Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror-Chapter 141 - 132 Yu Family Visit

Lu Sisi halted momentarily, his ingratiating smile freezing on his face. He stuttered out a sigh and, seeing the two men behind the young master both staring at him with angry, round eyes, he nodded with difficulty and could only respond:

"The young master is right! My Lu Family will follow the instructions..."

No sooner had Lu Sisi spoken than the young master of the Yu Family nodded and smiled at him, at which Lu Sisi got the hint. He took out a few spirit stones from the brocade pouch at his waist, and someone behind the young master stepped forward to accept them. Lu Sisi said obsequiously:

"It's a bother for the young master to come all this way to notify our family. These few spirit stones are but a small token of my respect..."

"Hmm."

The young master of the Yu Family turned around with a swish of his sleeve, speaking softly:

"Three days from now at Lake Zhongzhou, my Yu Family will be hosting a banquet for all the noble families. The elder must not forget to attend."

"Yes! Certainly!"

As the three of them rose on the wind, Lu Sisi was left desolately hanging his head atop the mountain, trembling at the lips by the stairs, unable to utter a word for a long time.

Once the three Yu Family members had flown away from Huaqian Mountain, the plump one began to laugh and called out:

"Cousin, this task is truly a fine one! In just a week, each of us can get nearly ten spirit stones! That's as much as many years' worth of family stipends!"

The thin and tall Yu Family member on the other side nodded thoughtfully, his mind on other matters. He said gravely:

"Big brother, the Lu Family has lost its presence. I saw clearly, all those seated below were Fetal Breathing elders, and there was only one young eye practicing Qi cultivation, who looked totally listless, the epitome of stupidity. And this Lu Sisi is nearing his death; he's finished."

The young master of the Yu Family also nodded, giving him an approving look before slapping the fat man, and said sternly:

"Learn from him!"

Then he turned his head back and replied:

"Indeed, but the Lu Family has some relationship of sentiment with Moon Lake Peak. It's not worth worrying about. With that fool leading the Lu Family, the fortune of the Lu Clan has declined, and they won't amount to anything within two hundred years!"

As they conversed, they entered the territory of the Li Family. The young master of the Yu Family's expression turned serious, and he said emphatically:

"All of you be more cautious! When we arrive at the Li Family's mountaintop, do not speak lightly. The Li Family cannot be compared to the other noble families; they have a profound background, and we mustn't offend anyone!"

"Isn't it just that Qing Sui Sword Immortal!" The plump one pouted unconvinced, but the young master of the Yu Family glared at him fiercely and scolded:

"Just that? Do you even know what a Sword Immortal is?! Among all magic artifacts, the sword is the best at killing and slaying, and he has also mastered the Sword Intent. My father would only last up to ten moves against him, and the old ancestor in our family would probably only be able to protect himself in his presence!"

"Moreover, that Li Chijin is just over thirty and has achieved Foundation Establishment, which suggests that attaining a Zifu is within reach. By then, the Li Family will have a Zifu backing in the sect, and at Wangyue Lake, our Yu Family will no longer have a say!"

The thin and tall man watched intently and muttered:

"Qing Sui Sword Immortal... There are indeed many people on this territory of the Li Family. It seems they have spent quite some effort in managing the common people..."

"It's not all that great."

After looking around for a while, the plump one laughed and said:

"It looks like a poor and remote place, far inferior to our Yu Family's dense forest. How could such a land nurture a Sword Immortal?"

"Shut up!"

After flying for a while, a slightly golden, translucent Great Formation became visible before the young master of the Yu Family. He stimulated his mana and said softly:

"The Yu Family from Green Pond has come to visit. I request the presence of the Li Family elder for a chat!"

This approach was starkly different from the crude sound transmission method used by the Lu Family, showing a sense of propriety and restraint. The three of them waited outside the formation for a while when a young man with a black longbow on his back rose against the wind and stopped in front of them; it was Li Xuanfeng.

"I am Li Xuanfeng from the Li Family of Lijing. May I ask if the three of you are seeking my family's elder regarding important matters?"

The young master of the Yu Family immediately changed his demeanor, his facial expression becoming lively and quite cordial, a stark contrast to the snooty air he had shown at the Lu Family. He clasped his hands towards Li Xuanfeng and said with a beaming smile:

"I am Yu Mugao from the Green Pond Yu Family; it's a pleasure to meet brother Xuanfeng. My Yu Family has some happy news to discuss with your elder! Would you please lead me to meet Elder Tongya?"

Li Xuanfeng's Spiritual Sense swept over the three men before him, observing one at the Third Layer of Qi Cultivation and two at the Second Layer. They posed no threat before him and Li Tongya. He nodded slightly in reassurance and, with hands clasped in greeting, said,

"Taoist Fellow is too kind, please follow me down!"

Leading the men into the formation, Li Xuanfeng had the three sit down in the courtyard. Before long, Li Tongya also emerged from meditation in his Cave Mansion and stepped into the courtyard.

Upon seeing Li Tongya, Yu Mugao quickly rose to his feet and said with clasped hands,

"I am Yu Mugao and am honored to meet Senior Tongya!"

Li Tongya was slightly surprised by his courteous demeanor, maintaining an unruffled expression as he said softly,

"You flatter me, Young Master Yu!"

"The Li Family of Lijing truly comes from a lineage of Sword Immortals. I've heard that Senior Tongya is also highly skilled in swordsmanship. Mugao admires you greatly!"

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, they finally broached the main topic. Yu Mugao, with a smile on his face, said,

"In the past few years since my Yu Family joined Green Pond, we were unaware of the local customs. Now that members of my family have entered Yuanwu Peak under Green Pond Sect, my father thought that it would be a good idea to discuss the surrounding Noble Families by Wangyue Lake, which are in utter disarray. Considering that such a treasure like Wangyue Lake lies open to all, with disciples frequently falling victim to killings, my father thought it best to meet with the families by the lake, with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from our Yu Family taking the lead to integrate resources and rebuild the market..."

Yu Mugao talked for a while, first revealing the foundation of their plan and explaining the pretext sought by the Yu Family. He delicately alluded to the status of the Yu Family as a Noble Family in a manner that was soft and overly polite.

Li Tongya listened for a while and surmised that the Yu Family meant to take the lead and become the foremost authority of Wangyue Lake. He silently mused,

"The Yu Family has two Foundation Establishment Cultivators; their strength is formidable. It is not unreasonable for them to integrate Wangyue Lake, but their politeness to the Li Family is only due to Jing'er's face, assuming that my family has the protection of a Sword Immortal."

"Jing'er's situation can be kept secret for at least a few more decades. During that time, the Li Family is like having a talisman; regular families wouldn't dare to provoke us..."

He nodded and replied with a smile,

"That is naturally a wonderful proposal. The Li Family approves and supports the Yu Family taking the lead in this matter."

At these words, Yu Mugao's eyes brightened. Li Tongya paused for a moment as if he had more to say but instead lowered his head and sipped his tea. Yu Mugao glanced carefully at him and added with a smile,

"Since my Yu Family has taken the initiative in this matter, we will naturally share the benefits. When the market is newly established, a share of the profits will certainly be offered to noble families!"

Li Tongya frowned slightly at his empty promises, set down his teacup, and said softly,

"The Noble Families lead, and you must surely have had your fill of such benefits and tributes!"

The smile on Yu Mugao's face momentarily stalled, he laughed awkwardly to hide his embarrassment, and said,

"Those are just tokens of gratitude from the families, given willingly as thanks for the Yu Family's protection..."

Glancing at Li Tongya, Yu Mugao hastily added, 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"Of course, the Li Family need not be concerned! With the Yu Family as the head of Lake Zhongzhou, the Li Family naturally holds the second highest position. My father admires the Qing Sui Sword Immortal greatly. The Yu Family would never entertain other thoughts towards the Li Family."

Li Tongya shook his head in response,

"Noble Fellow need not trouble to create a second place for my Li Family. Our strength is limited, and we wouldn't be able to take such a seat. Since the Yu Family wishes to establish this market, the Li Family is supportive, but there's no need to approach us further on this matter."

With Li Tongya's statement, Yu Mugao breathed a sigh of relief as the encounter reached a successful conclusion, having expected the Li Family to be the hardest to convince. A smile appeared on his face, realizing Li Tongya was about to see them off, he quickly said,

"Three days from now, my Yu Family will meet with the other families on Lake Central Continent, and we hope for Senior's presence."

After presenting an invitation, which Li Xuanfeng stepped forward to accept, they exchanged a few more words. Yu Mugao, still somewhat embarrassed, took his leave, and Li Tongya saw off the three men before turning back into the courtyard.

Li Xuanfeng stood at the front of the courtyard, flicking his sleeves. Raising his head lightly, he smiled and said,

"The Yu Family was quite courteous, mostly out of regard for my adoptive father's face. Otherwise, it's uncertain whether they would have sought tribute from us like they do from the other surrounding families..."

Li Tongya, unconvinced, explained to Li Xuanfeng,

"The Yu Family has the strength, but their Family Head is too impatient and overbearing. The families have been entrenched on Wangyue Lake for many years, with complex and intertwined relationships—who doesn't have connections to a peak? They want to open a market on the lake and collect tribute from the families; since when is that the way things are done!"

"The Yu Family, acting so rashly, has already provoked widespread anger. Just watch; it'll be interesting to see how they wrap this up!"