The Extraordinary Urban God of Medicine

Chapter 560: Chapter 560 – Clan Meeting Begins (Fifth Update)
 

The branch led by Ying Chong naturally thought everything was already wrapped up with their advantageous position, their opponents’ struggles from Ying Xiao’s side were futile, even if they were fighting for survival.

Of course, Huang Xiaolong didn’t think so.

He promised that in tomorrow’s clan meeting, he would disgrace and humiliate Ying Chong’s faction severely. The so-called family’s royal-level Ying Qingfeng, was just a joke in Huang Xiaolong’s view.

Until he finished lunch, as expected, Ying Chong’s faction did not come for revenge.

Huang Xiaolong, Ying Aotian, and Ying Aoshan returned to their residence.

Huang Xiaolong spent the afternoon sleeping, holding the fragrant Ying Aoshan in his arms.

Before dinner, Ying Xiao summoned the clan members for an emergency meeting.

The attendees included Ying Xiao’s wife and six concubines, all his children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, as well as loyal old servants like Uncle Yun.

There was a good turnout.

“Ah~~ son-in-law, Uncle Yun has already told me about you,” Ying Xiao looked at Huang Xiaolong, looking more and more pleased with him. “Unexpectedly, you dominated in the ancient martial arts competition in Jiangnan City, even defeating the internationally renowned ‘Satan’ Huangfu Tusun. Well done! My son-in-law, you are indeed a dark horse in our faction!”

Ying Xiao looked at Huang Xiaolong with newfound respect, but in his heart, Huang Xiaolong was not yet considered on-par with Ying Qingfeng.

“Hehe~~” Huang Xiaolong chuckled at Ying Xiao without further comment.

Ying Xiao’s gaze swept across the room, and all the clan members fell silent.

“Tomorrow, the Ying family’s clan meeting will be officially announced!” Ying Xiao spoke with gravitas. “This year’s meeting will be split into three parts!”

“Firstly, ancestor worship! We pay tribute to our family’s ancestors.”

“Secondly, gift offerings! Clan members contribute gifts to the family – a way to return the favor to the family’s nurture, showcase their capabilities, their achievements over the year. In other words, it is a bragging contest. Those who contribute more and valuable gifts would get more respect.”

“Little Long, you came in a hurry and don’t have to prepare any gifts. Aoshan has prepared a generous gift for the clan.” Ying Aoshan whispered. “We… we are a couple, giving one gift is enough.”

“My good wife, what gift did you prepare?” Huang Xiaolong asked with a smile.

“Well~~ I won’t tell you for now.” Ying Aoshan said with a coy smile.

“The third part… the Martial Arts Competition! Our Ying family is a traditional martial arts family – valuing martial arts as the ultimate respect in our circle. To put it plainly, worldly things are illusory and fleeting, and martial arts is the truth! For the clan meeting, a competition is inevitable. This year, the top three of the competition will receive generous gifts from the family. I hope you all will give your best and leave no regrets.”

At this point, Ying Xiao turned to look at Ying Aotian. His eyes were filled with regret and anger as he barked, “Aotian, originally, the competition should have been your platform to demonstrate your prowess… but… rest assured, even if it costs me my life, I will seek justice for you! Those who plotted and harmed you must be found!”

Aotian responded with a faint smile at Huang Xiaolong in his eyes filled with trust, “Dad, let me handle my issues. And… my brother-in-law will help me.”

“Sigh~~~~” Ying Xiao’s expression showed anger as well as helplessness, “This year’s clan meeting is different from past years. Ah, we Yings are prosperous and flourishing like never before, but underneath it all, disputes arise and undercurrents are surging… Tomorrow, at the clan meeting, my father will announce the next family head… I am the rightful successor, but my elder brother Ying Chong’s faction, they are too domineering, especially with the emergence of Ying Qingfeng. Now that Aotian has been hit by disaster and the situation has deteriorated dramatically, many of the elders who once supported me have defected to my elder brother’s faction…Tomorrow, no matter what, you all must remain calm, even if it means I abdicate the family head position, what I care about is that our family is safe.”

Ying Xiao is losing confidence in the competition for the family head position and considering a contingency plan.

“Dad! We will absolutely stand against Uncle’s faction till the end!”

“Dad, if Uncle’s faction competes fairly, we will gladly accept, but they’ve attempted assassination on sister Aoshan, severely injured brother Aotian, and even tried to use dark magic to kill us. We are sure it’s Uncle’s faction! We won’t accept!”

“We will gamble everything! Even if it costs us our lives, we must not let Uncle’s faction get what they want!”

…

Ying Chong’s children summed up their extreme discontentment.

Ying Aoshan was also determined that if Uncle’s faction pushed too hard tomorrow, she would use the bug poison or summon spirits, and fight to the end!

Huang Xiaolong yawned, thinking to himself, ‘So this is the pre-battle pep talk, huh? Damn, this is so boring!’

Would there be suspense in tomorrow’s clan meeting?

…

They said nothing more that night.

They got up early the next day!

Today was the Ying family’s annual grand event, the whole ancestral land was filled with merriment, songs, dances, and petals were spread on the cobblestone paths. Even the majestic main path had a luxurious red carpet laid out.

The clan members were radiant and gearing up, even the servants and maids changed into their new attire made from fine materials.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Nine in the morning!

All clan members gathered at the ancestral land were headed towards a large and ancient square in the heartland!

According to the clan’s genealogy records, this square was the place where the Ying Family’s ancestors worshipped the heavens!

Moreover, the Ying Family’s experts from all generations have fought and showcased their martial aura in this square!

The ancient square is a very solemn site within the Ying Family’s ancestral land!

Huang Xiaolong went with the tide of people towards the ancient square, with Ying Aoshan on his left and Ying Aotian on his right.

“Brother-in-law, will you help me heal today?” In this atmosphere, Ying Aotian, who was currently a cripple, was indeed somewhat unwilling. Last night, he had dreamt of regaining his cultivation, and personally reclaiming his glory.

“Don’t be nervous.” Huang Xiaolong smiled as if nothing was the matter. “I’ll handle it.”

Soon, Huang Xiaolong arrived at the square.

The square was large, covering an area equivalent to a standard football field.

In all directions, there were steps made of boulders where people could sit.

Within the square, there were some ceremonial altars and martial arts platforms.

Hundreds of Taishi Chairs were placed on the stage, which was reserved for the elders and the current Family Head. But for now, it was empty.

The vast square was packed with people, causing one’s scalp to tingle in the sight of the dense crowd.

Huang Xiaolong estimated that the clan meeting was attended by at least ten thousand people.

Of course, not all were from the Ying Family. There were also a large number of maids, servants, slaves, cooks, gardeners, and old nurses.

A family as big as this, with countless martial arts grandmasters, was truly remarkable.

Such was the depth of the Ying Family!

Indeed, it was evident!

Such a large family, many of its members held renowned positions in society.

It can be said that not only in Huaxia but even globally, the Ying Family holds a significant position.

Just then, Huang Xiaolong felt several hostile, sharp-as-knife gazes directed at him.

Huang Xiaolong immediately turned his head to see a large group of distinguished men and women, led by a middle-aged man who was like a hawk, heading towards the seating area of Ying Xiao’s lineage.

Among them was Ying Qingshuang, who Huang Xiaolong had dealt with yesterday, and now had his head wrapped in bandages.

At this moment, Ying Qingshuang’s gaze was directly fixed on Huang Xiaolong. The hatred, resentment, and curses in his eyes were truly indescribable!

‘Hehehe~~ Here come the people from Ying Chong’s lineage! I wonder what Ying Qingfeng, the so-called current prodigy of the Ying Family, looks like…’ Huang Xiaolong began searching for Ying Qingfeng in the crowd.

Soon, he spotted a distinguished man standing out from the crowd. This man was fierce, under thirty, yet exuded a majestic aura of dominance.

Within his body flowed 92 streams of True Qi, dangerous and powerful like pythons!

Undoubtedly, this man was Ying Qingfeng!

At last year’s Ying Family meeting, it was said that he had cultivated 88 streams of True Qi within his body. Now, one year later, he had added four more streams. He indeed had monstrous talent.

It should be noted that the cultivation of True Qi becomes more difficult the further one progresses. It isn’t easy to cultivate each additional stream.

At present, even if Ying Aotian’s cultivation is restored, it would only amount to 81 streams of True Qi. He has already been left far behind by Ying Qingfeng. There is no way to catch up in the short term, and over time, the gap between them may even widen more significantly!

At this time, Ying Qingfeng seemed to sense Huang Xiaolong’s gaze. He looked over at Huang Xiaolong with an odd expression.

Suddenly!

Ying Qingfeng concentrated his energy to send a voice transmission. His lips barely moved, but his voice rang out next to Huang Xiaolong’s ear. “You’re the one who hurt my little brother, aren’t you? At today’s clan meeting, I will slaughter you, just like slaughtering a dog.”

Huang Xiaolong responded with a faint smile and transmitted his reply, “F*ck your mother…”