Chapter 36

The Su Family!

Just a single word, and the anger and hatred that had accumulated in Chen Xi's heart for years were instantly ignited.

He still remembered the scene from when he was four years old, where thirteen Su Family Yellow Court cultivators tore up the marriage contract with the Su Family's young lady in front of everyone in Songyan City.

He still remembered the merciless and cold ridicule and mockery from the Su Family's Yellow Court cultivators.

He still remembered the pain and despair on his grandfather's aged face when he saw the marriage contract torn into pieces and scattered in the air.

And three months ago, his grandfather was brutally killed outside the city gate. The sound recording charm that his younger brother Chen Xi took out made Chen Xi deduce that the assassin might be from the Li Family, but the true mastermind behind the scenes was definitely the Su Family.

Chen Xi didn't know the reason, but he knew that his grandfather had died at the hands of the Su Family, and that was enough!

"What's wrong with you?" Du Qingxi keenly sensed that Chen Xi's aura had become agitated.

Chen Xi took a deep breath, regained his composure from the overwhelming hatred, and shook his head.

Cry!

At the first light of dawn, rows of fish-scale clouds drifted across the sky. In the distance, with a clear and long crane call, the clouds seemed to be pierced by a sharp cone, and a magnificent white crane flapped its wings, breaking through the clouds at an incredible speed.

Whoosh!

Almost in the blink of an eye, the snow-white crane appeared in the sky above everyone, flapping its wings and letting out a clear cry.

Everyone's gaze immediately focused on the white crane. There, a black-veiled girl with a stunningly beautiful face stood with her hands behind her back, her hair like a cloud, her posture graceful, and the aura that seemed to transcend the wind made many people secretly admire her.

"Hmm, Du, your Su girl has also arrived." Song Lin, lying on the ground, lazily opened his eyes, glanced at the girl riding the white crane, and muttered.

Duanmu Ze glanced at Du Qingxi beside him, his lips twitching, and he growled in annoyance, "What do you mean 'my Su girl'? Does Su Jiao have anything to do with me?"

Song Lin pursed his lips, about to say something, but Duanmu Ze covered his mouth and smiled awkwardly at Du Qingxi, "This guy is talking in his sleep again."

Du Qingxi ignored Duanmu Ze's explanation. Under the black veil, her clear and beautiful face had a pair of deep, star-like eyes that were fixed on Chen Xi, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, as if deep in thought.

At this moment, Chen Xi's head was lowered, making it impossible to see his expression. However, under Du Qingxi's intense gaze, she noticed that his body was trembling slightly, as if he was trying to suppress the intense emotions surging in his heart.

"As soon as Su Jiao appeared, his mind became extremely chaotic. Could it be... Yes, the person Chen Xi was engaged to must have been Su Jiao!"

A flash of insight crossed Du Qingxi's mind. She recalled the various rumors about Chen Xi in Songyan City and finally understood what was going on. She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Being publicly humiliated by the Su Family when his marriage contract was torn up must have been a blow that he still hasn't recovered from to this day.

"It's the eldest daughter of the Longyuan Su Family!"

"Ah, so she is the Su Jiao, one of the two prideful figures of Longyuan? No wonder she is so beautiful."

"Hmph, not just beautiful. Su Jiao's cultivation is also extremely formidable. Otherwise, how could she stand out among the many experts in Longyuan City and win the title of one of the two prideful figures?"

...

At this moment, everyone by the Lingkong Lake recognized Su Jiao's identity, and their discussions were filled with amazement, admiration, and infatuation.

In the air, Su Jiao's expression was calm, as if she didn't feel the enthusiasm of the people below. Instead, she looked into the distance.

Gradually, everyone was also drawn to her gaze, their eyes following the same direction.

"Ha ha ha, I have kept you waiting, Miss Su!"

A moment later, from deep within the clouds, a thunderous laugh echoed, and a blood-red light rushed over, filling the sky with a powerful and fierce aura.

Feeling this arrogant and unrestrained power, everyone's hearts were filled with awe, their expressions uncertain.

The blood-red light arrived swiftly, and only then did everyone see the figure. He wore a black robe embroidered with gold, had a wide mouth and a broad nose, and his long, thick hair hung over his shoulders. He stood on a long sword as red as fresh blood, exuding a fierce and unrestrained aura, openly declaring his strength to all.

"Red Lotus Blood Spirit Sword! He is the young sword demon Cang Bin, the sword cultivation genius from the Cang Family of Longyuan City!"

Someone exclaimed, causing a stir in the crowd. They looked at the black-robed figure in the air, their eyes filled with fear and respect.

This person exuded such a strong killing aura, clearly having experienced countless battles and bloodshed!

Chen Xi, who was lost in thought, was also startled awake. He raised his head and glanced at the black-robed youth in the air. His powerful divine soul allowed him to see more than others.

"Hmm, Duanmu, your old rival has also arrived. If you don't act soon, your Su girl will be taken by someone else."

Song Lin's lazy voice mumbled again. Duanmu Ze's forehead veins bulged, and he gritted his teeth, "I'll say it again, she is not my Su girl. I like... "

Before he could finish, Duanmu Ze suddenly saw Du Qingxi's cold gaze. His heart skipped a beat, and he swallowed his words, looking awkward.

Chen Xi ignored all this. His attention was drawn to the discussions coming from the distance.

"Strange, why are so many Purple Mansion cultivators here today? Only those below the Xiantian realm can enter the Southern Barbarian Nether Region."

"It is indeed strange. This year's Southern Barbarian Nether Region trial not only has many Purple Mansion cultivators but also half of the participants are outsiders. This is unprecedented!"

"Tsk, what's so strange? Purple Mansion cultivators only need a Yuan Sealing Pill to lower their cultivation by one realm, maintaining it at the Xiantian realm, making it easy to enter the Southern Barbarian Nether Region."

"Really? If they participate, won't we, who are at the Xiantian realm, not even be able to get a single evil pearl?"

"Don't worry. These Purple Mansion cultivators all have significant backgrounds. They wouldn't care about these evil pearls. Their goal is definitely the rumored Sword Immortal's cave, or something else. Definitely not for the evil pearls."

...

"No wonder Du Qingxi and the others are here. They must have Yuan Sealing Pills to lower their realm to the Xiantian realm."

Chen Xi, who was originally puzzled, suddenly understood upon hearing the discussions around him. He then frowned, "But what is this Sword Immortal's cave?"

What particularly shocked Chen Xi was that he had already seen five leading figures from the younger generation of Longyuan City: Du Qingxi, Duanmu Ze, Song Lin, Su Jiao, and Cang Bin. Each had a powerful background. How many more terrifyingly strong figures were hidden in the shadows?

"Brother Cang, let's go down and wait. The Southern Barbarian Nether Region will appear in about fifteen minutes." In the air, Su Jiao nodded slightly at Cang Bin, her calm gaze sweeping over the crowd below. She quickly found her target, dismissed the white crane, and gracefully descended.

"As you wish." Cang Bin laughed and also put away the Red Lotus Blood Spirit Sword, flying down.

One had a tranquil and gentle demeanor, the other a wild and unrestrained aura. Both had astonishing cultivation and status. As soon as they landed, the crowd automatically made way for them.

"Brother Duanmu, Brother Song, I didn't expect to see you two here."

Su Jiao ignored the adoring gazes from the crowd and walked straight to where Chen Xi and the others were, stopping and smiling.

"Miss Su is here as well."

Duanmu Ze stood up and smiled, his white robe and handsome appearance exuding a refined and impeccable demeanor.

Compared to Su Jiao and Cang Bin, the two had different auras and appearances but both exuded a powerful and confident presence, making it hard to distinguish who was superior.

"Hmm, I'm sleepy, you guys chat." Song Lin, however, remained indifferent, lying on the ground like a lazy dog, mumbling a sentence before closing his eyes and falling asleep again.

Compared to Duanmu Ze and Cang Bin, the sloppy and lazy Song Lin didn't seem to come from one of the six major families of Longyuan City!

Su Jiao smiled lightly and turned to look at the black-veiled Du Qingxi, "Sister Qingxi, are you also here for the Sword Immortal's cave?"

"What do you think?"

With a voice as cold as ice, Du Qingxi removed the black veil from her head, revealing her cold and beautiful face. Her star-like eyes were like water, her cherry lips were red, and her oval face was like a lotus flower, exquisitely beautiful.

When the crowd saw Du Qingxi's face, they were all stunned, deeply impressed by her beauty.

"Definitely, otherwise why would Sister Qingxi stay in the small Songyan City for so long?" Su Jiao smiled gently, "However, there is only one Sword Immortal's cave. I won't give up to get it."

"Then let's settle it in the Southern Barbarian Nether Region." Du Qingxi answered straightforwardly, her voice as cold as usual, with a decisive and ruthless tone.

"I think so too."

Su Jiao giggled and then turned her gaze to the side, where Chen Xi was sitting cross-legged.

With the appearance of Su Jiao and Cang Bin, the crowd had already focused their attention on this side. Duanmu Ze had arrived early, and his identity was already known. When Su Jiao called out Du Qingxi's name and revealed her stunningly beautiful face, most people guessed that this girl must be the pride of the Du Family from Longyuan City, one of the two prideful figures of Longyuan, Du Qingxi!

As for Song Lin, just hearing his surname, one could tell that this lazy and sleepy guy must also come from one of the six major families of Longyuan City, the Song Family.

The Su Family, Cang Family, Duanmu Family, Du Family, and Song Family... five young men and women, each from one of the six major families of Longyuan City, and all were outstanding figures in the younger generation. Such a luxurious lineup was something the crowd rarely saw.

So when they saw Su Jiao's gaze fall on Chen Xi, everyone began to speculate. Who is this guy? To be able to mix with these five young people with deep backgrounds and high cultivation, could he be from one of the six major families, the Fang Family?

At this moment, Chen Xi, sitting cross-legged on the ground, became the focus of everyone's attention.

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