Chapter 27

Ziwen Chijin is a type of spiritual material that can serve as an excellent material for forging artifacts.

Although the amount of Ziwen Chijin contained in this ring is minimal, after smelting, it can be mixed with ordinary iron to forge a sword that can cut through metal like butter!

The "Black Obsidian Spirit Crystal" embedded in the ring may appear as tiny as sesame seeds, but it contains an extremely abundant amount of spiritual energy, equivalent to the power of a "First Rank Spirit Stone"!

In the Great Wasteland Nine Provinces, Spirit Stones are essential items for cultivation.

The size and quality of Spirit Stones are subject to extremely strict standards and regulations.

As a result, Spirit Stones in the world are divided into nine ranks.

First Rank is the lowest, and Ninth Rank is the highest.

Spirit Stones of Third Rank and below are sufficient to meet the cultivation needs of the four realms of martial arts.

Of course, this refers to the Great Wasteland Nine Provinces.

In secular countries like the Great Zhou, Spirit Stones also exist.

However, they are mostly of First or Second Rank.

Even so, they are considered precious treasures, possessed only by the top major clans.

For example, the three major clans of Guangling City, which monopolize all kinds of profitable businesses in the city, have no more than a hundred First Rank Spirit Stones in their reserves!

The ring has two "Black Obsidian Spirit Crystals," equivalent to two "First Rank Spirit Stones." Combined with the ring being forged from Ziwen Chijin, its value is extraordinary.

"Once I find some time, I'll go to the city and find a blacksmith to use this Ziwen Chijin as an auxiliary material to forge a sword to carry with me..."

As he thought, Su Yi used his fingertips to pry out the two "Black Obsidian Spirit Crystals" embedded in the ring, which rolled into his palm, shining brightly.

Then, Su Yi sat cross-legged, holding one Black Obsidian Spirit Crystal in each hand, and circulated his qi.

A surge of pure and powerful spiritual energy instantly flooded into Su Yi's body, circulating throughout his body under the guidance of his qi, causing his blood and qi to boil and pulsate strongly.

The effect was several times better than practicing in the mulberry forest by the Dacang River!

Su Yi clearly felt that his flesh and blood were undergoing a deep-level refinement, as if being tempered in a furnace of spiritual energy, making his progress astonishing.

The moon shone over the Nine Provinces, some rejoicing and some grieving.

Under the same night sky, in the Li Clan, the first clan of Guangling City.

The clan hall was filled with a heavy atmosphere.

Bang!

In the clan hall, the clan leader, Li Tianhan, smashed the teacup in his hand to pieces.

"This matter cannot be left unresolved!"

Li Tianhan's face was dark, his killing intent surging.

The many important figures of the Li Clan sitting on both sides of the hall trembled, silent as cicadas in winter.

They were all aware of what had happened at the Wen Clan's matriarch's birthday banquet today.

No one had expected that the head of the Huang Clan, Huang Yunchong, would suddenly turn against them!

Even more surprising was that even the city lord, Fu Shan, and the commander of the imperial guards, Nie Beihu, personally supported the Wen Clan!

As a result, Clan Leader Li Tianhan and his son, Li Moyun, had to retreat in disgrace.

This was truly embarrassing!

There was no doubt that the news had already spread throughout Guangling City, undoubtedly dealing a heavy blow to the reputation and prestige of the Li Clan.

"Report, Lord, the head of the Huang Clan has replied."

An old servant rushed into the hall, bowing respectfully.

"What did Huang Yunchong say?"

Li Tianhan asked in a deep voice.

He was not blinded by anger and clearly understood that what had happened at the Wen Clan today was too unusual, and there must be something abnormal.

Therefore, after returning home, he sent people to the Huang Clan to try to find out some "truth" from Huang Yunchong.

The old servant hesitated for a moment, stammering, "The head of the Huang Clan said that he advises us not to oppose the Wen Clan in the future, otherwise, we will invite a great disaster..."

The hall was in an uproar, everyone stunned.

Li Tianhan was also taken aback for a moment, then his face turned extremely dark, "Did he really say that?"

The old servant hurriedly nodded, "This old servant would not dare to utter a single false word."

"Did he not give a reason?"

Li Tianhan pressed.

The old servant shook his head.

"This Huang Yunchong must know something, but he deliberately did not say it, clearly with ill intentions!"

An important figure of the Li Clan said angrily.

The others also nodded, increasingly feeling that there was something wrong with Huang Yunchong's response!

"Father, I have something to discuss with you privately."

Suddenly, Li Moyun, who had been silent, spoke up.

Li Tianhan frowned, then waved his hand, "You may all leave."

The important figures of the Li Clan left the hall tactfully, no one daring to show any dissatisfaction.

In the Li Clan, Clan Leader Li Tianhan was like a king, his word absolute.

When only the father and son were left, Li Tianhan asked, "What do you want to say?"

"I believe the problem lies with Wen Lingzhao!"

Li Moyun said calmly, "Do you remember, when we were in the Wen Clan's clan hall, even when you proposed to take half of the Wen Clan's herbal business, Huang Yunchong did not speak out against it."

Li Tianhan seemed to understand, nodding, "That's right, at that time, I wanted to use the Huang Clan's power to suppress the Wen Clan, which forced Huang Yunchong to take a stance."

"That's fine, but when I proposed to help Wen Lingzhao dissolve her marriage, Huang Yunchong spoke up. This was very unusual."

Li Moyun's eyes flickered, "Why would a clan leader interfere in the affairs of the younger generation? Moreover, this matter had nothing to do with the Huang Clan."

Li Tianhan's pupils narrowed, completely calm, recalling the details of what happened at the Wen Clan, and also realizing this abnormality.

Li Moyun took a deep breath and continued, "Later, whether it was Nie Beihu or Fu Shan, after they arrived, they did not oppose our Li Clan taking half of the Wen Clan's herbal business, but they all opposed my involvement in the matter of Su Yi and his wife. Isn't this strange?"

"Could these abnormalities really be related to Su Yi and his wife?"

Li Tianhan frowned, "But Su Yi is just a cripple, completely worthless. As for Wen Lingzhao, although she has entered the Tianyuan Academy, she is just a disciple, not worth such protection from Huang Yunchong, Fu Shan, and Nie Beihu."

Li Moyun shook his head, "Father, you may not know, I have been paying attention to Wen Lingzhao's affairs. Just yesterday, I received a major piece of news."

"What news?"

Li Tianhan was stunned.

Li Moyun's eyes glinted with a barely noticeable fervor, "Wen Lingzhao has been noticed by the deputy head of the Tianyuan Academy, 'Zhu Guqing,' who has decided to formally take her as a disciple at the 'Grand Opening Ceremony' in three months!"

Li Tianhan's face changed, drawing a sharp breath, "So that's it."

Zhu Guqing!

One of the three deputy heads of the Tianyuan Academy, a martial arts grandmaster in the Yunhe Prefecture.

She has only been practicing martial arts for thirty-six years, a prodigy of unparalleled talent.

It is said that her sword skills are profound and mysterious, and her "Misty Sword Technique" is renowned, praised by many senior martial arts grandmasters.

If Wen Lingzhao becomes her disciple, it would be like a fish leaping into the dragon gate, rising to the top, with her status and position completely transformed!

A disciple of a martial arts grandmaster is enough to be treated as a distinguished guest by the heads of some clans!

"No wonder Huang Yunchong, Fu Shan, and the others were willing to confront our Li Clan over the Wen Clan's affairs. It turns out the Wen Clan has a 'Grandmaster Disciple'..."

At this point, Li Tianhan fully understood, but his mood was heavy.

For years, he had coveted the Wen Clan's herbal business, attempting to annex it multiple times.

Like at the Wen Clan's matriarch's birthday banquet today, if not for some unexpected events, the Wen Clan would have had to hand over half of their herbal business!

But the situation is different now. With Wen Lingzhao, a "Grandmaster Disciple," who in the entire Guangling City would dare to have designs on the Wen Clan?

"What are you planning to do?"

Li Tianhan fell silent for a moment, looking at Li Moyun.

A grandmaster disciple, and already married, it would be extremely difficult to win her over.

Li Moyun said calmly, "Father, the more outstanding Wen Lingzhao is in cultivation, the more it will highlight Su Yi's incompetence and inadequacy. One could say, Su Yi is a stain that will have a very bad impact on Wen Lingzhao's reputation."

He paused and continued, "I don't know why the Wen Clan's matriarch opposes dissolving this marriage. But I am certain that the higher Wen Lingzhao's status, the more she will reject Su Yi."

Li Tianhan frowned, "Moyun, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Li Moyun smiled slightly, "I have grown up with Wen Lingzhao, we are like childhood sweethearts. My feelings for her have never changed."

"For her, I am willing to do anything!"

His words were calm but resolute.

Li Tianhan's pupils contracted, "Do you want to kill Su Yi?"

"Exactly, if Su Yi dies, this marriage will end naturally, which will be good for Lingzhao, good for me, and good for the entire Wen Clan!"

Li Moyun was firm, "So, Su Yi must die! He is just a cripple, he has no right to exist in this world!"

Li Tianhan gazed at his son for a moment, then suddenly laughed, saying with satisfaction, "Child, you have indeed grown up, with your own thoughts and decisions."

"However, in the matter of killing Su Yi, you must not be hasty."

"Everyone knows that you are infatuated with Wen Lingzhao, and at the Wen Clan's matriarch's birthday banquet today, you expressed your feelings. If Su Yi suddenly dies now, everyone will suspect you."

Li Moyun nodded, his calm expression showing confidence, "Father, don't worry. A lion hunting a rabbit still uses its full strength. I will not be careless in this matter, nor will I let anyone suspect me."

"Good, I will wait for you to bring the Wen Clan's 'Grandmaster Disciple' back!"

Li Tianhan laughed, patting his son's shoulder, "At that time, I will personally arrange the marriage, and I believe the Wen Clan will not refuse to ally with our Li Clan."

Li Moyun sighed inwardly.

Wen Lingzhao becoming a grandmaster disciple was a certainty.

With such a brilliant identity, would she still be willing to be with me, her childhood sweetheart?

"Regardless, I must do my best to win her over!"

Taking a deep breath, Li Moyun made up his mind.

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PS: Since the start of the book, I've been updating every day, and now I have no more drafts left. I feel like crying...