41: Chapter 41 Marriage

Su Yang did not expect Su Xuanming to agree so readily.

After all, with Su Xuanheng as an example, he thought Su Xuanming would use his elder brother as a shield and also be reluctant to marry early.

Upon learning of his second son's wishes, Su Yang was overjoyed.

"No problem. Female Cultivators might be hard to find, but girls with Spiritual Roots are relatively easy to find."

It could even be someone without a Spiritual Root; as long as they Cultivate the Hunyuan Condensing True Method, a Spiritual Root would naturally form, allowing them to Cultivate.

Su Yang was not a rigid person.

Since the woman would marry into the Su Family, she would be one of them in the future, and some secrets could be shared.

Just like Qin Jiangmei, who did not have the surname Su, did she not also Cultivate the Hunyuan Condensing True Method?

Therefore, even if she were a daughter-in-law, as long as she could prove she would not betray the Su Family, Su Yang would allow her to Cultivate the Hunyuan Condensing True Method.

However, people's hearts are hard to fathom. If Su Xuanming married an ordinary wife without a Spiritual Root, it would take time to verify the woman's true character.

The Su Family was different now compared to before. The Family held too many secrets; they couldn't possibly keep hiding things from their daughter-in-law forever. That would instead make the other party mistakenly believe the Su Family was ostracizing her, leading to estrangement and misunderstanding between them.

Thus, it was best to find a woman with a Spiritual Root to marry.

The Su Family would help the woman Cultivate and extend her life, and then, through mutual interaction, slowly get to know her. After confirming her character, they would impart the Dao techniques and help her condense a True Spiritual Root.

"Many Cultivators and Qi Refining Families have come to Qingyuan County over the years. Your mother and I will help you keep an eye out and will definitely find a good girl for you."

Su Yang patted Su Xuanming's shoulder with relief.

Su Xuanheng, having been ignored by his father, showed a wry smile and cupped his hands, saying, "If Father has no other instructions, this child shall take his leave."

Su Yang waved his hand, signaling he could leave. As his gaze swept over An Ziyao, he subtly lowered his head.

The two bowed respectfully, then turned and departed.

Su Yang immediately went to the lakeside pavilion and saw his wife sitting inside, playing music.

Beside her was Su Xuanjing, whose figure was just beginning to emerge. The girl was curled up comfortably in a rocking chair, gently swaying to the rhythm of the music, happily munching on a spirit plant in her hand.

"Father, you're here! Quick, try this spirit plant."

Su Xuanjing noticed her father's arrival and immediately beamed, saying, "This is a specialty from the Dao Xuan Sect! It's plump and juicy, sweet, and contains rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi—its effect is comparable to a first-tier qi gathering pill!"

"Where did you get a Dao Xuan Sect specialty?"

Su Yang looked curious, picked up a spirit plant that looked like an ordinary pear, and took a bite.

It was sweet and delicious. A dense Spiritual Qi poured down his throat, instantly dissolving like liquid and flowing throughout his body.

It was the real deal! Had this girl not been fooled?

Ever since she brought back a Big Black Ox last time, Su Yang felt his daughter was easily deceived.

"A Sister from the Dao Xuan Sect gave it to me. She's still staying at our Drunken Immortal Tower. I heard the Great Wei ordered all major Sects and Schools to send people to support the Guangling Border Pass. I don't know what happened."

Su Xuanjing replied casually while savoring the spirit plant.

"The Great Wei asked the Sects for help? Could it be that even the Great Wei army cannot stop the Yao Beasts of the Hundred Lotus Mountain Range?"

Su Yang was astonished by this.

So many years had passed, and he thought the Yao Beasts in the Hundred Lotus Mountain Range had retreated. He hadn't expected that these Yao Beasts had not only failed to retreat but were continuously attacking the Great Wei's territory.

Could it be that the Hundred Lotus Mountain Range was too crowded and they intended to expand their territory?

"I'm not sure. That Sister Ruan said that after her Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters went to the Border Pass, they never returned. Now it's her turn."

"What is the cultivation level of the Sister Ruan you mentioned?" Su Yang suddenly asked.

"On the surface, she is Qi Refining First Layer, but in reality, she is Qi Refining Layer Three."

Su Xuanjing answered truthfully.

Now, the Su Family's Breath Concealment Technique, under Su Yang's Fusion modification, had reached a level capable of deceiving Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Therefore, in front of the Su Family members, the Breath Concealment Technique of ordinary people was virtually useless.

"Qi Refining Layer Three. That actually suits Ming'er well."

Su Yang murmured under his breath, continuing to inquire, "What about her age? How is she compared to your second brother?"

Su Xuanjing paused for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Father, you're not thinking of kidnapping a Dao Xuan Sect Disciple into the Su Family, are you?"

"I just asked your second brother, and he said he is willing to marry, but he only requested that the other party be a female Cultivator," Su Yang smiled. "I came over intending to discuss this matter with your mother, and what a coincidence."

Qin Jiangmei, who was nearby, couldn't help but stop plucking the zither strings when she heard this.

During this time, she had also been contemplating the marriages of her two children. She was slightly pleased that things had progressed so quickly.

"Husband's suggestion is indeed good. Jing'er mentioned this to me earlier. That young girl from the Dao Xuan Sect should be about one or two years older than Xuanming, but for Cultivators, that difference is negligible."

Qin Jiangmei's voice was soft, and the smile on her face deepened.

"Moreover, that girl joined the Dao Xuan Sect from a young age, probably because her Aptitude was weaker, which is why she has been diligently Cultivating in the Sect for over ten years and is still only a Utility Disciple."

This matter was becoming more promising.

If the girl was willing to marry, they could have Su Xuanming interact with her. The marriage partner didn't necessarily have to be a girl from a Family in Qingyuan County.

A Sect Disciple was also an option!

This left Su Xuanjing dumbfounded.

How did she become a matchmaker for her second brother?

But on second thought, Sister Ruan treated her so well. If they became Family, wouldn't that be a closer bond?

Su Xuanjing immediately became excited too, chattering non-stop, introducing Sister Ruan's background, personality, appearance, and so on to her parents.

"Jing'er, go and express the Su Family's interest to that girl and see if she is willing to interact with your second brother."

Su Xuanjing's eyes lit up, and she nodded, eagerly getting up and quickly leaving the pavilion.

At this moment, Xiao Mei walked over carrying Su Xuanling. The Big Black Ox followed slowly behind. Then, with a splash, it submerged itself in the lake and let out a contented 'Moo'.

"Family Head, a Cultivator requests an audience,"

Xiao Mei stated her purpose.

Su Yang was not surprised by this and immediately got up to head to the main hall.

The Su Family's prestige in Qingyuan County was not low. Many Cultivators had come over the years, some wanting to become retainers, others willing to serve as Guest Elders.

Two Qi Refining First Layer individuals even became Su Family servants, currently responsible for tending to the Su Family's spirit plant. Su Yang had tried teaching them some Alchemy insights, but the two had dull Aptitude and could never grasp the essence.

Arriving at the main hall, the person was already waiting there.

What surprised Su Yang was that the visitor was a young man whose cultivation had reached Seventh Layer of Qi Refining.

Now he understood; it was highly likely this person also wanted to become a Su Family retainer.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Su. I am Jiang Linyuan. Does the Su Family require a retainer?"

Jiang Linyuan spoke exactly as Su Yang had anticipated.

"I apologize, Fellow Daoist Jiang. The Su Family does not need retainers; we only recruit servants. If you are proficient in immortal Cultivation techniques, you could seek a position as a Guest Elder in the Su Family."

Su Yang's words were simple and direct, showing no fear of offending the other party.

The more formal the occasion, the more straightforward one should be; ambiguous wording would only provoke revulsion.

"Fellow Daoist Su is truly forthright, but perhaps you might listen to what I have to say. When I passed through the Guangling Border Pass, I saw the situation there was dire, with the risk of the pass being breached at any moment."

Jiang Linyuan's tone was calm. "If the Guangling Border Pass is broken, Yao Beasts will surely invade Qingyuan County. At that time, the Su Family will definitely need a retainer to protect the Family."