Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 339 I Will Take Control of My Own Destiny! (Impeccable Subscription Requested! Bonus Chapters Continue!)

Upon hearing this, Tang Qianqian's breathing became rapid.

Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared blankly at Xu Chuan.

He becomes the disciple of Fairy "Cold Moon," who imparts ancient cultivation techniques and provides him with cultivation resources to reach the Golden Core stage. He also has the potential to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.
So that I could transfer the so-called innate primordial energy at a crucial moment?

“Of course, if you don’t need it, you can just continue cultivating,” Xu Chuan continued.

"Senior Kurong, are you perhaps deceiving this young lady?"

"Do you think I need to do this? If I just ask, your Tang family patriarch will obediently send you to my Xu family. What do you think?"

"That's what senior said."

Tang Qianqian's eyes shimmered slightly.

She felt she had encountered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

An opportunity to completely escape the fate of being given away.

If she were a Golden Core cultivator, why would our ancestor have given her away?

If she were to reach the Golden Core stage, the Tang family would respect her above all others!

Honor and disgrace are both matters of her mind!
"Senior, are you truly willing to help this humble woman cultivate to the peak of the Golden Core stage?"

"Of course, and you will become a peerless female cultivator revered by all, just like your master, however..."

Xu Chuan added, "When you become my disciple, you must swear an oath that you will not divulge any of my family's secrets without the permission of the Xu family."

This includes the cultivation techniques you practice, the process by which my Xu family raised you, and other matters involving my Xu family.

So, are you willing?

"I refuse to be manipulated by anyone anymore, not even my own family. I want to control my own destiny!"

Tang Qianqian's voice grew increasingly firm, and she said, emphasizing each word, "Senior, this humble woman wishes to become the disciple of Fairy 'Cold Moon'."

"very good."

Xu Chuan smiled slightly, then said in front of everyone, "Fellow Daoist Tang, I appreciate your kindness, but I will not allow Qianqian to marry Fei'er as a concubine."

The Tang family patriarch was taken aback. Did True Monarch Ku Rong disagree with this matter?

Why did you call us over?

"However, Mr. Xu can ask Deyue to take her as his apprentice."

Xu Chuan looked at Tang Qianqian and said, "Miss Qianqian, are you willing?"

"To become the disciple of the 'Cold Moon' Fairy?!"

The Tang family patriarch was greatly surprised; this was truly a dramatic turn of events. "Willing? Of course she's willing! What kind of person is Fairy 'Cold Moon'? For her to take Qianqian as her disciple is her great fortune!"

"Fellow Daoist Tang, I need Qianqian to answer herself; your promise is not valid."

"Girl, what are you standing there for? Aren't you going to agree?"

Tang Qianqian glanced at the Tang family patriarch, then looked at Xu Deyue, and then her gaze fell on Xu Chuan. She took a deep breath and said, "Qianqian is willing. Thank you for your kindness, Senior Kurong."

Qianqian will certainly be filial to her master, serve the Xu family wholeheartedly, and never betray the Xu family!

"Good child, then let's hold the apprentice-acceptance ceremony at the City Lord's Mansion in seven days."

"Thank you, True Lord Ku Rong!"

"Now that the matter is settled, Fellow Daoist Tang, please take Qianqian back first. Make some preparations, and after she becomes an apprentice, she can move into the Xu residence and stay by Deyue's side."

I can no longer go back to the Tang family home as often.

“Now that you have become my disciple, you should naturally serve by the side of Fairy Cold Moon.” The Tang family patriarch rose and cupped his hands, saying, “True Lord Ku Rong, we shall take our leave now.”

Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

After they left, Xu Chuan returned to his own courtyard.

"Wasn't she supposed to be Fei'er's concubine? How come she's his junior sister now?"

Ye Fan looked at Xu Deyue, somewhat puzzled.

Xu Deyue smiled slightly and briefly recounted the conversation between her master and Xu Chuan.

"So that's how it is." Ye Fan's eyes flashed and he said, "Since Qianqian has agreed, it seems that she has agreed to Master's deal."

However, I'm very curious about what kind of deal Master made with him.

"If you have the guts, you can go and ask your grandfather directly."

"Then forget it, let's not disturb Master's cultivation."

The Tang family patriarch and Tang Qianqian returned to the Tang family.

When the Tang family members first heard about this, they were all in an uproar and shocked.

"Little sister Qianqian, has she been accepted as a disciple by the 'Cold Moon' Fairy?"

"Isn't this possible?"

"Could it be that my cousin Qianqian possesses a talent that we are unaware of?"

"If it's true, then my Tang family is going to become famous."

Envy, jealousy, surprise and other emotions are brewing among the younger generation of the Tang family.

Some of the girls who were close to Tang Qianqian or distant from her had mixed feelings.

I want my sisters to live well, but I don't want them to live too well!
Tang Qianqian's parents, grandfather, and even her siblings were overjoyed.

The news spread quickly.

Then the news spread throughout the city, including the grand ceremony for accepting disciples to be held at the city lord's mansion seven days later.

Yunxi City has four districts.

In the streets and alleys, in teahouses and taverns, many wandering cultivators were discussing it animatedly.
"Tang Qianqian? That little girl from the third branch of the Tang family? Isn't she only at the sixth level of Qi Refining? I heard she only has a True Spiritual Root aptitude and her cultivation speed isn't fast either. How could she have caught the eye of Fairy 'Cold Moon'?"

"Indeed, what kind of person is Fairy Hanyue? A Golden Core cultivator, with the potential to become a sword immortal, and the direct granddaughter of True Monarch Kurong!"

They actually chose an ordinary woman from the Tang family as their disciple?
This is truly unbelievable!

"Could it be because of the Tang family patriarch? But the Tang family is weak, their influence probably isn't that great, is it?"

"This is suspicious! There must be something fishy going on!"

Some people suspect that Tang Qianqian possesses a special talent that has not yet been discovered, while others speculate that the Tang family paid a huge price for this opportunity.

Upon hearing this, Chen Changge became very curious and inquired with Ye Fan, only to learn that it was Xu Chuan who made the decision on his own.

He immediately stopped asking questions.

After a while.

He sent a message to Chen Tianfang, the head of the Chen family, asking him to bring a generous gift to the Tang family to offer his congratulations.

North District, Yan Family Residence.

"It's truly strange that the 'Cold Moon' fairy would take in a woman from the Tang family with a true spiritual root."

Upon hearing this news, the Yan family patriarch frowned slightly. "Could it be that the Tang family has struck it lucky?"

After thinking it over carefully, he sighed and said, "Never mind, all of this has nothing to do with my Yan family. As long as the madman can achieve the supernatural power of forming the core, then Yunxi City will naturally have a place for my Yan family."

They might even become another top-tier Golden Core family in Tiancang Prefecture in the future!

"However, since this is a joyous occasion, we should still send someone to the Tang family to offer our congratulations."

Yan family home in Nancheng District.

"Ancestor, what are your thoughts on Fairy Hanyue taking Tang family girl as her disciple?"

Yan Hanxiao, a young Golden Core cultivator from the Yan family, looked at the Yan family patriarch and asked.

"It is indeed strange, but there's no need to dwell on it. The Tang family is capable of doing this, that's their skill. However, although they're not very good at it, we still have to give face to the disciple of Fairy Hanyue."

The Yan family patriarch turned to Yan Hanxiao and said, "Have someone prepare a generous gift and send it to the Tang family, saying it's a congratulatory gift for becoming the disciple of Fairy 'Cold Moon'."

"Understood, Ancestor."

Seven days later, at the City Lord's Mansion.

The apprenticeship ceremony was not grand, but it was still solemn and dignified.

It was set up in a quiet and spacious side hall within the city lord's mansion, with guards from the city lord's mansion standing guard outside the hall, and unauthorized personnel were not allowed to approach.

The interior of the hall was simply furnished.

Xu Deyue sat in the head seat, with seats arranged to his left and right.

On the left, Ye Fan was the head, followed by Chen Changge, Huo Yun Zhenren, and several other Golden Core cultivators.

On the right are the Tang family patriarch, Tang Qianqian's parents, and her grandfather.

Few people were invited to attend the ceremony.

There were more than ten of Tang Qianqian's siblings and cousins, all holding their breath and standing respectfully on one side of the hall, their expressions tense and excited.

Also included are Xu Chongfei, Chen Yulian, Ye Feng, and some members of the Yan and Wu families.

When his mother accepted a disciple, Xu Chongfei naturally had to come and witness the ceremony!
Apart from that, there were no other guests.

After all, the inner city is protected by a large array, and not just anyone can enter unless they have something to do at the city lord's mansion.

Today, Xu Deyue wore a moon-white long dress with light blue cloud patterns, her hair was half-up and adorned with a crystal jade hairpin, and her appearance remained as beautiful as ever.

His usual cold, sword-like aura had diminished, replaced by an air of dignity and gentleness.

A moment later, Tang Qianqian, dressed in an elegant dress and lightly made up, slowly walked into the hall, led by a female cultivator from the city lord's mansion.

After seven days apart, the hesitation and timidity between her brows had lessened, replaced by a sense of calm and confidence.

She first bowed gracefully to Ye Fan and the senior members of the City Lord's Mansion, and then paid her respects to her own grandparents.

Finally, his gaze fell on Xu Deyue at the head of the table. He took a deep breath, walked to the center of the hall, faced Xu Deyue, and stood solemnly.

Ye Fan stood up and announced loudly, "The auspicious time has arrived; let's begin the apprenticeship ceremony!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

Xu Deyue slowly stood up and stood three feet away from Tang Qianqian.

Her eyes were clear as she looked at the girl before her, her voice clear yet reassuring: "Tang Qianqian, once you join my sect, you must remember to respect your teachers and uphold the rules of my Xu clan."

Diligent practice and hard work lead to enlightenment and moral integrity.

"You must not use the name of the Xu family to commit violence and evil, you must not kill your fellow disciples, betray your master, or abandon the Xu clan. Can you really do that?"

Tang Qianqian raised her head to meet Xu Deyue's gaze. Her eyes gradually hardened. She knelt down, touching her forehead to the ground, and said in a clear and solemn voice, "Disciple Tang Qianqian will obey Master's orders!"
We must respect our teachers and value the Way, diligently cultivate ourselves without ceasing, uphold righteousness and integrity, and never dare to disobey!
If anyone disobeys this, may Heaven and Earth forsake them, and may their path be utterly destroyed!

"it is good."

Xu Deyue nodded slightly and took out a pre-prepared ice-blue jade pendant. The pendant was shaped like a crescent moon and had a cool touch. It was a high-grade magic artifact that could calm the mind and aid in cultivation.

"This is the 'Cold Moon Pendant,' a gift from your master to you upon our first meeting. I hope you will wear it often and use it to calmly comprehend the Dao."

Next, she was given a token from the Xu family to facilitate her initial entry into the inner and outer city and the Xu residence.

"Thank you, Master!" Tang Qianqian raised her hands high and respectfully accepted the jade pendant and token.

Next, Tang Qianqian served tea to her apprentice.

Xu Deyue took it, took a small sip, and set it aside.

Ye Fan announced with a smile, "The ceremony is complete! From this day forward, Tang Qianqian will be Xu Deyue's personal disciple!"

A gentle murmur of congratulations immediately filled the hall.

The Tang family patriarch and the others were beaming with excitement, and repeatedly thanked Xu Deyue and Ye Fan.

Tang Qianqian stood up and stood beside Xu Deyue, officially becoming Xu Deyue's first disciple.

Xu Deyue said to the Tang family members, "Now that Qianqian has joined my sect, she will follow me in cultivating in the Xu residence, serving by my side, and studying the Daoist arts."

I fear I will not be able to return home often; I hope my fellow Daoists of the Tang family will understand.

The Tang family patriarch hurriedly said, "You flatter me, fairy!"

To be taught by a fairy is an immense blessing for Qianqian!
"We will wholeheartedly serve our master and diligently cultivate our skills; the Tang family has no objections!"

Tang Qianqian's parents nodded repeatedly.

Then Ye Fan said, "Fellow Daoist Tang, it has been decided by my master."

Starting tomorrow, you will be the deputy city lord of my city lord's mansion.

If you agree, you can come to my city lord's mansion to start work tomorrow.

"Thank you, Lord Ye! Thank you, True Monarch Kurong! I am deeply honored!"

The Tang family patriarch was beaming with joy, and the rest of the Tang family members were also extremely excited.

"Then you can stay a little longer. Elder Chen can explain to you the duties of the deputy city lord and some of the rules of the city lord's mansion."

You mustn't let my master down!

"I understand. I will do my best to serve Yunxi City and not let True Lord Kurong have any worries."

“In that case, the rest of you should not linger here,” Ye Fan said.

The rest of the Tang family members bowed and left the city lord's mansion.

"Qianqian, come back to the Xu residence with me."

"Yes, Master."

"Fei'er, Ye Feng, let's go back too."

"Yes, Father (Master)!"

Upon returning to the Xu residence, Xu Deyue taught Tang Qianqian the "Su Nu Tai Yin Jing" and instructed her to study it diligently in her room, with the option to come and consult her once every seven days.

Xu Chongfei intercepted her halfway and said with a smile, "Junior Sister Qianqian, let me show you around the Xu residence so you can get familiar with the environment and learn the rules."

After all, there are some places you can't just wander into.

Tang Qianqian looked Xu Chongfei up and down, then nodded slightly, "Then thank you very much, Senior Brother."

“No problem, I was just worried that there were too few peers in my family.” Xu Chongfei smiled slightly. “Let me take you to meet Junior Brother Ye Feng first. He is my father’s disciple.”

"Thank you, senior brother."

More than ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

The Tang family was quite lively because Tang Qianqian became Xu Deyue's apprentice and the Tang family patriarch became the deputy city lord.

The place was so crowded that the threshold was almost worn down!
Soon after, Yan Yue emerged from seclusion after stabilizing his cultivation level.

The Yan family held a Golden Core Ceremony, inviting various families from Yunxi City, as well as some Golden Core families from Yuzhu City, Baiyun City, and Tiancang City.

Because they are a family of weapon refiners, the Yan family patriarch has a certain chance of being able to refine mid-grade magic weapons.

Therefore, many Golden Elixir cultivators were invited to come.

They immediately gained the upper hand over the Tang family.

The Xu family also sent Xu Chongfei to present gifts and attend the event, along with Ye Feng and Tang Qianqian.

On the same day.

Xu Deling finally arrived at Xuan Yue City.

She walked through the city streets, then took out a communication talisman and sent her divine sense into it: "Fifth Uncle, I have arrived in Xuan Yue City."

Inside Xuanyue Sect.

In a cave halfway up Xuan Yue Peak, Xu Mingxian received the message, smiled slightly, and then replied, "Wait for me at Qingfeng Tea House, I'll be there shortly."

next moment.

He left the cave, his body transforming into a golden rainbow, and flew towards Xuan Yue City.

After half a stick of incense.

Inside the private room of the Qingfeng Teahouse, number one.

The uncle and nephew met.

Xu Mingxian was still a young man in white, with an extraordinary temperament, but his magical power was now completely integrated, a world apart from the last time Xu Deling had seen him.

After all, this was the first time she had met Xu Mingxian, who was at the Golden Core stage.

"Not bad, mid-stage Golden Core, even more outstanding than before. You are now undoubtedly the number one person in the Xu family after my father."

Xu Deling smiled gently, “Fifth Uncle is joking. You and my father were both outstanding talents, it’s just that I was lucky. If Father had come to Tiannan with Grandfather, he would have formed the Core Formation early on and become an outstanding talent, with his fame resounding throughout Tiannan.”

"Sit down and let's talk," Xu Mingxian gestured for her to sit down and personally poured her tea.

Xu Deling nodded and got straight to the point, "Fifth Uncle, have you bought all the materials you needed to set up the formation?"
I heard from my grandfather that when you go back this time, you will replace all the formations in Yunxi City, and even the inner city of the clan.

That's a huge investment!

"In six months, we've bought everything we needed. We're going back to Dongxi and will be away for at least a year or two, or even longer."

If the base is unstable, others will take advantage of the situation.

Wouldn't that leave the arriving clansmen with nowhere to settle?

“Absolutely.” Xu Deling smiled.

Xu Mingxian continued, "However, the cost of materials is quite high. I owe my master about 3.5 million low-grade spirit stones on credit."

"Three and a half million?" Xu Deling smiled easily upon hearing this. "Fifth Uncle, please rest assured. I brought ten million spirit stones with me this time, which is enough to repay the debt."

The remaining amount can be used to purchase other materials needed by the family in Xuan Yue City.

After all, we need to bring back some gifts for our people in Dongxi; we can't go empty-handed.

Xu Mingxian nodded slightly and smiled, "That's how it should be, but it will be hard on you."

Xuan Yue City has abundant and high-quality materials. I'll accompany you to some of the shops that Uncle Wu frequents; we might be able to get some discounts.

Although my Xu family is not short of spirit stones right now, we should still save where we can.

Xu Deling naturally understood.

His father's generation was the time when the Xu family started from scratch.

Once they are born, they basically don't need to worry about material possessions anymore.

After a brief conversation, the uncle and nephew got up and headed to Wanbaofang, the most bustling area in Xuan Yue City.

With Xu Mingxian, a renowned figure in Xuan Yue City, leading the way, the procurement process went much more smoothly.

Upon arriving at a rather large Hundred Refinements Pavilion, the manager, a shrewd old man in the early stage of the Golden Core realm, greeted Xu Mingxian with a beaming smile: "Elder Xu! What brings you here?"
"Please come in quickly, and serve us the finest spiritual tea!"

"Manager Li, no need to be so polite. I'm here with my niece to buy some refining materials." Xu Mingxian introduced Xu Deling with a smile.

"So it's the number one prodigy, Fairy Phoenix Feather! Forgive my poor eyesight for not recognizing her at first glance. Please forgive me."

Manager Li was very enthusiastic.

"Shopkeeper Li, you're too kind." Xu Deling said calmly, "The Gathering of Prodigies has been over for a long time, and the title of No. 1 Prodigy is probably no longer worthy of the name. I hope Shopkeeper Li will not say anything more."

“I know.” Manager Li’s eyes flashed, his smile undiminished. “I wonder what materials Fairy Phoenix Feather needs?”
"I can't speak for everything else, but this shop can find at least 70% of the refining materials in Xuan Yue City!"

Xu Deling handed over a jade slip list.

Manager Li took the list and glanced at it. His eyes flashed with surprise. The list contained a wide variety of materials in considerable quantities. Although not all of them were top-grade, the total value was absolutely astonishing.

He immediately patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, fairy! My shop can procure 70% of the items on the list! As for the price..."

He glanced at Xu Mingxian, who was smiling, and gritted his teeth, "Elder Xu personally brought people here, so they are indeed distinguished guests!"

A 15% discount on everything! I, Old Li, won't make a single penny; it's just to make a friend!

"Then thank you very much, Manager Li," Xu Deling replied graciously.

"Please wait in the private room for the time it takes to burn half an incense stick. I will go and prepare the materials now."

After saying this, Manager Li left immediately and instructed the servants in the store to treat him well.

After half a stick of incense.

Manager Li brought a large amount of materials and traded with Xu Deling.

Next.

Xu Mingxian then took her to several famous shops in Xuan Yue City, such as Jinshixuan and Zhenfuzhai.

Xu Mingxian has already purchased all the materials for array formations, and the materials for alchemy can be found in the herb garden within the "Xu Family Cave Heaven." The only materials he needs to purchase are those for refining weapons and making talismans.

The materials for making the talisman were to be taken back to her second uncle, Xu Mingyuan.

When the shopkeepers saw Xu Mingxian, they all gave her a warm welcome. Upon hearing that she was making a large-scale purchase, and out of respect for Xu Mingxian, they all offered her discounts of 15% or even lower.

Xu Mingxian's seven-day ordeal in the arena to prove his Dao once shook the entire Xuan Yue Prefecture.

He is also a direct disciple of the Xuan Yue Ancestor.

He has a lot of influence in Xuan Yue City.

This large-scale purchase cost seven or eight hundred thousand spirit stones.

The Xu family has Xu Deling and Xu Mingyuan, and they have people who can refine magical artifacts and talismans. If you want to buy finished products, you will probably have to spend several times more spirit stones.

It is precisely because the Xu family is self-sufficient in alchemy, artifacts, arrays, and talismans that they have been able to develop so rapidly.

If they were like other Golden Core families, struggling to obtain third-grade pills and unable to acquire mid-grade magic treasures, constantly subject to others' control, how could they possibly grow rapidly?

After completing their purchases, the uncle and nephew left Xuan Yue City and headed straight for the Xuan Yue Sect's mountain gate.

With Xu Mingxian leading the way, the two of them didn't need to go through the mountain gate; they directly passed through the sect's protective formation and entered the Xuan Yue Sect.

Xuan Yue Peak.

The place where the Ancestor Xuan Yue cultivated in seclusion.

The main hall at the summit is serene and solemn.

Two streaks of light, one red and one gold, landed at the entrance of the main hall.

Xu Mingxian led him into the main hall.

At the head of the hall, an elderly man with an air of otherworldly wisdom sat cross-legged on a cloud bed.

His hair was as white as snow, his long beard reached his chest, and he was meticulously combed. His face was slender and ruddy, with few wrinkles. Only his eyes were deep and unfathomable, like ancient pools, and seemed to hold the moonlight as they opened and closed.

Dressed in a simple blue Taoist robe, he did not exude any powerful aura, yet he naturally revealed a kind of ethereal Taoist charm that was in harmony with heaven and earth.

"Disciple Xu Mingxian, along with niece Xu Deling, pays respects to the Ancestor!" Xu Mingxian bowed respectfully.

Xu Deling also bowed and said, "Junior Xu Deling, on behalf of my grandfather, sends greetings to Senior Xuan Yue."

Ancestor Xuan Yue's gaze fell gently on the two of them, lingering especially on Xu Deling. A hint of barely perceptible approval flashed in his eyes, and his voice was calm and resonant: "No need for formalities."

As expected of the top prodigy of the previous generation, my sect's Xuanzhi is indeed a step behind you.

He has only just entered the third level of the Golden Core stage, but you are already at the fourth level.

His speed is no slower than that of the previous generation's prodigies from Qingyun Sect, Qingxu Sect, Leiyin Temple, and Yuhua Sect.

This is not something that can be achieved with just talent for cultivation; it also requires a large amount of resources for nurturing.

It's clear that your Xu family is indeed extraordinary, possessing the potential to become a top-tier Nascent Soul family.

"You flatter me, senior." Xu Deling felt a surge of pride.

This is different from the flattery of Manager Li and his ilk.

To gain the approval of a Nascent Soul cultivator is extremely rare.

"Is your grandfather well? I heard that a natural secret realm has appeared at the border of your Tiancang Prefecture and Tanlang Prefecture, and your Xu family has made a fortune."

"It's just a small achievement, far from the foundation of your clan." Xu Deling replied respectfully, "As for my grandfather, he is doing well and often mentions the elders with great respect."

"I believe the first part, but the second part," Ancestor Xuan Yue stroked his beard and smiled, "I know his temperament quite well."

Your Xu family's affairs are enough of a headache for him, so why would he think of me?

I reckon the time when I'm remembered will be the time when I'll need to use this old man.

Xu Deling's lips twitched. "Ancestor Xuan Yue, you're supposed to be a great cultivator, yet you're so blunt. You don't even know how to be polite."

"Let's not talk about that anymore. You've come to pay your debts, haven't you?"

"Yes." Xu Deling cupped his hands and said, "I was grateful that you owed my fifth uncle spirit stones on credit. There are 3.5 million low-grade spirit stones in this storage bag. Please check it, senior."

As she spoke, she took out a storage bag that had been prepared beforehand and presented it with both hands.

"There's no need for an examination." With a thought, the storage bag landed beside him.

"Thank you, senior. My fifth uncle and I will return to Tiancang Prefecture today." Xu Deling bowed again.

Ancestor Xuan Yue looked at Xu Mingxian and said, "Since the family has matters to attend to, go back. Consider it a trip for a while. You can return to Xuan Yue Sect whenever you want."

"Thank you for your understanding, Master!" Xu Mingxian also bowed.

The two left Xuan Yue Peak and returned to their cave halfway up the mountain. After tidying up a bit, they prepared to set off back to Tian Cang Mansion.

Just as they were preparing to set off—

Both of them were moved by a strange power emanating from the void.

The two exchanged a glance, and then a wisp of divine consciousness shot out from between their brows and disappeared into the void.

Inside the "Xu Family Grotto".

The two figures coalesced in the cave, where Xu Chuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking at them.

"Father, why did you suddenly contact us?" Xu Mingxian asked in surprise.

"I foresee that your journey back will not be smooth, and you may even perish."

"How could this be?" Xu Deling looked surprised. "With my and my fifth uncle's strength, no one in the Golden Core stage should be able to kill us. Could it be..."

"The cause and effect of this matter are complicated and I can't figure it out very well, but I guess it is related to the capture of Tianluo Demon Lord. Perhaps his accomplices want to exchange your two lives for Tianluo Demon Lord who is imprisoned in Xuan Yue Sect."

"Is it a Nascent Soul stage true demon who has arrived?"

"I don't know the specifics." Xu Chuan shook his head, then said seriously, "Go and invite Senior Zhang. Spend 100,000 spirit stones to ask him to secretly escort you for a while."

If Senior Zhang is unwilling, contact Mo Yue and have him bring you back as quickly as possible.

"Uncle Mo Yue?" Xu Deling was slightly surprised. "He's also in Xuan Yue Prefecture?"

“I had him follow you secretly, so he should be within ten thousand miles of you and you should be able to contact him.”

"So, grandfather, you had foreseen this all along?"

"I noticed that you seemed to carry a calamity aura that day, so I played it safe. But not long ago, I suddenly became uneasy and carefully analyzed all the important people in my Xu family. I found that you and Mingxian were different."

You are not in much danger on your own, but if you are with Mingxian, you are in danger of dying.

Therefore, it is speculated that it is related to Senior Zhang.

Perhaps it was his long-standing nemesis, or perhaps it was the war between the two prefectures, that led him to capture and suppress the Heavenly Demon Lord.

In short, anything is possible.

After a pause, Xu Chuan continued, "De Ling, when you go to invite Senior Zhang, do not mention your grandfather's method of divination. Just say that you are feeling uneasy, similar to the last battle between the two prefectures."

He should be able to sense it.

The later my grandfather reveals this trump card, the safer my Xu family will be.

After all, divination of celestial secrets is not omnipotent; there are ways to conceal celestial secrets in the world.

If we are targeted by the enemies of the Xu family in the future, it will be a bad thing.

"Yes, grandfather."

The two left "Xu's Grotto-Heaven," looked at each other, and their eyes were filled with unspeakable solemnity.

"There's no time to lose, go see my master immediately!" Xu Mingxian made a quick decision.

"Okay!" Xu Deling nodded, and the two of them did not delay for a moment. In a flash, they rushed towards the main hall at the top of Xuan Yue Peak again.

Xuan Yue Peak, Main Hall.

Just as Ancestor Xuan Yue was about to close his eyes and wander in his mind, he sensed the aura of the two people who had returned. He couldn't help but frown slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

After the two entered the hall and paid their respects, he spoke directly: "You two have returned, is there something else you haven't finished?"

Xu Deling stepped forward, his face now displaying a perfectly measured expression of worry and a hint of helplessness, and respectfully said:

"Replying to Senior, I am bothering you again because just now when I was about to leave with Uncle Wu, I suddenly felt uneasy, and my mind was alerted."

I had a vague feeling that this journey home with my fifth uncle was fraught with great danger, a feeling... quite similar to the last major battle between the two prefectures!

She paused slightly, observing the expression of Ancestor Xuan Yue, and continued, "As you know, senior, as our cultivation deepens, we occasionally experience celestial connections and warning signs, which are often not unfounded."

However, the source of this danger is unknown. We don't know if it's aimed at my Xu family, or... at the Xuan Yue Sect, or even at you, senior.

If it's the latter, then the villain's target must be my fifth uncle, who wants to use him to blackmail my elder.

My fifth uncle and I are of shallow cultivation; if we are surrounded by powerful enemies, we may not be able to protect ourselves.

To put my mind at ease... I dare to ask you, senior, to secretly escort me for a while. For this, I am willing to offer 100,000 spirit stones as a token of my gratitude for your hard work.

Xu Deling spoke earnestly and gave very valid reasons.

It's not uncommon for cultivators to have a sudden premonition of danger in the cultivation world.

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Xuan Yue's white eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly.

His deep gaze fell on Xu Deling.

Although Xu Deling is young, his cultivation has already reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

Their combat strength is definitely not weak; it should be comparable to a Golden Core cultivator at the peak of their cultivation.

The fact that she took it so seriously suggests that the danger she was facing was probably no small matter.

It's at least a threat at the Nascent Soul level!
"Although the Xu family is currently very prominent in Tiancang and Tanlang Prefectures, they are not considered top-tier in the entire Tiannan and Northwest regions."

"It shouldn't attract too many powerful enemies targeting a junior..."

Ancestor Xuan Yue's mind raced. "If it's aimed at Ming Xian? Although he is my disciple, he usually keeps a low profile and is not a core decision-maker in the sect."

If we use it as bait, the more likely target is... myself?

He suddenly remembered Xu Deling's special mention of "similar to the war between the two prefectures," and his heart skipped a beat!
During the war between the two prefectures, he personally captured and suppressed the ancient true demon who had possessed his body and cultivated to the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, Tianluo Demon Lord!

Afterwards, he found a token on Tianluo Demon Lord that represented a high-ranking member of the "Netherworld" organization!

He kept this a secret, and only two or three people in the entire Xuan Yue Sect knew about it.

"Could it be that members of the 'Netherworld' organization are trying to rescue the Heavenly Demon Lord?"

A glint flashed in the eyes of the Xuan Yue Ancestor. "If it really is the 'Netherworld' that sent a Nascent Soul cultivator to ambush me halfway and use this to coerce me into exchanging hostages."

"Then this girl from the Xu family who is traveling with us is indeed in grave danger of dying!"

"Rumors say that the 'Netherworld' organization is backed by an ancient demon. If this is true, then the warning sign from the Xu family girl must have been correct."

But this is too much of a coincidence. Is this really a warning sign?
Even before the Xuan Yue Sect has emerged, warning signs have already arisen?

Thinking of this, Ancestor Xuan Yue was already seven or eight parts convinced.

He had always been wary of the "Netherworld" organization and had been on guard against it.

But they haven't made a move yet, it seems they want to capture an important person connected to me!
"Hmph! How dare you attack my disciple! No matter who you are, I will make sure you don't leave alive!"

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Xuan Yue Ancestor.

He immediately decided to take on the "escort" mission, while also wanting to test Xu Deling and see if her so-called "warning signs" were as accurate as she said.

After a moment of contemplation, Ancestor Xuan Yue slowly said, "I agree to the escort."

You two just proceed as planned; I'll handle everything!"

"Thank you very much, senior (master)!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Deling and Xu Mingxian felt a great weight lifted from their hearts and quickly bowed to express their gratitude.

"Go, be careful on the road."

Ancestor Xuan Yue waved his hand.

A wisp of obscure and difficult-to-detect nascent soul consciousness had silently attached itself to Xu Mingxian.

Xu Mingxian was completely unaware.

The two bowed again in farewell and left the main hall.

A moment later, they boarded a third-tier magic boat and flew towards the outside of the Xuan Yue Sect.

The green mountains stretch endlessly, and the sea of ​​clouds churns and rolls.

The Dharma boat gradually sailed further and further away, disappearing into the vast sky.

(End of this chapter)