Immortality and cultivation: Heaven rewards diligence, and success is inevitable.

He threw over four low-grade second-rank water lock talismans.

Gathering the water elemental energy between heaven and earth, it transformed into shackles composed of water elemental energy, which were then used to bind the four demonic wolves.

The four demonic wolves had no way to avoid it and were immediately locked up.

"Fellow Daoist Liu, the demonic wolf is trapped, but I am not capable of killing it. I wonder if you have any other methods?" Jiang Shi asked Liu Yue.

He had already done more than enough by locking the four demonic wolves in with water-locking talismans.

It's impossible for them to use any other trump cards for the sake of the Liu family.

If Liu Yue has no means, then he should consider abandoning the Liu family and leaving.

It's not that he's heartless; after all, he doesn't share the Liu surname, so there's no need for him to use all his trump cards for the Liu family.

Liu Yue hesitated. He did have some trump cards up his sleeve, but if he used them now, he would be powerless to deal with any danger that might arise later.

Jiang Shi could tell that Liu Yue definitely had more tricks up his sleeve, but since that was the case, he would no longer make a move.

Just then, the Liu family members who had fled ahead turned around and ran back.

"Why are you back? Get out of here right now!" Liu Yue shouted angrily. With the demonic wolves still around, the Liu family members might be in danger if they stayed here.

If the demon wolf breaks free and runs away now, he will be powerless to protect everyone.

"Master, there are monsters ahead too! We were chased back here," a servant said, weeping bitterly.

"What?! There are more?! How many demonic wolves are there?! Does this mean my Liu family is going to perish here today?!" Liu Yue said emotionally.

The four demonic wolves were already difficult for them to deal with; if there were more ahead, even Liu Yue and Jiang Shi combined wouldn't be able to handle them.

"Fellow Daoist Liu, calm down, let's retreat first!" Jiang Shi said in a deep voice.

It's no longer suitable to fight. We should retreat first and then consider our next move.

"Yes! We must go!" Liu Yue, having heard Jiang Shi's words, rallied his spirits and then ordered everyone to retreat.

The path ahead is blocked by demonic wolves. If we advance rashly, we will be attacked from both sides by the demonic wolves!

The group quickly retreated back the way they came, and the journey was uneventful; the demonic wolf did not pursue them further.

Inside the carriage, Jiang Shi and Liu Yue both had gloomy faces.

"Someone doesn't want us to leave!" Liu Yue said in a deep voice.

Jiang Shi also agreed with Liu Yue's statement that someone was deliberately blocking their way in order to force them to turn back.

"Who exactly is it?" Jiang Shi wondered, but he had no definite answer.

We have too little information. Is this person targeting the Liu family or Jiang Shi?

All that is known is that the troubles of the demonic path are related to the Qingyun Sect. If we were to talk about his enemies in the Qingyun Sect, then there is only Steward Lin.

I wonder what Manager Lin is plotting.

Jiang Shi didn't suspect him at first because Manager Lin was only at the Qi Refining stage.

Even someone at the tenth level of the Qi Refining stage shouldn't be able to control so many demonic wolves.

Not to mention, the demonic puppet that attacked the outer sect competition of Qingyun Sect was a Foundation Establishment stage demonic puppet.

If it's not Manager Lin, then who is it?

"This damned Qingyun Sect, are they trying to drive my Liu family to the brink of destruction?" Liu Yue said with bloodshot eyes and a hint of resentment.

"Fellow Daoist Liu, don't be anxious. There's always a way out. Perhaps a solution will emerge in the future. Let's take it one step at a time," Jiang Shi comforted Liu Yue.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yue could only nod, suppressing his anger.

They encountered no attacks along the way and returned to the Liu family's residence in the Sanxiu Market.

Because of their departure, some rogue cultivators took over the Liu family's household.

Liu Yue and Jiang Shi spent some time killing all those people.

Liu Yue left no survivors to vent his emotions.

Jiang Shi returned to his room, pondering whether he should run away.

The Liu family is now under surveillance. Whether it's because of him or because of Liu Yue, this market town for rogue cultivators is not a good place to stay.

However, if we want to run, we need to plan carefully. It would be best to master the "Hundred Illusions and Thousand Faces Technique".

With this in mind, Jiang Shi began to re-enter a state of asceticism.

Outside, Liu Yue sat in the courtyard with a worried expression.

"Father, are we leaving again now that we're back?" Liu Xueyao asked softly.

The journey was arduous, and they also encountered several crises.

Those terrifying demonic wolves almost scared Liu Xueyao, who was only at the third level of Qi Refining, so much that she peed her pants.

She absolutely refused to go out.

"Alas, even if our Liu family wanted to leave, we can't."

A sense of despair welled up in Liu Yue's heart.

The dangers posed by demonic forces are far beyond what a rogue cultivator like him can bear.

But he must take responsibility now; he cannot afford to collapse!

He is the only pillar of the Liu family now. If he falls, the Liu family is finished.

His youngest son is highly talented, possessing the aptitude of a second spiritual root, and will surely succeed him and carry on the Liu family tradition.

"What's your decision regarding Master Li?" Liu Yue asked.

"Ah... I haven't thought it through yet." Liu Xueyao's voice grew softer as she spoke, feeling very shy, after all, it was a major event in her life.

This experience, in particular, gave her a new perspective on Jiang Shi.

Previously, it was Liu Yue's order for her to get close to Jiang Shi, but Jiang Shi's aged face made her unwilling to actually marry him.

Which young girl doesn't dream of love and want to marry a handsome man of similar age?

Who would want to marry an old man?

However, this time, in the critical moment, Jiang Shi stepped forward and used talismans to trap the demonic wolf and save the Liu family.

This made Liu Xueyao feel somewhat favorably toward Jiang Shi.

"Then there's no need to consider it. I've made the decision that you must marry Master Li. Only in this way can the Liu family overcome this crisis," Liu Yue said decisively, not allowing Liu Xueyao to object.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xueyao's face turned pale, and tears welled up in her eyes, making her look quite pitiful.

Although she now has some affection for Jiang Shi, she is unwilling to marry an old man based solely on these feelings.

Seeing Liu Xueyao shed tears, Liu Yue, who had originally intended to harden his heart, softened again, after all, she was his beloved daughter.

"Sigh, you, do you think I'm trying to harm you? Master Li is at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and he will definitely break through to the tenth level of Great Perfection in the future. You, with your four spiritual roots, can only cultivate to the middle stage of Qi Refining in your entire life. His lifespan is much longer than yours," Liu Yue said with a hint of disappointment.

"You're young now, but fifty years from now, when you're old, he'll still look the same."

After saying that, Liu Yue ignored his daughter and left.

If Liu Xueyao doesn't want to, her father doesn't want to force her.

After Liu Yue left, Liu Xueyao began to seriously consider what Liu Yue had said.

After thinking for a long time, Liu Xueyao's eyes lit up.

"Father actually makes a lot of sense!"