Dual Cultivator Reborn [System In The Cultivation World] Chapter 1034: A surprise visit

Yohan was seated in the courtyard of the Lin clan manor, a teacup held rather loosely in his grasp. Jasmine and Aana were positioned right beside him, while Neena and Kana observed him, each directing their own distinct gazes his way.

A prickle of awkwardness settled over Yohan under their collective scrutiny. They had all been anticipating his emergence the moment he stepped out of Athena’s room. Nevertheless, it had been a considerable time since they had simply shared a quiet cup of tea together in this manner.

"Do you wish for me to accompany you?" Kana suddenly inquired, her gaze utterly serious.

The others turned their attention to Yohan, their expressions reflecting varying degrees of anticipation. He had informed them earlier that a brief departure from the clan was necessary for him to bring Diya, Xiao Feng, and Natasha back to River Shore City. It had been quite some time since the trio had left to search for Xiao Feng’s mother, and Yohan couldn’t shake off a sense of worry. His partners were currently dispersed across the Feng clan territories, though fortunately, his family seal granted him the ability to pinpoint their exact locations.

He held a general understanding that their quest was still underway, which accounted for their decision to split up in their search for Lady Feng.

"No, I will be going alone," Yohan replied, shifting his gaze from Kana to the rest. "It will be a brief excursion. It is preferable that you remain here within the clan with everyone else."

Yohan was acutely aware that he could not afford to be absent from the clan for an extended period. While Athena and Evelyn were present to safeguard his family, he was unwilling to burden them with the entirety of the responsibility; it was more prudent for his other partners to remain within the clan premises to offer their assistance.

"I comprehend..." Kana murmured, accepting his rationale. She understood the wisdom in them consolidating their strength and maintaining their position while he undertook the retrieval of Diya and the others.

"When do you plan on departing?" Jasmine inquired, fully cognizant of the impending council; Alena had already dispatched formal summons to the various branch families affiliated with the Lin clan.

"I shall depart after I have dealt with those so-called 'allied leaders'... and the clan elders."

"..."

A profound silence descended upon the group. Gazing into Yohan’s eyes, they could discern a sudden, chilling coldness emanating from his stare.

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Within the esteemed Matriarch’s Hall, Alena was seated upon a magnificent sofa, with several individuals positioned before her.

"My Lady... out of the twelve official summons we dispatched, seven have been declined by the allied leaders," an elder reported. His voice betrayed a slight tremor, and beads of perspiration dotted his forehead.

Alena remained silent upon receiving this information. She maintained an outward composure, as though this outcome had been fully anticipated.

"Those scoundrels... they are disrespecting the Lin clan, My Lady!" a middle-aged man among them voiced, his features contorted with rage. The rejection of an official summons constituted a direct defiance of the Lin clan's authority.

"What recourse do we possess? They are the branch leaders of the clan," another elder interjected firmly. More than six individuals were gathered before Alena, actively engaged in a heated debate concerning a matter demanding immediate resolution. "Most of them share familial ties with Elder Su Wan Lin and Patriarch Su Lin," the elder further elaborated.

"Indeed, they are practically kin. I am confident they each have their own justifiable justifications for refusing the summons," a different elder contributed, a subtle, calculating glint in his eyes.

Alena raised an eyebrow, her gaze turning sharp and icy as she fixed it upon him. "What precisely do you imply by 'their own justifications' for disregarding an official directive of the clan, especially when this clan is being reduced to a laughingstock?"

Internally, she was aware that a significant portion of the elders present were unscrupulous individuals aiming to undermine her authority. These men belonged to the six major factions within the clan, wielding considerable influence within the Lin clan's hierarchy. Although they held minor roles within their respective factions, they represented the six Grand Elders of the clan today, with each faction comprising over forty elders who supervised the Lin clan's operations, encompassing finance, administration, foreign relations, and other critical areas.

"Well, what did you anticipate?" the elder countered smoothly. "Considering the recent conduct of Young Master Yohan, a substantial number of the elders and allied leaders harbor profound concerns regarding the clan's future. To be frank, the prevailing sentiment is that Young Master Yohan is ill-suited for the position of Patriarch."

A profound stillness enveloped the remainder of the chamber. Even the middle-aged man who had previously advocated for the Lin clan remained speechless, intimidated. This stark reality loomed over them: within the six major factions, discontent simmered regarding Yohan's decisions, particularly among the elders responsible for the administrative and financial sectors.

"My Lady, perhaps we should await the return of Elder Su Wan Lin and Patriarch Lin. An official assembly serves little purpose at this juncture—"

The elder’s words dissolved as the imposing doors of the Matriarch’s Hall creaked open. A striking young man, adorned in elegant black robes, made his entrance.

Alena’s head tilted, surprise flickering in her eyes as Yohan came into view. The elders surrounding her were utterly astounded by his unexpected appearance, hastily rising to their feet. Many had only encountered him through chilling whispers of his cruelty—tales of his complete annihilation of the Nichole clan and the utter destruction of the formidable Xian clan from the Northern Region, culminating in the merciless execution of their leader, a high-ranking minister within the royal family.

"Mother, you are here. I have been searching for you everywhere," Yohan declared with an air of nonchalance.

He strode directly past the elders, who stood frozen like statues, and casually occupied a seat beside Alena.

Alena felt a tremor of nervousness. Yohan typically confined himself to his own manor, seldom venturing into other sections of the clan grounds. His unprompted arrival into the Matriarch’s Hall was, therefore, quite a shock.