Chapter 24: Ignorance and Arrogance of Youth

With just one glance, Su Yi couldn't help but exclaim, "Yuan Token?"

The so-called Yuan Token was crafted by cultivators who had stepped into the Yuan Path. It was infused with elemental energy and possessed unimaginable power.

In the Great Zhou Empire, those who had entered the Yuan Path were regarded as immortals on land.

To have such a treasure crafted by such individuals was absolutely invaluable and virtually impossible to obtain!

"Yes, this token is called 'Starblade.' It was bestowed upon you by your father on the day you entered the Wen family. If you crush this item, a single strike can annihilate a Martial Grandmaster!" Lady Wen carefully put away the jade token, straightened her back, and a proud expression appeared on her face. "And this treasure is the greatest reliance of our Wen family."

Su Yi shook his head inwardly. Was a single Yuan Token worthy of such pride?

"Why did Lady Wen tell me all this?" he asked.

"Third Young Master, since you entered the Wen family, besides facing some sarcasm and cold looks, has anyone really dared to bully you?" Lady Wen asked.

Su Yi shook his head. "No, not really."

Lady Wen's expression turned stern, her words carrying a hint of threat. "Well then, listen carefully, Third Young Master. Regardless of whether you bear any grudges against the Wen family, if you dare to do anything detrimental to the family, I won't spare you!"

Su Yi finally understood that Lady Wen had merely used the Yuan Token earlier to intimidate him.

He smiled, didn't linger any longer, and turned to leave.

"Why does this kid seem to have changed so much..."

Only after Su Yi's figure disappeared from the view outside the Huaming Hall did Lady Wen withdraw her gaze. However, her brows furrowed slightly, her expression fluctuating.

"Should I write a letter to inform the Su family about today's events?"

After a long silence, she let out a long sigh and made a decision. "Forget it, the affairs of the Su family are no longer something an outsider like me can meddle in. As long as this kid doesn't do anything that betrays the Wen family, I can simply turn a blind eye!"

...

The birthday banquet was still in full swing, with a lively and boisterous atmosphere.

When Su Yi returned, he saw the young generation of the Wen family, including Wen Shaobei and Wen Lingxue, surrounding a certain person like stars surrounding the moon.

The person being surrounded is Wen Jueyuan. the son of Wen Changjing, the clan leader of the Wen family. He was a remarkable talent with a complete Transfusion Realm cultivation, and he was the leading figure among the younger generation of the Wen family.

However, compared to Li Moyun from the Li family, his fame was slightly inferior.

"Su Ge, you're back," Huang Qianjun, who was sitting alone at a table, quickly stood up and greeted Su Yi with an enthusiastic smile.

Su Yi nodded and asked, "The birthday banquet is already halfway through. Why haven't you left?"

Huang Qianjun awkwardly replied, "If Su Ge doesn't leave, how can I leave? In any case, I have to stay until the end!"

Su Yi sighed inwardly. How could he not see through the intentions of Huang Qianjun and his father, Huang Yunchong?

Their motive was nothing more than trying to turn a disaster into an opportunity, repairing their relationship with him after yesterday's incident, and preferably getting closer to him!

"Su Yi, Wen Shaobei has something to say to you. Come with me," Wen Shaobei suddenly approached, his eyes filled with arrogance, and his words were harsh.

Su Yi glanced at the direction Wen Shaobei pointed to and saw Wen Jueyuan, who was surrounded by the crowd, looking at him with a hint of aloofness in his expression.

Su Yi turned his gaze back to Wen Shaobei in front of him and said calmly, "Go and tell him that if he wants to talk, he can come himself."

When Su Yi arrived at the birthday banquet, Wen Shaobei had already shown contempt in his words, rebuking Su Yi for not being qualified to attend as a son-in-law.

Later on, Wen Shaobei took the opportunity to insult Wen Changtai, causing Wen Lingxue to become angry.

Now, he was acting as a lackey for Wen Jueyuan!

Su Yi naturally wouldn't be polite and treated Wen Shaobei as nothing more than a messenger.

"What... What did you say?" Wen Shaobei was stunned. How could a son-in-law dare to act so arrogantly in front of him?

Huang Qianjun quickly stepped forward, his eyes fierce and menacing. He said, "Are you blind or deaf? Can't you understand human speech?"

Wen Shaobei's body stiffened, feeling a sense of fear in his heart.

In Guangling City, Huang Qianjun was a well-known wastrel, arrogant, ruthless, and brutal. There were few among the younger generation who were not afraid of him.

Wen Shaobei was no exception.

He struggled to swallow his saliva and whispered, "Huang Shao, this matter has nothing to do with you..."

Huang Qianjun interrupted with a disdainful snort, "If it weren't for today being your family's matriarch's birthday banquet, do you believe I would have crippled you right here?"

Wen Shaobei's face turned pale, cold sweat dripped from his forehead, and he completely wilted.

Huang Qianjun scornfully said, "Look at you, so pathetic. If you still want to survive in Guangling City, then hurry up and deliver the message!"

Wen Shaobei felt as if he had been granted a reprieve and quickly fled.

Witnessing these scenes, Su Yi couldn't help but inwardly sneer. Indeed, one wicked person needs another wicked person to straighten them out. The younger generation of the Wen family is hardly useful.

"Su ge, please don't blame me for meddling. I just couldn't stand seeing a minor character from the collateral branch of the Wen family showing disrespect towards you. It's truly sickening!" Huang Qianjun said, immediately becoming extremely obedient and fawning when facing Su Yi, with a sycophantic expression in his eyes.

"You're quite adaptable," Su Yi clicked his tongue.

Huang Qianjun didn't seem to catch the sarcasm in his words and chuckled to himself.

"What? Su Yi actually dared to let Wen Jueyuan's brother come over to find him?"

"He's overestimating himself!"

... Not far away, shortly after Wen Shaobei returned, the young men and women who surrounded Wen Jueyuan were in an uproar, filled with surprise and indignation.

Even Wen Lingxue was among them, sensing the danger and quickly rushing towards Su Yi.

"Brother-in-law, you need to leave quickly. That guy Wen Shaobei is trying to sow discord between you and Jueyuan!" Wen Lingxue hurriedly spoke, her delicate and fair face filled with anxiety.

"You've misunderstood Wen Shaobei this time. He was speaking the truth. It was Wen Jueyuan who wanted to talk to me, not the other way around. Shouldn't he be the one taking the initiative?" Su Yi replied with a smile.

Huang Qianjun nodded from the side, "Su ge's words are absolutely right!"

Wen Lingxue was left dumbfounded. What was happening?

Just then...

Wen Jueyuan strode over from a distance, followed by the young generation of the Wen family. The attention of nearby guests was drawn to them.

"I never expected that your arrogance, Su Yi, would grow bigger and bigger."

Wen Jueyuan stood before Su Yi, raising his chin slightly, his eyes gleaming with a daunting light.

In the Wen family, he was a leading figure among the younger generation, always able to command the support of others.

But Su Yi, a mere son-in-law, openly refused to meet him in front of everyone, which displeased him greatly.

"Wen Jueyuan, it was you who showed arrogance first, isn't it?" Huang Qianjun sneered and laughed. "You're within ten zhang of distance, yet you had Wen Shaobei act as a messenger. Your arrogance is truly impressive."

As a guest and the legitimate son of Huang Yunchong, he had no fear, even if his cultivation was far inferior to Wen Jueyuan's.

Wen Shaobei felt a mix of shame and anger. Being scolded as a messenger in front of everyone made him wish he could find a hole to crawl into.

Wen Jueyuan frowned, glancing coldly at Huang Qianjun. "This is a matter of my Wen family. It would be best for you not to interfere!"

With that said, he shifted his gaze to Su Yi and said indifferently, "You don't have to be afraid. I disdain bullying someone like you, a useless person. If it were to spread, it would only damage my reputation."

Many people nearby couldn't help but laugh.

"Is that all you wanted to talk to me about?" Su Yi stood with his hands behind his back, unperturbed.

After some consideration, Wen Jueyuan spoke again, "I just wanted to tell you that the Lord and others came to the birthday banquet today because of Lingzhao's face. Although you are Lingzhao's husband, you are still just an insignificant son-in-law who cannot step onto the stage!"

His words carried a strong sense of derogation, causing the young members of the Wen family nearby to laugh even more recklessly.

Son-in-law, no matter where, could never step onto the stage!

Wen Jueyuan's words represented the sentiments of the Wen family members.

However, Su Yi didn't show any signs of anger. Instead, he shook his head with a hint of pity in his eyes.

"Hahaha..."

Meanwhile, Huang Qianjun couldn't help but burst into laughter.

This was undoubtedly the biggest joke he had heard today!

Others might not be aware, but how could he not know? Whether it was Fu Shan, Nie Beihu, or his own father Huang Yunchong, they all came today because of Su Yi.

The younger generation of the Wen family was completely blind and needed to be taught a lesson!

Inwardly, Wen Lingxue was both worried and angry, planning to defend Su Yi. However, Huang Qianjun's exaggerated laughter caught her off guard, leaving her somewhat at a loss.

Not only her, but Wen Jueyuan and the others were also bewildered. What the hell was so funny!?

Could Huang Qianjun be an idiot?

Wen Jueyuan glanced at Huang Qianjun with annoyance, then turned his gaze back to Su Yi and coldly said, "If you dare to use Lingzhao's name to act recklessly and bully others, I will be the first one to spare you no mercy!"

"You better remember this!"

With that, he turned and left, showing a disdainful attitude towards wasting words with Su Yi.

The other young members of the Wen family quickly followed suit and left.

"Wen Jueyuan's performance today is really disappointing..." Wen Lingxue bit her lustrous cherry lips, her sparkling eyes filled with a sense of disappointment.

Previously, she had admired Wen Jueyuan and treated him like an elder brother.

But the scenes just now had tarnished her perception of Wen Jueyuan.

"In the end, it's just youthful ignorance and self-righteousness. It's a common flaw among most young people," Su Yi said softly.

Huang Qianjun beside him stiffened, a strong bitterness welling up in his heart.

Two days ago, at the Ju Xian Tower, wasn't he also "youthfully ignorant and self-righteous," resulting in Su Yi teaching him a lesson and causing a big mistake?

Even his own father, Huang Yunchong, was dragged down because of him. It really shouldn't have happened!

"Lingxue, come with me," Su Yi said, his mind completely disinterested in staying at the birthday banquet as he turned to leave.

"Oh."

Wen Lingxue immediately followed, feeling that today's birthday banquet was quite boring.

"Su Brother, how can you just leave like that? Then... what about me?"

Huang Qianjun couldn't help but shout in his heart, his face filled with worry.

Little did he know that Huang Yunchong and Nie Beihu, who were sitting in the Wen family ancestral hall, seemed to be chatting and laughing, but they had been paying close attention to Su Yi's every move outside the hall.

When they noticed Su Yi leaving, the two exchanged a glance and stood up to take their leave, without the need for further time wasting.

These two important figures were no longer interested in staying any longer...