Chapter 132: Yu Family Visit

Lu Sisi hesitated for a moment, his fawning smile freezing on his face. He stammered a sigh, then, seeing the two men behind the young master glaring angrily, he nodded with difficulty and had no choice but to respond, "You are right, Young Master! My Lu family will comply..."

As soon as Lu Sisi agreed, Young Master Yu nodded, smiling at him. Lu Sisi immediately understood, taking out a few spirit stones from the embroidered pouch at his waist. One of Young Master Yu's companions stepped forward to receive them. Lu Sisi said fawningly, "It's a bother for you to travel so far to inform my family. These few spirit stones are a small token of my respect..."

"Hmm." Young Master Yu waved his sleeve and turned, saying in a low voice, "My Yu family will host a banquet for all families on Mid-Lake Isle three days from now. Old man, remember to attend."

"Yes! Yes, yes!" The three flew up into the wind, leaving Lu Sisi on the mountaintop, where he despairingly lowered his head, his lips trembling as he leaned against the steps, unable to speak for a long time.

After Young Master Yu and his two companions flew away from Huaqian Mountain, the fat man behind him opened his mouth and chuckled, "Cousin, this really is a cushy task! After a week, each of us can get nearly ten spirit stones! That's worth several years of clan allowance!"

The tall, lean Yu clan member on the other side nodded, but he was thinking of something else. With a serious expression, he said earnestly, "Big Brother, this Lu family has nothing impressive left. I observed carefully; those below are mostly elderly Qi Nurturing practitioners. There's only one young Qi Condensation practitioner, but he looks dissolute, utterly foolish. As for Lu Sisi, his death is near; he has no future."

Young Master Yu also nodded, giving him an approving glance. He patted the fat man, saying in a deep voice, "Learn from him!" He then turned his head to reply, "Indeed. It's just that the Lu family still has some connection with Moon Lake Peak. Don't worry about them. With that idiot leading the Lu family, the Lu clan's fortune has declined. They won't achieve anything significant within two hundred years!"

As they conversed, they entered the Li family's territory. Young Master Yu's expression turned serious, and he said sternly, "All of you, be more careful! Don't speak carelessly once we're on the Li family's mountain. This Li family is unlike the others; they have deep connections. Don't offend anyone!"

"Isn't it just that Green Sprout Sword Immortal!" The fat man pouted resentfully. Young Master Yu glared fiercely at him and scolded, "Just? Do you even know what a Sword Immortal is?! Among all magical artifacts, swords excel most in combat, and he has mastered sword intent. My father wouldn't last ten moves against him, and our family's Old Ancestor would probably only be able to defend himself!"

"What's more, that Li Chijing achieved Foundation Establishment in his early thirties. It can be said that he has hope for the Purple Mansion stage. When that happens, the Li family will have a Purple Mansion backer within the sect. At that point, how could our Yu family still have a say in Moon Lake!"

The tall, lean man observed carefully and murmured, "Green Sprout Sword Immortal... there are quite a lot of people in this Li family territory. It seems they've put a lot of effort into governing mortals..."

"It's not that great, is it?" The fat man observed for a bit and chuckled, "It looks like a poor, remote place, far inferior to our Yu family's dense forest. Can this land produce a Sword Immortal?"

"Shut up!" Young Master Yu flew for a while, and a translucent grand formation, faintly shimmering with golden light, appeared before them. He circulated his spiritual power and said softly, "The Yu family of Dense Forest is here to visit. We ask a senior of the Li family to come out for a discussion!"

This action was completely different from the crude spiritual message sent to the Lu family, demonstrating refined manners. The three waited outside the formation for a while. Suddenly, a young man with a dark longbow on his back rose into the wind and stopped before the three. It was Li Xuanfeng.

"I am Li Xuanfeng of the Li family of Lijing. May I ask if the three of you have an urgent matter for my elders?"

Young Master Yu immediately changed his demeanor; his expression was lively and quite friendly, completely different from his haughty tone when speaking to the Lu family. He cupped his hands towards Li Xuanfeng in greeting and said with a beaming smile, "I am Yu Mugao of the Yu family from Dense Forest. Greetings, Brother Xuanfeng. My Yu family has a good matter to discuss with your senior! Please, Brother, take me to see Senior Tongya!"

Li Xuanfeng swept with his spiritual sense and saw that the three before him were one at Qi Condensation third layer and two at Qi Condensation second layer, posing no threat to him and Li Tongya. He felt slightly relieved and cupped his hands, saying, "You are too polite, fellow daoist. Then please follow me down!"

Leading them into the formation, Li Xuanfeng guided the three to sit in the courtyard. Before long, Li Tongya also emerged from his cultivation cave and stepped into the courtyard.

Upon seeing Li Tongya, Yu Mugao quickly stood up and cupped his hands, "I am Yu Mugao, greetings, Senior Tongya!"

Li Tongya was slightly surprised by his politeness, but his expression remained calm. He said softly, "Young Master Yu, you are too kind!"

"The Li family of Lijing truly is where a Sword Immortal originated! I heard that Senior Tongya also possesses superb swordsmanship. Mugao is filled with admiration!"

The few of them exchanged pleasantries for a while, and only then did they get to the topic. Yu Mugao said with a beaming smile, "A few years ago, my Yu family first entered Green Pond and didn't know the rules there. Now that our clan disciples have entered Yuanwu Peak of the Green Pond Sect, my father thought that the various families around Moon Lake are in disarray, and a treasure land like Moon Lake is open to anyone, with disciples of various families often being killed. So he thought of meeting with the families around the lake, with our Yu family's Foundation Establishment cultivators taking the lead, to integrate resources and rebuild the market..."

Yu Mugao spoke for a while, first presenting his family's backing and making clear the Yu family's pretext. He subtly mentioned the Yu family's status as an aristocratic family. His words were indirect and polite.

Li Tongya listened for a while and realized that the Yu family intended to lead as the head of Moon Lake. He mused inwardly, "This Yu family has two Foundation Establishment cultivators; their strength is formidable. Integrating Moon Lake is understandable. Their politeness towards my Li family is just out of consideration for Jing'er, thinking that my family has the protection of a Sword Immortal."

"Jing'er's matter can be kept secret for at least a few more decades. During these decades, my Li family will be like having a protective amulet. Ordinary families won't dare to provoke us..."

Nodding, Li Tongya chuckled, "This is naturally an excellent matter. That the Yu family can take the lead in this matter, my Li family also approves."

At these words, Yu Mugao's eyes immediately lit up. But Li Tongya paused slightly, as if he had something to say, then lowered his head and began drinking tea. Yu Mugao looked at him carefully and chuckled, "If the families of Moon Lake allow our Yu family to do this, there will naturally be benefits to share. If this market is rebuilt, your esteemed family will certainly receive a share of the profits!"

Li Tongya frowned, seeing him speak without substance. He set down the teacup in his hand and said in a low voice, "The families revere your esteemed family as their leader. I suppose your esteemed family has already reaped enough benefits and offerings from them!"

Yu Mugao's smile froze. He chuckled to hide his embarrassment and said, "What are you talking about? It's merely the families expressing their gratitude for the Yu family's protection, willingly offering gifts..."

Glancing at Li Tongya, Yu Mugao quickly said, "The Li family naturally doesn't need to do that! Our Yu family will be the head of Moon Lake, and the Li family will hold the second position. My father greatly admires the Green Sprout Sword Immortal. The Yu family absolutely harbors no other intentions towards the Li family."

Li Tongya shook his head and replied, "Your esteemed family doesn't need to create a second position for my Li family. My Li family's strength is shallow; we wouldn't be able to hold that position. If the Yu family is willing to take the lead in establishing this market, the Li family will support it. There's no need to ask about anything else."

With Li Tongya's words, this operation could be considered a complete success. Yu Mugao immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought the Li family would be the most difficult, but they were surprisingly easy. A hint of a smile appeared on his face. Seeing that Li Tongya was about to see them off, he quickly spoke, "Three days from now, my Yu family will meet with all the families on Mid-Lake Isle. We ask for your esteemed presence!"

With that, he handed over an invitation. Li Xuanfeng stepped forward and took it. The few of them chatted for a few more moments, then Yu Mugao awkwardly took his leave. Li Tongya saw the three off, and only then did he turn and enter the courtyard.

Li Xuanfeng stood in front of the courtyard, flicked his sleeves, and gently raised his head, chuckling, "The Yu family was quite polite, after all. Most likely, it's because of paternal uncle's reputation. Otherwise, they might have demanded offerings from our family, just like they did from the surrounding families..."

Li Tongya remained unimpressed and explained to Li Xuanfeng, "The Yu family has strength, but their patriarch is too impatient and acts overbearingly. The various families have been deeply established in Moon Lake for many years, and their connections are deeply intertwined. Every faction has its connections. To establish a market on the lake and also collect offerings from all the families, how can that be reasonable?!"

"Their Yu family is acting rashly; they have already incurred public resentment. Just you wait and see how he'll manage to conclude this!"