25: Su Aotian

A caravan appeared in Mingzhou, covered in dust but wearing splendid clothes. This location is adjacent to Qianzhou, where the Heavenly Profound Sect resides.

Li Wan wore a haggard expression, her heart filled with immense grief. In the past few days, many strands of her hair had turned white.

Beside her sat several members of the Li Family. Among them was a white-haired, imposing elder who exuded the aura of a Heaven-Human. He was Li Yun, the current Head of the Li Family and Su Yao's maternal grandfather.

The old woman beside him, constantly wiping away tears, was Su Yao's maternal grandmother, Zhang Cui.

“I'm sorry, Father. I implicated the entire Li Family.”

Li Wan's voice was hoarse, and her slightly red eyes could no longer shed a single tear.

“No, younger sister, this isn't your fault. If anyone is to blame, blame Su Wei of the Su Family! What right does that heartless, ungrateful scoundrel have to be Su Yao's father!”

A strong man slammed the table and stood up. Li Zhuang, Su Yao's maternal uncle, was immediately enraged upon hearing about his niece's suffering. Everyone in the Li Family felt the same way, which is why they went to the Su Family to cause trouble.

“That's right, Wan'er, this isn't your fault. It's Father who is useless for not being able to protect you and your daughter.”

Li Yun's face was filled with heartache and helplessness.

His daughter marrying the Su Family Young Master was originally a good thing, but now the situation had become this hostile.

“Damn the Su Family! They forcibly crippled Yaoyao for the sake of that so-called Child of Fortune! If I can Cultivate to become a Saint in the future, I will definitely attack the Su Family and wipe out their entire clan!”

Li Zhuang gritted his teeth in hatred. The Li Family's current plight was the result of the Su Family's ruthless persecution.

Just as everyone was starting to despair, a light screen suddenly appeared before them.

A mysterious and profound aura emerged, startling all four of them.

“Mother!”

Su Yao's voice came through the light screen. The four people were stunned, but Li Wan reacted quickly, tears streaming from her eyes.

“Yaoyao, is that you, Yaoyao? My Yaoyao!”

Hearing her mother's voice from the other end, Su Yao looked sad.

“It's me, Mother! I have now joined the Heavenly Profound Sect!”

Immortal Master Xuan Qing took out a Magic Treasure called the Sound Transmission Mirror. With this item, one could find the person they wished to speak with in their heart.

If the person is a close relative, one only needs to drip a drop of fresh blood to locate their position and communicate remotely.

Su Yao and Li Wan were able to communicate thanks to this Magic Treasure.

“The Heavenly Profound Sect? It's actually the Heavenly Profound Sect?”

Li Zhuang widened his eyes in disbelief.

The matter of his niece's Spiritual Root and Aptitude being ruined was known to everyone, and they were naturally well aware of it. They never expected the Heavenly Profound Sect to actually accept Su Yao.

“I'm just glad you're safe. Your mother searched for you so hard!”

Li Wan was already a tearful mess. Knowing her daughter was safe, the tension she had been holding finally eased.

Li Yun took over the conversation and spoke into the light screen.

“Good granddaughter, Grandpa's here. Grandpa will come to the Heavenly Profound Sect to bring you back. You must be suffering doing odd jobs over there.”

They naturally assumed that with Su Yao's talent, she couldn't Cultivate and could only serve as an Errand-Runner there, barely scraping by for a meal, so they were extremely heartbroken.

They completely failed to notice what kind of Magic Treasure was capable of achieving this kind of remote sound transmission that they were currently using.

“Grandpa, I miss you all so much! Su Yao is doing very well at the Heavenly Profound Sect. Revered Master treats me exceptionally well and has taught me many things. I am now a Personal Disciple of the Heavenly Profound Sect, so you don't need to worry about me.”

Su Yao's single sentence immediately stunned the members of the Li Family.

What?

Personal Disciple?

The group quickly asked what had happened. Only then did they learn that Su Yao's Revered Master had personally acted to repair her Spiritual Root and Physique, and had even imparted an extremely powerful Cultivation Technique.

The hearts of the Li Family members calmed down slightly at this moment, but that was all.

Just as they were about to continue their conversation, a young man kicked the main door open, a sneer on his face.

“Haha, everyone from the Li Family is here! Capture them!”

The young man waved his hand, and five Heaven-Humans immediately stepped forward behind him and restrained all the Li Family members.

Although Li Yun possessed Heaven-Human strength, he could not resist facing five people simultaneously. To prevent his family from being harmed, he could only submit to capture.

“We must bring them back so that little bastard comes home. Then we'll let the Li Family members and that little bastard die together!”

The young man viciously spat on the ground, only then noticing the light screen in the air.

“Yaoyao! Don't ever return to the Su Family! Don't come to save us! Otherwise, you will die!”

Li Wan cried out heartbreakingly. Hearing this, Su Yao felt her heart shatter.

“Who in the Su Family captured my mother! Who was it!”

The voice transmitted from the light screen caused the young man to momentarily freeze, but then a cold sneer appeared on his face.

“Heh heh, so you little bastard are here too. This Young Master's name is Su Aotian. According to seniority, I am the younger brother of a bastard like you. If you want your mother and the others to live, come to the Su Family immediately. If you don't arrive within thirty days, I will personally cut off their heads one by one and send them to the Heavenly Profound Sect!”

Su Aotian laughed heartily, then took his people and left directly, ignoring Su Yao's desperate cries.

Li Haotian's gaze was dark, and his face was ashen. Immortal Master Xuan Qing looked the same.

The actions of the Su Family members were essentially a slap in the face to the Heavenly Profound Sect.

To directly attack the family members of a Heavenly Profound Sect Disciple—this ignited Immortal Master Xuan Qing's fury.

A burst of black Qi suddenly erupted from Su Yao. Seeing this, Immortal Master Xuan Qing and Li Haotian both changed expression: a Heart Demon had taken root!

They originally wanted to intervene, but they could not act personally now. If they handled this matter, Su Yao would forever have a Heart Demon inhibiting her path of Cultivation!

The one who tied the bell must untie it. It seems Su Yao must go on this trip.

“Sect Master, we will take our leave first. I will find a way to handle this matter.”

Li Haotian's voice was icy as he pulled Su Yao, preparing to leave. Immortal Master Xuan Qing pondered for a moment, then tossed out a small booklet and a Token.

“These are the merits your Revered Master accumulated throughout his life in the Sect. Take these merits to the Sect to exchange for some Magic Treasures to help Su Yao. This is my Token; if you need anything, call for me immediately.”

Li Haotian took them, nodded solemnly, and led Su Yao toward the Sect's Treasure Pavilion.

“This one, this one, and this one—wrap them all up!”

Li Haotian used his Revered Master's former Merit Points to purchase a large quantity of various defensive Magic Treasures.

He also bought a large stack of single-use talismans, including some that could tear open space for escape and others that could withstand the full-force strike of a Heaven-Human expert. In short, all kinds of life-saving items were included.

“Bring this one too!”

Li Haotian pointed to a Heaven Rank Protective Armor and, without asking, put it on his Disciple.

“You must be careful and cautious on this trip, and remember not to act rashly. If danger arises, your Revered Master and the entire Sect will be your strong backing!”

Su Yao nodded firmly, looking at her Revered Master with grateful eyes.

“Thank you for your generous care, Revered Master!”