Chapter 34: Genius and trash have never been compatible

A chubby young man, seemingly impatient, sat on the nearby steps and said in an irritated tone:

“Father, why have you never mentioned that the South Family has a main branch? Is it worth it to renovate the entire family for one or two people?”

“How strong can the main branch be compared to the Lingxiao Sect? Big Sister has finally returned after so long, and you’re not in a hurry to break off her engagement with that useless Han Yue. Instead, you’re fawning over others with the entire family.”

“It’s better to hand over the South Family to me…”

Bang

Before he could finish his words, the stout figure was kicked off the training platform by the man at the head, flying more than ten meters before landing face down on the ground.

“Ouch, Father, what are you doing!”

The others seemed accustomed to this, and paid no attention.

As they watched, a female voice came from the entrance: “Father, has Second Brother angered you again?”

The chubby man struggled to get up and ran to the woman, wanting to complain, but upon seeing the two people behind her, he bowed:

“Greetings to Elder Gu and Master Pei.”

The South Family disciples and elders also bowed, paying their respects to the two with flattery.

The three walked forward, standing at the highest position at the head. The man called “Master Pei” spoke with a hint of disdain:

“Head of the South Family, what Second Master said isn’t entirely wrong. We’ve already wasted three days here. Are you really going to offend the Lingxiao Sect for the sake of this insignificant main branch?”

Nan Tianjun, the head of the South Family, had a broad and strong build, a scar running across his left cheek, and a fierce look in his eyes. Before he could speak, the woman who had come with him spoke first to explain:

“Senior Brother, the family is paramount. The matter of breaking off the engagement can wait a day or two. When I return to the sect, I will personally apologize to Master.”

The woman’s voice was like a clear spring in the mountains, calming the hearts of those who heard it.

The man immediately changed his tone: “It’s rare for Sister Xiyan to return home. It’s understandable if Master would like her to stay a few more days.”

South Xiyan didn’t respond, but stepped forward and stood beside Nan Tianjun.

The chubby young man also squeezed in and stood beside South Xiyan, not forgetting to glare at Nan Tianjun, who was at the head:

“The Young Master of the Lingxiao Sect has come in person. This is a great opportunity. If you hand over the South Family to me…”

“Hmm?”

“I didn’t say anything!” The chubby young man quickly covered his mouth.

Nan Tianjun turned around and looked at everyone, his voice cold and authoritative:

“The two who have come from the main family are the Holy Maiden of the main family, the next head of the South Family, and the young Lady’s of the main family.”

“If anyone dares to disrespect them, they will be punished according to the family rules!”

Then he looked at the chubby young man: “You too.”

The chubby young man visibly trembled.

South Xiyan couldn’t help but frown upon hearing this. She also felt that it was unnecessary to make such a fuss for the two people from the main branch. The people from the Lingxiao Sect weren’t treated with such deference.

Similarly, the two from the Lingxiao Sect in the distance both had bad expressions. The old man took out two stools, and the two sat down to watch. If it weren’t for South Xiyan, with the South Family’s attitude, he would have already taken action to destroy them.

Who in the world wasn’t respectful towards those from the Lingxiao Sect? The South Family was so audacious. They didn’t know how to entertain them, instead, they were busy repairing houses and adding tiles, treating them as nothing.

Now, they didn’t even have a table or chairs, making the two of them wait.

They had never been treated this way.

The sun was scorching hot, and even though they were cultivators, a layer of sweat formed on their foreheads.

“The South Family main branch is putting on quite a show! This Young Master wants to see who has made the Head of the South Family willing to offend the Lingxiao Sect to welcome them!”

Anyone with discerning eyes could hear that the young man was extremely angry, and his words directly stated that the South Family had completely offended the Lingxiao Sect.

The disciples below were in a panic. After all, the Lingxiao Sect wasn’t something that a small Cloud City could afford to offend.

Nan Tianjun spoke, but his tone was not respectful: “It’s a great honor for Young Master Pei to welcome the Holy Maiden with us. Why don’t you go for a walk in Cloud City for now?”

Hiss

Just a few days ago, they were still respectful and courteous, but now they were clearly trying to chase them away?

The young man’s expression turned cold: “Oh? Head of the South Family, you have a lot of nerve. Since the South Family doesn’t know how to appreciate a favor, Elder Gu, give them a lesson.”

South Xiyan was also puzzled by Nan Tianjun’s actions. Although she had joined the Lingxiao Sect, she hadn’t yet established herself and didn’t have much power. But the person in front of her was the real Young Master, who could command True Martial Realm and even Heavenly Martial Realm cultivators.

The life and death of the South Family depended on his word.

“Senior Brother Pei, don’t be angry. My father is just too excited, he didn’t mean to treat you poorly.”

But Nan Tianjun just stared at the sky, his thoughts far away. Once he joined the main family, what was a Lingxiao Sect Young Master? He wouldn’t even be worthy to lick his shoes.

New Characters

Nan Tianjun: Head of the South Family branch, True Martial Realm

South Xiyan: Eldest daughter of the South Family branch, Lingwu Martial Realm, the fiancée of the protagonist’s nemesis in the original story.

The young man warned, “Sister Xiyan, I advise you to sever ties with this family sooner rather than later. They will only hold you back.”

South Xiyan bowed, “The second hundred and seventieth rule of the sect: one cannot forget their roots.”

Sui turned around and continued to wait with everyone else.

Finally, after half an hour, a surge of soul power erupted in the air, and a hurricane roared.

Everyone had to use their soul power to keep from being blown over.

Boom

“Wow, this is the Tianwu Continent.”

With a tinkling sound, everyone looked up and saw a giant black hole appearing out of thin air in the sky. Three figures descended slowly from within.

On the left, a little girl of about six or seven years old, dressed in black, her baby fat still on her face, looked around curiously.

On the right, an old man in plain clothes, seemingly unremarkable, as if he wouldn’t stand out in a crowd, but his eyes were exceptionally sharp, making him impossible to ignore.

The most captivating figure was the fairy in the middle. She was dressed in pure white, with no makeup, yet her aura was noble and ethereal, clear as a spring, elegant as poetry, warm as jade, beautiful as a painting.

Crack

Only when the sound of a glazed cup shattering nearby reached their ears did everyone come to their senses.

“Greetings to the Holy Maiden and the Young Lady’s.”

“South Family branch of the Tianwu Continent, are you the head of the family?” Nan Xian’s voice was calm and polite, yet it carried a chill.

“Holy Maiden, I am indeed the head of the branch family, Nan Tianjun.”

Sui introduced the two behind him, “My eldest daughter, South Xiyan. My youngest son, Nan Qiong.”

The chubby young man quickly added, “Qiong as in vast sky, not poor.”

Nan Tianjun kicked Nan Qiong, his voice laced with flattery, “Holy Maiden, Young Lady’s, we have already prepared a welcome feast for you three. Please take a rest first.”

Nan Xian bowed in respect to her elders.

“Ahem.” The young man and the old man who had been ignored stepped forward.

The young man, considering himself to be humble, bowed in an irregular manner, “I presume you three are from the South Family main branch. I am Pei Zhao, the Young Master of the Lingxiao Sect.”

Nan Xian nodded and smiled faintly, then left the training platform under Nan Tianjun’s guidance.

South Li, however, didn’t hide her disdain as she rolled her eyes at Pei Zhao. Another dissolute young master lusting after her elder sister’s beauty.

Pei Zhao narrowed his eyes, clenched the fan in his hand, and signaled to the elder behind him.

Elder Gu, understanding his young master’s intentions, directly unleashed his True Martial Realm peak aura.

Powerful energy surged from behind, the South Family disciples turned around and saw Elder Gu’s martial soul soaring into the sky.

Pei Zhao opened his fan, his expression calm and composed, “The South Family actually looks down on my Lingxiao Sect. I must see what kind of audacity you have to despise us.”

He had asked Elder Gu to investigate. These people from the main family, he didn’t know where they came from, but they didn’t even recognize the Lingxiao Sect.

“Elder Gu, give them a lesson.”

The old man’s hands moved, black energy surged around him, and killing intent struck the South Family members.

“Senior Brother Pei, make Elder Gu stop!” South Xiyan urged anxiously.

Pei Zhao spread his hands, “Isn’t the South Family quite capable? Why, are you begging for mercy now?”

“Spare you? That’s easy. But I need… Holy Maiden, to apologize to me.”

The South Family disciples were all in a panic. The strongest fighter in the South Family was only at the early stage of True Martial Realm. How could they possibly defeat the people from the Lingxiao Sect? For a moment, they were…