Urban Invincible Overlord

Although there were many things Wang Chunfeng wanted to ask Sun Jianping, he could see the eagerness in Sun Jianping to reunite with her parents, so he didn’t dwell too much. He simply said, "Your parents, Sun Weimin and Tang Qian, though advanced in age, have maintained good health and spirit since settling here, so no need to worry, Jianping."

Sun Jianping felt somewhat reassured by these words, exchanged a few more sentences with Wang Chunfeng, and hurriedly made her way to the place where her parents had once lived.

White Jade City has transformed significantly over the years.

Sun Jianping noticed that there were many more wooden buildings for residents, each more exquisite than before. In addition, the spiritual energy was more abundant, and the power emanating from the Four Spirits Blood Array had grown exponentially since she left Earth, far beyond her current realm cultivation to comprehend.

She also glanced towards the distant demon beast army.

Faced with such a vast number of demon beasts, even in the Southern Domain Cultivation World, only forces at the level of a two-star sect or aristocratic family could barely resist.

Yet, White Jade City has persevered for decades, with its defense growing stronger each year.

Having cultivated at the Shang Qing Sect for years, Sun Jianping considered herself knowledgeable and understood more than the Earthlings left in White Jade City about how difficult it was to maintain this peace. Her admiration for Yang Fei deepened.

Soon, she arrived outside the courtyard of the wooden house from her memories.

Though small, the courtyard was kept clean, with a few fruit trees planted inside and two wicker chairs beneath the grapevines at the corner.

An elderly man with graying hair was seated in one of the wicker chairs, holding a yellowed ancient book, reading intently with squinted eyes. Beside him, an elderly woman gently placed a bowl of hot tea beside him, urging softly, "Old man, take a sip of tea before you continue. You’ve been reading all morning, isn’t it tiring?"

The old man set aside his book, took the teacup, and replied with a smile, "This isn’t tiring, it’s enjoyment. Here in White Jade City, with food, drink, tea, and books, and with you by my side, my life is fulfilled."

The elderly woman cast him a glance, unable to hide the smile at her lips.

Standing outside the courtyard gate, Sun Jianping watched this scene, overcome with emotion, tears streaming down her face.

She inhaled deeply and opened the gate to the courtyard.

The two seniors heard the sound and looked up simultaneously.

Their gaze fell upon Sun Jianping, and they froze completely.

Sun Weimin dropped his teacup with a "clink," the liquid spilling everywhere unnoticed. He simply stared blankly at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure at the door.

Tang Qian trembled all over, opened her mouth but couldn’t utter a sound, her tears already overflowing.

"Dad... Mom... Your daughter was unfilial, and returned late." Sun Jianping knelt to the ground with a thump, bowing her head three times forcefully.

"Jianping... Is it really you? Truly my daughter?" Tang Qian moved forward, stretching out her wrinkled hand to softly touch Sun Jianping’s face, as if unable to believe everything before her.

Sun Jianping grasped her mother’s hand, tears flowing like rain: "It’s me, Mom, it’s me back home."

Sun Weimin finally came back to himself, staggering to his feet, his eyes brimming with tears which he restrained from falling, simply nodding repeatedly, "It’s good to be home... good to be home..."

The family of three embraced and wept, years of longing and concern turning into tears at this moment.

After a long while, they settled their emotions, sat down in the courtyard, and spoke of the events since their separation.

Sun Weimin and Tang Qian mentioned the care given by Yang Fei, Qin Yanyang, Tong Yunshu, and other high-ranking cultivators of White Jade City towards them, their gratitude overflowing, reflecting that if not for their initial acquaintance with Yang Fei, they wouldn’t have survived and certainly wouldn’t have later had Sun Jianping.

Sun Jianping silently noted this in her heart, and promised her elders that she would strive hard in cultivation, aiming to one day repay Yang Fei’s kindness.

Tang Qian asked about her eldest sister Tang Shuwan and brother-in-law Ning Shucheng. Sun Jianping naturally told her everything.

Upon learning that her sister and brother-in-law hadn’t achieved Core Formation yet but were already late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, with Core Formation being likely, Tang Qian was completely relieved, marveling at her daughter who appeared timeless, with enhanced temperament and beauty, "Cultivation is truly wonderful..."

Sun Weimin nodded silently, his thoughts turning to their deceased son.

If Sun Lei hadn’t saved them during the calamity, he surely would have survived.

If he lived, with his cultivation talent, he would surely surpass this girl Jianping.

Feeling increasingly pained, Sun Weimin reflected on how he and his spouse, being ordinary people without spirit root talent, caused their son’s demise, tears flowing unstoppably.

Tang Qing, noticing her husband’s emotions, felt a tremor in her heart but chose not to worry their daughter, quietly comforting him by holding his hand.

Southern Domain.

Sun Xingyu returned swiftly, surprising Yan Xihua and the others.

"Sun Lang, how did you return so quickly?" Yan Xihua approached, speaking softly.

Sun Xingyu relayed Yang Fei’s words, "Yang Fei mentioned that although the genetic liquid medicine can be provided for free, there will be a limit. He wishes to ask if your family wants to do some business."

Upon hearing this, Yan Xihua’s eyes lit up, smiling, "This sounds like a good opportunity. Sun Lang, why not have Yang Fei come see me in person and directly discuss the collaboration details?"

However, Sun Xingyu shook his head, "Xihua, Yang Fei isn’t available to come."

"Not available?" Yan Xihua frowned, "Why not? Do you think I would harm him?"

She laughed, "If I wanted to harm him, he wouldn’t have left West Phoenix Valley alive. Aren’t you the one who said you and he are like brothers in life and death, and now you don’t trust even your own woman?"

Hearing this, Sun Xingyu frowned, "Xihua, I don’t appreciate you speaking like that about my brother. I know his character well. Of course, I know you wouldn’t harm him, but if you intend to disrupt our brotherhood, I won’t like it."

Yan Xihua, seeing his angry demeanor as he spoke thus in front of numerous skilled experts from the Yan family, felt increasingly fond of him, quickly said, "Alright, alright, I was wrong, okay? Sun Lang, don’t be mad, I promise from now on I will regard him as a brother, too. Furthermore, I assure you that as long as he chooses to trust our Yan family, we will never betray him and will surely support your Earth’s rise."

Sun Xingyu held her soft hand, "Thank you, Xihua."

Yan Xihua cast him a playful glance, "If he dares not come, how will the ensuing business be discussed?"

Sun Xingyu, seeing Yan Xihua’s understanding, felt relieved internally, saying, "Yang Fei intends to wait until the experts from Shang Qing Sect and Shifang City arrive, then jointly discuss cooperation matters."

Yan Xihua pondered for a moment, nodding, "That sounds fine."

Turning to Qiu Tianshu, she said, "Uncle Qiu, please make the effort to invite the seniors from Shang Qing Sect and Shifang City."

Qiu Tianshu and Yuan Hao nodded in unison and departed.

Sun Xingyu watched Yan Xihua’s departing figure, internally thoughtful.

He understood that Yang Fei played his hand with extraordinary caution, yet wisely.

Currently, this transmission channel no longer solely belongs to Shang Qing Sect and the Six Great Cultivation Forces of the Southern Domain. The Yan Family, Wangxian Sect, even Shifang City won’t relinquish this substantial piece of the pie.

And Yang Fei, as Earth’s true ruler, holds the genetic liquid medicine formula and White Jade City’s spirit ore resources, becoming a sought-after figure by various forces.

Yet, he was too weak.

So weak that losing this balance would lead to complete obliteration.

Thus, he must bring various forces to the negotiating table, allowing mutual checks and balances to secure the greatest space for survival.

This was precisely the scenario Sun Xingyu hoped to see.

Though he was a partner of Yan Xihua, his heart always leaned towards Earth, especially cherishing the bond shared with Yang Fei, Li Xuanyu, Wang Lei, and others.