Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

"After four feigned attacks, even those old monks at Leiyin Temple, no matter how foolish, should have realized that our siege attacks were a bluff. According to the days counted, today should be about right!"

Hou Yuxiao had already returned to the tent with General Zhang and the others. Upon hearing General Zhang, seated at the head, say this, he suddenly showed a look of confusion, not knowing what exactly he meant by 'about right.'

As if to confirm his words, a messenger suddenly hurried in from outside, saluted with clasped hands, and said, "Reporting to the general, a young man outside claims to be the deputy envoy of the Great Jin Wolf Slaughter Guard, leading a small team from Longguan Prefecture. He has urgent military information to report."

"Let him in!"

General Zhang seemed to have anticipated this, and he nodded.

The people around, including Hou Yuxiao, all perked up, their eyes widened as they watched about a dozen people slowly approaching from outside.

Seeing the leader riding a black stallion, holding a long halberd, wearing a crescent crown, clad in a flying fish robe, and with a proud face, Hou Yuxiao immediately revealed a smile.

It turned out to be an acquaintance. Although he had anticipated seeing him during this great battle in Hedong, he hadn't expected it to be this soon.

The leading young man was none other than Tuoba Huang, who had made a lasting impression on Hou Yuxiao during the Zhaoyang Disturbance at the end of last year.

Seeing Tuoba Huang followed by the familiar face of Hou Fei, Hou Yuxiao's eyes showed delight, and he stepped forward slightly.

"Junior Tuoba Huang pays his respects to General Zhang!"

"At such a young age, you've already advanced past the lower abdomen Di Que Acupoint and entered the realm of Great Grandmaster. Truly worthy of being a descendant of the Tuoba clan, Marquis Qingyang once mentioned that he was bringing a promising member of his clan; could he have been referring to you?"

Be it out of habit or nonchalance, facing General Zhang's praise, Tuoba Huang maintained his composure and slightly bowed, saying, "General Zhang is too kind. I am indeed the grandson of Marquis Qingyang!"

General Zhang timely showed a hint of surprise, saying: "In that case, I must address you as the Princely Heir..."

"Elder, there's no need for formalities; just call me by my name."

Hou Yuxiao hadn't even been paying attention to their polite exchanges. As soon as General Zhang mentioned Tuoba Huang breaking through the Di Que Acupoint, he had already lost his focus somewhat.

When he last saw Tuoba Huang at the end of last year, his cultivation was equivalent to that of Sikong Yue and Tian Fazheng—both were Second Realm Masters. In such a short period, he had reached the status of Great Grandmaster of the Fourth Realm...

Remembering Peony, whom he had seen not long ago, and now seeing Tuoba Huang, Hou Yuxiao couldn't help but think of Sikong Yue in Nanjiang, feeling a sudden sense of defeat.

Not only did he possess the Divine Lotus absorption skill, but he had also survived many near-death situations. He had thought that with his current Third Realm Grandmaster cultivation level, even if not comparable to Sikong Yue, surpassing Tuoba Huang and Tian Fazheng shouldn't be a problem.

Now he realized that none of these people were inferior to him.

He was already capable of slaying Ding Buhai, seeming to possess the combat strength of a top-tier Great Grandmaster, but could the true combat prowess of Tuoba Huang, Tian Fazheng, and Sikong Yue be simple?

Everyone was making progress!

A surge of motivation spontaneously arose in his heart. Hou Yuxiao slightly reined in his recently somewhat inflated ego and focused on listening to the military information Tuoba Huang brought from Longguan Prefecture.

"On October 23rd, Wuwei King Hou Jing of Great Jin personally led his 500,000-man Tianwei Army and has already breached Prefectural City. All seven counties within Lingyuan Prefecture have surrendered. Wuwei King has ordered that the forces of Great Jin and the Demon Sect within Guangling Prefecture maintain the current situation and forbids any rash actions. Those who defy military orders will be executed without mercy!"

The commanders of the Demon Sect in the tent, including General Zhang, all showed a flicker of indescribable emotion upon hearing this military command.

While Hou Yuxiao had anticipated the military report and initially remained composed, he belatedly noted the mention of Wuwei King's name and his expression subtly faltered.

"Hou Jing?"

"Family Head, among the Seven Kings of Great Jin, the only King of a different surname is indeed called Hou Jing. I too was somewhat surprised when I first learned of this."

A message reached his ear, and turning his head, Hou Yuxiao realized that the sender was Hou Fei, who had walked up beside him.