The old woman possessed an extraordinary demeanor and an imposing presence. Her name was Gongsun Guyun, and as an elder of the Gongsun family, she held an extremely prestigious position within the clan.
Gongsun Guyun had sharp eyes and keen insight as a woman. She saw the slight blush on Gongsun Yaoqin's cheeks and the strange light in her eyes when she spoke, and she immediately understood what the young girl was thinking.
"Yaoqin, you are the pride of our Gongsun family, with a limitless future. You must not set your sights on that brat Fang Han. You know, although the Wu family seems to have been severely weakened by the Zhenbei King's crackdown due to its collusion with the Hehuan Sect, as long as the Wu family's patriarch Wu Qiang is still alive, the Wu family cannot be considered completely destroyed. The Wu family has only lost a group of core figures this time. There are still many outstanding people among the collateral branches. Once these people receive Wu Qiang's careful support, it will only be a matter of a blink of an eye for them to revitalize the Wu family."
Another elderly man, nearly eighty years old, immediately chimed in.
This old man is named Gongsun Dade. He is Gongsun Guyun's elder brother and Gongsun Zuo's uncle, the patriarch of the Gongsun family.
His cultivation level was slightly higher than Gongsun Guyun's, and he was very close to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
The reason why the Gongsun family has been able to remain one of the three major families in Yanming City is because it has three high-level martial masters: Gongsun Dade, Gongsun Guyun, and Gongsun Zuo.
In addition, the younger generation of Gongsun Zilong and Gongsun Yaoqin are also geniuses. Gongsun Zilong is only twenty years old and has already become a beginner-level Martial Grandmaster, while Gongsun Yaoqin is only eighteen years old and has already become a high-level Martial Master.
“Grandma, Uncle, you really weren’t wrong. I am indeed very interested in Fang Han.”
But after hearing what Gongsun Dade and Gongsun Guyun said, Gongsun Yaoqin didn't blush at all, but spoke frankly.
"Although Fang Han has made a name for himself in Lin Yin Pavilion, once the Wu family patriarch returns to Yanming City, he will definitely destroy the Fang family. If you really fall in love with Fang Han, you may also be implicated. This is a matter concerning the future of our Gongsun family, so don't do anything reckless."
Gongsun Dade said very seriously.
"The Wu family wants to touch the Fang family, but I'm afraid they don't have the ability. I can see that Fang Han's relationship with the Prince of Zhenbei is probably not ordinary."
Gongsun Yaoqin said, "Moreover, given the speed at which Fang Han's strength is improving, I'm afraid that in just a few years, he will be able to rival the Wu family patriarch."
"Just because the Prince of Zhenbei stopped the Wu family from fighting Fang Han, does that mean he's helping Fang Han?"
Gongsun Guyun said, "If Fang Han hadn't happened to appear at Lin Yin Pavilion that day, I'm afraid the Prince of Zhenbei wouldn't even know who this kid is. As for Fang Han's great progress in cultivation, it's most likely because he became a medicine man and absorbed the medicinal properties, which greatly increased his strength. However, the cultivation techniques passed down by the Fang family are very ordinary. At most, one can only cultivate to the high-level Martial Grandmaster. Moreover, his grandfather, Fang Gaoyang, cultivated for sixty years and was only a mid-level Martial Grandmaster. No matter how strong Fang Han is, he will not surpass his grandfather."
She was unaware that Fang Gaoyang, having taken the pills refined by Fang Hanlian, had already become a Foundation Establishment Realm expert, far surpassing her in strength.
“Grandma, Uncle, then we’ll wait and see if the Wu family patriarch can turn the tables. But if Fang Han doesn’t die this year, then you’re not allowed to stop me from being in love with him.”
Gongsun Yaoqin said.
After saying that, she left the private room.
"A daughter is like a tree that grows up and leaves home; you need to take this seriously."
Gongsun Guyun looked at the head of the family, Gongsun Zuo.
She was Gongsun Zuo's aunt, so Gongsun Zuo had to listen to her in many matters.
"Now that the Wu family has collapsed and the Zhao family has encountered a mysterious opponent, it is time for our Gongsun family to rise. At this critical juncture, we cannot afford any trouble."
Gongsun Dade also said.
"Uncle, Aunt, don't worry. If I find out that Gongsun Yaoqin has been in contact with Fang Han, I will give Fang Han a warning. If he doesn't know what's good for him, I don't mind using ruthless methods."
Gongsun Zuodao.
“Father, Aunt, Uncle, I actually think Fang Han is a pretty good person. Moreover, his cultivation level is at least that of a high-level Martial Grandmaster, or even higher. It doesn’t seem like his combat power has increased dramatically just because he became a medicine doctor.”
Gongsun Zilong, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke.
He is the young master of the Gongsun family and the family's designated successor.
"Zilong, what's wrong with you? Have you been bribed by your sister?"
Gongsun Zuo's expression changed drastically, and his voice rose sharply as he sternly rebuked, "As the future leader of the family, you must prioritize the future of the family when considering matters. How can you only follow your sister's wishes? You must understand that the rise and fall of the family depends on you."
His eyes revealed disappointment and dissatisfaction; in his view, Gongsun Zilong's words were truly inappropriate.
Gongsun Zilong opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but seeing his father's serious expression and the unquestionable looks in his great-aunt and great-uncle's eyes, he swallowed his words.
He knew in his heart that his father and the two elders had already made up their minds on this matter, and that any further words from him would be futile and would only increase the conflict.
...
The next morning, before it was fully light, Su Aiai got out of bed early.
She was dressed in a plain-colored dress, her hair casually tied back, her face haggard but unable to hide the stubbornness and unwillingness in her eyes.
The Su family is now like a crumbling building, completely collapsed, leaving only endless desolation and ruin.
The older and middle-aged masters, the pillars who once supported the Su family, all perished at Fang Han's hands.
Her father, Su Yuanwu, was also killed by Fang Han.
In the past few days, Su Aiai suppressed her grief and personally arranged her father's funeral.
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