Chapter 129 - 125: The Zong Family’s Courting and Investment

Chapter 129: Chapter 125: The Zong Family’s Courting and Investment

"You have never been to the County City, so you do not know of its prosperity, nor do you know what kind of resources the Zong family can offer!

"Cultivation Elixirs, secret cultivation technique manuals, top-tier Magical Treasures, and powerhouses to resolve your doubts!

"These are all things you could never access in Cyan Peak County.

"Have you encountered any difficulties in your cultivation?

"If you go to the County City, there will be Elders, and even Ancestors to guide you!"

A hint of disappointment and anxiety flashed in Qin Wenyuan’s eyes, but he maintained a calm tone as he detailed to Qin Yu the treatment he could receive in the County City.

"A pond cannot raise a True Dragon. Your talent is extraordinary! To reach the Qi and Blood Like Dragon Realm at the mere age of eighteen means you do not have a single worthy opponent in this small Bishui City! ℯℯ𝑙.

"How are you supposed to grow?

"Your stage should be in the County City, the State City, or even the entire Great Wei.

"Only by stepping out can you see a broader landscape!"

The Qin family was in a moment of crisis. Celestial Wind Ancestor was nearing the end of his lifespan, yet there was no second Primordial Mansion Realm powerhouse in the clan. They could not even see a glimmer of hope for anyone to break through. How could he not be anxious?

A sense of restlessness and unease had permeated the entire Qin family. Now, to suddenly encounter a top-tier genius in this small Bishui City—and a son of the Qin family at that—was truly a stroke of luck. He was simply a lifeline! Although Qin Yu’s strength was still relatively weak, for him to easily defeat Zhang Pojun—who was hailed as the most talented of the Zhang family’s younger generation—at such a young age was a clear testament to his potential.

If brought back to the clan and guided by the Elders and Ancestors, breaking through to the Qi Sea Realm would undoubtedly be no difficult task. In another few years, or perhaps a decade or so, there would be at least a fifty to sixty percent chance of him breaking through to the Primordial Mansion Realm. This alone was enough for the Qin family to risk everything for him.

Qin Yu’s expression remained calm. Elder Wenyuan was actually right. In Cyan Peak County and Bishui City, there was indeed no one to guide him and no worthy opponents. Even for the greatest of geniuses, facing such a situation would cause their cultivation speed to slow down.

"I understand what you mean, Elder Wenyuan. I will go to the County City and the State City, but not right now," Qin Yu said. "At most a year, or at least a month or two. I might head there then, but I don’t plan to leave just yet. I have my own opportunities here."

"At most a year, or at least a month or two?"

Qin Wenyuan immediately let out a sigh of relief, a look of joy appearing on his face. If that was the case, it was fine. For Qin Yu to possess such strength at his age, he must have had some miraculous encounters. Delaying for a month or two was no big deal. However, his expression soon grew serious as he spoke.

"You have great talent and you know how to disguise yourself, but why expose yourself so suddenly now? Do you want to fight for that Five Poison Sect’s Inheritance Key?"

As he spoke, Qin Wenyuan observed Qin Yu carefully, already forming a few guesses in his mind. Perhaps his miraculous encounters were related to the Five Poison Sect. After all, Insect Control and Beast Taming were what the Five Poison Sect excelled at the most.

"That’s right!" Qin Yu did not deny it. He indeed wanted this Five Poison Sect inheritance.

"You are too reckless. Do you have any idea how much of a commotion the emergence of this Five Poison Sect inheritance has caused in Yunlong County?

"Zhang Lingyue and I were merely the first batch to arrive after receiving the news.

"The main forces are still behind us!

"There will be more Sect and family powerhouses rushing here, among which there will be no lack of Qi Sea Realm powerhouses, and even those in the Primordial Mansion Realm.

"You might be able to defeat an Early Stage Qi Sea Realm opponent, but what about someone in the Late Stage Qi Sea Realm?" Qin Wenyuan said gravely.

To be able to cross a major realm to defeat an opponent already proved one was an unparalleled genius, but there was also a vast disparity between different cultivators within the Qi Sea Realm. Qi Sea Realm Martial Artists needed to open the Bridge of Heaven and Earth and clear the Nine Qi Meridians within their bodies. The difference in strength between someone who had just entered the Qi Sea Realm and a Late Stage Qi Sea Realm expert who had cleared all Nine Qi Meridians was like heaven and earth!

"I understand!" Qin Yu’s expression remained calm.

How could there be only one or two Qi Sea Realm opponents when competing for the Inheritance Key of a powerful Sect that once housed a Primordial Spirit powerhouse? However, when had he ever gone all out? Furthermore, after witnessing the commotion and might of Zhang Pojun and Zhang Lingyue’s attacks, he realized he seemed to have overestimated these human Martial Artists.

Before this, he had subconsciously equated the strength of Qi Sea Realm Great Demons—like the Demon Kings of Three Immortals Mountain and the Flood Dragon King—with that of human Martial Artists. But after actually exchanging blows with Zhang Pojun, he realized this was simply not the case.

Come to think of it, even the Red Feather Demon King, the weakest in the Three Immortals Mountain, possessed a trace of the Golden Crow Bloodline! How could its strength possibly be weak? The Mountain-Splitting Demon King likewise boasted an extraordinary lineage, being a mutant Demon Fiend known as the Jade-Horned Monster. The Flood Dragon King was a Flood Dragon with the Dragon Race’s bloodline!

The Dragon Race was inherently terrifying in strength, practically invincible among those of the same realm. Their bodies were incomparably massive, their Dragon Scales indestructible, and they possessed incredibly powerful Innate Divine Techniques. Their strength was simply not something an ordinary human Qi Sea Realm cultivator could contend with. Perhaps only a tiny minority of geniuses and powerhouses could manage it.

This included the Blood Demon Sect’s Xuan Nine Squad. At first, Leader Xuan Jiu merely maintained the Daoist Soldier Array. Later, he even sacrificed his life to mutate himself, erupting with extremely ferocious power. Even so, when he commanded the Insect Swarm Power, he still possessed a strength far surpassing that!

"No, you don’t understand!" Qin Wenyuan shook his head. This was the limited perspective of someone born in a remote area. On the surface, Situ Ming was the only Qi Sea Realm cultivator in the entirety of Bishui City. How many Qi Sea powerhouses had Qin Yu even seen?

However, he had no intention of dealing a blow to Qin Yu’s confidence. To reach his current level of strength was already quite impressive, so he did not directly refute him. Geniuses were all like this. They often had their own ideas and would not turn back until they hit a brick wall. He had been exactly the same back in the day. Qin Yu was born in a branch family and had no emotional attachment to the Zong family. Forcing him to do anything would only breed resentment.

Thus, Qin Wenyuan spoke directly.

"Since you wish to fight for it, then stay behind me.

"You are very smart and know how to hide your strength and talent. If he knew you were only eighteen, that old geezer Zhang Lingyue would probably risk his life to kill you.

"Just maintain your disguise. It will be good for you to broaden your horizons when the time comes.

"To the outside world, we will announce that you are an elite of the Qin Family Hidden Lineage!"

With him watching over the boy, even if they couldn’t snatch the Inheritance Key, keeping Qin Yu safe would definitely not be an issue.

"Thank you, Elder Wenyuan."

Qin Yu cupped his hands. With an Elder of the Zong family stepping forward to vouch for him, his identity as a member of the Qin Family Hidden Lineage was set in stone. If his strength were to increase again in the future, others would simply assume he had been hiding his true capabilities. They would think he was finally bursting forth after a long period of accumulation! This would avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"Since you are of the Qin family bloodline, the Zong family is your backing. If you need anything—Elixirs, Cultivation Techniques, or other resources—the Zong family will fully support you.

"If there is anything you don’t understand regarding cultivation, you can ask me.

"I see you excel in Wind and Thunder Power, and your Cultivation Technique also seems to contain lethal poison.

"I am not skilled in the ways of lethal poison, but I do have some insights into the Wind Realm."

With that, Qin Wenyuan stared at Qin Yu with burning eyes.

Elixirs and Cultivation Techniques! A smile touched the corners of Qin Yu’s lips. Now this was more like it! Empty promises meant nothing; no matter how much was said, it was all fake. Only offering tangible resources was a true attempt at winning someone over! Wasn’t gaining the Zong family’s resources the exact reason he had directly exposed his identity?

With hundreds of years of accumulation, regardless of how many Beta-level Techniques the Sect possessed, they definitely had no shortage of Gamma-level Techniques. Their accumulated knowledge in Arrays, Dao Soldiers, Elixirs, Artifact Refining, and other fields would certainly be substantial as well. For the Insect Swarm, these were exactly what they needed most urgently. He was simply too poor! Otherwise, during his battle with the Zhang family, he wouldn’t have insisted on capturing their Flying Ship even at the risk of exposing another Insect Race unit.

Through the Insect Swarm network, he could clearly sense that the Purple Flying Ship had already been dragged deep underground into a temporary base by the Escape Armor Scorpion, where Worker Bees were currently conducting preliminary inspections and analysis. This was no mere transportation tool. According to the intelligence he had gathered, these types of Flying Magical Treasures not only boasted incredible flight speeds but were also inscribed with various Arrays, granting them exceptionally strong defensive capabilities. They could even control the Arrays to launch attacks! If he could thoroughly decipher the Array patterns within it, it would become yet another trump card for his Insect Swarm.

Of course, the Zong family’s resources were only one aspect; there was also Qin Wenyuan’s guidance. Although he possessed quite a few Cultivation Techniques, his progress in cultivation had relied entirely on his own comprehension and that of the Insect Swarm. If it weren’t for the Insect Swarm assisting his cultivation by running simulations and trial-and-error processes beforehand, he would have found it difficult to even grasp the basics. Having the systematic guidance of a Late Stage Qi Sea Realm powerhouse was infinitely better than fumbling around on his own.

"Cyan Peak County is remote, and it indeed lacks resources and powerhouses. I must ask for your guidance, Elder!"