139: Chapter 139 Suspected Magic Weapon

Su Xuanming's words left Su Yang feeling quite surprised.

It was normal for those Qi Refining Factions not to have returned, as they couldn't fly, but the Foundation Establishment Factions hadn't returned either; they must have been delayed by something along the way.

"Could they have run into some Opportunity on the road?"

Su Yang shook his head and stopped dwelling on it, speculating that these people might have encountered danger and been forced to take a detour, thus delaying their journey.

As long as it didn't affect the Su Family, there was no need to worry.

On their way back, Su Yang and the others had also encountered many Demonic Cultivators and Robber Cultivators, but fortunately, they had many tricks up their sleeves, so it was mostly a case of scares without real danger.

The Family gathered in the main hall to chat. After hearing about the local customs and culture of Luoxuan City, Su Xuanjing and the children's eyes lit up with envy, wishing they could go see Luoxuan City immediately.

"Father, you must take me with you the next time you go on a long trip!" Su Xuanjing said with a hint of resentment in her tone.

Back then, her strength was insufficient, so it was understandable not to take her.

But now she possessed a unique mastery of Talismans, yet Father still left her to watch the house; it really didn't make sense.

Su Yang couldn't help but laugh. "Leaving you at home isn't because I look down on your strength, but rather because your strength is quite good, and you can stay home to protect everyone."

The Family definitely needed one or two powerful people to stay behind to prevent anyone from raiding their home.

Among those staying behind in the Su Family, aside from the Su Family's Martial Arts Grandmasters, the strongest were Su Xuanjing and Ruan Ning.

As for Su Xuanming... best not to mention him!

"We brought back quite a few good things this time; take a look."

Su Yang used the gains from this trip to successfully change the subject.

With a wave of his hand, a dazzling array of items instantly filled the hall.

There were not only resources they had traded for but also gifts they had carefully selected in Luoxuan City, guaranteed to satisfy everyone's needs.

Su Xuanjing and the others happily accepted the gifts and made a copy of all the Daoist techniques.

"By the way, Xuanxiao, you should keep this Magical Artifact."

Su Yang tossed out an Ancient mirror.

This was a Second-grade Magical Artifact obtained when killing members of the Fang Family and Zhong Family, a gift from his children. But after this Secret Realm trip, he felt this Magical Artifact would be more suitable for Su Xuanxiao.

If Xuanxiao had this mirror to protect him then, even if the situation were still dangerous, he wouldn't have been so close to death. If he hadn't happened to meet his brother and sister-in-law for a timely rescue, Xuanxiao might have already perished.

At the thought of this, Su Yang felt a wave of lingering fear.

The factions of the world were not to be underestimated; it wasn't just the Su Family that knew how to hide their strength.

Su Xuanxiao did not decline. Knowing his father's intention, he decisively accepted the Second-grade Magical Artifact.

"I also have something to give to Little Sister, but it's a bit dangerous. Let's go over to Ting Lake and bring the Big Black Ox along."

His words caught everyone's attention.

Su Xuanling blinked her beautiful, watery eyes, her heart filled with joy and curiosity.

The group arrived under the heavenly spirit fruit tree at Ting Lake.

The Three-headed falcon let out a long cry and flapped its wings as it landed, nuzzling Su Xuanling and Su Xuanjing with its heads like a child.

At Su Xuanling's signal, the Big Black Ox walked over slowly, its eyes fixed on Su Xuanxiao's Spirit beast bag.

It sensed a Qi Refinement Stage Yao Beast inside the Spirit beast bag, its Aura very violent.

It was the gift Su Xuanxiao intended for Su Xuanling: a black tiger captured from the Iron Hoof Society's Young Lord.

"Big Black, you suppress this black tiger in a moment. Xuanling, you handle the communication. If it's unwilling to submit, we'll just slaughter it," Su Xuanxiao said.

Su Xuanling nodded solemnly. With the whole Family gathered here, no matter how fierce the black tiger was, it was nothing more than a turtle in a jar.

Su Xuanxiao lightly brushed his palm over the Spirit beast bag, and a spiritual light flashed.

"Roar—"

A two-meter-tall black tiger suddenly appeared. The tiger's roar was deafening, and its entire body exuded a savage ferocity.

But when it clearly saw the people around it, its roar stopped abruptly, and a human-like look of nervousness appeared on its face.

Su Xuanling stepped forward fearlessly and said softly, "Little Black Tiger, this is the Su Family's territory. Submit obediently, and I guarantee you'll live well from now on."

The black tiger didn't attack but retreated several steps warily, only to find the Big Black Ox walking up behind it, letting out a soft "moo" that carried a threatening tone.

The Three-headed falcon also let out a long cry at this moment, fiercely flapping its wings.

A low whimper rolled in the black tiger's throat.

The Big Black Ox just flicked its tail, its massive head slightly lowered. Its bell-like ox eyes calmly swept over the black tiger. It walked up to the black tiger with steady steps, and with each footfall, the ground trembled slightly.

A pressure originating from strength and Bloodline poured down like a mountain! The black tiger felt as if it had been struck by lightning; its thick fur instantly stood on end, and its tense body involuntarily shrank back.

The Big Black Ox lowered its head in warning.

If it didn't submit, it was going to charge!

Under the astonished gaze of the crowd, the black tiger, which had just been showing its ferocity, suddenly lost its Aura. The wildness and predatory glint in its eyes quickly faded, replaced by a resigned cowering.

Its massive body suddenly stiffened, and without hesitation, it turned around and prostrated itself toward Su Xuanling, its head buried deep as it made a nearly fawning whimper.

"Big Black, well done!"

Su Xuanling praised and patted Big Black's ox head.

She could understand the conversation between the two Yao Beasts; basically, the Big Black Ox told the black tiger the benefits of submitting and warned it that it would die if it didn't.

The black tiger clearly didn't want to lose its life, so it chose to submit.

Su Xuanling turned and asked, "Eldest Brother, Fourth Brother, do you want this black tiger? I'll help you form a Spirit contract."

Su Xuanheng smiled and shook his head. "I don't need it. Give it to Fourth Younger Brother."

He specialized in the Dao of the Sword and didn't need a Spirit Beast's assistance, nor did he have the inclination to look after one.

Hearing this, Su Xuanxiao felt tempted.

The reason he had captured the black tiger alive was mainly because he liked its powerful appearance, thinking it would be quite cool to travel riding such a Spirit Beast.

Since only his little sister in the Family was knowledgeable in the Way of Beast Taming, he had subconsciously wanted to give the black tiger to her. If she had no intention of taking it, he actually preferred to keep the Spirit Beast for himself.

"Little Sister, you really don't want it? Then... I'll take it..."

Su Xuanxiao scratched his head, a somewhat embarrassed smile on his face.

His intention had been to bring a gift for his sister, but after all that, the black tiger had ended up becoming his own Spirit Beast.

Seeing his awkwardness, Su Xuanling couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, her voice soft and sweet. "It's okay, Fourth Brother, I've received your sentiment! Let this black tiger be a return gift from me."

"Thank you, Little Sister!"

Su Xuanxiao felt a warmth in his heart; such an understanding sister was truly lovable.

Seeing this scene, a gratified smile appeared on Su Yang's face.

Clan members helping each other, never bickering over trifles, and living in harmony was exactly the kind of Family he hoped for.

Only such a Family could prosper for a long time in the cold and indifferent Cultivation World.

"I also have a Great cauldron here that can serve as a Pill Furnace for Father and Mother."

After forming the Spirit contract, Su Xuanxiao spoke again.

A heavy thud pulled Su Yang's thoughts back. The simple and Ancient cauldron before him made his eyes light up.

"This thing doesn't seem simple!"

Su Yang reached out to touch the patterns on the cauldron.

The design of the cauldron, with three legs and two ears, felt heavy and seemingly indestructible. A light tap produced a low, echoing resonance.

"Ziyao, come take a look. What grade of Magical Artifact is this?"

For a moment, Su Yang couldn't even judge the grade of this Magical Artifact; the more he looked at it, the more stunning it seemed.

Even Su Xuanxiao hadn't expected that the Ancient cauldron he had picked up randomly would seem more precious than anticipated.

An Ziyao stepped forward quickly and struck the cauldron directly with a fire punch, causing a heavy buzzing sound to vibrate.

He took a deep breath, a look of shock appearing on his resolute face.

"Family Head, this Ancient cauldron seems to be a... Magic Treasure?"

Since he had never seen a Magic Treasure, he couldn't be sure if it was a Third-grade Magical Artifact or a legendary Magic Treasure.

"Impossible!"

Su Xuanxiao was the first to shake his head in disagreement.

If it were a legendary Magic Treasure, how could it be in the hands of a Qi Refining Cultivator?

Moreover, during the battle, he hadn't felt anything unique about this Great cauldron; he had regarded it as an ordinary Second-grade Magical Artifact the whole time, picking it up only because it was convenient.