Trust

Trust

He was one of the Ye Family's core elders.

He knew the secret of the jade pendant's inheritance extremely well.

Only a direct-line heir who had earned the ancestor's recognition could form a blood contract.

It was irreplaceable.

Moreover, after the blood contract was formed, wearing the jade pendant again would cause it to merge into the heir's body.

Only the heir could take it out.

But if it was removed voluntarily, it could no longer merge back in and could only be carried on one's person.

Usually, when a Ye Family heir stepped down, he would remove the jade pendant and hand it over to the next generation.

That had been the case with Ye Shirong.

Unfortunately, Ye Chen had received no guidance. He must have taken it out at some point, which was only human nature.

The Great Elder suddenly bowed and offered up the jade pendant with both hands. "This old man greets the Family Head!"

Since even the Great Elder had bowed, the others could not remain standing.

They all fell to their knees.

Shen Wuxiao and the others knew how to read the room and retreated to either side.

Xu Teng immediately stepped forward. "Elder, please rise quickly!"

Xu Teng helped him up.

But as he did, the Great Elder suddenly grabbed Xu Teng's hand and sensed him out.

"Martial Marquis Sixth Stage... good, excellent!" He burst into laughter. "Martial Marquis Sixth Stage after only two months—worthy indeed of being the Ye Family's heir!"

"This is truly the Ye Family's blessing!"

The other Ye Family members were utterly shocked upon hearing this.

It was something unseen since ancient times!

Martial Marquis Sixth Stage in two months was simply outrageous.

Xu Teng was speechless in his heart.

Two months?

He was already over thirty. He