For a moment, both Joshua Wang and Steven Ye’s faces flashed with anger and unwillingness.
The Alchemy Guild is backed by the Anyang City Alchemy Guild, and the power they can mobilize far surpasses the three major families. This is one of the reasons why the Alchemy Guild in Clear River City has always been able to suppress the three major families.
However, because of the Alchemy Guild’s intervention, the Wang and Ye families were unwilling to let Terra Su go just like that.
“Master Mo, I remember that the Alchemy Guild has never interfered in the disputes of the three major families. Why are you making an exception for Terra Su today?” Steven Ye said in a deep voice.
“Yes, the Alchemy Guild’s status is indeed high, but interfering in the affairs of our three families doesn’t seem right, does it?” The members of the Wang and Ye families present also voiced their agreement.
Master Mo frowned slightly, “Patriarch Ye, you are mistaken. As I said earlier, Young Master Su is someone the Alchemy Guild wants to protect. As long as we protect Young Master Su, the Alchemy Guild will not interfere in the other private matters of the three families.”
“Fine, since Master Mo says Terra Su is someone the Alchemy Guild wants to protect, then I want to ask, on what basis does the Alchemy Guild protect Terra Su? What is his relationship with the Alchemy Guild? Is he a member of the Alchemy Guild?”
Steven Ye began to challenge, thinking that Terra Su could not possibly be a member of the Alchemy Guild, as they had never seen Terra Su participate in the Alchemist exams or serve as an apprentice at the Alchemy Guild.
And if Terra Su was not a member of the Alchemy Guild, then Master Mo’s protection of Terra Su would seem unjustified.
Master Mo was also somewhat displeased, his brow furrowing deeply, “Does the Alchemy Guild need to explain its actions to you?”
“Master Mo, even if it’s the Alchemy Guild, there should be a reason for its actions. Otherwise, we won’t be convinced,” Steven Ye pressed on.
“Fine, fine!”
Master Mo was truly angered now. He suddenly took something out of his sleeve and threw it on the table in front of everyone. “Since you insist on getting to the bottom of this, take a look at this!”
Everyone’s eyes focused on the object Master Mo had thrown out, which turned out to be a handwritten letter.
The letter stated that Master Dust, the honorary guest elder of the Clear River City Alchemy Guild, was personally entrusting the guild to fully protect Terra Su’s life. If they succeeded, he would fully support the guild. If they failed, he would be at odds with the guild forever.
Master Mo coldly said, “Since you insist on knowing, I’ll make it clear today. As you can see, the letter clearly states that protecting Young Master Su is the will of our honorary guest elder, Master Dust. I cannot afford to offend Master Dust, so today, the Alchemy Guild will definitely protect Young Master Su.”
Master Dust!
Steven Ye and Joshua Wang instantly fell silent. They naturally knew of “Master Dust,” the newly appointed honorary guest elder of the Clear River City Alchemy Guild.
It was said that Master Dust was extremely mysterious, with unparalleled alchemy skills. He had once guided Master Mo in refining the “Snow Lotus Creation Elixir,” which had troubled him for years. It was also rumored that Master Dust had contributed to the Alchemy Guild’s promotion to the second rank.
Although Master Dust held a high position in the Alchemy Guild, he was extremely low-key, and few had ever seen him at the guild or knew his appearance or age.
Unexpectedly, Terra Su had managed to connect with such a high-level alchemist!
Such alchemists were often more troublesome than martial experts because they could mobilize immense power. An alchemist could easily command dozens of martial experts. Few would dare to oppose a true master alchemist, as their wrath could potentially destroy a family.
Master Mo said indifferently, “Do you have anything else to say, or would you like to speak directly to Master Dust?”
With these words, Steven Ye and Joshua Wang’s faces turned ashen.
They couldn’t understand how Terra Su, a mere sect outcast, had managed to gain Master Dust’s favor.
At the same time, they realized that there was no way they could touch Terra Su today.
Since Master Dust had declared his protection of Terra Su, they wouldn’t dare to openly defy him, no matter how unwilling they were.
Reluctantly, Steven Ye and Joshua Wang could only bow their heads, submitting to the authority of the unseen Master Dust.
“Young Master Su, shall we leave now?”
Master Mo no longer paid attention to the others and turned to Terra Su, asking with a respectful tone.
Seeing Master Mo’s attitude towards Terra Su, everyone present was secretly shocked. This attitude seemed to further confirm that Terra Su indeed had a close relationship with Master Dust.
“Please wait a moment, Master Mo.”
Terra Su smiled at Master Mo. He hadn’t expected Master Mo to anticipate this situation and even forge a letter from “Master Dust” to intimidate the Ye and Wang families.
However, it couldn’t be considered entirely forged, as Master Dust was Terra Su himself.
Terra Su was grateful to Master Mo, who had genuinely put in effort for him and done many things for him.
But now, he had something important to do.
Terra Su turned to the others present, “Since everyone is here today, I have something to announce.”
“All along, the first and third branches of the Jiang Family have been in cahoots, while there have been many conflicts with the second branch. Since there are so many frictions, there’s no point in forcing everyone to live under the same roof. Moreover, as you all saw today, if this continues, I am genuinely concerned for my aunt’s safety.”
Terra Su said calmly, “So, while all the prominent figures of Clear River City are here, I announce that from today, the Jiang Family will officially split! From today, the second branch will no longer live under the same roof as the first and third branches.”
This statement immediately caused an uproar.
“What? The Jiang Family is splitting?”
“As one of the three major families, splitting up is unprecedented in Clear River City!”
“This is unacceptable!”
Otto Jiang immediately spoke up, “The Jiang Family has been rooted in Clear River City for hundreds of years, and the foundation laid by our ancestors has been passed down through generations without ever splitting! By proposing a split now, are you disregarding our ancestors?”
“Moreover, you are an outsider and a junior. What right do you have to make decisions about splitting our family?” Otto Jiang snorted coldly.
“I agree with the split!”
Suddenly, a voice interrupted Otto Jiang.
It was Sophia Xu, her gaze firm, speaking each word clearly under everyone’s scrutiny.
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