16: Chapter 16 Arrangement

Who would be willing to leave their own home to endure the cold glares and commands of the Wang Family?

"Chengyuan cannot go. He is Yun Ling's father and holds a unique status. If he goes to the Wang Family, I fear he will be deliberately targeted," the Second Elder Su Tianling spoke first.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Su Chengyuan with complex expressions.

There was envy, jealousy, and even a hint of resentment.

Why did all the benefits go to their Family?

Su Chengyuan saw all of this; it pained his heart, but his face remained impassive.

Ultimately, with no one volunteering, the Family Head Su Tianxiang had no choice but to helplessly point out two clansmen whose strength and status in the Family were relatively low.

Although those two were extremely unwilling, they could only silently accept the order.

This matter was like a thorn stuck in the hearts of everyone in the Su Family, making the already tense Family relationships even more fragile.

Meanwhile, in the Su Family courtyard.

Su Cheng paid no heed to what was happening outside; his world consisted only of cultivation.

As he integrated the last wisp of Qi of Creation into his Dantian and completely consolidated his Qi Refining Fourth Layer Late Stage cultivation, he slowly opened his eyes.

This Breakthrough caused his Mental Energy to leap forward once again.

Now, refining qi gathering pills no longer exhausted his mind as it did at the beginning; he could even manage to refine two batches a day with energy to spare.

"Strength, it's still about strength..." Su Cheng clenched his fists, feeling the power of creation within him that was much stronger than before, yet there was no joy in his heart.

He had already learned of the news regarding the Family's humiliation from his father.

Hearing about his clansmen being oppressed felt like a needle pricking his heart.

He wished he could rush out immediately and beat down all those people from the Wang Family.

But he couldn't.

His reason told him that the time had not yet come.

He stood up, walked to his father's door, and knocked lightly.

The door opened, and Su Chengyuan's figure appeared at the doorway.

His aura was completely restrained, making him look no different from an ordinary Qi Refining Third Layer Cultivator.

But Su Cheng could sense a terrifying power within his father, like a dormant volcano.

A Qi Refining Ninth Layer Middle Stage cultivation was enough to change many things.

"Father, how are the preparations?" Su Cheng asked.

"Everything is ready," Su Chengyuan's voice was steady and powerful.

Over these past few months, he hadn't just been cultivating; under Su Cheng's guidance, he had repeatedly practiced how to disguise himself and how to handle various emergencies.

"Good." Su Cheng nodded, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "Then, it is time for our counterattack."

He didn't say how they would strike back at the Wang Family, but instead handed a Storage Pouch to his father.

"Inside this are fifteen top-grade qi gathering pills. Ten of them are for Sister."

"Father, you have two tasks this time." Su Cheng held up two fingers and said, "First, go to the Prefecture City. Find a way to exchange these five supreme-grade pills for Spirit Stones, and then use the Spirit Stones to purchase various inert medicinal herbs we need.

The Prefecture City is a mixture of dragons and snakes; it's more dangerous than the county town, but also safer. It's the best place to sell these things.

If there are any leftover Spirit Stones, you can also buy some Spells or Magical Artifacts. Our Su Family is still too poor. Although your Realm isn't low, you have too few means to face enemies while traveling."

"Second, go to the Tiangang Sect. Personally deliver these ten pills into Sister's hands. The Tiangang Sect is thousands of miles from here; the journey is long and fraught with danger. With your current cultivation, you can handle most threats, but you must still be extremely careful."

Su Chengyuan took the Storage Pouch, feeling its weight, and his heart burned with excitement.

Perhaps this journey would be the first step in their father-son counter-offensive.

"Rest assured." He looked at his son, his eyes filled with confidence and determination. "Father will not let you down."

The night was deep, and a waning moon hung in the sky.

In the Su Family courtyard, Su Chengyuan changed into an inconspicuous grey martial outfit. Standing in the shadows, he seemed to blend into the darkness.

This time, he no longer used simple facial disguises.

His Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivation allowed his control over his spiritual energy to reach a new height.

With just a slight circulation of his Cultivation Technique, the bones throughout his body emitted a series of faint crackling sounds. His stature grew an inch taller, and his shoulders became broader.

His originally somewhat honest facial features became cold and unfamiliar under the subtle adjustments.

At this moment, he looked like a Loose Cultivator who had spent years wandering the world—his eyes were slightly cold, his aura restrained, carrying a fierce vibe that made people afraid to approach.

"Father, the Prefecture City is not like the county town. Foundation Establishment Cultivators are not uncommon there, and there might even be a Golden Core True Person presiding over it. On this trip, prioritize safety above all else." Su Cheng stood opposite him, giving final instructions with a serious expression.

"When selling the pills, don't go directly to large places like Treasure Gathering Tower; it's easy to be targeted. You can look for small markets formed spontaneously by Loose Cultivators, or sell them through the black market. The price can be lower, but you must ensure safety and keep your identity hidden."

"As for going to the Tiangang Sect, the journey is long. Try to stick to the main roads and avoid deep mountains and great marshes. If you encounter blind highwayman Cultivators, don't kill them if you don't have to. But if the other party shows killing intent, you must pull them out by the roots and leave no trouble behind."

Su Cheng was like an experienced general, analyzing every possible situation and providing countermeasures.

The role reversal was so natural that Su Chengyuan nodded repeatedly, though he couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

Once upon a time, it was he who said these things to his son; now, it was the other way around.

Looking at his son—who was young yet meticulous and steady in demeanor—a surge of pride welled up in his heart.

"Don't worry, Father has noted it all down." Su Chengyuan patted his son's shoulder, his palm broad and strong. "You must also be careful at home. The Family's hearts are currently unsettled; don't let them see anything amiss. Be patient in all things and wait for Father's return."

"I understand," Su Cheng nodded.

The father and son looked at each other without further words.

Trust and commitment were all contained within that single glance.

Su Chengyuan took one last look at the courtyard where he had lived for half his life, took a deep breath, turned and leaped, his figure quickly merging into the night. Within a few bounds, he vanished at the edge of Qingyang Town.

Su Cheng stood in the courtyard for a long time without moving.

This trip of his father's would take a few months at the shortest, half a year at the longest, or perhaps even longer.

He looked up at the waning moon; the moonlight was cold, matching his current mood.

In the days following Su Chengyuan's departure, Su Cheng became even more low-key than before.

He spent most of his time every day in his room, claiming to the outside world that he was focused on cultivation.

Occasionally when he went out, it was only to walk in the courtyard or go to the Family's Library to browse through some miscellaneous records.

His cultivation remained at the Qi Refining Fourth Layer Late Stage, while he claimed to be at the Qi Refining Second Layer Peak.

A child of nine years old with Medium Grade talent would attract great trouble if he showed a cultivation of the Qi Refining Fourth Layer.