85: Chapter 85 Returning Home in Glory

The gatekeeper's exclamation spread throughout the entire Family estate in an instant. There was no need for any formal report.

Within just a few breaths, hurried footsteps could be heard approaching from every direction within the Family courtyard.

"Did I hear that the Eldest Young Master is back?"

"I heard it too!"

"Quick! Go and see!"

"Is it true? Has the Eldest Young Master really returned?"

...

Many figures came rushing in.

The first to rush out were some of the younger generation of the Family who had been playing in the courtyard; their faces were full of excitement.

You must know, Ye Tian was now the most powerful person in their Family.

The only reason they were able to move from a small town on the edge of the Imperial Dynasty to the Imperial capital was because of Ye Tian.

What did they hear most often now? It was their parents nagging them day in and day out to learn from Ye Tian, hoping they could become strong experts like Ye Tian in the future. They didn't know how many times a day they heard such things!

Especially when they saw Ye Tian's iconic Divine Martial Guard uniform, their footsteps involuntarily slowed down, and their eyes revealed looks of awe.

Everyone called out to Ye Tian with timid faces. "G-Greetings, Brother Tian!"

After these children appeared, Ye Tian's brothers and sisters of the same generation followed one after another.

Upon seeing Ye Tian, they could not hide the excitement on their faces either.

However, there was more of a sense of pride and cautious respect. They bowed one after another.

"Greetings, Young Lord!"

"Greetings, Eldest Young Master!"

...

In the past, many people would call Ye Tian by his name, or at most, address him as Eldest Young Master.

But now, no one dared to address Ye Tian by his name. At the very least, they addressed him as Eldest Young Master, and many had even changed their address to "Young Lord"!

Of course, Ye Tian did not put on airs and responded to them all very politely.

Just as the crowd was escorting Ye Tian toward the inner courtyard, a series of rapid footsteps suddenly appeared before them.

Ye Tian looked up. The person who arrived was none other than his father, Ye Zhennan, along with several uncles and elders who held power in the clan!

Surrounded by a group of guards and servants, they walked out of the inner residence in a hurry.

When Ye Zhennan saw Ye Tian, his eyes burst with uncontrollable ecstasy and relief, and there was even a hint of tears glistening within them.

Ever since Ye Tian was snatched away by Wang Chen from a distance, their Family had experienced great ups and downs.

Only now, seeing Ye Tian with his own eyes, could his heart finally be completely at ease.

He hurriedly took a step forward and said with a trembling voice, "Tian'er! You... you have finally returned! It is good that you are safe, it is good that you are safe!"

He looked Ye Tian up and down, as if to confirm whether his son was truly unharmed.

Beside him, several of Ye Tian's uncles also said with full smiles, "It is good that you are back! It is good that you are back! Tian'er has truly won great face for our Family now!"

Ye Tian looked at his loved ones before him, and a warm current surged in his heart.

You must know, after his Rebirth, he hadn't even had time to catch up with his Family before being snatched away by Wang Chen.

In other words, he and these relatives had not seen each other for one hundred thousand years. Now, being able to see these loved ones who had already died once before, it would be a lie to say he wasn't excited!

However, just as he was about to speak to respond to his father and the elders, the Grand Elder, who was standing slightly behind Ye Zhennan, suddenly stepped forward and stopped everyone who was about to talk with an extremely solemn expression.

The Grand Elder took a deep breath and, facing Ye Tian, was the first to bow deeply. His voice was clear and respectful, carrying an unquestionable solemnity. "Members of the Family, pay respects to the Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard!"

His action seemed to be a clear signal. The other elders of the Family, who had been smiling, including Ye Zhennan, all had their expressions turn solemn.

Everyone instantly restrained the casualness and excitement of Family members, replacing it with the respect and reserve due when facing a superior.

Without any hesitation, they followed the Grand Elder and bowed in unison toward Ye Tian.

"Greetings, Commander!"

"Greetings, Commander!"

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This sudden scene also made the surrounding younger generation of the Family and the servants realize what was happening.

Yes, the person standing before them was not just the Eldest Young Master of their Family. He was also the hot-ticket, powerful, and unfathomably strong Deputy Commander of the Divine Martial Guard of the Tianxuan Dynasty! He was a truly important figure!

"Greetings, Commander!"

"Greetings, Commander!"

With a rush, everyone in the courtyard, except for Ye Tian, bent their waists and lowered their heads. Their voices converged, carrying awe from the bottom of their hearts.

For a moment, the courtyard, which had been full of the warm atmosphere of reunion, became solemn and quiet, with only the sound of everyone's respectful greetings echoing.

Ye Tian stood where he was, watching his relatives, elders, brothers, and sisters bowing before him, and the feelings in his heart were quite complex.

After all, he was not a real youth. His Soul was that of an old monster who had lived for one hundred thousand years.

He understood the intention of the Grand Elder and the others very well. In this world where strength is respected and Ranks are strict, especially in the Imperial capital where rules are strict and strong experts are numerous, the Family affection and seniority between the Family and an individual must give way to absolute strength and status.

He could cherish Family affection and not stand on ceremony, but the Family could not be "ignorant of the ways of the world."

If they lost their sense of propriety because of their "casualness" and offended him, who was now in a high position of power, or if it was seen by outsiders who thought the Family was arrogant because of his favor, the consequences would be something they could never bear.

They were using this method to tell Ye Tian that the entire Family would always remember Ye Tian's kindness and support, and would never overstep their bounds because of blood relations.

Ye Tian was the pillar of support that their Family needed to look up to, treat with respect, and serve with all their might!

As long as Ye Tian was still willing to acknowledge that he was a member of the Family and was still willing to return to this home, it was the greatest luck and honor for them!

Ye Tian sighed softly, then stepped forward directly, first using both hands to help his father up, and then helping the Grand Elder up.

"Father, Grand Elder, please rise. At home, there is no need for such formalities; I am still the Family's Ye Tian!"

These words of his were both a statement of position and a setting of the tone. It both maintained his dignity and preserved the blood ties of the Family!

Upon hearing this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Ye Tian also knew that from this moment on, his status in the Family was completely different.

Ye Tian was so powerful now; Ye Zhennan could not be happier. He waved his hand and ordered the steward nearby, "Quick! Give the order: today, the Eldest Young Master has returned home, and it is a joyous occasion for our Family! Prepare a banquet immediately! Notify all the Family disciples to all come back to welcome Tian'er! We must celebrate properly!"

"Yes! We must hold a grand banquet!"

"The Eldest Young Master has returned in glory; we should celebrate it throughout the world!"

Others echoed him, each of them eager to show off, wishing they could proclaim this glory so the entire Imperial capital would know...

However, when Ye Tian heard this, he was startled and hurriedly spoke up to stop Ye Zhennan. "Wait..."