Emily is kind-hearted and gentle, rarely having her own opinions, while Ethan York is eccentric and sinister, just like Matthew York. If Emily were to marry Ethan York, she would never find happiness. No one knows what Matthew York intends by forcing a marriage through Third Uncle.

Emily York looked up at the many elders, then glanced at Ethan York, as if making up her mind, and said, “Uncles, Elders, Grand Elder, Emily has just broken through to the sixth level.”

Sixth level?

Everyone in the hall was slightly stunned. William York looked at Emily York in delight and asked, “Is what Emily said true?”

“Yes.” Emily York nodded.

William York grabbed Emily York’s hand and probed with his mystical energy. His old heart was comforted, and he nodded, “It really is the sixth level!”

“Congratulations, Third Brother.” Henry York and the others offered their congratulations, feeling emotional that the Ye family fortress finally would not be left without successors.

If one’s mystical energy could reach the sixth level before the age of eighteen, the future would be promising. In one’s lifetime, it might even be possible to cultivate to the eighth or even ninth level and become the family’s guardian deity. If one failed to reach the sixth level before eighteen, the meridians would solidify, and unless one had a supreme elixir like the Marrow Cleansing Pill, the highest cultivation in life would only reach the sixth or seventh level.

When Matthew York heard Emily York’s words, his expression changed. Emily York had already cultivated to the sixth level, so the family elders could no longer force her to do anything. After the sixth level, one’s status in the family was completely different.

“Emily does not dislike cousin Ethan. Three days ago, Emily registered to participate in the entrance test for Qingyun Sect and has already obtained entry qualification. Emily wishes to go to Qingyun Sect to cultivate for two years. As for the engagement, let’s talk about it after two years.” Emily York said, which was also an indirect rejection of Ethan York.

Ethan York shot a resentful look at Emily York; it was clear she was rejecting him, which made him lose face.

“Emily has obtained entry to Qingyun Sect, which is a good thing. Grand Elder, do you think this matter should be postponed for two years?” Henry York looked at Matthew York and said.

Matthew York pondered for a moment. If Emily York went to Qingyun Sect, it wouldn’t affect his plans. However, since the proposal failed, he was quite displeased. He snorted coldly, “Since that’s the case, I’ll see what you say in two years. No need to see me out. Farewell!”

Matthew York flicked his sleeve and left, with Ethan York following behind.

Everyone watched as Matthew York left the family head’s residence.

“Why did Matthew York suddenly propose marriage for Ethan York? What is his intention?” David York frowned and said. That old fox Matthew York—what is he really plotting?

“Seven days from now is the ancestral worship ceremony! After Charlie’s meridians were completely severed, the position of family head has been vacant for three years.” Henry York sighed deeply.

“So that old fox wants to push his son to succeed as family head. Among the younger generation, so many have died or been injured, and there’s a gap between generations. The only ones with a real chance to succeed as family head are Ethan York, Emily, and Y’er. Y’er’s status is not legitimate, so she can’t compete for the position. If Emily marries Ethan York, she naturally won’t compete either. That boy Ethan York would naturally become the next family head.” David York thought for a moment and understood, giving Henry York a meaningful look. “Who knows how long that old thing has been scheming.”

In front of Charles York, Ye Y, Emily York, and the other juniors, David York made no effort to hide his contempt for Matthew York.

“Emily is going to Qingyun Sect and won’t compete with Ethan York. Only then is that old fox Matthew York willing to give up. Otherwise, he would never let it go so easily.” William York said coldly from the side.

“He should take a look at what kind of person Ethan York is. Can he really become the next family head?” David York sneered.

Henry York sighed desolately and said, “Among the younger generation, Edward York and Eric York are still young and far from strong enough. This time, I’m afraid we can’t stop Matthew York. After all, the position of successor has been vacant for three years, and Matthew York has a legitimate claim.”

Charles York didn’t quite understand why his father and the others were so yielding to Matthew York. Why not let cousin Emily go to Qingyun Sect and have her compete? But since the three elders had decided, there must be a reason they had no choice.

It was because of him that his father was in such a difficult position. Charles York felt a pang of sadness.

“Charlie, why are you here?” Henry York looked at Charles York, his eyes full of fatherly love.

“Father.” Charles York stepped out from the crowd and knelt before Henry York with a thud. “Your son has made you suffer.”

Charles York must have learned about him seeking medicine from the Prince of Donglin. Henry York sighed softly, walked over, and reached out to help Charles York, who was still kneeling on the ground, his eyes full of sorrow. “I’m fine, Charlie. Get up quickly.”

“Father, your son is unfilial and has made you worry so much.” Charles York looked up, his eyes brimming with tears. At this moment, his heart was a jumble of emotions.