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Of course, Yu Tianhao would never tell his daughter about how he had been beaten up by the other two for tricking them.
He gazed deeply and spoke with a somber tone, "The world is unpredictable, and human hearts are difficult to gauge. There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. Outstanding individuals often face isolation; it's unavoidable."
The heads of the Feng and Huo families gritted their teeth upon hearing this.
This jerk makes it seem like we're jealous of him! He doesn't mention how he tricked us at all.
However, they didn't dare to speak out publicly.
Family matters should not be aired in public.
Moreover, although they had lost their prized locations, both had witnessed Shui Wuya collecting the power of the celestial phenomena and gained some insight from it.
And Shui Wuya had left them with a suitable place for their clans to use, which was a small consolation amidst the misfortune.
Nevertheless, Yu Tianhao's deceit couldn't just be left unresolved.
They exchanged glances and tacitly agreed, "If we get the chance, we must teach this brat a lesson. Let's see if he dares to act so arrogantly again!"
The other family forces present sensed the tense atmosphere and watched the heads of the Huo and Feng families, speculating about what might have happened.
Feeling the unfriendly gazes directed at him, Yu Tianhao felt a chill run down his spine.
He discreetly advised his daughter, Yu Qingluan, "Qingluan, I wonder if the Shui Family Head will be attending this Temple of the Gods Conference. If he does, you should take the opportunity to get close to him. If you can win his favor, our Lei Family will rise to new heights!"
Yu Qingluan, blushing, replied, "Father, what are you saying? It's the Shui Family Head. It's not easy to catch his eye."
She wanted to get closer to Shui Wuya, but that required him to give her the chance.
Yu Tianhao, with a lecherous smile, continued to encourage her, "My daughter is so beautiful; how can you lack confidence? If the opportunity doesn't come to you, you should create it. Be proactive. The Shui Family Head is young and full of energy, so there will be opportunities. Do you understand?"
Yu Qingluan, feeling even more embarrassed, said, "Father, stop saying such things. If others hear us, they'll laugh at us."
Yu Tianhao, with a smirk of pride, responded, "Laugh? Let them laugh."
He looked around with a hint of disdain at the other influential families and then whispered to his daughter, "Look at these people. All they want is to flatter and curry favor with the Shui Family Head. Those without daughters would even go so far as to castrate their sons for a chance."
"With my beautiful daughter, they can only be envious and can't even laugh at us. When you marry the Shui Family Head, these people will be scrambling to send gifts to my Lei Family."
Yu Qingluan, hearing her father's words, nodded subconsciously.
She resolved, "I will seize the opportunity to get closer to the Shui Family Head and bring glory to the Lei Family!"
In the hall, besides Yu Tianhao and Yu Qingluan, many other influential families shared similar intentions.
The young ladies of these families were dressed extravagantly, each more beautiful than the last, all hoping to leave a deep impression on the Shui Family Head during the Temple of the Gods Conference.
They understood that if they earned the Shui Family Head's favor, their families would benefit immensely and prosper.
At this moment, above the Shui Family estate.
A streak of mysterious light flashed as Shui Wuya stepped out from the space created by the Ice God Mirror.
He gently rubbed his forehead, showing a hint of fatigue.
The continuous time-travel had drained him of a lot of mental energy, leaving him feeling a bit unsettled.
However, looking at the grandiose Temple of the Gods before him, Shui Wuya nodded in satisfaction.
Indeed, it was a masterpiece of divine craftsmanship.
System-Produced, Guaranteed to Be a Masterpiece.
Soon after, Shui Wuya's figure appeared at the entrance of the Temple of the Gods.
"Master has returned!"
The many disciples of the Shui Family, upon seeing Shui Wuya, showed profound reverence. They knelt and shouted loudly, "Welcome back, Master!"
"Shui Family Master has arrived!"
Shui Wuya's entrance was like a thunderclap, causing a stir within the Temple of the Gods.
The faces of the family heads instantly changed; they dared not show any disrespect and quickly rose to their feet.
One by one, the family heads led their respective forces out of the Temple of the Gods to greet him.
"Huo Family, welcome Shui Family Master!"
"Feng Family, welcome Shui Family Master!"
They lined up neatly and respectfully welcomed Shui Wuya's arrival.
Many of the young ladies from these families, seeing Shui Wuya up close for the first time, were surprised by his remarkable presence.
"Is that the legendary Shui Family Master? He's so young!"
"Handsome and accomplished, with an impressive aura—truly exceptional."
The young ladies' hearts fluttered with admiration. Gaining Shui Wuya's favor would not only benefit their families but also themselves.
In response to the respectful greetings, Shui Wuya frowned slightly, feeling increasingly uncomfortable.
He had no desire for small talk.
With a simple wave of his hand, he signaled for the crowd to dispense with formalities.
Then, under countless gazes, he walked directly into the Temple of the Gods.
As Shui Wuya entered the temple, the murmurs in the square erupted.
"What's wrong with the Shui Family Master?"
"He seems rather unhappy."
"Pass the word—be extremely careful with your actions and words."
"Have the young ladies change into simpler attire to avoid offending the Shui Family Master."
Representatives from various families whispered among themselves, their expressions tense.
They had never seen Shui Wuya angry before.
Because of this, they were even more cautious.
Soon, everyone returned to the Temple of the Gods.
Inside the hall, a heavy and tense atmosphere pervaded.
Everyone became overly cautious, afraid of displeasing Shui Wuya.
Seeing Shui Wuya's unsettled demeanor, Shui Yuanchen cautiously approached him and asked softly, "Master, is there something that has made you unhappy?"
Shui Wuya hesitated for a moment before shaking his head. "No, I'm not unhappy."
"Just continue with your duties; there's no need to worry about me."
Shui Yuanchen sighed in relief upon hearing this.
He then took the stage, cleared his throat, and addressed the crowd.
"The Temple of the Gods Conference is now officially underway!"
Following this announcement, various family forces began their rituals of worship.
The crowd surged as everyone turned to the statues of their respective deities within the Temple of the Gods, beginning their prayers and blessings.
(End of Chapter)