Chapter 29

"Unfortunately, there are always backdoors. However, this is good news for you, Jun Tian." Zhang Daolin said.

"Brother, do you mean I should join one of the major families in Qingzhou and then win a special admission slot through outstanding performance?" Ye Jun Tian asked.

"Under the old rules that prioritize bloodline tests, this is the only way for you to enter one of the five great academies. This is the only way to save Ye Jun. You have no other choice," Zhang Daolin said.

"Besides the Gai family, we don't know anyone else in Qingzhou. The Gai family is now in decline and has probably fallen to a third-rate family. It's very difficult to enter the circle of first-rate families. Moreover, these limited admission slots will definitely be given to family members first. Even if you squeeze in, you'll only be an outsider. No matter how outstanding you are, would they give a precious special slot to an outsider? This method doesn't seem feasible," Ye Qing Xiao said with a worried look.

"Unless you become the son-in-law of a major family. With that identity, if you perform exceptionally well, you might get a slot," Zhang Daolin said.

"That's impossible. I, Ye Jun Tian, will not rely on connections to advance," Ye Jun Tian firmly rejected the idea.

"Actually, hehe, you still have hope," Zhang Daolin suddenly smiled.

"Hope? Isn't there no hope left?" Ye Qing Xiao asked.

"Head of the Ye Family, as a member of the Ye Mansion, you probably haven't entered the core circle of the Ye Mansion," Zhang Daolin said.

"Yes, that's true. I don't get along with Ye Tianhao. Sometimes he acts unfairly, and no other elders dare to speak up, only I oppose him. So, I've almost become a thorn in his side. Ye Jinxiong is on the same page as the head of the family. I guess only they two know the most core matters of the clan," Ye Qing Xiao said.

"Actually, I heard about this secret by chance. Have you heard of the 'Xilou Marquis' in Qingzhou?" Zhang Daolin asked.

"I've heard that Qingzhou City has one king and four marquises. The king is the Qingzhou King. The four marquises are 'Gongbei Marquis,' 'Nanjun Marquis,' 'Dongting Marquis,' and 'Xilou Marquis.' The four marquises control large areas of land in Qingzhou. Under the rule of the Zhao Imperial Family, the Qingzhou King is followed by the four marquises. These four marquises' families can all enter the circle of first-rate families. Moreover, they have the support of the Zhao Imperial Family, making them very powerful," Zhang Daolin said.

"What do these four marquises have to do with our Ye Family in Greenwood City? I've never heard of it. Master Zhang, are you suggesting that Jun Tian join one of the four marquises' families? I guess the five great academies also give a few special admission slots to the four marquises' families, right?" Ye Qing Xiao asked.

"The connection is significant. Actually, your Ye Family in Greenwood City is just a branch of the 'Xilou Marquis' family. The Xilou Marquis is called Ye Donghe. The Ye Family in Qingzhou is the ancestor of the Ye surname in Qingzhou. There are many branches like your Greenwood City Ye Family, probably more than a dozen or even twenty to thirty. The Xilou Marquis has a special talent recruitment organization called the 'Elite Hall.' They pay attention to outstanding disciples from the major branches of the Ye Family in Qingzhou. Once you meet their conditions, they will send people to bring you back to the ancestral Ye Family to strengthen the ancestral lineage. For Jun Tian to enter the ancestral Ye Family in Qingzhou, you need to show them the 'strength' they value. For example, if Jun Tian becomes the top genius disciple of the Greenwood City Ye Family, there's hope," Zhang Daolin said.

"Winning the top spot, I will do it," Ye Jun Tian said with a domineering air, even making Zhang Daolin slightly stunned. "I've heard that the two most celebrated geniuses among the younger generation of the Ye Family are Ye Feng and Ye Qinglian. They are both at the fifth level of the Pulse Movement stage and are only about two years older than you. They definitely meet the selection criteria of the Xilou Marquis' Elite Hall. The Elite Hall also values bloodline. Since you don't have a bloodline, you must become the strongest young disciple of the Greenwood City Ye Family to be considered by the Elite Hall. For your brother, you have no choice but to step up."

"But time is running out. Ye Jun only has one year left to live," Ye Qing Xiao said.

"In that case, I'll make a trip and come back. I'll get a second-grade Blood Pill to help with the treatment, which can extend Ye Jun's life by two years," Zhang Daolin pondered for a moment and said.

"A second-grade Blood Pill is very hard to obtain. Master Zhang, I'll sell all our family assets for blood crystals," Ye Qing Xiao gritted his teeth.

"Alright, you need to prepare ten million blood crystals," Zhang Daolin said solemnly.

"Alright!" Ye Qing Xiao was determined. Ten million blood crystals were an astronomical sum for his lineage. He couldn't come up with it.

"Father, if we sell all the dowry given by my adoptive father, we might get around two million low-grade blood crystals. Adding all our family assets, it still won't be enough," Ye Jun Tian said.

"If it's not enough, I can vouch for you and owe them thirty percent of the crystals. They should give me some face," Zhang Daolin said.

"No need, I have a way," Ye Qing Xiao shook his head.

"Father, we don't have much in assets. What way do you have?" Ye Jun Tian was clear in his mind.

"Don't worry, I have a way. I'll get it within three days," Ye Qing Xiao said.

"Jun, let's take a walk," Zhang Daolin said after the consultation.

"Sure, where do you want to go, Brother?" Ye Jun Tian nodded, sensing that his brother had something to say.

The two rode out of the city.

"Jun Tian, you've made quite a few enemies," Zhang Daolin said as soon as they left the city.

"I can't help it. I don't want to cause trouble, but when others force it on me, I have no choice but to respond," Ye Jun Tian said.

"Internal matters within the Ye Family are easier to handle. After all, they're not very powerful. For example, people like Ye Handong, your lineage can deal with them. However, the Liu Family in Qingzhou is too powerful. The grudge over the marriage will make the Liu Family take action. I'm worried that your family might face the danger of extermination," Zhang Daolin said.

"Yes, the Liu Family, as a first-rate family in Qingzhou, is indeed powerful. But we can't just move away and hide. Moreover, the marriage issue is entirely on the Liu Family's side. This family is too opportunistic. When my adoptive father's Gai Family was the top family in Qingzhou, the Liu Family was just a third-rate small family. If not for the Gai Family's support, they would have been destroyed by their enemies long ago. I never thought the Liu Family would not only fail to repay us but also humiliate us so much. If we have to fight, we will. Some things are beyond our control. I, Ye Jun Tian, am not afraid of trouble," Ye Jun Tian said coldly.

"Alas, I can't stay in Greenwood City for long. I'll leave in a day or two. You'll have to handle this on your own, be more careful. Moreover, your most important task now is to break through and become stronger. Gain strength and win the position of the strongest young disciple in the Ye Family. Then, find a way to enter the 'Xilou Marquis' family. Let the Xilou Marquis see your potential. If you can become his disciple, the Liu Family will think twice before retaliating. After all, the Xilou Marquis' family is even more powerful than the Liu Family. Only by relying on the Xilou Marquis can your family be safer," Zhang Daolin said.