Chapter 1473 - 1450: Excitement and Joy!
"What do you all propose we do about this matter now!"
"Ye Huan conquered the Qin Family alliance through his own strength, not by taking forbidden drugs. We absolutely have no need to compensate the Qin Family alliance, and how are we supposed to retrieve the treasure worth millions of gold coins that was compensated?"
"Furthermore, how do you propose we change Ye Huan’s impression of the Ling Family?"
Sitting beside the dragon throne in the Council Hall, on a chair with a giant python pattern on the back, Ling Zhenhai’s face was gloomy as he fiercely slapped the chair back twice, questioning the senior members of the Ling Family.
In ancient times, someone sitting beside the throne would likely be a Regent King or a prime minister.
The seating arrangement shows Ling Zhenhai’s esteemed reputation in the Ling Family; saying he’s an elder is actually an understatement, he could be called the Vice Patriarch.
"..."
The room was silent, no one able to think of a solution to the issue.
At a critical moment, Wang Feng, who was flushed with embarrassment from Ling Zhenhai’s accusations, meekly raised her hand with a flattering smile, said awkwardly: "Gr... Grand Elder, I have a plan that might soothe Ye Huan’s mood."
"You have a plan?" Ling Zhenhai sneered: "You mean you are suggesting marrying Fufu to Ye Huan, to let Ye Huan gradually integrate into the Ling Family?"
"Yes... yes!" Wang Feng nodded vigorously like pounding garlic, only to be met with a head-on scolding from Ling Zhenhai: "That’s nonsense! Can’t you see? Ye Huan clearly has no intention of marrying Fufu! Forcing Fufu to marry him will only increase his resentment! Wang Feng, I advise you to first give up on the idea of becoming the mother-in-law of the leader of the hundred clans, or you might cause an even bigger mess that you won’t be able to handle, and you’ll be in trouble then!"
Wang Feng’s face turned pale, unable to hold back, she burst into tears, slapped herself twice, feeling that her own behavior was truly repulsive and disgraceful, more despicable than a scoundrel.
If she had known the outcome would be like this, she would have never targeted Ye Huan with her actions and words!
Originally, there was a great chance to become the mother-in-law of the leader of the hundred clans, but now that chance has greatly diminished because of her disgraceful behavior!
The rest of the Ling family remained silent, unable to speak.
"Since none of you have any suggestions, I’ll propose mine!" Ling Zhenhai snorted coldly, waved his sleeve, and said indifferently: "The only way to establish a relationship with Ye Huan is through tomorrow’s apprenticeship ceremony. At that time, I will take Ye Huan as my personal disciple, and afterwards, when teaching him the ways of ancient martial arts, I will gradually introduce the benefits of the Ling Family, to make him feel a sense of belonging."
"Excellent, Ling Zhenhai, I didn’t expect you would resort to such tactics!"
Ling Wuye was momentarily stunned before glaring.
Ling Zhenhai’s expression was calm: "Does the Patriarch have a better suggestion?"
"No, your proposal is quite good. However, I think it’s more appropriate for me to take Ye Huan as a disciple since, as you know, my martial arts foundation is deeper than yours, making me more suitable to be Ye Huan’s master."
"The Patriarch is busy with affairs, watching the latest episodes of Pleasant Goat every day, where would you have the time..."
Before Ling Zhenhai could continue, Ling Wuye immediately covered Ling Zhenhai’s mouth, his old face reddened like a monkey’s backside!
Glancing at the elders who were curious and hadn’t clearly heard, Ling Wuye waved his hand: "Meeting adjourned, everyone go rest, there are many matters to attend to tomorrow! Regarding Ye Huan’s situation, I’ll discuss it privately with the Grand Elder, we will find a solution, don’t get involved!"
"Yes!"
Though curious about what the Patriarch was watching, the elders followed orders, not daring to ask more questions, and left the room.
If they knew that the Patriarch, whom they revered as a divine figure, was watching Huaxia’s national animation Pleasant Goat Eating Big Grey Wolf: A Frenzy Meal of Ten Bowls, Ling Wuye’s image in their eyes would utterly collapse!
Once all Ling Family elders left the Council Hall, Ling Wuye finally released his hand from covering Ling Zhenhai’s mouth and grunted in anger: "Zhenhai, I’m not going to waste words with you, Ye Huan can only be my disciple! If you still want a disciple, then go and take Fufu."
"Absolutely impossible! Ling Wuye, Ye Huan as a disciple, is settled for me, Ling Zhenhai, no one can stop me!"
Ling Zhenhai coldly snorted, clearly unwilling to compromise.
"Fine, you insist on opposing me, then let’s see tomorrow who Ye Huan chooses as a master between us two! Whoever he chooses, we won’t intervene, how about that?" Ling Wuye, seeing the stalemate wasn’t working, proposed this way.
Ling Zhenhai agreed, then turned around and left.
Actually, when they left the training grounds, the reason for mutual hostility overflowing was that both had the intention to take Ye Huan as a disciple, both felt the other was stealing their precious disciple, hence the displeasure.
Furthermore, tomorrow’s apprenticeship ceremony is actually intended for Ye Huan alone.
Ling Wuye and Ling Zhenhai had no intention of taking anyone else as disciples, if they truly wanted disciples, they would have already done so, but they are used to leisure, unwilling to take on disciples.
Ye Huan is an exception, being a genius at Huaxia’s dragon child level!
Guiding Ye Huan to become powerful, in the future, they can be remembered in history, respected as — Masters of Huaxia Dragon Child!
"Ye Huan, you must choose me as your master tomorrow!"
Ling Wuye and Ling Zhenhai simultaneously shouted this in their hearts.
If the Ling Family disciples who already dream of becoming their disciples knew they only wanted Ye Huan, they wouldn’t care about anyone else, those Ling Family disciples would definitely cough up blood!
Meanwhile, the Ling Family’s family chat group was already in heated discussion!
[Who do you think will become the disciple of the Patriarch or Grand Elder tomorrow? I think it will definitely be Ye Huan!]
[Don’t jump to conclusions so soon, Ye Huan indeed has a great chance of successfully becoming a disciple, but the Patriarch or Grand Elder won’t just take Ye Huan as a disciple, besides Ye Huan, we can also discuss other candidates! I believe Ling Yao elder brother and Ling Fufu younger sister both have great prospects!]
[Not necessarily, the three of them are already grown, what is the need to take disciples and teach? I personally speculate the Patriarch and Grand Elder will recruit potential stocks within the family as disciples!]
[Yes, brother, you make a valid point, I feel like I’m the potential stock you’re referring to haha, after I become the Grand Elder’s disciple tomorrow, I will definitely promote you!]
[Dream on, you think you deserve to be their disciple? Only potential stocks of my extraordinary level have the chance!]
The family group was in chaos, a bunch of Ling Family disciples boasted that Ling Wuye and Ling Zhenhai had recognized their talent, thus the impromptu apprenticeship ceremony.
These Ling Family disciples had already fantasized about becoming the disciple of the Patriarch or Grand Elder, skyrocketing their status and being recognized by countless people!
Apart from them, in the cave residence on the hillside, Ling Yao looked at the conversation records in the group, quietly clenched his fists, and gritted his teeth: "I am the number one core disciple of the Ling Family, hoping to apprentice under the Grand Elder or Patriarch could be said to be a breeze! Ye Huan, though you’re a Huaxia Dragon Child, gifted beyond measure, you’re much younger than me! Once I receive guidance from the Patriarch or Grand Elder, I will undoubtedly soar along with you, you won’t outpace me by much! I will regain my grounds against you, starting from successfully apprenticing! You want to monopolize Ling Meijiao, but I’m the first to refuse!"
Ling Zhiyuan was filled with joy, laughing heartily in the cave: "Ye Huan, Ye Huan, I used to think I could never surpass you in this life, but now it doesn’t seem so! Once I apprentice under the Patriarch or Grand Elder, gaining their direct teachings, I will surely advance rapidly in the future! I will seize the opportunity to return the humiliation I’ve suffered today! The first step begins with apprenticeship!"
The entire Ling Family was ablaze, everyone dreamed of becoming a disciple of Ling Wuye or Ling Zhenhai!
Who are Ling Wuye and Ling Zhenhai?
One is the top expert among the hundred clans, the other is the third!
Their overall strength peak, belonging to the strongest Extreme Divine King Level experts!
Even a total ancient martial arts wastrel taken as their disciple could be trained into a top-tier super ancient martial arts prodigy!
Being their disciple means being so exceptional!
Not only can one’s strength drastically improve, but one’s status within the family would soar!
Command within the family, control over thunder surely won’t be an issue!
All these advantages combined are like putting fireworks in one’s crotch — absolutely explosive!
Under such circumstances, it’s strange if Ling Family disciples don’t dream of becoming their apprentice, every individual is already fantasizing about becoming their disciple, imagining wonderful post-apprenticeship scenes!
The mere fantasy brings immense pleasure!
Except for the small cabin on the back hill, the entire Ling Family was enveloped in an atmosphere of excitement and joy.