Mysterious mirror hanging high

Chapter 917 Liu Zhuyin

The Immortal Realm, First Heaven, Liu Family

Inside the Suspended Jade Hall of Liu Family Village

This hall is extremely magnificent and has an ethereal atmosphere. The white jade bricks on the floor are so shiny that they reflect the light from the dome and also the three restless figures inside the hall.

In the main seat, the family head, Liu Qing, sat upright like a mountain.

He was dressed in a black robe and had a dignified face. Although he was middle-aged, he looked like he was in his prime because of his profound cultivation.

The beautiful woman sitting to his left was Su Wan, the matriarch of the Liu family.

Although the woman's cultivation level was not high, she was clearly skilled at preserving her youth and still retained her charm. She was relatively calm at the moment, but also slightly nervous.

The most impatient one was a young girl named Liu Ruyan.

She looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old among mortals, wearing a pale yellow robe that made her look beautiful and radiant. She was none other than the biological daughter of the matriarch, Su Wan.

"Father, Mother, didn't my sister's communication talisman say she would arrive by noon? It's already completely dark, why haven't we seen her yet?"

Liu Ruyan couldn't help but speak, her voice filled with a girlish coquettishness and obvious anxiety: "Could it be that you encountered some trouble on the way? I heard that the Cangyun Mountains have been quite turbulent lately, with demonic cultivators frequently roaming around..."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Liu Qing shouted in a deep voice, his tone carrying the pressure of a Nascent Soul cultivator, causing Liu Ruyan to instinctively shrink back.

“Your sister has already reached the mid-Nascent Soul stage, which is a small realm higher than my father. She has also inherited all the supernatural abilities and techniques of the Liu family. How could ordinary villains be a match for her? Perhaps she was delayed by some trivial matter.”

Even so, he tapped the armrest at a slightly faster pace.

Liu Zhuyin is his eldest daughter, on whom he has placed the most hope. She has been traveling for more than ten years, and her return today is not only about the reunion of father and daughter, but may also be related to the future development of the family.

This delay made him anxious.

The matriarch of the Liu family, Su Wan, did not show any obvious worry. Instead, she said in a low voice, "Ruyan is also worried about Zhuyin's safety. Why are you scolding her so loudly..."

Liu Qing shook his head: "You... Now that Zhu Yin has gone out to travel, she has gained a lot of opportunities and her cultivation has greatly improved. She is now the strongest cultivator in my Liu family. You shouldn't be too biased towards your own daughter."

Liu Zhuyin's biological mother died many years ago from severe injuries sustained in a conflict with other families. Su Wan, however, was Liu Qing's second wife and not Liu Zhuyin's biological mother.

At this moment, the matriarch of the Liu family felt somewhat aggrieved: "You say I favor Ruyan, that's true. Who doesn't favor their own daughter? But I've been good to Zhuyin all these years... I've never shortchanged her on spiritual resources for cultivation and daily necessities."

"People are not worried about scarcity but about inequality." Liu Qing sighed. "Alright, let's not talk about the past anymore. This pill is called the [Mysterious Tempering and Flying Yuan Pill]. It is very beneficial for Nascent Soul cultivators to stabilize their Dharma body and improve their supernatural powers. In a little while, give this pill to Zhu Yin and tell her that you prepared it for her."

Su Wan accepted the elixir and joked, "I never thought I'd have to offer something for nothing... But I've heard this elixir is quite valuable. I'm afraid just this one pill is worth a tenth of my Liu family's assets... You're usually so stingy, how come you're being so generous today?"

Liu Qing sighed, "Isn't it all for the future paths of Zhu Yin and Ru Yan?"

“A few days ago, a senior cultivator from the Mahayana Daoist lineage [Lingfei Sect] passed through this place. I had to swallow my pride and beg for a chance to pay him a visit.”

"Bamboo Sound Infant has formed seven orifices, and Ruyan has formed a Purple Qi Golden Core... They are all rare geniuses who should not be buried in our Liu family... If they can join the Lingfei Sect, their future path will be smooth, and they may even have the opportunity to reach the Immortal Realm."

"That lord has taken an interest in the talents of our two daughters from the Liu family and has promised that we will definitely be able to join the Lingfei Sect."

"Now we just need to wait for Zhuyin to return before we can set off for the sect."

"I was just thinking that I should solidify Zhuyin's foundation before I leave, so that she won't be looked down upon when she goes to the sect."

Su Wan rolled her eyes at Liu Qing: "Parents are always worried about their children. You're a great father... With you spoiling Zhu Yin, why do I, as a stepmother, need to pretend?"

Liu Qing laughed and said, "Isn't your wife all bark and no bite?"

at this time--

In the night sky outside the hall, far away, a clear and melodious sword cry suddenly rang out, piercing through layers of darkness and resounding clearly outside the Suspended Jade Hall.

Immediately afterwards, a clear and ethereal sword aura, carrying a chilling coldness, rapidly approached from afar, triggering the protective array surrounding the manor. Circulations of soft light spread out, a symbol of the array recognizing the person's identity.

The three people in the hall perked up simultaneously.

Liu Qingtian abruptly stopped tapping on the armrest, the restless spiritual energy around him instantly calmed down, and a barely perceptible relaxation appeared on his dignified face.

Su Wan finally loosened her grip on the handkerchief, and a genuine smile bloomed on her face.

Liu Ruyan's eyes lit up, her face instantly brightening from gloomy to cheerful. She lifted her skirt and ran out of the hall, her voice filled with excitement:

"It's my sister! My sister's back!"

A short while later, a blonde woman with a long sword at her waist and wearing a white-gold robe entered the hall. She linked arms with the younger Liu Ruyan on her left arm and smiled at Liu Qing.

"Dad, I'm back."

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back... How have things been going all these years?" Liu Qing asked hurriedly.

"I have gained a lot and encountered many opportunities... My cultivation level has also advanced a step forward."

Liu Zhuyin looked at her half-sister Liu Ruyan, her eyes lighting up: "Ruyan has achieved the Golden Core stage? What kind of Golden Core is it?"

"This child is quite promising, achieving the Purple Qi in his elixir!" Su Wan couldn't help but show off, smiling as she said, "He can be considered a prodigy."

"Not bad. Once the pill is refined to purple aura, it's guaranteed to be at least a five-aperture nascent soul in the Immortal Realm. At the very least, it can be refined into the Five Elements Laws, and there shouldn't be any problem with successfully transforming into a deity," Liu Zhuyin praised.

"Hehe, I'm still far inferior to you, sister. But I will definitely work hard in my cultivation from now on. Sister, don't slack off, or I might overtake you!" Liu Ruyan said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhuyin merely smiled faintly, not taking it to heart at all. She thought to herself:

"I had a great opportunity during my travels, receiving the teachings of a high monk, especially a supernatural power called 'Mind Reading,' which is incredibly profound. When cultivated to a high level, one can even automatically guess the thoughts of others without conscious effort... In addition, it also has the effect of strengthening the soul. Sister, you want to surpass me? Difficult."

At that moment, Liu Qing gave Su Wan a wink, and Su Wan seemed to have thought of something as well. She took out the elixir that Liu Qing had given her earlier and handed it to Liu Zhuyin.

"Zhuyin, this elixir is called the [Mysterious Refining and Flying Yuan Pill]. It is of great benefit to consolidating the Nascent Soul Dharma Form. Your Aunt Su went through countless hardships to obtain it, and it was just waiting to be handed over to you."