Ultimate Village Doctor-Chapter 755 - 817 Choice of the Family Head

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Chapter 755: Chapter 817: Choice of the Family Head Chapter 755: Chapter 817: Choice of the Family Head Chapter Eight Hundred and Seventeen

Long Xiaoshan’s eyes narrowed as he sat on the rosewood chair that symbolized the Situ Family’s power and status, surveying the members of the Situ Family below.

Situ Mingde stood there, trembling.

His health was already poor, and after kneeling for such a long time, his complexion looked like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

However, Long Xiaoshan didn’t have a shred of pity.

He knew that this old man, nearly at death’s door, was definitely not as frail and pitiable as he appeared.

At least half of his act was feigned.

Even if Situ Mingde’s act was convincing, how could it escape his eyes?

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This old man, who had controlled the Situ Family for decades and brought them from a second-rate clan to one of the top five noble families in Xichuan, was absolutely a ruthless predator.

If anyone truly considered him a pitiable old man, they would be gravely mistaken.

But Long Xiaoshan did not care.

Whether the old man was a predator or a cunning villain, he could crush him with the palm of his hand.

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Such was the power he wielded, simple and crude, yet incredibly effective.

Although by relying on the Tang Family’s connections and influence he could gradually wear down the Situ Family with soft and hidden moves, nothing was more satisfying than this dominant and emphatic approach.

The hall was utterly silent, the air so still it was oppressive.

And so, a full ten minutes passed.

Situ Mingde finally could not endure any longer.

Although he had feigned half of his weakness, his poor health and advanced age were undeniable facts.

After kneeling for so long and now standing here for such a time,

his legs began to numb, and he could barely stand steady.

He couldn’t help but speak, “Master Long, do you have any directives?

The Situ Family has been blindsighted and offended the Grandmaster.

We are willing to accept punishment, please enlighten us!”

Long Xiaoshan raised his head, his gaze impassively falling on Situ Mingde.

Situ Mingde’s gaze contracted.

To others, Long Xiaoshan now seemed to have completely reined in his aura, and both his appearance and temperament seemed like those of an ordinary person.

But to a cunning old fox like Situ Mingde,

the mediocrity that Long Xiaoshan portrayed was merely a façade for his indifference that loomed over all beings.

In his eyes, everything seemed as trivial as chaff, reminding Situ Mingde of the look in the eyes of those Immortal Venerables and Buddha Ancestors he had seen when visiting Taoist temples and temples to offer incense.

The now tranquil Long Xiaoshan only made Situ Mingde feel more fear and trepidation.

Because even if a person displays great power, even if they are a Grandmaster, they are defeatable.

But the kind of detachment from worldly affairs and the transcendent indifference that Long Xiaoshan now displayed was truly terrifying, as if the entire Situ Family was nothing more than ants in his eyes.

Men can fight against each other, but can they fight against gods?

Situ Mingde did not even dare to look directly into those indifferent eyes.

“Situ Family Head, you’re not young anymore, and I see that your health is also failing; it’s time for you to step down and let someone more capable take over,” Long Xiaoshan’s flat voice came.

“What?”

Situ Mingde’s gaze suddenly narrowed; he quickly raised his head.

A despot who clings to power, what he fears most is the loss of his status, which is why Situ Mingde still clings to the position of Situ Family Head and is unwilling to step aside.

Now, Long Xiaoshan had suddenly made such a statement, which made him unable to control his own emotions, “Master Long, what do you mean?”

Long Xiaoshan indifferently said, “Your Situ Family Head made the first move to provoke me, coveting and planning to annex my properties, committing the grave offense of disrespect.

From now on, you will pass the position of Family Head to Situ Qian.

She’s part of your Situ Family; there shouldn’t be any problem with that, right?”

“What?”

All the people in the Situ Family became restless.

“Absurd!”

Many people from the Situ Family shouted out.

Although Situ Qian is from the Situ Family, her temperament is weak, and she has already married into the Cao Family.

How could she take on the role of the Situ Family Head?

Even Situ Qian was taken aback, her face showing panic.

She had not expected Long Xiaoshan to nominate her as Family Head.

Temporarily at a loss for words, she began to speak when Shangguan Baihe, standing beside her, gave her a strong tug and placed her index finger to her lips, shushing her.

She signaled for her not to speak.

Always indecisive, Situ Qian was stopped by Shangguan Baihe and did not know what to say.

Situ Mingde said anxiously, “Master Long, my daughter Situ Qian is already married off, and now she is a widow of the Cao Family.

How can she take up the position of Situ Family Head?”

“Oh, you mean to say that since Situ Qian married into the Cao Family, she is part of the Cao Family now and can’t become the Family Head?” Long Xiaoshan spoke.

Situ Mingde always felt there was something amiss, but at that moment, he couldn’t think too much and answered quickly, “Yes, once a daughter is married off, she’s like spilled water.

She’s no longer a member of the Situ Family, so she can’t be the Family Head.”

Long Xiaoshan let out a light chuckle, “Well, if that’s what you think, then pass it on to Shangguan Baihe.

She’s certainly not an outsider, is she?

She has married into your Situ Family and belongs to the Situ Family, making her a legitimate choice for Family Head.”

Situ Mingde was startled, then understood that he had been played.

Long Xiaoshan wanted Shangguan Baihe to be the Family Head, so he purposely suggested Situ Qian first, making him fall into his own trap.

“This, this won’t do, our Situ Family has never had the precedent of an outsider becoming the Family Head!” Situ Mingde argued stubbornly.

Bang!

Long Xiaoshan slapped his hand on the coffee table, shattering the whole table.

With glaring eyes, he shouted sternly, “Are you playing with me?

Just now, when I suggested Situ Qian for Family Head, you said she belongs to the Cao Family since she married in, but now, when I suggest Shangguan Baihe, you’re saying she’s an outsider again, meaning my words are just farts to you, right?

Well, this is the choice you made yourself, Situ Mingde.”

An icy aura of killing enveloped the entire hall.

Bang!

Bang!

The light bulbs on the ceiling flickered wildly, bursting continuously, and the people of the Situ Family screamed nonstop.

Seeing Long Xiaoshan truly angry and seemingly about to embark on a massacre, Situ Mingde shouted, “Master Long, calm your anger, please calm down.

I agree, I agree for Situ Qian to be the Family Head.

I forgot; although Qian Qian married into the Cao Family Head’s family, the Cao Family Head has died, and Qian Qian has returned to the clan and her name has been restored in the family records, so there’s no problem with her being Family Head.”

Long Xiaoshan’s eyes grew sharp.

To be honest, he had planned to make Shangguan Baihe the Situ Family Head.

That was also what he had just promised Shangguan Baihe.

However, Situ Mingde, the old fox, realizing the inevitable, would rather slap his own face immediately to establish Situ Qian as the Family Head, evidently because he saw that she was weaker and yet still bore the blood of the Situ Family.

If the position was handed over to Shangguan Baihe, whether the Situ Family would continue to heed the Situ name was questionable.

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