Clan Assembly Impeachment

"Uncles and elder uncles, the hustle and bustle in the business world is nothing unusual. Is the foundation of our Ye Family over so many years incapable of withstanding such turbulence caused by temporary gains and losses?"

Ye Qingcheng still persevered, speaking with a steady and forceful tone. However, her clear, reddened eyes revealed a strength that made people feel sorry for her.

"Humph! Every one of us here has struggled in the business world for many years. Do we need you to teach us? Moreover, the Zhang Family's aggressive stance this time clearly indicates their intention to annihilate our Ye Family. It's not as easy as you say!"

The eldest uncle, Ye Deyuan, snorted coldly from his position.

"I have investigated. The alchemist the Zhang Family invited this time is no ordinary person. He is a registered alchemist of the Royal Capital Alchemist Union. Our Ye Family's alchemists are simply unable to contend with him! If we continue to lower our prices, the losses will be even more severe. We are in big trouble this time!"

The second uncle, Ye Deming, echoed, immediately stirring up a sense of crisis among the people.

"For that useless Su Chen, you didn't hesitate to bring out the town's clan treasure and spent a large amount of the family's wealth just to marry him into the family. You've turned our Ye Family into a joke in North Wild City! You failed to manage him properly, and your protection of him has brought a disaster to our Ye Family. Is this what a dignified Ye Family's young clan leader should do?"

"In the end, it's your incompetence as the young clan leader."

"That's right, Ye Qingcheng, what else do you have to say?"

Spit flew as the crowd became highly emotional, directing accusations at Ye Qingcheng.

Seeing this scene from his seat, the eldest uncle Ye Deyuan coldly smiled inwardly.

The effect he wanted to achieve had been achieved.

Ye Qingcheng felt both aggrieved and angry. Over the years, she had devoted endless efforts to rapidly develop and strengthen the Ye Family's business, transforming them from a second-rate family into the number one powerhouse in North Wild City. It had filled the pockets of these people, who no longer lacked resources for cultivation. However, they had no gratitude. As soon as they faced a crisis that affected their interests, they would blame her.

How could people's hearts be so indifferent?

Ye Qingcheng was tired, but for the sake of repaying her grandfather's trust, she had been persistently working hard.

Now, with Su Chen's cultivation being disabled and him becoming a member of the Ye Family, she couldn't afford to fall.

"I will take responsibility for the business, and I will handle the grievances with the Zhang Family. Since my grandfather appointed me as the young clan leader before entering seclusion, I will bear the heavy responsibility of the family!"

Ye Qingcheng took a deep breath, struggling to maintain a steady tone.

Similar incidents had occurred before, but with the trust and support of the patriarch, she had always been able to use her intelligence to overcome challenges.

"Talking is easy, but without cultivation and being a non-alchemist, how can you take responsibility? How will you handle it?"

"If you lack the ability, you should step down and let someone capable take over. Occupying a position without contributing only harms others and yourself!"

Most people spoke in unison, criticizing Ye Qingcheng with mockery and scorn. A few remained neutral, indicating that someone was manipulating things behind the scenes.

Seeing that the time was right, the fourth uncle, Ye Delin, stepped forward, his expression solemn.

"Since everyone is debating endlessly, I have a suggestion. Let's just hand over that useless son-in-law and be done with it, killing two birds with one stone."

His words received approval from many.

A discarded son-in-law with disabled cultivation, left to waste resources; he was of no use.

If his life could resolve the family crisis, it wouldn't be in vain to have wasted the town's clan treasure on him.

"No!"

Ye Qingcheng, who had been calm, suddenly became agitated and exclaimed, "The Zhang Family has been plotting against our Ye Family's business for years. Even without Su Chen, they would still make trouble. This matter has nothing to do with Su Chen."

The Zhang Family had invited an alchemist last month, secretly undermining and suppressing the Ye Family's business. This month, they had become open about it. While Su Chen might have strained relations by injuring two Zhang Family disciples, the main reason was that the Zhang Family held the advantage and no longer needed to hide their actions.

Moreover, the ambitious Zhang Family would not stop just because Su Chen was handed over. This was an excellent opportunity to undermine the Ye Family.

The people in the Ye Family knew these issues well; they were just finding an excuse to create trouble.

"Regardless of Su Chen's situation, he is my man! And I am still the young clan leader of the Ye Family. It's not your place to criticize him!"

Whenever Su Chen was mentioned, Ye Qingcheng became extremely firm, displaying the authority and dignity of a young clan leader.

As Su Chen walked outside the main hall, he suddenly heard this statement and felt a shock in his heart.

Ye Qingcheng's assertive declaration, in contrast to her previous indifferent attitude, brought a hint of warmth to his cold, worldly heart.

Inside the hall, a temporary silence fell.

Under the imposing gaze of Ye Qingcheng, the crowd was momentarily stunned, unsure how to retort.

"Humph, you only treat that useless person as a treasure! If you don't want to hand him over, then step down and let someone capable solve the family crisis!"

The fourth uncle, Ye Delin, suddenly changed his approach, finally starting today's main event – impeachment!

Everything before this was just a prelude.

"With the Zhang Family's aggressive stance, I think only the young master Ye Xinglong has the ability to lead our Ye Family to regroup and solve the troubles."

The second uncle, Ye Deming, felt the time was right and stood up, looking at the crowd.

"Yeah! Young Master Xinglong has extraordinary talent, awakened an extraordinary bloodline, and has reached the ninth level of the Qi Martial Realm. Only he can lead our Ye Family to prosperity."

"That's right! Even the Royal Capital Martial Academy is preparing to come for an assessment. Once Young Master Xinglong passes, he will become the academy's genius. By then, even the Zhang Family will have to give up!"

"Qingcheng, the contributions you've made for the family are recognized by everyone, and the family will support you. But if you act for your own selfish interests, disregarding the family's well-being, we cannot tolerate it."

Receiving a meaningful look from Ye Deming, the crowd began to echo.

Faced with the aggressive crowd, even though Ye Qingcheng was the young clan leader, she found it challenging to support herself at this moment.

During the patriarch's seclusion, when the family faced a crisis, these family elders had the right to impeach the young clan leader.

Moreover, the eldest uncle Ye Deyuan's faction was powerful, and with a single call, countless people responded. How could Ye Qingcheng, alone, fight against them?

Despite this, Ye Qingcheng still said firmly, "You have the right to impeach me, but the ultimate decision lies with the patriarch. Until then, I am still the young clan leader of the Ye Family!"

"Ye Qingcheng!"

The fourth uncle, Ye Delin, suddenly stood up and exclaimed, "You are so obstinate. Do you want to lead our Ye Family to eternal doom?"

"Uncle, your words are heavy. Apart from those present, Qingcheng does not have that ability."

Ye Qingcheng glanced coldly at Ye Delin and sneered.

She understood now that these people had long planned to force her to step down, and there was no need to be polite about it. As long as she did not voluntarily step down or the patriarch personally ordered it, these people couldn't force her.

"Ye Qingcheng, don't go too far!"

"Don't forget, you're just an ordinary person, a waste unable to cultivate. The family has treated you well enough over the years. Don't be ungrateful!"

In an instant, led by Ye Deming and Ye Delin, the crowd angrily rebuked.

The atmosphere at the scene became tense, and some hot-tempered individuals had even started flexing their muscles.

Bang!

Just then, the main door was suddenly kicked open with tremendous force. Two guards stationed there were sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground and groaning in pain.

"So many grown men, instead of dealing with the real troublemaker, the Zhang Family, you gather here to bully a weak woman. Quite impressive!"

A white-clad young man stepped forward, his sharp eyes filled with anger.

"Outrageous!"

"This is the Ye Family assembly. A useless son-in-law like you has no qualification to enter. Get out!"

Seeing that Ye Qingcheng was already struggling, they were suddenly interrupted by this audacious person, and Ye Deming and Ye Delin immediately erupted in fury.

Especially since the one who forcefully entered the Ye Family assembly was Su Chen, the waste son-in-law.

For a moment, everyone glared at Su Chen, their eyes full of anger. They had never liked this useless son-in-law, and now he dared to be so arrogant; it was simply seeking death.

"Daring to defy the hierarchy and insult our young clan leader, who exactly does not regard the Ye Family with respect?"

Su Chen showed no fear, casually scanning the crowd with a faint smile.

"Su Chen, you are arrogant! Do you still think you're the young master of the Daluo Dynasty's Su family? Now, you're nothing more than a dog adopted by our Ye family. You should have some self-awareness and get out immediately!"

Ye Delin scolded.

"I am a son-in-law, but my wife is the young clan leader of the Ye family. In the absence of the patriarch, the Ye family follows her command! My wife hasn't said anything, so why are you barking here?"

Su Chen sneered.

"You... you're seeking death!"

Ye Delin completely lost his temper.

With the rising status of the Ye family, no one had dared to speak to him like this before. He immediately erupted with the pinnacle cultivation of the Qi Martial Realm, intending to suppress Su Chen.

"Enough!"

Ye Qingcheng suddenly shouted coldly, sweeping the crowd with a stern gaze. "I am still the young clan leader of the Ye family. My words are the patriarch's command. Anyone who dares to oppose will be betraying the family, and I will not show mercy!"

With this statement, the scene instantly quieted down.

Even Ye Delin dared not directly confront her.

"Hmph! Someone who only cares about personal matters and disregards the family is not worthy of being our young clan leader! Ye Qingcheng, if you still consider yourself part of the Ye family, hand over this waste, Su Chen, and resolve the crisis in our Ye family!"

Finally, the elder Ye Deyuan spoke.

He was the mastermind behind today's Ye family assembly.

Ye Xinglong is his son!

"Absolutely not!"

Ye Qingcheng said decisively, with an unwavering attitude.

"Just because the Zhang family hired a mere alchemist? Are you really helpless and can only bully a weak woman?"

Su Chen sneered.

"A mere alchemist? You, waste, do you know what an alchemist represents?"

Ye Deming retorted.

"Ten days. Within ten days, my wife will definitely solve the crisis in the Ye family and defeat the alchemist hired by the Zhang family!"

Su Chen said with indifference and a smile.