The Sacred Leaves Family's Wishes for Peace-Chapter 120 Refusal

As the banquet concluded, Yun Yunyang and his entourage, along with Li Qing, departed from the Wang Clan’s ancestral grounds.

"Brother Yantian, Sister Yan Shuang, my patriarch has instructed me to present you both with some of our finest Red Mulberry Spirit Wine. I hope you will accept it as a token of our appreciation," Wang Liyuan said as he hurried forward, holding two exquisitely sealed wine flasks.

"Such a rare and valuable gift—my sister and I dare not accept it so lightly," Yun Yantian quickly replied, trying to refuse the offer.

"Please, don’t be modest. This is but a small gesture of goodwill from my family," Wang Liyuan said with a warm smile. "Moreover, the patriarch knows your master is a connoisseur of fine wines. He has specifically prepared a portion for your master as well. I trust you will deliver it on behalf of the Wang Clan, as a sign of our respect for your esteemed teacher."

At this, Wang Liyuan produced several more flasks, extending them toward Yun Yantian.

"This..." Yun Yantian and Yun Yan Shuang exchanged uneasy glances, unsure if they should accept such generosity.

"Since it is a kind gesture from the esteemed Wang patriarch, you should accept it," Yun Yunyang advised with a smile.

"Thank you, Brother Liyuan. We will gratefully accept these and convey our gratitude to your patriarch," Yun Yantian said with a polite bow.

"Haha! There is no need for such formality," Wang Liyuan laughed. "I have pressing duties within the clan, so I must take my leave here. Master Li, Uncle Yunyang, Brother Yantian, Sister Yan Shuang—until we meet again."

With those parting words, Wang Liyuan disappeared into the distance with a graceful flash of light.

From afar, Sun Fengli watched the exchange, his eyes filled with both jealousy and admiration. He had seen Wang Liyuan personally deliver the precious wine to the Yun siblings and couldn’t help but feel envious.

"I simply cannot understand why the Wang Clan holds the Yun Cang Yun Clan in such high regard," he muttered, his voice tinged with bitterness.

"The Yun Clan seems to possess a unique celestial fortune," Sun Tianming said with a sigh.

Though his family, the Lanlin Sun Clan, was connected to the Yun Clan through marriage, Sun Tianming knew well that the Yun Clan’s rise was supported by a mysterious benefactor. This individual had long remained hidden but was evidently powerful enough to earn the Wang Clan’s respect and restraint.

Just recently, when the Wang Clan had attempted to forcibly marry Yun Yan Shuang, it was said that this enigmatic benefactor had intervened, forcing the Wang Clan to retreat.

Such celestial fortune was rare and enviable, and Sun Tianming couldn’t help but wonder what fate awaited his own family.

"Grandfather," Sun Fengli asked hesitantly, "will our Sun Clan ever have such fortune?"

"Who can say?" Sun Tianming replied with a bitter chuckle. "Perhaps one day, one of our descendants will encounter a great destiny. Or perhaps not—it all depends on the heavens."

He cast his thoughts back to the day’s events, his heart heavy with a mix of admiration and frustration. The banquet had laid bare the immense gap between the Lanlin Sun Clan and the great families, particularly the Three Great Clans and the Seven Families.

"To reach their level," he murmured, "will require generations of relentless effort—perhaps decades, even centuries."

Beside him, Sun Fenglin nodded silently, his mind replaying the duel between the Wang and Lin Clan disciples. The sheer power and skill displayed by those youths left an indelible impression on him.

Compared to them, he, the so-called strongest prodigy of the Lanlin Sun Clan, felt utterly insignificant. The weight of responsibility to lead his family to prominence settled heavily on his shoulders.

On the path down the mountain, Yun Yan Shuang walked alongside Yun Yantian, her gaze distant and thoughtful.

"Shuang’er, what’s on your mind?" Yun Yantian asked with a smile, noticing her pensive expression.

"I was thinking about the duels earlier," she replied, her tone serious. "Those young elites were incredibly strong."

Yun Yantian nodded. "Indeed. Lin Tiansheng and Wang Liyuan, in particular, stood out. They’re about our age, yet their cultivation is far ahead. Both have even comprehended sword intent—a feat that promises extraordinary futures."

"One day," Yun Yan Shuang said, her voice firm, "our family may have to face opponents like them. As our clan grows stronger, we’ll inevitably clash with such formidable rivals."

"Exactly. Not just us, but Wenxuan, Wenyu, and Wenrun will also need to rise to the challenge. The future demands much from us," Yun Yantian replied.

"I’ll do everything I can," Yun Yan Shuang said, her eyes filled with resolve. "Today’s duels have only strengthened my determination to cultivate. One day, I too will grasp the sword intent and become strong enough to protect our family." Read latest stories on novelbuddy

As the banquet concluded, Yun Yunyang and his party began their descent from the Wang Clan’s ancestral grounds, accompanied by Li Qing.

"I’ll need to return to the capital to report today’s events," Li Qing remarked, his tone thoughtful. "It will be interesting to see how His Majesty handles this situation."

"It won’t be an easy decision for His Majesty, will it?" Yun Yunyang replied knowingly.

"Indeed not. The court is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Favoring either the Three Great Clans or the Seven Families will invite criticism from the other.

His Majesty is likely to stall for time, trying to maintain a balance while avoiding offending either side."

"But the Wang Clan won’t tolerate endless delays," Yun Yunyang observed. "They’ll push for a resolution, especially after today’s events. It seems the burden will fall on you again, Immortal Li."

"You have a way of getting straight to the heart of things," Li Qing said with a chuckle. "You’re absolutely right. Balancing these powers is a delicate task, and if anyone’s going to be stuck mediating, it’s me."

The two men shared a laugh, despite the heavy topic.

"Let’s hope the tension remains manageable and doesn’t escalate into something more destructive," Yun Yunyang said, his voice sobering.

"I hope so too," Li Qing agreed. "Well, my friend, I’ll take my leave now."

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"Safe travels," Yun Yunyang said, bowing in farewell as Li Qing transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the horizon.

At the base of the mountain, Yun Yunlin approached, his face alight with excitement as he hurried to greet Yun Yunyang with a group of clansmen in tow.

"Brother Yunyang, such wonderful news from the clan!" Yun Yunlin exclaimed, practically bursting with joy.

"What news has you so elated?" Yun Yunyang asked, his curiosity piqued.

"Yan Song’s wife has given birth to twins!" Yun Yunlin said, his voice almost trembling with excitement. "And both are linggen children! The eldest, a boy, has a Grade Three spiritual root, and the youngest, a girl, has a Grade Four spiritual root."

"Haha! Excellent! Truly excellent!" Yun Yunyang laughed heartily, his face glowing with pride. "The heavens truly favor our Yun Clan! This is a blessing beyond measure."

With the addition of these two linggen children, the Yun Clan now had seven in total—a sign of growing strength and prosperity.

"Prepare the carriages immediately," Yun Yunyang ordered. "We must return to the clan and celebrate this joyous occasion."

"Understood," Yun Yunlin replied. "I’ll see to it at once."

As they made their way to the carriages, Sun Tianming approached, curious about the lively scene.

"Brother Yunyang, what’s the cause of such celebration?" Sun Tianming asked.

"Brother Tianming, you’ve come at just the right time!" Yun Yunyang exclaimed. "My nephew Yan Song’s wife has given birth to twins—a boy and a girl—both with linggen. We’re heading back to the clan to celebrate. You must join us!"

"Such wonderful news!" Sun Tianming said with genuine delight. "Of course, I’ll accompany you. It’s been too long since I’ve visited your esteemed clan."

"Yantian, fetch a flask of Red Mulberry Spirit Wine for your Uncle Tianming," Yun Yunyang said with a smile.

"Brother Yunyang, this is too generous," Sun Tianming protested.

"Nonsense," Yun Yunyang insisted. "Fengyu has brought great fortune to our clan, gifting us two linggen children. This wine is a token of our gratitude. Besides, your Fenglin and Fengxuan could use its benefits to strengthen their cultivation."

"Then I’ll gratefully accept," Sun Tianming said with a laugh.

As the group prepared for their journey back to the Yun Clan, the mood was jubilant. Spirits were high, buoyed by the news of the twins and the promise of a brighter future for their growing family.