Charles York turned around and saw more than a dozen pairs of eager eyes. The sincere gazes of these brothers made Charles York truly feel the warmth of family. In fact, those in the family who mocked and ridiculed him were only a minority, led by Ethan York and his group. During the time when Charles York's meridians were completely severed, many people did everything they could to help him. These uncles and brothers, many of them, for his sake, lived frugally for three years, contributing their own money to the family to buy Qi Gathering Pills to nourish Charles York's meridians. How could Charles York ever forget such kindness?

"From today on, they are my brothers!" Charles York swore silently in his heart.

"The second matter: my third brother William York's daughter, Emily York, has passed the entrance exam for Qingyun Sect. In two months, she will go to Qingyun Sect to cultivate. This is a great blessing for our family. The younger generation should take Emily as an example, strive to improve themselves, and make our family even more glorious!"

As soon as Henry York finished speaking, it immediately caused an even greater stir among the clan members. To qualify for Qingyun Sect, one must reach the sixth level before the age of eighteen and also pass the sect's entrance exam, which is extremely difficult. In the past ten-plus years, not a single member of the Ye family had passed. Back then, Charles York also had a chance, but unfortunately, he suffered that tragedy before he could take the exam. Now, Emily York had clearly become the number one among the younger generation!

"Who would have thought that Emily, at such a young age, could achieve so much? Truly remarkable!"

"It seems the family's future hope rests on Emily's shoulders."

All the young members of the family cast envious glances at Emily York. That stunning girl had become the object of countless young men's dreams.

Chapter 8: Seven Days!!

"Charles York gege, you have to work hard and not lose to Emily York jiejie." Charles York showed a sweet smile, her serenity beyond words. Now that Charles York's meridians had fully recovered, she firmly believed that with Charles York's talent, he would soon regain his confidence.

"If it weren't for the fact that you had to spend your Xuan Qi every month to help nourish my meridians, Charlie's cultivation would probably have already surpassed Emily." Charles York showed a look of reminiscence. In the three years when his meridians were severed, every full moon night he suffered unbearable pain, and each time Charles York would forcibly transfer her Xuan Qi to him, helping to nourish his meridians and spare him from agony. If not for this, Charlie's Xuan Qi might have already broken through to the seventh level or even higher.

The clan members continued to discuss. In troubled times, human life was as cheap as grass, and the family became everyone's shelter. Naturally, everyone hoped their family would be prosperous and strong. With Emily York going to Qingyun Sect for further cultivation, it was likely that in a few years, the family would produce a female martial goddess.

They were all quite excited about this news.

Henry York then spoke about the management of the Ye family's mines, shops, and other businesses.

"In seven days, it will be the once-every-five-years ancestral worship ceremony. Notify all Ye family members who are training or doing business outside to return within seven days. Also, send someone to inform the old clan leader and ask him to come out of retirement. Today's clan meeting ends here." Henry York said.

"Wait." Just as everyone was about to disperse, the elder Matthew York suddenly spoke up.

"Does the elder have something to say?" Henry York looked at Matthew York, a barely noticeable glint flashing in his eyes.

"Since all the clan members are here at today's meeting, I have something to say!"

"I wonder what the elder wishes to discuss?" Henry York asked.

At this moment, David York, William York, and the others also turned their attention to Matthew York, faintly sensing something was amiss.

"I have discussed with the other five elders. In seven days, it will be the once-every-five-years ancestral worship ceremony. According to tradition, this is the time to determine the successor to the clan leader. What does the clan leader think?" Matthew York squinted his old eyes and looked at Henry York.

According to the Ye family’s ancestral rules, besides the clan leader, a successor must be chosen from the younger generation. The two would each hold a large and a small ancestral seal. If anything happened to the clan leader, the successor would take over as head of the family.

The position of successor was originally meant for Charles York, but after Charles York was attacked, his seal was temporarily kept by Henry York, and the position had been vacant for three years. That was why Matthew York was now proposing to select a new successor.

The Ye family members began to discuss among themselves.

"We really should choose a successor."

"The position has been vacant for three years, which doesn't quite follow the ancestral rules."

Hearing their private discussions, Matthew York felt quite pleased. Choosing a successor was what everyone wanted, and Henry York probably couldn't delay much longer.

Among the younger generation, there were only a dozen or so direct descendants qualified to compete for the position. In terms of strength, Emily York ranked first, but since Emily York had gained entry to Qingyun Sect, she would not compete for the position at this time. Charles York was considered an outsider, fostered in the Ye family since childhood. Although her strength was good, she was not eligible to compete for the position. Therefore, the most likely candidate was Matthew York's son, Ethan York.