章 12: Chapter 12: He Went Too Far!!!

Long Tian was getting annoyed by his facade, but he still remained calm and replied.

"Why should I do that when I have not said or done anything to insult your sect? It is my decision whether I join the sect or not, and your tone suggests an attempt to compel me. I apologize, Elder, but I must return home as my mother is waiting for me."

His words brought an uproar to the crowd; his words suggested that the sect was forcing him to join them when he did not want to join it. He was correct in his position; everyone thought that the young master of the sect was going too far.

"He is just a spoiled brat."

"Oye~ Do you want to die? Don't say it in front of everyone."

"Although I hate to admit that boy is right."

The elder, sensing the growing commotion, nodded in acknowledgment, understanding the need to avoid excessive pressure.

Long Tian's response was reasonable and calculated, unlike the rash and impulsive demeanor of Lin Feng. He knew how to turn the situation in his favor, and they also knew being at the peak of the body-tempering realm, Long Tian could easily defeat Lin Feng, who used medicinal herbs to reach the same level.

Long Tian's body practically screamed how much effort he put into his training and tempering his body.

The crowd watched in silence as Long Tian once again descended the stairs. People were in favor of Long Tian, but they did not voice out their thoughts. They gave him space to leave and looked back at the stage.

Ruo'er followed the figure of Long Tian with a reluctant gaze. She wanted to meet him, but that damned brat took that chance from her.

Xiao Mei, who was initially happy with Long Tian's lack of talent, was now cursing her fate to be tied to someone like Lin Feng. She could tell that the boy was nothing but a spoiled young master who wanted to chase after a skirt.

She realized that she was bound to spend more time around him. Frustration and annoyance welled up within her, fueled by his image as a spoiled idiot. She could not change her options as she decided to walk on this path, so now she has to see it through.

In her mind, she began to think of ways on how to use this idiot in the future. Even though things seemed bad, Xiao Mei tried to turn them in her favor.

She was thinking that with his low level of intelligence, he might be easy to manipulate. As she contemplated her strategies, a sense of determination took over. She was determined to use this opportunity to turn her fate.

'Finally, I can go home.'

Long Tian turned around to leave, thinking that this should be enough for him to be safe for a while. But things didn't go as easily as he thought they would as a certain brain-dead guy decided to open his mouth again to speak.

"Where do you think you are going?? Son of a Bitch!! Well, what can I expect from the Son of Whore. You can only show your back to others. Maybe right now she is under someone screaming! Hahaha!!"

— *SILENCE* —

An eerie silence descended in the hall; even the steps of the boy echoed for a second before they came to a halt. Everyone took in a sharp breath hearing those words.

'He went too far.' That's what everyone thought. Ruo'er's eyes blazed with killing intent. She always respected Long Tian's mother. Despite not meeting her till now, she had heard many things about her from Long Tian, and it left a good impression on her but now someone dared to curse that woman she was beyond angry.

Long Tian turned to look at the boy who was courting death; even his maid was disgusted to hear those words.

Long Tian's face was calmer than it had ever been, not a single tensed muscle could be seen on his face. But his eyes, his eyes were lifeless, so empty that it could swallow the world.

In the Private seats.

Long Chen's frustration was evident as he cursed the foolish actions of the sect master's son. He turned to the Xiao clan head, who shared his look of dissatisfaction.

Long Chen was having a headache as he cursed the useless Lin Feng.

"He went and blurted out the only thing he shouldn't have. Do you think we should worry about this idiot affecting our plan?"

He turned to look at the Xiao clan head who was also unhappy thinking about his daughter's future with that guy. Sighing he looked back at his friend.

" We will need to think of some backup plans if this guy causes more trouble and what do you mean by what you said just now?"

Long Chen exhaled, indicating his frustration as he turned to look at Long Tian's demeanor undergoing a stark transformation.

The aura of calmness and humbleness that was once coming from Long Tian vanished like someone else had replaced the kind boy just now.

But the reason for Long Chen's concern was the vacant eyes that lacked any sign of light or emotion.

He started recounting the events of the past when Long Tian showed such eyes.

[A few years back ]

Sitting in the patriarch's seat, Long Chen was addressing the clan's concerns with the elders.

"What do you think we should do about the Xiao clan's proposal? Since that idiot son of mine left in search of power, leaving that whore of a wife and son

here, the clan has been losing money and business."

The other elders, who were either his brothers or sons, nodded in agreement as they were aware that the clan had experienced a decline in recent years, and they couldn't allow the situation to continue.

Before they could voice out their opinion, the door of the room was hastily opened, making the people inside irritated.

However, upon seeing that it was the trusted butler who had remained loyal to the family, their irritation subsided slightly.

Nonetheless, the first elder spoke up releasing his pressure, and asked with a touch of annoyance in his voice.

"What do you think you're doing, interrupting an important meeting like this?"

The butler kneeled as a sign of respect, his face etched with worry and panic. His face was drenched in sweat. He looked like he had seen a demon.

"Patriarch, elders, one of the servants was killed by Long Tian."