CH 16

The ancestral hall of the Qin family.

This hall was dedicated as a grand tribute to the war heroes of the family's ancestors, adorned with hundreds of thousands of tightly-packed tablets.

Seated cross-legged on the foremost futon was a white-haired elder, the first ancestor of the Qin family. Positioned behind him were nine other revered ancestors, including Qin Feng's cheap dad, Qin Tian.

"First ancestor, allow me to recount the events!"

Qin Tian kneeled respectfully on the floor and began to narrate everything that had happened.

The first ancestor remained motionless; not once did he turn his head. With deliberate slowness, he spoke, "If war is inevitable, then so be it!"

"Yes!"

Solemn responses echoed throughout the hall as the gathered ancestors professed their unwavering resolve to sacrifice themselves in battle.

And at this moment—

A youthful voice broke the solemn atmosphere, "Elder ancestor, how about......"

"Feng'er, leave!"

Qin Tian spotted Qin Feng running into the hall and quickly admonished him to leave. Shouting within the sacred ancestral hall and doubting the first ancestor's decision was an unthinkable act of disrespect.

"You shut up!"

To everyone's astonishment, the first ancestor not only refrained from reprimanding Qin Feng, he instead scolded Qin Tian before turning towards Qin Feng with a smile, even waving his hand at him.

"Yes!"

Qin Tian felt extremely wronged.

They were both the descendants of the first ancestor, so why was the disparity in their treatment so wide?!

'Was it because he didn't possess the Qualities of God?!'

"Feng'er, what did you mean earlier?"

The first ancestor's gaze turned tender as he looked at Qin Feng. He held great affection for this descendant, who visited him for various matters, even bringing him delightful treats from a young age.

He was unlike his other unfilial children and grandchildren, who only sought him for quarrels.

Qin Feng's little face turned serious, "Only an idiot would seek victory through war. It not only wastes our resources and power, but it also risks the chance of defeat."

"Idiot?!"

The ancestors' faces snapped towards Qin Feng. They weren't taking the blame for this. They entirely placed the blame squarely on the head of the Qin family.

"I......"

The corners of Qin Tian's eye twitched uncontrollably as one big fuck appeared in his mind.

"Why? Do you have a way to win without a battle?!"

The first ancestor was immediately intrigued, his interest piqued by the possibility of hearing the insight of an eight-year-old child.

The decision to go into battle had been thrust upon them by the Great Xia Royal family. This was a war that directly affected their personal interests, leaving no room for discussion about what was right or wrong.

"Of course!"

Qin Feng responded confidently, his expression filled with self-assurance, "The cause of all of this is because of me and my brother's appearance that broke the balance and threatened the royal family. If we can find a way to conceal us, two brothers, then there would be no reason for war."

'Just this?!'

It was clearly the thinking of a naive child.

Even if they managed to hide the two brothers, the royal family wouldn't easily let them go unless the two brothers were killed or rendered incapacitated.

"That's right! Incapacitation!"

Qin Feng declared, his expression turning serious as he retrieved a yellowed, ancient record.

This was something that he had bought from the system store, a record containing information about rare bodies. It contained explicit details regarding the Sovereign Bones, even detailing how they could awaken it.

"Gouge out the bones, then regrow!"

The present ancestors were left astounded by the shocking method Qin Feng stated. The correct method of awakening the Sovereign Bones had taken them by surprise.

In any other family, if a child possessing the Sovereign Bones emerged, they would undoubtedly cherish them as a precious treasure. No one would be cruel enough to dig out the Sovereign Bones of a child and then rely on their perseverance to regrow them, ultimately becoming a true sovereign.

After a moment of silence, the first ancestor finally spoke, his voice carrying weight and authority, "This method...will indeed work!"

"What!!"

The room erupted in disbelief. No one had expected the great ancestor's approval.

"I object!!"

Qin Tian spoke, his voice trembling in anxiety, "Hao'er is only five years old. He's still a child who shouldn't have to endure such agony."

The first ancestor spoke slowly, emphasizing each word, "To become a true sovereign, a set of Sovereign Bones wouldn't be enough. He needs great perseverance, magnificence, and a destiny that can forge his path."

"Destiny?!"

The present elders couldn't help but look at each other, their expressions filled with uncertainty. They began to wonder if the first ancestor had experienced some kind of premonition.

"But......"

Qin Tian's voice wavered with concern and hesitation. He understood the reasoning behind Qin Feng's proposal, but the thought of subjecting his own son to such a painful and arduous process weighed heavily on his heart.

The first ancestor, however, ignored Qin Tian's objections and turned to ask Qin Feng, his eyes filled with interest, "Qin Hao can conceal himself by digging out his Sovereign Bones and eventually experience growth to become a sovereign. But how do you plan to hide yourself and manifest your Qualities of God?"

Qin Feng assumed a grandiose demeanour, speaking with confidence, "In a fit of jealousy, the great young master of the Qin family dug out his younger brother's Sovereign Bone for himself. When his actions were discovered, he fled the family, incurring the wrath of the elders. Henceforth, Qin Feng is declared officially banished from the Qin family forever, and a kill order will be placed on his head in the entire Huang Gu."

The room fell into stunned silence, appalled as Qin Feng's words sank in.

They could hardly fathom that the child standing before them was a mere eight years old; not only was he ruthless to others, but he was even more ruthless to himself.

While Qin Hao would only endure physical pain from the extraction of his bone, Qin Feng would suffer not only physical torment but also mental harm from the anguish of being labelled as a traitor.

He would lose the Qin family's protection, becoming a fugitive with a dark cloud of danger hanging over his head. Only after Qin Hao grew up would Qin Feng reclaim his innocence, but that was only if he could survive.

Despite the gravity of the situation, Qin Feng remained unperturbed, his confidence unwavering. He knew the power of the Max-Levelled Red-Haired Old Monster Experience Coupon wasn't just for display.

"No!!"

Qin Tian, as their father, could never accept such a proposal.

He couldn't bear to see his eldest son shoulder the weight of the entire family's expectations alone in the outside world, and his younger son endured unbearable agony during his growth. No loving parent in the world would wish such suffering upon their children.

"To become a hero, to bear the curses of the world for the sake of my family, I am willing!" Qin Feng declared, puffing out his chest in heroism. It was so touching he almost cried.

The short, 1,2,3,4,5......20 words, had almost moved everyone to tears.

He was just eight years old!

He was just a child!

For the sake of avoiding war for his family, he was willing to shoulder relentless infamy!

For a descendant like this to be born in the Qin family, how would they not become powerful and prosperous in the future!!

"Ding dong! Such a fake and pretentious villain deserves applause. Congratulations to Master for receiving a spatial storage."

Qin Feng could sense the presence of the spatial storage, which was over a thousand meters wide. It was definitely a must-carry item for a travelling villain.

The first ancestor struggled to maintain his composure, his voice trembling as he spoke, "The first ancestor knows you're a good child, but do you know what you will have to face if you choose this path? There will be no room for regret!"

"I won't regret it. A treasured sword is forged through years of polishing, and the scent of plum blossoms emerges after enduring harsh winters. Without rain and wind, how would rainbows appear?"

Qin Feng replied with a pure and resolute gaze.

But as for his thoughts......

'Five years!!'

'Do you know how I lived through these five years!!'

'Don't give me any more rubbish!!'

'Just let me go gouge out those Sovereign Bones already. I want to complete my mission. I want the Undefeatable Dense Pupils. I don't want to be a good child at home. I want to leave the starter village and find pretty sisters and mistresses.'

"Alright!!"

With great difficulty, the first ancestor spat out one word as if it had taken all of his strength to do so.

He understood that the method that Qin Feng had proposed was the best course of action, minimizing the losses for the Qin family. Even if the worst possible outcome were to happen, the sacrifice would be limited to Qin Feng alone.

But if Qin Feng were to persist to that day, then the Qin family would become even stronger because of him.

"First ancestor, I implore you......"

Qin Tian pleaded, kowtowing deeply with only humility and desperation remaining in his eyes.

He couldn't bear to witness his own son being hunted down outside their home, nor could he pretend to act as though he didn't care. It was a pain too great for a father, and it felt unbearably cruel.

"Please do not worry, Father. Your son will definitely come back safely!"

Qin Feng reassured, supporting his cheap dad with great emotion. This was the first time he had sincerely referred to Qin Tian as his father.

Calling him "Father" at this moment was both a promise and a declaration. He vowed to return and personally help him unplug his life support machine.