Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 47 Mu Family in the Capital

Chapter 47: Chapter 47 Mu Family in the Capital

In Kyoto’s land of towering buildings and vibrant nightlife, luxury cars chase each other on the streets, neon lights flicker everywhere, and the air is filled with a modern and fashionable atmosphere.

Yan Rufeng followed the address given by her mother to the gate of a mansion in the suburbs of Kyoto. As she looked up, the two gilded characters "Mu Mansion" came into view.

"Who are you? Don’t just stand at the gate of Mu Mansion if you have no business here. Move along." An impatient voice of an elderly gatekeeper urged.

"My surname is Yan, given name Rufeng. Please inform the head of the Mu Family that I, Yan Rufeng, wish to see him."

"Hah!"

The gatekeeper mocked, "The young offspring of the Yan Family, how audacious of you. Do you think you can meet our family head? Even if your old clan leader came, we wouldn’t entertain you. I’ve got one word for you: get lost!"

The gatekeeper almost shouted the last sentence.

Yan Rufeng didn’t get angry; he knew his purpose for being there.

Yan Rufeng smiled calmly and took out the jade pendant given to him by his mother.

The gatekeeper’s eyes lit up as he saw the jade pendant, but he feigned nonchalance. "Kid, I’m warning you, don’t try to bribe me with some worthless trinket."

Yan Rufeng was startled and thought, "Even the servants of the Mu Family can blatantly extort gifts from visitors. It seems the Mu Family is doomed to decline."

"Kid, what are you thinking? If you could bring out jade artifacts from the Zhongzhou Treasure Pavilion, I might consider sending your message." The gatekeeper said sternly.

Yan Rufeng sneered, "Old man, considering your tough life, if you want to keep this job, you’d better quickly inform your employer."

"Ridiculous."

The gatekeeper snorted coldly, "It’s one thing for a young person to not know the rules, but to dare threaten me? Then don’t blame me for being rude."

With that, the gatekeeper took out a walkie-talkie and called for backup.

"All units, please come to Post One immediately. The Yan family’s brat is causing trouble at our Mu Mansion."

Responses came rapidly from the walkie-talkie.

"Received, on our way." In no time, a dozen security guards in uniform appeared at the gate of Mu Mansion.

They surrounded Yan Rufeng, with one of them striking a stick against his palm threateningly.

"Uncle, this is the kid causing trouble here at Mu Mansion."

"Yes, it’s this kid. Beat him up." As soon as the gatekeeper finished speaking, a dozen security personnel raised their sticks and charged at Yan Rufeng.

"Overestimating themselves."

Yan Rufeng’s body shook, and with a burst of Inner Qi, he sent the ten men flying instantly.

As they fell to the ground, the guards spewed blood from their mouths and lay there groaning in pain.

Yan Rufeng didn’t use his spiritual power against them; otherwise, they wouldn’t just be injured but dead on the spot.

The gatekeeper, seeing the situation, hurriedly pressed the alarm button.

In the main courtyard of Mu Mansion, a gray-haired elder frowned deeply. He was Mu Yang, the old family head of the Mu Family. When Yan Rufeng released his Inner Qi to fight the guards, Mu Yang sensed the presence of a master at Mu Mansion. Now, with the alarm ringing, he rushed towards the gate without any delay.

When Mu Yang saw the security guards lying on the ground, he shouted sternly, "What’s going on, Old Gu?"

"Old family head, it was the young Yan who intruded. I tried to stop him, but who knew he was so fierce, knocking down all ten men..."

Mu Yang waved to signal the gatekeeper to stop talking.

Mu Yang stroked his beard and carefully examined Yan Rufeng. When he saw the jade pendant in Yan Rufeng’s hand, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Sigh..."

"What should come will inevitably come..."

Mu Yang sighed deeply and addressed Yan Rufeng, "Seeing your looks, you resemble Ru’er. You must be Ru’er’s child."

Yan Rufeng bowed and said, "My mother is indeed Mu Ru. May I ask who you are?"

Mu Yang replied indifferently, "Twenty years ago, I was your mother’s father."

"Grandson Yan Rufeng greets grandfather." Yan Rufeng bowed deeply.

Mu Yang was taken aback, "What did you just say your name was?"

"Grandfather, my name is Yan Rufeng."

"Ha ha..."

Mu Yang laughed, "Yan Rufeng, what a name. I didn’t expect you to share the name with the Yan Rufeng from Zhongzhou who defeated the Martial Arts World. What a coincidence."

Yan Rufeng could tell that his grandfather was no longer deeply concerned about his mother running away twenty years ago. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have talked with him for so long.

"Grandfather, why do you think so? Could your grandson not be the Yan Rufeng from Zhongzhou?"

Mu Yang’s expression turned to shock, "A Chinese suit, long bangs, a frail twenty-something youth—this is indeed the image of the Yan Rufeng widely posted online. Could this grandson really be that Yan Rufeng?"

"Grandfather, we haven’t seen each other in over twenty years. Are you really going to let your grandson stand outside the gate forever?" Yan Rufeng asked timely.

"Ha ha..."

"Good grandson, it’s just that having a grandson suddenly takes some getting used to." Mu Yang smiled kindly, "Alright then, come in with me."

Yan Rufeng followed Mu Yang through a screen wall and into the inner courtyard of Mu Mansion.

Yan Rufeng sat down in a pavilion by a pond with Mu Yang and began to drink tea from a cup gracefully filled by a servant.

"Why didn’t your mother come?"

Yan Rufeng put down the teacup, "If both my parents came, would you agree?"

Mu Yang’s eyes turned sharp, "Your father is absolutely forbidden. Unless I die, he will never set foot in the Mu Family’s courtyard."

Yan Rufeng took out a cigarette and offered one to his grandfather.

"Grandfather, can you tell your grandson why you fell out with the Yan Family?" Yan Rufeng asked softly.

"Why? Rufeng, you should ask your grandfather Yan Mo. He knows better than anyone." Mu Yang suppressed his anger and spoke calmly.

Yan Rufeng could tell that Mu Yang was very dissatisfied with his grandfather. The grudge between the Yan and Mu families likely stemmed from his grandfather Yan Mo.

"Grandfather, I just arrived from Zhongzhou and haven’t been to the Yan Family yet. When I go tomorrow, I’ll persuade my grandfather to come and apologize to you."

"Heh heh!"

Mu Yang, knowing Yan Rufeng was from Zhongzhou, was certain he was the legendary first person in Huaxia. However, he believed it was impossible for Yan Mo to come and apologize, not only because of the Yan Family’s pride but also due to Yan Mo’s personality.

"Rufeng, grandson, who would have thought your mother educated you so well? Your first stop in Kyoto was to visit your grandfather." Mu Yang laughed.

Yan Rufeng replied, "Grandfather, I only learned of the family matters from my mother yesterday. Otherwise, I would have pestered my mom to visit you when I was still little."

"Ha ha..."

Mu Yang was very pleased.

Yan Rufeng took out a jade token from his storage jade ring and handed it to Mu Yang.

"Grandfather, I came in a hurry and didn’t bring any gifts. This dragon-shaped mutton fat jade token was carved by me personally. It contains spiritual energy beneficial for health and longevity. Please accept it."

When Yan Rufeng mentioned his jade carving skills, Mu Yang suddenly remembered that he was also a master jade sculptor and couldn’t help but laugh.

"Ru’er gave her old Yan Family such a wonderful grandson."

The grandfather and grandson talked for a long time. Mu Yang told Yan Rufeng that he had stopped managing the family’s business five years ago, having completely stepped down as head of the family. The current head of the Mu Family was Yan Rufeng’s uncle, Mu Qingling.

Mu Yang was not very old, only in his sixties. For a martial artist, this was the prime of life. However, Mu Yang retired five years ago, clearly due to health reasons.

When Yan Rufeng used his divine sense to scan, he discovered that his grandfather’s dantian was damaged, causing his power to drain away. As the old head of a reclusive family, Mu Yang’s cultivation was only at the sixth rank, which was baffling.

Yan Rufeng thought, "It seems my grandfather’s dantian injury is closely related to my grandfather Yan Mo. Apart from this, what else could make my grandfather resent the Yan Family so deeply yet refrain from seeking justice?"

Yan Rufeng bade farewell to Mu Yang and headed straight to the Yan Family.

In the capital city, Yan Rufeng’s grandfather had always held the position of family head, with his cultivation reaching the peak of a martial artist.

With such a powerful member in the Yan Family, they dominated in terms of wealth and other aspects, overshadowing the Mu Family.

The enmity between the Yan and Mu families was profound. Although Yan Mo had not acted against the Mu Family, it was not only because he felt guilty but also due to his eldest son, Yan Feng. When Yan Feng eloped with Mu Ru, the eldest daughter of the Mu Family, he had told Yan Mo, "If you dare touch the Mu Family, we will break ties with the Yan Family completely."