The banquet ended!

"We have no objection!"

The two exchanged a smile, then each carefully put away the engagement bamboo slips they were holding.

Wen Yanran beamed with joy.

He said "good" three times in a row!

Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Wen Qingya.

She naturally loved this daughter.

However, in the cultivation world, women who lead their clans often face criticism.

This would make others think that all the men in the Wen Family are useless.

As a result, all the elders, including herself, wanted to make changes in the next generation.

Originally, the clan elders had long intended for Wen Qingya to resign from her position as young master and marry someone outside the clan to make room for Wen Shaohua.

As for feeling sorry for him?

Of course it hurts.

After all, every genius with Dual Spirit Root wants to stay in the clan.

But there's nothing we can do.

Who told Wen Qingya to be older and to have been the young master of the Wen Family before?

For the sake of Lineage stability, marrying Wen Qingya off to another powerful family is the best option.

However, she was constantly being held back by Wen Yanran. She was also a woman, and since she herself was unhappy, she naturally hoped that her daughter could be happy.

Therefore, despite the elders' objections, he brought Wen Qingya here this time.

Hopefully, this grand event will help her find a good husband.

In hindsight, she was right.

This trip back to the clan has given them an explanation to the clan elders, so they no longer need to worry about internal strife within the Lineage in the future.

Zhang Xuanchen nodded, "Okay."

It's settled then! Your wedding day will be Eight Years from now!

He then looked at the crowd and said:

"Come on, let's drink! Today is a double celebration, let's drink until we're drunk!"

"Haha, congratulations, Clan Leader Zhang!"

Respect to Clan Leader Zhang!

The banquet lasted from morning until dusk.

The thick clouds were dyed orange-red by the setting sun, like a whole jar of cinnabar spilled on the sky, forming a beautiful abstract painting.

Skyward Hall.

The cultivators from all sects gradually dispersed.

They all had smiles on their faces.

Although they brought gifts when they came, most of them had already gotten their money's worth after the meal.

Those forces that failed to recoup their losses were all those Foundation Establishment.

They don't care about such a small thing.

Because at this banquet, the most precious thing is not Spirit Fruit, nor Spirit Meal, but connections and social circles!

They came into contact with forces they had previously wanted to reach but lacked the ability to do so.

They successfully promoted their own faction's special products to other factions, expanding their industries and networks.

This is why some forces are willing to spend a great deal of money to attend large banquets, ceremonies, Auction, and other gatherings of various factions.

As the crowd dispersed.

This made the Dao Platform appear extremely empty.

Zhang Detian and Wen Qingya sat side by side on the edge of the Dao Platform.

Neither of them spoke.

I was simply gazing at the breathtaking sunset on the horizon.

After a long while, Wen Qingya handed the white Three-Tailed Fox she was holding to Zhang Detian:

"Brother Tian,"

I'm entrusting Little White to you; it's the only keepsake my Maternal Grandmother left me.

You must take good care of it, you hear me?

Otherwise, I'll never let you off the hook.

Although she was three years older than Zhang Detian, she still called him "Brother Tian," which was a custom in White Eagle Ridge.

"Don't worry, Seventh Uncle said that this Three-Tailed Spirit Fox has an extraordinary bloodline."

Even if you don't say anything, I will take good care of it.

Eight Years from now, if you marry me, you will be a member of the Zhang Family.

A new contract can be signed with them at that time.

Seventh Uncle agreed to this."

Hearing this, Wen Qingya became interested. "Judging from your tone, you really admire Clan Leader Zhang."

Furthermore, when Clan Leader Zhang directly appointed you as the young master of the Zhang Family, the elders and disciples of the Zhang Lineage did not express the slightest objection.

How did you do that?

Could you tell me about it?

It wasn't that she wanted to find out Zhang Xuanchen's secret, but rather that she was genuinely curious about how Zhang Xuanchen was able to do that.

In response to Wen Qingya's question, Zhang Detian proudly replied:

"Naturally, it's because Seventh Uncle is mysterious and powerful!"

It can also lead the Zhang Family to become stronger!

It is no exaggeration to say that the reason my Zhang Family has been able to develop to this point in just twenty years is because...

Seventh Uncle's contribution accounts for more than 80%!

"Of course, there is another reason."

That means the higher-ups in my Zhang Family all want to retire behind the scenes, focus on their cultivation, play with the younger generation, and enjoy their retirement.

They don't care at all whether they have real power or not.

After all, handling clan affairs every day is indeed tiring.

Upon hearing this, Wen Qingya exclaimed in surprise, "How is that possible? All the elders in my Wen Family value power more than their own lives."

Why is the Zhang Family different?

Zhang Detian looked up at the sky and shook his head, saying, "I don't know."

Perhaps it's due to the tribal character and the strong sense of unity.

Perhaps it's due to the nature of a sword cultivator.

It might be because everyone in the clan understands a principle.

Moreover, this principle has always been the guiding principle and teaching of my Zhang Family.

"What's the reasoning behind that?" Wen Qingya asked curiously.

Zhang Detian slowly uttered four words: "The greater good, the family's good!"

He then explained:

"We all know that the reason why everyone can live such a comfortable life today is because of this."

It's because of the Xuanxiao Zhang Family!

Only Xuanxiao Zhang Family prospers can he, his relatives, and his descendants live a carefree life with no worries about resources!

But what if the Zhang Family declines?

Everything we have today will vanish into nothingness.

Therefore, if anyone in my Zhang Family does anything that harms the interests of the Lineage, they will surely die!

No one will plead for him.

Many forces understand this principle.

But only my Zhang Family has put knowledge into practice.

Now, you might ask, does understanding this principle have little to do with whether or not one holds power?

My answer is, that's true.

Therefore, even the two smartest people in the Lineage couldn't understand the main reason why the Lineage were so indifferent to power.

Wen Qingya asked:

Who are the two smartest people?

Zhang Detian confidently replied, "Seventh Uncle and me!"

"Pfft~" Wen Qingya couldn't help but laugh out loud, giving the boy a pretty eye roll.

"Haha, I've never seen anyone claim to be smart in front of others before."

Zhang Detian grinned at Wen Qingya, "Hey, you've seen it now."

"Haha, you're quite an interesting person."

After laughing, Wen Qingya reached out and pinched Zhang Detian's cheek.

I enjoyed chatting with you, but I have to go now.

"Can we not leave?"

"If I don't leave, will you support me?"

"I..." Zhang Detian looked embarrassed. Yes, he was now the young master of the Zhang Family.

But at only twelve years old, he was not allowed to go to the Task Hall to accept missions.

Even when leaving their clan, they had to go with the elders in their family.

The resources used were those distributed monthly by the Zhang Family and gifts from parents and elders.

He couldn't give these resources to Wen Qingya.

It wasn't that I couldn't bear to part with it, but rather that it was too humiliating and I felt ashamed to face my elders in the clan.

Noticing the embarrassment on Zhang Detian's face, Wen Qingya stood up.

He patted him on the shoulder.

"Oh dear, please don't do that."

I was just kidding.

Moreover, you are one of the smartest people in the Zhang Family, and you are sure to achieve great things in the future.

I'm waiting for you to take care of me.

Come on."

After encouraging Zhang Detian, Wen Qingya looked at his handsome face, which still had a touch of baby fat, and blinked her beautiful eyes.

He quickly kissed him on the cheek.

They then quickly left.

He shouted as he ran:

"Sorry, you're so cute, I couldn't resist."

"I'll come over to visit you after I've finished taking care of all the household chores."

"Wait for me~"