Chapter 801 - 802: Finally Yielding
"Family Head Zhantai, this isn’t a trivial matter. Lin Kuang is my son-in-law, and Guodong is also my in-law. Do you think this is a minor issue for me?"
Looking at Zhantai Wuwei, Liu Mu smiled and asked.
Upon hearing Liu Mu’s words, Zhantai Wuwei furrowed his brows once again. If it were really like this, then it truly is a troublesome matter!
"Tower Master Liu, are you saying that you plan to intervene in this matter to the end?"
Looking at Liu Mu, Zhantai Wuwei asked again.
In response, Liu Mu nodded calmly, "Yes, I will not stop until the matter is resolved."
Looking at the Zhantai Wuwei opposite him, Liu Mu said indifferently.
Upon hearing these words, Zhantai Wuwei’s face completely darkened, "Fine, if it’s a fight you want, then a fight you’ll get. Do you think our Zhantai Family is afraid of you?!"
As he spoke, the powerful True Qi within Zhantai Wuwei surged wildly, his strength no less than his father’s!
"Very well, do you want a battle? The Nangong Family, the Wumi Building, and everyone present here will accompany you to the end!
I just don’t believe that a single Zhantai Family can handle so many of us!"
Looking at Zhantai Zhuo and Zhantai Wuwei, Nangong Wentian sneered, his gaze filled with killing intent, clearly ready for bloodshed.
Nangong Wentian, Diwu Baiyu, the Lin Patriarch, Nameless Elder, and Liu Mu all focused their gaze on Zhantai Zhuo and Zhantai Wuwei.
If Zhantai Zhuo and Zhantai Wuwei intended to say anything more, everyone there would make a move, and a battle could erupt at any moment.
Witnessing this, Zhantai Zhuo furrowed his brows. If a fight really broke out, the Zhantai Family could absolutely not withstand it, especially since with the Nangong Family and Wumi Building, and also with such formidable figures as Nameless Elder, Diwu Baiyu, and the Lin Patriarch.
Even if only these few individuals acted, they could bring great harm to the Zhantai Family. Let’s not even mention if the Nangong Family and Wumi Building joined forces?
Upon realizing this, Zhantai Zhuo spoke up, "The Zhantai Family does not wish for conflict, particularly such an internal struggle.
The Demon Sect is already stirring, with a great enemy looming, I do not wish to fight!"
"Heh, Zhantai Zhuo, don’t try to use such righteousness against me. Just because of the Demon Sect, do you think this matter can simply be wiped clean? Aren’t you thinking too cheaply?"
Looking at Zhantai Zhuo, the Lin Patriarch sneered.
"That is not the case. Our Zhantai Family will offer some compensation, so that we owe each other nothing, and can better confront the Demon Sect together."
Looking at the Lin Patriarch, Zhantai Zhuo said.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Wentian spoke, "Compensation? Old Ghoul Zhantai, how do you plan to compensate my daughter for over twenty years of her tears? How will you compensate for over twenty years of her lonely longing? How will you compensate this entire family for their separation of more than twenty years?!"
The more Nangong Wentian spoke, the more emotional he got, his old face flushed with anger, nearly at a breaking point.
Seeing this, Zhantai Zhuo felt a flicker of guilt, as this whole affair was his own doing.
Back then, to enable his son to cultivate the Heartless Art, he had been forced to make such a decision. Otherwise, why would he, not being a fool, make such a decision?
At this moment, with the Lin Patriarch, Nangong Wentian and others coming over, Zhantai Zhuo indeed felt a sense of guilt.
More than that, however, was a sense of pressure, as everyone present was a renowned figure; even Zhantai Zhuo dared not act carelessly against them.
Otherwise, if these men truly aimed to annihilate the Zhantai Family, the family surely couldn’t endure.
"Old Man Nangong, I admit I was impetuous regarding that past matter, and for that I apologize.
It has already occurred and so many years have passed; all I can offer now is compensation, as there is nothing else I can do.
My compensation is sincere enough; our Zhantai Family’s treasury is open to you to choose two items, whether cultivation techniques, weapons, or herbs."
Looking at Nangong Wentian and the Lin Patriarch, Zhantai Zhuo spoke calmly.
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked, as this was the Zhantai Family’s treasury, filled with treasures that were many and each considered top-notch, otherwise they wouldn’t have made it into the Zhantai Family’s treasury.
"Zhantai Zhuo, are you joking with us? What’s in your puny treasury? Do you think one item per person can make up for over twenty years of our descendants’ trauma?
Zhantai Zhuo, do you not find this insincere?
How about this, bring out your daughter, or maybe your granddaughter, let them be imprisoned by me for twenty-two years, and then you come to our family treasury and pick one item, no, make it two if you like!"
Nangong Wentian sneered, his words laced with mockery.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Wuwei furrowed his brow, intending to speak, but was interrupted as Zhantai Zhuo quickly interjected, "Alright, you indeed have a point, you may each take two items; this is my bottom line."
"No way, at least three items each, or there’s no deal."
At this moment, the Lin Patriarch spoke.
"Indeed, just as Old Man Lin said, we two should each get three items. Either agree or we battle!"
Nangong Wentian said, his fiery tone showed impatience, as if ready to attack if Zhantai Zhuo didn’t comply.
Seeing this, Zhantai Zhuo’s eyes deeply furrowed, remaining silent.
At this point, Zhantai Wuwei spoke with a face of discontent, "You’re overstepping, two items already represent a great concession from our Zhantai Family!"
"Youngster, silence yourself, we are speaking to your father!"
Glancing at Zhantai Wuwei, Nangong Wentian said hot-temperedly.
Upon hearing this, Zhantai Wuwei quivered with rage, his face flushed red, even prepared to make a move.
"Enough, stand down Wuwei, three items each for both of you, a total of six, I agree."
Zhantai Zhuo said, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness.
How could he not know that they were extorting him on purpose? Given that the Demon Sect is already stirring, Nangong Wentian and the others couldn’t truly attack him.
Zhantai Zhuo understood this clearly, but because of his guilt over the past, he agreed to Nangong Wentian and the Lin Patriarch.
"Alright, are you satisfied now? You old codgers are too ruthless."
Shaking his head, Zhantai Zhuo said with a bitter smile.
"Hmph, it’s just alright, I suppose you have some sincerity after all."
Nangong Wentian huffed, though inside he felt somewhat pleased.
After all, compensating for his daughter’s situation was impossible; one can’t turn back time, can they? So being able to select three items each from the Zhantai Family’s treasury was quite beneficial.
The Lin Patriarch felt the same, as the Zhantai Family’s treasury surely held numerous treasures; though the compensation felt somewhat dissatisfying, there was little else to be done.