Pure Yang!

Chapter 462 Xu Zhixia's Future! Dragon Tiger Great Technique Creates a Water Palace

Evening, near the outskirts of Tianjin.

Huaqing Villa.

This manor-like community contains only twelve villas, designed and built according to the traditional "Twelve Flower Goddesses" theme, and arranged in a staggered manner according to different seasons.

With such a grand gesture, those who can settle here are certainly not ordinary people; owning a house here is not something that can be done simply by having money.

Courtyard No. 6, Qinghe Courtyard.

The pond in the courtyard was full of blooming lotus flowers, and the clear surface of the pond reflected the lonely moon.

The room on the second floor was lit up, and a graceful figure stood on the balcony. The bright moonlight shone on her, making her delicate and exquisite figure appear even more charming. Even her tight-fitting silk nightgown shimmered with a unique soft light.

"Zhixia, why didn't you go to the banquet tonight?"

The door opened, and a beautiful woman with a slender waist and still charming figure walked in.

On the balcony, Xu Zhixia didn't turn her head, still looking at the night outside.

"You child, I'm talking to you, don't you hear me?" Wei Qingshuang frowned and walked over with displeasure.

"Mom, you know I don't like these kinds of occasions."

“Today is a family dinner.” Wei Qingshuang said solemnly, “Strictly speaking, your father and Xu Changshou are cousins, so you should call him your uncle.”

"I never imagined that someone who was abandoned by his clan when he was young and has been away from home for many years could have such cultivation," Wei Qingshuang exclaimed.

The Xu family disciples, whether from the first, second, or third branch, receive roughly the same resources and training before adulthood. However, once they condense their sword qi seeds and choose different paths, the differences in their cultivation of the Dragon-Slaying Technique will gradually become apparent.

Those who lack talent and progress slowly will gradually be marginalized until they are eventually abandoned.

It was at this time that Xu Changshou left the Xu family.

More than 30 years have passed in the blink of an eye. The man who left home in a fit of anger because he did not receive the master's teachings has now walked his own path, cultivated his inner elixir, and achieved great success in his life cultivation.

Such cultivation level would be considered top-tier even among the current second branch of the family.

"Speaking of which, you should call him Uncle. It's so rude of you not even to show your face on an occasion like today," Wei Qingshuang said with displeasure.

Although everyone is a second wife, there are still differences between the second wives.

Like Xu Zhixia's father, Xu Mingzhang, who has reached this age, he has only barely reached the advanced level of martial arts. This is the limit of his life, and he will not be able to improve any further.

With such a level of attainment, it's natural that she couldn't enter the core of power within the second wife's family.

"Mom, as you said yourself, this uncle has been away from home for over thirty years. No matter how he tries to be more affectionate, it won't bring us much closer," Xu Zhixia said calmly.

Why be so materialistic?

"How can you talk like that? What do you mean by snobbish?" Wei Qingshuang shoved Xu Zhixia.

Xixi in the world is Lilai. The hustle and bustle of the world is all for profit.

When Xu Changshou was down on his luck, everyone avoided him. Now that he's successful, he's surrounded by good people. They're warm and welcoming, and everyone is coming to him with the utmost sincerity and kindness.

This is human nature, and it is also reality.

"Who am I doing all this for?" Wei Qingshuang asked sadly.

"I can't count on your father anymore. You're my only daughter. I need to secure a good future for you. Can't I be a little less materialistic?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhixia's expression tightened, and a hint of guilt welled up in her eyes.

"mom……"

“I know you’ve always blamed me for breaking you up with Zhang Fan…” Wei Qingshuang changed the subject.

"I do not have."

“You may not say it, but you’re very resentful inside.” Wei Qingshuang shook her head and said, “Don’t blame your mother for being heartless.”

“Your surname is Xu. If Zhang Fan is just an ordinary person, then you two are destined to have no future together.”

“That day, he weakened my cultivation in Yujing City. I knew then that he was no ordinary person. You silly child, you've been talking to him for so long and you still haven't figured out his background.”

At this point, Wei Qingshuang patted Xu Zhixia's head.

That day, in Yujing City, she met Zhang Fan. However, because of his arrogant words and manner, this young man forcibly seized her primordial spirit, reduced her cultivation level, and caused her to fall from the high-level cultivation realm, from which she has not been able to recover to this day.

That domineering and ruthless approach left a deep impression on her to this day.

“I knew then that Zhang Fan was a ruthless man. He was too cunning and too secretive. Even if I hadn’t separated you, you wouldn’t have had a good outcome,” Wei Qingshuang sighed.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhixia's lips twitched slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she held it back.

Cruel and ruthless?

If Wei Qingshuang knew that Zhang Fan had killed Xu Banshan and Xu Changnian in Guixi Province and devoured their primordial spirits, she would probably understand what true ruthlessness was.

However, Xu Zhixia kept these things to herself and no one ever mentioned them.

“Your Uncle Changshou didn’t come back alone this time.”

Just then, Wei Qingshuang suddenly changed the subject and said.

"I heard that he also brought back a disciple."

"disciple!?"

"Well, it's a pity he didn't attend the banquet, but he must be a promising young man."

At this point, Wei Qingshuang lowered her voice and said, "I heard that the brothers Yinhe and Yindeng have already tested your Uncle Changshou's disciple in private, and they suffered a great loss as a result."

"Huh!?" Xu Zhixia was taken aback upon hearing this.

"Xu Yinhe is a master at the Great Master level."

“Who says otherwise?” Wei Qingshuang said solemnly.

"Three years ago, Xu Yinhe obtained a great opportunity in the [Water Mansion]..."

A look of amazement welled up in Wei Qingshuang's beautiful eyes: "What a blessing the Water Dragon Spits Pearl has bestowed! It has enlightened his primordial spirit and also enhanced his cultivation."

"Otherwise, how could he have such cultivation at such a young age?"

At this point, Wei Qingshuang's bright eyes shone even brighter.

“Your Uncle Changshou’s disciple was able to make Xu Yinhe suffer a great loss; his future is limitless.”

Wei Qingshuang took Xu Zhixia's hand and said earnestly, "Zhixia, Mom originally wanted to marry you off to the Ge family..."

"Unfortunately, Ge Zhenyan died in Yujing City."

"You must seize this opportunity. If you can marry your Uncle Changshou's disciple, you will definitely be happier than your mother in the future."

"In this way, it won't be considered an outside marriage, and we'll even get Xu Changshou's support. From now on, our family's status in the second branch will be extraordinary."

Wei Qingshuang became more and more excited as she spoke, and a unique radiance appeared on her middle-aged face, as if such a beautiful vision had already become a reality.

“Mom, you’re getting more and more ridiculous. I’ve never even met him,” Xu Zhixia interrupted.

"It's alright if you haven't met before. I'll arrange for you to meet sometime later," Wei Qingshuang said with a smile.

At that moment, she saw hope for life again.

Xu Zhixia's lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to refuse, but seeing the hopeful look on Wei Qingshuang's face, she ultimately held back.

"What's his name?"

“His surname is Zhao… and his name is Zhao Jiexuan!” Wei Qingshuang said solemnly.

……

Late at night.

Zhang Fan strolled alone along the Haihe River, wandering around casually.

He came all the way to Tianjin to see the legendary "Xu Zu Sword" and try to find clues about the "Corpse-Slaying Sword." After arriving, he discovered that the Xu family of Chunyang was far more cunning than he had imagined.

For this reason, he did not want to cause any trouble before finalizing the deal with Xu Changshou, so he left Shanshui Club directly.

"The feng shui layout of Tianjin is really interesting."

Standing by the river, Zhang Fan could feel that the entire river ran through the city of Tianjin, and from this core, it branched into countless tributaries.

As the saying goes, all waters flow to their source, and water dragons gather together.

In ancient times, the waterways here were able to facilitate the flow of goods and wealth, but they were also prone to accumulating negative energy and brewing disasters.

This is why the urban layout of Tianjin is shaped like a divine tortoise, serving as a talisman to suppress the water dragon and resolve the negative water influences.

"That's interesting. The person who designed Tianjin must have been a master. In this way, this water dragon can perfectly echo the mountain dragon in the capital..."

"When the dragon returns to the sea, the aura of royalty is formed." "A spirit turtle nurtures a sword!?"

Zhang Fan seemed to be deep in thought. He stood by the riverbank, even wanting to follow the waterway to find the Xu family's hidden ancestral sword.

"Zhang Fan!"

Just then, a soft and familiar voice came from afar.

Zhang Fan looked up and saw a yacht slowly approaching on the Haihe River.

Under the moonlight, a sweet figure stood at the bow of the boat, her beautiful eyes sparkling as she stared at him, both surprised and delighted.

"rabbit!?"

Zhang Fan's eyes lit up; he never expected to meet Lin Jianyue in Tianjin.

It's worth noting that the last time the two met was in Chang'an, at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, when Li Yishan fought Luo Sen.

That meeting was brief, and afterwards, he returned to Yujing City.

"Come up."

The yacht docked, and Zhang Fan looked around to make sure no one was there. He then stepped out and jumped onto the boat.

"What are you doing here?" Lin Jianyue couldn't help but ask.

"I'm here to take care of something. What about you?" Zhang Fan asked casually.

"Have you forgotten what I do? I have business here," Lin Jianyue said with a light laugh.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan's face lit up with understanding.

Lin Jianyue is the Rabbit (卯兔).

Rabbit Pounds Medicine. She is a specialist in external alchemy and runs a business in the pharmaceutical and medical aesthetics industry. In form, it is similar to micro-business. She has agents all over the country. It looks like a small workshop, but in fact, the business is very large and has spread almost all over the country.

“I thought you went to Chang’an too,” Lin Jianyue couldn’t help but say.

"What do you mean by 'also'?"

“Isn’t the zodiac animal right here in Chang’an?” Lin Jianyue whispered.

Zhang Fan's heart stirred, and he suddenly remembered that before he went to Xijiang, Li Yishan had gone to Chang'an, saying that he wanted to find the ancestral temple of the Wuwei Sect and find a way to break the Three Corpses Calamity.

"Have you seen him?" Zhang Fan asked.

“I saw him. He was with Xu Quan when I left,” Lin Jianyue nodded.

"Ergou!?"

Zhang Fan seemed to be deep in thought, figuring that once he met Xu Zujian, he should also go to Chang'an to meet up with Li Yishan.

After all, Li Yishan has been working hard for him.

"Are you free right now?" Lin Jianyue suddenly asked.

"I'm free, what's wrong?"

"If you have time, I'll take you to meet a friend," Lin Jianyue said with a light smile.

"Friends? What friends?" Zhang Fan couldn't help but ask.

"My best friend, her name is Xu Jiuzhi!"

"The Xu family of Chunyang?" Zhang Fan's heart skipped a beat.

He really had a connection with the Xu family; even while swimming in the river, he would run into them.

"Hmm." Lin Jianyue nodded, giving Zhang Fan a meaningful look.

"She should be considered a third-generation disciple of the Xu family."

These large families almost always last for five generations under one dynasty.

Xu Changshou is a second-generation disciple; those above him are the older generation.

The third-generation disciple is someone of similar generation and age to Zhang Fan.

Xu Zhixia, Xu Yinhe, and Xu Yindeng are all third-generation disciples.

"Which branch of the Xu family does your best friend belong to?" Zhang Fan asked casually.

"Three wives!"

The third branch of the Xu family has the fewest members and the least noticeable presence.

"Then I'll go with you," Zhang Fan said softly.

He had no acquaintances in Tianjin, and since he was idle anyway, he didn't know anyone.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, and the yacht sails on the river. From time to time, you can see fires flickering on the shore, where people are burning paper money.

"The Ghost Festival is almost here," Zhang Fan murmured softly.

"Don't you need to go back to pay respects to your ancestors?" Lin Jianyue suddenly asked.

"What ancestral worship? Don't you know my situation?" Zhang Fan glanced at him sideways.

Their family is the last bloodline of the Nan Zhang clan, the embers of their incense.

When Zhang Fan was very young, Zhang Lingzong would only burn some paper money and a stick of incense at home during Qingming and Zhongyuan festivals, and would not even set up a memorial tablet.

After all, their identities are too sensitive; the slightest leak could lead to their deaths and the destruction of their families.

For a long time, Zhang Fan even wondered if his father was an orphan.

He learned about many things about Nan Zhang after he left the Great Night, from various sources, especially from what his uncle...aunt...uncle Chenlong Zhang Nanfeng had told him that day.

Rumble…

A moment later, the waterway suddenly widened, and the surrounding currents became rapid. Under the bright moonlight, the water shimmered, and the scales on the body of a large dragon carried ships.

"Um!?"

Just then, Zhang Fan raised an eyebrow, his gaze sharpening into a single line, and he felt that the atmosphere before him was no longer the same.

“This is the confluence of three rivers, the vital energy point of the entire Tianjin feng shui,” Lin Jianyue said casually.

This waterway is where Tianjin's energy is most abundant, but also the most unstable.

In the hazy darkness of the night, Zhang Fan saw a small building standing on the river, like a divine pillar stabilizing the river, standing on the vast expanse of water.

The environment around that small building was very peculiar. The strange fluctuations made it impossible for ordinary people to see, and even those with spiritual insight found it somewhat hazy.

In other words, even during the day, ordinary people cannot see this small building, and even if a cultivator can see it through their spiritual observation, it is still very difficult for them to get close.

"What kind of place is this? It's so special, actually built at the Tianjin ventilator!" Zhang Fan exclaimed in amazement.

"That's the Water Palace!"

"The Water Palace!?" Zhang Fan couldn't help but ask curiously.

"This was built by Xu Wenjun, the great-aunt of the third branch of the Xu family, before she got married. It was intended to be her place of residence when she returned to her parents' home to visit relatives."

"Huh!?" Zhang Fan was stunned upon hearing this.

The small building occupied the vital energy center of Tianjin, essentially pressing down on the head of this water dragon.

"Who has such a grand gesture? Building a small house just for his wife to stay in when she visits her family?" Zhang Fan couldn't help but say, "This is too much..."

"That's an exaggeration."

"It's not an exaggeration," Lin Jianyue said softly, shaking her head.

"Her husband's family was extremely powerful. It is said that when they were welcoming the bride, they invited almost the entire Taoist sect in the north. Mountain and sea demons and ghosts cleared the way, and monsters from all directions came to congratulate them. The scale of the procession was earth-shattering."

"His husband's family even used the Dragon and Tiger Technique to seize the creation of heaven, determine the branching of the water dragon, and build this water palace for that aunt of the Xu family."

At this point, Lin Jianyue looked at Zhang Fan, whose face was now filled with a deep sense of solemnity.

"Dragon Tiger Technique!?"

"I suppose you've already guessed it."

"This young lady of the Xu family's husband comes from the Zhang family of Longhu, and is a descendant of the Southern Zhang family!"

"Zhang Tiansheng, the diviner!"

"My breasts!?"

Zhang Fan's expression became incredibly interesting.

(End of this chapter)