In the end, with Su Jiu's help, Su Shi destroyed the Twelfth Elder's dantian and crippled his cultivation method. He would probably never be able to cultivate again.
Meanwhile, Su Jiu and the others threw the Twelfth Elder's arrogant disciples and granddisciples out of the Su Family's gates. Like dogs that had lost their home, they were all utterly bedraggled.
Still, they had only received their just deserts.
With the obnoxious people gone, the atmosphere in the hall became much more harmonious.
The Su Family Head felt rather wistful looking at Su Shi, who had to shoulder such a heavy burden at his young age. "What do you plan to do next? If there aren't many of you, you could move in here."
But Su Shi shook his head. "There's no need. I've already settled the remaining members of my family. I came specifically to visit today because I heard my younger cousin had returned. I never expected to arrive just in time for this.
"I originally planned to settle accounts with that man a little later, but this works too. The sooner it's resolved, the sooner I can put one more worry to rest."
There was no denying that Su Shi had grown much steadier since their last meeting.
Perhaps the blow dealt by his lineage's destruction had forced him to grow through adversity amid this raging storm.
Even his once flawless, jade-like face now bore a mark of that growth.
A trace of concern appeared on the Su Family Head's face as he looked at Su Shi. "Your face..."
Su Shi shook his head. "It's nothing. It was contaminated by demonic qi, so it will probably heal a little more slowly."
Su Jiu frowned. "I'm not some low-level cultivator. You might fool my father with that, but trying