Mortal: My divine sense has mutated.

Chapter 14 Entrustment, Life and Death

One of the male cultivators, who was in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, spoke up: "When did Yellow Maple Valley acquire such a jinx? I've never heard of him before."

A male cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage said, "Never mind him. Anyway, that Lin fellow is dead. We can go back to the far west to collect our reward."

A graceful female cultivator in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage spoke up: "That's right, but I've already tampered with that early-Foundation Establishment fat sheep, so it seems that he can't be eliminated. Should we go and ambush him?"

The late-stage Foundation Establishment male cultivator said, "Of course we should go. If he hasn't left the Tianxing Sect market yet, then we should make another fortune."

After saying that, the three of them flew away towards the Tianxing Sect Market.

When Chen Liang arrived at Tianxing Sect Market and entered Xin Clan's Array Shop, only Xiao Mei was waiting there.

Under her guidance, Chen Liang piloted the flying boat away from Tianxing Sect Market and flew towards Jinma City.

Jinma City is a small city within the territory of the Yuanwu Kingdom. Although it is located in a remote area, it is famous for producing a type of Yunnan tea, so it has a certain reputation outside.

The Xin family originated here. Their ancestors obtained an ancient array by chance, which enabled them to embark on the path of cultivation. Later, they joined the Tianxing Sect.

If it weren't for the unexpected turn of events, the Xin family would have long since become a powerful clan of cultivators, instead of being reduced to such a miserable state with only an old man and a young boy remaining.

Inside the Xin family's ancestral home, Xin Xuji lay on the bed, his face ashen, on the verge of death. Xin Ruyin, sitting by the bedside, had calmed down considerably, but tears still clung to her face, and her voice was somewhat hoarse.

In addition, Qi Xinliang and Qi Yunxiao have also arrived.

Qi Xinliang's face was filled with grief. He and Xin Xuji had known each other for most of their lives and had gone through the tragedy of losing their wives in middle age and their sons in old age together. They were kindred spirits and supported each other to get to where they are today.

The two had long been sworn brothers, and now that such an old friend was about to leave, how could Qi Xinliang not be extremely saddened?

Qi Yunxiao also looked dejected, after all, Xin Xuji was an old man who had watched him grow up.

When Xiaomei led Chen Liang into the room, everyone in the room looked over.

Chen Liang nodded to everyone, then walked over to Xin Xuji's bedside and sat down, and began to speak.

"Old Xin, I've arrived."

Xin Xuji grasped Chen Liang's wrist with his withered hand, seemingly relieved, and said, "It's good that you're here, it's good that you're here."

Chen Liang, your intelligence and talent are unparalleled in my life. Although your actions are somewhat ruthless, reminiscent of the demonic path, in the world of cultivation, only someone as decisive and ruthless as you can reach the end.

I believe that your spiritual talent will not stop you, and you will eventually reach the pinnacle of the cultivation world. Unfortunately, I will not live to see it.

I have invited you here today because I have a request to make.

After saying that, Xin Xuji turned his gaze to Xin Ruyin, who was sitting next to Chen Liang. Xin Ruyin seemed to have known something all along, and couldn't help but blush as she glanced at Chen Liang.

At this point, Xin Xu continued, "I want to entrust Ruyin to you, hoping you will treat her well in the future. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Liang couldn't help but look at Xin Ruyin. Qi Yunxiao, standing to the side, twitched his lips slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately closed his mouth in dejection.

In fact, Xin Xuji was very wary of Chen Liang after he saw Chen Liang's demonic methods of collecting the remnants of the calamity cultivator's soul.

It wasn't until Chen Liang began learning formations from him and Xin Ruyin, and spent a long time with Chen Liang, that he gradually came to understand Chen Liang's character.

During this time, Chen Liang even took out a drop of Soul Essence Liquid, which helped him reach the realm of Array Master before his death. Xin Xu continued to inquire about the origin of the Soul Essence Liquid and, after learning the details, finally let go of his resentment towards Chen Liang.

Furthermore, considering the affection her granddaughter showed for Chen Liang, she decided to entrust Xin Ruyin to Chen Liang.

Chen Liang hesitated for a moment before replying, "Okay, I agree."

Upon hearing this, Xin Xuji relaxed completely, and his complexion became a little rosier.

He then forced himself to sit up, took Xin Ruyin's wrist with his other withered hand, and slowly placed Chen Liang's and Xin Ruyin's hands together.

"In that case, I can rest in peace with a smile in my grave."

After entrusting Xin Ruyin to Chen Liang and putting her mind at ease, Xin Xuji looked at Qi Xinliang and said.

"Old Qi, I'm sorry, we ultimately couldn't become in-laws."

Qi Xinliang waved his hand and said, "Oh, what are you saying? Children and grandchildren only have their own blessings."

Xin Xuji coughed weakly a few times before looking at Qi Yunxiao and saying, "Xiao'er, I hope you won't blame this old man. It's just that you are too honest and simple, and I'm afraid you are powerless to protect Ruyin."

Moreover, since Ruyin regards you as an elder brother, the two of you are truly not meant to be together.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yunxiao sighed softly and said, "Grandpa Xin, what are you saying? I understand the matter perfectly well."

After explaining all this, Xin Xuji lay down again, feeling somewhat exhausted.

Afterwards, Xin Xuji bid farewell to everyone. The others understood and left the room, allowing Xin Xuji and Xin Ruyin, the two family members who depended on each other for survival, to spend their final moments alone.

Not long after, with a sorrowful cry from Xin Ruyin, Xin Xuji passed away.

A gentle breeze swept through the courtyard, carrying away a few fallen leaves. It seemed as if heaven and earth were once again telling the world the profound truth of the cycle of life and death, the withering and flourishing of plants, and the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death.

Xin Xuji's funeral was handled by Xin Ruyin, Chen Liang, and others. There was no grand funeral, only a quiet and peaceful one. After all, cultivators prefer tranquility and dislike noise.

After keeping vigil for Xin Xuji for seven days, Xin Ruyin also spent some time arranging matters related to the ancestral home and saying goodbye to Qi Xinliang and others.

Only after everything was settled did Chen Liang lead her and Xiao Mei toward Huangfeng Valley.

With Xin Xuji's passing, countless cultivators in the Tianxing Sect Market have set their sights on the wealth and legacy left behind by the Xin family's array shop, an old establishment in the market.

Many of them were shop owners who ran legitimate businesses but secretly organized robbery and repair gangs, much like the old man in the Confucian robe back then.

Although Jinma City is remote, it's possible that someone has already discovered the Xin family's secrets. If something happens, Chen Liang will be unable to provide timely assistance, making it clearly unsafe for him.

So, after obtaining Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei's consent, Chen Liang led them towards Huangfeng Valley, intending for them to re-establish the Xin Clan's formation in the Huangfeng Valley market.

Having cultivated since his inception, Chen Liang believed he held some influence in Huangfeng Valley. If anyone dared to disregard his authority, Chen Liang had ways to make them disappear, so he wasn't worried about protecting Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei, his two mistresses and servants.

On the other side, Han Li was happily counting his unexpected fortune in his cave, among which a fragmented copy of the Great Evolution Manual, which only had three layers, made him overjoyed.

After all, this kind of spiritual cultivation method is not even kept in the Yellow Maple Valley's Scripture Pavilion.

He was the fat sheep that the three members of the Thousand Bamboo Sect had mentioned, but the three members of the Thousand Bamboo Sect had obviously underestimated Han Li's methods, so instead of getting a windfall, they gave Han Li a windfall instead.

In fact, it was because Han Li participated in the auction that featured special puppets that he was targeted by the three members of the Thousand Bamboo Sect.

Afterwards, he wandered around the Tianxing Sect market for a while, looking for bargains, which gave the three members of the Qianzhu Sect the opportunity to ambush him.

As soon as Han Li left the Tianxing Sect market, the three from the Qianzhu Sect pursued him, intending to kill him and steal his treasure.

However, during his escape, Han Li set up the Fire Separation Formation that Chen Liang had sold him, creating a trap that allowed him to escape and successfully kill the three members of the Thousand Bamboo Sect.