In response, Weng Ting replied as anticipated, "Grandfather, something happened in between. A genius suddenly left, and because the time was a bit tight, we didn't have a chance to invite another genius."

As soon as these words were spoken, the members of the Weng Family exchanged glances.

The next moment, a young man dressed in black, wearing a bamboo hat, stepped out boldly.

He sneered coldly at Weng Ting, "Weng Ting, didn't you manage to invite anyone? Is your status at the East Dominator Branch not as high as you claimed in your communication?"

The man's voice was extremely sharp, showing no courtesy, and he relentlessly questioned Weng Ting.

Sikong Jing and the others were slightly stunned upon hearing this, instinctively looking over.

They saw the young man take off the bamboo hat slowly after speaking, revealing a young and handsome face.

His gaze towards Weng Ting was full of provocation and defiance.

Before Weng Ting could react, the old man in the bamboo hat from earlier interjected sternly at the young man, "Ah Wu, stop talking nonsense. Ting'er grew up with you; she couldn't possibly be speaking nonsense."

The implication was that Weng Ting would not exaggerate her status at the East Dominator Branch.

No sooner had the words fallen, than Ah Wu shook his head and replied, "Grandfather, people can change. Weng Ting has been away for several years; who knows how she's changed?"

"Of course, maybe she only reported the good news, not the bad. After all, she wanted to make the Family Head Uncle and the people in our Weng Family happy."

With Ah Wu's words, the excitement in Weng Family members' eyes diminished, and they grew hesitant.

They felt that what the grandfather and grandson said was not unreasonable.

Although Weng Ting possesses a Fifth Grade Battle Body, in a place like the East Dominator Branch, geniuses are as common as dogs. Weng Ting always claimed in her messages that she ranked among the top of her generation at the branch, but was that truly the case?

Supposedly, Weng Ting was quite famous in Hanluan City, but those were just rumors.

This time, the old man in the bamboo hat did not rebuke young Ah Wu but instead smiled strangely at Weng Ting.

"Ting'er, Ah Wu has always been straightforward and candid since he was little. Please don't mind him..."

"But what really happened between you guys? How could a genius ally suddenly leave? This is no trivial matter; you know our competitors also have five ally spots."

Although the old man appeared amiable and loving, he could not hide the hostility in his eyes.

Weng Yinko, however, did not notice this...

He even nodded and asked, "Ah Ting, the Great Elder makes a valid point. We're at a disadvantage with the absence of a genius ally. Could you possibly invite that ally back?"

Though there are only those few allies, aside from Sikong Jing, they are all Fifth Grade Battle Bodies and above.

Although the Weng Family is a lower Emperor Grade force, each generation best produces one Fifth Grade Battle Body.

In fact, often there is no Fifth Grade Battle Body at all...

This means Weng Ting and the five allies constitute the primary fighting force in this Soul Snatching battle, crucial to victory or defeat.

The absence of one has a massive impact.

The speaking old man in the bamboo hat was, in fact, the Great Elder of the Weng Family, named Weng Yindu.

Ah Wu was named Weng Wu, the great elder's grandson... and also the second genius of the Weng Family after Weng Ting.

Upon hearing this, Weng Ting looked at Weng Yindu with an indifferent gaze, then turned to Weng Yinko to explain, "Grandfather, I personally got rid of that ally, so it's impossible to get them back."

Her words left the Weng Family members in bewilderment, shocked that Weng Ting herself had refused the ally.

The next moment, Weng Wu stepped forward again, "Weng Ting, although I don't know what happened, isn't it reckless to disregard the bigger picture like this? The Soul Snatching battle is crucial for us; how could you just discard them?"

Many nodded in agreement; Weng Ting should consider the bigger picture.

But Weng Ting ignored Weng Wu and looked back at Weng Yinko, saying, "Grandfather, I have something to report to you concerning Old Ling... someone, bring Old Ling to me."

As she spoke, while everyone was stunned, a few servants carried an old man off the Divine Shuttle Ship and laid him on the ground.

The old man was, of course, Old Ling, the steward of Old Man Spirit Manor.

Before anyone could react, Weng Ting commanded, "Throw Old Ling down here; there's no need to be gentle with him..."

The servants promptly threw Old Ling in front of Weng Yinko and the others.

Old Ling cried out with an "Ouch" upon hitting the ground, immediately waking from unconsciousness.

The Weng Family members widened their eyes in disbelief as they gazed at Old Ling, noting with horror that his limbs were pierced by crossbow arrows, with another arrow lodged in his shoulder, making him look utterly miserable.

At once, Weng Yinko and Weng Yindu rushed over to examine him closely.

Weng Yindu then lifted his head, coldly asking, "Weng Ting, what happened? Why is Old Ling in such a state?"

For the first time, Weng Ting returned Weng Yindu's gaze, coldly replying, "I personally did this to him. An old dog that doesn't listen to his master deserves this treatment."

Her words left everyone stunned once more.

Then Weng Ting's hand flashed with a white light, and a spiritual artifact appeared in it. She coldly spoke, "Great Elder, this is the Spirit Shadow Spiritual Artifact you lent to Old Ling; I'm returning it to its owner now."

With that, she tossed the artifact back to Weng Yindu and turned again to her grandfather, Weng Yinko.

"Grandfather, the matter with Old Ling was a family issue and shouldn't have been discussed in front of our ally friends, but since the Great Elder insists on questioning me in front of outsiders..."

"And even showed no respect or welcome to our important guests, I had no choice but to reveal it publicly."

Weng Ting's words made Weng Yindu's expression stiffen, while a cold gleam flashed in Weng Wu's eyes.

Behind Weng Ting, Sikong Jing smiled calmly... He appreciated Weng Ting's style.

Clearly, Great Elder Weng Yindu and his grandson Weng Wu were playing good cop, bad cop, trying to suppress Weng Ting by questioning and provoking her.

It was definitely due to internal family conflict within the Weng Family.

Weng Ting was not one to hold back, directly unveiling Old Ling as a counterattack.

Obviously, Great Elder Weng Yindu's lending Old Ling the Spirit Shadow Spiritual Artifact means Old Ling stood more with the Great Elder... Publicly punishing him was a slap in the Great Elder's face.

As for Weng Ting's grandfather, the Family Head Weng Yinko, he seemed not very adept at handling family affairs.

Of course, Sikong Jing was not entirely clear about the specifics, but as a guest of Weng Ting's, he just observed.

At this moment, Weng Yinko hurriedly asked, "Ting'er, what is this all about?"

Weng Ting slowly began to explain, "Because Old Ling was very rude to the ally I invited, even attempting to strike them."

With those words, all eyes turned simultaneously towards Old Ling, amazed at his audacity.

Old Ling, trembling in pain, shouted loudly, "Weng Ting, did you even see what you invited? Just a piece of non-combatant trash; why shouldn't it be driven away for the sake of the family?"

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