169: Chapter 169 Cultivating Immortality is About Human Relationships and Worldly Wisdom!

Tian Qiong stood in place, still feeling a scorching sensation on half of his shoulder. His Divine Sense swept over the pit on the ground, then he looked at Su Mo opposite him, his mouth twitching a few times.

He had been in business for many years and had seen many people who pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger, but it was his first time seeing someone as good at hiding as Su Mo.

He took a deep breath, forcing a composed smile onto his face:

"Hehe... The younger generation is formidable! To possess such strength at such a young age, this old man is truly pleased."

Su Mo awkwardly scratched his head, feigning embarrassment:

"Compared to Uncle, I'm still far behind. This time in our spar, Junior willingly concedes defeat."

Hearing this, a look of appreciation flashed in Tian Qiong's eyes, completely devoid of his previous anger and disdain.

This kid, not only is his strength formidable, but he also understands humility.

Excellent! Truly excellent!

Even without power and financial resources, with just this talent and strength, he is bound to achieve great things in the future.

Thinking of this, Tian Qiong laughed heartily, then patted Su Mo's shoulder, appearing close yet maintaining the dignity of an elder:

"Hahaha, good! Neither arrogant nor impetuous, this is the Heart-Nature a great achiever should possess!"

"Even if you lost this spar, don't be discouraged. Work hard in the future, and you'll definitely have a chance to surpass this old man."

"Don't you agree, worthy son-in-law."

This utterance of "worthy son-in-law" signified that Tian Qiong had acknowledged Su Mo and regarded him as one of his own.

Su Mo smiled slightly:

"Uncle is right. Junior will certainly Cultivate diligently and live up to expectations."

Looking at the smile on Tian Qiong's face, he thought to himself:

Cultivating Immortality isn't about fighting and killing; Cultivating Immortality is about human relations.

Heaven Battle and the others watching, seeing this, came forward one after another.

"I told you Brother-in-law and Little Sister were a match made in heaven, but you didn't believe me..."

Heaven Battle chuckled as he sidled up to Tian Qiong.

But before he could finish speaking, a concentrated blade light grazed his scalp, severing a few strands of hair and scaring him into retracting his neck sharply.

"I haven't settled the score with you for concealing information!"

Tian Qiong withdrew his finger, glaring at Heaven Battle.

This gaze immediately made goosebumps erupt all over Heaven Battle's body.

Heaven Battle gave a forced smile, thinking to himself:

It seems I'll be getting a full meal of Family law when I go back this time!

Tian Quan walked up to Su Mo at this moment and said gently:

"Brother-in-law, I apologize for any offense earlier. Please forgive me."

"I am now the President of the Tianyuan Merchant Guild. If there's anything you want, or any resources you need for your Cultivation, just say the word. Don't be shy with Big Brother."

His tone was sincere; the strength Su Mo displayed had completely won his respect.

Su Mo quickly returned the greeting:

"Big Brother is too kind."

Although it was his first time meeting Tian Quan, Su Mo had already elevated his perceived danger level to the highest.

Tian Quan's eyes were always smiling, and Su Mo had yet to see him open his eyes.

As the saying goes, those with squinting eyes are monsters.

Su Mo instinctively felt that Tian Quan, a person with meticulous thoughts and who never showed his emotions, was the one who needed the most attention.

"After finally reuniting as a Family, what kind of appearance is it to stand here and talk?"

Tian Qiong waved his hand.

"First Brother, arrange a banquet table. We'll have a good..."

Suddenly, everyone's gaze simultaneously turned towards the depths of the Immortal Burial Battlefield.

A heart-palpitating fluctuation came from there, accompanied by roars of beasts.

The heavy dark clouds in the sky also turned an ominous blood-red.

The smile on Tian Qiong's face vanished instantly, replaced by extreme solemnity.

He sighed:

"It seems this reunion banquet will have to wait."

Tian Quan and Heaven Battle also immediately reined in all their emotions, their eyes sharply looking into the distance, their aura becoming steady.

"Blood Beast Tide... has it arrived early again?"

Tian Quan murmured softly.

Heaven Battle spat:

"What terrible timing!"

Tian Qiong turned, his authoritative voice reaching everyone in the outpost:

"Everyone, listen up! Open all defensive Formations! Prepare to meet the Blood Beast Tide!"

The once calm outpost instantly became orderly, with beams of light rising from various places, interweaving in the air to form a massive defensive network.

Tian Qiong looked at Su Mo, speaking very quickly but clearly:

"worthy son-in-law, time is short, so I'll be brief."

"Blood Beasts are born in the depths of the Immortal Burial Battlefield. Their strength is formidable, and when their blood falls to the ground after being killed, it will erode the earth, expanding the range of the Immortal Burial Battlefield."

"If it gets on you, it will defile your Primordial Spirit and trigger a Heart Demon. Be extremely careful."

Su Mo raised an eyebrow.

Heart Demon?

Isn't that an old friend?

Suddenly, a bottle of Medicinal Pills and a Jade Slip were placed in Su Mo's hand.

"This is the Seal method for Blood Beast blood and a seventh-grade Divine Pill, the Illuminating God Pill. If you accidentally get blood on you, take one."

With that, without waiting for Su Mo's reply, Tian Qiong's figure flashed and he rushed to the front line of defense.

"Second Brother, take Little Sister back."

Tian Quan said gently to Heaven Battle.

"Go back? Little Sister knows the way, she can go back by herself. I'll stay here and kill Blood Beasts like before..."

Hearing this, Tian Quan's voice deepened, interrupting him:

"This time is different!"

"Fifteen Blood Beasts of Body Integration Stage strength..."

Su Mo looked into the distance, murmuring to himself.

He clearly sensed fifteen fierce auras of Body Integration Stage within that blood-colored tide.

Hearing Su Mo's soft mutter, a hint of surprise flashed in Tian Quan's heart.

He hadn't expected this Brother-in-law to be able to so clearly sense the number of Body Integration Stage Blood Beasts.

He himself, because he Cultivated Wind Law, was exceptionally sensitive to the flow of aura, only barely able to distinguish the approximate number and strength of the Blood Beasts.

Tian Quan's estimation of Su Mo involuntarily rose a few more points.

"Fifteen Body Integration Stage Blood Beasts?! How can there be so many! Usually, at most, only three to five appear at the same time..."

Heaven Battle couldn't help but exclaim, then his brows furrowed tightly.

A Blood Beast Tide of this scale had never appeared before!

"Go and notify the Family to send reinforcements! Quickly!"

Tian Quan made a decisive decision, ordering Heaven Battle.

"Big Brother, then you..."

Before he finished speaking, Tian Quan's aura, at the Peak of Soul Transformation Stage, instantly transformed into the early Body Integration Stage, radiating oppressive power.

"You, a mere Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator, are worrying about me, an Integration Stage Cultivator? You should worry about yourself..."

"You, you... Body Integration Stage?!"

Heaven Battle was dumbfounded, both surprised and delighted.

It was as if they were once poor brothers, and then one day, he discovered his brother was the son of the richest man.

"Don't just stand there, go quickly!"

"Big Brother! You're such a dog!"

Heaven Battle snapped back to reality, mumbled, knowing it wasn't the time to question, and immediately rushed towards the core of the outpost with Heaven Moon.

Tian Quan shook his head helplessly, then turned to Su Mo:

"Brother-in-law, this Blood Beast Tide is no small matter, far exceeding previous ones. If the defense line is broken, billions of miles behind us will be devastated..."

"No worries, I will act."

Su Mo understood Tian Quan's intention and spoke calmly.

"Then many thanks. This is your first time dealing with Blood Beasts, so just do what you can and protect yourself."

Seeing Su Mo so calm, Tian Quan still offered a reminder, worried that Su Mo, being new to it, might be caught off guard.