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Chapter 455, Don't Want the Hua Clan Dynasty

After dinner, the candlelight glowed warmly, laughter filled the room, and the aroma of tea wafted through the air, creating a rare and heartwarming atmosphere of family reunion.

Hua Changxi held a cup of spiritual tea in her hands, listening to her family's idle chatter with a smile on her face, but in her heart she was already planning to leave.

At this moment, everyone in the room was sitting around her, and the conversation was all about her. They were calling her "Ninth Sister" affectionately, smiling and looking at her with great eyes, as if she were an indispensable person in the Hua family.

Uncle Hua's tone was warm but tinged with a deliberate sigh: "Ninth Sister has become so successful now, and our whole family is proud of her! Not to mention anything else, just a few days ago when I went to the Xuanyuan Prefecture market to buy spiritual materials, the shopkeeper immediately put on a smiling face as soon as he heard that I was your second uncle. This world, after all, is all about treating people differently based on their status."

"Ninth Sister, don't worry, we remember all the contributions you've made to the family. It's not just talk, we really do remember."

At this moment, Old Master Hua also chimed in, "We know you are very busy at the Dan Sheng Hall, holding a high position and wielding great power. Although the family wants to help you share the burden, we don't know how... Our family members are still a bit too weak in cultivation, and we are afraid of causing you trouble."

Aunt Hua glanced at her children and chimed in with a smile, "Ninth Sister, remember, if you ever need anything from the family, just let us know! Our whole family will support you."

As she spoke, she sighed softly, seemingly with self-reproach, yet also with a hint: "Of course, my family's resources are limited. We want to improve, but we lack cultivation resources... Spirit stones, pills, cultivation techniques—everything is scarce. We may not be able to help you much, but..."

Aunt Hua looked up, her eyes pleading: "If you need us, we'll go through fire and water for you without hesitation!"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the main room froze subtly for a moment.

Hua Dalang sat in the corner, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly, but he did not speak.

Grandpa Hua closed his eyes to rest, his prayer beads slowly turning in his hand, as if he hadn't heard anything.

Only Old Madam Hua lowered her head, took a sip of tea, glanced at her second daughter-in-law with a complicated look, and ultimately said nothing.

Hua Liulang, who was munching on a spirit fruit, suddenly slowed down upon hearing this.

He stole a glance at Hua Changxi and saw that her expression was normal, with a faint smile still on her lips, but the smile did not reach her eyes—like a thin layer of ice, gentle yet aloof.

Hua Changxi remained seated quietly, her fingertips gently stroking the rim of the teacup.

Behind the family's warm celebration of her "pride" lies a multitude of unspoken expectations and demands.

Hua Changxi was hesitating about how to bring up the topic of leaving when a clear voice suddenly rang out.

"Ninth Sister, when are you leaving?"

Everyone was taken aback and looked at Hua Liulang, who had spoken.

Hua Changxi felt relieved, looked up at her sixth brother, and finally a genuine smile appeared on her lips: "We'll leave in a bit."

Upon hearing this, Madam Yao couldn't sit still any longer and said anxiously, "Why are you in such a hurry? You've only come back once in a while, you should at least stay at home for a few days!"

Hua Changxi's tone was gentle but unwavering: "Indeed, there are still many things waiting for me to handle."

Having said that, Hua Changxi didn't hesitate any longer. She stood up, her gaze sweeping over all the relatives in the room before finally settling on the two elderly people at the head of the table. She gave them a solemn bow and said, "Grandfather and Grandmother, take care. I'll come back to see you again next time."

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Hua simply nodded slightly without saying a word.

Grandma Hua, however, showed a hint of reluctance as she looked at her most successful granddaughter, who was also the least close to the family: "Come home often in the future..."

Hua Changxi hummed in agreement, then turned to look at Hua Minghe and Yao Shi, who were both reluctant to part but remained silent. After a moment of silence, she looked at Hua Sanlang and said, "Third Brother, come out with me for a moment."

Hua Sanlang was clearly surprised when he was called, but he still quickly followed Hua Changxi and walked out of the hall.

Once inside the courtyard, Hua Changxi looked at Hua Sanlang and said, "Third Brother, as the peak master, I also have a monthly allowance. From now on, you can go to the logistics department to collect it from Yu Fu every month, and then bring it back to Father and Mother."

Hua Sanlang stared at her, his Adam's apple bobbing. He finally couldn't hold back and said in a low voice, his voice filled with long-suppressed dissatisfaction, "I thought you really didn't care about your father and mother at all."

He paused, his gaze intensely fixed on her: "Father is now in the Xuanyuan Army, fighting the demon race head-on. If our strength doesn't improve, once we go out on a mission..."

He gritted his teeth, his voice trembling slightly, "My brother's injuries are the best example; it might even worsen."

Hua Changxi looked at him quietly, her expression calm: "What do you think I should do to take care of this?"

Having said all that, Hua Sanlang decided to go all out: "Ninth Sister, sometimes I really don't understand what you're thinking! Aren't family members more reliable than outsiders? Are you so afraid that the family will benefit from your influence?"

"If our family becomes stronger, what harm will it do to you?"

His tone was urgent, as if he wanted to pour out all the words that had been pent up for a long time. "I won't talk about other places, just take the Dan Sheng Temple—whether it's the master of the secret realm or the master of the Qi Huang Hall, which one of them doesn't heavily rely on their relatives and old friends? Who doesn't reserve the most important positions for their family members?" Hua Sanlang's voice was filled with heartache: "But what about you? To put it nicely, you're unconventional; to put it bluntly... that's disregarding the lives of your family!"

"I just don't understand! Why are you so wary of your family?"

Hua Changxi's expression remained calm, and she simply asked, "Are you finished?"

Hanazawa was taken aback. His anger was deflated by this casual question, and he could only mumble a "hmm" with a somewhat dejected expression.

Hua Changxi then straightened her expression: "Third Brother, the rest of the family members aren't disciples of Dan Yuan Peak, nor have they ever stayed there. I understand their grievances and expectations. But you—"

Her tone was slightly somber. "As a member of Danyuan Peak, you have witnessed its development firsthand, yet you still harbor the same thoughts and complaints as when you first joined Danyuan Peak. To be honest, I am quite disappointed."

"Heh~"

Seeing that Hua Changxi was actually blaming him, Hua Sanlang was so angry that he laughed and shook his head speechlessly.

Hua Changxi looked directly at him and said clearly and forcefully, word by word: "I will tell you now why I do not use my family members—because I do not want to, nor am I willing to, build a 'Hua Clan Dynasty' in the Dan Sheng Palace."

Upon hearing this, Hanazawa was stunned, frozen in place. He opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

At that moment, Zhu Qinghuan, who was worried that Hua Sanlang's impulsiveness would cause discord between the siblings, quietly strolled over from the corridor outside the hall and happened to hear these words.

She paused, her pupils contracted slightly, clearly shaken by Hua Changxi's words.

Not far away, Hua Dalang, who was also worried about his younger brother and sister-in-law getting into a conflict, also stopped and looked at them with a complicated expression.

Meanwhile, far away in the Chengqian Hall of the Xuanyuan Mansion, five figures stood around a spiritual mirror filled with flowing spiritual light, in which the scene of Hua Changxi and Hua Sanlang confronting each other was 'played'.

Qin Feng clicked his tongue, rarely putting away his playful smile: "I originally thought Hua Changxi was someone who was reckless and acted entirely on her own whims... I never expected that she would have such a broad perspective."

Lu Zhenting's expression was also somewhat emotional: "I never understood why Wei Zhenjie would treat Hua Changxi differently before, but now I understand a little better."

The other three generals remained silent, their expressions solemn.

They were all important generals in charge of their respective regions, and they knew very well the clarity and courage behind the seven words "not to establish the Hua Clan Dynasty".

But at that moment, Hua Changxi in the mirror suddenly turned her head, her gaze like a cold blade piercing through the air, straight towards the direction of the Spirit Realm—as if she had pierced through a thousand layers of buildings and locked onto them!

"Oh no, she's spotted us!"

Lu Zhenting felt a chill run down his spine and subconsciously made a hand seal, causing the spiritual realm to extinguish with a "hum".

Qin Feng's eyes widened: "Why did you turn off the Spirit Mirror?"

Lu Zhenting's expression stiffened slightly, and he coughed lightly: "My hand was shaking."

The other four glanced at him suspiciously, but seeing his embarrassed expression, they ultimately didn't expose him.

Qin Feng stroked his chin and muttered to himself, "Strange... Hua Changxi hasn't even opened her spiritual platform yet, so how can her spiritual sense be so sharp? She can actually detect that we're spying on her?"

Lu Zhenting pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "When body cultivation reaches an advanced level, the soul and body merge, and one's spiritual senses can connect with heaven and earth."

"How high-level?" Qin Feng pressed.

Lu Zhenting: "We'll probably know once we reach that level of cultivation."

In the Hua family courtyard, the feeling of being spied on disappeared, and Hua Changxi withdrew her gaze. Seeing that Hua Sanlang was still sitting motionless, she softened her tone, but remained firm.

"What I'm doing now may seem ridiculous to you, but I just want to create an environment where, even if I'm no longer the peak master in the future, you, with no connections or background, will still have the opportunity to compete fairly on Dan Yuan Peak and demonstrate your value through your own strength."

"Have I made myself clear?"

“So, Third Brother,” she looked directly at him, “if you want to get ahead on Danyuan Peak, you can only rely on yourself.”

“I know that because you are my third brother, you receive a lot of attention and pressure. But this is the price that ‘connections’ have to pay.”

"If you can figure this out sooner, you might be able to live a more carefree life. If you can't figure it out, then there's nothing I can do."

Hanazawa stared blankly at his younger sister, thinking of the Hana family of the past. Suddenly, his throat tightened, a thousand words welling up in his heart, but in the end, he was speechless, leaving only a barely audible sigh. (End of Chapter)