Chapter 50: One must first despise oneself before others will despise him.

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  The elegant man under Ximen's command, seeing the atmosphere was not right, smiled slyly and stepped out to mediate: "Two respected envoys, my young master's previous words were just a joke, don't take them seriously. His intention was only to promote fair competition. Isn't the humble Qin family challenging the noble Xu family? As the Ximen clan is the first family in Nan Yunzhou, we have an obligation to maintain the dignity and prestige of various counties in Nan Yunzhou. The previous words were just a reminder that the Daqi family should remain neutral, nothing more."

  The sword-browed man slightly frowned: "I sincerely hope you have no other intentions. The family's moral integrity is hosted by the True Martial Sacred Land, and any other family forces that interfere will not only harm others but also harm themselves. Therefore, I say that as a party involved in the family's moral integrity, the humble Qin family should not receive any discrimination or unfair treatment."

  As soon as this was said, the whole room was shocked. It's true that Zhenwu Shengdi Gong is fair and just. But fairness and justice are only on paper, in principle.

  Between the Great Valve and the Cold Gate, the envoy of the True Martial Sacred Land should know what is light and what is heavy if he is worldly wise and clear-headed. However, this envoy in front of him actually seemed to have a tone of shielding the Cold Gate Qin family in his words.

  Is it that my ears have gone wrong or has the wind direction of Baiyue changed? When did the face of the Dafu family become less useful than that of a humble commoner's?

  Ximen Qian also found it unbelievable and deduced that according to common sense, even if his words were somewhat inappropriate, they could be laughed off as a trivial matter. This envoy from the True Martial Sacred Land was obviously intentionally making things serious.

  There is no doubt that this is not the true intention of the Shengdi in expressing a fair attitude, and there must be another mystery inside.

  However, in today's situation, Xi Men Qian also knew that since the messenger of the True Martial Sacred Land had spoken, he would inevitably lose face, and trying to regain his composure was simply a fool's dream.

  The longer you stay, the more face you will lose. Next, he cupped his hands and said lightly: "Ximen Qian previously misspoke, please forgive him, sir. This matter is settled, I'll take my leave first, goodbye."

  After finishing speaking, he turned green with rage and walked out. The young master of the Dali clan couldn't lose his temper in front of the messenger from the Zhenwu Holy Land, but that didn't mean he couldn't show off a bit.

  Its status has reached the fifth of the twelve major factions in the country, and it is a force to be reckoned with throughout the entire Baiyue Kingdom. Naturally, it also has a strong backing in the True Martial Sacred Land, as well as connections.

  The sword-browed man and the white-haired old man looked at each other and nodded, without stopping him.

  Qin Wushuang suddenly smiled faintly and opened his mouth: "Ximen Gongzi, there's a phrase that doesn't sound quite right, but I must advise you - one must first humiliate oneself before others can humiliate them. What's the big deal about being from a noble family? In front of a superior person, it's nothing more than floating clouds and wild garlic. You hold onto your identity, first insulting the Daxia Sect, then humiliating my humble Qin family. In fact, you're humiliating yourself, so don't blame others for humiliating you."

  Sonorous words, loud and clear. The whole room was stunned. They had all seen Qin Wushuang's proud bones in front of the young masters of the wealthy families before. But they didn't expect that this Qin family son would be so unbridled, speaking straightforwardly and without fear in front of the young master of the Dafu family.

  Those aristocratic young masters who had a preconceived notion of Qin Wushuang now couldn't help but fall into deep thought, and were somewhat ashamed. They thought that although Qin Wushuang was from a humble background, his courage and magnanimity far surpassed their own. When they asked themselves, in this situation, would they dare to confront Ximen Qianji?

  Ximen Qian's anger value soared to its peak in that instant. If it were any other time, a poor scholar like him would have been taught a lesson he'd never forget for daring to be so provocative.

  But for now, he could only suppress his anger. He looked at Qin Wushuang repeatedly and said in a cold tone: "You are the first person from the Qin family to dare say such things to me, West Gate's Grand Master, in South Cloud State. Sooner or later, you will understand that this price is too heavy for a humble family like yours to bear!"

  "I'm waiting with bated breath." Qin Wusuo smiled calmly. Threats like this, at least ten people who were more than ten times stronger than Ximen Qian in their past lives had said the same thing, but not one of them was able to make good on it.

  Qin Lianshan had been chatting with several acquaintances from Luojiang County in the backyard until the incident occurred, and only then did he come to the main hall. After hearing Qin Ruo mention this matter, his lingering anger was still not dissipated, and upon learning that Ximen Dafang had intervened, his worried feelings became even more pronounced.

  A birthday party ultimately became a rehearsal for open and secret struggles among various forces.

  Two envoys from the True Martial Sacred Land exchanged a few pleasantries with Da Xuan, handed over a gift, and didn't stay for long. The envoy with the white beard and flower-white whiskers locked eyes with Qin Wushuang for a moment, only smiling slightly at the corners of his mouth, without being overly familiar.

  The guests were worried and ate hastily, then bid farewell and left. Everyone knew that the Da family had offended the powerful Ximen this time.

  Who is Ximen Dafang? That's a powerful existence that has been counted throughout the entire Baiyue Kingdom, the number one overlord of Nanyun Province, and the number one family without dispute.

  Compared with this, what is a mere Marquis of a single command like the Daqin imperial family?

  Daxu Heng saw it with his own eyes but didn't expose it, and just let things be.

  A strong wind reveals the strength of the grass; a long journey reveals the strength of the horse. At this critical moment, it is even more possible to see some things that are not normally visible.

  In no time at all, most of the guests had left, and those who remained were all close friends of the Da family.

  It was the humble Qin family who didn't leave.

  Before Da Xieheng could speak, Qin Wushuang said: "Da Xie tribe leader, the old lady's condition is urgent. Prepare an empty room, I will diagnose the old lady right away."

  Daxi Heng secretly admired Qin Wushuang's broad-mindedness. Earlier, Ximen Qianfa had exerted his power, and although Daxi Heng hadn't kicked him while he was down, in effect he had already distanced himself from the cold and unfeeling Qin family. Unexpectedly, Qin Wushuang didn't hold past grudges against him and even agreed to treat the elderly lady, showing just how broad-minded she was.

  Qin Wushuang seemed to see through Da Xuheng's thoughts, and smiled: "I said it before, treating the old lady is just for the sake of Brother Daxu. Human emotions have nothing to do with me."

  Daxu Heng only then truly realized that the young man in front of him was not just pretending to be noble, but was actually a man of his word, with high moral integrity, and did not have any ulterior motives towards the Daxu family.

  Otherwise, in the previous situation, Qin Wushuang should have left long ago.

  The old lady's disease root is the damage of the belt pulse, and the treatment direction is naturally mainly taking the belt pulse, Sanyinjiao acupoint, with golden needle pricking, assisted by true qi dredging, once a day, each time two hours.

  The Needle Technique was Qin Wushuang's specialty in his past life. When he unleashed it, its power was unpredictable and mysterious. With just one needle, the might of the Great Sage Hand would immediately manifest.

  Adding the Flame Yang True Qi cultivated by Qin Wushuang, it is most effective in dispelling dampness and cold air.

  The old lady's originally dull and gloomy complexion had a radiant glow after a moment. Bida Qixing's true energy supplement was indeed effective.

  "Old lady, after administering the needle for half a month, your body will be fully recovered. As for how much of your strength can be restored, it depends on individual luck and is not something that can be achieved by human effort."

  The old lady was overjoyed, her mouth couldn't close: "I'm almost eighty years old, half of my body has already entered the ground. What's important is not the skill, but just hoping that in my later years I won't be tortured by illness, that's a great blessing. Ah Heng, from today on, the humble Qin family will be the benefactor of the Da Yu Shi family! You must remember, the Da Yu Shi family never owes anyone, let alone a benefactor!"

  Da Xu Heng only nodded and agreed, not daring to refute, just nodding his head.

  "I know that the elderly in our family are clear about their public and private lives, and they know how to protect themselves in front of the powerful Ximen. They are not wrong, but I want you to remember that being grateful and repaying kindness is a basic principle for being human."

  Daxi Heng was hesitant about how to respond, but Qin Wushuang smiled freely: "Old lady, benefactor, no need to mention it. Although my humble family, the Qin, is lowly, we are not the kind of people who sell favors and show off our kindness. I took out my needle because I hit it off with Brother Daxi, if someone from the Ximen aristocratic family was lying on a sickbed, even if they knelt down to beg me, don't think I would give them a single needle!"

  Before Da Xi could react, Qin Wushuang had already walked out the door. Arriving at the main hall to meet with his father and sister, Qin Wushuang gave a fist bump to Da Xi's brothers: "Brother Da Xi, tomorrow at this time, please bring your grandmother to the guest house, administer the needle for half a month, and she will be cured immediately."

  Watching the Qin family of three walk out, Da Xi Heng finally came out from behind the door. Looking at Qin Wu Shuang's back, his expression was solemn, and he let out a long sigh after a while.

  "Why is Father so sentimental?" Da Xiyang was taken aback.

  "One day, when the Qin family rises to power, it will definitely be because of this son! Yang Er, forgive me for speaking bluntly as your father. Although your martial arts test scores are higher than Qin Wusuo's by one level, in terms of actual strength... Hmph, all I can say is that this son is absolutely not a mediocre talent. The small Luojiang County will soon be unable to contain him!"

  "Father, although the Qin family was originally a wealthy and powerful clan with hidden strengths and a strong foundation, Ximen Qian has already harbored resentment in his heart. I secretly think that from now on, the humble Qin family will find it difficult to take a step forward."

  Daxi Yang expressed his thoughts one by one, while Daxi Heng smiled and remained silent, looking at Daxi Ming, apparently wanting to see what the eldest son thought.

  "Qin Wushuang, a man as his name suggests, unparalleled in talent and character, unmatched throughout the land. Not to mention the small Luojiang County, even if it's the entire Baoyue Kingdom, I'm afraid there will come a day when they can't contain him. His limit lies in the spiritual realm!"

  This is the highest evaluation that Da Xiu Ming can give, and it is also the highest evaluation that a young man from Baiyue Country can get. Even Ximen Qian, who had once defeated him with one move, had never received such high praise from Da Xiu Ming!

  Daxi Heng nodded solemnly, heavily affirming Daxi Ming's words: "Ximen Qian will bring shame upon himself, one day he will suffer a great defeat at the hands of this child! Ximen's powerful family... Hehe, perhaps it is time for Nan Yun state to change its sky..."

  This sigh contains countless complex meanings. With high expectations, it seems to have some regrets. The expectation is that the stagnant pattern of Nanyun Province will change, and the regret is that in the matter of the poor Qin family, he seems to have missed some unknown opportunities...