The convoy continued forward, and the moment Mu Yun rode the Golden Iron Cloud Lion into the city, he felt at least a hundred gazes fall upon him.
Nan Yun City was the core lifeline of the Nan Yun Empire. Here, not only were there the five top powers—the Mu family, the royal family, and others—but also numerous other forces, large and small , intertwined in a complex web of power.
"It seems quite a few people are paying attention to me. Good, this also shows that the position of young patriarch of the Mu family is highly prestigious."
Mu Yun strolled confidently along the main
street of Nan Yun City. In an instant, the gazes that gathered on him grew increasingly dense.
A full half hour passed before the main group reached the location of the Mu family.
At this moment, outside the Mu family gate, figures stood watching the approaching convoy.
"Welcome back, young patriarch."
As soon as the convoy arrived outside the Mu family gate, figures filed out, welcoming Mu Yun and his companions into the Mu family mansion.
It must be said, the Mu family's main hall was unbelievably magnificent. At this
moment, the entire hall was filled with a chaotic jumble of figures, making Mu Yun dizzy and disoriented.
At the head of the table sat Mu Qingyu, dressed in a blue robe, sitting upright.
"Yun'er, this is your first time visiting the Mu family clan. These people will all be your clansmen from now on. Now, you should get to know them properly."
Hearing Mu Qingyu's words, Mu Yun sneered repeatedly.
"No need to get to know them, is there?"
Mu Yun coldly replied. "Clan Chief Mu, don't you think it's absurd that the young clan chief of the Mu family doesn't even recognize a single member of the Mu family?"
"Insolence! How dare you speak to your father like that?"
Just as Mu Yun finished speaking, a shout suddenly rang out from the other side.
Looking up, a middle-aged woman stood up from her seat, glaring angrily at Mu Yun.
"Madam, what did I say wrong?"
"The clan chief is the head of the clan, his authority is supreme and cannot be violated. Your words are disrespectful!"
The madam's almond-shaped eyes were filled with anger as she shouted.
Tch!
Such intimidation tactics might have worked on Mu Yun before, but for him now, it was child's play.
"I am the young clan leader. How I speak to the clan leader is none of your business, is it?"
"Insolence!"
the First Madam shouted. "You have just entered the Mu family. I am the First Madam. What's wrong with me teaching you?"
"Insolence? You are the insolent one!"
Mu Yun said rudely. "I, Mu Yun, don't even bow to heaven and earth. Why should I listen to the words of a woman like you? Besides, who do you think you are? My parents gave birth to me and have nurtured me. Did you give birth to me and raise me? What I am now is none of your business."
Mu Yun's words were considered polite.
In his heart, he had already cursed the woman in front of him to the fullest extent
.
What I want to do is none of your business.
"Clan leader..."
"Alright, stop talking!" Mu Qingyu spoke at this moment, his voice neither warm nor cold. "Mu Yun, it seems I don't need to introduce these clan members to you. You already know them?"
No one had introduced the First Madam to Mu Yun before, but Mu Yun directly called out the First Madam's name.
Mu Qingyu could easily deduce that Mu Yun had probably already learned something about the Mu family along the way.
"No need, I have no interest in learning about these people!"
Mu Yun waved his hand impatiently.
"Alright, these next few days, familiarize yourself with the rules of the Mu family. In a few days, I'll introduce you to the young talents of Nan Yun City."
Introduce him to the young talents of Nan Yun City?
Mu Yun was taken aback. This old fox clearly wanted him to compete with those guys.
A competition it is! What's there to be afraid of!
"Clan leader, the young clan leader has just arrived at the Mu family. He should understand some of the rules. Our Mu family rose to power through martial arts, and strength is paramount. Many people might be dissatisfied with Mu Yun's succession as young clan leader. How about a competition?"
A competition!
This time, it wasn't the First Madam who spoke, but the Second Madam.
Compared to the First Madam, the Second Madam possessed a more delicate, feminine air.
However, there was no lack of heroic spirit between her brows.
The Mu family was, after all, a large clan. A woman who could hold the position of Second Madam within the Mu family was no ordinary person.
"Speak!"
"Clan leader, Qingtian has been cultivating diligently lately, breaking through to the second level of the Spirit Aperture Realm and opening his Inner Gate Aperture. I heard that the young clan leader, at the tenth level of the Physical Body Realm, defeated a martial artist at the second level of the Spirit Aperture Realm. Now, a duel with Qingtian shouldn't be a problem, right?" "
You shameless woman!
" Mu Yun cursed upon seeing the Second Madam's alluring smile.
This woman was utterly shameless.
"Alright!"
Mu Qingyu nodded, not refusing.
"Good!"
Mu Yun chuckled, replying, "However, Second Madam, I'm a country bumpkin. I didn't know my own strength. If I injured that Mu Qingtian, it's not my fault!"
"Arrogant!"
Just as Mu Yun finished speaking, a roar suddenly rang out.
A figure stepped out from the crowd.
This man, dressed in a golden martial arts uniform, with long hair flowing down his back, stood 1.9 meters tall, his muscles bulging, exuding a powerful aura that intimidated everyone the moment he appeared.
Mu Qingtian
, the second son of the Second Madam, possessed considerable talent in martial arts. At the age of twenty, he had already reached the second level of the Spirit Acupoint Realm, a remarkable talent indeed.
"You're Mu Qingtian? You don't look like Mu Qingyu at all!"
"Mu Yun!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Qingyu frowned and suddenly shouted.
"Damn it, what do you mean by that?"
Mu Qingtian roared angrily, taking a step forward.
With both hands outstretched, a powerful burst of true energy erupted from Mu Qingtian's arms. A closer look revealed that his arms were surging with true energy, a powerful aura suddenly exploding.
"Get lost!"
With a low shout, Mu Yun took a step forward and threw a punch.
The movement was simple to the extreme, executed in one fluid motion, without any hesitation.
*Bang!*
Suddenly, a loud thud rang out as two figures collided.
All eyes turned to the two men; they were joined together but didn't separate.
"Ah…"
The silence didn't last long before a bloodcurdling scream rang out.
Suddenly, Mu Qingtian cried out in agony, collapsing to his knees with a thud, his arms hanging limply, unable to lift them again.
Broken!
Seeing Mu Qingtian's pitiful state, the Mu family members gasped in astonishment.
"This Mu Yun is only at the tenth level of the Physical Body Realm, is he really that terrifying?" "
Although Mu Qingtian isn't considered a top genius in our Mu family, his talent is still quite good. He's only at the second level of the Spirit Aperture Realm, and this guy broke both his arms with a single punch." "
The Mu family's fortunes are about to change!"
"Qingtian…"
A piercing scream rang out from the arena, and a figure suddenly rushed out—it was the Second Madam.
Looking at Mu Qingtian's limp arms, the Second Madam's eyes were red with pity, but her gaze towards Mu Yun was filled with hatred.
"Clan leader, Mu Yun is so ruthless, so cruel to his own brothers, how can he be qualified to be the young clan leader?"
Hearing the second wife's complaint, Mu Yun sneered repeatedly.
Did they really think he, Mu Yun, cared about the position
of young clan leader? Clearly, Mu Qingyu forced him into this position; otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered setting foot in the Mu family.
"Enough!"
"Clan leader..."
"I said enough, did you hear me?" Mu Qingyu's tone rose slightly. "A second-level Spirit Cave Realm cultivator, yet unable to even defeat a first-level Spirit Cave Realm cultivator, a disgrace! Mu Qingtian, go into seclusion for a month to reflect on your actions."
"Clan leader..."
"Didn't you hear me?"
"Yes!"
The second wife stopped resisting and lowered her head.
Within the entire Mu family, Mu Qingyu was the sky, everything.
His orders were like Mount Tai pressing down, no one could disobey.
However, the others heard a hidden meaning in Mu Qingyu's words.
First-level Spirit Cave Realm?
Mu Yun had already reached the first level of the Spirit Cave Realm?
A month ago, in Beiyun City, he had only just entered the tenth level of the Physical Body Realm.
"Yun'er, you are now the young clan leader, but you must remember that you are a member of the Mu family. You know how you should treat your clansmen."
"I understand!"
Mu Yun nodded and said, "Clan leader, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. A month's journey must be tiring."
"Yes, you may leave! You may all disperse."
Gradually, as Mu Yun left, the others also dispersed.
However, with Mu Yun's outburst, everyone in the Mu family felt that the Mu family's fortunes were about to change.
Among the group was a slender woman followed by a young man.
"Mother, that Mu Yun doesn't seem so simple!" The young man was tall and handsome, with captivating dark eyes.
"Yun'er, you saw how the First Madam and Second Madam behaved today. Even they were humiliated. Now your father is very protective of this Mu Yun. Don't offend him for the time being, and it would be best to befriend him."
"I understand, Mother. The First Madam and Second Madam have been suppressing you all day long. They deserved to be humiliated today. That Mu Shenming is a good-for-nothing. But Mu Fangyu from the Second Madam's branch is truly talented. I don't think I can beat him. Mu Zhanying from the Fourth Madam's branch is a battle maniac. The position of clan leader has nothing to do with him. What we need to do now is to be patient."
Patience, that's right!
Seeing her son's deep gaze, the Third Madam nodded and smiled with satisfaction.
"Remember, in this world, the strongest are not necessarily the rulers. The most intelligent are the ones who can rule everything."
"I understand, Mother!"
…
At the same time, the entire Mu family became lively. Some clansmen and servants were spreading the word about how arrogant and domineering Mu Yun was at their first meeting today.
However, Mu Yun himself seemed completely unconcerned about all of this.
It must be said, the Mu family truly lived up to its reputation as one of the five major powers of the Southern Cloud Empire. Lying on the spacious bed, feeling the soft mattress beneath him, Mu Yun genuinely felt a sense of euphoria.
But this was not a time for him to enjoy himself.