However, Xiaoyao had no intention of having any relationship with this gentleman before him, because he didn't want to acknowledge someone else as his father. Even if the other person had no ill intentions, this was something he would never allow.

"I might have Luo family bloodline, but I'm not your son. Please don't hold me like this." Xiaoyao once again pulled away the man before him.

"Child, I know you resent your father. Your father was young and reckless back then, which led to so many mistakes. Now your father knows to repent. Come, father will take you to meet your several sisters." The man still believed Xiaoyao was just harboring resentment, because the previous few had similar emotions.

"?? Sisters?" Xiaoyao was somewhat puzzled. Were there no brothers?

"You have no brothers, so you're now the treasure. We'll all dote on you." the man said. He also had some resentment about this matter—all the children he'd fathered were daughters, and all four he'd found were also daughters.

He also believed that among his seeds left outside, there must be sons. Now he felt this idea was correct—one had finally appeared.

"Well, as a returnee like me, what places can I go to?" Xiaoyao went aside to ask the person in charge.

"This..." The person in charge looked at Xiaoyao with a bitter smile. You two go argue elsewhere, don't make things difficult for me.

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...

At this moment, anyone would think Xiaoyao was throwing a tantrum because he'd been abandoned for over twenty years, so now he didn't want to acknowledge Third Master as his father.

This feeling was understandable. This Third Master was indeed quite despicable, but this matter wasn't for these people to interfere with, and they certainly couldn't treat him as an ordinary family returnee in front of Third Master.

"Child, stop being stubborn. Come with me. Our family will live together." the man said to Xiaoyao.

"Hey, don't mind this person. Tell me, what choices do I have?" Xiaoyao ignored the man and continued asking the person in charge.

"This... Third Master, you'd better handle this yourself." The person in charge frowned and finally pushed Xiaoyao back to the man to handle. The man had the authority to deal with this matter.

"I'll handle it. Register him under my name as my descendant." the man said.

"No! I'm alone now. I believe there are many people like me. Just register me among the external clan members." Xiaoyao said. Most returnees had no factional affiliation in the genealogy unless it could be found.

Xiaoyao now only wanted to be registered in the Luo family genealogy, since he had Luo family bloodline, but he didn't want to be registered under anyone. At the same time, he wouldn't change his name. He would still be Le Xiaoyao.

If this point couldn't be accommodated, Xiaoyao wouldn't even register in the Luo family genealogy.

Fortunately, the Luo family genealogy had an external surname genealogy that recorded various different surnames. These were people who were unwilling to change their surnames but possessed Luo family bloodline.

These people were all children born from Luo family female bloodlines, possibly after many generations. They had their own ancestral surnames. Some people, even when joining the Luo family, were unwilling to abandon their ancestral surnames—this was a matter of honor.

Why could the Luo family bloodline be passed down like this, seeming very different from the Xuanwu family? If the Xuanwu family bloodline was passed down through the female line, the bloodline would quickly become diluted and eventually disappear.

The interesting thing about Luo family bloodline was that by practicing the Luo family's bloodline cultivation method—the Moyun Technique—one could gradually purify their bloodline. Even with just a trace of bloodline, the Moyun Technique could improve bloodline purity. If one generation wasn't enough, the second generation could continue.

This was also why the Luo family could be so powerful in the past. Luo family bloodline was truly difficult to eliminate. Even after dying once, they could still recover to this extent.

The Luo family now wanted to absorb any clan members, regardless of whether they had external surnames. They needed them all because their strength wasn't enough yet—far from enough compared to the original Luo family. Perhaps after the Luo family returned to that status again, they would abolish this external surname genealogy, but currently, it was still allowed.

However, those with external surnames basically gave up the right to compete for Luo family leadership. Although they could become core managing elders, they couldn't become the Luo family head.

Therefore, sometimes the Luo family people also liked using external surname Luo bloodline holders because they were their own people but wouldn't compete for position.

"This won't do..." The man refused without even thinking. He now had only this one "son," so of course he wouldn't allow him to have an external surname.

"It must be allowed, otherwise, consider that I never came here." Xiaoyao said very firmly.

"I said no!" The man still refused.

Xiaoyao didn't respond to this. He expressed himself through action, directly turning and walking away. He didn't necessarily have to stay with the Luo family to investigate matters—there were other methods.

"Stop right there!" the man shouted, becoming somewhat displeased. No matter what, I'm still your father—don't be so arrogant.

"Have you changed your mind?" Xiaoyao turned back and asked.

"I..." The man wanted to say no, but at this moment people nearby pulled him aside and said a few words to him.

"Third Master, don't be so stubborn. This matter can be postponed. First let him register in the genealogy. When your relationship improves, you can change it later. It's not like it can't be changed—it's better than him leaving now."

"That makes sense. Alright, register him in the genealogy. By the way, son, what's your name?" The man nodded in agreement. This reasoning was correct—keeping the person was most important; other things could be changed later.

Xiaoyao frowned, very resistant to the term "son," but he was too lazy to correct it. He'd just treat it as a nickname—he wouldn't acknowledge this point anyway.

"I'm called Le Xiaoyao. This is my name and cannot be changed." Xiaoyao said.

"Since you're entering the Luo family, you'll be called Luo Xiaoyao. Let me record this..." The man acted as if he hadn't heard Xiaoyao's last sentence and directly picked up a brush to record.

Xiaoyao flashed and snatched the brush from the man's hand, saying, "My surname is Le, given name Xiaoyao. No changes whatsoever. Otherwise, even if you register it, I won't acknowledge that person as me."

"This won't do..."

Xiaoyao turned and walked away again...

"Third Master, don't make things difficult again. This matter can also be changed. It's very normal for the young master to throw a tantrum. When his anger passes, won't you be able to do whatever you want?" The person in charge nearby advised again. He just wanted to get rid of this situation quickly. As long as Xiaoyao was registered, he wouldn't have to worry about this matter anymore.

He believed that even if Xiaoyao left now, Third Master would definitely drag him back, and the same situation would continue. It was better to resolve it this way—then it would be Third Master's own business.

Modifying genealogy matters wouldn't be his concern later—that was the ancestral hall elders' business!

The registration here wasn't truly registering in the genealogy. It still had to be handed over to the ancestral hall people for registration. Such an important thing as the genealogy couldn't just be casually placed here.

"Fine, register Le Xiaoyao in the external surname genealogy." The man gritted his teeth and finally agreed. He also felt there would be opportunities later—for now, let his "son" calm down and not create a standoff.

"Then for other matters, Third Master, you can arrange them yourself. I won't get involved." the person in charge said. Originally, for someone in Xiaoyao's situation, they should also arrange accommodation and work. If he chose cultivation, that would be another system.

Regardless of which decision, Third Master could arrange it. This authority wasn't much—not just Third Master, even ordinary external surname managers could do it.

"Good, leave this to me to handle." Third Master nodded, then turned to face Xiaoyao. "Child, come with me. I'll first arrange lodging for you. Also, whatever you want to do, I recommend you focus on cultivation. Although it's rather difficult, it has the most prospects. Of course, I won't force you—you can say whatever you like to do..."

Although this Third Master was somewhat neurotic, he was quite open-minded, letting Xiaoyao choose freely. Perhaps this was also because he didn't want to argue with Xiaoyao.

Cultivation was good, but it also depended on talent. Not everyone was a genius, and geniuses weren't common. Third Master had experienced this several times. Although only one of his daughters was a cultivation genius, the others' talents weren't very high, disappointing him time and again, which made him understand this point.

Therefore, he wouldn't place too high hopes on Xiaoyao. Of course, he still wanted to see, which was why he suggested Xiaoyao focus on cultivation. In fact, even with weaker talent, one could still focus on cultivation—after all, this could create combat power. Even if it wasn't top-tier, it could compensate in some areas.

Naturally, those born completely useless were exceptions...

"I'll go with cultivation." Xiaoyao chose cultivation without hesitation.

Since he could turn from servant to master, naturally he should choose the most relaxed option. Cultivation was something he had to do anyway, so it wasn't really a burden. This way, he'd have plenty of time to do other things.

Being a servant was just for identity and to learn things. Now that Xiaoyao had the master's identity and the right to learn things, why would he need to be a servant? Of course, if necessary, he'd still do it, but there was no such need now.

There was another point: although his identity here was as master, on Guxing's side he still held the servant position and continued those duties. Although this servant was becoming less and less like an ordinary servant, he was still nominally Guxing's servant.

According to Xiaoyao, I'm still a little servant. The identity here is just a disguise. Of course, perhaps I'll make this identity official in the future, but I'll still work part-time as a servant, and I have only one boss.

(End of Chapter)