155: Chapter 155 The Entire Clan Sets Off

Hou Zhang's robes billowed as he glared ferociously at Xu Heyan.

"Does Fellow Daoist Xu intend to protect this brat?"

Xu Heyan said calmly, "Fellow Daoist Hou, please calm down. Don't forget whose territory this Drunken Immortal Tower is. I am helping you out of the kindness of my heart!"

"What a joke!" Hou Zhang shouted. "What can a mere Qi Refining Family possibly do to me?"

He was a dignified Foundation Establishment Cultivator and the leader of the Golden Feather Gang; would he really fear a mere Qi Refining Family? If word got out, what Face would the Golden Feather Gang have left!

Su Xuanming sat calmly in his chair and casually took out a Formation Plate, activating it.

In an instant, mysterious Formation patterns emerged from the Formation Plate, immediately enveloping the entire Drunken Immortal Tower!

The Cultivators in the private room witnessed this, and all their expressions changed drastically.

It was not surprising that the Drunken Immortal Tower had a Formation, but this seemed to be a High Grade Second-tier Formation!

The Su Family was too damn extravagant! Installing a Protective Clan Array for a single commercial building?

Hou Zhang froze on the spot, his mouth twitching imperceptibly. He admitted that he had indeed spoken a bit too loudly just now...

No wonder Jiang Wuyu didn't get angry when questioned by a Junior like Su Xuanming and just left without a word. It turned out this Old Dog Jiang had long known about the Su Family's extravagance.

Causing trouble on Su Family territory—even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator couldn't expect to leave unscathed!

But for Hou Zhang, a dignified Foundation Establishment Cultivator, to apologize to a Qi Refinement Stage Junior, he really couldn't bring himself to do it.

Fortunately, Xu Heyan acted as a peacemaker once again, smoothing things over: "Hey~ Head of the Su Family, please calm your anger. Fellow Daoist Hou was just joking with you earlier, why take it so seriously? How about everyone takes a step back?"

"Is that so?" Su Xuanming smiled vaguely.

As if granted amnesty, Hou Zhang immediately took the out, forcing a smile as he echoed, "Hahaha! Exactly, exactly! The Head of the Su Family is a heaven-sent talent, truly admirable. I have pressing matters to attend to today, so I shall take my leave first. We shall meet again another day!"

The moment the Formation's halo dissipated, Hou Zhang strode away without looking back, his retreating figure appearing somewhat disheveled.

The people in the private room looked at each other, their forced smiles unable to hide their embarrassment. Some coughed and cupped their hands in salute, others mumbled about urgent matters, and in the blink of an eye, they all found excuses to scatter like birds and beasts.

"Thank you for today, Chairman Xu," Su Xuanming said with a faint smile.

Xu Heyan waved his hand. "It was just a small effort. Does the Su Family have any plans for Wangchuan Valley this time?"

When the Wangchuan Valley grotto-heaven opened last time, the Bihai Association did not go. Xu Heyan had worried about extraordinary dangers within the grotto-heaven, but in the end, both Jiang Wuyu and Cheng Lan returned safely, which made him regret missing the Opportunity many times.

"I need to discuss this matter with my father," Su Xuanming said in a deep voice. "Judging by Chairman Xu's meaning, you intend to have the Bihai Association participate in this exploration of the grotto-heaven?"

"I do have that intention."

Xu Heyan did not deny this. Having missed the Opportunity before, he would not let it slip by this time.

After chatting for a few more moments, the two bade each other farewell.

Su Xuanming returned home and told his father, Su Yang, everything that had happened at the Drunken Immortal Tower gathering.

"Father, do you think our Su Family should participate in this trip to the grotto-heaven?"

He frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "I suspect Old Dog Jiang has ulterior motives against our Su Family. This trip to Wangchuan Valley will likely be perilous, and he might even collude with the Golden Feather Gang to harm the Su Family."

Su Yang sat in the pavilion, scattering spirit pellets into the lake, attracting a school of shimmering, treasure-like fish.

"Listening to what you described, this Old Dog Jiang and Hou Zhang are indeed suspicious, but the Su Family is no longer what it used to be. It is not certain who will end up devouring whom."

Su Yang said calmly, "Your sister-in-law's cultivation has reached the Ninth Level of Qi Refining; perhaps she can find an Opportunity in the Wangchuan Valley grotto-heaven to advance further."

Through Stargazing divination, he calculated that for the Su Family in the near future, it would either be peaceful and harmonious, or Opportunity would be accompanied by risk. This likely depended on whether or not they went to the Wangchuan Valley grotto-heaven this time.

If they didn't go, nothing would happen. If they went, there would be risks, but there would also be excellent Opportunities.

"I understand," Su Xuanming nodded slightly. "Then should Big Brother, Sister-in-law, along with Ziyao and Elder Song and the others go?"

Su Yang said indifferently, "Take Wei Jing, Xuanjing, and Xuan Ling with you. Your mother and I will guard the home."

"This..." Su Xuanming frowned upon hearing this. "Is it really okay with just you and Mother? What if the Jiang Family and the Golden Feather Gang take this Opportunity to launch a sneak attack on the Su Family?"

He was not only worried about the Family being attacked, but also concerned for Wei Jing and Xuan Ling. Both were still young, and their cultivation was only at the Early Stage Qi Refining. In the grotto-heaven, they would be facing Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators!

"Then we shall make sure they never return."

Su Yang said in a relaxed tone, "Rest assured, with me guarding the Family, nothing will go wrong. Wei Jing and Xuan Ling are actually not that young anymore; it is time for them to go out and gain experience. Your Big Brother and Sister-in-law will take good care of them."

"Besides, your third sister is going stir-crazy at home. I didn't take her to Luoxuan City last time, and I promised that I would definitely take her on the next long trip, so let her go along."

Thinking of how long his third sister had stayed at home, Su Xuanming closed his slightly open mouth. He could endure staying inside, but his lively and active third sister could not.

"That is true. Third Sister has impressive strength, and having her there is one more person to protect Xuan Ling."

Su Xuanming immediately called the clansmen over and informed them that they would head to Wangchuan Valley in ten days.

"Grandfather, we want to go to Wangchuan Valley too."

At this moment, Su Xinyao raised his hand and shouted.

Su Yang looked over. Not only was Su Xinyao's gaze expectant, but even the cold-natured Su Xinyue had hopeful eyes.

"Absolutely not!" Su Xuanming frowned and said sternly, "You two are still young. Wangchuan Valley is no place for sightseeing."

"But Second Uncle, Father often tells me that when Fourth Uncle was our age, he was already able to protect the safety of the Family." Su Xinyao retorted with an unconvinced look. "Why can Fourth Uncle do it, but we can't?"

"Because at the same age, your Fourth Uncle's cultivation was above yours!"

Su Xuanming's tone was stern. He naturally saw that the two little ones did not accept his words, so he turned to look at his Big Brother and Sister-in-law. Hurry up and discipline your children; they want to go to Wangchuan Valley with you two!

Su Xuanheng raised an eyebrow and immediately looked at his wife, Wei Yan.

Wei Yan raised the corners of her mouth but said nothing, casting her gaze toward Su Yang.

As if by tacit agreement, everyone turned to look at Su Yang. As the Clan Chief of the Su Clan, his decisions were always right in the eyes of his children.

"Please, Grandfather! Xinyue and I want to go to Wangchuan Valley too. We also want to fight and grow!"

Su Xinyao ran quickly to Su Yang, holding his left hand and swinging it back and forth, while signaling his sister to join in.

Su Xinyue's pretty Face flushed slightly, and she stiffly imitated her brother, holding her grandfather's right hand and shaking it gently.

Su Yang was amused and laughed. "Fine, fine, fine, you two can come along as well."

"Yay!"

"Father! How can that be?"

Su Xinyao cheered loudly, but Su Xuanming was anxious.

The two little ones were only eight years old. Su Xinyao had just reached the Qi Refining Second Layer, and Su Xinyue was only at the Qi Refining First Layer. Going to Wangchuan Valley with that level of cultivation was practically suicide!

Su Yang stroked the two little ones' heads with a smile on his Face.

"It is fine. The Family keeps a few Spirit Beasts, which are enough to protect their safety."