Chapter 76: The Clan Chief Who Shields His Own

To show off these things before Jiang Daoxuan, the clan chief who has awakened his memories as a former Emperor reincarnate, is truly ignorant of death.

Leaving aside other matters, just thinking of the vast resources he mentioned, Zhou Lao couldn't help but find it laughable.

Hmph, even I, a Tianren Realm cultivator, dare not make such bold claims before the Jiang Clan—how dare you, worthless fools with such narrow horizons, speak such nonsense?

At this moment, seeing Jiang Chen and Jiang Yan remain silent, Xu Gu instantly realized he had been rejected again.

The thought of being rejected three times in a row by two teenagers—even as a Zifu Realm cultivator—made him seethe with anger.

Yet, remembering he wanted to recruit these two geniuses into his sect, he couldn't vent his fury on them.

So Xu Gu turned to look at Jiang Daoxuan beside him.

Seeing the man calm and composed, as if watching a joke unfold, he felt even more enraged: "Jiang Clan Chief, surely you've seen the talents of these two children. I believe you're a reasonable man who understands that keeping them here will only waste their gifts—they may never even break through to the Yuanhai Realm in this lifetime."

"Only our Qingshan Sect can offer them a broader horizon; then, even achieving the Star Wheel Realm won't be a fantasy. Our Qingshan Sect can also provide protection for your Jiang Clan, and we can develop together—why not?"

As Xu Gu finished speaking, Jiang Daoxuan laughed bitterly, as if hearing a joke: "A broader horizon? Hah! You belittle others to elevate yourselves—your Qingshan Sect really knows how to slap gold leaf on its own face."

"Also, I realize I've forgotten to mention something."

Jiang Daoxuan slowly rose from his grand chair, looking down at Xu Gu with cold eyes: "I once said I would not obstruct my clan members' futures—whether they leave or stay is entirely their own choice. So if Yan and Chen wish to join your Qingshan Sect, I will not object—I respect their decisions."

"But now that they have clearly refused, as long as I am alive, no one will force them to change their decision!"

His words fell, and the entire hall fell into stunned silence.

Jiang Yan and Jiang Chen snapped their heads up, staring at Jiang Daoxuan's towering back, their eyes shimmering, feeling him grow even more majestic.

They had naturally heard of the Qingshan Sect's name and understood it was a powerful force with a Moon Wheel Realm cultivator in residence.

Yet even facing such a power, the clan chief still dared to speak these words that would surely offend them—for their sake.

In this moment, they felt overwhelming pride to be born into the Jiang Clan, with such a clan chief who shielded his own.

In stark contrast to their emotions were Xu Gu and Ding Xuan.

Ding Xuan never imagined Jiang Daoxuan had the audacity to offend the Qingshan Sect so grievously for two inexperienced clan youths!

But this is fine—I'd like to see how you'll extricate yourself this time!

Recalling the humiliation he had suffered at the Jiang Clan last time, Ding Xuan's gaze grew increasingly venomous, and he prepared to enjoy the spectacle unfolding before him.

Seeing Jiang Daoxuan's utter lack of gratitude, Xu Gu's expression turned utterly dark: "It seems I underestimated you, clan chief of this minor family. Since you're determined to refuse, to hold back your clan's geniuses and deny them a better path..."

"Then for the sake of not letting pearls be buried in the dust, today, I will take these two disciples—whether you like it or not!"

Jiang Daoxuan sneered: "You're ready to steal them after being refused? Is this the way of your Qingshan Sect? In my view, you might as well call yourselves Qingshan Bandits..."

"Insolent!"

Seeing the man still mocking his sect, Xu Gu's brows shot up in fury, and he instantly drew his sword from his waist with his right hand.