The Xu Family, Hua Yue Kingdom.
In the following days, the people who had left IOUs in the Dark Star Forest gradually arrived at Baiyun Peak. Su Zhan received their belongings and told them to leave.
Cave Mansion No. 17
Su Zhan completed his cultivation.
At this point, his cultivation had reached the peak of the Barrier Master realm. Without a breakthrough, he couldn't further enhance his true qi.
"The Core Yuan Realm... It's the top powerhouse in all fifteen countries of Tiannan! However, compacting the Yuan Core is extremely difficult. Of course, it shouldn't be too difficult under the influence of cultivation halo. But if I want to compact a stronger Yuan Core and enhance my combat strength after breaking through the Core Yuan Realm, I still need to prepare well!"
Su Zhan muttered to himself, various thoughts about compacting the Yuan Core floating in his mind. Suddenly, his eyes brightened.
"I almost forgot that Hua Yiyi still owes me one opportunity to use the Sacred Pool. Hmm, there seems to be something else as well."
Su Zhan waved his hand, and an IOU appeared. It was the last IOU he had left.
The Xu Family in the Hua Yue Kingdom.
They hadn't come, most likely trying to avoid repaying their debt. Of course, they might have also forgotten. It's a good opportunity to settle it along the way!
A faint smile appeared on Su Zhan's face as he walked out of his Cave Mansion.
"Hello, Senior Brother Su!"
At the entrance, Wang Hao held a water bottle and greeted Su Zhan with a smile.
Su Zhan glanced over and fell silent.
This person not only cleared the weeds but also planted flowers now...
But since Su Zhan estimated that he wouldn't be back for a short while, having someone take care of the weeds at the entrance wasn't a bad thing.
Thinking like this, Su Zhan nodded and casually took out an item from his storage ring, which he obtained from an unfortunate genius who died in the Dark Star Forest, and handed it to Wang Hao.
"Do it well. I like sunflowers, and you can still chew on melon seeds when there's no work."
"Yes, Senior Brother Su!"
Wang Hao was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly.
As he watched Su Zhan leave, he carefully examined the item in his hand.
It was a sword.
Wind attribute.
A mid-grade Xuan weapon!
Oh my!
Wang Hao was stunned.
Although true disciples enjoyed generous treatment, it didn't mean they could easily obtain a Xuan weapon. After all, a Xuan weapon was on the same level as Earth-level cultivation techniques, let alone a mid-grade Xuan weapon!
Even Wang Hao's own sword was just a low-grade spiritual weapon that he bought by saving spiritual stones for a long time!
"Senior Brother Su is truly generous!"
Wang Hao was delighted and played with the sword for a while. His mind was already thinking about where to find the best variety of sunflowers in the Xia Nation.
...
One day later, Su Zhan arrived in the Hua Yue Kingdom.
After inquiring about the whereabouts of the Xu Family, he slightly furrowed his brow.
According to the information he obtained, the Xu Family was quite secretive, with many branches. These branches also claimed to be part of the Xu Family, making it difficult for outsiders to distinguish the main branch, where the debtor's residence, the young master of the Xu Family, was located. However, it seemed that the Xu Family would be going to Mount Lutai for ancestor worship tomorrow.
At that time, he should be able to recover his debt, right?
With this thought, Su Zhan's furrowed brow relaxed, and he began heading towards Mount Lutai.
...
As the largest family in the Hua Yue Kingdom, the Xu Family's headquarters was grand and expansive.
Stretching nearly a hundred miles along the mountains.
Currently, inside the Xu Family's headquarters, in a luxurious building.
Xu Moliang, the patriarch of the Xu Family, sensed footsteps behind him and frowned.
"Father, I have been thinking for the past few days, and I think... why don't we give something to Su Zhan as a gift! It doesn't have to be an invaluable treasure, just a decent spiritual herb or something similar would be enough!"
A fearful voice came from behind.
Xu Moliang sneered, "Useless! After going to the Dark Star Forest, how did you become so weak?"
Turning around, his gaze focused on Xu Yao, the shy young master of the Xu Family. Xu Moliang scolded angrily, "Look at yourself! Do you still have the bearing of a young master of the Xu Family?"
Xu Yao had a sad expression and said, "Father, you don't know that Su Zhan is very strong. We better not provoke him!"
"Strong?"
Xu Moliang sneered, "That may be true for you, but no matter how strong he is, he's only in the Barrier Master realm. Our Xu Family is the number one clan in the Hua Yue Kingdom. You were forced to leave an IOU, which was already embarrassing. If we respectfully give him something, won't our Xu Family become a laughingstock?"
"But Father, haven't you thought about what Su Zhan could achieve with his talent in the future?"
Xu Yao said, "Our Xu Family doesn't lack one or two treasures. Why should we become enemies with a divine body genius with boundless potential? It doesn't make sense!"
"A genius with boundless potential..."
Xu Moliang shook his head, "A genius will always be a genius. Only those who don't die young can become strong!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yao's disciple recoiled and exclaimed, "Father, are you planning to kill Su Zhan?"
"It's not me, it's the opposing force of the Yuntian Sword Sect."
Xu Moliang said indifferently, "I also accidentally received this information. They are planning to deal with the Yuntian Sword Sect. If everything goes as planned, within a month, the Yuntian Sword Sect will be destroyed, and Su Zhan will die!
Since he is going to die, why should our Xu Family worry about this?"
"But..."
Xu Yao's mind was racing, "If we inform Su Zhan about this information, wouldn't we be befriending an boundless genius?"
"An boundless genius..."
Xu Moliang pondered for a moment but eventually shook his head.
"The Yuntian Sword Sect is very powerful in the Xia Nation and poses a significant threat to us. Moreover, if we were to truly do that, our Xu Family might be destroyed by the forces working together! It's better to sit back and watch. If there's any benefit, we can take advantage of it. If not, we won't lose anything!"
"Father, I feel this is not right..."
"Enough, stop talking!"
Xu Moliang impatiently waved his hand, "Rest early. Tomorrow is the ancestor worship ceremony, and you are the young master. Your appearance must be impeccable!"
"Yes."
Xu Yao left helplessly.
The next day.
Mount Lutai.
Hundreds of core members of the Xu Family gathered in the central square of Mount Lutai.
Xu Moliang arrived at the middle altar and glanced at the people. He said, "Everyone, our ancestor lived in seclusion, developing powerful martial arts. He said that if he doesn't arrive on time, there's no need to wait for him!
In that case, I will start reading the ritual text. The official ceremony begins—Who are you!"
Before he could finish his sentence, Xu Moliang saw a figure flying above on a sword, landing in the square, and questioning him.
"Are you the Xu Family patriarch?"
Su Zhan smiled and handed over the debt letter, saying, "I am Su Zhan. Your son owes me something. Tell him to come out and settle his debt!"
This statement was like a stone thrown into calm water, causing a great uproar.
"Su Zhan? That name sounds familiar!"
"The young master owes him something? How is that possible? What could the young master be lacking?"
"Is this person crazy? He dares to cause trouble during our Xu Family's ancestor worship ceremony. Doesn't he value his life?"
"For whatever reason, he dares to come here and cause trouble right now. He deserves to die!"
...
The elders and disciples of the Xu Family grew angry one by one.
Xu Moliang smiled and disregarded Su Zhan. Instead, he looked at Xu Yao.
"Yao'er, since you're so afraid of him, let me show you that the Su Zhan you fear is nothing compared to a true powerhouse!
I will use our Xu Family's famous sword technique, the Mountain and Sea Sword Technique, to kill this person.
You! Watch carefully and learn!"