Chapter 70 - 69 Being Ostracized

70: Chapter 69: Being Ostracized 70 -69: Being Ostracized “So, it turns out to be a brat spouting nonsense,” Jiang Yin immediately lost interest, shaking her head and saying, “My sister is really something, isn’t she? Not only does she not come herself, she even lets Youwei bring such a trifle here. Is she intent on disgracing our father?” She said this directly in front of Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei. “I reckon that’s exactly what the little sister intended,” Jiang Xiaotang huffed coldly. It was clear that whether it was Jiang Xiaozong, Jiang Xiaotang, or Jiang Yin, all three harbored significant dissatisfaction toward Jiang Jing’s family, especially towards Ye Xuan—to the extreme. “You’re going too far!” At this point, Zhou Bingyi’s eyes reddened as she burst into tears and ran out of the great hall. “Such bad manners,” Jiang Xiaotang snorted coldly as Zhou Bingyi left. “So cursing us to our faces is polite?” Ye Xuan laughed, speaking smoothly and slowly, “I suppose the ‘shamelessness’ that’s often mentioned must be in reference to you all.” “Cursing you? We have merely pointed out the facts. If you can’t even accept reality, what’s the point of living? You might as well be dead,” Jiang Yin said with a chuckle. That face, which was usually quite pretty, for some reason seemed extremely ugly in this moment. “The moment you truly see reality for what it is, it must be extremely painful,” Ye Xuan smiled. “Let’s go,” Zhou Youwei said as she stood up and left with Ye Xuan. She was completely disappointed with these relatives. A bunch of opportunistic, ultra-realists. “Don’t forget the noon banquet later,” Jiang Yin said. “Noon banquet? It’s better if you don’t come!” Jiang Xiaotang huffed coldly. Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei left the great hall and headed to the central courtyard. The banquet would take place in the central courtyard. “Wife, if you’re really unhappy, I can level the Jiang Family to the ground,” Ye Xuan turned to look at Zhou Youwei and said with a smile. Zhou Youwei gently shook her head, “No need, after today we will return to the Sect, and we shall never come to this place again in our lifetime.” “As you wish,” Ye Xuan said with a faint smile, softly speaking. At this moment, however, a hint of killing intent stirred deep within Ye Xuan’s heart. It was clear that Jiang Xiaozong, Jiang Xiaotang, and Jiang Yin were set on humiliating the Emperor Immortal Sect, deliberately putting Zhou Youwei in a difficult position. And that Jiang Tiannan who hadn’t shown his face was the same. “I’m curious to see just whose face will be slapped when the time comes for gift-giving at the noon banquet,” Ye Xuan muttered to himself. Before long, Ye Xuan and Zhou Youwei found Zhou Bingyi, and the three of them went together to the central courtyard to await the arrival of the noon banquet. Inside the central courtyard, nearly a hundred banquet tables had been arranged, with royal delicacies and divine drinks all laid out, and the ingredients were spiritual plants that could greatly benefit one’s cultivation. As time passed and noon approached, guests arrived in succession, the atmosphere growing increasingly lively. Jiang Xiaozong, Jiang Xiaotang, and Jiang Yin also appeared one after another to welcome the esteemed guests. The younger generation, such as Jiang Yunqi, Jiang Yunmeng, and Jiang Yin’s children Yun Chen and Yun Tong, all showed up as well. The attendees were figures from cultivating families, grand sects, ancient clans, and powerful countries from the Upper Country. Among them were also distinguished alchemists who had come. Even alchemists from the East Desolation Medicine Pavilion were present, such as the Seventh Rank Alchemist—Elder Hua Feng. Such an array of guests could not be considered anything but formidable. Alchemists themselves held an incredibly esteemed status, and those from the East Desolation Medicine Pavilion were held in even higher regard. For someone of Elder Hua Feng’s caliber, it was unusual to partake in birthday celebrations as it could be seen as beneath his status. Yet this time, Elder Hua Feng had come to celebrate Jiang Tiannan’s birthday, which truly was an unexpected delight. And the Jiang family also gained face with the arrival of the venerable Alchemist Hua Feng. Jiang Xiaozong, Jiang Xiaotang, and even Jiang Yin were all extremely respectful when facing Old Master Hua Feng. After all, people like Alchemist Hua Feng are absolute top-notch in the entire Southern Domain and are highly respected. “Jiang Xiaozong’s second son, Jiang Jie, really has quite the reputation, to think that he even managed to invite Old Master Hua Feng.” Someone said in a low voice. “Yes, that Jiang Jie is so young, only twenty-four, and he has already been taken in as a disciple by Old Master Hua Feng, and he himself is a Third Rank Alchemist. His future is promising!” “The Huainan Jiang family is abundant in talents. Aside from Jiang Jie, his older brother Jiang Feng, has stepped into the peak of Prince’s realm before thirty. Additionally, Jiang Xiaotang’s older son, Jiang Yunqi, has also stepped into the realms of a Prince. The second daughter, Jiang Yunxue, at just eighteen, has stepped into the realm of Inscriptions and is also an uncommon Spirit Array Master. The third daughter, Jiang Yunmeng, at just fifteen, is at the peak of Daoist Platform, all of them are young people with extraordinary potential.” “Speaking of which, there are also the children of Jiang Yin. It is said that Yun Chen is to ascend to the position of Divine Son of Heavens Cloud Divine Sect soon after, and Yun Tong, who is also an Alchemist. Although she is only at Second Rank now, she has just turned seventeen, and both are extraordinary.” Everyone was exclaiming in admiration. “It seems Jiang Jing didn’t come this time; the ones who came are the Emperor Immortal Sect’s Princess Youwei and Second Princess Zhou Bingyi.” someone mentioned Jiang Jing. Upon hearing this, everybody thought of Zhou Youwei. “Poor Zhou Youwei, so talented and beautiful, yet at a young age, she married a complete loser, falling into the mortal world, how pitiable and lamentable.” “I really can’t understand what Zhou Youwei was thinking.” “…” Zhou Youwei and her companions seated in the corner all heard these words. Zhou Bingyi was so angered that she almost jumped up, and had Zhou Youwei not held her back, she probably would have gone to confront the speakers. “Ye Xuan, you too, they’re saying all this, aren’t you going to say something?” Zhou Bingyi looked at Ye Xuan, somewhat annoyed. Ye Xuan was lying on the table, fiddling with the tableware, and said without a care, “They’re just echoing others, what’s there to say?” “But you’re not a loser at all!” Zhou Bingyi said. Ye Xuan put down the tableware and said with a smile, “There are so many people in this world, it’s difficult to satisfy everyone; you want every person to think you’re impressive, which is hard to achieve.” “So you’ve given up?” Zhou Bingyi raised an eyebrow. Ye Xuan shook his head but said nothing. He didn’t come to the Jiang family to prove anything, nor did he need to, but he didn’t want to embarrass Zhou Youwei. Ye Xuan looked at the old birthday star in front of the courtyard, his expression indifferent. That Life Extension Pill, I’ll just let that old fellow have it then. “The gift-giving ceremony is about to start.” Someone said. The old birthday star, Jiang Tiannan, sat in the place of honor with a face full of joy. One by one, guests took their seats and began to present gifts. Sёarch* The Novelƒire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the blink of an eye, representatives from powerful forces brought their congratulatory gifts to Jiang Tiannan! It took quite a while before the guests had finished giving gifts. Next, it was the turn of the younger generation of the Jiang family. Everyone’s eyes were on the Jiang family’s outstanding youths; surely, they would present valuable gifts. This was not only a showcase of the Jiang family’s wealth but also a silent competition among the younger generation! Many of the Jiang family members cast their gazes toward the corner where Ye Xuan’s trio sat, noticeably out of place, with a touch of sarcasm: “I wonder what the Emperor Immortal Sect will be able to bring out…”