Chapter 76

"Perhaps this is for the best. I’m about to head to Yunhe County City, and then I can visit Lingxue at the Qinghe Sword Mansion more often..."

Su Yi suddenly felt much lighter.

Qin Qin hesitated for a moment, her beautiful face suddenly becoming solemn and serious. "Su Yi, I want to ask you something."

"Go ahead," Su Yi said.

Qin Qin said, "In the year since you’ve been a part of our Wen family, have you ever resented us?"

Su Yi shook his head.

To him now, no one in the Wen family was worthy of his resentment.

What is resentment?

It means being unable to let go!

This often implies that Su Xuanjun had encountered an enemy he couldn’t deal with temporarily, and could only harbor resentment.

If it were a minor character he could easily handle, he would crush them to dust in a moment, and there would be no room for resentment.

"Really, not at all?"

Qin Qin seemed to disbelieve him.

Su Yi sighed, saying helplessly, "Really, not at all."

It’s like trying to explain ice to a summer insect or the changing seasons to a cicada; it’s just not possible.

Qin Qin seemed much more relaxed. "Even if you have resentment, you can’t take it out on our family. After all, we are also victims of this marriage. If you really want to blame someone, you should blame..."

She was about to say "the old matriarch" but immediately closed her mouth.

That would be a grave disrespect.

Su Yi couldn’t help but laugh. "I understand your meaning. I might as well be frank; I will be leaving Guangling City soon and probably won’t return. Now you can rest easy, right?"

Qin Qin was surprised. "You’re leaving? Where are you going?"

Wen Changtai couldn’t help but look over and said, "You are a part of the Wen family, and with the marriage contract, the clan leaders won’t let you leave easily."

Su Yi casually said, "If I want to leave, no one in the world can stop me."

His words were casual, but they exuded a confidence that seemed to look down on the world.

Qin Qin and Wen Changtai exchanged glances, clearly taken aback and not expecting Su Yi to have such plans.

At that moment, a servant rushed in and reported, "Third Elder, the Clan Leader orders that Su Yi be summoned to the clan hall."

Qin Qin’s expression changed slightly, and she quickly reminded him, "Su Yi, don’t forget my warning. The Clan Leader won’t be in a good mood this time. It’s best to hold your tongue and not argue. Otherwise, even if your father-in-law and I step in, we won’t be able to help you."

Wen Changtai nodded repeatedly. "That’s right. It’s wise to be flexible and know when to yield."

This was the first time Su Yi felt his in-laws’ concern, and he was momentarily stunned. Then he shook his head and smiled. "No worries."

With that, he held his bamboo cane and walked out of the hall.

...

Wen Family, Clan Hall.

Clan Leader Wen Changjing, Second Elder Wen Changqing, and other prominent figures of the Wen family were gathered.

However, everyone’s expressions were somewhat uncertain.

Wen Jueyuan sat at the end, his expression dazed.

He had just recounted his experience at Juxian Tower, and even now, he felt a deep sense of frustration, disappointment, and humiliation.

"This Su Yi has had a stroke of luck, actually attaching himself to the powerful Yuan family of Yunhe County City!"

Wen Changqing’s face was dark and gloomy.

The others were also unable to remain calm.

A man who was once ignored as a赘婿 had won the first place in the Longmen Competition a few days ago, becoming a well-known rising star in Guangling City.

And just a few days later, this赘婿 had formed a relationship with the Yuan family’s young lady. Who wouldn’t be surprised?

"Besides the young lady of the Yuan family, there was also the herbalist Guo Bing helping. From this, it seems that Su Yi hasn’t fully attached himself to the Yuan family. At most, he has gained the favor of the young lady."

Wen Changjing’s expression was indifferent. "I’ve called you all here to discuss how to handle Su Yi."

Everyone’s eyes flickered as they pondered.

"He is no longer the same as before. His cultivation is even stronger than Jueyuan. In our family, apart from Lingzhao, no young person can match him."

An elder spoke solemnly. "In my opinion, such a talented individual should be given importance and cultivated into a key figure for our Wen family!"

His words made Wen Changjing frown slightly.

Wen Jueyuan felt a tightness in his chest. He was the leading figure among the young generation of the Wen family, but now he had become a stepping stone for Su Yi!

"Not a good idea. This young man is too calculating. Before he won the Longmen Competition, none of us knew when he had recovered his cultivation. Moreover, since he joined our family, he has endured much ridicule and humiliation, likely harboring deep resentment."

Another person said, "If we give him a prominent position, it would be like raising a tiger to harm ourselves. It’s unwise."

Many present agreed with this view.

A young man with deep resentment and the ability to endure, once in power, would likely take terrifying revenge. This was something no one could afford to ignore.

Someone spoke solemnly, "In my opinion, we should simply expel him from the Wen family and cut all ties."

Another immediately objected, "Ridiculous. Su Yi is the champion of the Longmen Competition and is favored by City Lord Fushan. Even the head of the Huang family looks upon him favorably. If we expel him, we will be laughed at by all of Guangling City!"

For a moment, the hall was filled with heated arguments.

Wen Changjing’s face darkened.

Who would have thought that a mere赘婿 could now wield such influence over the high-ranking figures of the Wen family?

"Enough!"

Wen Changjing’s voice cut through the noise, silencing everyone. "I have made my decision on this matter."

Everyone was taken aback.

"Brother, what do you plan to do?"

Wen Changqing couldn’t help but ask.

The others leaned in, eager to hear.

"The old matriarch won’t agree to Su Yi and Lingzhao’s divorce. Therefore, we can’t expel him from the family."

Wen Changjing took a deep breath, his eyes flashing. "However, if we give him too much importance, it could be like raising a tiger to harm ourselves. Instead, we should find someone to keep him in check, making him a tool for our family, always under our control!"

Just as he finished speaking, a voice from outside the hall reported, "Clan Leader, Su Yi has arrived."

Everyone’s eyes turned to the entrance.

Outside, Su Yi stood tall, his long hair tied with a hairpin, dressed in a green robe, exuding a clean, sharp, and transcendent aura.

Holding his bamboo cane, he walked into the hall with the ease of a leisurely stroll, completely ignoring the various gazes directed at him.

This scene left many of the Wen family’s prominent figures with complex expressions.

If this young man were a Wen, how much better it would be...

"What do you want?"

Su Yi stood in the center of the hall, his hands behind his back, looking at Wen Changjing. He neither bowed nor lowered his head, speaking directly.

Wen Changjing’s face twitched slightly before he said indifferently, "I heard yesterday that you have recovered your cultivation and won the first place in the Longmen Competition, a truly glorious achievement. I’ve called you here to congratulate you on becoming a warrior again and to share some good news with you."

"Good news?"

Su Yi raised an eyebrow. "I’m all ears."

His tone carried a hint of sarcasm, making many uncomfortable.

Wen Jueyuan’s face darkened. How dare Su Yi be so arrogant!

Wen Changjing ignored this and said directly, "Just now, I and the other elders discussed, and from today on, you will be the leader of the young generation’s guards in the Wen family. You will receive 8,000 taels of silver, one spirit medicine, and eight servants each month. How does that sound?"

Everyone’s eyes turned to Su Yi.

The offer wasn’t overly generous, but it wasn’t meager either.

Su Yi paused, then said, "So, you want me to work for the Wen family?"

Wen Changqing snorted. "You are already a part of the Wen family. Serving the clan is only natural. What’s wrong with that?"

"If you find the conditions unsatisfactory, feel free to speak up."

Wen Changjing feigned generosity. "I have only one requirement: after becoming the leader of the young generation’s guards, you must follow Jueyuan’s orders, protect his safety, and not disobey his commands. You are both young, so I’m sure you can get along well."

Upon hearing this, everyone realized that the Clan Leader intended to have Wen Jueyuan control Su Yi!

If Su Yi took on this role, he would become a sharp tool in Wen Jueyuan’s hands!

"The Clan Leader is truly cunning. This is like paving the way for his son. With someone as capable as Su Yi supporting him, how could Wen Jueyuan fail to secure the position of Clan Leader?"

Some people were deeply impressed.

Wen Jueyuan was initially stunned but then overjoyed.

He hadn’t expected his father to make such a brilliant arrangement. This would make Su Yi his subordinate!

No matter how strong Su Yi was, he would still be beneath him in status!

The more he thought about it, the more excited Wen Jueyuan became, feeling the gloom and frustration of recent days lift, leaving him feeling refreshed.

At that moment, Su Yi couldn’t help but laugh. "What is Wen Jueyuan, that he deserves my service?"

The hall fell silent.

Everyone was stunned, almost unable to believe their ears.

Wen Jueyuan was the Clan Leader’s son and the future heir of the Wen family. How dare Su Yi speak such outrageous words?

Wen Jueyuan, who had been in high spirits, was so angry he almost jumped up, shouting, "Su Yi, don’t be insolent!"

Su Yi sighed, his eyes filled with pity. "How can you be so stupid? Hasn’t what happened at Juxian Tower taught you anything?"

Bang!

Wen Changjing slapped the table, his face dark and terrifying. "Su Yi! Don’t forget your place. Even the young lady of the Yuan family can’t interfere in our family’s internal affairs!"

He said coldly, "Also, in this matter, City Lord Fushan can’t help you. No matter what, you are still a part of the Wen family, and how you are dealt with is our decision. I advise you to behave!"

His voice was cold and threatening.

The faces of the other prominent figures of the Wen family also turned cold.

This赘婿 was clearly getting carried away, thinking that finding some backers would allow him to defy the Wen family.

According to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, as a赘婿, his life was already in the hands of the family he had joined. Whether to kill or cripple him was not his decision!