Chapter 38

As Su Yi walked out of the sword forge, he held a sheathed long sword in his hand.

The scabbard was personally crafted by Wang Tianyang, made from the hide of a blue shark, with cloud-patterned guard rings cast on it, exuding an ancient and simple elegance.

It's worth noting that the materials for the sword were provided free of charge.

It wasn't that Su Yi refused to pay; it was that Wang Tianyang would rather die than accept payment...

"Tsk, my eyes have truly been opened. Who would have thought that the proud and unyielding old rake, Old Wang, would one day bow his head in admiration?"

Although Huang Ganjun had left the sword forge, he was still excited.

Just now, including Wang Tianyang, all the swordsmiths were like a group of students, listening humbly as Su Yi imparted his sword-making techniques.

To Su Yi, this was merely the transmission of a method for forging ordinary weapons, nothing special.

But to Wang Tianyang and the others, it was as if they had received a great blessing. They were so excited that they didn't know what to do, and they changed their address to Su Yi, respectfully calling him "Master Su."

Therefore, when Su Yi finally said he wanted to pay, Wang Tianyang and the others all became anxious, refusing to accept any payment from "Master Su."

Huang Ganjun saw all of this and couldn't help but be moved.

"Do you plan to attend the Dragon Gate Banquet?"

Suddenly, Su Yi asked casually.

These words instantly dampened Huang Ganjun's cheerful mood, reminding him of the scene when he met Wen Jueyuan.

After a moment of silence, Huang Ganjun said bitterly, "I am only at the 'Flesh Refinement' level of the Blood Movement realm, while Wen Jueyuan is already at the 'Bone Refinement' level. The gap is enormous. In half a month, the Dragon Gate Banquet will take place, and no matter how hard I try, I doubt I can bridge this gap."

Then, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, and he said firmly, "But even if I can't win, I will still attend. Failure is not scary; what's truly pathetic is lacking the courage to face it. I will never be able to hold my head up if I don't!"

Su Yi nodded and, unusually, said more, "A man's ambition and a youth's blood should be bold and unyielding, fearless of success or failure."

"Sometimes, what seems like a step back is actually a complete loss. This has nothing to do with cultivation levels; it's purely a matter of mindset, where the seeds of cowardice have been sown."

After saying this, Su Yi couldn't help but feel a deep sense of emotion.

The path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties. Only with such a bold and unyielding heart can one forge a path to the heavens!

As for the cowardly, they will never reach the pinnacle in their lifetime.

Huang Ganjun was stunned, recalling a phrase his father, Huang Yunchong, often repeated:

"Son, others may mock you for being arrogant and domineering, but in my eyes, that's a good thing. In the path of martial cultivation, one should be unbridled and fearless of heaven and earth!"

Hearing Su Yi's words now, Huang Ganjun felt a complex mix of emotions.

After a long while, his eyes gradually became determined, and he said, "Brother Su, I will remember your teachings and never back down in the future!"

Su Yi reminded him, "Not backing down doesn't mean being reckless. You need to judge the situation yourself."

With that, he said no more.

He had never liked preaching or lecturing.

As the saying goes, "It's easy to know but hard to do." Some truths must be experienced and honed through personal trials and tribulations, and only then can they be truly understood.

"Brother Su, will you attend the Dragon Gate Banquet?"

Huang Ganjun asked.

Su Yi shook his head, "The rewards are plentiful, but it's too boring."

Boring?

The grand event that the young generation of Guangling City and Luoyun City viewed as a chance to make a name for themselves couldn't even pique Brother Su's interest?

Huang Ganjun was speechless, not knowing what to say.

Not long after, as they passed an alley, a child's voice suddenly cried out:

"Su Yi! Come and save me! Hurry!"

Huang Ganjun couldn't help but turn his head and saw a group of children beating up another child in the alley.

The one crying for help was the child being beaten, who was pinned to the ground, his face covered in dirt, and he was screaming.

Wen Mingrong.

At the old lady's birthday banquet of the Wen family, this child had said, "Though I am young, I am ashamed to be in the company of a man like Su Yi," which had caused a burst of laughter.

The elders had praised the child for his ambition and potential.

But now, Wen Mingrong was being bullied and was desperately calling for help from Su Yi, whom he had once considered a disgrace to be associated with.

Su Yi only glanced at the scene and continued walking without stopping, as if he hadn't seen anything.

The cruel and heartless scene almost drove Wen Mingrong mad, and he screamed, "You, Su Yi, you just wait! When I get home, I'll tell on you!"

At this moment, Huang Ganjun walked over.

The children beating Wen Mingrong immediately became wary and stopped their actions.

"Are you here to save me? Great, when I get home, I'll have my father reward you with silver!"

Wen Mingrong exclaimed joyfully.

But then he saw Huang Ganjun squat down, grab his dirty face, and twist it hard, making Wen Mingrong wince in pain, almost crying.

"Little boy, do you have a lot of questions? That's good. If it weren't for my status, I would have given you a good beating myself. You're just too impolite."

Huang Ganjun said with a grin.

"You... " Wen Mingrong was dumbfounded.

"Don't just stand there, continue."

Huang Ganjun stood up, instructed the children, and then walked away with a smile.

The alley soon echoed with Wen Mingrong's cries and screams for help...

But all of this was no longer Su Yi's concern.

...

Xinghuang Medical Hall.

When Su Yi returned, he saw a group of fierce-looking guards blocking the entrance, preventing anyone from entering.

The medical hall was deserted, with no patients left.

"Is someone challenging us?"

Huang Ganjun's eyes flashed with anger, and he strode forward, "You scoundrels, who gave you the right to cause trouble here?"

"Master Huang?"

Seeing Huang Ganjun, the guards were visibly agitated.

But none of them backed down, clearly feeling confident.

The leader, a man in black, said coldly, "Master Huang, this Xinghuang Medical Hall is under the control of the Wen family. How can we be causing trouble by guarding it?"

"Are you from the Wen family?"

Huang Ganjun was surprised.

The man in black nodded, "We are subordinates of the second master of the Wen family. We are here today to accompany our young master, who has some business to attend to. Master Huang, this is none of your concern, so it's best not to get involved."

Huang Ganjun frowned, "Your young master? Is it Wen Jieyuan?"

"Indeed." The man in black said.

Huang Ganjun immediately understood.

The Xinghuang Medical Hall was originally controlled by Wen Changqing's line, but since yesterday, it had been under Su Yi's control.

Yesterday, Su Yi had also cleared out all the servants loyal to Wen Changqing from the medical hall.

Undoubtedly, Wen Jieyuan, the son of Wen Changqing, had come to seek revenge!

At the same time, the man in black had noticed Su Yi not far away, and a fierce look appeared on his face.

He pointed at Su Yi and shouted, "Son-in-law, you're finally back. Do you know how long our young master has been waiting for you?"

The other guards also looked hostile.

They had come with Wen Jieyuan to cause trouble and had no intention of being polite to Su Yi.

"Damn..."

Huang Ganjun was about to shout, but Su Yi held his shoulder, "Stay here."

He turned and saw the calm and composed eyes of Su Yi, with a faint coldness in their depths.

Huang Ganjun's heart trembled.

"Where is your young master?"

Su Yi walked forward, his expression as calm as ever.

When he was mocked by Wen Jueyuan outside the sword forge, Su Yi didn't care, seeing him as an insignificant ant.

But the Xinghuang Medical Hall was different. It was now his territory, and with the enemy at the door, he couldn't ignore it.

"Follow me."

The man in black glanced coldly at Su Yi and turned to walk into the medical hall.

Su Yi followed.

The other guards walked behind Su Yi, closely guarding him, as if worried he might escape.

"Brother Su is planning to handle this himself..."

Huang Ganjun was about to follow but remembered Su Yi's order and stopped.

"Brother Su's command can't be ignored, but just waiting here makes me seem too incompetent..."

Huang Ganjun pondered.

He wasn't worried about Su Yi's safety, just disappointed that he couldn't watch the show...

Soon, as if making a decision, Huang Ganjun turned and left.

Inside the Xinghuang Medical Hall.

Hu Quan, Wu Guangbin, and others were present, but they all looked worried and anxious.

When they saw Su Yi being brought in, their expressions changed.

Yesterday, Su Yi had just taken control of the Xinghuang Medical Hall, and today, Wen Changqing's son, Wen Jieyuan, had brought people to cause trouble. Hu Quan and the others realized that Su Yi was in trouble.

Hu Quan quickly warned, "Son-in-law, be careful not to clash with Young Master Wen Jieyuan. A step back can lead to a broader horizon."

Su Yi didn't respond, only nodding and saying, "As long as you are all safe, that's all that matters."

Hu Quan was about to say more but was pushed aside by the man in black, who shouted, "This is none of your business, all of you, stand aside!"

He then led Su Yi directly to the back courtyard.

Watching them leave, Hu Quan and the others exchanged glances, sighing deeply.

They admired Su Yi's medical skills, but this time, the trouble was from the Wen family, and they didn't have the standing to get involved.

In the back courtyard of the Xinghuang Medical Hall.

Wen Jieyuan stood by an old locust tree, his hands behind his back, staring at a well sealed with chains, his brows furrowed in thought.

"Nine years ago, the wandering Taoist Wu Ruoqiu said that anyone living here would be devoured by the ghost in the well. How could Su Yi survive?"

Wen Jieyuan was puzzled.

He had come early this morning, expecting to see Su Yi's tragic end, but nothing of the sort had happened.

Su Yi was still alive and well!

"Young Master, we have brought Su Yi."

The man in black and the guards led Su Yi into the courtyard.

Bang!

The courtyard gate closed, and the guards dispersed, taking positions around the area.

They stared coldly at Su Yi, like hunters watching their prey.

Beside the ancient well, Wen Jieyuan, dressed in white, turned and looked at Su Yi, saying,

"Tell me, did anything strange happen to you last night while you were staying here?"

His tone was commanding, as if giving an order.