Beastmaster of the Ages

The old patriarch’s speech was even longer than his previous announcement. Everyone understood that he was giving Suishen Yue a way out to help him save face and get over the matter. Moreover, everyone knew the Kunlun Watcher was a low-maniverse-class artifact!

Even a low-maniverse-class artifact was still a genuine maniverse-class artifact. No one under two thousand years old in the entire Myriadpath Valley possessed such a high-level artifact, and it would definitely greatly enhance Suishen Yue’s combat power. It was a serious compensation.

The old patriarch had said it was a reward for Suishen Yue’s diligence over the years, but everyone understood that it was really compensation.

”Indeed, the old patriarch is right. Other rights and wrongs are negotiable, but matters of the heart are indeed hard to judge.”

”From the beginning, everyone knew that Yaoyao didn’t like him. She was forced by her father, and even threatened with death. With her fierce nature, how could she accept that? Even if she agreed, she wouldn’t be happy for the rest of her life.”

”Eminent Ranxing was just afraid that Yaoyao would end up like Jiguang, unmarried at over two thousand years old. His good intentions are understandable. So it can’t be blamed on him.”

”Isn’t everyone happy now, though? The old patriarch handled it well! On one hand, the lovers got together. And on the other hand, the genius Li Tianming, recognized by the ancestors, can join our house. Once they have children, his ties to us will be even firmer. Most importantly, Suishen Yue also received significant compensation.”

”Thinking about it, the situation was all caused by Eminent Ranxing’s stubbornness. If this was the arrangement from the beginning, it wouldn’t have turned so ugly.”

”It’s hard to say. When the marriage was arranged a year ago, there was no Prehistoric Path and no great Suishen stele.”

”That’s true. Maybe back then, Yaoyao and Li Tianming didn’t have such deep feelings, either.”

Thousands of House Suishen members animatedly discussed the happenings.

The old patriarch’s authority was immense and his handling of the matter was fair, making everyone feel much more at ease. In fact, the shift in House Suishen’s attitude was also related to the heavy losses of House Yumo. After the news of the Hellfiend’s destruction and the deaths of twenty Yumo eminents spread, everything in Myriadpath Valley seemed trivial. The incident between Tianming and Suishen Yao had become just a minor youthful indiscretion.

”It’s settled!”

”It had to be the old patriarch who took action.”

”Honestly, Li Tianming and Yaoyao were already husband and wife. Little Yue couldn’t be with her anymore. He did resent Tianming, but the old patriarch giving him the Kunlun Watcher was actually to help him vent his anger and continue being the elder brother of the younger generation, leading them and holding up the house!”

They couldn’t imagine that Suishen Yue wouldn’t have given up on Suishen Yao yet.

”This is the best outcome. Otherwise, Yaoyao will continue languishing, affecting Little Zhao and Suishen Shuang. And Suishen Yue wouldn’t properly play the role of the elder brother. The most outstanding of our young generation would be ruined.”

”The old patriarch is farsighted! With him publicly announcing this, Li Tianming will feel reassured and be grateful to us.”

”Indeed, the boy is extremely popular in the Myriadpath Valley and few people thought he was wrong in the last incident. Instead, it was our house that faced criticism. Bringing him back now will show our magnanimity. Given House Yumo’s situation, reclaiming Li Tianming won’t have much impact and being low-key is actually better.”

As they discussed, many people’s earlier gloom vanished.

”The Kunlun Watcher!”

”Suishen Yue suffered some grievances, but also greatly profited.”

Many people looked at Suishen Yue, who could only grit his teeth and suppress his anger, unable to release any of it. Moreover, he even had to thank the old patriarch. But inside, he felt extremely twisted.

He and Eminent Jinying stood among the House Suishen crowd, but felt like complete outsiders. While everyone else was in high spirits, they were seething with boundless anger.

When Suishen Yue thanked the old patriarch, applause erupted from the crowd. Except for Suishen Yue and his mother, everyone was happy and cheerful.

”Long live Grandpa!”

In the crowd, the red-haired, red-eyed Suishen Zhao beamed with joy. Since that incident, he had been downcast, but today he was overjoyed! A massive smile filled his whole face, and the elders couldn’t help but smile along with him, seeing his genuine happiness. Such youthful friendship was truly enviable.

”Little Zhao, your brother’s become your brother-in-law. Are you still happy?” Suishen Yuan, standing nearby with his arms crossed, couldn’t help but tease. For some reason, even though Tianming was also his rival in love and he genuinely liked Suishen Yao, he had completely let go. If he had to choose between Tianming and Suishen Yue, he would choose Tianming every time.

Suishen Zhao was stunned to hear his words.

”Damn!” He rarely swore, but now that his brother had become his brother-in-law, his smile collapsed. He was distressed!

”Where’s my aunt?” He looked around but didn’t see Eminent Jiguang.

”She must’ve gone back to the Jiguang Sea to tell your sister the good news,” Suishen Shuang said with a smile. She, too, was full of joy.

”If my sister hears the good news, won’t she be over the moon?” Suishen Zhao laughed.

”Indeed, Yaoyao’s finally found happiness. I’m so happy for her! It wasn’t easy....” Suishen Shuang’s smile turned to tears.

”Great!” Suishen Zhao couldn’t help but add in his heart, Long live Grandpa!

As for his father, who wasn’t present today, Suishen Zhao didn’t care to thank him. He didn’t know that Eminent Ranxing and the old patriarch were just playing their roles. Eminent Ranxing was still acting in order to avoid displeasing Suishen Hongtian’s family.

”Let’s go find my sister! Grandpa must’ve forgotten to mention that, since Tianming’s punishment was lifted, my sister’s five hundred-year ban from leaving Suishen Cave must also be lifted!” Suishen Zhao excitedly exclaimed.

”Tianming’s very popular outside. Should we spread the news? Many people will probably cheer,” Suishen Shuang suggested.

”Yes! Yes!” Actually, they didn’t need to spread it themselves. With thousands of House Suishen members hearing the announcement, the news had already spread like wildfire. In no time, the story had evolved into Tianming soon returning to the Myriadpath Valley!