Chapter 1953 - 1954: Beheading to Apologize

Chapter 1953: Chapter 1954: Beheading to Apologize

Xiahou Zhenshan and his daughter, Xiahou Zhenkong, were dumbstruck, shocked and surprised upon hearing Ye Xuan’s request.

Is this a joke?

This guy, is he crazy?

Being so high-profile, isn’t this equivalent to courting death?

Xiahou Zhenshan and his daughter were slightly overwhelmed, suspecting for a few moments whether Ye Xuan was the legendary "pig teammate."

Brother, this was just a bet originally, with no one else knowing, there’s no harm in cheating when necessary, did you actually take it seriously?

If you took it seriously, fine, but please figure out... who benefits from this bet?

If you lose, you’ll have to put yourself on the line!

And Xiahou Zhenkong? If he loses, at most he’d lose some face, suffer some humiliation, but wouldn’t lose his life!

By then, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, with the bet upfront, how can you cheat?

If you win, it would indeed feel great, Xiahou Zhenkong losing face would be satisfying, but what if you lose? Have you thought about it?

Xiahou Yudie was so anxious that she wanted to curse.

As for Xiahou Zhenkong, once he came to his senses, he burst into laughter: "Good, good! You kid really have a personality, I was thinking the same thing, then let all the descendants of the Xiahou Family gather in front of the old lady’s residence, and when the result comes out, no one will dare cheat under the watchful eyes of the crowd!"

Xiahou Zhenkong was overjoyed.

Originally he was worried that Xiahou Zhenshan and Ye Xuan would cheat, and he wouldn’t be able to do anything about it, but now Ye Xuan has made this request voluntarily, which suits his intention exactly!

By then, even if Xiahou Zhenshan cheats to save his life, the Family Head’s prestige would be completely lost; could he still stay in that position for long?

Ye Xuan, whether you become the benefactor of the Xiahou Family is uncertain, but you’ve already become my benefactor!

Seeing Xiahou Zhenkong’s gleeful appearance, Xiahou Zhenshan’s face darkened, and he couldn’t help but look at Ye Xuan: "Brother Ye Xuan..."

He was hinting at Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan seemed not to understand and said with a smile: "Xiahou Family Head, such an exciting show is hard to come by, the more people the merrier, wouldn’t it be boring if it was just a few of us from beginning to end?"

"This..."

Xiahou Zhenshan was completely speechless, brother, please don’t mess around, okay?

Xiahou Zhenkong was afraid that Xiahou Zhenshan would reject Ye Xuan’s condition, and he quickly added: "Family Head, Ye Xuan is the Divine Doctor you invited, and if you can’t even meet his small request, wouldn’t it be a lapse in the Xiahou Family’s etiquette?"

"You..."

Xiahou Yudie was furious, how dare this old thing talk about Xiahou Family’s etiquette with them!

Xiahou Zhenshan closed his eyes, having no choice, he could only nod: "Yudie, go find pen and ink, also inform the Xiahou Family’s descendants, have them all gather at your grandmother’s residence within half an hour!"

"Father..." Xiahou Yudie glanced at Ye Xuan with resentment, looking worried.

"Go."

Xiahou Zhenshan, feeling powerless, waved his hand. It was supposed to be just a verbal bet, but it developed like this, leaving him bewildered!

"Yes..."

Xiahou Yudie deeply felt her father’s helplessness, and having no choice, she could only turn around reluctantly and proceed with Ye Xuan’s arrangement.

Now that things have come to this point, let’s just hope that Ye Xuan isn’t fooling around.

Xiahou Family isn’t a place he can mess around!

...

In the deepest part of the Xiahou residence stands an old house, not large but surrounded by empty space, meticulously clean.

Its humbleness reveals a sense of prestige.

In prominent families, those living in such locations and environments are often the most powerful figures.

Obviously, this is the residence of the old lady of the Xiahou Family.

At this moment, outside, the courtyard is bustling.

Several thousand descendants from the Xiahou residence have all gathered here, creating a crowded atmosphere, making the usually forbidden area around the old house vibrant and lively.

"What’s happening? Why did the Family Head suddenly gather us at the ancestor’s residence? Did something happen to the ancestor..."

"Shut your stupid mouth! The ancestor has profound power, how could anything happen to her? There must be another reason for the Family Head calling us here!"

"Yes, yes, yes, the Xiahou Family cannot be without the ancestor, the ancestor must be fine!"

"..."

Some younger outer disciples whispered, their hearts filled with nervousness.

The current situation of the Xiahou ancestor is no secret in the Xiahou residence, or even throughout the Hidden Dragon.

The Xiahou Family continues to stand strong in the dog-eat-dog Hidden Dragon World solely because of their ancestor’s presence; if she were suddenly gone, the consequences for the Xiahou Family would be unimaginable.

How could these descendants of the Xiahou Family not understand this?

Just as the atmosphere became restless,

Xiahou Zhenshan, with a pale face, brought Ye Xuan to the front of the old house, followed by Xiahou Yudie and Xiahou Zhenkong, who had a cold smile on his face.

Xiahou Zhenshan deeply looked at Ye Xuan, sighed secretly, then turned to the crowd and said: "Everyone, calm down."

Instantly, the atmosphere quieted down.

"You all know the ancestor’s recent condition, I called you here today just to witness something."

Xiahou Zhenshan glanced at Ye Xuan beside him, saying: "This is Ye Xuan, a Divine Doctor I invited from the Mortal World, the only person who might heal the ancestor!"

All eyes focused on the youthful Ye Xuan, full of surprise, doubting, and shocked.

However, not everyone was like Xiahou Zhenkong; even with skepticism, since Xiahou Zhenshan brought him in, no one dared say anything.

Xiahou Zhenshan continued: "Regarding this, Xiahou Zhenkong is quite discontented with me, resulting in a bet between us a while ago. Today, if Ye Xuan cannot cure the ancestor, both my and Ye Xuan’s heads will roll here in apology!"

The crowd exclaimed: "Family Head..."

Before voices could rise and fall, Xiahou Zhenshan raised his hand indicating silence, restoring peace immediately.

Xiahou Zhenshan said again: "Yet if Ye Xuan heals the ancestor, the Xiahou Family will owe him a great favor, needless to say, at the same time Xiahou Zhenkong would have to slap himself thrice in public for obstruction and let Ye Xuan write two words on his face."

Xiahou Zhenkong smiled calmly, speaking up: "That’s right, a verbal bet with the Family Head but now, your presence makes it more than verbal."

The crowd: "..."

Many were still baffled, not understanding why Xiahou Zhenshan engaged in such an unfair bet with Xiahou Zhenkong.

As for Xiahou Zhenshan, he didn’t elaborate further, turning to Ye Xuan, sighing softly, then saying: "Brother Ye Xuan, now the rest is up to you, do... your best."