Starting Cultivation During a Trip

"The Wuwei Sect is not a solid block; over the years, not only have the major sects of the Daoist Sect infiltrated it, but our Pure Yang Family has also placed masters within, even rising to very high positions."

"I can say that as soon as Rat’s piece dares to reveal itself, we can receive accurate information immediately."

"This time, not only have we come, but people from the Qiu Family have also arrived."

"The Qiu Family!?" Wei Qingshuang’s heart stirred slightly.

The Qiu Family, also a part of the Pure Yang Family, is descended from Ancestor Qiu.

"Yujing City has long been a closed cage. Neither he nor the person he is about to meet will get away."

Ge Zhenyan was already confident, feeling that the future, though vast and distant, was entirely within his grasp.

"Little Yan, this is an opportunity for training. How about letting Zhixia stay by your side to learn?" Wei Qingshuang said with a smile.

"Mom..."

"If Zhixia is willing, that would be great. Staying by my side, she won’t have to be in danger. I can deal with those petty demons myself." Ge Zhenyan said lightly.

For him, this mission was merely a matter of closing the door and beating the dog. Naturally, he didn’t mind bringing Xu Zhixia along to see how he toyed with the Wuwei Demon.

"Zhixia, aren’t you going to thank your Brother Yan?" Wei Qingshuang gave her a look.

"Thank you." Xu Zhixia nodded.

"Zhixia, I also prepared a gift for you this time in Yujing City."

With these words, Ge Zhenyan snapped his fingers.

At that moment, the door opened, and a young man walked in. His skin was dark, a standard healthy complexion, as if he had been weathered by long exposure to the sun and wind. There was a faint knife scar down his forehead, making him extremely noticeable.

"Young Master Yan."

The young man walked in, smiling on his face, standing respectfully by Ge Zhenyan’s side, holding a wooden box in his hands.

"What is this?" Xu Zhixia couldn’t help but ask.

"This is a Jade Heart, asked for by Young Master Yan from Kongtong Mountain." The scarred young man said softly.

People have hearts, and jade also has a heart. Such treasures are most suitable for nourishing the vital energy of the heart and blood, something cultivators dream of, harmonizing the small Yin Yang Five Elements within the body.

"Loose tongue." Ge Zhenyan glanced sideways, reprimanding coldly.

"Young Master Yan’s lesson is right." The young man replied submissively.

"Aunt, Zhixia, don’t mind them. I am usually busy and have neglected to discipline my subordinates, causing them to lose their manners and forget their status." Ge Zhenyan said calmly.

"There’s nothing more for you to do here. You can go now."

"Yes."

The scarred young man put down the wooden box and turned to leave the room.

"Little Yan, your subordinate... A couple of years ago, during your family’s ancestor worship, I seemed to see him at your Ge Family’s shrine." Wei Qingshuang couldn’t help but say.

"Aunt, you have a good memory." Ge Zhenyan nodded and said flatly, "He’s an outsider, not from the orthodox line."

In a family with many branches and a wealth of roots, many withered branches grow.

Disciples without value are these withered branches and fallen leaves, destined to fall into the soil and become nutrients for nurturing other roots.

In reality, such existences are not lacking, whether in a small family or a large nation.

"Such people are often pitiable." Xu Zhixia looked at the closed door, a trace of sadness appearing on her delicate face.

Though she had not yet fallen to the position of an outsider in the Xu Family, she wasn’t much better off and naturally couldn’t compare to the true orthodox lineage. For this reason, Wei Qingshuang actively laid plans, hoping to align her with Ge Zhenyan. With such a powerful ally, her status in the Xu Family could rise.

Listening to Ge Zhenyan’s assessment, Xu Zhixia felt a sense of sympathy, couldn’t help but ask, "What is that man’s name?"

"Him?" Ge Zhenyan paused for a moment, a trace of disdain in his eyes, then said a name flatly.

"Ge Shuangxiu!"