Xiao Ping is in her forties. She started practicing cultivation when she was eight years old. Now she has perfected her foundation and is only one step away from forming a pill. She has reached such a state in just over thirty years, which shows Xiao Ping's talent.
If she had Xiao Ping's talent and level among various sects, she would have long ago become a famous teacher, become a core disciple of the sect, and be treated with respect. It's a pity that she was born in a branch of the Xiao family, and she is destined to be treated like this in her life.
He is bound by the strict hierarchical family system and cannot escape.
Branches of the Xiao family will be branded to serve the master's family from birth, and are destined to be enslaved and exploited by the master's family. Although this kind of exploitation and slavery is disguised as a warm and affectionate family relationship with the same surname, in fact, it is more suffocating and also
More cruel than the exploitation in the sect.
Children born from side branches will be instilled with the concept of "the master's family is heaven" from birth. They will be emphasized over and over again about the difference between superiority and inferiority. They will be told again and again that they are born in a humble place. To get rid of this lowliness, they must make great achievements.
Or practice hard and strive to join the glorious master's family...
From a certain point of view, children from a branch of a cultivating family like the Xiao family are even inferior to casual cultivators. At least casual cultivators do not have to be enslaved by anyone, let alone be inferior to anyone.
The disciples of the Xiao family who have average talents will have an end to their Qi training period unless they have made great achievements and are rewarded with a foundation-building pill by their master, or they have to fight for the opportunity themselves. Those with outstanding talents will be at the age of sixteen
If the Qi training period is completed before the age of 10, you will have the opportunity to join the direct lineage of the master's family, and at the same time, you will be rewarded with a foundation-building pill by the master's family.
This is undoubtedly a road that everyone aspires to for the children of the side branch, but there are always exceptions to everything. There are always some people who do not want to join the direct line of the main family, or are unable to join the main family due to various reasons, such as the great elder Xiao Ping.
Xiao Ping's father was deliberately killed by a direct descendant of the Xiao family during an intra-family competition because of a dispute over interests. Therefore, Xiao Ping has harbored hatred towards the direct descendants of the Xiao family since she was a child.
She is extremely talented and has reached the completion of her Qi training period at the age of fourteen. It stands to reason that the master should immediately summon her, reward her with the Foundation Building Pill, and recruit her.
If the master's family really did this, Xiao Ping would be willing to sacrifice her revenge for killing her father and become a dog for the sake of her future.
In the face of cruel reality, no matter how fearless the brave man is, he must weigh the pros and cons.
It's a pity that even if she wanted to be a dog for her master's family, they wouldn't do it.
After learning that Xiao Ping was so talented, the direct descendant who killed Xiao Ping's father panicked. He relied on his father's power and position, ignored family rules, refused to join Xiao Ping's family, refused to provide her with foundation-building pills, and even
He set up a conspiracy to make Xiao Ping disappear unexpectedly.
Xiao Ping escaped the disaster, but because of this she knew that she would only die if she stayed in the Xiao family any longer, so she left the family alone and fled to Jinguyuan.
Three years later, Xiao Ping, who had no idea what she had gone through, returned to her family, went to the Tianxing Sect to meet the sect leader, bypassed the head of the main family, and became a direct disciple of an elder of the Tianxing Sect.
This incident shocked the Xiao family for a time. The head of the Xiao family was also a person with a clear sense of right and wrong. He quickly found out the truth of the matter and directly executed Xiao Ping's father-killing enemy who was in the way, and then brought this person's head to invite Xiao Ping again.
Returning to the family, he gave her a shop in the market, and also gave her a lucrative job as the Great Elder Fenghejian. With such sincerity, Xiao Ping reconciled with the family, and Xiao Ping became the only one who was not a direct descendant.
The powerful family elder is regarded as a role model and spiritual support by all the children of the branch.
In fact, this kind of inspirational story about the counterattack from the bottom is not uncommon in the spiritual world. Whether these amazing and talented people are stunning for a while or are everlasting, they all have one thing in common - their heroic nature.
For heroes, domineering is just their appearance. In fact, what heroes are best at is always weighing the pros and cons and being able to bend and stretch.
A true husband is one who can endure what ordinary people cannot endure.
Xiao Ping is no exception. No one knows what she has sacrificed behind her fame. She is alive today not because of her outstanding talent or advanced cultivation, but because of one thing - her mind.
So when she heard the man who broke into her secret practice room and asked her straight to the point about the teleportation array, she didn't do anything irrational. She immediately clasped her fists respectfully and said, "Senior, there is indeed a star directly connected to the Yuanwu Kingdom in the cave of this junior.
Zongfang City’s teleportation array can be activated at any time.”
The reason why she reacted like this was because she judged two things in a very short period of time.
First, the visitor must be invincible! Although her cave is not a dragon's pool or a tiger's den, no one can enter or exit at will. The formations arranged by her Grand Elder's Mansion can be blocked even by the Danjie monks.
But this person quietly passed through the many formation restrictions and appeared directly in front of her!
How terrible is this?
Secondly, the person who came here did not come to kill her, but had a request. This terrifying existence wanted to borrow his teleportation array. Xiao Ping immediately thought of the previous family leader Xiao Gong who suddenly issued a family order to temporarily block the Fenghe River.
Anyone is allowed in and out, opening hours are to be determined.
These two things must be related.
If a person who is absolutely invincible to you wants something from you, then you should cooperate honestly and satisfy that person's needs, and don't do unnecessary things.
Xiao Ping didn't even dare to raise her head to look at Su Yi, let alone release her spiritual consciousness to sense it.
She was afraid that any outrageous actions she took would trigger the other party's desire to silence her.
Xiao Ping's reaction made Su Yi sigh in relief. Behind this seemingly simple question and answer, Su Yi had done enough homework to understand and analyze this person, so he designed such an appearance and opening remarks to achieve a complete shock effect.
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He could indeed kill Xiao Ping, but his purpose was to lead the team to Yuanwu Kingdom, not to kill people. He needed Xiao Ping to cooperate with him honestly and not to have any inappropriate thoughts to satisfy this.
Although She Qing is powerful, She Qing's attacks will definitely hurt people's lives. He is not good at threatening people into submission. The only thing Su Yi can use is a soul sacrifice brand.
The Spirit Sacrifice Brand can be used to scare a smooth person like Xiao Zhen, but for someone like Xiao Ping who is deeply insecure, a vague threat is very likely to arouse her fighting spirit to fight back, which may lead to trouble.
The end result of the adult fish dying and breaking the net is something no one wants to see.
Therefore, we must shock her, dispel her thoughts of resistance, and let her clearly see hope.
"Very good. A girl named Fu will come to you with a few people later. You don't need to say anything and just take them away from the teleportation array." Su Yi ordered as a matter of course.
"Yes, I have taken note of it, junior." Xiao Ping answered simply and without any nonsense, and kept her bowing posture.
"As a junior like you, you know what's interesting. I hope you will always be aware of what's interesting and don't have any thoughts that you shouldn't have." Su Yi seemed to be smiling but not smiling.
"Junior dare not!" Xiao Ping said.
"Then it's best." Su Yi said lightly, "I'll give you a piece of advice. Although this matter may bring you a little trouble, it's best not to reveal to others that I've been looking for you. If you are attacked by Old Monster Linghu or the others,
Now that you know it, Tianxing Sect can’t protect you.”
Xiao Ping's pupils shrank suddenly, and she was overwhelmed with emotion. On the outside, she said more respectfully and solemnly: "Thank you, senior. I will take note of this!"
"that's all."
There was a lingering sound, but Su Yi had disappeared.
The evil aura gradually subsided, and Xiao Ping waited for a while before she straightened up and raised her head. Her face was full of solemnity. She immediately took out the formation disk to check the formation, and her eyes were filled with shock!
There are no traces of destruction or intrusion among the major formations and restrictions!
How did that person get in just now?
That person mentioned Old Monster Linghu just now...could he be Old Monster Linghu from Huang Maple Valley?
So, this person is also a Nascent Soul?
This should be the case. If it weren't for Nascent Soul, how could he have such an elusive method?
Xiao Ping's expression was gloomy and uncertain. She paced back and forth, and finally took out a transmission note, whispered a few words, and let it fly.
At the same time, the figures of Wanjia Old Monster and Li Huayuan appeared outside the gate of the Fenghe Stream protective formation.
A middle-aged foundation-building monk with a white face and no beard and a group of foundation-building monks were already waiting at the door to greet him.
Seeing the two men descending, the middle-aged man with a white face and beard immediately stepped forward with a smile and saluted: "Xiao Gong, the head of the Xiao family in Fenghejian, pays homage to Elder Wan of Huadaowu and Elder Li of Huangfeng Valley! The two seniors came to Fenghejian, the Xiao family
The basil is shining brightly!"
"Master Nephew Xiao, you're welcome." The person who answered him was the ancestor of the Wan family. The old man waved his hand and asked impatiently: "Master Nephew Xiao, is there anyone in a hurry to leave Fenghe Stream?"
"Yes, there are, but they were all stopped." Xiao Gong said respectfully, "After receiving the message from Senior Wan, I immediately blocked Fenghe Stream. If the person that Senior Wan is looking for really comes to Fenghe Stream, then
People must be trapped here."
"Okay! If you find this person, I will be very grateful!" The ancestor of the Wan family was immediately overjoyed.
"Huadaowu and the Xiao family have always been on good terms. How can we say thank you for such a trivial matter? Two seniors, please!"
Surrounded by everyone in the Xiao family, the Wan family ancestors and Li Huayuan entered Fenghe Stream together.
Xiao Gong said: "All the casual cultivators who come in and out of my Xiao family are concentrated in the nine important towns, and there are also a few well-informed VIPs in the main city. As for the Eighteen Mining Areas and other areas, our Xiao family has imposed many restrictions, and there are also some
Special personnel will be on patrol to ensure that no one can sneak in."
"The Xiao family is famous for its formations. What Junior Nephew Xiao said is true." Li Huayuan replied with a smile, then turned to look at the ancestor of the Wan family: "Fellow Taoist Wan, in that case, let's check all the way from here.
"We are accompanied by all the nephews of the Xiao family. If we disturb the guests of the Xiao family, we can just trouble them to explain to them so as not to cause misunderstanding."
"Yes, that's what I meant." The ancestor of the Wan family nodded.
When they come to Fenghe Stream to find someone, they must not be as unscrupulous and unscrupulous as they are in the state. Although they are targeting casual cultivators, they must conduct searches in the presence of the Xiao family and give the Xiao family the minimum respect.
"Even if you two seniors search, many of the people who come to my Xiao family are regular customers. With me waiting, I can prevent you two seniors from wasting time on unnecessary people." Xiao Gong said with a smile.
"Then let's get started!"
The search started here, and Su Yi and his group on the other side lowered the flying magic weapon outside the east gate of the Xiao family's main city, but were stopped and questioned by the monk guarding the gate.
"My surname is Fu. I'm here to visit Xiao Ping, fellow Taoist Xiao, the eldest elder of the Xiao family. I've made an appointment with her. Please let me know." The person who came out to respond was Fu Xiaozhuo. She had a cold look, as if she was rejecting people thousands of miles away.
"The Great Elder's Mansion didn't say..." The monk was confused when he saw a monk who had perfected his Qi practice hurriedly greeted him. He saluted respectfully with a spring breeze on his face and said, "But Senior Fu in person? The Great Elder specially ordered this junior to come and greet me!"
"Lead the way." Fu Xiaozhuo uttered two words coldly.
"Yes, please, senior!" The monk did not dare to neglect and hurriedly led the way, leading Su Yi and the others towards the Great Elder's Mansion.
Just when everyone was about to enter the city gate, a monk who was leaving the city was suddenly startled, pointed at Qian Huan and shouted in surprise: "Fellow Taoist Qian Huan! Why is it you?"
As soon as these words came out, except for Su Yi, Ning Caichen and others all changed their expressions!
Based on the consideration that disguising oneself or concealing one's aura would attract attention, everyone showed their true colors. Except for Qian Huan, no one else here had been to Fenghe Stream before, so it didn't really matter whether they were able to disguise themselves or not.
Although Qian Huan came to Fenghe Stream a few years ago and met a descendant of a branch of the Xiao family, he thought that it would be impossible to meet this person again in the vast sea of people by such a coincidence, and the branch of the Xiao family generally did not go in and out of the main city.
, Therefore, Qian Huan has nothing to worry about.
Little did I know that things in the world are so wonderful, but something with such a small probability happened just like that!
The descendant of the Xiao family whom Qian Huan met back then happened to meet Qian Huan here unexpectedly!
"Your legs..." The disciples of this branch quickly discovered Qian Huan's abnormality and couldn't help but screamed in surprise again.
Qian Huan's face changed drastically, and he secretly complained in his heart, but he knew that denying it at this time would arouse suspicion, so he forced a smile and clasped his fists and said: "It's been a long time, fellow Taoist Xiao Kai. I'm going to visit the eldest elder of the Xiao family with my seniors. If
Let’s rekindle our old friendship when we have time.”
Perhaps it was the magic power of the words "Great Elder". The disciples from the side branch immediately looked solemn, hurriedly gave way and clasped their fists and said: "Brother Qianhuan, you can come to me at the old place when you are done."
"Okay." Qian Huan nodded.
After this unexpected episode, Su Yi and others continued to follow the leading monk toward the city. Although the group appeared to be calm, there was a sense of urgency in their hearts.
The disciples from this branch watched Su Yi and the others leave with a look of deep doubt in their eyes.
A monk in armor came over and said with a smile: "Xiao Kai, why are you standing here stupidly?"
Xiao Kai was shocked. Xiao Fan was his direct descendant and he had always been aloof and disdainful of him. Why did he take the initiative to talk to him today?
He did not dare to neglect and hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "Brother Hui, I sent a batch of herbs to the city and didn't stay too long..."
"Don't be nervous, I'm not here to ask questions." Xiao Fan smiled and waved his hand, "I see you know the person who went in, and I'm curious, so I came to ask."
"You mean fellow Taoist Qianhuan?" Xiao Kai didn't dare not tell the truth, "He is a casual cultivator who came to our Fenghe River three years ago. I heard from him that he and several of his friends formed a group called Wu