Chapter Six, In this world, there are no kin.

Even though she had guessed this fact, Qu Ningxuan couldn't help but gasp in shock

After the initial pleasantries and formalities, Qu Ningxuan finally left the Shen family's stronghold. Instead of immediately going to Yun Cang Mountain to cultivate, she performed a spell to create an illusion, transforming herself into an ordinary-looking young man dressed respectably, and began to stroll slowly through Suijing.

She wants to see just how incompetent Shen Yuxuan's family really is

Qu Ningxuan stayed at the Shen family for a few more days, borrowing about ten miscellaneous books on cultivation from the perspective of cultivators. After packing her things and taking leave from Shen Yingchang, she used the teleportation array to head to the imperial capital of the Huai Jin Dynasty—Sui Jing

The more a place is characterized by clear mountains and beautiful waters, and is rich in spiritual energy, the more conducive it is to cultivation; conversely, the less favorable it becomes. For ordinary people, Suijing is beneath the feet of the emperor, immensely prosperous, and they dream of visiting it. However, for cultivators, Yuecheng is a place where the most powerless and the most disheartened individuals reside, or those who feel hopeless in their cultivation and thus choose to abandon their aspirations, indulging instead in the worldly riches that such a place offers. Because of this, the cultivation level of those from the Shen family stationed in Suijing has declined with each generation. This time, the person in charge of guarding Suijing, Manager Zhao, is merely a mid-stage Xuanzhao cultivator, even inferior to Qu Ningxuan.

Jun Qiantang smiled faintly, showing no signs of the awkwardness that comes with forcibly abducting someone. She exuded an air of elegance and composure, appearing exceptionally bright and clear. However, what she said was something that Qu Ningxuan absolutely did not want to hear: "I haven't been idle these days either, and I've found out something quite interesting. Would you like to hear it?"

Qu Ningxuan was extremely averse to this, yet she did not wish to offend anyone. Therefore, she maintained a demeanor of calmness and composure, responding to flattery while rejecting every gift without exception, her mind subtly devising a strategy. After the pleasantries were exchanged, she happened to reveal a hint of melancholy and unease, her beautiful face filled with a sense of gloom: "Manager Zhao, I would like to know how my family is... now faring."

Zhao, the manager, immediately declined, saying, "I feel embarrassed to trouble you with such expenses..." However, his gaze lingered several times on the jade vase, clearly indicating that his words were insincere

You will receive retribution, surely!" Qu Ningxuan gazed at the golden plaque of the Duke of Zhen Guo's residence, murmuring softly, "Soon..."

Knowing that no further information could be obtained from Chief Zhao, Qu Ningxuan said, "In that case, I will practice on Yun Cang Mountain outside of Suijing, patiently awaiting the arrival of the competition"

Zhao Guan Shi, seeing her in this state, couldn't help but feel puzzled, wondering whether he should speak the truth or embellish it a little to make Miss Shen Yuxuan happy

Zhao, the manager, had a sudden thought and cautiously asked, "May I inquire if you have any impression of your own biological elder brother..."

Jun Qiantang nodded gently: "Indeed, this is the tomb of the Great Emperor of the Ten Thousand Clans, who once ruled the Eastern Wilderness."

Qu Ningxuan had been quietly observing Manager Zhao. Noticing his silence, she became certain that there was an issue with her family. She had a vague understanding of this; a son born out of wedlock becoming an inner disciple could lead her grandfather to decisively abandon his first wife. Moreover, the Qin family, one of the five prominent families to which her grandmother belonged, tacitly accepted this situation, showing no intention of supporting their married daughter. Given that she had emerged as a genius surpassing the elders... With this thought, Qu Ningxuan sighed softly and said, "Manager Zhao, please tell me truthfully about the character of Shen Yuxuan's family."

Such cultivation could not possibly belong to the core members of the Shen family, who are privy to the important secrets of the Shen family. Manager Zhao, unaware of the entanglements between the upper echelons of the Shen family and the Qianyang Sect, genuinely believed that Qu Ningxuan was the beloved disciple of the ancestor. Moreover, since Qu Ningxuan's cultivation surpassed his own, he resorted to all kinds of flattery and sycophantic behavior, which need not be elaborated upon.

Qu Ningxuan did not want to follow his line of thought, as she feared that as her situation became increasingly perilous, she would truly waver and thus lure Xiao Ma out. Therefore, she tapped on the wall of the flying boat and said with utmost calmness: "This kind of material... I have never seen before"

Having said that, she took out a jade bottle and smiled, saying: "A small gift, just to express my gratitude"

The cultivation is divided into four major tiers, with twelve ranks. Each rank is further divided into four sub-stages: early stage, mid stage, late stage, and peak stage. Advancing to each sub-stage is extremely challenging, yet each is significantly stronger than the previous one. The four major tiers are Refining Essence into Qi, Refining Qi into Spirit, Refining Spirit back to Void, and Merging with the Dao of Void. The Tribulation Stage is the final rank of Merging with the Dao of Void.

Zhao Guan Shi noticed her displeasure and quickly said: "I am not clear about the specific situation, I only know that it seems to be on the seventh day after, at Yun Cang Mountain outside the capital. As you know, we cultivators do not pay much attention to worldly matters..."

Zhao Guan knew well that he should not interfere in other people's family matters, but when faced with Qu Ningxuan's clear and somewhat expectant gaze, which also carried a sense of understanding, he found it hard to refuse. Moreover, such matters could easily be inquired about outside... Wait, inquire outside?

Seeing her face turn pale, yet still straightening her back and striving to acclimate to the things she feared, Jun Qiantang couldn't help but nod inwardly, thinking that this girl was quite remarkable for being able to achieve this. Upon arriving at their destination, Jun Qiantang stowed away the flying boat and opened another barrier to prevent the extremely dense dark energy from eroding Qu Ningxuan's body, then asked: "Do you know where this is?"

Zhao Guan Shi was also unaware of what Qu Ningxuan's brother was called, so he vaguely replied: "Yes! I heard that he made a bet to duel with someone, and the matter has escalated quite a bit. You might as well go and take a look yourself..."

At this moment, Qu Ningxuan was too preoccupied to consider how Jun Qiantang had so easily found the main tomb chamber. She appeared pale, her voice trembling, and she could barely stand: "But what does all this have to do with me?"

Qu Ningxuan is an ordinary girl who is afraid of the dark, ghosts, and many creatures with either no legs or many legs. She believes that her family’s practice of raising demon beasts and turning them into a trial ground for low-level cultivators, allowing these disciples to slaughter numerous demon beasts to accumulate points for rewards, is against the natural order. Therefore, she never participates in such activities. Additionally, being a genius, her cultivation speed is exceptionally fast, and the ancestors and elders of the Shen family have allowed her to bypass these trivial matters. This has resulted in her having no practical combat experience, making it difficult for her to overcome the fear within her.

Qu Ningxuan glanced around the main tomb chamber, which covered an area of several thousand square meters and was constructed with unparalleled magnificence and grandeur, and could not help but feel a sense of shock. She could not estimate the speed of the flying vessel, but she knew that the journey must have been considerable. From the ever-changing environment of this tomb chamber, the complex mechanisms, the thick aura of darkness, the vast scale, and the almost completely excavated state, ... could it be ... Qu Ningxuan felt that her speculation was unlikely, yet she was at a loss for other possibilities. Thus, with a hint of hesitation, she asked: "Could it be that this was the result of the super sects and families of the entire Eastern Wilderness jointly excavating for over a hundred years, only to inadvertently trigger the mechanisms and sink into the depths of the earth ... "

Perhaps https://m.hetushu.com is a reflection of the heavens' lack of favor towards this world. For so many years, no one in the entire world has been able to ascend. Those at the Golden Core stage can establish their own sects, while those at the Nascent Soul stage are considered senior experts. The Out-of-Body stage is occupied by ancient beings who have long hidden away. As for the first stage of the Void Refinement and Dao Integration, the Spirit Division stage, it is uncertain how many in the world can reach it, let alone the subsequent stages of Body Integration and Tribulation Crossing. However, the Wan Zong Emperor, who can already be regarded as an 'ancient figure,' is a powerful being at the Tribulation Crossing stage.

Qu Ningxuan nodded, showing no signs of reproach, and turned to ask Manager Zhao why the gambling fight had to take place at Yun Cang Mountain. After Manager Zhao explained, she learned that ordinary people without spiritual roots had not given up on their dreams of cultivating immortality. As a result, martial arts were flourishing across the continent, and everyone was hoping for the miraculous emergence of martial arts leading to the Dao. The fact that the Shen family in the secular world could become one of the five great families of the Huai Jin Dynasty was primarily due to the backing of the first-class cultivation family, the Shen family, but the number of high-level martial artists they possessed was also a key factor.

"Is my biological elder brother called Shen Yu... Qi?" Qu Ningxuan tilted her head slightly, asking with some uncertainty

Qu Ningxuan bit her lower lip tightly, never expecting that due to her own actions, she had indirectly implicated so many common people. What family? They are nothing but a group of beasts

"Gambling fight?" Qu Ningxuan frowned slightly, seemingly displeased

It has been proven that, despite her tendency to think the worst of everything, her imagination is still insufficient. During the Ming Dynasty, there was a man named Yan Shifan, who was exceedingly arrogant and tyrannical, causing both officials and commoners to wish for nothing more than to devour his flesh. Compared to Yan Shifan, her father and brothers were even worse; their arrogance and bullying were beyond description. Her half-sister, a concubine in the palace, oppressed the Empress to the point of gasping for breath, wantonly taking lives. Shen Yuqi was somewhat better; he usually did not act excessively, but lacking sufficient strategy and talent, he insisted on vying for military power to become the commander of the three armies. As a result, his empty talk led to the loss of over a hundred thousand soldiers, yet he still received promotions and honors, singing his praises all the way. It is truly disgusting.

Upon discovering that this was a cemetery, Qu Ningxuan instinctively closed her eyes, but then gritted her teeth and forced them open, restraining herself from looking away

In just a few short sentences, the flying vessel had penetrated the ground and was swiftly traversing underground. Unable to suppress her curiosity, Qu Ningxuan kept her gaze fixed on the window, observing the scenery and creatures beneath the earth, feeling as though her eyes were insufficient to take it all in

After approximately more than an hour, the flying boat passed through an ancient and weathered gate, and the scene outside transformed dramatically, suddenly becoming exceptionally eerie and terrifying

Such intense emotions... are you planning to act justly against your own kin? A clear and bright laughter rang in Qu Ningxuan's ears, and in the next moment, she found herself aboard a magnificent flying boat

"The clumsy technique of topic diversion." Jun Qiantang commented, then smiled and said, "What is heard is often illusory, while what is seen is real. The head of the Shen family has not interacted with outsiders, so I cannot provide you with the most authentic evidence at this moment. However, there are still alternative ways to approach this..."

It is often said that the poor excel in literature while the rich excel in martial arts. Only prominent families can afford to nurture a large number of advanced martial artists. Those who are cultivated serve their families, further expanding their influence and creating a virtuous cycle. Steward Zhao mentioned that Shen Yuqi can also be considered an advanced martial artist, and his words were not without veiled compliments towards Qu Ningxuan. However, Qu Ningxuan scoffed at this, fully aware of the exaggeration involved. With an endless supply of elixirs and powerful techniques, if Shen Yuqi cannot become an advanced martial artist, then she is truly a piece of rotten wood that cannot be carved!