Xu Xuanhan's shock has not subsided yet, Ma Hongjun on the side has already jumped out impatiently.
"Brother Xu, what the boss said is absolutely true!"
Ma Hongjun patted his chest, his face full of pride.
"Look at my Martial Soul. It was originally just Evil Fire Phoenix, but now it is the real Vermilion Bird Martial Soul."
As he spoke, Soul Power surged around him, and a Vermilion Bird shadow with a red body and golden lines flowing on its feathers appeared behind him, exuding a pure and powerful flame aura.
Xu Xuanhan's pupils shrank.
As the young master of the Xu Family family, he can naturally tell that this is no ordinary Phoenix Martial Soul, but the real divine beast Vermilion Bird.
"This... how is this possible..."
Xu Xuanhan murmured to himself, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Ye Ruilin smiled slightly.
"Brother Xuanhan, this matter is not urgent. You can go back and discuss with Uncle Xu before making a decision."
Xu Xuanhan took a deep breath, suppressed the shock in his heart, and nodded solemnly.
"Okay, this matter is very important. I really need to discuss it with my father."
After saying that, he turned around and left, his steps a little hurried.
"Boss, why do you suddenly want to help him awaken Black Tortoise Martial Soul?"
Ma Hongjun looked at Ye Ruilin curiously.
He didn't question any of his boss's decisions, he was just a little curious.
"A genius like him can turn Martial Soul Evolution into an incomplete Black Tortoise even under such circumstances. So what if I help him?"
"Now that Ye Family has become enemies with the Silla Empire, if we can win over Xu Family and the main body, it will only be good for us Ye Family."
Ye Ruilin has a smile on his lips.
Ma Hongjun nodded in understanding, while Ye Qingxuan behind him looked at Ye Ruilin thoughtfully.
That night, the Xu Family meeting hall was brightly lit.
"Father, that's how it is."
Xu Xuanhan explained today's events in detail.
Xu Chuan was pacing back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed.
After a long time, he stopped and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes.
"Xuanhan, whether this matter is true or false, it is worth a try!"
Xu Chuan said in a deep voice.
"If that kid Ye Family is really that capable, I, Xu Family, will fight for this opportunity even if I give everything I have!"
The candlelight flickered, casting the shadows of the father and son on the bluestone wall.
Xu Xuanhan stood in front of his father with his head bowed, his fingers unconsciously stroking the edge of the tea cup. The tea had already cooled down.
"Father, I..."
His voice was a little dry.
"I always feel that this matter is not that simple. Why did Ye Ruilin help me for nothing?"
Xu Chuan turned his back to his son, stood with his hands behind his back, and his eyes fell on the painting <Black Tortoise Suppressing the Sea Painting> on the wall.
The mythical beast in the painting has an angry look, stepping on the stormy waves, but its front paws are always imprisoned by a chain.
"Do you think he has an agenda?"
Xu Chuan has a deep voice.
"Twin Martial Souls, spiritual shock, body awakening..."
Xu Xuanhan smiled bitterly.
"Every ability he displays is enough to shake the continent."
"Why should such a genius show favor to the Xu Family?"
"Bang!"
Xu Chuan suddenly slapped his palm on the table, causing the tea cup to jingle.
"Just because you lost Three Clans Competition, do you no longer have the courage to accept the kindness of your opponent online?"
Xu Xuanhan suddenly raised his head, bloodshot eyes looming.
"I'm not cowardly, I just don't want Xu Family to become a vassal of the Ye Family."
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, he regretted them.
The secret room fell into dead silence, with only the faint sound of candle wicks exploding.
Xu Chuan turned around slowly, the anger on his face disappeared, replaced by a deep fatigue.
He stretched out his hand to hold his son's shoulders, his palms as heavy as iron.
"Xuanhan, remember..."
His voice was hoarse.
"For the survival of the family, sometimes we need to bow our heads."
"Back then, your grandfather offered three treasures to the Spirit Hall in order to preserve Xu Family. In order to win over the mineral veins of Far North, I begged Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on my knees at Xue Ye."
Xu Xuanhan's pupils trembled slightly.
My father never mentioned these things.
"You think I don't care about face?"
Xu Chuan Knuckles turn white.
"If you can awaken Black Tortoise Martial Soul, even if you ask me to kneel three times and kowtow to Ye Zhentian, I will not hesitate."
"Father!"
Xu Xuanhan's throat rolled and he suddenly knelt down on one knee.
"My son is stupid."
Xu Chuan took a deep breath, took out a turtle shell token from his arms, and put it into his son's hand.
The ancient family motto is engraved on the back of the token.
"Hidden in the abyss, hidden in the front, there will eventually be a day when the sea breaks through."
"Take it."
Xu Chuan The tone softened.
"If Ye Ruilin can really help you evolve Martial Soul, no matter what conditions he puts forward..."
He paused, his eyes suddenly brightened.
"As long as it does not damage the foundation of the Xu Family, I will agree to it."
Xu Xuanhan held the token tightly, and the cold temperature seeped into his palm.
"What if what he wants is <Black Tortoise True Explanation>?"
"Here."
"What if he wants Xu Family to pay taxes for ten years?"
"Here."
"If he wants me..."
"Xuanhan!"
Xu Chuan suddenly interrupted sharply.
"You are more important than the entire Xu Family warehouse!"
The candle flame jumped suddenly, reflecting the almost paranoid determination in his father's eyes.
Only then did Xu Xuanhan realize that his father had a lot more gray hair on his temples than last month.
"My son understands."
He kowtowed heavily and rested his forehead on the cold floor tiles.
"I will seize this fate with my own hands."
Xu Chuan was silent for a long time, and finally raised his hand to stroke the top of his son's hair, rubbing it like he did when he was a child.
"Go ahead."
He turned to look at the crescent moon outside the window, and his voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible.
"Xu Family's future... is entrusted to you."
Late at night, in the Ye Family's study.
The candlelight Youyou reflects Ye Zhentian's deep eyebrows.
He stood in front of the window with his hands behind his hands and remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking.
"Ruilin, Li Fangu sent someone to deliver another secret letter today."
Ye Ruilin stood behind his father, looking calm.
"Or is it about joining Body Sect?"
Ye Zhentian turned around, his eyes burning.
"He promised that as long as you nod your head, all the resources and secrets of the Body Sect will be available to you."
"Even... the position of the next sect leader belongs to you."
Ye Ruilin chuckled lightly.
"I'm willing to spend money on it."
"What do you think?"
Ye Zhentian stared at his son, his tone was calm, but there was an unavoidable sharpness.
Ye Ruilin pondered for a moment and tapped his fingertips lightly on the table.
"Joining Body Sect has more advantages than disadvantages for us Ye Family."
"Oh?"
Ye Zhentian raised an eyebrow.
"Tell me about it."
"First, Body Sect masters the top body-refining secret technique in the mainland. If I can learn it, my Body Martial Soul can go one step further."
Ye Ruilin's eyes flashed slightly.
"Secondly, Li Fangu has great ambitions, but its strength is limited. If I join Body Sect, Ye Family will have one more person to help in the future."
"Third..."
He paused, and there was a hint of coldness at the corner of his mouth.
"Star Luo Empire is eyeing it, but Ye Family alone will ultimately be weak."
Ye Zhentian After listening quietly, his expression did not change, and he just asked slowly.
"Have you really thought about it?"
Ye Ruilin raised his eyes and met his father's eyes.
"Think about it."
There was silence in the study for a while, except for the candlelight flickering, casting the shadows of the father and son on the wall.
After a long time, Ye Zhentian nodded slightly.
"Since you have decided, as a father, I won't say any more words."
Ye Zhentian patted his son on the shoulder, a hint of complexity flashed in his eyes.
"Remember, no matter whether you join Body Sect or not, Ye Family will always be your backing."
Ye Ruilin nodded, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
"Don't worry, I won't let Ye Family suffer."
Ye Zhentian looked at him deeply, and finally said nothing more, just waved his hand.
"Go, Li Fangu, my father will deal with it for you for a few days and then agree."
"This old boy is very anxious right now. It would be better if he could increase his chips."
Ye Ruilin bowed his hands and turned to leave.
The moment the door closed, Ye Zhentian sighed, looked toward the dark night sky outside the window, and murmured to himself.
"This kid... he has to go his own way after all."
"He is much more powerful than me."