Chapter 615
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Chapter 615: Sacred Mountain’s Deception!
A group of young disciples from Sacred Mountain, though appearing to be in their thirties, emitted a faint fluctuation in their auras. This caused the elderly members of the Su family present to look displeased. It seemed that the Sacred Mountain disciples were intentionally causing their auras to fluctuate, exerting subtle pressure on the room.
The middle-aged woman, in her forties, wore a composed expression and exuded an air of authority. A badge embroidered on her clothes signified her status as a Sacred Mountain steward.
Though the position of steward may not be highly regarded within Sacred Mountain, it held considerable weight outside the sect.
Sitting beside her, Su Jingting maintained a calm exterior in front of the woman, but inside, he felt a rising sense of unease.
“Young Master Su Wei has performed exceptionally well at Sacred Mountain. Congratulations,” the middle-aged woman remarked after some pleasantries. Clearly, she was sincere, acknowledging Su Wei’s success within the sect.
“Thank you for your guidance, Steward, and our gratitude to Sacred Mountain for nurturing him,” Su Jingting responded, pleased by the recognition. Su Wei’s progress within Sacred Mountain was promising for his future.
The Su family members, hearing this, beamed with joy. Su Wei’s success in Sacred Mountain meant that the Su family would enjoy his future protection.
“Hehe, Lord Su, I came here today to discuss something important with the Su family. This matter has been personally addressed by the higher-ups of Sacred Mountain.”
At the mention of Sacred Mountain’s higher-ups, the middle-aged woman’s tone revealed a hidden respect. She studied Su Jingting’s reaction carefully, as though testing his response.
Su Jingting’s expression shifted subtly, becoming more serious. He could understand the unspoken message in her words. By referencing the high-level officials of Sacred Mountain, she was reminding him that the Su family, under his leadership, was insignificant in comparison to the power of Sacred Mountain. Whatever Sacred Mountain decided would be final, and they would have to comply.
His eyes flickered briefly, though Su Jingting maintained a steady demeanor. In his mind, he already had a suspicion. Apart from Su Wei, who was currently at Sacred Mountain, the only other person in the Su family who might be involved with Sacred Mountain was Su Yi.
There were rumors that Liu Ruoxi had returned to Man City, and Sacred Mountain had followed. Su Jingting had surmised that their visit likely concerned Su Yi and Liu Ruoxi.
“Steward, please go ahead. If Sacred Mountain has any requests, the Su family will do everything in its power to fulfill them,” Su Jingting spoke resolutely.
“Lord Su, your words carry weight. This visit is, in fact, an apology from Sacred Mountain. Su Yi, a member of your family, tragically met with an accident during his journey to Sacred Mountain, and we take full responsibility,” the middle-aged woman stated solemnly.
“Accidents are a part of life, and no one can predict them. If this is indeed an accident, it would simply mean that my nephew lacked the fortune to ascend Sacred Mountain. However, if there’s more to this incident, I trust that justice will eventually be served,” Su Jingting responded, his tone calm.
Su Jingting’s words caused a subtle shift in the expressions of everyone in the room.
The middle-aged woman’s face tightened as she glanced at Su Jingting. “Are you suggesting that Su Yi’s death is linked to Sacred Mountain?”
“No, I would never imply such a thing. Steward, please don’t misunderstand me,” Su Jingting clarified quickly.
“Indeed, Steward, the Lord of the Su family didn’t mean anything of the sort,” several Su family members added in, attempting to defuse the tension.
“This visit also represents Sacred Mountain’s condolences for Su Yi’s passing,” the middle-aged woman continued, her expression indifferent. Clearly, what the Su family thought was of no consequence to her or Sacred Mountain.
With a subtle gesture, she motioned for a young man standing nearby to step forward. The young man approached with an unreadable expression and handed a jade box to Su Jingting.
Su Jingting took the jade box, his surprise evident. He opened it slowly, and a powerful medicinal fragrance immediately filled the air, accompanied by a dazzling light.
A pill, the size of a thumb, radiated a golden glow, and as its energy dispersed, the faint sound of ethereal thunder and wind could be heard. It felt alive.
“This is…”
The Su family members’ faces shifted as they took in the sight of the opened jade box. Though none of them recognized the pill, they knew it was a rare and invaluable treasure.
Su Jingting’s expression darkened at the sight of the pill. This was no ordinary item—it was something truly exceptional.
“This is the Golden Thunder Heaven Pill. It is on the verge of reaching the lower-grade yellow level. This gift is also part of our apology to the Su family,” the middle-aged woman explained, her eyes observing Su Jingting’s reaction closely. Such a treasure would bankrupt even a family as large as the Su family. Clearly, Sacred Mountain had made a special effort to offer this pill, which was tempting even for her.
“What an extraordinary treasure,” several Su family members whispered in awe, their eyes wide with amazement. None of them had ever imagined they would see such a rare item, let alone own one.
“We are deeply honored and grateful for Sacred Mountain’s generosity. Please inform us of what the Su family can do in return,” Su Jingting said calmly, careful not to betray any emotion. With such a lavish offering, there must be an underlying expectation.
A pill of such value, on the cusp of reaching the lower-grade yellow level, was an unimaginable treasure. It would bankrupt the entire Su family to procure it. Under normal circumstances, Su Jingting would be trembling at the thought of accepting such a gift. However, given the recent gifts from Divine Sword School, including the Xuanyuan Soaring Dragon Pill—an actual lower-grade yellow-level pill—he couldn’t help but compare it to the Golden Thunder Heaven Pill, which seemed less impressive in comparison.
“Regarding the engagement between Su Yi and our Sacred Mountain disciple Liu Ruoxi,” the middle-aged woman continued, “though it was originally just a joke, with Su Yi now deceased, the engagement no longer exists. Therefore, the matter of marriage between the Su family and the Liu family will come to an end.”
“Um…”
“Since Su Yi is deceased, the engagement is effectively dissolved.”
Upon hearing this, the Su family members exchanged whispers. With such a generous gift from Sacred Mountain, it was clear the engagement would no longer hold any significance.
Su Jingting’s face darkened slightly, but he remained silent. He closed the jade box gently and set it aside.
“What is your response, Lord Su?”
The middle-aged woman asked, her tone flat as she assessed him.
“Master Steward, the engagement between Su Yi and Liu Ruoxi was arranged by my late father and the elders of the Liu family. Even if the engagement no longer holds, it is for their elders, as well as my father, to decide the next steps. Furthermore, while Su Yi is presumed dead, his body has not been recovered, so no one can be certain. As the acting head of the Su family, I do not have the authority to make such decisions. This gift is exceedingly generous, but we must respectfully decline it.”
