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nTranslator: Lordbluefire Editor: Lordbluefire

nWhen one achieved greatness, their family would soar with them!

nThere was an old saying that if one achieved Dao and attained immortality, their parents and family members would soar into the world of immortals as well.

nThat similar scene unfolded right before the spectators’ eyes. It felt surreal as though it had been a dream.

nThey looked toward Feng Lin’s parents and siblings with mixed feelings.

nThey were just low-grade clansmen, yet they leaped through the ranks simply because they had a great son.

nThey were talking about ten million clan points! Even divided among the four of them, it was enough to raise their ranks to 3rd-level clansmen, stepping through the doorstep of being high-grade clansmen. They would have surpassed 95% of the clansmen.

nThey would only require four million clan points to become high-grade clansmen, and the remaining amount would have been enough for them to lead their life without worries and enjoy it in abundance.

nEven if they wasted their time away until their last breath, they would not be able to finish it.

nWhat had they done? All they did was to have given birth to a good son.

nA phoenix rose from a pheasant’s nest.

nWhy didn’t such great fortune befall upon them instead?

nWitnessing as the snares from heaven captured by that pair of slightly dull-witted parents instead, they could hardly disguise the jealousy and hatred on their faces.

n“Have you decided?” The clan leader reconfirmed one last time.

n“Yes!” Feng Lin replied resolutely. The number of times they had questioned his decision was getting on his nerves.

nThe clan leader was troubled. There was something different about the abrupt appearance of this Feng Lin. He seemed to have a concealed independence from the clan.

nHow could he have given up on such a huge amount of clan points so easily!

nWhat did that mean?

nIt meant that Feng Lin didn’t possess any sense of belonging toward the clan.

nHowever, it was understandably true.

nUpon his understanding of Feng Lin’s life before, the clan leader thought it to be possible.

nFeng Lin had always been quiet and never received any benefits from the clan. While growing up, he was also extremely unhappy from the Head Butler’s pressure, to the point where he had run away from the clan in secret.

nThey didn’t know what had happened to him during this period that caused him to grow by leaps and bounds.

nThat said, the clan did not spend a single cent during the entire process of his growth.

nIt was only normal that Feng Lin didn’t favor the clan much and could give up such valuable clan points without hesitation.

nEven so, as the leader of the clan, he had to put the clan as a priority through every decision.

nEvery gifted cultivator was the biggest asset to a clan.

nIt would be a great pity if such a talent drifted away from the clan and did not contribute their fair share to the latter.

nYet, since the lad’s mind had been made, it was honestly difficult to persuade him otherwise.

nThen what should he do?

nHe frowned. For a moment, he didn’t know what would be the best course of action.

nAll of a sudden, an idea struck as he looked toward Feng Lin’s parents.

nFeng Lin didn’t possess any sense of belonging to the clan, and he could have gone practically anywhere with his abilities, so why did he come back?

nIt was probably for his family that he stayed.

nThe clan might not be able to keep him, but his family could.

nAs the clan leader, he was a sneaky fox himself and saw through Feng Lin’s thoughts.

nFeng Lin had boundless prospects in the days ahead. As the disparity of vitality grew between him and his family and their path in life diverged, it was difficult to stay in the same place.

nThis was why he was willing to tolerate his distaste for the clan and wanted to keep his regular family members under the protection of the clan.

nAt that thought, the clan leader gained an epiphany. He knew what to do.

nHis next move would be to treat Feng Lin’s parents with kindness. As long as they were still here, Feng Lin would never leave the clan.

nA moment’s contradiction was no big deal. They could resolve it slowly and with time.

n“Alright! I’ll agree to it,” replied the clan leader.

nFollowing the clap of the clan leader’s decision, it meant that Feng Lin’s family reached the ranks of high-grade clansmen, all but Feng Lin.

nHe didn’t save any points for himself.

nFeng Lin didn’t care as he turned on his heel and walked.

nThereafter, the A.I ranked the other contenders based on the slight discrepancy of their timings and allocated their rewarded clan points as per usual.

nClan points were the currency used in trades within their clan. With it, one could purchase all sorts of items. There were some valuable products which could only be exchanged through clan points; you wouldn’t even be able to buy them with star coins.

nAs long as you had clan points, there was nothing you couldn’t buy from the clan.

nWitnessing how Feng Lin had given up the clan points, the others couldn’t help but stamp their feet in regret. If only those points were theirs!

nYet, Feng Lin seemed unconcerned as he returned straight to his family.

n“Feng Lin, you really did it!” Feng Lang exclaimed with glee written all over his face as he met Feng Lin in the middle.

nFeng Lin gave him a nod but spoke no more as he continued on his way.

nThere was no such thing as friendship between them. Everything was just a deal.

nHe had helped block out the pressures from the clan and take care of his family. In return, Feng Lin had suppressed the talented adversaries of the clan.

nEverything was but a deal.

nThey have nothing to do with each other once the deal was done.

nFeng Lin had his mind set on cultivation, and he had no interest in the clan’s disputes.

n“Son, how could you do that?” His father approached and continued with worry, “You have given all the points to us! What about you then? You’re alone with no support from the clan; it’ll be difficult for you to continue on your cultivation path in the future!”

nFeng Lin flashed a small smile. When had he received the clan’s help in his journey?

nHowever, he experienced way too much and the road was treacherous. It was too bizarre and complicated to explain to his family.

nFeng Lin smiled as he replied with undisguised confidence. “Father, Mother, don’t worry. I have my ways, so don’t worry too much. Didn’t I become an interstellar cultivator with my own abilities? I wouldn’t halt just because of this!”

n“But…” His father was still skeptical.

n“Don’t worry. As long as you and my younger siblings can lead a happy life, I’m rest assured. I’ll be able to pursue cultivation without worry! It’s just ten million clan points, and I wouldn’t be able to spend it outside of this clan anyway. It’s no big deal!” Feng Lin brushed off their concerns.

nHearing his words, his parents knew that Feng Lin had made up his mind. With a sigh, they didn’t persuade any further.

nThey felt a pang of guilt.

nAs his parents, they had never given Feng Lin much support, yet their fates changed because of their son.

nWithout realizing it, Feng Lin’s wings had already grown and he had become a northern goshawk in the vast blue skies, out of their reach.

nThey could only pat his younger siblings’ heads and sigh. “If you find yourselves with bright prospects in the future, you must never forget your brother’s benevolence. You must understand that it was him who has changed your fates and given you hope!”

nThe two younger siblings nodded as they regarded Feng Lin with admiration in their eyes.

nThe family gathered harmoniously, looking forward to the future ahead of them.

nThe envious looks all around them were not even worth a mention.

nFeng Lin sighed inwardly. He made the appropriate arrangements for his family. Now, he could focus all his energy on cultivation and prepare for the interstellar entrance exams.

nHis future was the boundless ocean of stars!

nFeng Lin’s had a faraway look in his eyes as though he had leaped through time and space and seen the boundless astral river.

nAt that moment, the ceremony for the other nine contenders began. Feng Lin didn’t plan on staying and was prepared to leave with his family.

nSuddenly, a peal of soft laughter sounded. It was light yet crisp as it resounded in his ears. It was, however, without any hint of respect.

n“Feng Lin, you’re not bad at all! Do you have any interest in joining Interstellar Ancestral Clan? Do you want to become a true Huaxia Progeny of the Three Sovereigns? Do you want to awaken that supreme blood flowing in you?”

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