They lost an elite force in a fierce battle without even realizing it.
"Junior Brother Pei."
Pei Xuanzhi sat on a stone bench amidst the swaying bamboo grove, looking down at an old star map spread out on the stone table.
Hearing this, he didn't even bother to lift his head.
Xue Jingnian's red silk robe fluttered slightly in the wind, highlighting his tall, slender figure and dashing appearance as a young gentleman.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his narrow eyes slightly narrowed, looking down at the boy not far away who no longer bothered to show even the slightest bit of courtesy.
"Junior Brother Pei, it's been a long time. I never expected to run into you."
Xue Jingnian walked over and stood next to Pei Xuanzhi, but did not sit with him in Youhuang.
"Are you feeling better? I haven't seen you come out for so long, but Senior Sister Yan has been working with us every day from dawn till dusk to clean up the demonic remains."
Pei Xuanzhi slightly turned his head and raised his eyes, asking expressionlessly, "What is it?"
Xue Jingnian chuckled softly, smoothing the hair ribbon that brushed past his temple. "I just wanted to sit in the bamboo forest for a while. When I saw you here, I just wanted to say hello. If you don't want me to stay here, then I'll leave now."
Pei Xuanzhi's tone was slightly cold, "Then please leave, Senior Brother Xue."
Xue Jingnian crossed his arms and paced a few steps until he was completely beside him. “These are turbulent times, and I don’t have time to deal with such trivial matters with you, junior brother. However, I hope you understand that pity is not true affection. Sometimes, one should not take advantage of others’ compassion to satisfy one’s own sinister desires.”
Pei Xuanzhi said calmly, "Is that so? I've rarely heard of such a rare thing. I've learned something new."
"you!"
Xue Jingnian sneered, "What's the use of denying it? The truth is what it is. How long can begging for mercy last? Once Yan Huanyue's goodwill is exhausted, Junior Brother Pei will just be a burden to a young woman."
Pei Xuanzhi raised his eyes, looking at Xue Jingnian with a half-smile, "What does Senior Brother Xue want to say?"
Xue Jingnian sat down opposite him, his expression becoming serious. “Now that things are in chaos, the sect leader is also busy with official duties, and Senior Sister Yan also has her duties. After the incident in the North, all the sects in the world will come to Tianyan Sect to stay. Few people will be able to take care of Junior Brother. It is also dangerous here. Junior Brother is in poor health and needs to be taken care of.”
He paused, looking at Pei Xuanzhi's face. Seeing that the other party seemed to have no reaction, he continued, "How about I send my junior brother to Chang'an and have him stay at the Xue family's residence? We'll provide him with all the precious medicines and spirit stones, and spare a few beautiful maids to take care of him. How does that sound?"
"You don't need to worry about what people will say. After all, it's a blessing for any family to take care of the sect leader's son. If you're willing, I'll ask my brother to formally send an invitation to the sect leader."
Pei Xuanzhi chuckled softly, "Senior Brother Xue, how about I give you precious medicines and spirit stones, and you stay in Chang'an peacefully and never come back? How about that?"
Xue Jingnian frowned slightly. "How can I be compared to someone like you who is always bedridden with illness?"
He continued, “Are you going to play dumb? Do you know how much you’re dragging her down? She’s a woman in the prime of her life, and she should be with a bright and strong man. Have you seen the pearl around her neck? It was given to her by Yu Shiliulang. She thought it was the same as others, but the inside of that gold ring is covered with Yu’s family’s magic patterns.”
"Have you ever seen her writing calligraphy day and night on the snow-capped peaks? I was there to serve her, handing her the brush and adding ink. We patrolled the treacherous terrain and braved the waves together. We talked about everything under the sun in the bitter cold of the north. The two children with their hair in their hair, laughing and chatting, were also me and her. Who are you? Besides relying on your father's favor, what else do you have?"
Pei Xuanzhi slowly stacked the old star map on the stone table and put it into his treasure bag.
Suddenly, she stood up and punched Xue Jingnian to the ground. She leaned over and tightly gripped his neck, her deep eyes flashing with scarlet, her tone icy cold.
“If the Xue family weren’t still of use, I would have finished off you shameless scum who lust after other men’s wives long ago. Since you’re courting death, I’ll grant your wish.”
He hated her deeply and ruthlessly, his palm flashing with a faint golden light.
Xue Jingnian's spiritual power was suppressed by an invisible force, and he was unable to resist for a moment. The oppressive feeling of impending death swept over him. He was shocked that this sickly person could have such strong demonic power.
Countless golden mists emerged from behind the boy, aggressively wrapping around Xue Jingnian's limbs and neck. With just a slight tug, this proud and arrogant young master from Chang'an would be torn to pieces.
A powerful demonic force suddenly spread throughout the Tianyan Sect, drawing the attention of the sect's disciples who had just experienced a great battle.
"You wretched creature! Stop it!"
When Su Xianqing arrived with a group of disciples from the library, he saw Pei Xuanzhi grabbing Xue Jingnian by the neck, pulling on his limbs and neck, intending to dismember him on the spot.
He didn't dare draw his sword, but instead took out a precious seal and threw it out. The seal floated above Pei Xuanzhi, scattering a dark blue light, which then slammed into Pei Xuanzhi.
However, it was blocked by several yellow talismans that flew out from Pei Xuanzhi's sleeve.
Su Xianqing was astonished. That precious seal had suppressed countless demons. How could Pei Xuanzhi, a sickly man, possibly withstand it?
Pei Xuanzhi gradually came to his senses, the madness in his eyes subsided, but he did not panic in the slightest because of the current situation.
The golden mist darted back behind him like a living snake. His pale, slender hand released Xue Jingnian's neck, smoothed Xue Jingnian's disheveled clothes, and a smile played on his lips.
"Senior Brother Xue, you're so young, you should at least cherish your life. Always wanting to do dangerous things is probably not good for you."
Before he could finish speaking, several more punches landed on Xue Jingnian's face.
This man, who was usually as thin as ice and as smooth as snow, suddenly became incredibly vicious when he swung his fists. Everyone panicked immediately, but no one dared to go up and pull him away directly, for fear of causing him any harm if they did.
Su Xianqing used a hand seal to pull him over and restrain him, while several fellow disciples rushed over to check on Xue Jingnian's condition.
Xue Jingnian's face was as white as paper, but there were two scars on his face, and the marks on his neck were gradually emerging. He was breathing heavily and couldn't say a word.
Su Xianqing was holding Pei Xuanzhi's arm when he suddenly felt him go limp and about to fall. When he turned his head, he saw that Pei Xuanzhi's face was as thin as paper, covered in cold sweat, and he was unconsciously hanging on Su Xianqing's arm, vomiting blood.
Su Xianqing instantly went through the process of how he was expelled from his sect in his mind, and then quickly picked up Pei Xuanzhi and rushed straight to Changqing Palace.
If Junior Brother Pei were to die today due to the fluctuations of demonic power and the suppression of the treasure seal, Master would at least be able to see him one last time.
Xue Jingnian never expected that, although Pei Xuanzhi was the one who wanted to dismember him, a bunch of people ended up surrounding Pei Xuanzhi.
“If Junior Brother Pei is really crazy, he should be locked up to prevent him from harming people everywhere.”
Everyone was summoned to Changqing Palace by Pei Hanzhou. On the long steps in front of the palace, several of Xue Jingnian's fellow disciples, who were on good terms with him, couldn't help but speak up for him.
Among those present were several of Pei Xuanzhi's usual fellow disciples who played chess and board games with him in the library. Most of them did not believe that Pei Xuanzhi was a combative person.
Luo Yuan, who had once given Pei Xuanzhi a chessboard, asked, "Junior Brother Pei is usually calm and doesn't seem like the type to act rashly. Junior Brother Xue, why did he suddenly want to kill you?"
Xue Jingnian touched his neck, which was still throbbing with pain, and said in a hoarse voice, "I was telling the truth. He just can't accept the facts."
Luo Yuan frowned and said, "This matter could be big or small. Junior Brother Xue should keep that in mind and not harm others."
Xue Jingnian pursed his lips, his mind in turmoil, and remained silent.
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Yan Huanyue was dealing with the last of the demon corpses in Taoyuan Stream of Tianyan Sect with her fellow disciples when she saw Ning Wuyang flying towards her from afar on his sword.
"Baoying, come back with me quickly, Junior Brother Pei just vomited blood and fainted."
Yan Huanyue couldn't believe it for a moment. "How could this be? When he saw me off today, he said he wanted to go to the library to find some books, and that's why I allowed him to go out for half a day..."
Ning Wuyang lifted her onto his sword and turned back, his face unusually serious. "I don't know why, but he got into a fight with Jing Nian. Perhaps it's because his demonic power has been fluctuating abnormally lately. Those soul mists almost tore Jing Nian apart. Even when Senior Brother used the Demon-Suppressing Seal to hit him, he blocked it. He probably overexerted himself and fainted while vomiting blood."
Yan Huanyue might believe it if Pei Xuanzhi suddenly vomited blood and fainted for no reason.
Upon hearing Ning Wuyang's words, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Him? He can suppress Xue Jingnian? And he can block Senior Brother Su's treasure seal? Where does he get such great abilities? You're not all ganging up to lie to me, are you?"
Ning Wuyang sighed, "I wanted to lie to you, but Senior Brother has already packed his bags to apologize and bid farewell to Master."
Yan Huanyue still vaguely doubted the reason why he vomited blood and fainted.
She suspected that Xue Jingnian had hit Pei Xuanzhi and then framed him, taking advantage of his unconscious state to slander him.
After all, how could Xuanzhi not know whether she had the ability to contend with Xue Jingnian and Senior Brother Su?
Once she reached the sky above Changqing Palace, she didn't even have time to wait for Ning Wuyang to lower his sword before leaping down and rushing into the palace.
Sure enough, the hall was filled with elders from various sects who had been discussing matters there, along with many disciples of the Tianyan Sect, all looking towards the warm pavilion behind the gauze curtain in the east.
Yan Huanyue ran to the door of the warm pavilion in a few steps, and an elder called out: "Baoying, wait, the sect leader is treating Xuanlang. His illness is not fatal, so don't worry."
Yan Huanyue turned around and immediately saw Xue Jingnian behind the crowd.
Xue Jingnian had large bruises on his eyes and cheeks, along with bluish-purple finger marks on his neck and a noose mark, which made Yan Huanyue, who was originally about to lash out at him, calm down immediately.
If Xue Jingnian had unilaterally assaulted Pei Xuanzhi, Xue Jingnian's eyes, neck, and other vital areas would certainly not be in such a terrible state.
Fearing that Pei Xuanzhi's unusual demonic fluctuations might have injured Xue Jingnian, Yan Huanyue immediately suppressed her anger and walked over to ask, "What happened?"
Xue Jingnian lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Junior Brother Pei attacked me suddenly."
Yan Huanyue asked, "Why did he suddenly attack you?"
Xue Jingnian sneered, "How would I know?"
He looked up at her again, extending his two bruised wrists. "I was almost torn to pieces by him. You came in and went to see him. Aren't you going to ask about my condition?"
Yan Huanyue frowned and said, "When he wakes up, if he really hurt you for no reason, we will apologize to you together."
Xue Jingnian said unwillingly, "You think you're in cahoots with him? But we've clearly known each other longer..."
Just then, the door to the warm pavilion opened, and Yan Huanyue ran over in an instant.
Pei Hanzhou came out with a sullen face and saw Yan Huanyue already standing at the door. He waved his hand and said, "Baoying, he just woke up. Tell him to stay here and calm down for a while."
Seeing that he looked unwell, Yan Huanyue didn't dare to barge in directly and could only stand by the door.
Pei Hanzhou stepped onto the sect leader's throne, cupped his hands to the elders, and said, "I am ashamed that my son's matter has disturbed your discussion."
An elder asked, "Sect Leader Pei, how is Young Master Pei?"
Pei Hanzhou replied, "The demonic energy surged, repelling the human blood and causing it to lose its reason. It's calm now."
After saying that, he looked at Xue Jingnian at the edge of the crowd and asked, "Junior Nephew Jingnian, I will write to your family to apologize for what happened when Xuanlang injured you. I was in too much of a hurry just now. Now, please tell me about what happened."
When Pei Hanzhou glanced at him like that, Xue Jingnian felt as if he were being pricked by thorns. All the excuses he had made to defend himself vanished, and he couldn't utter a single lie.
He stiffly moved to the center of the main hall, bowed his head and said, "Originally... when I was passing by the bamboo grove in front of the library, I saw Junior Brother Pei looking at a star chart, so I went up to greet him... but Junior Brother Pei didn't seem to like me very much."
For some reason, Xue Jingnian's palms were sweaty. He pursed his lips and forced himself to continue, "I said that since the sect will be a supply base for the North, there will inevitably be many people. I'm afraid we won't be able to take good care of them, so I'd like to invite you to stay at the Xue family in Chang'an."
He thought the sect leader would respond or urge him to get to the point concisely.
However, the sect leader did not speak, which caused all eyes in the vast Changqing Hall to fall on him, while everything around remained quiet.
Xue Jingnian's long-suppressed resentment surged to his head.
He clenched his fist, then suddenly raised his face to look at Pei Hanzhou, whose expression was solemn. "He disagreed with going to Chang'an, so I said he was holding back Senior Sister Yan. Senior Sister Yan would be better off with anyone else than with him. Sect Leader, do you think that Zhen Jing is beautiful and not worthy of Zhu Qingjun's admiration? Should she sacrifice herself for a half-demon with a chronic illness because of past favors?"
These words shocked everyone present.
The Pei Hanzhou incident back then was a huge joke that the whole world couldn't laugh at. Now, the incident involving Pei Hanzhou's son is an even bigger joke that people can't laugh at.
Everyone silently lowered their breathing.
Pei Hanzhou remained calm and composed on the throne.
Yan Huanyue, who was standing to the side, rebuked sharply: "Xue Jingnian, stop talking nonsense. My husband and I have always been harmonious and have never had any disagreements. Who do you need to speak up for and ruin my reputation?"
Xue Jingnian, hot-blooded and vigorous, turned to look at her and said, "You are just being swayed by kindness. You don't have to sacrifice your whole life. Who really cares about you? Yan Huanyue, for you, I am not afraid of anything. If he needs help, my Xue family can give him help."
These words made him jump up, swing his arm, and slap Pei Hanzhou across the face.
Yan Huanyue sneered, "There is still soup and rice on the stove at home. My husband made it at dawn. Because I have been busy cleaning up the demon's remains recently, he was afraid that I would catch a cold on an empty stomach, so he got up early every day to cook."
“He changes his clothes every day while cleaning up the demon’s remains, and the clothes hanging in the yard are all ones he washed just yesterday. He sweeps the yard every day when I return home. I don’t admire him, so why should I be grateful to some empty-mouthed person who smears my innocence?”
"I am deeply in love with him, why should anyone pity me? You know he has been unwell lately, yet you still managed to provoke him into having an attack when no one was around. What exactly are you trying to do!"
Xue Jing said softly, "I..."
He never imagined that one day Yan Huanyue would look at him with such deep hatred, all for a succubus he had only known for a few years.
An indescribable sense of injustice welled up from within, and despite biting his lip hard, large tears still streamed down his face.
In front of a large, silent crowd, he couldn't help but burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably, "But I was injured too, he almost killed me..."
His crying surprised everyone present even more.
Fortunately, there was an opportunity to break the silence. Several elders advised, "Nephew Xue, a man doesn't easily shed tears. However, it is true that you spoke nonsense first. Apart from an incompetent coward, who do you think could just ignore this matter?"
"Yes, thankfully you're both alright, otherwise, this could have been a real disaster."
"Stop crying. You're still too young and inexperienced. You're just making a fuss over nothing. Luckily, nothing serious happened..."
Despite everyone's attempts to comfort him, Xue Jingnian was still so aggrieved that he couldn't stop crying.
Pei Hanzhou finally made his decision, "Since it hasn't been a major mistake, I will first send a message to Senior Brother Yin and your father to apologize, Xianqing..."
Su Xianqing, who had been hiding in a corner, immediately stepped into the hall.
Pei Hanzhou instructed, "Take your junior brother Xue back and treat his injuries properly."
Su Xianqing was delighted that his master did not blame him, and did not even mention that he had hit Junior Brother Pei with the treasure seal.
Xue Jingnian felt wronged and kept looking at Yan Huanyue as he walked.
This undoubtedly puts her in an even more precarious position.
Pei Hanzhou casually said, "Baoying, go and see Xuanlang. Today's incident was just caused by the two of them. It has nothing to do with you. You don't need to worry about anything. I don't think everyone here is a fool who can't see the truth."
Immediately someone chimed in, "That's right, it was just two hot-blooded young men fighting. Nephew Xue shouldn't have said such nonsense and provoked others."
Yan Huanyue turned to look at Pei Xuanzhi. After passing the screen in the warm pavilion, she saw him sitting against the headboard. The curtains covered him completely, and Yan Huanyue could only see his pale hands draped over the quilt.
She hurried over and saw him looking up at her with a pale face, and a huge weight was lifted from her heart.
"How are you? Are you still feeling unwell?"
Pei Xuanzhi lowered his eyes. "I'm sorry, I don't know what happened. If anything happens to Senior Brother Xue, I'll pay with my life..."
Yan Huanyue sat down on the edge of the bed and pulled him into her arms, taking a deep breath of the fragrance on his neck, feeling extremely relieved. "He's alright... He clearly knew that the demonic energy within you had been turbulent these past few days, and he shouldn't have said those nonsense things to you. But you can't do that again in the future."
Pei Xuanzhi nestled in her arms and rubbed against her gently a few times, a cool smile appearing on his lips.
Yes, dear sister, I'm truly innocent. I was sick, and he came to provoke me. I really didn't mean to kill him...
When it was time to take the medicine, Pei Xuanzhi sat in a rocking chair under the south window of the warm pavilion, just like when they first met in this life.
However, while sunlight streamed in through the window back then, today it has been raining continuously since the afternoon.
Yan Huanyue sat beside him, stirring the medicine in the bowl, and said casually, "Sending you to Chang'an or somewhere else is indeed a good idea. I heard that the sect leader is also looking for a place for you."
Pei Xuanzhi turned his head to look at the autumn rain outside the window and murmured, "I am not a prisoner of the sect, I am your prisoner, Bao Ying. As long as he doesn't bother you or talk nonsense in front of me, I promise I won't hit him anymore."
Yan Huanyue sighed softly, "It's not because of that. There will be too many people and too much trouble here in the future, so it's not suitable for you to recuperate."
Pei Xuanzhi turned to look at her, his expression calm, but his eyes were wet. "Then I'll stay home, do laundry and cook, and not go out."
Yan Huanyue scooped up a spoonful of medicine and fed it to him. She didn't know what to say, only saying, "You're quite something. Xue Jingnian can't beat you for a while."
Pei Xuanzhi felt a slight bitterness, but then a candied fruit was immediately stuffed into his mouth, its sweetness spreading gently and making him feel very comforted.
He downplayed the issue, saying, "If it weren't for the change in demonic power, I would have let him humiliate me. I'm just unwell, yet he dared to assert that over time, you would like a young and strong gentleman, Sister Baoying..."
His bright eyes were crystal clear. "Have I served you well enough?"
Yan Huanyue shoved five candied fruits into his mouth and said with a blank face, "You worthless scoundrel, even medicine can't shut your mouth. What kind of nonsense are you spouting?"
Pei Xuanzhi lay lazily in the rocking chair, pursing his pale lips, staring into her eyes, silently chewing on a mouthful of overly sweet candied fruit, a faint, pleased smile involuntarily appearing on his lips.
After she had taken most of the medicine, he took advantage of her inattention and suddenly reached out to touch her clothes.
Yan Huanyue grabbed his hand and threw it back, frowning as she said, "You little rascal, what are you trying to do with your dog paws again? This is Changqing Palace, the sect leader's divine sense will detect it."
Pei Xuanzhi blinked her misty eyes, her tone slightly cool: "I didn't mean to do anything. Senior Brother Xue said that the water-repelling pearl you had was a gift from Yu Shiliulang."
Yan Huanyue said with a sullen face, "He's such a troublemaker. This water-repelling pearl was originally sent to the northern lands by the Yu family. Everyone who went into the sea to inspect the formation has it. What nonsense did he tell you?"
"Then you shouldn't wear that thing on your chest..."
Yan Huanyue said, "I don't need it for the time being, and I'm too lazy to take it out, so I just put it under my clothes. What's wrong with that?"
As she was speaking, Pei Xuanzhi suddenly stood up, his slightly cool hands reaching into the back of her collar to untie the gold wire ring that was still warm from her body.
He originally didn't want to see if the thread-thin circle was engraved with magic patterns, but he couldn't help but coat the golden circle with spiritual power. Countless protective magic patterns of the Yu clan members rose up and floated in mid-air.
Yan Huanyue had seen this kind of magic pattern from Yu Zhao. It was similar to the spirit protection technique of the outer disciples of the Tianyan Sect. It was somewhat useful, but it couldn't really withstand any powerful attacks. The magic patterns of aristocratic families were, to some extent, their own symbols, and most of the time only family members could use them.
Pei Xuanzhi's expression was cold. "Things sent to the North should, in principle, use the standardized runes of the Sky Patrol Division. Would the Yu family really make such a big mistake with these items?"
He pulled out the water-repelling bead and casually tossed away the gold wire ring.
He then took out an ice-blue moon-shaped silk ribbon with a white jade pendant tied to it from his treasure pouch, threaded the water-repelling bead onto it, and bent down to tie it around her waist.
“This is the jade I used to wear. It looks good on you, Madam. This way, you won’t lose the Yu family’s water-repelling pearl and stand out from others. I won’t make things difficult for you.”
Yan Huanyue looked down at the sash he tied around her waist and explained, "It turns out that Yu Yi was wrapped in shroud paper by Liao Yunu, a traitor from Xuanjiang. I threw him back into the city to save his life. He gave me spirit stones and water-repelling beads as a thank you gift. Perhaps it was to distinguish them that I used his family's magic patterns. Xue Jingnian doesn't know about this and is talking nonsense."
Pei Xuanzhi sat in the rocking chair, his pale fingers twirling the ribbon around her waist. He looked up at her chest, his gaze shifting, and said softly:
"Hmm... I know you'll only ever love me, right? Let's talk about this when we get back."
But he didn't get to go back.
That night, Pei Hanzhou personally put him in solitary confinement, locking him in the stone chamber where he usually secluded himself.
When Yan Huanyue came back from home with her clothes, Pei Hanzhou had already come over from the stone chamber. He only said to her, "Let him stay in the stone chamber to clear his head for a few days. You have been very busy these days, so go back and get some rest."
Yan Huanyue was dissatisfied that Pei Hanzhou had locked up Pei Xuanzhi without saying a word this time, so she said, "Although he made a mistake, the big mistake was not his. Why lock him up? He is not a troublemaker. No matter how busy I am, I have taken care of him."
Pei Hanzhou turned his head to look at him, his eyes deep and dark. "You think that killing someone just because you were provoked a few times is a huge mistake on his part?"
"But......"
"Alright, Baoying, go back now. I know what I'm doing."
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"Father, the letter says that Sect Leader Pei has put Young Master Pei in solitary confinement."
On the Xue family's spirit boat heading north, the wind and snow tapped against the window. Xue Dinglan sat on a high chair, his eyes lightly closed, and the veins on his forehead throbbed.
"How do we deal with Jingnian?"
Xue Yuannian held the letter and said, "The letter says that Elder Yin is still in the North, and it was Young Master Pei who made the first move. Sect Leader Pei only treated Jing Nian's injuries and then wrote to apologize, saying that we should not delay because of the two children. We should put the world first, take the lead, and do our best to wipe out the demon race."
Xue Dinglan sighed deeply, "I'll be driven to my death by this wretched child sooner or later... Yuanlang, go write a letter of apology and send it to Sect Leader Pei. Also, send a batch of people from Chang'an with enough supplies to reinforce the North."
Originally, the priority should have been to provide full support to the North.
However, fearing that they might not be able to seize the spiritual veins in time after the war, each family secretly kept a small number of elite troops.
This is an open secret among all the sects, and in order to mobilize them, the sects turn a blind eye.
However, the last sentence of Pei Hanzhou's apology letter today directly demanded that the Xue family bring out their hidden elite forces.
With the Xue family as an example, Pei Hanzhou will surely make them willingly mobilize all their hidden elite troops.
Everyone has selfish desires, and even in the face of great calamity, it's hard not to have ulterior motives. Moreover, large and powerful families are bound to plan for the future. To expect the whole world to be united is simply too idealistic and unrealistic.
However, Sect Leader Pei has always only cared about the results.
His son gave him a good excuse to "invite" the entire family to leave, while his own foolish younger brother lost an elite force without even realizing it.
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After the Xue family retainers personally paid a visit to Pei Hanzhou and presented him with the letter, they went to meet the young master of the Xue family.
"The patriarch and the others had just passed through the Tianyan Sect on their way to the north when they heard about this matter, and sent me to deliver a message to you, young master."
Upon hearing that his father had sent a letter, Xue Jingnian immediately felt uneasy. Although he knew that this matter would inevitably alarm his father, he was still flustered when faced with his father's message.
What message did your father ask you to deliver?
The retainer cupped his hands and said, "Young master, the master said that you should not have spoken so arrogantly and angered Young Master Pei. If you continue to be so dissolute and frivolous and do such shameful things, even if you are beaten to death, you will not be worthy of having the Xue family come to collect your body and return it to the ancestral grave in Chang'an for burial."
Xue Jingnian felt as if he had been slapped twice, but he couldn't retaliate. He could only grit his teeth and say, "I understand. Go back now."
The retainer cupped his hands and said, "Young Master Yuan has something else to say. Will the young master listen?"
Xue Jingnian squeezed out a single word through gritted teeth, "Speak."
The retainer said, "Young Master Yuan said that if the young master continues to be so ignorant and presumptuous, he will give the entire Leyou Villa area to the young master and his wife as their private residence."
Xue Jingnian jumped up instantly and shouted angrily, "Xue Yuannian, what right does he have to give Leyou to Pei Xuanzhi!"
The older brother clearly knew who he originally wanted to live with at Leyou Villa, so this was clearly meant to disgust him!
The retainer remained unfazed by the young master's irritability, saying, "Young Master Yuan said that if the young master continues his reckless behavior, he will be expelled from the family sooner or later."
"At that time, we will give the young master's Leyou Villa to the young master and his wife. This will be a good way to make amends. We can't let the young master act recklessly and ruin our relationship with Sect Leader Pei."
The retainer chuckled softly, “Young Master Yuan said that if the young master is angry because of this, he should put himself in the young master’s shoes. Young Master Pei would only be angrier than you are now because of your nonsense.”
Xue Jingnian blurted out, "I don't care what he thinks!"
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