Clang!
After three hours, a strand of sword resonance echoed, like a melodious sound in an empty valley, cold and clear.
Su Yi held the Spirit Sword firmly, presenting it horizontally before him.
The sword measured three feet and two inches in length, with a width of three fingers. Its blade emitted a clean, translucent black color, as dark as ink, with a thin edge as delicate as a cicada's wing, its brilliance dimmed.
As Su Yi activated his cultivation, a mysterious black pattern resembling a vortex of starlight ripples emerged on the sword's enigmatic black blade, layer upon layer, profound and deep.
The Devouring Spirit Edict!
This was an edict inherited from the demonic path, recorded on the 'Severance Tower' of the 'Heavenly Paradise Demonic Land,' one of the three major demonic sects in the wilderness of the Nine Provinces.
The Severance Tower was the treasure of the Heavenly Paradise Demonic Land, housing nine edicts left by its founding ancestor, the "Heavenly Demon Emperor."
In his previous life, Su Yi had stepped into the Heavenly Paradise Demonic Land with his sword and silently observed the nine edicts on the Severance Tower under the watchful gazes of the top demonic figures who dared not speak out.
However, the Devouring Spirit Edict that he had refined and incorporated into the sword had been simplified and reduced many times, retaining only a fraction of its core utility.
Its utility was less than one-thousandth of a complete Devouring Spirit Edict.
Unfortunately, constrained by his own cultivation at the Martial Grandmaster realm, Su Yi could only settle for this crude version of the Devouring Spirit Edict.
If he were to refine a complete Devouring Spirit Edict, he would need to possess at least Lingdao cultivation or above.
"This sword's power is no different from a genuine spiritual weapon. It is sufficient to unleash the full extent of my Martial Grandmaster realm cultivation."
After carefully examining it for a while, Su Yi nodded inwardly. "Made of mysterious wu wood, I shall name it the Wu Sword."
Putting away the sword, Su Yi left the Creation Pavilion.
...
As soon as Su Yi returned to his residence, he saw Ning Xi and others waiting for him—Ning Yiwei, Shen Jiusong, and Chen Zheng.
"Su Young Master, things are not looking good," Chen Zheng stepped forward and quickly recounted the contents of the secret letter sent by the Fire Dome King, Xiahou Ling.
After listening, Su Yi's eyebrows slightly raised as he looked at Ning Xi and asked, "Can the power of the Su Family in Yujing City threaten the Tianyuan Academy?"
Ning Xi knew what Su Yi was concerned about and replied, "It may cause some chaos, but you can rest assured. With Elder Shang Zhen present, Lingxue and Chajin will be safe."
Su Yi's furrowed brow immediately relaxed upon hearing this. "Then there should be no problem."
Ever since the end of the tea gathering in the Western Mountains of Gunzhou City, he had guessed that the Su Family would not let things go after the death of Yue Changyuan, the steward of the Su Family in Yujing City.
Later, the actions of Marquis Yushan, Pei Wenshan, at the Shushou Residence undoubtedly confirmed this.
Su Hongli issued a stern warning, giving him, Su Yi, a chance to apologize by May 5th.
In response, Su Yi stated that he would go to the Su Family in Yujing City on May 5th to offer sacrifices and pay respects to his mother, Lady Yuyu.
Undoubtedly, this response provoked the Su Family in Yujing City, leading to their current actions.
The letter from Fire Dome King Xiahou Ling was the most direct proof of that.
"This matter should not be taken lightly. I suspect that the Su Family in Yujing City has already started targeting people connected to you," Ning Xi warned with a slight frown. "If that's the case, it will be troublesome."
Su Yi's gaze remained indifferent as he said, "They dare not come after me directly but choose to target innocent people instead. If the Su Family in Yujing City really stoops so low, it will only tarnish Su Hongli's reputation."
Pausing for a moment, he continued, "Of course, if they dare to do so, they must be prepared to bear the consequences."
His words were casual and calm.
However, Ning Xi, Shen Jiusong, and Chen Zheng could sense a chilling indifference and ruthlessness within them.
Without further delay, on that same day, Su Yi and his group boarded the Azure Scale Eagle and left the Qingjia military camp.
It is worth mentioning that Marquis Wuling, Chen Zheng, also accompanied them.
Su Yi had promised to teach him a secret soul technique and guide him in refining the soul power within his Sea of Consciousness, so he couldn't go back on his word.
...
Gunzhou City.
The densely packed buildings bathed in the evening glow of the setting sun. People were bustling on the streets, and the scene was bustling and prosperous.
Shushou Residence.
When Su Yi and his group descended from the sky on the Azure Scale Eagle, they saw a young man sitting by the lake with his legs crossed, lazily fishing.
This young man wore a robe adorned with cloud patterns, a long crown on his head, and had a handsome face. His eyes carried a wild and unrestrained aura when he looked around.
Upon seeing Su Yi and the others, he stood up with a smile, stretched lazily, and said playfully, "Third Young Master, I finally waited for you."
Shen Jiusong's pupils slightly constricted as he asked, "Tianyong Marquis, what are you doing here?"
Tianyong Marquis, Yue Qing!
One of the five non-clan marquises who emerged from the Su Family in Yujing City, an eccentric figure among the eighteen non-clan marquises of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
He had a rebellious temperament and was arrogant and domineering. He was a troublesome character who wouldn't submit to anyone except Su Hongli's orders and commands.
However, all of this couldn't conceal his astonishing talent. At a young age, he had already reached the peak of the Martial Grandmaster realm, earning him the title of "Rising Star" among the eighteen non-clan marquises. He was renowned for his 'Bone-Cleansing Blade Technique' that had spread far and wide.
Yue Qing glanced sideways at Shen Jiusong and smiled mischievously, reminding, "Don't interrupt. I'm talking to my Third Young Master."
Shen Jiusong furrowed his brow.
Su Yi asked indifferently, "Who allowed you to enter?"
Yue Qing took out a house deed from his sleeve, unfurled it in the air, and pointed to the seal and name on it, smilingly saying, "Third Young Master, the Shushou Residence was sold to me the day before yesterday. This is the house deed. Would you like to take a look?"
His posture was arrogant, as if he had planned everything in advance.
Ning Xi, Shen Jiusong, and Chen Zheng exchanged glances and realized that the other party was hostile.
Su Yi remained calm as ever and said, "I had paid one year's rent to the owner of the Shushou Residence..."
Before he could finish speaking, Yue Qing interrupted with a smile and said, "Is Third Young Master referring to Chen Jinlong?"
As he spoke, he clapped his hands and said, "Bring Chen Jinlong here."
Two sturdy men with powerful auras emerged from a nearby building, escorting Chen Jinlong all the way to the lakeside.
Thud!
Chen Jinlong was thrown to the ground.
He appeared disheveled, cowering in fear and anxiety, tremblingly shouting, "Don't kill me! Don't kill me! You promised that you wouldn't harm me as long as I sold the house to you."
"Stay calm."
Without further delay, on that very day, Su Yi and his group departed from the Qingjia military camp aboard the Azure Scale Eagle and left the Qingjia Camp.
It is worth mentioning that the Martial Spirit Marquis, Chen Zheng, also accompanied them.
Su Yi had promised to teach him a secret technique of divine soul and guide him in refining the soul power within his Sea of Consciousness, so he naturally couldn't break his word.
...
Gunzhou City.
The densely packed buildings bathed in the evening sun, with people bustling in the streets, bustling with activity and prosperity.
Shushan Residence.
When Su Yi and his group descended from the sky on the Azure Scale Eagle, they saw a young man sitting by the lake with his legs crossed, lazily fishing.
This young man was dressed in a cloud-patterned robe, wearing a long crown, with a handsome face and a pair of eyes that exuded a wild and unrestrained aura.
When he saw Su Yi and the others, he smiled and stood up, stretching lazily. He playfully said, "Third Young Master, I've finally been waiting for you."
Shen Jiusong's pupils slightly narrowed as he asked, "Tian Yong Marquis, what are you doing here?"
Tian Yong Marquis, Yue Qing!
One of the five Marquises outside the Su family in Yujing City, and one of the eighteen Marquises from different lineages in the Great Zhou Dynasty. He had a rebellious temperament, arrogant and unruly, a true troublemaker. He wouldn't submit to anyone except Su Hongli's command.
However, none of this could hide his stunning talent. At a young age, he was already a Grandmaster at the Fourfold Pinnacle and was known as the "rising star" among the eighteen Marquises from different lineages, with his 'Bone-Cleansing Blade Technique' renowned across the four seas.
Yue Qing glanced at Shen Jiusong and smiled mischievously, reminding, "Don't interrupt. I'm talking to my Third Young Master."
Shen Jiusong frowned.
Su Yi asked calmly, "Who let you in?"
Yue Qing took out a house deed from his sleeve and unfolded it in the air, pointing to the seal and name on it, smilingly saying, "Third Young Master, on the evening before yesterday, I bought this Shushan Residence. Here's the house deed, would you like to take a look?"
His attitude was extremely arrogant, as if he had planned it all in advance.
Ning Xiaohua, Shen Jiusong, Chen Zheng, they all exchanged glances and realized that the other party was hostile!
Su Yi remained calm as ever and asked, "I have already paid a year's rent to the owner of the Shushan Residence..."
Before he could finish, Yue Qing interrupted with a smile, "Are you referring to Chen Jinlong?"
As he spoke, he clapped his hands and said, "Bring Chen Jinlong here."
Two sturdy men walked out of a nearby building, supporting Chen Jinlong, and arrived at the lakeside.
Thud!
Chen Jinlong was thrown to the ground.
He appeared disheveled, cowering in fear and anxiety, shouting, "Don't kill me! Don't kill me! You promised that my life would be spared as long as I sold the house to you."
"Stay calm."
Yue Qing squatted down, smilingly raised Chen Jinlong's chin and asked, "Let me ask you, who is the current owner of the Shushan Residence?"
"It's you, sir!" Chen Jinlong said tremblingly.
Yue Qing whispered, "Then let me ask you, do I have the right to reclaim the Shushan Residence that others have rented before?"
"Of course!"
Chen Jinlong shouted in fear.
Yue Qing stood up with a smile and looked at Su Yi, saying, "Third Young Master, you've heard it. Even though you have already rented this mansion, I can still take it back."
"Let's do this. I'll compensate you for a year's rent."
After a moment of thought, he grabbed a handful of gold from his sleeve and scattered it on the ground.
He smiled brightly and said, "Third Young Master, this gold should be more than enough as compensation for the rent, right?"
His actions and words were extremely domineering and insolent.
At this moment, Chen Jinlong also saw Su Yi. At first, he was stunned, but then he broke down and wailed, "Brother Su, I was forced. If I didn't agree, they would have killed me."
"It's hard to refuse when faced with a powerful figure."
Su Yi looked at Yue Qing, his tone calm as ever. "I can't imagine that you, as a Marquis, would stoop so low. Is that amusing?"
Yue Qing rubbed his nose helplessly and said, "There's no other way. If I wanted to see Third Young Master as soon as possible, I had to wait here in the Shushan Residence. If I didn't buy this mansion, wouldn't I be considered a thief breaking into someone's home?"
Even Shen Jiusong couldn't help but laugh out loud and said, "Marquis Tianyong, do you still think you're in the right?"
Yue Qing also laughed and said with an air of righteousness, "Marquis Yunguang, this mansion is mine now. You intruded without permission, but have I ever blamed you?"
As he spoke, he looked at Su Yi again and smiled, "Third Young Master, I believe you have already guessed my intentions. So let's put it this way, the Clan Chief thinks that you are still young and don't understand the concept of power and influence, so he needs someone to give you a wake-up call and make you realize it."
"Just you?"
Su Yi asked.
Yue Qing shook his head with a smile, "Of course not just me. Third Young Master probably doesn't know that you are now estranged from many people and have lost all your support."
He paused and looked mischievously, "But it doesn't matter. Tomorrow morning, as long as Third Young Master visits the Governor's Mansion, you will naturally understand the extent of your current situation. Perhaps only then will Third Young Master truly awaken and realize what it means to be outclassed."
He raised his hand and tore up the house deed, saying with a smile, "This mansion has no value to me anymore, so I'll give it to Third Young Master. Of course, if Third Young Master likes it, you can also pick up the gold on the ground and use it."
As he spoke, he laughed and walked away with those two sturdy men.
"Stop!"
Chen Zheng coldly shouted, "Do you think you can leave before finishing your words?"
Yue Qing turned around in surprise and said with feigned astonishment, "What's wrong? Does the Marquis of Wuling really want to fight me?"
He glanced at Su Yi, Ning Xiaohua, and Shen Jiusong, looking fearful, and said, "Please don't cause any trouble. I'm just a messenger, and if something happens to me, some people related to Third Young Master will also suffer."
After speaking, he couldn't help but burst into laughter, laughing so hard that he bent over backwards.
His strange and provocative appearance was simply infuriating, making Ning Xiaohua even have the impulse to kill him.
She had never seen such a repulsive character before, he was truly despicable.
Only Su Yi remained calm as ever, casually saying, "Let him go. Tomorrow morning, when we go to the Governor's Mansion, I promise to make him obediently reenact his previous actions."
"Haha, is that so? I'm really looking forward to how Third Young Master will make me obedient tomorrow."
Yue Qing laughed uproariously, waved his hand, and said, "I'm leaving, no need to see me off."
With that, he swaggered away, disappearing into the distance.