"ah?"

Ji Jinlan was taken aback upon hearing this.

"What does it mean that we need someone with two combat professions, but not someone who is a Sui Nian?"

Qiao Chuxu continued, "My elder brother said that the emergence of someone with dual combat skills would be a huge boost to the Qiao family's reputation, but this person cannot be Sui Nian..."

As soon as Qiao Chuxu finished speaking, he looked at Qiao Suinian apologetically.

“Sui Nian, Dad knows you’ve suffered a lot and endured a lot of injustices all these years.”

"But you are also a lucky one favored by fate, possessing unparalleled talent in this apocalypse, while your younger brother has nothing. Your uncle's intention is that you should pass on the title of dual combat profession holder to your younger brother... You see..."

Qiao Chuxu looked hesitant, as if he was in a difficult position, and then quickly explained.

"Here's what I'm thinking: doing this will help ease the tension between you two brothers. As the saying goes, 'He who eats another's food is bound to do his bidding.' Your brother will definitely not give you a hard time after receiving your favors."

Qiao Suinian pondered for a moment before asking the question.

"Does giving the title to my brother mean that I have to live under his identity?"

Qiao Chuxu looked somewhat embarrassed.

"That's about it... you temporarily become your brother's shadow."

"But don't worry, I've already spoken with your uncle. As long as you can remove the lividity from your body, the Qiao family will immediately reinstate you into the family register! And they will return all the honors that belong to you!"

Before Qiao Chuxu could finish speaking and before Qiao Suinian could even open her mouth, Ji Jinlan was already displeased.

"How can this be! Sui Nian has suffered so much outside before returning home. It's bad enough that he can't be recognized as a member of the family, but to make him live in darkness under the name of Sui Nian is too unfair to him!"

“I don’t want this either, but you know that the eldest brother is in charge of the Qiao family. I can’t go against his wishes. Suinian is also my child. Do you think I want to watch him suffer?” Qiao Chuxu’s face turned red as he stammered his explanation.

After hearing Qiao Chuxu's words, Ji Jinlan was at a loss for words.

"It's alright, Mom and Dad, it's just a small problem. I promised Uncle." Qiao Suinian said with a smile.

He didn't care about empty titles; his own strength was the most important thing.

If you're penniless and riding a shared bike, and someone calls you a poor wretch, you might get really angry.

But if you own two Rolls-Royces and someone calls you a poor wretch while you're riding your bike outside, you'll just smile dismissively and think that person has no sense of propriety.

"Suinian... are you... really okay?" Qiao Chuxu didn't expect Qiao Suinian to agree so readily.

"The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. I should also thank my younger brother for taking on more dangers for me," Qiao Suinian said with a smile.

Ji Jinlan's tears streamed down her face. The couple looked at each other and saw pity in each other's eyes.

This child is so sensible that it breaks my heart.

The next day, two incredibly shocking pieces of news came from the Qiao family.

First, Qiao Suiyue, the fourth son of the Qiao family, is actually a hidden dual combat professional with terrifyingly unparalleled talent.

Second, the once-prominent Qiao Suiyue is about to be sent by the Qiao family to the Tiger Army camp for training.

The whole of Kyoto was in an uproar.

It was not uncommon for some sons of powerful and wealthy families in Kyoto to be sent to the Four Ministers Army for "gilding" their resumes; such cases were almost frequent.

However, given Qiao Suiyue's status and position, did he need to go to the Tiger Army to gain prestige and highlight himself?

So it's quite obvious that there was only one purpose for sending Qiao Yueyue to the Tiger Legion: the Qiao family really wanted to train and cultivate Qiao Yueyue!

After announcing these two shocking pieces of news, the Qiao family held a grand banquet for Qiao Yueyue.

Almost every major and minor power in Kyoto sent people to the Qiao family, all wanting to see firsthand the extraordinary genius who had suddenly risen to prominence in the family.

Most people were placed in the outer areas, and only those who were truly important and influential were allowed to enter the Qiao family's inner hall.

Qiao Suiyue, dressed in a white robe, stood in the center with a spirited and dashing appearance, his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes shining like a star. A precious jade pendant hung at his waist, with the character "Qiao" written in a flamboyant style in the middle.

Beside Qiao Suiyue stood a man in a black robe and mask. The bronze mask was extremely strange, and he stood quietly behind Qiao Suiyue like a statue. This masked man was naturally Qiao Suiyue.

As soon as many people stepped in, their eyes were drawn to Qiao Yueyue, and their gazes narrowed slightly. Was this the Qiao family's super genius? Indeed, seeing is believing!

Everyone was drawn to Qiao Suiyue's aura; after all, Qiao Suiyue gave off the feeling of "I am a super master".

In contrast, few people noticed Qiao Suinian behind Qiao Suiyue.

The guests came forward one after another to toast Qiao Chuxu, praising him as a handsome and talented man.

Qiao Chuxu was all smiles, and Qiao Chuyang was also beaming as they greeted the guests.

In the very center of the inner hall sat a tall, elderly man leaning on a cane.

The old man had white hair and beard, his face was covered with wrinkles and age spots, but his muscles were incredibly firm, and he was full of energy.

He is Qiao Luan, the father of Qiao Chuyang and Qiao Chuxu, the current head of the Qiao family, and the most powerful person in the entire Qiao family.

Qiao Luan sat there quietly, not getting up to greet anyone, but no one dared to underestimate this old man; everyone who saw him looked at him with awe.

It should be noted that when Qiao Luan was a few years younger, he was a marshal-level figure in the entire Northern Military Region.

Although he is now retired due to old age, his menacing aura is still enough to make people tremble.

Even Qiao Suinian couldn't help but glance at him, because Qiao Luan was, in name only, his grandfather.

However, Qiao Luan did not notice Qiao Suinian. The old man's gaze was fixed on Qiao Suiyue, his eyes filled with admiration, looking very pleased with himself. It seemed that Qiao Chuyang and Qiao Chuxu had not told Qiao Luan the truth.

Faced with so many people flattering her and the admiring gaze of her elders, Qiao Yueyue couldn't help but feel excited, as if it was the first time she had ever encountered such a scene.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the door.

All eyes turned to the outside. Today was a grand banquet held by the Qiao family for Qiao Yue Sui. Who was so blind as to dare to cause trouble at the Qiao family's home at such a time?