132: Chapter 132 Foundation Building Mindset

"Just like Star Universe, one must fully comprehend the preceding chapters before the subsequent ones will appear."

Su Yang took a deep breath, suddenly realizing he had become busy once again.

The Star Universe he had an Epiphany about in the Secret Realm was a type of spatial secret art.

It could open up a space for storage; not only could it store inanimate objects, but it could also hold living beings, and one could even perform planting and animal husbandry inside.

Nurtured by star energy, the growth rate of spirit plants and Spirit Beasts would double.

If he wasn't mistaken, the Secret Realm of Luoxuan City was actually created by the First Emperor of Great Wei using the Star Universe secret art, and that eerie bamboo forest involved the second effect of the Star Universe secret art—trapping enemies!

An enemy who fell into the Star Universe space, unless they had the ability to shatter space, would only see scenes repeating endlessly until they died of old age, unable to escape.

Su Yang wasn't sure if a Nascent Soul Cultivator could break through space, but a Golden Core Cultivator certainly could not.

This secret art could at least trap a Golden Core Cultivator to death in one place!

However, with Su Yang's current spiritual power cultivation, he couldn't perform this secret art at all; even if he broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, he could only open up a small area, let alone use it to trap enemies.

"I need to comprehend Star Universe, the Lesser Five Elements Art, and also the Star Plucking Art that will be delivered in a few days."

Su Yang rubbed his brow and muttered, "But the most urgent thing right now is to improve my cultivation and achieve Foundation Establishment as soon as possible."

He was now at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and having absorbed a lot of star energy in the Secret Realm, he was only a step away from Qi Refining Perfection.

Once he reached Qi Refining Perfection, he could directly take a foundation establishment pill to Breakthrough.

"There's too much to do; my mind is becoming restless."

Su Yang took a deep breath and stood up to walk out of the room, seeing his wife talking in low voices with Zhao Wanyi, the latter's cheeks flushed with two patches of crimson.

"What are you chatting about?" Su Yang asked casually.

"No! It's nothing. Sorry, Head of the Family, I have something to do, I'll be going now!"

Zhao Wanyi stood up abruptly with a blushing face, even forgetting her manners as she bid farewell and ran straight out.

Su Yang looked at his wife with a bewildered expression. "What's going on?"

Qin Jiangmei rolled her eyes at him. "It's all about worrying over Xuanxiao's marriage. I heard from Xuan Heng that this boy almost lost his life in the Secret Realm for two girls. Upon closer inquiry, I found out one is Cheng Ningxiang from the Lingxi Sect, and the other is our Wanyi."

"Xuan Heng said both girls have feelings for Xuanxiao. I was just helping Xuanxiao scout for a wife, but then you came out and scared Wanyi away."

Su Yang touched his young and handsome face. "Surely not, I'm not ugly!"

Hearing this, Qin Jiangmei couldn't help but slap him, scolding playfully, "Acting improper again!"

"By the way, which of these two girls do you think is more suitable for Xuanxiao?"

Su Yang chuckled. "I feel both are suitable. Xuanxiao risked his life to save them; it wouldn't be too much for both to marry him."

In the Cultivation World, having multiple wives and concubines is normal. Masters of Mortal aristocratic families basically all have groups of wives and concubines, but most Cultivators only marry one wife or don't marry at all.

Having too many wives and concubines affecting cultivation is secondary; the main reason is that Cultivators are guarded against each other. In the Cultivation World, there have been many cases of couples betraying each other for an Opportunity.

The more wives and concubines one has, the higher the risk of being backstabbed—unless they are all Mortals.

Su Yang had just said it casually, but Qin Jiangmei was actually considering it seriously.

"The reputation of the Lingxi Sect seems quite good. I obtained detailed intelligence on the Lingxi Sect from the Head of the Wang Family. The conduct of their five Elders is just like our Su Family, never looking for trouble."

Qin Jiangmei linked her arm with Su Yang's, walking side by side on the streets of Luoxuan City.

"So Cheng Ningxiang's character is definitely fine. I just don't know if she's willing to marry Xuanxiao, or if her grandfather would be willing..."

Qin Jiangmei chattered on; once she started talking about her children's marriage, she had endless things to say.

Su Yang listened with a smile throughout, accompanying his wife through the bustling and noisy streets, occasionally offering a serious word of agreement.

The two walked hand in hand from sunset until the stars hung low.

Warm lights gradually lit up this vast, massive city. The islands floating in the sky rippled with a soft glow, tinting the night of Luoxuan City with a dreamlike quality.

The couple seemed to have endless topics to discuss, chattering about mundane family matters. There was no mystery of competing for the Great Dao, nor enemies of blood and gore; there was only this ordinary daily life, soaked in the atmosphere of the mundane world, flowing with a silent warmth under the reflection of the lights.

Su Yang's restless heart also gradually calmed down in this simple routine.

Passing by the inn where the Lingxi Sect was staying, the two took the Opportunity to pay a visit and met the other two Elders of the Lingxi Sect who were at Qi Refining Perfection.

Originally, the Lingxi Sect had five Elders at Qi Refining Perfection, but two were sacrificed in the Secret Realm. Now, including Cheng Yue, only three remained.

Cheng Yue's age had already exceeded the optimal age for Foundation Establishment. Originally, he wouldn't have needed to take on such a heavy responsibility, but because two Elders with excellent potential were lost in the Secret Realm, he had to attempt to charge for Foundation Establishment at an advanced age.

"Failing Foundation Establishment carries the risk of a drop in cultivation level. Elder Cheng, please reconsider," Su Yang reminded him.

Cheng Yue sighed, his tone full of helplessness. "The Sect Leader of the Lingxi Sect perished outside, and the School urgently needs a new Foundation Establishment Cultivator to take the position of Sect Leader. Otherwise, the Lingxi Sect will soon be swallowed up by surrounding Schools."

"The Third Elder and Fourth Elder will try to establish their foundations first. If they both fail, then I can only bite the bullet and try."

Having said that, he held Su Yang's hand with hopeful eyes and said earnestly, "Head of the Su Family, if all three of us fail to establish our foundations, the Lingxi Sect will eventually be swallowed by surrounding Schools."

"When that time comes, I hope the Su Family can take in my granddaughter!"

"Ningxiang's Aptitude is good, but her personality is too naive. She isn't suited for traveling the Cultivation World alone."

These words sounded like he was arranging his final affairs, causing Su Yang and Qin Jiangmei to frown.

Could it be that all the daughters-in-law of the Su Family have tragic fates?

First it was Ruan Ning of the Dao Xuan Sect, then Wei Yan of the Wan Jian Sect, and now it was Cheng Ningxiang's turn from the Lingxi Sect...

"Elder Cheng, please don't be too pessimistic. For a Cultivator to achieve Foundation Establishment, an unstable mindset is the greatest taboo."

Su Yang offered some comfort and a reminder, then took the Opportunity to voice the idea of a marriage alliance with the Lingxi Sect.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yue's brows smoothed out, and he slapped his palm heavily on the table. "A good thing! This is a good thing! I've long thought that if this boy Xuanxiao..."

Suddenly realizing he had let something slip, he quickly cut himself off and cleared his throat to cover it up. "When I first met the boy Xuanxiao, I felt his character was outstanding and thought about having Ningxiang learn more from him..."

He paused, a gratified smile appearing on his face. "I didn't expect the Su Family to have the same intention. This truly is a wonderful thing!"

Su Yang and his wife were surprised; they glanced at each other, both showing smiles.

"Then we'll trouble Elder Cheng to first inquire about Ningxiang's thoughts, and we will also consult Xuanxiao's wishes."

Su Yang and Qin Jiangmei stood to take their leave. Upon parting, they solemnly cupped their hands to Cheng Yue. "The Su Family hereby wishes the three Elders success in your Foundation Establishment!"

His gaze fell on Cheng Yue, his tone solemn:

"Elder Cheng, you should personally attend your granddaughter's wedding and witness the happy occasion on behalf of the Lingxi Sect."

Cheng Yue's eyes narrowed slightly, then he nodded solemnly. His pessimistic mindset quietly shifted at this moment.