A strange welcoming banquet that was supposed to be a fierce battle had ended calmly and peacefully. px.m
When the sun rose the next day, Tian Qi seemed to have returned to normal without Xie Tian.
Only the Hong Family was unusually lively, and the silence after losing the memorial archway was a bit special.
The reason why the Hong Family was so lively wasn't because their only rich son-in-law was about to visit, but because many people had come.
For example, Du Jiang, the commander of the Jin Dynasty's Imperial Army, Zhao Chao, and the first son of the Zhao Family, Zhao Xiang. Or Xing Yan, the military minister of the Jin Dynasty, who didn't even attend the court meeting and came with his son, Xing Sha …
There weren't many people who came to the Hong Family, but each one of them had a powerful background.
Not only that, but almost all of them had brought their most valued juniors. These juniors, without exception, were all Perfected Ones of the Jin Dynasty. They were all going to participate in the Nine States' Mystical Ability Ranking Conference in three months.
The Lone Demon Granny knew why they were here, but even with her seniority, it wasn't easy for her to deal with these shameless people.
"Great-grandmother, we can't let this happen!" As the head of the family, Hong Ren was quite responsible. "If we let them in, Xie Tian will be in a difficult position …"
The frowning Lone Demon Granny glared at Hong Ren. "How can I not know? But if we don't let them in, do you think you can handle all of them? "
Hong Ren sneered. "Xie Tian is here to visit the Hong Family, and we didn't cut off their path. If it was another time, they could do whatever they want, but not today!"
"Hmph, short-sighted. Move aside!" The Lone Demon Granny scolded angrily and walked out of the clan grounds with her walking stick. "I can't even guess what Xie Tian is thinking. Let them in first and wait for Xie Tian to come."
Seeing that the Lone Demon Granny had personally come out to greet them, Du Jiang couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
"What? As the commander of the Imperial Army, there are times when you feel like you're sitting on pins and needles?" Xing Yan's eyes were full of mischief. px.m
Du Jiang smiled bitterly. "Ah, please don't tease me, Lord Xing."
"Heh, I don't even have time to be envious of you. How could I be in the mood to tease you?" Xing Yan sourly looked at the silent Du Long and couldn't help but sigh with envy. "Lord Du, you have a good son!"
Du Jiang understood. Although his precious Du Long's talent and cultivation were worthy of Xing Yan's praise, Xing Yan wasn't praising Du Long's natural endowments. Instead, he was envious of Du Long's good friend who could summon clouds and rain with a flip of his hand.
He also understood that apart from him and his father, the group of people outside the Hong Clan's territory had almost all come with the same goal.
His intentions for coming here were similar. The only difference was that he had already achieved his goal. Now, he was here to express his gratitude.
Some favors must be thanked, but if there was even the slightest delay, Du Jiang would feel guilty for the rest of his life.
"Hmph!"
The Lone Evil Granny had just steadied herself when she scanned the crowd with her old eyes. She sneered, "How dare you force me to abdicate. You guys sure are something."
"Granny, please calm down!"
"Granny, after this matter, we will definitely pay you a visit again to apologize!"
"I only hope that granny can help us for the sake of the Jin dynasty!"
…
The Lone Evil Granny shook her head and said, "Don't even think about helping us. The only thing I can do is let you in. As for the rest, you'll have to fight for it yourselves."
Xing Yan was overjoyed. He hurriedly bowed and said, "That's enough. Thank you, granny."
"Sirs, please."
Hong Ren glared at the crowd with an unfriendly expression. Not only did the crowd not take it to heart, they even smiled apologetically at her.
"I say, Hong Clan Head, it's fine if you treat them like this, but why are you glaring at me?" Du Jiang said innocently.
"You still have the nerve to say that?" Hong Ren scolded, "Don't be obedient after taking advantage of us. Be careful that you don't become the public enemy of Tianqi City!"
Du Jiang came to a realization. He glanced at Du Long behind him and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He said, "Sigh, Brother Hong, do you think I would have thought of Du Long's fortuitous encounter?"
"Who knows how many dogs you've stepped on in your past life …" Hong Ren sneered. She then turned to Du Long and said, "Du Long, cherish what Xie Tian gave you. This thing … forget it, I'm going to cry if I keep talking about it …"
Not long after the group of uninvited guests entered the clan grounds, Xie Tian arrived with Bai Zhi and Zhang Shang.
As for Xu Mang and Chu Ming, they were taken away by the Mad Old Man. Although the two of them had escaped the corrosion of the high-rank soldier soul, their minds were still injured. They would need at least two days to wake up.
"Xie Tian greets second uncle."
Seeing Hong Ren personally waiting outside the clan grounds, Xie Tian, who had learned his lesson, hurriedly went up and bowed.
Hong Ren first glanced at Bai Zhi, who was following closely behind Xie Tian, before smiling at Xie Tian. "Alright, there's no need to be so polite. Come with me, great-grandmother is waiting for you."
After entering the Hong Family again, the slightly anxious Xie Tian gradually relaxed.
To him, the Hong Clan was a terrifying place, especially when a group of women looked at him like wolves. He felt like he was being stared at by a group of Lu Xian.
Fortunately, entering the Hong Clan went smoothly. However, when he saw the Lone Demon Granny looking at him like a wolf, his heart that had just calmed down rose again.
"Xie Tian greets great-grandmother …"
The Lone Demon Granny raised her hand and interrupted Xie Tian. "There's no hurry. Come over and let great-grandmother have a good look at you."
Xie Tian walked forward. The Lone Demon Granny looked at him for a long time before grabbing Xie Tian's hand and sighing.
"Xie Tian, you've made me look at you in a different light …"
Xie Tian knew what the Lone Demon Granny was talking about. He thought for a moment and said, "Great-grandmother, you've misunderstood. Du Long and Bai Zhi had an epiphany. Strictly speaking, it's not a Natal Ability."
Everyone was taken aback by his words.
"It can't be?" Hong Ren frowned. "Leaving aside the power of the Fairy Slaying Sword Diagram and Colorful Heaven and Earth, just the aura of the Natal Ability …"
The Lone Demon Granny thought for a moment and said slowly, "I also thought it was strange. If one learns a Natal Ability, there will be a Heavenly Tribulation. But the two didn't attract a Heavenly Tribulation yesterday. Could it be …"
"That's right." Xie Tian said, "If the Natal Ability doesn't go through the Heavenly Tribulation, it won't be recognized by the Heavenly Dao. Without the Heavenly Dao's recognition, the Natal Ability can't be learned again."
Everyone came to a sudden realization.
The biggest characteristic of a Natal Ability was that it could advance as the cultivator's understanding of the Heavenly Dao deepened. If it lost this unique characteristic, it would no longer be a Natal Ability.
"That's even more strange …" The Lone Demon Granny frowned and murmured, "Du Long's Fairy Slaying Sword Diagram and Bai Zhi's Poisonous Heaven and Earth are Divine Abilities, but there is no Heavenly Tribulation. It doesn't make sense …"
Xie Tian didn't tell her about the Dark Blade devouring the Heavenly Tribulation. Instead, he smiled and said, "But it doesn't matter. At least the two Divine Abilities of Du Long and Bai Zhi are powerful. Once they use them, there will be a miraculous effect."
"Yes, yes!" Thinking of the two killing moves that Xie Tian completed in the Two Heroes Palace, Hong Ren praised sincerely, "If they use their full strength, they might be able to threaten an Early-stage Dao Master. It's hard to imagine."
Xie Tian smiled and said, "That's why I'm here."
"Oh?"
The Lone Demon Granny and Hong Ren's heart skipped a beat when they heard this. Could it be that Xie Tian could help Hong Yi create a similar Divine Ability?
"Xie Tian, how confident are you?"
Xie Tian thought for a while and said seriously, "At least 80%."
"I'll go call Hong Yi!"
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