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Chapter 16:
"What?!!" Xiao Zan involuntarily shouted in shock. All his dreams collapsed, and shame overwhelmed him instead.
"I cannot allow such a thing, Master Yu Kuan! We are a first-rate clan with our pride and dignity. If the young lady of my clan becomes nothing more than a concubine, we will become a laughingstock!" Xiao Zan firmly rejected the notion after regaining some composure.
As soon as Yu Kuan heard Xiao Zan's response, he unleashed his full aura, pressing down on Xiao Zan with overwhelming force. The table and floor beneath him began to tremble and crack slightly under the pressure, showcasing his dominance and superiority before he spoke sharply, "This is non-negotiable!! Xiao Mi will become Lin Fan's concubine, and that is final! If you insist otherwise, I will have no choice but to annihilate your entire family!"
Xiao Zan struggled under Yu Kuan's pressure. Though the gap between them was only two realms, the sheer difference in strength was undeniable. Moreover, Yu Kuan's words carried absolute seriousness, leaving Xiao Zan with no room for resistance. "I understand... Very well, I accept!" He reluctantly agreed. He couldn't risk the destruction of his clan. Besides, even if they were all killed, Xiao Mi would still end up as Lin Fan's concubine. There was no point in futile resistance.
"Good, you've made the right choice. Of course, the Yu Clan will compensate your clan for this matter. Once I return, I will inform the clan leader to send you some fourth-grade pills," Yu Kuan retracted his aura and spoke with a smile.
"I see… Thank you in advance, Master Yu Kuan." Xiao Zan replied, his expression easing slightly at the mention of compensation. He sighed inwardly, thinking, At least it wasn't a complete loss. I'll receive some fourth-grade pills… Every year, I exhaust my entire fortune just to obtain two of them. Maybe this time, I can finally break through to the second tier. If that happens, this won't be a total loss. Though the shame will remain unless Lin Fan achieves something miraculous… He sighed again.
At that moment, Lin Fan entered with Xiao Mi, who appeared to be smiling happily. However, everyone knew it wasn't a genuine smile—it merely satisfied Lin Fan's sadistic desires.
Yu Kuan immediately stood up upon seeing Lin Fan and greeted him enthusiastically, "You're back, Lin Fan! I've settled everything with Xiao Zan, and he has agreed completely. From today onward, you will be a valued member of the Yu Clan. I look forward to working with you, my brother."
"Haha, so it's finally settled? Xiao Mi looks quite happy about it too. It's great that you accepted as well, old man Xiao Zan. Don't make things difficult for me," Lin Fan chuckled as he took a seat beside Yu Kuan, completely disregarding Xiao Zan. Meanwhile, Xiao Mi stood behind him, as per his earlier command before they entered the hall.
"Haha, of course, I accepted. Who wouldn't want their granddaughter to be with a genius like you, Young Master? Hahaha," Xiao Zan forced a laugh, feigning happiness. He didn't mind Lin Fan's blatant disrespect—his position was clear now. He stole a quick glance of pity at his granddaughter before averting his gaze, addressing Lin Fan with respect due to both his superior strength and newfound status, which was evident from how Yu Kuan referred to him as "brother."
Naturally, both Yu Kuan and Lin Fan saw through Xiao Zan's act. They knew he wasn't truly happy, making Yu Kuan feel even more pity for his ignorance. If only he knew Lin Fan's true talent and status, he would have begged him to take Xiao Mi as a mere servant… or even just to spend a single night with her. He has no idea how lucky he is that Lin Fan took a liking to his granddaughter.
Lin Fan, however, was indifferent to Xiao Zan's dissatisfaction and spoke to Yu Kuan instead, not even bothering to acknowledge him. "I'm also looking forward to going with you, Brother Yu Kuan. You mentioned that your Young Master, the famed prodigy, was the only one who became a disciple of one of the Ancestors. I'm eager to become one as well. What do you say about leaving tomorrow? There's nothing left for us to do in this city."
"Indeed. If you pass the test, you'll be the second of this generation to achieve that status. I will explain the hierarchy, talents, and everything else about the Yu Clan later. For now, let's head to the Xiao Clan's residence and rest for the night. Tomorrow, we set off for the Yu Clan's headquarters," Yu Kuan responded as he stood up, not even bothering to ask Xiao Zan for permission to stay.
"Alright, I have something important to take care of tonight as well. Let's hurry to the Xiao Clan's residence," Lin Fan stood up as well, gazing at Xiao Mi with deep intent.
Yu Kuan smirked when he saw Lin Fan's gaze, understanding his meaning. He was certain Lin Fan was quite the womanizer. However, he had misunderstood Lin Fan's true intentions. While Lin Fan did intend to indulge himself, his main goal was to strengthen his power—he knew he couldn't afford to relax completely at his current level.
"Then, allow me to send a servant to guide you. I hope you will accept the humble accommodations of my clan," Xiao Zan said as he called for a servant and instructed them to lead the guests and prepare the finest rooms for them.
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