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Chang Wei originally thought that Su Mu's move was just to deliberately humiliate him by taking out a bunch of ordinary odds and ends.

But when he saw the many pills in Su Mu's hand, his pupils shrank instantly, his eyes widened, and his face was filled with disbelief.

Mysterious Pill, Dao Soul Foundation Building Pill, Mysterious Spirit Creation Pill, Grade Six Nirvana Pill... each one is a rare and high-level treasure.

These pills are perfectly suited to his current situation. They can help him weaken the rejection from heaven and earth, perfectly integrate into this world, nourish his spiritual energy, temper his physical body, and solidify his foundation, helping him to break through to the Martial Emperor realm and condense his Martial Form!

He was over fifty years old, which was not considered young among ordinary cultivators, but at the Martial King level, he was definitely a genius at his peak.

Back in Yunxiang Valley, he was exceptionally talented and had a solid foundation, earning him the high regard of the sect's elders. If it weren't for the calamity of the Gui Clan and the sect's forced relocation, his ascension to the Martial Emperor realm would have been a natural progression.

However, he was ultimately a cultivator from another dimension, not a native being of the Tianyuan Continent. He was older and the world rejected him strongly. Under normal circumstances, it would be almost impossible for him to gain the recognition of this world. Condensing a martial image and breaking through to the Martial Emperor realm would be as difficult as ascending to heaven, almost a dead end.

But the pile of pills in Su Mu's hand paved a path for him that was originally cut off, rekindling his endless hope of breaking through to the Martial Emperor realm!

Knowing that he might not recognize all of these rare elixirs, Su Mu explained their effects and uses one by one as he took them out.

Chai Min, who was sitting quietly recovering from her injuries, was also filled with shock and envy after hearing the explanation.

Even in the original higher plane, the Profound Spirit Creation Pill and the Sixth Grade Nirvana Pill were priceless treasures, extremely rare. Even the Yunxiang Valley, with its profound foundation, had never stockpiled these two pills.

She couldn't help but think to herself: Chang Wei's calling her "godfather" was not a loss at all, but a huge gain, a tremendous opportunity!

"Why don't you quickly thank your godfather for the reward?" Xiao Anran reminded him at the right moment.

Chang Wei instantly snapped out of his daze, remaining kneeling on one knee, and solemnly kowtowed in gratitude: "Chang Wei thanks Godfather! Thank you for the generous reward!"

At this moment, he had already let go of all his pride and inner turmoil.

Su Mu's strength was unparalleled in the world, and he had been so generous to Su Mu, bestowing upon him such a heaven-defying opportunity. Su Mu's mere status and empty titles were no longer worth mentioning. If such a reward was considered an humiliation, he would rather endure this "humiliation" every day!

"Since we're family, there's no need for such formalities."

Su Mu smiled faintly, then condensed a drop of essence blood wrapped in purple-gold flames at his fingertip, and at the same time drew out a wisp of his own primordial spirit, instantly sending it into Chang Wei's brow.

The exquisite and hidden Blood Soul Curse Seal took shape instantly, quietly merging into the depths of Chang Wei's Martial Soul and Primordial Spirit, taking root in his sea of ​​consciousness and accompanying him for eternity.

Chang Wei was caught completely off guard, and by the time he realized what was happening, he had already been cursed.

"Get up." Su Mu raised his hand to help him up.

Su Mu had his own plans.

The adopted sons and daughters he had previously taken in had low cultivation levels and shallow foundations. Even if they launched a full-scale sneak attack, they would not be able to harm him now. Therefore, there was no need to take precautions or cast any spells.

But Chang Wei is completely different. He is already a top expert in the late stage of Martial King. Once he breaks through to Martial Emperor, his combat power will be overwhelming. If he harbors any disloyal intentions and launches a sneak attack, he will definitely pose a great threat to me.

The Blood Soul Curse Seal is the best means of restraint.

Chang Wei knew perfectly well what was going on, but he felt no resentment whatsoever.

Now that things have come to this, it's all his own fault. Besides, Su Mu has treated him well and given him unparalleled opportunities. As long as he remains loyal and without any disloyalty, the curse seal will not trigger any backlash. On the contrary, he can rely on Su Mu and steadily improve. Accepting this outcome calmly is the best outcome.

He carefully sensed the curse mark within his body; the drop of essence blood containing the true fire of the imperial path possessed vast, powerful, and unparalleled energy.

He had already decided in his heart that even if he broke through to the middle and late stages of Martial Emperor in the future, he would definitely not be able to remove this Blood Soul Shackle on his own.

Su Mu turned to Xiao Anxun and casually instructed, "Second Elder is injured. Arrange a quiet courtyard for her to recuperate and heal in peace."

He currently has no intention of forcing Chai Min to acknowledge him as her father.

Firstly, Chai Min is a mid-stage Martial Emperor, and risking one's life in a desperate situation would come at too high a price and not be worth the effort. Secondly, he does not currently possess a heaven-defying treasure that could impress this veteran Martial Emperor. Thirdly, the breakthrough from mid-stage Martial Emperor to late-stage Martial Emperor is a long way off, and the benefits are unknown, so it is not worth the risk.

Xiao Anxun obeyed the imperial decree and immediately arranged accommodations. Chai Min, who indeed needed rest and recovery, did not refuse and readily agreed.

After Chai Min left, Su Mu turned and returned to the quiet room on the second floor of the library. The exchange hadn't taken a toll on him, but he still chose to recuperate and rest, always maintaining his peak condition.

After everyone in the courtyard dispersed, Chang Wei did not leave immediately. He stopped in front of the library and encountered Wen Qianzhu, who was holding Xiao Susong.

"Junior Sister Wen, what happened earlier was due to my recklessness and loss of composure. I'm sorry," Chang Wei apologized.

"Senior Brother Chang, you flatter me. It's alright." Wen Qianzhu quickly waved her hand. "When we were in the sect, Senior Brother Chang always took care of me. I have always remembered that."

She understood perfectly that Chang Wei was not genuinely repentant or apologetic; he was simply forced to back down now that the situation had reversed.

Chang Wei hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help asking, "This child... is my godfather's biological son? Junior Sister Wen, you and your godfather...?"

Before he finished speaking, his question was already quite clear.

"My relationship with Eunuch Su is completely innocent; there is no romantic involvement whatsoever," Wen Qianzhu replied frankly.

Chang Wei breathed a long sigh of relief, a look of understanding on his face: "That's good then. We can each talk our own thing. I'll still call you Junior Sister and this child Little Brother, to avoid any awkwardness."

What he feared most was that Wen Qianzhu was Su Mu's Daoist partner, and that if he were to acknowledge her as his father, his former junior sister would become his godmother, which would be extremely embarrassing.

"Yes, that's how it should be." Wen Qianzhu nodded calmly.

After this incident, no one from Yunxiang Valley dared to put on airs in front of her anymore, nor would they criticize or condemn her for being pregnant out of wedlock.

She was once again deeply moved, realizing that her son had truly found a great father who was both upright and protective of his children.

"By the way, Senior Brother Chang, are there any other fellow disciples from the sect who will be crossing over to come?" Wen Qianzhu asked.

"There shouldn't be any more."

Chang Wei shook his head and sighed deeply, his tone full of sorrow: "After you left, the younger generation of the sect boarded ships in two batches to migrate, and all of them perished in the black mist, with no one surviving. The Second Elder and I fought our way out with the elders' warships, and in the end, only the two of us survived."

Wen Qianzhu felt a deep sorrow and sighed silently. Many of her former close friends and fellow disciples were now forever lost in the Black Mist Catastrophe.

Not long after, Xiao Anxun, having settled Chai Min, returned and took Chang Wei with him.

With the addition of two top-tier experts from outside the palace, Xiao Anxun felt increasingly secure and at ease.

The current imperial family of Daqian, Xiao Yunshang, and other powerful outsiders are all deeply bound to Su Mu, sharing his glory and disgrace.

Xiao Anxun was not concerned about the weakening of his imperial power. As long as the Great Qian Dynasty, which had been passed down for thousands of years, did not perish in his hands, he would be satisfied.

As night deepened, the imperial city returned to tranquility.

In the dead of night, a system notification suddenly sounded in Su Mu's ear.

[Congratulations to the host's adopted son, Li Lianqing, for advancing to the late stage of the Grandmaster realm! The system reward has been sent to the system warehouse. Please check!]