Chapter 75 - 76: Julian Mercer’s Admonition, Turn Danger into Safety!

Chapter 75: Chapter 76: Julian Mercer’s Admonition, Turn Danger into Safety!

"I suppose Ethan has already conveyed all my words to you, so there is no need for me to say more."

"In a moment, you can follow Ethan and have someone arrange your rooms. From now on, settle down peacefully on Crownfall Mountain..."

As his voice fell, all the branch family members hurriedly bowed and expressed their gratitude.

Everything they had seen and heard along the way had made them fully understand just how precious Crownfall Mountain truly was.

The Spiritual Energy here was so dense that even after searching through all their memories, they could not recall a single place that came close to matching it!

Not even a place with one-tenth or one-fifth of Crownfall Mountain’s Spiritual Energy density existed in their experience!

When they first learned that the Family Head intended to summon them back to the main family, they had already been filled with excitement.

But now, they suddenly realized that returning to the main family was not merely a rare opportunity. Even Crownfall Mountain, a place they had once overlooked, was an opportunity far beyond anything they could have imagined!

If they could remain here, how much faster would their cultivation progress in the future?

At the thought, the branch family members could not help trembling with excitement. Their faces showed joy they could hardly contain.

Julian took in everyone’s reactions and smiled knowingly.

Afterward, he listened as Ethan explained everything that had happened to the Mercer Family branch in Quenton City.

Julian silently memorized the name Ironclave Order before telling Ethan to lead everyone away.

Ethan did not wish to disturb the Family Head any longer. After giving Julian a respectful bow, he turned and led the branch family members away.

However, before they could take more than a few steps, Julian’s calm voice sounded behind them.

"Nolan, you stay."

His words left the branch family members stunned. Their footsteps stopped, and they exchanged puzzled looks before turning toward Nolan, who stood among them.

Why had the Family Head suddenly asked Nolan to remain behind?

Everyone was confused, while Ethan’s eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

Could the Family Head have noticed something too?

After all, he had learned about his cousin’s unusual circumstances from his Master.

Now, with the Family Head suddenly asking Nolan to stay behind alone, there was clearly something unusual about the situation.

However, Ethan also possessed secrets of his own. He had no intention of questioning Nolan about his private affairs, nor was he particularly interested in uncovering them.

He looked at the surrounding branch family members and urged them, "Let Nolan stay here. We should leave."

Only then did everyone recover from their surprise. Afraid of disturbing the Family Head, they hurriedly followed Ethan out of the Family Hall.

Before long, silence returned to the hall.

Nolan lowered his head. Both hands gripped his sleeves tightly as he stood motionless.

His heart was filled with anxiety. He had no idea why the Family Head wanted to speak with him alone.

Just as sweat began forming on his forehead and he struggled to remain calm, Julian’s voice drifted through the hall.

"No matter what dangers you encounter outside, never forget that the family will always be the solid shield standing behind you..."

The words sounded like a gentle breeze, yet they struck Nolan’s heart like a thunderclap.

His scalp went numb.

He abruptly raised his head, his eyes widening as he stared at the man before him. Disbelief filled his gaze.

There was no way the Family Head would say such things to him without a reason.

Could he have discovered the secret hidden within me?

Nolan’s heart trembled. He instinctively opened his mouth, wanting to confirm his suspicion.

"You..."

But before he could say anything more, Julian continued.

"When traveling outside, if you get into a conflict with someone, always make sure to deliver the finishing blow. Never give your opponent a chance to fake their death and deceive you. You must also destroy the corpse and erase every trace. That will reduce the chance of your secret being exposed. Do you understand?"

Thinking of the hidden dangers surrounding the Yellow Springs Demonic Art, Julian felt it was necessary to warn this fortunate member of the family. He did not want Nolan to suffer a serious loss in the future because of a careless mistake.

Listening to his Family Head’s advice, Nolan stood completely dumbfounded.

There was no need to ask anything now. The meaning behind Julian’s words explained everything.

Isn’t he worried that I might use the Yellow Springs Demonic Art to absorb another person’s essence, Qi, and spirit, only to leave the corpse behind? If the changes in the corpse attract the attention of other cultivators, my secret could be exposed.

That’s why he told me to deliver the finishing blow and destroy the corpse, leaving no trace behind!

As these thoughts crossed his mind, the awe in Nolan’s eyes grew stronger.

How could he fail to understand?

The Family Head had not only seen through his secret but had also recognized that he possessed a technique like the Yellow Springs Demonic Art.

As expected, my earlier suspicion was correct. The Family Head must have seen through me at the very first glance...

Nolan sighed inwardly, but his mind soon filled with questions.

This was the inheritance left behind by the Yellow Springs Emperor!

How had the Family Head managed to see through it with a single glance?

Suppressing his doubts, Nolan cupped his hands and bowed toward Julian.

"Thank you for your guidance, Family Head."

Julian had not exposed the inheritance within him. Instead, he had taken the trouble to offer him special advice.

This kindness warmed Nolan’s heart and moved him deeply.

After all, he had already prepared himself to reveal the secret he carried.

He had never expected the Family Head to show no interest in forcing him to disclose it.

Julian nodded slightly in response to Nolan’s salute.

He then took out a spatial ring from his Purple Mansion space.

Inside were several resources prepared for the family’s investment in Nolan, including a Heavenforged Golden Pill and the Great Sun Body Refining Art.

In addition, to help Nolan advance his cultivation faster, Julian had placed an extra catty of Divine Liquid inside. Nolan could refine and absorb it as a substitute for Spirit Stones.

Of course, unlike Ethan, Nolan did not have a grandfather at the Celestial Human Realm to guide him. His knowledge and experience were bound to be more limited.

For that reason, Julian had also left a faint wisp of Divine Sense on each item. It could answer Nolan’s questions and help him understand how to use the resources.

After preparing everything, Julian casually raised his hand.

Swish!

A vast surge of Pure Yang Primordial Energy burst forth. In an instant, it condensed into an enormous illusory palm.

The palm grasped the spatial ring and carried it toward Nolan.

Faced with this sudden display, Nolan froze. Confusion filled his eyes.

"When you travel outside, take these resources with you. They may help you through difficult moments and perhaps even bring you a few surprises."

Julian understood the nature of the Yellow Springs Demonic Art very well.

If Nolan wanted to grow rapidly, he could not remain on Crownfall Mountain and cultivate in seclusion like the other family members.

He needed to venture into the outside world and forge his own supreme Foundation through the flesh and blood of countless cultivators.

That was the path suited to him. It was also the path that would allow him to grow at the fastest rate.

Of course, this path was filled with danger. Nolan would constantly find himself standing between life and death.

But his red Luck value had already revealed something important.

He was destined to turn danger into safety!

With such Luck, what was there to worry about?