Medicine Martial Prodigy
Chapter 400: Concealing the Truth

Chapter 400: Chapter 400: Concealing the Truth

While most people had already fallen into deep sleep, a message that shocked countless elite tycoons instantly spread throughout the upper echelons of Yandu society.

"A woman who is only twenty-six years old, and yet a King Realm Strong, how is this possible?"

"This news definitely isn’t true. Even Shen Zhou’s strongest Sovereign Master only reached Energizing Skill in his thirtieth year, so who would believe that a woman under thirty has become a King Realm Strong?"

"Regardless of whether this news is true or not, it is certain that this woman is undoubtedly a Martial Path Genius, and might even be an Energizing Skill Strong."

...

For a time, all the elite families in Yandu were discussing the same topic - whether Tang Yue’er was a King Realm Strong.

Almost no one believed Tang Yue’er was a King Realm Strong; at most, they believed that Tang Yue’er was a Martial Path Genius with a cultivation level of Energizing Skill.

Meanwhile, at one of the Nine Gates of Yandu, the Jiang Family.

The large conference room was filled with Jiang Family’s senior members.

Sitting at the head was Jiang Lin, the Family Head of the Jiang Family, his face filled with anger.

Jiang Lin suddenly glared at Jiang Chenlong, speaking in a cold voice, "Jiang Chenlong, tell me, what exactly is going on?"

His anger stemmed from the rumors spreading in Yandu’s upper society which included Jiang Chenlong and Jiang Chenyang apologizing to Qin Chuan.

It was precisely because of this rumor that the news of Tang Yue’er being a King Realm Strong spread across the whole Yandu at a terrifying speed, even reaching other cities.

The Jiang Family, being one of the top nine elite families in all of Shen Zhou, now had rumors of its future Family Head apologizing to a young person from a small place, which was a scandal for the Jiang Family.

The elders seated next to Jiang Lin also looked displeasedly at Jiang Chenlong.

Jiang Chenlong’s every action represented the entire Jiang Family.

Jiang Chenlong was also extremely angry, not because of the rumors about him apologizing, but because the Wang Family had leaked the news that Tang Yue’er was a King Realm Strong.

"Father..."

Jiang Chenlong had just begun to explain, but after he just called out "Father", he was interrupted by the fiercely angry Jiang Lin, "Call me Family Head!"

Jiang Chenlong was slightly startled, then he spoke to explain, "Family Head, I think I haven’t done anything wrong..."

"Bang!"

His words were interrupted again as Jiang Lin violently slapped the conference table, and an imprint of the hand immediately formed on the solid wooden tabletop.

However, it was just an imprint, the tabletop didn’t shatter, it was as smooth and polished as though the imprint was on clay.

To control power so perfectly, even Jiang Chenlong with his Energizing Skill Peak Realm cultivation couldn’t achieve it.

"Insolence!"

Jiang Lin thundered, "Your actions have completely disgraced the Jiang Family, and you still don’t see your mistake?"

Seeing Jiang Lin in a rage, all the high-ranking members of the Jiang Family didn’t dare to breathe too hard.

Contrarily, Jiang Chenlong, the center of this fury, showed no fear on his face but spoke calmly, "Family Head, may I explain myself fully before you judge me?"

"Fine, I’d like to see what sort of explanation you can provide, and if it doesn’t satisfy me, it might be time for the Jiang Family to choose a new successor," Jiang Lin said grimly.

When these words were uttered, the room was shocked!

Even if Jiang Chenlong really did disgrace the family, it was hardly grounds for losing his place as the heir!

After all, Jiang Chenlong was an Energizing Skill Peak Realm Strong, and at the age of forty-five, regarded as a top Martial Path Genius in all of Yandu.

The Jiang Family needed an heir who was not only exemplary in character and virtue but also powerful enough in the Martial Path to stand at the pinnacle of Shen Zhou.

Jiang Chenlong was also stunned for a moment; looking at Jiang Lin’s angry face, he realized that in the eyes of his father, the reputation of the Jiang Family was always paramount.

He was very excellent, but Jiang Chenyang was not any weaker than him. Even if the Jiang Family were to lose him, they still had Jiang Chenyang.

With these thoughts, Jiang Chenlong’s face was full of bitterness as he started explaining.

The group of leaders listened quietly until they learned from Jiang Chenlong’s words that Qin Chuan’s cultivation was even more terrifying. Only then did they finally understand why Jiang Chenlong had acted that way.

However, talent in the Martial Path alone seemed not enough to make the heir of the Jiang Family personally visit to admit guilt.

Jiang Lin stared at Jiang Chenlong with cold eyes and said, "Jiang Chenlong, if these are your only reasons, they cannot alleviate the negative impact you have brought to the Jiang Family."

Although he was still very angry, the rage in his heart had subsided significantly after hearing Jiang Chenlong’s explanation.

Jiang Chenlong, with a bitter expression, said, "If the family head thinks that offending two King Realm Strong under thirty is less serious than letting the Jiang Family’s reputation suffer greatly, then I am willing to accept the removal of my position as the heir."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.

Even Jiang Chenyang, who had always coveted the position of heir, had a blank expression. He knew very well that as long as Jiang Chenlong brought up the news that Qin Chuan could also make Marrow-Cleansing Pills, the Jiang Family would never punish him.

One must know that the current Yandu doesn’t even have a single alchemist who can make Marrow-Cleansing Pills.

The Marrow-Cleansing Pill has the effect of Marrow-Cleansing and Body-Refining, which can greatly improve a martial artist’s physique. If a family possesses a large number of Marrow-Cleansing Pills, even if it is just an ordinary family from a small city, it could develop into a top powerhouse rivaling the Nine Gates of Yandu within ten years.

If one of the families among the Nine Gates of Yandu possessed a large amount of Marrow-Cleansing Pills, that family would instantly become the leader of the Nine Gates.

"Good! Very good! Extremely good!"

Jiang Lin was completely infuriated by Jiang Chenlong’s words and almost hissed, "Since you care so little for your position as heir to the Jiang Family, I will grant your wish. Starting today, you are no longer the heir of the Jiang Family."

The people of the Jiang Family were shocked. Jiang Lin had actually removed Jiang Chenlong from his position as the heir.

"Family Head, this must not be done!"

"Yes, Eldest Young Master Jiang’s talent in the Martial Path is extraordinary. In just a few years, he could possibly step into the King Realm. The Jiang Family needs a future leader of such high caliber!"

"Family Head, please calm down! Eldest Young Master Jiang, quickly kneel down and apologize to the family head. It was just a moment of anger, not meant seriously."

...

For a while, everyone was trying to plead on behalf of Jiang Chenlong.

"All of you shut up! If anyone else dares plead for this good-for-nothing, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

Jiang Lin waved his hand largely, got up and said, "Spread the news, starting tonight, Jiang Chenlong’s position as the heir is revoked. The position of heir of the Jiang Family will be taken over by Jiang Chenyang. Meeting adjourned!"

Having said that, Jiang Lin left with large strides, leaving a group of dumbstruck Jiang Family leaders behind.

The leaders of the Jiang Family, although unwilling for Jiang Chenlong to be removed as the heir, also knew how autocratically their family head could rule. The decisions made by Jiang Lin were beyond anyone’s challenge.

"Chenyang, congratulations!"

"Second Young Master Jiang, congratulations!"

...

Knowing they could not change Jiang Lin’s mind, everyone begrudgingly congratulated Jiang Chenyang and then dispersed.

Jiang Chenyang had covertly opposed Jiang Chenlong for years, always seeking to replace him.

Yet now that he was truly appointed as the Jiang Family’s heir, he felt no excitement at all, instead feeling an impulse to refuse.

But he knew that if he went to Jiang Lin to resign the position at this time, even if Jiang Lin didn’t have the heart to kill him, he would surely cripple him.

His father never cared for father-son affection; his eyes were only on the gains and losses of the family interests.

As everyone left, the conference room was left with just the two brothers, Jiang Chenlong and Jiang Chenyang.

Jiang Chenyang, with a complex expression, looked at Jiang Chenlong and asked, "Brother, you could have avoided punishment, why did you do it?"