Chapter 345: Liu Wanwan: What is the Liu Family? A Bunch of Beasts?

Chapter 345: Liu Wanwan: What is the Liu Family? A Bunch of Beasts?

December 12, 2024

In the Liu family's backyard.

After the command to stop was shouted out, everyone turned their attention to the backyard entrance.

"We've seen Second Uncle!"

"Second Uncle!"

"Paying respects to Second Uncle!!"

". . ."

The middle-aged man at the entrance witnessed the scene in the backyard, his face immediately contorting with rage.

He was Liu Berming's grand-uncle, the Liu family's Second Uncle.

Seeing his own great-grandson, Liu Berming, being lifted up like a chick by Jiang Yiming, his face, already disfigured, twisted further.

It was like a pig's head, now even more so.

"You little beast, let go of my great-grandson!"

"You old fool, watch your mouth!" Jiang Yiming retorted without hesitation.

"You're nothing but a country bumpkin, a rustic who knows no respect for elders and has no sense of propriety!" Liu's Second Uncle scolded.

"If you can't speak decently, then shut up. No one will mistake you for a mute!" Jiang Yiming responded bluntly.

After speaking, his gaze fell upon Liu Berming, whom he held in his hand.

"As a junior of the Liu family, you dare to disrespect my parents. This is what your old self has taught you!"

"Those who disrespect others will be disrespected in return. Have you not heard of this, you old fool?"

As his words fell, Jiang Yiming raised his palm once more.

With Jiang Ning backing him up, he felt more confident than ever.

He wanted to see how his uncle would handle this situation and how the Liu family would react. The more he learned about his uncle, the more he realized how extraordinary he was.

Although the Liu family was powerful, they might not be able to maintain their arrogance in front of his uncle.

After all, in this world, strength and authority were paramount.

The Liu family, in comparison, was merely a second-rate clan in the city.

How could the Liu family's experts compare to his uncle's prowess?

As for authority, there was no need for further explanation.

It was rumored that his uncle had already become an eighth-rank official in the Patrol Office, a department with the power of life and death.

The Patrol Office's authority was akin to that of a seventh-rank official in the imperial court.

"Stop!" Liu's Second Uncle's eyes suddenly turned fierce, radiating murderous intent.

The few people behind him couldn't help but shudder.

At this moment, they recalled the infamous reputation of Liu's Second Uncle in his youth.

Later, he destroyed General Fort on General Mountain, a stronghold of dozens of armored bandits, with several hundred followers, using a strategic tactic of advancing and retreating, wearing down the enemy.

These two major incidents brought Liu's Second Uncle great fame, and the clan elders even considered making him the clan leader as an exception.

In the end, the matter was dropped, but it did not diminish Liu's Second Uncle's reputation and status.

It could be said that the Liu family's current strength was largely due to Liu's Second Uncle's contributions.

Consequently, Liu's Second Uncle held an extremely high position in the Liu family.

His great-grandson, Liu Berming, enjoyed the support and arrogance within the Liu family due to his great-uncle's status.

At the same time, Jiang Yiming, hearing Liu's Second Uncle's angry shout, didn't even flinch.

He slapped Liu Berming right in front of him.

"Smack!"

The sound of the slap echoed, and Liu Berming spat out a mixture of teeth and blood.

The sound of the slap was loud enough for everyone in the backyard to hear clearly.

Liu's Second Uncle's cheek twitched as Jiang Yiming's palm struck.

Everyone felt a sense of impending storm.

"You old fool, I'll teach your great-grandson a lesson since you can't!" Jiang Yiming said calmly.

"Good!" Liu's Second Uncle's anger suddenly turned into a sinister smile.

"You've got guts!"

"No wonder you're Liu Wanwan's son, you've got guts!"

The remaining people in the courtyard shuddered at these words.

Anyone could hear the anger in Liu's Second Uncle's words.

"I've always had guts!" Jiang Yiming declared, lifting the already unconscious Liu Berming, who looked like a dead dog.

"I hope you still have the guts later!" Liu's Second Uncle said, taking a step towards Jiang Yiming.

"Your country bumpkin father won't discipline you, letting you live like a hooligan. Since no one has taught you, I'll teach you a lesson today, so you understand the concept of propriety and respect for elders."

"At this moment, just as the storm was about to break, a stern shout suddenly came from behind the Second Uncle of the Liu Family.

"What are you doing?!"

The voice echoed, and everyone in the backyard turned around.

"Patriarch!"

"Greetings, Patriarch!"

"Greetings, Patriarch!"

"..."

The Second Uncle of the Liu Family, Liu Xinyi, also stopped in his tracks and looked towards the direction of the circular archway in the backyard.

As the chaotic footsteps approached, he soon saw the eldest of the Liu Family, Patriarch Liu Xinzhi, appearing before him.

By his side was the Matriarch of the family, her eyes already lined with crow's feet, accompanied by Liu Wanwan and Jiang Li.

"Big Brother!" The Second Uncle spoke up.

"Xinyi, what's going on here?" Patriarch Liu Xinzhi scanned the entire scene and asked.

"Big Brother, your grandson is completely without manners. He's full of street smarts and openly scolded me as an old fool, showing no respect for his elders. Moreover, he even attacked his cousin, Liu Berming. I was just about to teach him a lesson on your behalf."

"Also, I want you to reconsider whether to acknowledge this relationship. After all, this matter has spread throughout the city and become a laughingstock in the eastern district."

"Your grandson is clearly immoral and unworthy of his position."

This incident further solidified the opposition of the Second Uncle, Liu Xinyi, to the decision made by his older brother, Liu Xinzhi.

The decision was to reinstate Liu Wanwan into the Liu family tree and acknowledge Jiang Li as the son-in-law of the Liu Family.

This decision had been made in secret before Liu Sansheng brought back the information.

Jiang Li's younger brother, Jiang Ning, had already become a powerful and influential figure in Luo Water County.

Most importantly, Jiang Ning was still very young, and his future held endless possibilities.

This was the main reason behind their decision.

By repairing their relationship with Jiang Li, the son-in-law of the Liu Family, they could reap the benefits that would come from Jiang Ning's rapid rise in the future.

From the perspective of the family's overall interests, this was undoubtedly a wise decision.

Even if Liu Wanwan hadn't come to visit, they would have chosen an appropriate time to mend their once-broken relationship.

Today, Liu Wanwan had come to their doorstep.

Although they had already made their decision, they weren't prepared to simply bow down.

In this matter, Liu Xinyi was the most vocal opponent.

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Hearing these words from his second brother, Liu Xinyi, Patriarch Liu Xinzhi couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

These words, spoken in front of so many people, were no different from slapping him in the face.

Moreover, it was his own grandson who was openly defying the authority of his elders and humiliating him.

As the long-standing Patriarch of the Liu Family, who had never been openly challenged, he couldn't help but feel a stinging pain in his face.

"I was already half-believing what Xinyi said, but now I'm completely convinced. Is this how your mother usually teaches you? Or is it your father's usual behavior, raising you like a street punk with not a trace of our Liu Family's values?"

Behind Patriarch Liu Xinzhi, Liu Sansheng wanted to cover his ears and scratch his cheeks.

He wished he could immediately shut his father's mouth."

This is what Liu Xinyi, the Second Uncle of the Liu Family, said, and others have said it too.

But as the father of Liu Wanwan, Liu Xinzhi could not say it.

Because these words were a blatant insult to the Jiang family's bloodline and a public slap to Jiang Ning's face.

He dared not imagine what consequences these words would bring if Jiang heard them.

Currently, the Liu Family, even though stronger than the Cao Family in Luo Water County, was still limited in strength.

In terms of official positions, there was no difference between their officials and Cao Rong.

Among the clan's warriors, the strongest was only at the Sixth Stage of the Martial Dao.

They had only invited a Fifth Tier Shrine Guardian with a hefty sum.

So in Dongling City, the Liu Family was considered a top-tier second-rate family, not a first-rate one, as they had yet to produce a true Fifth Tier Martial Daoist.

Their strength was only slightly better than the Cao Family.

And he was well aware of how the Cao Family had been destroyed a few months ago.

A few months ago, Jiang could have annihilated the Cao Family without resistance and caused the Liu Family, another dominant force in Luo Water County, to suffer the same fate.

Although the Liu Family was not in Jiang's territory, they were in Dongling City, and they still had to be cautious.

Because he knew that Jiang was not as he was a few months ago.

As a captain in the Patrol Office in Luo Water County, he was well aware of Jiang's rapid growth.

But at this moment, under the watchful eyes of the clan, he couldn't bring himself to speak up, even if he wanted to mediate.

No one knew his father's personality better than him; he was a man who valued face above all else.

Especially after being the clan leader for so many years, he cherished his reputation.

When faced with life and death or honor and disgrace, he valued honor more.

In a good light, he had integrity.

In a bad light, he only wanted to hear pleasantries.

So he knew that in this situation, as Liu Xinzhi's son, if he openly spoke against his father, it would cause his father to lose face, and the situation would only worsen.

This was also one of the reasons why his older sister, Liu Wanwan, had broken ties with the Liu Family, leading to that outcome.

As Liu Sansheng hesitated, Liu Wanwan held Jiang Li's hand and stepped forward.

"My son, tell me what happened!" she said gently.

"Mother!" Jiang Yiming's lips trembled slightly.

It was unrealistic for him not to feel a hint of tension or fear in a strange place, surrounded by so many people.

He had just turned fifteen, and this was only his second time traveling far from home and his longest journey yet.

The last time, when he was younger, he hadn't even crossed the threshold of the Liu Family's main gate.

This time, he had only entered the Liu Family's backyard.

Seeing his mother and hearing her gentle words, he couldn't hold back his emotions.

"Mommy!" Xiaodoubao rushed towards Liu Wanwan.

Jiang Yiming adjusted his emotions and lifted Liu Berming, who was beaten like a dead pig, by the hand. "He spoke rudely, insulted our parents, and had filthy intentions to harm Xiaodoubao. I taught him a lesson."

Then, he looked up at Liu Xinyi, the Second Uncle.

"This old man also spoke rudely and insulted our parents. Those who insult others will be insulted themselves! This old man failed to set a good example as an elder, so why should I show him respect?"

At the same time, Liu Xinyi, the Second Uncle, heard Jiang Yiming call him an old thing on one side and an old thing on the other, and with so many people around, he couldn't maintain his composure.

From his youth until now, no one had dared to point at his nose and insult him like this.

Moreover, the person insulting him was a young boy who still smelled of milk, his nominal grandson, and it was happening right in front of everyone.

This made it even more embarrassing for him.

"Big Brother, you saw that too, right?" Liu Xinyi continued, "This little beast is full of foul language and has no manners. As his second great-uncle, if I discipline him, do you think it's right or wrong?"

The Liu Family Patriarch, Liu Xinzhi, said, "Who would believe your words with your manners?"

"I believe it!!!" Liu Wanwan stood in front of Jiang Yiming, turned, and faced Liu Xinyi, the Second Uncle.

Then she continued, "I know my child's personality better than anyone. Yiming has never lied! Moreover, Yiming is right. Those who insult others will be insulted themselves. Uncle, didn't you just call my Yiming a little beast?"

"Little beast?"

"Is that appropriate for an elder like you?"

"If my Yiming is a little beast, then what am I?"

"A big beast?"

"And what is the Liu Family?"

"A den of beasts???"

As she said these words, Liu Wanwan's eyebrows furrowed, and she glared at Liu Xinyi, the Second Uncle, with anger.

(End of Chapter)

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