Chapter 463: Delivering the Nine Dragons Formation to the Country?

The Great Elder nodded and approached them, striking each of their heads one by one.

After dealing with these traitors individually, the Great Elder felt no joy at all.

Personally killing family members, even for the sake of the greater cause, left his heart heavy and filled with guilt.

But family rules are like this. If someone plotting against the family could be forgiven, wouldn't the family's rules become a joke?

As the one responsible for the family, there are things that, whether he wanted to or not, had to be done.

Rules are the foundation upon which a family stands.

The Qiu family has been able to endure here for hundreds of years thanks to these rigid and inhuman rules.

If the Qiu family had been managed based on individual whims instead of the law, it would have fallen apart long ago.

Taking a deep breath, the Great Elder looked at everyone and, with a self-deprecating smile, said:

"I know that among those present today, there are many who, deep down, supported them."

"The third brother, by bringing these people and doing this, has shown his dissatisfaction with the family rules for a long time."

"I know that many of you have suffered injustices."

"I also admit that using only the name of the greater cause to restrain you is not right."

"So, from now on, if anyone wants to leave the Qiu family, they can do so freely."

"The Qiu family will not hinder your freedom. Everyone has their own ideals, and the Qiu family will not force anyone."

Hearing the Great Elder's words, everyone showed expressions of disbelief.

Was the Great Elder truly willing to change the family rules that had existed for hundreds of years?

For the Qiu family, the nine great elders are the ultimate authorities.

Although the Saint holds a higher status, she does not involve herself in the management of family affairs.

To change any family rule, the consent of all nine great elders is required.

Now, of the nine great elders, only the Great Elder and the Second Elder remained.

The Second Elder was gravely injured and in recovery.

Therefore, this decision by the Great Elder meant that the matter was already decided.

Many began to show hesitation and internal struggle.

Especially those members of the Qiu family who lived in the farthest reaches.

Because their cultivation talent was poor, they were destined to spend their lives as peasants doing hard labor.

Now that the Great Elder was willing to grant them freedom,

These members were the happiest.

Soon, some began to express their desire to leave the Qiu family.

After some took the first step, others began to follow suit.

Half an hour later, over a hundred members of the Qiu family had expressed their desire to leave, unwilling to remain in the family.

"I know that many of you are still watching. It's fine—when you get home, think about it carefully, and you can approach the elders to apply later."

"Daban and the others will handle this matter."

The Great Elder, somewhat disheartened, gestured for several elders to take care of the issue.

He then instructed them to return and repair the damaged buildings.

When everyone dispersed, Qiu Zitong ran over to her grandfather, sighing.

"Grandfather, are you sure you want to do this?"

Although she normally didn't think much about these matters, she knew something about them.

Her grandfather's decision meant that the Qiu family would lose members continuously over time.

If the Qiu family continued this way, there would be fewer and fewer people.

"I've thought it through. It's not worth keeping those who don't want to stay."

"Otherwise, today's tragedy will inevitably repeat itself. I don't want to see brothers killing each other again."

The Great Elder sank to the ground.

At that moment, he seemed to have aged several decades, and his exhausted face made Qiu Zitong feel immense sorrow.

Was this still her grandfather?

"Could it be that the ancestors made a mistake from the start?"

The Great Elder murmured as he sat on the ground, somewhat lost.

It was the first time in his life that he felt so confused.

"Regardless, Grandfather, you are not wrong."

Qiu Zitong replied with a somber expression.

"Some things are hard to judge as right or wrong; everyone has their own perspective. But one thing is certain: the Qiu family cannot continue like this for much longer."

Tang Yu, who was by her side, tried to console her.

When he first arrived at the Nine Heavens Alliance, he already felt that the alliance was too closed-off.

Who would be willing to spend their entire life trapped in one place? The fact that the Qiu family had maintained this model for hundreds of years was already a remarkable achievement.

"What will we do in the future?"

The Great Elder couldn't help but look toward the ancestral temple, but unfortunately, the heroes of past generations of the Qiu family wouldn't give him an answer.

"It's not written anywhere that the Qiu family must protect the Nine Dragons Formation for a thousand or two thousand years."

Tang Yu smiled and sat beside the Great Elder, patting his shoulder as he said:

"At least I, as an outsider, think so. Sure, your sense of responsibility is commendable, but perhaps you should consider finding a way to resolve the issue of protecting the Nine Dragons Formation."

"How would we resolve it?"

The Great Elder and his granddaughter, Qiu Zitong, asked in unison.

"Should I try contacting the state?"

Tang Yu responded with a smile.

What is the most powerful force in the world? Without a doubt, the state apparatus.

Faced with this power, no matter if you're a large family or a martial arts expert, you can't do anything.

"Would that work?"

The Great Elder had never considered such a thing. In fact, he didn't even know much about the outside world.

"I'll take care of it. But remember, Great Elder, you promised me one condition earlier, didn't you?"

Tang Yu, after ensuring that this matter would proceed, smiled and asked.

"What do you want?"

"I want you to find a new Saint to replace my master."

"Have Xiaozhu relinquish the title of Saint?"

The Great Elder slightly furrowed his brow but then understood. This boy wanted to take Xiaozhu away, didn't he?

As a Saint, once connected to the Nine Dragons Formation, she could not leave the Nine Heavens Alliance.

Only by transferring her title as Saint could she regain her freedom.

"Exactly. Or would you prefer that my master stay trapped here for the rest of her life?"

Tang Yu nodded. He had promised to take his master to see the sea, and on his private yacht, they would do all sorts of things!

The Great Elder was about to explode, furious and deeply resentful of the Nine Heavens Alliance.

"Fine, I'll take care of appointing a new Saint."

Suddenly, Qiu Zitong spoke up from the side.

Hearing this, both the Great Elder and Tang Yu turned to look at her in surprise.

"I'll do it."

Qiu Zitong responded seriously.

"Zitong, if you're doing this because you like this boy, don't do it. There's no need to sacrifice yourself. We're not compatible. I'm a good person, but you're not worthy of me."

Tang Yu couldn't help but try to dissuade her, first giving her the "good person" card, just in case she tried to give it to him.

Then, he was knocked to the ground by Qiu Zitong with a kick.

Qiu Zitong laughed disdainfully: "I like your grandfather. Why do you think I've been working so hard on my cultivation? Ever since I was little, I've wanted to be the Saint!"

The Great Elder recalled that, as a child, Qiu Zitong always said she wanted to be the Saint.

However, as she grew older, she never mentioned it again.

She spent all her time cultivating or in her circle of friends, clingy and flirtatious.

"If Zitong is willing, I have no objections. But if the Nine Dragons Formation has problems in the future, you, boy, will have to come and help."

The Great Elder, seeing how enthusiastic his granddaughter was, smiled and agreed.

This way, the burden on the Qiu family's shoulders could be alleviated, and they wouldn't have to live under so much stress anymore.

"Once I become the Saint, don't you dare interfere with my life. If I want to fall in love with Qian'er or anyone else, that's my business. Whoever talks about it again, I'll beat them up!"

Seeing that everything was decided, Qiu Zitong left this final statement and ran off laughing.

The Great Elder's face immediately darkened.

He looked at Tang Yu and said: "Ling Jun… no, wait, is it Tang Yu, right? You've helped a lot—do you want a little additional favor?"

"What kind of favor?"

"Take responsibility for my granddaughter. Get her pregnant, and you don't have to do anything else, don't worry."

Tang Yu thought for a moment, and without hesitation, responded:

"Are you afraid that my master will kill me if I do?"

By generational order, Qiu Zitong would be his master's niece.

If he got involved with someone so close to his master, it would be a huge problem.

Besides, as a defender of pure love, Tang Yu had always believed in proper relationships.

He and Zitong only had a sibling-like bond. This wasn't appropriate at all!

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