Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 261: Matters of the Autumn (Combined Chapter)
"Isn't this the situation we envisioned the moment we decided to align with the Yan Family?"
Without pondering for too long, Liu Yu smiled lightly, his calm eyes showing a clear distinction between black and white.
This matter had already been decided back when he undertook his second mission in Moonlit Destiny City, and he had taken action accordingly.
At this moment, he certainly would not regret acting contradictory, which would lead to his previous efforts being in vain.
In this world, great power lies within oneself, cruel yet beautiful.
Even though Liu Yu was already a foundation establishment stage cultivator and possessed an Immortal Abode, he still had to be cautious and abide by certain acknowledged "game rules."
Thus, he would never boldly display his uniqueness but instead strive to maintain a persona of "ordinary normalcy," doing what was appropriate for his status, a practice he had upheld since the qi refinement stage.
Under normal circumstances, Liu Yu would gradually reveal his advantages and value, eventually being accepted and integrated by the branch of the academy, possibly even entering the core.
However, the world is always full of unexpected events. Because of a fortunate coincidence where he saved Yan Qun'er, his interactions with the Yan Family increased, and he enjoyed numerous benefits.
At that time, he was still on the outskirts among the foundation establishment stage cultivators of the branch and did not receive much attention or care.
Thus, he had the choices he made later.
When the value one demonstrates is limited, the choices available to each cultivator are few. Most cultivators tend to seize the opportunities most beneficial to themselves, and Liu Yu was no exception at that moment.
Moreover, within the Yuan Yang Three Branches, the family lineage has never been weak.
As for whether he would become a discarded piece one day?
Liu Yu was not worried.
With the improvement of his cultivation strength, he would gradually reveal a higher level of alchemical talents, or say, value.
As long as he possessed utilizable value, and that value was high enough, he would never become a discarded pawn!
Furthermore, with an Immortal Abode, his advantages would become increasingly apparent as he reached higher realms, and compared to other cultivators, his strength would only grow faster!
Perhaps long before that, he would have the strength to adeptly respond to various situations.
Moreover, he had already enjoyed many conveniences provided by the Yan Family in Moonlit City. In the eyes of some fellow disciples, he had likely already been labeled, and if he did not align with the Yan Family and the family lineage, could he smoothly integrate into the core of the branch?
Accepting the benefits from the Yan Family while turning his elbow outward would lead to numerous consequences, and he would probably be branded as "ungrateful."
Liu Yu would naturally not engage in such shortsighted behavior that pleased neither side. If he truly bore the reputation of "ingratitude," it would be akin to social death in the cultivation world, making his path increasingly difficult.
It would be better to lead a carefree life as a loose cultivator.
Despite being influenced by the "Summary of Demonic Cultivation," Liu Yu's concepts had changed to some extent. However, to thrive in the cultivation world of Chu State, virtues, credit, and other intangible names remained very important.
Unless he abandoned the current situation he had painstakingly built and became a complete demon cultivator.
Thus, he must carefully maintain these intangible assets.
……
Time flows differently in the mountains, and the cold does not reveal the passage of years.
In the small pond at the back mountain, various colored lotus flowers had bloomed three times, and three years had slipped away through his fingers.
At the cave dwelling atop the mountain, in the training room.
A young man clad in a black robe, with an ordinary appearance and slightly pale skin, sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, tightly closing his eyes while cultivating.