As the old saying went, if you were poor, nobody would care about you in the downtown; if you were rich, you would have distant relatives deep in the mountain. After Zhang Tie left home for a few years, as Jinwu Corporation grew stronger day by day, the relationship between Zhang Tie's family and his parent's family became much better.
As Zhang Tie's family was prosperous and the two sons were both successful, Zhang Tie's dad and mom became a bit less restrained; instead, they became more calm. Additionally, they communicated with the other uncles and aunts of the old man more easily. As a result, the relationship between the old man's family and the old man's family became more harmonious.
During these years when Zhang Tie disappeared, the old man often cared about Zhang Tie. He even dispatched people to Norman Empire to inquire about Zhang Tie's whereabouts. Therefore, Zhang Tie should pay a visit to the old man no matter what.
When he came to the old mansion of Zhang family, although there were not as many people here as last time, he felt that the atmosphere here was much better than last time. Even those servants in the old mansion revealed more sincere and warm smiles at the sight of Zhang Tie and his father, not to mention Zhang Tie's family members.
Even the old lady of the old man's first wife treated Zhang Tie like seeing her own grandson. She pulled Zhang Tie's hand and talked with him for quite a while; instead of being aloof, she even cared about Zhang Tie's marriage.
It might be a bit excessive to describe the indifference of human relationships. Even when Zhang family had just returned to Huaiyuan Prefecture a few years ago, these people in the old mansion of Zhang family still took good care of Zhang Tie's family to a certain extent even though some of them were against him. Even if someone had some evil thoughts, nobody would show it on their faces. They all maintained a decent and courteous image of a family reunion.
However, it was just a decent image. Without something practical, people were all realistic animals. Even if it was a big family, those who could maintain the honor of the big family, have greater power and make more people feel that they were reliable and useful at the critical moment would always gain more respect and smiles. At this moment, Zhang Tie's family members maintained a harmonious and harmonious atmosphere. They didn't need to care about what had happened. If something happened at home, they could always rely on those who could make them feel reassured and reassured. Actually, it was still the old man's family. After all, everyone was related by blood, so some things were decided.
Zhang Tie's two elder uncles' family members both helped Zhang Yang in Jinwu Corporation. In Zhang Yang's words, Zhang Yang felt that people who were related to each other by blood could be used differently on some things.
Huaiyuan Palace was really too big for Zhang Tie. Therefore, Zhang Tie's family members felt that it was the old man's relatives who made them feel that it was the old man's relatives.
As they came here in the daytime, they didn't need to notice their arrival. Therefore, only the old man and his wives could talk with them in the old mansion.
After having a meal in the Zhang family's mansion, the old man brought them to a quiet pavilion in the back garden to chat.
The pavilion was surrounded by osmanthus flowers. The place was quiet and secluded. It was a good place to cool down.
Zhang Tie's dad then told the old man that his family members were going to migrate to the Eastern Continent in a few months. This was also one of the purposes for Zhang Tie's family members to find the old man today. As it was such a major event, they had to inform the old man about it.
After hearing the words of Zhang Tie's dad, the old man slightly closed his eyes for a short while before opening his eyes. After all, Waii Sub-continent is not as prosperous and stable as Eastern Continent. Our family members should find a way out. Last year, I've already told Jiao Zesheng to take some juniors to Eastern Continent so as to pave the way for our family members. When you arrive at Eastern Continent, you could contact Zesheng so that he could take care of you. Before leaving, I will give you Zesheng's address. Zesheng is now in Yingzhou Province, one of the 72 continents in Taixia Country. Huaiyuan Palace has been operating in Yingzhou Province for many years. There's a city called Huaiyuan City.
Zesheng was a son of the old man and a half-brother of Zhang Tie's dad. He was Zhang Tie's uncle. Although Zhang Tie had seen him last time, he didn't have a deep impression on him. After hearing that the old man talked about the operation of Huaiyuan Palace in Yingzhou Province, Eastern Continent, Zhang Tie was shocked. He had not imagined that Huaiyuan Palace had a city in Eastern Continent.
Zhang Yang was also very amazed. However, he didn't cover it; instead, he put it straightforwardly, "Ahh, I've not imagined that Huaiyuan Heaven has a city on the Eastern Continent."
"Huaiyuan Palace belongs to the branch of Zhang surnamed Zhang in Taixia Country. It's nothing strange for them to have a city in Eastern Continent. However, in order to avoid people's doubts, we didn't publicize this news to the public. Therefore, commoners don't know that not only Huaiyuan Palace, the other major clans in Jinyun Country also have their own territories in Eastern Continent. The Eastern Continent is the foundation of all the major clans and the sacred land of Chinese people. Everything here is just twigs and leaves that absorb sunshine, rain and dew for Huaiyuan Palace. With the arrival of the holy war and the arrival of the autumn wind, the fallen leaves have to return to their roots." The old man sighed with emotion.
After hearing the old man's words, Zhang Tie and his son didn't know what to say. However, the old man didn't care about it. He just watched Zhang Tie with a smile, "Life and death are predestined. If I die, I will definitely have my ashes brought back to the Eastern Continent for burial. As a Chinese, I should return to my roots. I've been running a shipyard and doing business all day long. I don't have any achievements in cultivation. Therefore, I could only live about 100 years. As I'm already over 70 years old, I only have 20-30 years left. Over these years, I could see you and your cousin entering Hidden Dragon Palace and making great achievements in the future. Our Zhang family would also grow more prosperous and have the atmosphere of a big clan. We might even build an ancestral hall in the future. Of course, I don't have any regrets."
We don't have any regrets at all. "After hearing the old man's words, Zhang Tie became a bit bashful. After thinking for a while, he knew that the old man would know this sooner or later. Therefore, he preferred to know it from himself. "Hmm... I was not a member of Hidden Dragon Palace yesterday."
The old man asked with a faintly moved look, "What happened?"
Zhang Tie explained it briefly. He only said that he had awakened another ancestral bloodline; however, he didn't tell the old man about the specific ability of this ancestral bloodline. The clan arranged for him to leave Waii Sub-continent; however, he couldn't follow the arrangement of the clan due to some reasons. As a result, they finally broke up.
Actually, the elders of Huaiyuan Palace had considered it very well. Even if Zhang Tie had to stay in Waii Sub-continent for some reasons, the clan would assign a powerhouse to protect him. The clan would assign a powerhouse to protect him. When he was safe, that person would directly escort him back to the Eastern Continent. However, Zhang Tie finally refused this suggestion.
As long as the clan assigned a powerhouse to follow him, Zhang Tie would know that he would be exposed. Undoubtedly, the one who was confident to take him away after the collapse of Waii Sub-continent must be much more powerful than Zhang Tie. He might be a battle demon or even a battle spirit. In front of such a powerful person, Zhang Tie had no chance to play tricks. Zhang Tie estimated that he would be under the protection of that person 24 hours a day. In such a situation, he would never have a chance to disappear in front of that person and enter Castle of Black Iron to eat fruits. This was a huge obstacle for him, which blocked his way of cultivation.
Additionally, as long as he returned to Ice and Snow Wilderness, many of his secrets would be exposed to those big figures in Huaiyuan Palace in a split second. What he did in Ice and Snow Wilderness, those abilities that he displayed, the so-called God's will, would be exposed to those big figures in Huaiyuan Palace. How should I explain those bizarre seeds? I would only be mired in a bigger quagmire. ' Zhang Tie didn't want to expose his secrets in front of so many people in Huaiyuan Palace.
Therefore, Zhang Tie's unreasonable stubbornness finally irritated the elders of Huaiyuan Palace...
After hearing Zhang Tie's words, the old man didn't look as disappointed as Zhang Tie imagined; instead, he just watched Zhang Tie with a strange look. After a long while, the old man revealed a casual smile, "Just let me be expelled from Hidden Dragon Palace. No matter what, there are so many people in Zhang Clan who are not members of Hidden Dragon Palace in Huaiyuan Prefecture. The bigger the clan is, the more rules it would have. However, sometimes, big clans would be more utilitarian than you could imagine. As long as you have the ability, you could be so powerful that people have to look up to you, those so-called clan rules would be even worse than some pieces of toilet paper. If you don't like the rules, you could just change them. Even if you knead them into balls and throw them into the toilet bowl, a lot of people would still applaud you. Therefore, you don't need to worry about it!"
The old man comforted Zhang Tie. Zhang Tie's wise words shocked Zhang Tie's heart. When he thought about Lan Yunxi, Zhang Tie seemed to understand it at once, 'Yes, if I have the ability of refining demon like my master, an alchemist master, a knight and master the aiding strength, who in Huaiyuan Palace dares to say that I'm not qualified to marry Lan Yunxi?'
In the final analysis, the so-called problems and obstacles were just problems of ability and power.
Zhang Tie became clear at once...
...
After chatting with the old man in the pavilion, Zhang Tie's family left. The old man started to drink tea leisurely in the pavilion. The old lady of the first branch served a plate of fruits to the old man. After that, she sat on the old man's side and started to fan him.
Given the old man's eyebrows and eye corners, the old lady seemed to feel that the old man was very happy today. Therefore, she became spirited.
"It's great that Zhang Tie is fine. I think he's already 20 years old. It's time for him to get married. You've seen Liangying. Her dad even brought her to our home last time. She's also my granddaughter. She's beautiful and virtuous. Do you think they are suitable for each other? If they get married, they will be closer to each other."
The old man threw a glance at the old lady before revealing a smile, "You don't need to worry about Zhang Tie. He has his own idea. You don't need to worry about him!"
The old lady also replied with a smile, "Fine, don't worry about that. But when I saw Zhang Tie today, I found that this kid is a bit different than last time. What do you think of Su'er compared with Zhang Tie?"
"Zhang Tie is steady and courageous. After practicing in Hidden Dragon Palace, he has a good interpersonal relationship. As the eldest grandson of the family, he could inherit the family business in the future. He might even make a step further!" The old man said with a smile as he stroked his beard.
After hearing the old man's comment about his grandson, the old lady revealed a satisfied smile, "What about Zhang Tie?"
"Zhang Tie..." The old man paused for a second as he watched the old lady with a solemn look, "He will definitely be the pillar of our Zhang family in the future. After my death, if Zhang family is able to build a memorial hall, we could only rely on him!"
The old lady was shocked by the old man's words. She had not imagined that the old man could give such a high comment about Zhang Tie, "Ahh, how come?"
"Zhang Tie has been driven out of Hidden Dragon Palace by the clan elders yesterday!" The old man said calmly.
"But why do you have such a comment about him?" The old lady didn't understand it at once. Although her grandson, who had been famous in Hidden Dragon Palace, could get such a comment from the old man, she had not imagined that a person who had been driven out of Hidden Dragon Palace could get such a comment from the old man.
The old man didn't explain it to Zhang Tie as these women might not understand it. He just watched the old lady, saying, "I won't tell you the details. But remember, Su 'er and Zhang Tie are cousins. In the future, it's a blessing for Su' er and Zhang 'er's family to be friendly and respectful to each other. Therefore, the foundation of Milky Way Shipyard should be left to the old mansion. Zhang Ping's two sons are not interested in this foundation. As the elder of the family, you should take care of the family affairs. If you can do it well, everything will be prosperous in a harmonious family.
Am I clear? "In front of the old man's solemn look, the old lady also lowered her head respectfully," After hearing your words, I understand. "
"Hmm, you can take a rest. I want to sit here alone!"
After that, the old lady left...
Sitting in the pavilion, the old man was drinking tea as he watched the tall osmanthus trees which were quivering their twigs and leaves in the wind. Over the past hundreds of years, almost none of the young men dared say no to the clan elders at the age of 20. He dared not do that when he was as old as Zhang Tie; neither did his son or his eldest grandson; but Zhang Tie dared not do that at the age of 20.
To be valued by the family, there was naturally a reason for that, and to dare to refuse this high regard, one must have the courage and responsibility to do so. These reasons, courage, and responsibility were all concentrated on one person. If he still couldn't see through his grandson's future, then he would have lived his life in vain.
'In the future, could any of my offsprings build an ancestral hall? ' It seemed that a glorious osmanthus tree was going to grow in the courtyard of Zhang's family in Zhang Tie's generation...
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