Family Conflict Escalates

Su Han, having opened a staggering 108 meridians, possessed the potential to break through the Dragon Blood Realm. However, he wasn't in any rush. His singular objective was to access true dragon blood, not resorting to ordinary beast blood, even the mightiest seventh-order monsters didn't interest him.

"The more meridians you open, the greater the spiritual power required. To open the first thirty-two, it took a hundred ancient elixirs. I can't even predict how many more pills I'll need," Su Han contemplated. Despite his wealth as an alchemist, his chosen path was exceedingly costly.

He estimated that even his 4.8 million gold coins might not suffice to unlock all 108 meridians. "No matter," he shrugged, "With my current strength, I can easily crush the Dragon Blood Realm. I can even hold my own in the Dragon Spirit Realm. Why worry about it?"

Just as he settled into his practice, the tranquility was shattered when his door was violently kicked open.

"Su Han, you rascal!" A group of figures stormed in, led by the four Su family masters. Su Yunlie wore a grim expression, casting a reproachful glance at Su Han. Su Yunming appeared anxious, while Su Yunchen and Su Yunpeng brimmed with anger, with Su Yunchen shouting, "Is something wrong?"

Su Han met their arrival with calm composure, sensing the brewing storm.

"Something wrong? You could say that!" Su Yunchen stepped up to Su Han, finger jabbing at him accusingly. "You arrogant wretch! It's one thing to act high and mighty within the Su family, but now you're causing chaos outside too? Do you comprehend the trouble you've brought upon us?"

Su Yunpeng chimed in, "Su Han, your audacity knows no bounds. Given the state of the Su family, you don't even consider our predicament. You not only killed Lin Family's young master but also humiliated the Chen Family's young master. You're a curse upon our family!"

Su Han responded with nonchalance, "Su Yunchen, Su Yunpeng, aren't your words a bit excessive?"

Su Yunming interjected with a cold snort, "I heard you refused to kneel even when Lin Heng and Chen Yi forced you to. Can you truly blame him for that?"

But Su Yunchen wasn't deterred, "Your son's life is more valuable than the Su family's survival! Given our current situation, even if I were ordered to kneel, I would. But Su Han, you heartless ingrate, you killed Lin Heng and brought trouble upon the entire Su family!"

Su Han retorted, "Su Yunchen, Su Yunpeng, if you're willing to kneel so easily, go ahead. When the Lin and Chen families come to exact revenge, let's see if your submission protects you."

"You've sowed discord and trouble, and you dare to defy us?" Su Yunpeng seethed.

Su Yunming, however, warned, "Su Yunchen, don't act tough in front of me. My presence alone can shield my son from harm."

Su Yunchen stammered in anger. He realized that pulling down Su Yunming from his position as patriarch wouldn't matter if the Su family perished.

"Brother!" Su Yunchen turned to Su Yunlie and implored, "You're sensible. You've seen that Su Han shows no remorse. He's a cancer in our family. If we let him continue, he'll destroy us!"

Su Yunlie, deep in thought, asked Su Han, "Su Han, why didn't you inform us of this chaos earlier?"

Su Han countered, "Why should I?"

"Ha, ha, ha..." Su Yunpeng laughed bitterly, "Su Yunming, take a good look. This is your son! He stirred up trouble and yet pretends to be unfazed, as if he can handle it all."

Su Yunlie, frustrated, admitted, "You have a point. Our family is already in dire straits. But have you considered how to resolve this matter?"

"Soldiers come to block, water comes to cover," Su Han replied casually.

"Do you possess the strength for that?" Both Su Yunchen and Su Yunpeng challenged.

Su Yunchen declared, "Brother, the safest course of action now is to remove Su Han as the head of the family and disown him. He's become a liability, and distancing ourselves from him is the only way to safeguard the Su family."

Su Yunming sneered, "So, Su Yunchen, you've been plotting this for a while?"

Su Yunchen remained unapologetic, "Even if I had, what could you do?"

Su Yunlie, deep in contemplation, conceded, "Perhaps we should never have granted Su Han the three-year spirit share."

Su Yunchen added, "Without those resources, Su Han wouldn't have gained such strength, and he wouldn't have dared to provoke Chen Yi and Lin Heng, let alone kill Lin Heng."

Su Han chuckled, "So, according to the second patriarch, should the Su family's descendants cease practicing altogether? Must they bow and scrape just because someone rides on their heads?"

"Presumptuous!" Su Yunlie's anger flared.

"In this turbulent time, the Su family squabbles internally," Su Han remarked, "What's the point of discussing it further?"

"You still have the nerve to criticize us?" Su Yunpeng lashed out.

Su Yunming interjected, "Su Han, you've caused immense trouble. Handle it on your own!"

Su Yunchen scoffed, "Su Yunming, if your son hadn't been so reckless, you could have retained your position as patriarch. But now, even if you can suggest two solutions, I, Su Yunchen, win!"

Tensions ran high as the Su family grappled with their internal strife, while external threats loomed ever larger.