Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1170 - 349: Unworthy of the Position

Old Master Yang's memory of Lu Sisi was naturally vivid.

When she was just a child, he had brought her back to acknowledge her ancestors. The moment she knelt before the ancestral tablets in the ancestral hall, they cracked! It was a terrifying omen!

Given the Yang Family’s deep-seated superstitions, Old Master Yang immediately decided against including Lu Sisi in the family lineage. The ancestral tablets themselves couldn't even withstand her presence!

Subsequently, a series of measures were implemented, and it was proclaimed that this granddaughter's fate was troubled, necessitating her to be kept at arm's length. Not only was she forbidden from the ancestral records, but it was deemed best for her never to return to Port City!

Furthermore, a crucial observation was that Lu Sisi’s very existence cast a shadow over Old Master Yang's regard for Yang Jiaming. How could a child born to a Yang Family member managing peripheral assets outside the core be so monstrous?

Considering Old Master Yang's temperament, it was no surprise he held Yang Jiaming in low esteem. Consequently, Yang Jiaming found himself perpetually stuck in Jinling Prefecture, his career advancement stalled regardless of his performance. He was kept far away, out of sight and out of mind.

In truth, when Yang Jiaming brought his family to pay respects, the old man felt a sense of unease the moment he laid eyes on Lu Sisi. Was Yang Jiaming truly that irresponsible?

After the incident back then, it was understood that the girl was not to acknowledge her ancestry, and over the years, she was never brought back during holidays. Why the sudden reappearance today?

Was she bringing a catastrophe to ruin his birthday mood?

Due to Chu Keqing's presence, Old Master Yang refrained from immediate outbursts, intending to sternly reprimand Yang Jiaming later for his thoughtlessness. Little did he expect... this Elder Zi...

Hmm?!

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Old Master Yang had personally witnessed Chu Keqing's formidable capabilities. The reputation of this Elder Zi within the Mainland's Mystical Cultivation Realm was also something he had heard of. Jinling Prefecture, as the central hub of the Yangtze River Delta on the Mainland, boasted one of the most developed economies in Dragon Country.

Mystical cultivation essentially served the elite, and more developed regions often became focal points for its practice. For Elder Zi to establish herself as the head of a Sect in Jinling Prefecture, maintaining a renowned and stable position, was a clear indicator of her genuine power and adept strategies!

She was said to be highly respected among scholarly circles, with scarce interaction with ordinary individuals. Even those on the Forbes list would show her deference.

This eminent figure had actually risen from her seat, approached, and greeted Lu Sisi with warmth. She even remarked, 'Your family member dared to give me attitude; should I tremble in fear?'

Old Master Yang, astute and experienced, immediately discerned several critical points. Elder Zi and his granddaughter shared a close bond! His granddaughter had powerful backing, someone even an esteemed figure like Elder Zi would respectfully acknowledge—though the 'tremble in fear' comment might have been playful, the underlying respect was undeniable.

To put it bluntly, Old Master Yang mused, even he wouldn't warrant Chu Keqing saying 'tremble in fear,' not even in jest! What kind of status did this powerful figure behind his granddaughter possess?

A further contemplation arose...

Wasn't this granddaughter deemed a calamity? A monstrosity? Wasn't her fate filled with dire issues? How could Elder Zi, with her level of cultivation, be unconcerned?

Or perhaps Lu Sisi's fate wasn't as dire as initially believed?

Observing Lu Sisi being warmly embraced by Chu Keqing, Old Master Yang decisively broke the silence with a smile, asking, "Elder Zi, are you acquainted with this young lady of ours?"

Chu Keqing turned her head towards Old Master Yang, a smile gracing her lips as she replied, "So it turns out I only learned today that Sisi is a member of the Yang family."

This statement brought a flicker of embarrassment to Old Master Yang's face. Yang Family member? Yet Lu Sisi hadn't formally acknowledged her ancestry, had been deliberately excluded, and was considered a bringer of misfortune. She didn't even bear the Yang surname; she was a Lu.

Chu Keqing, feigning ignorance and deliberately overlooking Old Master Yang's discomfort, added with a smile, "Our relationship is quite close."

After a brief pause, she shed her smile, her tone turning serious. "Mr. Chu has a trusted confidant whose cultivation reaches the level of divinity. This individual is the one I respect most in my life, and to whom I owe a deep debt of gratitude. And Sisi, she is that person's fiancée."

What is gaining face? This is.

What is losing face? This is.

Old Master Yang's expression underwent a dramatic shift at this revelation.

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Yang Jiaming and Lu Xiuting were present, the former's countenance a mix of intricacy and strangeness, while Lu Xiuting seemed a tad more at ease, a faint shadow of vengeful pleasure stirring within her!

Honestly, her standing within the Yang Family wasn't particularly high. When she accompanied Yang Jiaming back to Port City to visit this elder, their interactions rarely extended beyond polite pleasantries. He was a man of few words, at best offering a brief, "Much appreciated," and nothing more.

For years upon years, he hadn't even bothered to properly acknowledge Lu Xiuting, the Yang Family's daughter-in-law, even once.

After all, Yang Jiaming himself was merely a peripheral figure, not a core member.

She was also forced to concede that when Lu Sisi failed to gain acceptance from the Yang Family, a definite bitterness had taken root within her—not out of genuine affection for Lu Sisi, as her fundamentally self-absorbed nature precluded such feelings. Nevertheless, the resentment was palpable; after all, it was her child, rejected by the Yang Family! This rejection, by implication, also diminished her own standing.