Boom!
An explosion thundered through Xu Lao'er's mind, as though the words "Dragon Ascension" had detonated inside his head. He could no longer hear anything around him.
Dragon Ascension!
That unfilial son had actually achieved dragon ascension.
He had fathered a son who achieved dragon ascension, yet it no longer had anything to do with him.
In an instant, all color drained from Xu Lao'er's face.
Xu Yang lifted the red cloth, revealing an official document and a carved wooden token.
"Everyone, share in our good fortune. Thank you all for your efforts!"
Like a seasoned adult, Xu Qing stepped forward with the copper cash she had prepared long ago and handed some to everyone in the ceremonial procession.
"It was no trouble. Delivering a good news notice to Master Xu is our good fortune."
"Congratulations on earning your licentiate title, Master Xu!"
They accepted the celebratory money while offering auspicious words.
Once Xu Yang confirmed that everything was in order, they took their leave.
"A Yang, well done! You've brought glory to our Xu ancestors."
His eldest uncle and aunt hurried over, their faces wreathed in smiles.
"Our Xu clan has finally produced a Martial Licentiate."
The Xu relatives around them stepped forward to offer their congratulations.
Xu Daxin stood in the crowd, wanting to approach but not daring to. He regretted the cruel things he had said when Xu Yang came to borrow grain from him years ago.
Even more, he regretted making trouble for Xu Yang again last year over that short-lived wretch.
More and more people came forward to congratulate him. Whether they normally had any dealings with him or not, everyone approached to say a word of congratulations.
Xu Qing brought out the celebratory sweets she had prepared. Young or old, anyone who came to