29: Jinyuncheng

Li Yun looked at the sky in confusion, feeling as if his world had collapsed. His granddaughter, Su Yao, originally possessed excellent talent, which had only just recovered after being ruined by the Su Family members, yet now she had lost to such a widely known piece of trash.

He worried that his granddaughter's current cultivation level might have been forcibly raised using Medicinal Pills.

Could the talent of such a Prodigy really be wasted like this? Even if he taught her himself, it would be better than letting that trash teach her!

“Your Revered Master... what do you think of him?”

Li Yun still held onto a sliver of hope as he asked cautiously.

“I don't know. I feel that Revered Master is not as weak as others perceive him to be. He is very strong, extremely strong!”

“Revered Master can casually repair my Physique and Spiritual Root, allowing me to re-enter the path of Cultivation. Moreover, I have never seen Revered Master make a move. Since I have already reached Entering Profundity, I cannot sense any aura from Revered Master. If Revered Master truly were only in the Foundation Establishment Stage, as others claim, how could he evade my detection?”

Li Yun pondered carefully, then nodded thoughtfully. If that were the case, perhaps Li Haotian was not the trash he was rumored to be.

Li Yun relaxed slightly. If the other party was a reclusive Revered Master, then his granddaughter had found the right person to apprentice under.

“My Revered Master is very mysterious. Even I don't know how many good things he possesses. The Mind-Cultivation Technique created by the Su Family for a Great Emperor is still much weaker compared to the Spirit Gathering Heart Method. Revered Master also taught me a terrifying Battle Technique, which is even more precious than the Spirit Gathering Heart Method.”

Su Yao felt no need to hide anything from her maternal grandfather and laid out everything she was thinking.

She believed that the reason she was able to reach the Peak of Entering Profundity in just one week was due to the constant enhancement from various Cultivation Techniques, in addition to the large amount of Cultivation resources provided by her Revered Master.

These were only a fraction of the lessons Revered Master had given her. Li Haotian even arranged for the Willow Tree to be her sparring partner and had her participate in various competitions to gain more combat experience.

These methods were already beyond what an ordinary person could possess. How could a simple Foundation Establishment Cultivator afford so many treasures?

If others had been coveting these items, they would have fallen into someone else's hands long ago.

The more Li Yun thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Since Li Haotian dared to make an enemy of the Su Family, his own cultivation base must be no weaker than the Su Family Head's; otherwise, he wouldn't have such confidence.

Li Yun, who had been worried moments ago, now had sparkling eyes. If they could truly rescue all their Family members, could they perhaps seek refuge with this Senior in the future?

But soon, Li Yun's eyes dimmed again. This was simply wishful thinking; the Su Family would never let them leave easily.

If it weren't for Su Yao's Heart Demon, Li Yun would have already taken Su Yao and fled.

The two originally intended to head straight to the Su Family, but ultimately decided to rest for a night, as Su Yao was exhausted from the continuous traveling.

They quickly found a place to stay.

On the other side, Li Haotian also arrived at Jinyun City. He strolled leisurely through the city. This was the first time since his Transmigration that he had left the Sect and arrived at an external city.

Although his memories contained information about the architecture, customs, and bustling traffic of these cities, he felt he could only truly understand them through personal experience.

The various buildings were antique pavilions and towers, pleasant to the eye, giving one the feeling of having traveled back to ancient times.

Carriages pulled sedan chairs rapidly through the street, and many small vendors hawked their wares by the roadside. Common folk dressed in coarse cloth were purchasing their daily necessities on the street.

Perhaps this was the 'breath of life' the ancients spoke of. When Li Haotian arrived, it was already approaching dusk. Smoke curled continuously from the city as every household began cooking. Li Haotian, who was used to eating regular meals, felt his mouth was a little bland, so he walked into a restaurant.

After sitting down, Li Haotian casually ordered a table full of food and wine. Not far away, a few people slowly approached, their gazes fixed on Li Haotian's face with ill intent.

“Kid, dressed so lavishly, you must have a lot of money. Lend this young Revered Master some cash.”

One of them pulled out a stool and sat directly opposite Li Haotian. His face was full of arrogance, and the dagger he swung in his hand seemed to declare his cruelty.

“Boom!”

An enormous pressure rushed forward, instantly making the hoodlum's face turn deathly pale. The dagger in his hand involuntarily dropped to the ground. A subordinate watching behind him quickly stepped forward, picked up the dagger, and put it back into his boss's hand.

“My boss is talking to you, aren't you listeni—”

The subordinate was slapped hard and sent flying to the ground before he could finish speaking. Their boss was also a Cultivator, though only at the Peak of Qi Refining.

“Who the hell allowed you to speak? Shut up!”

The commotion drew glances from many people, but everyone was used to it. The city's security was poor, and anyone who spent lavishly without strength would certainly be targeted.

The man quickly put away the knife in his hand, forced a flattering smile, and placed his Storage Pouch on the table.

“This, sir, is all I have left. This humble one truly cannot produce another coin. Would you accept this as an apology?”

Li Haotian did not even glance at it, continuing to eat his food with his chopsticks. Only when the other party was on the verge of tears did he slowly speak.

“I want to ask you about something. Where is the Zhang Family in Jinyun City, the one that raises Spirit Beasts?”

Hearing this, everyone immediately sighed in relief. It seemed the other party did not intend to extort them, but merely wanted to ask some questions.

The stone hanging in the Cultivator's heart finally dropped. He was drenched in cold sweat. After taking a few breaths, he managed to force a smile.

The pressure this man exerted on him was simply too overwhelming. If the other party wanted to strike, a single thought would be enough to instantly kill him!

“The Zhang Family is a well-known major Family. They live in a residence in West City. Once you finish your meal, I will personally lead you there.”

After speaking, he and his subordinates stood up honestly and waited respectfully by the side for Li Haotian to finish eating.

The other patrons looked over with curiosity. Anyone who could make a scoundrel of this level admit defeat likely had a major background. Some even wanted to step forward and make connections, but decided against it, fearing they might invite trouble upon themselves.

Li Haotian planned to meet his future Disciple tonight to examine their character and disposition. If they turned out to be a hoodlum or someone with extremely twisted values, Li Haotian would not take them as a Disciple, even if it meant slapping them dead.