70: Returning, Going Back

Zhou Kaiding returned home and went to the Feiyue Peak Summit, where he recounted all his experiences and observations from Xuanqing Mountain to Mo Xuan.

Upon hearing this, Mo Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. Before his own strength was sufficient, it was best not to get involved with these Golden Core Sects.

He thought of the Xuanqing Mountain's mountain-guarding Spirit Beast, a hundred-zhang-long Cloud Jiao, which was probably already a Golden Core Stage Demon King, yet it was captured and used as a mount, losing its freedom.

His own small body, if it encountered such powerful figures, would probably not even qualify as a mount and would suffer an even more miserable fate.

Thinking this, Mo Xuan looked at Zhou Kaiding in front of him. Hmm, it was much more comfortable staying on this Jade Moon Peak.

As for the Blood Sea Sect's evil Cultivator, as long as he didn't provoke him or the Zhou Family, there was no need to actively seek him out unless it was convenient.

Having made up his mind, Mo Xuan dismissed Zhou Kaiding and returned to the tree, feeling a sense of urgency.

Although this time the Zhou Family was approached only because of the Blood Sea Sect, this also meant that the Zhou Family and Mo Xuan had already entered the Xuanqing Sect's radar.

He could not entrust his safety to the hands of others.

Mo Xuan pondered, calming his mind and fully extracting the power from his Bloodline source, his body's absorption of Spiritual Qi also becoming more rapid.

Zhou Kaiding descended from the Feiyue Peak Summit, contemplating the information he had received from the Grand Elder of the Liu Family on his way back.

So, he summoned all the Zhou Family members and gave them detailed instructions, which finally put his mind at ease.

Everyone dispersed, leaving only Zhou Liyue, who was a bit hesitant.

"Father, why don't we build a city at the foot of Jade Moon Peak, and I can set up a Formation there?"

"This way, even if evil Cultivators truly come, with this city and Formation, the Mortals who depend on our Family will have a place to protect themselves."

"Additionally, our Family can also use this city as a barrier to ensure our safety."

Zhou Liyue pondered and suggested.

Hearing this, Zhou Kaiding was momentarily stunned. He hadn't considered this aspect.

This is not bad, something to do conveniently, Zhou Kaiding thought.

"I'll leave this matter to you."

Zhou Liyue was delighted when her father agreed, and then she accepted the order and descended Jade Moon Peak.

Seeing that a member of the immortal Family from the immortal mountain had descended and offered advice, the surrounding Mortals dared not disobey.

Thus, in just over half a year, Feiyue City was completed, and Zhou Liyue set up a First-Grade Medium Grade defensive Formation.

If this Formation was not presided over by someone, its power would greatly diminish. Therefore, Xu Hongyuan was stationed at the Bintie (Wrought Iron) Ore Vein and became the Incarnation of Feiyue City's City Lord.

The Mortals in the city all respectfully referred to him as City Lord Xu.

Therefore, when he saw the suddenly established Feiyue City and Jade Moon Peak completely enveloped by the Great Formation, Zhou Liye couldn't help but be stunned.

In the years he had been away, the Family seemed to have undergone significant changes.

Jade Moon Peak.

Zhou Liye's return truly shook the entire Zhou Family.

"Father, Mother, Eldest Brother..."

Zhou Liye, carrying a long sword, greeted everyone one by one.

Lin Muwan was a little choked up, her expression seemed happy yet also held a hint of reproach.

She pulled Zhou Liye to her side and carefully examined him. Seeing that although Zhou Liye had many scars, he was still completely intact, she finally relaxed.

Zhou Liye felt Lin Muwan's worry and the joy of the Zhou Family members. He felt a long-lost warmth in his heart. This was home, this was Family.

Seeing that everything in the Family was thriving, his Eldest Brother had given birth to three nephews, Zhou Liyue was even more powerful, his own younger brother seemed to show promise, and Zhou Linuo was already a graceful young woman, his heart was also filled with joy.

Putting aside his feelings of apprehension upon returning home, he chatted with everyone for a long time and played with his nephews before finally excusing himself and standing side by side with Zhou Kaiding.

"Father, this is for you."

Zhou Liye took out an item and handed it to Zhou Kaiding.

Zhou Kaiding's heart sank as he looked at the object. He took it into his hand, swept it with his Divine Sense, and asked in a deep voice:

"You Cultivated this method?"

Hearing this, Zhou Liye smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"I obtained this from a Cultivator, but I haven't Cultivated it."

"Besides, even with this cultivation technique, one needs the talent to Cultivate it."

Zhou Kaiding relaxed after hearing Zhou Liye say this.

What Zhou Liye handed him was precisely the Blood Refining Chapter.

"You said you obtained it from a Cultivator, could it be...?"

Zhou Kaiding thought about Zhou Liye's words, his tone filled with anticipation, and asked.

Facing Zhou Kaiding's expectant gaze, Zhou Liye nodded.

"That Cultivator was indeed killed by me."

He found this cultivation technique in the hands of a Qi Refining Early Stage Cultivator he had killed along the way.

After seeing the content recorded within, he thought of bringing it back home to make the Family vigilant.

However, judging by his father's expression just now, the Family should already be aware of this.

It was a redundant act, Zhou Liye thought with a bitter smile.

After speaking, he took out another item and handed it over.

Zhou Kaiding's expression was startled, and he looked at Zhou Liye in disbelief.

"This..."

"Where did you get this?"

His voice was actually trembling as he hurriedly took the item from Zhou Liye's hand.

The third fragment, which he had searched for in vain, had actually appeared before his eyes in this manner.

Zhou Kaiding's face showed not only joy and excitement but also many doubts.

Zhou Kaiding's complex emotions were not hidden, and Zhou Liye naturally understood that this fragment must be of great use to the Zhou Family.

His thoughts drifted far away.

"Have you thought it through?"

"If you follow me, it means certain death, with no return."

A hazy figure, ethereal and unfathomable, its form seemed to be obscured by the Laws of this world, making it impossible for Mortals to know its face or shape. Its voice was cold, like winter, yet also like a clear spring, constantly shifting.

The hazy figure said this to Zhou Liye, who was kneeling on the ground.

"I have thought it through, and I will never regret it!"

Zhou Liye spoke in a deep voice, his tone firm, and his eyes resolute.

"Good."

"I give you this item to sever your Karma, then come see me again."

After speaking, with a wave of his hand, two streams of light flew out and merged into Zhou Liye's body. Then, the figure dissipated.

"Liye, have you found what you were looking for?"

Zhou Kaiding put down the fragment in his hand, his voice filled with emotion, carrying a hint of probing and uncertainty, yet also endless anticipation, as he asked Zhou Liye.

Zhou Liye came back to his senses and concealed his thoughts.

He shook his head and said:

"I don't know either, I just have a hope."

"Father, I will be leaving today."

After speaking, he continued.

"So soon..."

The joy and excitement he had just felt from obtaining the fragment instantly vanished. Although Zhou Kaiding had guessed that Zhou Liye would leave, he hadn't expected it to be so soon.

Before Zhou Kaiding could say anything more, Zhou Liye quickly added.

"I'm going to pay my respects to Uncle Xuan."

Zhou Liye naturally felt reluctant. If he could, he would also want to stay at home for a long time, but... Feiyue Peak Summit.

"Uncle Xuan."

Zhou Liye spoke respectfully.

Mo Xuan flew out and looked at Zhou Liye, who was no longer a youth, and nodded. His Divine Sense probed, but he didn't sense the existence of magical power, which made him a little puzzled.

"It's all thanks to the scale Uncle Xuan gave me that saved my life."

The dangers he encountered in these past few years were countless, and several times he was on the verge of death. If it weren't for the scale Mo Xuan gave him to protect his heart, he probably wouldn't have had this day to return to the Zhou Family.

And he wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet that person.

After speaking, Zhou Liye bowed solemnly again.

"No need for formalities."

Mo Xuan spoke in a deep voice.

"How is it?"

Mo Xuan inquired.

Zhou Liye naturally understood what Mo Xuan was asking, but he only shook his head and said nothing more.

There must be some hidden circumstances, Mo Xuan understood in his heart, but since it was inconvenient to speak, he would not ask further.

"Uncle Xuan, this is for you."

Zhou Liye took out a strangely shaped fruit and handed it to Mo Xuan.

Mo Xuan slightly opened his mouth, and a stream of magical power flew out, drawing the fruit to his front.

As the fruit approached, Mo Xuan examined it carefully, shook his head, and found nothing.

"What is this?"

Since he couldn't recognize it, he simply asked directly.

"I don't know either."

Zhou Liye shook his head slightly and said with a bitter smile. He only knew that this item was to be given to Mo Xuan. As for what it was, that person hadn't told him anything.

Connecting it to what that person said about severing Karma, one item was given to the Zhou Family, and one to Uncle Xuan, both of whom had bestowed great favors upon him.

"I don't know..."

Mo Xuan felt a little depressed. Since even Zhou Liye himself didn't know, he could only wait until later to find out.

He then nodded to Zhou Liye and put away the fruit.

Before confirming what kind of fruit it was, Mo Xuan would not easily eat it, even though he didn't feel any threat.

Seeing Mo Xuan put away the fruit, Zhou Liye felt a sense of relief.

Given that person's mysterious and extraordinary strength, although he didn't know what the fruit was, it would certainly have its own use.

This could be considered a slight repayment of Uncle Xuan's life-saving grace, Zhou Liye thought to himself.

Afterward, Zhou Liye recounted all his experiences and observations over the years, except for the mysterious person.

The hardships and difficulties during this period were probably only known to Zhou Liye himself.

"Uncle Xuan, then I shall take my leave."

After a long while, Zhou Liye stood up and bowed, speaking to Mo Xuan.

Mo Xuan nodded, then seemed to remember something, and with a surge of magical power, he handed over another scale.

This was a scale he had shed after Foundation Establishment, and its defensive power was several times stronger than the previous one.

Zhou Liye accepted it, bowed in thanks, and did not refuse Mo Xuan's good intentions.

Then, he walked down from the Feiyue Peak Summit.

As night fell, Zhou Liye carefully imprinted the entire Jade Moon Peak and the entire Zhou Family into his heart, carving them deep into his memory.

This departure, he estimated, would mean no return, and no day of reunion.

He stood for a long time, then, under the cover of night, he left Jade Moon Peak without further delay, heading towards an unknown distant place.

Feiyue Peak Summit.

Zhou Kaiding and Mo Xuan stood side by side, looking in the direction Zhou Liye had departed.