I Have A Sword

Chapter 735: Rest in Peace

Chapter 735: Rest in Peace

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 Nalan Jia.

Nalan Jia is the Young Mistress of the Guanxuan Academy and the Pavillion Master of the Immortal Treasures Pavilion!

Li Shan realized that this time, the Li Clan 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 Nalan," Li Qing pleaded.

"Rest in peace," Li Shan replied.

He then abruptly twisted his son's neck.

Crack!

Bones broke as Li Qing's head did a complete 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 Nalan Clan."

When the old man remained dazed, Li Shan turned around fiercely and glared 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.

...

Nalan Clan.

The news of Ye Guan and Nalan Jia’s return to the Ancient Desolate City spread quickly to the Nalan Clan. Upon hearing the news, the entire clan erupted with excitement. Led by Nalan Ming, the clan members gathered at the gate early to wait.

Nalan Jia! Her name now held a status in the Nalan Clan that far exceeded that of any of their ancestors. She was now listed first in the clan’s genealogy.

Soon, a man and a lady emerged from the far end of the street. Upon seeing them, the clan members filled with excitement—Nalan Ming even broke into a smile.

Nalan Jia and Ye Guan had arrived.

Seeing the clan members coming out to greet them, Nalan 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 Desolate City aside, her visiting any place in the Guanxuan Universe would cause a sensation.

Ye Guan, who was holding Nalan Jia's hand, smiled. "Let's go."

Nalan Jia nodded slightly.

When they reached the main gate of the Nalan Clan, Nalan Ming bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Young Master..."

Before he could finish, a gentle force straightened him up.

"Father-in-law, 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.

Nalan Ming gave a bitter smile. Ye Guan’s power was becoming more and more terrifying.

At that moment, Nalan Jia smiled as well. "Father, why don't we head inside?"

"Alright."

Behind him, the Nalan Clan members quickly stepped aside to clear the way.

Nalan Ming led the two into a large hall, where the core elders of the Nalan Clan were waiting.

The rest of the clan 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 Nalan Jia was well-known within the Nalan Clan, especially the time when Ye Guan came to break off the engagement.

Many in the clan were now grateful that Nalan Jia hadn't chosen to break off the engagement back then. If she had, the Nalan Clan wouldn't have the prestigious position it did today. Nowadays, when members of the Nalan Clan ventured outside, just mentioning their clan's name garnered respect.

Although the Nalan Clan's overall power wasn't yet top-tier within the Guanxuan Academy, everyone knew that with Nalan Jia's presence, the clan was destined to become a super clan.

That became more evident when Nalan Jia got pregnant. Once the child was born, the Nalan Clan's status would rise even higher.

Inside the hall, Nalan Ming asked, "Little Jia, Little Guan, what brings you here?"

Nalan Jia smiled. "We missed home, so we came back for a visit."

The Nalan Clan members in the hall all smiled.

Even though Nalan Jia's status had changed, she was still the same to them—she was still a member of their clan.

Nalan Jia then turned to Ye Guan. "Why don't you go visit the Ye Family? I'll come 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 clan over the other.

Ye Guan stood up to take his leave, and the Nalan Clan members quickly stood to see him off.

Once Ye Guan was gone, Nalan Ming hesitantly asked, "Little Jia, do you have something to discuss with us?"

Nalan 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."

Nalan 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 become.

Nalan Jia continued, "The rapid development of the Nalan Clan is a good thing, but it might also be a bad thing. Do you understand what I mean, Father?"

"Are you worried that our clan members might misbehave outside because of their association with you?"

Nalan Jia nodded. "Yes."

"Don't worry about that. We have always kept a close watch on our clan members. If anyone misbehaves, we will not tolerate it."

The other elders nodded in agreement. At that moment, Nalan Jia took out a scroll and handed it to Nalan Ming.

Puzzled, Nalan Ming asked, "What's this?"

"Please take a look at it."

Upon unrolling the scroll, Nalan Ming's expression soured. After a brief moment, he sharply turned toward the two elders beside him, his face contorted with anger. "Nalan Gu, Nalan 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.

Nalan Jia spared them a glance before commanding, "Elders, please leave for now."

"Little Jia..." Nalan Gu began, his voice quivering.

A slight shake of Nalan Jia's head silenced him. "Leave."

Before Nalan Gu could muster a response, Nalan Ming roared, "What are you waiting for? Leave!"

Finally, they retreated quietly, leaving the rest of the elders in the hall bewildered.

Nalan Ming sighed softly. "Little Jia, I... I feel ashamed. I never imagined they'd exploit their positions behind my back."

Certain Nalan Clan elders had been leveraging their status for personal gain. Securing coveted spots in the Guanxuan Academy was just one example. Guanxuan Academy typically complied with their requests.

"Don't blame yourself too harshly, Father. Greed is unfortunately part of human nature."

Nalan Ming smiled bitterly.

"Still, Little Guan's vision of a new universal order is founded upon the Guanxuan Academy," Nalan Jia added. "As a clan related to him, we must set an example."

Understanding filled Nalan Ming's expression. "I see."

"Moreover, other families and clans are now watching us, the Ye Clan, and the Ancient Heavenly Dragon Clan 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."

Nalan 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 Nalan Jia, his words trailing off.

"Seal their cultivation, seize their assets, and banish them from the clan," Nalan Jia decreed.

The proclamation sent shockwaves through the hall.

This was a sentence that amounted to death.

Nalan Ming hesitated as words hovered on his lips. However, the resolve in Nalan Jia's eyes silenced him.

"Father, we were the ones who created that law. If we don't uphold it, who will?" She then glanced pointedly at the elders. "Don't assume my current position shields us. If I falter, rest assured someone will replace me."

At that moment, the gravity of the situation settled heavily upon the Nalan Clan members.