29: Chapter 29 The Tragedy of the Fu Family

Ye Yisong left Luanshi Peak and went straight back to his small courtyard.

He sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion, clearing his mind.

He planned to organize his upcoming Cultivation plan.

His trip to his father's Cultivation grounds had been very successful.

Not only did he achieve a Breakthrough to the Martial Master Realm, but he also received affectionate support from his grandfather and father.

He wouldn't have to worry about Cultivation resources up to the Nine-Star Martial Master Realm anymore.

Having witnessed Fu Yihang's brutal fighting style, Ye Yisong realized deeply that his own combat ability was too poor.

He did not want to become a one-sword warrior.

Furthermore, his Talisman Making skills were already very proficient at the 2nd Grade, so it was time to consider comprehending the 3rd Grade Talisman-making Technique.

With his 100% success rate in 2nd Grade Talisman Making, the speed at which he earned Spirit Stones was like robbing money.

If he learned the 3rd Grade Talisman-making Technique, or even the 4th Grade Talisman Technique, the speed of earning Spirit Stones would probably rival a Spirit Stone printing machine.

Ye Yisong withdrew his scattered thoughts and rubbed the space between his eyebrows.

Lingmu Peak

"Old man, I'm here." Ye Yisong picked up the water on the table, took a sip, and greeted loudly.

"I heard you. Why are you so loud? Are you trying to deafen me, you old man?" Ye Jiexin walked out from inside, grumbling.

"It's the middle of the afternoon. Why aren't you lying in your own courtyard instead of running over here?"

"Hehe, old man, did I not miss you?" Ye Yisong pulled on Ye Jiexin's hand and acted cute.

"Go, go, go. Let go. You're already a teenager, aren't you disgusted?" Ye Jiexin shook off Ye Yisong's hand. "Speak, what exactly is the matter? I don't have time to chat with you. I have a pile of things to do."

Ye Yisong just kept giggling on the side.

"Are you going to say it or not? With this time, you might as well make me a few 2nd Grade Talismans. You're idle all day." Ye Jiexin said impatiently.

He wondered if the Materials he gave this guy last time had been used up yet. Surely there wasn't still more than half left, right?

"Old man, guess what my Cultivation is now?" Ye Yisong said playfully.

Ye Jiexin was carving the Talisman board for the 4th Grade Golden Shield Protection Talisman in his hand, not even looking up, and mocked: "Do I need to guess? Isn't it just a tiny Martial Warrior? Hmm? A One-Star Martial Master?"

Ye Jiexin lost his composure, reached out to pull Ye Yisong over, and used his Qi to scan him from head to toe again and again.

That's impossible, right?

If others didn't know, how could he not know?

How long had it been since Ye Yisong reached the Martial Warrior Realm, and he had already achieved a Breakthrough to Martial Master?

"What Spirit Pill did your father feed you? Share some with me. The kids at home are also crying out for food." Ye Jiexin looked Ye Yisong up and down.

"What Spirit Pill? Can you not know what Medicinal Pill my dad has? Isn't this just because your nephew is gifted, a one-in-a-century Cultivation genius of the Ye Family?" Ye Yisong boasted.

That's true, whenever the fifth brother wants to buy something, he has to borrow Spirit Stones from me.

"You brat, you didn't come here just to show off your Cultivation, did you?"

"How could that be? With my meager Cultivation, how would I dare to show off in front of you?" Ye Yisong quickly flattered Ye Jiexin.

Ye Jiexin enjoyed listening to Ye Yisong's flattery very much. This kid really knew how to speak; he had been likable since he was small.

"Old man, I want to learn the 3rd Grade Talisman-making Technique." Seeing that Ye Jiexin was happy, Ye Yisong took the opportunity to bring up the purpose of his visit today.

"What did you say? You just learned to walk and now you're thinking about running?"

"No, I'm familiar with all the Five Elements Talismans among the 2nd Grade Talismans. If you don't believe me, test me."

"Oh, oh, oh, look at how capable you are, saying you're familiar with all the Five Elements Talismans." Ye Jiexin glanced at him sideways. "Follow me inside and let me see how our great Talisman Master Ye makes Talismans."

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Fu Family Ancestral Hall

"Uncle, this time you are standing at the forefront. I wonder what reaction those Families will have?" Fu Yihang worried.

Originally, they planned to delay it for a few years until Fu Yihang also reached a Breakthrough to Martial Ancestor, and then announce the news together.

That way, the two Uncles and nephews could look out for each other.

"There are no walls without cracks in the world. Even if it's not exposed this time, it's hard to guarantee it won't be next time." Fu Yunjing appeared very calm. "The three giants, Wei, Ye, and Wang, certainly look down on our small, humble Family."

"The four small families, Liu, Sun, Zheng, and Qi, are hard to say. Especially the Qi Family, who have been chasing and hitting us recently. First, they coerced Yihang into marrying into their Family, and then they ambushed Yihang to force me to reveal myself."

"They won't give up until they've truly fought a battle."

Fu Yunjing had been observing everything from behind the scenes during this period, analyzing the situation clearly from a bystander's perspective.

"The Qi Family is too bullying. One day, I will make them pay the price." Fu Yihang said.

"Yihang, stay calm. The balance of time is on our side. The head of the Qi Family is seriously injured and won't last a few more years."

"Uncle, Yihang knows."

"Yihang, Yihang, good news!" Uncle hurried in from outside.

"Uncle, say it slowly, what good news?"

"We have news about the Family Head. Someone just came to the house to report that someone saw the Family Head in the Outer Sea."

"Where is the person?" Fu Yihang said excitedly.

"The person didn't come, but they sent an item and a letter." Uncle said.

Fu Yihang looked at the jade pendant and became even more excited: "It's Grandfather's. It can't be wrong. It's the jade pendant Grandfather always wore."

Then, in a hurry, he opened the letter and quickly scanned it.

After reading it, Fu Yihang handed the letter to Fu Yunjing.

Fu Yunjing looked at the content of the letter, muttering about Qiushan Ridge. Wasn't Qiushan Ridge the territory of the Sun Family?

"Uncle, I want to go there." Fu Yihang took a deep breath and decided to go and see.

"Yihang, I should go instead. The Sun Family has never liked to fight with others, so they shouldn't help the Qi Family deal with us. You shouldn't go. You just came back, so get some rest." Fu Yunjing suppressed Fu Yihang's impulse.

Although he said that, everyone knew in their hearts that this was likely a trap.

But the Family Head was too important to the Fu Family; they had to go.

Fu Yunjing thought that even if he wasn't a match, with the Talisman left by the Family Head, he could still retreat to the county city.

It wouldn't be easy for Fu Yihang to go and then come back; not every time would be as lucky as the last ambush.

"Uncle, you cannot get into trouble. Right now, you are the backbone of the entire Fu Family. We can lose anyone, but we cannot lose you!" Fu Yihang disagreed.

"Alright, Yihang, you're not even listening to your Uncle's words anymore?" Fu Yunjing released his pressure, his tone leaving no room for Fu Yihang to refuse.

"Wait at home properly."

After Fu Yunjing finished speaking, he walked toward the outside.

"Grand Elder, only Fu Yunjing left the city alone." Qi Xianbo looked at the content in the transmission Talisman and sighed. "Cough, cough, cough."

"One is enough. We should be content."

"Second brother, third brother, get ready. Attack once Fu Yunjing enters the Formation. Finish it quickly." Qi Xianbo ordered.

"Yes, Big Brother." 4-Star Martial Ancestor Qi Xianzhe and the other responded.

Fu Yunjing looked at the Qiushan Ridge in front of him. The Sun Family's banner was flying on the mountain peaks, and people were coming and going between the various peaks.

It was a scene of prosperity.

"Phew, fortunately." Fu Yunjing looked at the Sun-character flag fluttering on the mountaintop, and the stone in his heart fell a little.

Fu Yunjing stepped forward. Just as he walked past the sign for Qiushan Ridge, the sky suddenly turned pitch black.

"Not good." The thing Fu Yunjing worried about most had happened.