Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror-Chapter 145 - 136 Yu Mujian

As these words were spoken, an uproar immediately broke out among those seated at the lower end of the hall. The expressions of the noble families varied, and they began whispering among themselves. Li Tongya also nodded slightly, finally understanding where the Yu Family's confidence came from to act so dominantly. He pondered to himself:

"A family with two at the Foundation Establishment stage, sending disciples to cultivate at Yuanwu Peak, striving to establish their own prefecture to control the lifeblood of all families around the lake. And now they stumble upon the marketplace at Wangyue Lake collapsing, taking control of the trade circulation as they rebuild. With heaven and earth's benefits all on the Yu Family's side, should things succeed, the Yu Family will indeed have secured their position as the overlord of Lakeside Prefecture!"

"Only, Yu Xiaogui, despite his ruthless actions, is too much of a gambler, too hasty. Such blunt and forceful control over the other families may well backfire..."

His gaze swept over the opposing side where the Fei Clan's head, a middle-aged man in brocade clothes and a white robe, was frowning and clutching his cup while looking at Li Tongya. Although the two did not know each other's names, or even had never met before, they now had many similar interests due to the Yu Family's assertiveness.

The rest of the noble families at the lower end fell silent immediately, including those who previously rallied around the Yu Family, who now closed their mouths. Everyone knew that both matters at hand were critical, and no one dared to speak.

"Gentlemen... what are your thoughts?"

Yu Xiaogui sneered, anticipating the reaction from the lower end. He didn't care about most of the families' responses. His gaze rested on a few families, either with disciples cultivating within the sect or with strong backers within, seeing that they all remained silent. Li and Fei families did not say a word either, so he had no choice but to say:

"Lu Sisi! What does your Lu Family think!"

Lu Sisi was stunned and gave a wry smile, standing up in confusion. The old man knew all too well what Yu Xiaogui was planning but was also afraid of retaliation. He sighed and said:

"If the Yu Family takes the lead, it's naturally good..."

Before he could finish, Yu Xiaogui looked around with a cold face, then laughed again and said:

"If the gentlemen have no objections, let's settle the marketplace matter like this, and I hope everyone will give us the honor of their presence when the time comes."

Li Tongya sneered inwardly, thinking:

"Flying to Lixia County only takes a few hours, and a Qi Cultivator would hardly mind such a short time. The Yu Family's marketplace is just to attract Fetal Breathing Clans, and they can expect no profits for decades to come." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Although this was said, there was an undeniable anxiety on the faces of the families, powerless against the Yu Family's dominance.

As the banquet cooled down, Li Tongya looked down at the fine wine and dishes in front of him, cautious not to reach out for food. Suddenly, a middle-aged Yu Family member sprung up from the lower end, cupping his hands and said:

"I heard the head of the Li Family had exceptional swordsmanship. I, too, practice the Sword Dao and would like to request some instruction, if you would so graciously agree."

Li Tongya sighed softly, his Spiritual Sense swept over the man and noticed the Sixth Layer of Qi Cultivation. He thought to himself:

"So it comes at last, and to think they regard me so highly."

Instantly, all eyes at the sides focused on Li Tongya. Ever since Qing Sui Sword Immortal Li Chijin defeated Chi Jiuyun with a Moon Que Sword Intent at Yi Shan City, the reputation of the Lijing Li Family soared throughout Lakeside Prefecture. All the families were eager to see someone test the Li Family's Heritage, so the Yu Family's probe was in line with everyone's desires. The atmosphere at the banquet warmed up, even the Fei Clan head looked up in interest.

As the center of attention, Li Tongya gave a small smile, showing no desire to stand out, and declined:

"I wonder where brother heard such rumors. Tongya dare not claim such skill."

The atmosphere instantly turned chilly. The middle-aged man from the Yu Family bit his lip and said fiercely:

"A sword bearer should advance fearlessly! Yet brother Tongya seems so reserved, is this the style of the Li Family?"

Yu Xiaogui waved his hand to stop him, raising his cup with a smile, he said:

"Please grant my family this favor, young friend Tongya."

With the conversation reaching this point, Li Tongya stood up from his seat, moved to the center of the boat, and cupped his hands:

"Li Tongya of the Lijing Li Family."

"Yu Mujian of the Yu Family from the Dense Forest."

Yu Mujian said coldly, drawing his sword, the Sword Radiance was piercing as it shot toward Li Tongya's face. Li Tongya's Spiritual Sense quickly assessed that the man's swordsmanship posed no threat. However, he felt an inexplicable familiarity with the Green Peak sword in the man's hand and remained alert.

Li Tongya drew his sword to block, not going on the offensive, merely deflecting Yu Mujian's Sword Radiance and Sword Qi with ease and finesse. Yu Mujian attacked repeatedly, demonstrating most of his sword techniques, yet he couldn't even make Li Tongya move a single step, and his face grew increasingly unsightly.

The noble families watched closely from above; Li Tongya stood firm without moving an inch, effortlessly neutralizing Yu Mujian's tempestuous onslaught, drawing a wave of praise from the crowd.

"Li Tongya's swordsmanship is far superior, this Yu Mujian is no match at all!"

"Truly, a Sword Immortal Family!"

Yu Mujian's face grew uglier, and Yu Xiaogui's smile gradually disappeared as he watched coldly, thinking to himself:

"What brilliant sword moves, what solid foundation in swordsmanship... The Li Family does indeed have a swordsmanship heritage, it must start at least at Third Grade!"

"You!"

Yu Mujian glared at him fiercely, forming a seal with his left hand and holding the sword with his right; a layer of faint white light immediately shone upon the sword blade, exuding a fierce energy as he slashed towards Li Tongya once more.

"Yu Family's sword techniques!"

Someone from the lower seats exclaimed, and a hint of triumph appeared on Yu Mujian's face; his sword strikes slowed considerably, but each move was forceful and heavy, pressing towards Li Tongya.

After a few exchanges, a chorus of hisses came from above. It turned out that Li Tongya still stood in his spot, holding his sword and neutralizing every attack. The brocade-clothed, white-robed cultivator from the Fei Clan even snickered, inciting a burst of irritation in Yu Xiaogui.

"Li Tongya, is that all you have? It seems that the Qing Sui Sword Immortal is just a simpleton who knows only defense!"

Yu Mujian, extremely humiliated, cursed rudely. No sooner had his words fallen than the expressions of the various families above changed, the brocade-clothed, white-robed cultivator of the Fei Clan almost laughing out loud. Yu Xiaogui's face turned ashen as he quickly shouted:

"Idiot! Shut your mouth!"

Li Tongya's face finally showed a change, his brow furrowing slightly as a flicker of anger crossed his eyes. He swept away the attack with a single stroke, then resheathed the sword and, with a sudden draw, a brilliant arc of white sword light surged forth, heading straight for Yu Mujian's face.

"Have mercy!"

The dazzling sword light had barely risen when Yu Xiaogui stepped forward. Caught off guard, Yu Mujian hurriedly thrust out three sword strikes, but they shattered like paper before the Moon Que Sword Arc.

He stepped back, his face pale, about to be wounded when a pair of hands as white as jade grabbed the bright white arc of sword light in front of him. Yu Xiaogui moved his left hand and forcefully crushed the sword arc into scattered sharp Qi before retracting his hand. His face, looking terrible, pulled up Yu Mujian and shouted angrily:

"Even the Qing Sui Sword Immortal is not for you to insult at will! Apologize to me now!"

Yu Mujian babbled a few words, his teeth clenched in frustration and unwillingness as he began:

"I spoke out of turn and offended the esteemed Sword Immortal. Please forgive me."

Yu Xiaogui, feeling both anger and urgency, had just suffered a setback and was forced to offer an embarrassing apology. Despite the turmoil in his heart, he apologized with a smile:

"I failed in my teaching, letting this child offend Elder Chi Jing. Please forgive him, Brother Tongya! Any punishment you deem fit, we of the Yu Family will accept!"

While his face was smiling, rage churned within his chest. Yu Xiaogui silently gritted his teeth and thought:

"One incompetent child almost brought me down. Thank goodness Mugao has some sense, or else I wouldn't know what would become of the Yu Family..."

Li Tongya smiled softly, picked up the longsword that Yu Mujian had dropped, and said earnestly to him:

"Cultivating the Sword Dao doesn't have to be all about seeking sharpness!"

Seeing Yu Mujian looking up unconvinced, Li Tongya said in a serious tone:

"The sharper the advance, the faster the retreat. Before Qing Sui unsheathes, it lies in how well you hide. If you can take my words to heart, your Sword Dao can take one step further."

"The Yu Family Head has said he wants to punish you, so you will leave this Qing Sui with me for now. Once you have mastered the control of your sharp Qi, you can come to Lijing Mountain to retrieve your sword."

Yu Mujian trembled slightly as he heard this, looking complexly at Li Tongya. Yu Xiaogui also nodded slightly, his heart feeling somewhat relieved. Li Tongya's words gave both sides a way out and blandly brushed aside the previous incident, turning a fellow peers' challenge into a junior's request for advice, which gave the Yu Family ample face.

"Thank you, Elder,"

Yu Mujian said blankly, his face a mix of emotions. The circle of family heads around them began whispering to each other, with someone praising:

"Elder Tongya really has a generous spirit!"