Chapter 35: The Stepping Stone of Rise

  Xu Sanli had thoroughly regarded Qin Wusuo as a brainless person by this time. To take on three alone, relying on the Qin Lianshan father and son? It's simply an international joke.

  However, to prevent cheating, he spoke out: "Arbitrator, this duel must be fought by the legitimate sons of the household register, right? What about guest elders, branch families and the like, are they not allowed to fight?"

  "That's for sure." The person in charge was unequivocal.

  "In the Qin family household register, only Qin Lianshan and his son are considered legitimate descendants, right?"

  The person in charge nodded: "That's right, at that time both parties will have to verify each other's household registration to prevent impersonation. Whoever makes a fake one will cancel their qualification."

  Xu Sanli sneered: "Fine!"

  In this way, even if you have the support of a powerful family like Qin's behind your back, you won't be afraid. You can be strong, but if you're not registered in the household census, you still can't get on stage, it's all in vain.

  Besides, when it comes to family feuds, no matter how much a third party supports, in the end, it's still up to the family members themselves to compete on stage.

  The person in charge saw that both sides had recognized the rules and announced: "Since you have already negotiated, it is settled. Each side will send a legitimate son to fight, and no one can cheat or favor privately. In addition, if a member of the Qin family from a humble background fights consecutively, each member of the Xu family can only appear once."

  To embody fairness, for the side with more in a one-to-many situation, each child can only go to battle once, no matter which round they go to battle in. They absolutely cannot repeat going into battle again, otherwise it would become a meaningless war of attrition.

  Both parties examined and found no mistake, signed on the rules agreement, and stamped with family seal.

  Xu Sanli's face turned cold and he said, "Qin Lianshan, I'll give you a piece of advice: hurry back home and prepare your coffin. No matter whether it's you or your son who goes to battle, it will be put to good use!"

  Qin Wushuang sneered from the side: "One mouthful is far from enough? At least prepare six mouthfuls, just enough to fill the mouths of all the old and young of the Xu family."

  Listening to the two parties arguing with each other, the person in charge also felt quite surprised. In general, when it comes to competing for family seats, they usually keep their murderous intentions in mind and rarely say anything out loud.

  These two are at it again, and before they even start fighting, the war of words has already escalated.

  Of course, they can only start with a war of words first. The competition for the top family seat is the grand finale of this year's "family theory" in Lujiang County, and it must be placed at the end.

  The first day of the Lunar New Year is a competition for seats at the humble door.

  The first seat to be contested is the humble seat vacated by the Qin family.

  The three forces competing for this seat are Guancheng Ancient House, Guancheng Wen House and Donglintun Niu House.

  Three households contend, and the adopted method is a circular competition system.

  Qin Wushuang coldly watched the three representatives go on stage. Although the Qin family was competing for a seat among the wealthy families, these three families had long been eyeing the humble seat of the Qin family. Now, as expected, it was indeed these three families that were competing in the end.

  As for these three forces, Qin Wubai also had no good feelings. These forces dared to covet the humble position of the Qin family, and in the end, they still underestimated the Qin family and deliberately oppressed them.

  That's the Nangu family, secretly supported by Master Xu. They had an agreement with Xu Sanli beforehand that once they succeeded in seizing power, the humble seat would go to the Nangu family and the Qin family's original industry would be 70% owned by the Xu family. This is also why Xu Sanli has been eyeing the Qin family covetously.

  The Wen family was the wife's uncle's family of Zhang Maorui. Although the name had been reported, with Xu Sanli taking charge, it was actually already in a state of semi-abandonment.

  "Father, this fight is not worth watching. I think I'll head back to the inn first." Qin Wushuang wasn't very interested in a battle of this level and didn't want to waste his time unnecessarily.

  Qin Lianshan was actually quite angry, to think that he had fought so hard on stage for a noble seat that originally belonged to his own family, the humble Qin clan. The more he thought about it, the more stifled he felt.

  Although Qin's fight for the noble title gave him a big boost in reputation, his own humble family's seat being challenged was no less than the most serious affront in aristocratic circles!

  Qin Yu unexpectedly didn't rush to join in the excitement, and instead nodded in agreement: "Alright, let's head back."

  The battle of the wealthy families as the final act will be held in ten days. In these ten days, they can come to watch if they want, or not attend at all.

  Of course, there aren't many people as carefree as Qin Wushuang. The "Family Ranking Competition" that takes place every twenty years is a life-or-death battle, with someone falling in every match, absolutely thrilling and a feast for the eyes. So unless they have something particularly important to attend to, others generally won't miss it.

  Back at the inn, Qin Lianshan gazed at Qin Wushuang and let out a soft sigh.

  "Unparalleled, there are some things that Father has been holding in his stomach all along without asking you. Today he really wants to get these things clear, otherwise Father's heart will be uneasy."

  Qin Wushuang roughly knew what his father wanted to ask and calmly said, "Father, please go ahead and ask."

  Qin Lianshan didn't speak up immediately, still gazing at his son with profound meaning. At sixteen years old, if it were someone else's child, this would still be the stage of a vigorous youth, the time to enjoy the pleasures of adolescence.

  But his own son was already able to stand on his own, which made him feel both delighted and guilty.

  "Peerless, you've been diligent and hardworking since young, this father knows. However, even if you work harder, practice to the realm of true martial arts, at your age, it's fundamentally impossible. At least in the history of Luojiang City, there has never been a similar record. Tell me, have you ever had any strange encounters during your daily cultivation on Mount Dacang?"

  Qin Yu blinked her eyes: "What encounter? What kind of encounter?"

  Qin Wushuang smiled: "Father's guess is correct, the strange encounter you mentioned did happen to me. What exactly it was, even if I say it now, Father won't believe it. The only thing I can guarantee is that my actions are worthy of heaven above and the ancestors of the Qin family below."

  "Good!" Qin Lianshan's eyes flashed with insight, recalling the astonishing changes in his son over the past few years. Every step he took had a clear plan, and now, one of the worries that had been hanging in his heart gradually dissipated. He said seriously, "Wu Shuang, with your words, I can rest assured. From now on, I won't ask any more questions. Starting today, whatever you decide for the Qin family, I will fully support!"

  The father and son exchanged a smile, their blood connection communicating silently, all revealed in this one smile without a doubt.

  "Father, our Qingshuo has really grown up!"

  "Yes, our Qin family finally has an heir!" Qin Lianshan sighed with relief.

  Qin Yi pulled Qin Wu Xuan's hand and made him sit beside her, asking seriously: "Wu Xuan, tell sister, do you have confidence in defeating the Permits?"

  Qin Lianshan also stared at Qin Wusuo, this was a question he wanted to ask but endured and didn't ask.

  Incidentally, he didn't forget to add a sentence: "If we're not confident, then the Qin family will take a step back for now. I believe our ancestors would understand."

  Qin Lianshan comforted his son in this way, obviously wanting to leave a way out for him. As long as the green mountain is left, there is no fear of having no firewood to burn. The wealthy family of Xu, for a humble family, was indeed an existence on a grand scale.

  Although Qin Lianshan did not want the Qin family to lose its noble status under his own hands, for the sake of long-term plans, he was still willing to bear this infamous name. As long as his son could regain the dignity and glory that the family had lost in the future, it didn't matter if he sacrificed a little bit of reputation now.

  Just as he had vowed to his ancestors in the ancestral hall years ago - all the blame, disasters and calamities would be borne by Qin Lianshan alone; all the glory and blessings would be enjoyed by his son Qin Wushuang!

  Qin Lianshan had his own plans. The family's evaluation of character is held every twenty years. Twenty years later, his son would be only thirty-six years old, which was the prime of life.

  Qin Wushuang knew his father's good intentions and shot out a determined light in his eyes, gazing at his father and sister.

  "Father, sister, I promise you! This time, I must regain all the status and dignity that our Qin family has lost. The wealthy Xishi family is the first stepping stone for our Qin family to restore its former glory!"

  Qin Wushuang's words exuded an incredibly strong self-confidence that infected Qin Lianshan and his daughter.

  Qin Lianshan couldn't stop rubbing his palms, thinking that the Qin family had hope to restore its former glory. This eager feeling was enough to make his heart surge with excitement just by thinking about it.

  Although he is already forty-eight years old, the blood flowing through his bones is still not willing to admit defeat. This blood is linked to the fate of the family and is closely related. Even if it reaches the twilight years, it will never cool down!

  Qin Yu was choked with sobs, wiping away tears, her eyes red and swollen, extremely excited.

  Qin Wushuang's heart was also stirred by an inexplicable emotion, he knew too well the importance of family in this world. His father and sister were so excited because they were tied to their family deep within their souls.

  The rise and fall of a family determines an individual's honor or shame, and even decides life or death!

  Even if it's just to let the family straighten their chest and hold their head higher, they must also take back this noble seat.

  Although regaining the status of a wealthy family has brought many gains, Qin Wushuang's innermost concern is actually these: for the extra smile his father shows every day, and for his sister to be able to marry into a slightly more respectable family in the future...

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