Chapter 86

Lì Fán’s words, “My master really doesn’t like it,” undoubtedly sentenced Ni Beichuan to death. Regardless of his willingness, he had to give up the position of family head.

When Lì Fán let the elders of the Nie family choose a new family head, he casually glanced at Nie Donghai, clearly hinting at his preference.

Nie Feiyun, who strongly supported Ni Beichuan, turned ashen-faced, his body stiff, and dared not utter a word of protest.

The oldest, Nie Yaizu, sighed inwardly and said to Lì Fán, “We will follow the patriarch’s wishes and select a new family head.”

Lì Fán’s face was cold, and he waved his hand, saying, “Family members arguing at the door, what a disgrace.” He signaled for all the Nie family members to go back.

“It’s our fault,” Nie Yaizu spoke on behalf of Ni Beichuan, making the Nie family members here leave first.

Ni Beichuan, who was in a daze, was dragged away by his third brother, Nie Nanshan, and quickly left the door.

In just a moment, the only Nie family members left at the door were Nie Tian, Nie Donghai, and Nie Qian.

“Mr. Pan, Elder An, shall we go inside and talk?” Lì Fán said.

Pan Bai and An Rong from the An family also knew that it was not good to make a fuss in front of everyone. They nodded and, at Lì Fán’s invitation, walked towards the Nie family.

“Old Nie, go home first? Whether to leave the Nie family and join the Lingbao Pavilion, I hope you consider it carefully before making a decision,” Lì Fán said to Nie Donghai.

“Alright,” Nie Donghai agreed.

Soon, the Nie family, the An family, and the Lingbao Pavilion’s Pan Bai and Pan Tao all followed Lì Fán and Jiang Lingzhu into the Nie family.

The many onlookers, seeing the main characters disperse, gradually left the Nie family’s door.

However, the series of strange events that occurred at the Nie family’s door were quickly spread, embellished by the onlookers.

The entire Black Cloud City learned that the Lingbao Pavilion and the Lingyun Sect were vying for Nie Tian to join their sects.

For a time, Nie Tian’s name echoed throughout Black Cloud City.

Because of Nie Tian, the Lingbao Pavilion’s Pan Bai personally came, willing to take Nie Donghai and Nie Qian back to the Lingbao Pavilion.

The Lingyun Sect, on the other hand, forcibly demanded that Ni Beichuan step down, hinting that Nie Donghai should take over the Nie family, not only completely forgiving the collapse of the mine but also breaking the sect’s decades-old rules to take Nie Tian up the mountain before he reached the ninth level of Qi Cultivation.

For decades, no child of the three families in Black Cloud City had been so grandly received when being taken to the sect.

Even Nie Tian’s mother, who was widely recognized for her extraordinary talent, and the An family’s An Shiyi, when they were taken into the Lingyun Sect and the Lingbao Pavilion, did not cause such a stir.

“Just how outstanding is Nie Tian’s cultivation talent?”

Many people had this doubt, not understanding how Nie Tian, who was originally unknown, suddenly shone so brightly, almost causing the Lingbao Pavilion and the Lingyun Sect to tear each other apart over him.

The Yun family.

Yun Zhiguo, who had just heard the news of Yun Song’s death, returned to his room, his soul wandering.

Inside the room, Yuan Qiuying also learned through her informants about the strange events at the Nie family’s door.

“Yun Song died in the Qinghuan Realm, but why didn’t that little bastard die there!” Yuan Qiuying, in a fit of madness, smashed all the bottles and jars in the room.

Yun Zhiguo, whose face was gaunt from the shock of Yun Song’s death, watched her go mad, his face numb.

“Waste! You Yun family members are all waste!” Yuan Qiuying rushed over, beating and kicking him, shouting, “Yun Zhiguo! If you don’t get rid of that Nie Tian and that bitch Nie Qian, I’ll never let you off!”

Yun Zhiguo, watching Yuan Qiuying, who was like a madwoman, suddenly felt a strong sense of regret.

He regretted divorcing Nie Qian under family pressure and marrying this shrew.

Without Yuan Qiuying, the Yun family and the Nie family would still be close, and he wouldn’t have to endure this woman’s tyranny every day, nor listen to her constant nagging.

At this moment, he remembered the good things about Nie Qian and regretted his past actions.

He knew that because of the high regard of the Lingbao Pavilion and the Lingyun Sect, Nie Tian would inevitably choose one to join, and his future cultivation path would be bright.

For Nie Tian, Pan Bai personally came, and Jiang Zisu made an exception, breaking the Lingyun Sect’s decades-old rules. This meant that Nie Tian must have something special.

The Nie family would rise because of Nie Tian, and any future actions against the Nie family by the Yun family would surely invite retaliation from the Lingyun Sect.

“I was wrong, I was really wrong…” he lamented in his heart.

At this moment.

Lì Fán and Pan Bai’s group sat in the Nie family’s grand hall, sipping tea and speaking calmly.

“Nie Tian, whatever the Lingyun Sect can offer you, the Lingbao Pavilion can also offer you.” Pan Tao, standing beside Nie Tian, lowered his voice and persuaded, “Others may not know your special qualities, but I do. You might not be fully utilized in the Lingyun Sect. Why not come with me to the Lingbao Pavilion? We can fight side by side as brothers.”

Nie Tian scratched his head and laughed dryly, “Thanks, but I’m a bit confused today. I’m still a bit dazed, let me think about it.”

“Pan Tao! What are you whispering about?” Jiang Lingzhu came over, glaring at him, then said to Nie Tian, “For you, my father personally spoke. All the troubles of your Nie family can be easily resolved. The Nie family has a close relationship with the Lingyun Sect, don’t let Pan Tao mislead you.”

Nie Tian was speechless and asked, “I don’t understand why your father would make an exception for me?”

He and Pan Tao had many exchanges in the Qinghuan Realm, and Pan Tao truly knew his unique qualities. Pan Tao convincing his father to come to Black Cloud City, Nie Tian could understand.

But in front of Jiang Lingzhu, he only displayed his strength once, just enough to make Yu Tong from the Blood Sect retreat.

Because of this, Jiang Lingzhu convincing her father to break the Lingyun Sect’s long-standing rules seemed a bit unrealistic to him.

He felt that there must be some hidden reason for Jiang Zisu making an exception for him.

“I don’t know why he made an exception, but this decision was indeed made by my father,” Jiang Lingzhu was also puzzled. “Don’t worry about it. Since my father has spoken, it’s definitely fine.”

Nie Tian also smiled awkwardly, “I need to think about it. I want to hear my aunt and my grandfather’s opinions.”

The three of them, though in the grand hall of the Nie family, were some distance from Pan Bai and Lì Fán, and had no seats, so they were just standing and talking.

At the main seat, Lì Fán and Pan Bai chatted casually, not mentioning Nie Tian at all at first.

They only talked about the changes in the Qinghuan Realm, the Blood Sect and the Ghost Sect, and the decisions of the four sects, and the impending retaliation against the Blood Sect and the Ghost Sect.

Nie Donghai and An Rong also did not say much, just listening.

After a while, when they felt they had talked enough and Nie Tian and the others were getting impatient, Lì Fán and Pan Bai exchanged a glance, and Lì Fán said, “What about letting Nie Tian decide for himself?”

Pan Bai smiled and nodded, “That’s fine.”

At this point, Lì Fán said to Nie Donghai, “Old man, in the past… because of the incident with my junior sister, some elders in the sect were dissatisfied with the Nie family, and they overreacted. But the Nie family and the Lingyun Sect have a long history, and we know each other well. I can’t promise much, but I can guarantee that the Lingyun Sect will treat the Nie family fairly and justly in the future!”

After saying this, Lì Fán paused, his face suddenly becoming serious and earnest.

“Also, I’m not afraid to tell you the truth. Once the Nie family joins the Lingyun Sect, the treatment of Nie Xian and Nie Han will be completely different.”

“In the back mountain of Lingyun Mountain, there is someone who has taken a liking to Nie Tian.”

“He wants to take Nie Tian as his disciple.”

“Ah!” Upon hearing this, Jiang Lingzhu couldn’t help but exclaim.

Nie Donghai was stunned, his face showing extreme joy. Without waiting for others to say more, he hurriedly nodded, “Good, good! You can take Nie Tian to the Lingyun Sect anytime!” He looked as if he was afraid Lì Fán would change his mind.

Even Pan Bai’s expression changed slightly upon hearing Lì Fán’s words.

He looked deeply at Nie Tian, then at his son Pan Tao, suddenly realizing that his son had indeed inherited his talent in recognizing people.

If Nie Tian could be chosen by that person in the back mountain of the Lingyun Sect, it meant that Nie Tian must have something extraordinary!

At this moment, he realized that Nie Tian joining the Lingyun Sect was a done deal.

However, he did not feel disheartened.

He knew that even if Nie Tian was not taken to the Lingbao Pavilion, his efforts would not be in vain, and Nie Tian would remember Pan Tao’s kindness.

With that person’s favor, Nie Tian would undoubtedly rise rapidly in the Lingyun Sect.

As long as Nie Tian remembered Pan Tao’s kindness, he felt that his trip was not in vain.

“Nie Tian! Hurry up and thank Uncle Lì!” Nie Donghai shouted.

Nie Tian bowed, “Thank you, Uncle Lì.”

Lì Fán smiled, “I’ll give you three days. In three days, come with me to Lingyun Mountain.”

“Understood.”

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