Chapter 30: The Siblings Reunited

Qin Anyu understood that Qin Lingxue wanted to leave the Wuyuan Sect to ensure Qin Wushuang had sufficient cultivation resources; she was willing to sacrifice her own future to grant him this opportunity. In any other context, he would have considered this foolish, but her choice to follow him now was her own stroke of fortune.

He turned, took a bundle from his horse, and handed it to her. "There are some cultivation resources here, originally intended for both of you to use over the next few months."

Qin Lingxue took the bundle, opened it, and her eyes widened instantly. "Big Brother, did you sell the Qin estate?"

Qin Mo asked with a smile, "Is the Qin estate worth this much?" He then briefly recounted the actions of Qin Fang's family.

Upon hearing the story, the two of them were filled with indignation.

"I knew that family was no good! That aunt... no, Zhang Qili, was jealous of my mother, yet lacked the ability. She kept goading Uncle to demand this and that, even wanting us to wait until we were ten to participate in the selection process, just so that Qin Huitong, Qin Datong, and Zhang Fuyuan would have enough cultivation resources."

"I heard that Uncle has been using Father’s name to accumulate wealth outside, giving all the money to Qin Huitong, buying connections and resources for him, solely to surpass Second Brother in cultivation. Zhang Qili even spread rumors that Father’s position as head of the estate would be passed to Qin Huitong in the future..."

Qin Anyu interrupted them. "If you have made your decision, let us proceed separately. I have business to attend to in Mojuan City."

Qin Lingxue handed the bundle to Qin Wushuang. "Second Brother, Big Brother’s resources are more than what Mother and Father gave us for the past six months. Keep it all, pay off my debts, and use the rest for your own cultivation."

Qin Anyu added, "The Qi Refining stage also requires tempering the body. There are enough medicinal herbs inside for that."

Qin Wushuang was about to look into the bundle when he heard this and spoke with disdain, "As if you know anything about the Qi Refining stage. In your Linxia Sect, the highest level is only the early Qi Refining stage, and they couldn't even beat me. You are just an outer disciple who barely managed to enter the fifth realm of Qi Nourishing; where do you get the nerve to lecture me on the Qi Refining stage?"

Qin Anyu ignored his attitude completely. "Since you have decided to stay in the sect, you will have to find your own cultivation resources from now on. And make sure you don't get captured; I won't have time to save you."

Although his obsession wanted to stir up trouble, he forcibly suppressed it. The path was chosen by Wushuang himself, and Anyu felt no particular attachment to him; therefore, he would not force the matter.

Qin Wushuang glanced at him sideways. "I only hope you keep a low profile and don't bring disaster to our little sister. As for Mother and Father, leave them be; I will naturally take my revenge in the future."

Qin Anyu ignored this and patted Qin Lingxue on the shoulder. "Do you not wish to continue your cultivation at Wuyuan Sect?"

She nodded firmly. "I do not."

Qin Anyu nodded. "Then go handle your affairs. I will wait for you here."

Qin Lingxue ran toward the mountain gate, while Qin Wushuang slung the bundle over his shoulder, sneering at Qin Anyu. "Remember, do not put our little sister in danger, and do not bring more peril to our parents. Just because they were captured does not mean they cannot be rescued. If your actions make their situation more precarious, I will not let you off."

Qin Anyu looked at him coldly. "And when do you plan to save them? The opposition deployed fifteen Qi Refining experts; if you go to save them, there will be even more. How do you intend to rescue them? Remember to engage your pig-brain before you speak."

Having said this, he paid him no further mind and looked up to continue admiring the scenery of the Wuyuan Sect.

Seeing that gaze, Qin Wushuang’s heart skipped a beat, and a chill washed over his entire body. He stood there, stunned, forgetting how to respond. It was a gaze devoid of any warmth, chilling to the core.

The two stood in silence until Qin Lingxue returned with reddened eyes. Qin Wushuang remained silent, still shaken by that cold, alien look—a coldness so profound it felt suffocating. Qin Anyu remained silent because he shared no common ground with them; though he was still called Qin Anyu, the essence of his soul was the Immortal Emperor Wuo.

In truth, the original owner and Qin Wushuang had rarely communicated. The two brothers had little to say to each other, yet internal dialogues occurred within his mind.

"His personality is not just arrogant; it is thoughtless, with signs of indifference toward kinship."

"Since he is unwilling, I will not force him. As someone in the Qi Refining stage, one should have a relatively accurate self-assessment. In the Lingqiao plane, early Qi Refining is considered high-end; one should have a plan for the future, which he seems to lack."

"Lingxue is willing to follow me, and she will have a different future. I hope Qin Wushuang does not cause trouble then."

"If he does, I will not be polite."

"With a relative like that, perhaps your parents would not have come with me, and I would not have forced them either."

The soul's core and its composition were in dialogue, seeking assimilation to prevent any sudden, rash emotional outbursts in the future. He did not know how others experienced soul-transmigration, but after devouring the remnant soul, he found his soul strength formidable; otherwise, he could not have terrified Zhang Yuan into unconsciousness.

During the third tempering of the Nine Realms, he had faintly glimpsed a Sea of Souls—one no smaller than the one he possessed when establishing his foundation. It was astonishing. To show his gratitude, he would coexist peacefully with the remnant soul of the original host and not forcibly erode it.

Qin Lingxue was long accustomed to the state between her two brothers. She came to their side and pulled Qin Wushuang aside. "Second Brother, cultivate well in the sect and strive to reach a higher realm soon. Big Brother says the sect is safer, but do not let your guard down..."

After the sudden upheaval of their family, the young girl had matured instantly, taking on the role of an elder sister.

Qin Wushuang, however, grew impatient and waved his hand. "Do not worry about me; worry about yourselves. Little Sister, stay sharp. I am waiting to go with you to save our parents."

Qin Anyu felt speechless at his words. Only when they finished did he lead Qin Lingxue toward his horse.

Once Qin Lingxue was mounted, she saw Qin Anyu not mounting, but starting to run. She asked in surprise, "Big Brother, are you not coming with me?"

Qin Anyu raised his right hand above his head and waved. "No need. I will run in front."

Seeing this, Qin Wushuang’s eyes flashed with disdain again. "Tch, fool."

Qin Anyu did not hear this, nor did Qin Lingxue. They were occupied with their own conversation.

"Big Brother, why are you going to Mojuan City?"

"First, to find a medicinal herb; second, to find someone."

"What kind of herb? Can I know?"

"Of course. A magnet, something beneficial for soul cultivation."

"Is there such a medicinal herb?"

"Strictly speaking, it is a mineral. You will use it in the future as well."

"When will I use it?"

"We will discuss that when we return. Can you tell me about the manifestation of your internal energy?"

"Big Brother, have you also manifested internal energy?"

"Why, can't your Big Brother manifest internal energy?"

"That's not it. My internal energy is..."

Qin Wushuang returned to his quarters and opened the bundle; he was immediately stunned. It was not the gold bars or silver ingots that shocked him, but the herbs—bundles and bundles of them.

After rummaging through them, he became furious. "Did he really not sell the Qin estate? Or did Mother and Father give him a lot of money beforehand?"

As a Qi Refining practitioner, he was not interested in worldly wealth like silver, but the age of the herbs inside was something he rarely saw. The youngest were fifty years old, the oldest four hundred, and some were of human-grade quality—many of which were impossible to buy even with money.

He rummaged through them with his hands, muttering indignantly, "Such high-grade herbs, so many varieties and quantities—how much money would this require? Him, at the Qi Nourishing stage? It is absolutely impossible!"

He wanted to chase after them to confront him, but realizing how much time had passed since they left, he could only sit down and pant heavily.