825: Chapter 814: Messing with the Shangguan Family 825: Chapter 814: Messing with the Shangguan Family The Yunteng Family has undergone many events, ones that Teng Huayang and Teng Zhong could never have foreseen.
Alone and with one sword, Ning Fan invaded the Yunteng Family, not only defeating Teng Zhuhai but also forcing the Second Elder to exhaust his remaining time.
The Yunteng Family suffered heavy casualties.
Later, Teng Feiyue, in order to save the Yunteng Family and preserve Teng Zhuhai’s life, had no choice but to compromise.
She personally crippled Teng Zhuhai while declaring her loyalty to Ning Fan.
These events—Teng Huayang and Teng Zhong—found impossible to believe.
But this was the reality, unchangeable.
The position of Family Head in the Yunteng Family had already shifted to another person, that person being Teng Feiyue, no longer Teng Huayang.
When the matter of Teng Feiyue becoming the Family Head was announced, Teng Bei closely observed Teng Huayang’s expression.
Only after confirming that Teng Huayang held no resentment towards Teng Feiyue did he let out a sigh of relief.
This proved that Teng Huayang was not particularly invested in the position of Family Head.
No wonder Teng Bei had been so concerned.
By rights, Teng Huayang was supposed to be the next Family Head of the Yunteng Family, as Teng Zhuhai had designated.
Everyone knew this.
If Teng Huayang desired the position of Family Head now, with just a single phrase, he could rally supporters and incite a major conflict within the Yunteng Family.
“How is Father doing now?”
Teng Huayang asked in a hoarse voice, his tone filled with melancholy—a side of him Teng Zhong and Teng Bei were witnessing for the first time.
“The Master’s martial prowess has been utterly destroyed.
He’s bedridden now, though after some time of recovery, he might be able to move…”
To have one’s martial prowess crippled—it is even more unbearable than death.
Though Teng Bei spoke optimistically, those who heard him understood well what it truly meant.
To them, even if one could function like a normal person, without martial prowess, one was no more than a cripple!
“…Take good care of Father, and also Feiyue.
Here’s the antidote—make sure Feiyue takes it.
I can’t stay at home for too long.”
After a while, he would have to return to Ning Fan.
Teng Feiyue’s life was held in Ning Fan’s grasp—a leverage over her vitality.
Likewise, Teng Feiyue herself was bound by this connection, captured by Ning Fan’s strategy.
Reflecting on this, Teng Huayang could not help but admire Ning Fan.
To cross paths with such a formidable adversary spelled calamity for the Yunteng Family.
Since it couldn’t be avoided, they had no choice but to endure.
Listening to Teng Bei’s recounting, it seemed that his sister, Teng Feiyue, taking on the role of Family Head might not be entirely bad.
Perhaps she could truly change the Yunteng Family.
Although Teng Huayang had always grown in accordance with his father Teng Zhuhai’s expectations, he had not yet fully succumbed to the detachment towards kinship.
To him, the one person in the family who could evoke warmth and affection was Teng Feiyue, who held extraordinary significance in his heart.
If his sister could truly transform the family, Teng Huayang would be more than willing to see it happen.
His desire for the position of Family Head was far less intense than others might imagine.
Besides, he had no choice in the matter now.
“Young Master Huayang, where are you off to again?”
The one asking was Teng Bei, puzzled by Teng Huayang’s intent to leave once more.
Standing nearby, Teng Zhong had already pieced together some clues, his expression darkening as understanding dawned.
Now he realized why Ning Fan wasn’t afraid of Teng Huayang not returning.
Truly, whether it be the Yunteng Family, or Teng Huayang and Teng Feiyue as siblings, they were entirely within Ning Fan’s grasp!
“I… Forget it.
I’ll come back eventually anyway.” Teng Huayang offered a self-deprecating smile, then recalled something else, “By the way, the reason Ning Fan sent me back includes another matter.
He wants us to cleanse the family.”
“Cleanse the family?
What does that mean?”
Teng Bei’s expression changed as he stared at Teng Huayang in confusion.
“It’s about the Shangguan Family.
Ning Fan wants us to eliminate the Shangguan Family.
It’s likely his way of testing whether we Yunteng Family have truly pledged allegiance to him…”
Though Teng Huayang hadn’t interacted with Ning Fan extensively, he could sense that the Shangguan Family was insignificant to Ning Fan.
Ning Fan’s true intent was to use this as a gauge of the Yunteng Family’s obedience.
Upon realizing this, the expressions of the three in the main hall darkened.
To strike against their former subordinates—this was anything but favorable.
News of it would harm the Yunteng Family’s reputation significantly.
Even if the Yunteng Family managed to tread a new path in the future, few would dare to depend on them.
“Wait, how could I have forgotten this—about the Shangguan Family!” Teng Huayang suddenly recalled something, his teeth clenched, rage and a trace of delight flashing in his eyes.
“Back then, they dared to send people to assassinate me!”
How could he have nearly forgotten this?
If there was justification for action, this would be it.
The dogs raised by the family had attempted to sever their master’s throat.
In such a case, cleansing the family wouldn’t raise any questions.
“What?
The Shangguan Family dared to plot against you?”
Teng Bei roared in fury, and Teng Zhong was equally enraged.
While the Yunteng Family had bowed to Ning Fan, they weren’t a target for just anyone to trample over—least of all the Shangguan Family, a mere pawn dependent on them!
“In that case, there’s nothing more to say.
With this reason, others will find it hard to judge us!”
Teng Bei’s face turned ruthless.
The Shangguan Family was of little significance to the Yunteng Family; what mattered was an appearance of righteousness.
Now that Teng Huayang provided a reason, the Shangguan Family was left with no escape.
“Don’t let Feiyue know about this.
The three of us will handle it.
By the way, where is Teng Nan?”
“Teng Nan is severely injured and still recovering…”
“Forget it, that settles it.
Above all, don’t let Feiyue know.
Teng Zhong, you and Teng Bei prepare yourselves; the sooner we can act, the better.
Use the Shangguan Family to remind the world that the Yunteng Family remains unoppressed: we conceded to Ning Fan willingly, but anyone who dares strike at us will face merciless retribution!”
Cold light glimmered in Teng Huayang’s eyes; what he could do for Teng Feiyue was limited to this.
“Also, after this matter is resolved, Teng Zhong will stay at home and assist Feiyue.
The other three major families in Zang City might make moves against us.”
“Miss Feiyue has already anticipated this.
Given that we’ve openly declared loyalty to Ning Fan, his strength—capable of defeating our family—might also deter the other families to some degree.”
“Alright, then let’s prepare.
From now on, Feiyue will be relying on you both.”
“Young Master Huayang…”
Teng Bei felt even more remorseful at this moment, having earlier misunderstood him.
“Brother, you came back?!”
Teng Feiyue’s voice suddenly rang out in the main hall, causing Teng Huayang and Teng Bei’s expressions to change.
Surely, she hadn’t overheard their previous conversation?