95: Chapter 95 The Dispute Among the Yan Family

In the capital of Da Shun, within the Imperial City.

"For this Tian-grade Talent Conference, we indeed did not arrange for anyone to keep watch inside.

However, through the joint confirmation of four different channels, we can consider the reports to be true.

Bai Zhaowei was indeed no match for that man named Li Yuan.

From her defensive Moves and methods, it is evident that she was not holding back intentionally."

Hearing the report from the servant beside him, the middle-aged man leaning back in a high seat slightly opened his eyes.

"In the past, weren't there never any omissions for such grand gatherings?

Why did such a blunder occur this time?"

The middle-aged man's words carried little anger; he asked very calmly.

Yet, the servant at his side already had a rather unsightly expression on his face.

"I beg for Master's forgiveness. This lowly one was not sharp enough, thinking that since the previous Talent Conferences yielded no useful information...

Having been alerted by this incident, I will certainly handle things reliably from now on!"

The servant apologized while simultaneously giving his master a guarantee.

The middle-aged man tilted his head, exchanged a glance with him, and then stopped probing further.

One must always have some weaknesses in those around them to maintain control.

This servant actually did his job quite well; he was just a bit too greedy for money.

The rewards given to him were already substantial, yet he still resorted to embezzlement and trickery with the operational silver.

The middle-aged man's actions today were merely meant to give him a warning.

You can take money, and you can be greedy.

However, you must handle the tasks I give you well.

If the job is done well, you can do whatever you like.

But having no ability while only wanting to rake in money is absolutely unacceptable.

"How much information have you gathered about this young man named Li Yuan?"

At his side, the servant bowed and then proceeded to introduce the information on Li Yuan to his master.

The information they had gathered was relatively one-sided.

They simply regarded Li Yuan as a buried young talent who had previously stayed at the border, his abilities undiscovered until now.

"What methods do you think we can use regarding this young man?"

The middle-aged man kept his eyes closed, pressing for his subordinate's ideas.

"Master, this lowly one still feels this is a good opportunity.

In recent years, the Yan Family's reach has been extending further and further.

Especially after the deaths of Qin Fengzhan and Xie Zhou, the Yan Family has become even more arrogant.

We should use this chance to properly suppress the Yan Family's momentum.

The Yan Family is far too overbearing nowadays."

The middle-aged man did not respond, merely making a gesture for the servant to go and make arrangements.

In his eyes, the world was a chessboard, and he was the player.

The Yan Family, as a chess piece, was clearly starting to affect his layout.

Suppressing the Yan Family this time and taking back certain interests from them would be a fine Move.

After the servant-attendant left, another person soon walked into the courtyard.

"Send someone to keep an eye on the Yan Family and see what they've been up to lately.

I suspect the Yan Family will likely take action against that young man from the Meifengshan Martial Arts Academy.

Report back to me immediately once you have news of the Yan Family's movements.

Additionally, probe into that young man named Li Yuan to see what his background is.

Think of a way to see if there are any means to make him submit to us.

If he is difficult to handle, then he can only be treated as a discarded piece."

Hearing the orders, the man before him cupped his hands in a salute to the middle-aged man, responded, and left immediately.

In the eyes of these self-proclaimed great figures, Li Yuan was merely a chess piece that could be discarded at will.

If he could be used, he would be kept; if not, he would be abandoned.

This 'abandonment' was not simple neglect, but rather ensuring he lost all utility so that no one else could use him either.

The Yan Family ancestral lands.

After leaving Yongle City, Yan Chenzhou immediately returned to the Yan Family.

He knew very well that he had caused trouble.

Because of his affairs, the Yan Family had broken their word twice in a row.

This time at the Talent Conference was especially egregious.

Yan Chenzhou had made a promise in front of a crowd of Prodigies.

At that time, he had spoken with such conviction and absolute determination.

Yet, in the end, it was still not fulfilled.

Yan Chenzhou was a core member of the Yan Family and the designated future head of the Family.

His performance, in fact, represented the Yan Family.

Now, the various powers of Da Shun had well-founded reasons to question the Yan Family.

Inside the ancestral hall, the Yan Family elders were gathered.

There were several more people here this time than when they had questioned Yan Chenyao previously.

In addition to the Yan Family's high-level members, many middle-level members had also come.

As a top-tier power, everyone knew the impact of this incident.

Compared to the last time, the attendees all had furrowed brows.

Except for Yan Chenyao.

Last time, her face was unsightly, and she was even somewhat nervous.

But this time, she walked with a light step, and even this old ancestral hall seemed a bit brighter to her.

Li Yuan's performance had caused the entire Yan Family to suffer a loss.

However, it had given Yan Chenyao a sense of confidence and backed her up.

Once everyone was present, they quickly began to discuss their response.

These Yan family members tacitly agreed they would break their word this time.

How could the Yan Family accept letting Yan Chenzhou undergo a Drug Trial for Li Yuan?

Of course, if the Yan Family really did arrange it, it would indeed bring prestige to the Family.

To be as good as one's word and keep one's promises.

Such a fine reputation would accompany the Yan Family for centuries.

In the future, the words spoken by the Yan Family would carry their own inherent power.

But among the Yan family members present, it seemed no one possessed such boldness.

While the surrounding elders were discussing, Yan Chenyao was there playing with her hands, full of casual indifference.

Several elders wanted to scold her, but after thinking it over, they all held back.

In the end, all the blame fell upon Yan Chang.

"When all is said and done, this matter can only be blamed on Second Uncle.

Why make some bet with that Li Yuan?

If our Yan Family wanted him for a Drug Trial, we should have just arranged it directly. Why bother competing with him?"

The one who spoke up to scold him was Yan Chenzhou's mother.

Seeing the blame fall on himself, Yan Chang's expression also turned cold.

"What do you mean by blaming me?

Shouldn't he be blaming himself!

Since he wanted someone else to help with the Drug Trial, he should have been stronger than that person.

Yan Chenzhou is quite a bit older than Li Yuan, yet he still lost. Who else can he blame!"

When these Yan family members argued, they also struck at each other's sore spots, and their words were not pleasant.

As the argument continued, Yan Chang called out Yan Chenyao's name.

"Chenyao, why don't you tell us whose fault this matter really is.

You've competed against that Li Yuan, so you have a judgment of his strength."

Being called upon, Yan Chenyao smiled and waved her hands repeatedly.

"Second Uncle, please don't ask me about these things. I am, after all, someone who was defeated by Li Yuan.

As my elder brother said, my cultivation is not yet up to par.

My greatest virtue is that I still have a bit of a sense of shame.

Knowing I was no match for Li Yuan, I felt ashamed."

As Yan Chenyao spoke these words, her gaze constantly drifted toward her elder brother, Yan Chenzhou.

Meanwhile, Yan Chenzhou's expression became increasingly unsightly.

He could clearly feel Yan Chenyao's sarcasm.

His sister, who had always been lectured by him, actually dared to mock him today.

"Yan Chenyao, what do you mean by that!"

Yan Chenzhou questioned her with a cold face.

Seeing her brother's expression, Yan Chenyao quickly waved her hands in a submissive apology: "Little sister was only saying that I have no ability and no competence, and when facing a strong enemy I cannot defeat, I am overwhelmed with shame.

Brother's ability is transcendent; even if you are defeated, you naturally wouldn't feel any sense of guilt."