Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror

'So it is the Jin Yu Immortal Sect…'

Li Qinghong had only heard his surname Zhang and, coupled with his attire, immediately understood. Zhang Yun did not wish to reveal his identity, preferring to call himself a swordsman from South River. Naturally, she did not expose him.

'Zhang Yun…'

This name sounded very familiar. Combining his earlier tone, Li Qinghong instantly recalled someone.

Back in the day, when Li Tongya broke into the Serpent Demon Cave Mansion, he had split the spoils with a swordsman named Zhang Yun. Zhang Yun obtained the Serpent Demon Pearl and the Blood Fiend Scripture, while Li Tongya acquired the Du Ruo Spear and the River Tomb Scripture. That spear was still in Li Qinghong's hands now.

Li Qinghong estimated that this person should be the same Zhang Yun from those years ago. Nearly seventy to eighty years had passed, and he was close to achieving Zifu.

'This is...a descendant of the Direct Lineage of the Three Sects!'

She bowed slightly and replied:

"I have seen senior before. My name is Li Qinghong. Li Tongya is my grandfather."

"So you are the offspring of an old acquaintance."

Zhang Yun gave her a glance, his golden robes fluttering, and directly said:

"Your Immortal Foundation is not bad, the Thunder Talisman has some merits, the spear technique is mediocre. As for the escape skills, spells, and secret techniques, not one is decent enough to be showcased. They can only bully the Noble Families, akin to the cultivators of the seven sects. If you face someone from my Jin Yu Green Pond, you would likely lose more than win."

Li Qinghong nodded in response as Zhang Yun swept his gaze over both of them, and, standing with his hands behind his back, asked:

"Knowing that I had a friendship with your elder, why not invite me inside?"

Now that Zhang Yun had put it that way, Li Qinghong could only invite him inside. The Green Ox River Embracing Formation on Qingdu Peak would probably be mere decoration in front of him. If he had meant to harm her, he would have acted already.

Zhang Yun seemed not to notice her caution, or perhaps he simply didn't care. He set foot on the mountain and, looking at the blooming Du Ruo all around, he said softly:

"Li Tongya… what a pity. I heard that he had broken through to Foundation Establishment and even thought of having an official duel with him someday! In the end, there was never an opportunity."

After taking a couple of steps, Li Qinghong remained cautious and chose her words carefully, while Zhang Yun mused to himself:

"The descendant taught by Li Tongya is not bad, much stronger than mine. Even though all three of my sons have good talent, due to my long periods of seclusion and lack of discipline, they have each developed a willful temper."

Zhang Yun suddenly seemed to realize he had digressed and continued:

"However… my visit this time is merely to warn you of one thing:

"Don't concern yourself with the affair of Zhang Huaide, or indeed any of the various incidents occurring along the riverbank. I have been dispatched to oversee this matter personally. I had a certain admiration for Li Tongya, hence my journey here. Take care of yourselves."

Li Qinghong softly expressed her thanks, and Zhang Yun suddenly stopped, stood with his hands behind his back, and said quietly:

"The River Tomb Scripture is in your family's possession, is it not?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qinghong hesitated for a moment before replying:

"Reporting to senior, indeed it is."

Zhang Yun, not a young man, still had a somewhat frivolous air about him as he chuckled:

"Very good, very good."

He gave her another look, his expression suddenly curious, and asked in a low voice:

"Did the Wanling Flower come from your family?"

Li Qinghong hadn't expected him to suddenly inquire about this, but with a quick thought, she understood:

'It's said that the Wanling Flower has been extinct in South River for hundreds of years, and suddenly it was obtained by my family. The movements in South River are completely controlled by the Three Sects, so the news must have reached their ears...'

"Yes!"

Li Qinghong respectfully affirmed, and Zhang Yun finally became solemn, asking in a deep voice:

"Where did it come from?"

Flashes of thought raced through Li Qinghong's mind. Zhang Yun clearly understood the significance behind the Wanling Flower to ask about it. Her own family, however, was oblivious...

'It must have something to do with the Wang Clan!'

Already at a disadvantage in terms of information, and not equal in status, if she tried to be clever, there was a ninety-nine percent chance things would backfire. Thus, Li Qinghong could only answer vaguely:

"It was left by a Taoist from the north. My family assisted him, and thus he gifted us the Spirit Root."

Zhang Yun, who earlier seemed frivolous when smiling, now appeared quite imposing as he sternly asked:

"What is his cultivation level? What is his surname?"

Li Qinghong hesitated with a look of uncertainty and said softly:

"That senior was quite peculiar, his aura was vast, yet his cultivation level was inscrutable. His surname… his surname is Wang!"

Quick-witted, she spoke with great care. Although Wang Xun had addressed her as a peer, she respectfully referred to him as a senior, which matched her description. The image of a powerful figure from the north emerged, causing Zhang Yun to frown.

"Indeed a Wang!"

Zhang Yun heaved a deep sigh, muttering to himself:

'The Wang Clan of Yinghua! A Golden Core family!'

He was taken aback, then perplexedly wondered:

"That is a northern Immortal Sect. How could a minor Noble Family like yours be of assistance to them?"

Li Qinghong spoke softly:

"An elder of my family once left behind a sword named Green Ruler, which encapsulated his Sword Intent. That senior simply wished to examine it."

Zhang Yun then understood and said quietly:

"I see, of everything in your Li Family, only this item is somewhat interesting... Where is the sword now?"

"It has been taken by my elder brother, who has traveled down to the southern regions."

Zhang Yun had no option but to give up. He nodded and suddenly chuckled, stating softly:

"This is a chance for your family, but don't get your hopes up too high... The Wang Clan of Yinghua detests getting involved in the mortal world's karma. By giving you this Spirit Root, they have already settled the ties cleanly!"

Li Qinghong raised her eyebrows slightly. The clarity in Zhang Yun's eyes indicated that he had seen through all sorts of calculations. Not even a shred of advantage had been gained, and in her heart, she sighed:

'Indeed, the direct lineage of the Jin Yu is troublesome.'

What Li Qinghong didn't realize was that Zhang Yun's mind harbored similar regrets as he thought to himself:

'So it was bestowed by the Wang Clan of Yinghua! What a pity, what a pity. I was hoping that since this Wanling Flower is immensely useful, I could casually visit the Li Family and take this Foundation Establishment Spirit Root for my own use in the sect... It seems that it's no longer possible.'