The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 91

At this moment, Zeke White addressed the crowd, saying, “Everyone, please remain patient. Master Yaleman is considering the future of our metaphysical community. In the past, we were all scattered, but now we have organized ourselves, formed an alliance and elected a leader. Going forward, we will be united against any adversaries, making it much easier to coordinate our efforts. This is certainly a positive development. Regarding the areas you feel less confident in, the chosen leader should be well-versed in all aspects and disciplines in metaphysics. Only then will they truly be qualified to shoulder this responsibility.”

As he spoke, some individuals protested loudly, while others quietly pondered their options.

After all, the victor could seize valuable assets from the defeated. Achieving first place would allow one to command the entire metaphysical community.

It’s important to note that metaphysics extends beyond academic study.

There’s an expansive industrial network behind it, which can attract prominent figures to one’s side!

Few can resist the allure of wealth and power and several were already showing signs of being swayed.

“Absolutely,” Jack Yaleman stated as he stood up. “I won’t force anyone to participate. If anyone is fearful, you may withdraw now. But once you leave, you will forfeit any chance of joining this Metaphysics Alliance and will be permanently excluded.”

Everyone hesitated for a moment. Although the risks were considerable, the potential for opportunity was also great.

Each person mulled over their thoughts, as the prospect of leading the alliance presented a significant temptation, and no one believed they were inferior.

Charlie remained silent in his chair.

Jack Yaleman’s ambitions appeared far-reaching; he was clearly positioning himself to access the mainland.

Yet, Charlie had no interest in this metaphysical alliance; he intended to remain a mere spectator.

Before long, a middle-aged man with a short beard stood up.

The middle-aged man casually produced a palm-sized jade slip, waved it in the air, and it glowed brilliantly. He declared, “I am Jared Young from Dayton. I would like to ask Master Yaleman about his ability to perform random divinations.”

The Young family is one rooted in metaphysics, focusing on divine forcast, which had been passed down from generation to generation.

Jared Young is the 46th generation direct descendant, renowned in Dayton, and naturally, he felt a sense of superiority. His first challenge was directed at Jack Yaleman!

“Excellent!”

A surge of applause erupted from the audience.

Jared Young lifted his chin with pride. “This jade slip has been passed down since the Northern Tang Dynasty. It has assisted many Yi scholars in predicting the future! When it comes to the best in the Newton area, I believe the Jones family deserves the top rank.”

Jack Yaleman stepped forward, nodded slightly at Jared Young, and replied with a smile, “This jade slip is indeed a valuable item, but it won’t be yours for long…”

He reached into his pocket, retrieved a pouch, unfastened it, and pulled out a piece of talisman paper, measuring an inch in size. This talisman paper shimmered and was inscribed with cinnabar runes.

“Arhat Golden Talisman!”

Upon seeing this golden talisman, the crowd gasped in surprise.

Jasmine explained to Charlie, “The Arhat Golden Talisman is crafted by eighteen monks chanting sutras for 49 days and then consecrated. It serves as a potent talisman for suppressing evil.”

Charlie offered a slight smile and remarked, “It’s rather ordinary; not all that special.”

At his words, everyone turned to look at him with disapproval.

Jack Yaleman sneered, “You lack any real skill, yet here you are boasting.”

Everyone understood that the Arhat Golden Talisman is a rare treasure. Finding eighteen accomplished monks is no easy task, and the process of making it requires the right conditions. The failure rate at creating such a talisman can reach up to 90%!

Moreover, the one in Jack Yaleman’s possession radiated golden light, making it extremely valuable!

“Enough talk—let’s begin the divination,” Jared Young huffed, then proceeded to make several hand seals before chanting a formula. After a moment, he said, “The divination commences now. A quarter of an hour later, there will be wind and thunder from the west.”

Jack Yaleman smiled gently, remaining still. “yes, there will be rumblings. To be precise, this isn’t just wind or thunder, it’s the result of a man-made disturbance due to an explosion, leading to imprisonment.”

Jared Young frowned, shaking his head. “Impossible! There’s no one indicated in the divination.”

Master Yaleman merely smiled and said nothing in response.

Curiosity gripped the crowd, and they waited anxiously.

A quarter of an hour quickly passed, and Jared Young nervously stared skyward, lost in thought.

At that moment, a loud “bang” echoed from the West, followed by a strong gust of wind, making the ground tremble slightly.

Zeke White grinned as he took out his phone, saying, “I just received a news alert. Someone was caught illegally mining rocks, which triggered a 2.4-magnitude earthquake. The police have arrested them.”

Jared Young’s complexion turned ashen, his body frozen in place. While he had anticipated wind and thunder, Master Yaleman had also accurately predicted that this was man-made and would lead to imprisonment.

He lifted his head, his previous arrogance evaporated and he awkwardly admitted, “Master Yaleman is remarkable. I, Jared, accept my defeat and will withdraw from this banquet!”

With that, he picked up the jade slip and turned to exit.

“Wait!” Zeke White shouted. “Master Jones, since you’ve participated, you must adhere to the rules.”

“What rules?” Jared Young retorted angrily.

“The rules dictate that the winner is entitled to take your belongings! Furthermore, you must publicly acknowledge that you will respect Master Yaleman from now on.”

“This is nonsense! It’s merely a banquet. You wish to take my magic tool and have me regard someone as my master? That’s just a fantasy!”

Jared Young scoffed in rage. With a fiery temper, he could not abide being belittled.

Jack Yaleman raised his hand and produced another rune. He traced a few symbols on it with his fingers and then recited “Hurry up and obey my command.”

“Crack!”

Before the eyes of the crowd, Jared Young’s jade slip shattered in two and fell to the ground.

“You!!”

Jared Young was stunned and furious, shaking with anger at the destruction of his treasure.

Jack Yaleman proclaimed with pride, “If you won’t follow the rules, then it deserves to be destroyed! I’m not interested in worthless items like yours!”

Jared Young’s face blanched. He realized the glaring gap in capability between him and Jack Yaleman.

One swift action from Jack easily shattered his treasure, while he lacked even the strength to retaliate.

Looking at the remnants of the jade slip on the ground, Jared Young gritted his teeth and conceded, “My skills are insufficient in comparison!”

With that, he turned away without even retrieving the broken jade slip, leaving under a cloud of humiliation.

Witnessing this exchange, the expressions of those present shifted dramatically. Jack Yaleman was clearly formidable. Those who had felt confident moments ago now found themselves hesitating.

Travis Lane frowned and quietly asked Matthew Gibson several questions.

Then, in a fit of anger, Travis Lane stood up and declared, “What’s the point of attending such a dull banquet? Farewell, everyone!”

With that, he marched out alongside Matthew Gibson.

Suddenly, four strong men in black emerged from both sides, blocking their exit.

Travis Lane exclaimed angrily, “What are you doing?”

“Mr. Lane, since you’ve arrived, why rush to leave?”

Jack Yaleman stepped closer, wearing a slight smile. “My banquet is not a venue where you can come and go as you wish. If you want to leave now, it would be a breach of the rules.”

Travis Lane retorted coldly, “I’m not part of your metaphysical community. You can elect your own leader, what concern is it of mine?”

Jack Yaleman shot back, “You can leave if you want, but leave your belongings and acknowledge me as your master!”