Nine Nether Dragon Emperor-Chapter 215: Can We Start Our Own Family Tree Now?
Everyone was dumbfounded, and the law enforcer’s smile froze on his face.
Damn it! You’re just going to throw my goodwill back in my face, aren’t you? I come here with good intentions to deliver a message, and you just flat out say you won’t participate?! How the hell am I supposed to save face? Even a clay figurine has some fire in it, let alone me!
He was from the Heavenly Palace and had already stooped so low as to overlook Ning Xuan severing his Dao Body. How could he possibly endure being embarrassed like this?
"Are you sure?!" the law enforcer spoke sternly, his expression more serious than ever.
This was the prelude to a storm.
Ning Xuan, seeming not to notice, simply nodded. "I’m sure."
"Very well! To think you would disrespect our Heavenly Palace and our Palace Master!" the law enforcer spoke again, his voice now laced with a murderous aura.
Ning Xuan chuckled. "Isn’t the Heavenly Palace overstepping its bounds? Whether I participate is my own business, right? Besides, where were you people when those men were attacking the women earlier?"
When the crowd had besieged Wawa and the others, no Heavenly Palace Law Enforcer had appeared. Yet, the moment he made a move, they showed up to mediate. From that moment on, the Heavenly Palace was already his enemy.
"This... The Heavenly Palace isn’t close. We rushed over as soon as we got the news," the law enforcer quickly explained. Simultaneously, the killing intent he radiated began to diminish.
Ning Xuan watched him with a half-smile.
Nearby, having already killed everyone, Qian Yourong stopped. She sidled up to Ning Xuan and asked in a low voice, "Should I kill this one?" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
Her whisper could hardly be kept from the King Realm experts present, leaving many of them speechless.
That’s a law enforcer, and his actual body at that! Do you think he’s some pushover?!
In the crowd outside, there were still members of the Qian Family. Upon hearing her words, they couldn’t help but feel a secret sense of relief.
It’s a good thing the Clan Head banished her; otherwise, the clan would have certainly faced a catastrophe!
The law enforcer almost couldn’t catch his breath.
Dammit! Do they think I’m too old to fight or something? Why is everyone so arrogant these days?! Even a girl from the Qian Family, a clan with limited Martial Arts talent, dares to talk about killing me!
What was more infuriating was that a single glance from Ning Xuan made him feel the terror of being targeted by a primeval beast.
What in the world is going on?
Recalling how his Dao Body had just been severed, an unbidden fear arose in the law enforcer’s heart.
"Since you insist on being so obstinate, I will say no more! I shall return and report this. When the Palace Master dispatches the Imperial Guards, don’t say I didn’t warn you!"
As the law enforcer’s voice faded, he vanished without a trace.
The onlookers outside the alley were all flabbergasted. "This... did he just back down?"
"He made an excuse to save face, but in reality, he was yielding! Is he really a Heavenly Palace Law Enforcer?"
Qian Yourong looked toward the crowd, her smile as beautiful as a flower. "The show’s over. I’m afraid I might lose control and accidentally kill you if you keep gawking."
Color drained from everyone’s faces, and they scrambled to flee.
Don’t be fooled by her pretty face; she’s absolutely ruthless! If we don’t leave, she’ll probably make good on her threat!
In an instant, the crowd of spectators had completely disappeared.
Qian Yourong turned, about to speak to Ning Xuan.
"Quick, come and see Wawa!" Wu Pianpian’s anxious voice called out from a back room.
Ning Xuan vanished on the spot. Qian Yourong also trotted into the room.
The chubby little boy took a few steps and stopped. He subconsciously reached for some candy, only to find his pocket empty, and scratched his head in embarrassment.
"Are you looking for this?"
A porcelain bottle was handed to him. The boy took it and turned to see his father, the portly Qian Wanyi.
He immediately leaped away.
"You little stinker, why are you running?! Come here!" Qian Wanyi, clad in coarse hemp clothes with his whole family in tow, called out with a chiding laugh.
"Dad, were you kicked out?" Qian Duoduo asked, glancing at his father, his mother, and several stepmothers behind him, not moving an inch.
"What do you mean, ’kicked out’? If you’re allowed to leave, why can’t your old man? Well done! That’s my boy, worthy of being the son of Qian Wanyi!" Qian Wanyi beamed, his small eyes crinkling.
"Dad, you’re really not angry?" Qian Duoduo asked again, his voice tentative.
"Why would I be angry? I’m ecstatic! Boy, you’ve got more guts than your old man!" Qian Wanyi’s expression was complex, filled with regret.
Back then, I’d already ventured to the desolate outskirts of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range. Why couldn’t I have been more decisive and just left the clan entirely?!
"Dad, does this mean we can start our own branch of the clan? From now on, you’re the Clan Head, my mom and stepmothers are the Clan Head’s wives, Auntie is the Vice Clan Head, and I’m the Young Clan Leader!" Qian Duoduo exclaimed, his entire being alight with excitement.
Qian Wanyi’s eyes widened. Qian Duoduo’s mother and his several stepmothers all looked at Qian Wanyi in unison, their eyes filled with eagerness and anticipation.
"You... you..." Qian Wanyi pointed at Qian Duoduo, who shrank back in fright.
Then, Qian Wanyi grabbed him, his large hand playfully ruffling the boy’s hair as he roared with laughter. "HAHAHA! Good! We’ll do it just like that!"
This son of mine is stronger than his old man!
"What are you cackling about?!"
A voice rang out, bringing Qian Wanyi’s laughter to an abrupt halt. It was Qian Yourong, who had just walked out of the room.
Seeing her approach, Qian Wanyi backed away and said weakly, "Um, Yourong, I’ve left the clan too. Your sisters-in-law are here, so can you give your big brother some face?"
As he spoke, he gave Qian Duoduo a shove.
Qian Duoduo immediately piped up, "Auntie, is the young lady injured? How is she now?"
"She’s fine." Qian Yourong stopped and turned her gaze to Qian Wanyi and his entourage. "You certainly made a clean break. What are your sisters-in-law supposed to do now?"
Before Qian Wanyi could speak, the chattering flock of women behind him all chimed in, professing that following him was no hardship at all. All the while, they looked at Qian Yourong with a mixture of fear and admiration.
"Auntie, Dad just said we should start our own branch of the clan! He also said you should be the Clan Head!"
Qian Wanyi’s mouth twitched. This sly kid is even scheming against his own father.
But his eyes were full of laughter as he quickly agreed, "Yes, yes! Yourong, if you were a man... no, what I mean is, you have to be the Clan Head!"
"Wonderful. So the two of you are conspiring to dig a pit for me," Qian Yourong said with a laugh. "If I’m the Clan Head of a destitute family, does that mean I also have to worry about feeding you all?"
The Qian father and son laughed sheepishly, a wave of relief washing over them. They both understood Qian Yourong. Saying this meant she had agreed. This was great news!
"I do have a place in mind that’s perfect for you all," Ning Xuan’s voice suddenly sounded from behind Qian Yourong.
Qian Wanyi and his flock of wives all greeted Ning Xuan. After he responded, Qian Yourong nodded with a smile. "Alright."
She already knew which place he meant. Of course, it was the Wu Family’s residence!
"Is she really okay?" Qian Yourong couldn’t help but ask Ning Xuan again a moment later.
That girl looks as delicate as a porcelain doll, but a moment ago she was deathly pale and looked seriously injured.
