“Hey, Brother Ku, why did you bring two children along? Don’t tell me, are you letting both of them in?” Xie Ahua asked Ku Pu.
Everyone switched their attention to Ku Wei.
Ku Wei immediately felt the pressure mount, but he shrugged it off. He unconsciously smiled as he felt rather afraid.
Ku Pu indifferently replied, “Tell them yourself.”
Ku Wei cleared his throat, stepped forward, and raised his hands. “Seniors, fellow brothers and sisters, my family sent me to the Outerverse on a mission, and I accidentally chanced upon the Yu family’s remaining bloodline there. An elder from the Yu family decided to give me their slot to enter Progenitor Chen’s Mausoleum. So… I’m here.”
The people around were surprised, and they all carefully studied Ku Wei.
In a deep tone, Xia Yi asked, “You found the remnants of the Yu family? Tell me, who’s alive?”
Ku Wei was rather scared of Xia Yi, as this patriarch was known to be a ruthless person who was harsh even to his own sons. “No- I don’t know who they are specifically. He’s an elder who spends most of his time in cryostatis.”
“Did you learn the Yu secret technique?” Yōu Kexin asked Ku Wei.
Ku Wei gulped and shook his head. “No. I only obtained a slot.”
“How did Lu Yin learn the Yu secret technique?” Xie Xiaoxian brightly asked.
Ku Wei shook his head. “I don’t know.”
“Are you not acquainted with Lu Yin?” Xie Xiaoxian was rather puzzled.
Ku Wei proudly replied, “Of course I am! I’m also the captain of the Tenth Squad of the Outerverse’s Great Yu Empire!”
“Stop embarrassing yourself,” Ku Pu scolded the youth.
Ku Wei jumped in fright and fell silent.
“So you’re pretty close to Lu Yin, then? Do you know how he learned our Ce secret technique?” Ce Jiu asked.
Ce Laoyan turned around to glare at Ce Jiu. “Hold your tongue!”
Ce Jiu hung his head, and Ku Wei pretended to not have heard the question.
Xia Jiuyou eyed Ku Wei with curiosity. “Brother Ku, with what you know of Lu Yin, do you think that he’ll be able to escape after being captured by the Neohuman Alliance?”
Everyone looked at Ku Wei to hear his answer.
While Lu Yin was just a child in their eyes, his very existence influenced too many things. Aside from his feat of unifying the Outerverse, he was also supported by Eversky Island, and he was also one of the Hall of Honor’s Honor Chosen who had been nominated by Yuan Shi. Due to his twelve short years of cultivation, no one believed that there were any powerhouses behind him guiding him. Even the patriarchs of the Seven Courts had specifically sought out information regarding this youth.
Ku Wei was placed under incredible pressure as all the family leaders looked at him. He wished that Lu Yin could appear at this moment and remove this burden from him. The two of them had previously agreed to explore Progenitor Chen’s Mausoleum together by kicking Ku Lei off of the list of eligible participants. They had been brothers in arms, but Ku Wei had been left alone.
Ku Wei cleared his throat as he looked around the crowd. He saw Ku Lei’s disdain, Yōu Kexin’s indifference, Xie Xiaoxian’s ridicule, and Xia Jiuyou’s arrogance, which enraged Ku Wei. Suddenly, courage surged through him, and he solemnly replied, “What nonsense. Of course he can.”
Xia Jiuyou’s brows furrowed, and his expression towards Ku Wei immediately grew unkind.
This guy’s just asking for a beating.
However, the rest of the crowd was rather surprised. This cowardly fellow actually dared to speak in such a manner?
Ku Wei felt nothing but regret after spouting off. He had clearly offended Xia Jiuyou. Still, he had been unable to stomach any more of Xia Jiuyou’s arrogance.
Does he really think that he’s invincible after learning the Nine Clones Technique?
Ku Wei also hated the fact that the women present were disregarding both him and Lu Yin. Not to mention, there was also Ku Lei’s look of contempt.
I received a slot based on my own merit!
Ku Pu looked at Ku Wei in confusion. Originally, the patriarch had not favored this disciple of the Ku family, but he had come to rather appreciate the young fellow.
He’s got the guts to speak loudly. Not too bad.
“Enough with the questions. Get back,” Ku Pu ordered.
Ku Wei tottered back to Ku Pu’s side, his eyes lit up with excitement. When he saw Ku Pu’s eyes, Ku Wei knew that his action had been appreciated. Not once has the patriarch ever looked at me like this! It was always only Ku Lei, even though I’m second only to him.
However, on this day, Ku Wei had seen a glimmer of hope, and he suddenly felt liberated.
Ku Lei quietly said to Ku Wei, “Once we enter Progenitor Chen’s Mausoleum, you must fight off anyone who tries to hold me back. I won’t treat you unfairly in the future.”
“Go and play by yourself! Big Bro Ku Wei wants the best inheritance,” Ku Wei reflexively retorted.
Ku Lei grew furious and he glared at Ku Wei. “You dare to talk to me like that?”
Ku Wei smacked his lips and was quite frightened. Still, since he had already spoken, he forced himself to muster up all his courage and simply looked away.
Does that Xie family scion know no shame? She’s so pretty, but she’s wearing so little. Still, I like it!
Ku Lei only grew more furious after seeing Ku Wei’s reaction. “Just wait. People always grow stronger after entering Progenitor Chen’s Mausoleum. You, however, will forever be crushed by me!”
Ku Wei was extremely upset at these words, so he replied, “Big Bro Wei likes girls, so go and play by yourself.”
Ku Lei clenched his fist and snorted in derision.
After speaking back to Ku Lei twice, Ku Wei seemed to have become fully liberated. He was no longer afraid of Ku Lei, so he turned around and teased Ku Lei with a grin, which nearly caused Ku Lei to erupt in rage and attack.
“No one from Burial Garden is coming this time, though the Hall of Honor will be present,” Xia Yi spoke once more in a low voice.
Xia Yi’s words shocked the juniors who were present. The Hall of Honor was actually able to send their people here? Based on what? The united might of the Seven Courts was able to ward off the Hall of Honor, but the Hall of Honor was still somehow participating? This was just too bizarre.
But none of the patriarchs present were surprised.
“We have no choice but to give this one up,” Hui Zhi commented.
Yōu Kexin looked at Hui Zhi and asked, “Is it worth it?”