180: Human relationships

A cyan spirit boat cut through the sky, leaving a faint cloud trail.

Outside Jade Moon Peak.

Zhou Leyi controlled his magic power, stopping the spirit boat. Seeing the intact Jade Moon Peak before his eyes, the slight unease in his heart completely vanished.

However, his Divine Sense swept the surroundings, and he felt a little doubt in his heart, thinking that something might have happened at home after all.

Without delay, the cyan spirit boat shrunk and was stored in Zhou Leyi's Storage Pouch.

Zhou Leyi led Zhou Xiuzhi and Zhou Xiuqi into Jade Moon Peak.

"Father."

Finding Zhou Licheng, Zhou Leyi bowed in greeting.

"Did you gain anything from this trip?"

Zhou Licheng nodded and asked Zhou Leyi.

"I gained a lot. Not only did I get to know many fellow Foundation Establishment Cultivators and benefited greatly from exchanging Dao insights with them, but I also listened to Immortal Master Gu's lecture, which was profound and thought-provoking."

Zhou Leyi thought for a moment, then replied respectfully.

"Not bad."

Zhou Licheng listened, then nodded slightly. Getting to know fellow Cultivators was precisely the purpose of sending Zhou Leyi, a newly advanced Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Now it seemed, not only was the task completed to Perfection, but there were also other gains.

"And one more special thing happened."

Zhou Leyi finished speaking, then added another sentence.

"Oh?"

"Tell me about it."

Zhou Licheng was slightly surprised, motioning for Zhou Leyi to continue.

The two walked one after another, inspecting the Great Formation that the Zhou Family was maintaining.

They watched the busy Zhou Family disciples and the people who came from time to time to report on various situations in Qingyuan Town to Zhou Licheng.

Zhou Leyi temporarily suppressed the doubts in his heart and continued:

"When the banquet began, True Monarch Tianya of Spirit Void Sect visited Xuanqing Sect, and True Lord He personally received him."

"True Monarch Tianya..."

Zhou Licheng paused, his expression subtly changing, his thoughts racing.

"When the Golden Core Banquet began..."

"It was around the same time that the three Golden Core Cultivators from the Su Family attacked..."

"Could there be a connection between these events?"

After all, the relationship between the Zhou Family and Xuanqing Sect was well-known.

The three Golden Core Cultivators of the Su Family were able to directly speak Mo Xuan's name, which clearly indicated they understood the Zhou Family and would not fail to consider the Xuanqing Sect's involvement.

"No wonder I always felt like I was overlooking something..."

Zhou Licheng's expression changed, and his mind suddenly cleared.

"I need to go tell Uncle Xuan."

Zhou Licheng made up his mind, said a word to Zhou Leyi, and with a slight movement of his body, flew towards Qingyuan Lake.

Zhou Leyi saw Zhou Licheng's sudden change of expression and hurried departure. After a brief thought, he found Xia Chuxue, who was in charge of the arrangements, and finally understood what had happened to the Zhou Family.

With the danger in his heart resolved and no substantial damage to the Zhou Family, Zhou Leyi felt at ease. He returned to his quiet room to carefully comprehend and digest what he had gained from Xuanqing Sect this time.

Qingyuan Lake, Lake Heart Island.

Ripples spread across the lake's surface. Before long, a massive black snake head emerged from the water, its snake eyes slightly open, looking at the figure standing on the shore.

"Uncle Xuan."

Zhou Licheng bowed in greeting.

"What is it?"

Mo Xuan's deep voice stirred up waves, crashing against the lake shore.

Zhou Licheng recounted all the information he had just learned from Zhou Leyi.

"I suspect that True Monarch Tianya was invited by those three from the Su Family to hold back True Lord He, thereby leaving us isolated and without aid."

Zhou Licheng stated his conjecture.

Mo Xuan listened, then pondered for a moment.

Recalling the subtle sense of being watched he had felt while fighting the three, Mo Xuan agreed with Zhou Licheng's conjecture.

"It's the Spirit Void Sect again..."

Mo Xuan silently made another mental note about the Spirit Void Sect.

Although the Spirit Void Sect did not directly intervene this time, he also suffered no harm.

"It seems I owe Xuanqing Sect and True Lord He another favor."

Mo Xuan said slowly.

"Do we need to show our appreciation?"

Zhou Licheng hesitated for a moment, then asked.

"Not for now."

With the resources and foundation the Zhou Family and he possessed, there was truly nothing that a Nascent Soul True Lord would find appealing.

"However, when the time comes, I can let True Lord He examine the Five Elements Sect's Nascent Soul Legacy..."

With True Lord He and Xuanqing Sect supporting them, he and the Zhou Family could develop steadily.

Moreover, Xuanqing Sect had no Nascent Soul Legacy back then, and True Lord He's Breakthrough to Nascent Soul was probably extremely fortunate. If he wanted to advance further, it might not be so easy.

This could be a way to repay the favor.

Mo Xuan expressed his plan.

Zhou Licheng agreed without hesitation.

Mo Xuan nodded. This matter was still too early, and concrete plans would be made later.

After informing him of this matter, Zhou Licheng took his leave.

Mo Xuan sank back into the lake bottom.

Having obtained the Storage Pouches of the three Golden Core True Persons of the Su Family.

The Zhou Family's resources and foundation had once again grown heavier.

Zhou Liyue replaced the fiery red ring held by the Su Family's First Ancestor as the core Formation eye of the Zhou Family's Great Formation.

Although the power of this Blazing Ring had weakened due to the First Ancestor's death, its power was undoubtedly several times stronger than the scarlet flame sword originally obtained from True Person He.

She also selected several other third-tier magic treasures from the family to serve as auxiliary Formation eyes.

With such a lavish configuration for the Zhou Family's mountain protecting grand array.

Even if only a few Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators of the Zhou Family operated the Formation, it could probably withstand the attacks of an ordinary Early Golden Core Stage Cultivator.

The Zhou Family's Formation Legacy was only second-rank, and Zhou Liyue was only a second-rank Formation Master.

The second-rank Great Formation was able to reach such a level purely by forcefully raising its upper limit by relying on third-tier magic treasures.

The Zhou Family's Great Formation was completely new. When fully operational, fiery red light illuminated the sky, and several illusory Magic Treasure figures flickered, emitting waves of power.

Several months later.

In Qianling Domain, Qianyuan Prefecture.

Zhou Leren and Jing Ya's figures appeared.

Although both of them were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, traveling across domains, they naturally did not dare to be too ostentatious, staying far away from crowds and hurrying with all their might.

Fortunately, no accidents occurred along the way.

"The Su Family..."

Zhou Leren and Jing Ya appeared outside the former Su Family spirit peak, concealing their figures.

"Old Ancestor, this Su Family has indeed fled, and even this main peak has been occupied by the Qi Family."

Zhou Leren spoke softly in his heart.

He and Jing Ya had been in Qianyuan Prefecture for several days, and through indirect inquiries, they had managed to clarify all the recent events.

Among them, of course, was the sudden disappearance of the Golden Core family, the Su Family, and the ensuing large-scale fighting among many Cultivators.

It was only out of concern for Elder Qingshuang's safety that Zhou Leren came here to observe.

Seeing that the Su Family's stronghold had indeed changed owners, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"Hmm?"

Inside the wind and rain pearl, Mo Xuan was about to speak, but suddenly paused, letting out a soft exclamation.

A moment later, Mo Xuan chuckled and spoke.

"No need to look. Your 'Master' is already safe and sound, and is currently looking for you."

Just now, someone from the Zhou Family suddenly delivered a calling card, and it was Jiang Weirou and Elder Qingshuang, along with a third person.

Zhou Licheng knew that Zhou Leren had gone to find Elder Qingshuang.

Now that he had seen the person, he naturally informed Mo Xuan of the situation.

"That's truly wonderful!"

Zhou Leren's heart was excited, no longer worried.

"Then, how should we deal with the fleeing members of the Su Family?"

After informing Jing Ya that Elder Qingshuang was unharmed.

Zhou Leren looked at the former Su Family's spirit peak from a distance and asked softly.

"Deal with them..."

Inside the wind and rain pearl, Mo Xuan shook his head.

"Forget it."

With the current strength of the Zhou Family, only he himself had the ability to pursue them.

However, doing so would consume too much of his time and energy, greatly slowing down his own progress, so it was not worth it.

As long as the Su Family did not appear before him again, he did not want to expend his mental energy to completely annihilate them.

As for revenge... if he was fine, then everything would be fine.

If even he had an accident, the Zhou Family would probably not be able to protect itself.

As for whether it would perish at the hands of the Su Family, or the Li Family, or others, what difference would it make?

Zhou Leren nodded in agreement and, along with Jing Ya, quietly departed.