Chapter 319

Chapter 319: The Grudge Was Resolved Too Easily

A dull "thump" sound rang out, as if a palm had struck leather. Immediately after, a muffled groan followed. The figure that had just charged out from the gates flew back in at an even faster speed.

As for Gui You Quan, his hand remained in its original pose, with greenish-white light flickering. A cold sneer on his face, he watched inside the gate.

On the entire island where the Huangfu Family resided, not even including Huangfu Ao from another world, no one was Gui You Quan’s match. Thus, no matter who had charged out just now and dared to engage with Gui You Quan, the outcome was naturally predictable.

"Stop!"

A sharp cry came, but it was clearly too late. Huangfu Xuanlan’s figure appeared beside the group at once. His eyes swept over Gui You Quan, and he forced a smile as he said, "Sorry, those four only obey my orders. I just remembered they might stop both of you, so I hurried over."

This explanation—forget Lou Yun and Gui You Quan—even a three-year-old child wouldn’t believe it!

But Lou Yun naturally didn’t expose it. Instead, he showed an apologetic smile and said, "I should be the one sorry. I have no idea who just rushed out from inside and clashed palms with my uncle. As I told Clan Head Huangfu earlier, this uncle of mine has a fiery temper and doesn’t hold back when he strikes. So, Clan Head Huangfu, you’d better quickly check on your clansman’s condition. Don’t let it turn fatal!"

Although Lou Yun’s spiritual sense couldn’t be used, his hearing was still exceptional. After the person who had dashed out was hit back by Gui You Quan’s palm, apart from a heavy thud of landing, no other sound followed. Clearly, he was severely injured and unconscious, which was why Lou Yun spoke that way to Huangfu Xuanlan.

In fact, the four big men standing fearfully at the door and the person who flew out to attack Gui You Quan were all arranged by Huangfu Xuanlan.

Huangfu Xuanlan’s goal was to give it a try on Lou Yun and Gui You Quan’s strength. That was why he hadn’t had anyone escort the two over but let them come themselves. He deliberately had the four big men block the door to prevent entry, provoking them to force an attack.

The goal was indeed achieved, but the cost was steep. The person who attacked Gui You Quan was also an expert within the Huangfu Family, normally hidden in the shadows to protect Huangfu Xuanlan’s safety. He had just received the guard’s summons, entered the building, prepared himself, waited for a chance to strike, and tested Lou Yun and Gui You Quan’s strength!

Now, Huangfu Xuanlan truly felt like swallowing bitter bile without being able to say a word. He could only force an awkward smile at Lou Yun, wave his hand forcefully, and unleash a gust of air that blasted the four big men aside. Then, he darted inside the building.

Moments later, Huangfu Xuanlan’s voice rang out from inside, clearly filled with anger: "Someone, get Fifth Elder taken to be treated!"

Outside the building, aside from Lou Yun and Gui You Quan, the Huangfu Family members were only those four big men. Huangfu Xuanlan was calling for those four to come in, but they were still dazed in fear, completely unresponsive.

Lou Yun could only hold back his laughter and say, "Your clan head is calling you!"

The four blinked as if waking from a dream, exchanged glances, then hurriedly rushed inside. Soon, they carried a man out at a brisk pace.

The speed at which that person had charged out was too fast; Lou Yun hadn’t seen his face clearly. Now, with a glance, he saw he was a middle-aged man, unremarkable except for his pale, bluish face. At a glance, it was from being afflicted by Gui You Quan’s Yin Ming energy.

Gui You Quan’s Yin Ming energy was entirely formed from the soul energy of those he had killed. Therefore, besides Gui You Quan himself withdrawing it or Lou Yun’s heavenly flames potentially incinerating it, there were basically no other cures. The Huangfu Family should have no one capable of treating this Fifth Elder.

Of course, under the current circumstances, Lou Yun wasn’t ready to reveal this fact yet.

Huangfu Xuanlan’s figure also appeared at the door now. Though he still wore a smile, he clearly lacked his earlier sincerity, replaced by a trace of hidden anger.

"Clan Head Lou, pardon my poor eyesight, but I haven’t yet asked for your esteemed uncle’s great name?"

Huangfu Xuanlan finally realized that since Lou Yun dared to enter Huangfu Family territory with just two people, the man he brought was no ordinary figure. He deeply understood Fifth Elder’s strength too—anyone who could injure him with one palm probably wouldn’t number over ten in all of Spirit Weapon Star!

Lou Yun said lightly, "Oh, he’s an uncle I recognized, not a member of my Lou Family."

It wasn’t that Lou Yun didn’t want to say, he dared not. Though the Huangfu Family lived in seclusion here, they sent their disciples to the Divine Weapon Alliance, proving they kept tabs on the outside. If Gui You Quan’s real name was spoken, they would surely recognize it.

"Oh!" Huangfu Xuanlan knew Lou Yun wasn’t willing to reveal the man’s real name, and pressing would be futile. He just nodded and brushed over the topic: "Both guests, please come in. My apologies for the rudeness."

Lou Yun and Gui You Quan finally stepped into the Huangfu Family clan head’s residence.

The first floor was a hall. On its western wall were two doors, and in the farthest corner was a spiral staircase. The furnishings inside were very simple—almost crude. Chairs and tables were made from coconut trees. This showed that most of the Huangfu Family indeed lived on this island long-term, leading an isolated life.

As soon as the two sat down, servants brought fruit and such. What they drank wasn’t tea but coconut milk, as white as cow’s milk.

After the host and guests exchanged brief pleasantries, footsteps sounded outside. Huangfu Xuanlan stood up and smiled at Lou Yun: "Our clan elders are here!"

The Huangfu Family’s elders were positions held by former clan heads after stepping down, their strength equal to or surpassing the current head. Huangfu Xuanlan, once he retired, would become one too.

Two old men with long eyebrows entered the doorway. Huangfu Xuanlan respectfully invited them in, seated them in the main positions, and introduced: "Grand Elders, this is Lou Yun, the current Head of the Lou Family. This is Clan Head Lou’s uncle, though not a Lou Family member."

"Clan Head Lou, these two are our Grand Elder and Second Elder."

Lou Yun cupped his hands in greeting, giving simple welcomes. But the two elders acted very arrogantly: they only gave slight nods, glanced briefly at Lou Yun, and then both shut their eyes. Clearly, they didn’t take this young fellow Lou Yun seriously.

Lou Yun chuckled inwardly but didn’t mind—he wished for the Huangfu Family not to value him.

Suddenly, Huangfu Xuanlan shifted the topic: "Clan Head Lou, I think you must know a bit about the matters between your Lou Family and mine?"

"I’ve heard a bit about our Lou and Huangfu Families, and the other eight families too. But I only grasp the generalities; the specifics I’m not too clear on."

Lou Yun’s response was very evasive. Though he’d come hoping to bury the hatchet with the Huangfu Family, Huangfu Ao’s appearance had already altered his plan. Witnessing the attitudes of these Huangfu Family members, he wouldn’t foolishly state his stance first. He wanted to hear Huangfu Xuanlan’s idea.

Huangfu Xuanlan laughed heartily, easing into it carelessly: "Actually, it’s nothing major—just some little disagreements our ancestors had. I invited Clan Head Lou to resolve that. Oh, where do you reside now? I’d like to visit if I have time."

Hearing Huangfu Xuanlan downplay it, Lou Yun couldn’t help but sneer mentally. Little disagreements! If they were truly minor, the nine families wouldn’t have sent their members to Spirit Weapon Star to hunt down the Lou Family for who knows how many years!

"Haha, my thinking coincides with Clan Head Huangfu’s. My purpose here is to understand what happened between our ancestors. If it truly was just a small disagreement, why not settle our feud!"

"Clan Head Lou is truly broad-minded!" Huangfu Xuanlan rubbed his hands eagerly, very excited: "Here’s what—those events happened countless years ago. What we’ve heard now is probably quite different from reality. Let’s not bring up the past. Since you wish to resolve this feud, and I’ve had the thought long, why don’t we formally make peace today!"

If it were Lou Yun before his change of heart, this would have thrilled him. Now, though, deep suspicion rose. How could the hatred accumulated over centuries between two families be dismissed so lightly? For Huangfu Xuanlan to offer goodwill suddenly—this resolution of grudges was far too easy!

Suspicious or not, he showed none of it, feigning great delight instead: "That’s wonderful!"

"Haha, Clan Head Lou speaks swiftly and decisively. At such a young age, such courage—I truly admire it. Someone!"

At Huangfu Xuanlan’s shout, Huangfu Le appeared at the door, bowing: "Clan Head, is anything needed?"

Ignoring Huangfu Le, Huangfu Xuanlan turned back to Lou Yun: "Clan Head Lou, today’s a major celebration for our two great families. We must toast it properly. I’ll have preparations made right now. You two rest up in the meantime. How about that?"

Lou Yun was intent on seeing what trick Huangfu Xuanlan had up his sleeve, so he went along: "Fine, we are rather tired anyway. We’ll take a break."

"Good, good. Don’t be strangers—treat this place like home!" Huangfu Xuanlan nodded repeatedly with a beaming smile: "Huangfu Le, escort our honored guests to rest!"

Huangfu Le acknowledged, then said to Lou Yun and Gui You Quan: "Both guests, please follow me."

Lou Yun nodded, exchanged polite words with Huangfu Xuanlan and the elders, and left behind Huangfu Le.

As their figures receded into the distance, Huangfu Xuanlan’s "sincere" smile slowly twisted into a cold sneer.