Immortal Starry Sky-Chapter 634 - 609: The Reason
"Father!" Copper Medicine Yerong exclaimed, "What are you planning to do?!"
"No need to ask more questions, go and fetch the Returning Dragon Pill." The City Lord of Copper Medicine said.
"Father!"
Copper Medicine Yerong suddenly stood up, angrily pointed at Wang Xu, "He's just an outsider who has nothing to do with us, and you're going to give him the Returning Dragon Pill obtained with our lives. Why?!"
Copper Medicine Yerong was well aware of the value of the Returning Dragon Pill.
For this elixir, the City Lord of Copper Medicine had gone through all kinds of hardships, not only sacrificing many members of the Copper Medicine Clan but almost losing his own life as well.
Because of this, even after obtaining the Returning Dragon Pill, the City Lord of Copper Medicine did not consume it himself but hid it in a secret chamber to commemorate those of the Copper Medicine family who died for it.
But now, the City Lord of Copper Medicine actually wanted her to bring out the Returning Dragon Pill. Without a doubt, he intended to give it to this outsider, which Copper Medicine Yerong could not accept under any circumstances!
"Yerong!" The City Lord of Copper Medicine sternly shouted, his expression slightly solemn.
Copper Medicine Yerong glared at Wang Xu with beautiful eyes, bit her lip furiously, and finally huffed in anger before leaving the room.
"Father-in-law, you need not do this. I am merely an outsider and cannot bear the great gift of the Returning Dragon Pill." Wang Xu shook his head and said.
"You need not rush to refuse. I, Copper Medicine Thunder Roar, would never act rashly. The reason I give you the Returning Dragon Pill is that I need your help with something." The City Lord of Copper Medicine said with piercing eyes.
"What is it?"
"Do you know why I went to such great lengths to hold that martial arts competition for marriage? There are four great families in Copper Medicine City. I could easily have chosen the best from their descendants, and with the strength of the Copper Medicine family, no one would refuse." The City Lord of Copper Medicine said.
Wang Xu shook his head.
Indeed, the four great families in Copper Medicine City, each had formidable strength and all hoped to connect with the powerful Copper Medicine family.
"The reason is simple." The City Lord of Copper Medicine folded his hands behind his back, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes, "I did it to show the 'Main Family.'"
"Main Family?" Wang Xu was confused.
"Haha, I forgot to tell you, actually, my lineage of Copper Medicine Thunder Roar is just one member within the expansive branch of the Copper Medicine family in the First Layer." The City Lord of Copper Medicine shook his head and laughed.
"In the Copper Medicine family of the First Layer? Does that mean..." Wang Xu's heart skipped a beat.
So Copper Medicine City was merely a branch of the Copper Medicine Clan, and the power of the large family behind the City Lord of Copper Medicine must be astounding?
"To be honest, I was born into the Main Family in the First Layer. Though I am a branch, my status is only below that of the direct bloodline. Therefore, the treatment I received in the Main Family is beyond the reach of many." The City Lord of Copper Medicine said, "And among the descendants of the Main Family, although my talent can't compare to true prodigies, I am still among the elite. After growing to the Emperor Spirit Realm, I could even obtain land granted by the family."
"Unfortunately..."
The City Lord of Copper Medicine's tone turned heavy, and his eyes darkened, "I lost to another descendant, and due to our bet, I had to request relocation from the family to this Second Layer, becoming a mere City Lord."
A flash of hatred passed through the City Lord of Copper Medicine's eyes, his fists clenched tightly.
"So you're holding the martial arts competition to make the Main Family notice your presence and then bring you back to the Main Family?" Wang Xu said.
The City Lord of Copper Medicine waved his hand: "No, I am merely making a statement."
"Every three hundred years, the Main Family holds a grand competition. During this time, whether direct bloodline or branch, or even the more diluted bloodline of the side branches, everyone has a chance to change their fate."
"It's a competition among all descendants of the Copper Medicine family. The winners can gain the favor of the Main Family's powerful figures, soaring to great heights." Wang Xu said insightfully.
"Exactly." The City Lord of Copper Medicine smiled slightly, "The participants in this grand competition within the family are all the True Spirit Realm descendants of the Copper Medicine Clan. As long as you can defeat opponents and attain higher rankings, the elders in the Main Family will notice you!"
"Once a talented descendant is noticed, their future will be unlimited. At the very least, they could become a City Lord in the core area of the Second Layer." The City Lord of Copper Medicine sighed.
Copper Medicine City is currently only on the outermost edge of the Second Layer. In the core area of the Second Layer, cities will be larger, more prosperous, and filled with countless strong figures. What power such a city lord possesses is imaginable?
"Father-in-law, are you suggesting I participate in the family competition?" Wang Xu suddenly thought.
"I initially intended for Yun Juan Feng You to participate in the family competition. With his strength, he might have entered the top one hundred and even had a chance to avenge my past disgrace. However..." The City Lord of Copper Medicine's gaze turned to Wang Xu, a gleam in his eyes, "You appeared. You pleased me more than Yun Juan Feng You. Your survival of the assassination attempt by the pinnacle of the Ancient Spirit Realm revealed your strength to me!"
"If Yun Juan Feng You's strength is comparable to someone in the early stages of the Ancient Spirit Realm, and you, who survived a full-force attack from someone at the peak of the Ancient Spirit Realm, possess power comparable to someone in the middle stage of the Ancient Spirit Realm!"
"Only comparable to the middle stage of the Ancient Spirit Realm?" Wang Xu asked.
"Don't be dissatisfied, the strength gap between each realm stage in the Ancient Spirit Realm is vast. To be comparable to the middle stage of the Ancient Spirit Realm while in the True Spirit Realm is outstanding, even among the many descendants in the Main Family." The City Lord of Copper Medicine said, "Besides, you only withstood an attack from someone at the peak of the Ancient Spirit Realm. Even one who practices the physical stream in the middle stage of the Ancient Spirit Realm could do the same."
The physical stream boasts unparalleled defense, making it extremely difficult to kill them at the same level.
However, because of the focus on physical defense, their attack power is not formidable, making it equally hard for them to kill opponents.
"The person I seek revenge on, his descendant is also in the True Spirit Realm, but I've heard that this young man's true strength can rival those in the Late Stage of the Ancient Spirit Realm. Although I'm not sure if it's true, I still want to give it a try!"
"So I've decided to risk everything and let you fulfill my life's long-cherished wish!" the Copper Medicine City Lord said with fervent eyes, "The Returning Dragon Pill is my gift to you. I believe that after consuming it, your strength will improve further."
"Perhaps... you'll have a chance to advance your strength to the Late Stage of the Ancient Spirit Realm and compete with him!"
So, this was the purpose of the Copper Medicine City Lord, proving that there's no free lunch in the world.
However, Wang Xu did not respond immediately; instead, he fell into deep thought.
Pa-da!
At this moment, the door of the room was suddenly pushed open, and Copper Medicine Yerong entered, her eyes red, tears brimming.
"Father, you've always treated me as a pawn for your revenge; in truth, you were never sincere with me!" Copper Medicine Yerong said tearfully.
Clearly, she had overheard what the Copper Medicine City Lord had said.
As she mentioned, the Copper Medicine City Lord was willing to use her as a pawn for revenge, forcing her to marry Yun Juan Feng You!
Copper Medicine City Lord knew Yun Juan Feng You's character well, yet he was willing to ruin her life just to gain fame in the clan competition!
"Yerong, you're mistaken." The Copper Medicine City Lord said softly. With a wave of his hand, a light golden rope imbued with Truth Power appeared, "Do you see what this is?"
"It's the Spirit-Binding Rope!" One of the Copper Medicine Clan's two Truth Weapons, how could Copper Medicine Yerong not know it.
"That's right. As you see, today's wedding is just a formal process. Once night falls and the guests leave, I will use the Spirit-Binding Rope to capture him and take him away from the City Lord's Mansion to the First Layer!"
The words of the Copper Medicine City Lord caused Wang Xu's pupils to shrink.
That cunning old fox, so this was what he was planning all along!
"Father... you really..." Copper Medicine Yerong felt relieved hearing this. Her father still loved her and didn't merely use her as a pawn for revenge!
"I originally intended to use this Spirit-Binding Rope against Yun Juan Feng You. Since he is the strongest among the younger generation in Copper Medicine City, I was willing to use the Spirit-Binding Rope to prevent him from notifying the Yun Juan family, but now... it's no longer necessary." the Copper Medicine City Lord chuckled softly and put away the Spirit-Binding Rope.
"Father!" Copper Medicine Yerong threw herself into the Copper Medicine City Lord's embrace, "I misjudged you, Father!"
"You are my only precious daughter, and I will never allow anyone to bully you!" The Copper Medicine City Lord's eyes were firm.
The father and daughter reconciled, but Wang Xu was in turmoil.
If not for his current serious injuries and urgent need for recovery, he might have fled long ago.
"Tai Xu, you need not worry. Since I am willing to give you the Returning Dragon Pill, it shows that I have faith in your strength. As long as you help me get revenge, I can offer you endless wealth and a status and power even more exalted than mine!" the Copper Medicine City Lord said, "Of course, if you choose to follow the elders of the main clan, that's also a good choice. In the future, you can make a great name for yourself in the First Layer!"
"Can I choose to refuse?" Wang Xu asked calmly.
"You can. If you refuse, I'll take back the Returning Dragon Pill and won't hesitate to use the Spirit-Binding Rope." the Copper Medicine City Lord grinned cunningly.
That damned old fox! 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
While thinking this, Wang Xu couldn't say it aloud. If he angered the Copper Medicine City Lord, who knows what crazy things he might do.
"I'll give you a quarter of an hour to consider. If you agree to go to the main clan to participate in the clan competition, this Returning Dragon Pill is yours, and you can access all the secret techniques in Copper Medicine City, and choose elixirs and weapons as you wish." The Copper Medicine City Lord took a deep red wooden box from Copper Medicine Yerong's hands, gently opened it, and a rich, intoxicating fragrance of elixirs wafted out.
Inside the wooden box lay a thumb-sized pale yellow elixir, with a faint dragon-shaped pattern on it. This was the Returning Dragon Pill that the Copper Medicine City Lord nearly sacrificed his life for!
Pa-da. The Copper Medicine City Lord closed the wooden box, smiling as he said, "If you choose to refuse, not only will you not get this Returning Dragon Pill, you'll be bound by the Spirit-Binding Rope and taken to the main clan in the First Layer... Make your choice."
The Copper Medicine City Lord's meaning was clear.
Either accept willingly and get a generous reward.
Or refuse and not only get nothing but also be forced to participate in the clan competition.
"Give me the Returning Dragon Pill." Without much thought, Wang Xu reached out his hand.
"You're a smart man." The Copper Medicine City Lord placed the wooden box in Wang Xu's hand, "You have ten years. Ten years later, you must set out to the main clan in the First Layer. I hope your performance won't disappoint me then."
Afterward, the Copper Medicine City Lord turned and left the room with Copper Medicine Yerong. As she left, Copper Medicine Yerong turned back and flashed Wang Xu a schadenfreude smile.
If this smile were seen at another time, it would be captivating and enchanting. But now Wang Xu only felt his teeth itch. The feeling of being manipulated in the palm of someone's hand was truly unpleasant.
"Old Copper Medicine, boast while you can now. Once I cultivate 'Phase' to the First Realm, let's see how you can still boast!"
Wang Xu thought fiercely to himself. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
