Ascended Without Me: Cultivating with a Genius Son | Chapter 67 | The Yun Family's Ambition | Novela.app

Li Xue hurried to Yuhua Hall, her heart burning with anxiety. Daoist Yuhong was quite surprised; his young disciple was usually calm and gentle. Moreover, since she had officially become his personal disciple after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, few would dare to provoke her. "Little Xue, who has upset you?" Daoist Yuhong asked with interest. "Master, the people of the Yun family have gone too far!" Li Xue went straight to the point, recounting everything Yiyi had said. Finally, she asked, "Master, you wouldn't use your status as an elder to force Xiao Lin into anything, would you? If one loses the freedom to choose their own marriage, what is the point of cultivation?" Daoist Yuhong glared at Li Xue with dissatisfaction. "Am I that kind of person?" He then added with a sneer of disdain, "They want a descendant of mine with a Heavenly Spiritual Root to serve as a furnace for their Yun family? Not a chance!" "What? A furnace?" Li Xue’s eyes widened. They had been discussing dual cultivation; how had it suddenly turned into being a "furnace"? Surely it wasn't that extreme. Although Fire produces Earth, and such a pairing would indeed benefit an Earth Spiritual Root more, it shouldn't necessarily equate to being a furnace. "Hmph. An Earth Spiritual Root seeking a Fire Spiritual Root for dual cultivation—if that isn't looking for a furnace, what is?" Daoist Yuhong huffed, giving Li Xue another look. "Uh..." Li Xue was stunned. It wasn't entirely unreasonable for her master to interpret it that way. At that moment, Li Lin also arrived at Yuhua Hall. He could hardly ignore the way his mother had been fuming back at Chonghua Hall. "Xiao Lin, you’ve come at the right time. Tell us yourself, do you wish to find a dual cultivation partner?" Li Xue asked urgently as soon as he entered. Li Lin found a chair and sat down, then spoke in a slow, deliberate manner. "Grandmaster, Mother, I have no wish for dual cultivation. At least, not before I reach the Deity Transformation stage." This piqued Daoist Yuhong’s interest even further. "Deity Transformation? Oh, that’s at least several thousand years away. Haha! Let the Yun family wait then!" Li Xue frowned and asked, "What if you meet someone you like before then? Would you still refuse? In my opinion, as long as you truly like them, I will certainly support you." Li Lin looked at Li Xue with a smile, his eyes filled with infinite tenderness. "I know Mother dotes on me, but I am not a man of fickle character. I still intend to accompany Mother to roam the stars and search for Father’s whereabouts beyond this realm. If I had a partner now, setting aside the gap in our cultivation levels, I would find it exhausting just to deal with the social obligations. If I were to leave for the outer realms and couldn't take her with me, wouldn't I be leaving her in the same position Mother was in?" Hearing this, both Daoist Yuhong and Li Xue were lost in thought. Clearly, Li Lin still harbored many thoughts regarding his father. A child who grew up without a father's love would always have such regrets in his heart. Looking at Li Lin, Li Xue felt a pang of both sorrow and heartache. A father always occupies an important place in a child’s heart. If Li Ran had truly perished, there would be no lingering hope, but since he was still alive, it was only natural for Li Lin to feel this way. Daoist Yuhong pondered for a moment before saying, "Since that is the case, I shall handle this matter. I will ensure there are no further concerns." Li Xue and Li Lin felt their hearts ease slightly. It was natural for the Yun family to have such ideas; they had a descendant with an Earth Spiritual Root, and Li Lin, possessing a Fire Spiritual Root, was the perfect candidate for her. Unfortunately, the Li family’s intentions were destined to thwart their plans. Within the grotto-estate of Daoist Yuqing on Zhengyang Peak, Daoist Yuhong didn't even bother with formal greetings. He spoke directly to Yuqing: "Senior Brother Yuqing, I don't care who your Yun family sets their sights on, but Li Lin is currently my only blood descendant. To want my descendant to serve as a furnace for your Yun family—don't you think that's excessive? A disciple of our Yunjin Sect with the talent of a Heavenly Spiritual Root reduced to a furnace? If you aren't afraid of losing face, I certainly am!" Daoist Yuqing was left utterly bewildered, but as he listened, he realized Yuhong’s words were becoming increasingly outrageous. He quickly interrupted, "Junior Brother, Junior Brother, stop! What on earth are you talking about? Start from the beginning, start from the beginning!" "Does your Yun family have a descendant with an Earth Spiritual Root?" Daoist Yuhong asked, his voice full of indignation. "There is indeed a junior with an Earth Spiritual Root," Daoist Yuqing replied, slowly beginning to piece things together. "I don't care how excellent your Earth Root junior is, but if you think my Xiao Lin will be your furnace, you are dreaming!" Daoist Yuhong shouted again. "Stop! Who would dare treat Li Lin as a furnace? Even if you were willing, I wouldn't be! Li Ran performed great service for the Yunjin Sect; his son is someone the sect will protect with all its might. No one is allowed to scheme against him, you can rest assured!" Daoist Yuqing said solemnly. "Hmph, it's good that you know. My Xiao Lin will not seek a partner until he reaches Deity Transformation. You'd best stop your people from eyeing him!" Seeing that his goal was achieved, Daoist Yuhong turned and left. By now, Daoist Yuqing understood exactly what had happened. He slammed his hand down on the table, instantly reducing it to powder. With a dark expression, he flicked a jade talisman outside—a summons for all the elders of the Yun family. Soon, every Core Formation elder of the Yun family who was not in secluded meditation rushed over, including the Sect Leader, Perfected Master Jingyuan.