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As soon as the two returned to the yard, they saw Yang Mie standing at the door with his hands behind his back, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Mie'er, why are you here?" Yang Jian raised his eyebrows. "Why don't you come in and sit down?"

When Yang Mie saw the two, his eyes lit up and he immediately ran forward to hold their hands: "Brother, come with me!"

"Where are you going?" Yang Yitan asked with a smile.

"Back mountain!" Yang Mie said excitedly, "I want to show you the results of my training during this period!"

Yang Jian and Yang Yitan smiled at each other and let the little guy pull them towards the back mountain.

In the open space at the back of the mountain, Yang Mie stood still, took a deep breath, and then began to practice the results of his cultivation over the past period of time.

The other party has already mastered the Yang family's martial arts, but in the eyes of Yang Jian and the others, it still seems a bit "child's play"!

"Good!" Yang Yitan applauded. "It seems Mier has made great progress while we were away!"

He walked forward and gently pressed Yang Mie's shoulder: "But next time you use it, you can control the strength a little bit so that you don't consume your energy too quickly."

Yang Mie smiled so much that his eyes curved into crescents when he received the praise.

Yang Yitan suddenly thought of something and squatted down to look Yang Mie in the eye: "How about this, while your second brother and I are here, let's teach you a technique."

"Really?" Yang Mie jumped up in surprise.

However, Yang Jian on the side frowned.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to teach, but what he teaches...the other party can’t use it.

Not to mention Yang Mie, even Yang Yitan couldn't use his martial arts.

At this time, Yang Yitan demonstrated the secret method of the Heavenly Eye that he had created and passed it to Yang Mie.

Then he looked at Yang Jian and said, "Wouldn't you like to teach me a few tricks?"

Yang Jian did not explain, but just raised his hand, and a ray of golden light appeared in his palm.

The light contained extremely pure power, but also carried some special rules.

"This is..." Yang sighed and his pupils shrank slightly.

Yang Jian said calmly: "My skills are somewhat special, and only those with extremely strong talents can learn them!"

Although Yang Mie didn't understand, he also knew that he couldn't learn his second brother's martial arts, and his face immediately fell.

Seeing this, Yang Yitan quickly comforted him, "It's okay. Second brother's skills are special, but eldest brother can teach you other things."

He turned to Yang Jian and said, "How about... you demonstrate it? Even if Mier can't learn it, it will help broaden his horizons."

Yang Jian thought about it and nodded in agreement.

He walked to the center of the open space, without moving, but a shadow suddenly appeared behind him. The shadow was lifelike, as if it were a real entity.

"Is this... a Dharma image?" Yang Mie widened his eyes.

"Well, with myself as the main body, I can summon the Dharma images of heaven and earth!" Yang Jian explained.

That angry-looking Vajra seemed to have the intention to swallow the sky!

Yang Mie was so stunned that he even forgot to breathe.

After the demonstration, Yang Jian put away his avatar and walked back to the two of them: "How is it?"

"It's...it's amazing!" Yang Mie was so excited that he was incoherent.

Yang Yitan was also deeply shocked and said with a wry smile, "Second brother, your technique...is truly not something that ordinary people can learn."

Yang Jian smiled and said nothing more.

"Second brother, can your...dharma image become taller and bigger?" Yang Mie asked the question in his mind.

Yang Jian nodded and said, "Of course, you can make it as big as you want!"

Hearing this, little stars suddenly appeared in Yang Mie's eyes.

At this moment, a disciple of the Yang family came running over: "Two young masters, the master wants you to go to the main hall immediately!"

Yang Jian and Yang Yitan looked at each other - it seemed that grandpa had made the decision.

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In the main hall, Yang Yifang sat in the main seat, with the elders of the Yang family standing on both sides.

The atmosphere was solemn, obviously having just gone through a heated discussion.

After Yang Jian and Yang Yitan saluted, Yang Yifang spoke directly, "I have already discussed the matter of the candidate for the Patriarch with the elders."

He glanced at the two of them and said slowly, "I agree... let Mier be trained as a candidate for Patriarch."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was in an uproar.

At this time, an elder stood up and retorted: "Master, this is against the rules!"

"Yes, if it was Yi Tan and Jian Er we wouldn't say a single word, but not Yang Mie!

Although his last name is Yang, he is not a direct descendant of our Yang family, even though his talents and character are very suitable!"

Chapter 178 It’s late at night, it’s time to run away!

A single stone can cause a thousand ripples. Once someone steps forward to take the lead in starting a group, the rest will follow suit.

Yang Yifang raised his hand to stop him: "Rules are dead, but people are alive! Mier has both talent and character. As long as we train him well, he will have a promising future!"

Besides, Mier's surname is Yang now, not Mu!"

But it was obvious that the elders did not buy it and looked like they would not agree no matter what they said!

At this time, Yang Yifang looked at Yang Jian with a meaningful look in his eyes.

It seems to be saying: I have said everything I should say, but it still doesn’t work.

Yang Jian was a little surprised - this scene was beyond his expectations.

He didn't expect that Yang Yifang would actually choose Yang Mie as the candidate for the head of the family.

Thinking of this, Yang Jian also realized that it was time for him to stand up.

He first looked around at the Yang family elders present, then said, "Dear elders, I was the one who proposed Mier as the candidate for the family head. If you have any complaints, please tell me!"

The atmosphere in the hall was solemn and depressing, and the faces of the elders of the Yang family were gloomy and uncertain.

Yang Jian stood in the center, his eyes as sharp as torches, looking around at everyone.

His voice was steady and powerful, yet it carried an undeniable edge. "The elders oppose Yang Mie's candidacy for Patriarch. I understand your concerns. But I want to ask, besides Mie'er, who else in the Yang Family today could be more suitable?"

As soon as the words fell, the hall fell into silence.

A moment later, a white-haired elder snorted coldly and pointed at Yang Jian and Yang Yitan beside him. "Aren't you and Yitan the ready-made candidates? In terms of talent and strength, you two are both the best of the younger generation of the Yang Family. Why bother looking for someone far away?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint bitter smile.

He shook his head and said firmly, "Elder, you are wrong. My eldest brother and I are not interested in this. Let me make it clear to you all today that we will not remain in the Yang family forever."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the hall.

The elders looked at each other, obviously not expecting Yang Jian to express his position so bluntly.

At this moment, the patriarch Yang Yifang, who had been silent the entire time, slowly stood up, his gaze deep and dignified. "Everyone, Yishen and Jian'er's talents are unmatched anywhere in the world! They are destined to go further, and the Yang family should not become a shackle that binds them."

His voice was deep and powerful, and every word was like a hammer, striking everyone's heart: "Especially Jian'er, with his potential, he will surely become a peerless powerhouse like the Martial Emperor in the future.

If his future is delayed because of the Yang family, wouldn't we become the sinners of the Yang family? How can we face our ancestors after death?"

Yang Yifang's words were like a heavy hammer, leaving the elders who wanted to refute speechless.

This speech directly criticized everyone from a moral high ground.

This made the Yang family elders not know how to refute for a moment.

Because they think so in their hearts.

They knew in their hearts that Yang Jian's talent was indeed far beyond that of ordinary people, and if they forced him to be bound to the Yang family, it would undoubtedly be a waste of talent.

But if I give up just like that, I will feel unwilling.

Seeing everyone was silent, Yang Yifang took advantage of the situation and continued, "Except Jian'er and Yitan, among the younger generation of the Yang family, only Mi'er is capable of taking on this important task!

So now, are you guys in favor or against? Take a stand!"

The hall fell into silence again.

The elders exchanged glances, but no one dared to speak first.

Finally, an elderly elder slowly stood up, his voice filled with resignation, "The Patriarch is absolutely right. Yi Tan and Jian'er really shouldn't be trapped here because of the Yang family."

He paused, glanced at everyone, and continued, "But if we hastily select Yang Mie as the candidate for the head of the family, I'm afraid we won't be able to face our ancestors in the future.

How about this? I think we can observe Yang Mie secretly for a while. If he is indeed capable of doing the job, we can then formally confirm him. I'm sure no one will object."

"As for whether Yang Mie is a direct descendant, I don't think it's that important. Besides, I think the other elders shouldn't be pedantic either!"

This proposal was immediately echoed by other elders.

After all, this is the most compromise solution at the moment.

Let's end this topic in the name of observation. In the future, they will have plenty of ways to prevent Yang Mie from becoming a candidate for the head of the family!

Seeing this, Yang Jian nodded slightly and gave Yang Yifang a look.

After all, his goal has been achieved.

He doesn't care whether Yang Mie will really become the head of the family, as long as the blame is not directed at him.

Yang Yifang understood and said in a deep voice, "Okay, let's proceed according to this proposal."

After the meeting, Yang Jian and Yang Yitan walked out of the hall side by side.

The night was deep, the stars were sparse, and a cool breeze blew through their robes.

Yang Yi sighed and glanced at his brother, saying with emotion, "I never thought Mier would be the candidate for Patriarch, and the elders actually agreed!"

Yang Jian smiled and said, "There's nothing we can do if they don't agree. As I said, there's no one with outstanding talent in the Yang family right now!"

Although there are people who can succeed the position of the head of the family, they are far inferior to Mier!"

Yang Yitan was silent for a moment, and finally sighed: "I just feel a little surprised. After all, Mier's identity..."

"Everything depends on human effort. Grandpa and the elders aren't pedantic people. It's understandable that they disagree! It's also expected that they agree!"

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The night is as dark as ink, and everything is silent.

In the early hours of the morning, Yang Jian quietly left the Yang family.

He did not disturb anyone, and did not even say goodbye to Yang Yitan in person. He only left a short letter in the room.

He didn't know if the elders of the Yang family would change their minds if he continued to stay. If that happened, it would be "as difficult as climbing to the sky" for him and Yang Yitan to leave!

Moreover, his destination this time is outside the circle, so Yang Yitan is not suitable to follow him, and cannot follow him.

Moreover, if the elders go back on their word, Yang Yitan will be his best "shield".

After passing through numerous courtyards, Yang Jian looked back at the tall door lintel of the Yang family for the last time, with a complex look in his eyes.

But soon, his eyes became firm again.

Turning around and blending into the night, his figure quickly disappeared from the Yang family.

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The next day, the Yang family's meeting room was brightly lit.

Yang Yifang and several of his confidants are still discussing follow-up matters.

A guard hurried in and reported in a low voice: "Master, the second young master... has left."

Yang Yifang paused for a moment with the teacup in his hand, then smiled wryly and shook his head: "This kid is really quick."

He had expected Yang Jian to leave without saying goodbye, but he didn't expect him to be so decisive.

"What about Yishao? Did he leave too?"