Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

“I think what he said is true. Given his character, he may have some unavoidable difficulties.”

Please give me some time, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation.” Song Yuqing knelt on one knee, her tone extremely sincere.

"You really value him."

Song Changsheng was slightly moved, as this was the first time Song Yuqing had knelt before him.

"Alright, the person is in your hands now. As long as you cooperate well, you can be spared the death penalty."

He originally didn't intend to let this sorcerer who stabbed him in the back get away with it. Such a person was far too dangerous, killing people invisibly and making them impossible to guard against. He was truly terrifying.

But after this incident, he also felt that there might be some hidden story. After all, it might be difficult for the other party to kill Xu Miaoyin, but dealing with Song Jingxiao was no different from crushing an ant.

If the other party can provide a convincing reason and reveal everything he knows, he wouldn't mind letting him go, considering how much Song Yuqing pleaded for him.

"Thank you so much, Master. I will never let you down!" Song Yuqing was overjoyed.

"I'll give you one hour."

After speaking, Song Changsheng led Song Youfu and the others out of the main hall, leaving the space to the two of them.

"It really is the work of the [Splendid Banner]. It must be because Jing Xiao showed his strength during the last trip to the Myriad Manifestations Palace that he was targeted by that group of people."

"It seems the news of Ninth Uncle's victory in the Five Academies Competition has had a significant impact on that old dog Song Jiyuan; he's starting to act desperately," Song Youfu said in a chilling tone.

Song Youlin continued, "Jing Xiao and Miao Yin's whereabouts have always been kept highly confidential within the garrison. Not only are we able to know their exact destination, but we also sent people to ambush them in advance. The identity of the mole is definitely not ordinary. I have already ordered people to investigate, and I expect to have results soon."

"Let's put the matter of the mole aside for now, and not alert him. Once Yuqing's side is settled, we'll naturally know the answer. At that time, we might even be able to use him against us."

"You really believe he can get information out of him? I think Yu Xinchou is determined to die." Song Youlin asked with a face full of curiosity.

"His fearlessness in the face of death demonstrates his loyalty."

As a sorcerer, he made a vow not to kill with sorcery, and he kept it, which shows his faith.

Song Yuqing once saved his life and went so far as to beg for his life. If he still had any conscience, he should know what to choose. Song Changsheng was still very confident that even if he gained nothing, he could still win people's hearts.

He didn't care about the information Yu Xinchou had given him; he just wanted to find out who was behind it. The reason for this extra step was mainly to give Song Yuqing face.

The opportunity has been given to him; it's up to him to seize it.

"Now that the [Splendid Banner] is cornered, shouldn't we retaliate?"

“Of course we can’t just let it go like this. Song Daoling has forgotten the pain once the wound has healed. He’s been too busy lately and hasn’t paid any attention to them. I didn’t expect them to jump out on their own.” Song Changsheng’s tone was calm, but his eyes were unusually cold.

In a normal confrontation, he wouldn't have gone to seek revenge in person, but having a Purple Mansion cultivator secretly cast a curse on a Qi Refining cultivator was an act that crossed his bottom line.

If we don't make them pay a price, they'll really think we're made of clay.

If it weren't for long-term considerations and not wanting to cause too much bloodshed, with his current strength he could easily level the [Brocade Banner] and release the seal on the [Third Killing Array Under Heaven] within his body, enough to raze the entire Tianlong Peak to the ground!
Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye. With a creak, the hall door was pushed open, and Song Yuqing came out, respectfully cupping his hands and saying, "Xin Chou has relented. You may begin the interrogation at any time."

Song Changsheng composed himself and said calmly, "Tell me what you know first."

At this moment, meeting his gaze, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Because he knew very well that what he had done today might save Yu Xinchou's life from Song Changsheng's hands, but the Song family of Wangyue would definitely not let it go, and what would happen then was self-evident.

This is also why he wanted Song Changsheng to ask Yu Xinchou personally. He was merely a servant of the Brocade Banner, and the blood flowing through his veins was not that of the Song family. Moreover, he had his own reasons for his predicament.

He has done everything he could; it is perfectly reasonable for him to reveal this information and the truth in exchange for a chance to live.

But the blood of the Embroidered Banner flows in his veins. He is indirectly helping the enemy to deal with the family that raised him. These are words that should not be spoken by him.

This is a very contradictory mindset, somewhat like self-deception, but getting over that hurdle is truly not easy.

Song Changsheng could naturally see Song Yuqing's struggle, because he asked the question on purpose. The same words would carry a different weight when spoken by him than when spoken by someone else.

"Whether you speak up or not, I will eventually obtain this intelligence, and the retaliatory actions against the [Brocade Banner] will not stop because of this. You should know that this kind of thing has already crossed the line in any place."

If I wanted to, I could retaliate in the same way and see who gives in first.

The reason I'm not taking action against the [Brocade Banner] right now isn't because I lack the ability to win, but simply because I don't want to cause too much bloodshed.

But I am not Buddha, I do not have the heart of a Bodhisattva, and my hands are stained with a lot of blood. Not wanting to and not being able to are two different things.

You are a smart person; you should know that what I said is true.

The future of the "Brocade Banner" is actually in your hands. It's no exaggeration to say that I saw a glimmer of hope in you, and felt that the "Brocade Banner" wasn't beyond redemption. That's why I ultimately chose this path. I hope you can prove that my judgment was correct. This isn't a threat, but a statement of fact.” Song Changsheng's voice was calm, but each word struck Song Yuqing's heart like a heavy hammer, shaking him to his core.

Everyone has an invisible defense line in their heart, and Song Yuqing's struggle stemmed from this. But now, it has been easily breached by Song Changsheng's few words.

Now he would rather Song Changsheng hadn't told him anything, so he could be an ostrich burying its head in the sand.

Unfortunately, Song Changsheng told him everything, including the infiltration and annexation of the [Jinxiuqi], without any concealment.

Therefore, the future of the [Brocade Banner] is actually in his hands.

As a key pawn in the Song family's control of the "Brocade Banner," if he doesn't cooperate, the "Brocade Banner" will only face destruction, because no one will use a restless pawn.

Even if we are annexed, we will all still share the same surname, Song, and the same blood will flow in our veins. It's better than being wiped out, isn't it?
After struggling for a while, Song Yuqing said bitterly, "Yu Xinchou is a rogue cultivator who was rescued by me by chance. I saw that he was a genius, so I kept him in the family as a guest elder."

He had a wife who accompanied him deep into some ancient ruins when she was unfortunately struck by a death curse and was in grave danger.

Yu Xinchou happened to find the relevant spell inheritance in the ruins, so he began to study the spell to break the curse on his wife.

Within the clan, he always kept to his duty, burying himself in cultivation all day long, and almost never showed his face outside.

The reason I took action this time was because I was instructed by Song Jiyuan.

Three years ago, he broke through to the third-tier sorcerer level, successfully lifted the death curse, and awakened his wife, only to be imprisoned by Song Jiyuan.

Song Jiyuan threatened Yu Xinchou with his wife's life to force him to serve his family.

At first, he was only asked to hand over his spellcasting inheritance and teach spellcasting to talented cultivators within the clan.

Later, however, he gradually became more and more ruthless, wanting Yu Xinchou to kill people with curses. Song Jingxiao and Xu Miaoyin, who had shown their talents at Wanxiang Palace, were his first targets.

The whereabouts of the two were provided by an inside man hired by the family. Yu Xinchou had previously been in contact with him at the [Bloodworm] breeding farm.

We just don't know his exact name; we need to see him in person to identify him.

Although Yu Xinchou accepted the order, he did not want to break the oath he had made. The curse he placed on Song Jingxiao and Xu Miaoyin would only be activated when they broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Because it is a killing curse that draws upon the power of natural lightning, it will be blocked by defensive formations.

He knew that there was an inside agent, and the process of the spell being activated would definitely be reported back to the family, which would prove that he had not failed to take action, but had simply failed.

He originally intended to use this method to appease his family and then seize the time to cultivate his spells to rescue his wife, but he didn't expect to be found so quickly.

That's all I know. He... truly had his own compelling reasons and wasn't a bad person at heart. I implore you, Master, to spare his life.

It was the family that wronged him, and it was I who led him into a pit of fire; all the blame lies with me.

Yuqing is willing to make amends for the mistakes he made!

Song Yuqing knelt down in front of Song Changsheng with a "plop", her eyes bloodshot and tears glistening in the corners.

He never imagined that he would describe his family as a "fire pit".

But Song Jiyuan's actions during this period were truly unbelievable to him.

Not only did they use such underhanded methods as cursing someone to commit murder, but they also used someone else's wife to coerce Yu Xinchou into killing him. They had absolutely no bottom line.

If Song Wuji was a cancer in the family, then Song Jiyuan was even worse.

He suddenly understood the difference between the "Jinxiuqi Song Clan" and the "Wangyue Song Clan".

If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too!

If this continues, this towering tree will eventually fall.

At this moment, he knelt before his family's greatest enemy.

His body knelt down, but his resolve stood up.

He used to have no interest in power and never thought of competing with Song Wuji and the others for anything. But now, he has decided to take control of everything and give the [Jinxiuqi] a bright future!

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P.S.: I just realized I still owe two thousand words of updates. I'll post three thousand words now, one in the morning and one tonight. (End of Chapter)