Chapter 1553: The Old Ancestor of the Yuan Family

This person was none other than the Young Master of the Yuan family, Yuan Lun.

He was similar in age to Yuan Yinger, and they had been compared to each other since childhood.

However, whether it was cultivation base, character, or business acumen, he was always overshadowed by Yuan Yinger.

Because of this, Yuan Lun had harbored a grudge against Yuan Yinger since he was young, opposing her at every turn.

He had even gone so far as to ruin quite a few of the Yuan family's businesses just to spite her.

It was only because the Yuan family was so large and wealthy that it hadn't caused too much of a stir.

On this special day, seeing Yuan Yinger again, he naturally had no kind words for her.

As soon as Yuan Yinger saw it was him, she immediately stiffened her face and said, "The results haven't been announced yet, how do you know for sure that I've lost?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Lun burst into laughter and said, "Yuan Yinger, are you still pretending to be calm? Let me tell you, I've already put the word out. Within the entire Great Yu Imperial Kingdom, no faction with Grade Seven Immortal Array Diagrams will sell to you. What do you have to fight me with? I reckon you haven't even managed to buy a single array diagram, have you?"

After saying this, he laughed wantonly.

Yuan Yinger frowned upon hearing this, and realization dawned on her.

From the very beginning of the trial, she had sensed that someone was targeting her.

All the shops refused to sell her array diagrams, and some array masters wouldn't even see her.

Now, hearing Yuan Lun's words, she finally understood that it was this guy targeting her.

However, she also understood that with Yuan Lun's ability as a second-generation heir, how could he have such power?

All of this was undoubtedly the handiwork of his father, the current head of the Yuan family, Yuan Zhen'an.

Ordinarily, outsiders should not interfere in such trials for family descendants.

Yet, this Yuan Zhen'an had cheated openly.

From the start, this trial had been unfair!

Yuan Yinger took a deep breath, gradually calming down. Looking at the smug Yuan Lun, she suddenly smiled faintly and said, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I have already bought Grade Seven Immortal Array Diagrams!"

"What?" Yuan Lun was stunned, looking at Yuan Yinger with a face full of surprise.

Immediately after, Yuan Lun sneered, "Impossible! Within the Great Yu Imperial Kingdom, it is impossible for anyone to sell you Immortal Array Diagrams!"

Yuan Yinger smiled calmly and said, "It's a pity, but there really is!"

A cold glint flashed in Yuan Lun's eyes. He turned his head to look at Luo Tian and Xiaoya, frowning as he asked, "Is it them?"

Yuan Yinger nodded and said, "That's right. These two are Immortal Array Masters from the Tai Ling Pavilion, and this one is the Vice Pavilion Master of the Tai Ling Pavilion!"

Yuan Lun frowned upon hearing this.

"Tai Ling Pavilion?"

He felt the name was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't quite recall it.

But just then, a middle-aged man behind him suddenly let out a snort of laughter.

"Hmm? Master Bai, what are you laughing at?" Yuan Lun turned his head and immediately put on a respectful expression to ask.

That Master Bai shook his head and said, "I thought Miss Yuan had found some great expert, but it turns out to be the Tai Ling Pavilion!"

"What's wrong with the Tai Ling Pavilion?" Yuan Lun asked, puzzled.

Master Bai said with a smile, "Young Master Yuan is young, so it's normal not to know! This Tai Ling Pavilion is considered the worst array faction in our Great Yu Imperial Kingdom. They can't even find a single Grade Five Immortal Array Master in their entire pavilion, yet they claim to be able to sell Grade Seven Immortal Array Diagrams? I think this Miss Yuan has been swindled!"

After saying this, he looked at Yuan Yinger with a playful expression.

Yuan Lun, listening from the side, was stunned at first, then burst into wild laughter.

"I'm dying of laughter, Yuan Yinger! You are truly foolish beyond compare. Although I knew your ability was inferior to mine, I didn't expect you to be this stupid, to be swindled like this?"

Yuan Yinger's face darkened, and she said, "I was not swindled..."

Yuan Lun waved his hand and said, "If you say so. It's useless telling me; anyway, in a moment before the ancestors, it will be you who loses face, not me! Who knows, your branch might even be expelled from the family from now on!"

Yuan Yinger was about to say something more when she saw an old man walk out from inside.

"The Family Head has ordered: all trial participants, go to the front hall immediately to see the ancestors!"

Seeing this, Yuan Lun immediately cupped his hands and said, "Understood!"

After saying this, he said to Master Bai beside him, "Master Bai, please come with me!"

Master Bai nodded and followed him along.

Watching their retreating backs, Yuan Yinger's expression was extremely ugly.

She turned her head to Luo Tian and the other, saying, "My apologies, you two..."

Luo Tian waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. The affairs between you have nothing to do with me; I'm just here to do business."

Luo Tian couldn't be bothered to interfere in such family infighting.

When it came down to it, what did it have to do with him?

Yuan Yinger nodded upon hearing this and said, "Alright, then please wait a moment. Once the trial is over, I will settle all the accounts immediately!"

After saying this, she packed all of Luo Tian's Immortal Array Diagrams into her spatial ring and turned to enter the Yuan family mansion.

Watching her departing back, Xiaoya turned to look at Luo Tian and asked, "Vice Pavilion Master, are all those array diagrams you drew Grade Seven Immortal Arrays?"

Even though she had witnessed Luo Tian's strength, the fact that he could draw such a quantity of diagrams in such a short time still left her feeling shocked.

After all, the soul power consumed by these diagrams was also immense.

Ordinary people, even with Luo Tian's speed, would likely die from soul power exhaustion.

Luo Tian thought for a moment and said, "Not all of them!"

"Ah?" Xiaoya was shocked.

This was the biggest deal for the Tai Ling Pavilion in a thousand years!

If there was a problem with the quality, it would ruin their reputation!

Luo Tian said calmly, "I figured, since they bought so many diagrams from us at once, we should offer some kind of discount, right? I didn't want to lower the price, so I thought I'd throw in a high-grade array diagram as a bonus."

Xiaoya breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and said, "If it's just one high-grade array diagram, then that's no problem!"

Xiaoya didn't take it too seriously.

The high-grade array diagrams Luo Tian spoke of were either Grade Eight or Grade Nine.

It couldn't possibly be a Creation-level Immortal Array Diagram!

After all, such a level of Immortal Array Diagram had never appeared since ancient times!

And if it were Grade Eight or Grade Nine, although they would lose a bit on the price,

Yuan Yinger had bought so many and offered such a high price that, all things considered, the Tai Ling Pavilion wouldn't lose out!

Meanwhile, Yuan Yinger had already arrived in the Yuan family's main hall.

Inside the hall, Yuan Zhen'an had been waiting there for a long time.

Upon seeing Yuan Yinger appear, a flash of killing intent flickered in his eyes.

Just then...

"The ancestors have arrived!"

A voice rang out, and following that, three white-haired and white-bearded old men, surrounded by a crowd, slowly entered the hall.

"Greetings to the ancestors!" Including Yuan Zhen'an, all the Yuan family members knelt on the ground.

These three old men were the only three remaining of the six founding ancestors who had created the Yuan family's enterprise.