Chapter 2610: Chapter 2613: Changing Flavor

"Foolish!"

Huo Weixi glared at Huo Laiwang and muttered in a low voice, "You are as foolish as Lang Ran!"

Huo Laiwang was slightly taken aback, somewhat puzzled.

"It’s not like you don’t know what just happened. The Yan family launched a sneak attack intending to harm people, yet Lang Ran sat there motionless. Doesn’t he know Jiang Chen? Don’t you know Jiang Chen? Aren’t you aware he came to help our Huo family? It’s within our Huo family, and the people who came to help are getting attacked while our people remain indifferent. What’s the meaning of this?"

Huo Weixi said angrily, "Is this meant to push people away? You are worried that taking action will offend the Yan family, but have you considered whether Lang Ran’s inaction has already offended Mr. Jiang and his companions? Would they have grievances in their hearts?"

Huo Laiwang’s face subtly changed, revealing a hint of concern in his eyes.

"For now, there’s no need to worry. Since Mr. Jiang can present the Thunder Spirit Pill to prove himself, he will certainly help us with the competition wholeheartedly."

Huo Weixi frowned and continued, "But don’t think that Mr. Jiang owes us anything. He’s agreeing because of Fenger. If the Yan family comes and our Huo family doesn’t intervene, letting them solve it on their own, do you think Mr. Jiang will tolerate it?

Geniuses are proud; he agreed to come because of Fenger. But if we’re using the people helping us to fend off disasters, will Mr. Jiang still help us?

Not just him, who will help our Huo family in the future?

Do you think our Huo family has already become the sole dominant force in the Canglan Domain?"

Huo Weixi became angrier as he spoke, ending in a shout. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Huo Laiwang’s eyes slightly changed, revealing a hint of relief.

Being a top force in the Canglan Domain and dealing with Canglan City for years, he had developed a personality that looked down on others, thinking no one outside Canglan City, Canglan Domain, and the four top forces could not be offended.

So, even knowing the Gold-devouring Rat Clan was strong, he didn’t believe they would dare trouble his family in the Canglan Domain?

Because of this, when Jiang Chen and his two companions arrived, he subconsciously thought they were here to curry favor with the Huo family, failing to realize Jiang Chen came to help the Huo family. With such a mindset, he couldn’t fully consider the matter regarding Jiang Chen.

"Laiwang, I know you’ve stayed in the Canglan Domain for millennia and believe our Huo family holds an extraordinary position on the continent, looking down upon outside forces. But don’t forget, although we have some connections with Canglan City, ultimately, we’re not from Canglan City."

Huo Weixi said earnestly, "I am the strongest in our family, only at the Peak of Saints. Outside, there are numerous Saint Monarch Strong Ones, and besides Canglan City, several Supreme Level experts. Our Huo family can’t ignore all external forces!"

"Yes! I understand!"

Huo Laiwang nodded heavily, his eyes, however, showing slight disbelief.

"Let Fenger interact more with Mr. Jiang for the next three days; I will take a trip to Canglan City to inquire about this competition and see who each family has recruited."

Huo Weixi said his piece and turned to leave the guest hall.

Huo Laiwang watched Huo Weixi’s receding figure, and hesitation flashed in his eyes.

After a while, Huo Laiwang sighed lightly, took out a Jade Stone, and infused his Primordial Spirit Power into it.

"Huo Laiwang! My son has been crippled in your family, and your Huo family must give me an explanation. Otherwise, don’t expect to secure a top-five in the competition; our Yan family will definitely target you!"

A voice resonated from the Jade Stone.

Huo Laiwang frowned, showing anger in his eyes.

Then, sighing lightly, he glanced at the doorway of the guest hall with a despondent expression, murmuring, "Father, you don’t know, those families already have seventh-grade Pill Masters. If the Yan family doesn’t target us, that’s fine. If they do, we might not secure the top five!"

He hesitated for a moment, then probed with his Primordial Spirit Power, seemingly replying to the Jade Stone.

The Transmission Jade, a special Spiritual Treasure, can transmit sound over long distances, though this distance is limited.

The Transmission Jade is extremely costly, and its transmission distance is somewhat short for higher-level cultivators. The lower-level cultivators can’t afford it, while high-level ones find it somewhat impractical.

Thus, it’s not widespread; only important figures within the same domain of power use it to discuss matters.

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"Mr. Jiang, you want to browse the materials; it’s safe here at the Huo Mansion. We have some information to inquire about, so we’ll leave for a moment."

Once accommodations were arranged, Jin Ming spoke politely.

"No need to be so courteous, seniors; please carry on with your matters!"

Jiang Chen quickly replied.

The two have a good relationship with him, but they aren’t his subordinates, and there’s no need to report everything to him. This move was also to show something to Huo Feng’s father and daughter, considering what Huo Langran did earlier was rather improper.

Also, the Gold-devouring Rat Clan will announce their entry into the world during the competition, so understanding the current situation on the continent is necessary.

Seeing Jin Ang and Jin Ming being so courteous to Jiang Chen, Huo Langran felt ripples in his heart.

"Then, we’ll take our leave first, and we’ll return before the Alchemy Dao competition."

Jin Ang said with a light chuckle and, along with Jin Ming, turned and walked towards the Huo Mansion’s entrance.

Watching them leave, Huo Langran gave Huo Feng a meaningful look; Huo Feng understood and said softly, "Jiang Chen, let me take you to the Sutra Pavilion."

"Alright."

Jiang Chen smiled softly, nodded at Huo Langran and Huo Langtian nearby, and followed Huo Feng, leaving the residence pavilion.

"Second brother, how close do you think Jiang Chen is to the Gold-devouring Rat Clan?"

Huo Langran glanced at Jiang Chen’s departed figure and softly asked Huo Langtian beside him.

"This... Jiang Chen cleared the Gold-devouring Rat Clan’s ancestral land trial but didn’t fully claim the Spiritual Fire. That fire is the clan’s most important Golden Devouring Flame."

Huo Langtian pondered a moment and softly said, "Some Cultivation Techniques of the clan, even their innate Combat Skills, require this flame. Jiang Chen didn’t claim it, likely exchanging it for freedom, so his relationship with the clan isn’t too close. The clan owes Jiang Chen a favor."

"Based on your assessment, would the Gold-devouring Rat Clan launch a large-scale attack on a top family in the Canglan Domain for Jiang Chen?"

Huo Langran spoke solemnly.

"Big brother, you mean..."

Huo Langtian hesitated, revealing surprise.

"Yan Chengyun has been crippled; the Yan family won’t let it go easily; our Huo family cannot afford to offend them temporarily."

Huo Langran gently nodded, "The competition aside, but when it involves deadly enmity, things will change."

"Change?" Huo Langtian was puzzled again.

"Yes. The Yan family, no matter how arrogant they are, wouldn’t dare take action against the two Saint Experts from the Gold-devouring Rat Clan."

Huo Langran confidently said, then shifted the topic, judging, "However, they will certainly cause trouble for Jiang Chen!"