Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 325: Visitors from the Bai Family
"That's right, Wei Tiancong has successfully established his foundation. This will at least ensure that the Wei Family remains strong for a hundred or two hundred years, barring any unforeseen circumstances."
"If during this period, new foundation establishment cultivators emerge, the Wei Family might even have the chance to take it a step further."
"There’s a possibility of replacing the Bai Family and becoming the 'dominant power' within five hundred miles south of Golden Rampart Market."
As a loose cultivator said this, he cautiously glanced around.
"Speak carefully!"
"Be wary, fellow cultivator. Words can bring trouble."
The loose cultivator who spoke earlier reminded him.
"But what does this have to do with us?"
"We should take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a good meal of spiritual food; that in itself is a delightful matter."
The one behind him chuckled, appearing indifferent, but eventually changed the subject, expressing some concerns.
Liu Yu, sitting in the hall of the pavilion, listened intently while sipping tea, gathering information with keen observation and attentive ears.
He occupied a table by the window by himself, pouring and drinking alone, and had quietly collected a lot of information.
There were many solitary loose cultivators present, so his behavior didn't appear unusual.
A day had passed, and the Wei Family's foundation establishment celebration was set to begin tomorrow.
Liu Yu noticed a phenomenon.
Those prominent cultivators in the region were being arranged by the Wei Family to stay on Red Maple Mountain, appearing mysterious, while the nameless ones had to remain in the pavilions below.
If it were merely a celebration, there shouldn’t be such a distinction. This made him increasingly certain that this celebration was unusual.
"It seems the intention of the host is not just for the sake of celebration; they are gathering the cultivators under this pretense."
"If that’s the case, we must be vigilant."
As Liu Yu thought this, his gaze turned towards the window.
Outside, a bustling scene unfolded; red lanterns hung between the buildings, and everywhere was festively decorated.
There were mundane troupes performing wonderful shows, capturing the attention of many cultivators; skilled courtesans sang enchanting songs on stage, captivating their audience.
Wei Family cultivators patrolled around proudly, their chests held high, reflecting the Wei Family's flourishing atmosphere under the bonfire's glow.
Liu Yu expressionlessly withdrew his gaze and returned to his room.
The cultivators arriving now were all merely at the qi refinement stage, while the "high-level" foundation establishment cultivators would only arrive tomorrow.
According to the pattern where those of higher status and power appear later, the Bai Family would likely be the last to arrive.
Having gathered sufficient information and confirming that the celebration had ulterior motives, he thought that it was enough. Now, he only needed to pay attention to the movements of the Bai Family cultivators.
"I wonder who the Bai Family will send. It would be best if their clan leader, Bai Lianhua, personally attended."
"If we could deal with her early on, attacking the Bai Family would be much simpler."
Liu Yu entertained this thought but soon found himself chuckling in disbelief.
It was just a celebration; sending an important elder from the Bai Family would suffice. The possibility of their clan leader attending personally was extremely low.
However, if this "lotus flower fairy" truly came in person, wouldn't that indicate the importance they placed on this matter?
Suppressing the Wei Family? A special purpose? Or perhaps fulfilling a mission from White Cloud Temple?
…
The next day, the celebration officially began.
All attending cultivators were invited to the mountain slope of Red Maple Mountain.
On a vast open space, tables had already been set up, laden with first-stage spiritual melons and fruits, beverages imbued with some spiritual energy, and spiritual food made from first-stage demonic beast meat.