Over the next few days, Su Yun stayed at home, continually refining pills and improving his cultivation.
One morning.
Su Yun finished refining a Jade Marrow Pill and ended his practice. His cultivation had improved at a decent pace.
But he soon frowned.
"It's a pity my Blade Momentum seems to have hit a bottleneck. I can't improve it at all."
After thinking for a while, he found his eldest brother, Su Lin, and asked him,
"Big Brother, do you know of any famous blades in the city or elsewhere?"
"Preferably one that a powerful expert once used."
Over the years, Su Lin had dealt with all kinds of factions. He knew many secrets and was well-informed.
At this, Su Lin looked startled, then thought carefully for a moment.
"A blade once used by a powerful expert? I don't think White Cloud City has anything like that."
"But I've been gathering information about the Blazing Fire Sect these past few days. I heard in confidence that there's a broken blade inside the sect. It's quite mysterious, and no one can get close to it."
"That broken blade is stuck in a piece of Black Stone at the Blazing Fire Sect's entrance. They say it's been there for several hundred years."
Su Lin spoke in a hushed, mysterious tone.
"No one can get close?"
"Not even the elders of the Blazing Fire Sect?"
Su Yun's eyes lit up, and he was immediately intrigued.
It seemed this broken blade had quite a history!
After all, although the Blazing Fire Sect couldn't match the Mystic Blade Sect, it was the most powerful sect in Glaze Prefecture, and its foundations were by no means weak.
It might have two or three experts above the Qi Sea Realm.
Yet even such experts couldn't approach the broken blade.
That was quite interesting.
"Exactly!"
"I heard that the Blazing Fire Sect's founding patriarch brought the broken blade back from some mysterious place."
"No one can say for sure where."
"And I also heard that the patriarch passed away not long after bringing it back."
"I don't know whether that rumor is true or not."
Su Lin smacked his lips. He, too, found the broken blade mysterious and intriguing.
"Perhaps a powerful Blade Intent remains within that broken blade!" Su Yun thought.
If his guess was right, he might be able to use the blade to rapidly improve his Blade Momentum!
"By the way, Third Brother."
"While you were in seclusion these past few days, the Blazing Fire Sect's leader came by three times."
"But each time he came to see you, you were refining pills in seclusion, so he had no choice but to leave empty-handed."
"I think he also gave Chen Ying a map and said you could visit the Blazing Fire Sect when you had time. They wanted to play host."
Su Lin suddenly brought it up.
These past few days, he'd been busy gathering all sorts of alchemy materials, running himself ragged. He often had to go out and trade with various factions.
Father Su and Mother Su also had to attend all kinds of banquets and deal with different factions.
So it was Chen Ying, who was patrolling the Su Estate, who ended up receiving the Blazing Fire Sect's leader.
Chen Ying was now the Su Estate's chief steward. He no longer worked for the escort agency, and had even earned himself a promotion and a raise.
"The Blazing Fire Sect's leader came to see me?"
Su Yun's thoughts stirred.
"That makes sense."
"The Blazing Fire Sect occupied the Su Estate's mine and injured many of our people. Now that the Su Estate has the Mystic Blade Sect's protection, they're afraid."
"The Blazing Fire Sect's leader must have come to make peace."
Su Yun understood.
If it were only Su Yun, even if he showed astonishing talent, the Blazing Fire Sect wouldn't have been so wary of him.
After all, he was only in the Mystic Profound Realm.
But with the Mystic Blade Sect in the picture, it was different!
The Mystic Blade Sect was a top sect within the Great Cloud Dynasty, its strength terrifying and unfathomable.
It could crush the Blazing Fire Sect with ease!
"Where's Chen Ying?"
Su Yun asked.
"At this hour, he should be training the warriors at the estate."
Su Lin answered with a smile.
With the help of Body Tempering Pills, Chen Ying had recently broken through to the Body Refining Ninth Layer. His strength was decent, too.
There was no problem with him training the warriors at the estate.
And with him at the Su Estate to keep an eye on Su Lin and the others, Su Yun felt much more at ease.
"Good, I understand."
Su Yun nodded.
Then he headed for the Martial Arts Courtyard inside the estate.
It was where the estate's warriors practiced. Su Yun had been there before; it was quite spacious.
"Hah!"
"Ha!"
"Strike!"
As soon as Su Yun arrived at the Martial Arts Courtyard, he heard booming shouts of exertion.
Dozens of warriors from the estate were practicing their fist techniques, palm techniques, and blade techniques in the spacious courtyard!
Chen Ying's gaze was sharp as he paced back and forth, surveying everyone present and occasionally offering pointers.
"Chen Ying!"
Su Yun called out suddenly.
"Third Young Master!"
Chen Ying was startled, then hurried over and respectfully greeted him.
After the battle at the Fire Origin Mine, he had gained a clear understanding of Su Yun's strength, and his attitude had become much more respectful.
The warriors at the estate all looked at Su Yun with complicated expressions.
Some looked envious and respectful.
Others looked afraid!
"Third Young Master, what can I do for you?"
Chen Ying asked cautiously.
"It's nothing important."
"Did the Blazing Fire Sect's leader come to see me a few times? Did he leave you a map?"
"I'm free today, so I thought I'd pay the Blazing Fire Sect a visit."
"So that's why."
Chen Ying suddenly understood.
"If that old fellow knew you were going to the Blazing Fire Sect, Third Young Master, he'd be so happy he'd toss and turn all night, unable to close his eyes."
He grinned as he teased him.
He remembered it clearly.
When the Blazing Fire Sect's leader had come by, he'd put on a servile smile even when speaking to Chen Ying.
But as soon as he learned Su Yun was in seclusion, the leader had panicked!
After all, if they didn't resolve their grudge soon, things would only get harder later.
Now that the Su Estate had latched onto the Mystic Blade Sect, the Blazing Fire Sect didn't dare retaliate. It could only seek peace.
Besides, Su Yun's potential was tremendous.
Once he truly came into his own, the Blazing Fire Sect would be finished!
As the leader of a sect, he naturally understood all this.
That was why he'd swallowed his pride and come in person, hoping to resolve their grievance.
"Third Young Master, here's the map!"
Chen Ying took out a dark-brown map with a clearly marked route.
Su Yun glanced over it, then looked away.
"Third Young Master, shall we leave now?"
Chen Ying asked.
He clearly intended to go to the Blazing Fire Sect with Su Yun.
After all, having him along would provide some support on the way.
"Let's go now."
Su Yun nodded slowly.
The two of them made a few quick preparations, then set off for the Blazing Fire Sect.
The Blazing Fire Sect lay to the west of Glaze Prefecture, deep in the heart of a remote mountain range.
The scenery was beautiful, with lush forests and abundant spiritual energy. It was a fine place for secluded cultivation.
"Hahaha! Young friend Su Yun, your distinguished arrival brings honor to the Blazing Fire Sect!"
Su Yun had just reached the foot of the mountain where the Blazing Fire Sect stood.
An immortal-looking old man in a crimson robe hurried over to welcome him, accompanied by several disciples with powerful auras.
The old man in crimson was the leader of the Blazing Fire Sect.
At that moment, he felt somewhat uneasy.
The disciples behind him glanced at Su Yun, their eyes wary, and lowered their heads one after another.
"You're too kind, Sect Leader."
Su Yun replied briefly.
"A small gift. I hope you'll accept it."
Then he had Chen Ying, who was standing beside him, hand over a Spatial Ring.
It contained a few resources.
After all, he was visiting as a guest and had come to ask a favor.
Su Yun naturally observed the proper courtesies.
"Young friend Su Yun, you're far too generous!"
The Blazing Fire Sect's leader was taken aback. He didn't dare reach out to accept it and hurriedly waved his hands.
"Sect Leader, since I'm visiting the Blazing Fire Sect, how could I come without a gift?"
"Please accept it."
Su Yun said with a smile.
"Very well! Then I won't stand on ceremony. Thank you, young friend Su Yun."
Hearing this, the Blazing Fire Sect's leader reached out and accepted the Spatial Ring with a beaming smile.
Then he said warmly,
"Young friend Su Yun, please come inside!"
"All right!"
Su Yun nodded.
The next moment, he and Chen Ying followed the Blazing Fire Sect's leader into the sect.
As soon as he entered, a voice sounded in Su Yun's mind.
"Slaughter Blade Art has sensed a profound Blade Intent. It is excited and searching for its source!"
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