<h4>Chapter 735: Rest in Peace</h4>
Inside the hall, Li Shan slumped on the ground, looking as if he had aged decades in an instant. He knew that his son was a bit of a wastrel, but he never imagined his son would dare hit on Nn Jia.
<i>Nn Jia is the Young Mistress of the Guanxuan Academy and the Pavillion Master of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion!</i>
Li Shan realized that this time, the Li n was truly doomed. At that moment, a young man rushed into the hall and knelt before Li Shan
Trembling, he said, "Father, save me..."
Li Shan looked at his terrified son and gently cupped his cheeks.
"Father, please. I know I made a mistake. I didn''t know she was Pavilion Master Nn," Li Qing pleaded.
"Rest in peace," Li Shan replied.
He then abruptly twisted his son''s neck.
<i>Crack!</i>
Bones broke as Li Qing''s head did aplete 360-degree turn. His eyes widened in disbelief, shocked that his own father would kill him.
The elderly man standing nearby was also shocked. He froze, unsure of what to do.
Li Shan, expressionless, said, "Pack his head and follow me to the Nn n."
When the old man remained dazed, Li Shan turned around fiercely and red at him with blood-red eyes.
"Hurry up!" he roared like a beast.
The old man snapped back to reality and scrambled out, stumbling as he went to find a box...
Inside the hall, Li Shan slowly closed his eyes, clenching his fists tightly, his thoughts unknown.
...
Nn n.
The news of Ye Guan and Nn Jia’s return to the Ancient Deste City spread quickly to the Nn n. Upon hearing the news, the entire n erupted with excitement. Led by Nn Ming, the n members gathered at the gate early to wait.
Nn Jia! Her name now held a status in the Nn n that far exceeded that of any of their ancestors. She was now listed first in the n’s genealogy.
Soon, a man and ady emerged from the far end of the street. Upon seeing them, the n members filled with excitement—Nn Ming even broke into a smile.
Nn Jia and Ye Guan had arrived.
Seeing the n membersing out to greet them, Nn Jia smiled wryly and shook her head. She wasn’t fond of such a celebration, but she knew that it was no longer possible to keep a low profile even if she wanted to. The Ancient Deste City aside, her visiting any ce in the Guanxuan Universe would cause a sensation.
Ye Guan, who was holding Nn Jia''s hand, smiled. "Let''s go."
Nn Jia nodded slightly.
When they reached the main gate of the Nn n, Nn Ming bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Young Master..."
Before he could finish, a gentle force straightened him up.
"Father-inw, there''s no need for such formalities," Ye Guan smiled.
"I can''t abandon these courtesies..."
He tried to bow again, but the gentle force held him up, making it impossible for him to bend down.
Nn Ming gave a bitter smile. Ye Guan’s power was bing more and more terrifying.
At that moment, Nn Jia smiled as well. "Father, why don''t we head inside?"
"Alright."
Behind him, the Nn n members quickly stepped aside to clear the way.
Nn Ming led the two into arge hall, where the core elders of the Nn n were waiting.
The rest of the n didn''t leave but stayed outside, curiously peering in at Ye Guan.
Compared to before, Ye Guan now appeared less naive and more mature.
The story of Ye Guan and Nn Jia was well-known within the Nn n, especially the time when Ye Guan came to break off the engagement.
Many in the n were now grateful that Nn Jia hadn''t chosen to break off the engagement back then. If she had, the Nn n wouldn''t have the prestigious position it did today. Nowadays, when members of the Nn n ventured outside, just mentioning their n''s name garnered respect.
Although the Nn n''s overall power wasn''t yet top-tier within the Guanxuan Academy, everyone knew that with Nn Jia''s presence, the n was destined to be a super n.
That became more evident when Nn Jia got pregnant. Once the child was born, the Nn n''s status would rise even higher.
Inside the hall, Nn Ming asked, "Little Jia, Little Guan, what brings you here?"
Nn Jia smiled. "We missed home, so we came back for a visit."
The Nn n members in the hall all smiled.
Even though Nn Jia''s status had changed, she was still the same to them—she was still a member of their n.
Nn Jia then turned to Ye Guan. "Why don''t you go visit the Ye Family? I''lle find you after I finish handling some matters here."
Ye Guan nodded slightly. "Alright."
The Ye Family must have also heard of his arrival by now. He couldn''t favor one n over the other.
Ye Guan stood up to take his leave, and the Nn n members quickly stood to see him off.
Once Ye Guan was gone, Nn Ming hesitantly asked, "Little Jia, do you have something to discuss with us?"
Nn Jia nodded slightly.
"Go ahead."
"Father, the Guanxuan Academy and the Immortal Treasures Pavilion are growing stronger, and they control more and more universes. The extent of their power has probably surpassed your imagination now."
Nn Ming and the others remained silent. It was true that the Guanxuan Academy and the Immortal Treasures Pavilion had been expanding rapidly. Apart from a few individuals and forces, many were unaware of just how terrifyingly powerful they had be.
Nn Jia continued, "The rapid development of the Nn n is a good thing, but it might also be a bad thing. Do you understand what I mean, Father?"
"Are you worried that our n members might misbehave outside because of their association with you?"
Nn Jia nodded. "Yes."
"Don''t worry about that. We have always kept a close watch on our n members. If anyone misbehaves, we will not tolerate it."
The other elders nodded in agreement. At that moment, Nn Jia took out a scroll and handed it to Nn Ming.
Puzzled, Nn Ming asked, "What''s this?"
"Please take a look at it."
Upon unrolling the scroll, Nn Ming''s expression soured. After a brief moment, he sharply turned toward the two elders beside him, his face contorted with anger. "Nn Gu, Nn Ling, how could you betray me like this?"
He threw the scroll before the two elders.
The two reluctantly read the scroll. As they did, their faces visibly paled.
Nn Jia spared them a nce beforemanding, "Elders, please leave for now."
"Little Jia..." Nn Gu began, his voice quivering.
A slight shake of Nn Jia''s head silenced him. "Leave."
Before Nn Gu could muster a response, Nn Ming roared, "What are you waiting for? Leave!"
Finally, they retreated quietly, leaving the rest of the elders in the hall bewildered.
Nn Ming sighed softly. "Little Jia, I... I feel ashamed. I never imagined they''d exploit their positions behind my back."
Certain Nn n elders had been leveraging their status for personal gain. Securing coveted spots in the Guanxuan Academy was just one example. Guanxuan Academy typicallyplied with their requests.
"Don''t me yourself too harshly, Father. Greed is unfortunately part of human nature."
Nn Ming smiled bitterly.
"Still, Little Guan''s vision of a new universal order is founded upon the Guanxuan Academy," Nn Jia added. "As a n rted to him, we must set an example."
Understanding filled Nn Ming''s expression. "I see."
"Moreover, other families and ns are now watching us, the Ye n, and the Ancient Heavenly Dragon n closely." Her tone grew frostier as she spoke. "If we flout the Guanxuan Law, they''ll follow suit in defiance of the academy. We must set the standard."
Nn Ming hesitantly and cautiously broached the subject. "What about your fourth uncles?"
"By the Guanxuan Law, what should be their fate?"
"Those who abuse power for personal gain should be removed from their position. For grave offenses, their cultivation revoked, assets seized..."
His gaze shifted to Nn Jia, his words trailing off.
"Seal their cultivation, seize their assets, and banish them from the n," Nn Jia decreed.
The promation sent shockwaves through the hall.
This was a sentence that amounted to death.
Nn Ming hesitated as words hovered on his lips. However, the resolve in Nn Jia''s eyes silenced him.
"Father, we were the ones who created thatw. If we don''t uphold it, who will?" She then nced pointedly at the elders. "Don''t assume my current position shields us. If I falter, rest assured someone will rece me."
At that moment, the gravity of the situation settled heavily upon the Nn n members.