readytorunbook Chapter 154 Final Sound
Chapter 154 Final Sound
Chapter 154 Final Sound
Upon seeing Xiao Chong produce such a high-end item as the message box, the elders in the hall all expressed feeling immense pressure.
It should be known that message boxes are extremely valuable everywhere, requiring enormous resources and manpower, making them unaffordable for ordinary forces. These are not things that can be easily purchased with a small amount of money.
Therefore, from the moment Xiao Chong began playing with the message box, the elders believed seven or eight out of ten of what he said. When they heard Xiao Chong say he wanted Hengshan to come and confront them, they were even more convinced.
Tiannan Hengshan is one of the top aristocratic families on the Tianyun Continent. A force like the Xiao family of Feiyue City, which is not even a third-rate power, is not even worthy of carrying their shoes.
Since the martial arts master named Hengshan was able to give such a precious item to Xiao Chong, it shows that the friendship between the two is truly exceptionally deep. In that case, who would bother to openly oppose a disciple who can connect with a super powerful clan?
Besides, although the Foreign Affairs Commander could make a lot of money, as an elder, he usually stayed in seclusion to cultivate diligently. Where would he have time to deal with outsiders? He couldn't get these benefits either way, and the clan wouldn't lack cultivation resources for the elders. So there was no need for him to risk his life to fight for them on behalf of the disciples in his own branch.
The elders were calculating their own gains and losses, and after weighing all the pros and cons, they collectively chose to remain silent.
"Since no one objects, it's settled then. Effective immediately, Xiao Chong will be promoted to Commander of Foreign Affairs." The cooperative attitude of the elders made Xiao Kaixin's expression begin to improve.
"Yes, that's right. Such an outstanding disciple should be given important responsibilities," an elder chimed in.
"Indeed, the clan leader is the most thoughtful. We only know how to cultivate all day long, and our vision is still too limited."
“Absolutely, absolutely! Xiao Chong is truly deserving of the position of foreign affairs commander.”
Now that someone had taken the lead, the other elders naturally wouldn't let him monopolize the spotlight, and they all changed their tune, starting to do him a favor.
"Well said. All the elders are people who consider the big picture and understand the bigger picture. With this, our Xiao family has a promising future and it is only a matter of time before it grows stronger."
Xiao Kaixin's face relaxed, and he nodded in satisfaction. Then he dropped another bombshell: "Since everyone thinks highly of Xiao Chong and believes that he is the future hope of the Xiao family, I propose that we send him to Lianxin City for further study after the spring. What do you elders think?"
Uh, why weren't we informed of such a big matter beforehand? Did they think we were just decorations? The elders all fell silent, and the praise that had just filled the room came to an abrupt halt.
"Since all the elders have tacitly agreed to this matter, then I will..." Xiao Kaixin did not want to give the elders present too much time to consider, and his words clearly implied that he wanted to force the issue to become a fait accompli.
But the elders were all shrewd and experienced, and none of them were fools. Therefore, before Xiao Kaixin could finish speaking, someone interrupted, "This is a serious matter, and we should consider it carefully."
"Yes, this matter has already exceeded the Xiao family's capabilities; we must not act rashly!"
"Yes, it's a bit too hasty. It would be better to let Xiao Chong go out and hone his skills first, and then let him go after he's been more mature for ten or eight years."
A commotion arose in the hall as the elders launched another collective attack.
Although their words were more tactful this time, unlike their previous harsh words, it was clear that neither of them agreed to the matter.
Amidst the clamor, the liver-faced elder, who had just suffered a crushing defeat, recovered and stood up again, saying, "Everyone, there's no need for further discussion. This matter is absolutely unacceptable; there's nothing to talk about!"
"You've got guts! You've spoken our minds!" The other elders nodded in agreement, secretly giving him a thumbs up.
Xiao Chong had already put away the message box and was looking at the liver-faced elder with ill intent, secretly annoyed.
I went to the Southern Wilderness and almost lost my life to get some benefits. Was it easy for me? Why do you jump around and try your best to obstruct me when it's time to reap the rewards?
Although he didn't know what Lianxin City was, since Xiao Kaixin had brought it up, Xiao Chong instinctively felt that it must be a good thing.
If it's a good thing, you should strive for it, but the problem is that he knows nothing about Refining Heart City. He's worried that if he speaks up rashly, the elders will take the opportunity to attack him. So he turns to the old patriarch, hoping to learn more information from him.
Xiao Kaixin seemed to have anticipated the unanimous opposition, and sat there wringing his hands, saying, "I think this matter can be discussed further. Although the cost of further studies in Lianxin City is a bit high, Xiao Chong is the hope of the clan, and we..."
Before he could finish speaking, the elder with the liver-shaped face interrupted again, saying, "Clan leader, it's not that we're taking advantage of our age to disrespect you."
As you know, Refining Heart City is the martial arts learning center of the Heavenly Cloud Continent. Tuition fees at each academy are exorbitant, and prices are incredibly high. I've heard that even a bowl of noodles costs several spirit stones. How could the Xiao family possibly afford that?
Xiao Kaixin's lips twitched, and she said unwillingly, "As long as we work together and tighten our belts, we can still scrape together the tuition fees."
"What's the use of just scraping together tuition fees? Doesn't it cost money for lodging? Doesn't it cost money for food and drink? Even if he can live on the streets and beg for scraps, how are we supposed to cultivate if he takes out all his spirit stones?"
The elder with the liver-colored face pressed forward relentlessly, his rhetorical questions leaving Xiao Kaixin speechless.
Xiao Chong finally understood why the elders had been so lavish in their praise of him just moments before, but then suddenly turned against him in unison.
So you were afraid I'd take up their cultivation resources, huh? But have you poor bastards ever heard that famous saying? Problems that money can solve aren't problems at all! I may not have much else, but I have plenty of money—enough to burn you all alive!
Seeing that the old clan chief still wanted to advocate for him but didn't know how to ask, Xiao Chong felt a little sorry for him.
He rummaged through his pockets and pulled out a bunch of Yuanli cards that Hengshan had given him, casually tossing them onto the table and chuckling, "I thought it was something big? It's just a little money, I'll pay for it myself. Is this enough?"
Xiao Kaixin was pondering how to phrase his words when he suddenly saw the Yuanli cards lying on the table, and he was startled. He secretly glanced at them and found that the least valuable one had a thousand points, which shocked him even more.
"Chong'er, where did you get so many Yuanli cards?" Xiao Kaixin asked, forcing himself to remain calm.
"It was a gift from Yokoyama," Xiao Chong said casually. "Is this enough?"
"That's enough," Xiao Kaixin hurriedly agreed, then turned to the elders in the room and said, "Do you have anything else to say now?"
They're paying for their own further education; if we object, wouldn't we just be making a fool of ourselves?
The elders initially stared at Yuanli Card with eyes gleaming, like dogs seeing a bone, but then their eyes dimmed and they all fell silent.
"Then let Xiao Chong and the clan each contribute half of the expenses, and they will go to Refining Heart City after spring. This way, your cultivation needs won't be lacking!"
As he finished speaking, Xiao Kaixin let out a heavy, cold snort, sealing the deal.