Chapter 31
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Chapter 31: Liu Zong Yuan’s Thoughts
The curtains had fallen on the Sacred Mountain Disciple Selection in the City of Man.
Although a few challenge matches were still scheduled at the end—where youths of suitable age could challenge someone who had passed the test, with the possibility of earning a spot to Sacred Mountain if they won—these matches no longer sparked much excitement in the spectators.
The reason was simple: the match between Su Yi and Ji Chao had been too
unexpected and mind-blowing. It had already deeply shocked the entire city.
The match between Su Yi and Ji Chao ended with both sides severely injured and knocked out. They were carried back to the Su Estate and Liu Estate, respectively.
In the end, the match could only be declared a draw.
This conclusion stunned every spectator in the City of Man.
At the beginning, Su Yi had won through clever tactics. Although the spectators were shocked, they could still understand how it happened.
But the final match… everyone had witnessed it first-hand.
In the second match, Su Yi didn’t rely on any tricks. He fought head-to-head with Ji Chao, a cultivator at the Peak of the Yuan Soul Realm Ninth Grade, while Su Yi was at the Yuan Soul Realm First Grade. And yet, both sides were severely injured, with no victor emerging.
Ji Chao, a disciple of Sacred Mountain, was a prodigy with King-grade talent. He had already reached the peak of Yuan Soul Realm Ninth Grade, just a step away from the Yuan Xuan Realm.
Su Yi, on the other hand, had been nothing but a playboy and a rich good-for-nothing three years ago, with talent that hadn’t even been worth mentioning.
But now, after three years, Su Yi returned, severely injuring Su Wei with a single strike yesterday, and today, forcing Ji Chao to use everything he had. Even then, neither side could claim victory. This had amazed the entire city.
“Su Yin is just at Yuan Soul Realm First Grade, and he was already able to fight to a draw with a cultivator from Sacred Mountain at the Peak of Yuan Soul Realm-Ninth Grade? How could Su Yi’s talent still be considered trash?!”
“Too strong! This little kid, Su Yi, did his best to not disgrace the City of Man. From now on, I don’t think that I can hate him anymore!”
“Su Yi was so handsome! That kid from Sacred Mountain was so arrogant, saying the City of Man was trash. Now he’s been slapped in the face!”
“Peak of Yuan Soul Realm Ninth Grade, and not being able to get the upper hand over Su Yi, a Yuan Soul Realm First Grade? Su Yi is way too strong!”
As twilight descended, the rays of the sun turned blood-red, painting the entire city.
The entire City of Man was still immersed in the excitement of that heated fight, everyone discussing the match between Su Yi and Ji Chao.
Liu Estate, Study Room.
Liu Zong Yuan squinted his eyes and gazed out the window, his thoughts seemingly lost in the half-dark sky.
“Head of the House, I have just received news that Ji Chao is no longer in life-threatening danger and has regained consciousness. However, his injuries are quite serious,” an old man said as he hurried into the room.
“Whew.”
Liu Zong Yuan let out a long breath of relief, his face softening slightly in relaxation.
“I never would’ve thought that kid, Su Yi, would be so strong. Ji Chao actually didn’t gain any advantage over him.” The old man seemed still a little shocked and couldn’t help but speak out.
“If it had been a real life-or-death fight, Ji Chao wouldn’t have stood a chance against him. It seems that after living in the Forest of Demons for three years, that kid is no longer the same as before.” Liu Zong Yuan raised his eyes slightly, a glint of light in them.
“But what a pity it is that Su Yi only has the talent of an errand boy,” the old man said, his tone tinged with regret.
“Being able to fight equally with a cultivator at the Peak of the Yuan Soul Realm Ninth Grade from Sacred Mountain… how could such a person only have the talent of an errand boy?” Liu Zong Yuan smiled faintly. “If a person with Yuan Soul Realm First Grade cultivation can fight on equal terms with a cultivator from Sacred Mountain at the Peak of Yuan Soul Realm Ninth Grade, then this so-called ‘errand boy’ must possess talent so rare in the world that it would be pitiful.”
“Head of the House, do you mean that—”
Hearing these words, the old man’s eyes lit up, and he asked, “Is that kid, Su Yi, hiding something?”
“Whether or not he’s hiding something, I don’t know. But I’m certain that there is definitely a secret in Su Yi.” Liu Zong Yuan spoke confidently.
The old man’s expression shifted slightly, and he asked, “Then what about the engagement between Ruoxi and Su Yi? It was an agreement made between you and Old Master Su. Now that Ji Chao has failed to gain any advantage…”
“Su Yi, that little kid, has always been different from others since he was young. Actually, it’s not that I don’t like him… it’s just that—”
After a moment of silence, as if pondering something, Liu Zong Yuan suddenly grinned slightly and said, “Ah well, there’s nothing I can do about it now. Might as well wash my hands of the matter.”
“Head of the House, if you do nothing about this, I’m afraid Old Master Su won’t let this go so easily.” The old man was stunned for a moment. He knew that Old Master Su Yun Tian was not someone who could be easily manipulated.
“I’m not talking about that.”
Liu Zong Yuan smiled mysteriously and said, “Based on that kid Su Yi’s personality, it suits my intentions. Anyway, I can’t do anything about Liu Ruoxi anymore. Might as well let them decide things for themselves in the future.”
The old man was slightly surprised upon hearing this, but then expressed his concern, “Head of the House, I’m afraid Sacred Mountain won’t agree to this.”
“Since Ji Chao didn’t gain any advantage, I think Dharma Protector Wang won’t press the issue any further. As for the future, we’ll have to see what actions Su Yi takes. Anyway, it was him who caused this trouble. Things are becoming more and more interesting now.”
Liu Zong Yuan glanced outside at the scarlet-red sky. The corner of his mouth curled into a slight smile as he muttered to himself, “Su Lin Feng, you won against me back then. If you have the skills, have your son win over my daughter now.”
Su Estate,
A strange atmosphere hung over the Su Estate—astonishment, happiness, and worry.
Everyone was astonished and overjoyed by Su Yi’s performance today. Defeating a disciple from Sacred Mountain was nothing short of remarkable.
This was the first time Su Yi had brought glory and honour to the Su Family, and it earned them immense face.
But the Su Family also had their concerns, especially considering that Su Yi was still in a coma after being severely injured.
“This isn’t good. This is madness. Offending Sacred Mountain? In the future, when Su Wei goes to Sacred Mountain, I’m afraid things will be difficult for him.” Some of the family members were filled with worry.
After all, Su Wei still had to go to Sacred Mountain to cultivate. It was clear that Su Yi had completely offended Dharma Protector Wang, which meant he had also offended Sacred Mountain. The road ahead for Su Wei would be much harder.
There were many people gathered in Su Yi’s yard. It was the most visitors Su Yi had ever had since returning home.
“Old Master, how is Su Yi?”
In front of the bed, elderly family members and women asked Su Yun Tian,the Old Master, with concern.
“All of you should leave. If there’s any news, I’ll naturally inform you. Don’t make any more trouble here.” Su Yun Tian waved his sleeve and glanced seriously at Su Yi, who was still unconscious.
“Yes, Old Master!”
Once the Old Master spoke, no one dared to say anything more and left theroom.
In the entire room, only Old Master Su Yun Tian, Su Jing Ting, and the deeply worried Su Wan Er remained.
“Father, how is Su Yi?” Su Jing Ting asked. He had taken some elixirs and looked much better.
“Puh!”
As soon as Su Jing Ting spoke, a mouthful of blood suddenly sprayed from Su Yun Tian’s mouth.
“Father!”
“Old Master!”