78 Chapter 77: Qin Family
"Um, I, what, uh..." Nova stumbled over his tongue, nearly speechless and almost frightened.
After failing to convince Leilani to stand back up, Ava frantically ushered Nova to admit to her request, afraid that Leilani might scrap her knees if she knelt for too long. "Come on Nova. What loss would you have if you accepted her?"
"She's right Nova. Even if she can't learn your style, she can gladly continue from my heritage." Seeing a frail and cute girl like Leilani kneeling down on stone and concrete, she also ushered Nova to hastily make his decision.
Whether it is unintentionally or not, Nova felt two fluffy pillows cushioning against his arm as Petal and Ava 'encouraged' him to make a decision as soon as possible.
"Fine. Please stand up now Leilani. I'll accept you as my student. So stop doing that, it's really weird." Nova broke free from the heavenly prison, running away in utter awkwardness and embarrassment.
Atlas gave Nova multiple thumbs up, declaring how bright of a future he was going to have.
Ava chuckled lightheartedly some more, hopping onto her spicy red police motorcycle that was leaning against a rainbow colored umbrella in a series of swift movements. She didn't forget to bash Aiden's head with a 1 dollar coin, yelling at him to take the bus.
Her long pony tail fluttered in the wind as she sped up her motor engine, zigzagging between the honking cars before fading in the night city lights.
Leilani remained looking down shyly, fidgeting with the corner of her oversized shirt while Petal twirled her hair, as if waiting for Nova to make his next move.
Only then did Nova realize, that his life is suddenly flying off the track of how an assassin usually experiences and is now instead taking a u-turn for an alternative route. A path that shall bring him heartwarming pleasure and mind blowing headaches. And if time went on, it's guaranteed that Nova will remember this day clearly. He will thank Atlas for his thoughtful future layering.
Atlas puckered his lips in jealousy, chewing a caramel bar forcefully as he witnessed Nova get clouded by girls.
[Right intention. Wrong location and timing. God damn it. Why'd I not wait till I get Vanellope back? Now I understand why single people are so depressed when their also single buddy escapes virginity.]
{Single people get depressed for such trivial manner? Back in my days...}
[Shush old man. I don't want to hear random Vietnam War flashbacks!]
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Qin is not a common sir name. Out of more than 1 billion of the population in China, there are just thousands and thousands of people carrying this sir name. But the 'noble ones' that belong to the real branch or true royalty, all have to origin from only one family; one family in the Capital City. It can be concluded that the Qin Family in the Capital City deserves to carry this honorable title.
The Qin family goes a long way back in history, rich in foundation. They have loyal members heavily involved in economy, politics and military sectors. What's even scarier, is that they are the top 3 Warrior Families!
No family can have the influence the Qin Family has, and no family can replace the Qin Family.
As number 3 amongst the top 10 Class 1 Warrior Family and thousands of years of existence, every person walking out from any part of the whole residential area of the Qin Family can shake the ground with a stomp. The Qin Family even produces exceptionally bright stars generation after generations, young Warriors that can literally, quake the ground beneath their feet.
Qin Feng for example: 23 years young yet is already a Tier 6 Elite Axonn. More shockingly, he has a record of eliminating an elderly and experienced Tier 7 Tyro Axonn who is a nomad that dared to steal a Qin Family artifact. Even the older generations from other families admit that they would not be willing to get into a fight with Qin Feng.
Within a few street long estate, members of collateral branches or linear consanguinity roved busily around the estate and residential area, while in the deepest corner of the estate erected a villa. It is where few middle-aged men engaged in conversation while a younger middle-aged adult sat sternly on a type of fancy throne that commoners can only see in 'Game of Thrones'.
The younger middle-aged man had handsome features, somewhat similar to Qin Feng's. The emotions expressed in his eyes were lazy... yet with a closer look, cold and dominating, as if indifferent to anything happening around him.
"Big brother, congratulations for your son earning one of the most beautiful woman in the Capital City as fiancée!" A nearly fifty year old man chuckled. Qin Yu Ying, fifth Elder and also fifth son of the previous lord. Very influential and has unfathomable cultivation rank.
"Save the celebrations for the day of marriage Ying. I'm telling you. It'll advance. Our people obtain results efficiently." A plump man of also around fifty said. He's in the same Yu generation as Qin Yu Ying, called Qin Yu Huo, younger brother of Ying, sixth son of the previous lord.
"Don't worry. Just patiently await for the time to come. Everything will go as planned." A booming voice naturally implemented with dominance sounded from the younger middle-aged aged man. His seat was higher and more embellished compared to the others.
This man is the current lord of the Qin Family, the legendary 'Qin Yu Yuan', ascending to the throne as the first son of the previous lord.
"Haha! Certainly!" The secondary elders, cousins of the throne laughed, raising their cups to sip the exclusive tea within. They were mostly of fifty or sixty in age, none as youthful as Qin Yu Yuan.
Being Warriors slows down the pace of aging, especially once you reach Axonn. So the younger you escalate to Axonn, the better maintenances you will provide for yourself.
This news will definitely drive women crazy.
However, it's now an undeniable indication that Qin Yu Yuan, is the most talented son amongst all. The spotlight of the last generation.
"How's the response from 3, 4 and 7?" Qin Yu Yuan grunted, not asking anyone specifically.
"Ling and Xiong remains stubborn as ever. They chose to even disregard to speak about the appointed marriage. Jiang is standing in the middle of the fence, indecisive. But I think I can convince him to support us." Said Qin Yu Ying. He knows that his eldest brother is slightly piqued and annoyed whenever he refers to his other siblings by numbers.
Qin Yu Yuan nodded, staying quiet to sip his cup as the others remained utterly silent, sipping their respective hot tea in response.
A knock by the door dragged their attention.
With a twist of the knob, Qin Feng entered in a white designer tail suit, placing a well wrapped bundle of red roses on the marble desk by the door.
"How'd the date go Qin Feng?" The lord of Qin Family spoke.
"No progress father..." he slouched onto a chair with disappointment on his face, and discreet vexation.
Alighting his throne, Qin Yu Yuan unequipped his incessant dominance, comforting his son with kindness and calmness like no one has ever experienced as he patted his shoulder.
"You've just met her recently. Love takes time. With your excellence at cultivation and the fortune you have, Kristine Summers will stick with you in no time." Qin Yu Yuan smiled. "My father had made that decision years ago, just unannounced. It's destined for you two to be together."
"Yes, father." Qin Feng flattened a wrinkle on his suit. He leaned forward, whispering something into his ear.
Qin Yu Yuan narrowed his eyes. "Today's meeting is dismissed. Wish my son some good luck! Thank you."
People who had the authority to enter this room knew the way things work. They gifted their last show of congrats, leaving the room hastily.
"Like I said, invest less time on cultivation. Work on chasing her. Trust me." After the elders left, Qin Yu Yuan continued conveying his care with words. With that said, he turned, ready to leave.
"Oh, almost forgot." He turned back to face his Qin Feng, displaying hints of curiosity. "What was it you wanted to mention in privacy?"
Qin Feng pondered for a bit. He then lifted his head, staring straight into his father's black eyes with the stern eyes of his own. "I've heard some news lately, of why Kristine hasn't accepted me as her fiancé."
"Hm?" The expression on the lord of the Qin Family changed.
"Father. I think that second uncle's son, isn't dead."
Upon hearing so, the ambiance in the room altered drastically.
