Chapter 566

On an extravagantly luxurious carriage within the immortal beast caravan, a youth clad in a black robe spoke up in puzzlement.

The black-robed youth was named Lei Kan, the most outstanding prodigy of the Tianzi Lei family.

Beside him, a kind-faced middle-aged man named Lei Che, the current head of the Lei family, said: "Kan'er, do you know about the recent uproar over the destruction of the Xinghuan Immortal Sect?"

Lei Kan nodded upon hearing this: "Father, I know; that clueless Xinghuan Immortal Sect actually dared to provoke the Qingyun Immortal Sect, and was thus overwhelmingly destroyed by a sect expert last night."

Head Lei Che smiled and continued: "Kan'er, you only know one side, not the other; a major reason the Xinghuan Immortal Sect was destroyed so quickly lies ahead in Yunque Immortal City."

"'The patriarch of the Feng family in Yunque Immortal City is an elder of the Qingyun Immortal Sect; someone from the Xinghuan Immortal Sect wanted to wipe out the Feng family, which is why they were annihilated so swiftly.'"

"'Otherwise, by common sense, a supermajor sect could not collapse so suddenly.'"

"'I see, I understand now, Father,' after Head Lei Che's remarks, Lei Kan finally came to a sudden realization."

The Lei family relocated en masse to Yunque Immortal City solely to seek a slim chance of continued progress.

After all, this is an immortal city where a Qingyun elder resides, and it may someday become the premier immortal city of Tianzi.

Thus, moving to Yunque is a sound plan, and it will not be a loss no matter how you look at it.

If we could earn the Feng family's favor—more precisely, the favor of the Qingyun elder—our clan would surely soar to great heights!

Don't you see that so many major powers, and all the merchant guilds, are vying to come to Yunque Immortal City?

"'Not only that, I have met the Feng family's third elder several times, which counts as a nodding acquaintance.'"

"'Thus, the Lei family's opportunities are limitless; once settled, Father will take you all to pay a visit to the now-famous Feng family of Yunque.'"

The Lei family's caravan came to a steady stop before a rather luxurious mansion in the eastern district of Yunque Immortal City.

This mansion was purchased in advance at great cost, and from now on it will be the Lei family's new residence.

"'Kan'er, senior elders one and two, you three follow me; prepare a generous gift, and we will go to call on the Feng family.'"

"'The rest of you enter the new mansion to tidy up; this place is the starting point of the Lei family's new chapter.'"

Soon after, Lei Che, head of the Lei family, took his son Lei Kan and the two senior elders to arrive before the imposing gates of the Feng family mansion.

However, the Feng family's heavy main gate was tightly shut, with a sign hanging on it that read: 'Idle persons, keep out; otherwise, you bear the consequences.'

"'Head...' the senior elder Lei Shen said anxiously upon seeing the situation."

It is clear that too many powers have recently come to visit the Feng family, so they had no choice but to put up this sign.

"'Don't worry, I, the head, am acquainted with the Feng family's third elder, so this is not a disturbance; we are here to visit the third elder.'"

Lei Che naturally understood the senior elder's concern.

Having said that, he stepped forward and knocked; soon a fierce-looking Feng family guard pushed the door out, shouting, 'Are you done or not? This is the 1,300th time today my Feng family's door has been knocked on! The damn door is almost being knocked to pieces!'

Please do not misunderstand; I am Lei Che, head of the Tianzi Lei family, and I am acquainted with your Feng family's third elder, Feng Changsi, so I have come specifically to pay a visit.

Lei Che lowered his posture greatly; even though the other was merely a Feng family gate guard, times have changed—when beating a dog, you look to its owner, and even a prime minister's gatekeeper holds a seventh-rank official post.

Upon hearing that the knock had a reason, the guard's attitude softened: 'Ah, you are a friend of the third elder; I have just offended you, I will now go report, please wait a moment.'

This step of reporting cannot be skipped, for today many have falsely reported their identities, causing many jokes.

Some came claiming to be the 388th concubine kept abroad by the ancestor, while others claimed to be the 803rd illegitimate child of the head.

Even more absurd, someone brought a dog to the door, claiming their dog had been humiliated by the Feng family's gate dog and demanding compensation…

In the Feng family elders' hall, upon hearing the guard's report, Third Elder Feng Changsi furrowed his brows; the Lei family themselves are aware of this.

Their ancestor is an Immortal Venerable, making them a major clan, yet their head himself has only had a few nodding acquaintances with them; why would they still come knocking?

"'Bring them in first.'"

Soon after, the guard led Lei Che and his four companions into the Feng family mansion.

"'Little brother, is it alright if I call you that?' Lei Che said amiably, looking at the Feng family guard beside him, seeking to close any possible gap—this is another major purpose of this trip."

"'No… no problem.'"

"'All right then… uh, little brother, are you Feng family moving house?'"

Lei Che watched the Feng family members packing up along the way and curiously asked.

The guard, thinking this person was a friend of the third elder and that their move was no secret, replied truthfully: 'Yes, we are moving to the Xingxiu Mountain Range, though we will still leave a branch here.'

Oh oh oh, I see; I'm really envious of you—the Xingxiu Mountain Range is indeed a fine place.

Lei Che, Lei Zhan, and the two elders all showed envy; it can be said that all Tianzi cultivators yearn to live and cultivate in the Xingxiu Mountain Range.

There, the scenery is beautiful and the immortal spiritual energy is rich, but previously the Xinghuan Immortal Sect was stationed there, monopolizing it and allowing no other power to gain a foothold.

By improving relations with the Feng family this time, we might just be able to establish a foothold there!

Lei Che was indulging in this pleasant fantasy when his son Lei Kan broke in with a startled cry: 'Father! Quickly look over there—isn't that the family's outcast waste, Lei Yu?'

Upon hearing this, the Lei family members all looked that way and saw a youth approaching whose appearance and build were exactly identical to Lei Yu's.

"'Impudent! That person is not only our Feng family's sixth elder, but also the sole personal disciple of our ancestor; how dare you call him an outcast waste?'"

The guard shouted angrily, then glared at them four with a hostile expression.

"'What! Impossible, that person is a disciple of my Lei family; I am his great-uncle, my son is his cousin, and these two are his second and third uncles—how could we possibly mistake him?' Head Lei Che pointed to Lei Kan and the three others as he said this, then added, 'That person is called Lei Yu, right?'"

"'What's happening?' Lei Yu, seeing the argument arise here, hurried over; upon seeing the familiar faces of those four arguing with the guard, his gaze instantly turned cold."

"'Well, well, isn't this the renowned head of the Lei family and its outstanding prodigy? Why have you lowered yourselves to come to my Feng family?'"

ps: This book still has several hundred thousand words to go before completion, so please don't rush, dear readers; after a few side arcs are wrapped up, the main plot will only become more exciting, and finally, thanks to all who have urged updates and sent gifts, bosses!