“What proof do you have that you’re a member of the Wang family? I’ve been with the Wang family for so long, yet I’ve never seen you before…”
The sudden appearance of the three people immediately raised the guard of the mountain keeper. If they were ordinary people, he would have already taken action to drive them away. But he could sense that these three were no ordinary individuals.
“Proof?” Wang Wei’s face darkened. He had left the Wang family at a young age; what proof could he possibly have? Besides, he didn’t need any proof to establish his identity as a Wang family member.
“If you have no proof, then I suggest you leave. The Wang family is currently hosting important guests and cannot entertain you!”
The mountain keeper took a heavy step forward. He feared that the three might suddenly attack. Although he was a prominent figure among the younger generation of the Wang family, he wasn’t arrogant enough to think he could handle them. He knew he wouldn’t be able to stop Xiao Yufan and the others if they insisted on forcing their way in.
“Hosting guests from the hidden Guo family?” Xiao Yufan asked, raising his eyebrows slightly in a probing tone.
“How did you know that?”
The mountain keeper was somewhat surprised and immediately responded without hesitation. However, as soon as he said it, he regretted it. Wasn’t he essentially confirming that the hidden Wang family was indeed hosting guests from the hidden Guo family?
“Just as I thought. Seems like my timing couldn’t be better. So the riffraff from the hidden Guo family are here too!”
A glint of killing intent quietly flashed in Xiao Yufan’s eyes. He didn’t know exactly who from the hidden Guo family had come to the Wang family, but if it was Guo Junyu, then it would be perfect. He would make sure that person never left. However, he also felt some concern—if there was another expert from the hidden Guo family at the level of condensing power, he might not be able to handle it.
Upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, the mountain keeper’s heart skipped a beat. He could feel the killing intent radiating from Xiao Yufan, and a cold sweat broke out on his back. If this person decided to attack him, he didn’t stand the slightest chance.
“Just tell them that Wang Wei has returned. Let Wang Changfeng come out and meet me. He should know who I am!”
Wang Wei didn’t want to make things difficult for the mountain keeper, so asking him to announce their arrival was a good idea. If he just barged in, it would be too disrespectful to the hidden Wang family. These hidden aristocratic families were very proud, and offending them might have serious consequences.
“Why do you wish to meet the family head?”
His mouth twitched violently. Upon hearing that Wang Wei wanted to meet the family head, the mountain keeper really wanted to throw him out. If just anyone could meet the head of the hidden Wang family, what purpose would they serve? However, upon hearing Wang Wei’s name, he couldn’t help but frown slightly, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
“Can a person like that even be the head of the hidden Wang family? Did that old immortal step down so early?”
Wang Wei felt nothing but hatred towards the Wang family. As for his father and grandfather, he had never acknowledged them. In his eyes, he had become a complete orphan the moment his mother left him.
“Beware of what you say. Whoever you are, I advise you not to slander the former family head and the current one, or even if I can’t do anything to you, it doesn’t mean the hidden Wang family will fear you!”
The mountain keeper knew exactly who Wang Wei was referring to as the “old immortal.” His expression slightly stiffened. How could this person have such intense resentment? Was he really a member of the hidden Wang family?
“They aren’t even worth my slander. I’ll give you two choices: one, go call Wang Changfeng out immediately; two, I’ll cripple you and go see him myself!”
Wang Wei slowly calmed himself. He didn’t want to waste too many words on this person. He didn’t need to explain much. If this person still refused to let them through, he would have no choice but to force his way in. He was confident no one could stop him.
“I can go announce your arrival, but whether the family head agrees to see you is beyond my authority…”
Finally, the mountain keeper relented. When faced with someone stronger, what was the point of resisting? Besides, this wasn’t even his personal matter. If he got dragged into trouble, he might not even find a place to cry.
“If he isn’t a fool, he will see me. I have no intention of provoking the hidden Wang family again. I’m only here to fulfill a long-standing wish!”
Wang Wei was quite satisfied with the mountain keeper’s response. At least this person knew how to act wisely. If he had been arrogant and defiant, the consequences would have been unbearable. Even though members of the hidden aristocratic families tended to be proud, they still needed to know who they were dealing with.
A few minutes later, the mountain keeper came out again after running inside. His expression was neutral. After confirming Wang Wei’s identity, he wasn’t particularly surprised.
“It turns out you’re my cousin. I apologize for the misunderstanding earlier. The family head says you may enter!”
“I already told you, I have nothing to do with the hidden Wang family. So please, don’t call me cousin anymore. Haha…”
His laughter carried a hint of bitterness. He had always been a person without family or relatives. Did he really need their pity now? However, he now had his own strength and deserved respect.
The mountain keeper didn’t say anything else. He didn’t know Wang Wei’s past, but one thing was certain: this person must indeed be the son of the family head.
The sudden appearance of the family head’s son left the mountain keeper somewhat puzzled. Previously, he had only known that this branch of the Wang family had a daughter, but he had never heard of a son outside the family. If that were the case, wasn’t Wang Wei the rightful young master?
After entering the hidden Wang family compound, Xiao Yufan keenly sensed that many pairs of eyes were watching them. Some of these observers were extremely powerful. He had already noticed more than ten experts at the level of condensing qi, though he hadn’t seen anyone even stronger.
However, Xiao Yufan naturally didn’t believe that the hidden Wang family had no powerful figures. Given the hidden aristocratic families’ resources, they probably had several experts at the post-natal level, and maybe even someone at the innate level—those who stood at the peak of the ancient martial arts world.
“Now that we’re inside, you can rest assured. Even if something happens, I’ll take responsibility!”
Seeing the expression on Wang Wei’s face, Xiao Yufan knew exactly what he was thinking. A smile crossed his lips. He wanted to give Wang Wei a sense of security. Indeed, the young master’s strength was formidable, and he had a powerful backing. Even if the Wang family didn’t respect Wang Wei, they would surely respect him.
If the hidden Wang family knew that Xiao Yufan was the grandson of the Silver Fox, they would never have treated him so poorly. Although the hidden aristocratic families were powerful, that was only in comparison to others.
With the revival of ancient martial arts, more and more hidden families and factions surfaced. They didn’t possess particularly impressive resources, but the Tian Alliance was different. Even among many hidden aristocratic families, the Tian Alliance was regarded as a transcendent existence.
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