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An invisible force suddenly descended, lifting both Song Wen and Cui Huo, and flying them over the square to the spaceship above.
"You both perford quite well. Would you like to join Junxiu Peak?" Cui San said to Song Wen and Cui Huo.
Junxiu Peak was the place where the Cui Family's elite cultivators lived and trained.
"I am willing!" Song Wen and Cui Huo both said in unison.
Before stepping onto the arena, Song Wen had observed carefully with his Treasure Light Spiritual Eyes, noting that the only item on Cui Huo's body capable of holding a soul was the jade pendant on his chest.
Yaotai City was the main base of the Cui Family, so it was clear that it would not be feasible to openly take action during the competition in front of so many people. He would have to find another way.
Since Cui Huo perford spectacularly in the tournant, he would definitely attract the Cui Family's attention.
After the tournant, he would likely be rewarded with Foundation Establishnt Pills and then retreat to begin the process of foundation building.
Song Wen didn't have ti to wait for him to complete his foundation building and then attempt to seize the soul of Xu Geng.
After all, the Xing Family and Wu Ji Island might soon obtain the Thousand Mile Breath Tracking Technique, and they would likely co after him.
Therefore, Song Wen had to take this drastic asure and first join the Cui Family, get close to Cui Huo, and later seize the jade pendant from him.
Cui San nodded with satisfaction and looked at Song Wen, saying, "Wei Ding, since you are a loose cultivator, to join the Cui Family, we first need to confirm your identity and ensure you're not a spy sent by another faction."
Song Wen replied, "I will follow the senior's instructions."
Cui San turned to Cui Hongying and said, "Hongying, I need you to take Wei Ding to the Ancestral Temple Peak. His injuries aren't serious and he can move on his own. Cui Huo's injuries are more severe, so I will take him to heal."
Cui Hongying smiled slightly. "This is nothing."
She then turned to Song Wen and said, "Wei Ding, don't resist. I'll take you there."
Using her spiritual power, Cui Hongying enveloped Song Wen and flew toward the Biluo Mountain range in the east.
The examination at Ancestral Temple Peak was extrely thorough. Not only did they inspect Song Wen's body, but they also carefully checked his storage pouch.
Song Wen had co prepared and easily passed the inspection.
After leaving behind a trace of his soul's aura to create a Soul Lamp, Wei Ding beca a mber of the Cui Family.
The soul aura left behind by Song Wen was not his own but was purchased from soone else in the market.
"Wei Ding, from now on, you are a mber of the Cui Family. Make sure to work hard and cultivate diligently, wholeheartedly serving the Cui Family. Our family is fair in rewards and punishnts, and will never wrong any loyal mber," Cui San said.
After leaving Ancestral Temple Peak, Cui Hongying led Song Wen toward Junxiu Peak, reminding him along the way.
"I will certainly follow the senior's teachings and do my best to serve the Cui Family," Song Wen respectfully replied.
Cui Hongying continued, "After all, you are an outsider. The easiest way to establish yourself in the Cui Family is to beco an outsider relative. There are many outstanding won on Junxiu Peak, and if you can find soone you are compatible with and marry, it will be very beneficial for you. If, after ten years, you still haven't found a partner, the family will arrange one for you."
Song Wen replied, "I understand, senior."
The residences on Junxiu Peak were independent small courtyards.
Cui Hongying led Song Wen to a vacant courtyard and handed him a storage pouch before leaving on her own.
Inside the storage pouch, there was a token to control the courtyard's restrictions, the Cui Family's family rules, an introduction to Biluo Mountain, and one hundred dium-grade spirit stones as a reward for participating in the tournant.
With the control token, Song Wen entered the courtyard.
The courtyard was simple and elegant, consisting of three rooms and a small yard, with nothing else inside.
After taking a quick look around, Song Wen left the courtyard and walked outside.
He needed to find out where Cui Huo's residence was, figure out how to get the jade pendant, and then leave the Cui Family.
Since this place was the heart of the Cui Family, to avoid detection, Song Wen refrained from using his Shadow Gu.
Just as he reached the entrance of the courtyard, he saw a slender figure flying toward him on a sword. "Are you the new outsider who just joined the family?"
Song Wen gazed at the figure before him, standing on a sword, his eyes narrowing slightly.
The person who appeared was actually Cui Xinyi.
What a coincidence!
"I am Wei Ding, indeed a recent addition to the Cui Family. May I ask the fairy's esteed na?"
Cui Xinyi chuckled, covering her mouth. "Hehe... You're a bit interesting, not like those family mbers who spend their days locked in cultivation. But, with your Qi Refining cultivation, you should address as 'Senior.'"
Song Wen replied, "Fairy, you are in the pri of youth, unmatched in beauty. To call you 'Senior' would surely age you."
Cui Xinyi smiled like a blooming flower. "You make a valid point. From now on, just call Xinyi."
"Fairy is truly as her na suggests, elegant and charming," Song Wen continued to complint.
"You're quite good at flattering people," Cui Xinyi remarked.
"It's just the truth," Song Wen responded. "But, may I ask what brings you here, Fairy?"
Cui Xinyi's smile suddenly faded, and her gaze flickered slightly. After a brief pause, she managed to force a smile once again.
"It's nothing important. I just heard that a new outsider has joined, so I ca to make your acquaintance. If you have any questions about Biluo Mountain, feel free to ask ."
Song Wen cupped his hands and spoke sincerely, "Thank you, Fairy Xinyi. I will certainly rember your kindness. In fact, I have many doubts in my heart and would like to seek your wisdom. Could you please co into my courtyard to chat?"
Song Wen moved aside and gestured to the open gate, inviting her in.
Cui Xinyi stepped into the courtyard.
The two sat at a stone table inside the courtyard. Song Wen brewed so spiritual tea to entertain her.
Soon, Song Wen learned from Cui Xinyi the general details about Biluo Mountain and Junxiu Peak.
There were only a few hundred cultivators living on Junxiu Peak, mainly elite cultivators in the Qi Refining stage from the Cui Family, along with a small number of newly established Foundation Building cultivators who were still tasked with family duties.
Outsiders like Song Wen made up fewer than ten on Junxiu Peak.
Each month, the Cui Family would provide Junxiu Peak cultivators with valuable pills and spirit stones based on their cultivation level.
The cultivators on Junxiu Peak also had to complete various family tasks every month. These tasks mainly focused on tempering their will and cultivation, with relatively low danger.
Junxiu Peak served as the Cui Family's "Imperial Academy," a place specifically for training talented family mbers. Joining Junxiu Peak ant stepping into the path of Foundation Building, as most of the Cui Family's Foundation Building cultivators ca from this peak.
The benefits at Junxiu Peak were generous, but in exchange, the rules were extrely strict. Every year, the family would hold assessnts to eliminate those who were not diligent enough.
Moreover, the Cui Family had strict rules that Qi Refining cultivators at Junxiu Peak were not allowed to leave Biluo Mountain unless accompanied by a cultivator of Foundation Building or above.
"Fairy Xinyi, do you know where Cui Huo lives?" Song Wen asked.
"Cui Huo? The one who took first place in the competition?"
"That's him."
"What do you want to know about him?"
"When we fought in the arena, both Cui Huo and I were injured. As enemies, it's better to resolve things than to leave them unresolved. I'm concerned that Cui Huo might hold a grudge, so I would like to apologize to him in person," Song Wen explained.
"I don't know where he lives," Cui Xinyi replied. "But I can ask soone to find out for you."
"Thank you, Fairy Xinyi," Song Wen said, cupping his hands in gratitude.
At that mont, a loud, piercing voice suddenly ca from outside the courtyard.
"The new outsider, Wei Ding, quickly open the door and co out to et !"
(End of the Chapter)
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