Chapter 10: The Song Family

After offering a few words of encouragement to Ye Xuan, the head of the Song family formally took his leave

It is nothing significant; it was just that the person in charge came by a moment ago. Lu Xin smiled briefly and then said, "He mentioned that the head of the Song family personally came to visit, advising us to behave properly and be more compliant, so as not to bring shame to the Lu family."

Ye Xuan could not believe that the head of the Song family would be unaware of these matters. At this moment, the words he spoke were likely only to confirm the recent rumors.

The head of the Song family appeared to be in his forties, accompanied by a young man and a young woman. In addition, there was a middle-aged man who seemed to be a butler. Upon seeing Ye Xuan and Lu Xin, they did not display much emotion; however, when Lu Ren saw Ye Xuan and Lu Xin, the muscles in his face involuntarily twitched slightly. Although this movement was very subtle, it was still noticed by the head of the Song family.

Who are these two children? The head of the Song family was initially indifferent to the two juniors of Ye Xuan, but he seemed to have keenly sensed something and thus inquired.

However, he is very clear that obtaining this Earth Origin Pill with his current strength is simply a waste. If he could restore the cultivation level he had at the time of his physical death, that would be truly useful. Therefore, regarding Lu Jie’s words, he merely let them go in one ear and out the other, not taking them to heart

The Baiyu Dynasty does not prohibit female students; if women are interested, they may also participate in the imperial examination and enter the court to hold official positions

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan merely curled his lips in disdain.

If one were to say that Ye Xuan has no thoughts about this Earth Origin Pill, it would undoubtedly be a lie

The head of the Song family asked, "What about the two children of my fourth brother?" Naturally, Lu Ren could not refuse to answer, "Xin'er, Li'er, why don't you come over and greet Uncle Song?"

Having met Uncle Song, Lu Xin and Ye Xuan immediately stepped forward to greet him

This is indeed greatly beneficial for his swordsmanship training. Unfortunately, he has not yet reached the intermediate level, so this set of techniques, comparable in power to the Earth-level Taohai Listening to the Wind Sword Technique, can only exert one or two points of its power. To truly unleash its full potential, he must at least break through to the innate level.

However, after a moment's thought, Ye Xuan dismissed this idea: "If it were truly obtained from the Nanhai Islands, how could the Longsheng Sect and the Ghost Domain Sect possibly let it go? With the strength and operational style of these two major sects, the entire fleet would have been wiped out long ago, so how could there be any talk of returning... It's strange, truly strange."

At this point, Lu Xin suddenly smiled again, a bit mischievously: "Although Zhang Xu seriously injured you, at least he opened your mind, hehe."

"It is strange that the Earth Origin Pill would be discovered at this time." Ye Xuan was not as excited as the martial artists in Han Shui City; instead, he was continuously pondering the situation surrounding the matter. "Currently, aside from the Medicine King Valley, I really can't think of anyone else who can refine the Earth Origin Pill... The maritime trade partners of Han Shui City are generally from the islands of the South China Sea, and it is said that this Earth Origin Pill was obtained from those islands."

Therefore, the things taught by Lu Jie do not need to be explained in great detail; sometimes, just a brief hint is enough for Ye Xuan to draw inferences from one instance to another

Lu Xin also quite enjoys this feeling, therefore she naturally does not reject it

Unable to visit the cave of Cold Mountain, Ye Xuan spent the next few days at Lu Jie’s place, listening to him share insights and reflections on the Wind Listening Sword Technique.

Lu Xin was frail since childhood and unable to practice martial arts, so the Lu family did not pay much attention to her. However, Lu Xin had a good mother who not only hired a tutor for her but also taught her music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and needlework, among other subjects. Furthermore, she allowed Lu Xin to study in several businesses established by the Lu family in Hanshui City, intentionally nurturing her path in commerce.

This time, Lu Xin needed to purchase items related to the Four Treasures of the Study. She had to buy these items every two months. Given her status, she naturally did not need to go out personally, as it would typically be handled by her servants. However, her mother was intentionally cultivating Lu Xin's skills in bargaining, negotiation, and some aspects of commerce, so these purchases were always left for her to manage herself

At present, Ye Xuan let out a bitter smile, feeling somewhat helpless: "Sister, please don't be so harsh on me. In the past, I didn't understand and always thought I could cultivate on my own, just like my second uncle did back then. ... ... However, I later realized that these experiences need to be continuously accumulated and improved by future generations to be truly beneficial. Otherwise, why would there always be people wanting to seek a mentor?"

"Li Er, what are you mumbling about here?" At that moment, Lu Xin suddenly appeared behind Ye Xuan, and this gentle call startled Ye Xuan greatly

Ye Xuan silently recited a phrase in his heart, and after tidying up a bit, he accompanied Lu Xin as they went out together

"It's nothing." Ye quickly shook his head in denial, then shifted the topic, "Sister, did you need something from me?"

However, upon receiving this reminder, Ye Xuan knew that he would definitely have to be more cautious and careful in the future. Regardless, he must endure this year and a half; as long as he can successfully get through it, no one will discover that he is a body snatcher.

"Ah, my younger brother has indeed come to his senses." Lu Xin smiled slightly and did not continue to dwell on the matter. "I need to go out to buy some things. Would you like to accompany me?"

For Ye Xuan at this moment, a Ge Yuan Dan is less valuable than finding an excuse to directly break through to the sixth rank of the middle stage.

However, it did not take long for Lu Jie to realize that he actually had nothing left to teach Ye Xuan

After listening to the words of the head of the Song family, Ye Xuan merely responded with a shy smile and did not speak. It is true that Lu Li has the physique of a good martial arts candidate, but unfortunately, this person is exceedingly dull, stubborn to the point of death. Otherwise, he would not have practiced for three years and still remained at the ninth rank of the lower tier, ultimately being defeated.

Thus, Lu Xin, like the previous Lu Li, did not attend private school classes; however, this did not hinder them from learning to read and understand the principles of being a person. The only difference was that Lu Li had not gone due to the need to practice martial arts, which left him with little time to attend private school classes.

At this point, Ye Xuan has completely understood that the news of the appearance of the Earth Origin Pill has thoroughly leaked, and these individuals have come here to claim a share of the spoils

However, after the head of the Song family had taken a few steps, when he suddenly joined a few others, Ye Xuan's heart began to race, his expression slightly changed, and then he discreetly took a few steps back, hiding behind Lu Ren.

Although Hanshui and the Book City were originally prosperous, there were not many attractions nearby, and aside from merchants, there were rarely any tourists visiting. As a result, the inns within the city were not numerous. However, recently, all the inns in Hanshui City have been fully booked, and even some ordinary residences have been occupied. Yet, this is not the end, as people from various places continue to gather in large numbers.

"Ah, I feel that you have changed, little brother." Seeing Ye Xuan's expression, Lu Xin smiled again, "In the past, you always wore a cold face, never showing anyone a good expression. Moreover, you would spend all day practicing and meditating in the small courtyard, appearing indifferent to everything. However, ever since that injury you sustained, you have become much more cheerful, and now you are even willing to go out. Although I have no idea where you disappeared to before, vanishing for an entire day, I am genuinely happy from the bottom of my heart; you have finally come to your senses."

Although Ye Xuan appeared to be indifferent to the outside world, he could clearly sense that the atmosphere in Han Shui City had become noticeably strange over the past half month

"Haha, so this is the legendary Lu Li," the head of the Song family suddenly smiled, "The reverse scale of the Qingfeng Sword, Lu Jie, is known throughout Cold Water City, but there are indeed not many who have actually seen him. Oh? Not bad, not bad! The foundation is solid, a promising candidate for martial arts training."

In just half a month, Ye Xuan had learned all of Lu Jie’s insights and experiences regarding the Listening Wind Sword Technique. As for other aspects, Ye Xuan had not learned anything at all. He was very clear about the path he needed to experience anew, and on this point, he would not waver. Therefore, he had no interest whatsoever in techniques such as the Thunderclap Palm or the Returning Wind Thirteen Swords.

Although Ye Xuan has reached the peak of the lower seventh rank, the signs he has recently displayed only suggest a vague intention to break through to the seventh rank. The entire Lu family believes that he has merely been enlightened by Zhang Xu. After all, how could someone who has practiced for three years and is still at the lower ninth rank suddenly claim to reach the seventh rank?

However, it is unclear why Lu Xin's mother firmly opposes it

Of course, I am more than willing to do so. Ye Xuan smiled and put on a very attentive demeanor, which elicited another round of laughter from Lu Xin

However, Ye Xuan and Lu Xin naturally could not leave before the head of the Song family and his children, as this would be against the rules. Therefore, they could only watch them leave first

However, just as they were about to leave the Lu residence, they encountered Lu Ren and members of the Song family coming out together. It was evident that the visit from the Song family had concluded, and they were preparing to depart.

Upon hearing Lu Xin's words, Ye Xuan was secretly taken aback. He knew that his performance differed significantly from that of the original owner of the body. However, Lu Xin was quite naive, interpreting this change as a sign of her own enlightenment, and thus did not harbor any suspicions.

However, looking at these individuals with merely innate realms, Ye Xuan could not help but curl the corner of his mouth: relying on these people to seize the Earth Origin Pill is undoubtedly a pipe dream. Not to mention the true powerhouses, even the four great families of Cold Water City alone are enough to make these people suffer a great loss.

Although Ye Xuan did not possess innate wisdom, nor did he have any inherent supernatural abilities or special talents, he had, after all, come through a process of seizing another's body. Therefore, he had many personal insights and understandings regarding the path of cultivation.

This Lu Xin is indeed somewhat different from the rest