"They're out! Look, the Xiao family is out!"
"Huh? Something's not right, they're not dead yet!"
"Not only are they alive, but they don't even have a scratch on them. They even had bright smiles on their faces when they came out!"
"How is this possible? Could it be that the Demon Slayer isn't in the Fallen Immortal Ravine?"
"I already thought it was unreliable. That Demon Slayer is so terrifying, how could he possibly live in seclusion in a place like the Fallen Immortal Ravine? Immortal? That doesn't fit his image at all! He… the place he lives in should be called the Demon Abyss!"
The young master of the Jiale family, Jialeiao, muttered, a hint of fear in his eyes.
Ten years ago, he was exactly ten years old, the age when a boy's senses begin to awaken.
That night, he had just tied up a graceful and beautiful maid, preparing to take her back to his room to enjoy her.
Unexpectedly, a murderous black shadow suddenly descended, and with just a glance, he was so frightened that he lost control of his bladder on the spot. To this day, he still has psychological trauma during his erections, often becoming a three-second man.
"Then...should we still make a move? Hiss."
"Make a move? What a load of crap! You dare to make a move? Or you? Didn't you see they even brought out the Xiao family's Flame Carriage?"
"It's said that the Flame Carriage is the highest-ranking carriage in the Xiao family, and only the most prestigious member of the entire clan can use it. Since Xiao Lin of the Xiao family passed away, no one in the Xiao family has ever used the Flame Carriage. There's only one possibility for sending the Flame Carriage to Luo Xian Jian this time!"
"They...are they going to take that mysterious expert back to the Xiao family!"
"Quickly return to the family and prepare generous gifts! I'm going to pay a visit to the Xiao family!"
A magnificent sedan chair, entirely in dark red, set off from Luo Xian Jian
and was carried in a grand procession towards the Xiao family mansion. The appearance of the Flame Carriage greatly surprised Jia Liebi and Aobapa.
It is said that hundreds of years ago, the entire Wutan City actually belonged to the Xiao family, and the clan even had Dou Wang and Dou Huang level experts. At that time, the Xiao family even established friendships with some of the most powerful forces in the Jia Ma Empire.
However, as time passed, for some unknown reason, the Xiao family's strength gradually weakened. Until the death of Xiao Lin, the grandfather of the Xiao family, the entire family didn't even have a single Dou Wang (Battle King).
After another ten years, the Xiao family declined further, allowing the Jia Lie family and the Aoba family to seize the opportunity and rise to power, forming the current situation where the three families dominate Wutan City.
This Yan Nian (Flame Carriage) was once the sedan chair of the strongest member of the Xiao family, enjoying immense prestige. It was said that even the royal family had to bow in respect when the Yan Nian appeared, demonstrating the Xiao family's immense power at the time.
No wonder Xiao Yan's grandfather, Xiao Lin, was on good terms with the head of the Nalan family, one of the three major families of the Jia Ma Empire, and even arranged a marriage between their grandchildren.
However, the Xiao family's glory in the Jia Ma Empire was a century ago. Even now, the heads of the three major families, such as Jia Lie Bi and Aoba Pa, only see scattered records of the Yan Nian in the history of Wutan City.
...
And so, the Flame Carriage, carrying Su Qingyun, departed from Luoxian Ravine in grand style, heading towards the Xiao family.
Along the way, it attracted many onlookers.
The entire city of Wutan was in an uproar.
Such a luxurious and prestigious carriage traveling along the city's main avenue, escorted by two of the Xiao family's main guards, was hard to ignore.
Pedestrians gazed at it, whispering amongst themselves:
"Who is this important figure in the carriage? Why is the Xiao family so concerned?"
"To have a Dou Shi expert escorting him, could this person be from one of the three great families of the empire, or even the royal family?"
"The world of Wutan City is about to change!"
Even the Xiao family members stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.
"Isn't this our Xiao family's auspicious carriage? I see this Flame Carriage every time we hold ancestral rites, why is it being used this time?"
"Who's sitting in it?"
"Could it be Xiao Zhan? Although he's the clan leader, he hasn't even touched the tail end of the Dou Wang realm yet, why is he riding in the Flame Carriage?"
A girl with a still-childish face, yet possessing a subtle allure, a blend of innocence and charm, covered her mouth in surprise. Xiao Mei exclaimed,
"No way? Uncle Xiao Zhan wouldn't do such a thing. Who is sitting up there?"
Xiao Ning stared intently, "I'm going back to find Grandpa. Let's see who has the audacity to ride the Flame Carriage!"
When Xiao Ning found the Grand Elder, the Grand Elder was also there. He was overjoyed to see Xiao Ning:
"Ning'er, you've come at the right time! Quickly write a letter to your sister, tell her to drop everything at Canaan Academy and come back immediately! Now! Whether she can grasp her happiness in this life depends on this!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ning was completely stunned:
"Wh...what???"
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up! You brat, you dare to ruin my plans? I'll kill you!"
Xiao Ning: Huh? (°ー°〃)
...
While Wutan City was abuzz with discussion about the mysterious figure being transported to the Xiao family by the Yan Nian, Su Qingyun, returning in the Yan Nian, accompanied by Xun'er, Xiao Zhan, and Xiao Yan,
found a scenic spot called "Jade Belt Encircling the Waist" within the Xiao family's territory.
A river, resembling a jade belt, meandered around the mountain peaks, with smoke rising from distant chimneys, creating a picturesque rural scene.
After bringing Su Qingyun there, Xiao Zhan returned to the Xiao family, prepared incense, and performed three kneelings and nine kowtows in the ancestral hall, repeatedly saying:
"It's truly a blessing from our ancestors that my ordinary, unremarkable Yan'er has met such an extraordinary and ethereal figure. Xiao Zhan kowtows here to thank our ancestors and expresses gratitude to their spirits in heaven!" On
Jade Belt Mountain,
Su Qingyun also found a secluded spot for Xiao Yan to safely absorb the Dou Qi Grass.
He and Xun'er stood atop the mountain peak, scattering handfuls of paper money, which drifted in the wind.
Su Qingyun gazed into the distance, looking at the territories under the jurisdiction of the Obama and Jialie families, his fists clenching unconsciously.
As if sensing Su Qingyun's emotions, Xun'er hugged him from behind, her soft, white hands grasping his fists:
"Brother Qingyun, are you thinking about what happened back then?"
"I've never forgotten."
"If only I had arrived an hour earlier ten years ago."
"It's not your fault. I killed Grandma myself. The fact that you saved me back then was already a great kindness. I will avenge Grandma myself!"
The young man, with his otherworldly air, now possessed a touch of mortal warmth, but that didn't diminish his charm; instead, it captivated Xun'er even more:
Brother Qingyun, serious and angry, exuded a unique sense of security and handsomeness.
Fourteen years ago, Su Qingyun transmigrated, becoming an infant, raised by an old woman with a cane.
Unexpectedly, as Su Qingyun grew up, more and more people coveted her talent and beauty, disrupting the peaceful lives of the old woman and the young girl.
Many wealthy families offered to buy her, but the old woman refused.
In this dog-eat-dog world where strength reigns supreme, there is no reasoning. The Jia Lie and Aoba families coveted Su Qingyun and resorted to trickery and force.
Ultimately, the old woman who raised Su Qingyun was burned alive, her ashes scattered to the winds.
If Xiao Xun'er and Ling Ying hadn't arrived, Su Qingyun would likely be the son-in-law of either the Jia Lie or Aoba families!
And the mysterious expert who suddenly appeared and killed the Great Dou Masters of the two families was none other than Ling Ying, who went to avenge Su Qingyun!
If Su Qingyun hadn't been so determined to personally kill her enemies, Ling Ying might have annihilated both families!
Thinking of this, Su Qingyun's ethereal eyes turned bloodshot, the scene from years ago still vivid in his mind!
However, soon, Wutan City would be a river of blood.
He had endured ten years of hardship, solely to perfect his Immortal Emperor physique and embark on his journey!
Xun'er felt a pang of sympathy for Su Qingyun:
Brother Qingyun must have suffered greatly these past ten years.
Similarly, deep within Xun'er's eyes was a sense of anticipation:
she truly looked forward to the day when Brother Qingyun would grow strong enough to personally annihilate the Jialie and Aoba families. What a sight it would be to see the ethereal Brother Qingyun standing amidst pools of blood!
Who could have imagined that this seemingly transcendent young man, whose every move exuded an otherworldly aura, had also endured such suffering?
(End of Chapter)