In the eyes of these elders, Yue Qingshan's words just now were purely courting death, and he was dragging their entire family down with him.

  The power of the Ye Family was immense, and they lived in a region under the Ye Family's rule. To dare speak ill of the Ye Family was nothing short of seeking one's own demise.

  As the Clan Leader, Yue Feng did not join the elders in reprimanding Yue Qingshan. Instead, he calmly comforted the elders.

  "Elders, please calm down and listen to what Qingshan has to say."

  In his heart, he still wanted to help his daughter. After all, she was his daughter no matter what.

  Hearing Yue Feng's words, the Grand Elder snorted coldly but refrained from further scolding Yue Qingshan.

  "Hmph! Do as you please."

  Yue Feng looked at Yue Qingshan with a calm expression and reminded him.

  "Qingshan, why did you say that just now? You must know that it's the Ye Family we're talking about. Our small family can't afford to make judgments lightly. Remember, never say such things again."

  Compared to the other elders' attitudes, Clan Leader Yue Feng's calm demeanor was worlds apart.

  This made Yue Qingshan feel a bit emotional.

  With a slight bow, Yue Qingshan expressed his gratitude.

  "Clan Leader, I know I was wrong."

  But after admitting his mistake, Yue Qingshan stood tall and continued to speak eloquently.

  "However, I believe what I said just now wasn't wrong. The Ye Family isn't unreasonable.

  This matter isn't Miss Mingkong's fault, so why is everyone blaming her?

  She simply doesn't want to be pursued by the Ye Family's Young Master. Miss Mingkong has the right to pursue her own happiness, and we shouldn't interfere.

  Moreover, that Young Master of the Ye Family is just asking for trouble. He insists on doing something impossible.

  If there's anyone to blame, it's him for overestimating himself. Some things just can't be forced."

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  After hearing Yue Qingshan's words, many elders scoffed.

  They were seasoned veterans and didn't believe the Ye Family was reasonable. They were naive to think they could reason with the Ye Family.

  If you really want to reason, you must have the corresponding strength.

  A strong fist is the hard truth!

  Without this strength, on what basis can you reason with the other party? Just because you're stubborn?

  "Ridiculous! This young brat knows nothing and dares to spout nonsense here!"

  "Exactly, do you really think the Ye Family is so easy to provoke? The Ye Family could send just two people and wipe out our family. Why would they reason with us?"

  "This kid who hasn't even grown up dares to boast here, it's truly laughable."

  ***

  None of the elders took Yue Qingshan's words seriously, all thinking he was just spouting nonsense.

  Being looked down upon by these elders, Yue Qingshan felt anger in his heart, but he didn't show it.

  He, Yue Qingshan, was at least one of the outstanding young talents in the family, with a talent not weaker than Yue Mingkong's.

  Of course, he wasn't always like this.

  A few years ago, he was just an average talent, a nobody.

  But a few years ago, when his father passed away, he left him a finger flick.

  He thought it was just an ordinary finger flick, but it turned out to be extraordinary.

  Inside the finger flick was a remnant soul.

  And this remnant soul was no ordinary one; in life, it was a Grand Saint-level existence.

  Even the strongest Grand Elder in the Yue Family was only at the Immortal Realm.

  This remnant soul, in life, was a Grand Saint, with unimaginable strength.

  Previously, Yue Qingshan's father had been nurturing this finger flick with his spiritual power, allowing the remnant soul inside to survive.

  After Yue Qingshan's father passed away, the remnant soul in the finger flick finally regained consciousness.

  Upon learning of this, to repay Yue Qingshan's father, it took Yue Qingshan as a disciple.

  In life, it was a Grand Saint, and the finger flick in Yue Qingshan's hand was originally this Grand Saint's, containing hidden Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for cultivation.

  Under its guidance, along with the resources in the finger flick, Yue Qingshan successfully stood out among his peers in the family, gaining the family's attention.

  Originally a nobody, he had now become one of the family's outstanding talents.

  Yue Qingshan was just about twenty years old, and he was already in the late stage of the Divine Power Realm, soon to reach its peak.

  Compared to Yue Mingkong, he seemed slightly inferior.

  However, this was because Yue Qingshan didn't have great cultivation aptitude before, making the gap with Yue Mingkong quite large.

  To have caught up to this point now was already quite impressive.

  As his cultivation improved, becoming one of the outstanding peers, Yue Qingshan had more interactions with Yue Mingkong.

  For the graceful and elegant Yue Mingkong, Yue Qingshan always believed he was the best match for her.

  Moreover, Clan Leader Yue Feng seemed to have intentions of matchmaking the two of them.

  Therefore, Yue Qingshan always considered Yue Mingkong as his fiancée, his future wife.

  But unexpectedly, Ye Yun suddenly appeared, and as the Young Master of the Ye Family, he also fell for Yue Mingkong.

  He was just a young member of the Yue Family without any backing, who had reached this point by chance with the guidance of a Grand Saint's remnant soul.

  He had no power, no status, and no strength to compete with Ye Yun for Yue Mingkong.

  However, fortunately, Yue Mingkong wasn't swayed by Ye Yun's status, which made Yue Qingshan even more excited upon learning this.

  Yue Mingkong must like him; otherwise, why would she reject someone as outstanding as Ye Yun?

  It didn't make sense unless Yue Mingkong already had someone she liked, and that person was most likely him.

  This was why Yue Qingshan suddenly spoke out at the clan meeting.

  He wanted to defend Yue Mingkong and lessen any punishment she might face.

  Seeing these elders who disliked him, Yue Qingshan sneered inwardly.

  Thirty years on the east bank, thirty years on the west bank, don't underestimate the young.

  He had only been cultivating for a short time and was already in the late stage of the Divine Power Realm. At his age, these elders might not even compare to him.

  With his teacher's help, becoming a Saint, or even a higher-level Grand Saint, wasn't impossible.

  He might even have a chance to reach the Supreme!

  Yue Qingshan was very ambitious.

  He believed he was the chosen one, as he had transformed from a nobody into a respected genius in the Yue Family, which proved everything.

  As long as he had enough time, Yue Qingshan believed he could become even stronger, and then he and Yue Mingkong could become a celestial couple. Why not?