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In the castle of the Daxi family, a secret report had long been sent to the patriarch Daxi Heng.
"Master Patriarch, we have reliable news that Ximen Qian, the first son of the Ximen Clan, has arrived today and is staying at the wealthy Xu family's manor. The purpose of his visit is unknown."
Da Xiheng has always been steady, and has always been known for his ability to "not change color even when Mount Tai collapses". When he heard this news, although he was shocked, he remained calm and nodded lightly: "Okay, let's explore again."
After the spies left, Da Xiheng ordered: "Ask Ming'er and Yang'er to find me in the garden."
Da Ximing and Da Xiyang are brothers with the same father and mother. They are also the only two sons of the patriarch Da Xiheng. The eldest son Da Ximing is twenty-seven years old and has a free and unrestrained personality; the second son Da Xiyang has a calm personality and is happy and angry. Although he is only sixteen years old, he has a fatherly demeanor.
Between the two sons, there is a daughter named Da Xiyue, who is in her twenties. Her birthday is about to be held, and a birthday banquet will be held at the family castle.
The two brothers were notified and immediately walked towards the garden.
When I arrived at the entrance of the garden, I saw my father Da Xiheng's figure moving back and forth, breathing wind from his palms, like a dragon tumbling and dancing, with the potential of wind and thunder, and he was practicing a family martial arts.
This martial art is a secret that has not been passed down from the Daxi family. It is called "Wind and Thunder Technique". It has the power to swallow up mountains and rivers and is very domineering.
When used in the hands of Da Xiheng, it is even more powerful. Wherever the wind of the palm touches, the grass is destroyed, the tree trunks are bent, the fallen leaves are colorful, and the petals are flying.
After finishing a set of martial arts, Da Xiheng stood up calmly, with his hands behind his back, without looking back, and said calmly: "Ming'er, Yang'er. Tell me, what have you learned after watching it for so long?"
Da Ximing is the eldest son, so he should answer first.
"My child has seen that my father's martial arts skills are extremely fierce. He has the power to swallow up mountains and rivers, and sweep away wind and thunder with his fists. Unless my father is at the seventh stage of the True Martial Realm, he would never be able to do this."
What he said was a pure martial arts answer. Da Xiheng nodded lightly and said: "Well, Ming'er, you are passionate about martial arts, and it is reasonable for you to have this understanding. But you have to know that human power is limited and the invisible power of heaven and earth is Infinite, knowing how to use the power of heaven and earth is the ultimate in martial arts. Where is Yang'er?"
Da Xiyang's character is much more stable than his brother's, and he has more time to think, but he considers aspects other than martial arts.
"The child watched his father's fists being so powerful that they were like roaring waves and raging tides. The flowers, plants and trees around his father were all destroyed, except for the few thin willow branches in the corner of the courtyard that seemed to be weak and unharmed. Compared to those that were damaged by the strong wind, The big broken tree, the thin willow drifts with the current, no matter it sways east or west, it can always adapt to the wind and is full of tenacity, which seems to be connected with the way of life."
This answer was more in line with Da Xi Heng's thoughts than his brother's answer. He laughed, nodded and said: "A tree as beautiful as the forest will be destroyed by the wind. This seemingly delicate willow can adapt to the wind and remain standing. How can it be so beautiful?" Even if a thin willow tree is like this, how can a family not conform to the general trend if it wants to survive?"
"The general trend?" Da Ximing muttered this word silently in his heart, and immediately understood the implication of his father. Could it be that his engagement this time was the so-called general trend?
Da Ximing was also a smart man and knew that his father was implying that he should follow the general trend and stop entangled with Qin Xiu. However, when he thought about this, his heart was cut like a knife and he was reluctant to let go.
There is no better way to know a son than a father. Da Xiheng knew that his eldest son was a man of temperament, and that the character he had developed since childhood was not easy to change. Therefore, he never ordered Da Ximing to obey in a stern manner. When he saw him being silent at this time, he just said lightly: "The spy reported,
Ximen Qian, the first descendant of the Ximen family, the first person of the younger generation in Nanyunzhou, and one of the Four Beauties of Chimu, has come to Luojiang County with his subordinates and is staying at the mansion of the wealthy Xu family."
Regarding the forced marriage of the Ximen clan, Da Xiheng was as angry as anyone else. Naturally, he also understood Da Ximing's pain and depression.
But for the Daxi family, every move of the Ximen family is the general trend. The Daxi family is unable to go against the current, so they can only go with the trend.
"Ximen Qian?"
A trace of angry red light appeared on Da Ximing's handsome face, and his mind was buzzing like a huge thunder. This was a name that he found hard to let go of.
Ximen Qian, one of the Four Awakenings of Chimu, was a young hero who offered a plan to King Chimu to defeat a hundred thousand Northern Barbarians. He was the first person of the younger generation of the Ximen Clan and the designated successor to the Ximen Clan. Various auras shrouded his head, and he even once
Received by His Majesty the Emperor.
Compared with these auras and Da Ximing, the leader of the so-called "Seven Young Masters of Luo Jiang", all the achievements of the seemingly young and promising Da Ximing immediately seemed insignificant.
Whenever Da Ximing thinks of the tragedy when he was young and full of energy, he competed with Ximen Qian on King Chimu's birthday, and was defeated in one move, waves of unyielding and resentment surge in his heart. This knot has always been Da Xi's heart.
Ming's biggest obstacle to moving towards a higher level of martial arts.
But what is more fatal to Da Ximing is Ximen Qian's other identity - Ximen Yan's brother born from the same mother! You know, Ximen Qian's first murder was for his sister, which shows that the relationship between their siblings is very different.
How close.
Facing Ximen Qian, Da Ximing felt a heavy sense of frustration for the first time in his life.
"It's Ximen Qian." Da Xiheng repeated with certainty.
"Father." Da Ximing suddenly raised his head, "What do you want me to do when you tell me this?"
"As soon as your surname is Daxi, you will put the interests of the Daxi family first."
"Then the invitation of the Qin family from a poor family should also be cancelled?" Da Ximing asked in a deep voice.
"No, keep the original plan."
Hearing his father's instructions, Da Ximing's heart was hanging, and then he returned to his original position. If his father said the word "cancel", Da Ximing would not hesitate and immediately implement his "fake death escape" plan.
The general trend is that he is alone and unable to resist, so he can only use this method to escape from marriage.
…
Da Xiyue's Double Tenth birthday indeed made Luojiang County a lot more lively than usual. There were many strange faces coming from the south to the north. All of these people were well-dressed and obviously came from other places to attend Da Xiyue's birthday party.
According to Qin Wushuang's opinion, there was no good banquet, so he didn't want to participate at all. But he couldn't bear his sister's eagerness, and besides, he himself wanted to see what it meant to be a grand family.
The three fathers and sons set out from the inn shortly after noon, and soon arrived at the gate of the Daxi family's private castle located in the core of Luojiang County.
After handing over the invitation, the three of them walked through the gate easily. A servant led the three of them towards the castle. After walking a few steps, Qin Xiu's sharp eyes saw Da Ximing coming from the opposite side.
"Clan Chief Qin, Miss Qin and brothers Wushuang, you are here."
Qin Wushuang secretly smiled, thinking that in front of his father, it is not convenient for Da Ximing to call him "Sister Sister". He then smiled and said: "Brother Da Xi, you are busy enough today, right?"
"It's not very busy. Someone is responsible for arranging everything in the family. We are responsible for greeting the guests. You three, I will take you in."
Da Ximing, with his graceful demeanor, led the way, leading the three of them towards the core of the castle.
Passing through the front yard, you can see a small open square. A large number of people have gathered in the square, and 70 to 80% of the guests who should arrive have already arrived.
When the guests saw that Da Ximing personally invited three guests, they were all curious. Who is this master who actually wanted the eldest son of the Daxi family to personally greet them?
Half of these guests are nobles from Luojiang County; the other half are nobles from all over the world who have connections with the Daxi family.
Among them, the lowest-ranking invited guests are those from famous families. Many of them are wealthy families, and several of them are from other places and belong to the same powerful families.
These forces are very self-aware, each has its own small circle, and they gather together in twos and threes, with a clear hierarchy and no mistakes.
The banquet had not yet begun, and these noble children were extremely bored. When they saw Da Ximing personally bringing the three of them in, they all paid attention. There was a clear distinction between the levels of clothing among the nobles. Therefore, these people almost suspected that their eyes were hallucinating.
The three guests who were greeted personally by Da Ximing were all dressed in poor attire!
The nobles who didn't know what was going on suddenly murmured in their hearts, what kind of play is this Daxi family singing?