9: Mysterious magic, a myriad of waves!

Hearing those last few words, Jiang Shanba's brain buzzed. He slumped back into his chair, staring fixedly at Jiang Lingyi with a look of utter disbelief.

"Say that again!" Jiang Shanba's voice trembled slightly, as if he couldn't believe his own ears.

Jiang Lingyi took a deep breath and repeated firmly, "Your grandson possesses the Pure Yang Body. He is eight years old this year and has already begun his Awakening. He needs Body Refining materials."

Countless thoughts flashed through Jiang Shanba's mind in an instant. The Pure Yang Body was a legendary special Physique; the last time it had appeared was over ten thousand years ago. Once fully awakened, the probability of breaking through to the legendary Divine Profound Realm was something even top-tier Geniuses couldn't match by a tenth.

Jiang Shanba took a long while to barely calm the shock in his heart, and then a series of questions burst out: "Where is he now? Is he safe? Are there enough Body Refining materials?"

Jiang Lingyi nodded, his tone steady. "He is very safe. He is still young, and with the items Lin Min brought over, there are enough Body Refining materials for him to use."

Jiang Shanba said repeatedly, "Good, good, good! Until he grows up safely, absolutely no one else can know about this. If this leaks and people from the Upper Profound Domain come, none of us will be able to protect him."

Jiang Lingyi nodded solemnly. "Understood!"

Jiang Shanba pondered for a moment, a flash of determination in his eyes. "No! I must continue as the Family Head, otherwise I won't be able to help my grandson in the future. However, you might have to suffer some grievance; only by expelling you from the Family can we settle this matter."

Jiang Lingyi's expression remained calm as he said indifferently, "If that's the case, it's actually better for me."

Jiang Shanba nodded, his tone carrying a hint of gratification. "Good! Stay by his side and take good care of him from now on. If he needs anything, send me a message immediately."

Jiang Lingyi smiled slightly and whispered, "Thank you, Father!"

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The next day, the Jiang Family announced that Jiang Lingyi had severely violated the Family rules and was expelled. Once the news broke, the entire Jiang Family was shaken. In particular, Jiang Lingyi's mother, Bai Luolan, immediately lost her temper and charged straight into the Jiang Family's discussion hall.

Bai Luolan shouted furiously, "Jiang Shanba! Where did you drive my son away to?"

Jiang Shanba frowned, his tone carrying a touch of helplessness. "I'll explain it to you when we get back!"

Bai Luolan wasn't buying it at all, her voice growing sharper. "I want you to give me an explanation right now! Otherwise, I'll level this place!"

Jiang Shanba's face darkened as he barked, "You old crone! Don't be so insolent, get back home right now!"

Bai Luolan sneered and attacked directly, shouting, "Profound Technique, Myriad Layers of Waves!"

"Profound Dharma Realm!!!" The Jiang Family members present were aghast. No one expected Bai Luolan to actually dare to strike in the Jiang Family's discussion hall, and with such a powerful Move right from the start!

Seeing this, Jiang Shanba immediately moved to block, shouting, "Great Rock Giant Shield!"

Boom! Their attacks collided, erupting in a massive shockwave. The tables and chairs in the discussion hall were instantly shattered to pieces. Many Jiang Family members were caught in the aftermath, retreating one after another with pale faces.

Jiang Shanba's heart stirred; he decided to make the scene even bigger to cover their true purpose. He cursed loudly, "Old crone! If you keep acting crazy, I won't be polite!"

Bai Luolan didn't back down an inch, her eyes wide with rage. "Come at me then! If you dare touch my son, I'll have the Bai Family flatten your Jiang Family. Let's see what bullshit Family rules you talk about then!"

Jiang Shanba roared, "You dare!"

The confrontation between the two grew more intense, and the atmosphere in the entire discussion hall was strained to the limit. Just then, several elders of the Jiang Family were also alerted, and Jiang Shanba's father, Jiang Yilong, rushed over.

Jiang Yilong frowned, his tone carrying an air of authority. "Daughter-in-law, we're all Family. If there's something wrong, let's talk it out! Why make it like this?"

Bai Luolan snorted coldly, her tone full of anger. "Then hand over my son! If your Jiang Family doesn't want him, I'll take him away!"

Jiang Shanba said deeply, "He has already left; he is no longer in the Jiang Family."

Bai Luolan laughed out of extreme anger. "Fine! You heartless, ungrateful lot. If you ever face trouble in the future, don't dream of my Bai Family helping you one bit!" After saying that, she turned and left the discussion hall, her back full of resolution.

Jiang Yilong sighed and said to Jiang Shanba, "Go and persuade her!"

Jiang Shanba nodded. "Yes!"

Afterward, Jiang Yilong turned to look at the other Jiang Family members, his tone carrying a hint of rage. "This matter is getting bigger and bigger. If we have to spend some money, then we spend some money. Don't you all know the temperament of the Bai Family? Instead of thinking about how to strengthen the Family, you spend every day in internal strife over a measly Family Head position. We might as well just split the Family and let every one of you be a Family Head, hmph!"

The Jiang Family members looked at each other, none daring to say another word. Everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief—this storm had finally settled for the time being.