Cultivating a family of immortals

On the mountainside, the sound of a clear spring flowing from who-knows-where echoed continuously.

Xu Changle looked at the four other disciples of the Cloud Rank Sect who had suddenly appeared, and then realized that the other party had notified the disciples of the sect at some point.

The man in black cupped his hands towards one of the four people who had suddenly appeared and said:

"Senior Brother, this is the person who picked up the Jade Spirit Mushroom. You know its effects, so..."

The Yunjie Sect family is surnamed Wen, and their eldest brother is called Wen Yuheng. He is extremely handsome, with a face like jade, clear and relaxed eyebrows and eyes, and a jade pendant tied around his waist, exuding nobility.

He paused for a moment upon hearing this, then introduced himself with clasped hands, and said:

"Fellow Daoist, in this world, when we encounter such a treasure, there's no reason for us not to help. Therefore, please hand over this Emerald Spirit Mushroom, and I will let you leave!"

As soon as the words fell, not only was Xu Changle stunned, but even the man in black from before was annoyed and said:

"Senior brother, he claims to be a disciple of the Xuan Yuan Sect, how can we let him leave?"

Wen Yuheng calmly shook his head and said, "Taking treasure is taking treasure, why kill people?"

"Senior brother, how can you still be so...pedantic!" the man in black said angrily.

"Shut up! I'm the one leading this team. Are you going to disobey orders?"

Wen Yuheng stared at him sharply.

However, Xu Changle shook his head and said, "Why bother trying to fool me with such clumsy acting?"

Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Cloud Rank Sect sighed and said no more.

They naturally understood that their senior brother's reasoning wouldn't work here; the person in front of them would never hand over the Jade Spirit Mushroom.

Since that's the case, why bother trying to persuade them further?

When they make their move, they'll go all out and kill the man.

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"Fellow Daoist, if you do not hand over this item, we will take action. How can you alone stand against the five of us?"

Wen Yuheng spoke to Xu Changle with a gentle expression.

Xu Changle stared at the man with a strange look in his eyes, wondering if the man was just pretending or if he was really that pedantic.

However, it doesn't matter.

He smiled and said, "I alone am indeed no match for the five of you, but..."

Before the words were finished, an extremely arrogant voice came from the forest halfway up the mountain.

"Anyone who dares to bully my father, I'll cripple him today!"

As soon as the voice fell, nine figures flew out of the forest and landed behind Xu Changle.

Xu Changle calmly looked at the disciples of the Cloud Rank Sect and said, "Now it's ten against five. Are you ready?"

The moment the man in black appeared, Xu Changle secretly used a communication jade talisman to call Xu Jingheng. Xu Jingheng had been wandering around and, upon receiving the news, immediately notified Xuan Shuofeng. Xuan Shuofeng then summoned other disciples of the sect, asking those who were nearby to come and help. Unexpectedly, everyone had nothing better to do and rushed over together.

"Father, did these thieves attack you?"

Xu Jingheng stood beside Xu Changle, his eyes fixed fiercely on the disciples of the Yunjie Sect in front of him.

Xu Changle shook his head and said, "Not yet."

Xu Jingheng snorted coldly and retorted angrily, "Are you courting death?"

The disciples of the Cloud Rank Sect watched as the other party also summoned someone. The man in black regretted it too late. If he had known, he would have made his move directly earlier. Why did he have to notify his senior brother?

With my senior brother's personality, he's unlikely to achieve anything great!

But this golden opportunity has been lost. My senior brother's personality is just right for negotiating, even if it comes at a price!

Thinking of this, the man in black cursed his bad luck and lowered his eyes, waiting for Wen Yuheng to speak.

At this moment, Wen Yuheng looked at the disciples of Xuan Yuan Sect, knowing that the matter was beyond saving. He had no regrets, but his expression was extremely solemn. He secretly filled his body with spiritual power, preparing to escape with his junior brother.

However, he decided to negotiate first.

He naturally recognized Xuan Shuofeng.

He cupped his hands in a respectful greeting to Xuan Shuofeng and said, "Senior Brother Xuan, it's been decades! How have you been?"

Xuan Shuofeng had been frowning ever since he arrived. Hearing Wen Yuheng speak, there was a hint of annoyance in his tone:

"Wen Yuheng, how could you commit such a heinous act of murder and robbery?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Yuheng raised an eyebrow, smiled wryly, and looked at Xu Changle, saying, "Senior Brother Xuan, you misunderstand. Since I arrived here, I have been discussing the treasure hunt with this senior brother, and I have never thought of silencing him! This senior brother can testify to that!"

Xuan Shuofeng snorted coldly, refusing to listen to his explanation.

"Whether it's murder or robbery, since you dare to attack my Xuan Yuan Sect, then you'll pay the price!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples of Xuan Yuan Sect stood up and surrounded the five people.

Wen Yuheng shook his head with a wry smile, but then took out a storage bag from his robes and ordered his junior brothers to take out their own storage bags and place them on the ground in front of them.

"How about this as an apology?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Shuofeng's expression softened somewhat, and he turned to look at Xu Changle, saying:

"Master Xu, what are your intentions?"

Xu Changle looked at Wen Yuheng and thought to himself, "Heng... does have the same last character as Jing Heng."

Instead of answering the question, he asked:

"Has this person always been like this?"

Xuan Shuofeng understood Xu Changle's meaning, nodded, and said directly in front of Wen Yuheng:

"This person is the son of the sect leader of the Cloud Rank Sect... The Cloud Rank Sect is a rather special case. His sect leader has been at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm for many years. I don't even know how long I've lived. If he doesn't achieve the Purple Mansion Dao, his lifespan will be nearing its end, and I'm afraid his death will be in the next few years."

Upon hearing this, all the disciples of the Cloud Rank Sect lowered their eyes and remained silent.

Xuan Shuofeng continued:

"Wen Yuheng was born to the former sect leader of the Yunjie Sect in his old age. He is a bit old-fashioned, perhaps he has become stupid from reading too much. I met him a few times when I came here before. He is a nice old man."

These words were spoken in front of Wen Yuheng, who shook his head and smiled bitterly. He naturally understood that Xuan Shuofeng was speaking up for him.

but……

At this moment, he was somewhat curious as to why Xuan Shuofeng needed to explain his actions to a disciple.

And... he seemed to address that person as the head of the Xu family...

What exactly is going on?

Thinking of this, Wen Yuheng shook his head repeatedly, thinking that this matter had nothing to do with him, and that getting out of trouble was the priority.

He cupped his hands and said to Xu Changle:

"Senior brother, I have offended you greatly before. Are these gifts as an apology? Are you satisfied?"

The Xuan Yuan Sect members all looked at Xu Changle.

As Xuan Shuofeng had said before, they respected the Xu family head extremely. Firstly, Xu Jingheng was their junior brother; secondly, the young master Xuan valued the Xu family; thirdly, the Xu family head did indeed possess a unique charm, and when dealing with him, everyone naturally regarded him as an elder; and fourthly, regardless of the family's strength, the Xu family was on par with the Xuan Yuan Sect, a point that the young master Xuan had stated.

Therefore, the decision-making power in this matter still rests with Xu Changle.

He was willing to let it go and simply accept the storage bags.

Even if they are unwilling, they would still be willing to punish them.

It's entirely up to him.

Xu Jingheng thought to himself, "Giving all these storage bags to my family is quite a bargain. I'll definitely write a poem to thank my senior brothers when we get back!"

After a moment of silence, Xu Changle suddenly asked, "Is it true that the former sect master of the Cloud Rank Sect is about to pass away?"

Xuan Shuofeng was taken aback, a feeling stirring within him, and his eyes became subtle as he said, "It is indeed true."

"Very well then. Please, all of you, help me eliminate these five!"

As soon as Xu Changle finished speaking, his long sword was pointed directly at the five disciples, his hand holding the sword extremely steady.