57: Marriage? What the hell?

“Second Brother, do you believe now that Big Brother wasn't lying to you? That it was to let Ye Feng go in and get on good terms with Little Tian?”

At this moment, Ye Tianxiong walked over, his voice hearty. Beside him was Ye Feng, covered in blood, seemingly unaware that his son had just been brutally beaten by Chu Tian for ten days.

“There were some misunderstandings between the children, and Little Tian also had some misunderstandings about me, his uncle. It’s fine, now that the misunderstandings are cleared up and the emotions have been vented, it’s all good.” Ye Tianxiong laughed heartily, patting Chu Tian King’s shoulder: “Second Brother, now that all misunderstandings are resolved, Little Feng and Cloud Garment will hold their wedding soon. Our two families are in-laws, and as the Sect Master and Deputy Sect Leader, we must prioritize the overall stability and unity of the Sect. Let’s not continue to bicker.”

Chu Tian King’s expression was still very displeased, but he nodded, not continuing to be aggressive. After all, these past few days, Ye Tianxiong had indeed lowered his stance significantly, conceding many benefits and some important Sect high-level positions to the Chu Family as an apology.

Moreover, he also learned from Chu Tianyun that his son, Chu Tian, had brutally beaten Ye Feng in the Holy Sky Pool, shattering all his bones. Chu Tian King estimated that his son had vented his anger towards Ye Tianxiong for agreeing to dig out his Heavenly Dao Eye from his brow on Ye Feng.

Since Ye Tianxiong didn’t mind and lowered his stance so much, he didn’t want to pursue the matter further.

“Little Tian, it’s better to resolve enmities than to create them. Uncle did some impulsive things for the benefit of the Sect, and Uncle formally apologizes to you here. And congratulations, Little Tian, on gaining the Holy Ancestor’s recognition. This discovery is a huge contribution to our Sect, an unparalleled achievement. Soon, Uncle will discuss with the Elder Council how to reward you.”

Ye Tianxiong smiled, with a hint of letting bygones be bygones: “Some misunderstandings between you and Little Feng also arose because of Uncle. Some things, just let them go. And Little Tian, don’t forget, Little Feng watched you grow up. Soon, you’ll have to change how you address him and call him Brother-in-Law.

Too many things have happened recently, making it dizzying, and the relationship between our two families has also been greatly affected. Uncle has already discussed with your father to set a date as soon as possible, preferably this month, to hold the wedding for Ye Feng and Cloud Garment to ease the atmosphere between our two families.”

Wedding?

Chu Tian glanced at Ye Feng, and saw that Ye Feng was also looking at him with resentment. However, inferring from Ye Tianxiong’s words, Ye Feng had not told Ye Tianxiong about the Dantian matter, nor about his discovery of Ye Feng Cultivating the Supreme Yin-Yang Art.

Chu Tian’s heart stirred slightly, and he immediately understood that Ye Feng probably didn’t dare to tell Ye Tianxiong the full truth, because of the precedent of Ye Hongwu’s suicide, he was afraid of the same script playing out on himself.

Ye Tianxiong was not Chu Tian King, who, even after learning that his daughter Chu Yunshang had become a demon and caused widespread resentment on the Hengtian Continent, would still soften his heart and take huge risks to rescue her again and again.

The half-truths and half-false information Ye Feng provided led Ye Tianxiong to a wrong judgment, believing that he was merely venting his anger on Ye Feng because of the eye-gouging incident. After synthesizing various pieces of information, he wanted to let bygones be bygones, using the wedding of Ye Feng and Chu Yunshang to ease the situation, restore things to their original state, and then find an opportunity to release Ye Fan from the Sin Domain Prison.

“Sect Master, why do you appear so pathetic, and somewhat ridiculous?” Chu Tian said softly.

“What did you say?” The smile on Ye Tianxiong’s Face suddenly froze, his expression slightly darkened, causing the sky to suddenly dim and the winds to become fierce.

What was his status? He came to ease relations with a smiling Face, only to be slapped in return.

Chu Tian’s expression was unperturbed. He gazed into Ye Tianxiong’s eyes, his gaze indifferent and cold, and said, “I rushed to the top of the Earth Ranking and made a condition to the Sect: to have the Law Enforcement Hall, the Hall of Justice, and the Internal Affairs Hall conduct a joint investigation into the matter of Heavenly Fortune Daoist wanting to dig out my eye, and the Internal Affairs Hall Master privately suppressing my rewards. I wonder if the Elder Council has reached a conclusion after their discussion?”

“Also, regarding the matters of Ye Hongwu and Ye Fan, my Third Uncle Chu Tianyun has already apprehended many strong individuals and important figures from the Liu Family, and they are currently under investigation. Everything is not yet clear.”

“At a time like this, discussing the wedding of Ye Feng and my eldest sister is simply too ridiculous.”

“I do not agree, and the entire Chu Family will certainly not approve.”

Chu Tian’s gaze was indifferent as he looked at Ye Feng. “Moreover, I once said that your son is not worthy of my sister. I presume your son now agrees with this point.”

“There’s no need to discuss the wedding any further. I will report to my mother and, after gaining the consent of the strong individuals throughout the Family, I will personally go to the Ye Family to propose breaking off the engagement.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire scene fell silent.

No one expected that Chu Tian would show Ye Tianxiong no Face at all, directly bringing up all the old grievances, intending to pursue them to the end, without any consideration for feelings.

At this moment, Chu Tianyun also walked over, his eyes filled with murderous intent, saying, “The entire Liu Family was involved in massive corruption and has been brought under the control of the Law Enforcement Hall by my order. All the embezzled resources, Heaven And Earth Treasure, and Spirit Stone veins have been turned over to the Sect Treasury and are currently under expedited review. Once the results are out, the Law Enforcement Hall will inform the entire Sect and report to the Elder Council, the Sect Master, and the Deputy Sect Leader.”

“Currently, all indications point to a group of Ye Family strong individuals led by Ye Hongwu colluding with the Liu Family, using my Chu Family’s connections to embezzle a massive amount of Sect resources. It’s far more than just using Liu Yun to have my Chu Family Young Lord steal various divine medicines and treasures from the Sect.”

“Many people in the Ye Family have been secretly targeting my Chu Family. These matters, one by one, are clear as day, with irrefutable evidence. I am currently compiling the evidence, and it will all be submitted to the Elder Council soon for joint deliberation by the various Grand Elder and high-ranking Sect officials.”

“Little Tian is right, with so many issues before us, an alliance through marriage?”

Chu Tianyun sneered repeatedly: “They’ve already bullied my Chu Family to our Face, an alliance my ass!”

“Chu Tianyun, Chu Tian, are you two crazy? I have repeatedly conceded out of consideration for my friendship with Second Brother, yet you repeatedly push your luck. Do you really think I have no temper and that you can do whatever you want?” Ye Tianxiong’s hearty smile vanished, his expression turning cold. He never imagined that after personally lowering his stance in public, this boy would still show him no Face, openly turning hostile.

“Tianwang, is this Chu Family still your domain? Do your words still carry weight? How dare a mere child represent the Chu Family and be so disrespectful to me, the Sect Master?” Ye Tianxiong looked at Chu Tian King, only to find him also stunned, as if he knew nothing about these matters.

Ye Tianxiong immediately understood. Chu Tian and Chu Tianyun were probably acting secretly, behind the back of Chu Tian King, the Family Head.

Such a major event as the secret control and arrest of the entire Liu Family, and he, the Sect Master, and the Deputy Sect Leader, were kept in the dark.

“The Liu Family is a major Family of my Saint Heaven Sect, with many strong individuals holding important positions in the Sect. Without my consent, who allowed you to act on your own?”

“Chu Tian is young and ignorant, but Chu Tianyun, as a Hall Master, do you not understand the Sect’s rules and regulations? Is the Law Enforcement Hall the Sect’s Law Enforcement Hall, or is it your personal force, Chu Tianyun? This is a grave crime of rebellion and insubordination.”

Ye Tianxiong’s gaze was cold. He understood that at this moment, he could no longer back down. Many high-ranking Sect officials and Grand Elder were watching. If he continued to retreat, the Ye Family’s prestige would be utterly lost, and their Face completely gone.

He was the Sect Master, and he had to uphold his authority as Sect Master; otherwise, he would no longer be able to lead the affairs of the entire Sect, and no one would listen to him anymore.