Chapter 55: Win Zhengchun, Family Recognition

“Earth-Intermediate Mystical Technique, Scorching-Fire Wave!” The second elder of the Xu family stood up and said, “Zhengchun is really good. It seems that he has already mastered the essence of this Mystical Technique from his aura. Even a Mystical Warrior in the Advanced or Pinnacle tier could be burned to death.”

The third elder of the Xu family stroked his beard and said proudly, “Pfft! I have already said that Zhengchun is clever and talented. That trash Xu Yang has overestimated himself in challenging him.”

The manor master, Xu Changling, did not do anything. He had keen eyes. He glanced at Xu Yang and noticed that the good-looking, slender teenager’s face was calm when facing the scorching waves. He was like a statue!

‘Xu Yang… Are you able to receive this massive attack?’ Xu Changling seemed to be sitting still but the air around him had slowly stagnated. This Mystical Grandmaster was looking for a chance to save Xu Yang.

Xu Zhengchun laughed loudly in the ring. He seemed to be maniacal as he said, “Xu Yang! Xu Yang! Even if your physical strength is strong, you are destined to be defeated by my Scorching-Fire Wave. Mystical Power and Mystical Cultivation are the foundation of a Mystical Cultivator, and they always will be. You deserve this lesson today as a reminder!”

The scorching waves rolled up clouds of smoke and dust. The air above the ring was strangely twisted and this made it difficult to see what was going on in the ring.

“It seems that this is all the power that you have.” Xu Yang finally moved. He walked unabatedly toward Xu Zhengchun in the burning wave of flames.

Every single one of his steps were the same. Every single one of his steps were accurate as if they were measured by a ruler.

“Impossible… Impossible!” Xu Zhengchun’s proud face turned pale. “How could you defend against the power of the Scorching-Fire Wave! You must be cheating!”

Xu Yang walked step by step toward Xu Zhengchun, finally arriving in front of him. His blue shirt was burnt and torn, and his slender and firm exposed body could be seen. His face and exposed skin were covered in a grey layer like an unmovable stone.

Xu Yang held Xu Zhengchun with one hand. He slightly bent his right hand and the sound of bones crackling emerged.

Xu Yang decided to use this one punch to beat Xu Zhengchun until his bones were broken and blood was spurting everywhere.

Xu Zhengchun’s Mystical Power was nearly drained out after he launched the Earth-Intermediate Mystical Technique. He was not capable enough to fight with Xu Yang using his physical strength.

Xu Zhengchun could hardly breathe as the hand Xu Yang was using to grab his neck was as hard as steel. Xu Zhengchun’s eyes finally flashed with fear when he saw Xu Yang’s awaiting right fist.

“Enough, Xu Yang… Stop.” An old voice came from beside the ring.

Xu Zhengchun was wrapped in a gust of wind and Xu Yang’s expression changed. The Wind Mystical Power was extremely soft but there was a huge force that could not be resisted. Xu Yang would not be able to break the wind barrier even if he were to exert all his strength coupled with Mystical Power. As such, he could no longer hurt Xu Zhengchun.

There were no other people with such strength in the whole Xu family except for the manor master, Xu Changling.

“Grandpa…” Xu Yu said timidly, “This is unfair…”

Xu Changling glanced at Xu Yu lovingly and said, “Xu Yang has won the match.”

No one disagreed. After seeing that his grandson was not injured, the third elder of the Xu family breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Xu Changling’s eyes. A flash of gratitude appeared and disappeared just as quickly.

“Xu Yang, come here. Let Grandpa take a good look at you.” Xu Changling waved his hand at Xu Yang who was on the ring.

A contradictory feeling suddenly appeared in Xu Yang’s heart. Xu Yang that came from the future found it difficult to acknowledge this grandfather. However, the dead Xu Yang’s sense of belonging to the Xu family that was in his blood had also deeply influenced Xu Yang’s decision.

After releasing a long breath, Xu Yang walked slowly down the ring and bowed. “Manor Master.”

Disappointment flashed on Xu Changling’s old face when he heard Xu Yang call him Manor Master. “You are not willing to call me Grandpa. You must blame me for not being responsible as a grandpa and not taking care of you two.”

Xu Yang placed his arm around Xu Yu’s thin shoulder and said nothing.

“I hope that you know that Grandpa was forced to do what he had to do that time… Sigh! The Xu family owes you two a lot.” Xu Changling sighed. “You called me Manor Master. At least it means that you haven’t isolated yourself from the Xu family.”

“Xu Yang, your grandfather never thought of giving up on you and your sister.” Xu Qinggang walked down the ring and stood beside Xu Yang. He looked into Xu Yang’s eyes and said, “I have been looking after you all these years. When you were in mortal danger, I did not hold back. Do you remember several times when you were beaten up heavily by others and blacked out in the streets but found yourself back at home with your wounds mostly healed?”

“Why didn’t you just save him when he was bullied by the others?” Xu Yu asked, her voice cracking.

Xu Changling sighed. “It was my order. I told Qinggang not to do anything if the danger was not fatal… The reason stems from the huge faction that is threatening us. They warned us, the Xu family, not to accept Qingyuan’s children and that we must not take care of you. The Xu family may be wiped out if the faction were to find out that we have been sheltering Xu Yang.”

“Manor Master, you told Xu Yang to call you Grandfather. Does that mean that you want to take back these two deserted members?” The third elder of the Xu family could no longer keep his silence and said, “Don’t forget about the Mo family!”

“Enough is enough!” Xu Changling yelled. “Although the fame of the Mo family is terrifying, we, the Xu family, can no longer mistreat Qingyuan’s children!”

“But…” The third elder wanted to refute but was stopped by the second elder.

The energetic old man said joyfully, “We are brothers. Stop arguing about this. Elder Brother is the head of the family and we should abide by his decision. Calm down, Third Brother.”

Third Elder huffed and sat down reluctantly.

The argument between the three grandfathers was clearly heard by the Xu family’s youngsters.

“Manor Master wants Xu Yang to return!”

“That’s great! We, the Xu family, will have one more teenage genius. We’ll see how the Yu family and Ge family would still dare to be arrogant and laugh at us.”

“Don’t be too happy. As I see it, Xu Yang hasn’t shown any intention to return the family.” Someone in the crowd had keen observation.

“No way. How can he be unwilling to return to the family?”

“Xu Yang, it’s time for you to come home.” Xu Changling looked at Xu Yang softly and said.

Xu Yang lowered his head and caressed Xu Yu’s head saying, “Xu Yu, what do you think?”

Xu Yu’s eyes flashed with a look of anticipation and longing, but she said obediently, “I’ll listen to you, Brother. I’ll follow Brother’s decision.”

Xu Yang captured the fleeting change in Xu Yu’s eyes and he was slightly touched.

Xu Yang raised his head and looked into Xu Changling’s eyes. “Manor Master, do you want me to return to the family regardless of the Sea-Cloud Mo family’s reaction?”