I Will Show Restraint

As the foremost of Soaring Dragon City's three major powers, the Yang Family's residence was naturally as luxurious as one could imagine, with rows upon rows of palaces carved with dragons and phoenixes, lifelike in every detail.

"Clan Leader!"

The guards at the gate saw Yang Kun approaching, their faces filled with respect.

Once they entered the residence, the guards' respectful expressions turned to shock.

"Who was that young man? The Clan Leader treated him with such respect—what was his background?"

"Ask less. Could someone who made the Clan Leader act like that possibly be ordinary?"

Just as the guards were whispering among themselves, a handsome young man approached with his hands clasped behind his back.

"What were you discussing just now?"

The young man was Yang Kun's son, Yang Xuan, the number one among Soaring Dragon City's younger generation.

Only eighteen years old, he had already reached Profound Spirit First Level.

"Young Clan Leader!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, the guards immediately explained what had happened earlier with respectful expressions.

"A young man even Father treated respectfully?"

Yang Xuan frowned. "Could he be some great figure?"

Filled with doubt, Yang Xuan entered the family estate and hurried toward the Main Hall.

Inside the Main Hall!

Yang Kun had long since ordered a banquet prepared. Though the Yang Family elders did not know Qin Jishi's identity, seeing how respectfully their Clan Leader treated him, they naturally did not dare show the slightest negligence. A round of solicitous greetings was unavoidable.

"Clan Leader!" At that moment, a disciple hurried over with an anxious expression.

"Myriad Treasures Tower has delivered an invitation on someone's behalf."

Yang Kun accepted the invitation, his face full of confusion. "An invitation delivered on someone's behalf by Myriad Treasures Tower?"

Myriad Treasures Tower held an absolute position throughout the Azure Wave Continent, its influence spread everywhere. Soaring Dragon City had one of its branches as well. Who possessed such influence that they could use its name to deliver an invitation?

With that thought, Yang Kun opened the invitation in his hand. A moment later, a trace of delight appeared on his puzzled face.

"So that's how it is."

"Young Pavilion Master!"

Yang Kun handed over the invitation. "Please take a look."

Qin Jishi took the invitation and glanced over it, smiling lightly. "Black and White Academy?"

"Hehe~"

"Clan Leader Yang, I never expected your son to be selected by Black and White Academy. That fellow Liu Wuxie once received a favor from Old Man. When the time comes, I will put in a good word for you. Your Yang Family's future is promising."

Receiving Qin Jishi's praise, Yang Kun was naturally overjoyed.

"Young Pavilion Master." Yang Kun said softly, "Actually, I had intended for Xuan'er to enter World-Saving Pavilion."

Although Black and White Academy was the Azure Wave Continent's foremost academy, with the Sacred Domain Liang Family standing behind it, in Yang Kun's heart, it still could not compare to the mysterious World-Saving Pavilion.

"Clan Leader Yang." Qin Jishi spoke earnestly. "Black and White Academy has existed for a thousand years. How could World-Saving Pavilion compare? Do not bring this matter up again."

Yang Kun was helpless. He seemed to have expected this result long ago. After all, this was not the first time he had mentioned the matter to Qin Jishi, and every time he had been refused.

"Father!"

At the same time, a voice rang through the Main Hall. "I heard our family has received an honored guest?"

"Xuan'er!" Yang Kun beckoned. "Come here, quickly greet Young—"

Halfway through his words, Yang Kun paused. Remembering World-Saving Pavilion's rules, he said, "Quick... greet your Uncle Qin."

Uncle Qin?

After sizing Qin Jishi up, Yang Xuan seemed displeased.

There was not the slightest fluctuation of profound energy.

A mortal?

Martial cultivators stood high above others by nature, let alone Yang Xuan, who was the Young Clan Leader. He was being asked to call a mortal uncle? How could he possibly be willing?

More importantly, how old was the other party?

"Xuan'er?" Seeing his attitude, Yang Kun frowned. "Are you not even going to listen to your father now?"

"I—"

"What do you mean, 'I'?" Yang Kun rebuked. "Hurry up and address him."

If it had not been for the Yang Family elders standing before him, Yang Kun would already have disciplined him under family law.

The man before him was someone even he did not dare offend, yet his useless son actually dared question him. If he angered him, the entire Yang Family would suffer.

"Clan Leader Yang." Qin Jishi raised a hand. "Forget it. It is only a form of address."

"Young—"

Yang Kun hesitated. "Little Friend Qin, the proper rules must still be observed."

"Xuan'er!"

As he spoke, Yang Kun turned his head. "Address him now. Do not wait until your father becomes angry."

Yang Xuan was deeply confused by his father's behavior. In all his memories, his father had never displayed such anger before.

"Uncle... Uncle Qin." Filled with reluctance, Yang Xuan forced out the two words.

"No need for formalities!" Qin Jishi nodded. "Sit. Do not stand there."

That action only caused the anger Yang Xuan had been holding back to surge even stronger.

What right did he have to make him call him uncle?

He was, after all, the Young Clan Leader of the family. If word of this got out, would people not laugh their heads off?

The more Yang Xuan thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt. His eyes darted about, and a scheme sprang to mind.

"Well!"

Yang Xuan raised his wine cup. "Uncle Qin, was it? Since this is our first meeting, let me offer you a toast."

As he spoke, Yang Xuan drained the fine wine in his cup in one gulp.

Qin Jishi merely smiled without speaking and did not refuse. After Yang Xuan set down his cup—

Yang Xuan rose again. "Uncle Qin, I was somewhat disrespectful just now. Let this cup serve as my apology."

"..."

After five consecutive cups of fine wine went down his throat, Yang Xuan stood up once more. "Uncle Qin, since you can be friends with my father, your strength must be unfathomable. Would you be willing to offer your nephew a few pointers?"

The moment this proposal was voiced, it immediately won the Yang Family elders' agreement.

They did not understand why Yang Kun treated him with such respect when he had no profound energy fluctuations and was no different from an ordinary person, so they wanted to see what was so extraordinary about him.

Black lines appeared across Yang Kun's forehead, while cold sweat soaked his back.

He vaguely remembered that back when he was at World-Saving Pavilion, he had said the exact same thing. But the final result had been...

Thinking of it, Yang Kun shuddered and immediately rebuked him. "Xuan'er, do not be rude."

"Father!"

With the wine emboldening his cowardly heart, Yang Xuan said, "I do not know what virtue or ability he has to be my uncle. He is clearly a mortal without even a trace of profound energy. Why?"

"Shut up!"

Yang Kun frowned. "Apologize to your Uncle Qin immediately."

"Apologize?"

Yang Xuan snorted coldly. "What right does he have to make me apologize? If he truly has ability, then make me acknowledge him. Otherwise, this is my attitude."

"You—" Yang Kun was beside himself with rage and raised his hand to strike.

"Clan Leader Yang!" Qin Jishi rose and stopped him. "Since my nephew is in such high spirits, then I shall offer him a few pointers."

Qin Jishi had figured it out. If he wanted to finish this meal peacefully, he had to convince these people. Otherwise, who knew what mischief they might stir up.

"This... could... but..." Yang Kun's eyes were filled with pleading.

"Do not worry. I will show restraint."

"That's right!"

Yang Xuan followed up, saying, "Father, I will show restraint."

Yang Kun: "..."

What a sin!

So be it. Let him suffer a little and learn that beyond man there are men, and beyond heaven there are heavens.

"Come!" Qin Jishi walked to one side and said casually, "Make your move."

"Here?" Yang Xuan blinked.

"Right here." Qin Jishi nodded. "Make your move. Let me see your strength."

That casual attitude made Yang Xuan's fury surge into his heart. If not for his father, he would have already taught the other man a harsh lesson.

Arrogant!

Every one of the Yang Family elders frowned, their faces filled with displeasure.