Chapter 1634: Is Zhang Xuan a member of the Luo family?

With a distraught expression, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but look at Luo Ruoxi in the crowd. He saw her smiling, as if to say, "You caused this, you fix it; you reap what you sow."

Seeing her like that, Zhang Xuan knew she wouldn't help. He could only helplessly look up at Luo Qianzheng and the many elders before him.

"I understand your feelings, everyone, but... I'm used to being a free spirit. Becoming the family head is truly not suitable for me!"

"Brother Tianya, there's no need to worry," Luo Qianzheng quickly said. "The management and various affairs of the Luo Clan can be entrusted to me and Grand Elder Qingchen. You only need to rally everyone when the Luo Clan faces danger or when other crucial moments arise to unite our people. The rest of the time, you can travel, enjoy nature, or cultivate in seclusion!"He continued, "The Luo Clan has suffered a broken engagement, losing significant face. We urgently need a true powerhouse to lead us! With you, who defeated powerful experts from the Hundred Schools of Thought, as the family head, we can use this to our advantage, deliver a strong blow to the Zhang Clan's reputation, and let everyone know that the Luo Clan doesn't rely on marriage alliances... but possesses its own genuine strength!"

"I..." Seeing that he couldn't refuse even with such excuses, Zhang Xuan had to bring out his trump card: "Although I bear the surname Luo, I am... too distant a collateral relative. My bloodline is extremely thin, perhaps no different from that of an ordinary person. For me to be the family head, there's a mismatch in terms of bloodline..."

"That's simple," Luo Qianzheng turned and said. "Grand Elder, please bring the Bloodline Disk. We respectfully invite Brother Tianya to test his bloodline!"

"Test my bloodline?" Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. "Let me make it clear beforehand: if my bloodline is too thin, the position of family head is not to be mentioned again!" He had no connection whatsoever to the Luo Clan, so his bloodline naturally wouldn't register. By setting this precondition, it would be easy to decline the so-called patriarch position later.

"Alright!" Luo Qianzheng nodded. If the other party's bloodline was indeed negligibly thin, then the only option would be a marriage alliance, having the little princess marry him. In other words, no matter what, Luo Tianya, who had comprehended the True Comprehension of Sealing, had to become the patriarch today. Otherwise, the Luo Clan would truly decline under his watch, losing its glory and gradually fading.

Upon hearing the command, Luo Qingchen quickly turned around. Before long, he flew back, and with a flick of his palm, a compass-like object floated above the high platform.

"This is the Luo Clan's Bloodline Disk for testing bloodlines," Luo Qingchen looked up, his eyes full of anticipation. "It's divided into ten levels, represented by the numbers one to ten. 'One' signifies possessing one-tenth of our ancestor's bloodline, while 'Ten' means a bloodline as pure as the ancestor's! Normal core disciples need to have a standard of 'three' or higher, and ordinary disciples also require 'one' or more. Below that number, one cannot remain in the family and is assigned to a collateral branch to fend for themselves."He added, "Brother Tianya, although you are from a collateral branch, your ability to comprehend the True Comprehension of Sealing on your own demonstrates talent unparalleled through the ages... As long as your bloodline exceeds 'one,' you can become the family head without any objection from anyone!"

"Exceed 'one'?" Zhang Xuan hadn't expected bloodlines to have such detailed levels. No wonder he was identified as the Zhang Clan's supreme genius before he was even born; his bloodline must have been at least 'eight' or 'nine', or even infinitely close to 'ten'!

"Yes, Brother Tianya, simply drop your blood onto it, and the pointer will move..." Luo Qingchen quickly explained.

"Alright, my bloodline is thin, practically negligible. Since you have this device... it'll help you give up on the idea!" Zhang Xuan smiled faintly. Only bloodlines with connections would register a reading. His bloodline had nothing to do with the Luo Clan, so he naturally had no worries. With a flick of his finger, a drop of blood flew straight towards the Bloodline Disk nearby, landing gently in the central groove.

A crisp chime sounded, followed by the droplet of blood igniting. The pointer, which had been motionless, sensed something and began to spin rapidly. *Squeak!* The pointer stopped, pointing to the number... nine!

"How can it be nine? This Bloodline Disk must be broken..." As if struck by lightning, Zhang Xuan nearly went mad. He was a member of the Zhang Clan; how could his own bloodline not be detected, yet he possessed the Luo Clan's bloodline, and such a high concentration at that? *Could it be... his true identity wasn't the Zhang Clan's young genius, but Luo Qiqi's elder brother? What in the world was going on?*

While Zhang Xuan was in a frenzy, Luo Qianzheng, Luo Qingcheng, and the others, who had been filled with tension, also froze simultaneously. Then, they erupted with excitement, almost jumping for joy. A bloodline purity of nine... this meant that the person before them was not only a member of the Luo Clan but also one of its absolute core, even surpassing their own! No wonder he could comprehend the True Comprehension of Sealing; even without that ability, this bloodline alone qualified him to be the family head!

"We welcome the Family Head!" Unable to restrain himself any longer, Luo Qianzheng clasped his fists and bowed deeply. "We welcome the Family Head!" The other elders also bowed in unison.

Previously, they might have said they were forced into it, insisting on making this person the family head, but now, with such a pure bloodline, they couldn't *not* make him the head!

"I... I truly am from a collateral branch, insignificant..." Zhang Xuan muttered, crestfallen.

"Brother Tianya, there's no need to be modest," Luo Qianzheng explained with a smile, assuming Zhang Xuan was simply overjoyed. "Bloodline inheritance doesn't strictly follow core and collateral lines. Some, despite being from the core, are born with a negligibly thin bloodline, while others from collateral branches can experience an 'atavism,' achieving astonishing purity. This is precisely why prominent families retest bloodlines annually to select talent. Although you are from a collateral branch, possessing such a pure bloodline means you are undoubtedly the latter!"He continued, "Bloodline inheritance doesn't strictly adhere to genetic rules. Some exhibit 'atavism,' while others become more diluted through generations until they disappear. This situation, where someone from a collateral branch possesses a level of bloodline purity difficult even for core disciples, has been encountered before. It is historically verifiable and traceable, not without basis."

"Your bloodline has been tested, and you've comprehended our clan's spatial True Comprehension. Brother Tianya, please don't refuse any longer!""That's right, you absolutely cannot refuse now! The Luo Clan needs you to preside over it...""Only you can stabilize the hearts of the Luo Clan members now...""If you don't agree, the Luo Clan will truly decline, and we will become sinners of the clan!" The various elders also hastily chimed in.

Zhang Xuan ran a hand through his hair. He had agreed to the bloodline test merely to make his refusal easier, never dreaming that this time, not only could he not refuse, but it had also become compelling evidence...

"I... I came this time to impart the method of comprehending the True Comprehension, not out of a desire for power..." After a long struggle, Zhang Xuan finally managed to say.

"Luo Xuanqing pays respects to Teacher!" The moment Zhang Xuan finished speaking, a "thud!" echoed as Luo Xuanqing knelt before him, his gaze filled with unwavering resolve."Huh...?" Zhang Xuan froze on the spot, stunned. *I thought I was fast, but you're even faster... Is it really okay to just directly acknowledge me as a teacher?*