"The Patriarch is absolutely right. I believe our Su family will definitely grow stronger because of this."
Amidst the lively atmosphere, Su Baiwei slowly entered the hall. Seeing a crowd of people, she furrowed her brow slightly.
Su Baiwei looked at Su Hongyi, who was seated at the head of the table, and said, "Father, I'm back!"
Upon seeing her, Su Hongyi's face lit up with a pleased smile. He looked at Su Baiwei and said, "It's good that you're back! Wei'er, quickly tell me, have you truly reached the Earth realm in terms of strength?"
Su Baiwei did not speak. Instead, she released her spiritual energy.
Everyone in the Su family was awestruck by this surge of spiritual energy, their gazes towards Su Baiwei filled with reverence.
Late Earth realm, what astonishing power this was to them!
Seeing the aura emanating from Su Baiwei, Su Hongyi's smile widened. "Hahaha, as expected of my daughter, Su Hongyi! I think, taking advantage of this ancestral worship ceremony, we should pass on the position of Su family Patriarch to you in front of our ancestors."
After Su Hongyi finished speaking, everyone present looked surprised.
However, Su Baiwei showed no signs of surprise or excitement.
Instead, she calmly said, "Father, you should remain the Patriarch. I am not suited for this position, and my strength is still insufficient. I need to cultivate for a few more years at the Four Symbols Academy before making any decisions!"
Hearing this, Su Hongyi's brows creased slightly. He didn't understand why Su Baiwei seemed different after her return.
"Wei'er, why do I feel like you're less confident than before after returning? Could it be that the talents of the students at the Four Symbols Academy are truly as exceptional as the rumors say, to the point where even you cannot match them?" Su Hongyi asked, his voice filled with confusion.
Su Baiwei nodded faintly.
"Father, this trip has truly opened my eyes. These past few years at the Four Symbols Academy, I've genuinely understood the meaning of 'there's always someone better' and 'the sky is beyond the sky.'"
As she spoke, Su Baiwei's eyes dimmed slightly, and she silently added in her heart, "Moreover, the woodcutter who was once looked down upon by our Su family is now the number one prodigy in the Eastern Continent!"
Upon hearing Su Baiwei's words, Su Hongyi fell into deep thought.
"Since that's the case, Father agrees with your choice. However, you now represent the face of the Su family. You must not disgrace the family; you must cultivate diligently!" Su Hongyi earnestly instructed.
"Yes, Father, don't worry!"
Su Baiwei nodded slightly, and for some reason, the image of Xin Ci surfaced in her mind. She thought to herself, "Will you return for this ancestral worship as well?"
Thinking this, Su Baiwei shook her head, dismissing the thought.
After all, Xin Ci was no longer a member of their Su family. How could he possibly return?
Little did she know, Xin Ci was currently standing on a cliff in the back mountain of the Su family, his gaze deep as he looked at two simple tombstones before him.
The tombstones belonged to Xin Ci's parents. They had died in the Su family's mine, and these tombstones were meticulously polished and carved by Xin Ci himself.
"Father, Mother, I've come back to see you." Xin Ci slowly crouched down and murmured softly.
Seeing Xin Ci in this state, Mu Qingqing did not disturb him, merely staying by his side silently.
At this moment, footsteps echoed from behind.
Xin Ci came back to his senses, turned around, and saw a middle-aged woman with a graceful appearance, dressed in plain clothes, approaching from a distance.
"Aunt Yun." Seeing the woman, a smile appeared on Xin Ci's face, and he quickly and respectfully called out.
"Ci'er, you've finally returned." Su Yun's eyes were gentle as she spoke softly.
Just as Xin Ci was about to move forward, his soul power suddenly sensed that Su Yun before him possessed the cultivation of the Heavenly Venerate realm. This immediately astonished him.
"Aunt Yun, your, your realm?" Seeing Su Yun's cultivation level, Xin Ci asked disbelievingly, unable to accept it.
In that instant, Xin Ci became alert.
Was this Aunt Yun before him an impostor?
"Heh heh, Ci'er, you don't need to be nervous." Seeing Xin Ci's wary demeanor, Su Yun chuckled softly and explained, "I have actually always been at the Heavenly Venerate realm. The reason I concealed my cultivation was because it would be more beneficial to you."
"Why?" Hearing Su Yun's explanation, Xin Ci's confusion deepened. He couldn't understand why Aunt Yun would do this.
"I should also tell you the truth. In fact, my name is not Su Yun, and your parents were not Su family miners. I am your aunt." Su Yun said calmly.
As soon as Su Yun spoke, Xin Ci's expression drastically changed.
He stared at Su Yun with wide eyes, his lips trembling slightly. After a long while, he managed to stammer out, "You, you are my aunt?!"
Compared to Xin Ci's shock, Mu Qingqing, who knew the storyline, remained remarkably calm, as if she had anticipated everything.
"Next, the main personality should officially learn of his true identity," Mu Qingqing said in her mind.
Then Su Yun, no, now she should be called Xin Yun, revealed Xin Ci's true background in detail.
Xin Ci's true identity was a direct descendant of the Xin family, one of the four great families of the Central Continent.
The Xin family was an ancient lineage with a long history and numerous powerful experts, possessing extraordinary strength.
However, internal strife within the family was also fierce. The elders were constantly engaged in schemes and power struggles to seize the position of family head.
Xin Ci's father, Xin Yaoquan, was originally the Patriarch of the Xin family. He was killed by his elder brother, Xin Li, during these power struggles.
Simultaneously, to eliminate all future trouble, they intended to annihilate Xin Yaoquan's entire lineage.
While rescuing Xin Ci, Xin Yun was besieged by pursuers sent by Xin Li. Although she narrowly escaped and came to the Eastern Continent, she was severely injured.
Xin Ci, by chance, was adopted by Su family miners. After her injuries healed, Xin Yun concealed her identity and remained in the Su family.
Learning of his true background, Xin Ci was filled with a maelstrom of emotions, his heart unable to calm for a long time.
He never imagined that his own lineage was so complicated.
However, Xin Ci quickly calmed down, because he knew one thing: the current Xin family were his enemies.
If they knew he was still alive, they would definitely not let him off.
For him, the only way was to strengthen himself and make those people pay a heavy price.
After a long while, Xin Ci finally looked up, bowed to the tombstones, and said with firm resolve, "Father, Mother, although you are not my biological parents, I, Xin Ci, will never forget your nurturing grace in this life!"
After speaking, Xin Ci turned to face Xin Yun and respectfully said, "Aunt, I returned to the Su family this time to bid you farewell. I intend to leave the Eastern Continent."
"Leave? Ci'er, do you intend to go to the Central Continent to seek revenge on the Xin family?" Hearing Xin Ci's words, Xin Yun was taken aback. She clearly did not agree with Xin Ci's decision.
The Xin family was an ancient and powerful clan with profound strength. Rushing to seek revenge rashly would undoubtedly put Xin Ci in grave danger.