Lu Mingfei, who had read Dragon Clan before slaying the dragon

"Frankly speaking, Lu Jun and I have the same idea. No matter what decision Eryi makes or what position she will take in the future, as long as it is an act dominated by her own will, I will support her." Yuan Zhisheng said calmly. Yuan Zhisheng said this not only from the standpoint of the head of the eight Sheqi families, but also from the standpoint of an elder brother, but at this moment the latter was far greater than the former. Yuan Zhisheng continued, "Father has the same idea. The same goes for young girls.”

"Eri is free. A free person should not receive any restrictions unless she is willing." Kazama Ruri said softly.

This sentence woke up all the family heads. Ryoma Genichiro and Sakurai Nanami, who were still aggressive just now, lowered their heads unconsciously.

Because of shame.

Their mental height is too low. When they said those words just now, although they no longer regarded Eri as a secret weapon without self-awareness, they also subconsciously tied Eri to the Snakekihachi family... From the beginning to the end In the end, Eri did not owe anything to the Snake Qihachi family. On the contrary, the Snake Qishachachi family always owed this girl. The name "Uesugi" has always been her shackles. The chain was killed by the old man named Tachibana Masamune. Deadly in their hands, but now that Tachibana Masamune and Herzog are pretending to be dead, the girl's shackles have long been released, but they subconsciously think it is better for the girl to stay where she is.

But to be honest, she no longer has any reason to stay. The Sheqiba family has never been considered her real home, but more like a cage. She no longer has to be trapped in the cage. Lu Mingfei can solve the problem of her bloodline for her. At the moment of danger, the girl's fate should be controlled by herself.

To put it harshly, even if Eri's final decision is to completely break away from the Snake Qihachi family and join the Secret Party or some other hybrid organization that has no interest entanglement with the Snake Qihachi family, these family heads have no reason or qualification. put one's oar in.

Among all the family heads, the ones who were the calmest throughout the whole process were Fuma Kotaro and Inuyama Ga. Inuyama Ga had long since faded away from family affairs. It could be said that he was lonely, but in fact, his stubbornness was no longer within the Jakiki Hachi family. Even if It's not that the Inuyama family can't find a suitable heir in the short term, the old head of the family can abdicate in favor of someone else tomorrow.

Fuma Kotaro had known about this for a long time. The most senior family head had already been angry with Yuan Zhi and knew about Principal Ange's proposal, so among all the family heads, they did not, or even avoided, bringing the topic to the topic. When Lu Mingfei appeared, he was the first to stand up and asked Lu Mingfei's thoughts directly.

Not asking for the Feng Mo family, nor for the She Qiba family, but as a respected elder of the family, and even more so for my brother... Perhaps an elder who is not related by blood is not qualified to question Lu Mingfei, but if I am asking on behalf of my uncle, so I am qualified.

In fact, Yuan Zhisheng did not set the standard of satisfaction or dissatisfaction in advance. He just wanted to get an answer. He also did not send any hint to Feng Mo Kotaro, but he knew that Feng Mo Kotaro could see his thoughts... It can only be said that Lu Mingfei The answer was exactly the same as Yuan Zhisheng's idea, but there was no coincidence.

After all, they are all people who understand the cruel fate of the girl in the past and truly love her.

Then there is only one last question left.

"Eri Yi, are you willing to go to Kassel College to study?" Yuan Zhisheng looked at Eri Yi.

"I want to go and have a look." Eriki responded almost without thinking.

Under the chopping board, she was still holding Lu Mingfei's hand.

The issue of her bloodline was solved. After coming into contact with this world, her emotional intelligence was very high. She didn't say it was because of Lu Mingfei, nor did she give any reason. She just answered Yuan Zhisheng's question simply and straightforwardly, and No absolute sentence structure is used, no edges and corners.

What she said was "I want to go see it", which was what she was thinking, not only because she was now staying with Lu Mingfei, Eryi also yearned for school life, which was a fantasy that she could not reach before. , she had only seen it in anime and TV series. She thought more than once that she was just like a normal girl. She was curious about school, cafeterias, teachers, classmates and vigorous or sneaky campus love, even the most ordinary student time.

Of course, the more important thing is to be able to stay with Lu Mingfei. If we use a popular and classic term, Eliyi "Fall in love", she fell in love. If we use a more modern term...

This silly girl is purely in love and will still count money for Lu Mingfei if she is afraid of being betrayed.

Of course, Lu Mingfei is not such a rotten person who has no vision for giving birth to children. If there is anything about him that is rotten, it is probably that all his talents are focused on telling rotten words.

"Then it's decided, but if you, Eri, have the right to come back to the Snake Qihachi family at any time, your room at Genji Heavy Industries will be reserved for you at any time... Of course, there will be no more metal airtight doors. Your room will have a very beautiful floor-to-ceiling window." Minamoto nods to Eriki, "As for your study status when you enter school, I will confirm with the principal as soon as possible while they are still in Japan. Also, if In the future, if you feel that you are not used to staying at Cassel College, or you have been wronged there, please contact me at any time."

Yuan Zhisheng said this without hesitation, expressing his partiality for this girl in front of all the family heads... the love of an elder brother for his sister.

Minamoto is a person with a strong sense of responsibility. After knowing the blood relationship between Eriki and himself, his guilt is enough to make this stupid brother pamper his sister unlimitedly for the rest of his life.

When he said these words, Yuan Zhisheng glanced at Lu Mingfei beside Lu Mingfei intentionally or unintentionally. This time, Lu Mingfei did not shrink his neck or avoid sight. At this time, the man ran away and admitted, "I can't "What's the difference?

However, Lu Mingfei returned Yuan Zhisheng's gaze, and there was still a trace of resentment in his firm eyes that said, "Don't worry," as if he was asking Yuan Zhisheng, "Brother, you don't understand me yet." , then our relationship for so long has been in vain, it really hurts my brother’s heart!”

Yuan Zhisheng ignored Lu Mingfei's resentful gaze. He just took a deep look at Hui Liyi. It seemed that after he had determined the future ownership of this younger sister, his eyes changed again.

This is a more determined look, as if after putting aside all worries, he has made an extremely important decision, this time not for others, but for himself.

No one noticed Minamoto's subtle emotional changes, including the thoughtful Fuma Kotaro. Only Kazama Ruri, who was sitting behind Minamoto, looked at his brother's back, and the light in his eyes jumped.

Yes, brother, it's time for you to be brave for yourself... Not for your overly heavy and overly oppressive sense of responsibility, but to completely follow your own heart, just like yourself, just like Eri, and live in pursuit of freedom.

The family heads originally thought that Eri's admission to Kassel Academy was the most important topic of the day. The next topic would probably be discussing tomorrow's wedding, and then explaining the family heads' current priorities and general future policies. However, no one noticed that Gen Chisheng took a deep breath as if he had made up his mind.

His next words were earth-shattering.

"I will also leave the family."

Yuan Zhisheng's voice was neither loud nor quiet, and his tone was calm, but these words were like a massive nuclear bomb that exploded in the main hall of Xingshen Temple, and all the family heads were stunned. Unconsciousness.

The heads of the families stood up one after another, unable to remain calm, and did not even care about the strict etiquette and dogma of the Snake Qihachi family. Each of them looked surprised...even panicked, with disbelief on their faces. Nanami Sakurai stood with eyes wide open. , Fuma Kotaro's serious old face also wrinkled, and even Inuyama Ga, who had always been calm and free-spirited, subconsciously sat upright.

Only the corner of Fengjian Liuli's mouth curled up with a hint of relief.

Leaving the family...

"Leave the family...what do you mean by the words "head of the family"?" Nanami Sakurai was the first to ask Minamoto Chisheng, not caring about her status at this moment.

"That's the literal meaning." Yuan Zhisheng said calmly, "I decided to leave the family. Of course, the position of the head of the family will also be given up."

"Why, you are still so young, and you have just succeeded to the position of head of the family. In the history of the Sheqiba family, there has never been such a short-term head of the family. Except for death, old age and unexpected death, when the head of the family is in good health, Even under such circumstances, the shortest succession record has been maintained for seven years." Sakurai Nanami looked into Minamoto's eyes, her tone was not aggressive but puzzled, "Do you have any reason to leave the family?"

Lu Mingfei thought about it in his heart. It wasn't that Xiaoyuan Zhisheng had to leave the family for a strange reason, but that he knew who Xiaoyuan was, the patriarch who had only been in the family for seven years.

Master Yue, he didn't expect that he would be whipped to death in front of his son by the descendants of the family, right?

Master Yue, there is a beautiful woman here who says you are the shortest!

"It's not a reason to leave the family, but I do have something I want to do." Although Minamoto was not embarrassed, he did not meet Sakurai Nanami's eyes. "I am going to France."

Yuan Zhisheng used "prepare" instead of "I think", which means that he has already decided. He raised this topic at this moment to inform the family heads, rather than solicit their opinions.

"France?" Upon hearing this place, many family heads frowned.

It's not that they have any objections to France. On the contrary, they are not very familiar with this country. The Sheqiba family has no influence and no business network in France, and they have no interests in dealing with the mixed-race organizations there.

So why do parents want to go to France? Is there something special there?

Fuma Kotaro frowned a little deeper. Minamoto had told him about Ange's thoughts and decision to respect Eriki, but he had no idea about Minamoto's sudden announcement of abdication.

There was absolutely no warning, even a calm old man like Fuma Kotaro was surprised... No, it can't be said that there was no warning.

France……

Fuma Kotaro raised his eyebrows. He seemed to remember something. It was during the period before Minamoto Chiaki succeeded to the position of head of the family. Tachibana Masamune managed the Jakaki Hachi family to be prosperous and well-organized, and he was very different from the lazy and new-school heir. On the other hand, many of the elders of the Strategy Department and the priests of the shrine did not support the young man's succession to the position of patriarch. At that time, there had been some rumors circulating in the family. In fact, the young master had no intention of succeeding as patriarch. Interest, his wish is to sell sunscreen oil on the beaches of France.

Kotaro Fuma didn't hear this kind of gossip often, but it was more than once, but he never took it to heart. After all, no matter how much the elders and priests opposed the young man, "Imperial Blood" always flowed in his body. It is undisputed, so he was born to be a leader. This is his destiny. Compared with the supreme master of the mafia clan, he went to France to sell sunscreen and so on... Have you ever seen any Ultraman who appeared not to fight monsters, but to To stop the construction workers?

However, this time, looking at Minamoto's naive expression, Fuma Kotaro realized that he was serious, and those rumors were not groundless. This young patriarch, even after he had succeeded the patriarch, helped the Snake Qihachi family to cross the border. After having made great achievements in life and death, he still did not covet anything, such as power, wealth or prestige... He really wanted to sell sunscreen in France.

Even if a lifetime's income from selling sunscreen is not equal to the income of the Sheqiba family in a week, even if you become the "King of Sunscreen", it is impossible to compare with the status of the supreme toe of the mafia clan, even if you sell sunscreen As a parent, you can have as many girls as you want with blond hair and blue eyes, but the best they can do is mop up their hair...but these don't seem to be his pursuits.

He just wants to go to a beach in France with his family and sell sunscreen, that's all.

Maybe in the future, he doesn’t have to sell sunscreen all the time, and he doesn’t have to stay in France all the time. He just wants to leave his family. This is the deepest thought in this young man’s heart.

It turns out that not only Uesugi Eri, but also his family is a cage that traps his freedom?

"France...where?" Sakurai Nanami has not yet recovered, "Why France?"

"A few years ago, I accidentally saw an advertisement for a sunscreen oil in a magazine. The illustration was of a nudist beach in France, and I came up with this idea at that time." Yuan Zhisheng said this time with great honesty, "I haven't had the idea in the past few years. Change, I feel that is where I belong. If I stay in the position of a parent until retirement, I am not sure whether that piece of heaven and earth beach will still be there."

Chapter 849 The new head of the family

Sunscreen…nudist beach…

These words were spoken from the mouths of tens of thousands of people, making the family heads feel extremely strange.

In other words, these noble and respected family heads have no idea what the connection is between the suntan lotion advertisements and nudist beach illustrations they saw in a magazine and their abdication from the position of patriarch.

Only Fuma Kotaro kept looking at Minamoto's naive eyes with his vicissitudes of life. From those young, tired and longing eyes, Fuma Kotaro could see that he was serious.

That rumor was also true. That young man didn't care about fame, wealth, and status at all. Not only did he not care about it, but on the contrary, these were the shackles that trapped him. He tried his best to free himself from these shackles and go to the place where he had been fascinated for a long time. nudist beach.

To put it harshly, if the family had not survived this disaster, or if the head of the family died in the disaster, he would never want to be buried in a grand ceremony at the family’s old shrine, but would rather have his ashes scattered there. On the soft sand of the nudist beach.

Fuma Kotaro raised his head, but from this angle he could not see the sky of Tokyo. He could only see the solitary dome of the main hall of Xingshen Temple. The old man who had devoted his life to his family sighed silently in his heart.

It turns out that for these young people, the family is such an unbearable shackles and cage, which restricts their lives and traps their freedom... Yes, they are all poor children who have been teased by fate. They have been teased by Herzog. Their lives are still so young, but they have endured the darkest and cruelest deception in the world. For them, their family, this city, and even this country will only leave them with unhappiness and misfortune. Memories, so I can’t wait to escape from here and do everything possible to stay away.

Just like their father sixty-one years ago.

The sad history happened again, but fortunately this time, it did not lead to the darkest ending, because someone brought light to the Sheqiba family.

Thinking of this, Fuma Kotaro couldn't help but glance at Lu Mingfei. The emotions in his eyes were very complicated, and he couldn't tell whether it was gratitude or reverence.

"Going to a nudist beach in France to sell sunscreen is something I've always wanted to do." Yuan Zhisheng looked at all the family heads and explained seriously, "The darkest days of the family have been over, and we have been fighting ghosts for a long time. The long war has also come to an end. The alliance with Kassel College has been signed not long ago. All internal and external troubles have been eradicated. In the future, there will be no more bloodshed or sacrifices among the clansmen. In the era of peace, there is no need for Amaterasu. There is no need for such a thing as 'emperor'..."

"The one who can guide the family through the darkness is you, the elder. The fierce ghosts are also in your hands. The covenant with Kassel Academy is also signed by you and the principal." This time, Nanami Sakurai rarely ignored her status and respect. He interrupted Yuan Zhisheng, "The Executive Board has also shone brightly in recent years because of you. Although you have only been in power for a short time, there is no doubt that you have done amazing things for the entire family." This contribution can even be ranked among the top three among the family heads over the past hundreds of years. With your guidance, the family may be able to move towards a brighter future."

Sakurai Nanami's words are very pertinent, and there is no exaggeration. It has only been a few months since Minamoto took over, but he has accomplished what most previous family heads have not been able to do for decades. This is probably because he was born in troubled times, just like the family. According to rumors in the history books, Amaterasu was born in response to the calamity, and this time the times did not create heroes. If Fuma Kotaro or any other head of the family had been the head of the family after Tachibana Masamune, it would have been very difficult for the Snake Qihachi family to survive this situation. A disaster.

The family was saved during the succession of this young man. Although it was assisted by many factors such as Lu Mingfei, Uesugi Yue and Kassel Academy, and even Lu Mingfei was the most important link among them, in the history recorded by the family , the young patriarch is undoubtedly the savior of the world, the being who leads the family from darkness to a prosperous future... If he only saves the family and resigns as the patriarch, there is absolutely no such reason. It is like the family's gratitude to this meritorious person The Lord is crossing the river and demolishing the bridge.

"What is a brighter future?" Yuan Zhisheng asked softly.

Sakurai Nanami opened her mouth to say something, but when she saw the faint sad expression on Yuan Zhisheng's face, she suddenly froze.

"Will the family become the largest mixed-race organization in the world, overpowering Kassel Academy? Or will it restore the glory of its ancestor, the White King, and become a new dragon clan in the new era? Or will it gradually come to the forefront from the shadow society? , establish an immortal dynasty in Japan, lasting for generations, and the emperor's hegemony?" Yuan Zhisheng shook his head slowly, "These are unrealistic, you and I know it well."

Sakurai Nanami was silent. The emotion on her face that was originally interrupted by the excitement of Minamoto's announcement of her abdication gradually became too calm, because she acquiesced to Minamoto's words.

It is unrealistic. The Sheqiba family has never had such huge ambitions as the organizations of Kassel Academy and Henkel.

In other words, this family, which has always been cursed by blood and destiny, has never been allowed to have such huge ambitions.

Their strength comes from the blood of the White Emperor in their bodies, but they sacrificed because of this blood. They have been fighting with themselves and dealing with fate. This is why the secret of the White King's blood has not been revealed to other mixed-races for thousands of years. This organization discovered that it was not because the Snake Qiba family did not have the ambition to expand externally, but because they were not qualified. It was already very painful for them just to overcome the fate of their innate blood and curse.

It turns out that this family is really a huge prison. They have trapped everyone who was born with such a bloodline. They cannot be forgiven and are not allowed to escape, because the dangerous blood flowing in their bodies is their original sin, and it starts over and over again. Back and forth for thousands of years.

"In the age of war, our wish is that the blood of the tribe will stop and that future generations will be in peace; in the age of curses, light is to be able to escape the tragic fate that was doomed from the beginning, and the dawn can shine on the family and those sad ghosts ', the family has spent hundreds of years with such expectations." Gen Zhisheng no longer looked at Sakurai Nanami at this moment, but turned his attention to the scenery outside the main hall of Xingshen Temple, "Now, our expectations Everything has been realized, the evildoers within the family have been eliminated, the long-standing war has returned to peace, the 'god' has been completely killed, and the bloodline issue is finally developing in a good direction. What is a brighter future for us? Do you really want more?"

After Yuan Zhisheng finished speaking, the family heads in the main hall exchanged glances with each other silently, and there was a long silence. However, no one could answer Yuan Zhisheng's last question.

"For me, our family has already ushered in a bright future. Although we haven't recovered from the wounds we suffered in the war, and although the hidden dangers of our bloodline still exist, at least we have never lacked money or living space. There will be no more bloodshed and sacrifice among our clansmen. To me, an era of peace means light," Yuan Zhisheng said frankly. "When I was a child, I imagined that I would make a name for myself in a big city. But after actually achieving that goal, I found that such a life was actually very tiring, physically and mentally exhausted. Looking back, I realized that I didn't need such lofty goals in the first place. That small town in the mountains is actually very beautiful. Back then, I was actually poor and happy."

Having said this, Yuan Zhisheng unconsciously turned his gaze and saw Kazama Ruri, who had been watching him, smiling and nodding at him.

"Some people say that Amaterasu was born in response to disaster. Maybe this is right, but the family's disaster has been over. I have reflected on myself more than once, whether I can be a qualified leader, and whether I can respond to the people's demands. My expectation." At this time, Yuan Zhisheng stood up and looked at all the family heads, "Fortunately, the mission has been fulfilled and the family has been reborn. In this way, my wish has been fulfilled. In peaceful times, I am not a very wise person. Leader, Amaterasu cannot illuminate all the 'ghosts', and will no longer be able to lead the family to the heights you expect in the future."

The heads of the family stood up, and all the heads of the family also stood up one after another. The heads of the family understood what Yuan Zhisheng said. The young head of the family was not overly modest. He has made indelible achievements in the calamity and rebirth, but his refusal is also obvious. So far, Yuan Zhisheng has done everything for the Sheqiba family. He can lead the Sheqiba family to survive, but he may not How powerful and prosperous can the eight Sheqi families become.

"No, sir, I didn't mean that..." Sakurai Nanami quickly explained to Minamoto that she did not want to tie him up and ask him to lead the Snake Qihachi family to unprecedented heights.

"I understand, but things in the future are beyond my ability. Thank you for your support during this period. The days I spent with you will be unforgettable for a lifetime. I will also be proud of the strength of my family in the future." Yuan Zhisheng suddenly bowed deeply to all the heads of the Sheqiba family.

The heads of the family responded immediately and unanimously. This time their bows were very long. It was so long that Lu Mingfei wondered whether old family heads like Fuma Kotaro and Inuyama Ga would be able to straighten up later.

Lu Mingfei did not complain in his heart about how pretentious the Japanese were and how they wanted to save face with their red tape. Instead, he looked at this scene with emotion. He understood that Yuan Zhisheng's words had reached this point, and he had abdicated. Their thoughts were expressed very clearly and firmly, and they even said that they could not be shaken. The family heads had no reason or position to refuse. They were not qualified to blame Yuan Zhisheng, let alone demand him. They could only express their feelings silently in this way. The respect and gratitude of a young adult parent.

The farewell of the Japanese underworld is solemn and speechless.

At this moment, Lu Mingfei finally understood the core of this culture. The underworld was not a group of unlearned, arrogant and violent gangsters. They just found it difficult to express their feelings and justice in words, so they often pretended They are frivolous and bastards so as not to expose their shyness and embarrassment, but whether it is hatred or kindness, they actually keep it in their hearts, so those who offend them will be brutally retaliated by them, and those who are kind to them will even Let them die generously without frowning.

"Let's go back to Japan occasionally in the future." Lu Mingfei whispered to Eriki, "Actually, your tribe doesn't seem to be that bad."

Eryi blinked her eyes, probably not understanding whether Lu Mingfei's words were scolding the head of the Sheqiba family or praising them.

After Yuan Zhisheng sat down again, all the family heads also took their seats, and the atmosphere in the hall became a little quiet and gloomy.

The traitors of the Tachibana family have been eliminated, the main Uesugi family is getting married, and now even the head of the Minamoto family is leaving. For some time in the future, the positions of the heads of the upper three families of the Sheqi family will all be vacant, and one of them has left. He is still the head of the family. Although the current situation of the family can only be maintained by the lower five families, there have been very obvious faults in the family. At least for a long time in the future, this largest mixed-race organization entrenched in Japan will be seriously out of control. Condition.

But at least they have merged with the fierce ghosts, so overall, the Sheqi Eight Families are not too bad compared to their heyday.

"When are you going to leave?" Fuma Kotaro asked Minamoto Chisheng.

"After Eriki's wedding, within a week, I've been looking at the air tickets to France recently." Minamoto Chisheng said a little guiltily, "At that time, father, Chime, Sakurai Kogure, Sakura, Yasha and Crow will meet I will leave together, and before I leave, I will find a way to fill the vacant positions in the family."

There is no way not to feel guilty. It would be okay if one leaves the family alone, but when Minamoto leaves, he also takes many key members of the family with him, especially the young girl and Sakurai Kogure. Once they leave, the fierce ghosts will lose their ability to truly It should be much more difficult to manage people by restraining them.

"That's right. They are all your real family members and retainers. We will feel more at ease if you take them away." Fuma Kotaro seemed to see Minamoto's embarrassment, and he took the initiative to comfort him, "The family will never Forget about your contribution and achievements, your deeds will always remain in the family shrine, but please be sure to take the time to come back and have a look in the future, the clan members will also care about your safety."

"I'll try my best." Yuan Zhisheng nodded without making an overly sure guarantee.

"Before you leave, do you have any recommendations for the next head of household?" Sakurai Nanami asked after accepting the fact that Minamoto was destined to leave.

"Actually, we already have a favorite candidate." Yuan Zhisheng nodded, "But my opinion is just a reference. Those who will stay in the family in the future are the decision-makers."

No one interrupted at this time, and almost all the family heads' eyes subconsciously fell on Fuma Kotaro. Fuma Kotaro was the head of the family and had the most seniority. Whether it was Tachibana Masamune's era or the short Minamoto period, if the head of the family is The most important backbone, this old man is the indispensable pillar. If Yuan Zhisheng leaves today, the burden of the family will undoubtedly fall on this old man's shoulders tomorrow.

Chapter 850 The wedding will be after twelve o'clock

Facing the looks from all the families, Fuma Kotaro showed no emotion on his face.

However, the name Yuan Zhisheng said next made all the family heads subconsciously stunned.

"Sakurai Nanami." Yuan Zhisheng glanced at all the family heads present and said calmly, "As for the candidate for the next head of the family, I recommend the Sakurai family head."

It was just a meeting of less than ten people, and they were all big shots with respected status. Although there were no strange sounds such as gasps and exclamations, every family head expressed his surprise with his expressions.

The only exception was Fuma Kotaro. He was probably the calmest among all the family heads. The expression on the old man's face was calm, and he seemed to have no surprise or objection to Minamoto's decision.

Among the family heads, the one who reacted the most was undoubtedly Sakurai Nanami herself when her name was read out. Of course, she was not excited or excited, but surprised or even unbelievable. To be honest, Minamoto's announcement just now to step down as head of the family was beyond her expectation. Then he recommended her by name as the next candidate.

Although it was a recommendation rather than a designation, Yuan Zhisheng was still in office. The words of the current elders were of course very weighty, especially for the support of the successor, which had considerable reference significance.

But this position is based on emotion and reason...