Chapter 65

Su Yi ignored Liang Ziweng and Lingzhishangren, and these two also treated the young prince of the Wanyan Mansion as if he were nothing. They were not Wanyan Honglie's subordinates but personally recruited guests, and even Wanyan Honglie himself treated them with great respect. Since the young prince did not give them face, they decided to ignore him and refused to teach him high-level martial arts, leaving him to treasure his farming techniques...

Su Yi could understand their thoughts to some extent and couldn't help but laugh inwardly. He thought, "Do you think I care about your petty tricks? My current sorrow is that there are too many advanced techniques to master, which is why I have to rebuild my foundation. This sorrow is something you ordinary people can never understand."

Several months passed without much incident. Su Yi continued to build his foundation at a steady pace, practicing the second volume of the *Nine Yang Scripture* which he had already mastered. Although it was a review, he indeed gained new insights. His current Nine Yang True Qi had lost its previously overwhelming heat that even Hong Qigong had been alarmed by, and now it balanced yin and yang, blending water and fire. Although the total amount of true qi had not increased, its power was many times stronger than before.

Moreover, his Nine Yang True Qi had become more internalized. About a month ago, Qiu Chuji rushed to the mansion in a hurry. Normally, he would first visit Bao Xiruo, but this time, he not only did not visit her but also changed his usual straightforward approach, sneaking into Su Yi's room.

However, throughout the entire time, he did not realize that Su Yi's internal cultivation had surpassed him. This showed that Su Yi was finally on the right path with the *Nine Yang Scripture*.

Through Qiu Chuji's visit, Su Yi finally learned how much progress he had made in his recent investigations...

Qiu Chuji, upon learning the few clues from Su Yi, could no longer contain himself. He immediately set off for Lin'an Niujia Village to start his investigation again. He discovered that someone had lived in Yang Tiexin's former home and then traced it to Bao Xiruo's hometown. Although Bao Xiruo's father had died over ten years ago, he found that someone had visited her family after the great disaster. This discovery greatly excited him, and he continued his investigation.

Being an experienced veteran, he poked around and eventually uncovered some information. He found that a plague had occurred in Hetang Village, not far from Niujia Village. The plague had killed three out of four family members, leaving only a baby girl who was adopted and taken away. Calculating the time, if Su Yi's information was correct, that baby girl should be the woman currently holding a martial arts competition for marriage.

Who had adopted that girl? Qiu Chuji inquired for a long time and heard different accounts. Some said the person was surnamed Yang, others said Mu. The person was severely injured and had drifted to Hetang Village, where the family took him in and adopted the baby girl as a way to repay their kindness.

Upon discovering this, Qiu Chuji was almost certain that Yang Tiexin was still alive!

Qiu Chuji was so excited that he almost went mad. He immediately started looking for the martial arts competition for marriage, but unfortunately, Yang Tiexin and Mu Nianci had just begun, and their reputation was not yet widespread. Qiu Chuji's search was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Unable to bear it any longer, Qiu Chuji came to Su Yi first to ask where he had encountered Yang Tiexin and his daughter. This put Su Yi in a difficult position. How could he answer? Reluctantly, he gave vague answers, saying it was sometimes in Xiangyang, sometimes in Songshan, and sometimes he couldn't remember clearly. Qiu Chuji listened for a long time but found no useful information, which made him furious!

In the end, Qiu Chuji had to return empty-handed. He didn't even dare to see Bao Xiruo, fearing that he might slip and reveal the truth. Although he was almost certain, there was still a possibility of a misunderstanding. Giving someone hope and then crushing it was the cruelest thing in the world. Given Bao Xiruo's current mental and physical state, such a blow could be fatal!

He repeatedly instructed Su Yi not to reveal anything, and then he left, looking back every few steps. Su Yi even suspected that Qiu Chuji might kill him to keep the secret from Bao Xiruo. His eyes were too terrifying.

...

"Kang'er, what are you thinking about? Why are you so distracted again?" Bao Xiruo looked at Su Yi with concern. She noticed that since her son returned from the Quanzhen Sect, he had developed a habit of being distracted, which worried her.

"Ah? Oh... nothing..." Su Yi refocused. He wouldn't tell her that he was thinking about Yang Tiexin.

Anyway, if things went well, it would be great. Even if they couldn't find him, it was only a few months before the plot began. They had already waited for over a decade; what were a few more months?

But if Guo Jing were to look for Yang Tiexin, he would probably go to him directly.

The difference in treatment between the main character and the supporting characters was so great!

It's all the world's fault! Su Yi thought angrily.

He picked up the cold teacup on the table and held it in his hands. In no time, the water in the cup began to steam and then gradually boiled.

Su Yi placed the boiling water in front of Bao Xiruo. She enjoyed the feeling of being cared for by her son, took a sip, and the warm water soothed her throat and body, making her heart feel warm.

Then, she asked curiously, "Kang'er, you made the water hot so easily. Is it that easy for martial artists? Why did Mother hear Liang Xianweng say that your martial arts were weak and not worthy of attention?"

"Oh? He said that? Why would he comment on me for no reason?" Su Yi narrowed his eyes and smiled dangerously.

"It's because your father still wants you to learn from them..." Bao Xiruo sighed. "He even invited them to a banquet. During the drinking, Liang Xianweng said it out of the blue, embarrassing and upsetting your father."

"Don't worry about it, Mother..." Su Yi warmed his own teacup and sipped it while it was hot. "Don't think that Liang Xianweng is so great. If we really fought, I wouldn't even be a match for my master, let alone me. He's just a minor character. Taking him seriously would be a loss for you..."

Bao Xiruo smiled indulgently and poked Su Yi's forehead, laughing. "How can you talk like that, as if you're better than your master?"

Su Yi thought seriously for a moment and then said solemnly, "I should be better. If it were my master from a year ago, he would be slightly inferior to me. But after his recent seclusion, he claimed his martial arts had greatly improved. Honestly, I'm not sure about his current level, but I think we are about equal now..."

But in a prolonged battle, he would definitely not be my match. After all, the Nine Yang True Qi is inexhaustible and could wear him down... Su Yi thought confidently.

Bao Xiruo laughed as if she had heard a funny joke, almost unable to catch her breath. After a while, she gasped, "You're just talking nonsense. Your master is a genius, and his martial arts are the highest I've ever seen. Even... he... is far inferior. How old are you? To dare say you're on par with your master?"

She laughed again, covering her mouth.

"I really am very strong..." Su Yi looked at Bao Xiruo with innocent eyes. "My martial arts are very high, as high as several floors... Don't you believe me?"

"Okay, okay~~ I believe you. My Kang'er is the strongest in the world, and his martial arts are really as high as several floors... Even Daoist Qiu... is not as good as you... or maybe just on par... hahaha..."

Bao Xiruo laughed even harder, tears streaming down her face.

Seeing Bao Xiruo's smile replace her previous gloom, Su Yi also smiled contentedly and happily.