Chapter 1560: I Didn't Hear Clearly

"We're home..."

Looking at the many palaces and buildings before him that had already been repaired, Xing Jiansheng smiled slightly.

Looking at the Zhang family before him again, Zhang Xuan's feelings were completely different from before.

When he first arrived a few days ago, he was bent on teaching that little genius a lesson and giving the Zhang family a taste of their own medicine. Now, knowing that this person was himself, the place he had always detested turned out to be his own family... he felt an indescribable emotion.

"If I had found you earlier, it wouldn't have caused such a stir..."

Thinking of the tragic scene he had seen when he first came, Xing Jiansheng couldn't help shaking his head.

If he had recognized his son earlier and acknowledged Zhang Xuan, it wouldn't have come to this.

"It's good to have stirred things up. Otherwise, those people in your Zhang family would always think they're the best in the world. I can't stand that. Xuan'er's antics let them know that compared to my son, any genius or pure bloodline, even with all the resources, is still useless!"

Meng Jiansheng snorted coldly.

Hearing his wife's words, Xing Jiansheng didn't know how to refute, so he could only shake his head with a wry smile: "You're right about everything..."

Led personally by Xing Jiansheng, they flew without any obstacles and soon returned to the hall where the elders had previously held their meeting.

A few days ago, Zhang Xuan had fought fiercely here with the Great Elder Zhang Wuhen, destroying countless buildings. Now, they had also been repaired, looking exactly the same as before, with no trace of collapse.

"Your mother has caused a few disturbances in the family and demolished some houses a few times, so... the Zhang family has specially kept a group of garden architects skilled in construction, ready to make repairs in time."

Seeing his confusion, Xing Jiansheng transmitted his voice warily.

Hearing that this "mother" nearby was also a destroyer, Zhang Xuan's mouth twitched.

To be honest, his destruction was not intentional, just a matter of circumstances and helplessness, not comparable to his mother's deliberate actions.

"Welcome the Acting Patriarch! Welcome the little genius's return!"

Entering the hall, they heard a chorus of voices. Looking up, they saw the room was filled with people, all the elders of the Zhang family.

Xing Jiansheng nodded and strode in with Yang Shi, Zhang Xuan, and the others, taking the seat of honor.

Under normal circumstances, given Yang Shi's status, he would have to sit in the best seat, but he was Zhang Xuan's junior apprentice brother, and Zhang Xuan was the junior of Xing and Meng Jiansheng, so he could only sit at the back.

"Zhang Xuan is the little genius of our family who has been missing for twenty years. Since he has returned today, I ask you all to take the trouble to prepare the items and procedures for the ancestral rites. Tomorrow morning, he will be recognized as a descendant and the position of patriarch will be established!"

Xing Jiansheng looked around.

"Establish the position of patriarch?"

"Does the Acting Patriarch mean to hand over the patriarch position to the little genius tomorrow?"

"Isn't that too hasty?"

All the elders were stunned.

The little genius returns, and the patriarch position should be returned sooner or later, but... isn't this too rushed?

He just arrived at the Zhang family and knows nothing. If he leads, will the family truly improve, or become more chaotic?

"I object!"

A voice called out from the crowd.

Looking up, they saw the Great Elder Zhang Wuhen step out from the crowd.

Seeing him, Xing Jiansheng frowned.

He had ordered him to return to the Elder Council for punishment, but unexpectedly, he was still here.

"State your reason!"

Snorting, Xing Jiansheng narrowed his eyes.

Having finally found his son, he was overjoyed, but upon returning home, he was opposed by his clansmen, which greatly displeased him.

"The patriarch of the Zhang family has always been succeeded by the one with the purest bloodline in the clan. Although Zhang Xuan is your son and the family's little genius, his bloodline can no longer be detected. Without Zhang family blood, how can he inherit the patriarch position?"

The Great Elder said.

"Bloodline undetectable?"

"No Zhang family blood? Great Elder, what is this about?"

The other elders were all taken aback.

The test of Zhang Xuan's bloodline had been done quietly by Zhang Wuchen, known only to two people in the clan; the others were unaware.

"Elder Wuchen, please explain!"

Zhang Wuhen said.

"Yes!"

Zhang Wuchen stepped forward: "When Teacher Zhang came a few days ago, I suspected he was the little genius, so I took him to the blood pool for testing. The result was..."

He quickly recounted in detail the incident of Zhang Xuan entering the blood pool.

"This..."

"Without Zhang family blood, he isn't even a member of the Zhang family. How can he become patriarch?"

...

After hearing the explanation, everyone whispered among themselves, filled with shock and doubt.

Back then, when the little genius was born, his bloodline was tested, and the entire family was astounded, which established his status as patriarch... But after returning twenty years later, his bloodline was completely gone. How could he be patriarch?

"Bloodline power is the hallmark of the Zhang family. Zhang Xuan is a Zhang family member; since the Acting Patriarch confirms it, it is undeniable. But... having lost the Zhang family bloodline, he does not conform to the ancestral teachings. How can he serve as patriarch?"

Zhang Wuhen clasped his fists: "I am doing this for the family's sake. I ask the Acting Patriarch to reconsider!"

"You..."

Clenching his fist, Xing Jiansheng's face turned ashen.

He had thought that bringing his son back would allow him to easily inherit the patriarch position, but he never expected this Great Elder to block the way with one reason.

What he said was true; the family did have a rule that only those whose bloodline reached a certain standard were qualified to become patriarch.

His son now had no bloodline at all; even if he became patriarch, it would be illegitimate.

"Then what do you suggest?"

Though nearly exploding with rage, he still suppressed his anger and looked over.

"Simple: choose the one with the purest bloodline who meets the standard!"

The Great Elder nodded.

"My bloodline doesn't meet the standard. Who can?" Xing Jiansheng narrowed his eyes.

The other party was deliberately making things difficult.

He had the purest bloodline in the family, but still hadn't reached the standard to become patriarch. If he couldn't, who could?

The other party clearly didn't want to establish a patriarch.

"The Acting Patriarch's bloodline may not meet the standard, but that doesn't mean others can't. Someone in the clan has already reached the standard... and even far exceeds it!" Zhang Wuhen laughed and waved: "Come in!"

Whoosh!

Immediately, a figure slowly walked in from outside the door.

"His bloodline fully meets the requirements, and is even stronger than the little genius back then! He is fully qualified to be patriarch..."

Zhang Wuhen waved his hand, and a special force enveloped the newcomer. The next moment, the figure emitted a dazzling light.

"Such strong bloodline..."

Everyone in the hall's pupils contracted.

Under the light, they sensed that the bloodline power within the other party far surpassed their own, beyond measure, blazing like a scorching sun.

Even Xing Jiansheng couldn't help frowning.

He could also sense that the other party's bloodline was much more vigorous than his own, not even on the same level.

"His bloodline surpasses everyone and meets the standard. If he is established as patriarch, does anyone object?"

Seeing that the newcomer had stunned everyone, Zhang Wuhen smiled and looked around.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Xuan, who was in front, suddenly spoke up.

"You, come here..."

"Zhang Xuan, what are you doing? Although you are the little genius, your bloodline is gone, so you have no right to speak. We are discussing the selection of the patriarch now. Please be quiet..."

Seeing him interrupt at this moment, Zhang Wuhen was furious.

But before he could finish, the figure he had brought in hurried over, knelt down, and prostrated himself.

"Disciple Zhang Jiuxiao pays respects to Teacher!"

The figure was sincere, none other than Zhang Jiuxiao.

"Mm, rise!"

Sighing, Zhang Xuan patted his disciple's head, then looked up, remembering something, and turned to Zhang Wuhen not far away: "Great Elder, what did you say just now? I didn't hear clearly..."