Chapter 122

"How many cultivators did the six great families and two great sects originally have?"

How many cultivators did those six great families and two great sects originally have.

We'll do similarly for each.

Let's go line by line.

How many cultivators did those six great families and two great sects originally have.

Translation: "How many cultivators did those six great families and two great sects originally have?"

Seeing Su Chen's enthusiasm rise, his expression gradually became solemn.

Translation: "Seeing Su Chen's enthusiasm rise, his expression gradually became solemn."

Seeing Su Chen's enthusiasm rise, his expression gradually became solemn.

The Chu family head let out a sigh of relief, nearly laughing, and said, "You've asked the right person."

Translation: "The Chu family head immediately let out a sigh of relief, almost laughing with his mouth turned up: 'You've asked the right person.'"

We need to keep quotes. We'll use English quotes.

These great families were already at odds with the Tianxuan Dao Sect; now that they have a chance to strike when someone is down, how could they remain indifferent?

Translation: "Originally, these several great families were already on bad terms with the Heavenly Profound Dao Sect; now that they have such an opportunity to kick someone when they're down, how could they possibly remain indifferent?"

We need to keep the quotes. We'll output: 【4】 "Originally, these several great families were already on bad terms with the Heavenly Profound Dao Sect; now that they have such an opportunity to kick someone when they're down, how could they possibly remain indifferent?"

The Ye family numbers only a few hundred, a minor third‑rate clan; taking on the Tianxuan Dao Sect would be like throwing an egg at a boulder.

Translation: "After all, the Ye family has only a few hundred disciples, a tiny third-rate family; going up against the Heavenly Profound Dao Sect would be like using an egg to strike a stone."

Half the members of several great families and the two great sects have been summoned to Qianyan City.

Translation: "Now, several great families and disciples of the two great sects have had half their numbers summoned and gathered in Qianyuan City."

Young Sect Master Su, getting into the sect isn't easy now—there are at least ten killing formations set up at the city gate alone.

Translation: "Young Sect Master Su, the sect is not so easy to enter these days; even at the city gate, they've laid down no fewer than ten killing formations."

If you go in now, you'll be up against a hundred thousand cultivators; your mere hundred or so would be like a meat bun trying to fight a dog—you'd be gone for good.

Translation: "At this point, if you enter the city, you'll be facing a hundred thousand cultivators; your few hundred cultivators would be like a steamed bun trying to fight a dog—gone without return."

Ah, this is hardly good news.

Translation: "Ah, this really can't be considered good news."

Really?

Translation: "Really?"

This is definitely major news.

Translation: "This is clearly great news."

The Chu family head sees that Qianyan City is riddled with killing formations and filled with highly skilled cultivators.

Translation: "What the Chu family head saw was that Qianyuan City had killing formations and a cultivator of remarkably high skill."

But what about Su Chen?

Translation: "But what about Su Chen?"

He sees the six great families, the two great sects, fearsome killing formations, all kinds of spiritual treasures, and the natal fate swords they wield—surely they could easily overwhelm them.

Translation: "What he saw was the six great families, the two great sects, fearsome killing formations, various spiritual artifacts, and the natal fate swords they brandished—surely they could easily take them down."

He sees the six great families, the two great sects, fearsome killing formations, all kinds of spiritual treasures, and the natal fate swords they wield—surely they could easily overwhelm them.

Su Chen came from Yunhai City intending only to save his older sister and bring her back; for now, he'll just see how things go and plan later.

Translation: "Su Chen rushed from Yunhai City, originally only planning to rescue his older sister and bring her back to Yunhai City; as for what comes next, he's waiting to plan slowly later."

Now then…

Translation: "Now, looking at it…"

His Myriad Worlds Market is still somewhat empty; with all those spirit stones and the treasury, isn't he wasting this trip?

Translation: "His Myriad Worlds Market is still somewhat empty; with all those spirit stones and the treasury, isn't he wasting this trip?"

His Myriad Worlds Market is still somewhat empty; with all those spirit stones and the treasury, isn't he wasting this trip?

Ye Xuan is dead set on saving Lin Yanyan; to capture him, they first laid killing formations outside the city and then called up the disciples of the six great families.

Translation: "After all, Ye Xuan is determined to have him; he will certainly go to rescue Lin Jianran. To capture him, he first set up a killing formation outside the city, then summoned the disciples of the six great families."

That certainly doesn't sound like good news. Su Chen gave a forced laugh and stayed silent.

Translation: "\"This news really doesn't sound like good news. \" Su Chen forced a laugh, saying nothing."

Seeing Su Chen deep in thought, the Chu family head knew he had made the right move.

Translation: "Seeing Su Chen lost in thought, the Chu family head knew he had made the right move."

He fretted and sighed, "Young Sect Master Su, there's something I'm not sure I should say…"

Translation: "He quickly grew worried, sighing: 'Young Sect Master Su, there's something I don't know whether I should say or not…'"

The Chu family head replied bluntly.

Translation: "\"Just speak plainly, Chu family head. \""

Then I'll say it. The Chu family head spoke the words he had ready: "Back when my Chu family was still developing in Qianyan City, I also met Miss Lin; her figure and looks were indeed quite good."

Translation: "\"Then I'll say it. \" The Chu family head uttered the words he had prepared: 'A few years ago, when my Chu clan was still developing in Qianyuan City, I also saw Miss Lin; her figure and appearance were indeed not bad.'"

But Qianyan City is too small; the Eastern Wasteland beauty list collects all the world's beauties.

Translation: "\"But unfortunately, Qianyuan City is too small; looking at the Eastern Wasteland Beauty Ranking, it collects all the beauties under heaven.'"

Young Sect Master Su went to great lengths to come from Yunhai City for Miss Lin, but it's not worth it; as I see it, he shouldn't pin his hopes on a lost cause—he should broaden his horizons and look elsewhere.

Translation: "\"Young Sect Master Su, for Miss Lin you've spared no effort to come all the way from Yunhai City—it's not worth it. Let me say, Young Sect Master Su, why hang yourself on a crooked tree? Open your eyes and look elsewhere.'"

There are countless beauties far more beautiful than Miss Lin.

Translation: "\"There are countless people more beautiful than Miss Lin.'"

With that, the Chu family head lifted his cup and took a small sip.

Translation: "Having said that, the Chu family head picked up his cup and took a light sip."

Then he glanced at Su Chen's face.

Translation: "Then he slightly observed Su Chen's expression."

Su Chen neither contradicted the Chu family head nor hurried to explain for Lin Yanyan; he just gave an inscrutable smile, glanced at him, and said, "Even you think I'm not worth risking life and limb for Lin Yanyan?"

Translation: "Su Chen neither refuted the Chu family head nor rushed to explain for Lin Jianran; he merely gave an inscrutable smile, glanced at the Chu family head, and said: 'Even you think it's not worth it for me to risk life and limb for Lin Jianran?'"

Anyone can see it's not worth it.

Translation: "Anyone with clear eyes can see that it's not worth it."

Where does Ye Xuan get the cheek?

Translation: "Where does Ye Xuan get the nerve?"

Do they really think he's blind to be so sure he'll get involved?

Translation: "To be so certain that he'll definitely get involved—do you really think he's blind?"

Would he really sacrifice his life for Lin Yanyan?

Translation: "For a Lin Jianran, this dog-headed fool wouldn't even care about his life?"

Tsk!

Translation: "Tsk!"

Hahaha, I'm not the only one who thinks it's not worth it—everyone who's heard of Young Sect Master Su's exploits feels the same.

Translation: "\"Hahaha, I'm not the only one who thinks it's not worth it; even those who have heard of Young Sect Master Su's deeds feel it's not worth it for him. \""

Young Sect Master Su and Miss Lin are entwined; for three years he's been bewitched by her, but as I see it, she's only moderately pretty—there are countless beauties in Xuan City who outshine her.

Translation: "\"Young Sect Master Su and Miss Lin are like broken lotus roots still connected by threads; for three years he's been bewitched by her to the point of losing himself. But in my view, Miss Lin merely has a bit of beauty—just the fact that Xuan City's looks surpass hers already numbers more than one can count.'"

As the saying goes, 'beauty hides a dagger'; ordinary beauty hardly warrants Young Sect Master Su's devotion.

Translation: "\"As the saying goes, lust is a blade on the head of desire; where could ordinary beauty match Young Sect Master Su's devoted affection?'"

The Chu family head, face flushed, laid out the food and drink, exchanged cups, and after three rounds of drinks.

Translation: "The Chu family head, face flushed, laid out the spread, exchanged cups, and after three rounds of drinks,"

The Chu family head, face flushed, laid out the spread, exchanged cups, and after three rounds of drinks.

He then waved.

Translation: "then he gestured."

He waved at the spot where the curtain hung.

Translation: "He gestured toward the position of the curtain."

Clap clap!

Translation: "Papapa!" (sound effect). We'll keep as "Papapa!" maybe "Pa-pa!" but we can use "Papapa!".

In an instant, applause erupted.

Translation: "In an instant, applause rang out."

A lovely, melodious sound rang out; behind the curtain, a pure, ancient‑toned melody rose.

Translation: "A melodious, pleasant sound rose; behind the curtain, a pure, ancient-sounding tone rose."

This lent the banquet a touch of grace.

Translation: "This added a touch of elegance to the banquet."

As Su Chen's gaze followed, he walked along the curtain.

Translation: "Following Su Chen's gaze, he walked along the curtain."

The maid behind the curtain drew it open little by little, slowly revealing Ling'er's graceful form.

Translation: "The maid hidden behind drew back the curtain bit by bit, slowly, slowly revealing Ling'er's graceful figure."

A sixteen‑year‑old woman sat upright on a wooden chair, cradling a pipa that half‑covered her face, lightly stroking it.

Translation: "A woman of sixteen or seventeen sat upright on a wooden chair, holding her pipa half-covered, lightly stroking it,"

She seemed to feel Su Chen's gaze.

Translation: "It seemed she felt Su Chen's gaze upon her."

Her eyes held a hint of tenderness, a touch of confidence, and a hint of calculation.

Translation: "Her eyes seemed to hold a bit of tenderness, a bit of confidence, and calculation."

Exactly! That's exactly the feeling.

Translation: "Exactly! That's exactly the feeling."

: From her beautiful eyes, Su Chen sensed her ambition and the pretense of propriety—as if she believed she had some charm and wanted to flirt and tease his heart.

Translation: "From that woman's beautiful eyes, Su Chen read full ambition and the pretended grace and virtue; it was as if she thought she had a bit of beauty and then wanted to flirt and sway your heart before you."

: To show off her slim waist, Ling'er kept sucking in her belly, leaving her upper body a bit stiff.

Translation: "To show off her slender waist, Ling'er kept sucking in her abdomen, making her upper body somewhat stiff."

: Su Chen: …

Translation: "Su Chen: \"……\""

: Black Cat et al.: …

Translation: "Black Cat et al.: \"……\""

: The cultivators on either side: …

Translation: "The cultivators standing on either side: \"……\""

: For some reason, a familiar feeling welled up in his heart.

Translation: "For some reason, a familiar taste rose to his heart."

: Clang—

Translation: "\"Clang—\""

: The piece finished.

Translation: "The piece ended."

: Ling'er rose gracefully, lifted her hand to lift the veil from her face, revealing a lovely face touched with a faint pink glow, and said, "Ling'er has greeted Young Master Su; I just made a fool of myself."

Translation: "Ling'er rose gracefully, lifted her hand to lift the veil from her face, revealing that countenance with a hint of rosy radiance: 'Ling'er has seen Young Master Su; just now Ling'er made a fool of herself.'"

That face, with a 360-degree view and no blind spots, fell into Su Chen's line of sight.

Su Chen's face had no expression: 「……」

The black cat and the cultivators of Yunhai City lowered their heads: 「……」

Perhaps if it were half a month ago, they might still have been slightly stunned by this face.

Having seen what a peerless appearance is, they looked at the person's makeup and felt it was somewhat deliberate, somewhat affected, appearing unnatural, and also had a sense of familiarity, but couldn't recall where they had seen them.

This young lady, with her chest thrust up so high and her waist drawn in so thin, isn't she tired?

Su Chen poured a cup of tea and, feeling extremely speechless, took a sip.

Hahaha!

Ahahaha!

Seeing that the whole hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, Su Chen and the others were obviously struck speechless by the Chu patriarch's daughter's appearance.

Especially Su Chen, from the moment he entered, he was even offered a cup of wine, and now he's switched to tea and is drinking; what does this indicate?

What does this indicate?

This indicates that Su Chen felt a wonderful critical hit.

The Chu patriarch laughed heartily, then after laughing he beckoned to Ling'er: "Ling'er, come over quickly, your piano skills have improved again, not bad, not bad!"

"Young Sect Master Su, this is my little daughter Ling'er."

"My Ling'er, she's already sixteen, it's long past time to talk about marriage, but her standards are too high; ordinary mortals can't catch her eye, and she keeps insisting on finding the most heaven‑talented man in the world as her husband."

"This has me, as a father, worried sick."

Seeing that Su Chen's smile was extremely perfunctory, the Chu patriarch automatically imagined it as a dazed, foolish laugh.

Sure enough!

Sure enough!

Even Lin Jianran could make Su Chen lose himself; his daughter, a natural beauty, as soon as she appears, doesn't she manage to capture Su Chen? Look, even her smile is to his taste.