13: Chapter 13 Opening

Behind the Drunken Immortal Tower are two of the Five Great Families of Qingyuan County; no one would dare to cause trouble in the short term.

Even if someone were to come, they would first test the Su Family, which has a shallow foundation.

Su Xuanming could think of this at such a young age; he was much smarter than his elder brother, who only knew how to play with swords.

Su Yang was very gratified.

Once the Su Family grew stronger in the future, some affairs could be handed over to Su Xuanming to manage, gradually grooming him into the Family's manager and decision-maker.

As for Su Xuanheng, he could serve as the Family's sharpest sword, protecting the Family's enduring prosperity.

A few years ago, Su Xuanheng showed a passion for the Dao of the Sword. Su Yang had a deep conversation with him and confirmed his firm determination toward the Dao of the Sword.

Thus, he gave the [Clear Sword Heart] from the Genealogy Fate Chart to Su Xuanheng, instantly elevating his talent in the Dao of the Sword.

Since Su Xuanheng had not yet condensed a True Spiritual Root, he would first practice martial arts and swordplay to lay a foundation for future cultivation.

Martial Artists becoming Cultivators was not a waste of time. The path of cultivation also included Body Cultivators and the Dao of the Sword; a strong physique was only beneficial for a Cultivator.

Perhaps during some experience or adventure, this superior physique might just save his life.

Besides, having the children practice martial arts to temper their willpower while they lacked a Spiritual Root was better than them spending all day idling and playing.

While Su Yang and Su Xuanming were talking, the Drunken Immortal Tower had already begun a roaring auction. High Grade bone strengthening pills and High Grade dragon blood pills were snatched up by the powerful and wealthy one after another.

Just when everyone thought there would be High Grade obstacle breaking pills, Wang Songyue expressed regret, saying, "High Grade obstacle breaking pills are extremely difficult to refine. If there is stock, we will notify everyone immediately, and the auction will still be held at the Drunken Immortal Tower."

The opening day of the Drunken Immortal Tower concluded in a lively atmosphere.

It seemed as though the Wang Family and the Liang Family were the protagonists of the restaurant's opening, but by the time it ended, almost all the dignitaries and Family heads of Qingyuan County were blocking Su Yang's path, hoping to cooperate with him.

"If I refine any Medicinal Pills, I will send them to the Drunken Immortal Tower immediately. Please patronize the Drunken Immortal Tower's business more in your daily lives," Su Yang replied with a smile.

Su Yang responded with a smile, knowing what these old foxes were thinking.

It was nothing more than wanting him to give them special treatment—for instance, if he refined two High Grade obstacle breaking pills, to keep one for a private transaction with them.

If he wanted to build a good relationship with a certain Family, it would be a good choice.

However, the only ones currently on good terms with the Su Family were the Wang Family and the Liang Family. Even if there were extra pills for trade, priority would be given to his partners.

It wasn't until Su Yang's face was almost frozen from smiling that he finally managed to persuade these people to leave one by one.

It was already night when he walked out of the Drunken Immortal Tower with his wife and children. Qingyuan County was brightly lit, and the streets were bustling with activity.

After walking just a few steps, he encountered the Cultivator employed by the Li Family.

"Greetings, Head of the Su Family. I am Luo Qian. I've come to disturb you because I wish to join the Su Family."

Luo Qian cupped his fists respectfully, his posture as humble as a servant.

Su Yang was taken aback, a flash of confusion in his eyes. "What do you mean by this, Fellow Daoist Luo? We are both Qi Refining Second Layer Cultivators. Why would you go so far as to join my Su Family?"

The cultivation level he displayed to the outside world had always been the Qi Refining Second Layer; Luo Qian's approach was truly unexpected.

"To be honest," Luo Qian's expression was somewhat lonely, "I have switched to practicing the Martial Dao. The path of immortality is rugged, and longevity is hopeless. I only hope for a more relaxed and comfortable life in the future."

"Then there's no need to join my Su Family, is there? The foundations and conditions of the Five Great Families in Qingyuan County are all better than the Su Family's. They should be very interested in your spirit plant techniques."

"Head of the Su Family, I am not like those Mortal Martial Artists."

Luo Qian gave a bitter smile and confessed, "I know how difficult the art of Alchemy is. The Su Family may not compare to the Five Great Families now, but since you can refine High Grade pills, the Su Family will surely surpass them in the future."

"I hope to obtain martial dao pills from the Head of the Su Family, and I am willing to do my humble part to protect the Su Family as it grows."

Since Luo Qian was being honest, Su Yang stopped testing him with words.

It could only be said that Luo Qian indeed had great foresight. No wonder he had withdrawn from the Li Family without hesitation back then after just a casual reminder from Su Yang.

However, it was also Luo Qian's decisiveness back then that made Su Yang hesitant.

If the Su Family encountered difficulties, would Luo Qian also withdraw just as decisively?

As a Qi Refining Second Layer spirit plant farmer, Luo Qian was of high value to the current Su Family; he could serve as an enforcer and also tend to the spirit plant.

After some consideration, Su Yang felt he could accept him!

Because Luo Qian was only at the Qi Refining Second Layer, he didn't pose much of a threat.

By the time the Su Family truly faced a crisis, the Family would have already risen; it wouldn't matter whether they had Luo Qian's help or not.

But right now, the Su Family needed a capable Cultivator to bolster their apparent foundation and deter those restless Martial Artists.

"Fine, I agree. From now on, you will be the Su Family's Martial Arts Instructor. While guiding the Su Family members in martial arts, you will also help me tend to some spirit plant."

Su Yang said indifferently, "I will provide you with the martial dao pills you need before reaching the Grandmaster realm, and I will also guide you on my insights into spirit plant."

"If you start a Family and establish a career, you can become a Vassal Family of the Su Family. Based on your contributions to the Su Family, you can still exchange them for martial dao pills."

Luo Qian was overjoyed to hear this and hurriedly cupped his fists in a salute. "Thank you, Head of the Family! Luo Qian will certainly not fail your great expectations!"

...

News of Luo Qian joining the Su Family spread quickly.

Upon hearing this, the Five Great Families were all filled with astonishment.

Especially the Liang and Wang families; they had learned a few days ago that Luo Qian had returned and intended to settle down, which was why they specifically invited him to the opening of the Drunken Immortal Tower.

All of the Five Great Families had intentions of recruiting him and had contacted Luo Qian during the party, but the answer they received was that he needed to consider it carefully.

There were too few Cultivators in Qingyuan County, yet there were some things only Cultivators could do, such as spirit plant, Medicinal Pills, Tracking Spells, and so on.

But despite all their calculations, they never expected Luo Qian to choose the Su Family. Even more ridiculous was that Su Yang actually dared to accept him.

Both were Qi Refining Second Layer Cultivators; was he really not afraid of the other party seizing the Family's foundation?

"That kid Su Yang definitely has a secret hidden on him."

Fu Yuan's aged eyes narrowed into slits, a deep glint flashing within them.

He had quietly become an Alchemist, and a High Grade Alchemist at that—something even Fu Yuan hadn't achieved. It was simply inconceivable.

"What kind of secret could recruit Luo Qian, who is also at the Qi Refining Second Layer? Isn't this guy afraid of a backlash?"

Zhu Chong, who was slightly plump with a protruding belly, said with a cold sneer.

"It's not strange to recruit Luo Qian. How could you Mortals understand the value of a High Grade Alchemist? But precisely because becoming a High Grade Alchemist is so difficult, that kid must have a secret."

Fu Yuan stroked his white beard and said calmly, "Luo Qian is very shrewd. He must have joined the Su Family because he took a fancy to Su Yang's Alchemy skills."

"A secret on him..." Zhu Chong's eyes flickered, and he lowered his voice. "Do you think we should...?"

"Do not act rashly."

Fu Yuan's face darkened, and he quickly barked to stop his thoughts.

This Zhu Chong was probably addicted to robbery.

Ever since he tasted the sweetness of destroying the Li Family, he thought about exterminating an entire clan whenever he saw something he wanted. He was even more excessive than the Robber Cultivators in the Immortal Realm.

"Su Yang destroyed the Li Family along with me; he will certainly be on guard against us. Furthermore, behind the Su Family is the interest network of the Drunken Immortal Tower. Before moving against him, you must weigh whether you can bear the consequences."

Hearing this, Zhu Chong smiled awkwardly and resentfully withdrew his inappropriate thoughts.

He really hadn't expected that the Su Yang who needed to seek help from the Zhu Family back then would be standing shoulder to shoulder with the Five Great Families in the blink of an eye...