Chapter 16

The reactions of the people in the Qin family were clearly visible to Ye Mo and Leng Ying. However, Ye Mo's expression remained calm, and he said again, "The emperor's virtue is profound, even extending to individuals. Qin Yao, Qin Shang, and Qin Zhi can all leave their original academies and enter the Divine General Martial Academy for cultivation."

"What?" Qin Shang's face turned pale, and Qin Yao's beautiful eyes were filled with uncertainty. Was this a plan to eliminate them all? Currently, only Qin Yao, Qin Shang, and Qin Zhi were cultivating in the capital, Chu.

"On this point, Xing Feng can vouch for me," Ye Mo said indifferently. Immediately, everyone's gaze fell on Xing Feng from the Imperial Academy, even Tang Lin looked at him, not having known about this beforehand.

"Indeed, the emperor has already informed the academy," Xing Feng said calmly. The hearts of the Qin family sank to the bottom. What a ruthless emperor, this was a fatal blow to the Qin family.

"Coincidentally, all the people from the Qin family are here today. I believe Qin Yao and the others are also present. Along with Qin Wentian, I will take them to the Divine General Martial Academy. Since the emperor has personally issued the decree, the Divine General Martial Academy will certainly cultivate them well," Leng Ying's eyes were still as sharp as knives. This time, he came to Tianyong City, and it was indeed unrelated to Bai Qiuxue, purely 'for' the Qin family.

"Although the emperor has shown great virtue to our Qin family, we have not been involved in state affairs for many years and have no interest in the military. We can only thank the emperor for his kindness," Qin Chuan stared at Ye Mo on the platform, his voice heavy.

"Do you dare to defy the emperor's decree?" Leng Ying pointed his spear at Qin Chuan, a sharp aura surging towards him.

"Leng Ying," Ye Mo shouted, and Leng Ying immediately put down his spear. Then, Ye Mo stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "Qin Chuan, the emperor has entrusted this task to me and Leng Ying. I will do everything to complete it. If you defy the emperor's decree, the emperor may be lenient and not punish you, but I will find it difficult. Therefore, it would be better if you agree."

"What if I say no?" Qin Chuan responded.

Upon hearing this, Ye Mo suddenly fell silent, just staring at him. After a moment, a hint of unusual smile appeared in his eyes, and he said, "You can try!"

"Qin family men!" Qin Chuan shouted, and suddenly, a solemn and killing aura filled the space. The people of the Qin family all left their seats and mounted their horses, their sharp gazes sweeping over Ye Mo on the platform, and they shouted, "Here!"

The cold aura seemed to lower the temperature of the space, and many people shivered involuntarily. As their gazes swept over the faces, they had a thought: if not for Ye Mo's interference, even if Qin Wentian had not displayed his talent today, the Bai family would not have dared to humiliate him.

"Back to the manor," Qin Chuan coldly shouted, without saying another word, and then pulled Qin Wentian, turning and walking off the arena, mounting their horses, and in an instant, the hooves trembled, and the galloping horses raced down the main road.

The Qin family had endured humiliation for too long. Now, the emperor was repeatedly forcing them to send their family members to their deaths.

Even if the Qin family rebelled, they would not comply.

Ye Mo watched the Qin family leave and sneered, "Leng Ying, the Qin family has ignored the emperor's decree. You lead the Silver Feather Knights to surround the Qin family."

"Alright," Leng Ying nodded.

"Also, hold the decree and notify the Tianyong City commander to mobilize the Chu Long Guard to seal off Tianyong City and assist you in watching the Qin family, ensuring no one from the Qin family leaves Tianyong City," Ye Mo continued, making everyone around him feel a chill. The Chu Long Guard was stationed in over a hundred cities in the Chu Kingdom, the fundamental force controlling the country. They usually did not interfere in city affairs, only the imperial decree could mobilize them.

Clearly, the Chu Kingdom's ruler had sent Ye Mo to Tianyong City to ensure the Qin family would never recover.

On the platform, Bai Qingsong saw Ye Mo's iron-fisted approach and felt a chill. The Ye family was indeed the most terrifying family force in the Chu Kingdom today, their iron-fisted methods far more ruthless than the Qin family. However, Bai Qingsong felt relieved, at least his Bai family did not need to worry about the Qin family's retaliation.

As for the marriage between Ye Wuxian and Bai Qiuxue, although he was concerned, he did not pay too much attention. As long as the Qin family was destroyed, even without Ye Wuxian, his daughter Bai Qiuxue, with her talent, could become a phoenix without relying on a man.

The people from the four major academies and martial academies did not leave, each with their own thoughts. Xing Feng and Tang Lin's expressions had a hint of sharpness. Recently, the prince's military training had revealed that the army's morale was not united, ultimately leading to the discovery that Qin Hao still had a significant influence in the army. This finally became the trigger for the emperor to take action against the Qin family.

Qin Wentian came from the Qin family, and Ye Mo would not let him go. The Imperial Star Academy had Bai Qiuxue, which was enough.

Mo Shang's expression was cold. The relationship between the Imperial Star Academy and the Chu Kingdom's royal family was very complex. Now that Ye Mo was taking action against the Qin family because Qin Wentian had not officially entered the Imperial Star Academy, he had nothing to say. Of course, the most fundamental reason was that he was in Tianyong City, and his strength was not here, unable to resist Ye Mo and others. By the time he went to the Imperial Star Academy to gather people, it might be too late.

The events that occurred outside the Bai family manor in Tianyong City that day were shocking. Bai Qiuxue, with the prestige of the first genius of Tianyong City, had the four major academies and martial academies come for her, and they were ready to humiliate the Qin family and force them to break off the engagement with her.

However, no one expected that the boy who could not cultivate, Bai Qiuxue's fiancé Qin Wentian, would stand in the arena with even greater strength. The four major academies and martial academies competed, and the Imperial Star Academy refused Bai Qiuxue for him. From then on, the title of the first genius of Tianyong City belonged to Qin Wentian. But now that Ye Mo was moving against the Qin family, it was unknown what would happen to Qin Wentian's fate as the first genius.

Of course, this shocking news only spread within Tianyong City. The intervention of the Chu Long Guard sealed off the information, preventing it from spreading out. Only the major forces from the imperial city quietly returned, preparing to bring the news back to the capital.

As for the people of the Qin family, they had safely returned to the Qin family manor, but the atmosphere in the manor was oppressive. The important figures of the Qin family gathered together, their brows furrowed. The entire Qin family was now surrounded by the Silver Feather Knights, and the Qin family's forces were currently facing off against them.

"Who would have thought the emperor would be so ruthless? The Martial King shed blood for the Chu Kingdom, but in the end, we have come to such a fate."

"As long as our Qin family still exists, the current emperor cannot rest easy. It's a pity that our ancestors served the Chu family."

The Qin family was filled with anger. Qin Chuan remained silent, knowing more than the others. He had heard that the emperor's health was gradually deteriorating, and to ensure a safe transition of power in the Chu Kingdom, he could not tolerate any forces that might influence his decisions. The terrifying influence his father, Qin Hao, had in the army years ago was considered a potential threat.

"Given the situation, anger is useless. Fortunately, there is a pleasant surprise: our Qin family has produced a genius." Qin Chuan looked at Qin Wentian beside him, patted his shoulder, and said, "Wentian, today you have avenged yourself."

"Brat, no wonder you were so confident a few days ago. You must have already condensed your Star Soul then, and you didn't tell me, even secretly cultivating for two days without eating or sleeping." Qin Yao rolled her eyes at Qin Wentian, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration.

Qin Wentian's eyes carried a smile, but his heart was a bit heavy. Over the years, he had long considered himself a part of the Qin family.

The gazes of the Qin family all focused on Qin Wentian. Today, Qin Wentian's display of talent was undoubtedly the greatest surprise for the Qin family, but it also made many people feel somewhat awkward.

Qin He, the second son of the Qin family, looked at Qin Wentian and said, "Wentian, I once wanted to expel you from the Qin family. Fortunately, it didn't happen, or I would have been a sinner to the Qin family. I'm sorry."

As he spoke, Qin He bowed slightly to Qin Wentian, showing his sincerity.

"And me, Qin Ye. Wentian, if you are unhappy with me, let your elder brother punish me as you see fit. If I say no, I do not deserve to be a man of the Qin family," Qin Ye's voice was rough but carried a sense of manliness.

"Second Uncle, Third Uncle, you were all thinking of the Qin family. How could I blame you? After all, I consumed a lot of the Qin family's resources in the past," Qin Wentian smiled, not minding at all.

"Speaking of which, didn't Father give you the Star Meteorite, which you secretly gave to me?" Qin Yao couldn't help but speak up in defense of Qin Wentian, making Qin Chuan and the others stunned. This meant that Qin Wentian had not used the Star Meteorite to cultivate.

"Father, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, you don't know. Wentian has a unique insight into condensing the Star Soul. He helped me condense my Star Soul, and he gave me the Star Meteorite Father gave him for cultivation," Qin Yao revealed the truth, and more gazes fell on Qin Wentian, who just smiled awkwardly.

"I didn't need it, so I gave it to my sister," Qin Wentian scratched his head.

Qin He and Qin Ye looked at Qin Wentian in amazement, inwardly sighing. The young man before them had such a broad mind, and it was laughable that they had always wanted to expel him. His character made them feel ashamed.

Both of them made a vow in their hearts to protect this young man with all their strength from now on.

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