With Cultivation Simulator in a Chaotic World-Chapter 104 - 103: Cracks and Conflicts

In these years, Ouyang Yun has gained fame through the Alchemy Dao, but what they actually value more is the identity of Ouyang Yun as a disciple of Master Yunding.

Because being a disciple of Master Yunding can bring more benefits and profits to them.

They have contacted Ouyang Yun many times, hoping to leverage this connection to gain greater profits for the family.

As a member of the Ouyang Family, Ouyang Yun wouldn’t alienate them, and indeed he provided the family with quite a bit of benefits.

However, the Ouyang Family wanted more, becoming greedy to the point that Ouyang Yun felt a bit of repulsion and dislike.

All of this was for Ouyang Yan in the Cyan Yuan Sword Sect.

The Ouyang Family is like a mad gambler, placing all their hopes on Ouyang Yan.

They can’t be blamed; after all, this is Dual Spirit Roots with a great chance of becoming a Golden Core talent.

If the Ouyang Family could produce a Golden Core Master, the Ouyang Family could become a top power in the downstream of the Qingqiu River.

Yet Ouyang Yun is not someone blindly loyal to the family.

Both Jiang Ming and Ouyang Yun know that the Alchemy Dao is what Ouyang Yun can rely on, and the reason Master Yunding took him as a disciple, the reason he holds his current position, is all because of his Alchemy Dao.

In the system interface, the Alchemy Apprentice is just an entry-level talent of the Alchemy Dao.

But now, Jiang Ming feels that what is called entry-level might actually be within the entire Jiuzhou Alchemy Dao.

With the Basic Comprehension Bonus, Ouyang Yun’s talent has already surpassed nearly ninety percent of alchemists in the Qingqiu River area.

And Ouyang Yun has sacrificed a lot for the current Alchemy Dao, for even one percent talent requires ninety-nine percent sweat, and thus, Ouyang Yun’s cultivation has fallen quite behind due to the Alchemy Dao.

Ouyang Yun was able to stand out among a large number of alchemists, sacrificing more than outsiders could see.

If the Ouyang Family’s demands were reasonable, Ouyang Yun would naturally respond kindly, but if they were to demand unrestrainedly, Ouyang Yun would not let the Ouyang Family take everything he now has.

[You’ve left a letter for Master Yunding and returned to the Ouyang Family.]

[It’s been more than twenty years since you left home, and aside from returning home once or twice a year to fulfill filial duty, you’ve never returned.]

[You can feel the urgency of this summon from the Ouyang Family.]

The Ouyang Family is a ruler behind the scenes in a small country.

The place where the main family resides is extremely grand, with opulent pavilions, carved beams, and painted rafters.

Outside the main gate of the Ouyang Family, a carriage driven by five horses, surrounded by several knights, slowly stopped at the gate.

"The Ouyang Family welcomes you."

"Please state your origins."

The few disciples guarding the gate, with slightly solemn faces, spoke politely yet without flattery.

The knights around the carriage rode Exotic Beast Black Horses equivalent to the seventh or eighth layer of Qi Refining; these knights’ cultivation was evidently the ninth layer of Qi Refining.

Being escorted by such individuals means the person in the carriage must not be simple.

"Origin... Nine Clouds Market, disciple under Master Yunding, Ouyang Yun."

The curtain of the carriage was lifted by a maid.

A white-robed young man slowly stepped out from within.

He was dressed in a clean, crisp white robe, with a handsome and distinguished face, a tall and upright posture, and three silver cloud patterns embroidered at the collar.

That is the sign of a Third-Grade Alchemist. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"What—after a few years of not coming to the Ouyang Family, do you not recognize me..."

"Ouyang... We have seen Alchemist Ouyang Yun."

The few Ouyang Family disciples had complex expressions but they all offered a bow.

Ouyang Yun reported his identity without mentioning his identity as an Ouyang Family disciple but instead as a disciple of Master Yunding, clearly showing Ouyang Yun’s attitude.

Among the few middle-aged disciples of the Ouyang Family, some understood the situation like a bright mirror, though it had little to do with them.

In fact, one or two intended to leverage Ouyang Yun’s father Ouyang Changqing’s relationship to reconnect and perhaps gain some benefits.

However, one young person wore an expression of slight displeasure.

He suddenly stepped forward.

Saying, "Ouyang Yun, have you forgotten the blood of the Ouyang Family running in your veins?"

Ouyang Yun remained calm, saying, "Have I ever said I’m not an Ouyang Family disciple?"

Ouyang Yun had never denied this relationship.

It’s just that the Ouyang Family chose Ouyang Yan and treated him rudely first.

Everything boiled down to the two words—’profit’.

In the past, the Ouyang Family certainly would have maintained this relationship well.

But now, with Ouyang Yan, the Ouyang Family chose Ouyang Yan over Ouyang Yun.

Even the esteemed status of Master Yunding, a half-step Seventh-Grade Alchemist, couldn’t compare to a Golden Core Master’s.

Of course, there was also the variable of Ouyang Yun being a Transmigrator, which in the eyes of the Ouyang Family, meant Ouyang Yun wasn’t likely to develop a rebellious mindset so soon; they could still retract their hand later.

But Ouyang Yun also saw the predicament of the Ouyang Family, resorting to asking one disciple to satisfy another’s needs.

Indeed, the Ouyang Family was, after all, still just a family with two Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"Ouyang Yun, do not be so arrogant—today Young Master Yan also arrives..."

The young man had not finished speaking before he was dragged away by other disciples, his mouth covered.

Young people are easily deceived; those seasoned old wolves seemed to have seen through life’s ways.

The Ouyang Family’s game was too vague, but Ouyang Yun was standing right in front, so they must not offend this junior.

"Alchemist Ouyang, we..." Some knights hesitated to speak.

"I trouble you all to wait outside for a while. I am part of the Ouyang Family, so naturally, I will not face danger here."

These knights were sent by Huoo Ling to protect him.

The weak combat capability of alchemists is a consensus in the Cultivation Realm, and with these powerful Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivators protecting him, unless faced with a Foundation Establishment Powerhouse, Ouyang Yun would essentially be safe from life-threatening dangers.

"Yes."

The knights dismounted in unison to wait outside, as Ouyang Yun stepped into the Ouyang Family alone.

"Ouyang Yan?"

Ouyang Yun smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth, curious to see what kind of genius Dual Spirit Roots really were.

"Young Master Yun, the Family Head has been waiting in the main hall for quite some time."

"Where is my mother?"

"The lady is still at the old place. We, the servants, are still attending to her; Young Master Yun need not worry too much. Please, Young Master Yun, let this old man lead the way."

Inside the main hall.

The Ouyang Family Head, Ouyang Qingtian, exuded a profound aura, seated in the main seat.

Beside Ouyang Qingtian, Ouyang Yan calmly sipped tea.

Ouyang Yan possessed a deep aura, with a hint of Sword Essence subtly emerging.

Judging by his aura, Ouyang Yan’s cultivation had reached the Qi Refining Eighth Layer.

He’s cultivated for less than thirty years.