Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 364 The danger of extermination of the clan, I'm determined to live off this!
The atmosphere inside Yuntao Hall was cold and austere.

Including Du Xingheng and Du Xingwu, all the members of the Du family with the character "Xing" in their names turned their heads to look at the person who rushed into the hall.

It was none other than Du Xingheng's eldest son, Du Changyu.

Du Changyu was about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old. He was handsome, with red lips and white teeth, a truly dashing young man.

He was a prominent figure among the younger generation of the Bohai Du clan. He was usually taken in by Du Xingheng, who taught him by example and gave him a lot of experience. He was always calm and composed.

At this moment, however, his face was filled with panic and unease, and he no longer cared about the decorum of a powerful clan.

Clearly, he was provoked by the news he received.

Du Xingheng's face darkened. He took a deep breath and shouted in a deep voice:
"Changyu, what's the matter that you're so panicked?"

"Father, all of our Jihai Halls in Youzhou have been raided and confiscated, except for Lelang, Yuyang, Changping, and Beifeng..."

Du Changyu took a few deep breaths, and the panic on his face disappeared.

Having been groomed as the successor of the Du family for many years, he possessed outstanding abilities and a remarkable mindset, and quickly regained his composure.

"The entire Youzhou... is searching and confiscating our Du family's Jihai Hall?"

Even though Du Xingheng was prepared, his tone froze at this moment, realizing the seriousness of the matter.

Of the thirteen prefectures of Youzhou, Lelang, Yuyang, Changping, and Beifeng were territories controlled by the Du family's in-laws.

There has been no action taken against the Du family's Jihaitang for the time being.

Perhaps it's out of upholding the moral obligations of marriage ties, or perhaps it's out of consideration for face, but they are still observing the situation.

However, if the Du family fails to respond properly and shows signs of fatigue, these in-laws will pounce on them more fiercely than any other force.

However, in the Battle of Lianjiang Town, Du's Bolang Guard achieved a victory against overwhelming odds, defeating the imperial navy, killing the general, and capturing or killing officers of all ranks, while also seizing countless spoils.

Furthermore, the Du family patriarch had a terrifying record of killing the Su family patriarch of Yanzhou with ease...

But why are other powerful clans, sects, and other forces in Youzhou openly turning their backs on the Du family?

Aren't they afraid of following in the footsteps of the Lianjiang naval forces and the Su family of Yanzhou?

There is only one answer...

They've teamed up!
Those present in the hall were not fools; after a moment's thought, they guessed the truth.

But the truth... is truly chilling!

Because no matter how strong the Bohai Du clan is, or how fierce their ancestor is, they cannot possibly be enemies with all the major and minor forces in Youzhou.

Throughout history, there have been countless examples of ants killing elephants by sheer numbers.

All of this, of course, is for...

Immortal fate!

If not handled properly, it could provoke attacks from all sides in Youzhou, and given the size of the Du family, they wouldn't be able to hold out for long.

Moreover, if they can withstand the siege from all sides in Youzhou, it will soon prove the power of "Immortal Fate".

At that time, the whole world will surely take notice.

In this way, the Du family will likely face attacks and suppression from all sides of the world...

At that time, no matter how strong the Du family patriarch is, he will be crushed to dust.

What should we do?
"...Gentlemen, at this critical juncture for the survival of our people, I urge you all to speak frankly and openly..."

Du Xingheng took a deep breath, feeling a chill run down his spine, his heart pounding like a drum, and a layer of cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.

However, upon hearing this, the other members of the "Xing" generation fell silent, no longer as eloquent and talkative as before, creating a deathly silence.

At that moment, the air seemed to freeze.

Du Xingwu couldn't stand it any longer and mentioned "reporting to the ancestor," which finally put them at ease.

Yes, and our ancestors too!

That was a powerful entity that had condensed "Primordial Qi," the last remaining foundation of the Du family.

When in doubt, consult the ancestors!

For a moment, gasps of breath rose and fell in the hall.

But just then, an announcement rang out from outside Yuntao Hall—

"Patriarch, the patriarchs of the Wang family of Lelang, the Chen family of Yuyang, the Guo family of Changping, and the Fengtian family of Beifeng have come together to pay homage to the Ancestor..." Hiss!
The four families, related by marriage, arrived together without any warning...

They seem to have ill intentions!
"The water is calm and still, the mountains and islands stand tall, trees grow in abundance, grasses flourish, the autumn wind is bleak, and the waves surge..."

Liu Sheng, dressed in white, stood on the cliff overlooking the sea and couldn't help but recite Prime Minister Cao's famous poem.

The scene before my eyes is like a concrete representation of the scenery in the poem: the sea breeze is blowing, and the sky and water blend into one color.

He now lives in the Du family's Guanlan Xiaozhu, where he is cared for by eight servants and eight maids, and his daily life, food, clothing and other necessities are all things he has never experienced before.

Although he only stayed for one day, he learned what a powerful family and a noble lineage meant, and what true heritage was.

It's true, you can't know unless you experience it yourself.

It's not about superficial glitz and glamour, which would be too nouveau riche, but about the perfect balance in every detail, understated and refined.

Take the meals for three meals a day as an example. On the surface, they are just ordinary four dishes and one soup, and home-style stir-fries.

But every dish is carefully prepared by the chef, and the ingredients used are extremely rare.

Most of them are various kinds of sea monsters that are not commonly seen inland, such as sentient shrimp and crabs, sailfish, tuna, giant octopus, giant clams, etc.

After cooking, they look like ordinary dishes such as home-style tofu, fish head tofu soup, and grilled meat skewers, but they taste completely different.

One bite, and the body's vital energy surges, blood boils, internal organs glow, spirit feels refreshed, and the whole body feels incredibly unobstructed.

It's a true pleasure!

"Being a kept man is so delicious..."

Liu Sheng has always enjoyed himself. He hadn't had the means before, but after this experience, he decided to hold onto Bingyan's beautiful legs tightly and never let go.

I'm going to take this gigolo's meal!

"Liu Lang, are you feeling alright after eating or resting?"

At this moment, Du Bingyan chuckled and came to Liu Sheng's side to look at the sea together.

She changed into a plain-colored, wide-sleeved robe, her hair styled in a fairy-like bun, and a delicate lotus pendant hung from her waist, exuding elegance and nobility.

Standing side by side with Liu Sheng at the foot of the cliff, gazing into the distance against the wind, they looked like a pair of immortals.

"Thanks to you, I now know that the lives of these aristocratic families are even more comfortable than those of gods!"

Liu Sheng nodded and said with a faint smile:

"So, I guess I'm... a toad trying to eat swan meat?"

"Pah! What toad, what swan meat? You're just wasting your own life!"

Du Bingyan rolled her eyes at him, then turned to look at the distant sea, her lips twitching as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"But did your uncles and elders make things difficult for you?"

Liu Sheng was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke:
"The various rumors circulating outside are making our 'destined connection to the immortals' sound incredibly incredible. Even immortals would be tempted, let alone mortals?"

"You'll be fine!"

Du Bingyan took a deep breath, gripped Liu Sheng's arm tightly, turned her head, and said, word by word:

"I won't let anything happen to you!"

"Don't talk nonsense. They are your uncles and elders after all. If you fight with them, you will be condemned by the authorities."

"I'm not afraid!"

"I'm scared! So if we really have to fight, you can just watch from the sidelines. I can kill someone much faster than you with a swift stroke of my knife."

"it is good!"

"Hey, these are your uncles and elders, show some respect, okay?"

"It's their fault for making things difficult for you."

……

After a few playful exchanges, their relationship deepened, and their eyes began to exchange longing glances.

Just then, a voice drifted into the small building:
"Bingyan, the patriarch has asked me to take you and Young Master Liu to Yuntao Hall. There are important matters to discuss."

(End of this chapter)