86: Chapter 86 Internal and External Troubles

As long as the Fang and Zhong Families were not eliminated, the Su Family would never know peace. Allowing two enemies to live went against Su Yang's usual style.

"Father, what are your plans?"

Su Xuanming spoke up, "Dealing with the Zhong Family is easy, but the Fang Family has the Yunshou Alliance backing them."

The Yunshou Alliance was a major headache. It was an alliance formed by several families and powers from the Yunmeng Ruins. Although they lacked Foundation Establishment Cultivators to anchor them, they had numerous Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators.

When these forces united, even the Foundation Establishment Families in the Yunmeng Ruins had to show them some Face.

A direct confrontation was definitely out of the question. Although the Su Family's foundation was strong, it wasn't strong enough to crush the Yunshou Alliance.

Su Yang pondered for a moment and said, "No rush. This matter requires long-term planning."

"The two nations are at war, Robber Cultivators run rampant within Great Wei territory, Xuan Heng and Wei Yan have not yet returned, and Old Dog Jiang is still eyeing us covetously in Qingyuan Market. We cannot rush to the Yunmeng Ruins."

Too many problems!

The Yunmeng Ruins held the Fang Family, the Zhong Family, and the Yunshou Alliance. The journey carried the risk of encountering Robber Cultivators and the Great Qi army. Staying in Qingyuan meant dealing with the threat of Jiang Wuyu.

Internal and external troubles!

Su Xuanming had used a Puppet to trick Jiang Wuyu, but he couldn't completely dispel the latter's suspicion. He would continue to observe the Su Family in secret until the day he could no longer tolerate it, at which point he would find an excuse to deal with the Su Family.

Su Yang sat in the main seat, deep in thought. His children dared not speak or disturb him.

"First, we must figure out how far Jiang Wuyu's suspicions about the Su Family have progressed."

After careful consideration, Su Yang slowly spoke, "Does he suspect we possess a treasure that allows people to condense Spiritual Roots, or does he suspect we have a treasure that increases the probability of our descendants possessing Spiritual Roots?"

"And regarding his concept of this treasure, is it leaning more towards a Heaven And Earth Treasure, a Medicinal Pill, or a Dao Law?"

"Only by clarifying what he is thinking can we better respond."

Since the Family faced internal and external troubles, the primary issue was resolving the internal trouble that was Jiang Wuyu, and only then dealing with the Fang and Zhong Families in the Yunmeng Ruins.

Su Xuanming's eyes lit up upon hearing this, "If Old Dog Jiang suspects it's a treasure that can condense Spiritual Roots, he could have simply attacked and wiped out the Su Family. After all, such a treasure must be repeatedly usable for all Su Family descendants to have Spiritual Roots."

Su Yang's lips curved slightly, "But he didn't attack the Su Family; instead, he first tested us with words. This suggests he believes the treasure might be a one-time consumable."

Su Xuanming clapped his hands, his expression excited, "We can follow his assumption and quietly release false intelligence to mislead him!"

Su Yang nodded with satisfaction. This boy indeed understood immediately.

He then looked at Su Xuanjing and Su Xuanxiao.

Both looked confused; it was clear they hadn't understood.

Su Yang chuckled and shook his head. It seemed that among the Su Family's current generation, only Xuanming was capable of making decisions.

He said with a smile, "I'm leaving this task to you. Leak the information that it is a Heaven And Earth Treasure capable of increasing the probability of descendants possessing Spiritual Roots."

"But the probability increase isn't very high, which is why only your elder brother and Fourth Younger Brother in the Family possess Spiritual Roots."

"Furthermore, this item was obtained by me during my travels abroad. This way, while giving Jiang Wuyu hope, we can also deter him from plotting against the Su Family."

Father and son exchanged words, analyzing Jiang Wuyu's psychology almost perfectly.

The main reason was that the secret method for condensing Spiritual Roots was too world-shocking. Jiang Wuyu's suspicion naturally leaned towards the Su Family possessing some kind of rare treasure that could increase the probability of descendants gaining Spiritual Roots.

And such a Heaven-Defying item could only be a Heaven And Earth Treasure from legend!

Su Yang and Su Xuanming followed the other's line of thinking and designed a series of guiding clues.

"Jiang Wuyu suspects the Su Family, and the Su Family attempts to cover up the truth. Thus, he secretly investigates intelligence and then unintentionally discovers an incredible truth. Moreover, the truth is very close to his guess: there truly is a Heaven And Earth Treasure in the world that can increase the probability of descendants gaining Spiritual Roots, just that its effect isn't as great as he imagined."

When Jiang Wuyu 'personally' uncovered this 'truth,' he would only curse Su Yang for having incredible Luck and then quietly inquire about the origin of the Heaven And Earth Treasure.

At that time, Su Yang only needed to throw out a half-true, half-false lie, revealing the location where the treasure originated.

Faced with such a meticulously designed chain of traps, how could Jiang Wuyu not believe it?

"Father, your mind is truly sharp!" Su Xuanming admired.

Su Yang waved his hand with a smile, "It's all built upon the enemy's perception."

After all, no one would have thought that the truth wasn't a Heaven And Earth Treasure, but a Dao Law capable of condensing Spiritual Roots.

Jiang Wuyu's thinking was skewed from the very beginning...

"I think Second Brother is also very smart," Su Xuanxiao stated truthfully.

"Alright, stop flattering each other now," Qin Jiangmei really couldn't watch anymore, these two children were acting like flatterers, "Since Jiang Wuyu's matter is settled, what about the Yunshou Alliance?"

Su Yang tapped the table lightly with his index finger, pondered for a moment, and then said, "We investigated before; the Fang Family's status in the Yunshou Alliance is not what it used to be. Perhaps we don't need to confront the Yunshou Alliance directly. We only need to negotiate with them, and we can replace the Fang Family."

"Father means..." Su Xuanming narrowed his eyes, "To directly lay our cards on the table with the Yunshou Alliance, declaring that we are willing to join the Yunshou Alliance and fill the vacancy left by the Fang Family?"

"Will they agree?"

Qin Jiangmei's delicate eyebrows furrowed. She felt this idea was too bold, carrying a hint of provocation towards the Yunshou Alliance.

Su Yang's lips curved upwards, "We'll know if we try. However, it won't be the Su Family joining the Yunshou Alliance, but the Su Clan Chamber of Commerce."

"What if they don't agree? Won't that be like sheep walking into a tiger's mouth?"

"I will go personally. They cannot keep me."

"No, this is too dangerous!" Qin Jiangmei's tone was anxious, startling all the children.

Su Yang raised his hand, signaling them to calm down, "I will wait for Xuan Heng and Wei Yan to return before heading to the Yunmeng Ruins together. Will that work?"

"If Elder Brother and Sister-in-law are there, it seems that should be acceptable," Su Xuanxiao analyzed briefly and nodded slightly.

Elder Brother is a Martial Arts Grandmaster plus a Middle Stage Qi Refining Cultivator, and Sister-in-law is a Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivator. With them accompanying Father, they truly need not fear an encirclement by the Yunshou Alliance.

But Qin Jiangmei was still uneasy, "I will also accompany my husband."

"Wife, you should stay behind to guard the Family," Su Yang shook his head and said softly, "If you stay home to protect the children, I can venture out with peace of mind. Besides, you just obtained the Illusory Sound Sect's Legacy; you must calm down and study it well."

"Illusory Sound Sect Legacy?" Su Xuanjing asked curiously, "Father and Mother, you still haven't told us where you went for so long!"

As soon as Su Xuanjing spoke, the atmosphere in the main hall immediately shifted.

Everyone's thoughts were drawn to the whereabouts of their parents, and the Family meeting concluded amidst everyone's curiosity.

So, Su Yang recounted their experiences in Lanshui County, followed by the more than a month they spent inside the Legacy Immortal Cave, listening to which made the children gasp repeatedly, praising their parents' exceptional Luck.

Afterward, Su Yang bestowed the Yuling Sect's Legacy upon Su Xuanling and placed the Jade Slip containing the Illusory Sound Sect's Legacy into the Family's Scripture Pavilion.

That Spirit Spring Eye was placed into the pavilion lake in the inner courtyard.

The two Seven-Colored Treasure Fish, upon sensing the Spirit Spring, swam with immense joy.

They suddenly broke free from the clear waves, soaring through the air like Dragons leaping over a gate, crossing the pavilion bridge and landing, creating two brilliant rainbows...