Within the Heavenly Palace City.
A huge Qin clan plaque stands in a manor.
The Qin clan of Tianque City is the current location of the Qin clan's royal family in Zhongzhou. Although there are members of the royal family managing other cities, these are generally far from the core of the royal family, and these people do not receive much attention from the family.
Of course, although these clansmen were far from the core clan, they were much better off than the Qin clan's collateral branches who were assigned to remote and impoverished cities.
As for clans like the Qin clan of Tianyuan City, they can't even be considered collateral branches, because they are not included in the genealogy of the Qin clan of Tianque City.
In the Qin clan's ancestral courtyard, there was a six-story pavilion.
The white-haired old man sat cross-legged, with a Tai Chi fish pattern on his body that was quite eye-catching. In front of him, besides a pill furnace emitting black spiritual energy, there was a young man sitting opposite him, seemingly observing his pill refining techniques.
Now that the Central Plains Alchemy Conference is being held, the Qin clan members will naturally not miss it.
"Grandpa, I heard that Sister Hanyan has returned to the family. Today I want to find some things to take back and see her."
After seeing the white-haired old man in front of him slowly open his eyes, the young man smiled and said...
Upon seeing the boy, the old man's face softened with kindness, and he said gently, "Very well, Fan'er shouldn't push girls too hard, or it will backfire."
The boy's name is Qin Fan. At the age of twenty-four or twenty-five, he has already become a sixth-grade high-level alchemist. He can be said to be the most outstanding young disciple in Qin Tuohuo's lineage.
The clan leader of the Qin clan had three sons: Qin Tuohuo, Qin Tuolei, and Qin Tuofeng.
Now, the three sons are all the three elders of the Qin clan. In order to take over after the old clan leader retires, there have been some open and covert struggles over the years.
Although Qin Tuohuo was the eldest, none of his descendants were particularly strong. However, he is currently a high-level seventh-grade alchemist, holding a somewhat influential position within the Qin clan.
Qin Tuolei is currently the strongest among the three branches of the clan, both in terms of his own strength and that of his descendants. Many of the clan's highly profitable industries are also controlled by his branch.
As for Qin Tuofeng, although he is the youngest and has always maintained a nonchalant attitude among the three elements, he is the one that Qin Tuohuo and Qin Tuolei elements fear the most.
This is mainly because Qin Tuofeng possesses Qin Haotian, the most outstanding genius of the Qin clan.
Now that Qin Haotian's strength in the Xuantian Sword Sect has gradually improved, he has gained more and more appreciation from the Qin Clan Chief, and there are even frequent rumors that he is the designated young clan chief.
Watching Qin Fan's departing figure, Qin Tuohuo fell into deep thought.
"Now that Qin Haotian has been accepted as a disciple by the sect leader of the Xuantian Sword Sect, it seems that he has become a dragon emerging from the sea. I just hope that he will focus on martial arts, otherwise it will be very difficult for our lineage to obtain the position of family head."
"It's a pity about those good-for-nothings like Qin Hongbing! If only they could have found that jade pendant in the Eastern Wilderness..."
Qin Tuohuo paused suddenly as he spoke, a mysterious glint in his eyes.
Meanwhile, within the Qin clan's ancestral home, in a magnificent manor...
Ling Hanyan and Qin Shuzhen had also changed into casual clothes.
The two women had probably not seen each other for a long time and had endless topics to talk about.
To welcome Ling Hanyan back, Qin Shuzhen's father specially arranged a banquet and invited many clansmen, as if he had something important to announce.
Although Ling Hanyan didn't particularly like crowded scenes, she still felt a certain amount of awe towards the somewhat burly middle-aged man.
Back then, Ling Hanyan's family was slaughtered. Ling Hanyan was just a little girl who hadn't awakened her martial spirit. If it weren't for Qin Ba's intervention, she would probably have died under those people's blades long ago.
After his strength grew, he was able to slaughter the entire family of his enemy, and later he also had the help of Qin Ba.
And this Qin Ba is none other than Qin Shuzhen's father.
After the banquet began, a large group of people gathered around a table, exchanging compliments.
Many of the young men cast courtship glances at Ling Hanyan after learning that she had become a seventh-grade beginner alchemist and an elder of the Tuocang Mountain Alchemy Academy.
Qin Ba, seeing these fierce and aggressive young members of the family, stepped in to smooth things over, because he also had his own selfish motives.
Ling Hanyan is now the sweetheart of his fifth son. If the two of them can get together, it will be a great thing for their lineage, and their influence in the Qin clan will increase in the future.
After a few drinks, Qin Fan rushed over from his grandfather's place.
Upon seeing Ling Hanyan, his eyes seemed to light up.
"Fifth Brother!"
Qin Shuzhen had sharp eyes, and as soon as she saw Qin Fan, she shouted loudly.
After Qin Fan stepped forward quickly, he first bowed slightly to his father, Qin Ba, and then stood beside Ling Hanyan, saying softly, "Hanyan, when did you return? You should have let me know earlier so I could have picked you up."
Ling Hanyan instinctively wanted to avoid Qin Fan. She knew that Qin Fan had feelings for her, but Ling Hanyan had absolutely no interest in him. However, under such circumstances, she couldn't refuse Qin Ba's request.
Fortunately, Qin Shuzhen interrupted from the side, saying, "You naughty fifth brother, you only have eyes for Sister Hanyan and have forgotten about your sister."
"Alright, alright, my dear Shuzhen, it was your fault, okay? I'll give you some more pills later," Qin Fan said, trying to comfort her.
"Haha, brother is so good to me." Qin Shuzhen immediately beamed with joy, and then said, "And fifth brother, I've been keeping an eye on Sister Hanyan for you, not letting other men get close, and you haven't paid me yet!"
"Okay, okay, I'll give it to you all at once."
Their conversation elicited laughter from those around them.
Ling Hanyan stood awkwardly to the side, forcing a smile, secretly wishing to leave as soon as possible.
Seeing that the atmosphere was very harmonious, Qin Fan gave his father, Qin Ba, a wink. Qin Ba immediately understood and cleared his throat before speaking.
“I’m telling you kids, you’re all getting on in years, it’s time to find a partner so I can hold my grandson soon.”
After saying that, he deliberately cast his gaze at Ling Hanyan.
Qin Ba had three wives, all of whom were daughters of prominent families. They bore him a total of five sons and one daughter.
Qin Fan and Qin Shuzhen were born to his third wife.
Seeing that Ling Hanyan did not respond, Qin Fan naturally spoke his prepared words, "Father is right, it is indeed time to find a Daoist partner, but I am only interested in studying how to refine pills."
"Han Yan also enjoys studying and refining pills, so you two are a match made in heaven."
"If you ask me, why don't you two finalize the marriage today?"
After Qin Ba finished speaking, some members of the Qin clan stepped forward to cheer, as if the matter had already been settled.
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