Clearly, Qin Yuru didn’t believe that Ye Luo could be of any help to her grandfather’s illness, considering Ye Luo was simply too young. At such an age, nobody would think his dical skills were that remarkable.
Ye Luo showed a wry smile, but he didn’t continue to speak any further.
"The Family Head of the Leng Family from Capital City has arrived!"
Following that announcent, another voice rang out. The Leng Family, one of the top five prestigious families from the Capital City, appeared; the man leading them was dressed in a white long gown. It was none other than the Family Head of the Leng Family, Leng Aofeng. Next to him was Leng Ruobing, previously Ye Luo’s savior, dressed in plain white, her face still as cold as ice.
"Family Head Leng, welco," Situ Yunchao greeted Leng Aofeng with a smile.
"Clan Leader Situ, my father is in seclusion and cannot co. I apologize on his behalf," Leng Aofeng said to Situ Yunchao.
"No matter, Family Head Leng has co, and that is enough. Please, co in," Situ Yunchao said indifferently.
"The elder of the Jiang Family from Capital City and the Family Head of the Jiang Family have arrived!"
"The eldest son of the Qin Family from Capital City, Qin Tianming, and the third son, Qin Tianchen, have arrived!"
Soon after, the older generations from the Qin Family and Jiang Family, one of the top five prestigious families of the Capital City, arrived successively at the Situ Family’s residence.
"The Family Head of the Han Family from Capital City, Han Haomin, has arrived!"
Then the last of the top five families, the Han Family, made their entrance. However, when Ye Luo noticed the young man and woman following behind the Family Head of the Han Family, his eyes showed a hint of surprise; he recognized the pair.
The man was the young individual he had seen the day before in the antique market with Situ Ao, and the woman turned out to be Han ngxi, Ling Qingya’s good friend. It was unexpected to find out she was part of the Han Family; no wonder she was accompanied by an Innate Expert for protection.
Ling Qingya looked at Han ngxi, a smile playing at the corner of her mouth. However, at this ti, she didn’t go forward to speak with Han ngxi.
"The elder of the Shen Family from Zhonghai has arrived!"
"The people of the Shen Family?"
Ye Luo, hearing that announcent, narrowed his eyes, not expecting that soone from Zhonghai’s Shen Family would also co, and it was the Shen Family elder himself.
Shortly after that, an old man with gray hair and a sowhat sinister face, appearing frail, entered Ye Luo’s line of sight. The aura emanating from him made Ye Luo feel a sense of danger; this elder of the Shen Family had strength that surely reached at least the Innate Peak Stage.
"The Clan Leader of the Ouyang Family and the elder of the Ouyang Family have arrived!"
Following closely was a voice that caused all the guests in the Situ Family courtyard to tense up and turn their gazes with anticipation.
A group of people, clad in simple attire yet exuding an extraordinary presence, appeared. The ones leading were an old man and a middle-aged man. Although they had a restrained aura, they still subjected everyone present to an invisible pressure, especially the elder, who seed to exist between heaven and earth, detached from worldly affairs.
Ye Luo’s heart fluttered as he regarded the two n, particularly the elder, who gave off a feeling of being utterly inscrutable, as if shrouded in mist, completely enigmatic.
Following closely behind this elder and middle-aged man was a young man with an air of nobility, handso in features, tall in stature, and radiating a unique charm.
"What kind of force is this Ouyang Family?"
Ye Luo couldn’t help but turn his gaze toward Qin Yuru.
"The Ouyang Family is an existence similar to the Situ Family, towering above the five major families as an ancient martial arts family. Despite belonging to the secular world, they have great influence. The Situ Family holds significant sway in the political arena of Huaxia, while the Ouyang Family exerts strong influence within the military sphere," Qin Yuru explained.
"Brother Ouyang, Elder Ouyang, long ti no see!"
Situ Yunchao greeted the Ouyang Family Clan Leader Ouyang Mingfei and the family elder Ouyang Zhenhua with exceptional enthusiasm.
"Brother Situ, it’s been a while. Have you increased your strength considerably? I reckon I’m no match for you now," Ouyang Mingfei said to Situ Yunchao with a smile.
"The Gongsun Family Clan Leader has arrived!"
Another group then strode in, all dressed in gray robes. Leading them was a middle-aged man with a hooked nose, a sowhat sinister gaze, and a stern face that gave off an untouchable and chilling aura.
"Brother Gongsun has also arrived, welco, welco!" said Situ Yunchao, greeting the middle-aged man.
"I apologize, Brother Situ. Sothing ca up and my old man can’t co to offer congratulations to Elder Situ," said the middle-aged man, his hooked-nose profile shadowing his gaze toward Situ Yunchao.
"That man is Gongsun Lie, the Clan Leader of the Gongsun Family, one of the three great ancient martial families in Huaxia. The Gongsun Family controls many dark forces and is equally powerful,"
Qin Yuru said, pointing to the hooked-nose man and speaking to Ye Luo.
By now, Ye Luo had gained a general understanding of the various powers in the Capital City.
"Elder Situ has arrived!"
Suddenly a loud voice rang out, prompting the several hundred guests to turn their gaze towards a section of the courtyard. Wearing a red Tang suit and with silver hair, the spirited Elder Situ Liuyun of the Situ Family made his entrance, flanked by Situ Luoyun and Situ Ao.
Soon, Situ Liuyun entered the grand hall, where mbers of the five major families, the Ouyang Family, the Gongsun Family, and other powerful clans had gathered, all offering their congratulations to him.
The other guests were only allowed to wait outside, lacking the privilege to enter the grand hall.
"Old man Situ, you seem to be in excellent spirits!"
The Ouyang Family elder Ouyang Zhenhua comnted with a smile, looking at Situ Liuyun.
"Haha, aren’t you the sa?" laughed Situ Liuyun heartily, his vigor belying his age of eighty, a feat enabled, of course, by possessing a form of powerful strength.
Based on Ye Luo’s speculation, the strength of Situ Liuyun, Ouyang Zhenhua, and the Mu Family elder likely exceeded the Innate Realm, venturing into the legendary Saint Realm, and that’s why they seed completely unfathomable to him.
"It’s rare for you to make public appearances, National Doctor Mu. Your presence in the Situ Family today is indeed an honor for , Situ Liuyun,"
the elder Situ Liuyun said, his gaze resting on Mu Family’s elder Mu Qingsong.
"You flatter , Elder Situ. Today marks your grand eightieth celebration, and naturally, I should co to offer congratulations," said Mu Qingsong demurely.
After a round of modest exchanges, the birthday banquet officially began, and all guests in the courtyard took their seats.
Then, the most critical part of the banquet, the offering of birthday wishes and gifts, comnced.
Representatives from other influential clans began to deliver birthday wishes to Elder Situ and present valuable gifts, just as magnates from the business, military, and political circles each offered their own congratulatory presents.
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