Chapter 28

In the heart of the city within a city, there stands a quiet and grand mansion.

This mansion is the core of the Rong family, the place where the lineage of the ruling family head is passed down through generations.

At this moment, inside the mansion, a middle-aged man in his forties was smiling as he handed a box of tea to Rong Jiehan, saying, "Uncle Xuan, this is a few ounces of Pu'er tea that my subordinate bought from the Free City. Please accept it with a smile."

Rong Jiehan's eyes immediately lit up. He took the box, carefully opened it, and sniffed the faint tea fragrance, sighing, "Family Head, thank you for your thoughtful consideration."

The man before him was none other than the current family head of the Rong family, Rong Yihuo.

His cultivation was not the strongest in the entire clan, but in terms of strategy, no one could surpass him.

Of course, his ability to hold the position of family head was also due to the support of someone behind him. Rong Jiehan was one of his strong supporters.

Rong Yihuo smiled slightly and said, "Being able to do a small favor for Uncle Xuan, I am very happy."

Rong Jiehan unceremoniously put the tea away. He smacked his lips, raised the teapot, and savored a mouthful, saying, "Family Head, you didn't call this old man here just to give me tea, did you?"

Rong Yihuo clapped and laughed, "As expected of Uncle Xuan, you can see through my intentions."

"Hmph," Rong Jiehan said discontentedly, "In front of me, what are you pretending for?"

Rong Yihuo's face showed no embarrassment, clearly indicating he was used to it.

"Uncle Xuan, I've heard that a spiritual talent has appeared in our family," Rong Yihuo said solemnly. "He is not only a rare spirit gatherer but also has a once-in-a-thousand-years talent in incantation."

Rong Jiehan nodded slowly, "You are right. I have discovered such a talented individual. Heh, if he is well-cultivated, he will be a blessing to the family."

Rong Yihuo's eyelids twitched slightly; this was the first time Elder Jiehan had given such high praise to someone.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Uncle Xuan, since this person has such talent, are you planning to personally guide him?"

Rong Jiehan chuckled, "Why guide him? Isn't it better for him to learn on his own?"

Rong Yihuo hesitated for a moment and said, "I understand your meaning, wanting to recommend him to that senior. However, that senior has a rule: he does not accept disciples whose cultivation has not reached the peak of the Spirit Master level." His gaze sharpened, "This young man has just started on the path of spirituality, and the distance to the peak of the Spirit Master is still far away."

"Heh," Rong Jiehan said with a half-smile, "Family Head, please forgive me for being frank, but you are underestimating his talent."

"Really?" Rong Yihuo's eyes brightened, "Uncle Xuan, please speak your mind."

"This young man's spiritual power has an extremely strong talent, especially in absorbing the spiritual power of heaven and earth, where he has an unparalleled advantage over others," Rong Jiehan said solemnly. "Even I am not as good in this aspect."

"What?" Rong Yihuo's expression finally changed.

He naturally understood the implications of these words.

A spiritual practitioner's spiritual power is naturally attracted to the power of heaven and earth, but the strength of this attraction varies from person to person.

However, as one's cultivation improves, this attraction gradually increases.

For a spiritual practitioner who has just started cultivating, the attraction is not very high. But when his strength reaches the innate realm, the attraction of his spiritual power to the power of heaven and earth will increase by at least several times, or even ten times.

Rong Jiehan was a innate spiritual practitioner in the family, yet he admitted that his spiritual power's attraction to the power of heaven and earth was inferior to that of Rong Kaixuan, who had just started on the path of spirituality.

If this statement were to spread, it would not only shock the Rong family but also cause a stir throughout the entire county.

Rong Jiehan smiled and said, "Family Head, rest assured. With such talent, his cultivation speed will be astonishing. Heh, perhaps within ten years, he will reach the peak of the Spirit Master level."

"Ten years," Rong Yihuo's eyes sparkled with a hint of sharpness. He nodded slowly, "Alright, I will give him ten years." His tone suddenly changed, "Rong Yitie and his son have been too rampant lately. Hmph, even if his father has truly reached the peak of the innate realm, he cannot ignore the clan rules."

Rong Jiehan was taken aback, "Family Head, your meaning is...?"

"I will personally warn them. If they dare to target Rong Kaixuan again, I will enforce the clan rules and have them all detained," Rong Yihuo said expressionlessly.

Rong Jiehan smiled half-heartedly, "Family Head, are you not concerned about that old ghost?"

"Hmph," Rong Yihuo said coldly, "Uncle Xuan, this is my father's intention. If he really interferes, I ask you and my father to act together to suppress him."

Rong Jiehan sighed lightly, "I returned to the family to see it flourish, not to get involved in your conflicts."

Rong Yihuo smiled slightly, "Uncle Xuan, with your wisdom, you can discern right from wrong. For the future of the family, you can make your own decision."

Rong Jiehan pondered for a long time and said, "Very well, but I have a request."

Rong Yihuo was overjoyed and quickly said, "Uncle Xuan, whatever you command, I will not dare to refuse."

"Um, I want you to delay your move," Rong Jiehan said slowly. "Since they find Kaixuan disagreeable and want to oppose him, let them do so."

Rong Yihuo was taken aback, a hint of suspicion appearing on his face.

Rong Jiehan continued slowly, "My master's disciples have never shied away from killing. If Kaixuan is truly fortunate enough to be accepted as a disciple, he will inevitably face conflicts. Heh, it's better for him to get used to it now rather than be at a loss later."

His words were calm, and his tone showed no fluctuation.

However, a chill ran through Rong Yihuo's heart.

This uncle had a great reputation in his youth, even his father admitted to being inferior to him.

But since Rong Jiehan returned to the family, he had been living in seclusion, drinking tea and enjoying life, seemingly having lost all his killing intent.

Only now did he realize that the stern killing intent in this old man's heart had never faded.

Rong Yihuo collected his thoughts and coughed lightly, "Uncle Xuan, isn't this plan a bit too dangerous? After all, Kaixuan's talent is truly one in ten thousand."

"Dangerous?" Rong Jiehan's lips curled, "The current danger is within controllable limits. Besides, if he cannot withstand this level of danger, then even if he becomes a disciple of the master, he will still end up dead."

Rong Yihuo pondered for a moment and nodded slowly.

However, in his heart, he began to mourn for Rong Yitie and his family.

Uncle Xuan had a good plan, using this family as a touchstone for Rong Kaixuan.

If Rong Kaixuan ultimately turns out to be mediocre, it would be one thing. But if he becomes a great power, what will be the fate of Rong Yitie's family?

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"Brother, I'm so angry,"

In another grand mansion in the city within a city, Rong Kaixin fiercely threw the jade plate in his hand.

The white jade shattered against the wall, but his eyes did not even glance in that direction. Instead, he said angrily, "I want to kill him."

Rong Kaijie gave him a cold look, "Will you be able to kill him by going crazy here?"

Rong Kaixin was taken aback, his eyes brightening, "Brother, if you are willing to act, you can definitely kill him."

"Hmph, he is just a beginner in the path of spirituality, a low-level spirit practitioner, while I am a peak spirit practitioner who is about to advance to the Spirit Master level. Do you want me to act against him?" Rong Kaijie laughed in anger, "Do you think the elders in the clan will just sit by and watch?"

Rong Kaixin lowered his head and said softly, "Brother, what should we do? Should we just swallow this humiliation?"

Rong Kaijie's gaze turned cold, and he said slowly, "I originally planned to wait for some time, but this brat dared to seduce Miss Wang. Hmph, he truly doesn't know when to die."

Rong Kaixin was stunned, his eyes filled with a strange look. He thought to himself, Rong Kaixuan, you are courting death.

Miss Wang had an extraordinary background and was exceptionally beautiful. Rong Kaijie had long considered her his exclusive possession. Although she had not given any response so far, among the young generation of the Rong family, no one could surpass Rong Kaijie. Therefore, he was not in a hurry.

However, now Rong Kaixuan dared to snatch his love, which was a direct challenge to Rong Kaijie's greatest taboo. If he could still tolerate it, that would be a miracle.

Rong Kaijie extended his hand and handed over four talismans, "Brother, take these. Go to Rong Jieming's residence and challenge Rong Kaixuan." His eyes were filled with a stern killing intent, "Your cultivation is only at the middle stage of the Warrior level. Challenging a peer who is both a spirit practitioner and a martial artist, no one will blame you."

Rong Kaixin carefully took the talismans and asked in surprise, "Brother, what are these?"

"Hmph, that brat is known as a spirit gatherer, so I will make him die at the hands of a spirit body fighter," Rong Kaijie said, emphasizing each word.

"Ah, these are spirit body fighter talismans?" Rong Kaixin was overjoyed.

"Exactly, although Rong Kaixin's talent is good, his cultivation time is too short. Heh, with four spirit body fighters assisting you, it will be enough to kill him."

"Kill?" Rong Kaixin was taken aback, a look of difficulty appearing on his face.

He had been shouting about killing Rong Kaixuan, but he knew that if he really killed a fellow clan member, even the old man might not be able to protect him.

Rong Kaijie gave him a cold look, "Idiot, be ruthless on the arena and claim it was an accident. With the old man backing you, who would dare to demand your life?"

Rong Kaixin gritted his teeth, "Yes, I will follow your orders."

Rong Kaijie's face finally showed a smile, "Although I used the family's merit to offset the water dungeon punishment for Father and you, it's best not to leave the house for a month. Stay home and cultivate diligently. After a month, hah, you know what to do."

"Yes, I understand," Rong Kaixin replied.

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