William Carter grinned awkwardly and said, "Grandpa Ming, I was overreacting." He bowed to the middle-aged man and said, "Thank you, uncle."

Although he still didn't know the name of this middle-aged man, anyone who could appear here was undoubtedly a senior member of the family.

The middle-aged man laughed heartily and said, "You must be Kaixuan. I am your uncle, Edward Carter, third in the family. You can just call me Third Uncle or Uncle De."

William Carter was taken aback for a moment, then obediently said, "Uncle De."

Edward Carter burst out laughing and turned to say, "Brother Yiyang, right? Haha, you have a fine son!"

Henry Carter was already dumbfounded, completely at a loss.

He had never imagined that such a dramatic turn of events would happen to his son in the Trial Hall.

The name of his clansman Edward Carter was quite famous, far beyond what he, an obscure figure exiled to a remote village, could compare to.

If the two met on an ordinary day, Edward Carter would definitely have no interest in saying even a single word to him.

But at this moment, seeing Edward Carter's attitude, it was as if he wished they were real brothers, leaving him both flattered and overwhelmed.

Bowing slightly, Henry Carter said, "So it's Third Brother Yide. I truly didn't recognize you."

Edward Carter laughed and said, "Brother Yiyang, I never expected that nephew Kaixuan would possess the talent of a Spirit Adept, and such a strong talent at that—it's truly astonishing." He paused, then said, "This is a matter of great importance, beyond what we can decide. Uncle Ming, why don't we notify the clan elders in the Spirit Hall right away?"

David Carter nodded repeatedly and said, "That's exactly what we should do."

Henry Carter's body suddenly trembled. He looked up in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Clan elders—this was by no means an ordinary title within the family.

Anyone called a clan elder was one of the most prominent figures in the family. It could be said that, beneath the clan leader, the elders were next in authority.

Each elder possessed enviable power and privileges. With just a word, an elder could easily determine a disciple's status or the rise and fall of an entire branch of the family.

To Henry Carter, the clan elders were lofty figures far beyond his reach. On ordinary days, it was difficult for him to even encounter one, but now, these people were going to alert the elders because of Kaixuan.

Although he still didn't understand exactly what had happened to his son, one thing was certain: Kaixuan's life path was destined for a major turning point.

Perhaps, his own branch might finally have a chance to stand out.

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"Kaixuan, the Spirit Hall is not like ordinary places. Be careful in everything you do when you enter."

On the main road, David Carter and Edward Carter led the way, softly and repeatedly giving instructions.

It was obvious that both of them were racing against time to leave a good impression on the young William Carter.

After all, William Carter was just an inexperienced youth, and he was already bewildered by the way these people had gone from arrogance to deference. At this moment, the sense of humiliation in his heart had faded, replaced by a feeling of nervous anticipation.

After discovering his Spirit Adept talent, these two family warriors who presided over the Trial Hall immediately dropped everything to accompany him to the Spirit Hall, while his father Henry Carter wasn't even qualified to go along.

This alone showed just how revered the Spirit Hall's status was within the family.

"Grandpa Ming, Uncle De, what exactly is the Spirit Hall?" he asked curiously.

David Carter quickly replied, "The Spirit Hall is where the family's Spirit Adepts train. Heh, as long as you enter the Spirit Hall, you'll definitely become a Spirit Adept. At that point, you'll have made it." His tone was filled with undisguised envy, as if being a Spirit Adept was something truly remarkable.

Edward Carter also nodded slowly and said, "That's right. The treatment Spirit Adepts receive is far better than us martial artists. Kaixuan, your Spirit Adept talent is outstanding. As long as you train diligently, not to mention becoming a Spirit Adept, even advancing to higher realms is possible."

William Carter nodded, half-understanding, but didn't ask any more questions.

Finally, they arrived at a massive compound.

This compound was like a city within a city. The towering walls were like iron gates, completely separating everything inside from the outside world.

Looking at the huge black iron gate, one couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

Edward Carter stepped forward and gently knocked on the side door.

Although he enjoyed some reputation within the family, here he became cautious and respectful.

The side door opened, and a middle-aged man poked his head out, glanced around, and said gruffly, "Who are you? What do you want?"

Edward Carter put on a friendly smile and said, "Brother, I am Edward Carter from the Trial Hall."

"Oh, the Trial Hall?" The middle-aged man's expression softened a bit. His gaze shifted to the obviously youngest among the three, William Carter, and he asked, "Did you find a youngster with Spirit Adept talent?"