"Sect Leader Ye, are you leaving already?" Hua Mantang was sowhat surprised that Ye Qiu was leaving so soon. He had hoped to take the opportunity to strengthen his relationship with Ye Qiu, so that he could openly discuss matters of alchemy.
Unfortunately, in the past few days, Ye Qiu constantly found various reasons to decline, unwilling to have a detailed conversation with him, causing Hua Mantang’s hopes to fall through.
Now, Hua Wuji was no longer in serious condition, already lively and ready to leave the family.
Upon learning this news, Hua Mantang wanted them to stay a few more days, attempting to persuade them multiple tis.
"No need, we have stayed at the Hua family for several days; it’s ti to head back." Ye Qiu said. In truth, it was Hua Wuji who wanted to leave here as soon as possible. This ho made him uncomfortable, especially his father, Hua Mantang. Knowing full well that his injuries were caused by Hua Tianqiong, yet saying little, left Hua Wuji feeling very uneasy. This kind of family made him unwilling to linger even a mont longer, hoping to leave with Ye Qiu sooner.
"Very well, I won’t insist on keeping you, Sect Leader Ye. Allow to escort you." Hua Mantang said.
After escorting them down the mountain, Hua Mantang stopped and watched the three leave. Only after Ye Qiu and the others disappeared from view did he turn back.
Returning to the main hall, Hua Mantang summoned Hua Tianqiong.
"Father." Hua Tianqiong treated his father Hua Mantang with respect and paid his respects.
"Tianqiong, you probably know why I called you." Hua Mantang said.
"It’s about the matter between Wuji, Ye Fantian, and ." Hua Tianqiong said.
Hua Mantang nodded slightly, "Since you could figure it out, then you must understand why I’ve asked you to reflect in isolation these past days." Then, Hua Mantang showed a hint of anger, "Tell , how could you get into such a feud with your own brothers within the family?"
"He was the one who challenged ; I was the passive party in the challenge, and I have never thought I was wrong in this matter." Hua Tianqiong said stubbornly.
Hua Mantang shook his head and sighed repeatedly. Hua Tianqiong’s attitude gave him a headache, as he did not want his son to beco so cold-hearted and ruthless.
"Father, you taught that, as long as it’s an opponent, we must take them seriously and leave no room for rcy." Hua Tianqiong said.
"But Hua Wuji is your half-brother!" Hua Mantang said.
"But he challenged , so he is my opponent. As long as it’s an opponent, it has nothing to do with kinship. I’m not wrong in doing this." Hua Tianqiong said.
"Forget it..." Hua Mantang saw Hua Tianqiong’s deep-seated obsession, knowing it wasn’t sothing that could be changed with just a few words. After all, in the future of the Hua family, Hua Tianqiong is unlikely to take over, so his cold-bloodedness doesn’t really matter.
"Tianqiong, let go of your matter with Wuji and the Dan Shen Sect. Wuji is now an elder of the Dan Shen Sect, which is advantageous for our Hua family. As long as the Dan Shen Sect stands, our Hua family will not lack dicinal pills. You must not seek revenge in secret after returning to the sect." Hua Mantang advised, fearing that Hua Tianqiong would hold a grudge against the Dan Shen Sect and use his sect’s power against them, which would be disastrous.
Hua Tianqiong chuckled softly, acknowledged, and then took his leave.
Left alone in the main hall, Hua Mantang’s mind was filled with thoughts of the Dan Shen Sect and Ye Qiu, for the first ti realizing that his Hua family could also rely on the Dan Shen Sect to grow stronger.
However, Hua Mantang was not in a rush. He knew that if the Dan Shen Sect wanted to rise and prosper, it must first overco the three major sects. If it couldn’t, he was rely giving up a son, a slight disappointnt. But if the rise of the Dan Shen Sect was unstoppable and even the major sects were helpless, it might be an opportunity for the Hua family.
Hua Mantang knew he owed Hua Wuhun and Hua Wuji, realizing that the siblings were making good progress in martial arts. He wanted to make ands, but when it ca to the entire Hua family, he had to treat it cautiously.
The choice between benefits, even when blood is thicker than water, can sotis be abandoned.
Admittedly, in terms of cold-bloodedness, Hua Mantang was the truly cold-blooded one; Hua Tianqiong rely inherited this heartless nature.
...
Ye Qiu, Hua Wuhun, and Hua Wuji left the Hua family, and Hua Wuji’s mood improved considerably, as though a caged bird had been set free, with his face brightening into a sunny smile.
None of the three ntioned the issue with Hua Tianqiong. However, Ye Qiu could see from Hua Wuji’s expression that he wasn’t brooding over not being Hua Tianqiong’s match previously. From the depths of Hua Wuji’s eyes, Ye Qiu could discern that he was determined to one day rely on his own strength to defeat Hua Tianqiong.
After the three had walked for a while, Hua Wuhun prepared to return to the Piaomiao Sect, while Ye Qiu and Hua Wuji were heading back to the Dan Shen Sect.
However, at that mont, Ye Qiu’s ears perked up as if he had detected sothing. Turning to Hua Wuji, he said, "Wuji, you go with your sister to the Piaomiao Sect first."
Hua Wuji was slightly taken aback. Hadn’t they agreed to return to the Dan Shen Sect together? Why was he being sent to the Piaomiao Sect with Hua Wuhun?
Hua Wuji found it peculiar, yet he couldn’t read much from Ye Qiu’s expression, only hearing Ye Qiu continue, "I plan to go sowhere by myself. It’s inconvenient to take you along. You should stay with your sister."
"Sect Leader? You aren’t thinking of going to a brothel, are you? You mustn’t, those places are hero tombs." Hua Wuji jested.
Ye Qiu was speechless. What nonsense.
"What are you talking about? I’m not that vile. I have my own matters to tend to; it’s not suitable to bring you along." Ye Qiu didn’t wish to elaborate, as it would just waste ti.
"Alright, Sect Leader, take care of yourself." Hua Wuji replied, feigning worry for Ye Qiu and then chuckled.
"You... you’re not seriously going to... such a place, are you?" Hua Wuhun was sowhat curious.
What a joke, was Ye Qiu that kind of person?
Seeing Ye Qiu at a loss as to how to explain, Hua Wuhun laughed, "Just joking, I know you’re not that kind of guy. We’re leaving now."
With that, Hua Wuhun pulled Hua Wuji onto another path, watching as the siblings walked into the distance. Ye Qiu then turned around.
"Finally, they’re gone." Ye Qiu exhaled deeply as he sensed powerful auras drawing rapidly closer and could feel the intent to kill. They were definitely coming for him, which was why he wanted to send Hua Wuji away to avoid implicating him.
Without Hua Wuji, Ye Qiu could unleash his full power without concern.
"If I’m not mistaken, these people should be the martial artists from the three major sects." Ye Qiu flexed his limbs in anticipation of an impending battle. To be on the safe side, Ye Qiu summoned his Saint doppelganger to hide stealthily for protection as needed.
Ye Qiu advanced proactively, then abruptly changed direction; sure enough, those auras also changed course.
After sprinting a hundred miles in the direction opposite Hua Wuhun and Hua Wuji’s departure, Ye Qiu halted, and shortly afterward, the owners of those powerful auras gradually appeared in front of him.
A total of five formidable beings exuded an overwhelming aura, causing Ye Qiu to tense.
Five Return to Void realm experts...
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