211: Fifth Incarnation: The Heavenly Physician (Part 3)

Just at this moment, the speeding spirit boat gradually slowed down; the clouds and mist outside the window dispersed, and the scene ahead suddenly opened up.

A magnificent and imposing immortal city stood towering amidst the continuous mountain ranges.

The city walls stretched endlessly, with pavilions and towers standing in dense rows, surrounded by spiritual light, and immortal cranes gathering in flight.

What was even more eye-catching was that above the massive city gate that soared into the clouds, there hung no plaque of a certain "City", but rather two large, gilded, dragon-flying-phoenix-dancing characters containing Dao Rhyme—Mu Family!

Using the Family surname as the city name—this was the spirit and heritage that only top-tier immortal cultivation Noble Families possessed!

At this moment, coinciding with the Old Ancestor of the Mu Family's birthday celebration, the area in front of the Mu Family mountain gate was already bustling with endless traffic and clouds of guests.

All kinds of magnificent flying boats, Spirit Beast mounts, and escaping lights descended from the sky; representatives from various forces and vassal families of the Shangqing Dao Lineage arrived in an endless stream, presenting a scene of great prosperity.

And when this spirit boat of the Su Family, engraved with the Family emblem and possessing an extraordinary aura, slowly descended to the dedicated platform, it immediately attracted many gazes.

The Su Family and the Mu Family had been on good terms for generations, and in recent years, due to the sudden rise of Xu Yuan, the Su Family's influence had grown even stronger, naturally garnering much attention.

The cabin door opened, and Xu Yuan, dressed in a moon-white brocade robe with a tall and upright posture, stepped out slowly.

In an instant, with him as the center, the surrounding noise seemed to be gripped by an invisible hand, suddenly falling silent!

Countless gazes, whether overt or covert, focused uniformly on this youth.

He had a handsome Face, and although it still carried a touch of youthful immaturity, the innate nobility and calmness between his brows, as well as the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure faintly emanating from his body that blended perfectly with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, made it impossible for anyone to underestimate him.

More importantly, who among those present did not know the resounding reputation of this Su Family Young Lord?

Innate Dao Body, Twelve Foundation Establishment, apprenticed to an Array Cultivation Fruit Position True Person!

Any one of these titles taken out would be enough to shake a region! Gathered in one person, it was even more dazzling to the point of being blinding!

"It is the Su Family Young Lord, Su Yuan!"

"Truly extraordinary bearing! To be a Foundation Establishment Cultivator at such an age is truly terrifying!"

"I heard he has already apprenticed under a Fruit Position True Person; his future is limitless!"

"For the Mu Family's birthday banquet this time, even he has come in person; it seems the relationship between the Su and Mu Families is indeed close."

"Tsk, a pity for that Mu Family eldest Young Miss... originally a perfect match, but now..."

Amazement, envy, awe, pity, and even a trace of imperceptible jealousy... various complex emotions permeated the crowd.

Even within this Shangqing Dao Lineage, where cultivation conditions were far superior to the outside world, a Foundation Establishment stage Cultivator was by no means common, let alone a Foundation Establishment like Xu Yuan, who was only twelve years old and had achieved it with a Perfect Dao Foundation!

The purity of his Qi and the profoundness of his Foundation were far beyond what ordinary Foundation Establishment could compare to; in the future, as long as he did not die midway, he was almost destined to be a great Immortal Master at the Late Golden Core Stage.

Xu Yuan's appearance was like a brilliant, dazzling star falling into the Mortal world, instantly becoming the focus of the entire venue.

Where he stood, an invisible zone naturally formed, and the surrounding air seemed to stagnate slightly; those Cultivators with slightly lower cultivation even felt their breathing choke, involuntarily taking half a step back, not daring to approach easily, as if he carried an invisible field intertwined with majestic imperial might and an awe-inspiring Dao Rhyme around him.

Some guests with sufficiently high status, or representatives of other Noble Families and Sects, also restrained their casualness at this moment, wearing appropriately measured smiles, and bowed in greeting:

"Nephew Su's cultivation has advanced rapidly, and your Dao Foundation is profound; truly, the younger generation is to be feared, it is admirable!"

"I have long admired the great name of the Su Family Young Lord; seeing you today, I finally realize that hearing of you is not as good as meeting you!"

"..."

Facing the rising praise and pleasantries around him, Xu Yuan's expression was calm and waveless; he had long been accustomed to this scene of being the center of attention, surrounded by the masses.

Having experienced several lifetimes of Reincarnation, he had seen scenes even grander and more dangerous than this, and his determination had long been honed to be as firm as a rock.

He nodded slightly in a composed manner, returning the bows one by one, his behavior elegant and appropriate, displaying both the cultivation of a Noble Families Young Lord and the calm demeanor of a Fruit Position True Person's Personal Disciple.

Just as the atmosphere was lively, a gentle yet immense Spiritual Pressure approached from afar, and the crowd naturally separated into a wider path. A middle-aged Cultivator dressed in a deep purple brocade robe, with a refined Face and eyes that revealed a glimmer of light when opened or closed, walked over with the stride of a dragon and the pace of a tiger, surrounded by several Mu Family Elders.

The person arriving was none other than the contemporary head of the Mu Family—Mu Tianzheng!

A Golden Core True Person whose cultivation had already reached the Middle Stage Golden Core!

"Hahaha! Nephew Su! It has been years since we last met; your bearing is even better than before, and your cultivation has advanced to such a degree—truly joyous and worth celebrating!"

Before Mu Tianzheng had even arrived, his hearty laughter came first, his tone filled with undisguised appreciation and enthusiasm.

Seeing the Mu Family Head come out to welcome him personally, the surrounding guests' pleasantries immediately quieted down, and their gazes carried a bit more seriousness.

Mu Tianzheng personally welcoming a Foundation Establishment stage Junior, although due to the marriage alliance, was enough to show the degree of importance he placed on Xu Yuan!

Seeing this, Xu Yuan did not dare to be arrogant and bowed in a standard Junior salute: "Junior Su Yuan greets Uncle Mu! Uncle, you overpraise me; this Junior is unworthy of such praise. My father often thinks of you, Uncle, and specifically ordered this Junior to come and celebrate the Old Ancestor's birthday, and to convey his regards to you on his behalf."

Xu Yuan's response was impeccable, giving full Face to the Mu Family.

The smile on Mu Tianzheng's Face grew even brighter; he stepped forward to gently support him, examined Xu Yuan carefully, and the look of appreciation in his eyes intensified: "Good! Good! Brother Su having such a son is truly a great fortune! Nephew, there is no need for such formalities; once you have arrived at the Mu Family, it is just like arriving home!"

He swept his gaze across the surroundings, his voice gentle but carrying an unquestionable majesty: "Fellow Daoists, the birthday banquet is about to begin; please take your seats and rest for a moment. I, Mu, need to reminisce with Nephew Su, and will come to accompany you shortly."

The crowd naturally dared not have any objections; they all wore smiles, repeatedly saying "We would not dare to disturb" and "Please go ahead, Family Head Mu," and then, under the respectful guidance of the Mu Family's deacon Disciples, they proceeded in an orderly manner toward the brightly lit banquet hall filled with immortal music.

However, the superficial pleasantries and obedience could not hide the surging thoughts and speculations in everyone's hearts.

Some acquaintances, even as they turned, could not help but use Divine Thought to communicate secretly.

"Family Head Mu actually came out personally and kept the Su Family Young Lord alone to talk... this treatment is not ordinary."

"That is natural! You don't think about it, what is Su Yuan's status now? He is a peerless Genius of Twelve Foundation Establishment, and behind him stands a Fruit Position True Person Revered Master! His weight is probably even three parts heavier than an ordinary Golden Core True Person! How could Family Head Mu dare to neglect him?"

"Speaking of which, did the Su Young Lord come here simply for the birthday celebration? Don't forget, he and that Mu Family eldest Young Miss have a marriage contract!"

"Tsk, if you didn't mention it, I would have almost forgotten this matter! Mu Qingying... what a pity, she was also incredibly talented back then, worthy of being a perfect match for Su Yuan, but now... her cultivation is completely lost, akin to a waste."

"Exactly! Su Yuan now has a bright future and boundless Dao path; how would he be willing to marry a Mortal woman who cannot cultivate as his Dao Companion? Coming here today, I fear... his intentions are not on the wine!"

"What kind of person is Family Head Mu? How could he not see the crux of this? Welcoming him personally and talking alone is likely to deal with this matter! He must both stabilize the Su Family and maintain the friendship between the two families, while also finding a way to preserve his daughter's Face and status—it is difficult!"

"It seems that there will be a good show to watch at today's birthday banquet! I just wonder how Family Head Mu will respond, and what conditions the Su Young Lord will propose..."

"Interesting, truly interesting! Let us see how this situation develops!"