Chapter 1052: Calculations (Subscription Please)_1

Afterward, the disciples of the Duanmu Clan quickly dispersed and left the area surrounding the practice field...

Zhou Qingruo's amber beautiful eyes looked towards Xu Sheng, and she spoke earnestly, "Xu Sheng, if you refused because of me, it's really not necessary!"

Although she didn't want to have any interaction with the Duanmu Clan, she also couldn't let that affect Xu Sheng. If he truly wanted to stay here, she wouldn't speak out to stop him!

Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng revealed a faint smile, reached out to caress Zhou Qingruo's silky hair, and said softly, "Qingruo, don't overthink it. My decision not to stay with the Duanmu Clan is not because of you!"

Zhou Qingruo's delicate body trembled, and she pursed her crimson, tender lips and asked, "Is... is that so?"

Being on the receiving end of a 'pat on the head,' her aloof demeanor instantly melted, making one can't help wanting to be close to her...

Seeing the two of them in such an intimate moment, Duanmu Lian clicked her tongue and said, "Tsk tsk tsk, if Xu Sheng stays here, wouldn't that mean you, Qingruo, will have to leave alone? Then, it will be easy for me to make a move!"

These words were half true, half false. Her feelings for Xu Sheng were genuine, as even with multiple companions, a man as outstanding as him was acceptable!

Zhou Qingruo's beautiful eyes chilled as she said coldly, "Duanmu Lian, are you seeking death?"

Xu Sheng, quite puzzled, asked, "Miss Lian, what did you just say about making a move?"

Duanmu Lian blinked her sparkling eyes and waved her hands, saying, "No... nothing, just... um..."

Thinking for a long time, she didn't know how to explain, so she simply glossed over it...

Zhou Qingruo glanced at her and changed the subject, "Let's go, Xu Sheng. Since you're going to enter the Xuanming Domain, I can tell you about the specifics."

Xu Sheng didn't refuse, nodding his head, "Hmm!"

Subsequently, the two of them left while talking and laughing...

Duanmu Lian, left alone, was completely disheveled...

Annoyed, she shouted, "Hey, hey! How can you ignore me again? Can't you wait for me?"

After speaking, she took steps to catch up...

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At this moment, the heads and Elders of the external clans who had left...

Chief Xu of the Xu Family looked back at the silent Elders with cold eyes and roared, "What a bunch of useless garbage, how could so many of you lose to just three people!!"

As these words left his mouth, another Clan Leader narrowed his eyes and said, "Shut up, it's not your place to scold an Elder of my Dragon Clan!"

Patriarch Mo of the Mo Family glanced at the two of them and said coldly, "This matter can't just be left at that. We must make the Duanmu Clan pay, they want to enter the Xuanming Domain, right? Let them!"

Hearing this, everyone looked at him with puzzled eyes, their gazes filled with deep confusion.

Seeing this reaction, Patriarch Mo continued coldly, "Isn't the Duanmu Clan just relying on that old Family Head who's halfway into that realm? My father is about to finish his meditation!"

Everyone who heard this took a sharp breath. Patriarch Mo's words clearly indicated he wanted to take action against the Duanmu Clan!!!

Chief Xu furrowed his brows and said, "Patriarch Mo, do you realize the cost of initiating a war between families?

Patriarch Mo responded coldly, "Hmph! Of course I do. But if our three great families join forces, the mere Duanmu Clan will not stand a chance. Otherwise, our three families would not have qualified to enter the Xuanming Domain at all!"

Chief Xu's eyes shone with insight, "I see! Patriarch Mo, you mean to say that while the Duanmu Clan will be sending their Elders into the Xuanming Domain, greatly weakening their overall strength, we can seize that moment to launch an attack!"

After hearing this explanation, the Long Family Patriarch nodded and said, "Indeed, if the three great families act together, we can certainly take down the Duanmu Clan!"

Chief Xu of the Xu Family saw that they were all somewhat tempted and sneered, "Chief Xu, Chief Long, what do you two think?"

After pondering for a good ten seconds, Chief Xu of the Xu Family and Chief Long of the Long Family exchanged a glance, each seeing the coldness in the other's eyes…

In unison, they said, "I, the Xu Family (Long Family), agree!"

Such a good opportunity, if missed, won't come again!!

The Mo Family Patriarch said with satisfaction, "Good! Since both chiefs agree, let's head to my Mo Family to discuss it!"

It's true that the Mo Family Ancestor has come out of seclusion, but…

Only his Mo Family can enter the Xuanming Domain!

The Xu Family and Long Family, what are they worth??

As for the discussion, if the people of the Xu Family and Long Family knew that their chiefs had been killed by the elder family head of the Duanmu Clan…

Without thinking, they all knew what to do...

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Just as Duanmu Shuo returned to the grand hall of the Duanmu Clan, a particularly ominous premonition suddenly emerged in his heart, causing his brows to furrow...

"Family Head, what's wrong? Is it because Elder Xu has refused to join the Duanmu Clan?"

"A talent like Elder Xu probably wouldn't choose to be constrained by a family!"

"Right, but don't forget, Family Head, both Elder Lian and your daughter have close relations with Elder Xu, which can be used to our advantage."

Having a monster talent like Xu Sheng in the Duanmu Clan would mean leading the family to its peak in just a few years!

Duanmu Shuo shook his head and said, "No, I'm not thinking about that anymore; it's an ominous premonition I have!"

Hearing this, the faces of the elders turned somber…

"An ominous premonition? Could it be that people from other families are getting ideas? With their characters, it's indeed possible they'd take this opportunity to strike!"

"Yes! Letting elders into the Xuanming Domain will indeed weaken our family's defenses, but with the elder family head around, nothing should happen, right?"

"Our Duanmu Clan fears no single family, but I'm afraid if they join forces! Even with the elder family head, we might not be able to withstand them! After all, powerful as the elder family head is, even his spiritual power has limits."

Duanmu Shuo shook his head, "It might just be my misgiving, let's discuss which elders to send to the Xuanming Domain first. Certainly, Xu Sheng must be

Seeing his reaction, these elders didn't continue to discuss the previous topic...

"The other four spots will surely include Elder Lian! However, considering the safety of the family, we could send Duanmu Qingruo, along with two disciples, there as well."

"Hmm! With Elder Xu and Elder Lian going, Duanmu Qingruo likely won't refuse!"

"True, but the specifics are still up to you, Family Head!"

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Shuo, supporting his chin in contemplation, said, "Send Qingruo, Lian'er, Xu Sheng, and two disciples? It's not a bad idea, but we still need to ask Qingruo about it. If she's unwilling, then we'll choose another from amongst you to join!"

With Xu Sheng, Duanmu Lian, and Duanmu Qingruo all going together, with their strengths, there shouldn't be any family in the Xuanming Domain that can contend with them!

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