152: Chapter 152 What?! The ancestral grave really exploded?!

"This is bad! Family Head! The ancestral land! The ancestral land... exploded!!!"

This shrill cry...

...was like a cold wind from the Nine Netherworlds.

In an instant, it froze the feverish excitement and shock caused by Jiang Yun on the square.

Everyone was stunned!

Steward Li was dumbfounded!

Several Elders were dazed!

Even the Family Head, Su Yuntian...

...the wild joy and decisiveness on his face froze instantly.

It turned into extreme bewilderment and disbelief!

The ancestral land? Exploded?!

They were just saying that green smoke was rising from the ancestral grave.

The ancestral grave exploding... could this damn well be... words becoming reality?!

Or was it the ancestors manifesting?

Using such an extreme method to express their approval of this Qilin son-in-law?!

In an instant.

Everyone's gaze...

...focused on Jiang Yun once again in unison.

Those looks were complicated to the extreme.

There was shock! There was horror!

There was incredulity!

There was even a strange sense of looking at an auspicious sign or a star of calamity.

Elder Su also gaped.

He looked at Jiang Yun...

...then looked toward the ancestral land!

His mind was a mess.

On Su Qingxue's beautiful face, which had always been as calm as an ancient well...

...a clearly visible look of surprise appeared for the first time.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

Deep in the gaze she directed at Jiang Yun...

...the intent to investigate grew even stronger.

Jiang Yun felt uncomfortable being stared at by these countless gazes.

It was as if cold sweat was sliding down his forehead.

He complained wildly in his heart.

"Why is everyone looking at me?! I've been standing here without moving! This wasn't my doing! I'm not taking the blame for this?!"

Su Yuntian was the Family Head, after all.

He was the first to snap back to his senses from this absurd reality.

He took a deep breath.

Suppressing the stormy waves in his heart, he gave a sharp command.

"Grand Elder, Second Elder, follow me to the ancestral land immediately! Third Elder, Fourth Elder, stay and guard the Family, beware of any accidents! Steward Li!"

"Your subordinate is here!"

Steward Li shuddered.

"Make arrangements immediately to take Son-in-Law Jiang Yun and his Family to Yunqi Courtyard to settle in. All treatment must be of the highest standard, without fail! Other stewards, properly arrange for the disciples of each branch. Regarding today's events, private discussion is strictly forbidden; violators will be severely punished!"

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Su Yuntian did not delay any longer.

He exchanged a look with the two Elders.

And flew directly into the air.

The two Elders hurriedly summoned a flying spirit beast to follow.

They turned into three streaks of light.

At an incredible speed, they sped toward the depths of the Su Family...

...toward the ancestral land that symbolized the Family's roots and taboos.

Once the Family Head and the others left...

...the suffocating pressure eased slightly.

Steward Li wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

When he turned back to Jiang Yun and Elder Su...

...the smile on his face carried a hint of flattery and unprecedented respect.

He trotted over to Elder Su.

And took his hand warmly.

"Brother Elder Su! Oh my, I really... I really didn't expect this! Your C City Branch has truly... made a stunning debut, no, it's earth-shattering!"

He looked at Jiang Yun again.

His waist bent a few degrees lower unconsciously.

His face was piled with smiles.

"Son-in-law! Son-in-Law Jiang Yun! Please come this way. This lowly one will take you and the Madam to your residence to rest. It must have been exhausting after such a long journey!"

His shift from arrogance to servility...

...and his attitude, which was so warm it bordered on fearful...

...made Jiang Yun feel a bit embarrassed.

He could only nod in response.

Elder Su, however, was as clear as a mirror in his heart.

All of this...

...was thanks to the great fortune brought by his own Prodigy son-in-law!

The pride and joy in his heart...

...could hardly be described in words.

Under Steward Li's eager guidance...

...the group left the square, which was still in a state of immense shock and discussion.

Behind them...

...were countless gazes interweaving extreme envy, jealousy, awe, and even a hint of fear.

"Did you see that... even the Family Head and the Elders were alarmed..."

"Even the Ancestral Hall... just what is the background of this Jiang Yun?"

"In the future, within the Su Family, we'll have to take a detour when we see him..."

"The C City Branch is really going to rise to greatness this time!"

Meanwhile.

At the Su Family ancestral land.

The figures of Su Yuntian and the two Elders appeared outside the Ancestral Hall.

The scene before them made them gasp.

In front of the originally solemn Ancestral Hall...

...a huge crater with a diameter of over fifty meters had abruptly appeared!

The edges were jagged.

As if it had been burst open from the inside by some terrifying force!

The crater was bottomless.

It was pitch black.

Only bursts of chaotic, violent, and seemingly ancient fierce Aura, like substantial black smoke, continued to rise and spread from within.

"What... what exactly is down there?"

The Second Elder's voice was dry.

He felt that Aura.

Even with his Amethyst Rank cultivation, he felt a surge of palpitations.

Su Yuntian's expression was extremely grave.

His powerful Falling Star Rank Mental Energy probed downward like a tide.

However, after going only a hundred meters deep...

...he felt an incredibly violent will resisting and roaring, forcibly blocking and even shredding his Divine Sense!

"There's something down there! Something very ancient and very... powerful!"

Su Yuntian said in a low voice.

His eyes were sharp.

"Could it be some treasure left by the ancestors that happened to move today? Is it about to appear in the world?"

Thoughts raced through his mind.

Whether it was a blessing or a curse was hard to tell.

But no matter what...

...it had to be investigated clearly!

Just as he was preparing to gather more experts...

...to conduct a deep investigation together.

At that moment.

An old, peaceful voice that seemed to contain the ultimate truths of heaven and earth...

...leisurely rang in the ears of the three.

"All of you, go back."

"Leave the matters of this place to this old man."

Hearing this voice.

Su Yuntian and the two Elders all trembled.

Expressions of immense respect instantly appeared on their faces.

Together, they bowed toward the Void Realm.

"Old Ancestor!"

"Mm."

The voice gave a faint response.

Then, with a tone that brooked no argument:

"The matters of the ancestral land concern the lifeblood and roots of the Su Family. What you have seen today is strictly forbidden from being spread. Remember this well."

"Yes! We respectfully obey the Old Ancestor's decree!"

The three of them felt a chill in their hearts.

Although they were full of doubts...

...and wanted to know exactly what was hidden beneath this crater...

...that the Old Ancestor himself would declare it to concern the lifeblood of the Su Family?

But since the Old Ancestor had spoken...

...they did not dare to disobey in the slightest.

Su Yuntian hesitated for a moment.

He took the opportunity to report.

"Old Ancestor, today the branch disciples reported in. There is a disciple named Jiang Yun, only sixteen years old, who is already a Gold Rank Beast Tamer, and his beast-taming talent is extremely extraordinary. He is the matrilocal son-in-law of the C City Branch. I have decided to record him in the genealogy and... place him in the Ancestral Hall rankings to enjoy the honor of an Elder. I wonder what the Old Ancestor thinks?"

Although he had already made the decision in advance...

...he thought about it.

It was still necessary to report to this old gentleman.

There was a moment of silence in the Void Realm.

That aged voice rang out again.

Carrying a hint of imperceptible playfulness.

"This child... has good natural talent. The Su Family can provide full support."

Concise and to the point.

Yet it was the highest level of recognition!

Su Yuntian and the two Elders were overjoyed to hear this!

With these words from the Old Ancestor...

...all their investments and expectations for Jiang Yun...

...would have no more worries about the future!

The three bowed again.

"Understood!"

The three bowed again.

Then, with complex and excited hearts...

...they withdrew from the ancestral land area.

After the three left.

The figure of an old man...

...appeared silently at the edge of the giant crater.

He still had that ordinary gardener appearance.

But those eyes...

...seemed to see through eternal time and space.

He looked down at the bottomless crater emitting a fierce Aura, a flash of realization crossed his cloudy eyes, and then he gently stroked his beard.

A meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He whispered in a voice only he could hear.

"It seems... you are also interested in it?"

As the words fell.

His figure dissipated like green smoke.

As if he had never appeared... Meanwhile, on Jiang Yun's side.

Under Steward Li's guidance.

They passed through several pavilions and buildings.

Bypassing several gardens brimming with Spiritual Qi.

They finally arrived at a location in the Su Family's Core Area.

In front of an extremely quiet and elegant courtyard.

Above the courtyard gate.

Hung a simple wooden plaque.

On it were three bold, flowing characters!

Yunqi Courtyard.

Just standing outside the courtyard...

...one could feel the density of the Spiritual Qi here.

It far exceeded other places in the Su Family.

It had almost turned into a faint mist.

Every breath felt refreshing.

Even Jiang Yun felt refreshed upon inhaling it.

For spirit beasts, the benefits would likely be even greater.

Unfortunately, compared to his Beast Taming Space...

...it was still several levels lower.

"Son-in-law, Young Miss, Brother Elder Su, this is Yunqi Courtyard."

Steward Li introduced respectfully.

His face carried pride.

"This courtyard is one of the residences used by my Su Family to host the most distinguished guests and meritorious Elders. It is built on a node of a small Spiritual Vein, and the courtyard itself comes with multiple Formations for spirit gathering, protection, and mental tranquility. Look at these bricks and tiles; they are all made of Azure Mystery Jade, warm in winter and cool in summer, and can independently absorb Spiritual Qi. These beams and pillars are made of Soul-Nurturing Wood over three hundred years old, which is of great benefit for nourishing the Divine Soul..."

Following Steward Li's introduction.

Elder Su's eyes grew wider and wider.

His mouth never closed.

Luxurious!

It was simply too luxurious!

Stepping inside the courtyard, it was like another world.

The courtyard was extremely spacious.

Small bridges over flowing water, rockeries, and pavilions were all present.

Exotic flowers and rare herbs were everywhere, emitting a heart-refreshing fragrance.

The main building was three stories high.

With carved beams and painted rafters, its Aura was extraordinary.

On the side, there were also quiet rooms specifically for Cultivate, a Medicine Garden for nurturing spiritual plants, and even a small Martial Arts Field for spirit beast drills!

"This... this..."

Elder Su's lips trembled with excitement.

Pointing at everything before him.

He couldn't even speak properly.

"This is simply larger and more luxurious than our entire Su residence in C City! This... is this really for the Son-in-law and the Young Miss to live in?"

He had lived for over a hundred years.

He had never seen such luxury.

A residence with such a profound foundation for Cultivate!

This had already exceeded the scope of his imagination.

A flash of surprise also crossed Jiang Yun's eyes.

The scale of the provincial capital's Su Family...

...was indeed extraordinary.

The specifications and investment of this Yunqi Courtyard were enough to see how much the other party valued him.

And Su Qingxue on the side...

...still maintained that calm and indifferent look.

As if this top-tier residence, enough to drive countless Beast Tamers crazy, was no different from her previous room in C City.

This level of composure...

...made Steward Li, who was observing secretly, even more awestruck.

He felt that this Miss Su was by no means an ordinary woman.

Steward Li smiled at Elder Su, who had not yet recovered from the shock: "Brother Elder Su, in the future, you can come to visit the Son-in-law and the Young Miss at any time. As for the daily expenses of the Son-in-law and the Young Miss, there are dedicated personnel in charge, so you don't need to worry."

He paused.

He looked at Jiang Yun.

His smile became even more respectful.

"Son-in-Law Jiang Yun, according to the Family Head's instructions, you enjoy the treatment of an Elder, and your resource allocation is at the highest level. Should you follow me to the Resource Hall now to collect your allowance for this month? It's also a good chance to familiarize you with the Su Family."

Jiang Yun's heart stirred upon hearing this.

He couldn't help but ask curiously: "Steward Li, I wonder how much... specifically, how many resources I can receive each month?"

Steward Li's face showed a smile that said "rest assured, it will definitely satisfy you," cleared his throat, and announced the numbers loudly.

"According to the Family Head's verbal instructions, you can receive three thousand Spirit Crystals every month! Two hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones! In addition, it includes several Gold Rank potions corresponding to your attribute, as well as the authority to move anywhere in the Su Family, and so on."

"Three thousand Spirit Crystals?! Two hundred thousand Spirit Stones?!"

Even though Jiang Yun was somewhat prepared mentally...

...hearing this number...

...his heart still skipped a beat!

Spirit Crystals!

These were energy crystals of a higher order than Spirit Stones.

The purity and total amount of spiritual power contained in one Spirit Crystal were comparable to a thousand Spirit Stones!

In C City...

...these were simply rare items.

They were even priceless and unavailable!

And here...

...he could actually receive three thousand of them every month!

This was equivalent to three million Low-Grade Spirit Stones!

Adding those two hundred thousand Spirit Stones... this provincial capital Su Family was only a second-rate Family.

Their foundation was terrifyingly deep!

He found it hard to imagine...

...how wealthy those top-tier forces must be.

Especially the Qian Family behind the Qian Sheng Chamber of Commerce!

Just how enormous must their wealth be?

At this moment.

He finally deeply realized...

...why people from the provincial capital would look down on C City.

This resource gap...

...was simply the difference between clouds and mud.

C City was indeed a "poor rural backwater" in name and reality!

The impact of such immense wealth...

...made Jiang Yun's breathing slightly hurried.

However, these resources were still far from reaching Jiang Yun's expectations.

What Jiang Yun wanted was resource freedom!

He was now even more impatient to become a top-tier Appraiser, to come into contact with these top-tier wealthy families, and to achieve his goal of resource freedom!

Jiang Yun planned to find an opportunity later to leave the Su Family and check out the Starfall Urban District where the Appraiser Guild was located.

To quickly establish his identity as the Appraiser Dong Xuan in the provincial capital.

Only then could he quickly obtain resources.

So that the strength improvement of Little Fire and Little Cloud Sparrow would not stall.

Now, the resources obtained last time were almost exhausted.

He had to be quick.

Jiang Yun suppressed the urgency in his heart.

He nodded to Steward Li.

His tone remained calm.

"Alright, then I'll trouble Steward Li to lead the way."

"Let's go! Son-in-Law Jiang Yun! We're going to the Resource Hall!"

Steward Li eagerly led the way in front.

His back was held straight.

To be able to handle matters for this newly risen Su Family Prodigy...

...he felt a sense of pride.