Without close kin by his side, or a knife held to his close kinâs throat, Qin Haiâs backbone is firm.
Qin Tian was indeed injured by the patriarch, and those few elders in the Profound Realm from the main lineage were indeed captured by them. They had seized the advantage, but all the Qin Family members on the island were watching. If they truly decided to kill the main lineage members, they would be branded with infamyâthatâs Qin Haiâs worst-case scenario which he refused to retreat from.
The aim of this coup is to establish a Three-star Influence above East Lake; if they can avoid infamy, itâs best to do so.
"See that? Donât let Qin Mo escape again. Assign people in the air to guard for twelve hours straight. In short, as tight as possible, the goal is to tell Qin Hai, once Qin Mo returns, heâll never leave again!" Qin Chuan laughed heartily twice, his gaze sweeping over the two clan leaders from branch families beside him.
"Qin Hai has a good son, hahaha."
"If he hadnât come back this time, our power seizure wouldnât be so easy."
The two stood up, supporting each other, and laughed heartily.
They could imagine that Qin Haiâs intestines were almost twisted with regret now.
The worst fear has come true.
After the laughter came the contemplation.
Who is the master of that Great Demon? Itâs still unclear.
Their spies in the main lineage donât hold very high positions; what they can see and hear is indeed limited.
"Qin Chuan, who else do you think it is?"
The other two clan leaders from branch families began to ponder.
However, Qin Chuan didnât think much and just responded faintly, "Want to know who it is? Youâll know by tomorrow. I donât believe that after Qin Mo joined a hidden sect, that sect would send a strong person to help with our family affair. His son, his talent is just like that, at most, he would only be an outer sect disciple in the hidden sect."
"Makes sense."
"With his talent, how could a hidden sect treasure him?"
The other two exchanged a smile.
...
Main lineage of the Qin Family.
Qin Moâs return made Qin Hai quite uncomfortable.
He couldnât sleep all night.
Although observing Qin Moâs realm, he had reached Body Refinement at level 11, far more advanced than when he left home.
Logically, as a father, he should be happy.
Yet he couldnât muster much of a smile.
Plus, Qin Tian patriarch was injured by Qin Ruâan, the strongest support for the main lineage was lost, making him even more worried.
As for Zhantian Qingxuan, he had no expectations, even though she was now an elder of the sect where Qin Mo resided. But what did Vortex Divine Artisan emphasize?
Emphasized neutrality, offending no one.
"Whereâs Qin Shan?"
At breakfast at the family table, Qin Hai questioned Qin Mo.
He had clearly written to let him return.
Not coming is fine, but leaving Qin Mo to come alone.
Qin Mo was stunned by the sudden question, "Elder Qin took on a sect task, canât come."
"Elder Qin?"
A beautiful woman at the side was taken aback, thinking she heard wrong.
This was Qin Moâs mother, and also Qin Haiâs wife. For her sonâs return, she was delighted, because what mother wouldnât miss her son?
Zhantian Qingxuan took this moment to speak, "Clan Leader Qin, Elder Qin Shan is now one of the elders of our Immortal Sect."
"Qin Shan can also be an elder?" Qin Hai was somewhat speechless.
Qin Shan, only in the Lower Profound Realm?
How can he be an elder in a hidden sect?
Yet he didnât realize the significance of the three words Immortal Sect.
Qin Tian hadnât told him what sect Qin Mo had joined, and Qing Ran wouldnât have thought of the Immortal Sect.
Previously, Qin Shan didnât say, fearing reprimands from the clan leader.
Qin Tian didnât say; there was no need.
Zhantian Qingxuan smiled faintly, without explaining this matter.
Qin Mo hurriedly interjected, "Dad, you specifically told Miao Yin not to let me see the letter, what exactly happened... our house door is broken."
"It doesnât concern you, just focus on your cultivation, the family affairs are handled by us. Zhantian Master... May Qin certain request a favor from you?" Qin Shan canât come, thatâs fine. With Qin Mo back, itâs most distressing for him, unable to accept it.
To send away!
Itâs the only way.
Zhantian Qingxuan responded, "Feel free to speak."
"Please Zhantian Master, take my son back to the sect." Saying this, Qin Hai stood up and bowed with clasped fists.
"Dad, I wonât leave."
Qin Mo protested aloud.
"You must leave!"
Qin Hai, made an even more resounding decision.
The beautiful woman beside couldnât get a word in, knowing she couldnât change her husbandâs decision.
Zhantian Qingxuan smiled helplessly at the side, understanding Qin Hai, after all, parental hearts across the world are the same.
But she also understood Qin Mo.
"The Sect Leader said, since it is the Qin Familyâs matter, it should be resolved by Qin Mo himself. However, Iâve known Elder Qin Shan for some time, he entrusted me to come check, so Clan Leader Qin Hai, directly tell what happened to the Qin Family. If I can help, I certainly will." Zhantian Qingxuan spoke straightforwardly.
"Master Zhantian!"
Qin Haiâs voice of reprimanding Qin Mo halted abruptly, his mouth gradually curved into a delightful smile.
After glancing at Qin Mo, Qin Hai began to speak candidly.
With Zhantian Qingxuanâs offer to help, it wouldnât matter if Qin Mo knew.
The main lineage, there is hope!
Of course, from what he knew, Zhantian Qingxuan was only in the Upper Profound Realm, or perhaps Half-Step Divine Profound, not enough to fend off Qin Ruâan.
But behind Zhantian Qingxuan stands a hidden sect!
Zhantian Qingxuan being able to serve as an elder there proves their power certainly surpasses Three-star.
Once the smile faded, Qin Hai began narrating: "Everything is about the position of Patriarch, they wish to turn Flying Fish Island into a more powerful organization, but donât want me to hold the clan leader position, and they fear Qin Mo becoming the next clan leader, hence they rebelled..."
"Grandfather?"
Suddenly, Qin Mo questioned.
As he didnât understand why the branches didnât fear Grandpa Qin Tian.
According to what he knew, Grandpa Qin Tian was Half-Step Divine Profound upon returning from the Secret Realm. Even though Qin Ruâan also achieved Half-Step Divine Profound, he shouldnât be a match for Grandpa.
After all, the main lineageâs Vein Technique and Cultivation Technique were superior to the branches.
"Qin Ruâan broke through to Divine Profound Realm sometime, yesterday he attacked... patriarch, heavily injured." Qin Tian, although not his father, shares blood relations. Moreover, Qin Tian made Qin Mo always call him grandpa, having this closeness made Qin Hai sad when talking about him.
"Grandpa!"
Qin Mo wanted to rush out but suddenly paused.
Turning to Zhantian Qingxuan, he said: "Elder Qingxuan, can you give me a Life Cigar?"
He remembers Elder Zhantian Qingxuan has the Sect Leaderâs Life Cigar.
"Here."
Zhantian Qingxuan generously handed over her only Life Cigar.
After receiving the cigar, Qin Mo immediately ran out.
Qin Hai couldnât stop him.
Ultimately letting him go, he continued discussing the main lineageâs situation with Zhantian Qingxuan, hoping she would help the Qin Familyâs main lineage through this crisis.
As Qin Mo ran out, suddenly a group arrived outside the Qin Family residence.
They gathered in clusters.
Clad in branch family clothing but brazenly walked into the Qin Family.