"Young Clan Leader, no matter how you deal with them, this old man will agree!" Great Elder Ling Xuanfeng added.
"Deal with them?" Seeing Great Elder Ling Xuanfeng like this, the clan members standing on the left all looked as if they were in a nightmare. Their eyes were filled with fear and confusion.
Especially the way Great Elder Ling Xuanfeng addressed Ling Dong!
To be honest, in the hearts of many members of the Ling family, especially the younger generation of the Ling family, Ling Dong was just a legend. Most of the time, legends were often infinitely exaggerated.
Just like Ling Qiang and many other ambitious juniors, although they had heard a lot about Ling Dong's achievements, their bottomless conceit made them believe that Ling Dong was just lucky. If they were in his shoes, they would also be able to achieve scholarly honors.
It was because of this that they had disobeyed the family's orders and wanted to stay in the Tiangang Continent.
"Place … place?" Ling Qiang, whose face was swollen like a bun, got up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth as he spat out these two words in shock.
Then, his expression changed, and Ling Dong suddenly knelt down on one knee. "Young Clan Leader, everything is my fault. I misled the brothers. If you want to punish someone, punish them all on me. Don't let me implicate the other brothers!"
Obviously, the slap had woken Ling Qiang up.
However, after hearing Ling Qiang's words, First Elder Ling Xuanfeng and Ling Tieshan shook their heads at the same time. Disappointment flashed across their eyes at the same time, while the corners of Ling Dong's mouth also faintly curled up.
The previous generation of the Ling family had been through bloody battles within the family. It was only after Ling Dong's emergence that the family's power had the family stopped fighting.
Now, Ling Qiang actually dared to use this kind of method to buy the family's support in front of Ling Dong. Wasn't he just looking for trouble? How could Ling Dong not see it?
Ling Qiang's words instantly put him in the position of sharing weal and woe with the clansmen on the right, pushing Ling Dong, who was about to be punished, to the opposite side. No matter what Ling Dong did or did not punish him, his words made him a good person.
"Heh, punish? Why would I punish you? You chose your own path. If you choose to stay and fulfill your dreams, then just stay. Why should I punish you? "Ling Dong smiled calmly.
To be honest, Ling Qiang's little trick of buying people's hearts was nothing in Ling Dong's eyes. In other words, it wasn't even worth a fart.
"Stay?" Ling Dong's words startled the clansmen standing on the right. They turned pale with fright!
Since the clan's Patriarch and the other higher-ups were not confident in defeating that powerful enemy and had to retreat, then wouldn't they be tired of living if they stayed?
Once they understood this point, they immediately panicked. Those who reacted quickly had already started to beg for mercy.
"Young Clan Leader, we were wrong. We are willing to follow the family's arrangements!"
"Young Clan Leader, please take us with you. We know our mistakes!" In an instant, begging voices filled Ling Dong's meeting hall.
At this time, Ling Dong sneered. "What do you think the family's orders are? Playing house?
The family provides you with cultivation resources, cultivation techniques, food and clothing, and provides you with a luxurious life. But when the family gives you an order, what's the point of having you around? What's the point of having you around?
Since you want to conquer the world so badly, then you can stay and conquer the world! I'd like to see how the few of you, Early and Middle Heaven Star Border shrimps, are going to compete and conquer the world after all the higher-ups of True Gang Sect and Ling family leave? "
"What? The higher-ups of True Gang Sect are leaving too?" Ling Qiang exclaimed.
Ling Dong didn't even bother to reply!
The Great Elder Ling Xuanfeng couldn't bear to see this and hurriedly pleaded. "Young Clan Leader, since it's their first offense, please forgive them this time. No matter what, they are still the blood of the Ling family. We can't leave them to our enemies!"
After saying that, Ling Xuanfeng shouted at the martial artists on the right. "Are you all stupid? Where did your shrewdness go? Kneel down and apologize to the Young Clan Leader!"
Ling Xuanfeng's words snapped everyone out of their daze. The dozens of people on the right, regardless of age, all knelt down on one knee before Ling Dong. Their begging voices could be heard everywhere.
"Since you are all members of the Ling family, there is no reason to abandon you. However, disobeying the family's orders must be dealt with!"
Ling Dong's voice instantly silenced the entire meeting hall. At the same time, Ling Dong's goal of reorganizing the family had been partially achieved.
This time, the entire family had to leave and start a new family business in a foreign land. It was a difficult and dangerous task, and everyone in the family had to be united. However, it wasn't something that could be accomplished with just a simple lecture.
However, the most basic rule of obeying the family's orders would be deeply imprinted in the hearts of the family members from today onwards.
"Record this." Ling Dong called over a family deacon. "Among the people on the right, all the direct descendants will be stripped of their privileges as direct descendants. From today onwards, all direct descendants will be stripped of their privileges as direct descendants, and they will be demoted to second-class treatment as collateral descendants!
As for the collateral descendants on the right, their privileges will be reduced by one class. If they are already at the lowest third-class treatment, their monthly allowance will be deducted for one year! In addition, among the descendants on the right, they will not be allowed to hold any official positions in the family for the next ten years. Those who are already in official positions will be demoted to deputy positions! "
"Hiss …"
The sound of gasps came from the people on the left. As for those on the right, they all looked defeated, especially Ling Qiang, who was originally a direct descendant.
It was still acceptable for collateral descendants to be demoted by one class. At most, they would receive one-third less pills and Reiki every month, including their monthly allowance. However, for direct descendants to be stripped of their privileges and be demoted to second-class treatment as collateral descendants, the difference was too great. It was at least several times greater.
The impact would be huge. It was equivalent to slowing down one's cultivation speed by several times. As for the deprivation of direct descendants' privileges, it was even more heart-wrenching.
However, even though Ling Qiang's expression was ugly, he bit the corner of his mouth tightly and accepted it without saying a word.
After announcing these punishments, Ling Dong's lips suddenly curled into a smile. "Of course, there will be rewards when there are punishments! At this time of great changes in the family, I am very happy that you have obeyed the family's arrangements! "Ling Dong said to the people standing on his left.
"Ling Zibai and Ling Le 'er, from today onwards, your privileges will be upgraded to third-class treatment as direct descendants, and you will also enjoy direct descendants' privileges. As for the others, their privileges will be increased by one class. "
"Yay, thank you, Big Brother!" The lively Ling Le 'er was the first to shout. She was obviously very happy.
"Thank you, Young Clan Leader!" When Ling Dong's voice fell, cheers rang out. Of course, the warriors on the right were the ones with the biggest psychological impact.
They looked at Ling Zibai and Ling Le 'er with red eyes. It was simply a step to the sky. Not only did they enjoy direct descendants' privileges, but they also enjoyed direct descendants' privileges. This made those on the right envious and heartbroken.
With this promotion and demotion, the disparity was huge. Especially those stewards and deacons who had climbed to official positions in the family, they hated Ling Qiang even more. If it weren't for Ling Qiang taking the lead and sowing discord in private, how could they do such a stupid thing to go against the family?
"Okay, go and prepare. Gather in the family courtyard in three days. In addition, you can bring your family servants or guards, but you can't force them!
Third Uncle, please go to the market and purchase a large amount of ingredients for at least a year. Also, prepare a large amount of water and various daily necessities. In addition, each leader can go to Zibai to get a Universe Ring and bring along your family's belongings. "
When Ling Tieshan responded, Ling Dong glanced at the ordinary-looking but calm square-faced Ling Zibai behind him. This Ling Zibai had a unique vision. Perhaps he could be trained to be his right-hand man in the family.
Hearing Ling Dong's decision, Ling Zibai was stunned. A trace of excitement also surged onto his face. At the same time, this made the people standing on the right side even more jealous. A single decision, a single choice, had allowed Ling Zibai to reach the heavens in a single step. Some people were so regretful that their intestines almost turned green.
Three days later, in the Ling family's ancestral hall!
"Ancestors, the younger generation has been unfilial. Today, in order to avoid a disaster, I have disturbed the heroic spirits of the ancestors … Bang, bang, bang …"
Following Patriarch Ling Yuanshan's solemn voice, the 473 people of the Ling family, young and old, all knelt down and kowtowed three times to the ancestors of the Ling family!
At this moment, Ling Dong, who was kneeling behind Ling Yuanshan, had a solemn expression. His fists were clenched, and his eyes were filled with anger!
He was forced to leave his home, disturbed the heroic spirits of the ancestors, and even had to take away the ancestral hall. He would definitely return this great gift to the Earth Deer World in the future!
"Alright, Dong-er, take away … the ancestral hall." After saying this, Ling Yuanshan couldn't help but turn his head.
"Yes!"
Following Ling Dong's response, the entire Ling family's ancestral hall disappeared in a flash of light. Ling Dong had deliberately put it into the Myriad Stars House. In the past few days, the Ling family had put in a lot of effort to dig up the entire ancestral hall, including its foundation and ground. Only then could they successfully put it away.
As the ancestral hall disappeared, Ling Dong's expression turned solemn. He suddenly shouted, "The Constellation Heavenly Monarch's residence has bestowed a Heaven and Earth Soul Artifact, the Heavenly Astral Cloud Treading Portrait. It can accommodate all living things. Quickly bring your families and servants into the portrait!"
In three days, Ling Dong had transferred all the family's assets and valuables to the Heavenly Astral Cloud Treading Portrait and the Myriad Stars House. However, his clansmen could only be brought into the Heavenly Astral Cloud Treading Portrait now.
Following Ling Dong's shout, the clansmen dispersed one after another. Not long after, even more people rushed over. There were more than four hundred clansmen. Although it was a large number, three to four thousand people were considered a small number when counting their wives, children, and servants.
For example, there were nearly forty women crowding around Ling Yuming. Ling Dong was dumbfounded.
"Ling Yuming, are you moving or opening a brothel?" Ling Dong's eyes were sharp. Among the forty women, there were many who looked seductive. Ling Dong couldn't help but have an extremely strange feeling. This Ling Yuming seemed to resemble him quite a bit!
"Uh, uncle, no! Cooking, washing, night duty, warming the bed, sleeping maids, and a few good sisters … "
"Shut up, evil creature!" Ling Dong could bear to listen, but Ling Xuanfeng couldn't. His old face was red with shame. He shook his hand and gave Ling Yuming a big slap.
In the end, he said helplessly in a low voice, "Bring the sleeping maids and the … maids who have been harmed by you. As for the rest, give them some money and send them away immediately. Quickly!"
Ling Yuming had been beaten badly by Ling Xuanfeng these days. He could only cover his face and follow his great-grandfather's instructions. His eyes were full of reluctance. This guy, in the end, still brought eleven maids, all of whom were harmed by him.
This situation made Ling Dong speechless. Ling Dong's descendants were in urgent need of reorganization!
Six hours later, when the nearly three thousand people were all taken into the Heavenly Star Cloud Treading Portrait by Ling Dong, and only Ling Dong was left, Ling Dong suddenly shot up into the sky.
Just as he rushed up, Ling Dong suddenly rushed down, grabbed a handful of soil, and flew up into the clouds. He looked at his hometown one last time. "One day, I will be back!" His figure instantly disappeared like a meteor, and he went straight in the direction of the Heavenly Star Gate! (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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