#19 - Leaving Qingyang

Ji Yinlan's gift of the sword sent a significant signal.

Elder Qi, who had been planning to intercept and kill Jun Wuxie on the way to the capital, had a gloomy expression.

He knew he couldn't act personally, or the consequences would be severe.

The elders and higher-ups of the Xiao family were filled with regret, and a sense of despair enveloped their hearts.

"Congratulations, young friend Wuxie!"

"Young friend is about to become an inner disciple of the Great River Sword Sect, a dragon among men in the future."

The higher-ups of several major families stepped forward to congratulate him, their smiles radiant as they surrounded Jun Wuxie like stars surrounding the moon.

"From this day forward, anyone who encounters a member of the Xiao family shall be killed without mercy!"

The Bi family head stated on the spot.

"The mineral veins and industries taken by the Xiao family must be returned, doubled!"

The Ji family head stated.

"From now on, anyone who has business dealings with my Jiang family is forbidden from any commercial cooperation with the Xiao family!"

The Jiang family head stated.

"Well, if any member of the Xiao family dares to violate the law in the future, no matter how minor, they will be executed on the spot!"

The city lord issued the order.

In an instant, the faces of the Xiao family members turned as pale as paper, transforming from their previously arrogant selves to rats crossing the street, hated by everyone.

It's over, the Xiao family is finished!

The elders almost fainted.

The crowd booed.

How high-profile and powerful the Xiao family was just a few days ago.

The families and shops in the city were deeply oppressed, daring to be angry but not daring to speak out.

Now that the Xiao family has fallen into this situation, they brought it upon themselves, and no one even sympathizes, all showing gloating expressions.

"Yueyao, do you think brother is too cruel?"

Leaving the Genius Selection competition venue, Jun Wuxie held Yueyao and asked softly.

"No, in Yueyao's heart, Wuxie brother is always the best."

"Really?"

Jun Wuxie was a little worried at first, but hearing her say that, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, gently scratching her little nose.

Little Yueyao blinked her eyes, biting her finger and said, "Hmm~ In this world, Yueyao only has Wuxie brother. So, Wuxie brother is Yueyao's whole world~"

"Silly girl, you are also brother's whole world."

Jun Wuxie's heart melted, and he affectionately rubbed her little head, leaving the city in her silver bell-like laughter and climbing onto a mountainous area.

There were graves here, lonely and desolate, the tombs overgrown with grass.

Jun Wuxie stood quietly in front of the grave.

"Uncle Xiao, Wuxie brother and Yueyao have come to see you." Little Yueyao wiped away her tears, then smiled again and said, "Wuxie brother is all better, he is very powerful, and he also met a very beautiful princess sister~"

"Father, I'm here." Jun Wuxie sat in front of the grave, leaning against the tombstone, and said softly: "Today, I severed my relationship with the Xiao family. Will you blame me in the afterlife?"

"Half a year ago, they killed you. The hatred for killing my father is irreconcilable. I can no longer be a member of the Xiao family no matter what."

"Your Wuxie is leaving, leaving Qingyang City. After this departure, there may be very little time to come back to see you. You left too suddenly, I still have so many things to ask you, who is my mother, where is she..."

"I remember when I was a child, I wanted to ride a horse. You were afraid I would fall, so you let me ride on your back, treating you as a horse... But now I have no father..."

Remembering those past events, those beautiful childhood memories, his eyes gradually became wet.

But all that responded to him was the cold tombstone and the silent lonely grave.

Leaning against the tombstone, it was as if he was leaning against his father's strong body when he was a child.

Little Yueyao silently wiped away her tears beside him.

The sun set, and the sky began to darken.

Little Yueyao was a little cold, shrinking into his arms, quietly accompanying him in front of the grave.

It wasn't until the next morning that he sorted out his mood, bid farewell to his father, and left with Yueyao in his arms.

"Young friend Wuxie."

"Jun Wuxie."

Outside the city's post station, five carriages were parked. The heads of the three major families and the city lord stood in front of the carriages, along with Qin Keqing from the Hunter's Guild.

"City Lord Wang, three family heads, what is this?" Jun Wuxie stepped forward to greet them, and then said to Qin Keqing, who was looking at him, "Miss Qin, why are you here too?"

"I'm here to see you off. The road to the capital is long, and you can't possibly take Yueyao there on foot. You need a means of transportation." Qin Keqing pointed to the carriage behind her and said, "Your things are all inside. When you arrive at Fengtian City, you can take a spirit boat, which goes directly to the capital via the Yun River."

"Then thank you, Miss Qin."

Jun Wuxie accepted her kindness. Yueyao was too young and her health was not good, so she did need a comfortable carriage.

"Young friend Wuxie, we originally prepared a carriage for you and your sister, but it seems that it is not needed now. Miss Qin's carriage will be more comfortable." Wang Cheng and the three family heads were a little embarrassed.

They each took out a box and said, "Inside are five hundred Lesser Spirit Pills, to congratulate young friend on winning the selection token. It's a small token of our appreciation, please don't dislike it."

Jun Wuxie was a little surprised. The city lord and the three family heads were showing their goodwill towards him, really going all out!

Five hundred Lesser Spirit Pills, that was a full 250,000 gold coins, equivalent to several years of savings for their families.

"Young friend, don't worry too much, we just want to form a good relationship with you."

Jun Wuxie thought for a while and then stopped being polite, accepting the gift.

He didn't have any Lesser Spirit Pills on him right now, and he would need to cultivate during the few days on the way to Fengtian City. It was not bad that someone sent them to him.

"In that case, we won't delay young friend any longer, have a safe journey."

Watching Jun Wuxie and Yueyao board the carriage, the city lord and the three family heads cupped their fists in farewell.

Qin Keqing stepped forward and said, "Jun Wuxie, I'll see you in the capital."

"See you in the capital."

Jun Wuxie nodded, the carriage kicked up dust and gradually disappeared on the official road.

"We really went all out this time, do you think he will remember what happened today?"

On the way back to the city, the Jiang family head looked back and said.

"He will remember, he is different from the others in the Xiao family."

City Lord Wang Cheng said this.

In front of the post station outside the city.

"Miss, it seems you have decided to go to the capital with him."

Old Yun appeared beside Qin Keqing.

"After the ancient mine near Dragon Ridge Mountain collapsed, it could no longer be entered, so there is no point in me staying here." A trace of longing flashed in Qin Keqing's eyes, and she said, "He might bring me hope?"

"He has good talent, but he has no background, how far can he go on this path..." Old Yun shook his head and sighed, "Does Miss really think he can help you solve your incurable meridian disease?"

"Then Old Yun, who do you say can help me?" Qin Keqing turned to look at him and said, "The people of the family? If they weren't afraid that Grandpa would settle accounts with them after he leaves seclusion, they would have sent people to kill me long ago, can I still count on them?"

"This old servant is just worried about Miss..."

"You're worried that I'll get too deeply involved with him?" Qin Keqing smiled faintly, "Your worries are unnecessary, besides, Jun Wuxie's background is simple, he can be trusted, while others are different."