The next morning, after having breakfast, Ling Feng prepared so modest gifts and went to General Huwei’s Mansion as per the invitation.
No matter what, that Old General Cai did help him once, so naturally, he should give him this face.
As for being a descendant of the Cai family, this matter needed a good explanation.
Upon arriving at General Huwei’s Mansion, as soon as Ling Feng stepped towards the main gate, he was imdiately greeted by more than ten guards. An old butler from the mansion approached with a smiling face and said cheerfully, "General Ling, our master has been expecting you for quite so ti."
"Hmm." Ling Feng nodded slightly, "I trouble you, elder, to lead the way."
Although this old butler was rely a servant, he was also a King-level expert. According to seniority, calling him elder was not inappropriate.
The old butler was sowhat flattered by Ling Feng’s courteous manner and quickly escorted him inside the mansion.
Before long, under the guidance of the old butler, Ling Feng arrived at the main hall of General Huwei’s Mansion. At this mont, besides General Cai Yong, there were also so elders and younger generations of the Cai family. However, among the direct descendants of Old General Cai’s lineage, only Cai Yan was present.
Cai Yong had spent his life in the military and had two sons and a daughter. His eldest son, Cai Lang, died in battle, leaving only Cai Yan, who was raised by Old General Cai from a young age.
His second son, nad Cai Hang, was expelled from the family over twenty years ago due to so mistakes he made.
It could be said that although the Cai family held a significant position in the Imperial City, their main lineage was dwindling. Old General Cai’s only wish was to find his second son, Cai Hang, to continue the Cai family line.
Later on, when Ling Feng appeared out of nowhere and demonstrated the Cai family’s unique secret technique, the "Speech Spirit Spell," it was no wonder Old General Cai imdiately concluded that Ling Feng was a descendant of the Cai family.
"Young fellow, you really made this old man wait!" Old General Cai squinted his eyes, stared at Ling Feng, and slowly said.
Ling Feng promptly bowed to Old General Cai, "I sincerely apologize, elder. I missed the date due to being in secluded cultivation. This is a token of my respect; please forgive ."
"Forgive what, we’re all family now. Haha!"
Old General Cai rose from the Family Head’s seat and quickly walked to Ling Feng, pulling him by the arm and announcing loudly, "Co, co, in front of so many clan elders and uncles, today acknowledge your ancestry and change back to the Cai surna. From now on, you will be called Cai Feng."
"..."
Ling Feng was taken aback, finding it both amusing and vexing at how hasty this old fellow was.
"Elder, I think you misunderstand. I did not co to acknowledge my ancestry. I am not a descendant of the Cai family." Ling Feng shook his head, smiling wryly.
Old General Cai’s expression slightly changed, "You little rascal, at this point, you still want to play childish antics? I promise that if you are willing to acknowledge your ancestry, after my ti, you will be the Family Head of the Cai family!"
Those younger mbers of the Cai family around them showed expressions of envy.
However, given Ling Feng’s current reputation in the Imperial City, they were not in a position to be dissatisfied!
"Elder, I am serious. Regarding the Speech Spirit Spell, I can explain." Ling Feng said with a bitter smile.
"Explain?"
Old General Cai’s face imdiately tensed up, "Speak, let hear your explanation!"
Although the Speech Spirit Spell might not be unique to the Cai family, theirs had been improved over generations, and both its curse seal and hand formation had beco independent.
Moreover, this secret technique had always been strictly controlled within the main line of the Cai family and was never passed on outside.
Except if it was taught by his expelled second son, Cai Hang, there was no other possibility.
Of course, who would believe that Ling Feng, with the ability of the Emperor’s Eye, could fully grasp the Speech Spirit Spell just at a glance without missing a detail?
Ling Feng took a deep breath, knowing that the truth would not be believed, so he had to fabricate a story: "Actually, although I am untalented, I have so slight attainnts in dical skills, and I can barely be considered a Divine Country Imperial Doctor."
Old General Cai’s gaze fixed on Ling Feng, his lips twitching slightly.
The younger Cai family mbers beside him couldn’t help but roll their eyes.
Just a little attainnt makes you a Divine Country Imperial Doctor; this guy, even in creating grievances, does it like this!
"Get to the point!" Old General Cai frowned impatiently.
"The point is coming up." Ling Feng’s eyes rolled, continuing to fabricate, "I once encountered a seriously injured middle-aged man in the Western Wasteland. At that ti, he was on the verge of death, so I saved him. He felt he couldn’t repay , so he taught two moves of the Speech Spirit Spell. However, he only taught the first few moves, not everything."
Ling Feng glanced at Old General Cai and said slowly, "Thinking back now, the man I saved should be the second son you ntioned, General."
Old General Cai’s expression grew more solemn, "Boy, is what you said true?"
"Do you think I have any reason to deceive you, elder?" Ling Feng didn’t answer directly, just smiled and said, "If I were indeed a descendant of the Cai family, acknowledging it directly would make the Young Master of the mansion and gain the backing of you, Old General Cai. Why would I refuse such a good thing?"
Ling Feng paused and continued, taking advantage of the situation, "However, I’m indeed not a descendant of the Cai family. If I had any intention of deceit, I would have a troubled conscience every day."
This speech imdiately brought Old General Cai back to his senses.
The joy of thinking the Cai family had an heir, and that this heir was a peerless genius, vanished in an instant.
"It seems you are indeed not Hang’er’s son." Old General Cai sighed softly and said slowly, "I apologize, it’s my mistake."
Old General Cai’s gaze fixated on Ling Feng and said solemnly, "General Ling, according to what you said, the one you saved was Hang’er."
"Probably." Ling Feng replied sheepishly.
"Sigh..." Old General Cai sighed, "Is he alright?"
"He should be fine now." Ling Feng touched his nose, feeling a bit guilty.
"Ah, it’s all because of my impulsive actions back then." Old General Cai clenched his fist, "Never mind, since you saved Hang’er’s life, in any case, you have done a favor for the Cai family. Since you have the talent to learn the Speech Spirit Spell, I will impart the complete Speech Spirit Spell to you as a reward."
The younger mbers from the Cai family’s collateral branches were extrely envious. It would be fine if Ling Feng were a Cai family descendant, but he clearly wasn’t related to the Cai family at all, yet he still managed to get the true transmission of the Speech Spirit Spell!
Envy indeed!
However, the threshold for learning the Speech Spirit Spell was incredibly high; without an innate talent for it in one’s soul, even if the secret manual was right in front, a lifeti of cultivation might be useless.
"Ah? Cough cough..." Ling Feng coughed a few tis, his face slightly flushed, "There’s no need for that, is there?"
"This must be done."
Old General Cai heavily patted Ling Feng’s shoulder, "Once I’ve decided, it will not change!"
Ling Feng gave a wry smile and could only bow to Old General Cai, "In that case, thank you, elder."
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