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Chapter 1917 - 1921: Second Peak Civil War

"Hello, madam."

As a house servant, it’s essential to maintain professional ethics, so when Qin Tian noticed Yin Susu’s mother’s gaze, he politely greeted her.

Yin Susu’s mother glanced at Qin Tian a couple of times and then asked Yin Susu, "Susu, how did you escape danger? There’s a saying that the Ghost Lake and Ghost Island are places where people disappear without a trace; Tianyun and the others claimed they saw you being engulfed by huge waves, absolutely impossible to survive..."

Yin Susu said, "Mother, it’s a long story. In short, we were lucky. Now that we’re back, everything’s fine. Please don’t be upset."

"Yes, it’s good you’re back. We must reward this house servant, Lin Feng, for his loyalty in protecting you. Reward him with ten thousand High Grade Spirit Stones, and promote him to front courtyard housekeeper!"

Yin Susu’s mother bestowed this reward upon Qin Tian in front of everyone, and the crowd was astonished, as such a reward was quite substantial.

However, although Qin Tian wore a smile on his face, he felt no ripple in his heart; these things held no interest for him.

"Thank you, madam." Qin Tian responded politely.

Yin Susu asked, "Mother, where is father?"

Yin Susu’s mother replied, "Your father has gone to the Luo Family to discuss matters, and he’s been going there for several days."

At this point, Yin Susu’s mother’s expression slightly changed, looking somewhat displeased as she said, "It seems the Luo Family wishes to collaborate with us in the Yin Family, but your father disagrees. Therefore, the Luo Family has come several times to persuade us, and currently... the relationship between the two families is not quite good. Your father bears some resentment towards the Luo Family..."

Upon saying this, Yin Susu’s mother noticed that there were still many servants outside and promptly stopped talking, saying, "Let’s go inside, we can talk further inside."

The Yin Family members went inside, while Qin Tian and the other servants naturally had no privilege to follow.

Watching them from behind as they entered, Qin Tian felt curious. Could it be that the Luo Family had not succeeded in persuading the Yin Family? He originally thought their collaboration was a certainty!

"Lin Feng, congratulations, you’re now the front courtyard housekeeper. You should gather your belongings and move to your new residence. Later, I’ll show you around the front courtyard to familiarize you with the new environment."

After Yin Susu and the others left, Yang the housekeeper approached Qin Tian enthusiastically.

Now that Qin Tian’s status had changed, Yang the housekeeper’s attitude towards him shifted remarkably.

He also perceived that, having gone through life and death together, the relationship between Yin Susu and Qin Tian seemed extraordinary, so in his heart, Yang the housekeeper also considered Qin Tian as someone to befriend in the future.

That afternoon, Qin Tian became acquainted with the environment. Once he moved to the front courtyard, he could gain a faster grasp of the Yin Family’s situation.

Especially that night when Yin Susu’s father, Yin Qingshan, returned furious, entering his room and starting to curse and throw things. Qin Tian used True Qi from afar to eavesdrop.

Although he was far away, Qin Tian still caught some details.

The Luo Family and the Yin Family seemingly fell out because of disagreements over whether to align with the Yin Yue Demon Venerate.

Clearly, Yin Qingshan is a traditional man who holds fast to ancestral instructions, unwilling to leave the Myriad Demon Mountain Range easily.

Meanwhile, the Luo Family resorted to all sorts of threats and bribes; when those failed, the two sides ended up in a quarrel, and Yin Qingshan stormed off.

Receiving this news brought a secret joy to Qin Tian, it seemed the Yin Yue Demon Venerate’s plans were off to a poor start.

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"People from the Luo Family have come."

"Indeed, it’s early morning, why are so many people from the Luo Family here, including the Family Head and Young Master Luo Tianming themselves?"

"Yes, they don’t look pleased. I heard that there was a quarrel last night between the master and the Luo Family head, and now they’ve come first thing in the morning, what for?"

"Hiss, could it be they are here to argue again? Our Yin Family can’t compare to the Luo Family; it might take two of our families to have any standing against them. Initially, I thought the union between the young lady and Young Master Luo Tianming would bring our families closer, but now... how did things become this strained just like that?"

Early the next morning, as the front courtyard housekeeper, Qin Tian was still asleep when he overheard a few maids outside the courtyard quietly discussing.

Upon hearing this, Qin Tian instantly opened his eyes—

The Luo Family had unexpectedly arrived early in the morning!?

He had a gut feeling that the Luo Family’s visit today may not be with good intentions.

After getting up, Qin Tian, under the pretext of patrolling the front courtyard, wandered around and eventually arrived at the Yin Family’s largest hall.

At this moment, outside the hall stood over a dozen disciples of the Luo Family, looking vigilant and ready.

Inside the hall, the voice of Yin Susu’s mother continued to echo, "What? Cancel the engagement? What do you mean? You want to annul a marriage that was just arranged?!"

"Why? What did our Susu do wrong for you to annul this engagement? How can Susu face anyone in the future after this becomes known!"

Yin Susu’s mother was agitated, and then an old man’s calm voice replied, "Our Tianming feels that your Yin Susu has violated traditional women’s virtues. Our Luo Family has always upheld strict family ethics and will not tolerate any indiscretions. Therefore, I’m sorry, Madame Yin, but we’re here to annul the engagement; this marriage is hereby canceled!"

"What do you mean by violating virtues? Luo Jing, you better clarify this! I won’t let you slander my daughter so recklessly!"

Upon hearing this, Yin Qingshan was enraged, "Hmph, have you come with so many people today just to humiliate my daughter and our Yin Family!?"

Yin Qingshan roared, and the sound of Yin Susu’s sobbing was also heard from inside the hall, which made Qin Tian’s heart tremble with a surge of anger.

"Luo Jing, I know our families disagree on some matters, but this issue should be kept professional. If your Luo Family wants to descend the mountain for grand ventures, I, Yin Qingshan, will not stand in your way. Similarly, our Yin Family intends to stay on the Second Peak, and your Luo Family cannot force us to descend! Hmph, failing to convince us, you resorted to using my daughter’s marriage as leverage; are you trying to coerce me into agreeing to collaborate with you?"

Furiously gritting his teeth, Yin Qingshan exclaimed, "Hahaha, what do you take me, Yin Qingshan, for? Fine! I’ve seen through your true colors; you even stooped to besmirch my daughter’s honor. If that’s how it is, let the engagement be called off! I intend for this to happen!"

"But remember, it’s not your Luo Family annulling the engagement; it’s our Yin Family calling it off!"

Yin Qingshan, with his fiery temper, spoke like thunder, echoing throughout the hall.

Yin Susu’s mother also cried at this moment, "Qingshan, they’re tarnishing Susu’s reputation and annulling the engagement—how will Susu face people or get married in the future..."

"Madame Yin, you are right."

Just then, Luo Tianming, who had remained silent, spoke with a sinister smile on his face:

"Our Yin Family’s customs are strict; a woman like Yin Susu is indeed unworthy of entering our household. Not only that, I have also informed some of my friends, telling them that Yin Susu engaged in improper conduct with a lowly rogue. Our Luo Family will not tolerate such behavior. Indeed, by now, most of the Second Peak should know what kind of promiscuous woman Yin Susu is..."