The Sacred Leaves Family's Wishes for Peace-Chapter 134: Preparing to Enter Qi Refining

The Sun family, once a prominent name in Lanlin County, had descended into utter chaos, fracturing into irreparable pieces.

Sun Fenglin and Sun Fengxuan, in their quest for vengeance for their father, had ruthlessly purged dissenters within the family. In doing so, they had lost the support and trust of their entire clan. Your next read awaits at novelbuddy

Shunned and isolated, the two brothers had no choice but to bury their father’s body and then leave the Sun family behind forever.

The only remaining spiritual root bearer in the family was a child of not even six years old, too young to begin cultivation and far too inexperienced to shoulder the family’s future.

After Sun Tianming’s poisoning, the Sun family had no leader capable of uniting the clan and guiding it forward.

Of the remaining Sun clan members, some chose to leave Lanlin County, while others followed their wives to their in-laws’ homes, seeking a peaceful life.

Only a small fraction of the family, still holding faith in the Sun name, stayed behind in an attempt to rebuild. But their numbers were few, barely reaching a few dozen.

A once-proud cultivation family, the Sun clan had fallen in the wake of this calamity, their status reduced to that of an ordinary household.

Even the imperial court sent officials to revoke their noble title, stripping them of their recognition as a cultivation family and relegating them to the ranks of mundane aristocracy.

Yet the Sun family’s nightmare was far from over.

Within Lanlin County, certain powerful families who had long envied or resented the Sun family seized the opportunity to strike. Many Sun clan members were secretly targeted and killed.

The Su family of Lanlin County was particularly bold, orchestrating a plot to assimilate the remaining Sun clan members into their ranks. Those who complied were enslaved under the Su family’s banner.

Those who resisted were executed without mercy.

Even the young spiritual root bearer, who had yet to begin cultivating, was forcibly adopted into the Su family’s direct line and given the Su surname.

The ambitions of the Su family were clear to anyone paying attention. Their actions drew the gaze of other prominent figures in the county, who quickly discerned their growing aspirations.

"Sun Tianming’s death has led to the Sun family’s collapse far faster than I expected," Yun Yanshui remarked, shaking his head as he discussed the news with his sister Yun Yanling and her husband, Qin Zhan.

The speed of the Sun family’s downfall, from internal strife to complete disintegration, was as swift and unstoppable as a raging tsunami.

"Indeed. My father was deeply shaken by the Sun family’s fate.

"He gathered the uncles overnight to draft a comprehensive set of family laws and protocols to prevent such a disaster from ever befalling our Yun family," Yun Yanling said with a sigh.

The Sun family’s descent—from internal chaos, to collapse, to the enslavement of its members by the Su family—had taken less than a month.

"If Sun Fenglin and Sun Fengxuan hadn’t been expelled and forced to leave, the Sun family might not have fallen to such a miserable state," Yun Yanshui commented quietly.

"A family torn by strife, a father poisoned in cold blood…

"Following their father’s orders to eliminate dissenters, they were exposed and lost the trust of the entire clan.

"Even if they had stayed, they wouldn’t have had the will or energy to lead the family forward," Yun Yanling replied softly.

"Where do you think the two brothers will go?"

"Who knows? Perhaps they’ll become wandering cultivators, or maybe one day they’ll find a new opportunity to rebuild the Sun family’s former glory.

"But if I had to guess, they’ll likely head to the imperial capital and seek refuge with their second father.

"After all, he holds a position in the court, and the brothers have no other place to turn."

"The Su family’s actions are surprising," Yun Yanshui mused. "Taking in the remaining Sun clan members, reducing them to slaves, and even adopting the only spiritual root bearer into their direct line…

"Their ambition is plain for all to see. Aren’t they worried that raising the Sun family’s spiritual root child might come back to haunt them one day?"

"Moreover, Sun Fenglin and Sun Fengxuan are still alive, and their second father holds a position in the court.

"Doesn’t the Su family fear retaliation from this uncle and his nephews?"

"Ambition is never without risk," Yun Yanling replied.

"According to the information gathered by our family, the Su clan once had the chance to rise as a cultivation family themselves.

"Many members of the Su clan hold significant positions in the court, some with considerable rank.

"One of their elders is even a political rival of Sun Fenglin and Fengxuan’s second father.

"For years, the Su clan has been striving to elevate their family to the status of a cultivation household and strengthen their influence.

"But they’ve lacked a spiritual root bearer in their lineage.

"Now that they’ve acquired the Sun family’s spiritual root child, it’s only a matter of time before the Lanlin Sun clan is rebranded as the Lanlin Su clan."

"A whale falls, and all things flourish," Yun Yanshui said with a wry smile.

"The fall of the Sun family has undoubtedly scattered their accumulated cultivation resources among the Su family and other prominent households.

"It wouldn’t be surprising if, in the future, Lanlin County sees not just the Su family but several new cultivation families rise to prominence."

Yun Yanshui’s tone was thoughtful, tinged with both admiration and caution.

"That’s right! In the future, the number of rival families for the Yun clan will only increase," Yun Yanling said with a serious tone.

"Once we’ve embarked on the path of a cultivation family, there is no turning back.

"If the Yun family ever falls apart, it will undoubtedly become prey to the other families of Yunzhang County, devoured without mercy."

"Enough of that," she said with a faint smile, pulling her thoughts back to the present. "How’s the progress on the reconstruction of the market district?"

"Everything is going smoothly," Yun Yanshui replied.

"Any troublemakers stirring things up?"

"None. It’s been peaceful lately. It seems the Wang family has decided to behave for now.

"With you overseeing things here and the protection of Yunzhang County’s elite soldiers, the Wang family doesn’t stand much chance of stirring trouble.

"Unless their cultivators intervene personally, relying on hired rogue cultivators from the Shadow Alliance won’t achieve much."

"Good."

Yun Yanling glanced at the steadily revitalized market district and smiled. "It looks like the reconstruction is almost complete. We should start preparing for the grand opening ceremony."

"I’ve heard that Uncle is planning to invite the court’s honored cultivator, Master Li, to attend the ceremony?"

"That’s correct.

"The market district’s reopening needs to reach the ears of rogue cultivators across the Yue Kingdom. My father is counting on Master Li to spread the word, letting everyone know that Yunzhang County now has a dedicated market for trade and exchange.

"Only with a steady flow of rogue cultivators can the market truly function.

"Without them, the district would be an empty shell, serving no real purpose."

"Very well. Sister Ling, you and Brother-in-law can handle the preparations for the grand opening.

"I’ll continue overseeing the work here and check in on Shuang’er’s cultivation progress."

"All right," Yun Yanling replied with a smile, nodding as she and Qin Zhan boarded a carriage bound for Yunzhang County.

Holding the sleeping Golden-Eyed Beast in his arms, Yun Yanshui made his way to his sister’s room.

Gently pushing the door open, he found Yun Yanshuang deep in cultivation.

Not wanting to disturb her, he tiptoed inside and sat down in a quiet corner of the room.

It wasn’t until the sun climbed high into the sky that Yun Yanshuang completed her meditation. She absorbed and refined the energy of a Embryo Breath Pill before exhaling a long breath, releasing the impurities within her body.

Her beautiful eyes flashed with a sharp, chilling light as her gaze swept across the room, landing on Yun Yanshui resting against the wall.

With a smile, she greeted him, "Brother."

"How’s your cultivation been lately? Any bottlenecks?"

"Everything’s been smooth. My cultivation level is now firmly stabilized at the seventh layer of the Embryo Breath Stage.

"Judging by my current progress, I should reach the peak of the seventh layer by the end of the year."

"Your progress is impressive!"

"And you, Brother?"

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"Me? I’m already at the peak of the ninth layer of the Embryo Breath Stage! With the progress of you, Brother Yantian, Wenxuan, Wenyu, and Wenrun, I’m nearing a breakthrough myself.

"I’m currently preparing to attempt the leap into the Qi Refining Stage.

"Still, I’m not sure if advancing to the Qi Refining Stage requires me to do anything special, or if I just need to wait for your cultivation to feed back into me."

"That probably won’t work," Yun Yanshuang said with a shake of her head.

"Why not?"

"Master said that Qi Refining cultivators survive by absorbing the vital energies of heaven and earth.

"The type of energy they absorb depends on the techniques they practice.

"If a cultivator absorbs impure energy or energy incompatible with their techniques, it could hinder their future cultivation path."

"So, Brother, if you want to break into the Qi Refining Stage, you’ll need to follow the principles of your Three Pure Insights Sutra and absorb the unique Sun Essence and Rising Moon energies of yin and yang," Yun Yanshuang explained seriously.

"My situation is a bit unusual, and the ancient bronze mirror doesn’t adhere to common logic.

"I suspect I won’t have to go through such trouble," Yun Yanshui replied with a hint of humor.

"Well… when you put it that way, it does make sense. I suppose we’ll just have to wait and see for yourself, Brother," Yun Yanshuang said with a thoughtful nod.