144: Chapter 144 Qin Family Betrayal

Jiang Wuyu never expected that Su Yang would not only be alive and well but would also have evaded Great Wei's forced conscription.

Judging by their spirited appearance, it seemed the Su Family hadn't lost a single person and had all returned safely to Qingyuan Market with their Opportunities!

In comparison, his Family had only gone to Luoxuan City to go through the motions, yet now they were riddled with deaths and injuries.

They hadn't gained a single bit of benefit and had even lost more than half of the Family's elites.

Jiang Wuyu's face flushed with alternating shades of red and green, and the floor beneath his feet cracked inch by inch under his violent spiritual energy.

"Clan Chief!" Seeing this, the members of the Jiang Family hurriedly spoke up to remind him, fearing that Jiang Wuyu would lose his mind.

Now that the Jiang Family's foundation was weakened, it was not advisable to start a fight with others.

Although the Su Family was only a Seventh-Rank Family, they had exchanged for an unknown number of treasures in Great Wei; there was no guarantee they didn't have means to deal with Foundation Establishment.

If they could wipe out the Su Family, it would be fine, as Great Wei would turn a blind eye during this critical period. However, if they failed to do so, their entire Jiang Family would be forcibly taken to the battlefield to serve as cannon fodder.

Having barely survived the battlefield, they truly did not want to return there!

Who knew if they would be able to come back alive next time?

Moreover, Su Yang had only offered a greeting without any insulting words. Although his grinning appearance was infuriating, the Jiang Family's reason for attacking the Su Family would be completely unjustifiable.

Jiang Wuyu's chest heaved, his face contorted, and finally, with a cold snort, he led his clansmen away.

"Clan Chief, by provoking the Jiang Family like this, I'm afraid we will incur their resentment," An Ziyao whispered a reminder.

Su Yang narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a beaming smile, "They are nothing more than a crippled tiger with broken claws. If they dare to make a move, it would actually suit my intentions perfectly."

"From the results, except for the Bihai Association, all other factions have had their Origin Qi severely damaged. They won't be able to act arrogantly for a short time. The Su Family can take this Opportunity to vigorously develop our businesses."

Su Yang stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze piercing as he looked down at the departing figures. "If the Su Family wants to become the overlord of Qingyuan, we will eventually clash with them. Our goal is not to maintain the status quo, but to ensure that the entire Qingyuan Market will be named Su in the future!"

Before Foundation Establishment, I was submissive; after Foundation Establishment, I strike with full force!

The Su Family now has two Foundation Establishment Cultivators. In a few more years, Su Xuanheng and Wei Yan will also reach Foundation Establishment. How can the small Qingyuan Market continue to allow multiple factions to split its resources?

After Foundation Establishment, more Cultivate resources are needed. Therefore, Su Yang not only wants to dominate the entire Qingyuan Market but also wants to extend his reach into the Cultivation Market to support the numerous Foundation Establishment members of the Su Family.

An Ziyao felt his heart tremble upon hearing this, filled with longing for the Su Family's future.

At this moment, Xu Heyan walked upstairs with a face full of smiles, his laughter hearty. "Head of the Su Family, you are truly lucky. I thought the Su Family hadn't survived the pursuit, but it seems I underestimated you."

The Bihai Association was actually the one with the smallest losses among the five Foundation Establishment Factions.

Because the Bihai Association was an overseas power, and the one in Qingyuan Market was just a branch. Their true core was overseas; even if the branch was destroyed, it wouldn't have much impact, as they could mobilize Cultivators from other branches at any time.

Thus, Xu Heyan was in a fairly good mood. He rubbed his hands and chuckled, "Does the Head of the Su Family remember what was promised in Luoxuan City? Back then, I held back... nine Foundation Establishment Cultivators!"

Su Yang gave a wry smile. "Chairman Xu is being dishonest. Back then, I saw with my own eyes that you only stopped three Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

Being exposed didn't embarrass Xu Heyan; he simply acted as if he had just realized it. "Is that so? It seems I remembered incorrectly. However, the foundation establishment pill that the Head of the Su Family promised..."

Su Yang said with a faint smile, "The Su Family's promises will certainly be fulfilled. Chairman Xu, go to the Su Family and ask Su Xuanming for it. The current Head of the Su Family is my son, Su Xuanming."

Xu Heyan was suddenly surprised. "Why does Clan Chief Su no longer hold the position of Family head?"

"I'm old..."

Su Yang, despite his young and handsome face, spoke with the air of a seasoned veteran, "I no longer have the energy to attend to mundane affairs. I want to give it one last push in these final years. If it really doesn't work out, then I'll enjoy my later years."

Xu Heyan realized what he meant. Although he hadn't carefully calculated Su Yang's age, he knew it was roughly approaching sixty, and he was about to miss the optimal age for Foundation Establishment.

No wonder he would give up the position of Family head for no reason; it turned out a legend of a generation was about to come to an end.

Indeed, in less than thirty years, Su Yang had founded a Family and developed it into a top-tier Seventh-Rank Family. His deeds could certainly be called legendary!

The reason Xu Heyan was willing to cooperate with the Su Family was precisely because he saw their potential.

With Su Yang controlling the Family's direction, even if Su Xuanming's abilities were mediocre, the Su Family wouldn't be too bad. Not to mention, Su Xuanming's abilities were quite outstanding, so the Su Family's future was not to be underestimated.

"Then I, Xu, shall wish Clan Chief Su success in reaching Foundation Establishment in advance!"

Xu Heyan rarely put away his playful grin, picked up the spiritual tea brewed by An Ziyao on the table, and downed it in one gulp.

Su Yang smiled slightly and returned the gesture with tea.

He wasn't sure if Xu Heyan's words were sincere or hypocritical, but as long as his goal was achieved, it was fine.

The reason he revealed these things was to send a signal to the outside world, letting them know that he, Su Yang, had not given up on the idea of Foundation Establishment and was putting all his effort into it.

When his Foundation Establishment cultivation is exposed in the future, the outside world will only be amazed by Su Yang's immense Luck, believing that the Su Family must have exhausted everything to find some kind of Heaven And Earth Treasure for him to luckily succeed, rather than suspecting something is wrong with his Spiritual Root Aptitude.

Xu Heyan chatted with Su Yang about some experiences on the battlefield and then got up to take his leave.

...

Su Yang sipped his tea for a moment before getting up to return home.

Just as he returned to the Su Residence and passed the main hall of the outer courtyard, he heard the sound of a cup shattering.

Extending his Divine Sense, he saw that the one who threw the cup was Su Xuanming, who was angrily clenching his fists.

Qin Han stood before him with a face full of shame, his head bowed, not daring to speak.

"This matter shouldn't be decided by me; only Father and Mother have the right to decide," Su Xuanming said in a heavy voice.

Just as he finished speaking, Su Yang walked into the main hall.

"Father!"

Su Xuanming's expression froze, and then his brows furrowed tightly. "You've come at the right time. This matter requires a decision from you and Mother."

"What happened?" Su Yang asked.

This was the first time since Su Xuanming took over as Family head that he needed his old father to make a decision.

Su Xuanming opened his mouth slightly, hesitating, then glared at Qin Han. "You tell him!"

"Yes, yes..."

Qin Han looked nervous, not daring to look into Su Yang's eyes, and said tremblingly, "This is a matter of my Qin Family's lack of discipline. A month ago, Qin Chuanxing incited the Qin Family to become independent, which caused a great deal of controversy within the Family."

He paused for a moment and continued in a low voice, "And a few days ago, half of the Qin Family followed Qin Chuanxing and left Qingyuan Market..."

"You are glossing over the main point!"

Su Xuanming suddenly shouted at Qin Han, "Your Qin Family no longer wants to be a vassal of the Su Family, and even you, Qin Han, have the same idea!"

"That's why this matter was stirred up in the Qin Family for a month, yet you didn't inform the Su Family! If Maternal Grandfather hadn't come to inform us, how long were you planning to hide it?"

"I even suspect that your Qin Family had no internal conflict at all, but rather collectively wanted to escape the Su Family's control, and it was only finally exposed when Maternal Grandfather noticed something was wrong!"