I Truly Am The Villian - Chapter 2590

Chapter 2590: Chapter 2589: Dismissal of the Young Clan Leader and the Old Lady Who Cultivates the Old Law

Although this old man was also wearing a white cloud-patterned robe, along the edges of his long robe—

There were strands of golden trim, with a Jinluan pattern as the base, and on his chest there were even nine golden lines.

One had to know that in the Zhou Di Clan, even if you didn’t know a person, you could actually tell how noble their status was just from their clothes alone.

For example, a single golden line—that only marked a Servant Disciple.

Whereas nine golden lines already counted as a Core Elder.

Such people held great speaking authority in the Zhou Di Clan.

This old man’s name was Bai Ci.

Previously he had not spoken, because there were some words that, if he said them, it would make things awkward for everyone.

So he had let these juniors argue first.

But now that Jiang Shoutian had answered like this, Elder Bai Ci naturally had to step forward.

He looked toward Jiang Shoutian.

And said, “Clan Leader Jiang, this marriage alliance was proposed back in the Great Ancestor’s era, we naturally will not go back on our word.”

“But many things must pay attention to matching doors and households.”

“Our Saintess is one of the future Earth Chosen Ones of the Zhou Di Clan.”

“You do have many sons, but we do not know which one will be the future Young Clan Leader?”

Bai Ci’s words were phrased very tactfully, but everyone could hear the meaning within.

Your sons, Clan Leader Jiang, may be noble, but not every son is worthy of our Saintess.

It must be the future Young Clan Leader of the Xuntian Clan to be qualified.

But the current Young Clan Leader is Jiang Rui.

Will that change in the future?

Or what will happen—Bai Ci needed a firm attitude and result.

Otherwise he would have no way to explain things when he went back.

This question made Jiang Shoutian fall into slight silence.

He gave Xu Zimei a resentful “hate-iron-for-not-becoming-steel” glance.

As for this son, in truth he was very fond of him, and had indulged him greatly.

But unfortunately this son just didn’t live up to expectations.

Men, after all—having three wives and four concubines is very normal.

If you had relations with some other woman, the Xuntian Clan could still smooth things over.

But of all people, it had to be that Qinglian Clan, the most important vassal force of the Zhou Di Clan.

They were practically like its left arm and right arm.

Even if they wanted to suppress the matter, the Zhou Di Clan probably would not agree.

In fact, Jiang Shoutian truly felt that—

This so-called incident of forcibly assaulting the Qinglian Clan’s Saintess, frankly speaking, wasn’t such a big deal.

But the Zhou Di Clan just wanted to borrow this topic to make a fuss.

It might even be that behind the scenes they deliberately framed Jiang Rui, letting the Qinglian Clan’s Saintess become the subject of gossip.

Jiang Shoutian knew that, in the final analysis, the Zhou Di Clan simply did not want to marry their Saintess over.

They wanted to go back on the marriage.

So they found this kind of excuse and magnified it without limit.

But unfortunately the Xuntian Clan really was in the wrong.

Jiang Shoutian could only reply, “The position of Young Clan Leader is of immense importance.”

“As for who will hold it in the future, that depends on each of their own abilities.”

“Rui’er, you should first rest for a period of time.”

This sentence was Jiang Shoutian speaking to Xu Zimei, that is, to Jiang Rui.

The meaning was that since you made a mistake this time, the Young Clan Leader’s position on you will be set aside for now.

This was also an explanation to the Zhou Di Clan.

As for the specific candidate, Jiang Shoutian did not state it directly.

He would simply prioritize based on ability…

“Since that is the case, then after Clan Leader Jiang selects a suitable candidate for Young Clan Leader, we can discuss the matter of the marriage alliance again.”

Bai Ci said calmly.

Since the other side was unwilling to loosen their stance, then they’d all just drag things out.

In any case, as far as Bai Ci was concerned, he knew Jiang Shoutian understood the Zhou Di Clan’s ultimate intent.

“Someone come, see Elder Bai Ci out for me.”

Jiang Shoutian called out lightly toward the outside.

Someone immediately entered and led the people of the Zhou Di Clan away.

This affair had been handled less than honorably, which made Jiang Shoutian feel he had erred as well.

So he did not even personally escort them.

Only after the people of the Zhou Di Clan had left did Jiang Shoutian turn his gaze toward Xu Zimei.

His eyes were deep, and the aura on his body was towering, like an enraged male lion.

“Beast, look at what you’ve done?”

“It’s all because I indulged you too much—an excellent marriage alliance and you’ve gone and ruined it.”

Hearing Jiang Shoutian’s words, Xu Zimei had already calmed down a great deal.

Although he did not understand the specific situation.

From the conversation just now, he could already infer most of it.

So he said, “Father, this matter actually doesn’t have much to do with me.”

“The people of the Zhou Di Clan simply don’t want to marry their Saintess over; they’re picking bones out of an egg.”

“Even if there hadn’t been this Qinglian Clan incident today, they would have found some other excuse. In short, a melon forced off the vine is never sweet.”

Jiang Shoutian truly had not expected that his own wastrel son could see through the hidden workings at a glance.

But he still rebuked, “If you had usually been more restrained, we wouldn’t be so passive now.”

“They may be unwilling, but some things are not theirs to decide.”

Jiang Shoutian gave a cold snort.

And said, “In a few days it will be the Old Lady’s grand birthday. How is your gift preparation coming along?”

“If it’s not good enough, I can help you think of something.”

“As long as the Old Lady nods, even if the Zhou Di Clan is unwilling, they’ll have to carry out the decree.”

Xu Zimei froze for a moment.

He didn’t know who this Old Lady was.

Originally he had thought this Old Lady was some ancestor-level figure of the Xuntian Clan.

But if she could make even the people of the Zhou Di Clan obey her orders—

Then her background clearly was not simple.

He did not hide anything, and directly took out the Reincarnation Scripture.

“This is a Binding Dao Method, not bad, not bad— a General Level Cultivation Technique. I didn’t expect you could actually find something like this.”

Jiang Shoutian casually flipped a few pages.

He couldn’t help feeling a bit of amazement.

He clearly recognized the contents written in this book.

But Xu Zimei did not, so he said, “I don’t recognize it anyway. Father, can such a tiny Cultivation Technique really make the Old Lady pleased?”

“What do you know,” Jiang Shoutian snorted coldly.

His gaze swept around, making sure no one was eavesdropping.

Only then did he speak.

“The Old Lady’s sea of longevity is about to dry up; this Ancient Skills is her method of extending her life—do you think it’s important or not?”

“Cultivate a hundred Ancient Technique and gain a hundred jiazi of lifespan.”

“Forget it, telling you, a snot-nosed brat, you wouldn’t understand anyway.”

Although it was only a few short sentences, Xu Zimei seized upon many key pieces of information.

The Xuntian Clan truly was somewhat strange.

They actually encouraged cultivating Ancient Skills.

Although there were people outside who cultivated Ancient Skills as well, like that Heavenly Burial Seven Killings, who had even cultivated some profundities from it.

But those were all just Loose Cultivators.

A major power like the Xuntian Clan had its own inheritances.

They didn’t have to cultivate Ancient Cultivation Techniques; in fact, it might do more harm than good.

“Alright, you can leave first,” Jiang Shoutian waved his hand.

He also reminded Xu Zimei in passing that in the future he should use his head more when acting, and not let others seize on his weaknesses again.

Xu Zimei deliberately asked one more question: was his Young Clan Leader position truly gone?

“As long as the Old Lady opens her mouth, that Young Clan Leader position will still be yours; it won’t escape you.”

Jiang Shoutian replied.

It was clear that he really did indulge this son.

However, he himself was not that old yet, and for the Young Clan Leader to become the actual Clan Leader was still a long way off.