Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 448 Negotiations, Mo Yue's Plans (8k, Requesting Monthly Tickets)

In the antique-style quiet room.

Gu Xuanyou sized up Xu Mingxuan, and Xu Mingxuan sized him up as well.

"I can't see through his cultivation level. It seems that this person is the city lord of Guyou City, the demonic cultivator my father mentioned who formed his Nascent Soul in Yunxi City."

"Junior Xu Mingxuan greets Senior Gu."

"You recognize me?" Gu Xuanyou raised an eyebrow and murmured, "Xu Mingxuan, Xu Mingxian, could you be a member of the Ming generation of the Xu family?"
Who is Xu Mingxian to you?

"That's my fifth brother."

"I see. May I ask what business Fellow Daoist Mingxuan has with this city lord?"

"I have come here for two reasons. First, to see the situation of the Greedy Wolf Mansion and whether it is suitable for the development of my Xu family."

Secondly, I'd like to ask on behalf of my father whether the original agreement still stands.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xuanyou's eyes flashed, "That's for sure."

Even though I have now reached the Nascent Soul stage, my Ancient Nether City is still far inferior to the Greedy Wolf Sect in terms of foundation.

This matter requires careful consideration.

"By the way, I wonder what your father, Fellow Daoist Xu, is doing now?"
He must have gone to the ancient battlefield.

Gu Xuanyou wanted to change the subject, but Xu Mingxuan said, "Not long after returning, Father went into seclusion."

Visiting the senior was an arrangement my father made before he went into seclusion.

If you need anything, please contact me.

Gu Xuanyou looked at Xu Mingxuan, "Is the Xu family in such a hurry?"

"As you know, my fifth brother, Xu Mingxian, is a disciple of the Xuan Yue Sect and the Xuan Yue Ancestor."

"With this connection, if we could open up a trade route between Canglong Prefecture and Xuanyue Prefecture, it would greatly benefit the development of my Xu family."

“That makes sense.” Gu Xuanyou pondered, “The Xu family killed Xi Daoyun and drove the Xi family away.”

The current number of those who hold sway over the Azure Dragon Prefecture will reach saturation in a few decades at most.

To further build up our strength, leveraging the connections with the Xuan Yue Sect and establishing trade relations with Xuan Yue City is the best option.

“That’s right, my father thought that the Greedy Wolf Mansion was a necessary stop.”

If things are not stable, the Xu family will be taking a considerable risk.

The sooner the Greedy Wolf Mansion is stabilized, the sooner the development of my Xu family can be put on the agenda.

Xu Mingxuan looked at Gu Xuanyou, then smiled and said, "Senior Gu is also aware that my Xu family and the Greedy Wolf Sect are sworn enemies."

Gu Xuanyou nodded slightly and sighed softly, "If I were in the Xu family's situation..."

They can either develop quietly and wait for the Xu family to completely surpass the Greedy Wolf Sect one day.

Alternatively, they could try to eliminate the Greedy Wolf Sect.

Your Xu family chose the latter, didn't you?"

"What you say is true, senior."

"But the Greedy Wolf Sect is powerful and is currently at its peak, which is incomparable to the former Heavenly Azure Sect of your Azure Dragon Mansion."

After a moment's hesitation, he asked again, "Does your Xu family have any concrete plans?"

"My father naturally felt it was not easy, so he planned to plant a spy in the Greedy Wolf Sect."

We still need Senior Gu's help with this matter.

"This matter."

Before Gu Xuanyou could finish speaking, Xu Mingxuan added, "Oh right, I forgot to tell you, senior."

Sirius True Lord has already achieved perfect supernatural powers and has the potential to enter the Nascent Soul stage.

It's likely that the sect leader of the Greedy Wolf Sect will do everything in his power to help him.

If the Greedy Wolf Sect produces a second Nascent Soul cultivator, then Ancient Nether City will no longer be qualified to compete with it.

At that point, my Xu family will have no choice but to abandon our cooperation with Guyou City and choose the first option mentioned earlier.

First, let the Xu family gradually build up its strength, then proceed slowly and methodically.

Gu Xuanyou did not find the flaw in Xu Mingxuan's words, after all, the Greedy Wolf Mansion was indeed an unavoidable problem.

Even if the Xu family doesn't dwell on past grievances with the Greedy Wolf Sect.

However, demonic cultivators are known for their vengeful nature, and it's hard to say whether they will abandon their feud with the Xu family.

To place one's hopes on the enemy's mercy is the most foolish thing to do.

"I feel there's something fishy going on here," Gu Xuanyou thought to himself. "But even if the Xu family wanted to take over the Greedy Wolf Mansion, they shouldn't be in such a hurry."

If the Xu family does this again in a hundred years or so.

Gu Xuanyou's first reaction was that they wanted to provoke conflict between each other so that he could reap the benefits.

If given the opportunity, I would definitely choose to completely occupy the Greedy Wolf Mansion.

At this moment, Gu Xuanyou felt that the Xu family was willing but powerless.

Although the Xu family now has fourth-tier combat power, several Golden Core geniuses, and even Xu Chuan himself is a peerless prodigy in the Golden Core stage.

However, its foundation is still too shallow.

Simply put, the problem is that they have too few trustworthy cultivators.

If the remaining Golden Core cultivators of the Azure Dragon Mansion are appointed, it's hard to guarantee that they'll only be putting on a show.

However, if one suffers too great a loss, one might become the next Xi family in the Azure Dragon Mansion.

"How do you plan to ask Gu You City for help?"

The predecessor of Guyou City was Guyou Sect, which was destroyed by Tanlang Sect. Gu Xuanyou naturally wanted to avenge this loss.

So that the Greedy Wolf Mansion can return to the orthodox tradition of the Ancient You Sect.

Xu Mingxuan was secretly delighted. "Just as Father predicted, even though Gu Xuanyou guessed that the Xu family was using them to destroy the Greedy Wolf Sect..."

But if they want to reclaim the Greedy Wolf Mansion, they'll need my Xu family as a natural ally!

Immediately afterwards, Xu Mingxuan told him about his plan.

Gu Xuanyou first frowned slightly upon hearing this, but then relaxed, and finally frowned again.

"In that case, wouldn't we be directly offending them? It would be difficult for my Ancient Nether City to peacefully accumulate strength again."

"Although the Greedy Wolf Sect lost a lot of Golden Cores in the battle between the two prefectures, your Ancient Nether City wants to catch up in terms of the number of Golden Cores."

The chances are too small.

Under the very nose of the Greedy Wolf Sect, it would probably take hundreds of years to develop cautiously.

After all, not only will Golden Core cultivators continue to be born in your Ancient Nether City, but the Greedy Wolf Sect will too.

The number of Golden Cores may even increase even faster.

The Greedy Wolf Sect can openly recruit demonic retainers, but your Ancient Nether City can't even be seen in the light.

"Once it's discovered that you, Senior Gu, have reached the Nascent Soul stage, the Sect Master of the Greedy Wolf Sect will likely arrive here immediately."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xuanyou felt helpless.

Mo Wentian was about to form a Nascent Soul, and Xi Daoyun dared not do so out of consideration for his reputation, but the demonic cultivators would not care so much.

As long as the protective formation of the Greedy Wolf Sect remains intact, its foundation will remain stable.

"Regarding this matter, I, the city lord, still need to discuss it with the elders and will reply to Fellow Daoist Mingxuan in a few days."

However, regarding sending someone to infiltrate the Greedy Wolf Sect, is your Xu family truly confident?

"It can only be described as an attempt, but if we are lucky enough to succeed, then the losses for both of us can be minimized."

Gu Xuanyou stroked his chin, his gaze thoughtful.

A short while later.

He smiled slightly, "In that case, Fellow Daoist Mingxuan, why don't you stay at the City Lord's Mansion for now?"

"good."

Xu Mingxuan clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, "However, I have another request."

When introducing themselves to outsiders, seniors should simply refer to themselves as "Xuan Daoren."

As expected of Xu Chuan's descendant, he is indeed cautious.

This was not a big deal, so Gu Xuanyou immediately agreed.

On the day.

The council hall of the ancient Youcheng.

The main hall, located in the dark red palace at the highest point in the city, is a completely different world.

The palace doors were wide open, and a chilling aura slowly wafted out from inside.

The hall is over thirty feet high, and its four walls are all made of dark-colored stone.

The stone was as smooth as a mirror, yet it did not reflect light, casting a hazy shadow over everything inside the hall.

The dome is inlaid with eighty-one luminous pearls.

It was not the usual pure white color, but rather a faint green halo that enveloped the entire hall in a cold, eerie sea of ​​light.

The ground was paved with dark gray marble, with faint dark gold patterns flowing across its surface, like sleeping dragons.

Every few feet, a thick black stone pillar supports the dome, its surface carved with ferocious demon totems, baring their fangs and claws, lifelike and vivid.

To the north of the main hall, a high platform rises abruptly from the ground.

On the high platform was a large chair.

The chair back is high, with a fist-sized, dark green jewel embedded at the top.

At that moment, a person was sitting in that chair.

It is ancient, mysterious, and profound.

Below the platform, fifteen seats are placed on each side.

However, only half of the seats are occupied now.

However, each of them is a Golden Core cultivator.

The first person on the left is an elderly man.

His hair and beard were all white, his face was thin and frail, but his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's.

He was dressed in a gray robe, his aura was unfathomable, and there was a faint spiritual light flowing around him.

This person is the Grand Elder of the Ancient Nether City, a Golden Core cultivator at the peak of his cultivation.

Thanks to the blessings of the Taihe Lake Natural Secret Realm, he also achieved great supernatural powers several years ago.

Following him were the Second Elder, the Third Elder, and so on.

As for the order of arrangement, it will not remain constant, but will be arranged according to changes in strength.

Judging from their auras, aside from the Grand Elder, there were three others present who had reached the late Golden Core stage or higher.

There is one person on each of the seventh, eighth, and ninth floors.

Then came eight elders at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm and four elders at the early stage of the Golden Core realm.

One Nascent Soul stage cultivator and sixteen Golden Core stage cultivators.

This is the essence of the ancient Youcheng.

Although the Mo family is also a newly established Nascent Soul family, its foundation is inferior.

Of course, they are still far inferior to established Nascent Soul families.

The group was suddenly summoned here, and their expressions varied as they all looked at Gu Xuanyou.

Suddenly, the Grand Elder spoke up: "Xuan You, why have you summoned us here so urgently? What important matter is it?"

Besides being the city lord of Guyou City, Gu Xuanyou is also a disciple of the Grand Elder.

Of those present, only the Grand Elder dared to address Gu Xuanyou by his name.

Gu Xuanyou's gaze slowly swept over everyone in the hall, finally landing on the face of the Grand Elder.

He smiled faintly and said, "The Xu family has come from Canglong Prefecture."

These words were spoken.

The expressions on everyone's faces changed slightly.

The Xu family has a fourth-order transformed dragon, making them a newly emerging Nascent Soul force.

In terms of the number of Golden Core cultivators, they cannot compare to Gu Youcheng, but in terms of combat strength, they are not entirely the same.

Gu Youcheng was unaware of the current situation of the Xu family, assuming that it was still the same as before, with five core Golden Core cultivators and two guest elders.

The Second Elder asked, "City Lord, who from the Xu family has come? Is it Xu Mingxian, or Fairy Fengling?"
Or perhaps a disciple of the True Lord of Withering and Flourishing?

Gu Xuanyou shook his head, "None of them. It should be a Golden Core cultivator hidden by the Xu family."

He was of the same generation as Xu Mingxian.

He is his elder brother.

"What is his cultivation level and strength?"

"At the early stage of Golden Core, I suppose he is not as good as Xu Mingxian. If all the Golden Core cultivators in the Xu family were like Xu Mingxian..."

That was truly terrifying.

"True Lord Ku Rong is undoubtedly a peerless genius at the Golden Core level."

Phoenix Feather Fairy heard that someone in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm already possessed the combat power of a master of supernatural abilities, and was indeed a prodigy.

Xu Mingxian and his companions had relatively little reputation.

But as he gradually shows his talent, he is expected to become a prodigy in the future.

Some people, though they have achieved supernatural powers and formed their core, begin to fade away once they reach the Golden Core stage.

Gradually, we were overtaken.

Families like the Xu family are extremely rare.

Everyone fell silent.

Gu Xuanyou said, "We don't need to worry about the Xu family for now. At least for now, we are allies."

The Grand Elder said, "Xuan You, you came to us not just to tell us this news, did you?"

"Yes, Master, the Xu family wants to join forces with us to deal with the Greedy Wolf Sect as soon as possible."

"Why is the Xu family in such a hurry?"

"They want to stabilize the situation in the Greedy Wolf Prefecture and then start trade with the Mysterious Moon City."

The existence of the Greedy Wolf Sect was undoubtedly a ticking time bomb for them.

"In your opinion, how trustworthy is the Xu family?"

"Seven or eight out of ten, even if they harbor thoughts of dealing with our Ancient You City, they won't be in a hurry."

After all, while the Xu family is powerful, they are not yet strong enough to simultaneously swallow up both the Greedy Wolf Sect and our Ancient Nether City.

After pondering for a moment, the Seventh Elder asked curiously, "Why doesn't the Xu family wait until its own foundation is stronger before doing this?"
As the leaders of the Azure Dragon Prefecture, they can focus on development without any hindrance.

“The Xu family started out in business; for them, time is perhaps the key to success,” an elder speculated.

The Grand Elder nodded slightly. "There is some truth to that."

As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold.

The sooner the Greedy Wolf Sect is dealt with, the greater the benefit to the Xu family.

Of course, the same applies to our ancient You City.

"That's what I think too," Gu Xuanyou said with a light laugh. "If the Xu family comes to discuss this matter again a hundred years from now..."

That ambition was blatantly obvious.

"You mean you agree to cooperate with the Xu family?"

"We are natural allies in dealing with the Greedy Wolf Sect, so why not?"

As for dealing with the Greedy Wolf Sect, as long as we unify the demonic forces of the Greedy Wolf Mansion...

The Xu family can't do anything to us either.

Unless they want another war between the two governments.

It won't be so simple for outside forces to take control of the Greedy Wolf Mansion.

The vast majority nodded.

Gu Xuanyou explained Xu Mingxuan's plan.

However, creating an opportunity to make meticulous arrangements is not so simple.

Gu Xuanyou deliberately waited three days before informing Xu Mingxuan of the result.

Xu Mingxuan clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you with this matter."

however.

He had learned of Gu Youcheng's decision from Xu Chuan a day earlier.

This is the result of Xu Chuan's personal calculation using the [Heavenly Secrets and Daoist Derivation].

It might be a bit difficult to deduce the existence of a dominant Nascent Soul level force with spiritual treasures or even ancient inheritances.

However, the ancient Youcheng city is clearly not included in this list.

"This matter cannot be rushed. How to proceed is something we in Guyou City need to discuss slowly."

It can take anywhere from six months to one or two years.

After all, our Ancient You City can't just walk away like your Xu family.

"I understand. I will follow your instructions. Once you have made your plans, I will find a way to notify my Xu family's mole."

Infiltrating the Greedy Wolf Sect is extremely dangerous.

Once discovered, there is no chance of survival.

Even the ancient Youcheng would not bear to let a Golden Core cultivator die in vain.

Therefore, they made no mention of arranging spies.

It was midnight.

Xu Mingxuan activated Xu Chuan's natal jade talisman.

Canglong Prefecture, Yunxi City.

"Kurōin".

Xu Chuan sensed something and immediately entered the "Xu Clan Cave Heaven," then pulled Xu Mingxuan and Mei Yun inside.

"Father."

"Master."

After the two met Xu Chuan, they greeted each other and then formed a phantom image of their divine consciousness.

"But has things made progress?" Xu Chuan asked Xu Mingxuan.

"Gu Xuanyou's idea is that this matter should be planned gradually, taking anywhere from six months to one or two years."

"That makes sense. Our Xu family has plenty of time, so you can stay at the Greedy Wolf Mansion for now."

"Yes, Father (Master)."

Subsequently, Xu Mingxuan and Mei Yun both withdrew from "Xu Clan Grotto Heaven". Time flew by, and three months passed.

Xu Chuan has now thoroughly mastered another aspect of the Five Elements theory.

someday.

He suddenly stood up and said as if to himself, "I'll be away for at least two or three months, and at most half a year."

"So long? Where are you going?"

"Xuan Yue City, go to the eastern part of Tiannan again. You will take care of Yunxi City."

"The East?" The voice that rang out from mid-air sounded somewhat surprised.

"What's wrong? Is something amiss in the east?"

"It's nothing, I just remembered some things."

Xu Chuan asked in surprise, "You also traveled to the eastern part of Tiannan."

A short while later.

A figure burst forth from the deep pool, splashing up white water, and transformed into a dragon-headed human body upon landing.

"You don't think I'm some kind of monster from the Northwest region, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan was slightly taken aback. "Could it be that you are from the eastern part of Tiannan?"
It is unlikely that demonic beasts below the Transformation stage can use human cultivators' teleportation arrays.

The two are separated by tens of millions of miles.

How did you end up here?

After a pause, Xu Chuan asked again, "Speaking of which, you have extraordinary bloodline, so how did you end up being sealed in that prison?"

"You really want to know my origins?" Mo Yue stared at Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "No matter what your past was like, from the day you signed the contract with me..."

You are a member of the Xu family.

If recounting the past makes you uncomfortable, you don't have to talk about it.

"Regardless of anything, you are still the Supreme Elder of my Xu family!"

"Never mind, it's nothing to be sad about."

Mo Yue sighed softly, "It's just that so much time has passed, and I've forgotten many things."

I don't remember some things very clearly.

Seeing that Xu Chuan seemed to be listening attentively, he continued, "I come from 'Jiulong Mountain'."

It is one of the most powerful demon clan forces in eastern Tiannan.

"Similar to the Xuan Yue Sect and the Qing Xu Sect?"

“That’s right!” Mo Yue’s eyes gleamed. “The Nine Dragons Mountain is led by the Flood Dragon Clan and reveres the bloodline of the True Dragon.”

Furthermore, there is the Dragon Pool, a sacred place that can enhance the bloodline of the dragon race, ensuring the enduring prosperity of "Nine Dragon Mountain".

When I was born, there were five Dragon Lords on Kowloon Mountain, and my father was one of them.

As for the current situation, that remains to be seen.

"Five transformed great demons—that's even stronger than the 'Ten Thousand Mountains'."

"Of course, this is only what's on the surface. It's hard to say whether there are still some living ancient relics in the shadows."

But like the Zhu Yan Ancestor of the "Ten Thousand Mountains," my "Nine Dragons Mountain" has at least one.

"So sure?"

"The demon race has its own inherited methods that can increase the chances of transforming into demonic beasts."

Otherwise, how could they compete with humankind?

However, this matter involves the secrets of "Nine Dragons Mountain," and I cannot tell you too much about it.

"I'm afraid you don't know much about it either," Xu Chuan said with a slight smile.

"nonsense!"

"Then let me guess, although your 'Nine Dragons Mountain' has a method of inheritance..."
However, this method is unlikely to be widely adopted, and the cost would be considerable.

Only the most outstanding individuals of each generation in "Kowloon Mountain" can receive such training.

You must have failed to win the nomination and left "Kowloon Mountain" in a fit of anger, wandering around and traveling.

Such as vowing not to rely on their clan, but to overcome the tribulation of lightning on their own and advance to the Great Demon of the Transformation Stage.

However, the outside world is not easy to venture out into; a dragon containing the bloodline of a true dragon is a rare treasure in the eyes of cultivators.

You must have encountered quite a few ambushes.

Perhaps it also killed quite a few Golden Core cultivators.

They fled all the way to the northwest region.

As for their suppression, it must have been due to a struggle for rare and precious materials or the descendants of Nascent Soul cultivators, right?

Mo Yue's eyes widened in disbelief as he murmured, "How did you know?!"

"Just normal logical reasoning." Xu Chuan's lips curled up slightly.

After staring at Xu Chuan for a while as if he were a ghost, Mo Yue finally came to his senses and sighed, "It's similar to what you said."

I was suppressed by an old Taoist priest named Changqingzi.

At first, he would come every now and then, trying to persuade me to become his spirit beast.

But a hundred years later, he suddenly stopped coming.

He's most likely dead.

"Perhaps, the formation of the prison was also during that period."

And if I'm not mistaken, that area, before ancient times, could perhaps be called the ancestral land of Tiannan.

Mo Yue remained silent. "Let's not talk about this anymore. If you're going to the eastern part of Tiannan, I'm going too!"
In the Azure Dragon Prefecture, the Xu family reigns supreme.

"Within Yunxi City and your Xu family mansion, there are layers upon layers of powerful formations; even a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stages wouldn't be able to do anything in a short time."

"Do you want to go back to 'Jiulong Mountain'?"

Mo Yue thought for a moment and said, "I wonder what the situation is like at Jiulong Mountain now."

If I return to "Kowloon Mountain", I will surely obtain a seat as a Dragon King, and at that time I will have great influence in "Kowloon Mountain".

Moreover, there are many rare and precious natural treasures within "Nine Dragons Mountain," and perhaps you'll find what you need there.

Xu Chuan's eyes lit up. "What you say makes sense. Since 'Nine Dragons Mountain' is a hegemonic force, it must have many rare and exotic plants."

There are still a few Dragon Blood Fruits within the Azure Dragon Alliance.

They are extremely useful to your dragon clan and can be exchanged for even more valuable rare and precious materials.

"So you agree?" Mo Yue's eyes lit up with joy.

"What else can I do? You are the Supreme Elder of the Xu family. Do you think I can force you?"

Xu Chuan had just silently performed a divination, and it was concluded that Mo Yue's trip would be beneficial to the Xu family.

Therefore, I agreed.

When are you leaving?

"Today, after I give some instructions..."

Immediately, Xu Chuan sent a telepathic message to Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingxian, Xu Deling, Xu Dezhao, and others.

Half an hour later.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Xu Chuan and Mo Yue concealed their auras, transforming into two streaks of light, one blue and one black, which shot towards the distant sky.

Xu Mingyuan looked at Xu Dezhao and said, "When your grandfather is not around, if anyone comes to visit, tell them that he is in seclusion."

Others gave the same answer.

"Second Uncle, Dezhao understands."

"Disperse, everyone."

Xu Mingyuan and the others left the "Kurong Courtyard," and the place suddenly became quiet.

Only that tall, withered tree rustled in the breeze.

More than half a month.

Xu Chuan traversed the Azure Dragon and Greedy Wolf prefectures and arrived in the territory of the Mysterious Moon Prefecture.

He used his disguise and concealment techniques to avoid attracting the attention of others.

Xuanyue Mansion.

Sky Ape City.

This city covers an area of ​​1,200 li and was built by the Sun family.

The city was high and the walls were thick. It was originally only three or four hundred li long, but it was expanded two or three times before it reached this size.

Like Yunxi City, Tianyuan City is divided into inner and outer cities, with the inner city mostly inhabited by the Sun family.

However, there are also powerful Golden Core families that have close ties with the Sun family.

The Sun family has been around for over three thousand years, and its population is more than a hundred or a thousand times larger than that of the Xu family.

What are you doing here?

On the streets of Tianyuan City.

Mo Yue extended his divine sense from the spirit beast pouch to observe his surroundings.

"The Sun family is an old-established Nascent Soul family, and the friendship they forged on the ancient battlefield must be maintained."

Developing a powerful family business is no easy task; it requires cultivating many friends and minimizing enemies.

This is the only way to facilitate development.

If people come to cause trouble every few days, that's really annoying.

Xu Chuan spent half a day wandering around.

"Tianyuan City is quite lively. It seems that the Sun family has put some effort into its management."

However, not long after.

He then became the target of bullying.

"Young Master Sun has taken a liking to your sister, that's your good fortune! Now take these three hundred spirit stones and get out of here!"

If you serve Young Master Sun well, he might be so pleased that he'll take you as a concubine.

"In that case, your Fan family has truly prospered."

The one who spoke was a young man with red hair, dressed in a brocade robe.

Three guards in black stood beside him.

Two of them grabbed the arms of a young and beautiful female cultivator, one on each side, and held her tightly.

The female cultivator struggled desperately, her eyes red and tears streaming down her face, but she could not break free.

There were quite a few onlookers, but none of them dared to approach.

It was because the red-haired young man had a jade pendant at his waist with the character "Sun" engraved on it.

Simply because this city belongs to the Sun family!

The red-haired young man tossed a bag of spirit stones in front of a black-haired young man.

His eyes were full of arrogance.

But the young man didn't even glance at it.

"Isn't that Fan Wenzeng from the Fan family in the west of the city? And that's his sister, Fan Wenwan."

I've heard that both siblings possess true spiritual roots and have the potential to reach Foundation Establishment.

"The Fan family is nothing more than a minor Foundation Establishment clan; how could they possibly defy the Sun family?"

Even if they are just members of a branch of the Sun family.

One wrong move and the entire Fan family could face annihilation.

I overheard the hushed discussions among the onlookers.

Xu Chuan stood in the crowd, watching quietly.

"Let go of my sister!"

Fan Wen clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, his chest heaving violently, as if he were about to grind his teeth to pieces.

"Hmph, don't push your luck. Don't forget that the entire Heavenly Ape City belongs to the Sun family!"

"I'll give you at most two hundred spirit stones."

The red-haired youth said.

"Who cares about your spirit stones? You kidnapped my sister and you still think you're right? Aren't you afraid someone will report you to the Sun family's law enforcement team?"

"Let's see who dares to do that?!"

The red-haired youth sneered as he surveyed his surroundings. Anyone who met his gaze lowered their head, not daring to meet his eyes.

Only Xu Chuan remained calm, showing no change in expression.

"Even if I die today, I will—"

"What do you want?"

The red-haired youth interrupted him, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

The two black-clad guards beside him simultaneously looked up, their gazes sharp as knives, and landed on Fan Wenzeng.

The oppressive aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator suddenly descended.

Fan Wen felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him, his legs went weak, and he almost knelt down.

He gritted his teeth and stubbornly refused to kneel down, veins bulging on his forehead and sweat pouring down his face.

"Out of control."

The red-haired youth shook his head, as if watching a joke. He waved his hand lazily and said, "Teach him a lesson, but don't kill him."

As soon as he finished speaking, one of the guards in black moved.

He moved swiftly and was already in front of Fan Wenzeng, raising his hand to deliver a palm strike.

Fan Wen tried desperately to circulate his spiritual power to resist, but how could he possibly withstand the palm force of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator?
With a single palm strike, he was sent flying backward, crashing heavily into the wall on the side of the street, shattering bricks and sending dust flying.

"elder brother--!"

Fann Wong's heart-wrenching cries rang out.

Fan Wen struggled to his feet, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, but he still stared intently at the red-haired young man.

He staggered and tried to rush forward again—

Another slap.

He was sent flying backwards once again.

This time, he crashed into a wooden frame on the street and fell into rotten vegetable leaves and muddy water, his clothes torn and him looking utterly disheveled.

"Still not giving up?"

The red-haired youth sneered, "You've got guts."

Fan Wenzeng trembled all over, whether from pain or anger, it was hard to tell.

He braced himself with his hands on the ground and slowly got up, but his knees buckled and he knelt down again.

He was panting heavily, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, yet he still stared intently at the men, his eyes filled with deep-seated resentment.

"Brother, please don't move! Please, don't move!"

Fann Wong cried out, her vision blurred with tears.

She watched her brother get up again and again, only to be knocked down again and again, his injuries growing more and more severe, his breath growing weaker and weaker.

She knew that if things continued like this, he really would die.

Those watching stood at a distance, some with expressions of pity, some shaking their heads and sighing, some expressionless, but not a single person stepped forward.

Who would dare?
The servants of the Sun family also represent a part of the Sun family's image.

It would be extremely unwise to offend the Sun family for the sake of a complete stranger.

Fann Wong closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks.

A moment later, she opened her eyes, her voice hoarse but exceptionally clear:

"Let my brother go, I...I'll go."

The red-haired young man raised an eyebrow and waved his hand.

The two guards released her, and Wen Wan staggered a few steps, but stood still and did not run.

"Wenwan...no...no, brother can hold on!"

Fan Wen once lay on the ground, reaching out as if to grab something, but he couldn't grasp anything.

Fann Wong glanced at him.

That one look contained tears, resentment, anger, and compromise.

"Brother, this is my own decision. Go back and tell our parents. I should be able to come home in a few days at the latest."

After saying that, she turned her head away and refused to look at him again.

The red-haired young man laughed heartily, then turned and left.

Fan Wenwan and three guards followed behind him, and the group strode away, disappearing at the end of the street.

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Some people sighed, some shook their heads, and some muttered "poor thing" under their breath before going about their own business.

Only Fan Wenzeng remained, lying on the ground, covered in blood, unable to move.

He stared intently in the direction where those people had disappeared, his eyes filled with such intense hatred that they were almost overflowing.

If that gaze could kill, that red-haired youth would have died ten thousand times over.

for a long time.

He gritted his teeth and slowly pushed himself up from the ground.

He staggered, walking step by step toward home.

Xu Chuan looked at him as if he saw a fire burning fiercely.

A bag of spirit stones on the ground was fought over by several Qi Refining cultivators, but it eventually ended up in the hands of a Foundation Establishment rogue cultivator.

The others were all wounded, suffering a double loss.

"I thought you would lend a hand to these poor siblings."

Mo Yue's voice suddenly rang in Xu Chuan's mind.

"Big fish eat little fish, and little fish eat shrimp. This is a common occurrence, and how can I possibly manage it all?"

Moreover, this is ultimately a matter for the Sun family.

If anyone is going to take action to rectify the situation, it should be the Sun family themselves.

Mo Yue pondered for a moment, then asked, "What if such a thing happened to a descendant of your Xu family?"

Xu Chuan took to the air and flew towards the inner city, replying, "Detect one case, kill one case!"

(End of this chapter)