parentshiftbook Chapter 227 Zhang Hongyuan's resentment towards his family! The will of the people is fulfilled
Chapter 227 Zhang Hongyuan's resentment towards his family! The will of the people is fulfilled
Looking at Hao Cheng, who was surrounded in a circle, Li Qing, who had previously helped Zhang Xuanchen deliver the message, showed an expression of disbelief.
Because Hao Cheng was the one who served as a gatekeeper with him in the family hall yesterday.
The two are good friends. They were chatting and laughing together last night and agreed to go see the splendor of those above the Foundation Establishment stage.
Her lips twitched, and tears welled in the corners of her eyes.
He pointed his longsword at Hao Cheng and loudly questioned him:
"Hao Cheng! Why did you betray your family!"
Why?!
Given the clan leader's status and position, there was absolutely no need for him to wrong Hao Cheng.
That would be completely pointless.
Moreover, in the instant he was being watched by the clan leader, his consciousness became uncontrollably blurred, and he subconsciously felt regret for the wrong things he had done in the past.
Even questioning himself.
Fortunately, that feeling came and went quickly.
Otherwise, he might develop inner demons because of this.
Therefore, the clan leader did indeed cultivate some kind of eye technique that allows one to see through people's hearts.
He said Hao Cheng was an informant for the Azure Sea Immortal Sect, and that must be true!
thump!
Already feeling flustered and guilty, Hao Cheng couldn't withstand the pressure from the Zhang family's higher-ups and his friend's accusations, and he knelt down.
Surprisingly, he did not defend himself.
Bang bang bang!
He kowtowed three times to Zhang Xuanchen.
His forehead was cut open, and blood splattered onto the bluestone bricks.
"sorry!
Chieftain! Elders!
My family treats me very well, but I have no choice but to do this.
I am willing to atone for my sins with my death!
Seeing the scene before him, Zhang Xuanchen remained completely unmoved.
Describe the fleeting moment you witnessed.
He said in a deep voice, "Is it because of that female disciple from the Azure Sea Immortal Sect?"
Upon hearing this, Hao Cheng was taken aback, then a happy expression appeared on his face.
He said gently, "Yes, I am seventy-six years old this year."
From the age of seventeen until now, he has had twenty-three wives and concubines.
However, none of them had children.
I don't believe in superstitions. In order to prevent the Hao family line from dying out, I have been working hard to ensure the continuation of the Hao family bloodline.
But all ended in failure.
Until I met Ya Ru, she successfully became pregnant with my child. At first, I didn't know that he was a disciple of the Bihai Immortal Sect.
I only found out after she got pregnant, but it doesn't matter. I'd do anything for her.
Hao Cheng spoke with a gentle expression, clearly showing his deep obsession with having a child.
It could even be described as a state of madness.
If someone were to bear a child, they'd probably commit suicide, let alone betray the Zhang family.
But, is that child really his?
When he was young and his cultivation level was very low, he tried to marry more than twenty wives and concubines but failed. When he got older and his cultivation level was higher, he finally succeeded.
Unfortunately, that woman happened to be from the Azure Sea Immortal Sect.
Zhang Xuanchen wouldn't believe it if there wasn't something fishy going on.
Well, he's going to die anyway, so let him die happily.
He sealed off his cultivation level and said in a deep voice:
"Hao Cheng, a third-class retainer, has betrayed his family; this crime deserves death!"
"Yes, Master!"
Upon hearing Zhang Xuanchen's order, two disciples from the Enforcement Hall stepped forward and took Hao Cheng to the Enforcement Hall to be beheaded!
No one pleaded for him.
No matter the reason, anyone who harms the interests of the family or betrays the family is guilty of an unforgivable crime!
He sighed inwardly and turned his gaze to Zhang Hongyuan.
Zhang Hongyuan stared calmly at Zhang Xuanchen.
"It's my turn, isn't it?"
He chuckled and slowly walked towards the platform.
"Zhang Hongyuan! How dare you!" A clansman was furious when he saw that Zhang Hongyuan dared to disrespect the clan chief.
I want to take it down.
"Let him come up." Zhang Xuanchen's voice wasn't loud, but it was incredibly authoritative.
The clansmen made way for Zhang Hongyuan.
No one stepped forward to stop them.
Zhang Xuanchen watched as Zhang Hongyuan walked towards him step by step.
It's clear from the other person's memories that he was very dissatisfied with the family's higher-ups.
The specific reason is unknown.
He also wanted to hear what exactly made him choose to betray his family.
If there are any problems in the family, they can be resolved in a timely manner.
Zhang Hongyuan walked up to Zhang Xuanchen, his eyes showing no respect whatsoever, only disdain.
In his eyes, he was just a greenhorn, what qualifications did he have to serve as the head of the Zhang family!
He reached out, wanting to pat Zhang Xuanchen's shoulder, but could only hover in the air; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't put his hand down.
Zhang Xuanchen stared at him with a cold expression and said:
"Zhang Hongyuan, please have some self-respect!"
Upon hearing Zhang Xuanchen's words, Zhang Hongyuan immediately threw his head back and burst into laughter, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
"Haha, yes, you are now the clan leader."
I should respect you.
But do you deserve it?
You're just a greenhorn who hasn't even grown his hair yet, what makes you think you can be the head of the family?
You've gotten to where you are today entirely because of your father's and the elders' favoritism!
From a young age, you could freely enter and exit the family's treasure vault, and you could ask for any cultivation techniques or spells you wanted to practice.
He never lacked spirit stones.
Whatever rare and precious treasures you desire, your father and the elders will do everything in their power to find them for you.
Now, at the age of twenty, he has become the head of the family.
But what about us?!
Zhang Hongyuan suddenly turned around, looked at the Zhang family members, and stretched out his arms:
When we turn eighteen, we all have to go to the family's spiritual vein and stay there for three years to contribute to the family business.
Three years from now, I'll still have to work hard to earn family contribution points to exchange for cultivation resources. How will I have time to cultivate then!
How can I, with only five spiritual roots, break through to the Foundation Establishment stage without sufficient time and resources?
what? !
What makes you think you have access to endless cultivation resources?
Why should I?!
Everyone, tell me, why?!
Zhang Hongyuan's voice was deafening, his eyes practically bulging out of their sockets, and he secretly felt proud of himself for speaking so well.
The clansmen would surely respond in unison to their opposition against Zhang Xuanchen.
However, what his tribesmen said next left him dumbfounded.
"Damn it? How come I never realized Zhang Hongyuan was an idiot before?"
Could it be because I got kicked in the head by a donkey two years ago?
"Zhang Hongyuan, how dare you! You beast are unworthy to be a disciple of the Zhang family!"
"So it turns out it's because he's too useless, doesn't want to work hard, and yet wants resources while daydreaming?"
If he can reach the Foundation Establishment stage, then I can at least break through to the Nascent Soul stage, right?
His family raised him until he was eighteen, but instead of being grateful, he resented his family.
This guy is human, I could eat two pounds of him!
"If you're dissatisfied with your family, then get out and become a rogue cultivator!"
"Hahaha, a fool like that, once he leaves the family and loses its protection, he probably won't survive three chapters, right?"
"The Moon Gazing Lake in the clan was originally unused. It was developed by the clan leader when he was eight years old. The clan's magnificent buildings today were designed by the clan leader."
The family is spread across dozens of markets, and the Xuanxiao Chamber of Commerce in Immortal City was established under the planning of the family patriarch.
The method for advancing the Tier 1 Low-Grade Warm Down Chicken of the Fire Maple Mountain Clan to Tier 1 Mid-Grade was discovered by the clan leader.
The recipe for the first-grade, top-quality Crimson Essence Elixir was offered by the clan leader.
These contributions are beyond the reach of even the family elders, right?
Isn't it only right that the family gives them some preferential treatment and spirit stones?
What else is there to rely on? Is this enough?
"Hahaha, you haven't finished yet! There's also that demon beast egg with the potential to break through to the Golden Core stage, and the two purple-gold war lions..."
"If they're so capable, why don't they go and get a monster egg with the potential to reach the Golden Core stage!"
……
The clansmen chattered amongst themselves, and the more they talked, the darker Zhang Hongyuan's face became.
His expression gradually changed from smug to ferocious.
These families have all made it public, and he knows it, but he harbors resentment and is unwilling to admit it.