Crack!

Jiang Chen, puzzled, opened the door and asked in astonishment, "Elder Master, Second Elder, Grandpa, Dad, what's going on?"

The group had just parted ways and now sought him out, filling Jiang Chen's head with confusion.

"Let's talk inside!" Jiang Minglong glanced at the opposite loft, then nudged Jiang Chen.

Still puzzled, Jiang Chen led them into the living room.

Once everyone was seated, Elder Master Jiang spoke with a grave expression, "Chen'er, why did you speak to Supreme Long Huang in such a manner?"

"What's wrong?" Jiang Chen was taken aback and looked at Elder Master Jiang, not understanding.

Elder Master Jiang spoke in a low voice, "Aren't you afraid of offending him?"

"Offend?"

Jiang Chen was momentarily stunned, then suddenly realized and chuckled, "I understand now. You are worried that because Supreme Long Huang is so powerful, my words might cause him to bear a grudge and then act against me, is that it?"

"Yes, he's not a Jiang Family member. If you talked to us like that it would be one thing, but to him…"

Elder Master Jiang nodded seriously.

"Grandpa, have I ever spoken to you all like that?" Jiang Chen said, amused.

"No, that's not what I meant," Elder Master Jiang shook his head and emphasized again.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, "Grandpa, though Supreme Long Huang is indeed powerful and I do respect him, I do not regard him as superior! Our strength is much weaker now, but who knows who will be stronger in the future?"

"In the face of the powerful, I offer respect, but I will not belittle myself! As for Supreme Long Huang, we are already quite familiar. If I were to treat him as cautiously as you suggest, he would feel uncomfortable. I treat him both as a senior and a brotherly friend. Who among you speaks to their own brothers with such caution?"

Turning to the Second Elder, Jiang Chen said softly, "Second Elder, if one day, Elder Master reaches the peak of the Venerable Realm or even becomes a great power of the Saint Realm, would you talk to him with utmost respect and caution, feeling inferior?"

"No!" the Second Elder shook his head.

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, "See? When making friends, the heart must be involved. Of course, you need to judge whether someone is worth your friendship. When you find someone worthy, there's no need for so much caution. Brothers are equals."

"But, aren't you afraid that he…" Elder Master Jiang began again.

"Dad!" Before Elder Master Jiang could finish, Jiang Minglong interrupted, "I understand what Chen'er means."

Turning to Jiang Chen, Jiang Minglong nodded with relief in his eyes, "Chen'er, follow your own judgment, dad supports you! You are no less than anyone else!"

"Right!" Jiang Chen chuckled and nodded.

Sigh!

"Generations of talents emerge in Jiang Family, each excelling for hundreds of years! Chen'er, Elder Master also supports you!" Elder Master exclaimed, looking at Jiang Chen with pride and admiration.

"Support!" Second Elder nodded with a smile.

Only Elder Master Jiang was still confused.

"Dad, Chen'er has his own way of making friends, his own principles on how to conduct himself. We shouldn't interfere too much. He's grown up!" Jiang Minglong said with a chuckle, looking at Elder Master Jiang.

"You, having been the Family Head for so many years, have always considered the family's interests first. It's good to think of the family, but always considering from the family's perspective is not necessarily good. No wonder you hardly made any real good friends in your lifetime, while Chen'er has so many!"

Elder Master pointed at Elder Master Jiang, gently admonishing.

Elder Master Jiang was suddenly taken aback, a flash of enlightenment streaked through his mind, but he couldn't grasp it, feeling as though he understood yet didn't.

"Alright, let's not disturb Chen'er's rest anymore. Let's go," Elder Master suggested, and they all left the loft.

…

At that moment, in the guest loft across from Jiang Chen's.

Bang bang bang!

A series of knocks sounded.

Supreme Long Huang reflexively sensed the presence outside the door, stood up, and opened it, asking puzzledly, "Tian Chong, Tian Cheng, what's the matter?"

"What? Haven't seen you in fifty years and now you won't even let us in?" Li Tianchong chuckled.

Supreme Long Huang rolled his eyes at Li Tianchong and walked back into the room, followed by the two who casually closed the door behind them.

Seated on the sofa, Supreme Long Huang sighed softly, "Yes, in the blink of an eye, fifty years have passed!"

"Long Huang, over these fifty years, I've noticed some changes in you," Li Tianchong said softly.

"Oh?" Supreme Long Huang looked at Li Tianchong curiously.

Li Tianchong spoke meaningfully, "You've become more humane. In the past, you were aloof, always acting as if you were the greatest under heaven. Now, you've become somewhat more approachable."

"Ha ha!" Supreme Long Huang chuckled lightly, "Are you referring to today's events?"

"Yes," Li Tianchong nodded, "I'd like to hear what you think of Mr. Jiang!"

Supreme Long Huang was taken aback for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Are you… really following that young man?"

"Sort of, but we'll see," Li Tianchong replied sternly, "After all, this concerns the future legacy of the Li family. We cannot be negligent. Grandpa's also of this opinion, suggesting we follow Mr. Jiang for now and see if he's truly worth entrusting with our legacy."

"He's worth it!" Supreme Long Huang emphasized strongly, "No need to hesitate, having your family's youngster follow Jiang Young should be fine. However, his current abilities are too low, and he doesn't yet qualify to be alongside Jiang Young. You need to hurry, or he'll end up just playing with Jiang Young's friends."

"You think so highly of him?" Li Tianchong asked in astonishment.

Supreme Long Huang smiled lightly, "Would you have decided like this if you didn't think highly of him?"

"That's true…" Li Tianchong hesitated for a moment, then added softly, "We think highly of him, but we still want to observe a bit more."

"No need to keep watching! Jiang Young is definitely worth entrusting with!" Supreme Long Huang emphasized again, "What I value most in that young man is not his cleverness or comprehensive thinking, but his loyalty, brotherhood, and heartfelt concern for his country. Otherwise, do you think I'd stick around him just because he's smart?"

"You don't know this young man well. Today's events are proof of that."

"He's not the type to fawn over those more powerful than him or discard those who are weak or useless to him."

"Did you hear about the compensation he provided his brothers after the battle today? How many people in this world can do that? He doesn't treat them as subordinates; he really treats them as brothers!"

"Our battle at the central building, he used two different configurations, but the same Battle Array; did you notice anything?" Supreme Long Huang looked at Li Tianchong with a meaningful gaze.

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