The Great Martial Saint!

Chapter 1020 The Yu Family of Mingchuan, a Major Cultivation of Mind

"I wonder what plans or arrangements you have for coming to Wentian, senior?"

I, Luanming, happen to have a place to stay in Wentian City. If you don't mind, senior."

Inside the jade carriage, after half a round of drinks, Jiang Ruotong, her eyes clear and bright, brought up the serious matter and extended an invitation to the refined man in front of her.

"During the Wentian period, you can rest there and it will be more convenient for you to contact each other."

Jiang Ruotong's voice was clear and melodious, like jade beads falling onto a plate, as she looked at Chen Ping'an with anticipation.

"Thank you for your kindness, Fairy Jiang. However, I have a friend to meet with in Wentian City, so I will not trouble you any further."

Chen Ping'an had a refined and gentle demeanor, and spoke with a warm smile.

By this point, he had clearly realized that Jiang Ruotong's invitation to come here was probably for a specific purpose.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruotong felt a slight disappointment, but she quickly recovered and smiled at Chen Ping'an.

"It seems Ruotong was overthinking things. Senior Xu is a highly accomplished cultivator, and I imagine he would have no shortage of friends to entertain him wherever he goes."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ping'an's heart stirred.

Knowing that the other party's words meant they were trying to test his identity and background.

As expected, Jiang Ruotong smiled gently as soon as she finished speaking: "Senior Xu, you have traveled far and wide and are a reclusive master. It is truly an honor for Ruotong to meet you now."

"You're too kind, Fairy Jiang. I'm just an ordinary cultivator, nothing special. How could I be considered a hermit? Please don't flatter me."

Chen Ping'an remained calm and composed, speaking without revealing his thoughts.

Without giving Jiang Ruotong a chance to delve deeper into the topic, he smiled gently and said, "Jiang Fairy is renowned, so there's no need to repeat what you said. If you don't mind, you can call me Fellow Daoist."

We are of the same generation, and it's natural for us to chat and talk. Isn't that delightful?

"Senior, this is probably not appropriate."

Seeing Jiang Ruotong hesitate and try to decline, Chen Ping'an immediately feigned anger and acted as if he was not expecting it.

"What? Could it be that Fairy Jiang thinks I am not worthy to associate with her, which is why she has been declining and refusing to respond for so long?"

"Senior, you are too kind. How could Ruotong dare to say that?"

Since that's how it is, senior, then Ruotong will respectfully comply.

As she spoke, Jiang Ruotong stood up, straightened her dress, and bowed slightly to Chen Ping'an.

"Ruotong greets fellow Daoist."

Seeing this, Chen Ping'an smiled gently and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

"Please rise, fairy."

Although Jiang Ruotong is not a Celestial Realm cultivator, as a top-tier female music cultivator, her status and position, enhanced by such a halo, are indeed comparable to those of a Celestial Realm cultivator.

Such an equal relationship is not forced or far-fetched.

As before, Jiang Ruotong's cold attitude towards the Yu family's major repair was not only due to their previous conflicts of interest and strained relationship, but also to her unique confidence.

The tone was set when the two peers began to discuss their friendship, and all subsequent conversations naturally flowed smoothly.

Inside the jade carriage, the others were also chatting and laughing, less reserved and more natural than before.

The female cultivators present were all high-level cultivators who had reached the Celestial Realm. Within the Luanming Sect, they served as elders, and their status was unmatched by ordinary cultivators.

I came to Wentian because of this grand event. Seeing the great cultivator present, I felt a bit apprehensive.

Seeing how easygoing the other person was, although I couldn't help but pay close attention, it also eased my discomfort somewhat.

All communication is naturally smooth and effortless.

During the ensuing conversation, the other female cultivators inside the jade carriage also occasionally struck up a conversation, discussing their plans to meet.

During their conversation, the group naturally talked about the major repairs that the Yu family had just left.

"Yu Hongyi of the Yu family of Mingchuan!"

From the conversation of the crowd, Chen Ping'an also learned the true identity of the great cultivator surnamed Yu and the man with the crown.

"The Floating Fan, one fan brings you to the floating clouds, another fan brings you to the King of Hell!"

The Yu family of Mingchuan are the dominant forces in the Mingchuan region.

Yu Hongyi was the current ancestor of the Yu family of Mingchuan, and also the only Celestial-level cultivator in the Yu family of Mingchuan.

The Yu family of Mingchuan has a long history and profound cultural heritage, far surpassing that of the ancient Yuezhi clan in the ancient Fang region.

However, in the last few hundred years, it has declined extremely rapidly, and there seems to be no way to stop it.

During the Yu family's heyday, there were seven celestial cultivators who were all stationed there, making it a glorious and prosperous family that was unparalleled in the surrounding area.

However, the clan gradually declined afterward. One after another, some of the great cultivators died unexpectedly or passed away at the end of their lives. The clan's inheritance also failed to keep up. When the great cultivators died, many of the clan's geniuses and potential talents also perished.

What was supposed to be a safe and uneventful trial turned out to be a disaster.

A recent trial put the family's only promising member, who was expected to undergo a major overhaul, in grave danger, severely damaging his foundation.

In this generation, the Yu family lineage has been passed down to Yu Hongyi, a master cultivator of the highest level.

However, although the Yu family has declined, its foundation remains. Even though many members have passed away, it is still a force to be reckoned with, even if it is a fallen camel.

Yu Hongyi is a formidable fighter, and was known as a veteran mechanic in his early years.

The Floating Fan in his hand is an even more powerful treasure, its power level not much weaker than that of a top-tier treasure.

It can be said to be one of the most outstanding treasures in the first tier below the top-tier treasures.

"It must be the one he's wearing."

Chen Ping'an's thoughts were in turmoil.

When they met before, he paid close attention to the precious artifact under the other's feet, and could vaguely sense its grade and power.

The conversation among the people inside the jade carriage confirmed his suspicions.

"The Yu family of Mingchuan."

He gathered information widely, consulted historical records, and learned about the surrounding situation and the division of power.

But at this moment, his focus was on more than just that.

If he remembers correctly, back then...

The person Gu Tianren challenged was none other than the Celestial Realm Great Cultivator from the Yu family of Mingchuan!

And according to rumors, the great repairman from the Yu family seems to be Yu Hongyi, the one who built the Fuluo Fan!

However, Yu Hongyi at that time was probably not yet at his current level. The Yu family's heirloom, the Floating Fan, had not yet been truly handed over to him.

Their past fighting strength should not be considered among the veterans.

"Senior? Have you thought of something?"

Inside the jade carriage, a sweet-sounding female cultivator spoke in a clear voice.

"It's nothing." Chen Ping'an smiled, his demeanor refined and scholarly. "I was just thinking about some long-forgotten things and some old friends."

“I see,” a female cultivator said in a clear voice. “I thought you were feeling sorry for the decline of the Yu family, senior.”

As the two were talking, Jiang Ruotong's eyes flickered, and she made a guess in her mind.

Could it be

Is this Fellow Daoist Xu related to the Yu family?

Are there any old friends or events from the past that have any connection with the Yu family?

If that's the case, then

Jiang Ruotong's mood became somewhat heavy.

The previous invitations were unsuccessful, and it will likely be even more difficult to proceed in the future.

Jiang Ruotong, with her hair as black as ink, sat down on the jade-carved soft couch, her white skirt flowing naturally, concealing her jade-like ankles and calves.

However, the laughter and cheerful conversation inside the jade carriage brought her back to her senses, and a sense of hope arose in her heart.

We'll have time on the way to Wentian, so we can talk things over. Even if things don't work out, we can still build a good relationship.

If things are really as she imagines, this Fellow Daoist Xu is definitely worth the Luanming Sect's best efforts to win him over.

Whoosh!

A beam of light pierced the sky, and a rainbow pierced the sun.

Yu Hongyi, riding on the Floating Luo Fan, moved with astonishing speed; even a cultivator of the same realm would feel his scalp tingle upon seeing this.

The Floating Fan is a wind-attribute treasure. Although it is not specifically used for escaping light and speed, it can still unleash extremely terrifying speed when activated.

"You slut! You slut!"

At this moment, Yu Hongyi was extremely unhappy, his face was gloomy, and his aura was at its lowest point.

He extended a sincere invitation with high hopes, but the other party dismissed it with disdain.

On the contrary, the unorthodox repairman who appeared out of nowhere was treated kindly by the other party, who not only spoke to him in a friendly manner but also invited him to board the jade carriage!

"You bitch!"

Yu Hongyi was filled with resentment and cursed again.

You, Jiang Ruotong, don't you pride yourself on being pure and innocent?

How did it suddenly become a cheap item that I had to pay for!

Did they take the initiative to invite you to board the jade carriage?

What does this mean?!

What kind of pure and elegant words are these? She's just a whore!

Yu Hongyi's face turned pale and flushed, his mind in turmoil.

He couldn't help but be so emotional; rather, everything had its reasons and consequences.

He had previously written a letter expressing his intention to renew the alliance he had made with the Luanming Sect years ago. He even subtly suggested that, to show his sincerity, he could become a Daoist partner with Jiang Ruotong, an elder of the Luanming Sect.

In this way, the stability of the covenant is ensured, serving as proof!

But who could have imagined that after he sent a letter, Luanmingzong would not respond for a long time?

While there is certainly a time factor involved, if the Luanming Sect were truly in a hurry, they would likely have already replied.

Why wait until now?!

He, a dignified cultivator and the patriarch of the Yu family, has so humbled himself to take the initiative to invite him, yet the Luanming Sect dares to be so disrespectful!

"Pah, you bitch!"

Not only is Jiang Ruotong a whore, but Luan Yue, the top cultivator of the Luanming Sect, is also a whore!

Who was it that wanted to arrange a marriage with the Yu family in his early years?

Who is seeking protection by relying on the Yu family's influence?

Even if these ideas were the intentions of the former high-ranking members of the Luanming Sect and had nothing to do with Luan Yue, who was only twenty years old at the time and had not yet shown any power, it could not hide the fact that she was a whore!

On one hand, she has Ba Yuangu, the number one body tempering cultivator in Wentian, and on the other hand, she is hooking up with Wan Baocheng of the Wanxiang Chamber of Commerce. She also has a group of admirers and followers. She is so successful that she can play both sides. What else is she but a prostitute?

Yu Hongyi was filled with turmoil and resentment, and subconsciously ignored many facts.

However, as a senior engineer, regardless of his personality, his temperament would never be bad. After venting his frustrations, Yu Hongyi gradually regained his composure.

The reason he was so emotional before, besides the setbacks he had suffered earlier, the bad luck his family had experienced, and the heavy pressure of passing on the family line, was also because of the sudden appearance of a powerful cultivator of the same realm who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.

If he wasn't mistaken, the cultivator's aura was rather ordinary; while not weak, it was clearly recent. His combat strength was far inferior to that of the veterans, let alone compared to him!

But Jiang Ruotong would rather refuse his kindness and still put on a smiling face when they first met.

They even set aside personal matters between men and women and invited each other.

Such feelings and experiences, such emotional differences, would surely excite him.

Of course, this incident is just a trigger; what really stirs emotions are the gloomy atmosphere that has been circulating in recent days.

I'll take this opportunity to vent my frustrations.

He calmed his mind, assessed the situation rationally, and thought things through carefully.

The Yu family was once at its peak, and could disregard many consequences, acting with impunity.

But now.

No more.

He alone is supporting the family's legacy, and the seeds of future succession and potential are being extinguished one after another. The only one with the best hope has also suffered a broken foundation, and even if it is restored with secret medicine, it will probably be difficult for him to advance to a higher level of cultivation.

Under such circumstances, forming alliances and helping each other naturally becomes a necessary choice.

And that's exactly what he did.

but.

Not long ago, news suddenly spread that a great cultivator of the ancient Yue clan had perished.

Gu Yuebo died on the spot, his life force vanished. Gu Yueyuan was severely injured and fell into a coma after exhausting his life essence; his fate remains unknown.

And then there was that mysterious swordsman, whose sword pierced through the rainbow.

This series of unexpected events left him quite distraught upon hearing the news.

The chaos wasn't just because Gu Yue, a great cultivator, had perished and was now in a weakened state, making any escape impossible; the Yu family's previous plans might be in vain.

And the identity of that mysterious swordsman.

At that moment, his mind was racing, and scenes flashed through his mind as he guessed the possible identity of the mysterious swordsman.

Judging from the information available, the swordsman's identity was extremely mysterious; his sword techniques had never been seen before, leaving virtually no trace. However, based on intuition...

Before even reaching the advanced stage of cultivation, his sword, a vibrant blue, possessed a fierce and unmatched power.

In his heart, it seemed that he already had the answer.

"Is it really that old scoundrel?"

He was shaken and terrified.

Wasn't he ruined back then?

How could they still have such combat power?

He felt a tremor in his heart, and those scenes from the past kept surfacing in his mind.

That fierce sword aura was so dense and impenetrable that it made it hard to breathe.

Back then, if it weren't for Gu Yuezhong's crucial move, I'm afraid...

Yu Hongyi suppressed his lingering fear and returned his thoughts to the scene from before.

Even so, there was still an undisguised sense of apprehension in his eyes.

If it really is that old scoundrel, then his attack on the Guyue clan makes perfect sense.

As for why they were dealing with Gu Yuebo and Gu Yueyuan instead of Gu Yuezhong...

The only problem is that we haven't found the right opportunity.

Secondly, this move is also to collect some interest for what happened before.

After all, back then...

Yu Hongyi's thoughts wandered, recalling the elegant and radiant girl who once held a jade sword.

He suppressed his thoughts and returned to realistic considerations.

Besides these two points, it should also be related to the promising young talent that the Gu family has bet heavily on.

Killing Gu Yuebo can be seen as clearing away obstacles for him and eliminating any worries he might have.

Of course, all of this is based on the premise that his intuition is reasonable and his guesses are accurate.

But regardless of who makes the move, the decline of Gu Yue is an unstoppable and indisputable fact.

Unless Gu Yue can take another step forward and turn the tide, his previous plans will have completely failed.

Even if Gu Yuezhong could advance further, that's not what he wants to see.

In his earlier years, when the Yu family was at its peak, the Guyue clan fawned over him.

But since the Yu family's power waned, these things are no longer what they used to be.

Especially Gu Yuezhong, whose combat power was at its peak and who had established a great reputation in recent years, his attitude and demeanor have become even less favorable than before.

The previous positions of the relationship have been completely reversed; the one who used to be in the position of pleasing others is now the one being pleased.

Furthermore, his opinion is no longer consulted on some key decisions.

Such a relationship, though nominally one of allies, is in reality not much different from that of a vassal.

What if, based on this foundation, the ancient Yuezhi clan could take it a step further?

I fear that the relationship between the two is truly reversed.

This is definitely not the situation he wanted to see.

He's so stubborn, doesn't he even think about it?

In the past, it was his Yu family who tore up the alliance with the Luanming Sect and rejected the marriage proposal made by the Luanming Sect in their attempt to befriend them.

The ancient Yue clan has now fallen to such a state; it can be considered retribution!

The calmer Yu Hongyi's mind became, the deeper his thoughts became.

However, regardless of the Guyue clan, as a member of the Yu family, he had to be responsible for the family and make plans as soon as possible to establish the family's prestige.

The ancient Yue clan is ambitious and domineering. Even though it has not declined, in the long run, it is probably not a good choice to be an ally.

Looking back now, it seems that the Yu family really did make a mistake in the past.

However, it's not too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost.

His choice was to seek out the Luanming Sect.

Luan Yue, the most outstanding cultivator of the Luanming Sect in this generation, is renowned for her exceptional talent and beauty. Despite being a newcomer, she is already able to rival Gu Yue Chong and fight him to a draw.

The sect has a well-ordered lineage and enjoys a good reputation externally, maintaining good relations with many parties.

With the restraint of the Guyue clan gone, the rise of the Luanming Sect was inevitable.

Given the current situation, approaching the Luanming Sect is the best option for the Yu family.

There are no permanent enemies, only permanent benefits.

Although the Yu family and the Luanming Sect had some differences, that was in the past.

He added sincerity, and he thought that the Luanming Sect would not refuse the Yu family.

After all, no one would refuse the addition of a Celestial Master cultivator.

To show his sincerity, he also made a special effort to propose a marriage alliance, hoping to increase mutual trust.

He naturally considered the choice of a Daoist partner carefully.

Although he was considering remarrying as a potential partner, his requirements were still quite high.

In the heyday of the Yu family, what kind of Daoist partner couldn't they find?

Jiang Ruotong, of the Luan Yue Sect, also known as Qingdi Yulu, is a top-tier female music cultivator, though she has not yet reached the Great Cultivation stage. Her status is noble enough.

He is a perfect match for her.

In addition, Jiang Ruotong is virtuous and pure, which also pleases him.

Furthermore, Jiang Ruotong and Luan Yue, the top cultivator of the Luanming Sect, are fellow disciples. It is said that the two have a very deep relationship, and marrying her would make their relationship much easier. As a suitable candidate for a marriage alliance, she is perfect.

In fact, if he hadn't known it was impossible, his first choice to marry would definitely have been Xiao Luanyue.

Doing it this way in one step can save a lot of trouble.

But anyone with a brain would know that such a thing is absolutely impossible.

If Xiao Luanyue were truly willing, there would likely be many suitors eager to marry her.

Ba Yuangu, Wan Baocheng, and the others were all eagerly waiting.

It's not just about Xiao Luanyue's stunning beauty that's famous far and wide; it also involves many practical considerations.

But in any case, this Xiao Luanyue is not someone he can imagine in his current state.

He chose Jiang Ruotong, who was a more reasonable choice.

As a veteran overhauler with many years of experience, he is considered one of the top overhaulers due to his valuable expertise.

Even as a second wife, he and Jiang Ruotong were a perfect match.

Every aspect was taken into consideration, and the attention to detail was extremely meticulous.

In addition, there is sincerity, as well as subsequent promises of benefits, and mutual support.

The prices are incredibly generous.

but.

His proposal was completely ignored by the Luanming Sect!

this.

It’s tolerable, it’s unbearable!

"A bunch of bitches!"

Yu Hongyi suppressed the subtle turmoil in his heart, his eyes flashed, and he remained calm once again.

The most useless thing in this world is emotion!

Emotions won't solve problems.

The only solution is to think things through, plan ahead, and strategize.

No matter how angry he is, the die is cast.

Having missed this opportunity, he has no choice but to approach the problem from another angle.

The situation has just begun, and the fluctuations have just started; there may still be a chance for a turnaround.

Perhaps, he can

Yu Hongyi's thoughts deepened as he pondered his ideas.

Just as he was deep in thought, a streak of light came from afar, and in just a few moments, it drew closer and was right in front of him.

"Fellow Daoist Yu, what a coincidence!"

The light faded, slowly revealing a dark moon figure.

The newcomer was handsome, wearing a long robe, with flowing hair, interspersed with a few strands of silver, giving him a somewhat unruly air.

The first cultivator of the Guyue Clan, the first great cultivator of the four directions, Guyue Chong! (End of Chapter)