novelraw Chapter 911 Comes Knocking for Payback
Chapter 911 Comes Knocking for Payback
"Such big talk, do you think you can just casually summon the elders of the Eight Great Families? Han Yan, even at this point, you dare to blatantly deny and even claim that you’ll invite the Mo Family elders for confrontation, this is clearly unreasonable nonsense! If we don’t teach you a lesson today, I’m afraid the Mu Family’s heritage of hundreds of thousands of years will be ruined in your hands sooner or later!" The Supreme Elder scolded with a sneer.The people below also shook their heads silently. Although there was some exaggeration in the Supreme Elder’s words, Han Yan’s words were indeed unreasonable and intent on causing trouble.
Given the status of the Eight Great Families, even if the Mo Family elders had any dissatisfaction with Han Yan, they could never easily intervene in the grudges between the younger generation, let alone come to the Mu Family for a confrontation with Han Yan.
It seems Han Yan had banked on this point, daring to make such wild claims. After all, it was just a baseless denial.
Unfortunately, since the Supreme Elder had decided to teach him a lesson, how could he allow Han Yan to keep babbling nonsense? After all, the other party is a Supreme Elder. Anyway, Han Yan had long been notorious as the number one playboy in the Capital, and her entanglements with Mo Yanhong and others were well known. It was an easy excuse to deduct her portion of benefits, and even the Family Head couldn’t argue against it.
"Supreme Elder, Family Head, someone is at the door requesting an audience, saying... saying..." At this moment, a guard hurriedly came over, looking flustered as he reported to the Supreme Elder and the others.
"Let him wait at the door." The Supreme Elder frowned impatiently.
Today, he personally came to teach Han Yan a harsh lesson but nearly got enraged by Han Yan to the point of internal injury. Knowing he was never a match in an argument, he didn’t want to maintain decorum or reason anymore. He was ready to exercise the authority of the Supreme Elder and give Han Yan a direct lesson, not expecting this guard to come interrupting frivolously.
"Hmph, such arrogance! Mu Rongqi, having become the Supreme Elder of the Mu Family, do you even disregard me?" Just as he finished speaking, an elder figure drifted over with a chubby little youngster in tow.
The elder was not tall, dressed in coarse linen, with a ruddy nose, looking quite ordinary. However, he drifted through the air with his long hair fluttering majestically, carrying an air of authority.
"You are... He... He..." The Supreme Elder gazed at the figure landing gracefully, eyes narrowing with a hint of unease.
"I am He Changzai, after a century, do you not recognize me?" The elder flicked his robe sleeve, expression displeased.
"Junior Mu Rongqi pays respect to Mr. He." The Supreme Elder’s expression changed quickly, hurriedly bowing in greeting to the elder.
"Junior Mu Beichen pays respect to Mr. He." Mu Beichen dared not be negligent, also bowing in greeting to the elder.
The other elders and tributors also solemnly bowed in respect to the elder.
"He Changzai, it’s actually the He Family Ancestor, He Changzai!"
"I heard that the He Family Ancestor hadn’t appeared for over a century, many thought him deceased, why has he suddenly returned?" Upon hearing the Supreme Elder and others’ words, the Mu Family’s disciples were shocked, whispering amongst themselves.
"Isn’t it obvious? It’s surely for next year’s family grand competition. If I’m not mistaken, not only the He Family Ancestor is back, but likely the other family ancestors will also return one after another."
"If it’s for next year’s family grand competition, why come to our Mu Family?" someone asked confusedly.
Clearly, this was everyone’s shared doubt. No one answered his question, after a moment of reflection, all eyes turned to Han Yan.
Just now, the Third Elder mentioned Han Yan offending the Mo Family Young Master, bullying the descendants of He Song and other families, never expecting the He Family Ancestor to come so quickly, and judging by He Changzai’s tone, he isn’t here for reminiscing. Likely, he’s here to seek justice for Han Yan’s victims.
As they looked at Han Yan, everyone noticed Han Yan’s expression was strange, initially surprised, then an epiphany, and then as if wanting to laugh but not quite achieving it.
It seems Han Yan guessed the He Family Ancestor’s intentions too, probably frightened out of her wits. Initially bluffing about calling the Mo Family elders for confrontation, yet the Mo Family didn’t come, instead, the He Family Ancestor showed up. Let’s see how she wriggles out of this one.
Imagining the Supreme Elder now being justified to withhold Han Yan’s cultivation resources, many of the Mu Family disciples felt somewhat sympathetic towards Han Yan. But things turning out like this, one couldn’t blame the Supreme Elder for being sinister-minded; even with the noble He Family Ancestor coming to confront, the Supreme Elder would certainly have to provide an answer.
To blame, one could only blame Han Yan’s excessive antics and arrogance, offending too many people usually.
"Mr. He, may I ask what business brings you to the Mu Residence today?" The Supreme Elder seemed to have a similar speculation, while asking, he also glanced towards Han Yan in the crowd, a sneer touching the corners of his mouth: Didn’t you say you wanted a confrontation? Now with someone knocking at the door, let’s see how you handle it?
"I’ve come today to seek justice for my great-grandson. Though he may not be highly accomplished, he’s still a direct heir of the He Family yet has suffered repeated bullying from your Mu descendants. Could it be because I’ve been away for less than a century that you assume I have passed away?" As He Changzai said this, his face turned red with anger, clearly ready to burst at any moment.
Here it comes, indeed He Qingwei has come forth! A clan of Mu family descendants turned pale, casting concerned glances towards Han Yan.
"Han Yan, perhaps you should step aside for now? The He Family Ancestor is famously hot-tempered, with strength that can instill fear, even our Supreme Elder respects him as a senior.
If it were other family elders, they might not lower themselves for the sake of a junior, but I’ve heard this He Family Ancestor is extremely protective of his kin. Back then, he frequently intervened for his family’s disciples, causing too much trouble, which led to the then He Family elders banishing him from the capital for training, strictly forbidding a return to the capital, or involvement in He Family affairs, hence his reputation isn’t overly renowned.
Now with those elders no longer around, he has become the He Family Ancestor, unrestrained by anyone. If he chooses to make things difficult for you, even the Family Head might not be able to protect you." A young woman whispered softly to Han Yan.
"Thank you for the warning, sister." Han Yan didn’t offer much comment on the reminder but nodded in gratitude.
The Zong Family flourishes with members, Han Yan didn’t even know this woman’s name, only faintly aware that she was a cousin from the Great Elder’s branch, feeling grateful for her kindness.
The other Mu Family disciples didn’t say much but stealthily shifted their steps, subtly leaving Han Yan room to slip away.