800 Unending Struggles, Exemplary Collateral Branches
Family traditions passed down through the ages, may descendants continue forever.
The family genealogy records glory, bringing honor to the family generation after generation!
In the past, how fortunate I was to be a member of the Jiang family! Even being a member of a collateral branch was a great blessing!
Now, he is riddled with injuries and illnesses, his body is old and frail, and his body is like an ancient temple eroded by time. But weren't these hidden injuries the result of his sacrifices for his family?
Such ingratitude! Aren't you afraid of being scorned by the rest of your family?
However, it seems that the direct descendants of the Jiang family are not like this, and the collateral branches of the Jiang family even wish they could die immediately so that they could give up all their positions and resources!
How ridiculous, how pathetic!
A deep sense of grief and indignation welled up within him; why was his family so cold and heartless towards him?
There's also the helplessness I feel about my own gradual decline.
He couldn't understand why. If it were the direct descendants, it would be understandable, but why were the collateral descendants the same?
He was once the pride of the family and a role model admired by countless collateral descendants.
But they won't even give us the Qi-Nourishing Pill, and recently they've even been delaying the Qi-Replenishing Pill, claiming that the family is short of medicinal herbs and the elders need to wait!
This is an extreme irony and insult to him, an elder who once made great contributions to the family!
Sometimes I secretly ask myself, even want to question, 'Aren't you afraid of the feelings of the rest of the Cold Family?'
Entering this house again today, a sense of humiliation slowly crept over me!
Seeing the magnificent palace before me and the energetic younger generation, I should be happy for the prosperity of my family!
Jiang Huangyuan tried his best to make himself look kind and happy, just like an actor!
But the physical wounds are hidden, and the emotional wounds are even more severe.
The family's cold and ruthless treatment was unbearable, and he could no longer tolerate the trampling of his former glory and dignity. A deep mix of grief and indignation filled him; his heart ached as if being torn apart, yet his eyes held a smile, a burning ambition within him: 'You deserve to be devoured, you heartless bastards!'
Composing himself, he followed the butler, watching him quickly disappear into the distance, and felt a profound sense of irony!
Looking at the calligraphy, paintings, and famous quotes before him, Jiang Huangyuan, who used to think that this was how the family's legacy would continue, now felt a strange sense of disbelief.
The capable and shrewd butler bowed slightly, performed a standard greeting, and slowly withdrew, his figure disappearing at the entrance of the corridor.
At just the right moment, without having to wait long, a young figure came into view. He was a young elder, a standout among the family's lineage. At only thirty-five years old, he was already a Martial King-level expert.
Wearing the family's unique magical robe, its flowing fabric naturally shielded him from dust, preventing even a gentle breeze or light rain from penetrating it. Yet, even Jiang Huangyuan himself could not possess such a thing. He had never cared about it before, nor had he ever needed it, but now, though he desired it, he could not obtain it.
This is such a happy thing!
His facial features were fair and clear, and his brows revealed a heroic air. Having long held a high position, wealth and honor were naturally his result.
The atmosphere was powerful, as if an invisible force was spreading around them, and Jiang Huangyuan dared not be negligent in the slightest.
It felt as if I were a frail old man, meeting a venerable king. I didn't want to be servile, but I had to bow my head!
The visitor is Elder Jiang Xun, a direct descendant of the Jiang family!
Every word and action exudes a calm and confident demeanor!
Full of vigor! Radiating with pride and high spirits!
The young elder of the Jiang family is not only a Martial King-level expert, but also the pride and hope of the family, and a strong candidate for the next head of the family.
Jiang Huangyuan's expression showed a hint of envy, but also a hint of pride. After all, compared to these direct descendants of the families, he was also a legendary figure. He had fought his way up from the fierce competition, relying on real strength, not family resources.
As his life was fading like a flickering candle, he miraculously entered the realm of the Martial King. It was as if the god of time had bestowed upon him the nectar of life at the last moment, and his lifespan had suddenly increased, allowing him to be like a withered tree of life that was about to flourish again.
So, just when his life was about to end, he was fortunate enough to enter the realm of King Wu, which increased his lifespan. He has lived so many more years, and he should be satisfied with that!
But, 'Can't I even live a few more years?' Jiang Huangyuan silently pleaded. Silence enveloped them.
Jiang Huangyuan's envious gaze was completely undisguised; he wished he were also a direct descendant of the family!
The more I know, the more unfair it feels!
The family head's lineage has been taking medicinal baths since childhood. Ordinary pills and spiritual herbs are nothing more than daily pastimes in their eyes. Fifth and sixth-grade spiritual herbs are like chives in the field, supplied one crop after another in countless quantities.
Furthermore, the seventh-grade spirit pills and spirit fruits are supplied in limited quantities, which is incomparable to those of their branch families!
For the offspring of the branch families, the treatment of the head family's lineage is simply unbelievable.
The disciples of the branch lineage exert all their efforts to obtain those meager cultivation resources, but they often stagnate due to the scarcity of resources.
Whenever they see the disciples of the main lineage easily break through their cultivation levels, the disciples of the branch lineage are filled with indescribable jealousy.
Just like Jiang Huangyuan back then!
However, compared to those who were not from the Huang family, these descendants of the Huang branch seemed to live in paradise, enjoying a happiness that the Huang family could not attain.
Those who are not from the Huang family have no family protection. If they have outstanding talent, that's fine, but if their talent is average, they can only grope alone on the path of cultivation. Resources are scarce, and opportunities are slim, like a lone wolf struggling to find food.
While these Huang family members from the branch families cannot compare to the brilliance of the main lineage, they at least have the protection of the family and some cultivation resources.
These are things that are simply unattainable dreams for those who are not from the Huang family.
You envy others, but others envy you!
Compared to those who are not from the Huang family, they seem to be a hundred times happier, and many people envy them greatly.
Jiang Huangyuan and others envied the treatment of the direct descendants!
Those who are not from the Huang family envy and yearn to become members of the Huang family!
Jiang Huangyuan composed himself. Even though he was once a Martial King, his strength had diminished considerably, and he didn't know how many more years he would live, but the pride of a Martial King made him straighten his chest. Only in this way could he prove that he was still alive.
The young elder Jiang Xun who came out had a slight smile on his lips, which seemed somewhat frivolous!
Seeing the frail and aged Elder Wu Wang before him, who seemed as if he would die overnight, Jiang Xun showed no particular respect. He seemed to know many secrets and said softly, "Elder Yuan, is there anything I can help you with? The patriarch has recently gone into seclusion, so I will temporarily take charge of this place."
If you need anything, just say so. I can make the decisions here!
His tone was arrogant, as if the entire family was now under his control. He showed no respect whatsoever for Jiang Huangyuan, an elder of the Martial King generation who was about to die.
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