89: Chapter 89 The Return of the Two Stars to the Mystery

From the appearance of the Sword Tower to the trials within, Su Xuanheng explained everything quite thoroughly.

Upon entering the Sword Tower, everyone's cultivation would be suppressed to Qi Refining First Layer. The trials on each subsequent floor were different, including floors for comprehending sword techniques, testing Heart-Nature, demonstrating sword skills, and even floors involving combat and contention between Cultivators...

But the core of everything, ultimately, lay in one's Comprehension Ability regarding the Dao of the Sword.

Relying on their Clear Sword Heart and excellent Comprehension Ability in the Dao of the Sword, Su Xuanheng and Wei Yan managed to squeeze into the top ten among the many Sword Cultivators.

The fame of the two spread throughout the Sword Lake. Numerous Cultivators sought their guidance on sword techniques, and all were deeply impressed by their Aptitude for the Dao of the Sword.

The dozen or so Sword Cultivators who followed them were their most fervent supporters.

These followers were originally Loose Cultivators, and with the Great Wei in turmoil leaving them nowhere to go, they followed the pair to the Su Family to plan their next move.

“Looking at it this way, perhaps I have been too dismissive of them,” Su Yang chuckled.

Su Xuanheng shook his head: “Father’s probing was not wrong. We also cannot guarantee whether these people are genuinely following us, or if they just want to find a peaceful place along the way.”

The Su Family welcomed Cultivators to join, but they wouldn't treat them like ancestors to be worshipped.

If someone got angry over such a small test, recruiting them into the Su Family would certainly not be a good thing.

“Big Brother, Sister-in-Law, is that Sword Tower still there? Have you reached the top floor? How many people reached the top? What is the Legacy there?”

Su Xuanjing was extremely curious about the events at the Sword Lake, bombarding them with questions non-stop.

Wei Yan smiled: “Once you reach a certain floor, you no longer encounter others, so no one knows how many people reached the top. However, Xuan Heng and I did indeed reach the summit and obtained a dual-person sword technique—Two Luminaries Return to the Profound!”

As she spoke, she took out two Jade Slips from her storage ring and handed them to Su Yang.

After Su Yang took them, his gaze sharpened.

This sword technique was actually superior to 'Sword Transforms into a Long Rainbow'!

'Two Luminaries Return to the Profound' was actually two sword techniques: men cultivated the Sun Luminary Chapter, and women cultivated the Moon Luminary Chapter.

They could be used separately or combined by the pair to unleash the strongest sword move.

“YouKid have quite the Opportunity!”

Su Yang couldn't help but exclaim with emotion.

Every time this boy went out for trials, he managed to build up the foundation for the Family.

Su Xuanheng gave a wry smile and shook his head: “It’s a pity the Sword Lake is now occupied by the Great Wei; they only allow people to leave, not enter.”

As soon as he and Wei Yan left the Sword Tower, they were driven away by the Great Wei army. Only after leaving the Sword Lake did they learn that the Great Wei and Great Qi were at war.

Fearing the situation at home, the two rushed back to Qingyuan immediately.

Su Xuanming frowned upon hearing this: “The Great Wei is constantly embroiled in conflict, yet they still have the energy to go and occupy the Sword Lake?”

A bitter smile played on Su Xuanheng's lips, his voice laced with helplessness: “After all, the Sword Lake is within the Great Wei territory.”

“It’s good that you gained something from the trials. The Great Wei forcefully taking the Sword Lake means any subsequent Opportunities are not for us.”

Su Yang maintained an open-minded attitude. He smiled and said to the two, “Now that you’re back, rest well for a while. In a few days, we’ll head to the Yunmeng Ruins; some matters need to be settled!”

Hearing this, everyone’s eyes flickered, and their emotions became visibly agitated.

...

Su Family Outer Courtyard.

Several Sword Cultivators were practicing sword techniques in the courtyard, while another group sat together discussing.

“Does this mean that if we don’t serve the Su Family, they will kick us out?” a resolute-looking young man asked in a deep voice.

Zhao Wanyi, who was the calmest, couldn't help but sneer upon hearing this: “We aren't members of the Su Family. What kind of behavior is it to linger here?”

No Family would support a group of people who do nothing, feeding and drinking for free. To rely on the title of 'follower' just to stay in someone else's Family—there's no such good fortune in the world.

The young man looked embarrassed, his face red as he said, “While that’s true, as followers, the Su Family should at least provide us with some living support, right?”

Zhao Wanyi immediately retorted, “Didn’t Head of the Su Family say it? This unclaimed land is open for us to choose, so living support is not an issue at all. Moreover, the Su Family has provided temporary lodging.”

“Which side are you on?!”

Liu Mo truly couldn't argue anymore, his face flushed with anger, “Just because your Senior Sister is a member of the Su Family, you’re siding with them?”

“I am merely judging the matter based on facts.”

Zhao Wanyi picked up a piece of fruit from the table and took a bite, “We can’t be unreasonable. The Su Family hasn't restricted our freedom at all; we can leave whenever we want.”

“Miss Zhao plans to stay and serve the Su Family as a servant?”

The young man with extraordinary bearing walked in from outside the courtyard, his tone flat.

“I don’t mind,” Zhao Wanyi replied casually. “The Disciples of the main lineage of the Wan Jian Sect have scattered; I have no home to return to. I might as well join the Su Family and live peacefully. Anyway, with Senior Sister here, I won't fare badly no matter how I get by.”

“Actually, it’s the same for you all. With Brother Su and my Senior Sister here, coupled with our strength as Sword Cultivators, the treatment for joining the Su Family won't be bad either.”

Zhao Wanyi smirked, directly exposing everyone's thoughts, “It’s just that you all have grievances in your hearts, believing the Su Family has slighted you, which is why you’re hesitating.”

“If you ask me, it’s already a great fortune for us Loose Cultivators to find a place to belong in this chaotic age.”

These words caused the expressions of Liu Mo and the extraordinary young man to freeze momentarily.

However, the latter quickly regained his composure, his tone calm, “Miss Zhao is right. The treatment for joining the Su Family won't be bad. I just strolled around the market and gained some understanding of the Su Family.”

“What Head of the Su Family said is not false. They indeed control the Four Great Arts of Cultivation, and the Family's wealth is astonishing.”

Liu Mo opened his mouth and couldn't help but ask, “Fellow Daoist Song, are you also planning to stay with the Su Family?”

At that moment, all eyes in the vicinity turned toward the young man.

They were all followers of Su Xuanheng and Wei Yan, but the strongest among them in terms of cultivation was the extraordinary Song Baiqing.

With a cultivation base of Qi Refining Ninth Layer, his demeanor revealed that he was extraordinary. Although he called himself a Loose Cultivator, everyone could guess that Song Baiqing’s background was not simple.

Such a person was actually willing to pledge allegiance to the Su Family?

“I know what you are thinking.”

Song Baiqing remained as calm as ever: “I did come from a Cultivation Family, but now I am the only one left from my Family. It is precisely because I lived in a Family that I deeply understand the difference between having influence and having none.”

“The ability of the two to accumulate wealth is worlds apart. Only by joining a good power can one improve faster.”

As long as he could avenge his clansmen, what did enduring some grievances on the path to becoming stronger matter?

Moreover, joining the Su Family didn't necessarily mean enduring grievances.

He had learned from the common people of Qingyuan that the Su Family had a good reputation, even possessing more humanity and valuing relationships more than his own Family!

Coupled with the relationship with Su Xuanheng and Wei Yan, serving the Su Family meant there would be returns without worry.

Song Baiqing's words made many people waver. Who would want to be a Loose Cultivator when they could gain the support of a powerful force?

Loose Cultivators enjoyed freedom, but the conditions for Cultivation were harsh. A large amount of time had to be spent earning Spirit Stones.

And the practice of the Dao of the Sword also required a great investment of time, resulting in very few Sword Cultivators among Loose Cultivators, because both pursuits would consume their time and energy, unless their Aptitude for the Dao of the Sword was exceptionally high.

“That’s right, Brother Song has better foresight.”

Zhao Wanyi finished the fruit in her hand and said with a smile, “You don’t have to decide immediately. Head of the Su Family specifically gave us time to understand the Su Family. It won't be too late to decide in a few days.”