8: He possesses a pure Yang body!

One month later, the atmosphere within the Jiang Family became exceptionally tense. Jiang Lingyi had spent almost all of the Jiang Family's cash, leading to widespread complaints among the Family's upper echelon. On this day, Jiang Shanba summoned the high-ranking members of the Family to discuss Jiang Lingyi's matter.

Sitting in the main seat, Jiang Shanba looked at Jiang Lingyi with a serious gaze and asked in a deep voice, "Ling Yi, tell us, what on earth is going on? Why did you use so much cash without the Family's consent?"

Jiang Lingyi's expression was calm, and his tone was indifferent: "There's nothing to say. I needed to buy some things; they can be deducted from the resources the Family allocates to me in the future."

A Clan Uncle immediately stepped forward, his voice filled with dissatisfaction: "Ling Yi, you've taken what belongs to everyone. For these past eight years, you've been listless and haven't done a single thing for the Family. How can you possibly offset this?"

Jiang Lingyi glanced at him and said plainly, "Fine. Starting today, whenever the Family needs me, I will be the first to show up."

Jiang Shanba frowned, finding the sudden change in Jiang Lingyi's attitude suspicious. He pressed further, "Then where are the things you spent so much money on?"

"I used them myself. I've been practicing a Cultivation Technique recently that requires many resources. I have nothing else to say." Jiang Lingyi's tone remained calm, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

Jiang Shanba's elder brother, Jiang Shanwen, sneered with a hint of sarcasm in his voice: "Shanba, is this how you're going to settle this? If everyone starts spending money like him, how is our Jiang Family supposed to develop?"

Jiang Shanba originally wanted to protect his son and brush the matter aside, but seeing the others refuse to let it go, he felt somewhat helpless. He sighed and asked, "Then what do you suggest, Big Brother?"

Jiang Shanwen said bluntly, "Even though Father chose you as the Family Head, you can't just let your son do whatever he wants. Now that almost all of the Jiang Family's cash is gone, we won't even be able to distribute resources to the Family disciples next month. How do you plan to solve this?"

Jiang Shanba fell silent for a moment before saying slowly, "Then we'll just have to delay it for a month. There's no other way."

"Delay for a month? You make it sound so easy. Many Family disciples are currently at critical junctures for a Breakthrough. If the resources don't keep up, they might have to wait another year for the next opportunity. As the Family Head, don't you know how significant the impact is?" Jiang Shanwen's tone was aggressive; he clearly didn't intend to let the matter drop easily.

Jiang Shanba's expression soured, and his tone turned cold. "The money is already spent. Why don't you suggest a solution then!"

Jiang Shanwen sneered and said directly, "Heh! Is this how you act as the Family Head? Several of us have agreed that you are unfit for the position. Once we report this to Father, we will re-elect a new Family Head."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shanba's face darkened, and he gave a cold laugh. "Heh! If you've already made your move, just say so. Why go through all this trouble? It's just the position of Family Head! If I'm not meant to be it, then so be it!"

"Father!" Jiang Lingfeng cried out nervously, clearly surprised by Jiang Shanba's decision.

Jiang Shanba waved his hand, his voice tinged with exhaustion. "Enough! Let it be. Everyone, go about your business! If you want to remove me, go and call those Old fogies out. Ling Yi, come with me!"

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Jiang Lingyi followed Jiang Shanba into a study. Jiang Shanba closed the door, activated a Soundproofing Formation, and then turned to look at Jiang Lingyi, his voice filled with helplessness. "It has come to this, and you still can't give me an explanation?"

Jiang Lingyi was silent for a moment, a flicker of struggle passing through his eyes before he finally whispered, "This matter is too important. It could affect the entire future of the Jiang Family. It must remain hidden; the fewer people who know, the better."

Jiang Shanba frowned, his voice anxious. "What on earth is so important? By doing this, if the elders decide to vent their anger on you, being expelled from the Family would be the least of your worries!"

Jiang Lingyi took a deep breath, looked firmly at Jiang Shanba, and said slowly, "Fine! I'll tell you, but you must keep it a secret, or the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Jiang Shanba nodded, his tone solemn. "Speak. With the protection of this Formation, no third person will ever know."

Jiang Lingyi was silent for a moment before finally speaking: "My son—he is a Pure Yang Body!"