inspire-indiana Chapter 226 Who do you say is in the Jindan stage?
Chapter 226 Who do you say is in the Jindan stage?
All the Bai people were stunned.
What's happening here?
Lu Yuguan invited Young Master Huang to sit at the top of the table and, smiling, ordered the servants to serve him tea.
Young Master Huang took the tea bowl with great trepidation and sipped it carefully.
"Host, why don't you just be honest? Looking at the way they're acting, I absolutely don't believe you two don't have something going on."
The system said quietly.
Lu Yuguan pulled the corner of his mouth and said: "You are curious, I am even more curious..."
He looked again at Young Master Huang's eyebrows, slightly round face, black temples, and especially his nose, which did not look high and straight, and it was obvious that he was not very old.
Do I really know him?
Lu Yuguan wondered.
"Fifth Elder, please continue to preside over the event. Don't let the distinguished guests make a fool of our family." The eldest wife sighed.
At this moment, there was another noise outside the door.
Butler Zhao Si came in with his back slung over his shoulders and said to the eldest wife, "Madam, the Chen, Du, and Fei families have all sent people."
"Why are other big clans visiting our clan's gathering?" Bai Wu asked in surprise.
Bai Geng and Bai Che looked at each other in bewilderment. They were completely confused by the current situation.
Bai Xiao stared at Bai Zhen's face and snorted coldly, "It seems that the Fourth Elder has good connections. He was able to invite the other three clans to the Bai Mansion."
After hearing this, everyone looked at Bai Zhen.
Bai Zhen's face turned blue and red. He originally wanted to save face in front of the other three tribes, but now he was afraid that he would lose face.
Lu Yu understood the hint and jokingly said with interest, "Fourth Elder, you're making such a big fuss. You're really worried about our clan. You look quite haggard."
Bai Zhen was furious and glared at Lu Yuxin fiercely, but he couldn't get angry. He suppressed his anger and said in a muffled voice, "How could I know they would come today? I was just following the routine and arranging the procedures for the meeting."
The eldest wife frowned slightly.
These families rarely interact with the Bai family on weekdays, and they must have some plans when they come together today.
She looked at Zhao Si, "Have you ever asked them what they are doing?"
Zhao Si quickly responded, "I asked, and they just said they heard about the Bai family's party and came to observe it."
"Observe?"
Bai Wu sneered, "I'm afraid you're here to laugh at our Bai family."
Although Bai Geng and Bai Che did not say anything, there was a hint of worry in their eyes.
These major families are all well-known in the city and their strength should not be underestimated. The two of them usually manage the family businesses and inevitably compete with outsiders for resources.
I have seen a lot about the eating styles of these families.
The three clans came uninvited at this time. If the Bai family did not handle it properly, they would be in trouble.
Bai Xiao crossed his arms over his chest, his eyes sweeping across everyone's faces before finally landing on the door. "Now that we're here, let's make the best of it."
"Fifth Elder, please take charge quickly. Don't keep our distinguished guests waiting for too long. This would be disrespectful to the Bai family. As for what they intend to do, we will know later."
The fifth elder, Bai Wu, coughed lightly and nodded. Just as he was about to speak, he saw several people walking in from the door.
The leader was Chen Fu, the chief steward of the Chen family.
This man had a shrewd look on his face. After entering, he first bowed and laughed loudly, "The Bai Mansion is very lively today. My master heard about it and sent me here to join in the fun. I also brought some small gifts to Master Bai the Fourth."
As he spoke, the servant behind him brought up a few gift boxes.
Chen Fu glanced at Bai Zhen's expression, but he was not as happy as he expected.
Ok?
Didn’t Bai Zhen say that his promotion to the position of Patriarch of the Bai family was a foregone conclusion?
The Du family sent a young man over.
He strode in, wearing a brocade robe and waving a folding fan in his hand, with a bit of unruly look in his eyes. After entering the door, he just nodded slightly as a greeting.
"Wow! Damn it!" Bai Doudou suddenly yelled.
"What's wrong?" Lu Yuguan frowned.
"This is my mortal enemy. He relies on the connections of his Du family in Xuanyu Sect to bully me in school." Bai Doudou said gritting his teeth.
There is an old lady from the Fei family.
The old nanny's sharp eyes swept over everyone in the hall before she spoke slowly, "My master is worried about Old Madam Bai and asked me to come and see him."
The eldest wife trembled her lips and teeth, "Thank you, Madam Fei, on behalf of our family."
The old lady nodded and stepped aside.
Bai Wu looked at the dense crowd and felt tremendous pressure. For a moment he didn't know how to end it.
Bai Zhen frowned and asked, "Everyone, do you have any objections to the selection of the Patriarch?"
No one said anything, everyone remained silent.
"I have objections." Lu Yuguan suddenly spoke.
Bai Zhen glared at him and said, "You're just a young boy, what objection could you possibly have? Are you still trying to fight for the position of head of this family?"
Lu Yuguan shrugged and said, "I don't think I have the talent to manage a family. Moreover, I have only been in Bai Mansion for three months. I am sure that the disciples will not recognize me."
"However, if the eldest son Bai Xiao were to become the patriarch, I think no one would say anything."
what?
Did he actually bypass all the elders and directly nominate Bai Xiao to be the head of the family?
Chen Fu sneered, "You, the Bai family, have even stopped observing etiquette?"
Lu Yuguan gently extended his palm, and a tiny stinging lightning instantly hit Chen Fu's mouth.
“Oh my god!…”
Chen Fu's lips went numb and he collapsed to the ground in fear.
"When do we need outsiders to interfere in the affairs of our Bai family?" Lu Yuguan said coldly.
"Lu Yuguan! Do you want to go against the other three clans and plunge the Bai family into an irretrievable situation?!" Bai Zhen said angrily.
Lu Yuguan remained calm and composed, "Fourth Elder, your words are serious. I only care about the Bai family. How could I put them in danger?"
"My brother, Bai Xiao, is a man of noble character and outstanding ability. He has made many military achievements for the Longhua Kingdom over the years. His contributions are remarkable, as you all know."
"On the other hand, the candidates currently in the running are either unworthy of the position or lack the ability. If they were to force their way into the position, they would truly drag the Bai family into the abyss."
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but talk about it.
Some of the Bai family members also nodded slightly, as if agreeing with what Lu Yuguan said.
Bai Zhen's expression grew increasingly gloomy. He naturally knew Bai Xiao's abilities, but he felt unwilling to let him take over Bai Zheng's position.
"Hmph, you keep saying you're working for the Bai family, but who knows what your intentions are?" Bai Zhen said. "Bai Xiao has been away from home for years and has little contact with the family. How can he quickly take control of the situation?"
Lu Yuguan smiled calmly, "Elder Bai Zhen, it's precisely because the eldest son served in the army in the Western Territory, gained years of experience, gained a wide range of knowledge, and made countless connections. Now that the Bai family is in turmoil, doesn't it need someone like him to restore order?"
Bai was furious.
He could never have imagined that his foolproof plan would be messed up by Lu Yuguan?
Bai Zhen couldn't bear it any longer. He roared and suddenly activated the Bailang Heart Sutra. The power of the Golden Core Stage instantly covered the entire Baiyu Hall.
"Even if Bai Xiao was once glorious, he is now seriously injured and doesn't even have the strength of a Golden Core Stage. How can he convince the public?!"
"Oh?" Lu Yuguan smiled faintly, "So, as long as you are in the Jindan stage, you can become the head of the family?"