Chapter 7

Tang Lin thought that Mo Shang had come to the Qin Manor for the same purpose as him, and couldn't help but feel a bit of pressure. He said to Qin Yao, "Yaoyao, which talented young man in your Qin Manor has a marriage contract with Bai Qiuxue?"

"This..." Qin Yao's face showed difficulty, her beautiful eyes glancing at Qin Wentian, then she said, "Teacher, there seems to be some changes in this matter."

"What kind of changes?" Tang Lin was taken aback and asked.

Qin Yao glanced at Qin Chuan. She herself didn't understand what had happened and didn't dare to deceive her teacher, so she felt quite awkward.

"Wentian, come over here," Qin Chuan said to Qin Wentian. Qin Wentian immediately came to Qin Chuan's side. Qin Chuan then said, "Brother Tang, Brother Mo, this is my son Qin Wentian. He has a marriage contract with Bai Qiuxue, but his situation is special. Although he has excellent talent, he cannot practice cultivation. Could the two of you take a look and see if there's any way to help?"

"Big brother, if he has a congenital pulse blockage, what good is his talent?" Qin He said.

"Shut up. What is a congenital pulse blockage? Wentian once had all his pulses. Something must have happened. Moreover, Wentian's perception of the stars is very strong," Qin Chuan shouted. This scene made Mo Shang and Tang Lin's eyes narrow slightly, as if they understood something, but their thoughts were different.

"I'll take a look," Mo Shang and Tang Lin said almost simultaneously, then each placed a hand on Qin Wentian's wrist.

"A person with a pulse blockage," Tang Lin's heart trembled, and his face turned sour. He withdrew his hand and smiled faintly, saying, "Ha, it seems I've wasted my time. The so-called union of dragon and phoenix, now even a snake has the audacity to aspire to the phoenix."

Qin Chuan's pupils contracted, and his expression turned cold. He said, "Is your speech appropriate, sir?"

"Hmm?" Tang Lin's expression turned unpleasant when he heard Qin Chuan's change in address. The Qin Manor was disliked by the current emperor and was declining day by day, destined to become a thing of the past. If it weren't for Bai Qiuxue and Qin Yao, he would never have set foot in the Qin Manor. He didn't expect Qin Chuan to be so impolite to him for Qin Wentian.

"Qin Chuan, it seems you have delusions of grandeur. The once-mighty Qin Manor has become a laughingstock," Tang Lin said sarcastically.

"If you have no other business, please leave," Qin Chuan said, extending his hand as a dismissal. This made Qin Yao very awkward, and she said, "Teacher, my father has always been short-tempered. Please don't take it to heart."

"Qin Yao, your father is really out of touch with reality," Tang Lin said coldly.

"Yaoyao, from now on, you must not regard this person as your teacher," Qin Chuan said firmly, making Qin Yao's face pale. Tang Lin was furious and said angrily, "Fine, very well!"

Qin Wentian watched all this, sighing inwardly. Looking at Qin Chuan's resolute face, he felt guilty. For his sake, Qin Chuan had offended many people. Now, he had even clashed with a powerful figure from the Imperial Academy, his own daughter Qin Yao's teacher.

However, Mo Shang had different thoughts. He stared at Qin Wentian, squinting his eyes, and said, "Little Brother Qin, when did he get the pulse blockage?"

"Since he was six years old," Qin Chuan said. "It got worse and worse until his meridians were completely shattered."

"Six years old." Mo Shang's heart skipped a beat. He stared at Qin Wentian, then released his hand. His eyes flickered. If his guess was correct, this young man must have incredible willpower.

Thinking of Tang Lin's earlier behavior, Mo Shang secretly laughed to himself. What a fool.

"Thud, thud, thud." The ground suddenly trembled, and the sound of hooves echoed. The Qin family members' eyes narrowed, their expressions cold. Who dared to ride a horse in the Qin Manor?

Soon, they saw a group of armored knights galloping in, their leader wearing a black robe over his armor, fluttering in the wind. His eyes were sharp and cold.

"Leng Ying." Qin Chuan's pupils contracted. He didn't expect his Qin Manor to be so lively today. Leng Ying was a former deputy general under his father, known for his cruelty and ruthlessness, and was always disliked by his father. Later, he joined the Ye family, the Qin family's mortal enemy, and suppressed the Qin Manor.

"Master, it's been a long time," Leng Ying said, his eyes sharp like an eagle, staring at Qin Chuan.

"Leng Ying, you dare to bring your men and ride into the Qin Manor. Your audacity is growing," Qin Chuan said coldly.

Leng Ying paid no attention to Qin Chuan's words. The Qin Manor was already in decline, and the emperor personally allowed various forces to suppress it. As long as Qin Chuan's father, Qin Hao, was still alive, the emperor would not be at ease. Therefore, whoever stepped on the Qin Manor, the emperor would pretend not to know, which was exactly what he wanted.

"I came to the Qin Manor for two reasons: first, to see if the old master is still alive; second, to inform the Qin Manor that in two days, various forces in the Chu Kingdom will gather at the Bai Manor. Bai Qiuxue will definitely enter either the Imperial Star Academy or the Imperial Academy. At that time, the two families will discuss the so-called marriage contract, and the Qin Manor is requested to attend, not to hide here."

After saying this, Leng Ying reined in his horse, and the hooves thundered as he galloped away. He turned back and gave Qin Chuan a cold smile. His battle-hardened eyes were like a sharp sword, piercing through the heart.

The Qin family members stared at the retreating figure. Qin Chuan's body trembled with anger. If Bai Qiuxue, with the prestige of being accepted by the Imperial Star Academy, broke off the engagement, everyone would think it was justified. Qin Wentian, of the Qin family, would be deemed unworthy, a humiliation to the Qin Manor and Qin Wentian.

"The Bai family has gone too far," Qin Chuan had not expected the Bai family to be so ungrateful. In two days, he would see for himself.

"Is that so?" Tang Lin said with a cold laugh. "Qin Chuan, get ready to be humiliated. Goodbye."

With that, he stepped onto a giant eagle and soared into the sky. The eagle circled in the air, its cry seeming to mock.

The entire Qin Manor was silent. Since the current emperor had suppressed the Qin Manor, it had been in decline, but it had always stood tall, never experiencing such humiliation.

"Big brother," Qin He suddenly spoke, "You've seen the situation. The Bai family is clearly working with the Ye family against our Qin Manor. With Bai Qiuxue's talent, if we go to the Bai Manor in two days, we will be humiliated."

"Do you mean that our Qin Manor should hide as Leng Ying suggested?" Qin Chuan said coldly.

"These past years, how many resources has Qin Wentian consumed, how many starstones have been used? I have never said a word, but this matter concerns the reputation of the Qin Manor. I suggest we expel Qin Wentian. We have done all we can for him," Qin He said in a low voice, making the atmosphere oppressive.

Over the years, many in the Qin Manor had indeed been dissatisfied with Qin Wentian. Qin Chuan was too indulgent with this adopted son, but he was a useless cripple who could not cultivate and could not be relied upon.

"Older brother, what do you think?" Qin Chuan asked the third brother, Qin Ye.

"Qin Wentian is better suited for a normal life," Qin Ye said softly.

Qin Chuan was silent for a moment, then his eyes swept over everyone. He said slowly, "Our ancestors received the grace of the former emperor and fought on the battlefield for eighty years, suffering eighteen severe injuries. When the former emperor was trapped at the alliance of ten countries, he rode a thousand miles alone, carrying eight arrows, and still rescued the emperor. When he returned to the country, he was already beyond saving. What a magnificent spirit."

"Today, our Qin Manor is in decline. Just because we have suffered some humiliation, we are to expel the descendant of our ancestor's benefactor. This action shames me and disgraces our ancestors. When I meet them in the netherworld, I will have no face to see their spirits."

"As long as the Qin Manor stands, Qin Wentian stands... In two days, gather the men of the Qin Manor and march to the Bai Manor. If anyone suggests expelling Qin Wentian, I will personally punish them."

With that, Qin Chuan slapped the armrest of his chair, and it shattered with a crack. The room fell silent.

Qin Chuan's voice echoed in the air. His body stood straight, and everyone looked at him, as if seeing the posture of their ancestors.

"What kind of favor did Qin Wentian's ancestors do for the Qin Manor to make Qin Chuan act like this?" Everyone was inwardly chilled. They only knew that Qin Chuan had adopted Qin Wentian as his son and treated him this way to repay the favor of Qin Wentian's ancestors.

For this favor, Qin Chuan was willing to sacrifice everything. This spirit made them marvel, but this iron-clad righteousness also made them respect him. Everyone stood straight.

"Wentian, you don't need to worry about this. Stay at home and let your adoptive father handle it for you," Qin Chuan said, his eyes softening when he looked at Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian sighed inwardly. His broken meridians had worried his adoptive father. He had planned to tell his adoptive father the reason after achieving the status of a martial cultivator, but he hadn't expected the actions of the Bai family to cause such a stir, affecting the Qin Manor.

He didn't know his own background, and Uncle Hei had never told him. He didn't know what his ancestors had done, but he knew that Qin Chuan's kindness to him was hard to repay in this life.

Qin Wentian stepped down from the platform and came to the martial arts arena. He knelt down, looking at Qin Chuan, and said, "This matter is my fault. I will resolve it myself. I don't need the Qin Manor's help. The Bai family can humiliate me, but they cannot humiliate the dignity of the Qin Manor. I, Qin Wentian, will take full responsibility for this matter."

"Father," Qin Wentian called out loudly, then bowed, a faint echo following.

One kneel, to thank his father for his kindness!

Qin Chuan walked forward and helped Qin Wentian up. Father and son looked into each other's eyes and smiled. This time, Qin Wentian didn't call him adoptive father, but father.

"I have always believed in you. One day, you will achieve what others cannot," Qin Chuan said, his eyes filled with determination.

Beside them, Mo Shang's eyes narrowed, and his smile grew. Compared to Bai Qiuxue, he liked this young man more. He had great talent and a strong mind. Given time, he would surely become a great talent.

In two days, various forces would gather at the Bai Manor, and the Qin Manor would march there. It looked like there would be a good show!