337: Chapter 337 They kept it so well hidden!

After concealing their figures, the two landed in the backyard of the Su Family mansion. Just as they stood steady, the door to the house in the courtyard opened.

Su Chengyuan stood at the doorway with an irrepressible smile on his face.

Years ago, his son had set up several sensing Formations within a thirty-mile radius around Qingyang Town. After his son left, these things were naturally handed over to him, so he had sensed them as soon as they entered the town's range.

"You're back!" Su Chengyuan's tone was calm, but the corners of his eyes crinkled with a smile.

"Father." Su Cheng stepped forward.

"Father." Su Yunling also walked over.

Su Chengyuan nodded and turned to shout into the house: "Wife, Yun Ling and Xiao Cheng are back."

As soon as his voice fell, a flurry of hurried footsteps came from inside the house.

Liu Yue rushed out almost at a jog. She was wearing simple silk-cotton clothing, and her hair was tied in a simple bun. Seeing the two figures standing in the courtyard, her footsteps immediately halted.

"Mother." Su Cheng called out.

Liu Yue's eyes instantly turned red. She stepped forward quickly, first taking Su Yunling's hand to look at her, then turning to look at Su Cheng, her lips trembling: "You've grown... you've both grown so tall."

Su Yunling held her mother's hand and said softly: "Mother, we are back."

"Good, good." Liu Yue nodded repeatedly, raising her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

The Family of four entered the house. Liu Yue bustled about wanting to cook, but was held down by Su Yunling: "Mother, you rest, I'll do it."

"You go rest, I'll do it." Su Chengyuan stood up, "You two siblings have been traveling for so many days, drink some tea to moisten your throats first."

Su Cheng sat beside his mother, looking at her face.

Liu Yue was a Mortal without a Spiritual Root. Over these years, with Spirit Medicine to nourish her, her complexion was decent, but there was an unshakeable fatigue hidden in her brows and eyes. It didn't look like physical exhaustion, but rather the weariness left from longing for someone for too long.

"Mother, is your health alright?" Su Cheng asked.

"I'm very well." Liu Yue smiled and patted his hand, "Over these years, you all have found me many good things; my health is very good now."

Su Chengyuan replied from the kitchen: "Your mother's complexion has indeed been much better these years than before."

Su Cheng took a jade bottle from his Storage Pouch and handed it over: "Mother, this is a Beauty Pill I brought back from the Danding Sect. After taking it, it can make you look even younger."

Liu Yue took the jade bottle, opened it, and sniffed it, instantly beaming with joy: "This is good stuff, it must be very expensive, right?"

"It didn't cost anything." Su Cheng smiled, "I refined it myself."

Liu Yue was stunned for a moment, then laughed again: "Good, good, good! My son is an Alchemist now!"

After a while of chatting, Su Chengyuan had finished preparing the meal.

At the dinner table, Su Cheng picked up a piece of meat for his mother, then turned to ask Su Chengyuan: "Father, what is the situation with the Family now?"

Su Chengyuan put down his chopsticks: "Over these years, Zhenpin Pavilion has taken good care of the Su Family, and the Old Ancestor's cultivation has reached the Tenth Level of Qi Refining. At this rate, in another year, he can prepare to attempt a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment."

"The Old Ancestor is getting on in years; can his body hold up?" Su Yunling asked.

"It will hold up." Su Chengyuan said, "These years, he has used quite a lot of Spirit Medicine to nourish himself; as long as the resources are in place, a Breakthrough is not a problem."

Su Cheng said: "When the time comes, give the Old Ancestor a supreme grade foundation establishment pill, and with some auxiliary measures, a Breakthrough will not be difficult."

"And that child, Yunhao, is also promising." Liu Yue interjected, "The business in the county town is managed in perfect order by him. When he came back last time, he even brought your father two jars of good wine."

Su Chengyuan nodded: "Cousin Yunhao is indeed capable. He has a ruthless streak and can keep his cool. I heard that those small forces in Qinghe County that originally refused to be managed have all been brought to heel by him."

"What about the other clansmen?"

"They are all doing quite well." Su Chengyuan said, "With the supreme grade Medicinal Pills provided by Zhenpin Pavilion, the cultivation of the Qi Refining Disciples in the Family is improving very quickly. There are now seven or eight at the Late Qi Refining Stage; in another two years, I'm afraid we will have a dozen or so at the Tenth Level of Qi Refining."

Su Cheng nodded, then his expression became serious as he looked at his parents and sister.

"Father, Mother, Sister, I plan to properly organize the Family's affairs this time I'm back. In the past, we kept things hidden because our strength wasn't enough and the timing wasn't right. Now that my identity has been made public and I have gained a firm footing in the Danding Sect, there is no need to keep many things from the people in the Family anymore. The resources that should be given will be provided all at once."

After the meal, Su Yunling helped her mother clear the bowls and chopsticks, while Su Cheng followed his father to the study.

"Xiao Cheng, how long do you plan to stay this time?"

"Half a month." Su Cheng said, "I will leave once the Family's affairs are properly arranged."

"So urgent?"

"There are still matters at the Danding Sect." Su Cheng didn't explain further, "Father, I will leave the Family's affairs to you. If there is any need, have Zhao Shan or Li Shi come find me."

Su Chengyuan replied, then suddenly asked: "Xiao Cheng, what is your cultivation... at now?"

"Foundation Establishment Mid-stage." Su Cheng said calmly.

Su Chengyuan was silent for a moment, then sighed softly: "Even faster than I thought."

"Father is not slow either." Su Cheng smiled, "Early Foundation Establishment Stage is already enough to deter the forces around Qinghe County. In a few years, when you reach the Middle Stage, our Su Family will be able to stand firm in this region on our own."

Su Chengyuan shook his head: "With my Spiritual Root talent, reaching Foundation Establishment is a massive stroke of luck. As for you and Yun Ling, you have a long road ahead; don't delay yourselves for the sake of the Family."

"I won't." Su Cheng said, "Rest assured."

The father and son chatted for a long time, only returning to their rooms to rest once it was completely dark.

Just like that, the Family spent three happy days in the courtyard, and then the news of Su Cheng and Su Yunling's return was spread out.

Early the next morning, the Su Family's assembly hall was filled with people; the high-ranking members of the clan who received the news were all present.

The Su Family's Old Ancestor, Su Fengyu, at the advanced age of one hundred and ten, was at the Tenth Level of Qi Refining Perfection. Although he looked old, he was very spirited.

The Clan Chief, Su Tianxiang, sat by his side, followed by the Grand Elder, Su Tianzheng, and the Second Elder, Su Tianling.

Then there were several uncles such as Su Chengzhi, Su Chengxiang, and Su Chenggao, as well as Su Chengyuan.

And then there were the younger generation with Spiritual Root cultivation, such as Su Cheng, Su Yunling, and Su Yunhao.

Everyone was whispering privately, all assuming that Su Yunling had some major announcement to make upon returning to the clan this time.

After all, the Su Family's success over these years was entirely due to the reputation she had earned in the Tiangang Sect.

"Fourth Brother, do you know what Yun Ling returned for this time?" The eldest uncle, Su Chengzhi, lowered his voice to ask Su Chengyuan beside him.

Su Chengyuan just smiled and said nothing.

Su Chengzhi couldn't help but mutter to himself, what on earth could it be?

Just as everyone was speculating, Su Cheng gave his father a look, and then Su Chengyuan stood up.

A wave of majestic Spiritual Pressure instantly swept through the entire assembly hall. That aura was far beyond what a Cultivator at the Qi Refinement Stage could compare to.

"Foundation Establishment!"

The Old Ancestor, Su Fengyu, stood up abruptly from his chair, his cloudy old eyes wide open, staring at his grandson.

"Chengyuan, you... you have reached Foundation Establishment?!"

The whole room was shocked.

Su Tianxiang was so excited that his lips trembled, and he couldn't speak.

Su Chengzhi was even more like he had seen a ghost, pointing at Su Chengyuan, not knowing what he wanted to say.

It was just that he couldn't understand how his younger brother, who was usually quiet and whose cultivation was clearly only at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer, had suddenly become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?

Hidden so deep!

Everyone's minds were in chaos. Before they had recovered from the shock of Su Chengyuan's Foundation Establishment, Su Cheng, who was beside Su Yunling, also stood up.

"Old Ancestor, Grandfather, and all uncles and Elders." Su Cheng first bowed to everyone, then said indifferently: "Your child, Su Cheng, is now a Personal Disciple of Qingmu Peak of the Danding Sect."

The Danding Sect? The clansmen present looked at each other; this name sounded unfamiliar.

They knew of the Tiangang Sect, the largest sect in Qinghe Prefecture, but what was the background of the Danding Sect?

"Xiao Cheng, the Danding Sect is..." Su Tianxiang asked hesitantly.