Chapter 609
On the surface, the Xie family head spoke politely and sounded amiable.
But in reality, there was a signal emanating from all over his body.
It’s your good fortune to be able to marry into the Xie family, don’t be unaware of the good and bad.
When Xie Feng heard these words, he held his breath inwardly and was very unhappy.
If it had been the previous Ying Ziji, an ordinary person, who had married into the Xie family, she would only be a flower vase ornament.
No one in the Xie family would have respected her and would have given Xie Yu a few more wives.
But now, Ying Zidian is one of the top young geniuses in the ancient medicine world.
She was already on a par with Lin Qingjia and Xie Nian.
Once she married into the Xie family, he would have to call Ying Zidian’s sister-in-law, which would put him down for no reason.
Xie Feng really did not want to accept this.
Ying Zidian raised her eyes, her eyes swept, and her voice was light and cool: “No acceptance, no marriage, no interest.”
Xie Feng’s eyes instantly clouded over, “You-”
The Xie family head raised his hand to stop Xie Feng, “Miss Ying, I know this is an abrupt request from us, but you really need to think about it properly.”
He smiled again, “You’ve been in the Ancient Medical World for half a year now, you should know that my Xie Family is the number one family in the Ancient Martial World.”
“What about Yu’er, he will be the head of the Xie family in the future, if you marry him, you will be the head mother of the Xie family, his ancient martial arts cultivation is very high, and he will definitely be able to protect you.”
Xie Feng suppressed his anger: “My big brother is even more powerful than Cheng Jin, the bride-price is ready for you, what more do you want?”
Ying Zidian didn’t even look at him this time and walked straight out.
After being ignored and rejected several times, the master of the Xie family was also annoyed.
He stretched out his hand and was about to grab the girl’s shoulder.
A cold cry fell at that moment, almost shattering his eardrums.
“Xie family, get out!”
Before the Xie family lord could react, he was slapped out of the door by Fu Shi.
He rolled straight down the steps and crashed into a large tree outside.
“The tree broke with a loud click.
The Xie family head spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground, unable to move.
Not long ago, he had been beaten up in the Hall of Justice, and his body had not yet healed.
Now that he had received this slap from Fu Shih again in a raw manner, his bones were broken.
Xie Feng frowned: “Who are you? You seek death?”
The Xie family head was only the family head.
In the great families of ancient martial arts, the head of the family could be changed at any time, so his status in the Xie family was not as high as Xie Nian’s.
Even if Xie Nian became dissatisfied with him and gave a direct word to the Elders’ Group, he could make the Xie Family change the family head.
But after all, he also carried the name of family head and represented the Xie family outside.
How dare someone provoke the Xie Family’s authority?
“I see, it’s you who are looking for death.” Fu Shi sneered and raised his hand once more.
With another slap, he slapped Xie Feng out as well.
Xie Feng’s ancient martial arts cultivation was lower than the Xie Family Master’s, and his injuries were even worse.
The Xie family guards who followed him over saw this scene and their expressions instantly changed.
In the ancient medicine world, since when did anyone else know ancient martial arts?
“Old Ancestor!” Fu Shen ran out after him and turned his head to look at the girl again, “Miss Ying, are you alright?”
Wow, their old ancestor was getting more and more violent, worthy of being his master’s apprentice.
The Xie family head barely managed to return to his senses for a few moments before he heard such an address and looked horrified, “Old Ancestor?”
This is the old ancestor of the Fu family, the first ancient doctor?”
“What does the Xie family mean?” Fu Shi looked cold and paused, “Master …… this girl has just saved the Ancient Medicine world from fire and has helped me a lot, and your Xie family is here to force a marriage?”
The Xie family head opened his mouth and before he could say a word, another mouthful of blood gushed up and vomited all over the floor.
Xie Feng could still speak, but he didn’t dare.
“Say it again, get lost!” Fu Shi’s gaze was cold, “At least you’re a big and powerful family, you only know how to force, what the hell.”
Both the Xie family head and Xie Feng were incapacitated.
Several guards had no choice but to spend a large sum of money on two stretchers to carry the two men back.
Fu Shen very decisively transferred the money to Ying Zigui.
Money was something outside of his body, he just needed to hug his thighs.
“The meeting you go for me.” Fu Shi said, “The Fu family will depend on you to hold up in the future, exercise.”
Fu Shen, who was just thinking of going to bed: “……”
He could only respond and hung his head in despair as he went back inside the conference room.
Only when no one else was around did Fu Shi speak, “Master, I’m afraid that the Xie family will still have some movement, I’ll escort you out.”
Ying Zigui nodded his head.
The two of them went to the entrance and exit of the Ancient Martial World.
“Master, let me help you find senior Feng Xiu.” On the way, Fu Xiu was silent for a long time, “This is not the way to go on, do you have any token that he knows?”
With the Xie family acting in such an arrogant manner, now, only Feng Xiu came out and was able to protect Ying Zigui.
It was Master who had protected them before, and now it was time for them to return the favour.
Ying Zidian shook his head slightly, “No, even if he did, you still wouldn’t be able to find him.”
Feng Xiu’s current ancient martial arts cultivation was too far beyond her, and there was no way for her to work out where he was.
So whether Feng Xiu was alive or not, she didn’t really know.
Fu Xiu sighed, “It’s because I’m useless and my cultivation level is too low.”
She did have over two hundred years of ancient martial cultivation, but compared to the Xie family’s old ancestor, she was a small witch.
“It’s alright.” Ying Ziji patted her shoulder, soothing, and smiled, “I still live in the Imperial City most of the time, there is the Hall of Justice stuck to the exit, no ancient martial artist above the Xie family’s clan master can get out.”
“If anything happens, we’ll be in touch by mobile phone.”
Fu Yunshen had already put the Xie family on the banned list at the Hall of Justice.
However, any ancient martial artist of the Xie family with a hundred years of cultivation or above would not be able to leave the ancient martial world.
This was something that the Elders had agreed to, after all, the Xie family’s methods were too vicious and bloody.
When the Ancient Martial World was established, the Ancient Martial Artists agreed that no major harm would be caused to the general public.
Of course, another reason is that technology is now too advanced.
If a nuclear bomb really came down, even the strongest ancient martial artists would have to play out.
There was no way for Protector Zuo to refute this, and he didn’t think anything of it.
The Xie family didn’t like the outside world anyway.
Fu Shi nodded, and only after seeing Ying Zigui leave the Ancient Martial World did she let out a sigh of relief.
She stood in place for a long time thinking and made up her mind.
No matter what, Feng Xiu had to be found.
**
The Xie Family.
The Xie family head recuperated for three whole days before he was able to turn over.
Xie Feng was young and recovered much faster, but he could not yet get off the ground either.
Word spread about this matter in the Xie family, but several other factions were looking on in amusement.
“Why don’t we ask the old ancestor for permission and just kill that Fu Shi.” A touch of killing intent crossed Xie Feng’s eyes, “Let’s see how arrogant she still is!”
“Without her, who can still protect Ying Zigui?”
Fu Shi was really hiding deep.
Ancient medicine and ancient martial arts.
Even their Xie family hadn’t gotten this information.
“Are you crazy?” Madam Xie chided, “She is the most respected being in the ancient medicine world, can the Xie family take a shot at her? If you kill her, the Xie family won’t be able to find another ancient doctor, can you go through your head before you speak?”
This son of hers was good at everything.
It was just that his limbs were developed and his mind was simple.
Xie Feng was impatient: “Then what should we do? Just watch big brother fall asleep like this? If he doesn’t wake up, our faction’s strength is greatly limited, and the next family headship will definitely be snatched away by another faction.”
“Nian Nian is right, there will always be a way out.” The Xie family head mused, “It’s also because I’ve been too hasty, it’s just that, let’s talk about any good solutions we think of later.”
Madam Xie hesitated, “I think it’s better not to do this, the Grand Elder came back the other day and said he had found a way to revive Yu’er, so we should wait.”
“I always feel that this Ying Zigui is not simple, what if it affects the Xie family?”
“Joke.” The Xie family head laughed outright upon hearing this, “Even his Lin family and Yue family have to avoid my Xie family, in the entire ancient martial world, no one can compete with my Xie family in terms of overall strength!”
“Even the Alliance Leader of the Martial Alliance is weaker than the Old Ancestor, the Old Ancestor alone, was able to wipe out the entire Martial Alliance, you say an ancient doctor can wreak havoc on the Xie Family? What a joke.”
It’s not like the Xie family wants Ying Zigui’s life, it’s just a marriage alliance.
When Xie Yu woke up later, how many people in the ancient martial world would want to come to their doorstep and ask for a marriage?
A rare opportunity.
Madam Xie didn’t say anything.
This was indeed true.
Xie Nian was so arrogant because the person standing behind her was the old ancestor of the Xie family.
If something happened to anyone else in the Xie family, the Xie family’s old ancestor would not be alerted, and even if Xie Nian was injured, the Xie family’s old ancestor would be furious.
Xie Feng coldly snorted, “How come there is no one stronger than the Old Ancestor? Isn’t the First Ancient Martial Artist? He can beat ten old ancestors with one hand, right?”
“Your mother has told you to talk over your head.” The Xie family head hated iron, “When did the First Ancient Martial Artist become a person? Even the old ancestors have to call him senior, she can still be related to the First Ancient Martial Artist?”
Chapter 610
The number one ancient martial artist, Feng Xiu, no one knows his true age anymore.
This was because all the ancient martial artists of his generation had long since turned into shovelfuls of yellow earth.
The old ancestor of the Xie family is also several dozen years younger than Feng Xiu.
How old is Ying Zidian this year?
Feng Xiu did not have a single descendant, and there was no Feng family in the ancient martial arts world.
These two people were not even close to each other.
“Also, it’s all you, how did you happen to bump into the Hall of Justice when you went to kidnap someone in the first place?” The Xie family head also reprimanded, “Now the Hall of Justice won’t even let the Xie family’s ancient martial arts clansmen out.”
Xie closed his mouth and completely stopped talking.
“Alright, both of you father and son should talk less.” Madam Xie picked up the medicine, “Don’t make the other few factions look ridiculous again.”
The Xie family head hissed in pain, “Where’s Nian Nian? Went out to play?”
“At home.” Madam Xie said, “She just had her cultivation test yesterday and her ancient martial cultivation has reached seventy-six years.”
The Xie family head was overjoyed, “Half-step ancient martial arts master now?!”
When one’s ancient martial cultivation reached a level of seventy-five years or more, one was a half-step ancient martial master.
Xie Nian was only twenty-four years old!
It was worthy of being the first genius of the Ancient Martial World.
“Yes.” Lady Xie also smiled, “Nian Nian is so competitive, that stepdaughter of the Lin family, her Ancient Martial Arts cultivation is only sixty years or so, not even close.”
The Xie family head was overjoyed, “Good, great, when I recover from my injuries, I will definitely throw a banquet for Nian Nian and invite everyone from the ancient martial world.”
What Lin Qingjia, what Ying Zidian, could only be a match for Xie Nian.
**
Imperial Capital.
Ji family villa.
Ying Ziyi came out of the shower, still wearing her robe, with water dripping down from her hair.
Fu Yunshen picked up a towel and began to wipe her hair, giving a lazy laugh, “Girlfriend, is this a tease?”
Ying Ziji gave him a look, “I haven’t started making a move yet.”
“Then don’t move.” Fu Yunshen paused, “I’ve never had much restraint with you, I’ll be a beast in a moment.”
After he finished drying her hair, the two of them sat on the sofa watching TV.
The phone rang at that moment, it was a WeChat video call.
Fu Yunshen glanced at it, “Your son.”
“You answer it.” Ying stood up, “I’ll go and change.”
Fu Yunshen nodded his head and pressed the answer button.
His handsome face suddenly appeared on the screen, startling Jiang Yan on the other end of the line, “Fu, Young Master Fu?”
“Well, it’s me, your father will come over later.”
Jiang Yan was shocked.
What the hell?
What time is it now?
His dad and Fu Yunshen were living together?
And he, on the other hand, was still a humble single dog.
The gap between people.
Ying Zidian had already changed his clothes and picked up the phone, “What’s up?”
“Oh oh oh yes, Ying Dad, look at me.” Jiang Yan took the test kit and showed it to her, “Ancient martial arts cultivation is up to thirty five years, just broke through a while ago.”
Ying Zidian raised his eyebrows, not perfunctorily this time, “Not bad, quite impressive, really fast progress”
“Alas, not even close to you, Father Ying, what’s it like when a genius is renowned in the ancient martial arts world?”
“Boring.”
“……”
Ying Zidian’s name has indeed spread throughout the ancient martial world.
Many ancient martial artists didn’t know what she looked like, but they had heard of her great name.
Jiang Yan squirmed a little, “Father Ying, I have a ring promotion match at the weekend, can you come over and take a look?”
The guards at the Hall of Justice were also graded.
Grade one was the highest and grade five the lowest.
Jiang Yan was now a level five guard.
To advance, he needed to participate in a ring tournament.
The average age of a level four guard was over sixty, so if Jiang Yan could successfully advance, he would be able to break the Justice Hall’s record.
“OK.” Ying Zigui responded, “I’ll go over and take a look.”
“That’s fine then.” Jiang Yan rubbed his hands together, “Father Ying, you bet on me to win, I’m sure I can earn you a lot of money.”
Fu Yunshen inclined his head and smiled, “Yoyo, your son understands your heart.”
The child was so filial.
“Younger Seven, you come too.” Jiang Yan coughed twice and lowered his voice, “Let me tell you, many people over here in the ancient martial world want to marry my father, we have several in our family, you have to swear sovereignty.”
Fu Yun Shen lifted his eyes, “Wait, what should you call me?”
“I ……” Jiang Yan opened his mouth and muttered in a small voice, “I can’t call you mother I guess.”
Fu Yunshen’s peach blossom eyes lifted and gave a faint sweep.
It was very oppressive.
When he met this line of sight, Jiang Yan didn’t even think about it and blurted out, “Father Fu.”
“Good son.”
Jiang Yan: “……”
f*ck, it was over.
If his dad knew he’d recognised another dad, he’d beat him to death.
It was as if Jiang Yan had already seen Ling Chonglou’s kind smile.
“For the sake of you being so obedient, I’ll go see you with your Ying Dad.” Fu Yunshen leaned back on the sofa, “Behave well, there’s a reward for advancing to the next level, it’s very generous.”
Jiang Yan was stunned, “How come I didn’t know there were rewards for promotion? The Hall of Justice didn’t say anything about it.”
Fu Yunshen looked diffident: “I’ll give you a reward.”
Jiang Yan: “……”
He thought the Hall of Justice was giving him a reward.
But he was happy that Fu Yunshen and Ying Zidian had come to watch him fight in the ring.
Jiang Yan hung up the phone and went on to practice martial arts.
**
Two days later.
Justice Hall.
The territory where the guards were located.
Jiang Yan was seriously practising when he received a WeChat from Ling Mianxi midway through.
[Terrible cousin]: Hi, Little Flame, I’ll pick you up tonight, what do you want to eat?
Jiang Yan was wondering why Ling Mianxi had suddenly shown mercy.
The phone was suddenly held down by a hand and a scornful laugh fell: “Yo, kid, there’s still a phone, give it to me to play with.”
Jiang Yan tightened his grip on the phone and looked at the ancient martial artist in front of him very warily, “What do you want?”
He knew Qiao Dong.
Qiao Ting, who had fought against him in the weekend’s ring match, was Qiao Dong’s nephew.
Qiao Dong was a second-ranking guard in the Hall of Justice, and was eighty years old this year, in the prime of his life among ancient martial artists, and had been cultivating for sixty years.
The Qiao family, too, was a medium-sized family in the Ancient Martial World, and its overall strength was no weaker than the Ling family.
“What do I want?” Qiao Dong smiled, “I want to keep you from participating in the ring tournament, so I’ll give you a choice, do you withdraw yourself, or do I get you out?”
Jiang Yan looked cold, “You’re dreaming.”
“Kid surnamed Jiang, don’t think that just because you’re in the escort team, you’ll be able to rest on your laurels.” Qiao Dong’s expression was cold, “You’re just a newcomer here, do you know anything about respect and inferiority?”
With that, he clapped his hands and smiled, “Less than twenty years old, and you already have thirty-five years of ancient martial arts cultivation, how awesome.”
Generally speaking, there was a criterion for judging ancient martial artists who could be considered “geniuses”.
It was that the difference between their age and their ancient martial arts cultivation was less than five years.
After all, most ancient martial artists only succeeded in condensing their internal energy when they were in their teens.
If they exceeded that, they were naturally absolute geniuses.
But Jiang Yan, it was almost doubled.
A genius among geniuses.
But the most crucial thing was that his mother, who wasn’t even an ancient martial artist, was able to have such a good ancient martial talent?
Originally, none of the medium-sized and above families on this side of the ancient martial world had ever put Jiang Yan in their sights, and he was not on the list of geniuses listed.
Because they all knew that his internal energy was in turmoil and it was still questionable how long he would survive.
Who knew that Jiang Yan had become normal and his ancient martial arts cultivation had increased by leaps and bounds?
“But so what?” Qiao Dong lifted Jiang Yan up in a flash, “You still have to beg for mercy at my hands? If you have the guts, why don’t you beat me? By the way, it’s okay for you to beg me, beg.”
Jiang Yan gritted his teeth and didn’t say a word.
When Qiaodong saw that he refused to beg for mercy, his eyes instantly clouded over.
He grabbed Jiang Yan’s hair, lifted him up and pressed him against the wall.
“With a bang, Jiang Yan’s head hit the wall.
The force was so great that cracks appeared on the wall.
Qiaodong didn’t hold back, hitting him one after another.
Blood flowed down Jiang Yan’s head, shocking to the eyes.
Soon he was in a coma.
But from the beginning to the end, he did not shout a word.
Seeing this scene, another guard next to him stopped a hand, “Brother Dong, don’t beat him to death, if you beat him to death, you will be punished.”
It was alright for guards to spar with each other, but not for a dead man.
Jiang Yan was a rank four guard, and was not as important as Qiao Dong in the Hall of Justice.
Not to mention, Qiao Dong was also acquainted with Protector Zuo.
“It’s no fun to die and leave.” Qiaodong disdained, “Really unbeatable, bah, still thirty-five years of ancient martial cultivation, in front of Laozi, isn’t he still a grandson.”
He would like to see how Jiang Yan would still be in the ring match at the weekend.
**
Evening.
The Ling family.
Ying Ziji had promised Jiang Yan to go and watch him fight in the ring, and went a day early.
Unlike before, the atmosphere in the Ling household was gloomy.
Butler Ling ran out, his eyes still red, but he managed to squeeze out a smile: “Miss Ying, why didn’t you tell us you were coming, we weren’t prepared here.”
Ying Zidian’s eyes were as cold as water: “What’s going on?”