So filial!

Soon, Ye Tian came back to his senses. He gritted his teeth and said in disbelief, "My cousin Ye Xingchen had Xu Xianke, an Early Grotto-Heaven Realm expert, protecting him!"

"Unless a Middle Grotto-Heaven Realm expert made a move, how could those two have been killed?"

"And our Ye Family's Ninth Elder was at Half-Step Grotto-Heaven! He even brought plenty of Grotto-Heaven Realm experts who had suppressed their cultivation. How could he have been killed?"

"No matter how strong Xu Qingyang is in battle, surely he couldn't kill Half-Step Grotto-Heaven and Grotto-Heaven Realm experts!"

The middle-aged man fell silent for a moment before replying, "Young Master Tian, this news came from the lineage. It's very likely true!"

Ye Tian snorted. Qi Yue and Qi Taicang were also deeply shocked by this sudden news.

Qi Yue drew a deep breath, then looked at Ye Tian and ventured, "Young Master Tian, when Xu Qingyang fought at the Xu Family a few days ago, the strength he displayed was only at the peak of the nascent soul realm!"

"It would be almost impossible for him to kill Half-Step Grotto-Heaven and Grotto-Heaven Realm experts!"

"So I think Ye Xingchen, Xu Xianke, the Ninth Elder, and the others were most likely killed by some Grotto-Heaven Realm expert!"

Ye Tian nodded, fully agreeing with Qi Yue.

Qi Yue asked, "Young Master Tian, when will we make our move against Xu Qingyang?"

"We'll discuss it once my Ye Family's Grand Elder arrives!"

Ye Tian said.

He knew that Xu Qingyang's father was the Desolate Sky Sword Master, who had been missing for over a decade.

In all likelihood, he had left behind some terrifying weapon of destruction.

Relying on himself and the Qi Family's experts alone, it would not be easy to seize the fortuitous opportunities Xu Qingyang possessed.

"Mm!"

Qi Yue nodded.

The next moment.

Ye Tian said, "Old Patriarch, sorry for the trouble, but please keep an eye on Xu Qingyang over the next few days. If anything happens, come to the Heavenly Fragrance Restaurant and tell me!"

With that, Ye Tian left.

The smile immediately vanished from Qi Yue's face, replaced by a dark expression. "Does this Ye Tian really take me for a servant of his Ye Family?"

"Once I get my hands on Xu Qingyang and break through to the peak of the Grotto-Heaven Realm, I'll never have to watch your Ye Family's face before acting again!"

At that moment, Qi Taicang looked at Qi Yue and asked, "Old Patriarch, do you truly think Ye Xingchen, Xu Xianke, the Ninth Elder, and the others who died in the Boundless Mountains were killed by some Grotto-Heaven Realm expert?"

"Fool!"

Hearing this, Qi Yue glared at Qi Taicang and snorted. "You couldn't even tell I was lying!"

"Compared with Qi Tai'a, you're truly lacking!"

Qi Taicang smiled bitterly. He was nothing but a brute. How could he compare with Qi Tai'a?

Qi Taicang continued, "Old Patriarch, are you saying that the deaths of Ye Xingchen, Xu Xianke, and the others in the Boundless Mountains were directly connected to Xu Qingyang?"

Qi Yue clasped his hands behind his back and took a few steps. Then he stroked his reddish beard and smiled. "Qi Taicang, you're only half right. Their deaths might have something to do with Xu Qingyang, but the connection certainly isn't direct!"

"If my guess is right, Ye Xingchen, Xu Xianke, and the others died at the hands of an expert the Desolate Sky Sword Master left behind to protect Xu Qingyang!"

As those words rang out, understanding dawned on Qi Taicang's face.

Qi Taicang immediately gave Qi Yue a thumbs-up and said with a smile, "Old Patriarch, old ginger really is the spiciest!"

"Heh!"

Qi Yue chuckled. "Send someone to watch Xu Qingyang at once!"

"As you command!"

Qi Taicang cupped his hands.

After returning to the Xu Family, Xu Qingyang went straight to the council hall and looked toward Xu Juren. Xu Juren rose and said, "Qingyang, come sit!"

He sat down facing Xu Juren, who asked, "Did you encounter any danger?"

Xu Qingyang smiled. "No danger, just a few dogs. I wasn't hurt, either!"

"That's good!"

Xu Juren breathed a sigh of relief, then asked, "What treasures did you find in the Boundless Mountains?"

Xu Qingyang immediately took out fifth-grade Spirit-Passing Pills, sixth-grade True Body Pills, seventh-grade Unity Pills, various kinds of Gold Ore, spirit veins, fire spirit flowers, and treasures such as the God-Striking Whip and the Dragon Orb.

"Grandfather, all the treasures I obtained in the Boundless Mountains are here!"

Xu Qingyang said.

As for the Azure Lotus Demonflame, he did not take it out.

That was because the value of the Azure Lotus Demonwater surpassed even the treasures he had brought out.

When Xu Juren saw the treasures Xu Qingyang had produced, intense excitement filled his face.

"Heavens!"

"Qingyang, you're truly incredible!"

"To think you obtained treasures like these on your very first trip into the Boundless Mountains!"

For a moment, Xu Juren could not help touching the God-Striking Whip, the fire spirit flowers, and the other treasures as he exclaimed.

Seeing Xu Juren's excitement, Xu Qingyang thought, I must get Grandfather even more treasures in the future!

A moment later.

Xu Qingyang said, "Grandfather, take whichever treasures you want!"

Hearing this, Xu Juren felt deeply gratified and could not help sighing. Qingyang was so much like his father, so filial.

Hehe...

Now that's my grandson...

Xu Juren took some Gold Ore and spirit veins, then smiled. "Qingyang, I'll only take these two kinds. The other treasures will be immensely useful for your future cultivation and for improving your combat strength. Hurry and put them back in your ring!"

Xu Qingyang smiled wryly, then put away the God-Striking Whip, the Dragon Orb, and the other treasures.

Then he kept out a Heaven-Piercing Pill and handed it to Xu Juren. "Grandfather, you've been stuck at the peak of the nascent soul realm for ten years. This Heaven-Piercing Pill can help you break through to the Grotto-Heaven Realm!"

Xu Juren shook his head. "Qingyang, this Heaven-Piercing Pill is far too precious. I really can't accept it!"

"Besides, you'll need it when you break through to grotto-heaven in the future!"

Seeing how firmly Xu Juren refused, Xu Qingyang felt warmth in his heart. Then he said, "Grandfather, the Qi Family and the Nanyang Ye Family are preparing to move against the Xu Family. If you don't break through now, who will protect me?"

At those words.

Xu Juren accepted the Heaven-Piercing Pill Xu Qingyang offered.

Afterward, Xu Qingyang left the council hall and went to his younger sister Xu Qingying's Willow Tower.

"Qingying, you've broken through to the early blood moving realm?"

Xu Qingyang stared at Xu Qingying, quite surprised.

Hearing his words, Xu Qingying opened her eyes. The instant she saw Xu Qingyang, excitement appeared on her face. "Brother, you're back from the Boundless Mountains!"

"That's right!"

Xu Qingyang said, "And I brought a gift back for my silly little sister who's been cultivating so hard!"

"A gift?"

A glimmer of anticipation flashed through Xu Qingying's long, beautiful eyes. Looking at Xu Qingyang, she asked with a smile, "Brother, what gift did you bring me?"