"There's no need to overthink, if people from the Jin Family do wrong, they will surely be punished. Those who have been wronged will also certainly be compensated." Jin Dongnan glanced at Fang Lan, saying, "You go and rest first. Here, you have nothing to fear, no one dares to touch you."

Just like that, until a maid assisted Fang Lan away, this beautiful maiden still had an expression of cluelessness etched on her face.

She couldn't understand how things had escalated to this point.

It seemed that she hardly said anything throughout. Or maybe she did say something, but upon reflection, none of her words were pleasing. Instead, she had spoken many words that angered others. Insulting someone's son right in front of them, misunderstanding that they intended to harm her beloved... Yet, the head of the Jin Family, seemed to have lost his mind, not only sorting out her matters but also gifting her a set of Foundation Establishment materials!

Those were the materials for Foundation Establishment! Not merely hundreds of taels of gold and silver!

Fang Lan, bewildered, was arranged to stay in a guest room within the Jin Family residence. She was still unable to comprehend why, even when she met her anxiously waiting younger sister.

However, after Fang Lan left, Jin Dongnan's face gradually darkened, regaining his stern look.

Soon, Jin Tiegang knocked on the door and came in.

Without uttering a single word, he directly knelt in front of Jin Dongnan, "Master, I was wrong, I will never dare again!"

Jin Dongnan didn't put on any airs, instead scolding him furiously. After the reprimanding, he told him to leave, "Next time there's a problem, send someone to inform me in advance! Dare to pull off such a farce of blocking my way and making a scene again, I'll tear you a new one!"

Jin Tiegang ran off terrified, but on the inside, he was quite delighted. Not just anyone had the privilege of being scolded so thoroughly by the Master. Being scolded like this meant he wasn't treated as an outsider!

Moreover, despite Jin Dongnan's glaring face and roaring rebuke, Jin Tiegang could feel that the Master wasn't really angry.

Now, the remaining matter for Jin Tiegang was about Jin Ming. This time, he offended both sides, and he didn't know how Jin Ming would punish him. After all, his actions somewhat betrayed Jin Ming.

However, Jin Tiegang did not see Jin Ming, as he was summoned away by the Master. Jin Tiegang, who was left hanging, became anxious and felt even guiltier towards Jin Ming. He secretly vowed to follow Jin Ming faithfully in the future. Such things, doing it once… was enough, he could never do it a second time.

Regardless of Jin Tiegang's anxiety, Jin Ming was also extremely nervous at the moment.

He was called to the Master earlier, but in a side room.

From the conversation between Fang Lan and his father to Jin Tiegang getting scolded, Jin Ming heard everything. Although he slightly blamed Jin Tiegang for being nosy, Jin Ming was mainly nervous.

Staging a forced marriage? What a joke!

Although he is from the Jin Family, he wouldn't dare to do such a thing. Though the process of bringing Fang Lan here was somewhat similar to forcing someone, at least... there was a shred of decency left.

If he really dared to forcibly take someone without regard, even though he now has the ability to perform Foundation Establishment and is considered a prodigy, his father, Jin Dongnan, could directly break his legs. Then keep him locked up, without ever having a day to see the light again in his life.

Relying on the status of being a son of a prominent family to boss around might work elsewhere. But it wouldn't work in the Jin Family!

After Jin Tiegang was reprimanded and left, Jin Ming was called in. Then the person who previously came in and whispered in Jin Dongnan's ear was also called in.

Jin Dongnan gave that person a glance and said calmly: "Tell me in detail about the news you just received."

That person didn't hesitate and directly said: "Chu Mo, around twenty years old, naturally born with skills, his background is unclear. He brought a rooster spirit beast and entered Jinxiu City today around noon. He came back with the convoy managed by Jin Tiegang, and the horse he rode was also presented by Jin Tiegang."

Listening to this, Jin Ming was totally confused, though he also knew that his father would never do anything without aim. So despite his bafflement he listened patiently.

"Mao hour, Chu Mo took his rooster spirit beast to eat at the Old Eight Tavern in Jinxiu City. During this time, he was provoked by Hong Feng, the nephew of the Hong Family's head. Hong Feng intended to claim the rooster spirit beast for himself. After being rejected, he became enraged and wanted to forcibly buy it. He sent his personal attendant, a Foundation Establishment beginning stage cultivator, Hong Yue, to attack Chu Mo who is at Beginner level, but was defeated and seriously injured."

Upon hearing this, Jin Ming was shocked, unable to believe what he heard. He couldn't imagine how a beginner-level martial artist managed to defeat a Foundation Establishment beginning stage cultivator? And even managed to hurt Hong Yue seriously?

Although they were both from the same elite circle of the city and Jin Ming recognized Hong Feng, they were not on friendly terms. Not to mention the subtle rivalry between their families, Jin Ming distastes Hong Feng's manner.

But, Jin Ming knew about the attendant Hong Yue. He admits that even if he were to face Hong Yue himself, he might not come out top. And yet, Hong Yue was beaten up badly by a beginner level martial artist... Is that even possible?

"You time, the Elder of the Hong Family, Hong Tianlan, personally brought an abundance of gifts to visit Chu Mo at the Xiangfu Inn to apologize. After conversing for the duration of two cups of tea, Hong Tianlan left satisfied." The person reported up to this point, and then bowed to Jin Dongnan: "Master, that's all."

Jin Dongnan gestured dismissively: "Very well, you can leave."

"Yes!" The man, looking joyful, happily left.

At this point, it was clear the extent of the information-gathering ability of the Jin Family. The ability to uncover so much in a short time is a testament to the family's profound resources.

Jin Dongnan looked at Jin Ming standing there and asked calmly: "What do you think?"

Jin Ming immediately said in a serious tone: "That Chu Mo, he's no ordinary person!"

"What do you mean by no ordinary?" Jin Dongnan seemed to want to test him.

It was as if both father and son had completely forgotten about the incident with Fang Lan.

"The Hong Family always acts like mad dogs, biting anyone they see. From top to bottom, everyone is like that, they never tolerate any loss. Even when dealing with our family, they're never satisfied unless they take a bite out of us. This time, they were so courteous with a stranger, clearly, that person is no ordinary person." Jin Ming pondered for a bit before continuing: "But that person only has beginner-level skills and he defeated a beginner Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Jin Family. We could have just sent a group to capture him. So, what intimidated the Jin Family is not his skill, but his identity."

The expression in Jin Dongnan's eyes softened as he looked at Jin Ming. He laughed, suddenly saying: "Well done! My son is excellent! What the hell is Wang Wu? He's not even on the same level as my son, does he think he can fight over a woman with my son?"

"Huh?" Jin Ming was dumbfounded, staring blankly at his father who sat there grinning, unable to say a word.

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