Xu Yang cupped his hands. "Thank you, Elder Wei, for the Wei Family's high regard, but I have no intention of joining any faction at present."
Ultimately, it always came down to a marriage alliance. He could not be bothered to argue back and forth only to part on bad terms. His admission to the Heavenly Strategy Academy was already set in stone, with no further complications to worry about, so he was not afraid of offending anyone. He simply refused outright.
Of course, he remained perfectly polite. If the other party still became angry, there was nothing he could do.
The Wei Family's fifth elder frowned. "Young friend Xu, won't you hear the Wei Family's terms? We have come with absolute sincerity. If the terms aren't satisfactory, we can still negotiate."
Xu Yang shook his head. "It has nothing to do with the terms. I simply have no intention of joining any faction and only wish to practice martial arts in peace. If I ever change my mind, I will certainly choose the Wei Family."
Hearing this, the Wei Family's fifth elder smiled again. "Your aspirations are lofty, young friend Xu. You have my admiration. I won't trouble you any further."
As long as Xu Yang was not looking down on the Wei Family, he did not mind the refusal. Xu Yang was not the only genius on the Cloud Ascension Rankings who had declined to join a faction. He could understand that.
Not everyone wanted to serve a powerful faction. Some hoped to establish their own lineages and factions in the future.
It was fine if Xu Yang did not join the Wei Family, so long as he did not join another lineage.
Four or five representatives from other lineages stood nearby. They had intended to approach Xu