Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 607 - 279. Splitting the Land to Establish Territory, Famous in All Directions (Part 2)_2

"River Lord, is it the Third-Grade Divine Spirit of the Tongtian River from the former dynasty?"

"Only he could manage such a feat!"

"How is that possible, why would it come here?"

"River Lord had revived not long ago, what relationship does the Hou Clan have with it?"

Even though communicating secretly, the faces of Wan Xingyun and his three companions were filled with shock and astonishment. The others might not know the River Lord, but how could these four not be aware? The Third-Grade Divine Spirit of the Tongtian River, River Lord, had revived earlier this year after the fall of Great Yu.

A Third-Grade demon, capable of contending with a Sub-saint of Martial Dao, was on the same level as Maiden Hong during the turmoil in Tongling.

River Lord, come to offer gifts to the Hou Clan?

At the moment, Wan Xingyun and his three companions were disturbed. Many others present were also looking at the elder with doubt, guessing his identity, until a figure clad in green appeared within the Hou Mansion and drew everyone's attention.

"May I ask, who is the visitor?"

The others were doubtful, but Hou Yuxiao's mood was exceedingly excited. Although the family had cooperative relations with the River Lord, he knew in his heart that the cooperation was not due to the strength of the Hou Clan but for some other reason.

He had previously heard from Hou Yujie that the River Lord seemed to know Old Fifth, which had led him to speculate it might have something to do with Maiden Hong. The scene before him undoubtedly confirmed his guess.

River Lord definitely has a deep connection with Maiden Hong.

The old man who had arrived was definitely not the River Lord. He could sense that, although the elder's cultivation was higher than his own, the pressure he felt was far from that of a Third-Grade. It was likely equivalent to the Fifth-Grade, which corresponded to the Yinyang Boundary, prompting his question.

"This humble one, Cui Pan of the Tongtian Prefecture, has seen the Master of Hou Family."

Seeing the other party actually giving him a salute, Hou Yuxiao quickly showed a flustered expression and promptly bent over to return the gesture, pondering for a moment before clasping his hands and saying, "My modest Hou Clan, what merits or abilities do we hold? Mr. Hou here expresses his thanks to River Lord, I appreciate the thought, but I dare not accept this congratulatory gift, I kindly ask you to take it back!"

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Hou Yuxiao's refusal not only surprised Cui Pan but also caused the people around to be taken aback. They gazed at the four boxes in Cui Pan's hands with ardent eyes, clearly struggling to understand.

"Master of Hou Family, our superior does not give gifts lightly. Are you sure you want me, an old man, to take these back?"

Hearing the warning in Cui Pan's tone, Hou Yuxiao suddenly felt a heaviness in his heart, and his face showed hesitation.

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Great Yu had already fallen, and the rise of demons was inevitable, but even so, publicly linking with such a significant demon as the River Lord in front of so many powers was definitely not good.

Moreover, such valuable congratulatory gifts clearly did not match the current status of the Hou Clan. To accept them might be easy, but who knows what conditions the River Lord might propose later? What if he was asked for a favor that he could not fulfill? What should he do then?

That was his reason for refusal, unfortunately, Cui Pan seemed to have seen right through him, hence the warning, which only confirmed his fears that the River Lord's gift was not so easily accepted.

Accept, and face trouble later.

Refuse, and face trouble now.

Hou Yuxiao, looking at Cui Pan's increasingly grim expression, immediately made up his mind, stepped forward to catch the four boxes, and bowed, "If that's the case, then Mr. Hou will accept it unreservedly, thank you, River Lord."

Seeing Hou Yuxiao accept the gift, Cui Pan's aged face immediately broke into a smile, gently stroking his beard, nodding his head. He did not linger, immediately clasping his hands and bidding farewell, "Originally this old man should have stayed for a drink, but as there are tasks assigned by my superior, I must excuse myself now. If time allows in the future, I'll visit the Hou Clan again, Master of Hou Family, farewell."

After finishing, without giving Hou Yuxiao a chance to detain him, he directly turned and flew towards the east, it was unclear if he really had tasks or was simply unwilling to stay.

Hou Yuxiao, looking at the four congratulatory gifts in his hands, pondered for a long time in place. Finally, he took a long breath before raising his head, ready to walk back into the mansion.

But as he reached the doorway with Wan Xingyun and the other three men next to him, he suddenly stopped, turned his head, and asked in an even tone, "Mr. Hou was busy with affairs today and didn't come out to meet you sooner. Coming out to welcome you now, it's not too late, is it?"

Wan Xingyun's face immediately stiffened. Though Hou Yuxiao's tone was even, the look in his eyes was full of chill, clearly, everything that had occurred at the doorstep was crystal clear to him.

After a long silence, he still bowed slightly.

"Just now, my words were inappropriate, please forgive me, Master of Hou Family!"

Although boastful, he was not blind. The fame of River Lord was already widespread in Yongzhou, a Third-Grade Immortal Grade demon, with strength comparable to a Sub-Saint of Martial Dao, even the Black Extinction Sect of Xiayuan's Earth Level, let alone the Rakshasa Holy Sect, would not dare to offend it lightly.

Compared to these powers, what was Xiong Yun Gang...

"Ling Xiu also spoke inappropriately, also begging for forgiveness from the Master of Hou Family!"

Kang Ping and Ku Gongchan, feeling immensely relieved at that moment that they had not spoken insultingly like Wan Xingyun and Yue Lingshou just now, but seeing Hou Yuxiao also looking over at them, hurriedly bowed and saluted him too.

All four had now softened, which should have been the end of the matter.

However, Hou Yuxiao suddenly had a stern expression, energy surged within the Fengchi acupoint, a dark halo suddenly appeared behind his head, instantly boosting his aura, like tidal waves, imposing a terrifying pressure, which immediately enveloped Wan Xingyun and the three men.