I Reloaded the Save File! [Transmigration] - Chapter 28

Pressured by the situation, the Wang and Cheng families could only reluctantly agree to let Mo Xiao and the others meet Young Master Hu.

Using the time while the two patriarchs changed their clothes, the Cheng family’s steward arrived at Young Master Hu’s location first. Seeing that the young master was asleep, he immediately pulled a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve, pried open the young master’s mouth, and poured the entire bottle’s contents down his throat.

With so many eyes watching the scene, the Cheng Family Patriarch reappeared in a new set of clothes after about half an hour. He then instructed a coachman to drive a carriage, saying it was to take them to see Young Master Hu.

“Thank you,” Yun Yu was the first to lift the curtain and step inside. She used her spiritual sense to inspect the carriage thoroughly, inside and out. After confirming there were no issues, she stepped aside, clearing the way.

Young Master Hu had been placed in a private medical hall. After traveling a certain distance, virtually no cultivators followed them, and the surrounding environment became increasingly quiet.

After placing a barrier around herself, Yun He couldn’t resist sitting next to Zuo Wuyi. She first compared her spiritual energy intensity with Zuo Wuyi’s, refusing to believe the result. Then, with a look of disbelief at her own hands, she meticulously questioned Zuo Wuyi about her cultivation progress.

“So Master personally guides you every day? If I had that, maybe I would be at the Core Formation Mid-stage by now,” Yun He muttered to herself, trying to comfort her fragile ego.

Yun Yu felt like laughing at the sight and immediately spoke up to shatter Yun He’s fantasy. “If you could assimilate and fully comprehend everything Master taught every day, I’m sure Master would also be very welcoming of you bothering her daily.”

Hearing her First Senior Sister’s words, Yun He’s expression slightly drooped. “First Senior Sister, Little Junior Sister is right here. At least save me some face.”

The smile on Yun Yu’s face did not fade. “Do you still want face? Yun Mu started cultivating at the same time as you, and now Yun Mu is already in the Nascent Soul stage, while you are still in the Core Formation Early-stage.”

“If our sect ranked disciples by cultivation, you might be the one being called Little Junior Sister,” Yun Yu mercilessly added, finding that her Third Junior Sister was simply too nosy and sometimes overly simplistic in her thoughts.

Yun He rubbed her nose, not refuting Yun Yu’s words. After all, when it came to cultivation, she truly seemed to be at the bottom.

“Although I am also in the Core Formation stage, when it comes to swordsmanship, Senior Sister Yun He is definitely better than me,” as someone who had been looked after by Yun He, Zuo Wuyi quietly spoke up in her defense. “And Senior Sister’s experience and practical combat skills must be much stronger than mine.”

“Exactly! I still have some redeeming qualities!” Yun He immediately nodded, agreeing with Zuo Wuyi’s words.

The four chatted and reminisced in the carriage for about an hour. The carriage finally arrived at the place where Young Master Hu was recuperating—a secluded courtyard almost in the suburbs.

“Isn’t Young Master Hu supposed to be receiving treatment at a private medical hall? Why did you bring us here?” With no outsiders present, Yun Yu dropped the pretense of politeness and immediately drew her sword.

“A few guests might not know, but this place was specially chosen by the medical hall for its excellent geomancy. The surrounding spiritual energy is dense, which greatly aids in treating Young Master Hu’s injuries,” the coachman, who was only an ordinary Qi Condensation stage cultivator, spoke with extreme deference.

Yun Yu saw the coachman’s cultivation and decided not to trouble him. She simply had him lead the way, and she followed him.

After walking about fifty meters, an isolated small courtyard appeared before everyone’s eyes. There were several cultivators guarding the courtyard gate, wearing the clothes of the Hu family’s guards.

“You have arrived, please come this way,” the Cheng Family Patriarch walked out from the other side. Seeing that no one was following the two women, he inwardly breathed a sigh of relief.

Yun Yu did not respond, only walking two steps forward, maintaining a distance of about three paces from the Cheng Family Patriarch.

“Young Master Hu is inside. The doctor said it’s best not to have too many people inside to avoid disturbing him, so I won’t go in,” the Cheng Family Patriarch said with a smile, extending his hand in an inviting gesture.

“In that case, let True Person Yun of the Dao-Seeking Sect and me enter together, so as not to alarm Young Master Hu,” Yun Yu said, glancing at Mo Xiao, signaling her not to act rashly. It wouldn’t be too late to make a move after she figured out the situation.

Mo Xiao nodded slightly, then took a step back, positioning herself between the Cheng Family Patriarch and Zuo Wuyi.

The Cheng Family Patriarch offered no objection to Yun Yu’s arrangement, simply standing in place and watching Yun Yu and Yun He enter. A hint of a smile appeared on his face once he saw them push the door open and go inside.

“The young master will likely not be cured quickly, so why don’t the two of you rest in the front hall? Just standing here waiting isn’t the best way,” the Cheng Family Patriarch said with a concerned expression.

He hadn’t expected to separate the group so easily. They together consisted of three Core Formation stage and one Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. His people might struggle against all of them, but now he only had to face one Core Formation Early-stage and one Foundation Establishment Early-stage. This was an easy catch!

“Then we’ll trouble the Patriarch,” Zuo Wuyi agreed, stepping forward. She wanted to see what kind of trick this Cheng Family Patriarch was planning.

Surely, he wasn’t foolish enough to think that separating them meant he could defeat them one by one through a group attack? Did they want to become the next Hu family?

The Cheng Family Patriarch certainly didn’t attack immediately. He led Mo Xiao and Zuo Wuyi to the main reception hall and served them some spiritual food and refreshments to entertain them.

The Cheng Family Patriarch did not tamper with the food and even voluntarily consumed the same tea and refreshments on the table to show sincerity.

“If I’m not mistaken, the two of you are Sword Cultivators. May I ask where you learned your craft?” Seeing that Mo Xiao and Zuo Wuyi did not touch the tea and refreshments he offered, the Cheng Family Patriarch was secretly delighted.

“Master has given an order that we may not reveal her name casually before breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, so as not to embarrass her,” Zuo Wuyi said in a solemn manner.

“Is that so? Then your Master must be a great powerful figure,” the Cheng Family Patriarch was inwardly relieved. It was a good thing the Wang family thought to invite the City Lord over; otherwise, these well-connected disciples truly weren’t people they could afford to provoke.

“Naturally, Master is much more formidable than we are,” Zuo Wuyi had no intention of revealing Xuanshuang’s cultivation level. After all, Transcendent God stage cultivators were rare, and no one wanted to cross a Transcendent God stage cultivator without having corresponding strength.

The Cheng Family Patriarch was exceptionally enthusiastic today, constantly seeking topics to chat with Zuo Wuyi about. It was obvious he was stalling for time, waiting for an opportunity.

After about half an hour, and after the Cheng Family Patriarch had refilled their tea three or four times, he finally paused for a moment, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes.

“Do the two of you feel a little tired? Perhaps you should rest in the guest rooms for a while?” the Cheng Family Patriarch asked tentatively. His gaze briefly lingered on the incense burners on both sides, then shifted to the untouched refreshments.

What was going on? Did the servants light the wrong incense? Or did they forget to add the knockout drug?

“Tired?” Mo Xiao said, standing up from her chair. “I am indeed tired from listening to your nonsense for so long.”

“So much time has passed. If you don’t make a move soon, we’re going to prepare to leave,” Zuo Wuyi stood up right after, looking at the Cheng Family Patriarch with a slight, scornful smile. “Our time is very precious, and we can’t afford to waste too much of it on you.”

The expression on the Cheng Family Patriarch’s face stiffened. “What are the two of you talking about? Aren’t we waiting here for Young Master Hu’s treatment results? Why suddenly resort to violence?”

No sooner had he spoken than a huge explosion sound came from outside the door, followed by a rough burst of laughter. “Truly fearless of the ignorant! Do you even know who I am?”

Hearing the commotion outside, the Cheng Family Patriarch’s expression changed. “Are you refusing to cooperate?”

“What’s wrong, your help has arrived?” Zuo Wuyi sneered. “Then hurry up and call your people over. We’ve been sitting for a while and need to stretch our muscles.”

“How arrogant,” the Cheng Family Patriarch said, displeased. “Men, give these two young friends a proper reception. Remember, don’t kill them too quickly. First, teach them the principles of how to conduct themselves in society!”

Immediately, six Core Formation stage cultivators manifested inside the room. They drew their respective weapons and surrounded Mo Xiao and Zuo Wuyi.

“Senior… Brother, don’t move yet. Let me test my skills,” Zuo Wuyi stepped out from behind Mo Xiao, holding the spiritual sword her Master had given her, looking eagerly at the six Core Formation stage cultivators before her.

Mo Xiao weighed the strength of both sides. “I’ll take responsibility for the three Mid-stage cultivators. The rest are yours.”

“Deal,” Zuo Wuyi agreed. Without waiting for them to make a move, she picked out the one who looked weakest and immediately struck towards his Dantian.

“A mere Foundation Establishment stage cultivator dares to challenge me…” The Core Formation cultivator didn’t finish his sentence before he felt a sharp pain in his Dantian. He looked down and saw a sword embedded in his lower abdomen.

“I-Impossible. How could my protective artifact be breached by a Foundation Establishment…” Before he could finish his words, Zuo Wuyi cleanly pulled out her sword and attacked the next cultivator, who was still frozen in shock.

Before long, another Core Formation stage cultivator was struggling to cope. His wounds were constantly bleeding, and his moves were becoming less forceful.

This situation was not surprising. Zuo Wuyi’s actual cultivation was at the Core Formation stage. Coupled with the fact that she cultivated the sword, which had the strongest attack power, she could easily fend off these three, even without relying on her hundreds of years of combat experience.

Mo Xiao saw the situation and slowed her offensive, merely blocking the attacks of the other three for Zuo Wuyi. She planned to wait until Zuo Wuyi had dealt with the others, then release them one by one for her to practice on.

The Cheng Family Patriarch, watching from a distance, completely lost control of his facial expression. His mouth hung open in shock as he stared at Zuo Wuyi, as if possessed.

Defeated one Core Formation cultivator, two, three… By the time Zuo Wuyi began to engage the Core Formation Mid-stage cultivator in a solo fight, the Cheng Family Patriarch finally snapped out of his trance. Without thinking, he fled outwards, hoping to find the City Lord and seek his protection.

In the Cheng Family Patriarch’s mind, even if a Sword Cultivator could challenge those above their rank, it only meant a Core Formation Early-stage cultivator could challenge a Core Formation Late-stage one. It was utterly impossible for a Core Formation stage cultivator to fight a Nascent Soul stage one, let alone defeat the City Lord, who was at the Nascent Soul Mid-stage!

But what he didn’t know was that the City Lord, in whom he placed all his hope, had already clashed with Yun Yu.

When facing a Nascent Soul stage cultivator of the same realm, Yun Yu did not overestimate herself by continuing to suppress her cultivation. Instead, she directly unleashed her Nascent Soul stage pressure against the burly, muscular cultivator before her.

“You’re actually in the Nascent Soul stage?” The City Lord was slightly surprised, then quickly charged at Yun Yu with his large saber. “What a pity. I didn’t expect another Nascent Soul cultivator to fall here today.”

“Fall?” Yun Yu sneered. “I don’t even need to draw my sword to deal with someone like you.”

With that, Yun Yu met his charge, holding her sword in its sheath. She immediately enveloped herself in a protective shield, blocking the City Lord’s heavy chop.

“Is that all the strength you have?” Yun Yu mocked, trying to provoke her opponent.

“What did you say!” Seeing Yun Yu slight him, the City Lord was slightly angered, but his attack rhythm did not falter. He struck the same position with his saber every time.

Finally, on the seventh strike, the spiritual energy shield around Yun Yu shattered.

Just as the City Lord thought his saber would connect with its target, Yun Yu clenched her hand into a fist and struck his lower jaw.