<h4>Chapter 1446: Chapter 1445: The Second Elder’s Sinister Move</h4>


    Earlier, Su Yang coborated with ck Widow, forming an alliance between the two. However, what he did afterward was entirely to help ck Widow.


    The reason for this was the information he obtained from the Owner of Xiao Huang. It made him suspect that his father, Su Ping, might have wronged Su Zhan in some way. Therefore, he wanted to help ck Widow to make amends for the wrongsmitted by his father.


    In truth, this was also a manifestation of his guilt.


    As for ck Widow, she owed Su Yang no guilt at all. Yet, she still left behind Old Wang the Second and the other two, getting them involved in this matter. This made Su Yang feel a sense of gratitude he couldn’t ignore!


    ...


    By nightfall, two more families went to meet with the people from the Medicine Sect. Counting this, despite Medicine Sect’s efforts to summon forces within the Capital City, only fifteen families had ultimately pledged allegiance to them.


    This oue left the Second Elder quite dissatisfied.


    "Wasn’t it said that the majority of the families in the Capital City held grudges against this Su family?" The Second Elder red at the list brought by Wang Ding, angrily saying, "Howe only fifteen families have shown up? Where are the others?"


    Wang Ding scratched his head and muttered, "Master, I heard that just days before we arrived in the Capital City, that Su fellow pulled off something big."


    Wang Ding recounted how Su Yang had defeated all the Capital City families at the estate.


    After listening, the Second Elder’s eyes gleamed sharply. "The Wu Family’s Thousand Swords Art!? I didn’t expect this Secret Technique to reappear in the world."


    "Master, is this Thousand Swords Art very powerful?" Wang Ding couldn’t help but ask.


    "Of course!" The Second Elder nodded. "The Wu Family’s Thousand Swords Art led an entire era. Back when an Earth Immortal still presided over the Wu Family, they were revered all over the world. However, after that individual passed away, the Thousand Swords Art was lost. Who would’ve thought it would now be learned by this Su fellow? Where exactly did he get this Secret Technique from?"


    Wang Ding was utterly shocked. Then, with bubbling excitement, he said, "Master, if we could obtain this Thousand Swords Art, wouldn’t our Medicine Sect’s strength multiply instantly?"


    The Second Elder nodded slowly. Medicine Sect, although considered one of the Ten Great Sects and holding a considerable rank within them, wasn’t particrly powerful. After all, Medicine Sect specialized in alchemy rather than martial strength. Its reputation and stature derived mostly from the Miracle Elixirs and Medicines they crafted, not from theirbative capabilities.


    In fact, many people looked down on Medicine Sect, viewing them as opportunists who only made it into the Ten Great Sects through luck.


    Everyone in Medicine Sect harbored resentment over this, but there was little they could do. Medicine Sect simply didn’t have any extraordinary Secret Techniques to boast about, unlike the other sects.


    As Wang Ding had rightly pointed out, if they could acquire the Thousand Swords Art, it would be a significant breakthrough in strengthening theirbat power, making it immensely important for Medicine Sect.


    "If that’s the case, we’ll capture this Su fellow and force him to reveal the secrets of the Thousand Swords Art!" Wang Ding said eagerly.


    The Second Elder did not immediately respond. After a moment of silence, he said gravely, "Getting that Secret Technique out of Su Yang’s mouth won’t be an easy task."


    "Why not? Just capture him and torture him! That’ll work, won’t it?" Wang Ding blurted out.


    The Second Elder shook his head slowly. "This man isn’t afraid of death. What good would torture do?"


    "Then what should we do?" Wang Ding asked, dumbfounded.


    "I heard this man values his family and friends deeply..." The Second Elder said softly. "Capturing his loved ones and associates will be far easier than interrogating him directly, don’t you think?"


    Wang Ding’s eyes lit up, but his expression quickly dimmed. "But... I’ve received word that... that individual over in Pingnan Province nearly killed several members of the Su Family of Yanbei for him. Moreover, he dered that he would protect the loved ones and friends on Su Yang’s side. If we were to seize anyone, wouldn’t that mean going against him..."


    "I’m aware!" The Second Elder said leisurely. "But that individual was referring to the people in Pingnan Province... not the ones here in the Capital City."


    "The ones in the Capital City?" Wang Ding froze for a moment before asking in surprise, "Master, what do you mean?"


    "I’ve heard that Jade Maiden Peak recently took in a new female disciple named Hu Xiexie, and Thousand Snow Pce also epted a female disciple named Huo Qianfang this year. Both seem to have quite the connection with him," the Second Elder said. "These two could be leverage."


    Wang Ding immediately grinned. "Master, I’ll make arrangements right away to bring these two women over!"


    "Wait!" The Second Elder paused to think, then waved his hand. "Forget about Thousand Snow Pce. That Huo Qianfang is said to be a descendant of Huo Yuanzhen. There’s no need to provoke her. You should go directly to Jade Maiden Peak. Oh, and make sure to bring along your Uncle Master Jiu. Jade Maiden Peak owes her a favor, so it’ll be easier to get things done with her there."


    Wang Ding looked dissatisfied. He had heard that Hu Xiexie was exceptionally beautiful and had originally nned to take advantage of her on the way back. However, with Uncle Master Jiuing along, that idea was out of the question.


    Uncle Master Jiu was a woman who had experienced heartbreak in her earlier years and held a deep resentment toward men. In her presence, Wang Ding wouldn’t dare act recklessly.


    Still, he didn’t dare voice hisints. He understood that with his face alone, there was no way he could convince Jade Maiden Peak to hand over Hu Xiexie.


    Not long after Wang Ding left, a man stormed into the room, looking indignant. "Second Senior Brother, so far only fifteen families have pledged their allegiance to us. Does this mean the families in the Capital City are looking down on us? It’s outrageous! Is our Medicine Sect’s voice meaningless in the Capital City?"


    "Old Qi, calm down!" The Second Elder sat leisurely and spoke in a soft tone. "Their fear of that Su fellow fromst time still lingers. These people are merely observing for now."


    "What’s there to observe?" Elder Qi eximed angrily. "We’ve already allied with three other sects, and exterminating Su Yang is as good as done. This is their chance—if they miss it, they’re out of luck!"


    Elder Qi continued furiously, "No, I’m going to make an announcement. If they don’t choose to side with us tonight, they’ll be treated as enemies. Once we deal with Su Yang, they’ll be next!"


    With that, Elder Qi strode toward the door. The Second Elder roared, "Stop right there!"


    "What is it?" Elder Qi asked, confused.


    "What on earth are you thinking?" The Second Elder red at him. "Do we really need to stir up such a fuss? Forcing them into a choice might make them side with us now, but it will nt seeds of resentment for the future. Some might even suspect that we’re scheming to dominate the Capital City. That would only harm us in the long run. Got it?"