Jing Yan flicked his finger, sending a Suru Ring through space directly into a secret chamber.
At this mont, inside this secret chamber, the current Zhang Family Patriarch, who has a Saint Realm cultivation, was in the midst of training. The Suru Ring entered the chamber unnoticed by him until it landed on the floor with a noise, prompting him to open his eyes in surprise.
"What is this?" The Zhang Family Patriarch looked at the Suru Ring not far in front of him with astonishnt.
Then, he glanced around, finding no one else present in the chamber besides himself.
"Where did this Suru Ring co from?"
"What’s going on?" The Zhang Family Patriarch put his cultivation aside, hurriedly stood up, picked up the Suru Ring, and left the secret chamber.
Outside the secret chamber, several Zhang Family guards were stationed.
"Did soone just enter the secret chamber?" The Zhang Family Patriarch asked the guard.
The guard shook his head blankly.
They had been outside the door the entire ti and had not seen anyone approach, let alone enter the chamber.
"Strange!"
"How could a Suru Ring suddenly appear? What’s inside this ring?"
The Zhang Family Patriarch, moved by his curiosity, probed the Suru Ring.
Upon seeing inside, his eyes widened in disbelief.
The resources contained within the Suru Ring were so abundant that even he couldn’t believe his own eyes.
"Imdiately summon the clan elders to the Council Hall!" The Zhang Family Patriarch instructed the guards.
"Yes!" The guards responded.
Jing Yan, outside the Zhang Family Mansion, didn’t enter but saw through divine thought that the Zhang Family Patriarch had already inspected the Suru Ring, then blinked away from Haofeng City.
Jing Yan’s next destination was the Pill Country. In the Pill Country, several old friends were still alive, and Jing Yan t with them one by one. For those at the peak of the Saint Realm, just a step away from reaching the Void God Level, Jing Yan generously shared Chaos Qi.
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The next day, the Jing Family’s family eting was held.
"All of you, co over here!"
Jing Yun gestured to so high-status family mbers within the family.
These Jing Family disciples imdiately ran over.
"Clan Leader!" They bowed in greeting, while also glancing at Jing Yan from ti to ti.
Jing Yun introduced Jing Yan to two male and one female Jing Family disciples who had co over. They were the children of Jing Yun and Ling Hua, making them Jing Yan’s grandsons and granddaughter.
"Hurry up and greet your grandfather!" Jing Yun ordered the three of them.
"Greetings, Grandfather!" The three simultaneously paid their respects to Jing Yan.
"Very good, you have all reached the Saint Realm in cultivation. Especially Jing Zhu, who is already at the peak of the Saint Realm. I can see that you have been diligent in your martial arts training." Jing Yan nodded to the three.
"Grandfather, you overpraise us. Compared to you, we still have a long way to go," the three humbly replied.
Jing Yan waved his hand and, with a gesture, several items appeared.
Among these items were three weapons. Though not exceptionally powerful, they were personally refined by Jing Yan. In a low-class world, they were undoubtedly unique treasures. It’s not that Jing Yan didn’t want to refine more powerful weapons for them, but their current strength wouldn’t allow them to wield such potent weapons.
"Distribute these among yourselves," Jing Yan said.
"Thank you, Grandfather, for your gift!" The three of them expressed their gratitude excitedly.
The items that Grandfather Jing Yan presented were certainly not ordinary.
Jing Yan’s lineage now had quite a few descendants. However, only Jing Zhu and the other two grandsons had the privilege to speak to Jing Yan directly. The other descendants could only watch from afar.
The rest of the Jing Family disciples, seeing Jing Yan distribute gifts to Jing Zhu and the others, all looked on eagerly but dared not say anything inappropriate.
"Alright, don’t look at like that. This ti, I will leave behind many resources that are unavailable in this low-class world. Everyone in the Jing Family will have the opportunity to receive them. Only those who are diligent in their cultivation and show outstanding talent will have a chance." Jing Yan, sensing their gazes, spoke lightly with a smile.
"Thank you, Ancestor Jing Yan!" All the Jing Family disciples bowed in gratitude.
"Jing Yan, almost all the Jing Family disciples who could be present are here. Shall we begin now?" Jing Qingyan approached, asking Jing Yan if the family eting should comnce.
"Let’s start! The family eting doesn’t need to be too formal, keep it relaxed," Jing Yan replied with a smile.
The vast square of the Jing Family was filled with Jing Family disciples.
The Supre Elder, elders, and others of the Jing Family all had their seats. Naturally, the highest seat was reserved for Jing Yan.
Jing Yan walked over but didn’t imdiately sit down. Instead, he turned around and surveyed the audience.
"Dear Jing Family disciples!"
"Since I left the lower world for the God Realm, more than ten thousand years have passed. Over this ti, the Jing Family has beco the most powerful family in this world, unmatched by any other family or power."
"I am truly delighted to see the prosperity of the Jing Family on my return. The higher-ups present here have all worked tirelessly for the family’s developnt. You have all put in a great deal of effort."
Jing Yan spoke slowly.
The elders quickly assured that they didn’t feel their efforts were burdenso and were only doing what they should.
Jing Yan’s gaze shifted, his voice becoming deeper as he continued, "Though the Jing Family thrives and prospers, there are issues within that demand attention. These issues could potentially affect our family’s future. It’s not easy to maintain a family’s strength and prosperity. Once, there were many powerful families in this world, but now? They have vanished without a trace!"
"A thousand-mile dyke can be compromised by an anthill. Small problems need attention too."
"Yesterday, at the Void God Conference, so family powerhouses exerted pressure on the Alliance Hierarch Jing Yun. They believed that the Zhou Family shouldn’t receive so many resources. They felt that the Zhou Family, lacking martial artists at the Void God Realm, couldn’t compare with their families, yet the Zhou Family received even more resources than they did."
"I asked Jing Yun about it. Jing Yun said most of the Zhou Family’s resources are directly obtained from inside the Jing Family, having nothing to do with those families."
Jing Yan squinted his eyes, speaking slowly.
So people in the crowd had a change in expression. Although they knew in advance that Jing Yan would bring up this matter at today’s family eting and had ntally prepared themselves, they still felt embarrassed and uneasy, sowhat apprehensive.
"Upon investigation, I discovered that the pressure on Jing Yun was supported by individuals within the family. Frankly, I’m quite displeased about this matter. Originally, I intended to deal with it using thunderous asures, but then I thought, so people might have montarily lost their minds; it’s not a grave wrongdoing. So, I decided to give them a chance."
"Now, as long as you voluntarily step forward to admit your mistakes and review your actions, I can lessen the punishnt." Jing Yan’s eyes focused on several elders, Supre Elders.
The few elders and Supre Elders looked towards Jing Bao.
At this mont, Jing Bao was also very unsettled. He hadn’t t Jing Yan personally, but knew from within the family that Jing Yan had a close relationship with his father, Jing Tianying. Moreover, he was considered a junior of the Jing Family, being of the sa generation as Jing Yan.
He glanced at the eyes of several elders beside him, braced himself, and stood up.
"Brother Jing Yan!" Jing Bao stood up and cupped his hands towards Jing Yan.
"Jing Bao, right? You’re Jing Tianying’s son, I’ve heard of you." Jing Yan looked at Jing Bao.
"Now that you’re stepping forward, are you the Jing Family mber supporting those families in pressuring Jing Yun?" Jing Yan asked in a calm voice.
"Brother Jing Yan, you’re correct!"
"However, I’d like to explain." Jing Bao took a deep breath, since things had co to this point.
"Speak!" Jing Yan said.
"Brother Jing Yan, I know you’re close to the Zhou Family. The Zhou Family’s patriarch, Zhou Shangyun, helped you a lot in the past. You’re a person of loyalty, and you rember this kindness, so you give the Zhou Family special care."
"However, our Jing Family has already cared for the Zhou Family for ten thousand years. The resources the Zhou Family obtained from within our Jing Family are imasurable. If we used the resources given to the Zhou Family on our own family disciples, perhaps more Jing Family disciples could reach the Void God Level." Jing Bao said loudly.
"I’m not saying we shouldn’t care for the Zhou Family. After all, our Jing Family beca strong because of you, Brother Jing Yan. And Brother Jing Yan’s growth was influenced by Zhou Shangyun. It’s reasonable for us to repay this gratitude. I’m just wondering if we should reduce the resource supply to the Zhou Family."
"Hmm, if Brother Jing Yan thinks my mistake is unforgivable and wants to punish , I have nothing else to say." Jing Bao replied.
Jing Yan looked at Jing Bao.
"Jing Bao, you’ve made a mistake."
"Jing Bao, haven’t you considered your own issues? Comparatively speaking, among Jing Family disciples with similar talent, haven’t you received more resources? Why are you able to get more resources?" Jing Yan asked sternly.
Before all the Jing Family disciples present, Jing Yan spoke directly, not fearing anyone feeling unjust.
The Jing Family’s foundation was laid single-handedly by Jing Yan. It can be said that Jing Yan is the emperor of the Jing Family. If the emperor wants to grant more resources to soone, what does it matter?
Besides, the Jing Family’s resource allocation is relatively fair. Even peripheral disciples, as long as they make an effort and have so talent, can be nurtured by the family.
After hearing Jing Yan’s question, Jing Bao’s expression shifted slightly.
"I am a Jing Family mber, and my father is Jing Tianying. I receive more resources which the Jing Family mbers support. But giving the Zhou Family so many resources, so people within the family, despite not voicing it, are indeed displeased. Besides, this has lasted ten thousand years." Jing Bao retorted.
"Jing Bao, you’re mistaken again. Perhaps in your eyes, the Zhou Family is an outsider. But to , the Zhou Family is also family. Jing Bao, I hope you recognize your mistake and willingly accept punishnt." Jing Yan said.
Because Jing Bao is Jing Tianying’s only son, Jing Yan showed such patience.
Jing Bao stayed silent, still sowhat unconvinced, uncertain of what to say. He dared not confront Jing Yan. Of course, Jing Bao’s character wasn’t bad; if he were a wastrel, he might have directly opposed Jing Yan, relying on his father Jing Tianying’s status.
"Who among you supported those family powerhouses exerting pressure on Jing Yun, you’d best reveal yourselves now. Otherwise, don’t bla for being unforgiving." Jing Yan said in a low voice.
The few elders, Supre Elders, all kept a straight face but did not stand up, deciding to deny the accusation altogether.
"Alright! Very well!" Jing Yan’s anger intensified sowhat.
Regarding this matter, Jing Yan indeed intended to be lenient, but now so individuals who committed mistakes lacked even the courage to admit them. Or perhaps they didn’t believe they were wrong, which Jing Yan couldn’t accept.
"Jing Yun, read their nas aloud!" Jing Yan instructed Jing Yun.
"Yes!" Jing Yun stood up.
Jing Yun read out na by na, excluding Jing Bao, there were five people in total. Among them, two were at the Void God Level, and the remaining three had cultivation at the Saint Realm. It can be said that these people were pillars of the Jing Family.
When Jing Yun read these nas, so commotion erged in the plaza. Each na represented a truly high-ranking figure within the Jing Family, with high status and so even being of the sa generation as Jing Yan.
"The five of you, do you still dare to sit?" Jing Yan swept his angry gaze towards these five people.
Five elders, Supre Elders, naturally couldn’t continue sitting there; they slowly stood up.
"Do the five of you still believe you’re in the right?" Jing Yan asked.
"Ancestor Jing Yan, leaving aside whether we supported those family powerhouses in pressuring Clan Leader Jing Yun, let’s talk about the resources obtained by the Zhou Family. To you, the Zhou Family is family, but to us, they’re outsiders. I think you can’t let personal feelings for the Zhou Family lead to giving family resources to them without expecting returns." A relatively young Saint Realm elder said loudly.
"Hehe..."
Jing Yan laughed.
"It seems you believe the Jing Family’s ability to obtain so many resources has nothing to do with , right?"
"Very well! If that’s the case, you can leave the main branch of the Jing Family." Jing Yan’s voice was chilling.
"The five of you can leave now. Moreover, if you can take other Jing Family disciples with you from the main branch, feel free, I won’t stop you. See who you can take with you." Jing Yan continued.
This remark from Jing Yan sent a chill down the hearts of those five people. The five, two being Void Gods and three at the Saint Realm, might manage well if they separated from the main branch. But it would never be as favorable as staying in the Jing Family.
The problem is, looking at Jing Yan’s attitude now, he seems serious.
The attending Jing Family disciples’ faces changed one by one.
"You may leave! From now on, you’ll have no relation to the main branch of the Jing Family. You must secure your own resources, as the Jing Family will not grant you even a single Spirit Stone." Jing Yan gestured dismissively.
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