C61 Opposition!

The support from a group of elders left those who had opposed Qin Yunhai with no choice but to grimace in silence, unable to voice any further dissent. However, their hearts still harbored deep-seated resentment towards him. Outside, the expressions of the Qin family members varied greatly—some displayed joy, while others were visibly enraged. Anger was the predominant sentiment, as Qin Yunhai's actions had left the younger family members feeling suppressed and aggrieved. Why should the Qin family endure insults from rival clans without retaliation? Were they truly inferior to the Ouyang Family? Unfortunately, regardless of their dissatisfaction, they lacked the strength to oppose the current authority. Qin Yunhai was, after all, the authoritative Family Head.

"Ah, that's better. At last, you all appreciate the effort I've put in," Qin Yunhai remarked, nodding in satisfaction as he observed the dwindling opposition. Yet, beneath his composed exterior, he was acutely aware of the elders who had opposed him. With such internal adversaries, his position was anything but secure. He knew he must seize every opportunity to neutralize potential threats.

"Family Head, many of our kin have suffered at the hands of the Ouyang Family. Can't we stand up to them just once?" a young family member boldly inquired, voicing the collective frustration.

"Insolence! What of your injuries? If you can't endure these minor setbacks, how will you face greater challenges ahead?" Qin Yunhai retorted sharply, his face clouding over with disapproval. "Do you truly wish to provoke a costly confrontation with the Ouyang Family?"

"Hmph! Qin Yunhai, it's clear you fear the Ouyang Family, hiding behind lofty rhetoric!" a cool, angry voice pierced the tense atmosphere from outside the hall.

"How dare they! Who would speak so insolently?" "To slander the Family Head? As if he would ever cower in fear!" "Who's uttering such nonsense? Show yourself immediately!" Qin Yunhai's loyal supporters burst into a cacophony of indignation.

With a disdainful snort, a figure stepped out from the shadows at the entrance, striding confidently into the center of the hall.

"Qin Feng?"

"What's he doing here?"

"Why is this failure showing his face?!"

"Didn't you hear? Last time, Qin Feng seriously injured Qin Shan and Lin Xu. He even killed the monarch!"

Someone chimed in.

"He killed the monarch? Seriously wounded Lord Lin Xu? That's impossible! With his limited abilities, how could Qin Feng pull that off?"

"It's absolutely true! I've had enough of Lin Xu for a long time. He's just a lackey for the Qin family, yet he parades around as if he's in charge."

"Good on you, Qin Feng!"

The whispers among the crowd grew louder, with a number of the younger family members openly supporting Qin Feng.

"Enough! Silence, all of you!"

Qin Yunhai's face turned to ice as he thundered at the assembly.

"Qin Feng, you stand before the Qin family elders. What gives a junior member the audacity to speak in this chamber?"

Qin Yunhai shot Qin Feng a chilling look, reprimanding him.

"As the Young Lord of the Qin family, I have every right to address this gathering!"

Qin Feng met his gaze with a cold, unwavering stare. "Under my father's leadership, the Qin family never faced such humiliation. What force would dare to disrespect us then?"

"Qin Feng, the nerve! Who gave you permission to enter this hall?!"

Qin Shan, off to the side, burst out in anger.

"Shut your whining mouth!"

Qin Feng's eyes were sharp, sending twin beams of light that seemed to pin Qin Shan in place.

"You disrespectful brat!"

Under Qin Feng's intense scrutiny, Qin Shan involuntarily retreated, his complexion turning ghostly white.

The elders in the hall shifted in their seats, witnessing Qin Shan's discomfort.

Some faces lit up with satisfaction, while others darkened with brewing storms.

Qin Yunhai's face grew pale, his anger barely contained.

"Qin Feng, such insolence! Do you really think a stroke of fortune entitles you to such brazenness?"

"Guards, apprehend this troublemaker and lock him in the dungeon!"

"Immediately, Family Head!"

A group of Qin family guards, each exuding a powerful presence, marched forward. They were Qin Yunhai's personal elite, renowned for their exceptional fighting skills.