Chapter 24: Youthful Ignorance and Conceit

Su Yi glanced at it. Despite himself, he was surprised. An Origin Talisman?

Origin Talismans were something cultivators could craft only after stepping into the realm of the Origin Dao. They were full to the brim with origin power, and those who possessed them wielded unbelievable might.

Within the Great Zhous borders, those experts of the Origin Dao were known as Earthly Immortals.

The treasures experts of that level produced were absolutely priceless, difficult to purchase even with a mountain of gold!

Thats right. This talisman is called Star Cleaver. Your father gave it to me the day you married into the Wen Family. Once shattered, it can obliterate a Martial Dao Grandmaster in a single attack! The matriarch cautiously put it away, then straightened her back, obvious pride written on her face. This treasure is our Wen Familys greatest assurance.

Su Yi inwardly shook his head.?A single Origin Talisman, thats all. Is it really worth all that pride?

Matriarch, might I ask what youre telling me this for? he asked.

Third Young Master, in the year following your marriage into the Wen Family, aside from a few cold glances and barbed words, has anyone ever really hurt or bullied you? asked the matriarch.

Su Yi shook his head. Actually, no.

The matriarch continued sternly, her words carried a hint of a threat, Third Young Master, listen up. I dont care whether you hate the Wen Family or not, but if you dare do anything detrimental to our bottom line, I wont spare you!

Su Yi finally understood.?Ah. She took that Origin Talisman out earlier to threaten me, thats all.

He smiled. There was no need to linger here any longer, so he simply turned and left.

Why does it seem like that kids an entirely different person now.? Only after he disappeared from the Floral Tea House did the elderly matriarch look away. Her brow was furrowed, and she looked uncertain. Should I write a letter to the Su Family and inform them of what happened today?

A while later, she let out a lengthy sigh. Shed made up her mind. Forget it. As an outsider, its not my place to get involved in the Su Familys business, and it hasnt been for a long time. So long as that brat doesnt do anything to hurt the Wen Family, I can look the other way!

..

The birthday feast was still ongoing, and the atmosphere was lively.

When Su Yi returned, he saw Wen Shaobei and the other Wen Family youths all clustering around the same person.

Even?Wen?Lingxue was there.

The one theyd gathered around was Wen Jueyuan, Family Head Wen Changjings son and an elite at the peak of the Blood Circulation Realm. He was the leading figure of the Wen Familys younger generation.

Of course, his reputation was still somewhat inferior to the Li Familys Li Moyun.

Brother Su, youre back! When he saw Su Yi, Huang Qianjun shot to his feet, a welcoming smile on his face. Hed been sitting there all on his own.

Su Yi nodded. The banquets more than half over. What are you still doing here?

Huang Qianjun said sheepishly, How could I leave while youre still here? No matter what, Ill keep you company to the very end!

Oh, said Su Yi. He naturally saw right through Huang Qianjun and Huang Yunchong.?They were unquestionably trying to turn a bad situation to their advantage, turning yesterdays disaster into an opportunity to mend their relationship, and ideally, to get closer to him!

Su Yi, Cousin Jueyuan has something to say to you. Come with me. Suddenly, Wen Shaobei walked over. His gaze carried a sense of superiority, and his wording was crude and harsh.

Su Yi glanced over at the crowd gathered around Wen Jueyuan. He was looking right back at him, his expression reserved and aloof.

Then, Su Yi looked back at Wen Shaobei and said indifferently, Go tell him that hes welcome to talk to me, but that he should come here himself.

This Wen Shaobei had treated him with disdain from the moment he first arrived at the banquet. Hed rebuked him, saying that a mere live-in son-in-law like him was unqualified to sit among them.

Afterward, hed seized the opportunity to slander Wen Changtai, infuriating Wen Lingxue.

But now, he was acting as Wen Jueyuans lackey!

Su Yi naturally felt no need to be polite to him, so he spoke as if Wen Shaobei were just an errand boy.

You What did you just say? Wen Shaobei was stunned.?A mere live-in son-in-law dares put on airs in front of me?

Huang Qianjun immediately approached, then glared with imposing viciousness. Are you blind, or deaf? Dont you understand human language?

Wen Shaobei froze. He was suddenly apprehensive.

Huang Qianjun was infamous throughout Guangling City as a spoiled, domineering, proud hoodlum prone to violence. Just about every member of the younger generation was afraid of him.

Wen Shaobei was naturally no exception.

He gulped, then muttered, Young Master Huang, this has nothing to do with you..

Before he could continue, Huang Qianjun spat contemptuously, Would you believe me if I said that, if this werent the Wen Family matriarchs birthday banquet, Id beat you to a pulp here and now?

Wen Shaobeis face went ashen, and his forehead broke into cold sweats as he slumped over.

Look at yourself! Pathetic! sneered Huang Qianjun. If you want to remain in Guangling City going forward, youd best hurry up and?scram!

Wen Shaobei reacted as if hed been granted an imperial pardon; he was gone in a flash.

Su Yi had witnessed this entire exchange, and he couldnt help but laugh.?Indeed, the wicked are vulnerable to even greater villains. Few of the Wen Familys younger generation?are any?use at all.

Brother Su, please dont blame me for meddling. I just couldnt stand watching him act like that! A trivial branch member of the Wen Family dares treat you with such disrespect? Hes simply sick of breathing! Facing Su Yi, Huang Qianjuns domineering?bossiness?disappeared. He was suddenly meek as could be, with a toadyish smile on his face.

Su Yi clucked his tongue. You sure are adaptable.

It was unclear whether Huang Qianjun picked up on the insult. He just laughed.

What? Su Yi dares tell Cousin Jueyuan to pay?him?a visit?

Who does he think he is?

Not far away, and shortly after Wen Shaobei left, the youths clustered around Wen Jueyuan were in uproar. They were both shocked and furious.

Wen Lingxue was there too, but she immediately rushed back to Su Yis side.?This is bad!

She reached him in a flash. Her fair features were wrought with concern. Brother-in-law, you should leave right away! Wen Shaobei is trying to stir up trouble between you and Cousin Jueyuan!

Youve misunderstood Wen Shaobei. He was telling the truth. Wen Jueyuan is the one who wants to talk to me; its not like I went looking for him, so shouldnt he take the initiative to approach me? Su Yi laughed.

Huang Qianjun nodded along. Thats exactly right, Brother Su!

Despite herself, Wen Lingxue was dazed.?Whats going on?

Meanwhile

Wen Jueyuan was already striding towards them, a pack of Wen Family youths trailing after him. Theyd already drawn the attention of several of the nearby guests.

Im surprised. Su Yi, youre getting haughtier and?haughtier. Wen Jueyuan stood before Su Yi and stuck out his jaw, an intimidating glint in his eyes.

He was the leading figure of the Wen Familys younger generation; theyd always been at his beck and call.

Yet Su Yi, a mere live-in son-in-law, had refused to come see him. Worse, hed done it in front of everyone. This left Wen Jueyuan deeply displeased.

Wen Jueyuan, you put on airs first, got it? Huang Qianjun snicked. Youre less than a hundred feet away, yet you sent your lackey Wen Shaobei over to deliver a message on your behalf. You want to talk about haughtiness? Youre quite haughty yourself, you know.

Huang Qianjun was here as their guest, and he was Huang Yunchongs son. Although his cultivation was far inferior to?Wen?Jueyuans, he wasnt the least bit afraid.

Wen Shaobeis expression flitted between shame and rage. Hed just been called a lackey in front of everyone. He even felt the urge to find a hole and hide himself inside.

Wen Jueyuan furrowed his brow, and his cold gaze swept toward Huang Qianjun. This is the Wen Familys private business. Youd best not get involved!

Then, he turned toward Su Yi and said flatly. You have nothing to be afraid of. I wont lower myself by bullying a cripple like you. If word of that got out, it would only hurt my reputation.

Many of those nearby couldnt help but laugh.

Is that all you wished to discuss with me? Su Yi just stood there, his hands clasped behind his back, and he spoke without the slightest ripple of emotion.

Wen Jueyuan pondered briefly, then said, I just wanted to tell you that tonight, the city lord and the others approached you out of respect for Lingzhao. You might be her husband, but youre still just a live-in son-in-law, unworthy of the public eye!

His words were deeply demeaning, and many of the nearby Wen Family youths laughed with even less restraint.

Throughout the Great Zhou, live-in son-in-laws remained behind closed doors!

Wen Jueyuans words represented what practically every last one of them was thinking.

However, Su Yi didnt seem angry in the least. On the contrary, he shook his head, a hint of pity in his gaze.

Ha ha ha! Huang Qianjun couldnt help but burst into laughter.

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Others might not know it, but he was well aware that Fu Shan and Nie Beihu, as well as his father, Huang Yunchong, had all come here on Su Yis account!

The youths of the Wen Family had eyes, but they might as well have been blind! They were just begging for Su Yi to teach them a lesson!

At first, Wen Lingxue was worried and angry. Shed planned to argue on Su Yis behalf, but when she heard Huang Qianjuns burst of exaggerated laughter, she was caught entirely off guard, unsure of how to respond.

She wasnt the only one. Wen Jueyuan and the others were bewildered too.?What the f*ck is so goddamn funny!?

Is Huang Qianjun an idiot or what?

Wen Jueyuan glanced at him irritably. Then, his gaze returned to Su Yi, and he said coldly, Going forward, if you dare borrow Lingzhaos name to run amok or intimidate others, Ill be the first to teach you a lesson! Youd best bear my words in mind!

With that, he turned to leave. Judging from the look on his face, he disdained wasting any more words on someone like Su Yi.

The other Wen Family youths hurried after him.

I cant believe Cousin Jueyuan would act like that. Im so disappointed in him. Wen Lingxue bit her glossy lips, and her bright, beautiful eyes carried hints of dejection and melancholy.

In the past, shed admired Wen Jueyuan immensely. She saw him almost as an older brother.

But after what shed just witnessed, her impression of him soured. She no longer saw him in the same light.

Its ultimately just youthful ignorance and conceit. Its a common affliction among the young, said Su Yi casually.

Huang Qianjun froze. Deep anguish rose within his heart.

Two days ago, during their first meeting at the Immortal Gathering House, hadnt he been the very picture of youthful ignorance and conceit? That was why Su Yi taught him a lesson, and that was what led to an even greater incident.

Hed even dragged his father, Huang Yunchong, down with him. He really should have known better!

Lingxue, come with me. Su Yi had no desire to linger at the banquet, so he turned to leave.

Oh! Wen Lingxue immediately rushed out of him. She thought that tonights banquet was rather dull, too.

Brother Su, how can you leave just like that? What What about me??Huang Qianjun inwardly cried out, suddenly anxious.

Although he didnt know it, although Huang Yunchong and Nie Beihu looked as if they were casually chatting and laughing, theyd been keeping an eye on Su Yis every movement this entire time.

When they saw Su Yi leave, they glanced at each other and, without any prior discussion, they both rose and bade the Wen Family farewell.

Neither of these important figures could be bothered to waste any more time here..

Chapter end