Chapter 305 - Yi Qiushui’s Situation

A lean, robust young man walked up to Yi Qiushui, looked at Chen Fan with an unfriendly gaze, and said, “Qiushui, who is this guy?”

“My friend, Chen Fan,” Yi Qiushui answered.

“Oh.” That youth nodded, unsure of what to say next.

“I’m going to see my father,” Yi Qiushui said. The youth made way for her while Chen Fan watched, smiling and shaking his head at the youth’s simple and honest appearance.

After Chen Fan and the Yi Clan sisters left, many people in the martial arts arena sighed.

An elder sitting under a Chinese scholar tree shook his head and sighed. “Qiushui is becoming prettier by the day, and she's reached a marriageable age. Given her conditions, finding an outstanding youth in Thousand Waters City as a partner will not be difficult at all. It’s a pity...” [1]

“She can only blame fate for playing tricks on her. She is born so pretty, with a good nature and kindness, but she happens to attract the attention of that detestable guy. That scoundrel Xu Long has advanced to the Yuanfu realm, so no one can beat him. He sent someone to deliver a letter today, forcing the issue,” Another elder said, his tone filled with anger and a sense of helplessness.

“I wonder who that youth is. Could he be someone Qiushui fancies?”

“Unlikely. The youth seems decent, but his cultivation is ordinary, not to mention that Qiushui wouldn't burden someone else now.” [2]

“You have a point.” The elder who had posed the question nodded, also looking helpless.

Now that the Xu Clan was powerful and Xu Long had broken through to the Yuanfu realm, no one in the Thousand Waters City could rival him. The Yi Clan found themselves powerless against them.

Guiding Chen Fan, the sisters led him to the Yi Clan's main hall. Inside, several figures with formidable auras, all at the seventh-level Qigong or higher, were present.

Seated on the main throne was a middle-aged man with a dignified demeanor, Yi Jiuyang, the current patriarch of the Yi Clan. Sitting in the red sandalwood chair, he looked somewhat angry, but a greater sense of helplessness and powerlessness was evident.

This middle-aged man was the current patriarch of the Yi Clan, Yi Jiuyang.

Sitting below Yi Jiuyang to his left was Yi Laoer, the other Qi Grandmaster of the Yi Clan. [3]

Standing beside Yi Laoer was a dubious-looking young man with long, narrow eyes and thin lips—Yi Yan, Yi Laoer's son, boasting cultivation at the seventh-level Qigong.

The Yi Clan sisters entered the main hall and greeted, “Father, Second Uncle.”

Yi Jiuyang's frown transformed into a warm smile, and he said, “You’re back, Qiushui, Ling’er.”

A trace of a cold smile appeared on Yi Yan’s face when he saw Yi Qiushui.

“Hmm?” He immediately raised his eyebrow when he saw Chen Fan entering behind them. He asked, “Qiushui, who is this guy?”

Yi Jiuyang and Yi Laoer also shifted their gaze onto Chen Fan, puzzled.

“Father, he’s Chen Fan. He was wounded, so Ling’er and I saved him.”

She then briefly recounted the events that had happened.

Yi Yan said coldly, “Yi Qiushui, why would you dare bring someone on a whim when you know nothing about them? What if his enemy is powerful? Are you trying to bring ruin to our Yi Clan?”

“Also, don’t forget your current identity. The Xu Clan has already sent an invitation earlier today. The Xu Clan’s Advancement Feast is in three days. All the large clans of Thousand Waters City will be attending.

“And you, as the Xu Clan's chosen daughter-in-law, brought an unknown man back to the clan at this crucial time. What would the Xu Clan think if they found out?

“Our Yi Clan is already weaker than the Xu Clan, and now that the Xu Clan's patriarch has reached the Yuanfu realm, we can't afford to offend them even more. You—”

Before Yi Yan could finish his tirade, Yi Qiushui cut him off and asked, “Father, what Advancement Feast? What Yuanfu realm?”

Yi Jiuyang wore a complicated expression.

Yi Yan smiled coldly and said, “That’s right, you’ve been away for half a month. You still have no idea what happened in the city recently. Let me fill you in.

“Xu Long is now a Yuanfu realm expert, becoming a god-like existence. All the clans in the city have no choice but to submit to the Xu Clan.”

“Before, when Xu Long hadn't reached the Yuanfu realm, the Xu Clan couldn't overshadow our Yi Clan despite their superior strength. But things are different now. If you were to reject the marriage with the Xu Clan, our Yi Clan will face extinction," Yi Yan warned.

Yi Qiushui turned pale and began swaying.

The Xu Clan was the undisputed number one clan of the Thousand Waters City.

Their Young Patriarch, Xu Hu, possessed a repulsive appearance but exceptional talent, becoming a Qi Grandmaster at a young age. He was the city's top genius but used the might of his powerful clan and cultivation to commit various atrocities.

Given that Yi Qiushui was the number one beauty of Thousand Waters City, it went without saying that Xu Hu coveted her. He had publicly announced that Yi Qiushui was Xu Hu’s reserved wife. (Note: Used reserved because soon-to-be, prospective doesn’t work. They didn’t accept their proposal in the first place. They are trying to force the issue and the announcement is also a threat to others.)

Xu Hu did not dare to act recklessly since the Yi Clan was a large clan ranked within the top ten of the Thousand Waters City. He had only been obsessing over Yi Qiushui’s beauty.

However, Xu Hu’s father, Xu Long, had advanced into the Yuanfu realm five days ago, gaining the strength to sweep through the entire Thousand Waters City.

With that, Xu Hu could no longer hold it in any longer.

Earlier today, he had someone deliver a letter of invitation to Xu Long’s Advancement Feast. That day, he planned to announce his marriage to Yi Qiushui, and the ceremony would take place immediately, and so would the consummation of the marriage.

It was a blatant act of coercion, and refusing the marriage meant bearing severe consequences for the Yi Clan.

“Enough!” Yi Jiuyang suddenly shouted, slamming his palm on the table. A qi wave shook the entire main hall, and the dust on the beams drifted down.

“Don’t worry, Qiushui. So what if Xu Long has broken through to the Yuanfu realm? I’m not afraid of him!”

“You can’t say that, brother. Do you want our Yi Clan to be exterminated?” Yi Laoer interjected.

He glanced at Yi Jiuyang and continued, “Besides, what’s so bad about Qiushui marrying into their clan? Now, the Xu Clan dominates the city with a Yuanfu realm expert at its helm. If our families are connected through marriage, our clan will also progress. You and I might have the opportunity to advance to the Yuanfu realm. In my opinion, letting Qiushui marry into their clan benefits us."

𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

“Hmph, Laoer, I am the patriarch of this family. I have the final say!” Yi Jiuyang’s tone was firm.

Yi Laoer pursed his lips and did not speak any further.

What is the use of speaking firmly?

Can you defeat Xu Long with your firm tone? Without sufficient strength, the only thing in front of you is death.

“Alright, no need to speak about this any further. Men, prepare a guest room for this Young Master Chen. Qiushui, Ling’er, come with me,” Yi Jiuyang instructed and led the sisters out of the main hall.

A servant came up and was about to bring Chen Fan to the guest room. Yi Yan said with a peculiar voice, “Some people should have some self-awareness. A toad can’t eat a swan’s meat.”

Chen Fan treated the comment as the passing wind and followed the servant.

1. Also known as Japanese pagoda tree, or by its scientific name, Styphnolobium japonicum ☜

2. A reminder that it’s not easy for others to see through Chen Fan’s cultivation level unless there’s a significant gap. ☜

3. Literally called Yi Second. Probably has nothing to do with the story. ☜