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In his opinion, this action would cause Zhao Lingxiao to lose face and lose all self-respect. However, Zhao Lingxiao had done a lot of shameful things in the Qingye Town before, and not only did he lose all his face, he even lost all his face in the Zhao Family as well.

This time, Zhao Lingxiao's apology was an opportunity for him to make a meritorious service to the family, and it would also bring light and warmth to the family. As for face and self-esteem, it's fine to lose them. For a person like Zhao Lingxiao who can't afford it, it doesn't matter.

"No."

Zhao Tianlong replied coldly, directly rejecting Zhao Ruhai. Despite Zhao Lingxiao's poor performance, no matter what, he was still his son. Asking his son to shoulder the responsibility and kowtow to the Lei Family was something that a father like him would never be able to do.

"Bro, you still want to cover this bastard up even at a time like this? Other than causing trouble, all you know about Zhao Lingxiao's performance is the welcoming spring courtyard. This face thing, he had long since lost it. Moreover, this matter was caused by him, so isn't it natural for him to go and ask for punishment? Brother, do not drag the entire family into the abyss for your own selfish reasons. Otherwise, I do not mind asking the elders to decide this matter. At that time, old brother, I'm afraid that you will not be able to keep your position as the Clan Chief. "

Zhao Ruhai's heart skipped a beat and his expression became cold as he said with a hint of threat.

Zhao Tianlong's expression was ugly. He looked at Zhao Ruhai, but was unable to say a word. If this matter was not resolved evenly, then there was a high possibility that Zhao Family and Lei Family would clash in all aspects. At that time, the already weakened Zhao Family would most likely receive a fatal blow.

However, in order to settle this issue, it was impossible for him to hand over Zhao Lingxiao. Because 16 years ago, he had promised someone that he would guarantee Zhao Lingxiao's growth no matter what. For this, he was even willing to sacrifice his own life! The position of Patriarch was nothing.

"Haha, Uncle, your bones are really soft to a certain extent. Lei Family people haven't attacked yet, and I'm afraid they're already at this state."

At this time, Zhao Lingxiao stared at Zhao Ruhai and said with a mocking expression. Through the memories from before, he could be considered to have gained a certain level of understanding towards this uncle of his. A typical person who was afraid of things might be afraid of Lei Family.

From Zhao Lingxiao's point of view, Zhao Family that was once glorious in the Qingye Town, would never fall into the current state they were in, where they would be overtaken by Lei Family. This uncle of his definitely had done a great service. If not for the small conflict with the Lei Family, Zhao Ruhai would have tolerated it again and again, fearing that they would clash too much. Lei Family s would not step on their noses and face, and would dare to ride on their heads whenever they wanted.

Of course, his father, Zhao Tianlong, also had quite a bit of responsibility. As the family head, he was too soft-hearted and didn't have enough power. The power to decide family matters was too scattered among the Elders Guild. Once something big happened, it would be difficult to centralize one's opinion on it. On the question of whether or not he was dealing with Lei Family, he was constantly wavering between confrontation and seeking peace.

How could Zhao Family like this not fall?

"Impudent! The elders are discussing this matter, how can you interrupt?"

Hearing the sound, Zhao Ruhai's face froze. The anger in his heart surged as he roared.

Zhao Lingxiao did not budge and just sneered, "So you still have a temper, uncle, but you only dare to yell at your own family. If you have the guts, roar at the Lei Family person for me to see, then I can still respect you as a man. "

Suddenly, Wu Tie was so angry that his face turned red. He pointed at Zhao Lingxiao and said with a slightly trembling body, "Bastard, you still dare to talk back to your elders? You are truly rebelling. Men, escort Zhao Lingxiao to my family's dungeon, and tomorrow morning, carry the thorns to the Lei Family prison. "

Two guards at the entrance of the hall rushed in and headed straight for Zhao Lingxiao.

Seeing this, Zhao Tianlong's eyes turned cold. He slammed his big hands on the table, stood up and said loudly, "Impudent! Without my order, who would dare to touch a single hair on Lingxiao."

Seeing that the Patriarch was angry, the two guards' faces froze. They didn't know if Zhao Lingxiao was going to be caught or not, but they were stunned on the spot.

"Bro, you!"

Zhao Ruhai turned around and said angrily.

"Don't forget, I am the Patriarch in Zhao Family." Zhao Tianlong glanced at Zhao Ruhai and said with a deep voice: "The two of you retreat!"

Hearing the order, the two guards bowed respectfully, then turned around and left the hall.

Zhao Ruhai's heart felt like it was filled with anger, but he didn't know where to vent it out. His face gradually turned red as his eyes stared at Zhao Tianlong. His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but was unable to.

"Tianlong, it seems like you want to protect this darn brat. If that's the case, then at the next Clan Assembly, I will have no choice but to object to the Assembly of Elders being the Patriarch. "

After a long time, he forcefully suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke with a deep voice. His eyes revealed disappointment toward Zhao Tianlong.

Zhao Lingxiao saw all of this, and he felt more and more that this uncle of his was soft to the extreme. With this kind of spirit, he could only fight at home. If it was used against someone of the same Lei Family, the Zhao Family would not have turned into such a state, and would be firmly suppressed by the Lei Family.

Immediately after, he said with a smile that was not a smile: "Uncle, I am not sure what Lei Family has done to you, which resulted in you being so afraid of Lei Family. If you really do tie me up to the Lei Family tomorrow to take responsibility, and offer me several tens of thousands of Low Grade Spirit Stone, I would indeed be able to live in peace for a short period of time. But have you ever thought about how the Lei Family would treat it after this? It will only feel that Zhao Family is an existence that can be bullied at any time and can be stepped on twice whenever there's anything going on. Under this kind of mentality on the part of Lei Family, it will be completely impossible for Zhao Family to be at peace. "

"Moreover, how would Zhao Family people view this matter? They would probably feel that they have no face, no dignity, and they would be thoroughly disappointed with the clan. The dignified Eldest Young Master, one of the Four Great Families of the Qingye Town, actually went and kowtowed eighteen times in front of the Lei Family door, carrying thorns on his back, just to apologize. It is true that I have done many shameful things in the past, but no matter what, I am Eldest Young Master of Zhao Family, one of the members of the clan. "

"Humph, my child's words, if you kneel in wisdom, you will be able to save the family from an unexpected calamity. As for later on, through all these years, didn't my Zhao Family also hold back, and I feel at peace with my Lei Family to this day. "

Zhao Ruhai replied coldly with an indifferent expression.