Chapter 247: Chapter 247 Yang Fei Draws a Pie in the Sky
After Qin Yanyang left, Li Xuanyu also made a call for her security bodyguards to come pick her up.
After seeing off the two ladies, Yang Fei said to Xu Xingzhou, "Go make tea; I want to have a talk with your grandfather."
Xu Xingzhou was overjoyed upon hearing this and hurriedly said, "Alright."
Xu Mao and Xu Xingzhou had been living there for a while and were very familiar with Tiancheng Villa, so he immediately led Xu Yunshan and Xu Xiao to a quiet courtyard.
After everyone sat down, Xu Xingzhou also brought over the tea.
Xu Mao signaled to Xu Xingzhou with a glance, and the two prepared to leave.
Yang Fei said with a smile, "You all can stay, too. We’re all one family; there’s no need to avoid anything."
Xu Xingzhou and Xu Mao were delighted inside and silently grateful.
Being so highly regarded by Yang Fei in front of the two elders would certainly elevate their own standing in the eyes of the elders, and their positions within the family were bound to rise with the tide.
As for Yang Fei keeping Xu Mao and Xu Xingzhou around, Xu Yunshan laughed heartily with no objections, while Xu Xiao slightly furrowed his brow, but didn’t say anything.
His son had died, and his most talented grandson had also passed away.
With Yang Fei’s current momentum, if the Xu Family cultivated good relations with him, it was practically certain that Xu Xingzhou would become the helmsman of the Xu Family in the future.
Considering today’s visit was for the future of the Xu Family, Xu Xiao’s mindset gradually became more open. He stood up, clasped his fist, and bowed deeply to Yang Fei, sincerely saying, "Regarding the incident at the Xu Family last time, I have come specially to apologize to you. I was too impulsive that day; I hope Young Master Yang can forgive me."
Yang Fei quickly stood up and made a gesture as if to help him, saying, "Senior, you’re too kind. Speaking of which, Xu Chou indeed died at my hands, so it’s I who should apologize to you. But as for the details of that day and all the reasons involved, you must have heard... therefore, I..."
Hearing about his son, Xu Xiao’s heart ached deeply.
He had many grandchildren, but Xu Chou was after all his most outstanding son.
For the benefit of the family, he could let go of his prejudices, but to say it didn’t sting his heart would be impossible.
He hastily interrupted Yang Fei, saying, "Let bygones be bygones. I came here today, which already shows the Xu Family’s stance. You don’t need to bring it up again, Young Master Yang."
Yang Fei also understood the pain of an elder losing a son, and he felt quite moved by Xu Xiao’s manner of approaching him.
He couldn’t help but think of the words Qin Yanyang had mentioned to him multiple times, to be less harsh and treat people with generosity.
On reflection, he realized that his appetite for killing had become indeed a bit heavy.
But he did not regret it.
It was Xu Chou who wanted to kill him first.
Yang Fei was clear about his debt of gratitude and grievances. He would be a living Buddha if not provoked, unable to bear seeing the suffering of the world and would use all his knowledge to heal the sick and save lives, spreading the benevolence inherent in a doctor’s heart.
But if anyone provoked him, then he was sorry; not only could he heal the wounded and aid the dying, but he was also Madman King, decisive in killing.
It was everyone’s first time being a human. Who was indulging whom?
If there was anyone to blame, it would only be those who provoked him, for they were too evil and unreasonable, otherwise, there would be no reason for him to go and kill them.
Upon these thoughts, Yang Fei’s mind became clear, and he no longer felt any apology towards Xu Xiao.
If he hadn’t been incredibly strong, he might have been suppressed at the Xu Family that day.
Ultimately, strength is paramount.
Only when your strength is sufficient will your enemies compromise and bow to you.
"Young Master Yang, we have given considerable thought to the conditions you proposed at the Xu Family, and we can agree to them," Xu Yunshan said as he directly broached the topic.
He and Xu Xiao had come to work with Yang Fei. Since they were to collaborate, the Xu Family needed to show adequate sincerity, which meant they had to sever their ambiguous ties with the Zhang Family; from now on, in times of trouble, they must stand by Yang Fei’s side.
This decision was the result of careful deliberation by the members of the Xu Family.
Yang Fei was still young, but his personal strength had already become so formidable.
He also possessed profound and inscrutable medical skills, having cured Zhu Tianshou.
Plus, with the heavyweight Qin Huai’an by his side, it could be said that Yang Fei’s circle was quite strong as well, no longer inferior to the Zhang Family.
Although the Zhang Family had much greater influence in the Martial World, the Xu Family was aware that the Zhang Family was too domineering. Even though various forces in the Divine Continent Martial World sought to cozy up to the Zhang Family, treating them with great respect, behind their backs, many were very dissatisfied with the Zhang Family’s heavy-handed tactics.
"You’ve really decided?" Yang Fei asked with a smile.
Xu Yunshan and Xu Xiao nodded simultaneously, the latter saying, "Rest assured, our Xu Family, having made a decision and promise, will absolutely not go back on our word."
Yang Fei let out a slight smile, scoffing at their assurance.
However, he didn’t call them out on it. After all, he was indeed weak in the Divine Continent Country and needed to cultivate his strength gradually.
But he believed that the Xu Family would soon hold him in absolute awe, daring not to harbor any second thoughts.
"I’m grateful that the Xu Family holds me in such regard. To demonstrate the sincerity of the younger generation, I will visit the Xu Family again in one month," Yang Fei stated.
Xu Yunshan and Xu Xiao were overjoyed inside.
Their greatest purpose in collaborating with Yang Fei was the hope that their family’s martial artists could grow rapidly.
With Yang Fei’s words now, he was essentially agreeing to help the Xu Family’s martial cultivators strengthen their abilities.
To give the two from the Xu Family an even greater shock, Yang Fei said with a grin: "My strength is not there yet, but just like the two seniors here, I can help you cross that crucial step when the time comes, and the Xu Family’s wish to return to the pinnacle of the Divine Continent Martial World will then be fulfilled."
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Xu Xiao and Xu Yunshan’s expressions transformed, shaking with excitement.
They were no longer young and had been stuck at the Unique Tier for far too long, unable to break through that threshold.
If Yang Fei could truly help them cross that threshold, the Xu Family would instantly gain three more warriors at the Innate Realm.
For the Xu Family, this would be an exponential leap forward.
For themselves, it was an enormous boon, since advancing to the Innate Realm would improve their constitution, rejuvenate them, and greatly prolong their lifespans.
On the side, Xu Mao and Xu Xingzhou were even more stunned.
They had personally witnessed the methods by which Yang Fei’s group improved their strength but had not anticipated he could help people bridge the vast chasm of the Innate Realm.
Xu Mao quickly regained his composure, his face filled with sorrow.
His own lifetime had run its course, with no hope beyond the Energy Transformation Realm Lower Three Grades.
But Xu Xingzhou was still young, and his talent was not bad, with a lot of room for progress.
If he relied on his own cultivation, reaching the Peak of Energy Transformation Realm Ninth Grade in his lifetime would be an achievement, but now, with Yang Fei’s help, he might have a chance to make a break for the Innate Realm.
The Xu Family demonstrated full sincerity and humility in their collaboration, and Yang Fei reciprocated with a promise, even dangling a huge carrot. The conversation was very harmonious on both sides.
An hour later, Yang Fei stood up and said, "I still have to go to work, so I can’t keep you two seniors company any longer. Xu Mao, Xu Xingzhou, you two are very familiar with Binhai, so please show the seniors around."
Xu Yunshan quickly said, "Mr. Yang, there’s no need to worry about us. My brother and I have accomplished our objective for this visit. We won’t stay here longer since it’s not ideal for Xu Family members, with our sensitive identities, to linger."
Xu Xiao also nodded in agreement.
The reason he had set aside his prejudices of a father’s vengeance to collaborate with Yang Fei was due to the tremendous wrongs suffered by the Xu Family in the past. Everyone in the Xu Family had an indignation deep inside their hearts, determined to return to the Divine Continent Mainland.
Indeed, staying too long on the Mainland would provoke sensitivities in the Divine Continent Martial World, given their status.
This restriction on their freedom to move unhindered within Divine Continent Country was unbearably confining for them.
But now they believed that before long, the Xu Family would surely wash away the past wrongs and humiliation and return to the grand stage of the Divine Continent Martial World.