Chapter 1614: Is Zhang Xuan a Member of the Luo Family?

Extremely exasperated, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but look toward Luo Ruoxi in the crowd, only to see her smiling cheerfully, with an expression that said, "You made this mess, you solve it yourself; you're reaping what you sowed."

Seeing her like this, he knew she couldn't be relied upon. Zhang Xuan had no choice but to helplessly look up at Luo Qianzhen and the many elders before him.

"I can understand your feelings, but... I'm used to being a free spirit; being the clan head really isn't suitable for me!"

"Brother Tianya, don't worry. The management and various affairs of the Luo family can be left to me and Grand Elder Qingchen. You only need to raise your arm and rally the people when the Luo family faces danger or other critical moments. The rest of the time, you can fully enjoy sightseeing or go into seclusion for cultivation!"

Luo Qianzhen quickly said.

Now that the Luo family had suffered a broken engagement and lost all face, they urgently needed a true strong leader!

This man, who had overpowered the experts of the various schools of thought, would be perfect as the clan head. It would serve as excellent publicity, slap the Zhang family in the face, and make everyone know that the Luo family did not rely on marriage alliances... but had true strength of their own!

"I..."

Seeing that even this couldn't get him out of it, Zhang Xuan had no choice but to play his trump card: "Although my surname is Luo... I'm from a very distant branch, with extremely thin bloodline, perhaps even no different from an ordinary person. Making me the clan head would be inconsistent in terms of bloodline..."

"That's simple. Grand Elder, bring the [Bloodline Plate] and invite Brother Tianya to test his bloodline!"

Luo Qianzhen turned and said.

"Test bloodline?"

Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief: "Let me make it clear in advance: if my bloodline is too thin, don't bring up the clan head position again!"

He had no connection whatsoever with the Luo family, so naturally his bloodline wouldn't test positive. By laying this groundwork in advance, he could then decline the so-called clan head position.

"Alright!" Luo Qianzhen nodded.

If the other party's bloodline was truly so thin as to be negligible, the only option was a marriage alliance, letting the little princess marry him.

In other words, no matter what, today, this Luo Tianya, who had comprehended the True Solution of Sealing, must become the clan leader; otherwise, the Luo family would truly, in his hands, descend from glory and gradually decline.

Upon hearing the instruction, Luo Qingchen hurriedly turned around. After a short while, he flew over, shook his hand, and a compass-like object floated above the high platform.

"This is the [Bloodline Disk] used by the Luo family to test bloodlines. It is divided into ten levels, represented by the numbers one through ten above. 'One' means containing one-tenth of the ancestor's bloodline, 'ten' means being as pure as the ancestor's bloodline! A normal core disciple must meet the standard of 'three' or above, while an ordinary disciple also needs 'one' or above... Those below this number cannot remain in the family and are assigned to branch lines to fend for themselves!"

Luo Qingchen looked up, his eyes filled with anticipation: "Brother Tianya, although you are from a branch line, being able to comprehend the True Solution of Sealing alone shows talent unparalleled through the ages... As long as your bloodline exceeds 'one', you can become the family head, and no one will object!"

"Exceeds 'one'?"

He hadn't expected bloodlines to have such detailed grades. No wonder it had been determined before he was even born that the Zhang family's supreme genius likely had a bloodline exceeding 'eight' or 'nine', perhaps even infinitely close to 'ten'!

"Yes, as long as Brother Tianya drips his blood onto it, the pointer above will move..." Luo Qingchen quickly said.

"Alright, my bloodline is thin, negligible. Since you have this thing... let it make you give up hope!"

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly.

Only if one possessed the bloodline would there be a reading. His bloodline had nothing to do with theirs, so naturally, there was nothing to worry about.

Whoosh!

With a flick of his finger, a drop of blood flew straight toward the Bloodline Disk not far away, gently landing in the central groove.

Hum!

A crisp sound rang out, and then the drop of blood ignited. The pointer, which had been motionless, seemed to sense something and spun violently.

Creak!

The pointer stopped, pointing at a number... nine!

"How can it be nine? This bloodline disk must be broken..."

As if struck by lightning, Zhang Xuan nearly went mad.

He was a member of the Zhang family, yet his bloodline hadn't been detected; instead, he had the Luo family's bloodline, and such a high concentration at that?

Could it be... that his true identity was not the little genius of the Zhang family, but rather Luo Qiqi's brother?

What was going on?

While he was frantic, Luo Qianzhen and Luo Qingcheng, who were tense, also froze, then simultaneously went wild, nearly jumping up.

A bloodline purity of nine... meant that this person before them was not only a member of the Luo family, but the most core member, even surpassing them!

No wonder he could comprehend the True Solution of Sealing; even without that ability, with this bloodline alone, he was qualified to be the family head!

"We welcome the family head!"

Unable to hold back any longer, they clasped their fists and bowed.

"We welcome the family head!"

The other elders also knelt down in unison.

Earlier, they had been forced to make this person the family head, but now, with such pure bloodline, they had no choice but to let him be!

"I... I really am a collateral branch, insignificant..."

Zhang Xuan was distraught.

"Brother Tianya need not be modest. Bloodline inheritance does not strictly follow core and collateral lines. Some, though core members, have blood so thin after birth it's negligible; others, though collateral, can experience atavism, with purity astonishing... That's why large families re-examine bloodlines every year to select talent. You are a collateral member, but with such pure blood, you must be the latter!"

Seeing his state, Luo Qianzhen thought he was overjoyed and explained with a smile.

Bloodline inheritance does not strictly follow genetic laws; some experience atavism, while others become more diluted over generations until they disappear.

This person before them, though a collateral member, possessed a blood purity that even core disciples could hardly achieve. Such cases had occurred before, recorded in history, with traces to follow—not baseless.

"The bloodline has been determined, and you have comprehended the family's Spatial True Solution. Brother Tianya must not refuse again!"

"Yes, you can no longer refuse. The Luo family needs you to take charge..."

"Only you can stabilize the Luo family's morale now..."

"If you don't agree, the Luo family will truly decline, and we will become the family's sinners!"

The many elders also spoke up hastily.

Zhang Xuan grabbed his hair.

Agreeing to the blood test was only to make refusal easier; he never dreamed that this time, not only could he not refuse, but it had become strong evidence...

"I... I came here to teach the method of comprehending the True Solution, not to covet power..." After holding back for a long time, Zhang Xuan had to say.

"Luo Xuanqing pays respects to the teacher!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a "thud!" of knees hitting the ground. Luo Xuanqing knelt before him, his gaze filled with determination.

"Ah..."

Stunned in place, Zhang Xuan was dumbfounded...

You say I'm fast, but you're even faster... Taking me as your master outright, is that really okay?