"Lord Hiashi! This piece of trash dared to break my wrist! You have to stand up for me!"
Realizing that Hyuga Hiashi had appeared at some point, the still-dazed Hyuga Hidemu immediately wailed.
"Tsukiyo!"
"Lord Hiashi!"
Uncertain of how Clan Leader Hyuga Hiashi would handle the situation, Hyuga Tsukiyo, who had been called out, couldn't help but feel his face darken!
"Take Hidemu to get treated! The cost of the treatment will be charged to the main family's account!"
"Yes, Lord Hiashi!"
Originally thinking that Hyuga Hiashi might favor Goryu, Hyuga Tsukiyo was momentarily stunned before responding with a delighted expression.
Then, casting a disdainful glance at the grim-faced Hyuga Goryu, Hyuga Tsukiyo used the Body Flicker Technique to take the still-wailing Hyuga Hidemu away.
Glancing at the departing Hyuga Tsukiyo, Hyuga Hiashi turned to Hyuga Goryu with an expression that once again turned cold.
"Hyuga Goryu! No matter your reasons, injuring a clan member is your fault!
Since you're now able to cultivate, starting tomorrow, you'll begin taking on missions!
The money for treating Hyuga Hidemu's injuries will be deducted from your future mission commissions!"
"Yes, Lord Hiashi!"
Faced with Hyuga Hiashi's biased treatment toward an outsider, Hyuga Goryu lowered his head and responded in a subdued tone.
Such a cowardly display immediately drew a wave of mocking gazes.
However, the many Hyuga clan members busy ridiculing Hyuga Goryu failed to notice the complex look that flashed in his eyes the moment he lowered his head!
Shock! Disbelief! Bitterness! Regret! And finally, a sense of liberation after letting go!
Ignoring the mocking stares directed at him, Hyuga Goryu lifted his head again and followed Hyuga Hiashi expressionlessly as they left.
He had thought that with his death in his previous life, all the grudges and ties from that life had been severed!
But he never imagined that, after being reborn in this other world, he would encounter a father-in-law who looked exactly like the one from his past life!
This unbelievable situation couldn't help but stir a ripple in the seemingly expressionless Hyuga Goryu's heart!
Even a trace of anticipation!
A-Tian! Is it you? Could it really be you?
With a mix of unease and excitement, Hyuga Goryu followed Hyuga Hiashi into the dining area.
"Hyuga Goryu! You're filthy from head to toe—are you deliberately trying to disgust us?
Don't think that looking like this will make us pity a useless thing like you! Because of your incompetence, our Hyuga main family has become a laughingstock too!
If you think you can use this to gain our sympathy, let me tell you—you're dreaming!!"
"Hanabi! Don't waste your anger on this trash!"
Casting a look of disgust at the visibly distracted Hyuga Goryu, Hyuga Hiashi's wife, Hyuga Hanatsuki, comforted her younger daughter, Hyuga Hanabi, while coldly ordering Hyuga Goryu, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and serve us our food! Watch that filth on you—if it falls into the bowls, you won't be eating today!"
"Yes, Lady Hanatsuki! I'll be careful!"
Snapping out of his daze, the inwardly excited Hyuga Goryu carefully approached the rice container to serve Hyuga Hiashi and the others.
It's her! It's really her!
Indeed! Our bond hasn't ended yet!
A-Tian! In this life, I won't let you suffer anymore!
As he carefully scooped the rice, Hyuga Goryu silently vowed in his heart.
Meanwhile, as Hyuga Goryu made this silent promise, Hyuga Hinata, sitting nearby, opened her mouth but ultimately chose not to speak.
She wanted to say a few words in Hyuga Goryu's defense!
But the thought that this timid, submissive person was her future husband filled Hinata with frustration.
Feeling a surge of irritation and an overwhelming sense of grievance, Hinata simply lowered her head, refusing to look at Hyuga Goryu's pathetic demeanor any longer!
Throughout this, Hyuga Hiashi, who had entered the room with Goryu, remained silent from start to finish.
He allowed his wife, Hyuga Hanatsuki, and his younger daughter, Hyuga Hanabi, to berate Goryu freely.
The only thing he did was closely observe Goryu's expressions.
If Goryu dared to show even a hint of dissatisfaction, Hiashi wouldn't hesitate to use the power of the Caged Bird Seal to make Goryu understand the difference between the main family and the branch family!
But to Hyuga Hiashi's satisfaction, Hyuga Goryu remained as he always had, showing no trace of discontent!