Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

"I..."

"Mister Qing Wu, you'd better answer carefully and not let certain people take advantage of you. Remember, your Si Miao Union doesn't consist of just you..."

The ominous threat from Zhantai Wuyuan caused Qing Wu, who was about to speak, to suddenly change his expression. He was old enough not to miss the hidden implication in those words. After hesitantly pondering for a long while, his expression turned to anger as he viciously glared at Hou Yuxiao:

"Hou Yuxiao, you..."

Thud!

Seeing Qing Wu trying to vent before his impending death, Hou Yuxiao naturally wouldn't grant him that chance. Before he could utter a word, two currents of spiritual power shot from his pupils, disregarding Qing Wu's entire Xuanyin Realm cultivation, and sent him directly to his demise.

After executing Qing Wu, Hou Yuxiao lowered his head to look at the triumphant expression on Zhantai Wuyuan's face. He shook his head slightly and chuckled softly twice.

"Humph!"

Thinking Hou Yuxiao had no means against him, Zhantai Wuyuan menacingly scoffed, ceased speaking, and turned to leave westward.

Unexpectedly, before taking two steps, he was enveloped by Hou Yuxiao's aura, rendering his body immobile, and his face immediately tensed with nervousness.

"Young man, didn't I teach you before that if you get captured by someone you can't defeat, even if you hate them inwardly, it's best to obediently act as a son? It seems you haven't learned your lesson!"

With Zhantai Wuyuan restrained, Hou Yuxiao summoned him in front of himself, observing the defiant look still on Zhantai Wuyuan's face, he continued in a stern voice: "In respect to Sikong Yue, I won't pursue you tonight, and that's not because I'm afraid of your Rakshasa Holy Sect. Didn't your aunt teach you to honor your elders?"

Although it wouldn't be right to argue with a child, Hou Yuxiao wasn't so temperate as to ignore everything. Since showing himself up to now, Zhantai Wuyuan had repeatedly called him Hou Yuxiao, directly by name, which he decided to overlook. However, this brat retorted back with a disdainful huff — that made him somewhat uncomfortable.

Even Sikong Yue has to consider the status of Hexi.

For a whippersnapper like you, all the more.

"I'll give you one more chance. What should you call me?"

Zhantai Wuyuan gritted his teeth, glaring at Hou Yuxiao. He knew Hou Yuxiao wouldn't dare kill him, so even under the suppressive force of the aura causing his body to ache faintly, he stubbornly kept his lips sealed.

No matter how immense Hou Yuxiao's pressure was, he wouldn't relent.

...

"Master of Hou Family, there's no need to be annoyed with a child. Allow me, an old man, to apologize on his behalf. I kindly ask you to spare him!"

An elder, clad in a black robe with a concealed face, emerged from the darkness, walking straight to Hou Yuxiao and bowed slightly. Though his face was obscured, the sincerity of his apologetic tone was unmistakable.

Seeing the elder appear, Hou Yuxiao's expression showed no surprise. He simply chuckled softly twice, released Zhantai Wuyuan from his grip, and addressed the elder gently: "Left Protector, you're too serious. I was merely jesting with a child. I said the aura felt different; now how come it's Left Protector here to safeguard the Xiao Shengzi?"

In reality, though Hou Yuxiao didn't display it overtly, he felt somewhat startled inwardly. He knew someone was lurking in the shadows, but the presence didn't seem like Duanmu Hong's. He initially thought it might be someone else, but never expected it to be Left Protector Huangfu Xing.

Wasn't Huangfu Xing supposed to be with Sikong Yue assaulting Bingzhou?

"The affairs of the Holy Church are minimal, so I had the leisure to accompany the Saint Heir."

The affairs of the Holy Church are minimal...

Upon hearing these four words, Hou Yuxiao's pupils contracted and a strong tension surged within him. After three to four breaths passed, he calmly clasped his hands and said: "I see. Tonight's incident, Mr. Hou will consider a misunderstanding. Please ensure Left Protector properly educates the Xiao Shengzi upon your return, otherwise, any turmoil would be detrimental to the Holy Church and Hexi."

"Rest assured, Master of Hou Family, the Sect Hierarch will certainly persuade the young master well. I'll take him away now. Farewell!"

"Safe travels, no need to see off!"

...…

Bingzhou has already been captured!

Two months ago, when Leiyin Temple was annihilated and Sikong Xingzhou appeared, Hou Yuxiao predicted it at that moment. But since there was no news at the time, upon seeing Huangfu Xing appear in person, he could finally confirm it.

Though Sikong Xingzhou was the former Sect Hierarch, he served as an anchor for the Rakshasa Holy Sect, making his presence impactful without needing to act. However, Huangfu Xing was different; he had always been with Sikong Yue and held the position of Left Protector, exercising authority in the sect's military strategies, and from what Hou Yuxiao understood, Huangfu Xing often acted as the strategist and advisor.

That year in Tongling, the one who first tore up the Jin Capital alliance was him.

If the Rakshasa Holy Sect indeed captured Bingzhou, the impact on the world's dynamics would be significant. Hou Yuxiao already discerned this two months ago, but now with certainty, the uneasiness within him grew even deeper.

Originally, the strongest Holy Land under heaven was Great Jin, solely governing three provinces.

Next came The Righteous Path's Bailu Academy, nominally a singular body but controling Yang and Yan provinces, effectively representing two entities.

These two were respectively the leaders of the Righteous and Demon Paths. Aside from these, the world's seven great Holy Lands each controlled only one province. However, if Bingzhou Blood Spirit Demon Sect were destroyed, first the Holy Lands would drop to six, and secondly, Rakshasa Holy Sect would leap to become the ruler of two provinces, ranking third among the Holy Lands after the leading duo.

Originally, the Holy Lands of the world only feared Great Jin.

Now, what role does the Rakshasa Holy Sect intend to play?

This question is temporarily set aside, but speaking purely of Rakshasa Holy Sect conquering Bingzhou, it poses no advantage to Hexi.

After all, the two areas are adjacent.

A massive entity suddenly emerges next door, which is nothing short of a nightmare for the Hou Clan that is continuing to grow!

"Return with me!"

Hou Yuxiao's expression changed multiple times, he directly gathered Hou Wuji and Hou Wuqie to his side and headed north to return to Hexi Tao City.

After destroying Leiyin Temple, he entrusted all clan matters to the other four members, personally retreating to cultivate in Five Elements Heaven. His emergence this time wasn't solely for rescuing Hou Wuji and Hou Wuqie.

The issue of the two encountering danger was already known to Old Fifth and Hong Ju and Hong Kui. Originally, they should have handled it, but Hou Yuxiao volunteered, purposely traveling to Xiaqiu City.

As for why he chose to emerge...

Hexi Tao City

Upon arrival, Father and son Hong Ju and Old Fifth came forward together.

"Brother, just as you predicted, just now, Emperor Wanyan Cheng of Yuliang and Lord Fengtian Jing Tianyu of the Wanjian Holy Sect came to visit together. I told them you were not here and suggested they return another day. They insisted on staying, claiming you would return soon and demanding to meet you."

"They are certainly watching us closely!"

A flicker of cold intent flashed in Hou Yuxiao's eyes; this is the reason for his emergence. As soon as Huangfu Xing showed up in Xiaqiu City, Great Jin and Hedong immediately dispatched Sub-Saints of the Martial Dao to visit. He understood that all three factions were intensely focused on Hexi, but he hadn't expected them to be this vigilant.

With Huangfu Xing possibly not yet leaving Hexi, these two parties had sent representatives.

Had he lingered a moment longer with Huangfu Xing, these two visitors likely wouldn't be waiting in the city but rushing to find him in Xiaqiu.

"They're worried we might ally with the Rakshasa Holy Sect and subtly inquired about your relationship with Sikong Yue!" Hou Yuduan shook his head, his expression somewhat sullen.

Saying they inquired was actually a euphemism for intimidation.

Two months ago, Hou Yuxiao foresaw Hexi's advantage and disadvantage wedged between the three powers.

The benefits were evident; for over two months, Hexi enjoyed peace and prosperity as the world's notable families visited, offering a period of recuperation and respite.

But now the disadvantages have surfaced, revealing the extent of vulnerability.

The three factions, though outwardly enticing, actually resorted more to coercion. It was understandable since, to them, simply ensuring Hou Clan doesn't cooperate with others meant success.

As for which side to cooperate with, the decision had never been in Hexi's own hands. Given this situation, naturally, they did not have to be overly courteous.

Hou Yuxiao sighed faintly; he certainly grasped these principles.

"Ultimately, achieving sainthood is not easy!"