Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 989: Chapter 985: Guardianship

The Soul Suppressing Seal is indeed a Demon Artifact. With this seal, even if a Heavenly Demon cannot defeat a Great Sky Demon, they can still protect themselves and escape unharmed.

And if a Great Sky Demon possesses this seal, while they might not be invincible in the world, they can far surpass their peers.

If an Upper Three Grades Great Sky Demon holds this seal, they can nearly dominate the world.

He originally held no hope, thinking Leng Tieya would not hand over this Soul Suppressing Seal.

After all, if it were himself, he wouldn’t give it up; he would hold it tightly in his hands even in death.

He really didn’t expect to exchange this item just by relying on the ethereal remnants of the Canghai ancestor.

Leng Tieya’s mind must have been clouded.

Believing that the vast world is all open to him, thinking that he would be safe once he reached the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, and could cultivate wholeheartedly.

One can only say too young, too naive.

Within the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, there are also conflicts, both overt and covert competitions.

He will regret it if he suffers losses in the future.

Leng Tieya said with a smile, ”Brother Meng, I have been quite benevolent, haven’t I?”

With deep emotion, Meng Qi made a fist-and-palm salute, ”Thank you, brother.”

He also thought Leng Tieya was foolish, but realized Leng Tieya might not be a fool.

Perhaps these remnants of Ancestor Canghai indeed held great mysteries, only Meng Family had failed to notice it.

But what’s done is done, regrets are useless, we can only see what happens in the future.

In any case, setting aside the remnants of Ancestor Canghai that are useless to Meng Family, acquiring the Soul Suppressing Seal is indeed a major gain.

This can be considered a win-win.

Leng Tieya said, ”I will take my leave, lest I change my mind.”

”Brother isn’t such a person,” Meng Qi’s heart tightened, then smiled and said, ”When will Brother go to the Great Heavenly Demon Palace?”

”I’ll head there in a couple of days,” Leng Tieya replied, ”Then see you at the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, goodbye.”

”I’ll see Brother off,” the affectionate tone of Meng Qi calling Brother was overwhelming.

With a nod to Meng Chi, Leng Tieya left directly, carrying the box.

Meng Qi let out a long breath.

Meng Chi also exhaled, ”Thankfully, your brother is quite straightforward.”

Having known his bottom line in advance enabled us to place the right bet so as to win the Soul Suppressing Seal in one go.

But if Leng Tieya had been too greedy, wanting more from Meng Family than what is offered, it wouldn’t have been this smooth.

Leng Tieya is young and has already stepped into the realm of the Great Sky Demon, at a time of high spirit and vigor, being able to seize the opportunity and stop is quite rare.

Meng Qi smiled bitterly, ”His actions were indeed straightforward, but probably won’t become friends.”

Even though it’s not him marrying Lu QiaoZhen, he cut off Leng Tieya’s path to marrying her, which is no different from taking a wife by force.

Murdering a father, taking a wife, is a humiliating disgrace.

If I were him, there’s no way I could forgive it.

”Try to make amends,” Meng Chi said, ”This man has boundless prospects, and there’s also the handwriting of Canghai.”

Meng Qi sighed, ”Yes.”

Meng Chi said, ”Cater to his preferences; I see he likes items related to the Supreme Heavenly Demon.”

Meng Qi shook his head, ”Uncle, where would I get items related to the Supreme Heavenly Demon?”

”The Lu Family reportedly has them,” Meng Chi said, ”The Lu Family also produced a Supreme Heavenly Demon, though it was too long ago, most have forgotten.”

Meng Qi immediately perked up.

”Our relations with the Lu Family are still good,” Meng Chi laughed, ”You should find a way to ask them for it, giving it to your brother might mend relations.”

”...Will it really work?” Meng Qi hesitated.

He felt if it were himself, he wouldn’t forgive someone who took his woman.

Even if he gives his favorite item.

”I see this person is quite accommodating; it’s worth a try. Even if you can’t become friendly, at least don’t become hostile.”

”...Yes!” Meng Qi gritted his teeth and nodded.

——

With two boxes in his hands, Leng Tieya flew alongside Chi Haoyang.

Chi Haoyang remained silent the whole time.

Leng Tieya smiled, ”If Mr. Chi has something to do, please feel free to attend to it.”

Chi Haoyang shook his head, ”I have nothing more.”

”Not going back to the Chi Family?”

”Not going back,” Chi Haoyang shook his head, ”I have no ties in the Chi Family anymore.”

Leng Tieya said, ”Then come to my home and be a Tribute, enjoy peace, and sometimes we can study and spar together.”

Chi Haoyang pondered.

Leng Tieya smiled, ”Or you could go to the Great Heavenly Demon Palace; I’m sure they wouldn’t refuse.”

The Great Heavenly Demon Palace holds a position of honor and has an indifferent attitude, but it depends on whom they are dealing with.

To Heavenly Demons and below, it’s naturally untouchable and beyond reach, to be looked up to.

But with Great Sky Demons, it’s different.

If a Great Sky Demon wishes to join the Great Heavenly Demon Palace, as long as their background and character are all right, they are almost never refused.

Given that Chi Haoyang is from the Chi Family, having reconciled with the family and those who trapped him having committed suicide, there’s no problem in joining.

Joining the Great Heavenly Demon Palace wouldn’t be an issue.

Chi Haoyang pondered.

Leng Tieya smiled, ”Then come to the Great Heavenly Demon Palace with me, won’t you?”

Chi Haoyang is not too old, possibly still pursuing the path of Supreme Heavenly Demon.

In that case, he might lean toward choosing to go to the Great Heavenly Demon Palace.

”I should go to the Leng Family.” Chi Haoyang said slowly.

Leng Tieya looked at him in surprise.

Ever since becoming a Great Sky Demon, the Leng Family had enough protection, and no one dared to provoke them unwisely.

Moreover, the Leng Family also had a Great Sky Demon guarding them, along with the Treasure of the Town Mansion, making them not so easy to deal with.

Of course, if Chi Haoyang went there, it would be even better. Having another Great Sky Demon would significantly boost their strength.

”I don’t want to stay at the Chi Family, and I can’t cultivate peacefully elsewhere; staying at the Leng Family is not bad.” Chi Haoyang said, ”Besides, there’s Canghai’s Handwriting.”

As a Great Sky Demon and the young master of the Leng Family, Leng Tieya had no need to bow to the Meng Family.

Agreeing to exchange the Soul Suppressing Seal was not a favor but rather an advantage, and certainly not a small one.

The root likely lay in Canghai’s Handwriting.

”...Alright.” Leng Tieya nodded slowly, ”Then, Mr. Chi, you’ll be responsible for guarding this Canghai’s Handwriting.”

Chi Haoyang solemnly nodded.

Leng Tieya drifted along, smiling as he said, ”Looks like Mr. Chi has seen through the truth.”

”Is there really something mysterious about Canghai’s Handwriting?”

”After all, it was condensed from the Spiritual essence of a Supreme Heavenly Demon.” Leng Tieya said slowly, ”Mr. Chi, if you have the time, practice your calligraphy more.”

”Is it related to calligraphy?”

”Mastering calligraphy will give you a deeper understanding of this handwriting... Mr. Chi, your entry into the Great Sky Demon realm is also related to this handwriting, so you will have insights that others might not achieve.”

”Young Master, I’ve always been puzzled,” Chi Haoyang said, perplexed, ”Why can others not be touched by Canghai’s Handwriting?”

Canghai’s Handwriting had been with the Meng Family for so many years, yet no disciple had been touched to advance to the Great Sky Demon, only Leng Tieya, an outsider, could?

Leng Tieya laughed, ”Ancestor Canghai was an extraordinary figure, with talent undoubtedly unparalleled, so the threshold for Canghai’s Handwriting is high... These disciples of the Meng Family couldn’t evoke the mysteriousness of Canghai’s Handwriting.”

”...So that’s it.” Chi Haoyang laughed.

In the end, it’s not any other reason; it’s just that the Meng Family’s disciples lack the aptitude to benefit from Canghai’s Handwriting.

Indeed, Ancestor Canghai was quite proud.

...

In a small courtyard to the west side of the Leng Mansion, a plaque outside the courtyard bore the words ”Canghai Hall” in large characters.

The handwriting was fresh, its aura rising as if three majestic eagles were ready to soar.

Chi Haoyang was the master of this small courtyard.

After having tea with him, Leng Tieya took his leave.

Just stepping out of the courtyard gate, Leng Yuqing hurried over, ”The Family Head has come out of seclusion and wishes to see you.”

Leng Tieya chuckled, ”Finally, there’s a time to see me; let’s go.”

Leng Yuqing glared at him, ”Don’t be so sarcastic, speak nicely with the Family Head!”

”Elder sister, I’m now a Great Sky Demon.”

”Even if you are a Supreme Heavenly Demon, you’re still my younger brother, and the Family Head’s son!”

”Only now do they acknowledge me as their son?” Leng Tieya thought indifferently.

”Stop with the useless complaints, compared to elder brother, you’re already lucky enough!”

”...Alright, I’ll see the Family Head.”

Leng Tieya said no more, his casual demeanor restrained, becoming solemn.

Leng Yuqing nodded with satisfaction.

...

The small lake in the back garden was like a mirror, the bright sunlight glimmering on the sparkling waves.

Inside a small pavilion in the center of the lake stood a thin middle-aged man with his hands behind his back, gazing at the fish in the lake.

A gentle breeze blew across the lake, swept into the pavilion, fluttering his green robe.

He looked calm and indifferent, like a sculpture.

Leng Tieya and Leng Yuqing arrived, yet he remained with his back to them, gazing at the lake water.

Leng Yuqing said, ”Family Head...”

Leng Tieya remained silent.

Leng Yuqing tugged at his sleeve, glared at him fiercely.

Leng Tieya coughed lightly and said, ”Aren’t you going to congratulate me, Family Head?”

Leng Dongge, as if awakening, slowly turned around, his bright eyes fixed on him.

Leng Tieya laughed, shaking his head, ”Family Head is not here to offer congratulations but to question me.”

Leng Dongge said solemnly, ”Did you return the Soul Suppressing Seal to the Meng Family?”

”Yes, I gave it back to the Meng Family, couldn’t afford to offend them.”

”Ha!” Leng Dongge let out a cold laugh.

”Is the Family Head blaming me for being too weak?” Leng Tieya said, a sarcastic smile on his lips.

Leng Dongge snorted, ”Such a major matter, why didn’t you inform me beforehand?”

Leng Tieya feigned astonishment, ”Wasn’t it the Leng Family’s Soul Suppressing Seal, bestowed upon me?”

”You are of the Leng Family’s main house!”

”So what?” Leng Tieya said, ”I seized it, it wasn’t originally the Leng Family’s, right?”

”That was a Demon Artifact!”

”What about the Demon Artifact? Just because it’s a Demon Artifact, it belongs to the Leng Family?”

”You—!” Leng Dongge glared at him in anger.

Leng Tieya said, ”Isn’t the Family Head supposed to be fair and impartial? Just because I’m your son, I have to suffer losses? I have to selflessly contribute to the Leng Family?”

”The Leng Family will not mistreat anyone who contributes!”

”Haha...” Leng Tieya laughed heartily.