153: Chapter 153 Grudges and Enmities

Su Yang, who was drinking tea at the restaurant, nearly spat it out upon hearing this.

Why did that sound so familiar?

Combined with Jiang Linyuan's behavior of raiding multiple main families, it truly made Su Yang unable to keep a straight face.

This man truly refused to give up, actually still coveting the Su Family's assets!

"Congratulations, Brother Su! Your Family has happily gained a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!"

Chu Yutang offered his congratulations with a timely bow, but the smile on his face looked like nothing but mockery.

Su Yang looked at Jiang Linyuan with a dark face. "Fellow Daoist Jiang, what is the meaning of this? You abandon the Li Family the moment you reach Foundation Establishment; do you think the Su Family would dare to take in someone like you?"

Regardless of their cultivation level, no one dared to accept someone who betrayed their main Family. Jiang Linyuan's actions made all the Cultivators present secretly despise him, yet none dared to rebuke him to his face.

Jiang Linyuan replied respectfully, "Patriarch Su, you misunderstand. The Li Family has suffered too much over these years, and our population has gradually withered. Now that I am in power, my offer of allegiance is intended to make the Li Family a vassal of the Su Family, seeking a way for the Li Family to survive."

Once these words were spoken, everyone's expression shifted.

Jiang Linyuan's words instantly transformed him from a traitor into a person of great righteousness.

So, it wasn't betrayal of the Li Family, but rather seeking protection for them so the Family Bloodline could continue!

For a moment, the Cultivators looked at Su Yang with envy. The Su Family would now not only take in a Foundation Establishment Cultivator but also pocket all of the Li Family's assets.

Su Yang, however, sneered inwardly upon hearing this.

Why did the Li Family's population wither? Naturally, it was because Jiang Linyuan had secretly eliminated the Li Family's leadership to steal the Family's authority and resources.

Others might not know Jiang Linyuan's character, but he was all too clear about it.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, why don't you try looking elsewhere? My Su Family is merely a Qi Refining Family; how could we dare to take in a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?"

Su Yang's tone was flat as he refused him directly to his face.

The reasoning was quite sound; what Qi Refining Family would dare to accept a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?

But Su Yang's attitude stunned everyone. The person opposite him was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator; wasn't he afraid of offending him with such coldness and having him flip the Su Family over?

"It seems we are not fated to be with the Su Family."

Jiang Linyuan wore a look of regret, then promptly and decisively flew off on his sword, heading towards the five major Foundation Establishment Factions of Qingyuan.

Seeing this, some felt pity for the Su Family, while others secretly praised Su Yang for being worthy of a Clan Chief, able to remain calm and composed when faced with the defection of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

A few days passed, and just when everyone thought Jiang Linyuan would successfully join one of the Foundation Establishment Factions, unexpectedly, he was unanimously rejected by all of them.

The onlookers in Qingyuan finally realized what was happening.

As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Jiang Linyuan's voluntary defection was inherently suspicious. While the Li Family had indeed declined, since he had reached Foundation Establishment, he clearly had the ability to lead the Family to a resurgence. Why seek attachment elsewhere?

The more people thought about it, the more terrified they became, especially when they recalled that Jiang Linyuan had initially tried to attach himself to the large and wealthy Su Family; his motives were definitely not pure.

With his plans thwarted, Jiang Linyuan could only continue to hold down the fort at the Li Family.

Months passed in the blink of an eye.

Su Xuanming and Ruan Ning took a trip to the Yunmeng Ruins to visit their son, Su Xinyou, and returned with a strange young man in tow.

"This is a child that Xuanxiao and Xinyou took in on the road; they said it was in accordance with your instructions."

Su Xuanming explained this to Su Yang and briefly recounted Wei Jing's background.

"Your enemy is the Demon Suppressing General of Great Wei?"

Su Yang smiled after hearing this and said calmly, "That truly is a big problem!"

Wei Jing immediately knelt and kowtowed. "If Patriarch is worried about the Family's safety, Wei Jing will leave right now..."

"Hey, what's the rush?" Su Yang raised his hand to stop him. "Trouble is trouble, as long as you don't reveal your identity, it will be fine."

A boy with no strength to truss a chicken had made it all the way to the Yunmeng Ruins; it was clear that the Demon Suppressing General had long considered him dead.

As long as Wei Jing didn't voluntarily expose his identity and go around proclaiming himself the son of the Demon Suppressing General, his true origins would not be known.

The reason he called it a problem was that from the moment they took Wei Jing in, it meant the Demon Suppressing General had become an enemy of the Su Family, and there would inevitably be a battle in the future.

However, the Su Family already dared to provide Magical Artifacts to the Zhou Army; why would they fear the pressure of a mere general?

Su Yang reached out and placed a hand on Wei Jing's shoulder to examine the special Physique that Su Xuanxiao had mentioned.

"True Spiritual Root, Qi Refining First Layer cultivation."

Wei Jing had obtained a Cultivation Technique after being taken in by Su Xuanxiao; it was normal for him to have cultivation now that several months had passed.

Then, Su Yang's eyes lit up. "He really does have a special Physique!"

Unlike Su Xuanxiao, he did not believe Wei Jing's Physique was simple.

A careful examination of Wei Jing's Physical Body revealed that its strength far exceeded that of the Qi Refining First Layer, vaguely resembling the strength of someone practicing Dual Cultivation of Dao and Martial Arts.

Furthermore, after Su Yang's Qi circulated through Wei Jing's body, he noticed that his Qi had been weakened by a sliver.

"The Qi can strengthen the Physical Body and also weaken the Qi of others..."

Su Yang couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

In his memories, there were many Physiques that could strengthen the Physical Body or weaken Qi, but he hadn't found one that could do both simultaneously.

"It's likely that the Physique has not fully undergone Awakening, or it is due to the Physique being incomplete."

A smile appeared on Su Yang's face. "No matter! From now on, you can stay in the Su Family with peace of mind. However, your path to Cultivate will be different from others; not only must you refine your Dao techniques, but you must also diligently practice martial arts. Can you do that?"

"Thank you, Patriarch, for taking me in. I will never forget this grace of rebirth!" Wei Jing's expression became solemn, and he bowed respectfully with cupped hands. "Please rest assured, Patriarch! Wei Jing will definitely give it his all and will never disappoint your expectations!"

Seeing this, a trace of approval flashed in Su Yang's eyes.

For a Cultivator, the most important thing in training is the heart towards the Dao.

Take people like Qin Chuanxing; their talent was already mediocre, yet they were duplicitous. Even when ordered to engage in Dual Cultivation of Dao and Martial Arts, he was dismissive and slack. With such an attitude, he would never achieve greatness.

Thinking of this person brought the Qin Family to mind, and Su Yang couldn't help but ask, "Speaking of which, what is the situation with the Qin Family now?"

Su Xuanming sighed and shook his head. "Qin Han and the others must have been abandoned. There must be someone pulling the strings behind Qin Chuanxing; with his personal ability, it is impossible for him to be so cautious, nor would he dare to so boldly incite the Qin Family to betray us."

After letting Qin Han return, the Su Family had sent people to monitor them secretly.

However, ever since the Qin Family was exposed, Qin Chuanxing had never appeared again. The Qin Family only had a few dozen people left, including Qin Han, who were waiting at home every day for Qin Chuanxing to return and take them away from Qingyuan.

Su Yang couldn't help but frown; given Qin Chuanxing's brain, he certainly couldn't have pulled off something so meticulous.

But who was secretly helping Qin Chuanxing, and why would they help someone with a Pseudo Spiritual Root?

"Could it be that Jiang Wuyu or Cheng Lan are unable to restrain themselves and are preparing to make a move on the Su Family's assets?"

"Or are the other two Foundation Establishment Factions wanting to make a move on the Su Family?"

Su Yang thought it over and felt that everyone looked like the mastermind.

Su Xuanming rested his chin in his hand and suddenly said, "Dad, do you think it's possible that a Demonic Cultivator is causing trouble from the shadows?"

"Demonic Cultivator?" Su Yang's gaze suddenly tightened; he truly hadn't thought in that direction.

A sharp light flashed in Su Xuanming's eyes as he said in a deep voice, "Qin Chuanxing is merely a Pseudo Spiritual Root; he is worthless to the Foundation Establishment Factions, but for a Demonic Cultivator, it's a different story!"

Once these words were spoken, the two looked at each other in shock.

Pseudo Spiritual Root, craving longevity, harboring ambition, expelled by the main Family, nursing a grudge.

Such experiences were the perfect mold for a Demonic Cultivator!