Chapter 41

The guards of the City Lord's residence approached in a surrounding formation, their eyes all fixed on Wen Changqing.

Wen Changqing clearly sensed the danger and began to panic.

"Lord Nie, given the friendship between our Wen family and you, you should know that I, Wen Changqing, am not a despicable and vicious person!"

Wen Changqing took a deep breath and said in a solemn voice, "Moreover, upon hearing the terrible news, I couldn't help but lose control of my emotions, leading me to say some foolish things. I hope Lord Nie can understand."

Nie Beihu was silent for a moment before saying, "Brother Changqing, if you want to prove your innocence, it's quite simple. You just need to do one thing."

"What is it?" Wen Changqing asked.

"Use the power of the Wen family to help us from the City Lord's residence to track down Wu Ruoqiu's trail. We must not let such an evil person continue to harm the people of the city. I believe this is also what the City Lord would want to see."

Nie Beihu's words were firm and resolute.

"Of course!"

Wen Changqing replied without hesitation, his face filled with intense resentment as he gritted his teeth, "He killed my child, and I would gladly eat his flesh and drink his blood. Lord Nie, please rest assured, the Wen family will take the responsibility to investigate the evil bandit Wu Ruoqiu!"

Nie Beihu's expression softened, and he waved his hand to withdraw the guards. "Brother Changqing, I have a word to say, but I'm not sure if it's appropriate."

Wen Changqing replied, "Please, Lord Nie, speak your mind."

"You knew this residence was dangerous but never warned Master Su. If this gets out, it will surely cause a lot of controversy."

Nie Beihu continued, "Those who don't know might think that your Wen family intended to use this method to eliminate Master Su."

Wen Changqing's face changed, and he denied it without hesitation, "How could that be? I, Wen Changqing, would never do such a despicable and shameless thing!"

Nie Beihu's expression turned serious. "I will convey your attitude to Lord Fushan. Additionally, let me make it clear: if anything happens to Master Su while he lives here, your Wen family will not be able to escape responsibility."

Wen Changqing's lips twitched violently, and he managed to force a stiff smile. "Lord Nie, please rest assured."

Nie Beihu nodded.

He glanced at Su Yi subtly and then waved his hand. "We will take our leave now."

With that, he led the guards away.

Wen Changqing stood in place, silent for a long time.

Then, he suddenly fixed his gaze on Su Yi, his expression dark and terrifying. "What exactly happened just now?"

Su Yi remained calm. "Before I returned, your son had already arrived here an hour earlier. How could I possibly know what happened during that hour?"

He paused and then frowned. "I was also going to ask you, the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall is now under my management. Why was your son here?"

Wen Changqing's expression fluctuated.

This explanation was reasonable, leaving him with no further questions.

After a while, he pointed at Su Yi, his expression grim. "I will investigate this matter thoroughly! Don't let me find out that you are involved!"

With that, he turned and left with his entourage.

Watching them disappear, Huang Ganjun praised, "Commander Nie's methods are truly impressive!"

Su Yi glanced at him and said, "Strategic tricks are ultimately minor skills. If a powerful cultivator were here, they could use unique secret techniques to reconstruct the scene of the slaughter."

He paused, as if worried Huang Ganjun wouldn't understand, and added, "If you want to become strong in the future, don't focus on manipulating others."

Huang Ganjun was taken aback and then solemnly said, "Brother Su, your advice is correct!"

In his heart, he was overjoyed. Brother Su has guided me again! This is a great omen!

"Tomorrow morning, meet me at the mulberry grove ten miles north of the Dacang River outside the city."

Su Yi said casually and then turned to head back to his room.

What had just happened was insignificant to him and not worth worrying about.

"Outside the city by the Dacang River? The mulberry grove? What is Brother Su planning?"

Huang Ganjun was puzzled but then shook his head, not thinking further, and hurried away.

He had just killed Wen Jieyuan and needed to communicate with his father, Huang Yunchong, immediately.

The courtyard returned to its usual tranquility.

Sunlight filtered through the lush branches of the old locust tree, casting a dappled, bright light on the ground.

Shortly after Huang Ganjun left, Hu Quan, Wu Guangbin, and others from the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall came to visit. Seeing that Su Yi was unharmed, they finally felt relieved and soon left one by one.

In the room.

Su Yi sat casually at the desk, holding the Dust Edge Sword in front of him, examining it quietly.

The sword had killed eight people, but its black, translucent blade remained unstained by blood. However, a faint aura of malevolence had begun to form on its edges.

"This sword is ultimately an ordinary weapon, with little room for improvement. However, it will suffice for the short term."

After a while, Su Yi put away the Dust Edge Sword and looked at the Soul Nourishing Gourd hanging on the side of the desk.

Seemingly sensing Su Yi's gaze, a timid voice came from inside the gourd.

"Master Immortal, do you... do you have any instructions?"

Her voice was soft and sweet, like a clear spring.

"Come out. I need to discuss something with you."

Su Yi lightly tapped the desk. He had already decided how to handle Qingwan.

A wisp of white smoke silently emerged from the Soul Nourishing Gourd, and Qingwan's delicate figure appeared.

She wore a blood-red dress, looking both alluring and stunning.

Her face, however, resembled that of a beautiful young girl, with large eyes and a timid expression, floating there with a slightly dazed look.

Su Yi pondered, "I will give you two choices. The first is that once I embark on the path of the Primordial Dao, I will perform a ritual to release you, allowing you to be free."

Qingwan fidgeted with the hem of her dress and asked weakly, "Master Immortal, what is the second choice?"

"The second choice is simple. We make a deal."

Su Yi stroked his chin, looking at Qingwan with a deep gaze. "I will grant you a cultivation secret technique, allowing you to truly become a ghost cultivator. In return, you must agree to one thing for me."

"What does Master Immortal want Qingwan to agree to?"

Qingwan lifted her head, her slightly chubby, beautiful face filled with anticipation.

Su Yi said casually, "To serve as a furnace, and when I advance from the Primordial Dao to the Spirit Dao, we will practice dual cultivation."

The cultivation path has four major stages: Martial Dao, Primordial Dao, Spirit Dao, and Mystic Dao.

Each stage has different cultivation realms.

The Martial Dao has four realms: Blood Circulation, Qi Gathering, Furnace Cultivation, and Impermeability.

The Primordial Dao has three realms: Grain Abstinence, Primordial Palace, and Star Gathering.

Above that are the three realms of the Spirit Dao.

The first realm of the Spirit Dao is called the "Spirit Transformation Realm."

Reaching this realm requires transforming one's Primordial Energy into the Yin-Yang harmonized "Spirit Energy."

Based on Su Yi's past cultivation experience, if he wanted to have far greater Daoic attainments when entering the "Spirit Transformation Realm" than in his previous life, practicing "dual cultivation" could be an excellent choice.

Of course, even without this, Su Yi had other methods to achieve this, but it would require a great deal of effort and the right opportunity.

If he cultivated Qingwan as a "furnace" now, it would save him a lot of trouble when breaking through the "Spirit Transformation Realm" in the future.

"Dual... dual cultivation?"

Qingwan was clearly shocked, stammering, and her pale face flushed red, like a blush spreading across her cheeks, burning hot.

Her eyelashes trembled, and her head almost buried in her chest, looking extremely embarrassed.

Su Yi, however, seemed unaffected and said calmly, "Yes, if you agree, I will teach you a unique dual cultivation technique. Not only will it not harm you or damage your essence, but it will also help you advance in your cultivation."

He paused and then added, "Of course, if you don't want to, that's also fine. I wouldn't take advantage of a small soul like you in such matters."

In his past life, if he had said he wanted a dual cultivation partner, all the immortal maidens and goddesses in the world would have flocked to him like moths to a flame.

After all, being able to practice dual cultivation with Su Xuanjun was a rare and great fortune for any woman aspiring to break through in the Dao.

Whether Qingwan could understand this, Su Yi didn't care.

After all, he was still far from breaking through the "Spirit Transformation Realm."

"Think about it carefully. You don't need to rush to answer."

As Su Yi was about to get up and leave, Qingwan panicked and said, "Master Immortal, Qingwan... Qingwan has thought it through."

"Really?" Su Yi raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Which one do you choose?"

"The... the second one..."

Qingwan's voice was barely audible, her beautiful face flushed red, and she dared not look Su Yi in the eye.

Su Yi couldn't understand why a soul would be so shy.

He thought for a moment and said, "Once you choose, you cannot change your mind. Do you understand?"

Qingwan's chest heaved, clearly very nervous. After several deep breaths, she timidly said, "Qingwan understands."

Su Yi added, "Although I will teach you cultivation techniques and guide you, you are not my disciple and should not consider yourself one. Do you understand?"

"Qingwan understands."

Qingwan nodded obediently.

Su Yi pondered for a moment and then added, "Even if we practice dual cultivation in the future, you will not be my wife or concubine, and I will not be responsible for you. Do you understand?"

Qingwan was taken aback and stammered, "Master Immortal, please don't worry. Qingwan... doesn't dare to expect such things..."

Su Yi nodded in satisfaction and said, "I will give you one more day to think about it. If you don't change your mind by then, I will teach you the cultivation techniques."

With that, he stood up and walked out of the room.

It was already noon, and he was famished, needing to eat first.

As for what Qingwan would think, he didn't bother to guess.

It wasn't that he was heartless or cold.

He had the experience and mindset of 108,000 years from his past life, and he had long let go of romantic entanglements.

If he met a woman he truly liked, he would cherish and love her.

If not, he wouldn't force it.

As for matters of pleasure and temporary relationships...

As long as both parties were willing, why not?

Su Xuanjun would never let such trivial matters of love and desire trouble him.

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ps: Ding~ Su Yi, the heartless man, is back online~~