act, with the atmosphere on the field once again becoming tense, the Elders anxious but not knowing what to do, Su Mingxuan smugly waiting for Jiang Yun to submit, and Su Qinghai frowning and preparing to mediate again at the critical moment—

"Thump!"

A dull sound!

Accompanied by an unexpected cry of pain.

"Ouch!"

Su Mingxuan, who had been smugly straightening his back just a moment ago, suddenly had his legs go weak without warning.

With a "thud,"

he actually knelt straight down forward!

His knees hit the hard bluestone ground heavily,

making a sound that set one's teeth on edge!

The smug smile on his Face instantly froze, turning into extreme bewilderment and confusion, as if he completely didn't understand what had happened.

Before he could react,

from behind him,

came his father Su Qingshan's thunderous roar, like a volcanic eruption filled with endless rage, shame, and disappointment, the sound making his eardrums buzz.

"You bastard!!!"

Su Qingshan stepped forward,

looking down from above,

glaring at his son who was kneeling on the ground with a dazed expression.

Every word was like iron, resonant and powerful.

"I am telling YOU!! To kneel down!!!"

"To little friend Jiang Yun!!"

"AND APOLOGIZE!!!"