Wu Tianhao raised the bloody head in his hands and said, "Please, esteemed guests, take a look. This is Lü Quan's severed head!"
Feng Xiaoran was taken aback. She didn't expect that right after mentioning the Black Tiger Gang as their enemy, the head of the Black Tiger Gang's leader would be presented.
Seeing this scene, Wu Tianhao quickly seized the opportunity to explain, "I don't hide the truth from you esteemed guests. I, too, have been harmed by this scoundrel Lü Quan. I presented him with the folding fan, hoping to resolve the matter peacefully. I didn't expect that the Black Tiger Gang would use my name to offend you esteemed guests. It's simply outrageous!"
As he spoke, he was so angry that he gritted his teeth, wishing he could smash Lü Quan's head in his hands.
He truly hated him to the core.
"It's laughable. If it weren't for your despicable behavior, how could such a thing happen?" Yuan Luoyu sneered.
"Second brother, make him disappear quickly and stop disturbing Mr. Su's tranquility," Yuan Luxi said, feeling a bit annoyed, especially when she saw Lü Quan's bloody head, which made her feel nauseated.
Yuan Luoyu glanced at Su Yi and saw that he didn't object. Only then did he wave his hand and say, "Didn't you hear? Get lost!"
"Thank you, esteemed guests, for sparing me! I will leave now..." Wu Tianhao felt relieved and hurriedly got up, taking his subordinates and leaving in haste.
Only a solitary bronze box was left in the courtyard.
Huang Qianjun stepped forward, took a look, and exclaimed in surprise, "This old guy really spent a lot of money. There are so many precious treasures!"
In that bronze box, there were three third-grade spiritual herbs, nine second-grade spiritual herbs, and more than ten varieties of precious spiritual materials!
"If he hadn't spent so much, not only would he be finished today, but the forces behind him would also suffer," Yuan Luoyu said, displaying his dominance.
"Mr. Su, if there's nothing else, we'll take our leave," Yuan Luxi said crisply.
She could tell that Su Yi seemed distracted and didn't want to chat further.
"Wait a moment."
Suddenly, Su Yi remembered something and said, "I have something I need your help with."
Yuan Luo Xi was initially taken aback, but then her heart filled with joy. Mr. Su was willing to let them help?
This was undoubtedly a good sign!
"Please go ahead, Mr. Su," Yuan Luo Xi said eagerly.
Cheng Wu Yong was also surprised, feeling uplifted. Being able to help meant that their relationship had grown closer.
"Just a moment," Su Yi said.
He returned to his room and picked up a pen and ink, writing down seven names on a piece of paper.
"Please find out their whereabouts. If you manage to locate them, deliver a message for me. Tell them that the day after tomorrow, they are invited to a banquet at Fengyuan Restaurant."
Su Yi handed the note to Yuan Luo Xi.
Without even looking at it, Yuan Luo Xi readily agreed, "Mr. Su, rest assured, I will make sure it's done."
After a moment's thought, Su Yi added, "This matter has nothing to do with your Yuan family. You only need to deliver the message."
"Understood!"
Yuan Luo Xi agreed crisply.
Yuan Luo Yu witnessed all of this and couldn't help but say, "Master Su, would you like me to reserve a private room at Fengyuan Restaurant in advance for the day after tomorrow?"
Su Yi shook his head, "No need to trouble yourself."
Soon, Yuan Luo Xi and the others bid farewell and left.
Huang Qian Jun swiftly brought in a bronze chest and presented it to Su Yi, saying, "Su Ge, take a look at these treasures."
Su Yi couldn't help but be speechless at the sight of this guy's lack of ambition.
However, when he saw the spirit herbs and spirit materials inside the chest, Su Yi raised an eyebrow. How could the leader of the underworld in Yunhe County have such abundant resources?
"These spirit herbs can be used for cultivation, and with these spirit materials, along with the ten pounds of Qinglin Cold Iron, it's enough to forge a true spirit sword..."
Su Yi pondered.
...
"Second brother, don't tell father about today's events."
On the way back home, Yuan Luo Xi cautioned.
"Why not?" Yuan Luo Yu was puzzled.
"Mr. Su appears calm on the surface but is actually extremely proud. He also harbors many unknown secrets. If we let the patriarch know, he might become suspicious and secretly investigate and probe. Such actions could potentially displease Mr. Su."
Cheng Wu Yong interjected to explain.
Yuan Luo Yu recalled the previous embarrassing incident and couldn't help feeling embarrassed. If he himself was like that, what about his father, a highly influential and powerful figure?
"Alright, I promise to keep it a secret. However, with our father's keen insight and wisdom, it's unlikely that we can hide this for long."
Yuan Luo Yu said.
Yuan Luo Xi shrugged indifferently and said, "We'll keep it a secret for as long as we can. Even if father eventually finds out, with the two of us, we won't let any misunderstandings arise."
Yuan Luo Yu sighed, "In the past, I only considered the peerless talents of the younger generation gathering in places like Yujing City. I never expected that such remarkable individuals like Su Yi could emerge in our Guangling City of Yunhe County."
Today's events had a significant impact on him and made him more clear-headed.
"Young Master, individuals like Mr. Su, who can be considered transcendent figures, are ultimately very rare. They are like finding a needle in a haystack. Please don't be discouraged," Cheng Wu Yong reassured with a smile.
"This incident reminds me of my elder brother. He had the highest talent among our Yuan family and was known as a martial arts genius. Two years ago, he left home and went to Yujing City to explore. I wonder how he is doing now..."
Yuan Luo Yu furrowed his brows. "My mother told me that previously, he would send a letter back every month or so, but for the past three months, we haven't received a single letter..."
Yuan Wu Tong, the current head of the Yuan family, had two sons and one daughter.
The eldest son was named Yuan Luo Tian. Although he was not well-known in Yunhe County, he was an exceptional martial arts talent, displaying astonishing potential from a young age.
At the age of nine, Yuan Luo Tian was sent to the Tianyuan Academy for cultivation. By the time he was fourteen, he had already reached the Qi Gathering realm, proving himself as a prodigy.
At the age of seventeen, he left Gunzhou and embarked on a journey to Yujing City in Da Zhou, where he had been for the past two years.
"Big brother's talent is unparalleled. I'm sure nothing has happened to him. Second brother, don't worry too much," Yuan Luo Xi said with a smile.
Speaking of this, she took out the note given by Su Yi and handed it to Cheng Wu Yong, saying, "Uncle Yong, do you recognize any of the seven people mentioned on this note?"
"Some I recognize, some I don't," Cheng Wu Yong looked at it and replied, "Once I return, I will personally send someone to investigate."
"Uncle Yong, this matter must be handled well," Yuan Luo Xi said earnestly. "I have a feeling that Mr. Su is starting to be willing to get closer to us. For our Yuan family, this is a tremendous opportunity!"
A transcendent figure who can behead a Sword Grandmaster and annihilate six Yin Corpse, even if he is young, is worthy of their Yuan family's efforts to maintain a relationship at all costs.
Haven't you noticed how respectful even the Sixth Prince of Da Zhou is towards him?
Cheng Wu Yong said, "Miss, rest assured."
Watching all of this, Yuan Luo Yu's gaze couldn't help but blur for a moment. After a while, he sighed and said, "Little Xi, you've finally grown up."
This was a heartfelt remark.
His younger sister used to be doted upon, with an extremely stubborn and unruly temperament, like an uninhibited child.
But now, it seemed that the stubborn and willful little girl from the past had suddenly grown up, become sensible, and even had a certain order in her actions.
"Brother, even if I grow up, I will still be your little sister."
Yuan Luo Xi smiled brightly, and Yuan Luo Yu also smiled.
...
That evening, Cheng Wu Yong managed to gather information about the origins of the seven names mentioned in the note.
Qian Yunjiu, an inner disciple of Qinghe Sword Mansion, is the eldest son of the current head of the Qian family, the foremost clan of "Qingtong City" in Yunhe County.
Huo Long, an inner disciple of Qinghe Sword Mansion, is the son of the current elder of the Huo family, a second-rate power in Yunhe County.
Zheng Xiaolin, the current leader of the outer disciples of Qinghe Sword Mansion, is the son of Zheng Yuanba, the lord of "Baiya City" in Yunhe County.
Zhang Fengtu, an outer disciple of Qinghe Sword Mansion...
Liu Ying, an outer disciple of Qinghe Sword Mansion...
All seven of them were disciples of Qinghe Sword Mansion!
Furthermore, with the use of some of the Yuan family's resources, Cheng Wu Yong quickly uncovered some past events related to Su Yi.
All these past events were related to conflicts Su Yi had with these seven individuals.
"Is Mr. Su planning revenge..."
When Cheng Wu Yong speculated on this, he couldn't help but be taken aback.
He was puzzled because the Su Yi who practiced at Qinghe Sword Mansion in the past didn't seem to have anything special about him. He even suffered from frequent exclusion, neglect, and harassment from his fellow disciples due to his reclusive nature.
But now, looking at the current Su Yi, who can even slay a grandmaster, he is completely different from the Su Yi of the past at Qinghe Sword Mansion!
"The information says that after Mr. Su became the 'leader of the outer disciples,' he was qualified to enter the inner disciples of Qinghe Sword Mansion. However, he was forcibly delayed for a year, and when he finally had the opportunity to enter the inner disciples, his cultivation was completely lost..."
"After that, he was abandoned by Qinghe Sword Mansion and became a son-in-law of the Wen family in Guangling City, living as a useless person for over a year."
"In other words, the change in Su Yi most likely occurred during this year?"
"But how could a young man who lost all his cultivation make such incredible progress in just one year?"
The more he thought about it, the more confused Cheng Wu Yong became.
After a long time, he couldn't help but shake his head. Who doesn't have some secrets?
The secrets on Mr. Su are bound to be significant!
"Send out my orders. Have someone approach each of these seven individuals and inform them that there will be a banquet at Fengyuan Pavilion the day after tomorrow. They are invited to attend."
Cheng Wu Yong quickly made a decision and called a reliable subordinate to give the orders.
After making the arrangements, Cheng Wu Yong stood up and decided to personally inform Yuan Luo Xi about the information he had gathered.
Unfortunately, this patriarch's cherished gem, Miss Yuan Luo Xi, has been preoccupied with this matter as well.
Even the second young master is curious about what Mr. Su intends to do.
That evening, under the guidance of Huang Qianjun, Su Yi arrived at a renowned "Refining Pavilion" in Yunhe County.
He decided to forge a sword.
To forge a true spiritual sword that can fully unleash his combat power!