Chapter 64: I'll Make Sure to Take Good Care of Your Concubine

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Xiao Ruoyu's face instantly flushed red. This little brat dared to tease me like that!

"Shut it! What nonsense are you spouting, you cheeky girl?" she scolded, her embarrassment intensifying. She raised her hand, aiming to swat Xia Qingxue.

But Qingxue was prepared. Dodging swiftly, she giggled and replied mischievously, "Oh, come on, Sister Ruoyu! There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Love between a man and a woman is the most natural thing in the world—especially when husband is so... impressive."

"Enough! Stop it right now!" Ruoyu snapped, her chest heaving as she fought to regain her composure.

"Alright, alright, I'll stop." Qingxue laughed heartily, her shoulders shaking with mirth. Teasing Sister Ruoyu like this brought a rare sense of amusement and exhilaration that she hadn't felt in ages.

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The Next Day

Xiao Clan's Discussion Hall.

The grand chamber was filled to capacity. A suffocating air of tension hung in the room as hundreds of Xiao Clan elders and core members gathered to discuss a pressing matter.

At the heart of today's agenda was the controversy surrounding Xiao Ruoyu's extended stay at the Su residence.

"Father, can't you see what's happening? While claiming to recover from her injuries, Sister has been fraternizing with Su Chen, the young master of the Su Clan! Why won't you believe me?"

Xiao Tiancheng, seated among the elders, wore a look of frustration. His tone was laced with indignation as he voiced his accusations.

Several elders aligned with Tiancheng chimed in, condemning Ruoyu's actions as disgraceful to the Xiao Clan's honor.

"Enough!"

A thunderous voice cut through the discord. Xiao Hanshan, the patriarch of the Xiao Clan, slammed his palm against the armrest of his chair, silencing the room.

"I believe Ruoyu," he declared with unshakable conviction.

Tiancheng's expression darkened, his frustration boiling over. This meeting was meant to sway his father and position him as the rightful heir to the Xiao Clan. Yet, Hanshan's unwavering trust in Ruoyu dashed his hopes.

"Father, you're being blind!" Tiancheng protested. "The Su Clan has oppressed us for years, leaving us teetering on the brink of collapse. Trusting Su Chen is sheer folly!"

"And if we don't act now," he continued, voice rising with urgency, "the Su Clan will soon deliver the killing blow!"

Despite his impassioned plea, Hanshan's expression only hardened. "Hmph! The Xiao Clan has never feared the Su Clan, nor will it start now!"

Tiancheng's heart sank as he watched his father grow more resolute. He gritted his teeth, the words of Su Yong echoing in his mind.

"If they won't give it to you, take it for yourself."

His resolve solidified. Tiancheng's eyes flickered toward a group of thirty figures seated nearby—his silent supporters among the clan elders.

With a loud bang, Tiancheng rose, grabbing his chair and smashing it against the wooden table. Splinters flew in all directions, drawing a collective gasp from the assembly.

"Unfilial son! What are you doing?!" Hanshan roared, his face contorted with rage.

Tiancheng sneered, his voice dripping with venom. "Old fool, I've tolerated your favoritism for far too long! Despite being the rightful heir, you insist on grooming Ruoyu, that wretched girl, as your successor!"

His eyes burned with years of pent-up resentment. No matter how hard he worked, Ruoyu had always outshone him in Hanshan's eyes. Today, he would end it.

"You madman! Guards, seize him!" Hanshan bellowed, gesturing to the guards stationed nearby.

Swish, swish!

In an instant, dozens of guards leapt forward, ready to subdue Tiancheng.

"Hah! I'd like to see who dares touch me!" Tiancheng scoffed, his sleeve flicking outward.

In response, thirty elders stood, exuding an oppressive aura that swept through the hall like a tidal wave.

Boom!

The collective might of over twenty Great Sage cultivators, combined with three Quasi-Emperor powerhouses, created a suffocating pressure. The very air in the hall seemed to warp under the immense spiritual energy.

The Xiao guards faltered, their knees buckling under the crushing aura. Fear filled their eyes as they realized they were utterly outmatched.

"You... you're rebelling!" an elder stammered, his voice trembling.

His words plunged the hall into stunned silence.

Rebellion?

As the weight of the accusation settled, a chill ran through the assembly. Tiancheng had amassed a powerful faction right under their noses, and now, he was making his move.

Tiancheng smirked, the flicker of triumph in his eyes. "Old fool, I've told you time and again—I'm the only one fit to lead the Xiao Clan! Only I can restore our family to greatness!"

Stepping forward, he pointed a finger at Hanshan. "Hand over the patriarch's seal now, and I'll show mercy for the sake of our bloodline. Refuse, and I won't hesitate to destroy you!"

Hanshan's face darkened, his fists clenching tightly. After a long pause, he sighed heavily. "If you're so determined, then I won't stop you."

The hall froze.

Was Hanshan... surrendering?

Even Tiancheng was taken aback, blinking in disbelief. "What... what did you just say?"

Hanshan met his gaze, a faint smirk playing on his lips. "The patriarch's seal is within me. If you want it, come take it yourself."

"You're courting death, old man!" Tiancheng snarled. His composure shattered as rage consumed him.

"And don't worry, I'll take good care of your precious Yongniang after you're gone," he added with a malicious grin.

Hanshan's eyes blazed with fury. Yongniang, his youngest concubine, was a subject of deep affection—and the shameless target of Tiancheng's sordid advances.

"Beast! I'll kill you myself!"

With a roar, Hanshan unleashed his full power. The air trembled as his Quasi-Emperor peak cultivation erupted, his palm striking toward Tiancheng with the force of a raging storm.

Boom!

A shadowy figure appeared in the nick of time, intercepting Hanshan's strike. The resulting clash sent shockwaves rippling through the hall, forcing both combatants to retreat several meters.

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