Chapter 2327: then translation of title

After finishing explaining the matter of the Nine Heavens Precious Tree, the Wu family's old ancestor respectfully stood in the lower seat, silently waiting for Ye Zhangqing's decision.

Time slowly passed, while Ye Zhangqing on the main seat remained silent, as if weighing the pros and cons.

Only when the atmosphere in the hall gradually grew oppressive did Ye Zhangqing finally speak softly.

"Thank you for the information about the Nine Heavens Precious Tree. As for the matter of the Gu worm holy insect, I will not tell anyone. As for this Heavenly Dao oath, I will not take it, because I do not like the feeling of being forced. Whether you believe me or not is up to you."

Ye Zhangqing still did not want to make a Heavenly Dao oath.

Upon hearing that, the Wu family's old ancestor opened his mouth, for a moment not knowing how to respond.

Although Ye Zhangqing had already said he would not tell anyone about the Gu worm holy insect, these bare words without proof made him unable to believe.

After all, a single sentence could bring eternal ruin upon their family.

Without any binding agreement, who could feel at ease?

But seeing Ye Zhangqing's firm expression, the Wu family's old ancestor also knew he was not joking, but serious.

Just as the Wu family's old ancestor was still thinking about how to respond, the Wu family head, who had remained silent, suddenly fell to his knees with a thud before Ye Zhangqing.

He loudly said.

"Young Master Ye, my Wu family has a humble request; I hope you will accept our Wu family. From today onward, all of us in the Wu family wish to follow you, and from now on we will take you as our leader."

Huh???

The Wu family head's sudden action left both the Wu family's old ancestor and the Grand Elder stunned.

No, you were speaking just fine—why do you suddenly want to acknowledge a master? What kind of move is this?

Ye Zhangqing also clearly did not expect the Wu family head to have this trick; moreover, before he could reply, the Wu family head had already directly made a Heavenly Dao oath.

"As the head of the Wu family, I swear to Heaven: from today onward, the Wu family acknowledges Young Master Ye as our lord; the entire Wu family will loyally follow him, but any clansman who violates this oath shall be struck by heavenly thunder and suffer eternal ruin—may Heavenly Dao bear witness."

Huh???

Upon the issuance of the Heavenly Dao oath, not only the Wu family head but also the Wu family's old ancestor and the Grand Elder felt a mysterious Heavenly Dao Power suddenly descend upon them.

Did the Heavenly Dao just accept this?

Not only the three present, but all members of the Wu family at this moment felt the emergence of the Heavenly Dao Power.

As the head of the Wu family, the Wu family head naturally had the right to say this.

But this gave them no chance to react—the Wu family head just had the entire clan acknowledge a master?

The Wu family's old ancestor and the Grand Elder stared at the Wu family head with strange expressions.

Ye Zhangqing on the main seat, after a moment of stunned silence, came to his senses, shook his head and laughed.

"You're quite clever."

The Wu family head's move was essentially an indirect way of making Ye Zhangqing take a Heavenly Dao oath.

After all, the Wu family now follows you, counting as Ye Zhangqing's people; when dealing with one's own, could Ye Zhangqing possibly expose this secret?

Not to mention exposing it—if the Wu family ever gets into trouble, Ye Zhangqing cannot stand by and do nothing.

Of course, this also requires Ye Zhangqing's agreement; thus, the Wu family head is also gambling, betting that Ye Zhangqing will accept their Wu family.

"Our Wu family sincerely wishes to follow Young Master Ye."

Therefore, facing Ye Zhangqing's smiling question, the Wu family head earnestly replied.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing shook his head.

"Forget it, you've already sworn; what else can I say?"

As Ye Zhangqing nodded, a Tiāndào qìxī likewise surged into his body; of course, this Tiāndào qìxī on Ye Zhangqing had no restrictive effect—it was merely a response from the Heavenly Dao.

This can be considered a full acknowledgment of the Wu family head's Heavenly Dao oath just made.

Having successfully acknowledged a master, they are naturally one's own people; the matter of that Gu worm holy insect is also considered satisfactorily resolved.

Shortly thereafter, the four chatted for a while, mainly with the Wu family head introducing Ye Zhangqing to some of the Wu family's circumstances and secrets.

Since they had already chosen to follow Ye Zhangqing, the family's situation naturally had to be told to him.

There was no concealment; many family secrets were laid bare by the Wu family head.

Of course, this also served as an indirect demonstration of loyalty, letting Ye Zhangqing see that the Wu family was sincere.

After waiting about a Shíchén, Ye Zhangqing then rose to take his leave, with the Wu family head and two others personally seeing him off.

At the moment of parting, Ye Zhangqing turned his head to look at the Grand Elder and smiled.

"You too are a person bearing great fortune—not bad."

This Grand Elder happened to bump into the Gu worm holy insect and the Nine Heavens Precious Tree by chance; the fortune on him is obviously not low.

Having offered a word of praise, Ye Zhangqing departed under the respectful see‑off of the three.

"Seeing off Young Master Ye."

After Ye Zhangqing had completely disappeared from sight, the Wu family's old ancestor then, with a complex expression, said to the Wu family head.

"Your acknowledging a master really took me by surprise."

"Old ancestor, I had no choice either."

In response, the Wu family head gave a wry smile, saying that the situation earlier could only be like this, and moreover, acknowledging Ye Zhangqing as master seemed to have more benefits than drawbacks.

Although bound to Ye Zhangqing, they might later invite trouble they shouldn't have, after all, in others' eyes the Wu family would henceforth be part of Ye Zhangqing's camp.

If Ye Zhangqing were to feud with someone, the Wu family would naturally not be able to escape.

But besides that, in daily life the Wu family could indeed obtain many benefits and protection from Ye Zhangqing.

Thus, viewed this way, the benefits should outweigh the drawbacks.

Upon hearing the Wu family head's words, the Wu family's old ancestor nodded, saying that talking about this now is useless; let it be as it is.

Saying that, the two walked away, leaving the befuddled Grand Elder; only after they left did he mutter doubtfully.

"Wasn't the agreement that Young Master Ye would take the oath? How did it end up with my Wu family taking the oath............"

The Grand Elder always felt strange inside; this is not what was said earlier.

All the way back to the Canteen, seeing Ye Zhangqing, the girl cautiously stepped forward, wanting to speak but appearing hesitant.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing naturally could tell at a glance what she wanted to ask, and said with a smile.

The matter is settled; you no longer need to worry.

Upon hearing this, the girl visibly relaxed, then immediately plopped down on her knees before Ye Zhangqing, kowtowing in thanks.

Ye Zhangqing is her great benefactor.

Seeing the girl kneel again, Ye Zhangqing raised his hand and helped her up.

What's going on today, why does everyone love to kneel so much?

He gestured that the girl need not do this; from now on she just needs to work properly for him in the Canteen, no need to think about anything else, and from now on no one will be able to bully her.

The girl naturally nodded repeatedly, turning all her gratitude toward Ye Zhangqing into motivation, only thinking that in the future she could take on more for the young master and never let him down.

After a few words of encouragement, he had the girl step back, leaving himself alone in the rear courtyard, where Ye Zhangqing began to calculate the matter of the Nine Heavens Precious Tree.

Since he now knows about it, he will certainly want to obtain it; he just needs to plan carefully.