In middle age, one's comprehension becomes extraordinary.

Chapter 67 Real Power and Merit (Second Update)

"Xia Yao, go and call the home security guards."

Some people have betrayed their family interests; it's time to deal with them.

At this moment, Xia Zhao, the head of the family, no longer had the same attitude towards Xia Tai as before.

If I could bear it, I certainly wouldn't.

"The marriage of the younger generation of the Xia family is not something you can arrange by finding some random people."

"You only care about your own interests; the Xia family shouldn't have given you so many resources at all."

The Xia family patriarch's expression changed extremely quickly.

Xia Zhao's grandmother, who was standing next to her, had a similar reaction.

Looking at this third grandfather again, there was no respect left for him.

Actually, the Xia family has been good enough to their own people.

If you want to lie down, you can.

Don't use other resources, just take the money each month and lie down.

If you want to improve, then do things according to the requirements of your family; you will reap what you sow.

Xia Tai really went too far.

He even wants to use the interests of the younger generation to gain benefits for himself.

Security arrived quickly.

After things fall apart, Xia Tai is likely to act recklessly.

The Xia family's martial arts techniques are not allowed to be passed on to outsiders, so don't give someone like him a chance.

The Xia family patriarch immediately ordered security to lock him up, which could be considered house arrest.

Xia Tai, pale-faced and filled with despair, was taken away by security.

He had thought about this day too.

But later, none of the Xia family's geniuses could solve the problem of this martial art, and his ambitions gradually grew.

Their demands are getting more and more outrageous; they're planning to live a carefree life with this little bit of money.

I never expected it to be cracked like this today.

After Xia Tai was taken away, everyone walked towards Xia Zhao.

"As expected of my precious granddaughter, who among her generation can match her talent and comprehension?"

The speaker was Xia Zhao's grandmother.

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly remembered that Xia Zhao had been injured before, so she quickly asked a few more questions.

I was relieved to know that she was alright.

Beside her, her grandfather, the head of the Xia family, also chimed in with a smile.

"Back then, your father secluded himself for three months to study the Shattered Star Sword Shadow."

After much trial and error, I only managed to grasp the basics and achieve a semblance of resemblance.

Not only did they fail to subdue Xia Tai, they emboldened him even more.

Your understanding surpasses that of your father!

Xia Zhao's father was recognized by the Xia family as the most talented person.

Not to mention the Xia family, even on a national level, they are among the top families.

But now, in the eyes of the Xia family, the student has surpassed the teacher.

Upon hearing this, Xia Zhao fell into deep thought.

She also remembered that when Li Yuan said these things in Qijia Town, the two of them were just having a casual conversation.

Just like that, the secret of "Shattered Star Sword Shadow" was revealed.

Previously, Xia Zhao only thought that Li Yuan had exceptional comprehension and was very outstanding.

But after hearing her grandfather's words today, she still seemed to underestimate him.

"I don't expect you to master the Shattered Star Sword Shadow technique, just don't lose it and let it be passed down."

Xia Zhao was somewhat lost in thought; she wasn't really listening to what her grandfather was saying.

Hesitating for a moment, she suddenly took a long knife from the weapon rack.

In front of several people, he began to demonstrate his mastery of the Shattered Feather Blade.

The Xia family patriarch, who had been all smiles, quickly turned serious...

His hope for "Shattered Star Sword Shadow" is that it won't be lost.

The "Shattered Feather Blade" is currently the core martial art of the Xia family and the foundation for the strength of Xia family warriors.

Xia Zhao's improvement in the Shattered Feather Blade was not a simple inheritance, but an enhancement.

The Xia family patriarch could clearly sense that his granddaughter's Shattered Feather Blade was almost catching up with him.

There are two difficult points that he has not yet overcome, but Xia Zhao has mastered them.

Especially the power of this martial art, the greatest strength of the Shattered Feather Blade.

When Xia Zhao, a martial arts master of the eighth rank, used this move, its power was no less than that of a ninth-rank master from the Xia family!

"Cancel the meetings for the next two days, and call Xiao Zhao's father back. Do it immediately!"

Upon hearing her husband's instructions, Grandma Xia Zhao immediately got up to carry out the task.

She was also aware that a major change was about to occur in the Xia family.

The development of a top-tier family like the Xia family has reached a bottleneck.

Those areas that are easy to improve, and the techniques and skills that can be modified, have basically all been resolved long ago.

After all, the Xia family ancestors had studied these techniques for two or three hundred years.

What could be improved has already been improved.

It is precisely because of the difficulty that if the core techniques and martial arts skills are significantly improved, the overall strength of the Xia family will also increase dramatically.

Right now, the Xia family patriarch has already seen something extraordinary.

The improvements and enhancements to "Shattered Feather Blade" will bring about a transformation for the Xia family!

Meanwhile, Li Yuan had already boarded the bus back.

First, you need to take a bus back to the city, and then take the high-speed rail back to Lingshan City.

Of course, you can ask the bus to drive back, but it will be much slower than the high-speed train.

The railway doesn't have many detours and there are no traffic jams, which can save a lot of time.

Li Yuan did not become arrogant or conceited just because he achieved some results in the Qingwu Tournament.

It's still the same as before.

However, the attitudes of the people around me changed a lot.

In public and in private, she is always addressed as Teacher Li, unlike before when she was called by her full name.

Li Yuan remained polite, saying, "If you want to be dignified, then I'll give you some."

Li Yuan had no interest in belittling or humiliating anyone.

Thirty-year-old adults are no longer as sharp as they were when they were young.

There are no disagreements on core interests among us.

If it doesn't affect each other's interests, we can just be strangers afterwards.

On the bus, Li Yuan is now sitting next to Director Zeng.

After discussing his promotion, Director Zeng mentioned why Jin Fan attached great importance to the Qingwu Competition.

For disciples of grandmasters, there are many opportunities to improve their cultivation.

However, the Qingwu Tournament is not an ordinary training opportunity.

Participating in this competition offers the opportunity to make a contribution and build your own network of contacts.

"Just like I told you before, when it comes to vying for the position of director, the other three deputy directors have a much more solid foundation than me; they have people and influence behind them."

But with this achievement, it will be very difficult for anyone to beat me to this position of real power.

Regardless of one's background or identity, it is difficult to gain real power without meritorious service.

Jin Fan started from the grassroots level, which was actually a process of accumulating merits.

In addition, the Lanwu Trial he mentioned is also an opportunity to earn merit.

At this point, Director Zeng mentioned the Lanwu Trial again.

Jin Fan must have considered this Lanwu Trial when he chose to enter Lingshan No.1 Middle School.

This trial opportunity is related to the results of the Qingwu Tournament.

The winner of each category's Youth Martial Arts Competition will qualify for this opportunity.

The line mentioned here actually refers to the affiliation of a unit.

For example, Li Yuan belongs to the education sector, while someone from other sectors such as water conservancy, taxation, and transportation will go to participate in the Lanwu Trial.

Li Yuan sat to the side, listening attentively.

For ordinary martial artists, these opportunities for trials and training are basically something they've never heard of before.

The two chatted for over an hour, covering almost everything they needed to know.

I leaned back in my chair and rested quietly while waiting for the bus to arrive.

Li Yuan unconsciously thought of Xia Zhao.

Having won first place in the Qingwu Tournament today, does that mean I'm somewhat capable?