Chapter 20: Family's Return Letter

Regardless of whether Steward Chang saw through it or not, as he said, matters without evidence — what Luo Lesheng did has nothing to do with Yu Changsheng.

Huang Suyu, an Outer Sect genius, still lacks the ability to openly provoke the sect's rules; as long as he lies low on the Outer Peak and is a bit careful, it is very hard for him to face mortal danger.

Yu Changsheng, holding the selected Spirit Chicken, went to the Affairs Hall and spent five Low-grade Spirit Stones to redeem it.

Returning to the Wooden Hut, Yu Changsheng did not immediately transform the Spirit Chicken into a Spirit Chicken King, but planned to keep it in the Spirit Beast Bag for a few more days, staggering the timing before selling it.

Otherwise, just after buying a Spirit Chicken on the front foot, the Wan Beast Tower would receive a Spirit Chicken King on the back foot; too many times and it would easily arouse suspicion.

Caution, carefulness — these are the foundation of his survival.

Several more days passed.

The Outer Peak remained as peaceful as ever.

And Yu Changsheng finally received the letter sent back by the clan; inside were the concern from his father Yu Chenghe, and the Spirit Stone news he needed most.

"One hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones, Eldest Uncle came to deliver them personally?"

Yu Changsheng was somewhat surprised by this amount; he knew his family's circumstances, yet they actually managed to squeeze out one hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones — it was truly a bit astonishing.

"Originally, when I entered the Wanxiang Sect, Eldest Uncle had always opposed it; this time he actually took the initiative to offer help. There must be something fishy in this."

After pondering for a long while, he decided to go meet him, deal with things as they come; anyway, he couldn't very well refuse the Spirit Stones, could he?

After disguising himself, Yu Changsheng smoothly left the Outer Peak and, following the address in the letter, arrived at the Tong'an Inn.

The Tong'an Inn is quite famous in Yu Fang Market; it is a temporary lodging point specially prepared for visiting cultivators — as long as you stay here, whether you are a refugee or being hunted, the inn will protect your safety.

The inn is backed by a certain Foundation Establishment Elder of the Wanxiang Sect; ordinary cultivators dare not offend it.

Yu Changsheng came to a certain room on the third floor of the inn and raised his hand to knock on the door.

The door creaked open.

The one who opened the door was a black-clad man of about twenty-five years old; his brows and eyes revealed a few degrees of cold arrogance.

Yu Changsheng frowned slightly at the sight; he hadn't expected his paternal cousin to come along with Eldest Uncle.

"It's Changsheng, come in."

Inside the room, a white-haired old man saw Yu Changsheng standing at the doorway, a smile appeared on his face, and he stretched out his hand toward him.

"Eldest Uncle." Yu Changsheng entered and said respectfully.

When had Eldest Uncle ever given him such a good expression? This gave him a somewhat ominous feeling in his heart.

"Sit." Yu Zhi Guo smiled and pointed to a wooden chair to the side.

However, Yu Changsheng glanced at his cousin, did not immediately sit down, but instead directly laid his cards on the table and asked: "Eldest Uncle, it's not easy for me to come out this trip; I still have to go back this afternoon to hurry and work. I wonder about the one hundred Spirit Stones Father had you bring?"

Yu Zhi Guo coughed and said: "It's like this, Changsheng ah, your older brother recently plans to break through to Qi Refining Eighth Layer; you also know the clan is very tight on Spirit Stones, and you in the Wanxiang Sect don't need that many resources — why not lend these Spirit Stones to your brother for now?"

"Changsheng, rest assured, it's a loan; just wait a few years, and our family will definitely make up these Spirit Stones."

Hearing this, Yu Changsheng first froze for a moment, then reacted, his complexion turning ugly.

According to Father Yu Chenghe's letter, these Spirit Stones came from the Yu Clan's new business dividends — they belonged to their own household — so even if Eldest Uncle and the others opposed it, they couldn't stop it.

He didn't expect the follow-up trap to be waiting here!

"Eldest Uncle jokes; this batch of Spirit Stones is very important to me — without them, it won't do." Yu Changsheng calmed his mood and said solemnly.

"Hmph, what importance could you have."

"Why is our Yu Clan merely second-rate in Haoyue City? It's because the clan lacks a Foundation Establishment Cultivator; now I have Foundation Establishment Aptitude — what are a mere hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones? Lending to you is giving you face."

The one speaking was Yu Changsheng's paternal cousin, that cold-arrogant black-clad man.

Yu Changsheng glanced at him; he didn't know how a Qi Refining Seventh Layer cultivator had the face to say such words — Foundation Establishment Aptitude? Already twenty-five and still hasn't broken through to Qi Refining Eighth Layer; if it were him, he'd be too ashamed to leave the house.

"Zhang Ao!"

To the side, Yu Zhi Guo's face darkened and he shouted: "How do you speak to your younger brother!"

Yu Changsheng didn't mind the other's attitude, because back in the clan he had long experienced Yu Zhang Ao's arrogance; right now the most important thing is Spirit Stones! Spirit Stones! He took a breath, then released the mana maintaining the Disguise Pendant at his waist, causing his originally disguised Qi Refining Second Layer realm to become Qi Refining Fourth Layer.

"I'm about to reach Qi Refining Fifth Layer; in six months, early summer, I'll participate in the Sect Selection, promote to Outer Sect Disciple — you say, is this important or not?"

Yu Changsheng's gaze stared straight at Yu Zhang Ao, and he said coldly.

Previously Yu Zhang Ao hadn't scanned Yu Changsheng's realm with Divine Sense; now that Yu Changsheng actively revealed it, he immediately sensed the difference.

"Qi Refining Fourth Layer? You've only been in the sect for two months — how could you improve that fast!" Yu Zhang Ao's complexion instantly changed.

"I'm thriving in the sect, with Steward Chang looking after me; last month I was even rewarded a few Spirit-Enhancing Pills — is breaking through two minor realms difficult?"

Yu Changsheng's words carried a trace of oppressive momentum.

Yu Zhang Ao's expression became extremely ugly; he coldly snorted: "Even if you break through to Qi Refining Fifth Layer, so what? The Sect Selection has plenty of Disciple stronger than you — where does it get to be your turn to rise!"

"Many Disciple work a lifetime and remain Disciple, fundamentally unable to make a name for themselves!"

His words had just fallen when Yu Zhi Guo slapped him on the head and shouted: "Shut up!"

Yu Zhang Ao's arrogance was scattered this time; he was a bit dazed.

From childhood to now, he had never been hit by anyone; yet now he was actually struck by his own father — he's already twenty-five, how could he bear such grievance? At once his eye rims reddened, and he glared angrily.

"Changsheng ah, don't mind it; you also know your brother's temper."

"If Eldest Uncle knew you're about to reach Qi Refining Fifth Layer and participate in the Sect Selection, he wouldn't have come asking this time."

Yu Zhi Guo's face flashed a trace of embarrassment; he looked at Yu Changsheng awkwardly, then took out the Hundred Treasures Bag and said.

"Just that these Spirit Stones — today I bought some Pills for Yu Zhang Ao to take, so only eighty remain."

This time Yu Changsheng truly experienced the other's thick skin — without his agreement, they privately used the Spirit Stones Father gave! He almost wanted to curse out of anger, but thinking the other was his elder, he could only force down the nausea and accept the Spirit Stones.

The only fortunate thing is there are still eighty Spirit Stones; selling that Spirit Chicken King should be enough.

"Eldest Uncle, the remaining twenty — remember to make them up to my father after you return." Yu Changsheng had no choice but to say this.

"Certainly, certainly — our family still has twenty." Yu Zhi Guo laughed.

Yu Changsheng didn't want to say more; after bidding farewell, he turned and left, thinking to himself: this matter still needs a letter to Father — from now on, absolutely cannot let Eldest Uncle deliver Spirit Stones again!

And after he left, Yu Zhang Ao finally erupted and shouted: "Father, why give those Spirit Stones to him? Short those eighty, this month I might not even be able to break through!"

Yu Zhi Guo's expression turned serious as he looked at him and said.

"Didn't your brother tell you? He's about to participate in the Selection."

"But even if he's at Qi Refining Fifth Layer, can he really pass in one attempt?" Yu Zhang Ao said unconvincedly.

Yu Zhi Guo said calmly: "He has someone looking after him, after all."

"What if?"

Hearing this, Yu Zhang Ao completely shut his mouth.

The status of an Outer Sect Disciple of Wanxiang Sect differs from that of a Disciple; even if one's clan has Foundation Establishment, one must still show three parts of deference.

(Chapter End)