Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 509 - 240, a slap on the face as soon as we meet_2

But the one extending the invitation now was the Princely Heir from the Marquis of Qingyang’s Mansion, a prominence few could claim to match. If it had been just anyone else, Hou Yuxiao would have immediately refused, but since it was Tuoba Huang, he could not...

"Respect does not compare to obedience, please lead the way, Your Highness!"

The smile on Tuoba Huang’s face grew denser. Clearly satisfied with Hou Yuxiao’s reaction, he nodded and led Hou Yuxiao toward the central tent of Great Jin.

"Fourth Elder, you go with Second Elder first and report back to our Master!"

Still considering Zhan Taiqing’s opinion, Hou Yuxiao instructed Second Elder and Fourth Elder as he walked; the brothers understood each other well. Upon seeing Zhan Taiqing, they would surely explain the situation clearly without fearing her suspicion.

The two bowed and left first, heading toward the Demon Sect’s army tent.

Although the armies of Great Jin and the Demon Sect were currently allied, their encampments were not together; Great Jin’s tents were located to the east of Longguan Prefecture, while the Demon Sect’s were to the west.

Hou Yuxiao soon arrived at the central tent of Great Jin near the Prefectural City’s east side, with Tuoba Huang clearing the way in front. The guards did not dare to stop them, and the two quickly entered the tent.

The presence inside the tent was unrestrained. As Hou Yuxiao approached, he sensed that there were more than ten people inside, among whom the two strongest presences were likely those of Marquis Qingyang Tuoba Tao and Marquis of Ziquan Wanyan Lie; both were comparable and likely at the Xuanyin Realm Peak.

Among the other ten-plus presences, the weakest was also a Great Grandmaster of Earth Level. There were four which seemed to be of the Yuan Dan Realm; Hou Yuxiao had seen those Yuan Dan Realm experts from the Holy Lands in Tongling before and could naturally distinguish them now.

"Hou Yuxiao of the Hou family of Tongling, paying respects to both Marquises!"

Upon entering the tent, Hou Yuxiao did not hesitate to bow slightly toward the two powerful figures above him.

The armor design of the Marquises of Great Jin was somewhat similar. Tuoba Tao and Wanyan Lie were both dressed in Golden Beast-Face Sky-Swallowing Armor, differentiated only by the beast faces, one a wolf and the other a tiger; this corresponded well with their respective Wolf Slaughter Guard and Huben Guard.

"Wind Cloud Pavilion reports that a new shining talent has emerged in Yongzhou. Under thirty years old and already ranked 28th on the Demon Path’s New Star Ranking, even the hypocrites at Bailu Academy have placed him 392nd on the Great Demon Extermination List. I was thinking, such an outstanding young talent must at least come from a powerful Earth Level or Heaven Level force, yet I never imagined he’s just a third-tier Family Head, right under my nose!"

Tuoba Tao began with lavish praise, but Hou Yuxiao’s heart remained undisturbed; instead, he grew more interested in the current predicament facing Great Jin.

"Merely a modest name, I didn’t expect it to reach the Marquis’s knowledge. Mr. Hou is apprehensive, and it’s largely thanks to the nurturing of the Holy Church. If not for my master’s trust and the Church’s strength, let alone achieving these modest titles, the upheaval in Zhaoyang and Tongling would have been insurmountable for the Hou Clan!"

Hou Yuxiao’s seemingly cryptic reply slightly furrowed Tuoba Tao’s brow as he stared down at Hou Yuxiao, then suddenly laughed heartily.

"I’ve long heard of the Family Head of Hou’s wisdom. Time and again, you’ve led the Hou Clan through great dangers unscathed and even seized opportunities to grow stronger. No wonder the Hou Clan, despite being a third-tier family, can command nearly a hundred thousand sect members. Indeed, your reputation is well-deserved!"

This sentence sent a chill down Hou Yuxiao’s back.

A hundred thousand sect members...

Previously, when Hou Yuduan had come to Prefectural City to report, he knew the number of martial artists in the clan was just over eighty thousand. Given the clan’s current rate of recruiting, it should indeed have passed a hundred thousand by now.

But how could Tuoba Tao know something he didn’t?

Could it be that Great Jin had started keeping an eye on the Hou Clan?

For a moment, Hou Yuxiao felt a heavy weight in his heart, but after pondering for a moment, he immediately dismissed the idea; it wasn’t likely that Great Jin was paying attention to the Hou Clan, at most it was just these two Marquises, Qingyang and Ziquan, who had secretly investigated the Hou Clan.

"Since the Family Head is a wise man, I’ll speak frankly!"

The crucial point was coming. Hou Yuxiao slightly raised his head, looking directly into Tuoba Tao’s somewhat tyrannical gaze. Though he had some guesses, he listened carefully to what was said next.

"A good bird chooses a tree to perch in, a wise official chooses a master to serve. Since the Family Head is such a wise man, you surely can see who amongst Great Jin, the Demon Sect, and even the other nine Holy Lands of The World, is stronger or weaker!

I won’t conceal from the Family Head, my ancestor loves talents, and upon learning of the Hou family’s reputation, he wished to recruit the Hou family to serve Great Jin. I wonder, what are your thoughts, Family Head?"

Ancestor?

Hou Yuxiao’s eyes slightly revealed a hint of contemplation. If Tuoba Tao mentioned his ancestor, it must be the current strongest in the Tuoba Clan, which would invariably be one of the three Emperors, Youye Emperor Tuoba Zun!

The Youye Emperor Tuoba Zun, stationed in Youzhou, wanted to recruit him?

Hou Yuxiao instantly felt a bit perplexed, as now the three Emperors of Great Jin were all engaged: Emperor of Yuliang attacking Zhongzhou, Fenling Emperor watching over the Demon Derivation Holy Sect. That left only Youye Emperor Tuoba Zun seemingly the most idle...

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No, how could such an idle person be concerned with the situation in Hedong?

Tuoba Zun was starting to meddle in Hedong!

While Hou Yuxiao’s mind raced, his reaction was quick. Pretending to be stunned by the conversation, he froze on the spot, even though he knew the gaze of the more than ten people was focused on him. He maintained a semblance of motionlessness, as sweat incessantly dripped down from his forehead, portraying an extremely nervous demeanor.