Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror-Chapter 266 - 244 Yu Family reaction

"What? Huazhong Mountain has fallen? An Zhiyan, supported by the Li Family, actually turned to bite the hand that feeds him..."

Yu Mugao snapped his brush into powder with a click, lifting his head sulkily, his gaze towards the kneeling cultivator as venomous as a poisonous snake. His heart seethed with uncontrollable anger, yet he found it difficult to open his mouth to curse. Coughing once, he tasted something fishy and sweet in his mouth. He looked at his seated kinsmen, each harboring their own deceitful thoughts, but he dared not spit it out and instead forced himself to swallow. Only then did he press his lips together and say:

"The Li Family... have they gone mad? Where do they get the courage to wave the banner of An Zhiyan to oppose my Yu Family?"

Yu Mugao couldn't see through the truth beneath. With a single thought, he knew it was orchestrated by the Li Family; his shock and fury was imaginable.

The Yu Family had maintained dominance over the lake for so many years, with disciples of the Immortal Sect as their backing. Which family on the lake would dare to overtly oppose the Yu Family? Despite the ongoing undercurrents of conflict and covert attacks, on the surface everyone was courteous. Fei Wangbai was extremely hostile towards the Yu Family in private, yet in public, he was still very respectful towards Yu Xiaogui.

The An Family was a vassal under the control of the Yu Family. Officially, it was still the An Family, but in truth, they were already subordinate to the Yu Family—didn't everyone on the lake know this? The Li Family attacking Huazhong Mountain under the guise of An Zhiyan's name might not lead to open war with the Yu Family, but it was equivalent to slapping the Yu Family's face in front of all the East Bank families. How could Yu Mugao not be shocked and angry?

"Damn it, Li Family! I couldn't spare a hand these past years, and it has emboldened you greatly!"

Yu Mugao reproached in a low voice, making a show for the guest elders and his uncles and brothers below, but alarm bells were ringing in his heart as he secretly pondered:

"Li Tongya is no rash man! Such aggression must be backed by certainty... could it be Li Chijin?"

As he thought this, his expression grew even more unsightly. Yu Mugao couldn't help but let his mind race. The family ancestor had fallen victim to spell tampering, and had disappeared since then. Coincidentally, at this juncture, the Li Family abandoned their usual low profile and brazenly attacked Huazhong Mountain. A flicker of fear crossed his mind as he thought to himself:

"Could it be... the Qing Sui Sword Immortal, Li Chijin, has returned!"

If this conjecture were correct, the whereabouts of Yu Yufeng would be clear. Yu Mugao didn't know whether Li Chijin was stronger or weaker than Yu Yufeng. In a moment of turmoil, he asked in a low voice:

"Is there still no word from our ancestor?"

"None at all..."

Seeing the people below nod their heads obsequiously, Yu Mugao, tired, straightened up and asked in a low voice:

"Any news from Yu Mujian?"

"None..."

Yu Mugao sighed and muttered to himself:

"Ridiculous... they're all being ridiculous! Utter madness..."

Yu Mujian once claimed he was pursuing the Sword Dao and set off in the direction of the Tang Jin Sect in the north. A decade passed, and he only sent back three letters to Yu Mugao, all spouting nonsense about not worrying over him.

Now that Yu Yufeng had gone south, and Yu Xiaogui was late returning, Yu Mugao had no power to stop them. He could only write to Yu Muxian in the sect, seeking help, hoping to persuade the Yuanwu Peak Master to lend a hand.

In the past, Yu Mugao never bothered his younger brother unless it was Yu Muxian who frequently sent requests for cultivation provisions. Arguably, half of the Yu Family's spiritual objects and spirit stones were sent to Yu Muxian, who used them to establish connections and increase his cultivation level. Given the current dire situation, Yu Mugao was willing to write for help.

He withdrew his gaze, and the hollowed stone doors at the front of the hall made a sound. A middle-aged man in grey robes entered, his presence solemn as he floated in. Yu Mugao was immediately overjoyed, stepped forward, and exclaimed joyfully:

"Father!"

Yu Xiaogui nodded slightly, and with a wave of his sleeve, another person followed behind him. The newcomer, a man with a white face and a long beard holding a fan, had an air of a dandy. Yu Xiaogui introduced him with a cheerfulness:

"This is my son, Yu Mugao."

Yu Mugao, with many thoughts in his mind, now kept them to himself and respectfully said:

"Mugao pays respects to the elder."

The white-faced cultivator waved his hand, the jade ornaments clinking. His cultivation was that of a Foundation Establishment Immortal Cultivator. He answered in a low voice:

"Wu Shaoyun from the Wu Family in the south of the county."

"So it's a Noble Family from Lixia County!"

Yu Mugao replied perfunctorily and quickly used mana to pass a message, recounting the previous events in detail. Yu Xiaogui was slightly displeased by his impolite behavior, but the barrage of news paled his face with shock. Fortunately, being a man of considerable schemes, he managed to suppress his emotions, swallowing his anger, and said in a low voice,

"Please wait a moment, Brother Wu, I will be back shortly."

Wu Shaoyun nodded lightly, his expression inscrutable as he sat down in front of the jade platform in the hall. The crowd dispersed, and Yu Xiaogui, along with Yu Mugao, went to the backyard. There, Yu Xiaogui suddenly changed his face, saying in a heavy tone,

"I just attended a spell meeting at the Xiao Family and then went to visit an old friend. How could things have turned out this way in just a few days!"

Yu Mugao clenched his teeth and said in a low voice,

"These people are taking advantage of the fact that Father is away from home to strike against us!"

Yu Xiaogui, looking at his eldest son who appeared exhausted and pale, knew that he also had a tough few days. He restrained the urge to scold him and asked,

"What does the Li Family think they're doing!"

"Or perhaps it's the Qing Sui Sword Immortal who has returned from the Southern Border and plotted against our ancestor..."

Yu Mugao shared his speculations, but something felt off. He was about to speak and advise caution, but Yu Xiaogui cut him off with a wave of his hand, saying fiercely,

"Perhaps they used some special precious medicine to trigger the ancestor's condition. Our ancestor has profound mana. That Li Chijin is only at the early stages of Foundation Establishment; he can't possibly hold him. It's just a temporary delay. The ancestor is always cautious, and he would have fled immediately if something were amiss. There's no need to worry too much. We can't let the incident at Huazhong Mountain slide like this. If we treat it as if nothing happened, how can our family continue to stand on the Lake? We must make a trip to Huazhong Mountain no matter what!"

Yu Mugao was stunned for a moment but could only nod and said urgently,

"The ancestor's disappearance is mysterious, my child fears... there might be an ambush at Huazhong Mountain!"

"They wouldn't dare to touch me."

Yu Xiaogui replied coldly,

"Not to mention that there are many eyes on that mountain, I am the father of Muxian and a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Even if there's unrest within the sect, Li Chijin wouldn't dare to kill me, and the same goes for the ancestor. When the Clarity Talisman comes down, would Li Chijin still want his reputation?"

Yu Mugao's train of thought was interrupted by Yu Xiaogui's rapid deductions, so he could only nod and said in a grave tone,

"Father, I always feel there's something fishy! Do not engage with Li Chijin during this visit! Once the news is confirmed, return at once, and we will plan further..."

Yu Xiaogui nodded noncommittally, clearly not taking it to heart, and replied,

"The ancestor has not returned yet, so Li Chijin can't possibly be at Huazhong Mountain. It's most likely Li Tongya who has come with his people. This is a great opportunity. He's just a Qi Cultivator; there's a lot that can be done about this! It's time for the Li Family to suffer a significant loss!"

Yu Mugao wanted to say more, but Yu Xiaogui had already hurried out of the hall and saluted Wu Shaoyun. To his surprise, Wu Shaoyun folded his fan with a snap, saying with a smile,

"Is Brother Yu heading to the Li Family?"

"Indeed… yes…"

Yu Xiaogui was startled and saw Wu Shaoyun toss and then deftly catch the folded fan, smiling as he said,

"The commotion downstairs was such that even an outsider like myself could hear everything clearly."

It turned out that the uncles and brothers of Yu Mugao, when leaving, had quarreled and disturbed Wu Shaoyun, allowing him to grasp the situation. Yu Xiaogui gave an awkward smile and nodded. Then, he saw Wu Shaoyun slowly stand up, his eyes somewhat fierce as he said in a deep voice,

"Wu has been contemplating a visit alongside Brother Yu! My family has been investigating a matter for a full ten years, and finally, we've found some clues. There are a few questions we need to ask the Li Family of Lijing!"