Chapter 95: Mu Family’s Unity Restored

Chapter 95: Mu Family's Unity Restored

Huang Bing left the ruins of the Huang family estate and rode toward the capital city with a vengeance burning in his heart.

Meanwhile, back at the Mu family estate, Mu Feng and his companions settled down after their return. Mu Feng resumed his cultivation with renewed focus. His goal was clear: to return to the capital next year and silence those who had looked down on him.

Mu Feng distributed his gains generously, giving Mu Kuang and Bai Ziyue 50,000 gold coins each, along with some Blood Pills to aid their cultivation. Both young men were stunned; Bai Ziyue, in particular, had never seen so much money in his life.

Mu Feng also provided Mu Zhong with ample cultivation resources. Though Mu Zhong was curious about where Mu Feng had acquired such wealth and pills, he assumed it came from the Mu family's reserves, especially since Mu Feng's uncles were Yuan Dan Realm experts.

After assigning Mu Zhong a specific task, Mu Feng retreated into focused cultivation.

The situation within the main branch of the Mu family in the capital was dire.

In the capital city, the power of Nan Hao had grown to dominate the royal court, leaving the Mu family suppressed and struggling to survive. Only the presence of several Yuan Dan Realm experts in the Mu family had deterred Nan Hao from launching an outright attack. Without them, the Mu family would have been wiped out long ago.

At the Mu family's estate, the patriarch Mu Chen sat grimly in the hall with several elders. The atmosphere was heavy with despair.

"Patriarch, yesterday three of our inns and two casinos in the capital were shut down. Nan Hao is growing impatient and clearly preparing to move against us," said Mu Hua, the first elder, his voice laden with worry.

"We also received word last night that General Mu Dang was ambushed and killed by enemy archers during a patrol outside the border town," added Mu Ye, Mu Chen's second brother.

"Ambushed by enemies? Hah! It's obvious Nan Hao arranged his assassination," Mu Chen growled coldly.

Mu Ye stood and slammed his fist on the table. "Big Brother, let's stop enduring this! You, I, and the first elder—we still have three Yuan Dan experts. If we fight to the death, we might just take Nan Hao down with us!"

"No!" Mu Chen shook his head firmly. "Nan Hao has reached the mid-stage of the Yuan Dan Realm, and he has plenty of Yuan Dan Realm cultivators under his command. A head-on fight would only give him the excuse to label us as rebels and wipe us out openly."

Mu Ye clenched his fists in frustration. "So what do we do? Sit here and wait for death?"

"We endure. Just one more year. Once Feng'er enters the Royal Academy, our direct bloodline will be safeguarded. As for the family's businesses, shut them down if necessary. I will figure out how to manage our finances," Mu Chen declared resolutely.

Mu Chen was tempted to take action but held back for the sake of Mu Feng. He would only consider making a move after Mu Feng had secured his position in the Royal Academy, where even Nan Hao wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

"Feng? That boy is useless now. How will he even qualify for the Royal Academy?" Mu Ye scoffed dismissively.

Mu Chen glared at him. "Who said Feng'er is useless? His meridians have been restored, and his cultivation has returned. He'll qualify for the Royal Academy without issue. I know you've never gotten along with his father, but he's gone now. Must you hold a grudge against a mere child?"

Mu Ye and the other elders were shocked to hear that Mu Feng had recovered his cultivation.

"What?! His meridians are restored?" Mu Ye exclaimed.

Mu Chen nodded. "Not only is he no longer crippled, but his innate talent remains as it always was. Feng'er is a spiritual bone prodigy, a rarity among tens of thousands. With his potential, our family may one day produce someone who surpasses the Yuan Dan Realm. That's why it's imperative we ensure his entry into the Royal Academy. Even if we lose everything to Nan Hao, Feng'er will be the family's hope for the future."

The room fell silent. The elders were both astonished and elated. A spiritual bone prodigy was a gift from the heavens, and Mu Feng's recovery was a beacon of hope for the Mu family.

Memories of Mu Feng's brilliance as a youth resurfaced. At 15, while his peers were struggling to reach the seventh or eighth level of the Meridian Unblocking Realm, Mu Feng had already reached the early stage of the Purple Mansion Realm, far ahead of his contemporaries. Even the Royal Academy had extended him a special admission offer—a privilege that came with waived tuition and prioritized training.

But all that had crumbled when his meridians were shattered. Now, it seemed fate had given him a second chance.

Mu Hua sighed. "The Mu family owes Feng'er a great debt."

Mu Ye, too, looked conflicted. He had once mocked and belittled Mu Feng after his fall from grace, but now he felt a pang of guilt.

At that moment, a servant rushed into the hall, bowing deeply. "Patriarch, the An Nan branch has sent a delivery from Young Master Feng."

"Bring it in," Mu Chen ordered.

Mu Zhong entered the hall, respectfully saluting before activating his spatial ring. A flash of white light revealed several large chests, which landed on the floor with a thud.

"Mu Zhong, what has Feng'er sent us?" Mu Chen asked.

"Open them and see, Patriarch," Mu Zhong replied with a smile.

Mu Chen waved his hand, and a gust of energy opened the chests. The room was instantly illuminated by the golden glow of coins and bars. The four chests contained at least 400,000 to 500,000 gold coins.

The elders were stunned. Even for Yuan Dan experts, such wealth was significant.

"Where did all this money come from?" Mu Hua asked in disbelief.

"Young Master Feng received this as a reward after saving a Yuan Dan expert," Mu Zhong explained, repeating the story Mu Feng had instructed him to tell.

Mu Hua beamed. "This is wonderful! With this money, we can hold out for another year, even if Nan Hao shuts down all our businesses."

Mu Ye remained silent, staring at the fortune in awe.

Mu Chen's expression softened as he addressed the elders. "Do you see now? Despite everything, Feng'er hasn't forgotten his family. When you all agreed to annul his engagement for a mere 200,000 gold coins, did any of you consider his feelings? Now, Feng'er has gained this fortune and chooses to save us with it. Reflect on your actions!"

The room grew silent as the elders hung their heads in shame.

Mu Hua sighed deeply. "You're right. The Mu family owes Feng'er more than we can ever repay."

Mu Ye also lowered his gaze. "Big Brother, you don't need to say more. From now on, I'll treat Feng'er as if he were my own son."

Mu Chen smiled faintly. "Good. This is the unity the Mu family needs. This is the family our late brother sought to protect."