《Qing Cang Continent》


 C1

    The sky was about to turn dark, and snowflakes swirled down from the dusky sky. In the quiet of the Sunset Mountains, a faint sound could be heard.


    "Creak, creak ¡­"


    It turned out that the wide, azure brick street had long since disappeared because there was no one around to repair it. Although the snow had covered it up, from the young man''s shallow footsteps, it was easy to tell that the snow had long since passed past the young man''s ankles and reached his calves. The young man''s name was Qin Lang, and he was walking through the snow with difficulty towards the outside of the city.


    At this moment, the door of a house on the side of the street suddenly opened. It was Aunt Wang, who came out carrying a pot of boiled sweet potatoes. It seemed like she wanted to filter out the water inside, as she also saw Qin Lang, who was lying in the snow.


    "Oh my god, it''s going to be dark soon, and the snow is so thick. Where are you going?"


    "Aunt Wang, I''ll go to the mountain and take a look at the baskets in the morning. The birds of the Sunset Mountains like to come out at this time to look for food. I''ll go check if there are any harvests!" Qin Lang smiled as he said to Aunt Wang.


    "Hey, be careful." Saying this, he took out a sweet potato from the bowl and handed it to Qin Lang. "Take this and eat it on the way. Don''t fall over while you''re walking."


    "How is this good, Aunt Wang ¡­" He knew that Aunt Wang''s family had five people, but only two laborers, and this year''s snow was too heavy, so Uncle Wang couldn''t enter the mountain. Previously, he would run into the mountain every day, but this year, he only dared to come and go with a few birds, so he caught a few birds to improve his and the villagers'' food supply.


    "If I tell you to take it, then take it. There''s no need to be polite to your Aunt Wang!" Aunt Wang walked forward a few steps and pressed a large sweet potato into Qin Lang''s hand.


    "Thank you, Aunt." Qin Lang could only accept the thanks.


    "Lang Wazi, Xue Da, you must be careful on the road!" Aunt Wang warned Qin Lang again.


    "Aunt Wang, don''t worry. It won''t get dark even if it''s snowing. I''m not going into the mountains to check on the mess. It''s fine." Qin Lang watched Aunt Wang as she entered the house before continuing to walk forward. The sweet potatoes were still steaming hot, warming his hands.


    "Motherf * cker, who are you talking to?" After Aunt Wang entered, Uncle Wang asked with a pipe in his mouth next to the stove.


    "Wa Zi Lang, he went into the mountain to look at his bird basket again. The last bird he caught also gave one to our family, and our two babies'' mouths were covered in water." Aunt Wang put down the sweet potato pot and wiped her hands.


    "Sigh, has Wa Zi entered the mountain again?"


    "Yes, you said that in such a deep snow, LangWako still wants to go into the mountains. "Don''t let anything happen to him!"


    "Why aren''t you shouting at him? It''s snowing so heavily!" But then, Uncle Wang replied himself, "Ah, I''m a demon. How can you call me Wa Zi''s character? You''re as stubborn as a cow at such a young age. "He''s a good kid, Mom and Dad are literate people, but they can''t be compared to us grinder. It''s just that they left a little earlier. He was only seven or eight when his parents met with trouble."


    "Yeah, after everyone buried his parents, he stopped crying. When Old Man Li said he would let his child come to his home, he insisted on going, and would rather go to the mountains every day. We know, he doesn''t want to burden Old Man Li. The heavens really are blind, sigh ¡­" Aunt Wang sighed heavily.


    The house quieted down, and the sky outside grew darker. Stone Monument Town was sleeping like a child in the mountains.


    Just as its name implied, the reason why the Stone Tablet Town was called the Stone Tablet Town was because of that stone tablet five or six li outside the city.

 C2

    However, it was completely silent. Several days later, it was discovered by the residents of the neighboring region, and although it was called a meteorite, it was more like a World Tablet because the words "Azure Sky Continent" were carved on it.


    Very quickly, this news was reported to the Da Xia Emperor, Xuan Yuan, for his victory. Emperor Xuan Yuan immediately dispatched the five thousand elite soldiers of the northern army, General Li Qi, to the stone monument to transport the stone monument to the capital.


    However, three days later, he received a message from General Reacher, in which he wrote, "Reporting to Your Majesty, with your servant''s cultivation of Qi Disciple level 9, it is impossible to shake this stone tablet, you can''t even damage it in the slightest. Your servant ordered the craftsmen to build huge iron chains, which would serve as a guide for the five thousand war horses of the northern army.


    He was a Single Horned Horse of the Sunset Mountain, good at living in groups, with great endurance and strength. Although his IQ was slightly low, each of them had the strength of ten thousand jin, and according to the rank of a demon, an adult Single Horned Horse could be considered a Demonic Beast of the second rank.


    If there was no war, the Da Xia border armies would enter the mountains to capture them after the breeding season. After hundreds of years, they finally managed to form an armored cavalry unit with 30,000 soldiers. Currently, five thousand unicorns were unable to drag a single stone tablet?


    As such, the Xia Emperor, Xuanyuan Zhisheng, decided to check the stone tablet himself. Since he didn''t want to be at the fifth level of the Xia Emperor''s soul control, the stone tablet still remained untouched, so he asked Reacher to guard the stone tablet and make a copy of the stone tablet''s samples to place a bounty on the world. The person who moved the stone tablet would be rewarded with one hundred thousand gold coins and the title of a thousand households.


    In its heyday, the population of Stele City far exceeded that of ordinary cities. However, in the span of more than a hundred years, no one in the Grand Xia Empire managed to uncover the secret of the stone monument. The results were all the same; this was merely an ordinary stone monument, and it couldn''t be moved.


    As a result, the town of stone tablets became even larger, and almost became an important stronghold for the Four Great Clans to conduct business. However, because the history of the town of stone tablets was different from the county system of Da Xia, it was still the next ordinary town of Northern Cold Prefecture, even though its scale was comparable to that of the county.


    Underworld King Yuehua, the Demon Empress Feng Zitian, the Sovereign of the Seas had personally come to investigate and there was no answer to his question.


    After the Four Clans had discussed with each other, they decided to recruit warriors and go find the location of the Azure Sky Continent. Each warrior was given a generous reward and sent outside of the border by the imperial family personally, only after at least two years did they allow them to return.


    Over the past thirty thousand years, there had been fewer and fewer explorers who had returned from the other realms. The number of people who went to observe the monument and explore the Azure Sky Continent were becoming fewer and fewer. More and more people believed that the Azure Sky Continent was just a legend.


    Now, thirty thousand years had passed. The Grand Xia Empire had already passed down to the 57th generation Monarch, Xuanyuan Ci. The Northern Cold Prefecture was still the Northern Cold Prefecture, but the stone monument town was no longer the same place as before.


    The dilapidated city wall had witnessed the former prosperity of Stone Monument Town, and now the city wall was covered in snow. Less than a hundred families of civilians who could not move were curled up inside the city wall, living a life of sunset. Perhaps, calling it Stone Monument Village was more appropriate.


    However, the snow this year in the Northern Territories seemed to be heavier than usual.

 C3

    The Sunset Mountains were covered by the heavy snow. It was like a white canvas that was spread out on the ground. There were traces of it where Qin Lang had left his cage.


    In the cages that were originally meant to catch some ordinary birds, there was a fiery-red little thing. It looked a little angry, and its round little eyes were staring at Qin Lang who was walking in the snow with difficulty.


    In the cage with the red sparrow, the other birds that were even bigger than it lay motionless on the ground. The cage that was originally woven from thin iron wire and bamboo strips was now in a complete mess, the bamboo strips were almost completely broken, and there were also traces of being roasted on fire. The crooked iron wire finally wrapped around the cage, preventing the prey inside from escaping.


    Qin Lang walked in front of the cages and looked at the seven to eight prey inside. The corner of his mouth twitched. He was able to open a meat pot for himself and his neighbors once again.


    "Chirp!" A short but sharp shout rang out, attracting Qin Lang''s gaze.


    Qin Lang lowered his head and looked at the little fellow that he was too lazy to bother with just now. Although you were a little redder than other birds, you did not have much meat on your body.


    "This little guy is quite interesting. Not only is he not afraid of being caught, he even dares to glare at me?" Qin Lang squatted down and stared at the fist-sized, fiery-red sparrow. He hesitated and said, "Are you a demon beast?!"


    The little bird rolled its eyes. Qin Lang was stunned. He could clearly see the word ''disdain'' in the little bird''s eyes. This little fellow could actually understand human language!


    He had been running around Sunset Mountains since he was eight years old. Although he had never been to the depths, he had already run all over the area in the past four years. Other than seeing a few unicorns, he had never seen any other demonic beasts, nor had he ever seen such a intelligent bird.


    He had only seen something like this once before. It was two years ago, when a woman from the Shangguan family came to look at the stone monument, she was holding a snow-white fox in her arms.


    He stuck his finger into the cage and tried to touch the creature''s feathers, but he pulled back.


    The burning feeling was too unbearable. The little sparrow''s feathers were standing up and its sharp beak had just closed, yet its eyes seemed to be shooting out fire. It could even vaguely see traces of flames. A spirit pet that could spit fire? It seemed like it could be sold for a good price. Qin Lang silently thought to himself.


    However, in the blink of an eye, the little fellow''s feathers fell back down and its round eyes no longer stared at him. Instead, it looked outside the cage in fear. His gaze followed her, but his eyes widened. What was that?!


    At some point, a golden cloud had drifted over from the depths of the Sunset Mountains, as if it was churning. There seemed to be a person standing on the cloud.


    "Ga!" After the scream, the clouds disappeared and a man fell down from the sky in an arc.


    Not far away from Qin Lang, he looked extremely weak. Qin Lang saw him struggle to sit up and carefully asked, "Senior, are you alright?" His father''s teachings made him understand that it was always right to take the initiative and greet him.


    That person raised his head and looked at Qin Lang''s weak smile, "Which family are you from?" He glanced at the little red sparrow, but the little red sparrow lowered its little head, "Our luck is not bad, you and I are fated. Let me give you something, I guarantee that this little thing will follow you." As he spoke, he handed over an exquisite bag.


    Although he did not know what monster it was earlier, Qin Lang had never seen such a huge demonic beast. A senior that could subdue this demonic beast made a move, so the gift must have been something extraordinary, "Senior, I am the person from Stone Tablet Town, the gift you gave me is too precious, I cannot accept it. Senior, you still haven''t told me about Little Red ¡­"


    "Boom!" Qin Lang''s voice was cut off. He turned his head to look in the direction of Stone Monument Town. The mountain had collapsed. No, the snow on the mountain had fallen.


    "The avalanche ¡­" Suddenly, he thought of the old man beside him and quickly turned his head, "Senior, I have to ¡­" But there was no one in front of him, so he didn''t care anymore and immediately prepared to rush to the Stele Town.


    He had only taken a few steps when he froze in place. The avalanche that was originally heading towards the direction of Stone Tablet Town abruptly changed its direction and slid towards a flat land with no one around. With a "pu" sound, Qin Lang turned his head back. The senior had returned, but he looked even weaker now.


    "Senior, did you save Stone Tablet Town ¡­?" Qin Lang rushed over. He knew that the person who forcefully changed the direction of the avalanche was none other than this senior.


    "Child, come over here. I don''t have much time left, I have something to talk to you about." The old man''s weak voice came from the front.

 C4

    "Senior ¡­"


    "Child, I know that you have a lot to ask, but I really don''t have time. Listen to me, I''m from the Azure Sky Continent, and my goal is to find the World Suppression Tablet. We''ve already searched for it for over twenty thousand years, and now I''ve found it."


    The old man extended his hand and handed over a spherical object.


    "This is a sacred artifact refined by my Azure Dragon Continent ¡ª ¡ª Hidden Dragon Pearl. All eight of us brothers have this item. Cough ¡­" Cough cough ¡­ Right now, the Monument is inside, but I am about to die, so I can only ask you to give it to my brother or send it to the Azure Dragon Continent. Remember, before you meet my clan members, do not open the Hidden Dragon Pearl ¡­ " The old man passed a hand to Qin Lang with great difficulty. His eyes were filled with anticipation.


    Qin Lang hesitated for a moment before taking the Hidden Dragon Pearl into his hands. The moment he took it, a stream of air flowed into his chest. Qin Lang quivered and put the Hidden Dragon Pearl into his bosom. The old man smiled in gratification. Closing his eyes, Qin Lang''s robes fluttered slightly. The old man had already disappeared, it was as though he had never been here before ¡­


    He put away the things the old man had given him, picked up the cages of the birds and hung them on his shoulders. He carried the basket of the little red sparrows and walked step by step towards the town.


    The townspeople were also awakened. At this time, they were still standing on the street in a panicked state, checking out the commotion. Suddenly, they noticed a figure walking over from the other side of the street.


    "Lanwai Zi, are you alright? It seems to be an avalanche. There''s also a strange sound." Uncle Li, who was at the door, asked.


    "Yes, Uncle Li, it''s really dangerous. The heavens have eyes, and they managed to protect our town. Here, this is the chickadee I caught!" Qin Lang knew that it was better not to tell them these things. Let them be the eyes of the heavens. He placed the birdcage that was already covered onto the ground and took down the bird bird on his shoulder to give to Uncle Li.


    Just like this, Qin Lang finished sending off the sparrow on his shoulder and returned home with the cage containing the little red sparrow and a few pheasants. It was very simple and crude, but very neat. Ever since his parents died, the house had not changed at all except for his own room. He wanted to keep his memories for a little longer ¡­


    After casually making some food, he sat down and began to fiddle with the cage. From the old man''s words, he could tell that this bird was not ordinary, even though he did not know where it was.


    He gently untied the few strands of metal and released the items inside. In the end, aside from the little red sparrow, the other items were still lying prostrate on the ground without any signs of escaping.


    It was only then that he remembered that when he was delivering game to his fellow villagers, those things were alive but they were not called out. They also did not have the ability to escape. So the little red sparrow had this ability.


    What made him curious was that after the little red sparrow came out, it did not run away, but only stared at him! He knew that the little red sparrow could spit out fire and could even fly. Escaping this house that was half made of wood was as easy as flipping his hand. No, it was as easy as flapping his wings.


    His four eyes stared for a long time before he remembered the words that the old man had said. He took out the delicate bag and opened it to take a look. He saw a small porcelain bottle, a few golden feathers, and a golden bead ¡­ A flower bloomed in front of his eyes, and there was a little red thing in front of him ¡­


    Qin Lang tried to tie up the bag, but the little red sparrow showed no signs of coming out. It peacefully rested its head against the golden pearl and closed its eyes. The bag didn''t seem to have grown any bigger.


    Qin Lang then closed the bag. He knew that with the little thing''s intelligence, it wouldn''t commit suicide. It seemed that this bag really could hold living things.


    He once again thought of the Hidden Dragon Pearl that the old man had given him. When he extended his hand to touch the pearl in his bosom, he discovered that it seemed to have disappeared ¡­

 C5

    While Qin Lang was still looking around for the pearl, it started snowing again outside. Nearly a hundred miles away, a group of Knights were walking with great difficulty amidst the flying snow. Their voices could be heard amidst the cold wind.


    "Boss, are there really demon beasts appearing?" A Knight asked.


    "Nonsense, are you questioning the marshal''s judgement?!" The marshal has already reached the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm and feels that there shouldn''t be anything wrong with it. "If it is really the beasts that we humans need to worry about, we are the ones who are suffering the most. We will go check it out first and report the results to the marshal. The marshal will make his own decision and speed up!" The leading knight answered.


    "Yes sir!" All the knights answered.


    "This bead has become like this ¡­" Qin Lang muttered to himself while touching the coiling dragon jade pendant on his neck, "Since I''ve already promised him, I should go out and see the world that my parents have told me about. I''ll set off in a few days." After extinguishing the fire, Qin Lang returned to bed and slept soundly.


    The sky gradually brightened as the snow began to fall. On a small hill outside Stone Monument Town, the figures of a group of Knights could be seen.


    "Investigate around, see if there are any clues!"


    "Yes sir!" All the knights scattered, leaving only the one who had spoken earlier with a few other riders.


    "Boss, after a night of snow, there are no longer any traces of it. There is only a vast expanse of whiteness everywhere." A knight helplessly said.


    "Boss, look!" One of the riders who was still standing at the same spot suddenly pointed.


    "This... It''s a miracle, that town must be Stone Monument Town, could it be that the stone monument has appeared? " The leading knight and the others looked in the direction of the hand, and when they saw it, they were shocked. It was clearly an avalanche, but it had changed direction less than a mile away from Stone Mountain Town.


    "I''m afraid even the marshal can''t do it ¡­"


    "Could it be the demon beast mentioned by the marshal?"


    "Demonic beast?!" "Could a Demonic Beast be that kind?"


    The few people standing on the spot were discussing in low voices. Such a heaven-defying power could not change the snowstorm even after a night.


    At this time, a patrolling knight rushed over, his face covered with a snow-covered veil. He had long since thrown it far away, and shouted from afar, "Boss, come out ¡­" Something has happened. The stone tablet is gone. "


    "What else can there be? It''s that piece with the ''Azure Sky Continent'' carved on it."


    The leader''s expression changed and he said, "This time, I''m afraid things have really gone too far. Quickly, gather and report this to the marshal!" He turned around and dashed in the direction he had come from. A few riders behind him followed, leaving behind only the sharp and drawn-out whistle ¡­


    After confirming that everything was fine, many of the residents of Stone Monument Town were awakened by the whistling sound. They started their daily lives and Qin Lang had woken up as well. However, he was still tidying his clothes.


    Today, Qin Lang didn''t go anywhere. He found all of the food in the house and made a cookie. Then, he started to clean up the pheasants that he caught yesterday until they turned into smoked chicken pieces ¡­


    In the evening, Qin Lang walked out of the town, towards the graveyard of Stone Monument Town. Just as he was about to finish kowtowing and leave, he suddenly felt something. After he glanced in that direction towards the stone monument, Qin Lang shook his head and continued walking, thinking that he was really hallucinating.


    Five miles outside of the town, a few figures appeared where the stone monument had landed.


    "Marshal, the stone monument has disappeared!" A rough voice.


    "Could it be that the demonic beast that you spoke of took the stone tablet away, and also conveniently saved the people on the stone tablet? "Marshal, do you want us to ¡­" This time it was a slightly deep, hoarse voice.


    "Old He!" Don''t think that I don''t know what you are trying to do. What do they know? If you dare to attack them, don''t blame me for being rude! " The rough voice sounded again.


    "Marshal ¡­"


    "Of course, Big Beard is right. Don''t do anything that has no meaning. We don''t need to interfere in this matter. We can just report it to His Majesty." "Let''s go back."


    "Yes sir!"


    The three of them quickly disappeared.


    The next morning, Qin Lang walked out of the town that he had lived in for twelve years, with his backpack on his back and the door unlocked. A day later, the townspeople who did not see Qin Lang realized that Qin Lang''s house had long since been emptied. The Third elder wiped away his tears and said, "I already knew that Rang Wazi was a promising man. He went to the city. He went to find the Azure Continent ¡­"

 C6

    Three days after he left Stone Monument Town, Qin Lang walked along the public road by himself. He curiously observed the villages, rivers, and forests. Although it was winter and many places were covered in snow, he was still in high spirits.


    In these past few days, he discovered that he was no longer the same as before. He could hear the sounds of far away places, and could run very fast without getting tired. Even if he didn''t sleep, he still felt very energetic, but Qin Lang didn''t know why he was like this.


    Today, while Qin Lang was happily running on the public road, he could faintly hear people discussing him behind his back.


    "Mother, look at that fool. He is only at the second layer of Body Tempering, but he can run even faster than a unicorn." A clear voice of a young girl could be heard. It was obvious from the voice that the young girl wasn''t very old.


    "Xin Er, it''s wrong to talk about others behind their backs." A kind, slightly reproachful woman''s voice sounded.


    "Mom, I didn''t talk about others behind their backs. I was just curious. Do you know how he did it?! " The young girl said in a spoiled voice.


    "Perhaps I''m a cultivator of the fire attribute, and I have some attainments in speed," the benevolent woman replied.


    Qin Lang, who was running in front of them, gradually stopped as he heard their voices. In his heart, however, he was astonished. When had he cultivated to such a level? Although his parents were literate, they had never cultivated before. What was the power of fire?


    From the mother and daughter pair, Qin Lang found out that the reason for his transformation was due to his cultivation base. However, even more questions arose about where his cultivation base came from. He decided to ask the person in the carriage behind him.


    "Mother, look at that fool. He''s looking at us!" The young girl pointed at Qin Lang in surprise as she spoke to the well-dressed woman.


    "Xin Er!" Your father and I will teach you how to copy the Lan family rules ten times when we get back! Uncle Liang, hurry up and ask that youth what is the matter. "


    "Yes, Madam!" The old man driving outside answered.


    "Mother, mother, I won''t be able to do it again. Don''t punish me with the family rules, alright? I really won''t dare to do it again. Can I call him big brother ¡­?" A pitiful voice came from the carriage.


    The woman didn''t say anything, but the carriage had already arrived. It stopped in front of Qin Lang.


    A beautiful woman wearing a fox fur cloak opened the carriage''s curtain and asked: "May I ask where this young master is going? Do you need help? "


    Qin Lang quickly bowed and said, "Madam, I want to go to the city. I''ve heard from Madam and Miss that you have a cultivation base at the Second Layer of Body Tempering and have practiced a fire attribute cultivation technique. Please explain this to me."


    "Sir, you said that you don''t know your own cultivation?" How could there be someone who didn''t know what kind of cultivation it was, but had already reached the level of their cultivation? With that, she looked at Liang Bo and saw that he was also staring at Qin Lang with a grave expression. With the distance just now, it was impossible for anyone at the second layer of Body Tempering to hear the voice of this young lady.


    "Hey, if you say that you don''t know your own cultivation, and that you already have a cultivation, then someone has passed a cultivation technique to you! Stupid, you have a good master! " At this moment, the curtain was lifted once again, revealing a delicate and pretty little girl. Her face and voice were both slightly cold. Having been conned by Qin Lang ten times just now, it would be weird if she had a good complexion.


    "Xin Er!" Ten times is not enough! " The woman''s voice became stern, causing the little girl to hurriedly shrink back in fear.


    "Please forgive me, young master, I am naughty, but you are right, there must be a master who has imparted this technique to you, but he is definitely not your master. Young master has to think about it, since young master is also going to Blue Wind City, why not come with me to the carriage? I will bring young master along, so as to express my apologies." With that, the woman pulled open the carriage curtain and made a gesture of invitation.


    "Madam, this ¡­" Uncle Liang, who was driving, hesitated for a moment.


    "No worries, we are cultivators, why should we care about such small matters? Young master, do you mind?" The woman said to Uncle Liang before asking Qin Lang.


    "Mother!" The little head stuck out again, but was glared at by the woman before retracting.


    Qin Lang originally wanted to refuse, but after hearing what the woman said, as well as the many questions that he really wanted to ask, he bowed once again, "Thank you Madam for your hospitality. This little one will do as you wish."


    "Please, young master." After Qin Lang entered the carriage and sat down, the woman continued, "Uncle Liang, let''s go."


    The interior of the carriage was quite large. The woman and the young girl, Xin''er, sat on one side while Qin Lang sat on the other. The woman then formally introduced her to Qin Lang, "This is my daughter, Zi Xin. Quickly, greet the young master."


    Qin Lang looked at the red-clothed little girl who was angrily glaring at him. He couldn''t help but think of the little sparrow who was similarly glaring at him with a red aura. He really wanted to laugh, but fortunately, he held it in.


    "Mother!" He might not even be as old as me. " The little girl grew even angrier as she stared at Qin Lang''s innocent face.


    "Xin Er, apologize to the young master!"


    "I''m sorry ¡­"


    The little girl was still a little afraid of her mother. Although she was unwilling, she still apologised to Qin Lang before she turned away aggrieved.


    Qin Lang felt a bit embarrassed and hurriedly said to the woman, "Madam, I was intruding after all. It''s normal for Miss Xin''er to be dissatisfied. But what is the Fire Element you''re talking about?"

 C7

    Hearing Qin Lang''s words, the little girl turned her body back, and looked into Qin Lang''s eyes, as if to say ''At least you have some conscience''.


    The woman then introduced Qin Lang.


    The cultivation of our Heavenly Star Continent is divided into five stages, which are Body Tempering, Qi Training, Soul Controlling, Star Condensation, Core Formation, and then there is Rising Sky, Spirit Division, Spirit Formation, and each stage has nine stages, with the five realms and nine as the highest. Right now, the number of cultivators who have reached the Star Condensation Realm is very few in our Grand Xia, and the Spirit Transformation Stage is even more unheard-of.


    "Mother, why don''t you let me introduce him?" Before the woman could finish, the little girl who sat at the side couldn''t help but speak again.


    "Alright, let me see if you''re serious about your studies in the sect. Let me introduce you to this young master!" As she said this, the well-dressed woman suddenly remembered that she still didn''t know Qin Lang''s surname. She also forgot to introduce herself and hurriedly apologized, "I was rude, but I still don''t know the young master''s name.


    Qin Lang also felt embarrassed because he really wanted to know his own situation. He did not even know the other party''s surname before he began to ask. He hurriedly stood up and half-bowed as he said, "This boy Qin Lang greets Madam Qin and Miss Qin."


    "Hehe, look at you, you silly fool. I didn''t expect you to have the same surname as my mother!" Xin''er laughed.


    Perhaps it was because Qin Lang was so dumb that he was easy to talk to, but the little girl became more bold in her speech.


    "Xin Er!" If you say it like that again, I''ll copy it twenty times! "


    "Mother, you see that Big Brother Qin doesn''t mind? I still have to introduce Big Brother Qin with the five elements, right? Big Brother Qin ¡­" In an instant, the pitiful looking young lady called out ''Big Brother'' to Qin Lang.


    "Yes, Madam Qin, please don''t punish Miss Xin''er. I might be a little dazed." Perhaps it was because he had matured early, or perhaps he didn''t have a suitable playmate in the town.


    Qin Lang suddenly felt that having this kind of sister was very good. Although he was only twelve years old, he was already around 1.6m tall. Other than his young and tender face, he didn''t look like a twelve-year-old.


    "Puchi ~ ~ Let''s see, mother. I said that Brother Qin wouldn''t mind, right?"


    "Humph!" Since Young Master Qin does not mind, we will not let you off. However, we will not be able to escape from you after ten times, hurry up and introduce us to Young Master Qin! "


    "Yes, Mother, Big Brother Qin, the power of fire is one of the five elements, and the five elements are metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. The five elements are metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, and they complement each other, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, they complement each other." Yes, mother, Big Brother Qin, the power of fire is one of the five elements, and the five elements are metal, wood, water, water, fire, fire, and earth, and earth.


    Seeing that Qin Lang didn''t say anything, Lan Zixin paused for a moment before continuing.


    "Generally, the power of the five elements will awaken when a person is around fifteen years old, and the more he awakes the five elements, the greater his future achievements will be. Awakening three is a genius, and four or more is a genius among geniuses." Normally, the power of the five elements will awaken when a person is around fifteen years old, and the more he awakes the five elements, which naturally means that his future achievements will be greater. That''s all Master told us. Speaking of which, Big Brother Qin, did you awaken naturally before you discovered it? "


    "I... I''m only twelve this year, and I don''t know if I''ve awakened ¡­ "


    "¡­"


    "Little girl, you''re right on the whole. So Young Master Qin, you haven''t awakened the five elements yet. Your speed and spiritual sense is truly amazing!" When Madam Qin heard Qin Lang announce his age, she was slightly surprised for a moment before regaining her senses.


    "Qin Lang, let me ask you, how many birthdays do you have?!" An angry voice and a furious gaze.


    "En..." "I think it''s the ninth day of the sixth month." Qin Lang probably understood and answered honestly.


    "Whew ~ ~ That''s good." Xin''er heaved a sigh of relief.


    "Xin''er, don''t be so rude anymore. Who asked you to call Young Master Qin by his name?" Madam Qin''s stern voice sounded again.


    "Mother, it''s all because of Qin Da ¡­ Qin Lang ¡­ The little girl curled her lips. No matter how she called him Big Brother, it was impossible to say, "Who asked him to call himself Young Master Qin, Big Brother Qin? He was clearly only twelve years old, almost younger than me."


    "Since when did mother get you to call me Big Brother Qin? Wasn''t it to avoid scolding yourself? Moreover, you never asked Young Master Qin''s age, so you can''t blame him for not saying. It was your father who spoilt you, so apologize to Young Master Qin yourself!" Madam Qin couldn''t help but add a small word.


    When Qin Lang heard that Madam Qin wanted Xin''er to apologize to him again, he felt that he wouldn''t be able to get her to apologise again, so he hurriedly tried to persuade her.


    "Madam Qin, I forgot to mention my own age. It has nothing to do with Miss Xin''er. Miss Xin''er, I did not mean to take advantage of you. I was too busy trying to figure out what the power of fire was just now, so I did not pay attention to my own age."


    "Humph!" I forgive you, but luckily I''m a little younger than you, so it''s not really a loss. " This time, it was an arrogant voice. Madam Qin helplessly shook her head.


    "Madam, Miss, we have arrived at Blue Light City!" Uncle Liang''s voice sounded outside.


    "We''re finally home!" Xin''er excitedly opened the window.


    Qin Lang also opened his window. This was the first time he had seen what the city looked like. The tall city walls, the packed crowd, until he saw the guards bowing. However, Qin Lang wasn''t surprised.


    He could tell that the carriage was not an ordinary carriage. He wondered if there was any news about the Azure Sky Continent. Qin Lang silently thought to himself as he suddenly saw the notice pasted on the wall.

 C8

    They did not know that the old man had come here, which would make both him and the town of stone tablets safe. As for that demonic beast, it was probably already lying in his bag, and he would definitely not be able to find it. This matter basically had nothing to do with him.


    Qin Lang looked out the window at the bustling crowd and considered his future plans. On the other side, Xin Er was also excited, perhaps she was about to reach home. Just like that, Qin Lang discovered that there were fewer and fewer people outside.


    "Madam, Miss, the Mayor is waiting for you at the entrance." As he spoke, Uncle Liang lifted the curtain.


    Qin Lang was stunned as he watched Lady Qin and Xin''er jump off the carriage. He thought of their extraordinary identities. He didn''t expect them to be the City Lord''s wives and daughters. However, he had to face what he had to face.


    Qin Lang jumped off the car and saw that the mayor was the first to greet him with a smile.


    Qin Lang quickly returned the greeting, "This punk Qin Lang greets the mayor. I have been taken care of by the madam on the way. Now that we have reached Blue River City, the brat should have left already. How dare I disturb the mayor''s mansion?" Speak, and prepare to walk back.


    "Hahaha, those who came are all guests. Young Master Qin came to my City Lord''s Mansion and turned around to leave. Young Master Qin, please. " The mayor made a gesture to invite him in.


    "Qin Lang, what are you hesitating about? My father is a good person and he won''t eat you. You have nowhere to go anyway." At this time, the red-clothed little girl walked over and said.


    Qin Lang had no choice but to bite the bullet and bow as he replied, "Thank you, City Lord, for your good intentions. This brat will do as you say."


    "Hahaha, that''s more like it. It seems that this old man is still basking in the glory of my daughter. Young Master Qin, let''s go." Mayor Lan held onto his daughter''s hand as he led Qin Lang into the Mayor''s mansion.


    Entering the residence, he saw the Mayor hug his daughter without a care for Qin Lang, an outsider. Madam Qin rebuked, "You''re the one who''s used to our daughter''s temper. You also didn''t notice Young Master Qin''s presence."


    Haha, Madam, it''s not like you don''t know that our daughter only comes back once a year. I, Lan Mingwu, only have this one daughter, so what if I hug her? The Mayor turned around and said to the three as he held his daughter in his arms.


    "Hehe, Daddy is right. Hey, Qin Dummy, you won''t mind, will you?" Xin''er giggled as she spoke. With her father supporting her, her courage grew once again.


    Qin Lang, who was standing behind, smiled and said, "Right, the City Lord loves his daughter very much, how could I mind?"


    Madam Qin could only smile helplessly and shake her head. She instructed: "Uncle Liang, first take Young Master Qin to the side room to rest. After a whole day of travelling, Mingwu, you should also put your daughter down. Let''s go rest first. Call us when it''s time for dinner."


    "Yes, ma''am!" "Everything will be arranged by Madam." Mayor Lan put his daughter down, and then said to her, "Daughter, you rest first. When it is time for dinner, I''ll go get you."


    Before Qin Lang could move, the mayor had already listened to his wife''s instructions. He turned around and instructed Uncle Liang, "Uncle Liang, take Young Master Qin to the east wing. That side room is close enough that we can call Young Master Qin over for a meal later."


    "As you wish!" City Lord, Madam ¡­ "Liang Bo walked over to agree before turning to Qin Lang," Young Master Qin, let''s go. "


    "Thank you for your troubles, Senior, City Lord, Madam, and I will take my leave."


    "Qin Lang, I''ll call you over for dinner!" Little Xin''er waved her hand.


    Uncle Liang brought Qin Lang to the east wing and said, "Young Master Qin, I''ll call for you when the time comes."


    "Many thanks, senior!" Qin Lang bowed. Returning back to his room, Qin Lang laid on his bed, pondering over everything that had happened today.


    Now that I''ve stepped into the ranks of cultivators, my cultivation must have been passed down to me when the old man passed away. Now, I owe the old man even more, how can I find the Azure Sky Continent and return the things to them?


    Madam Qin and Miss Xin''er have also told me about so many cultivators, and the City Lord has also given me the feeling of a spring breeze ¡­ Unknowingly, Qin Lang fell asleep.


    At this moment, in the City Lord''s Mansion''s study, the City Lord and Uncle Liang were discussing.


    "Uncle Liang, were you the ones who found Young Master Qin on the road?"


    "Yes, my lord. At that time, Miss was just saying that Young Master Qin ran faster than a unicorn. When Young Master Qin heard this, he stopped and asked about Madam''s matter of cultivation."


    "Do you think he really doesn''t know or is he just pretending? I saw it too, he really only has a cultivation of the second layer of Body Tempering."


    "It doesn''t seem like he''s faking it, as if he doesn''t understand anything about cultivators. But his spiritual sense is very sharp, and when the young lady was discussing his voice, even a Body Tempering Fifth Layer cultivator couldn''t hear it. Did he really hear it?"


    "Could he really be a cultivating genius from a small town?" Uncle Liang, send someone to check on his background. "


    "Yes, City Lord, do you want to send someone to monitor him?"


    "That''s fine too, we can''t let our guard down. Be careful not to get discovered. If he stays safely inside the house, then come back quickly."


    "Yes, Mayor."


    "You can go and make the arrangements!"


    Uncle Liang hurriedly walked out. At this moment, Qin Lang was still peacefully sleeping in the room.

 C9

    "Silly Qin, wake up, it''s time to eat!" The door suddenly opened, and a crisp voice entered.


    Qin Lang rubbed his eyes and saw Lan Zixin jump in. He quickly sat up and asked, "Miss Xin''er, do you not even knock on the door when you enter other people''s rooms?"


    "Your door isn''t locked, why did you knock on it when I opened it?" Xin Er felt a little strange.


    "En..." Didn''t you lock it up? "Qin Lang muttered," But you''re currently in a man''s room.


    "You, a man? It looks a little similar now, but he''s still only twelve years old. Alright, alright, I''ll knock on the door in the future, alright? "


    "That''s more like it. Why are you calling me?"


    Mother agreed. But it''s not time for dinner yet, so I''ll take you to take a look. This is the first time I''m leading people around my house. Lan Zixin had changed into a new set of clothes, but was still dressed in red. She seemed to be especially fond of this color, and spoke impatiently while standing at the door. She seemed to feel that it was a bit bad to stay in Qin Lang''s room. I''ll wait for you outside the door. " With that, he walked out.


    Qin Lang straightened his clothes and walked out. Xin Er led the way, and he curiously observed the entire City Lord''s Mansion. The City Lord''s Mansion was very large, but Qin Lang saw that there weren''t many people, so he chose a topic.


    "That''s right!" Speaking of her childhood, Zi Xin seemed to be slightly disappointed, "My father only has me as his daughter, and when I was young I could play with the maids in the mansion, but when I grew up I found out that they were actually giving way to me. The other people who came to the Mayor''s mansion to look for my father have no children, and the ones who brought their children here were all trying to get close with me. However, father has only taken a fancy to one. He comes here every day like dog skin plaster, so two years ago, I had father send me to the Flying Snow Sect.


    Qin Lang looked at the slightly disappointed Xin''er and realized that this was the first time he had seriously observed her. She had two bun that was unique to young girls, bright eyes, white teeth, and a bit of red lips.


    This slightly gloomy expression coupled with the pond behind him created a beautiful scenery.


    Qin Lang felt as if something had been touched in his heart. Did I fall in love with her just like that?! No, no, no, it must be because I pity her a little, it must be...


    The more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was amiss. He didn''t dare to continue watching and wanted to ask about the Flying Snow Sect. At this moment, Uncle Liang''s voice sounded.


    "Miss, Young Master Qin, Madam has called you over for dinner." Liang Bo walked over and bowed to Zi Xin.


    "Got it. Thank you, Uncle Qin. Qin Lang, let''s go eat." As she spoke, Zi Xin pulled Qin Lang''s sleeves and walked to the back of the hall. Seeing her young miss holding Qin Lang''s hand, Uncle Liang sighed and lightly shook his head.


    "Xin Er, Young Master Qin, you''re here. Take your seats!" Seeing them arrive at the hall, Madam Qin stood up and said with a smile.


    "Xin Er, come sit by my side. Young Master Qin, please sit anywhere. I''m a bit casual when I''m not in a formal meeting. Hahaha, Young Master Qin, please don''t take offense to me!" Mayor Lan was still the same. He seemed carefree but made people feel that he was easy to get along with. Madam Qin could only smile and shake her head helplessly.


    "Since the mayor said so, then that kid won''t be polite. I can only thank the mayor for his hospitality." Qin Lang didn''t know how to be courteous. On the contrary, he acted even more naturally.


    "Hahaha, sure enough, the young man has a good temper towards me, Old Lan. Don''t even mention the city lord. Just call me Uncle Lan. That''s your Aunt Qin. Why are you calling her so polite? It makes me tired just listening to you!" Mayor Lan laughed.


    "Uncle Lan, Aunt Qin!" Qin Lang immediately stood up.


    "Sigh ~ ~" These words sounded very comfortable. "Eating and eating, it''s all cold now."


    After a hearty dinner, the few of them sat down.


    "Nephew Qin, are your parents still alive? Why did you come out alone at such a young age? " Mayor Lan asked Qin Lang while holding a cup of tea.


    "To tell you the truth, Uncle Lan passed away seven years ago. I grew up in the Sunset Mountains. I came out to see the world." After the death of his parents for seven years, Qin Lang had finally let it go. Although he was rather indifferent about it, he definitely could not speak of the matters of the Azure Sky Continent. He could only rely on himself to slowly search for them.


    "Qin Lang ¡­" I won''t call you a moron anymore. " Perhaps because she had heard the news of Qin Lang''s parents'' death, Zi Xin suddenly felt that Qin Lang was very pitiful. However, she didn''t know how to comfort him and weakly told Qin Lang.


    "Sigh, the sky isn''t looking good. Nephew of the Qin family, it''s right to open it a bit. For now, stay in my City Lord''s Mansion. If you want to go one day, Uncle Lan will definitely not stop you." Mayor Lan was silent for a moment before he spoke to Qin Lang.


    "That''s right, Young Master Qin, you should stay here for now. Just treat it as your home." Madam Qin''s eyes were already red.


    "Then I''ll be troubling Uncle Lan and Aunt Qin." Qin Lang bowed respectfully.


    "Why are you being so courteous? It''s nothing much, Sage Nephew, my Heavenly Star Continent respects martial arts as the highest, men are alive, I cannot avoid cultivation, Sage Nephew, I will not hide it from you, your Aunt Qin already told me, you have no cultivation experience, but you already have a cultivation, I believe an expert must have passed your powers down to you. Do you remember that person?" Mayor Lan asked about Qin Lang''s cultivation.

 C10

    "Uncle Lan, actually, I''m not too sure about this cultivation. It''s just that I was in the cave nearby when Sunset Mountain fell in during the avalanche. However, I was knocked unconscious for a few days and realized that I was different after I woke up." Qin Lang replied truthfully.


    "Oh? Nephew, you have experienced the avalanche. Is the matter of the demonic beast that the imperial government sent over true? " Mayor Lan was greatly astonished. He did not expect Qin Lang to have experienced that avalanche. Madam Qin''s and Xin''er''s eyes also shone.


    "I''m not too sure either. At that time, I saw a golden cloud floating over from the sky, followed by the cry of a bird, which was especially loud. It could be heard from dozens of miles away, followed by an avalanche, and then I lost consciousness. Qin Lang answered honestly once again.


    "Does this mean that there really is a demon beast appearing? In that case, could it be that the demonic beast had passed on its cultivation technique to you?! But that''s impossible, human cultivators and demon beasts are completely different. " Mayor Lan began to ponder.


    Qin Lang, this means that you are blessed by misfortune. Maybe that demonic beast passed on an even more powerful cultivation technique to you. Otherwise, how could you not know that there are two levels of Body Tempering. The little girl''s eyes were filled with starlight, and she was even more excited than Qin Lang.


    "Hahaha, my daughter''s thinking isn''t normal, maybe that''s true, Nephew Qin, you should be able to read, I will give you a manual of Body Tempering Realm cultivation technique, you can try it out first to see if it''s good or bad, and secondly, you are also a cultivator, you can''t ask me if you have a proper cultivation technique, or if I can''t understand it, or if I can, or if I can, or if I can, or if I can, Uncle Qin, or Xin''er can. She is already at the seventh layer of Body Tempering, so I think it''s fine to guide you!" Mayor Lan said to Qin Lang with a smile while holding Xin''er in his arms.


    "That''s right, that''s right. Qin Lang, if you don''t know anything, come and ask me. Let me experience the feeling of being a senior." Zi Xin said with a smile.


    "Xin Er, stop messing around, what''s wrong with you?!" If you still want to be senior sister, then go and bring the booklet from the residence over to Qin Lang. " Madam Qin spoke.


    The little girl skipped off while Qin Lang was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. This cultivation technique was already given to him after all. Wasn''t cultivation techniques supposed to be treated like precious treasures by everyone?


    "Uncle Lan, isn''t the Body Tempering realm something important ¡­"


    "Oh, I was careless. I forgot that nephew might not have a good understanding of cultivation techniques, and the Body Tempering Method is not an important cultivation technique, it is equivalent to laying down the foundation for cultivators. All the large sects and aristocratic families will prepare a few books for disciple and their disciples to use in cultivation or in making friends with others. "Only after you have reached the Mortal Realm and awakened the five elements of your power, can the things you have learned be called cultivation techniques. Those are the things that you need to collect." Mayor Lan explained to Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang suddenly realized that the Body Refinement Realm was only the beginning. It seemed that his path of cultivation was still very long. He wondered what realm that white-haired old man had reached.


    At this time, Zi Xin returned with a small booklet. She passed it to Qin Lang and earnestly said, "Junior Brother, you have to read it carefully. If you don''t understand it, you can ask me tomorrow. Hahaha ¡­" As he spoke, he laughed.


    "Alright, you''ve all just returned. I haven''t rested for long in the afternoon, so you should rest earlier tonight. Butler, bring my nephew to a room." Mayor Blue said with a smile.


    "Yes!" "City Lord." The butler who was already standing at the side answered.


    "Kid, you''ve left."


    "Young Master Qin, which side are you staying at? The east and west wing ¡­"


    "No need, let''s go to the room I stayed today. Please take me to the east wing, I can find it myself." Before the butler could finish, Qin Lang interrupted him.


    "Alright, please follow me, Young Master Qin."


    After returning to his room, Qin Lang sat on his bed and flipped open the booklet.


    "Body Tempering. An ancient cultivator with a strong body. It would be able to hold the foundation of all heaven and earth origin energy ¡­" Qin Lang was a bit impatient. He skipped over these useless things and flipped to the main chapter. "Drawing qi into the body, filling the meridians, going back and forth ¡­" Qin Lang continued flipping upwards, unknowingly immersed in his cultivation. It was unknown how much time had passed before he was awoken by the sounds coming from outside the window.


    "Qin Lang, are you trying to be a pig? It''s almost noon!" Quickly come and greet Senior Sister! " The sound of knocking could be heard before the person arrived.


    Qin Lang rubbed his eyes. After realizing that his clothes were still undamaged, he opened the door.


    "Qin Lang, even the sun is shining ¡­ "You, you, you, you, you, you ¡­" Lady Lan was about to scold Qin Lang for coming here, but when she saw Qin Lang, she was stunned. She raised her hand in the air and said a few words to Qin Lang before saying anything else.


    Just as Qin Lang was about to ask her what was wrong with him, a flash of red came and Miss Lan ran away like the wind. As she ran, she shouted, "Father, Mother, daughter has seen a ghost. Someone broke through from Body Tempering Second Layer to Fifth Layer in one night."


    Qin Lang didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. He lowered his head and looked at himself. Just like that, he had reached the fifth floor?! He didn''t feel anything!

 C11

    Qin Lang raised his head and followed Xin Er. When they were halfway there, they saw that Mayor Lan and Madam Qin were rushing over as well.


    "Oh my nephew, you really managed to reach the fifth layer of Body Tempering in one night? "That''s right. Come, tell your Uncle Lan how you did it." When he saw Qin Lang, who was still in the sky and hadn''t descended yet, his outspoken voice came first.


    "This aunt will explain to you, look at other people''s cultivation bases, they are very simple, if you do not have any methods of hiding your cultivation base, then anyone with a higher cultivation base will be able to tell. As for cultivation base, you will slowly feel it in the future. Madam Qin spoke, her gaze towards Qin Lang changing.


    "Alright." Qin Lang followed Madam Qin''s instructions and sunk his Qi into his Dantian. With a leap, he ¡­ He was gone, not on the roof.


    "Qin Lang!"


    "Eldest nephew!"


    "Lang!"


    Three different voices sounded.


    "I''m here ¡­" Qin Lang limped over from the courtyard on the other side. "Aunty, this is different from what you said. Why can''t I stop after one leap?"


    "Hahaha ¡­" The little girl Xin''er laughed heartily.


    "Lang-er, aunty didn''t expect you to jump so far." "It''s aunty''s fault, not ¡­" Madam Qin did not smile, but the uncontrollable smile on the corner of her mouth was proof of what she was thinking at the moment.


    "Eldest nephew, it''s one thing that you don''t know how to control it, but you''re indeed a bit different. A 5th layer Body Tempering cultivator really can''t jump this far from you. Xin Er, do you think so?" Mayor Lan looked at Qin Lang and asked the little girl Xin''er beside him.


    "Dad, it looks like it." After Zi Xin said this, she also leaped up and landed on the rooftop. "I used my full strength just now, but I can''t jump over it. I''m already at the seventh floor. Qin Lang, it seems like your cultivation is a bit special."


    "Mingwu, how about you give me some pointers?"


    "That won''t do, but I still have to deal with some matters in the morning. I''ll just let Xin''er teach me a bit, alright? It''s just basic control. Xin''er, have you learned it in the sect?"


    Lan Mingwu was the City Lord of Blue Light City. From the sound of it, he already knew that this city was named after its surname. To be able to receive such honor, it was sufficient to prove that the City Lord had rendered meritorious services to the Grand Xia Empire.


    Furthermore, he had awakened three lines of power, and was currently only a little over a hundred years old. A hundred years of time had already passed in the blink of an eye for cultivators.


    "Father, you''re looking down on me again. Your daughter is a genius, so why don''t you do what you need to do? I, Qin Lang, will teach you." Xin''er immediately agreed.


    "Hahaha, I, Lan Mingwu''s daughter, should have this sort of domineering aura. With your words, I am relieved. Madam, let''s go first! Mayor Lan pulled Madam Qin''s hand and prepared to leave. After taking two steps, he stopped and turned around to speak to Qin Lang.


    First nephew, although breaking through to the fifth layer of Body Tempering in one night is breathtaking, it is not unprecedented. The reason you were able to break through so quickly could also be because you previously had a foundation in cultivation, and my Great Qin''s Marshal Li Rufeng also entered the fifth layer from the third layer in one day, so you must be on guard and enter the fifth layer. Only then will you truly be able to step onto the path of cultivation.


    "Yes, Uncle Lan. I know." Qin Lang bowed respectfully. He understood that Mayor Lan had regarded him as a junior and was truly instructing him.


    "Mingwu, the children are watching ¡­" Madam Qin, who had already walked some distance away, felt a little embarrassed that she was being held by the hand like this.


    "Hahaha, isn''t this within the mansion? The children are still young, those who don''t understand ¡­ hahaha ¡­" Mayor Lan laughed.


    Qin Lang laughed as he watched this scene. Xin''er seemed to have already gotten used to it. She said, "Qin Lang, let me teach you how to control your strength as well as how to deal with your enemies. How about we start now?"


    "Then I''ll be troubling Miss Xin''er." Qin Lang was very obedient this time and didn''t argue. After all, this was his own business. If he provoked Xin Er and left with a stomp, who would he go cry to?


    During the whole morning, Qin Lang learned how to control his cultivation from Xin''er.


    Qin Lang finally understood that the number of levels of cultivation could be determined by the amount of energy in the dantian. With every increase in level, the dantian would increase one level until one reached Qi Disciple level 9. The dantian would not expand any further, but it would be different.


    After lunch, Xin''er started to tell Qin Lang about how she would defend herself against her enemies. Just as she started to talk about basic fist techniques, she was interrupted by a voice from outside.


    "Zixin, Zixin, I''ve come to see you. I heard you''re back this morning, so I ran over to the city lord''s mansion in the afternoon. Uncle Lan said you were in the backyard, so I came ¡­"


    Hearing this voice, Xin''er''s expression changed and she frowned. Qin Lang seemed to know who it was, but he still wanted to confirm it. "Xin''er, who''s outside?"


    "I told you, the dog skin ointment is here!"

 C12

    Qin Lang and Xin''er stopped and looked towards the door. They saw an elegant young master wearing an embroidered jacket and floating boots walking in. He looked to be around thirteen or fourteen years old.


    "Wu Yunshuo, why are you here!" Xin Er''s tone was very cold.


    "Zi Xin, aren''t you the one who''s back? I came to see you. If you don''t introduce me to Zi Xin, who is this young master beside you?" After Wu Yunshuo gently answered Xin`er''s question, he stared at Qin Lang beside him with an unfriendly expression.


    "This is my cousin, Qin Lang!" Xin Er walked over and pulled Qin Lang''s hand to introduce him to Wu Yunshuo. Qin Lang didn''t expect Zi Xin to suddenly say this, but he just looked back without saying a word.


    Wu Yunshuo was stunned for a moment. He had never heard of Zi Xin having a distant cousin before, so he began to size up Qin Lang carefully. Qin Lang''s appearance was impeccable as Qin Lang had a strict upbringing when he was young, but Qin Lang''s simple attire made him suspicious as he said hesitantly, "I am Wu Yunshuo from the Refining Workshop. May I ask which Qin Clan Young Master is from?"


    The refining workshop was a special existence in the Grand Xia Empire, and the refiners there also trained in it. However, they all trained in refining techniques, and although their individual strength wasn''t too high, the dynasty would still treat them like treasures with special cultivators responsible for their safety.


    Because almost all the divine weapons in Grand Xia originated from the refining workshop, under normal circumstances, even the unruly cultivators of Grand Xia wouldn''t offend the refiners of Grand Xia. It was unknown when they would get their hands on the divine weapons of Grand Xia, and the refiners themselves knew very well that they had long reached an agreement with Grand Xia.


    The Refiners'' Association unconditionally forged weapons for the officials of Grand Xia, and it also had very special rights. For example, there were branches in every major city, and the local administrative departments of Grand Xia couldn''t control them, except for the murder case.


    Therefore, the city lords would generally maintain a good relationship with the refinery at their location.


    Wu Yunshuo was the grandson of the owner of Blue Light City''s smithing workshop and his father was a high-rank refiner. Thus, when he was young, Mayor Lan did not stop them from getting along.


    However, because the shadow of Zi Xin when she was young felt towards all the kids in the mansion that they were here for, and because she often treated this Sir Wu coldly, she felt that Qin Lang was the best person she picked up along the way because she didn''t know why.


    "Wu Yunshuo, where did Qin Lang come from has nothing to do with you!" Xin''er stood in front of Qin Lang and loudly questioned Wu Yunshuo.


    Wu Yunshuo looked like a ''little tiger'' and had an inexplicable expression on his face. Qin Lang was also stunned. He looked at Xin''er and stared at Wu Yunshuo, but saw another meaning in his eyes.


    "Zixin, I''m just asking about Young Master Qin''s family background. Why are you so agitated? Right, Young Master Qin. " Wu Yunshuo looked at Xin''er and stared at Qin Lang again. But this time, his eyes were filled with ridicule.


    "Zixin, let me do it. Sir Wu is right, he''s asking me." Qin Lang walked up and pulled Zi Xin away.


    "Qin Lang ¡­" Zi Xin looked at Qin Lang with a worried expression. Qin Lang turned his head, looking at Qin Lang with a look of relief.


    "Sir Wu, you guessed right. I am not Zi Xin''s distant cousin. What do you want?" Qin Lang looked at Wu Yunshuo.


    "Nothing, I just want to beat you up, that''s all!" Wu Yunshuo said lightly.


    "Wu Yunshuo, you''ve gone too far!" Zi Xin was furious.


    "Don''t worry, Zi Xin. I won''t beat him to death. It will just be a beating." Wu Yunshuo smiled. Qin Lang, my cultivation is two levels higher than yours, do you dare to accept my challenge? "


    "Why not!" After Qin Lang finished speaking, he punched out.

 C13

    Peng! A person was sent flying and crashed into the wall.


    "Qin Lang!" You''re f * cking disloyal ¡­ Just say it! " Wu Yunshuo scolded as he got up and pointed at Qin Lang angrily, "Is there anyone who can spar like you?!" This is called a sneak attack! "


    "Zixin told me. She just taught me to take the first strike when I meet an enemy!" Especially against enemies with higher cultivation bases ¡­ " Qin Lang had an innocent expression.


    "Hahaha, Wu Yunshuo, you got beaten up, right? Who did you say you were going to beat up?" "To think you can''t even reach the seventh layer of Body Tempering, haha ¡­" Zi Xin lay on the ground, smiling from side to side. She didn''t feel the least bit out of place.


    "This is a sneak attack!" That''s not right, Brother Qin. When that punch of yours came over, I did not hold back even in such a desperate situation. Why was it me who was sent flying?


    Wu Yunshuo was somewhat puzzled. He was at the seventh level and the fifth level of Qin Lang. Although he had come prepared, his fist was also coming from the front.


    "I''m not too sure either. Zi Xin just taught me like this, so I learned from selling live punches ¡­"


    "No, it''s still not right ¡­" Brother Qin, let''s spar again! " Wu Yunshuo thought for a while before raising his head to speak to Qin Lang.


    "Alright."


    Another "Peng" sound was heard. As expected, it was Wu Yunshuo who flew out. Qin Lang only took a few steps back.


    "Brother Qin, are you a cultivation genius who came down from the mountains?!" Wu Yunshuo dusted off his robe and stood up.


    "Wu Yunshuo, I didn''t expect you to have such keen eyes!" Qin Lang is truly a genius. I forgot to tell you, he started his cultivation last night and broke through from the second level to the fifth level! " Zi Xin giggled at the side.


    Wu Yunshu''s mouth was agape as he looked at Zi Xin and then at Qin Lang in disbelief. "I didn''t expect that I would meet such a monster the first time I wanted to bully someone. What the hell is this luck ¡­"


    Brother Qin, you are a true monster! You don''t know how many years it takes for a genius like you to appear in Da Xia Empire, two thousand years! Do you know what two thousand years is? Brother Qin, I''ll be leaving first. You guys are busy ¡­ " With that, this Young Master Wu left just like that ¡­ He had completely forgotten his purpose in coming here.


    Qin Lang and Zi Xin looked at each other in dismay. They didn''t understand what Wu Haoyu was trying to do. After a while, Zi Xin spoke first, "Qin Lang, let''s continue practicing ¡­"


    Before he could finish his words, another hearty voice rushed in.


    "My good daughter, eldest nephew, what did you guys do just now? Why is this wall almost collapsing? What happened to my nephew from the Wu family? Why did he leave as if he lost his soul? He even left without paying attention to me ¡­" Mayor Lan, who was rushing over, looked at the two of them with a strange expression.


    "What else can we do? We''ve suffered a blow and said that we''re going back to see grandpa." Zi Xin giggled.


    "Uncle Lan, actually, we don''t know what''s going on either. It was just me and Young Master Wu exchanging blows, and he was just like that ¡­" Qin Lang didn''t know what to say, so he told the truth.


    It was just that Qin Lang''s performance was a bit too monstrous, shocking the Wu family''s nephew at the seventh layer of Body Tempering. However, this was a matter for the children, so he couldn''t just blindly meddle in it, so he said to them as he walked back, "You guys continue. I''ll get someone to fix the wall later. I''ll leave first."


    "Daddy, have a good day."


    "Goodbye Uncle Lan!"


    In the afternoon, all the way until the new year, Wu Yunshuo did not come again. Qin Lang and Xin''er were cultivating in the City Lord''s Mansion, and occasionally, Mayor Lan would come to instruct them.


    Similarly, Zi Xin had also reached the eighth layer of Body Tempering. It was not until Zi Xin wanted to return to the Flying Snow Sect after the end of the year. However, this year, Qin Lang had followed her. It was also the eve of their departure ¡­


    "My good daughter, you need to cultivate well when you go. Remember to write your father a few more letters. Dad and mom are waiting for your news." "Oh, Qin family''s nephew. Just remember to give Elder Li the recommendation letter that I wrote. Zixin will recommend you. Remember that?" Mayor Lan sincerely and earnestly told Zixin and Qin Lang.


    "Dad, you''re so annoying. You and mom already said it eight hundred times. Remember, I''ll write to you guys when you get there, right?" Do you guys still not trust me? Leave Qin Lang to me.


    "Uncle Lan, Aunt Qin, don''t worry. We''ll write back when we get there."


    Finally, Qin Lang and Zi Xin left under the escort of Uncle Liang and more than ten guards from the City Lord''s Mansion. They drove out of the City Lord''s Mansion''s backyard and headed towards Blue Light City''s city gate. Before he walked too far, he suddenly heard a familiar voice from behind him.

 C14

    "Wait, wait. Zixin, Brother Qin, wait for a moment." Behind him, Wu Yunshuo rode his horse to catch up with him.


    Liang Bo stopped the car, and Zi Xin lifted the curtain.


    "Wu Yunshuo, why are you here again?!" Zi Xin''s tone remained cold.


    "Zixin, aren''t I here to send you off and Brother Qin?" Where''s Brother Qin? " Young Master Wu put on a fawning expression.


    "Inside. Qin Lang, where is Wu Yunshuo looking for you?" Zi Xin turned around.


    "Brother Wu, what''s the matter?" Qin Lang got out of the car.


    "Brother Qin, let''s talk over there!"


    "Alright!"


    "Humph!" "What is there to say that you can''t say in front of me?!"


    "Haha, it''s a man''s business!" A hearty laugh.


    "Go, go, go. How old are you? Why are you acting like a man?"


    When he walked to the side, Wu Yunshuo looked at Qin Lang seriously, "Brother Qin, I have something to ask of you?"


    "Speak, what''s the matter!" Qin Lang answered.


    "Take good care of Zixin!"


    "Even if you didn''t say it, I would have taken good care of her! After all, she has done me a great favor. "


    "No, you still don''t understand. I mean, you have to take good care of Zixin for the rest of your life!"


    "¡­"


    You and Zi Xin might not have been in contact for long, but I know that Zi Xin and I are very similar, because we were very lonely since we were young. Our status determines that very few people would truly consider us friends, so we all selectively make friends with the people around us.


    Wu Yunshuo forced a smile and gave Qin Lang a meaningful look before continuing.


    Unfortunately, she has always been avoiding me since she was young. You are different, because when you first met her, you didn''t know who she was, so you had no reason to do so. Zi Xin also looked at you in this way, so she was very close to you, but as far as I know, Zi Xin has never treated a man this way. Therefore, Brother Qin, don''t let her down! Otherwise, I guarantee that no matter how monstrous of a genius you are, I will make you feel very uncomfortable. "


    "Brother Wu, this ¡­"


    "You don''t need to say anything. If she had fallen for someone else, I would have gone to look for him, but Brother Qin, I''ll tell you right here. If you dare to go against her, even if I have to chase you all the way down to the ends of the earth, I''ll still scrape you! "Promise me!"


    "..." I promise! "


    "Alright, Brother Qin, I''m not wrong about you. This is a promise between men, remember it! This is for you. " As he spoke, Wu Yunshuo took something from the horse.


    "Brother Wu, I don''t think I should accept this ¡­" Qin Lang hurriedly refused.


    "I don''t know what kind of weapon you use, but you should like it. "Take it, this is not for you. It''s for you to protect Zixin. Although she has just reached the low-rank Earth Realm, it''s still a double-edged blade. It''s lightweight and nimble, most suited for a sneak attack like you!" Saying that, Wu Yunshuo continued hatefully, "However, in a short period of time, it should be enough for you!"


    Qin Lang smiled in embarrassment and rubbed the back of his head.


    "Can you guys hurry up, the two men are talking at a time!" "No, you Zi Xin yelled impatiently.


    "Alright, Brother Qin, it''s time for you to leave. Remember our promise. Take care!" Wu Yunshuo said as he mounted the horse!


    "Take care!" Qin Lang silently walked to the side of the carriage.


    When Qin Lang walked into the carriage, Zi Xin, who was already impatient, asked.


    "He said, let me take good care of you ¡­" Qin Lang answered.


    "Humph!" "Who asked you to take care of me. I can take care of myself ¡­" Xin''er slowly turned her head, but her face that was previously red was now red to the ears as well ¡­


    "Giddy up!" After a long time, Qin Lang finally found the topic of conversation. "Zixin, how are the weapons divided?"


    It''s also said that above that there are also saint artifacts. However, our Da Xia Empire doesn''t have them. According to my father, the Xia Emperor''s Country Suppression Sword is merely a medium-grade heaven-step treasure! In the future, the cultivation technique you choose will be related to the weapon you use. With different cultivations, the weapons you use will be different, for example, us, even with an Earth Ranked Weapon, it will be very difficult to use it, not to mention a Heaven Ranked Spirit Weapon ¡­ " Zi Xin began to explain in detail about the types and uses of weapons to Qin Lang.


    "Then, Zi Xin, what weapon are you using?" Qin Lang asked.


    "I won''t tell you! "Anyway, you will see it in the future ¡­"


    Under the morning sun, the red sun slowly rose. On the horizon, a horse carriage faced the slightly warm sunlight and headed towards the north ¡­

 C15

    Qin Lang and Xin Er''s group arrived at the Flying Snow Sect without incident. After watching Liang Bo and the guards leave, Zi Xin led Qin Lang to meet the fifth elder of the Flying Snow Sect, Li Xiao Yi.


    The Flying Snow Sect was a second-grade sect in the Northern Lights. Although it wasn''t considered famous in the entire Da Xia Empire, it was still one of the top sects in the Northern Lights.


    Every large family in the Northern Cold Prefecture would send their disciples to the Flying Snow Sect. There were around twenty thousand disciples in the Flying Snow Sect, and each year, the new disciples would train in the outer court for a year before participating in the sect competition. Without a doubt, the Inner Academy had a better training environment and better opportunities.


    "Master, your disciple is sending you a genius disciple! Master, where are you? " Xin Er led Qin Lang directly to Li Xiao Yi''s residence. Before they even entered the door, they had already shouted out.


    "Oh, it''s little Xin. Master has been researching about alchemy. I want to see what kind of genius disciple you''ve brought ¡­" Li Xiaoyi walked out of the room and glanced at Qin Lang, "The bone age is twelve, body refining sixth level. Li Xiaoyi walked out of the room and looked at Qin Lang," bone age is twelve, body refining sixth level. As he spoke, he smiled in a gratified manner.


    At this time, Xin Er ran up to Li Xiao Yi and held his hand, saying in a spoiled manner, "Teacher, you don''t know, Qin Lang had only started cultivating a few months ago, and broke through from the second layer of Body Tempering to the fifth layer in just one night!"


    "Little Xin, you shouldn''t speak carelessly. Do you know how many years it has been since such a genius appeared in my Da Xia Empire?" This kind of genius can appear just by saying it! " Li Xiaoyi shook his head, indicating that he didn''t believe it.


    "It''s true! Master, my father even said that he was a demon! Qin Lang, quickly take out the letter of recommendation that my father gave you!" Xin Er said anxiously as she shook Li Xiao Yi''s hand.


    Qin Lang took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to Li Xiao Yi. Hearing Xin Er''s words, Li Xiao Yi began to believe her. With a serious expression, he carefully read the letter of recommendation in Qin Lang''s hand ¡­


    Xin''er stared at her master''s face. At first, her master looked serious, but then it seemed as if he was happy. Gradually, he calmed down again. After reading the letter, his expression became serious.


    "Master, what''s wrong?" Xin''er was slightly worried.


    "Xin Er, Qin Lang, you''re called Qin Lang, right?" Li Xiaoyi asked again.


    "Yes." Qin Lang answered.


    "Good, you all should remember that Qin Lang is a genius that only appears once in a thousand years. You must remember not to tell anyone else, as I will only let the Sect Leader know." Thus, Qin Lang would still accept the examination just like the ordinary disciples. Xin''er, please settle down with Qin Lang. The day of our return to the sect is slightly delayed in this year''s snowy grounds. The day to choose a new disciple will be in three days. "


    "Why is that so, Master?" Xin''er was puzzled.


    "Xin Er, Qin Lang, do you know why the so called ''Wood Elementary Scholar'' is urged upon by Lin Feng?" So, Xin''er, I have taught you since you entered the sect. You must learn to hide your abilities and not show your abilities at all times, and right now, you are more suited to Qin Lang, only geniuses who survive are geniuses! Did you guys remember that?! "


    "Yes, Master!" I''ll bring Qin Lang and settle down first. " The two of them were both intelligent people, so they understood very quickly.


    "Okay, you can leave for now and let Qin Lang get to know the sect better!" Li Xiaoyi waved his hand.


    After Qin Lang and Xin Er left, Li Xiao Yi pondered for a while before walking to the head of the Manor.

 C16

    Three days later, the Flying Snow Sect''s new disciple selection began.


    Many of them were disciples of the Flying Snow Sect accompanying acquaintances and disciples from families who were about to enter the sect. Maybe the sect also knew that many people were not in the mood to cultivate on the day of the new disciples entering the sect, so they might as well forget about today''s matter.


    "Qin Lang, today is the first day to enter the sect. Why are you still wearing this set of clothes, the new clothes my mother bought for you for the New Year?" Zi Xin walked in with Qin Lang. When she saw that Qin Lang was still wearing the same old clothes, she couldn''t help but complain.


    "I''m used to it, but I have no choice. Speaking of Zi Xin, does the sect really have these generals? You should tell me what I should pay attention to! "


    Qin Lang lowered his head to look at his clean and tidy clothes. Apart from a little bit of dirt, it didn''t seem out of place. He then raised his head to look at his surroundings.


    Seeing Qin Lang''s appearance, Zi Xin didn''t try to persuade him anymore. She replied, "There''s nothing much to be concerned about. You can enter bones under the age of thirteen to reach the Third Layer of Body Tempering. Also, I''m sure you have no problems with these two things."


    Inside the sect, on a tower near the main gate, hung a large bell, ringing only when one needed to gather all of the sect''s disciples. At this moment, however, several elders were standing on top of the tower, the Flying Snow Sect''s Leader, Xia Wuliang, and the Fifth Elder, Li Xiaoyi were there.


    "It''s about time. Let''s begin!" Xia Wuliang gently waved his hand.


    "Yes sir!" A black shadow appeared, cupped his fist, and quickly disappeared from everyone''s sight.


    Not long after, the outer court''s Grand Elder, Zhao Yunshan, walked out from the door and shouted loudly, "Silence! The elders prepared to take their positions, the disciples who had not yet entered the sect were listening! Line up, one by one, and beat anyone who dares to cause trouble! " The noise was loud like a bell. The noisy square instantly quieted down, leaving only the shadows of the disciples pushing their way through the line.


    "Come here, put your hand on this! Use all of your power! " An elder told the first disciple that there was something similar to a big thermometer in front of him.


    The disciple pursed his lips and placed his hand on the bottom crystal ball of the "thermometer". There, three scales lit up.


    "Sure, body forging third level, pass!" Go over there and register! " The elder pointed to the back.


    "Sun Ruofeng!" Body Tempering Sixth Layer! "Pass!"


    "Mai Cheng!" Body forging third level! "Pass!"


    "Liu Tianxin! Body forging two layers! "Let''s go back first!"


    "Qin Lang, Body Tempering Sixth Layer, passed!"


    After writing down his name and family background, Qin Lang walked out from the registration site and Zi Xin came over to welcome him.


    "I''ve already said it, there definitely won''t be a problem. Wait a moment, after the selection is over, we''ll enter the entrance together."


    "Hm!" Let''s go over there and take a seat first. " Qin Lang pointed at the stone steps outside.


    About two hours later, the entrance selection was finally completed. Qin Lang and Zi Xin stood up.


    "Qin Lang, you''re going in!" I''ll be leaving first, you go ahead! "


    "Hm!" "Zixin, you go first!" After Qin Lang finished speaking, he returned to the crowd and looked at the line in front of him before turning around to look behind him. He shook his head helplessly, not expecting that the back row would suddenly become noisy.


    "It''s in front, let me borrow your path!" Get out of the way. "


    Qin Lang turned his head and saw a young master dressed in rich clothing standing next to him. He was holding a folding fan and moving his mouth. A guard in front of him pulled him aside. Qin Lang, who was preparing to turn around and let the matter run its course, saw that the young master was looking in his direction.


    "You, get out of the way! I want to go over! "


    Qin Lang''s heart went cold. F * ck, I got into trouble just by looking at this?

 C17

    "You mean me?" Qin Lang pointed at his own nose.


    The young master was stunned as he stared at Qin Lang for a while before sizing him up.


    "So it wasn''t yours, but now that it is, you better get out of the way!" Qin Lang watched him close the fan and point it at himself.


    "What if I don''t!" Qin Lang was neither humble nor arrogant.


    "Money dealer!" You''re looking for me, it''s none of other people''s business! " A youngster wearing light gray clothes squeezed out from behind Qin Lang.


    "Ha!" Sun Ruofeng actually dared to stand out! You also know that I''m looking for you?! But it''s not like that now, I''m looking for this kid. " The money merchant looked at Sun Ruofeng with a face full of mockery as he pointed at Qin Lang with his fan.


    "Money dealer, this isn''t Ji Bei City, it isn''t a place where you can do whatever you want!" Sun Ruofeng appeared calm and composed.


    "So what?!" The money lender was still in a state where no one could see him clearly.


    Qin Lang, on the other hand, had nothing to do with the current situation. He just stood to the side and watched, and at this time, the elders of the sect seemed to have noticed the situation over here. An elder flew up into the sky and shouted to the crowd below, "All of you, quiet down! If anyone makes a ruckus again, they will immediately be expelled from the Flying Snow Sect! "


    The crowd quietened down, and Sun Ruofeng and the money lender didn''t dare to argue anymore. The money dealer turned around and walked back into the crowd, and when he was halfway there, he turned around to look at Sun Ruofeng and Qin Lang. He said in a low voice, "Sun Ruofeng, it''s your luck to be in Ji Bei City. But here, you don''t have that kind of luck, and you, this little brat, I''ll remember you! " With that, he returned to the group.


    Qin Lang and Sun Ruofeng quickly stood obediently. After a while, they realized that the elder didn''t have any intention of denouncing them. Sun Ruofeng opened his mouth.


    "Bro, I''m sorry, I''ve implicated you, I''m Sun ¡­"


    "Sun Ruofeng, I know, just now you guys shouted so loudly, everyone around knows." Qin Lang scratched his ears and said indifferently.


    "En..." I will implicate you. I will apologize to you another day, may I ask what your name is? " Sun Ruofeng seemed to be choked as she felt even more embarrassed.


    "My name is Qin Lang, there''s no need to apologize. Although I was shot while standing, I don''t like that person either. What, do you have a grudge with him?" Qin Lang questioned.


    Saying this, Sun Ruofeng glanced at Qin Lang''s attire and continued, "Brother Qin, from the looks of your clothes, you don''t seem to be a child of a rich family, which is why he dares to unrestrainedly offend you. If he comes looking for trouble with you from now on, you can look for me.


    Qin Lang now completely understood. After all, the clothes he was wearing were still the same as ever. It was inevitable that rich kids would bully the common people. If he had known earlier, he would have listened to Zixin and now it was too late to regret.


    "Brother Sun, although I don''t know how the sect arranged the disciples to cultivate, but I don''t think so many people are cultivating together. They might not even see him in the future, so why are they thinking so much?" Qin Lang actually started to console Sun Ruofeng.


    "It can''t be any better if Brother Qin thinks this way, but I don''t think so. There''s a high chance that I will return to Ji Bei City and see him sooner or later." Therefore, I must ensure that my cultivation level is higher than his. Brother Qin, it''s our turn! "


    "Un, let''s go in!" The two of them walked side by side with the person in front of them.


    The academy seemed to be very strict. Like most people, Qin Lang also thought the same way, but he didn''t care. As long as he didn''t make any mistakes and kept up with his cultivation, it would be best if they didn''t find him.


    When he arrived at the courtyard, Qin Lang saw his seniors coming over to pay their respects.


    "Greetings, Principal!"


    "Mm, you guys take them to settle down!" The Wei Yuan Institution was waving his hands casually.


    "Yes."


    The senior in charge of Qin Lang''s group looked to be somewhat cold. After bringing them to their residences, he said, "One for ten! "Choose for yourself." Then he left.


    "Brother Qin, something doesn''t feel right. Why are the Seniors of the Class B Academy so cold?" Sun Ruofeng asked.


    "Indeed, there''s something wrong. You didn''t notice that the senior brother endured with great difficulty just now, right?" Qin Lang was quite satisfied with the division of cultivation in the Flying Snow Sect. It was not based on cultivation base, nor was it based on birth. Instead, he divided the resources according to the order in which he entered the sect.


    This way, it seemed very fair. After he answered Sun Ruofeng, Qin Lang found a room and pushed open the door.


    Sun Ruofeng followed closely behind, but in the instant the door opened, his jaw dropped. Qin Lang was also stunned.

 C18

    "This is where we live?!" Sun Ruofeng muttered to herself as she looked at the neat wooden boards in front of her and the empty room. After she finished speaking, she even turned her head to look at Qin Lang.


    "Since we''re already here, let''s settle for it. What''s so difficult about us cultivating together?" Maybe this is the test of the Flying Snow Sect, so let''s find a place to lie down. " Qin Lang was slightly surprised for a moment before he recovered his wits. Back then, he had slept in the cave in the Sunset Mountains for more than one night and didn''t even have a door. At least this place had a door to block the wind.


    "Ugh." Sun Ruofeng also found a place to sit down. She patted the sturdy wooden board, bared her teeth and said: "Brother Qin, it can''t be that we''ll be sleeping here for the next few years, right?"


    "Don''t worry, we''ll know tomorrow. Sleep first." Qin Lang turned over, and as he listened to the commotion outside, someone started to clamor.


    "We came here to cultivate, not to sleep on a wooden board. The Flying Snow Sect is treating us harshly, isn''t that true?!"


    "That''s right, we''re not here to suffer!"


    "That''s right, we''re not going to stay in the Flying Snow Sect any longer. Let''s go to the Thunderchant Sect!"


    Qin Lang silently thought to himself, ''There should be a lot of people leaving, right? And just like that, three more people came in from their room, but they laid down directly. Sun Ruofeng was too embarrassed to continue asking, so Qin Lang just dozed off and slept until day.''


    "Brothers, wake up. The academy has something to say to all of you. Gather in the front yard!" Early in the morning, someone called out to them. They were most likely the seniors from yesterday, and their voices were filled with a sense of schadenfreude.


    He went to the well in the courtyard to get some water to wipe his face before following the crowd to the front yard. The road was very quiet, perhaps because no one knew each other, but by the time they arrived, there were already many people waiting in the front yard. Sure enough, there were fewer people compared to yesterday, but more people remained.


    Wei Hui was already waiting for them in the courtyard. When he saw that most of the students had arrived, he started to speak. "Fellow new students, have you slept well last night?" After saying this, the Wei Courtyard paused for a moment and glanced at the disciples who were still present. However, it was still silent.


    "No, courtyard master. I want to know why we don''t even have a bed. In the future, do we have to sleep on the wooden board every day so that we can''t rest well at night and naturally can''t cultivate properly the next day?" Someone spoke.


    The corner of the mouth of the Wei Courtyard elder curled into a smile as he continued, "Didn''t I say so before? How could there be no objections? I believe that many of you have such doubts!" Then I''ll help you solve the problem, but first, you have to answer my question, do you have the intention to practice cultivation on your own?! Or perhaps it is to fulfil the wish that I have made with all my heart? "


    Qin Lang was stunned, many people present were also stunned. Including many others, they had never once thought about whether they had the will to cultivate or not.


    It was only because she was entrusted by her senior that she stepped onto the path of cultivation. Only when she started her cultivation could she go to her senior''s world, and only then would she be able to fulfill her senior''s entrustment and return the World Suppression Monument to the Azure Sky Continent. This could be considered as a must, but would she be willing to cultivate?


    Qin Lang didn''t ask himself, and very few people present had asked themselves either. Most people only followed the arrangements made by their families to walk the path of cultivation, in order to become stronger than others and gain more power and status.


    Perhaps in this continent where the strong were revered, cultivation was everyone''s wish, there was no need to even think about it. The crowd below the stage began whispering to each other.


    "I know that you have different goals on the path of cultivation. Some people have a choice, while others have no choice.


    But, I want to tell you, regardless of whether or not you want to cultivate, your path of cultivation is destined to be arduous, a dual tempering of your body and heart, whether or not you want to live longer, serve the country, become a supreme being respected by tens of thousands of people, or for other purposes, you must understand that you can only achieve the pinnacle if you are willing to do one thing! "


    After a momentary pause, the Wei Yuan continued speaking.


    "We will now issue you with your identity tokens. Write your own name on it. Remember, do not fill it in incorrectly. Once it is written, it cannot be changed. If you fail to light up and produce points after writing it, immediately apply to the Elder for a change in points.


    The identity token is your main symbol in the sect, and both the Compendium Pavilion and the forbidden area need to verify your identity before you can enter. Furthermore, exchanging the sect''s resources would also require you to spend the points inside.


    After saying that, a few elders threw their identity tokens into the air. Their identity tokens automatically flew towards the crowd, until everyone had their own identity tokens.


    "Yes sir!" Everyone said in unison. Qin Lang picked up his identity plate and carefully wrote the two words, "Qin Lang." As expected, his identity plate lit up, and a number "5" appeared in the lower right corner. Looking at Sun Ruofeng beside him, he thought, "Sure enough, it''s five points. It looks like all the starting points are five points."


    When everyone finally got their identity tokens, Wei Yuan Zheng nodded his head and spoke again, "The wooden board last night was just a little test. Today, you all can go and improve your living conditions, as long as you have enough money or go to the Plaza to spend points. Finally, I will remind you all one last time, ask yourself if you are willing to cultivate in your heart, and if you will do what you need to do in order to cultivate, and if you will be able to overcome all dangers! Just like the ancestors that had explored the Azure Sky Continent for tens of thousands of years! Everyone was excited! Alright, let''s disperse today. Tomorrow, there will be an elder to guide you in your cultivation. "


    After which, he led the Elders down.


    Qin Lang, who was originally thinking about what kind of place the item building was and how to obtain and use the points, gradually clenched his hands when he heard the final sentence of the courtyard. Could it be that the Wei Courtyard has also been searching for the people of the Azure Sky Continent? Can you get any clues about the Azure Sky Continent from him ¡­? Qin Lang silently thought.

 C20

    The young lady opened her eyes and looked at Qin Lang in disbelief.


    "Senior Sister, I would like to ask how can I change my quilt points." Qin Lang was surprised. What was so unbelievable about that? The academy elder had clearly told us about it. Seeing that the young girl no longer had a drowsy look, Qin Lang''s voice became a little louder.


    "You are a new disciple? You''re so poor that you don''t even have the money to buy a blanket?! " The young girl sat up, staring at the weirdo in front of her.


    "Senior sister, I''m not willing to buy it. Can''t I exchange my points here?" Our academy is currently telling me that the Gem Tower can be used for daily necessities. As for whether I have the money or not, it doesn''t seem to have much to do with Senior Sister! " Even though this little senior sister had spoken the truth, Qin Lang didn''t like this attitude and replied back neither soft nor hard.


    "You!" Which school are you a disciple from?! " The young girl was slightly angry.


    "My name is Qin Lang, I am a disciple of the New Year''s Academy!" Qin Lang bowed as he replied.


    "Sis!" There''s a weirdo here, and he''s also the official disciple of the Wei Yuan. It''s impossible for us to communicate, so you should tell him about it! " The young girl didn''t seem to be bothered to talk to Qin Lang and directly called out to him.


    Before the person even arrived, his voice transmitted over first, "What kind of weirdo angered my sister to such an extent? This is not the time!" The voice was clear, and it was obvious that he was not very old.


    After a while, the woman walked down, and casually combed her tasseled hair. A few strands were scattered, and her eyes and teeth were white, as if she was wearing a white robe, but it still couldn''t cover her voluptuous figure, as if she had just woken up.


    Honestly speaking, the girl in front of him was the most beautiful person Qin Lang had ever seen. She was far from someone the current Zi Xin could compare to. She looked to be around twenty years old.


    "Little sister, is this the young master?" The woman asked the young girl behind the table.


    "That''s him. Sis, tell him. I''m too lazy to ask, so I''ll be going upstairs first!" As she ran up the stairs, she even gouged out Qin Lang with her eyes.


    Qin Lang wasn''t angry. He was too lazy to bother with a little girl like her. Even though he was only thirteen years old, he turned and bowed. "Senior Sister, I was just trying to use credits to exchange for some daily necessities. I don''t know why, but that little senior sister is angry."


    First of all, I am not your senior sister, my name is Su Rou, you can call me Clan Elder Su Rou, and the one just now was my sister Su Yun. She entered the sect two years earlier than you, call her Senior Sister, right? After Su Rou said this, she bowed towards Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang was stunned. So this was Elder Su Rou, who had offended her sister and now called her the wrong person. When he thought about how scared senior apprentice brother Mu Bai looked, Qin Lang couldn''t help but shiver.


    "I don''t dare to. Elder Su Rou, it''s all my fault." The panicking Qin Lang was about to reach out to support her when he suddenly remembered that the person in front of him was a woman or an elder of his generation. In the end, his hand awkwardly fell to the ground.


    Elder Su Rou looked at the awkward Qin Lang with a smile that was not a smile. She asked, "What did you say you wanted to exchange for?"


    Qin Lang was finally able to retract his hand and immediately bowed. "I need to change some daily necessities, mainly the quilts."


    "You want to change the blanket?!" Elder Su Rou looked at Qin Lang with interest.


    "No ¡­" "Can''t I?" Qin Lang was so scared that he couldn''t even speak properly.


    "It''s not impossible, but are you sure you want to exchange your points for a blanket?" Elder Su Rou asked again.


    "..." "Yes." Qin Lang seemed to feel that he had done something stupid, but a single cent was more than enough to kill a hero, so he still hesitantly agreed.


    "Deal!" "Half point." Elder Su Rou smiled. Her smile was very happy.


    ''Half point? "Isn''t it that expensive?" Thinking like this, Qin Lang also laughed. His smile was very innocent.

 C21

    "Come in with me, the daily necessities are on the top floor. I''ll take you there. " Elder Su Rou said to Qin Lang with a smile as she turned around and walked into the building.


    "Yes, elder!" Qin Lang cupped his hands in salute as he followed behind.


    The space on the first floor was not small. After Qin Lang walked in, he saw a board hanging on the wall with quite a few pieces of paper pasted on it. Qin Lang could faintly see the words'' reward ''. The middle of the hall was filled with tables and chairs. However, the stairs were not there. Just like that, he followed Su Rou to the fifth floor. Qin Lang looked around and it looked like Elder Su Rou''s residence.


    "Xiao Yun, bring some blankets for your junior brother!" Elder Su Rou shouted. She turned her head and said to Qin Lang, "There aren''t many people who come to the Plaza to change their daily necessities, so I placed it on the top floor."


    "Oh." A room door opened and a young girl''s voice came from inside. She must be eating something, so her answer was unclear.


    Qin Lang saw her walk out, walk to the opposite room, and take out three quilts. He looked at her with the gaze of an idiot, and pushed the quilt into Qin Lang''s arms before walking into the room. Qin Lang was even more uneasy, did he really do something stupid?


    He silently took out the bag of holding the old man gave him and placed the blanket inside. There was no movement from inside, and the little red sparrow didn''t show any signs of waking up either.


    "Is this your own storage bag?" When Su Rou saw Qin Lang take out the storage bag, she was surprised. There were people in the storage bag who didn''t have the money to buy a blanket, so there was no reason for that.


    "Yes, it''s a gift from my elder." Qin Lang put the storage bag back into his pocket.


    "Alright, I''ll take you down!" Su Rou said to Qin Lang as they walked.


    "Yes, Elder." Qin Lang continued to bow respectfully.


    "Your name is Qin Lang, right? You''re a new disciple?" On the stairs, Su Rou asked.


    "Yes sir!"


    "Do you know anything about the Flying Snow Sect''s Gem Tower?"


    "Not really. Our academy just told us that we can exchange daily necessities here." Qin Lang answered honestly. Of course, he wouldn''t say anything about Mu Bai telling him that Elder Su Rou was terrifying. Moreover, at this moment, he didn''t see how terrifying the beautiful Elder Su Rou was.


    "Oh? "Then I''ll tell you." Su Rou turned her head and smiled, she glanced at Qin Lang, but Qin Lang did not look at her, and continued to speak, "My Grimoire Pavilion is made from the first two words in the ''Knowledge of Objects'', because there are missions, weapons, charms, and pills here, and you have everything you need. As long as you have enough points, you can exchange them for anything you need. Regarding how to get points, have you seen the sign on the wall on the first floor? "


    "Elder, I saw it."


    "That is the main method for you to obtain points, all sorts of missions, and in the process of completing them, the so-called ''knowledge of objects'' is what you should obtain. The first floor is where you accept missions. The second, third, and fourth floors each store weapons, spells, and pills. The higher the grade, the higher the points. "An Earth Stage Low Rank item only costs 3 points."


    As he spoke to here, he turned his head to smile at Qin Lang. This time, Qin Lang lifted his head and looked at the beautiful face. He felt an indescribable grief and indignation. He finally understood why this little girl looked at him like an idiot.


    "No ¡­" "No need." Qin Lang didn''t know how he said it.


    "Oh, there''s no need for that. Then I''ll bring you to see how the mission is. It''s only half a point. I earned it from a mission!" Unknowingly, he reached the first floor.


    Qin Lang looked at the smiling face in front of him and told himself that he had to hold back. He had to hold back ¡­ He slowly walked up to the task board and looked at the bounty quest. Su Rou looked at him from the door and continued, "Qin Lang, do you know why there was no one here when you came in the morning?


    Because the quest given by our Council Building starts from the sun going down, the missions that we receive after it goes down can be counted from tomorrow onwards, and you will have an extra night of time.


    In addition, points were very precious. Besides being able to exchange for all sorts of things you need, the sect''s martial arts practice results would also be counted in these points. Therefore, unless someone took a difficult task or a sect''s exam, very few people would spend points to exchange for things that they could buy with money.


    Also, big sister has the honour to tell you that you''re the first, or possibly the last, one to exchange your points for a quilt in seven years ¡­ Do you know why I came down here in the morning? It''s because you are the disciple of the Wei Yuan School''s principal, and there was an oddity five years ago, and another one came today. I would like to see what kind of an oddity you are, but I didn''t expect you to be so foolish and adorable ¡­ "


    Qin Lang silently listened while his heart gradually calmed down. He had come here to get to know Gemeinschaft, but now, not only did he know more, he also knew a lot of things that he did not know. He then began to look at the mission in peace.


    "The Alchemy Association of Yao Hui City has announced: there are one hundred stalks of Earth Star Grass, with the root hair forming one stalk. The two damaged plants are considered as one stalk." Quest Evaluation: Half Points.


    "Ji Bei City''s Li San has released: A wild spirit pet, flying birds, fox and rabbit can all be used." "Quest evaluation: 1 point."


    "Blue Light City Refining Workshop has released: Five star and above refining materials, there is no limit to the types, and no limit on the number of materials." The refinery elders would be given a reward, money, or weapons-related items after the examination and acceptance. Mission assessment: 10 points upper limit. "


    Qin Lang looked through most of the missions and roughly understood the rules of the missions. The upper limit of a single mission was less than ten points, and the lowest was half a point. However, it was not realistic to go on a mission as soon as he entered the sect. He decided to wait for a while before going back. He walked in front of Su Rou and bowed, "Thank you, Elder Su Rou."


    "Thank? Thank me for what? Thank me for not cheating you? As I believe you know, the lower limit of the task is half a point, so the lower limit of the point exchange is half a point. I have not cheated you about this; about what I said just now? "Then there''s even less need, you can ask any senior brother or sister that you like."


    Su Rou was stunned when she heard Qin Lang''s thanks. Weren''t you gnashing your teeth in anger just now to eat me? But in the blink of an eye, he continued to laugh.


    Qin Lang was speechless for a moment. Elder Su, who had been underestimating a businessman a moment ago, suddenly became so thick-skinned as he bowed again. "Disciple will now take his leave!" He turned around and walked out of the building.


    "Young man, I think highly of you!" If you need any daily necessities, remember to find me, Elder Su Rou! As long as you have points, you can exchange for anything! " Elder Su Rou looked like a little girl as she blinked her eyes and waved her hand towards Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang turned his head and was about to retort, but seeing the dark figure of Elder Su, his heart moved. He mocked: "Elder Su! As long as I have enough points, I can exchange with you too! "


    Su Rou was stupefied. She did not expect herself to be like this, (You can''t find the words that are forbidden, everyone can guess), this is the first time in her life, but she quickly regained her senses and continued laughing with a flushed face, "You can! As long as you have enough points. "


    Qin Lang laughed and left. In the end, he had to move back.


    Su Rou turned and entered, and thought that she had lost control of herself just now, but thinking about what Qin Lang said, her face became red again. After opening the door for a moment, Su Yun was still seated on his chair, eating dessert.


    "He said, once he has accumulated enough points, can I take his place?" Su Rou looked at her little sister with a funny expression.


    Pah! "The dessert in Su Yun''s hand fell onto the table as he looked at his sister in shock:" My sister, you are older than him by a few years. Besides, you should not consider your own identity. Sis, why are you blushing? "


    "Is there ¡­?" Good little girl, you dare to lie to your sister, see if I don''t scratch you to death! " Su Rou quickly ran to the mirror to have a look before turning around and rushing back.


    "Hahaha, elder sister, I was wrong, please spare my life ¡­" "Sis, this time, your face is really red, and your ears are red too ¡­"


    "¡­"

 C22

    "Sis, don''t you think this brat isn''t simple? Logically speaking, we''ve cheated him, right? But not only did he thank you, he even spoke to you like that!" After they finished laughing, Su Yun suddenly said to her sister with a serious face.


    "I was just having fun downstairs just now. Now that you mention it, I realize that this guy''s personality is indeed extraordinary. He''s someone worth paying attention to." Su Rou nodded. From her sister''s words, she had also discovered the difference in Qin Lang.


    "Sis, you can''t be ¡­" You''re really tempted. I want to see what you''ll do if he uses points to exchange for you! "Hahaha ¡­" Su Yun suddenly mentioned it again, and started laughing.


    "..." "Say more, say more, I will beat your silly little sister to death!" Her face turned red from being messed up again. Su Rou raised her palm and rushed over.


    "Big sister, I don''t dare anymore, I really don''t dare anymore ¡­" Ha ha-ha "the top floor of the plaid tower let out a series of laughter, but there was nothing to be heard outside."


    After Qin Lang left, he headed towards his residence. He still didn''t know that the two sisters from the Gesun Tower had given him such high praise after his last few words. Before he even entered the room, he saw a red-clothed Zi Xin sitting on a bed, swinging her legs from side to side.


    "Zi Xin, what''s wrong?" Qin Lang opened his mouth first.


    I came to find you, I didn''t expect that you would be assigned to the Class B Academy. In the morning, I found out that Old Wei didn''t make a bed for you, so I bought one for you. Zi Xin stood up as she spoke to Qin Lang, patting the bed she had chosen.


    "En, not bad. It''s very sturdy." Qin Lang sat down and shook his body.


    "Hehe, how could there be a problem with my choice?" Zi Xin also sat down and looked at Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang also happened to look over. In an instant, the two of them felt that something was wrong. There was no one else in the room. The two of them sat on the same bed with the door still open. Embarrassment spread through the air, and a shout broke the awkward atmosphere in the room.


    "Brother Qin, you''re in the room! Eyebrows... I didn''t come at the right time... I''ll come back later. " Sun Ruofeng carried a bed rack and walked in from outside. When she entered, she saw two people inside the room. She hurriedly put it down and wanted to exit the room.


    Just as he put down the bed frame, a red shadow flashed past him. Sun Ruofeng was surprised for a moment. She turned her head to Qin Lang and giggled, "Brother Qin, you really have hidden your strength well! Hehe, that lady ¡­" Before he could finish his sentence, the red figure flashed back.


    Zi Xin walked in front of Qin Lang, took out two sabers from her storage bag, and handed them to him. "Qin Lang, your sabre landed here. It''s here for you today." Without waiting for Qin Lang to speak, he walked out again and walked to Sun Ruofeng''s side. He cast a cold glance at Sun Ruofeng.


    After Zi Xin left, Sun Ruofeng stuck her head out. After confirming that Miss Lan had indeed left, she returned to her mischievous smile and gave Qin Lang a thumbs up.


    "Brother Qin, you''re amazing! That must be the young miss of the Lan family. Honestly speaking, when did she get involved with him? "Sitting on your bed, chatting and giving you knives, tsk tsk ¡­"


    "What is collusion? Brother Sun, are we that ugly? "You think I''m not good enough for Zixin?" Qin Lang asked as he looked at Sun Ruofeng''s smiling face.


    "Oh, I said you''re fat and you''re panting. You even called her by her name. Did Miss Lan really come looking for you?" Sun Ruofeng looked at Qin Lang''s pretty face.


    "What''s wrong? "I can''t. Speaking of which, how did you know Zi Xin?" Qin Lang asked curiously.


    "Blue Light City''s eldest miss, Lan Zixin, who doesn''t know of this Northern Cold Flower? If you marry her, you will have to struggle for half your life." Come to think of it, Brother Qin, you have really brought honor to our poor family''s children. Quickly tell me, what did Miss Lan think of you? " When Sun Ruofeng saw how calm Qin Lang was, she started to believe him in her heart. She had a vulgar expression on her face as she started to ask about gossip.


    "Secret. Brother Sun, let''s talk about it in the future. I have a question to ask you." Qin Lang avoided this question and changed the topic.


    "If you don''t want to tell me, then don''t want to tell me. You should keep it a secret!" But I, Old Sun, am more magnanimous than you. As long as it''s not a personal matter, I, Old Sun, will tell anything I know! " Sun Ruofeng mumbled to herself, then patted her chest in a magnanimous manner.


    "Brother Sun, I would like to ask you about the pills and the incantation." Qin Lang''s face was filled with sincerity.


    "It can''t be, Brother Qin. You don''t even know this, I''m just telling you ¡­" Just like this, in the afternoon, Sun Ruofeng told Qin Lang everything he knew about pills and spells.


    Qin Lang also understood the gist of it. Pills and talismans were equivalent to supporting individuals, and their creators, alchemists and talismans were similar to the smithing workshop. They were divided into different levels of existence.


    "Alright, Brother Qin. That''s all I know. You''ll have to slowly come into contact with me in the future. I''ll settle the bed first, then I''ll go out!" Saying so, Sun Ruofeng got up and made the bed before leaving.


    Qin Lang sat for a while. Seeing that the sky was about to turn dark, he decided to go eat dinner. After dinner, Qin Lang slowly walked back. He walked for an hour in the time it took to make a cup of tea, but when he returned, he found that all five beds had been set up and he was the only one who had come back.

 C23

    Because the old man had saved the people of the Stone Monument Town, he himself had taken responsibility; in Blue Wind City, he had learned his own cultivation; today, when the academy was questioning him, he understood that cultivation was not just about responsibility. Demonic beasts, artifact forging, medicinal pills, and symbols allowed him to understand that this world was very big and there were many things he did not understand.


    Qin Lang fell asleep, deep in thought, until he was woken up by his senior brother the next day.


    Today is your first day officially cultivating in the Flying Snow Sect, so I believe you guys should have mastered the secrets of Body Tempering Realm. Today''s first lesson is physical training, and the body is the foundation of your cultivation. If you fall down three times, squat until the afternoon. If anyone secretly uses their cultivation base ¡­ Hehe, then I''ll let you see! Have you memorized everything?! "


    "Yes sir!" Everyone understood that the Body Tempering realm cultivation technique had the ability to strengthen the body, but since the elders had already been approved by the sect, Qin Lang and the rest of the group had somehow climbed onto the quincuncial piles and started to do the horse stance.


    He fell down the quincuncial piles miserably three times and squatted until the afternoon. He secretly used his cultivation base even more miserably as his feet turned into one leg. For Qin Lang, who had been climbing up and down Sunset Mountain since he was young, this kind of physical training was not that easy. Thus, from noon onwards, their training had changed to watching the people being punished from anywhere in the courtyard.


    Over the next few days, the Elders of the B Academy came to meet with them. Each day, there were only a few missions: physical training, cultivation, self-control, and timing. Only disciples who had encountered a bottleneck would be able to receive guidance from the Elders.


    The Director of the institute, Wei Hui, had come out to explain the situation. Their mission in the last two years was to train to the Qi Disciple stage, and during that time, they could go to the Gem Tower to receive a bounty. Every year, there would be a competition, and they would have the chance to become inner disciples of the sect. The first month since he''d entered the sect had passed just like that.


    Today, Qin Lang felt as though he was on the verge of breaking through to the sixth floor. After explaining the situation to the elder, he walked into the plank building alone.


    "Oh, this junior brother is here again?" She was still the same young girl, and her tone was not polite at all.


    "Senior Sister, I am fine!" Qin Lang said with a smile.


    "Smile!" Don''t think that I will give you face just because you''ve settled in. Sis, that Junior Brother has saved up enough points to exchange for you! " Although Su Yun said that, his expression still eased up by a lot. Qin Lang was feeling lucky that he made the right decision this time, and hearing the young lady''s last sentence, he almost fainted from shock.


    "Shi ¡­" Senior Sister, that''s just a joke. " Qin Lang was extremely embarrassed.


    "Whether it''s a joke or not, it doesn''t matter if you say it, nor does it matter if I say it. It depends on whether my sister takes it seriously." Su Yun teased Qin Lang.


    "Eh ¡­" Qin Lang understood that this lass must have done it on purpose.


    There was no reply from upstairs and Su Rou had already walked down. This time, she was wearing a sky-blue cotton-padded jacket and it was still extremely moving.


    "You have accumulated enough points?" Su Rou slightly squinted her eyes as she looked at Qin Lang.


    "I... Let me see if there is anything I can do! " Qin Lang resisted the urge to run away and reply.


    "Almost level seven?!" Not bad, go take a look yourself! " Su Rou glanced at Qin Lang and said with a smile, "Make a few more. I''m still waiting for you to save up enough points to trade for me!"


    Qin Lang who was walking towards the mission board staggered, and seemed to have heard Su Yun''s snicker behind him. In his heart, he secretly gave himself a few slaps, and immediately felt refreshed, as though he was troubled. Looking at the mission board in front of him, Qin Lang carefully skimmed through it. Su Rou''s voice suddenly rang out.


    "The third from the left, a mission to search for root grass, half the points. However, there is one in the Red Flower Mountain Range, you can take a look at it while you''re at it."


    Qin Lang turned his head to look at the third task. It was indeed the Flowing Light Grass mission issued by the Alchemy Association in Lingyun City. He turned his head and asked embarrassedly, "Elder Su, how do you know that I''m from Stone Monument Town?"


    "If I want to know, then I will naturally know. After all, I want to see where the people from will dare to exchange words with me." Elder Su Rou had a carefree expression.


    "Eh ¡­" Qin Lang took the mission paper and fled ¡­ However, after running a few steps back, she lowered her head and said with a red face: "Elder, I ¡­." "I don''t know anything about fluorescent-grass ¡­"


    "Puchi ~" Su Yun could not hold it in and laughed. Qin Lang''s face became even redder.


    "Take it, here''s the sample!" Two hundred stalks of grass, half a month''s time for the mission, do you remember? " Su Rou took out a stalk of grass with three slender leaves on it and a glow emitting from its roots and passed it to Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang took the plant, which was worthy of its name. He thanked him, "I will remember it. Many thanks, Elder!" He walked out with his head lowered.


    Su Yun looked at Qin Lang who had left and laughed as he shouted, "Qin Lang, you are really an idiot! If you come back five days early, I won''t take revenge on you! "


    Qin Lang ran even faster. He didn''t know if he would die from embarrassment if he continued to stay. After all, this kind of death was too shameful.


    Su Rou looked at her sister and asked, "Aren''t you giving him pressure?!"


    "That''s right, who told him to be stupid and spout such arrogant words. You told him that it would be best if he came in the morning when the time came for him to take the mission. If he doesn''t give him some pressure, it would be easy to see if he has any potential!" Su Yun was ecstatic.


    "You''re right!" Su Rou nodded and turned around to head upstairs.

 C24

    Qin Lang, who had completed his mission, decided to inform Zi Xin before heading to the Fifth Elder''s residence. He was familiar with the place.


    Qin Lang walked into the courtyard and didn''t see the fifth elder. There were only four men and a woman meditating in the courtyard. Qin Lang sat to the side and silently looked at Zi Xin. He couldn''t help but laugh. He was truly blessed by the heavens.


    About an hour later, they opened their eyes and released their spiritual sense. They soon discovered that there was another person in the courtyard. Zi Xin excitedly ran over and asked, "Qin Lang, why are you here?"


    "I''m here to see you!" Qin Lang''s hand involuntarily touched Zi Xin''s head.


    "Don''t touch my head, it won''t grow tall!" Zi Xin, who had sharp eyes, slapped away Qin Lang''s big hand that was moving towards her head as she scolded him with a slightly flushed face.


    Qin Lang continued to look at Zi Xin with a smile. However, he didn''t expect that someone beside him would shout.


    "Let go of Junior Sister Zi Xin!" Can''t you see that she''s not willing?! "


    Qin Lang inclined his head, only to see a person standing not far away glaring furiously at him. The remaining three men and one woman didn''t have much of a reaction. They were all looking at him with expressions of watching a good show.


    "May I ask what your name is?" Qin Lang was somewhat unhappy. Such a good atmosphere had been destroyed just like that!


    "Wu Xing, I told you, do not call me by my name! Who I am with has nothing to do with you! " Zi Xin''s expression changed as she turned around and roared. After that, she consoled Qin Lang with a worried tone, "Qin Lang, don''t be angry. Why bother with him?"


    "Zixin... "No, junior sister Lan, I was just afraid you''d be bullied." The teenager called Wu Xing explained in panic.


    "Who cares who bullies me? So what if I''m willing to be bullied by him?" As Zi Xin spoke, she pulled Qin Lang''s hand and placed it on her head.


    "Brat, don''t go too far!" Wu Xing couldn''t get angry with Zi Xin so he could only point the spearhead at Qin Lang, revealing his 9th grade Body Tempering cultivation.


    "Wu Xing!" What ability is there to use your cultivation to suppress others? If you want to fight, come with me! " Before Qin Lang could say anything, Zi Xin was enraged.


    "Brat, do you want to hide behind a woman for the rest of your life?!" Wu Xing ignored Zi Xin and continued to provoke Qin Lang.


    This was the second time Qin Lang had been told that he was hiding behind a woman after leaving the town for only a few months. He took a few steps forward and pulled Zi Xin behind him as he stared at Wu Xing and said, "Senior Wu, you shouldn''t go overboard with your words!" If Senior Brother Wu really wants to make a move, then Junior Brother will accept it! "


    Qin Lang assumed a fighting stance. He also wanted to see if he could defeat an opponent three levels higher than himself.


    "Qin Lang, don''t be rash!" Zi Xin worriedly rushed forward to stop Qin Lang.


    "Alright, you''re the one who said that!" Wu Xing grinned viciously.


    "Stop, what are you all doing!? Do you still have the Sect Leader in your eyes?! and whether or not you have a master like me! " Just then, Fifth Elder Li Xiaoyi came out of his room and shouted angrily. The Sovereign, Xia Wuqian also came out.


    "Disciple pays his respects to the sect master and master!" "Elder!)" Qin Lang and Wu Xing immediately stopped and bowed.


    "You guys handle matters of the heart! However, Wu Xing, did I teach you how to use your cultivation to suppress others? "It''s better to attack your junior apprentice-brother!" The Fifth Elder stared at Wu Xing.


    "Disciple understands his wrongs!" Wu Xing knelt down.


    "Get the fuck down to face the wall for one day. Starting tomorrow, I''ll train for six more hours."


    "Yes ¡­" Wu Xing''s body trembled as she slowly stood up. She glared fiercely at Qin Lang before leaving. Qin Lang also saw her and replied indifferently.


    "Qin Lang, what are you doing here today?" The Fifth Elder turned to Qin Lang.


    "Replying to Sect Master, reporting to Elder!" Your disciple is about to go out and train. I came here today to bid my farewell to Zi Xin. Now that she knows about it, I beg you to take my leave! " Qin Lang bowed and waited for his reply.


    "Mm, trial, good, good, you can go now!" The Fifth Elder stroked her beard as she acknowledged Qin Lang''s answer.


    "Yes, Sect Master, Elder, disciple will take his leave!" Qin Lang bowed again before turning around and leaving.


    "Sect Master, Master, I request that you send Qin Lang off!" After Qin Lang left, Zi Xin bowed and invited him in.


    "Sure, go! The remaining people will continue to cultivate! " After the fifth elder agreed, he turned around and walked in with the grand master.


    "Thank you Sect Master, thank you Master!" Zi Xin turned around and ran away.


    Sovereign Xia quietly watched without saying a word.

 C25

    Zi Xin rushed out and looked left and right, but Qin Lang was nowhere to be seen. She just stood there in a daze and was about to cry when Qin Lang''s voice came from behind.


    "Little girl, I''m here!"


    Zi Xin turned around and saw Qin Lang leaning on the wall, looking at her with a teasing smile. She didn''t mind and in the blink of an eye, wanted to laugh, but she didn''t. She ran over and pulled Qin Lang back, "Qin Lang, I really have no relationship with Wu Xing. Really, you have to believe me!"


    "I know, I know. I even know that you ran out." Qin Lang dotingly looked at Zi Xin. Once again, he extended his hand towards Zi Xin''s head. This time, Zi Xin didn''t refuse.


    "Then what will you do if I don''t come out?" Zi Xin lifted her head and asked with a reddened face. Tears were still rolling down her cheeks, but one line had slipped unknowingly.


    "Then I''ll climb over the wall and find you." Qin Lang gently wiped it away for her.


    "Haha, Master will not let you get in!" Zi Xin smiled through her tears and asked, "Qin Lang, what kind of mission did you accept?"


    "A mission to search for root grass, two hundred pills only worth half a point, it doesn''t feel too difficult. From Elder Su''s words, there doesn''t seem to be any danger." Qin Lang spoke very casually.


    "Yeah, normally, this sort of simple mission is indeed not that dangerous, so I won''t accompany you." Zi Xin thought for a moment before nodding her head to show that Qin Lang was right.


    "It''s nothing, it''s nothing. It''s just a small mission, I can quickly finish it and return. Hurry and enter, don''t let the elders wait too long. " Qin Lang smiled and rubbed Zi Xin''s hair before taking her hand off.


    "Master wouldn''t care about that. I''m going in first. When you come back, you must be the first one to come find me!" Zi Xin pouted as she said that. Then, she ran to the door and turned her head to look at Qin Lang.


    "Un, wait for my return!" Qin Lang waved at Zi Xin before turning to walk towards the entrance of the sect ¡­


    At the same time, in the study room in the courtyard, Sect Leader Xia and the Fifth Elder were also discussing with each other.


    "Ol ''Five, is it really alright for you to be like that just now?" They had to wait for the fight to start before they could go out and fight. Qin Lang is a good seed that only appears once in a thousand years. Sect Master Xia asked the Fifth Elder as he sipped his tea.


    Senior brother, you already said it, no matter how talented Qin Lang is, he is still just a seedling now. If even that kid from the Wu family is unable to handle it, then maybe he will disappear one day, but for those who have a destiny, it would be troublesome for them in their early years. The most important thing is to see how he will deal with it. The Fifth Elder stroked her beard confidently.


    That day at the tower, you saw it right? That old bastard from the Clear Water Villa also had a grudge with him, that old fogey is someone who will definitely take revenge, I''m afraid that this grandson is someone he doted on. Sect Master Xia shook his head and reminded the Fifth Elder.


    "Children will have their own blessings. Since the heavens have given these seedlings, we should at least give them some chances, right? As long as we fulfill our duty, whether or not these seedlings can grow up to be a towering tree will still depend on the heavens." Elder Li raised his teacup and took a sip.


    "Ol ''Five, although there are geniuses in the world, one or two of them came from the Flying Snow Sect. I, Xia Wuliang, took over the position of sect head from my master, and I am willing to say that I want to bring the Flying Snow Sect up to the first rank, but it has been so many years.


    Isn''t it due to the lack of a person who can make my sect''s reputation resound throughout the world? Who knows if he''s still alive or not a few years ago. And now, another one finally appeared, wanting to make him die a premature death at my place. How am I supposed to meet my Master after my old face dies? " Sect Master Xia sighed and raised this topic again.


    "Hey, second brother, there are times when life must always be something that you don''t force yourself to ask for. Do you know why you haven''t made any progress in all these years? His beard had also turned white! It''s because I''m thinking too much. " Elder Li helplessly glanced at his former Second Senior Martial Brother.


    "Isn''t this my long-cherished wish for all these years? I''ll leave the cultivation matter to you. I just need to properly take care of the Flying Snow Sect." Fifth brother, the blood guard that was sent to follow that boy reported an interesting matter to me, do you want to hear it? Just thinking about it made her feel that it was interesting. It was great to be young ¡­ "Hahahaha." As he spoke, Sect Master Xia laughed.


    "What?!" When did you send the blood guards after him? However, I would like to hear what kind of thing could cause my second senior brother, who has a bitter face, to laugh so much! " Elder Li was first shocked for a moment, then he raised his teacup again, ready to listen to his second senior brother''s story.


    "Don''t be so shocked, I''ve been paying attention to this genius ever since you told me about him. You sent a blood guard to protect him! and didn''t interfere with his actions. " Sect Master Xia explained with a smile.


    Suddenly, Elder Li seemed to have thought of something and asked in surprise, "Second Brother, did the blood guard follow him this time?"


    "Follow him. But don''t worry, I told the blood guard that as long as he doesn''t have a last breath left, he won''t be able to crawl back up. Don''t worry about him!"


    "I finally admire you, aiya! But that''s good too, there''s someone who can report this brat''s whereabouts at any time, and see if the heavens have given this heaven''s will a chance for him, at least I''ll leave you some hope! " Elder Li teasingly glanced at Second Senior Martial Brother and then said, "Now tell me, what did this boy do?"


    "This has something to do with that girl from the Plum Blossom House!" Sect Master Xia smiled as she stroked her beard.


    "What?!" He even angered that little girl! " Elder Li stood up again. It had already happened several times in a short while! In an instant, he felt that Qin Lang was more likely to be an abandoned son of heaven. He had only been in the sect for three days and had already offended three of his biggest opponents.

 C26

    "Ol ''Five, don''t be angry, what did you say about me just now?!" That brat took his points to change his quilts in the Plaza and openly claimed that the courtyard was the one who told him that. Hahaha, I really don''t know what Old Wei will think when he hears this! " Sect Master Xia smilingly took a sip of his tea.


    "This kid ¡­" "He''s so stupid ¡­" This time, it was the Fifth Elder who sighed.


    "But that''s not the main point. The little girl was also laughed at by him, and the result was extreme sorrow."


    "What''s wrong? Is there a time when the gentle girl will be at a disadvantage?" It''s still that idiot Qin, I don''t believe you. " The fifth elder shook his head.


    When the little girl was about to leave, she probably thought that this brat was too stupid and cute, so she said, next time, remember to bring enough points to exchange for something, that''s fine, but now, the brat from the Qin family turned around and said, if I have enough points, can I exchange for you? According to the blood guard, when the little girl heard this, she was dumbfounded. Hehe, just thinking about it makes me want to laugh! " Sect Master Xia couldn''t help but laugh.


    "¡­"


    "Fifth brother, what''s wrong ¡­"


    "This bastard!" Luckily, Zi Xin was truly sincere towards him! My brother of the opposite sex didn''t object, how can he be good to him without saying anything! At such a young age, this brat had already learned how to flirt with women! When he comes back, see if I don''t break his legs and kick him out of the sect! " The Fifth Elder immediately stood up, and her beard stood up.


    "What, Lan Mingwu really has his eyes on this poor brat?!" Aren''t these people only interested in the welfare of their children? " Sect Master Xia said in surprise.


    "My little brother is an anomaly. Not to mention that this poor kid has some talent, even if he''s really poor, as long as Zi Xin likes him, he wouldn''t mind. He''s a typical slave girl!" Fifth Elder explained.


    "So that means he''s a bit of a freak, no wonder Ol ''Five is praising your little brother whenever you mention him." Xia Wuliang also stood up, he then said, "Fifth brother, don''t mind him so much, he probably just said it casually, how old is he? The little girl Rou is an entire seven years older than him, how is that possible!? "


    "It''s precisely because he''s still so young that he can say such words, what will he do when he grows up?!" That gentle girl was too much. Why didn''t she chase him out and beat him up? I get angry whenever I think about it! " Fifth Elder said bitterly.


    "Fifth brother ah, the little girl Rou is also a pitiful person. Her days of relaxation are numbered ¡­" Sect Master Xia sighed.


    "That''s right ¡­" The Fifth Elder looked out the window at the rising sun and sighed helplessly ¡­


    Qin Lang didn''t know that the Sovereign and the Fifth Elder had already found out about everything and even sent a blood guard to follow him. He was currently in a good mood and was happily running on the road towards the Sunset Mountains.


    At dusk, Qin Lang could already see the shadow of Sunset Mountain. It had taken him several days to travel this far, but now he only needed half a day to reach it. After running all the way to Sunset Mountain, Qin Lang thought about going back to the town.


    After returning home, they wouldn''t be able to bring any benefits to the villagers. When they left, Aunt Wang and the others would most likely shed tears ¡­ Although his fellow villagers didn''t care about what Qin Lang brought back, Qin Lang still felt that it wasn''t good. As long as his fellow villagers were well, he would be satisfied. Therefore, in the end, he just looked at the smoke rising from the town and walked back into the dense forest ¡­

 C27

    The forest in the Sunset Mountains was completely silent. Quite a few people who came out at night to look for food quietly observed the black shadow that was dashing towards them ¡­


    Qin Lang used the moonlight to quickly advance through the forest. He wasn''t worried about any ferocious beasts coming out, but since he couldn''t find the root of the grass in this light, he decided to first go to the cave he went to and have a nap, before coming out again when the sun was up.


    After finding a few straw mats, he started a bonfire. Qin Lang took out a few quilts that he had exchanged for half of his points and hung them up at the entrance of the cave. Then, he hugged the two remaining beautiful beds and laid down.


    He could only sleep in a warm bed today. He wondered if Zi Xin would laugh for the rest of her life if she knew that he had spent half his points on three beds instead of three, and was thinking about how long he would be able to keep going today. Qin Lang quickly fell asleep ¡­


    On a cold winter night, all the wolves in the Sunset Mountains stopped howling. Only the "simple" sound of the wings of the large birds that came out late at night to look for food proved that this night was ruled by them.


    "Screech ~ Screech ~ ~" A few soft cries broke the tranquility of the night and woke up Qin Lang, who was sleeping soundly.


    He opened his eyes in a daze and pricked up his ears to listen for the source of the sound.


    "It sounds very close!" Qin Lang muttered to himself. He lifted up his blanket and walked towards the entrance of the cave. The bonfire was a lot smaller, but it still emitted a warm glow! When he opened the curtain, he found a deer kneeling at the entrance. It must have been attracted by the bonfire that was not completely covered.


    The little fellow seemed to have only been here for a few months. When it saw Qin Lang walk out, it struggled to get up. However, its hind legs seemed to be injured and it couldn''t get up even after struggling for a while.


    Looking at it, Qin Lang seemed to recall the scene when he first saw the little red sparrow in his storage bag, but it looked very ordinary, without the intelligence of the little red sparrow. Qin Lang looked at it, and seemed to recall the scene when he first saw the little red sparrow in his storage bag, but it looked very ordinary, without the intelligence of the little red sparrow.


    "It will be fine tomorrow. When the sun rises, I will take you to see your parents." Qin Lang looked at it as he softly spoke. "It seems like the little guy didn''t understand either, as it continued to stare at him." Hey, there''s another one staring at me, but the one last time was much more ferocious than you! "I''ll take you to bed. If you have anything to say, say it tomorrow!" Qin Lang didn''t care if it understood or not. He added some firewood into the fire, carried it onto the blanket, and got into bed by himself ¡­


    Early the next morning, Qin Lang woke up, but he didn''t want to wake up because he was completely woken up. He touched his face in a daze and felt wet. When he opened his eyes, he saw the little guy''s big round eyes. A pink tongue stuck out towards his eyes. Qin Lang immediately closed his eyes again ¡­


    That girl said she would not hold a grudge against me if she went back five days early, so I still have nine days and two hundred stalks of grass. Ah, even if I saw them in the past, I have no idea where they would grow, and it''s not like I know where they would grow. My little thing, if you don''t eat this, can you bring me to see where they would grow?


    Qin Lang raised the little thing in his arms and brought it to its mouth. In the end, the little thing didn''t give it any face and turned its head away.


    "I''ve loved you for nothing!" Qin Lang put away the grass and turned the head of the little deer over. Spitting on the head of the other person was useless. Qin Lang helplessly raised his head to look in front of him. Suddenly, his eyes lit up.


    "Little thing, quickly look, is there your father there?!"

 C28

    Qin Lang looked at the herd of deer in front of him and excitedly raised the little thing in his hands. The little fellow''s eyes lit up, but after staring for a while, it turned its head back to Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang, whose face was covered with rings, carefully looked at the herd of deer in front of him. In the end, he seemed to have noticed something different. The fellows opposite him had some patterns on their bodies.


    "There''s a mistake!" I''m really sorry. Haha, it seems like you''ll have to accompany me for a while longer. " Qin Lang rubbed his head in embarrassment and continued walking forward.


    He did not walk very fast because he had been searching for any traces of the grass along the way. Every time he saw a plant with leaves that looked like it, he would compare notes with it.


    Seven days passed unknowingly, and Qin Lang''s hard work had paid off. Qin Lang had already found a dozen or so stalks of root grass and discovered their living habits. The root grass grew under a big tree, and the older the tree, the more likely it was to grow.


    However, Qin Lang didn''t notice it. He had never been to this place before. This place could already be considered as the depths of the Sunset Mountains.


    "Screech ~ ~" The little guy in his arms cried out.


    Qin Lang lowered his head and discovered that the little thing in his arms was a little uneasy, as if it was afraid of something. Qin Lang, who used to hang around Sunset Mountain when he was young, was extremely familiar with this phenomenon.


    There was indeed something wrong. The forest was too quiet, and there was not even the sound of birds. It seemed like he had been too focused on finding the roots just now and had reached the depths of the Sunset Mountains, thanks to the little guy''s reminder. Qin Lang silently thought, his body had already entered a state of alert.


    "Human!" Put down the things in your arms, I''ll spare your life! " The sound of voices resounded as they continuously revolved around Qin Lang. It did not sound like a human voice.


    Qin Lang was alarmed. So there really were high level demon beasts in the Sunset Mountains. Demon beasts that could speak human language were at least at the fifth level or above. They were equivalent to human cultivators at the Soul Controlling Realm.


    "Human, is the person who just left your side?"


    Before Qin Lang could understand what was going on, he heard it say something else. This time, it shocked him even more. Could it be that someone else had entered the Sunset Mountains?


    "Senior Demon Beast, I don''t know what you''re talking about. Could it be that someone else has come here?" Qin Lang decided to scout first to see if there was any chance of survival.


    "Humph!" Do you think that I would believe it if you didn''t say it? If it wasn''t for the fact that he was protecting you and didn''t intend to hurt the life forms of the Sunset Mountains, do you think I can''t take him?! Humans, there was no need to say anything more! Put down the black tailed deer in your arms, I''ll let you leave here alive! " The voice came again.


    Qin Lang started to panic. Was it Zixin?! Zi Xin followed me to Sunset Mountain? However, she calmed down soon after. From this demonic beast''s meaning, Zi Xin should have escaped. This way, things would be much easier.


    "Senior Demon Beast, the little thing in my embrace, which is the Black Tailed Deer that you speak of, seems to be very afraid of you. Can you at least reveal your name?" so that I can be at ease and hand it over to you! " Qin Lang''s face was filled with sincerity.


    "Human, I know what you are thinking. If I don''t appear now, you shouldn''t be thinking of how to trigger me?"


    "Eh ¡­" Qin Lang felt embarrassed in his heart. If you hadn''t said it, I really wouldn''t have thought of it.


    "Humph!" Did I hit the mark? Humans had many playthings! However, seeing that you have treated the life forms of the Sunset Mountains well, this old man will not mind letting you meet me once! " Finishing his words, the elder stood a few steps in front of Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang looked at the old man in front of him. His hair and beard were all white, and he looked to be quite young, but his body was healthy. Qin Lang looked at the old man in front of him, and his hair and beard were all white. Qin Lang caressed the little fellow who was trembling in fear as he stared at the old man.

 C29

    "Very simple, just watch!" With that, the old man''s hand turned into a white bear paw.


    "En..." Senior Xiong, I have a request. I want to bring him to its parents! " Qin Lang pointed to the little fellow in his embrace.


    "Kid, how do you know my surname is Xiong? My name is Xiong Zichu!" The old man had an air of a teacher.


    "¡­"


    Qin Lang sweated. How could I not know? But how could I not recognize that bear paw of yours? That''s all I said.


    "Kid, I can agree to this request. Come over and support my shoulders!" Senior Xiong thought about it for a moment, then agreed without hesitation.


    Qin Lang didn''t stand on ceremony. He held the fawn in one hand while his other hand held onto the old man''s shoulder. In a flash, Qin Lang and the others arrived at another pleasant looking place.


    "Kid, we''re here!"


    Qin Lang rubbed his eyes. Sure enough, this time, there was a deer standing in front of him. Beside it stood a group of deer with yellow bodies and black tails. However, this one didn''t eat anything. Its eyes were filled with grief. The moment it saw Qin Lang and the rest, the herd of deer scattered in all directions. Only it seemed to have come alive.


    "Screech ~ ~"


    Qin Lang knew that this was his mother, so he immediately put the little guy on the ground and watched it quickly run over to the doe to eat its milk.


    The old man smiled, feeling gratified. Seeing this, Qin Lang too, broke out in laughter.


    "The mission this time will probably not be completed. If I go back, I''m afraid I''ll be laughed at for a long time." Qin Lang mocked himself as he thought about it. At this moment, Elder Xiong seemed to see through his thoughts.


    "Kid, you came to the Sunset Mountains to find the root of the grass, right?" Senior Xiong asked with a smile.


    "Senior, how did you know?!"


    Senior Xiong laughed out loud and pointed at Qin Lang, saying, "Kid, ever since you stepped onto the first stalk of grass, there is nothing that I don''t know about you! What do you think this is? " Senior Xiong took out a bag containing the root grass. There were at least a thousand of them.


    Qin Lang said in disbelief, "Senior, this ¡­ this is all for me?"


    "Un, this is for you. You brat, not bad, just treat it as an old man thanking you for this gift!" If you''re not in a hurry to go back, I can find you something else. " Senior Xiong handed the package over to Qin Lang.


    "No, no, no, thank you very much. With these, I can complete my task. And beyond the limit!" Qin Lang could not contain his excitement! He quickly thanked her.


    "Kid Qin, although the Firefly Root Grass is not a precious item, soaking in it after brewing has a good effect on cultivation, especially for people like you who have just started cultivating. You can try it out when you go back!" Senior Xiong suddenly reminded.


    "Thank you for your guidance, senior!" Qin Lang bowed earnestly.


    "There''s no need to be courteous, I''ll send you out first!" As he spoke, Senior Xiong''s hand reached Qin Lang''s shoulder. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at the location where Qin Lang had found the first root of the fluorescent-grass.


    "Thank you for seeing me out!" Qin Lang cupped his hands in farewell.


    Senior Xiong nodded his head and reached out to stop Qin Lang, saying sincerely, "Qin brat, there aren''t many people from the Sunset Mountain Range, so you can help me deliver a message to your sect''s disciples that, to my Sunset Mountain Range, human beings are the outsiders. This is our home, we are the masters!


    I don''t care if you come to my Sunset Mountains to find spirit medicine or treasure or whatever. I don''t care if you kill a few people just to fill your stomach, but if you dare to kill innocent people, then we wouldn''t care if we didn''t wake up in the past. Now that we''re awake, don''t blame us for being rude! Finally, tell them not to be careless!


    Alright, the old man won''t say anymore. I think you understand. When you come next time, I''ll treat you to a drink with the other old men! "Hahaha, let''s go!"


    "This kid will remember this. I will definitely pass on Senior''s words to the sect master!" Qin Lang bowed again and turned to leave.


    At this time, the blood guards who had left had rushed back to the Flying Snow Sect.

 C30

    "What did you say?!" You guys met a humanoid demon beast in the depths of the Sunset Mountains! " Xia Wuliang slammed the table in shock, standing up with a serious face, he was deep in thought at the side.


    "Yes, Sovereign. However, that demonic beast didn''t intend to harm Qin Lang. Even I was only able to kick it out. I can feel that there was no killing intent emanating from it back then." The blood guard answered from the side.


    "Oh?!" In other words, Qin Yan was not in danger. Did he do anything? " Sect Master Xia turned his head.


    "I don''t think he did anything. He only saved an injured little deer when he was resting. However, it''s very ordinary. He doesn''t have any aura of a demon beast, so he shouldn''t be that young man." The blood guard thought about it for a while and felt that he hadn''t missed anything. The only thing that could possibly be related was the little deer.


    "Is it because of the deer? En, you should go and rest first! I''ll call for you if anything happens. " As Sect Master Xia thought about it, he saw that the blood guard was still standing at the side, so he waved him off.


    "Yes sir!"


    "After the blood guard left, Sect Master Xia walked around the room a few times but still couldn''t think of any clues." Should he ask Fifth Bro? Qin brat is the disciple that he brought in, you can''t let me think of a way to deal with him alone, hmm, that''s what I will do! " After muttering to himself for a while, Sect Master Xia flew toward the Fifth Elder''s courtyard.


    Fifth Elder was instructing the other direct disciples on their cultivation when he suddenly saw his Second Senior Brother flying over in a hurry and guessed that something must have happened. He then said to his disciples, "You guys continue with your training first. I have something to discuss with the Sect Master."


    "Yes, Master."


    Fifth Elder and Sovereign Xia had just entered the room and didn''t even ask for tea when Sovereign Xia began to talk.


    "Ol ''Five, something happened!" "A rank 6 and above beast appeared in the Sunset Mountains."


    "I mean it!" Even if no one else had entered the depths of the Sunset Mountains, it did not mean that they had never gone there either. With their cultivation, there was no place in Northern Cold Prefecture that they could not go. Now, hearing that there were rank 6 and above demon beasts appearing in the Sunset Mountain, which had always been like their backyard, how could he not be shocked.


    "There shouldn''t be any problems with the blood guards'' report. However, the problem right now is that Qin Lang has been captured. However, there shouldn''t be any danger for the time being." If Qin Lang wasn''t still in the Sunset Mountains, he would have gathered the elders to discuss this matter. He decided to first ask for the fifth brother''s opinion.


    "What?!" That brat Qin Lang was caught, did the blood guards say so? That should be right, but what do you mean by that kid is not in danger for now? "


    "According to the blood guard, that demonic beast didn''t have the intention to kill Qin Lang. Even he was released. The reason might have been because that brat saved an ordinary fawn. I don''t know the specifics either. " Sect Master Xia was helpless.


    "Ha!" That brat is really ¡­ Second Senior, no matter what, we have to go take a look. If that demonic beast has any conditions, exchange them for Qin Lang. "


    "I also think so. Do you want to tell that girl Zi Xin?"


    "Forget it, I''ll definitely cry like a tearful person if I tell her about it. I even have to bring her along."


    "Alright, junior brother, let''s go now!" Just as Sovereign Xia finished speaking, Zi Xin''s surprised voice came from outside.


    "Qin Lang, you''re back!"

 C31

    Inside the room, the Fifth Elder and his Second Senior Martial Brother looked at each other in surprise.


    "That kid actually came back?!"


    "Come, let''s go out and take a look."


    Outside the house, Zi Xin had already ran to the door and held Qin Lang''s hand. She checked to see if Qin Lang was injured and asked, "Qin Lang, it''s only the ninth day today. How did you come back so quickly?"


    Qin Lang stroked her hair again. He felt that he had fallen in love with this way of expressing intimacy. Perhaps it was because it was really comfortable touching Zi Xin''s hair. He replied gently, "Of course it was to come back early to see you."


    Zi Xin smiled. Although she felt sweet inside, she still said, "Do you think I believe you?" Qin Lang laughed without a word.


    "Qin Lang, come in with us. Sect Master has something to ask you!" The Fifth Elder said.


    "Yes." Qin Lang released Zi Xin''s hand and ignored Wu Xing''s fiery gaze as he walked into the house. Zi Xin followed closely behind Qin Lang, her eyes filled with worry.


    "Little Xin, you come in as well!" On the contrary, Sect Master Xia took the initiative to call out for Zi Xin.


    "Yes!" "Thank you, Sect Master." Zi Xin saluted and thanked him. When she raised her head, the worry in her eyes had already disappeared without a trace.


    "Take a seat, both of you!" When the Fifth Elder spoke, Qin Lang and Zi Xin sat down.


    The leader of the Xia Clan didn''t beat around the bush and directly asked, "Qin Lang, you met a demonic beast that can take human form at the Sunset Mountains?"


    "What?!" Before Qin Lang could reply, Zi Xin had already jumped up in shock. Her eyes were filled with disbelief. The Fifth Elder and Sect Leader Xia didn''t mind Zi Xin''s rudeness and continued to look at Qin Lang.


    "Yes!" Sect Master, Clan Elder, there are indeed demonic beasts that can take human form in the depths of the Sunset Mountains, and there are more than one of them. Qin Lang calmly replied.


    "Qin Lang, I won''t hide it from you. Ever since the Fifth Elder told me about you, I''ve sent someone to follow you." Sovereign Xia paused here and observed Qin Lang''s reaction. However, Qin Lang''s expression did not change and he did not show any changes. He then continued, "But don''t misunderstand, I did not send anyone to follow you. I just wanted to protect you."


    "So that''s how it is. That makes sense." From Zi Xin''s reaction just now, the person following him shouldn''t be Zi Xin. If the person Senior Xiong mentioned wasn''t from Blue Light City, then it should be someone from the Flying Snow Sect. However, the Sect Leader actually said it on his own accord.


    "What is it? Do you know that someone is following you?! " The Fifth Elder was also staring at Qin Lang. They knew about the blood guard''s ability, if they followed a person, even a person in the 2nd level of Soul Controlling Realm would not be able to easily discover it. Qin Lang was only at the 6th level of Body Tempering, and the chances of him discovering the blood guard was basically zero.


    "I didn''t notice that Senior Xiong was the one who told me this. He said that there was someone protecting me from behind. But Sect Master and Elder, my spiritual sense is much stronger than people of the same level, why didn''t I notice anything along the way? "


    "Haha, and here I thought you were really going against the will of the heavens. With the blood guards'' abilities, even if you were a Qi Disciple level 6, you wouldn''t be able to discover it." The Fifth Elder stroked her beard with a smile on her face.


    As soon as the Fifth Elder finished speaking, Zi Xin, who had been enduring for a long time, could no longer hold it in. She shouted, "Master, Sect Master Uncle, you actually sent blood guards to follow Qin Lang. "Qin Lang ¡­"


    Zi Xin blushed, not knowing how to continue. When he heard that his master had sent blood guards to follow Qin Lang, he couldn''t help but become excited.


    Although she did not know what the blood guards were for, she had seen them a few times. The people she had seen were all wearing veils, and their bodies were filled with killing intent. Only the Sect Leader''s uncle could order them around. Right now, the sect head''s uncle had sent them to follow Qin Lang. Who knew what would happen?


    "Hey, little Xin, what are you called Qin Lang? Go on, go on. " Sect Master Xia smiled with a wretched expression. He seemed to be an old man who didn''t respect his elders. He looked at Zi Xin with a funny expression.


    "..." I, I am the leader of Qin Lang''s sect, so you shouldn''t keep it a secret from me ¡­ " Zi Xin''s face turned even redder, as if scalded by her own excuse. Qin Lang lowered his head, a smile blossoming in his heart. But at this moment, his voice couldn''t be heard.


    "Humph!" The Fifth Elder finally could not bear to see this any longer. "Second Brother, you''re a teacher." Sect Master Xia knew that he was in the wrong and immediately shut his mouth. The Fifth Elder then shifted her gaze to Zi Xin. "Little Xin, I think you should keep your eyes open. First, you have to look at the right person ¡­" Qin Lang slowly raised his head. He could hear a bit of scent. It was as if this matter was related to him ¡­

 C32

    "Master, Qin Lang didn''t offend you, right? Why are you beating around the bush!" Zi Xin was extremely intelligent, and the only person her master could say this to was Qin Lang. Even though she was her own master, she still felt displeased when her beloved master said she liked someone.


    When the Fifth Elder heard this, her eyebrows raised up. Good little girl, it was all thanks to me reminding you like this, but in the end I became a bad person. I was angered, "Little Xin, do you know what the yearning Qin Lang said outside? He had said the first time he went to the Gem Tower that he would change your Senior Sister Su Rou if he had enough points! Wake up little girl, what do you think he is? "


    As he spoke, he pointed at Qin Lang and sat down.


    Qin Lang''s heart skipped a beat. They really did come. This blood guard really caused my death. Just now, I felt like I was going to die, so how am I going to explain this to Zi Xin? This rotten mouth of mine ¡­ I don''t care. He then raised his head to look at Zi Xin, only to meet her gaze.


    "Zi, Zi Xin, I ¡­" Qin Lang stuttered as he spoke. Before he could finish, Zi Xin''s gaze shifted away and Qin Lang lowered his head once again.


    "Uncle Sect Leader, is what my master said true?" Zi Xin looked at Sect Leader Xia.


    "Mm ¡­" It''s true, the blood guards heard it with their own ears, it shouldn''t be false. " Sect Master Xia looked as if he was waiting to see a show as he spoke the truth.


    Zi Xin turned around and stared at Qin Lang with a serious expression. "Qin Lang, didn''t you say that you had saved up enough points to exchange for elder sister Rou?"


    "Yes." Qin Lang raised his head. His eyes were firm as he looked straight into Zi Xin''s eyes. He had already made up his mind. The manly man had said that even if Zixin wanted to leave him, he couldn''t deceive her. If he had the ability in the future, he would protect her from afar.


    "Little Xin ¡­" Sect Master Xia restrained the smile on his face. Fifth Elder was also a little unsure. It seemed that something was going to happen, so she called out hesitantly.


    Zi Xin became silent. Qin Lang''s heart gradually sank as well. However, he was still waiting for Zi Xin''s reply.


    "Uncle Sect Leader, can you stop letting the blood guards follow Qin Lang?" Zi Xin suddenly made a request.


    "Eh ¡­" Sect Master Xia, who was called, was stunned. This was completely unrelated to him, why did it have to come to this? Not only did he think this way, the fifth elder also thought so. Qin Lang still kept his head down and remained silent.


    Sect Master Xia was a little puzzled as he said, "Zixin, you should also know that Qin Lang is a rare genius. I sent my blood guards to protect him ¡­"


    "Uncle Sect Leader, I know that you sent the blood guards to protect him, that''s why I''m begging you to take back the blood guards!" Zi Xin''s expression was still as serious as before. After glancing at Qin Lang, she made a full bow and requested of Sect Leader Xia.


    "Little girl, Qin Yan''s talent is not bad, but his cultivation is still low. Now that there''s a grudge, without the blood guards, who knows when he might ¡­" Fifth Elder interrupted, thinking, "Why is this girl suddenly like this? Even if I don''t like her, she shouldn''t be so ruthless, right?"


    "That''s right, Zixin. Look at this ¡­" Leader Xia quickly answered.


    "Teacher, Uncle Xia, what does his life or death have to do with me? That''s right, I really want him dead! I treat him so well, but he treats me like this ¡­" Zixin expressionlessly said the first half of the sentence, but as she spoke, her eyes turned red.


    "Little girl, master has agreed in your place!" The fifth elder was already dissatisfied with Qin Lang''s words. Seeing that Zi Xin was about to cry, he immediately stood up and said this while winking at his senior brother.


    "Really? Master, you said it, but it doesn''t count. " Zi Xin looked at her master.


    "It''s true. Zi Xin, what your master said is what I said. You can do whatever you want today." In his heart, he had already made up his mind. Not sending the blood guards would be good, but it would also be able to sharpen Qin Lang. At worst, he would just give him more medicinal pills and symbols to protect his life.


    "Okay, Sect Leader, Teacher, I don''t have any objections now. Qin Lang wants to go and deliver the mission. Can I go with him to meet my senior sister Su Rou?" Zi Xin glanced coldly at Qin Lang before walking out of the room.


    "You can! Qin Lang will go with Zixin! " This is a bottle of Rejuvenation Pills and a few Earth Escape Talismans. Zi Xin is angry, so don''t provoke her today, don''t you know that you won''t retaliate in the end? If you can''t hold back, as long as you still have the energy, the Rejuvenation Pill will ensure that you don''t die. In the future, you can try to coax her. Do you remember? "


    "Yes, thank you Sect Leader!"


    "Remember, hurry up and follow them!" Sect Master Xia urged.


    Looking at Qin Lang''s back as he walked away, the Fifth Elder hesitantly asked the Second Senior Brother, "Senior Brother, why do I feel that ¡­" "Something''s wrong here ¡­"

 C33

    "What''s wrong?" Sect Master Xia turned to look at his junior brother.


    "Senior brother, if you are Qin Lang, when you know that the people from your sect are with you, and they are people whose cultivation is higher than you and you can''t even control them, would you be willing to let them follow you?"


    "Of course I''m unwilling, but I''m doing it to protect him, so I won''t interfere with what he does ¡­"


    "Was the golden rocs carried into the sky by someone else?"


    "¡­"


    "Senior brother, what did you give Qin Lang just now?"


    "A bottle of Spring-Returning Pill and a few Earth Escape Talismans."


    "Did he promise you anything?"


    "It seems... "No ¡­"


    "In that case, little Xin obtained a bottle of Rejuvenation Pills for Qin Lang with just a few words. She even used several Escape Symbols to help him escape from a trouble!"


    "You mean... They just sang the double spring? "


    "No, Qin Lang''s expression and actions from the beginning were definitely not a lie. However, I don''t know whether or not you saw it later on ¡­"


    "Hehe, little girl Xin is so good at acting. Ol ''Five, you''re really stupid. You were played around by your own disciple!"


    "..." Wasn''t that what I cared about! Moreover, who made the decision to agree to Little Xin''s conditions? Who gave Qin Lang this item? "


    "Isn''t it all your fault!?" If you weren''t so anxious, would I have agreed to your request in such a hurry?! "


    "Senior Brother, are we all old?"


    "Old? He should be old. Sooner or later, this Heavenly Star Continent would be theirs. Zi Xin was intelligent and quick-witted. If they could get along well, then when they grow up, there would be no need to worry about our Flying Snow Sect! "


    "Haha, Senior Brother, we don''t need to worry too much about the youngsters. As long as we can ensure that they don''t deviate from the right path and pave the way for them, we can just leave the rest to them! Senior Brother, right now you should be thinking about who will be sent to the Royal Academy this year. "


    "What''s there to worry about? It''s fine as long as it''s based on cultivation level and talent. That little girl Zi Xin should be able to reach the Qi Disciple stage by the end of the year!"


    "That''s right. I''m not worried about her going to the Imperial Family Courtyard, but Qin Yan is still far from enough. I really hope they can grow up faster ¡­"


    "Junior Brother, it''s useless to think about it. Let''s find those guys to discuss about the demon beasts in the Sunset Mountains!"


    "Good, Senior Brother, let''s go!" As he finished speaking, he leapt towards the main hall and followed closely behind ¡­


    At this time, on the way to Gesun Restaurant, Zi Xin was bouncing up and down in front of them. Qin Lang followed behind her, and from afar, they could hear her happy laughter.


    "Hahaha, Qin Lang, am I not very smart? I just fooled the two old men. When I think back to how Master and Uncle Xia looked just now, I want to laugh." Zi Xin ran happily in front of Qin Lang with a ''Hurry up and praise me'' look.


    "That''s more than that. Back then, I even believed it to be true."


    "Hehe, I want to get you something!"


    "Zixin, do you think Master Xia and the elders will be angry? It''s not good for us to deceive them like this ¡­"


    "I don''t need you to remind me. Do you believe that Master and the others have already seen through it? It''s just that they aren''t angry." I say, Qin Lang, when you told elder sister Rou that you wanted to change her, what was her expression? " Zi Xin stopped and looked at Qin Lang.


    "En..." "I was just angered by her. Zixin, I told you not to laugh at me!"


    "I''m not laughing. Say it!"


    "I used half points and changed three quilts with Elder Su Rou ¡­"


    "Hahaha ¡­" Qin, Qin Lang, you want me to say that you ¡­ What''s good, I don''t know how to use my points... If you don''t ask me, you can ask others too. In the entire Flying Snow Sect, no, ever since the Flying Snow Sect was established, someone as stupid as you has probably never been seen before. Hahaha, how could you... Why don''t you use your money to buy it? "


    "I didn''t bring any money ¡­"


    "En..." Okay, my father is the same, he rarely uses money, so he forgot to prepare it for you. Tomorrow, I will get some for you, but come to think of it, Qin Lang, you still haven''t told me what kind of expression elder sister Rou has! "


    "I didn''t see ¡­" After saying that, I regretted running faster than a rabbit. How could I dare to look at Elder Su Rou''s expression when my life is so urgent? "


    "Haha, I almost admire you. Qin Lang, Sister Rou actually didn''t beat you up ¡­ I was truly surprised!" Zi Xin looked at Qin Lang with interest.


    "I''m also surprised, but do you mean it, Zixin? If I did, wouldn''t you mind ¡­?" Qin Lang cautiously asked.


    "If you can really exchange elder sister Rou for me, I will definitely not be jealous. Big Sister Rou is a princess, her looks and talent are great! "


    "What did you say? Elder Su Rou is actually a princess!"


    "That''s right. Sister Rou is already a 3rd level Soul Controlling Realm cultivator. She should be going back soon." Oh yeah, don''t say it in front of elder sister Rou. elder sister Rou doesn''t seem to like this identity. "


    "Mm, I understand ¡­" That Zi Xin, what did you just say ¡­ Jealous? "


    "..." "You misheard ¡­" Zi Xin coquettishly said as she ran in the direction of the plank building. She turned around and shouted at Qin Lang, "Hurry up! The plank house is about to arrive. Have you prepared your roots yet?" "Follow me!"


    "I''m ready!" Qin Lang replied and chased after Zi Xin, who had already run into the crowd.


    Under the setting sun, the two elongated shadows merged together, and the number of people at the entrance of the building increased.

 C34

    "Zixin, why are you here?" Su Yun who was originally standing outside to maintain order saw Zi Xin walking over, and with a face full of joy, he welcomed her.


    "I''m here to accompany Qin Lang to complete a mission. Eh? Where are you? Qin Lang, come over here. Zi Xin pulled Su Yun''s hand and answered, but when she turned her head, Qin Lang who was by her side ran off to the side.


    Qin Lang had no choice but to brace himself and walk over to greet Su Yun: "Heh, Su Yun, there''s a lot of people here today huh ¡­" The stiff greeting made Zi Xin frown. What the hell was Qin Lang''s expression like a mouse seeing a cat?


    "Ha?!" "Oh, it''s you. Stand aside for now. I have something to say to Zixin!" Su Yun looked at Qin Lang, and unceremoniously pulled Zi Xin to the side.


    "Eh ¡­" Only Qin Lang, who had a stupefied expression, was left standing on the spot.


    "Zixin, why did you come with him?" Su Yun was curious.


    "Are you talking about Qin Lang? "What''s wrong?" Zi Xin was still curious as to how Qin Lang had offended Su Yun.


    "Stupid and stupid, and a lecher at that!" Su Yun said while feeling infuriated.


    "Haha, are you saying that he used half of his accumulated points to change his blanket and even said that he wanted to exchange it with your sister? He told me. " Zi Xin laughed as she looked at Su Yun who was still angry.


    "He even told you that?! "What is your relationship ¡­" This time, it was Su Yun''s turn to be shocked, she did not expect Qin Lang to even tell Zi Xin this.


    "I met him on my way home last year. He just came out of the town so my mother took him to the Mayor''s mansion. After the new year, I brought him here."


    "No, it can''t be so simple ¡­ Let me guess ¡­ Oh, you have your eyes on him?! "


    "Su Yun, don''t spout nonsense ¡­ "No, it''s not what you think ¡­"


    "Then why are you blushing ¡­" I guessed it right! I don''t know how you came to like people like that. Mayor Lan actually agrees to it?! "


    "Su Yun, don''t talk about Qin Lang like that, he''s not bad, right? Moreover, his talent is also very good. In just one night, he broke through from the Second Layer of Body Tempering to the Fifth Stage. "


    Just him? "You went from the second floor to the fifth floor in one night. Zi Xin, what is your relationship with me? Don''t lie to me!" Su Yun''s face was filled with disbelief.


    "It''s true ¡­" Zi Xin explained with a blush on her face.


    Just then, Su Rou appeared at the door. Looking around, he did not see his sister Su Yun.


    "Su Yun, where did you go?"


    "Sis, Zi Xin is here!" Su Yun stuck out his tongue, then turned and shouted.


    "Tell Zixin to go up first, and help me!"


    "Oh!" Su Yun agreed and turned to look at Zi Xin, "You guys go up first, I''ll help Big Sis, and then I''ll entertain you guys later!" After which, he turned around and ran back in.


    "Un, you go ahead first. Don''t worry about us!" Zi Xin quickly waved her hand.


    Zi Xin brought Qin Lang directly up to the fifth floor. After Qin Lang sat down, she turned around and made two cups of tea for herself.


    "Qin Lang, try and see. How''s the tea I made?" Zi Xin was lying on the table with both hands on her head as she looked at Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang picked up the teacup and tasted a mouthful. "As expected of my Zixin, the tea brewed is delicious."


    "Really! This is Sister Rou and the others who drank Jadeite Springtime! " Zi Xin was pleasantly surprised. There was nothing more joyful than hearing the praise from her lover.


    "Jade Spiral Spring? "What''s his background?"


    "Tsk, Qin Lang, you don''t even know Jade-Screw Chun, why are you trying to lie to me about tasting my tea? What the hell are you tasting it for ¡­"


    When she heard that Qin Lang didn''t even know about this Jade-Ended Spring, Zi Xin understood that he must have been just randomly spouting nonsense to have fun. She immediately became unhappy and lay dispiritedly on the table.


    Qin Lang saw Zi Xin pouting and immediately begged, "Zi Xin, although I''ve never heard of tea before, I can still taste it. It''s really delicious. Even if my Zi Xin had a cup of grass leaves, I would still drink it without leaving a single drop!"


    "Puchi ~ ~ You will just lie to me. Even if you say that, I won''t be happy. In fact, I really don''t know much about the Way of Tea ¡­" "Wait, who is yours!"


    Zi Xin was angered by Qin Lang''s words and laughed. She said it in a perfunctory manner and in such a dignified manner. Even though she had already forgiven him in her heart, she couldn''t say it out loud.


    "Hehe, I heard what you said to Su Yun." Qin Lang laughed shamelessly on the side.


    "You actually eavesdropped on a girl''s conversation?! "Can you be more promising? Oh right, are you still hiding the matter of the Sunset Mountains from me? How did a humanoid demon beast appear?!" Zi Xin felt helpless and could only roll her eyes. Suddenly, she recalled that Qin Lang had never told her about the demonic beasts in the Sunset Mountains before.


    "How is that possible? I came to find you as soon as I came back, but before I could say anything, the sect master and the fifth elder had already called me in ¡­" Oh no! " Just as Qin Lang was explaining, he heard a "pa" sound and slapped his thigh. His expression also changed.

 C35

    "What''s wrong?" Zi Xin looked at Qin Lang, who had a serious expression, and her heart skipped a beat as well.


    "I forgot to relay the message Senior Xiong asked me to pass on to Master!"


    Qin Lang spoke of how he had not only been valued highly by Senior Xiong for saving a little deer, but he had also obtained enough root grass to complete the mission ahead of time. But Senior Xiong told me to report this to my sect and tell the sect disciples not to kill the innocent in the Sunset Mountains. Otherwise, Senior Xiong and the others might take their revenge.


    "This counts as... Is there a good reward for good people? Qin Lang, is that Senior Xiong from the Demon Kingdom? " Zi Xin quietly listened to what he had to say. What the hell was this? This was pure luck! There was only one little deer that could be appreciated, and it was even helped to complete the mission! However, just because of her curiosity, Zi Xin quickly came to the crux of the matter. Was the person Qin Lang met with someone from the Demon Kingdom related to the safety of Grand Xia?


    Qin Lang thought for a moment before replying, "Probably not. I remember that Senior Xiong once said, ''It''s fine if we didn''t wake up in the past, but now we''re awake''. From what he said, they seemed to have woken up recently."


    "It''s fine if they''re not people from the Demon Kingdom ¡­ Qin Lang, you just said ''they''? Are there many people like Senior Xiong? "


    "There''s more than one. Senior Xiong said that he would invite me to drink with the other seniors, but I don''t know the specifics."


    "So it''s like that ¡­" As long as it doesn''t endanger the safety of our Grand Xia, there''s nothing much we can say. Tomorrow, we''ll report to the sect master and the others. Zi Xin relaxed. As long as it didn''t endanger the safety of the people around her or the country, there was no need to be so hasty. It would be the same if she said so tomorrow.


    "Zixin, is tomorrow really okay? What if our sect''s disciples go to the depths of the Sunset Mountains?"


    Qin Lang was a little worried. He thought that if someone in the sect didn''t know that he had offended Senior Xiong and the others and died because he forgot to pass the information on to the sect, wouldn''t he be harming them?


    "What''s the relationship ¡­?" This kind of person who massacred birds and beasts would definitely not be a good person. Moreover, the path of cultivation is a path of life and death, death and suffering cannot be lacking, Qin Lang, don''t think too much, good will come reward, aren''t you an example! "


    Zi Xin stood up and seriously told Qin Lang that she had a better understanding of the cultivation world than Qin Lang.


    Just then, Su Yun''s voice came out from outside, it was still directed at Qin Lang, and not too polite at all.


    "What example is he?" Was this a classic example of a lecher? "In any case, they can''t be considered as good people ¡­"


    "Xiao Yun!" Two different reprimands. One of them was very strict, while the other one was disgruntled.


    Outside the door, Su Rou brought her sister Su Yun in. Dressed in a pure-white robe that seemed to be made out of some unknown skin, she wrapped it around her neck. She was generous, beautiful, and solemn at the same time.


    After entering the room, Su Rou berated her sister: "Su Yun, why are you targeting Qin Lang like that? I didn''t even say anything so why are you messing around! "I don''t want to stay here and go back to my room!"


    "That''s right, Xiao Yun, Qin Lang didn''t offend you back then ¡­" Zi Xin pouted, her face filled with dissatisfaction.


    "I really don''t know why all of you have to tolerate him like this. I just can''t bear to see him do it!" Now, I will shut up and you can do whatever you want. " Su Yun sat down and without saying anything, he poured himself a cup of tea and drank it.


    "Sister Rou, are you guys done yet?" Zi Xin took the initiative to greet Su Rou. Qin Lang also quickly stood up without saying anything.


    "He only came up after finishing his work." Su Rou smiled and said to Qin Lang and Zi Xin, "Zi Xin, I heard Su Yun said that you are here to accompany Qin Lang to deliver the mission?" After saying that, he looked at Qin Lang and then at Zi Xin.


    "That''s right, Sister Rou. Qin Lang has collected enough grass and returned. Right, Qin Lang. " Zi Xin replied as she looked at Qin Lang.


    "Yes, Elder Su Rou. In this bag is the root of the grass. As for the specifics, I did not count it, so two hundred should be enough!" Qin Lang took out the bag given to him by Senior Xiong and passed it to Su Rou.


    Su Rou squinted and opened the bag. After a while, she took out her own storage bag and took out two hundred of the remaining pieces, passing them to Qin Lang as she smiled, "Not bad, Qin Lang. The root grass is a hundred year old adult grass, and it''s very complete. Su Yun did not say a word, but his gaze had already drifted over.


    "Yes, because I met Senior Xiong ¡­" Qin Lang opened his mouth to speak, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by Su Rou.


    "You don''t have to say that. Everyone will have their own circumstances. Give me the tag." Su Rou said.


    "Yes." Qin Lang handed over his identity card. Just like last time, Elder Su Rou''s hand lightly slid across it, causing the number on the identity card to change back to ''5''. Then, she handed it over to Qin Lang.


    "Well done, Qin Lang. I want to say that if you can do missions like this every time, it''s not impossible for you to be exchanged for me!"


    "Eh ¡­"


    Elder Su Rou suddenly said this and looked at Qin Lang, who was standing there dumbly. Then, she turned her head and smiled at Zi Xin, "Zi Xin, you won''t be jealous if I say it like that, right?"


    "How could that be? Sister Rou, is that true?" Zi Xin''s expression didn''t change. Instead, she walked over and grabbed Su Rou''s hand to act like a spoiled child.


    "This will depend on Qin Lang''s ability!" Let''s first talk about it, I''m seven years older than Qin Lang. " Su Rou smiled generously.


    "What does that matter? My mother is twenty years older than my father?" Zi Xin was all smiles as she turned her head to Qin Lang and said, "Idiot, did you hear that? If you work harder, elder sister Rou will forever be my big sister!"


    Qin Lang, who didn''t know what to do, suddenly heard Zi Xin''s call for him. I tried my best, I tried my best... "Eh ¡­" As soon as the words left his mouth, he realized that something was wrong, and his ears reddened.


    "Hahaha, what a fool!" Zi Xin stomped her feet and laughed loudly. Su Rou also laughed out loud.


    Su Yun who was seated at the side drinking water looked at the three of them and sighed: "Ah, two lunatics and a fool ¡­"

 C36

    After the laughter ended, Zi Xin and Su Rou quieted down.


    "Zixin, what were you talking about just now? "What example?" Su Rou asked. When she came in, she had also heard a bit, but she didn''t pay much attention to it.


    "I''m talking about Qin Lang. My luck is really good. It would be a fortuitous encounter even if I picked a root of grass. Qin Lang, say it again to Rou''jie." Zi Xin smiled and turned to look at Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang helplessly recounted what happened in the depths of the Sunset Mountains. Su Rou listened attentively, but the smile on her face was nowhere to be seen. Her expression gradually became heavy.


    "Qin Lang, you just said that Senior Xiong and the others just woke up not too long ago, right?" Su Rou frowned as she asked Qin Lang.


    "Yes, that''s what Qin Lang said!" Before Qin Lang could reply, Zi Xin answered for him.


    "Do you remember what happened in the Sunset Mountains recently ¡­"


    The three of them stood at the side, deep in thought. Qin Lang, on the other hand, was alarmed.


    "I know. The most recent event happened right beside the Sunset Mountains. The stone tablet with the ''Azure Sky Continent'' carved on it was taken by someone!" Su Yun who was seated at the side reminded him.


    "That''s right, it''s this one. Besides, the northern general, Marshal Yeruhua, also reported that he heard the voice of a high level demon beast. After that, the stone tablet disappeared!"


    "Sister Rou, you''re saying that the demonic beasts in the Sunset Mountains were awakened by the demonic beasts that took away the stone tablet, is there a connection between them?"


    "It should be related to the disappearance of the stone tablet, but we''ll have to investigate if there are any connections between the two demon beasts before we''ll know ¡­"


    There aren''t any demonic beasts that would bring away the stone tablet, and both of them are with me. If I''m not wrong, the only thing Senior gave me to attract the little red sparrow is the big bird''s beast core! Even he himself did not know what to do, right now, he had no way of finding out anything about the Azure Sky Continent. Forget it, he would not be in a hurry, he would just take it one step at a time.


    "Hey, why are you acting so calm? You should have known that a long time ago!"


    Su Yun, who was at the side, suddenly interrupted her, almost scaring Qin Lang to the point that he almost fainted. I say, big sister Su Yun, making enemies with you is definitely the stupidest thing that I, Qin Lang, has ever done.


    Qin Lang acknowledged it in his heart, but he still could not admit it on his own.


    "How should I know? Aren''t I listening to Elder Su and Zi Xin''s analysis ¡­?" Qin Lang argued calmly.


    "That''s right. Xiao Yun, although Qin Lang is from the Stone Tablet Town, look at his cultivation. How could he know that? Don''t target him!"


    Zi Xin saw that Su Yun was starting to target Qin Lang again, and immediately agreed. She helped Qin Lang speak, and Qin Lang immediately felt relieved, and with a smirk, he no longer said anything as he stood to the side.


    "Zixin, I''m just saying, just saying ¡­" Don''t protect him like that, let''s see how you can do it! "


    Su Yun explained to Zi Xin, fiercely glaring at Qin Lang who was giggling by the side.


    Su Rou looked at the sky outside the window which was about to turn completely dark and tried to smooth things over. "Alright, alright, you two don''t have to say anymore! Zi Xin, Qin Lang, your mission has been completed. It''s getting late, so I won''t keep you guys any longer. Go back and rest. Remember to report this to Sect Master tomorrow! "


    "Okay, Qin Lang, let''s go back!" Zi Xin looked at Qin Lang.


    "Alright!" Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something, walked towards Su Yun''s direction and pulled out a bunch of star grass from his bag and placed it on the table.


    Su Yun stared at Qin Lang suspiciously: "What are you doing? Bribe me? "


    "No, Senior Xiong told me that using the root grass to boil water would be beneficial to those in the early stages of cultivation. I think you''re about the same as Zixin. I still have a lot of it, so I''ll leave some for you." Qin Lang grinned and followed Zi Xin out of the house.


    "Don''t think that if you leave me with the root of the grass, I will change my impression of you!" Su Yun stood up and shouted.


    "Haha, I have no hope either!"


    Qin Lang''s hearty laughter came from outside. Su Rou smiled.


    Little sister, I didn''t expect that Qin Lang would treat you so well.


    "Tsk, he''s apologizing!" Although he said this, the corners of his mouth curled up.


    "Little sister, did you hear what Zi Xin said just now? She said that Qin Lang came from Stone Monument Town."


    "I heard it, what''s wrong!"


    "I think we should pay more attention to him!"


    "But big sister, we have less than a year ¡­"

 C37

    Qin Lang and Zi Xin went downstairs. Not far away, the sky had already darkened. Fortunately, the moon was bright enough today.


    "Qin Lang, you did well today!"


    "What did you say?" Did I give Su Yun the grass? "


    "That''s right!"


    Elder Su and Su Yun are so good to you! Come to think of it, Zi Xin, why are you so familiar with Elder Su and the rest? "


    "Su Yun and I entered the sect at the same time, and then slept in the same room for a year, do you think we are familiar with each other? Su Yun often bring me to see Big Sister Rou at Gem Tower, and we''ll get to know each other. "


    "That''s right, Zixin, here!" Qin Lang took a handful of the root grass from the bag and put it in his own storage bag. Then, he handed the bag to Zi Xin.


    "What?" Qin Lang, you need this more than me! I don''t want it. " Zi Xin understood immediately when she saw the bag.


    "Take it, Zixin, half for each of us!" Qin Lang patted the storage bag in his bosom.


    "Mm, then I''ll take it. Thank you, Qin Lang. "


    "Why are you still being polite with me? Don''t forget, you''re my family''s ¡­"


    "Stop it!" Qin Lang, look, what''s by the moon ¡­ " Zi Xin interrupted Qin Lang and quickly raised her finger to point at the full moon in the sky.


    "..." "What?" Qin Lang raised his head.


    "Ugh ¡­"


    The two of them stared at each other, but their lips were pressed together. Qin Lang could even see the change in Zi Xin''s expression under the moonlight.


    Zi Xin immediately turned her head around, her ears turning red. She felt ashamed; she just wanted to secretly kiss him as a reward. She didn''t expect him to turn his head around, but her first kiss was gone just like that.


    "Stop looking, let''s go!" Zi Xin looked at Qin Lang, who was still staring blankly at her. It seemed that she was still reminiscing about the feeling she had just had. Her heart was filled with shame and indignation. She unhappily kicked Qin Lang, urging him to walk forward.


    "Hehe, Zixin, you''re so beautiful ¡­" Qin Lang was overjoyed in his heart. This was such a big profit! Turning his head and changing his kiss, he wouldn''t lose anything even if he had to take ten kicks!


    "Nonsense!" I don''t need you to say, I''m pretty. Although she didn''t mind in her heart, Zi Xin was displeased to see Qin Lang act so obediently at such a cheap price.


    The two of them casually walked side by side. There was no need to worry about their safety in the sect.


    Qin Lang raised his head again and looked at the full moon. He turned to Zi Xin and asked, "Zi Xin, have you written to Uncle Lan and the rest?"


    "Peace has been reported, but the letter hasn''t been written. What''s wrong?" Zi Xin blinked.


    "Why don''t you go back and write a letter? Uncle Lan, Aunt Qin and the others are definitely waiting for you." Qin Lang looked at Zi Xin seriously and thought about himself. His parents had passed away when he was seven years old. No one could understand this feeling better than he did.


    In Stone Tablet Town, no matter how intimate those people were, they were still the seniors. They didn''t have the feeling of parents until he met Zi Xin and Aunt Qin, the City Lord of Lan City. He could feel that the Mayor and Aunt Qin truly treated him with sincerity. As long as this was true, then it was enough.


    Besides, Mayor Lan and his wife didn''t mind his relationship with Zi Xin. Qin Lang swore silently that if one day he could repay Mayor Lan''s family, he wouldn''t refuse.


    Even though she couldn''t see clearly under the moonlight, Zi Xin could still see something crystal clear in Qin Lang''s eyes. This was the first time she had seen Qin Lang''s gaze. Zi Xin felt as if something had moved her. She also looked seriously at Qin Lang.


    "I''ll write, I''ll write when I get back, I''ll write every month from now on!"


    "Mm, it''s a deal!"


    Qin Lang laughed from the bottom of his heart.


    ¡ª ¡ª Divide Line


    (


    A tree wants peace, but the wind does not stop. A child wants to be raised, but he or she is no longer a parent!


    Please be sure to remember this saying. Try to contact your parents when you are free when you are away. They all miss you.


    Finally, for the editor, I have enough words in this chapter, so I didn''t mean to add them to the number.


    )

 C38

    Finally, at the place where the two of them should be separated, Qin Lang sent Zi Xin to the entrance.


    "That''s enough for now. Qin Lang, hurry back as well!" Zi Xin turned around and adjusted the collar of Qin Lang''s crooked cotton clothes.


    "Okay, I''ll watch you go in first."


    Qin Lang smiled as he watched Zi Xin enter the room. He then turned around and ran back to his dorm room.


    When he entered the dormitory, he found that none of his four roommates were lying down. Qin Lang greeted them and went back to his bed. The three of them only replied once before continuing with their work. Only Sun Ruofeng crawled over to Qin Lang''s side.


    "Brother Qin, I heard from the elder that you went out to train? How about it, did you get any good stuff!? " Sun Ruofeng still had that pleasant expression on her face.


    "It''s just a mission to find the root of the grass, what good stuff could it possibly have?" Qin Lang was truly a bit tired. He had not had a good rest today after rushing back and had laid on the bed just like that.


    "How is it, Brother Qin? Are there any leftovers?" Although this item is quite common, it''s not easy to find one''s age, you have to go to a place deep in the mountains where very few people go. " Sun Ruofeng had a look of understanding.


    When Qin Lang heard this, his interest was piqued. Although Senior Xiong had told him that this thing could be used for bathing, he had forgotten to ask how many of these things he used. Now that Sun Ruofeng knew, it couldn''t be any better, so he sat up and asked, "Brother Sun, do you know how to use this thing?"


    "Judging from Brother Qin''s tone, you picked them up to be unnecessary? This is because its leaves usually only have three leaves, and only after a hundred years can it have four leaves. It can be used both internally and internally in alchemy, and can also be used externally, and that is to put it in a large barrel and heat it up. Sun Ruofeng talked nonstop about medicinal herbs, it was really like that.


    Qin Lang followed Sun Ruofeng''s instructions and took out a few leaves from his bosom to examine them. Sure enough, they were all four leaves. Unexpectedly, Sun Ruofeng suddenly shouted, causing the others to glance at him.


    "Wah!" Brother Qin, you really have a great harvest. Just the five in your hand, along with a few other medicinal herbs, will be able to refine one Tri-Azure Pill! The Three Leaves required fifteen stalks to make one, and the effect wouldn''t be as good as this. " Sun Ruofeng took a stalk from Qin Lang''s hand and scrutinized it, "Four leaves. Hundred Year Old Grass, this is a good thing!"


    When Qin Lang heard this, there were only five pills and he still needed other medicinal herbs. He didn''t have any other medicinal ingredients, nor any alchemy pills. He could use them for his own purposes.


    "Brother Sun, if it''s used externally, how many stalks would be beneficial?"


    "Brother Qin, it would be a waste if you were to use it externally. You are already over a hundred years old. Moreover, once you are past the Mortal Realm, the effects won''t be as good." Brother Qin, think about it again! " Sun Ruofeng''s face was full of pain.


    "Just tell me how many stalks per barrel you need for external use!" Qin Lang couldn''t be bothered to look at his face.


    "For people like you, twenty catties a barrel! Four Tri-Azure Pills! "It''s practically a sin ¡­"


    He had at least three hundred plants here, so if he could soak them in there for so many times, it should not be a problem for him to reach the Mortal Realm within two years. However, he said, "Brother Sun, I have sixty plants like this, so I can soak them for three times." After all, they had only known each other for a month. If Qin Lang wanted to get to the bottom of this, he had to be on guard against him.


    "Brother Qin, fireflies can be used repeatedly until they run out of medicinal properties!"


    "It can even be like this! So I can soak up more! "Haha ¡­"


    "Brother Qin, the price of a high quality Three-Green Pill is two hundred gold coins. You can eat and live in the best restaurant in Northern Cold Prefecture for a month. Are you sure you don''t want to consider it?"


    "Deal!" Brother Sun, I will only keep twenty of them. As for the rest, help me to forge the Tri-Green Elixir. Match the other ingredients yourself and I will give you two of them as compensation after the forging is done! "Can I?"


    Sun Ruofeng didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. He didn''t think that he would actually use the worst method to persuade Qin Lang.


    What he did not know was that Qin Lang had not consumed any pills, nor did he understand any of the pills. What he did not know was that Qin Lang had not consumed any pills, nor did he understand any of the pills at all.


    "Deal!" Sun Ruofeng shouted, the Tri-Azure Pill was only a Tier 2 pill, and refining it wasn''t difficult. The main ingredient was the root of the grass, after he brought it back to Ji Bei City and gave it to the pill refiner, he earned it for nothing.


    The two of them slapped each other.


    "Brother Sun, can I ask you one more thing?" Do you know where the baths are? "


    "¡­"

 C39

    "Whew ~ ~ Whew ~ ~" Lying in the huge tub, Qin Lang let out a groan of happiness. Indeed, it wasn''t something that could be compared to just pouring water into a well at his residence.


    After listening to Sun Ruofeng''s advice, Qin Lang finally found the sect''s broth bath. Without any money, he paid the old man guarding the door a stalk of root grass and finally entered the bathhouse.


    He didn''t know what the old man''s use of the root was, but it was indeed the only thing that could be exchanged with Qin Lang. At least Qin Lang thought so.


    The bathroom was a separate room with all sorts of things, but it wouldn''t be difficult for Qin Lang to boil the water himself. He put the root grass and water in a big pot and boiled it, then collected the herbs and poured the water into a wooden bucket to dry.


    Lying paralyzed in the huge wooden barrel, Qin Lang squinted his eyes. It wasn''t until today that he realized how easy it was to make money. Forty stalks of grass were exchanged for six Tri-Azure Pills, or one thousand and two hundred gold coins.


    Although cultivation materials could be used to exchange for items in the world of cultivators, cultivators mostly lived in the ordinary world. People only saw gold.


    "I was too careless. I only heard Sun Ruofeng say one side and gave him the root grass, but I don''t know if he was telling the truth or not. Forget it, there''s no need to doubt me." I was too careless, I only heard Sun Ruofeng say one side and gave the root grass to him. I wonder what Zi Xin is doing now ¡­ "Hehehe."


    Unknowingly, Qin Lang let out a maniacal laugh from inside the wooden barrel. That was because he thought of that scene that night again, Zi Xin''s dark red lips ¡­


    However, not long after that, Qin Lang''s vulgar laughter died down with a "pa" sound. He slapped himself heavily as he muttered, "I made you think so much, I made you think so much." Hurry up and cultivate! "


    As he sat up, the room gradually quieted down ¡­


    At this moment, Zi Xin was still awake. She had just finished writing her letter home and was happily inspecting the root grass that Qin Lang gave her. 513, 514, 516! Five hundred and sixteen stalks, and this idiot even said he was taking half of it. I''ll return it to him tomorrow. " Although it wasn''t anything precious, but it was a root grass that couldn''t be preserved forever, Zi Xin was still very happy. This was the first time Qin Lang had given her something like this.


    After putting the grass back into the storage bag she brought with her, Zi Xin turned around and entered the back room. Not long later, the sound of water being scooped up could be heard and her red robe and apron flew to the screen next to the wooden bucket. Cough, cough, omit a few hundred words here)


    The night passed peacefully. Qin Lang, who was in the wooden barrel, opened his eyes. He could clearly feel that he was already at the seventh layer of Body Tempering. He let out a long sigh of relief before he stood up and smiled.


    After putting on his clothes and washing the water in the bucket, Qin Lang walked out. When he walked out the door, the old guard was still sitting in his small room.


    "Uncle, good morning!" Everyone was in a good mood, so Qin Lang took the initiative to greet them.


    "Hmm, kid, you''ve been soaking in it all night? Not bad, I broke through. A hundred years of use of the root of the grass was not in vain! " The old man responded with a word of praise.


    "Luck!"


    After all, he was already so old, and had probably eaten more salt than he had ever seen before. However, he was still very excited, and although he knew that he would definitely be able to break through, he didn''t expect the effect to be so amazing. It was most likely that the root of the grass had worked.


    "He''s a good sapling, but a little silly!" The old man''s eyes narrowed as he watched Qin Lang''s departing back.

 C40

    Looking at the closed doors of the Fifth Elder''s residence, Qin Lang finally realized that he had been woken up by the cold this morning. It was not the time for him to wake up in the sect yet, so he had no choice but to sit in front of the door.


    An hour passed. The sun was about to rise and it was about time for the sect to get up. Qin Lang, who was extremely bored, turned his head to look at the door, not moving at all.


    "Why don''t you go knock on the door yourself? "That''s not good ¡­" Qin Lang hesitated.


    Right at this moment, the door creaked open. Qin Lang was overjoyed and ran over to knock on the door. However, he didn''t expect that the person inside would come out first.


    "It''s you?!" Her voice was ice-cold as she stared at the loathing expression on Qin Lang''s face. It was none other than Wu Xing.


    "Senior Martial Brother Wu, you''re still angry?" If not for seeing him again, Qin Lang would have almost forgotten about this matter.


    "You''re looking for Junior Sister Zixin?" Wu Xing didn''t answer directly, instead, he just stared coldly at Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang was growing increasingly impatient. Was this really necessary? Putting away his smile, he continued, "Why should I look for someone to do anything for you?! Can I come in? "


    "No way!" Wu Xing became ferocious, his wolf-like eyes staring at Qin Lang.


    "Cough cough, calm down so early in the morning!" The Fifth Elder''s voice came from inside.


    Qin Lang smiled as he looked at Wu Xing.


    Wu Xing glared at Qin Lang, and opened the door wide. Qin Lang walked in from the side.


    "Go, go, go. Zi Xin is about to leave. She might not be someone''s person by then!" Wu Xing spoke behind Qin Lang in a low voice.


    Qin Lang hesitated for a moment, but he didn''t turn his head back as he continued walking.


    "After entering the Royal Academy, who knows how many Heaven''s Pride warriors there are!" Who would remember a poor boy like you! " Seemingly seeing Qin Lang''s actions, Wu Xing laughed coldly from behind.


    Qin Lang turned his head, as if he wanted to verify whether this matter was true or false. However, when he saw that disgusting cold smile, he turned his head back. He would ask Zi Xin later and find out.


    When they entered the inner courtyard, the Fifth Elder had already walked out.


    "Qin Lang, what brings you here today?"


    "Elder, there''s something I forgot to mention yesterday, so I rushed over early in the morning to report." Qin Lang bowed.


    "What is it?"


    "In the Sunset Mountains, Senior Xiong once told me that there isn''t just one person like him. He also told me to inform my sect that if there are disciples killing the innocent in the Sunset Mountain Range, Senior Xiong and the others will take revenge!" Furthermore, Senior Xiong and the rest''s appearance might have something to do with the disappearance of that stone tablet from the ''Azure Sky Continent''! "


    Fifth Elder''s face gradually turned serious. When she heard the last sentence, her face changed drastically: "Why didn''t you report such an urgent matter earlier!"


    "Reporting to Elder, I did not think of this matter. It was a conclusion that was drawn after the mission was delivered yesterday and analyzed by Elder Su and the others. The accuracy of it is not guaranteed."


    The Fifth Elder calmed down and pondered for a moment. Then, he said, "This matter is too important, we have to report it to the Sovereign. I will go report to the Sovereign right now, you guys cultivate on your own. Wu Xing, help Qin Lang get some breakfast. After which, he left.


    "Yes sir!"


    Qin Lang looked at Wu Xing, who was in so much pain, as if he had eaten a fly. Wu Xing, who obviously didn''t want to go but didn''t dare to disobey the Fifth Elder''s orders, walked slowly to the backyard. He stood in the yard and looked around casually.


    "Qin Lang, you came so early. Where''s my master? What are you laughing about? "


    This time, it was Zixin who came out. She was dressed in red, and although she didn''t put on makeup, she was still as beautiful as ever.


    "Oh, I told the elders about Senior Xiong''s matter and our analysis from last night. The fifth elder said that he had to report to the grand master. "Let''s go. I''ll let you cultivate on your own."


    "Then why are you laughing so foolishly?"


    "Fifth Elder told Wu Xing to bring me breakfast, but you didn''t see the expression on Wu Xing''s face. You just wanted to laugh!"


    "Breakfast? Do you dare to eat the breakfast that he brought out? Let''s go, I''ll take you to get some food. "


    "Where to?"


    "Let''s go, you''ll know once we get there!" Zi Xin grabbed Qin Lang''s arm and pulled him out of the room.

 C41

    "Zi Xin, you''re talking about going to Elder Su''s place to collect rice?!" Qin Lang was slightly surprised.


    "What is it? I don''t believe it, Sister Rou''s food is delicious. It''s been a long time since I''ve been there, and it''s all thanks to you that I managed to get Master away. " Zi Xin seemed to understand Qin Lang''s thoughts.


    Qin Lang truly could not believe it. Elder Su was an expert of the Soul Resisting Realm, how could he cook for himself? However, he couldn''t help but believe Zi Xin when he saw how drooling she was.


    "Alright, by the way, Zixin, do you know how to use the grass?"


    "I don''t know, but Master should know. I was planning to ask him today. Speaking of which, Qin Lang, why did you give me so much!"


    "That''s not the main point. Sun Ruofeng told me that the root of the grass can be used to concoct pills and it can be used as a bath ¡­" Qin Lang told Zi Xin what Sun Ruofeng had told him last night, and also told her that he had reached the seventh layer of Body Tempering today.


    "Who is Sun Ruofeng?" Zi Xin tilted her head and asked.


    Qin Lang rubbed his forehead. Did something happen to the little girl''s brain today? Where did her spiritual force go? He helplessly explained to her who Sun Ruofeng was.


    "Qin Lang, I feel that what Sun Ruofeng said is true. After all, you''ve tried it already."


    "I also feel that what he said is true, but looking at these hundred year old roots, they seem to be quite rare. How about this, we leave a hundred stalks and send the rest to Uncle Lan. We''ll have Uncle Lan send someone to investigate them." Even if Uncle Blue and the rest do not need it, the amount of Three Azure Pills they concoct is still two hundred gold coins per pellet. As the mayor of the city, Uncle Blue should be able to make it in time of need. "


    "En, Qin Lang. If it''s not safe to send this letter, why don''t you let Uncle Liang come over and take back the letter that I wrote."


    Qin Lang nodded with a smile, feeling that Zi Xin had returned. "Mn, Zi Xin is truly thoughtful, this is good too, let''s go, let''s go get some food, and let Su Yun know, they should be able to find out if it''s true." As he spoke, he quickly walked forward.


    This time, however, it was Zi Xin who didn''t move.


    Qin Lang turned around and walked back. He patted Zi Xin''s head and gently asked, "What''s wrong? If you say it out loud, we''ll settle this together. "


    "Qin Lang, you treat me so well!" Zi Xin raised her head to look at Qin Lang, tears flickering in her eyes.


    "What nonsense are you talking about? How can I compare to the way you and Uncle Blue and Aunt Qin treat me? Stupid girl!" Qin Lang looked at her intently.


    "But, but ¡­" "I''m leaving, wuu ¡­" Zi Xin suddenly squatted on the ground and cried. She couldn''t stop her tears from dripping onto the ground.


    "I know, I''m going to the Royal Academy!" Just one more year than me. I''ll come find you next year! Don''t cry! "


    Qin Lang also squatted on the ground. He whispered to Zi Xin, who had her head lowered and was crying. Zi Xin blinked her tearful eyes as she asked.


    "How did you know?"


    "Wu Xing told me. It''s just that I was suspicious at the time, so I knew it was true when you said that."


    "But I don''t want to leave Master, nor do I want to ¡­ "I don''t want to leave you ¡­"


    "Silly girl, don''t we still have nearly a year''s time? "Why are you crying so early? Maybe I can go when the time comes." Qin Lang continued to console her.


    I am now at the peak of the 8th level and will soon break through to the 9th level. I am sure that I will be able to enter the Mortal Realm within this year, so this year I will definitely be going to the Royal Academy. Qin Lang, you must work hard to cultivate. Zi Xin looked at Qin Lang. Her tears had yet to dry as she pitifully tugged on Qin Lang''s hand.


    "Un, even if it''s for you, I will still work hard to cultivate. However, that will have to wait for us to finish this meal first." Fortunately, there weren''t many people here in the morning, and Elder Su couldn''t see them either. Otherwise, they would have gone crazy from laughter when they saw your flowery face. You''re right, right? Come, let''s laugh! " Qin Lang smiled as he looked at Zi Xin. He then pointed at the building not far away.


    "Alright, let''s go get some food!"


    Zi Xin''s tears turned into smiles. However, they didn''t know that the days they could come to eat could be counted on one hand.

 C42

    "Where''s Sister Rou, Su Yun? I brought Qin Lang here for a meal!" After wiping away her tears, Zi Xin returned to her lively and adorable appearance.


    As luck would have it, the item house had just opened as well. Su Yun who was still half asleep moved towards the table, and only regained some of his energy after seeing Zi Xin and the rest enter.


    "I''m preparing upstairs. There''s basically no one here in the morning. I''ll go up with you!"


    The three of them walked up the stairs at the same time. Su Rou was still preparing the ingredients, but after hearing their voices, she did not come out. She only yelled at them, "You guys wait for a while. I never would have thought that you would come. I''ll prepare another two."


    "Hee hee, sorry for the trouble Sister Rou!" Zi Xin replied obediently.


    Just as they were chatting casually outside, Qin Lang explained everything that he had said to Zi Xin to Su Yun.


    Su Yun blinked his eyes: "I don''t know, and my sister should not know either, but we can go and ask the Third Clan Elder! Many of our pills were created by him. "


    "What are you guys talking about? Su Yun, go and bring the rest over. " Su Rou had finished preparing the breakfast so she brought it over to them and asked while they were at it.


    "Sister Rou, do you know the use of the root of the fluorescing grass?"


    "I don''t know. Pills can be said to have specialization in the arts, just like runemasters and blacksmiths. Very few people can learn both. Without talent and without the time to do so." You can go and ask the Third Elder. "


    "Third Elder ¡­" I''ve only come to the sect for two years and I haven''t seen him for a few times. I can''t even see a dragon''s head or tail.


    Su Rou shook her head, indicating that she did not know. The few of them did not say much and quietly started to eat their breakfast.


    At this moment, in the secret chamber of the Flying Snow Sect, there were six or seven people discussing something. The most surprising thing was that the Director of the New Capital, Wei Hui, was also present.


    "Everyone, about the matter that the Fifth Elder spoke of, how should my Snowfly Sect handle it?" One could tell from the words that the one who spoke was the leader of the Flying Snow Sect, Xia Wuqian.


    "Sovereign, should we report this to the capital and let the imperial government handle this matter?"


    Sect Master, what we have discussed right now is only speculation and have not been confirmed as yet. Rashly reporting the matter to the capital city, in case the truth is not so incriminating to His Majesty, ah, I have gone to the Azure Sky Continent to find him. No matter how far we go, everyone said that I have never heard of it. The one who had just spoken was the City Hall''s Wei Hui.


    "Elder Wei, since it''s like this, what if a disciple from another sect falls at the Sunset Mountains? This ¡­"


    "No worries, we''ve already confirmed that there are high-level beasts lurking in the Sunset Mountains. We can report this to the capital, but it will take some time before the capital sends people to investigate." In this period of time, if any other sect disciple were to fall in, he can only blame himself, what does this have to do with my Flying Snow Sect!? I still hope that it will be the core disciples. "


    Courtyard Wei Zheng''s words were very impolite. Perhaps it was because they had met too many sufferings and life and death situations on their way to the Azure Sky Continent, and no one objected. Regardless of the sect or sect, their interest was above everyone else.


    Seeing that everyone had stopped talking, Xia Wuliang made a decision, "Alright, let''s do as Elder Wei said, we''ll report the matter of the demonic beasts to the capital. If we release the news, all the disciples of the sects in the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy are not allowed to kill the innocent in the Sunset Mountains, and those who disobey will bear the consequences. From today onwards, we, the Snowfly Sect, will not accept any missions in the Sunset Mountain Range. Pass it on. "


    "Yes sir!" A figure dressed in black clothes floated by and quickly disappeared.


    Not too long after, the news had spread outside the Flying Snow Sect.


    At this moment, the disciples of the Xuan Yuan Academy had also received the news. They were all discussing about the appearance of the demonic beast in the Sunset Mountains. I''ve never heard of it. Can''t I go anymore? It was close and convenient, and many of the tasks were there.


    "Elder, may I ask how the appearance of the demonic beast in the Sunset Mountains is proven?" Some disciples asked.


    "As far as I know, this is the personal experience of a disciple from the B Academy called Qin Lang. I have already passed down the orders from the sect head, so everyone can follow it." After saying this, the sect elders that had come to deliver the message left.


    "I see, boy. So this is where you''re hiding!"

 C43

    After the meal, Qin Lang and Zi Xin went back.


    Because today was still considered the mission''s period, Qin Lang didn''t need to train with the people from the B City Academy. After returning to his room, Qin Lang laid down and started to think.


    I don''t know if I can reach the Mortal Realm, but I have to work hard for it. Not only for Zi Xin, but also to test myself to see if I can pass this trial once in a thousand years ¡­


    Unknowingly, he fell asleep. When he woke up, he was woken by the ruckus of his roommates. Qin Lang sat up, rubbed his head and looked around, but didn''t see Sun Ruofeng.


    "Brothers, do any of you know where Sun Ruofeng went?"


    "He left this morning. He said that he went out to train. We don''t know where he went exactly." Someone answered him.


    "Thank you." Not long after, the few of them went out again. They did not call Qin Lang, but Qin Lang did not care, as he and Sun Ruofeng were more familiar with each other among the five people in the room. As for the other three, it was sufficient as long as the two sides did not clash.


    Having nothing else to do, he was about to go back to sleep when he was interrupted by a clamorous noise from outside.


    "Sun Ruofeng, Qin Lang, get the hell out here!"


    "Get out here!"


    "Young Master Qian, why don''t we go and find them?"


    Hearing the first ring, Qin Lang felt a little familiar, but he still couldn''t remember who it was. When he heard the words "Young Master Qian", Qin Lang suddenly remembered.


    "Oh, Young Master Qian, what business do you have with Brother Sun and I today?" Qin Lang lazily walked out of the house and looked at the money merchant and his subordinates. There were also two things that looked very much like henchmen.


    "Qin Lang, I didn''t think that you would actually hide here, letting us search for you for so long, where''s Sun Ruofeng!?" Why didn''t I come out with you?! " The money dealer stared at Qin Lang, who was in front of him, and raised his voice slightly.


    "Brother Sun, he said to only take care of us. We don''t need him to do anything." Qin Lang lifted his hand to dig at his ear as he spoke indifferently.


    "What big words! I want to see how you will deal with us alone! Qian Liu, you go first and take him down! " What the money dealer hated the most was how a commoner could not do anything in front of him. Therefore, he directly let his own bodyguard take over. He seemed very confident.


    Qin Lang put away the letter casually as his eyes narrowed. He didn''t know which senior had said that he would look down on the enemy strategically, but he definitely couldn''t do that with tactics.


    "Hah!" The moment the expert made his move, Qin Lang could tell from the gust of wind that this follower of his had some ability. He was at least at the Body Tempering Sixth Layer.


    Qin Lang used his full strength in the exchange. He didn''t know how much strength was needed to deal with an opponent with too little experience, so he could only do his best to avoid getting injured.


    "Bam!"


    Qin Lang didn''t move an inch while the guard named Qian Liu flew more than ten feet away. He lay on the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood with a "Wah!"


    The dealer was stunned and the eyes of his two henchmen were filled with fear. His guard Qian Liu had the strength of Body Tempering Sixth Layer and was one of the top newbies in the group. Who would have thought that Qin Lang would be able to send Qian Liu flying with a single palm strike?


    He hesitated and looked at Qian Liu''s injuries. He was wondering if he should continue looking for trouble, but he didn''t notice the movements of the two people beside him.

 C44

    "Money dealer, do you want to try it yourself?" Qin Lang beckoned to Qian Shang.


    However, they did not have the intention of helping Qin Lang. This was because the sect rules had already stated that disciples were not allowed to fight to the death with each other, and killing one another was forbidden in any sect. The division of the academies was only for the sake of cultivation and management, and everyone was considered a new disciple who had just started cultivating, so there was no need for them to oppose each other.


    The money merchant was still hesitating. With so many people watching, it was still fine that he won by bullying others. However, losing was a huge loss to him. Thinking about how Qin Lang had extended his hand just now, he asked hesitantly, "Qin Lang, have you broken through?"


    "It''s my business if I haven''t broken through yet. Whether I''m going to fight or not right now is what I need to ask you." Qin Lang smiled indifferently and looked at the reaction of the money lender.


    With Qin Lang''s words, the money dealer became even more suspicious. If Qin Lang really broke through, he wouldn''t be able to take advantage of him today. It would be better to leave first and wait until he also broke through. But before he could make up his mind, the two people beside him suddenly rushed out.


    With a "dang" sound, a nail about two inches long was nailed to the door frame behind Qin Lang. It was not very deep, and it looked as if Qin Lang did not have any intention of killing him.


    One of the two henchmen leaped forward. His sickle was about to hit Qin Lang, who had just dodged the Soul-Chasing Spike. However, it was blocked by a short knife. This was the first time that the knife that Wu Yunshuo had given him worked.


    Qin Lang cried out how dangerous it was in his heart. Luckily, he didn''t let down his guard, otherwise, he would definitely fall for it. Fellow brothers, are they going to find trouble and use weapons? The scythe in his hand was broken along with the scythe''s scythe that was still in its scythe''s scythe sheath. The person behind him also fell to the ground.


    Qin Lang stepped on one of the men and glared at the dealer, "Money dealer, are you sure you can bear the consequences of using weapons?!" The onlookers at the side also had angry looks on their faces. There was even a small grudge between fellow disciples that they had raised their weapons against. If this went on, who would dare to guarantee that nothing would happen to them?


    He did not expect that the two fools would dare to use their weapons, but they did not kill Qin Lang, as they still had room to recover. He quickly explained, "Qin Lang, they didn''t kill you, and since this is their first time committing a crime, how about we let them go this time? I will definitely punish them well when I go back."


    Qin Lang looked at the ground, and sure enough, half of the scythe was connected with the scabbard, the other half of the scabbard was on the ground, and he thought to himself, "Then I''ll spare them this time, bring them back to reflect on the situation, since they are from the same sect, it''s fine to have a good fight if they were to open their mouths, and using the blade behind their back is not the doing of a gentleman. Money dealer, if you still look down on me, let us meet on the stage at the end of the year competition!"


    "Brother Qin is a merciful man. It''s a deal!" After the dealer cupped his hands in thanks, he angrily rebuked the two men who were still on the ground: "Help him up, pick up the things you left behind, and roll over here!"


    The two people on the ground hurriedly stood up, picked up the two halves of the scythe, pulled out the Soul-Chasing Spike from the doorframe, and walked behind the moneymaker with their heads lowered.


    "I''ve let everyone watch a joke today. My money merchant is here to accompany you." After bowing in several directions, the money dealer told the two people to get up and sit on the ground, then headed out the door.


    Walking to the door, the money merchant looked back at Qin Lang and said, "Brother Qin, since you are not a poor family''s disciple, you should have a proper bearing! It''s good to play the pig to eat the tiger, but sometimes, you can also provoke a lot of unnecessary trouble! " After which, he led the three of them out.


    Qin Lang, who was still in a daze, looked at himself again and again. Suddenly, he remembered the saber in his hand. To use an Earth Ranked Weapon at the Body Tempering realm was not something a poor disciple could do.


    Qin Lang could only smile bitterly as he watched them leave. However, he didn''t notice the hatred in the eyes of those two. He didn''t expect that their benevolence this time around would lead to an even greater calamity.

 C45

    After the money merchant had left, the surrounding disciples of the First City Court looked at Qin Lang with a different expression. There was even a hint of worship in their eyes, as well as some fear. He had just entered the sect for a month and had already reached the seventh layer of Body Tempering. That was an existence that ordinary people could not even dream of.


    However, Qin Lang didn''t have much of a reaction. He could look at others as they wished, as long as they didn''t cause him any trouble. He was more concerned about how he could reach the Mortal Realm within a year.


    A month passed just like that, and his daily training life was still very ordinary. Other than seeing Zi Xin once when Liang Bo came, the rest of his time was spent cultivating. When he saw Zi Xin that time, she had already reached the 9th Body Tempering Layer.


    In the autumn of the year, six months had passed and Zi Xin had unsurprisingly reached the Qi Cultivation stage. The nine disciples had already prepared to enter the Qi Cultivation stage, and the day to go to the Royal Academy was right in front of them, Qin Lang had also gone from the Seventh Layer of Body Tempering to the Ninth Level of Body Tempering. For most disciples, it would take at least a year or even longer.


    In front of the main entrance of the Flying Snow Sect, an object similar to a flying boat had stopped next to the entrance. The five great elders of the Flying Snow Sect and all of the institutions were standing in front of the door, and behind the door, were all the disciples who were in the sect.


    "Every year at this time, I have to send away a group of people. Today, it''s your turn. Every single person I send off is a disciple of my Flying Snow Sect. You all represent my Flying Snow Sect!" The sect does not beg each of you to return after learning it, but no matter where you go, you are still disciples of my Flying Snow Sect, so what is the first rule of the Flying Snow Sect?! "


    "We will never harm each other, we will never do anything wrong!" All disciples answered loudly, their voices deafening.


    "Do you remember?"


    "Sect Master''s teachings shall never be forgotten!"


    "Alright, the next two hours are yours."


    Everyone understood that it was time to send off their relatives and friends.


    Qin Lang stepped forward and looked at Zi Xin. Zi Xin was also waiting for him. They already knew that such a day would come when Mayor Lan and his mother didn''t come.


    "Let''s go to the side."


    "Alright!"


    There was a small bamboo forest nearby. Although it was small, it wasn''t small either. In the middle of the bamboo forest, there was a small path that was stepped on by a Flying Snow Sect disciple who had gone out to train.


    No one came to disturb them. It seemed like everyone knew their relationship, but in reality, they were just standing at the intersection chatting.


    "Qin Lang, I''m leaving."


    "Yeah, I know."


    "You should come find me earlier ¡­"


    "Yes, I''ll be going next year."


    "Qin Lang ¡­"


    "Hmm?"


    "Is the atmosphere of our chat really going to split up? Don''t you feel very awkward?! "


    "It''s really awkward, because I can''t wait any longer?"


    "Can''t wait? Can''t wait for anything ¡­ "


    Qin Lang immediately hugged Zi Xin ¡­


    Outside the bamboo forest, the siblings were still casually standing at the intersection.


    "Sis, can you see what they''re doing?"


    "Yes, I''ve already seen it. They''re hugging each other."


    "¡­ ¡­." "No way, they''re younger than me ¡­" Su Yun said with embarrassment.


    "That''s true."


    A quarter of an hour passed and there was no movement ¡­


    An hour passed, but he still hadn''t come out ¡­


    "Elder sister, this ¡­ Isn''t it a bit long? "


    "I also think it''s a bit long. Carrying on for so long without doing anything for so long, is it that interesting?"


    "A certain someone''s mind is dirty, yet I didn''t explain it clearly?"


    "I''m not the only one ¡­"

 C46

    An hour passed by very quickly. Qin Lang sent them off onto the flying boat. Indeed, Wu Xing was among them. He had a faint cold smile on his face as he cast a sidelong glance at Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang didn''t bother to look at him and continued to search for Zi Xin. When he saw Zi Xin, he was astonished. There were two people standing behind Zi Xin, and they were also looking at him.


    "Qin Lang, don''t worry. I''ll help you watch over Zi Xin!" "However, you have to come quickly. Otherwise, I won''t care if she runs away with someone else. Hehe ¡­"


    "Su Yun ~" Zi Xin looked at Su Yun who was giggling and her face turned red.


    "I will definitely go as soon as possible. Elder Su, why are all of you on the flying boat?"


    "We have to go back as well. Qin Lang, cultivate well. See you next year." Su Rou smiled and said. At that moment, her voice was like her name.


    "Qin Lang, come over early. Otherwise, big sister Rou will really belong to someone else!" Zi Xin was laughing like a little fox, but Su Yun was talking about Su Rou. Little girl, if you bully Qin Lang, I will bully your sister.


    Qin Lang could only smile. At this moment, nothing he could say was too good to be true.


    The flying boat started to move. Sect Master Xia and all the disciples shouted at the same time, "Have a pleasant journey!"


    "Have a pleasant journey!" Qin Lang also shouted loudly. He saw Zi Xin''s lips move. There was no sound, but he could still tell that she said ''I will wait for you''.


    "Wait for me, Zixin." Qin Lang silently said in his heart.


    The flying boat finally disappeared from sight and the crowd dispersed. Qin Lang returned to his room.


    Blue River City.


    "Xin`er should have left. The Royal Academy, ah. To be honest, it''s not bad at all. But those old fellows are so stinky and stubborn. I wonder if they have changed yet."


    Within the City Lord''s Mansion, the Azure City Lord was currently conversing with his wife. Joy was written all over his face, and he had even mentioned the Royal Academy.


    "Yes, Xin Er went. I''m not too worried about how Lang''er is doing in the capital. He''s the only one left in the Flying Snow Sect." On the contrary, Madam Qin seemed very calm, even worrying about Qin Lang.


    "Oh, madam doesn''t care about her daughter, but cares about others instead. This is really rare, hahaha ¡­" Mayor Lan laughed as if he was watching a joke.


    "You heartless bastard. Lang Er is an outsider, right? If it wasn''t for his 600 + stalks of root grass, would you be able to build a good relationship with those old fellows from the Alchemy Association?" "Something without a conscience ¡­" The more Madam Qin spoke, the angrier she got. As she spoke, she was about to pick up the City Lord''s ears.


    "Good, good, good. Madam, you''re right. But I''m still the lord of a city. Can you at least give me some face and not be so nosy?" Mayor Lan pleaded for mercy.


    "Say again, Lang Er is an outsider. Try it!" Madam Qin placed her hands on her hips.


    "Did I say Lang was an outsider? "This is your mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law. The more she looks at him, the more she likes him. I am completely innocent."


    "Aren''t you interested in Lang Er? Otherwise, would you be willing to let your daughter, who is so far away in her arms, casually look at someone?"


    "Madam, you''re wrong. If Xin''er truly likes someone, I wouldn''t mind even if he was a poor kid with a poor aptitude. As long as he treats Xin''er well, it''s fine. As for Qin Zheng, he''s a completely unexpected surprise.


    "That''s true. Why don''t you take a look at who owns this house? When I said Lan Mingwu, Lang''er wouldn''t do anything stupid, right?"


    "Rest assured, my lady. Qin Ji is not that weak. He will only meet once every two thousand years. He will not be that stupid. I''m guessing he is definitely busy cultivating right now!" "Hahaha ¡­"


    The hearty laughter of the City Lord rang out again. In fact, he wasn''t wrong. Qin Lang had accumulated enough energy to cultivate. Moreover, he was preparing to go out to gain more experience.

 C47

    "Young Master Qin, Sect Master has sent a message for you to pass!"


    Qin Lang, who was cultivating, suddenly heard someone call out to him. His voice was low and hoarse, giving off the feeling that he did not talk much, and when Qin Lang turned around, he saw a person dressed in black, with a black cloak covering his entire head. His face was covered by a black veil, and only his eyes were exposed.


    Qin Lang was puzzled. The Sovereign had actually sent a blood guard to spread the word. Could it be that there was something important? But even if there was something important, a Body Tempering disciple like him was not the one in it. Thus, he asked, "Big Brother Xue Wei, may I ask the sect master why you are looking for me?"


    "This subordinate does not know. Sect Master has only sent word to ask Young Master Qin to come over as soon as possible."


    "Thank you, Big Brother Blood Guard. I''ll be right there!"


    "I don''t dare. Since I''ve finished speaking, I will return to report." After that, the blood guard cupped his hands and left. Although the members of the Blood Guards did not say much, they were all quick-witted people. The Lord Sect Master regarded this youth with such importance, and coincidentally, they also knew that this Qin Lang was a genius that only met once, and should be addressed as "gongzi". If this youth were to grow up, and the Lord Sect Master''s brain would rush to pass on the position of Lord to him, then he would not be our superior.


    Qin Lang collected a bucket of water from the well and washed off the sweat on his body. He then changed his clothes and went to the sect head''s residence.


    "Reporting to Sect Master, Young Master Qin is here!" A maidservant led Qin Lang to the grand master''s study.


    "Okay, you can go down first. Qin Lang, take a seat anywhere you''d like!"


    "Yes." The maid turned away and left.


    "I don''t dare, Sovereign. I think I will just stand there."


    Sect Master Xia smiled: "Such a young age, what are you being so cautious for? Youngsters should be a bit aggressive, just sit!"


    Qin Lang couldn''t refuse and had to sit down.


    "You must be very curious why I called you here! And they even sent blood guards to notify you. "


    "Mm ¡­" "Yes."


    "Actually, it''s nothing. I''m just used to calling you over, but I didn''t have any other intentions. I just wanted to ask if you had any plans after Zi Xin left." Sect Master Xia also sat down, lifting a cup of tea and taking a sip.


    "Sovereign, in truth, I don''t have much of an idea. I just want to cultivate and reach the Mortal Realm as soon as possible. Next year, I can go to the Royal Academy!" When Qin Lang spoke, he was extremely reserved. Upon mentioning the Royal Academy, his eyes gleamed with a bright light.


    "Haha, I''ve made you so anxious. Why are you so anxious to see Zixin?"


    "Eh ¡­" Qin Lang was embarrassed. Could the sect head be joking with him? Could he just drive back?


    "Actually, it''s nothing much. It''s normal to think this way about someone of such age, but don''t be impatient, do you understand? "You are already at the 9th layer of Body Tempering, only one step away from Qi Cultivating. There is no need to force yourself to train at this moment."


    "Yes, Sect Leader, I will do my best to pay attention."


    "Okay, Qin Lang, let me ask you. Do you want to go out and gain experience?"


    Qin Lang was shocked at first, but then he became happy. He had the same intention and asked happily, "Sect Master, is it really possible?"


    "Yes, but not the Sunset Mountains. I already said that disciples of the Flying Snow Sect can''t go there for the time being, and can''t slap themselves in the face." Sect Master Xia turned his head to look at Qin Lang. He spoke very casually and even started to joke around with him.


    Qin Lang was silent, because apart from the Sunset Mountains, he had never been there.


    "Have you not thought of a good place? I can recommend you one, Ascension Valley! That place was originally the tomb of a demon beast from the ancient times, but now it has become a wasteland. Including our Da Xia territory, there aren''t many high rank demon beasts in that place, but too many years have passed and all the good things have been found. Right now, it is a place where the juniors of the various sects try their luck, so there are no dangers. Don''t just treat it as training, see it as seeing the world! It''s just that the distance is a bit far, are you willing to go? " Sect Master Xia seemed to have seen Qin Lang''s hesitation.


    "Disciple is willing!" Qin Lang was extremely happy, he did not expect the Sovereign to be so considerate. Not only did he let him go out to gain experience, he even sent him to another location.


    "Alright!" Sovereign Xia laughed and continued to talk with Qin Lang.


    Two hours passed.


    "Did you remember what I told you?"


    "Got it."


    "Yes, you can set off at any time. I''ll help you talk about the Wei Courtyard. You can leave first." Sect Master Xia nodded and helped him take care of the Xia Courtyard''s Zheng at the same time.


    "Yes!" disciple will take his leave. " Qin Lang stood up, made a big bow, and dashed out.


    I, Qin Lang, have come to the Ascension Valley!

 C48

    One day later.


    After you go out, go directly to the west. With your current cultivation level, you should need about half a month to reach the west side. When you realize that aside from your own path, the other three sides are cliffs, and all three sides look exactly like this, you''re almost there.


    Qin Lang stood at the entrance and recited what the Sect Master had told him to himself. He touched the storage bag in his hands and departed in anticipation.


    Not long after Qin Lang left, Sect Leader Xia and his courtyard began to argue.


    "How can you let him go out alone at this time? He is only at the Body Tempering realm, so if he goes out now, he might be in danger. Didn''t you say that he might be the hope of the Flying Snow Sect? "


    The Wei Yuan was trying his best to persuade the Sect Leader Xia, who was standing with his hands behind his back and a calm expression.


    "There shouldn''t be any danger. Qin Lang has never had any enmity with anyone before, and you should know about the Flying Knight Valley. Those who went there were all the juniors from the sect. As long as he is not impulsive, I think that place is beneficial for him!"


    "I know. He has a good relationship with Zi Xin. Now that Zi Xin has left, you should be worried that his masked cultivation will have a bad effect on your mental state ¡­"


    "Hey, didn''t I say that you would understand?"


    "Listen to me!"


    "Say, say ¡­"


    "Ever since the appearance of the high-level demon beasts in the Sunset Mountains, I have been investigating the situation. Recently, there have been some news from other places saying that there were some demon beasts in the nearby mountains or in some places where there were very few people. Because the accuracy of the information is being verified, it was not reported. I did not expect you to send him out at this time. "


    "Are you saying that Qin Lang might meet some demonic beasts on the way?"


    "That''s right!" Just like this, the journey from the Sect to the Ascension Valley will take half a month, and there will be some large forests in the middle that will send blood guards to chase him back! "


    Sect Master Xia looked out of the window as he pondered over Wei Hui''s suggestion. The Wei Courtyard was also watching on the side, waiting for Sect Master''s reply.


    "No, there''s no need to chase him back. He has the Rejuvenation Pill, Earth Escape Talisman, a pair of Earth Grade weapons, and the Tri-Azure Pellet for cultivation." If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to preserve his life. We cannot protect him for the rest of his life, and if we don''t suffer a little, how can we grow up?


    He no longer had that casual expression from before, nor was there any heaviness on his face. Instead, he had a sense of self-confidence, he was also young, when he was young, who wouldn''t want to explore the outside world and see the world. That was the reason why he went to the Azure Continent to see the legendary place.


    The two of them looked at each other and started laughing at the same time.


    At this time, Qin Lang was already a thousand miles away. Five days later, he arrived at a small town called Navy Tide Town.


    In a small restaurant in Cang Lan Town, after Qin Lang had eaten his fill, he decided to resupply the food for the next few days. It wasn''t because they couldn''t bring so much dry food, but because they could eat some hot food. No one was willing to gnaw on dry food.


    "Boss, pay the bill. Also, give me three catties of beef in the restaurant as well, and give me a dozen or so big cakes." "How much is it?" Qin Lang took out two gold coins from his chest pocket. Sun Ruofeng had exchanged 400 gold coins for him, so he wasn''t short on money right now.


    "Alright, customer, a total of six silver coins. It looks like this is your first time in Navy Tide Town." Not long after, the owner ran over with two paper bags.


    "Boss, how do you know this is my first time here!" Qin Lang chuckled as he asked.


    "Those who have been here know that the local people usually settle their accounts with silver coins. I can''t find any gold coins if you just give them to me like this."


    Looking at the gold coins in Qin Lang''s hands, Qin Lang thought for a while before continuing, "Boss, then can you fill a few pounds of the delicious dishes in the restaurant until you find them? What do you think?"


    "Customer, can I help you decorate the more expensive snacks in the restaurant?"


    "Alright!" You can just collect one gold coin at any time! "


    An hour later, Qin Lang walked out of the store. He had never thought that he would be the target of such a gaze after he had looked at this town for so long.

 C49

    After half an incense worth of time, Qin Lang walked into a small alley.


    "Brat, hand over all your gold coins. We''re just borrowing money." At the mouth of the alleyway, a person holding a big stick looked at Qin Lang with an evil grin.


    "Brothers, look at this kid''s clothes. He looks like a rich man. I have an old lady on him, so ¡­" "I haven''t gotten married yet. I''m just visiting a relative this time. The big brothers are generous enough to let me off, alright?"


    After entering the sect, he finally understood that if his opponent wasn''t so much stronger than him, and if he didn''t use his cultivation, he wouldn''t be able to see through it. Therefore, if he recklessly made a move without clearly understanding the situation on the other side, even if he wasn''t careful, he would still be at a disadvantage.


    "Little... Boy, don''t... Stop pretending, you can''t even eat a meal... They all used gold coins to pay the bill, yet they still said... Saying that you don''t have any money, don''t be afraid, your brothers are like a tribulation ¡­ Stealing a fortune won''t harm your character ¡­. "" No, no! "My life." The big fatty spoke up, but he was a bit stuttering, so he said it was better to be clear.


    "Brothers, from the looks of your clothes, it doesn''t look like you''re robbing me. Since you say it like this, then this brat does have a few silver coins. Big brothers, how about you let this brat go?" Qin Lang fished out a handful of silver coins. It was the leftover from the boss, about twenty or so.


    Greed crept onto his face, and this time he sneered: "Brat, don''t try to trick us, obediently hand over all the gold coins you have, otherwise don''t blame our brothers for being impolite!" With a wave of the club in his hand, the sound of wind splitting was very loud.


    However, the fatty beside him looked at the big man hesitantly. He did not say anything, but Qin Lang saw what he was doing.


    "Brothers, does this mean that we can''t be nice anymore?" Although Qin Lang''s hands had yet to move, his expression slowly turned serious.


    "Kid, don''t leave any money behind, don''t leave any money, choose one!" The fierceness on the big man''s face deepened as he walked towards Qin Lang while speaking. Qin Lang remained indifferent, "Kid, since you don''t know what''s good for you, then we shall meet on the Road to River Styx!"


    Seeing that the big man''s staff was about to swing over, Qin Lang was clearly just one palm''s width away. Qin Lang raised his arm, but the two didn''t come into contact.


    "Fatty, what are you doing?!"


    Qin Lang looked over and saw that it was still the fat man. The moment the big man waved his hand, Qin Lang grabbed the big man''s waist and questioned him.


    "Brother Zhu, didn''t we agree to only seek wealth and not kill you? My father''s injuries can''t be cured, I don''t want you to harm anyone, wuu ¡­."


    The fatty squatted on the ground and cried, but he did not stutter. The two people behind Qin Lang ran over. They ignored Qin Lang and tried to console Fatty. The man with the wooden stick looked at Qin Lang, but he didn''t say anything. He stood to the side, leaning his staff against the wall.


    Looking at the situation in front of him, Qin Lang finally understood. The few of them were probably not bad people. Something must have happened to them. He took out three gold coins from his bosom and handed it over to Fatty.


    "Is it enough?"


    The fatty was stunned for a moment before he lifted his head to look at Qin Lang. The three people around him also stared blankly at Qin Lang.


    "This brother ¡­"


    "Is it enough?" Qin Lang asked again, "If there''s not enough, I still have more."


    "Enough... That''s enough! " Fatty hesitated, not knowing if he should take it or not.


    Qin Lang stuffed the gold coins into his hands and prepared to leave.


    ''Coo, coo... ''


    Qin Lang could not be more familiar with this voice. When he was young, at the Sunset Mountains, he would hear this voice every day.


    Qin Lang turned around, "Let''s go, I, as a good person, will treat you guys to another meal before we leave."


    The four of them were stunned once again. The burly man who was holding the stick earlier became even redder. "Brother, this ¡­ How can I be embarrassed? "


    "I know you guys are not bad people." Qin Lang replied. Then, he added, "We''re all men, don''t grumble so much." He turned around and walked out.


    An hour later, the familiar restaurant was still there. The familiar owner, Qin Lang understood everything.

 C50

    They grew up together, and the big man was the boss of the pillar. Since the fatty''s father had been bitten by a fierce beast on the mountain, no one in the village dared to enter the mountain, and the four of them had no choice but to make some firewood to sell in the town in order to gather the medicinal fees. The few of them were not even willing to eat, but the medical fees were still far off.


    Twenty silver coins could be said to be a very luxurious meal in this town. Qin Lang sat beside them, quietly watching them finish their meal.


    "Brother Qin, I almost hurt you just now. Let me apologize to you!" With a ''putong'' sound, the burly man directly knelt in front of Qin Lang. After a few more ''thump'' sounds, the remaining three people kneeled down as well.


    "What are all of you doing!?" Qin Lang was also startled and immediately stood up.


    "No, we almost caused Brother Qin''s death, making us kneel down and apologize to you! We have no future. You collected enough money for Fatty''s dad, which is equivalent to saving our dad. Kneeling in front of you is also a given, if you have anything that you want to work hard for, feel free to tell us. "


    The others didn''t have any doubts as they looked at Qin Lang with remorse.


    "All of you get up first. Even if that staff strike of yours from before did not harm me, I will show it to you when it starts. Quickly, get up!" Qin Lang was also kneeling down, at a loss of what to do. Not to mention the strange gazes from the people around him, even his speech was somewhat incoherent.


    After arguing for a few times, the few of them finally stood up. However, they still looked at Qin Lang with suspicion.


    Qin Lang observed that the surrounding people were no longer paying attention to them. He picked up the big man and brought the staff with him. With a wave of his hand, the staff snapped.


    The three of them stared at Qin Lang in astonishment, as they stared at Qin Lang in disbelief. Only the pillar remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Brother Qin is a cultivator."


    "You saw it." Qin Lang didn''t care much about it. It was normal for people to see it.


    Yes, we are a small town, but occasionally there are cultivators. Since Brother Qin is a cultivator, there are some things I want to tell you. In fact, the person who bit Fatty''s father is no ordinary wolf, but we are also people who live in the forest. We have seen ordinary wolves before. Pillar did not pay any attention to the three brothers and directly told Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang pondered. If this wasn''t an ordinary wolf, could it be a demonic beast? But according to the grand master, there shouldn''t be such a place on the road.


    "Big brother Zhu, where did you bite the fatty''s father?"


    "Illusory Night Forest."


    "Illusory Night Forest? That sounds like a nice name. "


    "Sigh, it''s just that the name is nice. The trees in the forest are really tall, and people sometimes can''t see the sky from where they are. After staying for a long time, it''s impossible to tell if it''s day or night, so the Illusory Night Forest''s name is passed down."


    "So that''s how it is!" Qin Lang finally understood. So this was how the Illusory Night Forest came about.


    "Yes, Brother Qin. Normally, if you had the time, we would be able to take you in. But now, we don''t dare to go in." Pillar sounded a little embarrassed.


    "It''s fine, it''s foolish to go in knowing the danger. "Oh right, Fatty, bring this pill back for your father to consume. It should be beneficial to his injuries!" As Qin Lang spoke, he took out a Spring-Returning Pill from the pill bottle given to him by the sect head and passed it to Fatty.


    "Brother Qin, you''ve already bought it for me ¡­ The money for the medicine, this... I really can''t take another pill. " The fat guy turned around and waved his hands in refusal, then started stuttering again.


    "Take it, treat your father!" It''s getting late, I''m leaving, you guys should hurry back as well. " Qin Lang looked outside. It was already afternoon.


    "How can that be? We haven''t paid you back yet!" The youngest of the four hastily stood up and looked at Qin Lang.


    "Don''t do this again in the future, it will be the best reward for me."


    Qin Lang directly jumped down from the window because he would not reject others. He was afraid that if he spoke, he would go with them to the village to have a look.


    "Brother Qin!"


    He ignored the four brothers who were shouting at him from the window and quickly ran through the street. He ran all the way to the west until he came across a forest. He also saw a very ordinary wooden signboard.


    "So, this is the Illusory Night Forest!" Qin Lang silently said in his heart.

 C51

    This could also be considered destiny. He originally wanted to go to the Illusory Night Forest to take a look at what that demonic beast looked like, but he didn''t expect it to be on the way.


    Qin Lang thought for a moment and walked down the original road. Looking left and right, the trees on both sides of the road were really tall. Furthermore, there were bare tree trunks below.


    "Even this can''t hide anything ¡­" It was already the beginning of autumn, and there were already leaves on the ground. Perhaps it was due to the fact that the road was wider, but one could still see into the sky from the sun, so if there was anything on the two sides of the road, they could still see. If it was a cultivator, they could use their spiritual sense to scout further, and the leaves were far from being able to hide animals like wolves.


    Qin Lang quickened his pace, wanting to see if the situation in front of him was still the same. The road gradually sloped, as if it was beginning to climb the mountain.


    Qin Lang raised his head. At this moment, the sun could no longer be seen and the light was becoming dimmer. However, there were changes to the plants on the roadside and a shrub appeared.


    "With my speed, the sky shouldn''t be dark by now. Have I arrived at the back of the mountain? "If only I could fly ¡­" Walking alone in the forest, he couldn''t see the sky. Even if he wasn''t afraid, he was still somewhat lonely. Qin Lang began to whisper to himself. Just pretend that he was talking to him.


    Of course, he couldn''t fly right now. He had to at least be at Qi Disciple level 2 to be able to stand in the air and control the spiritual energy in his body. Qin Lang still needed to learn a lot of things.


    To be precise, he moved like a monkey. When he walked to the edge of the forest, he swung a branch to another branch at a pretty fast speed. He could feel the feeling of flying no less than when he was walking, or at least that was what he thought.


    "Screech ~ ~"


    "Screech ~ ~"


    Suddenly, he heard a cry. Qin Lang became excited. Along the way, he didn''t see any other animals except the birds. Finally, he heard another sound. He looked closer and saw that it was a herd of deer. Unlike the deer he had previously saved, these deer had horns on their heads and were currently searching for food.


    Not too far away, a few black shadows were lurking around.


    Suddenly, the shadow moved. It pounced towards the herd of deer at a lightning speed.


    How could it be a pack of wolves? Qin Lang was astonished. Although he had discovered the black shadows earlier, he had thought that they were a few of the deer herds. He hadn''t expected them to be wolves.


    Just as the wolf pack was about to charge into the herd, Qin Lang moved. After three rounds, he was standing in the middle of the pack.


    The delicious food in his mouth was disrupted by this thing. The wolves slowly surrounded Qin Lang with fangs in their mouths.


    Qin Lang was also observing them. With grey fur and extraordinary speed, this was not the speed a normal wolf should have. Could this be the thing that attacked Fatty''s father?


    "HOWL ~ ~!"


    With a short howl, the two wolves pounced.


    "Crack!" A wolf missed. Qin Lang jumped out of the attack range. The wolf which had missed the target shook its neck as it turned its head to continue staring at Qin Lang.


    However, he could not dodge the other. His white teeth were already close to Qin Lang''s leg. Qin Lang kicked out with eighty percent of his strength.


    With a ''boom'', this one also flew out, but it didn''t die. Its oily green eyes were still glaring at Qin Lang, struggling to get up.


    So durable! Qin Lang was stunned. 80% of his strength could not even kill a wolf! This was definitely a demonic beast.


    "Roar ~ ~" A few more rushed over, one of them howling towards the sky.


    "Mist Grass, come together!" Call for helpers! "


    Qin Lang had already ran more than ten steps away when he heard these words. The wolves behind him followed closely ¡­

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    Qin Lang, who was in a panic, had no idea how long he had been running in the forest. However, the number of wolves behind him did not decrease. Instead, there were a few more.


    Qin Lang felt depressed. He had been kind and had provoked a bunch of people. However, he couldn''t beat them. Yet, they were chasing him and he was now being chased? Was he going to die in the mouth of a wolf? Qin Lang shuddered when he thought of how he had been reduced to nothing.


    It was getting dark.


    At last, dawn arrived. Qin Lang saw a tree, a very thick tree, and turned his head to take a look. Fortunately, the wolf pack had not turned over, and with his last bit of strength, Qin Lang used the vines to leap up.


    The pack of wolves caught up. Suddenly, they stopped following Qin Lang and slowed down as well. One of them sat unmoving while the other two surrounded it. The remaining wolves began to sniff the surroundings. Qin Lang looked at a tree that was slowly walking towards him. He walked around the tree and even raised his head to look at the tree, but the branches and leaves of the tree were too dense, and there were enough branches and leaves in the place where Qin Lang stayed.


    Before long, all the gray wolves that had been searching the area had returned. The leader of the pack led the wolf pack away.


    He was overjoyed, but his eyelids gradually grew heavy. After walking for so long and being chased by the wolves all the way, Qin Lang felt that he had never been this tired before. Perhaps it was because he had truly experienced the feeling of life and death, but in a daze, he fell asleep leaning against a tree trunk ¡­


    The second day, the sun was already high in the sky, but Qin Lang didn''t feel anything. He was still sleeping, and the sunlight couldn''t penetrate through.


    A gust of wind blew over from who knows where, and a few rays of sunlight flashed on Qin Lang''s face. Qin Lang rubbed his eyes, and suddenly felt something move within his embrace, as he subconsciously turned his body over.


    "Pah!" Qin Lang awoke from his stupor within a second and discovered that it wasn''t painful at all. On the contrary, it was a bit soft.


    He stretched out his hand and felt around. His left hand was empty while his right hand... "Hmm ¡­" Fur, get up to look around the right side, his nose in front of a pointed thing.


    Qin Lang hurriedly crawled back a few steps before he saw a large bird standing in front of him, staring at him angrily. Qin Lang hurriedly crawled back a few steps before he saw a large bird standing in front of him, staring furiously at him.


    The bird''s nest was enough for Qin Lang to curl up and lie down with his body covered in feathers, which was why he didn''t hurt him. Qin Lang felt a little embarrassed, he was afraid of anyone who suddenly dropped a living thing from the sky, so he decided to apologize.


    "Brother Bird, I''m sorry, I really didn''t do it on purpose." Qin Lang stood up and said to the young bird in front of him with a fawning expression.


    The bird continued to glare at him angrily. Qin Lang also felt that doing this wouldn''t work, so he slowly stepped out of the bird''s nest and stood on a tree branch to the side. He repeated what he had said before.


    "Jialala ~ ~" The young bird stared for a while before suddenly crying out loudly towards the outside.


    "Brother Bird, this means that you have forgiven me. I''ll leave first ¡­" When Qin Lang saw that the giant bird no longer meowed at him, he thought that it was going to let him go. But before he could finish his sentence, a figure that covered the sky rushed in.


    Qin Lang''s heart sank.

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    Qin Lang saw something. He was not yet as tall as the giant bird''s legs, and had jet-black feathers. However, right now, it looked a little messy and faintly stained with a lot of blood, and was at least twenty feet long. Qin Lang felt that this giant eagle was not something he could handle right now, so he naturally felt a chill in his heart.


    "Brother Condor, can we talk about the conditions ¡­" Qin Lang spoke with a stammer. It was a state of mind where one treated a horse as if it were a living horse. Even he himself did not feel that he had the confidence to say it out loud.


    The place where he originally stood was not only with four large holes as big as a child''s arm, but there was not even a single hole in the middle. Qin Lang did not doubt that if this claw were to land on him, it would definitely lead to a chilling ending.


    Qin Lang no longer hesitated and continued to climb upwards. His opponent was a demonic beast eagle, and if it fell from the tree, it would be certain death. It would run faster than others, and only by relying on the many branches of the large tree would it be able to deal with its brother.


    Just like this, a bird was jumping around on the big tree. The leaves on the big tree were falling down, and no one cared what would happen to the big tree. One was to vent the anger of being broken into, and the other was to survive.


    Qin Lang''s clothes had already become many strips of cloth, but he wasn''t injured. The trunk of the tree was riddled with holes, and countless branches were broken. Brother Condor''s feathers were even more disordered now, and his movements gradually started to slow down.


    Right at that moment, Qin Lang felt something move in his chest. He lowered his head and saw that Xiao Hong had woken up. Half of its head had been revealed from the storage bag.


    If he did not wake up earlier or later, he would die by waking up at this time. Qin Lang was shocked, if he did not wake up soon, he would die by his hands, so he quickly held the beast''s head down and stuffed it back inside. Right now, it was still safe inside, and if something were to happen to him, there was a high chance that he would survive.


    But after a while, the little red sparrow raised its head again and wanted to come out. After going back and forth a few times, Qin Lang became angry, and with two steps, he walked to a further place and tore off his clothes. He roared at the little red sparrow in his embrace, "You stupid bird, can''t you just stay inside! If we run out now, we will die.


    The little red sparrow seemed to feel wronged. It didn''t even do anything before it was yelled at. Its round little eyes stared at Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang couldn''t be bothered with it. Just as he was about to jump away, a heart-wrenching pain suddenly came from his back. Brother Zhuang''s claw had pierced through the tree trunk and hooked onto his back with a finger.


    Qin Lang knew that the talon of the condor would definitely pierce through him, not just scratch him, if he tried to struggle free, it would tear his back apart. It seemed that he would really be doomed this time, he never thought that he would actually die in the hands of a demon beast, and he still wanted to protect Zi Xin for the rest of his life, and even wanted to repay Uncle Lan''s family ¡­ Without time to think, Qin Lang used all his strength and threw the storage bag out.


    "Stay inside!" Qin Lang smiled and shouted at the little red sparrow with a weak voice. In the end, he seemed to see the little red sparrow staring at his back and couldn''t help but faint away ¡­

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    After an unknown amount of time, Qin Lang slowly opened his eyes. What entered his vision was still a sharp mouth. The waves of pain that came from his back made him understand that he wasn''t dead yet.


    Qin Lang struggled to sit up. He discovered that the little red sparrow jumped down from his forehead and stood on top of the large eagle''s head. He lowered his head to look and sure enough, he was inside the eagle''s nest. Even though he did not know what the little red sparrow was, judging from its ability to stand on top of the giant eagle''s head, it definitely was extraordinary.


    "You saved me?" Qin Lang looked at the little red sparrow and asked.


    The little red sparrow nodded, its small eyes still staring at him.


    "Thank you!"


    Qin Lang spoke very seriously. He looked down at the large bird with a flattering expression. It was impossible to tell how fierce it was a few days ago. It was as if the little red sparrow stood on its head in glory. He was even more curious about the little red sparrow''s background.


    But now was not the time to be curious. Although he had survived, the wounds on his back had yet to be treated. Qin Lang looked around, the storage pouch was still there, his mouth was open, and beside him were two small bottles. It was just that he didn''t know if there were more, but he reckoned that the little red sparrow must have fed him pills after rummaging through the bag. Qin Lang''s heart skipped a beat. Luckily, he didn''t have any poison in his bag. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be able to die in peace. He crawled over and picked up the bottle of pills.


    Qin Lang took out a piece of clothing from his storage pouch and tore it into strips, simply bandaging the wound. He finally felt much better.


    "Xiao Hong, can you ask Brother Engraved, where is the water?" The pain lessened, but his mouth was dry and his stomach was empty. Qin Lang had enough food in his bag of holding, but he had forgotten to prepare a clean water source.


    Xiao Hong understood and started screeching at the giant condor. Looking at the two birds that were obviously communicating with each other, Qin Lang could only helplessly glare at them from the side. Was this real? Birds'' voices?


    Not long after, Brother Engraved turned around. The little red sparrow jumped from its head onto its back and hopped a few times, indicating for Qin Lang to come up.


    This time, Qin Lang understood. He carefully moved towards Brother Zhuang''s tail, grabbed the messy feathers of the large eagle and climbed up.


    After Qin Lang climbed up, the little red sparrow turned its head and called out to the giant condor. The giant condor slowly spread its wings and soared into the sky.


    Brother Condor flew very slowly, perhaps because of what Xiao Hong told him, but this time Qin Lang really flew in the sky. Brother Condor flew very slowly, perhaps because of what Xiao Hong told him, this time Qin Lang really flew in the sky.


    Only now did he realize that there were a lot of wounds on Brother Ge''s back, some of them were obviously claw marks, and the toughness of the branches was not even a threat to the demonic beasts. Could it be that Brother Ge also had enemies here? Qin Lang calculated.


    As Brother Condor flew higher and higher, the distance between him and the Illusory Night Forest became further and further away. Finally, he could see that the large tree they were heading towards was already at the edge of the forest. Qin Lang tried to look for the continent he was heading towards, but the trees in the Illusory Night Forest were simply too dense, so he could not help but give up this idea.


    "Ga!" The condor suddenly turned its head and let out a cry.


    Qin Lang looked in front of him and saw a winding river that looked like a jade belt on the ground.

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    Looking at the clear river, he unconsciously gulped down a few mouthfuls of water. After drinking it, Qin Lang took out a small copper pot from his storage bag. Having not eaten for so long, he decided to have a good meal today as his stomach was rumbling with hunger.


    There were a lot of dry weeds beside the river. Qin Lang used to bring out a few rocks from the river and set up a stove.


    "Come, Little Red, light a fire." Qin Lang pointed at the weeds below the stove. He didn''t forget that Xiao Hong could spit fire. This was the first time he saw her cage being burnt, so lighting up a blade of grass was not a piece of cake.


    "Chirp!" Xiao Hong flapped its wings in anger and glared at him. I am a Divine Beast, how can a Divine Beast be used to make a fire?!


    However, our shameless Qin Lang completely ignored Xiao Hong''s angry gaze and started to flirt with her. He pointed to his back and said, "Xiao Hong, look at the wound on my back. It really can''t be broken!"


    Xiao Hong turned its head to the side and was too lazy to look at him. ''You dare to be more shameless? I didn''t even see you act like a stone just now!''


    Qin Lang stopped talking and squatted on the ground, staring at the little red sparrow. It was as pitiful as it could get.


    "Whew ~ ~"


    The little red sparrow couldn''t stop Qin Lang''s gaze in the end and spat out a huge mouthful of flames. The dried grass started to burn and the water started to boil as well.


    "Xiao Hong, how long have I been unconscious?" While boiling the water, Qin Lang started to ask about the little red sparrow.


    The little red sparrow didn''t even look at him. "Screech ~ ~"


    "One day?" Qin Lang chose to turn a blind eye as he began to make conjectures.


    "Chirp!"


    "Two days?"


    Qin Lang, however, could not understand what it was saying. He had never seen such characters before, and he knew that although Xiao Hong had not turned into human form yet, she was very smart. It could not have been randomly drawn, so it could only be a type of character that he did not recognize.


    He couldn''t communicate at all. He looked at the little red sparrow, who was also staring at him.


    "How about this, Xiao Hong, let me stretch out a few fingers and add it from the start. By the way, just nod your head, how about it?"


    The little red sparrow nodded in agreement. When Qin Lang extended four fingers, it nodded again.


    If that''s the case, then I must have been in a coma for four days. On top of that, it''s been a few days since I left, and it''s almost half a month since then.


    "Pah!"


    A piece of meat suddenly appeared in the still steaming pot. Qin Lang looked to the side and discovered that Brother Zhuang had caught a big fish somewhere. He tore off a piece of fish from his mouth and threw it into Qin Lang''s pot before lowering his head to tear it apart.


    "Thank you, Brother Engraving!"


    "Ga ~ ~" Big Condor raised its head and let out a soft cry, as if it was apologizing. It looked at Qin Lang with eyes full of apology.


    Qin Lang laughed, no longer brooding over the delay. That''s right, I came here to gain experience, where experience is not experience. Now that Xiao Hong has awoken, I am no longer travelling alone.


    "Brother Condor, there is no need to apologize. I was the one who broke into your house in the first place!"


    "Caw ~"


    "We''re still brothers after eating this fish, alright?"


    "Caw ~"


    "Shriek ~ ~"


    Qin Lang took out some snacks and beef from his storage bag. With the proper fish soup, he began to eat.


    "Xiao Hong, do you want this?"


    "Shriek ~ ~"


    "Okay, here you are. What about you, Brother Gui? "


    "Caw ~"


    "Don''t, don''t! I''m not eating ¡­ hah ¡­" One man, two birds. They ate by the river and ate from noon until the sun set.


    In the evening, Qin Lang climbed onto Brother Engraving''s back again. He would have to spend the night at his home tonight.


    The sun had already set halfway, with the other half shining in the sunset. The entire land was a golden yellow, Qin Lang was enjoying the beautiful scenery, when Brother Zhuang suddenly turned his head and cried out in alarm.


    "Ga Ga!"


    He saw that Xiao Hong had already jumped onto the head of the condor. Qin Lang looked over and saw two black dots flying over from the sunset.

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    Could it be that this is the enemy that hurt Brother Ge? Qin Lang stared at the two black dots that were gradually becoming larger.


    They were getting closer and closer. The two birds were both a lot smaller than their brother, but they all had two. Qin Lang could already see their claws gradually stretching out. This was the preparation of the birds of prey, and demonic beasts were no exception.


    The two birds flew to the left and right as if in a pincer position.


    "Chirp!" "Screech ~ ~"


    At this moment, a melodious and melodious voice rang out. It was very shrill and was the voice of the little red sparrow. This was the first time Qin Lang had heard it call out so loudly.


    Hearing this sound, the two birds froze.


    "Caw ~"


    "Gu ~"


    The two birds replied, then began to glide, slowly approaching Brother Zhuang''s two sides. Brother Zhuang did not care, flying steadily, if the little red sparrow wasn''t standing on its head, he would probably turn around and laugh at them.


    However, they did not stay for long, and soon arrived at Brother Engraving''s head, where they started conversing with the little red sparrow.


    It was the same again. This time, it was four. Qin Lang was depressed. He could hear their voices rising and falling, but he didn''t understand what they were saying.


    Not long after, Qin Lang discovered that Brother Gui had changed directions. They seemed to have discussed something beforehand, and the little red sparrow jumped back. The two birds returned to Brother Ge''s sides, as if to protect and escort them.


    "Xiao Hong, where are we going?" Qin Lang tried to ask the little red sparrow if he could find an answer.


    "Shriek ~ ~"


    This was Qin Lang''s anticipated answer, but he didn''t know what it meant. Thus, Qin Lang closed his eyes, no longer delusional in his desire to find the answer. He just sat there quietly, waiting for the results.


    The wind in his ears suddenly grew stronger, and Brother Zhuang increased his speed. Qin Lang sensed that something was different, and opened his eyes, only to see that Brother Zhuang was diving towards a cliff. The two giant birds beside him were also doing the same.


    Could he be trying to hit a wall?! Qin Lang changed his posture and crawled a few steps forward. There was a broken cliff that coincidentally formed a platform. It was precisely towards that direction that the two of them were headed.


    It landed steadily on the ground. This open space was truly large, and could hold over a thousand people. It was actually a naturally formed platform.


    When they reached the edge of the platform, they stopped and simultaneously looked at the little red sparrow. Only then did they realize that at the edge of the stone wall there was a cave with an indent in it, a cave about ten meters tall. Inside the cave, there was a corner that blocked it from view, making it impossible to see just how big the inside was.


    Qin Lang pondered. Could it be that this was a good place to build a nest? Thinking about it, this place could be said to be extremely dangerous, apart from flying beasts, very few animals could climb here. Furthermore, they were the overlords of the sky, so building a nest here was a rare treasure land for them.


    "Screech ~ ~" The little red sparrow cried out. The person it was looking at was Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang raised his head and looked at himself with his eight eyes. He felt a little panicked as he looked at the little red sparrow and asked, "Are you letting me in?"


    The little red sparrow nodded affirmatively.


    "Could there be treasures inside?" Qin Lang began to let his imagination run wild as he took a step forward. He had already arrived and discovered that he hadn''t even gone through the hole yet. What was this called experiential learning!?


    After making up his mind, Qin Lang was the first to walk in. After turning a corner, he was shocked. If I didn''t know how to fly, I''d want to fight for it.

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    There was a cave entrance on top of the stone wall, just like a skylight. It was already evening, so the cave seemed to be slightly dark, but one could still see a stone platform at the edge of the cave, along with the faint tinkling of spring water.


    Qin Lang turned his head to look at the four birds, only to see the little red sparrow sprinting forward. When it reached the dripping spring water, it turned and looked at him.


    "Chirp!"


    He didn''t know what to say, but Brother Eagle behind him gave him a light nudge with his head. Are you trying to get me to go over there? Qin Lang slowly walked up to the little red sparrow''s side.


    It was just a small puddle of water, and the spring water dripped down from the little stone cone on top of it. It was extremely clear. The little red sparrow lowered its head and drank a mouthful of water before raising its head to look at him again.


    "Are you asking me to have a sip as well?"


    After receiving Xiao Hong''s affirmation, Qin Lang prepared to use his hands to scoop it up and taste it.


    So cold! This was his most direct feeling. The spring water could no longer be described as cold. It was truly bone-chilling cold. No matter what, he was still a cultivator. Unable to hold on any longer, he hurriedly retracted his hand.


    Qin Lang turned his head and asked with his eyes, "Can I really drink this?" The little red sparrow ignored him, closing its eyes as if it was drinking or not.


    Was he underestimated? This time, Qin Lang could not bear to do this. Imitating the little red sparrow, he used his mouth to suck in a mouthful of cold air. Although he was prepared, he was still cold to the point of shivering.


    After seeing him finish, the little red sparrow called out to the three big birds behind it. They looked at each other and shook their heads. Xiao Hong didn''t insist and stood beside Qin Lang.


    Nightfall, I should be spending the night here.


    Qin Lang didn''t know what kind of method Xiao Hong used to make the hostile parties become harmonious, but the pain from her wounds made him feel drowsy. He didn''t pay much attention to it, he looked at Xiao Hong, said goodbye to the three bird brothers, took out a blanket from his bag of holding, and climbed onto the stone platform to lie down.


    Early in the morning, Qin Lang was the first to wake up. He half straightened his body and saw the little red sparrow sleeping peacefully on his blanket. Its little head was lowered, and its pink eyes were closed. It was very serene.


    Qin Lang did his best to recall the first time he saw the little red sparrow. It had hibernated for nearly a year and now it didn''t look any different from before. It was just a little bigger. As he thought of this, Qin Lang rummaged through his storage bag. The golden inner core was obviously smaller. Qin Lang shook his head. Since he didn''t know, there was no point in thinking about it. He turned his head to look at the other three. Their sleeping posture was not that elegant, and their heads were still stuck in their wings.


    The sect had morning training every day, and Qin Lang had also gotten into the habit of getting up early. Carefully pulling his legs out of the blanket, he slowly put on his clothes and got off the bed, afraid that he would disturb them, who were still sleeping soundly.


    "Bam!"


    "Hahaha, good morning everyone, sorry to disturb your sleep ¡­" "You can''t blame me, this place is too slippery ¡­" Qin Lang lay on his back on the ground, looking at the four pairs of eyes staring at him.


    Eh? Why is it not painful anymore! Qin Lang flipped himself up from the ground and realized that his back was injured. He had clearly been on the ground first, so he reached out his hand and touched his back. There was nothing there! It was smooth and his wounds had all healed!


    Why did this happen? Qin Lang gave the little red sparrow a puzzled look before glancing at the mountain spring water at the side.

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    "You all know that this spring water has such an effect?" The three birds nodded. Only Xiao Hong gave him a sidelong glance, its eyes saying, look at that country bumpkin of yours, if it''s useless I''ll make you drink it for no reason.


    He was mocked again ¡­ Qin Lang scratched his head, but he couldn''t really blame him for that. After all, he didn''t understand bird language.


    "That... Little Red, my three brothers, can I go out and take a look ¡­ " In order to cover up his embarrassment, Qin Lang decided to keep his initial state of mind. He first slipped out to have a look. It was sunrise, and this place was the most suitable place to enjoy the scenery.


    Walking out of the cave, the sun had only risen in the middle of the sky. Combined with the beautiful scenery of the mountain, it really made one feel relaxed and happy. With the spring water healing his injuries, Qin Lang''s mood improved. How about I give this spring water a name? How about the cold spring water of the Heaven Mountain? He just didn''t know if there was another mountain under the heavens. In any case, he didn''t know. So it was decided.


    "What do you guys think about this spring water is called Tianshan Cold Fountain?" Qin Lang excitedly ran back into the cave and loudly announced.


    The air was so still that even the sound of feathers falling could be heard.


    "All of you should give a little reaction ¡­" Qin Lang couldn''t accept it and asked again. Only the little red sparrow flapped its wings in boredom and pointed outside. You are the only one who can speak. Isn''t it just what you say? Do you understand what we are telling you? You''d better go out and leave us alone.


    Qin Lang, who was instantly depressed, crouched down silently. Not long later, he stood up again.


    "Xiao Hong, my three brothers, I''m leaving." Squatting down, it was only then that he remembered that he was going to the Ascension Valley for the trials. He had nearly decided to stay there. Now that his injuries had healed, it was the best opportunity to leave.


    At this moment, a few birds turned their heads and Qin Lang also looked at them. Although he felt comfortable here, it was not conducive to his cultivation.


    "Brother Zhuang, I will have to trouble you to send me down." Qin Lang took out the golden inner core from his storage pouch and placed it on the stone platform before speaking to the giant condor. He knew that the reason why Lil ''Red entered his storage pouch was because of the pearl that the old man had given him. Now that Lil'' Red had woken up and even saved him, Lil ''Red would not owe him anything.


    "Chirp!"


    The little red sparrow cried out. Qin Lang turned his head and saw it using its wings to point at the spring water.


    Qin Lang understood what this meant, but he first turned his head to look at the three bird brothers. The spring water originally belonged to them, and the little red sparrow had only used its race advantage to make them submit to it, but it didn''t know that the spring water had this kind of effect. Now that he knew, even though the spring water was very useful to him, he still wanted to ask for their opinion.


    Perhaps it was out of respect for the little red sparrow, but the three birds nodded their heads and Qin Lang also stopped being pretentious. Perhaps it was out of respect for the little red sparrow, but the three birds nodded their heads and Qin Lang also stopped being hypocritical and decided to use it in the future.


    After everything was ready, it was time for him to set off. Qin Lang called Brother Ge and walked out. Qin Lang had just climbed onto Brother Ge''s back.


    "Chirp!"


    The little red sparrow flew out from the hole with the Beast Core in its hand. It cried out a few times at the large bird, and with a ''swoosh'', it slipped into Qin Lang''s bosom. Then, it flew out and stood on Qin Lang''s shoulder.


    "Xiao Hong, are you coming with me?"


    The little red sparrow remained silent, standing firmly on his shoulder.


    "Brother Zhuang, let''s go!" Qin Lang was somewhat happy as his voice rose to an octave.


    "Ga!"


    Brother Engraving replied. He spread his wings and soared into the sky. However, he did not fly down, and instead flew toward the direction of the Ascension Valley.

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    Two days later, a large bird flew over from above the Ascension Valley. Looking down from the sky, one could see that there was a person standing on top of the bird.


    Beneath the Ascension Valley, many people were discussing with one another.


    "Look, there''s a person on top of that bird." A voice filled with surprise.


    "I wonder which clan''s disciple actually rode a demon beast over." This one had a hint of envy.


    "He''s just a popinjay. Even when coming to the Ascension Valley, he still has to bring along a demonic beast. What ability does he have?" It would be better if he fell to his death! " Of course, there were also voices of jealousy. No matter where it was, there were always people who couldn''t see the good side of others.


    Naturally, there were some people who understood.


    "Senior Brother, look, is that a disciple of the Beast God Cult?" A clear and melodious voice of inquiry came from a mountain peak.


    "To tell you the truth, Junior Sister, I think so too. In the entire northern border of the Da Xia Empire, other than the Beast God Cult, I have never seen any sect that raises such a big demonic beast."


    On the other side of the forest, a petite figure looked up at the sky and asked curiously, "Did the Sect Leader send someone to capture me?" "No, I have to hide." As he spoke, he ran deeper into the valley ¡­


    Naturally, Qin Lang was unable to hear the discussions of the people on the ground. He was excitedly observing the Ascension Valley and praising the creator of this place for his supernatural ability.


    It was exactly as the grand master had said. The four sides of the mountain was surrounded by several mountain peaks. The three sides of the mountain were cliffs, and only the direction from which they came could be traversed.


    Brother Condor found a deserted hill and descended, telling Qin Lang and the others to put it down.


    "Brother Engraved, thank you for your hard work. Have a pleasant journey!" Qin Lang shouted at Brother Condor, who was flying up into the sky once again.


    "Ga!"


    As he watched the eagle leave, Qin Lang turned to the little red sparrow on his shoulder and said, "Xiao Hong, we should find a way down. Would it be inconvenient for you to help us scout the path?"


    The little red sparrow didn''t even think and directly dove into Qin Lang''s embrace.


    Qin Lang lowered his head and looked. The storage bag opened and he walked to the edge of the canyon, searching for his own path.


    "Not looking for me? Interesting. Who would have thought that other than the Beast God Cult in the Northern Territories, there would be a third grade beast tamed? Find a chance to get to know that guy. " Upon seeing the demonic beast flying away, the delicate figure halted her steps, staring at the mountain peak where Qin Lang was.


    "Senior Brother, we seem to have guessed wrongly ¡­"


    Junior Sister, this is your first time out for a trial, so it''s normal that you don''t know about it. The Northern Lands is so large, and there are always people who appear every year, but they are not disciples of the Beast God Cult.


    "Okay senior brother, when are we going to enter the valley?" The woman nodded. Father said that the reason I came to the Ascension Valley''s trial is to make friends.


    "Junior Sister, we''ll go down after you''ve rested." The man who looked slightly older than the woman looked like he had complete confidence in himself. He looked no older than sixteen or seventeen years old.


    "Then let''s leave now!" The girl turned around and gave him a positive answer.


    The man walked to the edge of the cliff and looked down. He said to the girl, "Alright. Junior Sister, come here. Follow behind me." With that, he climbed down the stone stairs. Obviously, this wasn''t the first time the man had come here. This should be the location that he had come to a long time ago.


    Just like that, a man and a woman climbed up the stone stairs into the valley.


    On this side, Qin Lang was anxiously searching for a path down to the bottom. He never would have thought that when he just arrived, there would be so many people who would want to befriend him. They didn''t know that Qin Lang''s so-called ability to tame demonic beasts was nothing more than accidentally bringing a divine beast with him.


    Finally, he reached the third cliff. Qin Lang also discovered traces of people descending.

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    Qin Lang silently cursed the people who went down the stairs in his heart. They must have spent a lot of courage to open these stairs.


    However, he was wrong about this. The people who came earlier were all under the protection of the Soul Controlling Realm martial uncle and the senior brother, who were also at the Qi Cultivation Stage. The stone stairs were obviously created by the seniors, and the disciples would go down to act as their assistants, in order to increase their knowledge. After that, the Ascension Valley was plundered again and again. Since there was nothing left to search for, these stone stairs were also abandoned, becoming tools used by the younger generation to gain experience in the Ascension Valley. Naturally, there were dangers there, but everyone knew that there were no treasures in the valley.


    Not long after he climbed down, he found a strong, small, round-leafed tree on the cliff. Its leaves were emerald green, and although its trunk was only as thick as an arm, the trees that could grow here were all very sturdy and reliable. Qin Lang tried it out with one hand, and with his weight, he could completely bear the weight.


    After four hours, when the sun had already reached its peak, Qin Lang looked behind him and saw a cloud shrouding the sky. He didn''t know when it would be his turn, but he sighed and took out something from his storage bag to eat against the rock wall.


    On the other side of the stone wall, the conversation between the two brothers and sisters could be heard.


    "Senior brother, how much longer do we have? My hands are already swollen, why haven''t they arrived yet?"


    "Junior sister, I told you earlier that it would take nearly five hours to crawl down from here." The Senior Martial Brother also raised his head to look at the sky and continued, "There''s still only half of that left. It''s still early. Do you want us to head back?"


    "No, I''m already halfway up, only a fool can go back. Daddy said that there is a giant elephant skeleton the size of a mountain down there, I said that I can definitely get something back to prove that I reached the bottom, otherwise, I won''t be able to come out in the future ¡­" The girl''s tone was resolute, her eyes full of confidence and determination.


    "Junior Sister, this is what you said. Don''t call yourself tired when you can''t even crawl."


    "Don''t worry, I will definitely not call myself tired. That senior, can we eat some ¡­" Senior Brother, that should be the Beast God Valley''s disciple ¡­ " Before the girl could finish her words, she saw a short man wearing a black robe sitting on something like a bat not too far away, floating down in circles.


    "Should... "That''s right. I must say, this might be the easiest method for a disciple below the Qi Cultivation stage to enter the Ascension Valley. Merely, you pity me. You clearly can fly down, yet you have no choice but to lie down here." The man looked at it and pretended to sigh.


    "Humph!" "Then fly down, I''ll climb down myself." The girl''s delicate nose twitched as she spoke angrily to her senior brother.


    "Junior sister, don''t be angry, don''t be angry, senior brother is joking. If I leave you behind, how will I see master? How could senior brother leave you behind? Junior sister, let''s eat something first." The man quickly smiled and took out a variety of refreshments from his storage pouch ¡­


    A few hours later, Qin Lang stood at the bottom of the ravine. In front of him, there was nothing but a pile of bones.

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    Qin Lang looked down and saw two broken bones beneath his feet. As he lightly landed, he instantly turned into dust.


    Even though the skull had already been split into several pieces, from the huge eye sockets, one could still tell that this Savage Bull was probably over a hundred feet long when it was alive. Even in the depths of the clouds, it was still very rare to see such a huge wild cow like this. He didn''t expect that the bones of the Savage Bull would be here as well. Could it be that this continent was separated from the Flamedoor Continent?


    Qin Lang did not know what the little red sparrow was thinking, so he slowly walked forward. The fog at the bottom of the valley was very thick, and the visibility was less than two miles, but to them, it was nothing. Standing in front of a giant skeleton, Qin Lang exclaimed, and there were not many complete bones at the bottom, and this was the first time Qin Lang had seen such a huge demon beast skeleton, it was a wild boar.


    However, Qin Lang was in a dilemma not too far away. There were three extra paths in front of them, the left was a dead end, while the right side was a valley formed by the mountain peaks of Qin Lang''s group.


    "Xiao Hong, which way do you think we should go?" It was a good thing that Xiao Hong was on his shoulder. Qin Lang finally had someone to ask about it. He turned his head and looked at Xiao Hong, who was staring blankly into his eyes.


    Little Red waved its wings. Right!


    "Right?" As Qin Lang said ''right'', his steps continued forward. The little red sparrow glanced at him, but Qin Lang turned a blind eye and continued forward with firm steps.


    Perhaps the Ascension Valley was not like this before, but tens of thousands of years of change had caused the valley to be filled with numerous towering mountains. These were the ones Qin Lang had seen in the sky. It caused the Ascension Valley to be filled with deep ravines, and there were a lot of people coming down from the valley. To this day, Qin Lang had yet to meet any of them.


    Could it be that the place we went down to was wrong? Master said that this was the place where many juniors of the sect trained. It shouldn''t have been so long since they saw a single person. Did Xiao Hong really have foresight? He stealthily glanced at Xiao Hong, who was sizing up the bones on his shoulder.


    "Little Red, did I really walk the wrong path?"


    "Little Red? Are you talking about the one on your shoulder? "


    A voice suddenly sounded. Qin Lang''s heart tightened as he exchanged glances with Xiao Hong, who had just reacted, and secretly became alert. The sound sounded very close, but both he and Xiao Hong did not notice. This meant that the other party''s cultivation was higher than his, or perhaps they were using some sort of special cultivation method.


    "And who are you?"


    "Are you on guard against me? "No need for that. If I had attacked you just now, you would already be a dead person. I only came over to greet you because I saw that the little rank 2 demon beast on your shoulder was quite interesting."


    The voice got closer and closer, so close that it could be heard in Qin Lang''s ears.


    Qin Lang suddenly turned his head, and a small figure clad in a black robe appeared beside him. His face was masked, and his voice was very neutral, making it hard to tell if he was a man or a woman.


    "You are a blood guard?" Qin Lang had only seen this set of clothes before, and to be able to approach him this close, he mistakenly assumed that Qin Lang was a blood guard he had never seen before.


    "Blood guard?" Does that mean you are a member of the Flying Snow Sect, or a core disciple? " The little figure raised his head. His eyes were filled with curiosity, and his voice was much more relaxed than before.


    "So you''re not a blood guard. I''ve finally met someone. Let me re-introduce myself. My name is Qin Lang and I am indeed a disciple of the Flying Snow Sect. " Qin Lang locked gazes with her eyes. His azure pupils allowed him to see a few strands of white hair beside him. His philosophy had always been to be good to others. As long as the other party had no ill intentions, Qin Lang was still willing to interact with others.


    "It''s my first time meeting you. My name is Demon Nine''er. You can call me Jiu''er." Yao Jiu''er''s eyes curved, and she pulled down the robe on her head, revealing her snow-white hair.

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    Pulling off the veil on her face, Qin Lang finally saw her face. Her pure white hair was let loose casually, and her azure pupils were no longer visible. Her eyes curved into crescent moons, accidentally revealing two sharp canine teeth ¡­


    "Do you think that you''re very surprised to see me, or are you thinking that I''m really a Monstrous Beast?" Yao Jiu''er was still smiling as she stared blankly at Qin Lang.


    "Eh ¡­." I''m sorry, Miss Yao, I really didn''t do it on purpose, it''s just that I feel that you''re very special. It''s actually my first time seeing someone with blue eyes. " Qin Lang hurriedly shifted his gaze away as he apologized. It was indeed impolite to stare at a girl like that. The little red sparrow on his shoulder looked at him with disdain.


    "You are quite honest. It doesn''t matter. I have already gotten used to it. Do you think that I might really be a demon beast?" On the other hand, Yao Jiu''er didn''t really care and continued to ask with a smile on her face.


    "No, since they are so young, they can transform into a humanoid demon beast. Demons have long since unified the continent." Qin Lang immediately rejected this idea. He, who had seen Senior Xiong before, didn''t believe that this little girl who looked to be in her teens was actually a demonic beast.


    "Haha, you really dare to say that ¡­" Wait a minute, so you have really seen a demon beast in human form?! " The smart young lady immediately noticed that something was wrong and stared at Qin Lang suspiciously.


    Crap! I leaked the information. Qin Lang silently cursed in his heart.


    "I''ve never seen her before. Miss Yao, you haven''t even introduced yourself, I''ve already told you everything!" He could only change the topic. Besides, there would definitely be trouble. Qin Lang''s eyes unconsciously drifted away. It was not suitable for him to lie.


    "Oh, is that what you told me? I obviously guessed the wrong person! " The little girl rolled her eyes and continued, "Qin Lang, can you be more sincere when you''re lying? According to the news from the Flying Snow Sect, the demon beasts that transform into a human form are from you!"


    "En..." I said so. " Since he had already guessed it, Qin Lang readily admitted it.


    "I didn''t expect it to be true!" Our Grand Xia actually has a humanoid monster. If you have the time, take me to the Sunset Mountains and meet it. " The little girl''s eyes became crescent again.


    "This won''t do. I believe you should know our sect''s instructions as well. The disciples of the Flying Snow Sect are not allowed to go to the Duskfall Mountains to train." This was an open and honorable excuse. If he didn''t use it now, he would truly be a fool. Qin Lang hurriedly refused.


    "Tch!" If you don''t say it, then I won''t say it. We''ll go secretly, who knows! Our Sect Leader did not let me out yet, but I did! " The little girl curled her lips, extremely disdainful of Qin Lang''s cute and lovable appearance.


    "Chirp!"


    The little red sparrow was slightly dissatisfied. Qin Lang, what is the meaning of seeing a perverted forget bird?


    "Hey, I almost forgot, I was attracted by your little red bird. Qin Lang, what kind of bird is this? It''s even a second grade demonic beast, why have I not seen it before? " Before Qin Lang could make a move, Yao''er happily walked to the other side of Qin Lang, preparing to tease the little red sparrow.


    "Whew ~ ~"


    "Ah!" "He can spit fire."


    Yao Jiu''er withdrew her burning hand and carefully blew on it. The little red sparrow once again revealed a mocking expression. Stupid human, can this divine beast be touched by anyone?


    "Qin Lang, this bird of yours seems to really be extraordinary? Look at its eyes, it really isn''t an ordinary demon beast. In the Sky Star Continent, besides the phoenix and flamingo, there isn''t any demon beast that can spit fire. However, the phoenix is a king level demon beast, there isn''t even one in Da Xia! It''s not like flamingos. " On the contrary, Yao Jiu''er became even more interested in Little Red. Her eyes were filled with pleasant surprise as she looked at Little Red.


    He was very familiar with demon beasts, and had just addressed them as Hierarch. Could it be someone from the Beast God Cult? Qin Lang thought.

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    The Beast God Cult was the only sect in the northern border of the Da Xia Empire that had the main fighting power of demon beasts. The people of the school were good at hiding their techniques and directing the demon beasts in the dark to fight.


    That''s right, it seems like this demoness was someone from the Beast God Cult. Usually, the books she read weren''t for nothing. There were just so many explanations about the Beast God Cult in the books, and the entire sect was a bit mysterious.


    "Miss Yao, are you from the Beast God Cult?" Qin Lang had already guessed it. He decided to ask and see if she would admit it.


    "You guessed it. That''s right, I am a member of the Beast God Cult. The Sect Leader is my grandfather. I am still the Holy Maiden of the sect. How about it? Have you scared me?"


    Hearing Qin Lang''s question, Yao Jiu''er was stunned for a moment and then gave up on teasing Xiao Hong. She very generously admitted to it, but her eyes revealed traces of loneliness.


    "No, I''m just a bit surprised. Actually, you don''t need to tell me that you''re a Holy Maiden." Seeing that Yao Jiu''er admitted to it generously, Qin Lang was relieved and replied seriously.


    "This is not a shameful matter, there is nothing to say. It is just that the Holy Maiden is not worthy of her reputation."


    This time, Qin Lang was truly astonished. The Sect Leader''s granddaughter, as long as her talent wasn''t at its lowest, what was she not worthy of? She looked at Yao Jiu with astonishment.


    She also saw Qin Lang''s astonished gaze and explained with a smile, "Because of my appearance, blue eyes, white hair, two sharp tiger teeth, and a Yao surname. Other than picking up my grandfather and a few uncles, the Beast God Cult has the same expression as you when they saw me. The new disciples looked at me with a bit of fear. After that, I rarely come out. "


    "Sorry, I ¡­" Qin Lang didn''t know what to say, but before he could finish, he was interrupted.


    "It''s alright, I''m already used to it! "That''s why I responded so happily when I saw you greet me earlier. I didn''t expect that I would scare you so much. It should be me apologizing instead." Demon Nine looked off into the distance, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. He was still smiling, but no matter how you looked at it, it was all a bit forced.


    "It''s not like that. Miss Yao, I wanted to say, I think you''re very cute, especially when you''re smiling with your eyes and little tiger teeth. Eh ¡­" After Qin Lang finished speaking, he immediately went back on his word. No matter how he said it, his words were a bit ambiguous. He just didn''t know if Yao Jiu''er would mind or not. He turned his face away, not daring to look anymore.


    "You don''t have to comfort me ¡­ I''m really used to it. Qin Lang, the next time you lie, remember to look into other people''s eyes. I don''t want to look like this either. Sometimes, I even hate myself. Yao Jiu''er took out a golden lock from her neck. There was a large ''Demon'' character on it as she mocked herself.


    "I really didn''t. Lady Yao, I really think you are cute. I was afraid that you would mind ¡­" Seeing that she had misunderstood again, Qin Lang quickly turned around and looked at her seriously.


    "Really?" Demon Nine also turned, looking off into the distance.


    "Really!" Qin Lang answered with certainty.


    "Qin Lang, Miss Yao is too unpleasant to listen to. Just call me Jiu Er from now on."


    "Alright, Lady Jiu''er."


    "Then what do you think I care?" Demon Nine didn''t try to correct him, but instead smiled.


    "Just now, my words were a bit warm ¡­" "Don''t know." Qin Lang was somewhat embarrassed. He scratched his head unnaturally with one hand. The little red sparrow was meditating at this moment as it squinted its eyes and remained motionless.


    "Hahaha, as a man, why are you so petty? Even these words feel like they''re meaningless. Are you joking ¡­"


    Yao Jiu''er laughed so hard that her waist bent, as she pointed a finger at Qin Lang and laughed out loud.


    "Eh ¡­" Qin Lang was blocked again. He really wanted to shout out loud, "I''m a man, I''m afraid of you being embarrassed, okay? Why would I be embarrassed? But of course I can''t say it out loud."


    "Qin Lang, can I ask you a question?"


    Yao Jiu''er suddenly stopped laughing and looked seriously into Qin Lang''s eyes as she asked.

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    Qin Lang suddenly felt a sense of foreboding when he saw how serious Yao Jiu''er had become. Could it be that Lady Jiu''er''s life wasn''t going to be able to last very long? Or would you like me to do something?


    "Qin Lang, when I become an adult, marry me." Yao Jiu''er didn''t wait for him to reply, she had already spoken.


    I didn''t hear wrongly. Marrying you is good, but we haven''t even known each other for two hours, so why would the topic suddenly change to marriage? This definitely won''t do, I still have to go find Zi Xin to say it, of course I can''t say it out loud. Qin Lang stammered as he replied, "Miss Jiu Er, what did you say? "I was distracted so I didn''t hear clearly ¡­"


    Of course she didn''t believe him, but why did the woman take the initiative to confess? The first time was when she mustered her courage, and Yao Jiu''er put her hands together into the shape of a loudspeaker as she yelled at Qin Lang, "I say, does Young Master Qin have a dao companion?"


    Qin Lang felt a little embarrassed and looked around nervously. Luckily there was no one around him, "About this, hehe ¡­" "I suppose so."


    "So be it. What do you mean by ''yes''? She''s so shy that she looks like a woman. Let''s go, we''ll talk while we''re walking!" Yao Jiu''er, on the other hand, was extremely free and at ease. She directly spoke out on Qin Lang''s behalf, feeling as though she had stood here for too long, as she walked forwards, pulling Qin Lang along.


    The two walked side by side in the valley as they casually chatted.


    "Qin Lang, your dao companion must be very beautiful!"


    "Mhm, in my heart, she''s the prettiest. But now, she''s gone to the Royal Academy."


    "He went to the Royal Academy?" Not bad, I was planning to go this year as well, but I didn''t manage to get out and was preparing to go again next year. Qin Lang, your dao companion is already there, why aren''t you going? "


    "I just started cultivating last year and didn''t meet the sect''s requirements. However, next year should be enough."


    "I started cultivating last year. What''s your Body Tempering Layer now?" Yao Jiu''er looked at Qin Lang in astonishment.


    "The ninth floor, I feel like I''m about to break through. The grand master asked me to come out and train."


    "Quite fast! are all the disciples of the Flying Snow Sect like you? "


    "No, I might be below average!" Qin Lang made a joke.


    "Do I look like an idiot? Qin Lang, which girl is your dao companion?"


    "His name is Lan Zixin, and he is from Blue Wind City ¡­" "Lady Jiu''er, why are you looking at me like that ¡­"


    "Why am I looking at you like that?! Qin Lang, which young master are you from? "


    "How am I a gongzi? I''m just a poor country boy!"


    "That little girl is only thirteen years old, right? Qin Lang, you really are a qilin beast. I''m so young yet you already made a move on me!" "How did the Mayor fall in love with you?" Yao Jiu''er''s eyes were filled with disdain.


    Qin Lang was stunned. What was this situation! I''m only thirteen years old, okay? You say she''s a little girl, but do you think you''re big?


    "Miss Jiu''er, how old are you?" Qin Lang spoke very politely, but his face didn''t have the slightest hint of sincerity.


    "I am fourteen this year! "He''s one year older than Lan Zixin. What''s wrong?" Yao Jiu''er proudly puffed up her small chest.


    Qin Lang shot a glance at him. Although it was not big, it already had a distinct arc to it. It seemed to be even bigger than Zixin''s ¡­


    "Qin Lang!" "You really are a Qilin beast!" Yao Jiu''er''s face turned red as she glared at Qin Lang in shame and indignation. She then ran off on her own.


    "Xiao Hong, am I that obvious?"


    Xiao Hong raised its eyelids and closed them once again. The embarrassed Qin Lang rubbed his nose and took a glance. It was you who stood up on your own accord. Aren''t men supposed to be perverted?!


    "Qin Lang, come here quickly!" From the front, Demon Nine began to shout, his voice somewhat frantic.

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    Qin Lang quickly followed, and Yao Jiu''er stopped in front of a pile of bones.


    "Look over here, where else? These demon beasts'' bones have been bitten, and the marks are fresh!"


    Yao Jiu''er''s expression was grave as she pointed at the marks on Qin Lang''s bones. Several of the marks were on his ribs, but they were already broken. Qin Lang rubbed his ribs and felt pain on his fingers. The cuts were very sharp! He turned his head to look at the other broken teeth. They had all been bitten off recently.


    "Yes, that''s not right. According to logic, these Monstrous Beasts should have been dead for tens of thousands of years, so their bones should have already eroded, but the bones here are very hard, as if they were all selected. Look, these teeth marks are very broken, but there are a lot of them.


    "Hearing you say this, it does sound a little similar! However, there are not many demonic beasts that need to grind their teeth. Even after the Giant Toothed Tiger has disappeared, it still won''t be within the borders of our Da Xia Empire. "


    Yao Jiu''er thought for a moment. She still couldn''t think of any demon beasts that needed to grind their teeth, because the teeth of many demon beasts were the real weapon. The sharper the teeth, the better.


    From the thick fog, a faint creaking sound could be heard.


    "Miss Jiu''er, did you hear anything?" Qin Lang was somewhat uncertain.


    "I heard it! The disciples of the Beast God Cult are experts at locating and concealing themselves. It''s the sound of digging rats. Isn''t it normal for there to be some digging rats in this place?"


    "Do they like to stand on their hind legs?"


    "Yeah."


    "Long forepaws and round ears?"


    "That''s right!"


    "Not only are you not running when you see him, you''re actually very curious about him? Or vigilance. "


    "What nonsense are you spouting!" The Earth Digging Mice are timid in nature and are basically at the lowest level of the food chain. The only way to survive is by digging a hole quickly enough, so how could they not run when they see a person? "


    "Then, turn around and see if those two are the Groundhog ¡­"


    Yao Jiu''er indifferently turned around and looked at the two half-human high rats on their hind legs. She vigilantly looked at them and even moved her mouth a few times.


    "Oh my god! It''s a gouge rat. " Yao Jiu''er flew over and landed on Qin Lang''s body. Fortunately, Qin Lang stood steadily and looked at the two burrowing rats.


    "Hurry up and run!" Do you want to become one of those bones!? "


    "Didn''t you say that they were digging rats? Why did they run away?"


    "Did I tell you before that there''s such a big underground digging rat? They mutated, and now they''re not underground rats anymore. They''re demon beasts!" These two are pathfinders, and there''s even a large group of people at the back. We''ve rushed to the place where they''re grinding their teeth! "


    Hearing the "boom" sound of the demonic beast running in the fog, Yao Jiu''er jumped down. Seeing that Qin Lang was still looking at the mutated burrowing rat affectionately, she grabbed Qin Lang''s arm and ran back.


    "Then what do we do now!" Only then did Qin Lang realize that it was already too late. The two rodents that were scouting the ground were right behind them.


    "Running up high, digging the back legs of a hamster is too weak, so it''s not suitable for climbing up high."


    "Xiao Hong, save me!" "Quick, come out and protect the emperor!" Qin Lang lowered his head and shouted at Xiao Hong, who had entered his storage bag earlier, to no avail! Opening it, he saw Xiao Hong lying down beside the inner core without moving an inch. How unreliable was it?! He had actually gone into seclusion at this critical moment.


    "The little red sparrow can chase away those mutated Earth Digging Mice?!" Hearing Qin Lang call the little red sparrow for help, Yao''er found it hard to believe.


    "I don''t know, I think so. Brother Eagle was tamed by him, so these little mice shouldn''t be any better than Brother Eagle, right?"


    "Brother Zhuang? It''s that giant condor in the sky this morning, and the person on top is you! "


    "What time is it? You''re still worried about this? Quickly, go up the mountain from here and I''ll protect you from the back!"


    Qin Lang looked at the Earth Rats that were getting closer and closer behind him. He pulled Yao Jiu''er to a place where the mountain was slower.

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    "They didn''t... You didn''t catch up, right? "


    "No, we went back halfway through the chase. After all, we don''t have any real ones ¡­" We really must become enemies with them! "


    The two of them were panting heavily as they sat on the rocks by the mountainside.


    "Jiu Er, aren''t you a disciple of the Beast God Cult? Where are your demon beasts?"


    Only now did Qin Lang remember that he hadn''t seen any of her demonic beasts since he met Yao Jiu''er. He didn''t even summon one of them when he was being chased by the burrowing rats earlier.


    "He''s resting in the beast bag. He flew with me for a whole day and still hasn''t woken up yet." Yao Jiu''er pointed to her waist. Her black robe was still draped over her body, yet Qin Lang didn''t see it. Instead, he became curious.


    "What is a beast bag? A storage bag?"


    "A beast bag is a beast bag. It is different from a storage bag. One is a demonic beast, while the other is an object!" "Why don''t you even know where the little red bird went?"


    "My storage bag can hold a demon beast! The little red sparrow is inside!"


    "What!?" There was actually a storage bag that could hold living things? "Can you let me take a look?"


    In her impression, a storage bag was a storage bag. The beast bag was something that the Beast God Cult used to store demon beasts, and because of its special nature, the Beast God Cult had obtained a lot of resources from it. Now that she heard that there was a storage bag that could hold demon beasts, how could she not be curious?


    "Of course you can! This is a gift from an elder. " Qin Lang retrieved a storage bag from his bosom and handed it over to Yao Jiu''er.


    Looking at its ordinary appearance, Yao Jiu''er tried to open it. However, no matter if it was the method to open the storage pouch or the method to open it, it still didn''t have any effect.


    "I suspect more and more that you are the illegitimate child of some underworld clan. Your elders have given you some amazing things. Whether it''s that little red bird or this storage pouch, no matter how you look at it, you are not ordinary!" I can''t open it. " Demon Nine returned the storage pouch to Qin Lang, half teasing and half serious.


    "How could that be? Every time I take it out, I can open it. Little Red can also enter as she wishes." Qin Lang''s heart was filled with shock. He had always thought that all storage pouches would be the same. There were many boxes inside that could contain both demonic beasts and items.


    It wasn''t until Yao Jiu''er took the storage pouch and tried many different methods to open it, that Qin Lang realised that the item given to him by the Azure Continent''s old man was truly extraordinary.


    Qin Lang, the heavens know that you know everything about your storage pouch. I won''t tell anyone, neither will my grandfather, and for the time being, don''t let anyone know about this secret. And don''t tell that Miss Lan either.


    This was the second time Qin Lang saw her being so serious. He had to admit that when she became serious, she was like a porcelain doll, perfect and flawless!


    Qin Lang nodded his head, "I will remember. Actually, Xiao Hong just woke up recently. As for the others, no one else knows. I am quite at ease with Zi Xin and Uncle Lan. They will know as long as they know." Before others, I will try my best to conceal myself. "


    "Un, this is still up to you. It''s good that you have a plan in mind. Since I''m giving this beast sac to you, it''s easier to conceal it!" This was Qin Lang''s problem, and Yao Jiu''er felt that it wouldn''t be good for her to interfere too much. If it wasn''t for the matter of digging in the ground, the two of them would just be ordinary friends.


    "Thank you, Jiu''er!"


    "You''re welcome, at least we''re friends in times of trouble!"


    "That''s right, a friend in need! But Jiu''er, how are we going to sleep tonight? "

 C67

    Qin Lang raised his head and looked at the already dark sky. He raised a very realistic question.


    "What do you mean, how do we sleep? Of course it''s you! I''ll sleep with you. Are you going to leave without a tent?" Yao Jiu''er''s face turned red, as though they were going to sleep together. However, Qin Lang didn''t see through the cover of night.


    "I really didn''t bring it with me. Previously, when I went out, I would have already found a cave. But today, I don''t have the time to find one." Qin Lang was very innocent and helpless. It was already evening when they met Yao Jiu''er. The two of them chatted for a while until they lost track of where they were being chased by the demon beasts, all the way until now.


    "Why don''t we look around and see if there are any caves?" After all, the two of them were cultivators. The night had little effect on them.


    "Sure, let''s continue up the mountain and take a look!"


    After speaking, Qin Lang stood up and the two of them climbed up together.


    An hour later.


    "There''s no need to look for him. There''s none at all. Qin Lang, we''ll be staying here for the night. You sleep on the tree!"


    The two of them sat under a tree again. After finding the cave to no avail, Yao Jiu''er couldn''t take it anymore and didn''t have a good rest today.


    "Sure, I''ll sleep on the tree. That''s what I''ll do!" Qin Lang also felt that he couldn''t bear it any longer. Coincidentally, there was a small flat ground under the tree that was enough for Yao Jiu''er to set up a tent.


    Jiu''er took out a small tent from her storage bag. She pulled up two corners and gently pulled the tent open. It was quite convenient. Qin Lang climbed up a tree and found a more comfortable tree fork. Leaning against the tree with a blanket over his body, he looked down at the bright light in the tent.


    The night was very quiet, dotted with specks of starlight. Unknowingly, Qin Lang thought of Zi Xin who had gone to the capital. It had only been two months, why did it feel like so long? He couldn''t help but laugh...


    "You must be missing your little lover, laughing so happily!"


    Qin Lang''s body, which was leaning against the tree, suddenly straightened up. He forgot that he was on top of the tree and almost fell down. As he looked out, he noticed Yao Jiu''er standing on a tree branch in front of him.


    "I say, Jiu''er, it''s the middle of the night. It''s not a good habit to come out here and scare people if you''re not sleeping."


    "Tch, I came up to see you with good intentions. I don''t know what he''s thinking, but he blames me for scaring him."


    "Is that so ¡­ "Then why did Miss Jiu Er come up?"


    "Originally, I had a place inside the tent to call you to sleep, but since there''s someone who doesn''t know what''s good for you, then there''s nothing much to do. I''ll go and sleep, you can do whatever you want." After Jiu''er finished speaking, she jumped down without hesitation.


    "Eh." Qin Lang was stunned. Before he could turn around, Jiu''er had already jumped up.


    "Sigh, I still can''t bear to leave you alone on a tree. I''ve decided to pick you up."


    Jiu''er still stood at her original spot with a look of heartache on her face.


    "That''s not good ¡­" Qin Lang was in a difficult position. Although the tent was definitely more comfortable than the branches, the other party was after all a girl. The key point was that there was no one else nearby, a man and a woman alone.


    "We will be fine if we don''t take off our clothes, at least we can be like the wind in the tent, could it be ¡­" What do you have in mind for me?! "


    "No, no, absolutely not!" Qin Lang was frightened by the look of contempt and hurriedly waved his hand to explain.


    "What''s there to worry about!?" I am just saying that you can rest assured. If you make any unusual movements, I will throw you out of here first.


    Under this unquestionable tone, Qin Lang slowly dragged himself down. Even when he slept on the tree branch, he still felt a little uncomfortable.

 C68

    The tent wasn''t big, it only had a place for a blanket, a pair of shoes, and a very special fragrance. Jiu''er folded the blanket in half to make room for the other half. Qin Lang pulled open the tent curtain and entered.


    Jiu''er was already inside, barefooted as she sat on the blanket. Qin Lang carefully folded the blanket and sat down.


    "Won''t you sleep?"


    "Sleep, you sleep over there."


    "Oh, okay."


    Qin Lang lay down first, and Jiu''er also tucked in her blanket. The two of them stood side by side, just like that.


    It was quiet inside the tent, and one could hear his breathing. Qin Lang wasn''t asleep, and Jiu''er was also awake. This was the first time she was sleeping with someone from the opposite sex. How could she not have any thoughts in her heart?


    Jiu''er herself didn''t know why she had suddenly and mysteriously forced Qin Lang into the tent. Qin Lang was also a bit confused. Initially, he wanted to sleep more comfortably.


    "Qin Lang, are you asleep?"


    "No!"


    "Shall we have a chat?" Jiu''er threw her pillow over and crawled out from under the blanket. When she got to Qin Lang''s side, she tilted her head and looked at him.


    "About what?" Qin Lang turned his head, and the two of them faced each other. The distance between them was less than five inches.


    "Just tell me about you?"


    "Fine, then let me tell you. As for me, when I was seven, both my parents died and I lived alone for five years, until ¡­"


    "How pathetic you are that your little parents died ¡­ I seem to be more pitiful. I don''t even know who my parents are ¡­ "


    "Can you stop interrupting!? This is only the beginning of the lecture. "


    "Fine, fine, fine. Continue speaking. I promise not to interrupt!"


    Qin Lang continued with his story. Yao Jiu''er would interject from time to time. Qin Lang would repeat it again and again with a series of promises until both of them fell asleep.


    The next morning, due to the cold, or for some unknown reason, the two of them got even closer. Yao Jiu''er was curled up in Qin Lang''s embrace through the blanket.


    Qin Lang woke up with a gust of fragrance, and before his eyes was the snow-white hair of Jiu''er. Looking at her bent over, leaning against him, and looking at the young girl''s frail shoulder, he resisted the urge to hug her, spitting at himself in his heart. Zi Xin had only been gone for a few days and already wanted to hug someone else.


    Quietly standing up, Qin Lang gently placed one side of his blanket on Jiu Er''s body, then came out of the tent. Breathing in the morning fresh air, he walked out.


    Carefully setting up a stove, Qin Lang skillfully prepared breakfast. The snacks provided by the boss were indeed not bad, and after a while, the fragrance spread out. Then the scented tea was boiled, and a steaming hot breakfast was prepared, quietly waiting for Jiu Er.


    Qin Lang wanted to laugh when he thought about it. He hadn''t told anyone his past, but no one had asked about it, and his main point was that he didn''t want to talk about it. He didn''t expect to confuse the conversation with a girl he had only known for half a day, even though she was older than him by a year.


    "What are you laughing so foolishly for, is this for me?" Jiu''er walked over. Despite the question still in her mouth, she had already picked up a piece of dessert and was putting it into her mouth.


    "Ah?" Yes, yes, no laughing, no ¡­ "Why are you up so early?" Qin Lang was caught unprepared and hurriedly covered up.


    "It''s weird, what are you hiding? The taste is not bad. " Yao Jiu''er stared at him and mumbled indistinctly.


    "It''s nothing, it''s really nothing. Let''s eat first!"


    As the two of them ate their breakfast in peace, a cloud of smoke suddenly rose in the distance.

 C69

    "Something seems to have happened!"


    "Un, hurry up and finish eating. Let''s go take a look!"


    The two of them looked at each other and quickly finished their food. Then, they put away the tent and rushed over to the place where the white mist had risen. The white mist was somewhat yellow in color.


    After almost an hour, Qin Lang and Yao Jiu''er arrived. There were already many people gathered around the hole. Jiu''er had returned to her original appearance as she wrapped herself in a black robe.


    Dozens of people surrounded the exposed hole and whispered to the people around them.


    "Jiu''er, what do you think?"


    "Qin Lang, have you noticed that there are white bones in the pit!"


    Qin Lang followed the direction that Jiu''er had pointed out. There was a hole about a hundred feet deep with half of the spine exposed. The rest of the bones had already been pressed down by the rocks and soil.


    "Are you saying that this is the tomb chosen by the ancient demon beasts?"


    "It''s possible. Look, this pit is at least 100 feet above the ground. We can''t find it on the ground. Also, there should be other entrances to this pit, but they''ve been blocked off!"


    Yao Jiu''er quietly analyzed the terrain of the cave. This cave appeared halfway up the mountain, and it tilted and caved in. The entrance of the cave was almost ten feet wide. It was impossible for ancient demon beasts to be stupid enough to start digging their own tomb from the ground. Therefore, it could be said that this was a cemetery dug out by a group of dying demon beasts.


    "In other words, the tomb hasn''t been discovered yet?" Qin Lang made his guess.


    "I think so!"


    "Should we go down now?"


    "No, let''s wait and see. It''s too eye-catching to go down now. Regardless of whether or not we get anything, we''ll become the target of others. First, wait a bit. There will definitely be someone standing out and suggesting us to go down."


    "So sure?"


    "Of course, just you wait. Some disciples of the large sects will certainly step out and speak!" Jiu''er confidently said that Qin Lang had remained silent. In his trust for Jiu''er, he looked through the crowd around the cave.


    As expected, in less than half an incense''s time, an elegant young master flew to the middle of the cave entrance.


    "Everyone! I am the fifth generation disciple of the Thunderchant Sect, Mu Wushuang. Now that we are at the Ascension Valley for the trial, and the secret realm has been highlighted, it is all thanks to our good fortune. Therefore, I suggest that we go down to investigate first, and if we find any other caves, we will immediately summon everyone here to look for them together.


    As soon as his voice fell, the surrounding crowd turned into a cacophony of noise. Everyone was whispering to each other about what Young Master Mu had said.


    "There''s really someone coming out! "Jiu''er, how did you know?"


    Yao Jiu''er''s eyes curved. "Is there any easier way for a disciple of a sect to establish their prestige than this?"


    It had to be said that what Young Master Mu said was indeed very fair. Even Qin Lang felt that there was no flaw in what he said. Yet, someone started to chime in.


    "Based on the reputation of the Thunder Faction''s number one sect, Bei Liang, I, Zhao, am going to believe Young Master Mu''s words!" Young Master Mu, please go ahead and check. " A burly man waved his fist and voted in favour!


    "That''s right. Just based on the fact that Young Master Mu is the highest among us, I agree!" Another person agreed.


    "Exactly! "I agree."


    "I also agree ¡­"


    The voices of approval sounded out one after another. Seeing that most of the people agreed, Young Master Mu smiled. "Thank you for your trust. We will return soon!"


    In the blink of an eye, Mu Wushuang was already standing at the bottom of the pit!

 C70

    Qin Lang watched as Mu Wushuang explored the bottom of the cave. From beginning to end, he had never left everyone''s sight. Even if he had disappeared, it would only have been a short period of time. There was not enough time for him to leave.


    About half an incense stick of time later, Young Master Mu flew in.


    Everyone, I''ve gone down to take a look. There are a total of five caves, they are very deep, and according to the agreement, I did not go in to investigate, and now everyone can go down together. In order to be fair, I will be the last one down.


    These words were filled with righteousness, especially the last line, "Life and death are in heaven". It was the wish of all cultivators to die without any regrets while being a cultivator. When humans were born, they were naturally kind. At that time, everyone''s original intentions were good, but because they had cheated each other on their path to growth, they changed their original trajectory of life. For the dozens of youths here, their path of cultivation had only just begun.


    "Life and death are intertwined, wealth is in the sky!"


    The group of people shouted as they pulled out various ropes from their storage pouches and tied them together one by one.


    "Qin Lang, let''s go down as well!" Seeing that everyone had already left, Jiu''er looked at Qin Lang.


    "Hm!" "Ahh ~" When he saw only Mu Wushuang and a man and a woman were left, Qin Lang also felt that it was time. He wanted to take the rope from his bag of holding, but was carried down by Jiu''er before he could take it out.


    "Haha, you''re still a man, how dare you!" At the bottom of the cave, Yao Jiu''er covered her mouth and began to laugh.


    "You were directly thrown down the cliff to try to scream!" Hearing Jiu''er''s laughter, Qin Lang''s teeth started to itch. Am I a man or not? If it wasn''t for me having Zixin, I would definitely let you have a look!


    "Don''t worry, I won''t scream. I can fly!" Jiu''er didn''t care at all.


    "Eh ¡­" Qin Lang realized that this was a very serious problem. Even without Zi Xin, he wouldn''t have a chance because it seemed that he wouldn''t be able to beat her for the time being. Even if he could, she could fly.


    "Let''s go, manly man, so stingy!" Yao Jiu''er grabbed Qin Lang''s arm and pulled him into a cave.


    Qin Lang didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. It was you who said that I wasn''t a man, and now that I''m a man, what I said didn''t seem right. It was even more inappropriate to argue with a woman.


    There were only three people left at the entrance of the cave, and both of them had noticed the black robed Yao Jiu''er. Although they didn''t know if he was a man or a woman, it was still untrue that he was in the Mortal Realm.


    Mu Wushuang was also prepared to go down. He looked at the two people still standing on the platform and asked: "Brother, do you two have tools? If you don''t mind, I can take the two of you down. "


    "Many thanks for Young Master Mu''s good intentions. Junior Sister and I might not be talented, but this sort of height won''t be too difficult for us. Young Master Mu can go first, and we''ll arrive shortly." The man thanked her gently.


    "Thank you, young master!" The girl beside him also thanked him with a gentle ''thank you''.


    "Since the two of you are prepared, then I will not be polite. I will be leaving first and wish the two of you good luck!" After Young Master Mu finished speaking, he no longer dared to be polite and directly jumped down.


    "Junior, have you noticed that there are only me, Mu Wushuang, and that black-cloaked man from earlier who are at the Mortal Realm? But why did we choose to go down last?"


    "Oh right, Senior Brother, why? We could have gone down first. "


    "You''ll know in a while. Come, let''s go down!"


    The man grabbed his Junior Martial Sister''s arm and jumped down.

 C71

    Qin Lang and Yao Jiu''er leisurely walked within the cave. There were no sounds coming from the front.


    "Jiu''er, looks like this cave really is very deep!" Perhaps it was because the two of them were too quiet, Qin Lang couldn''t help but speak up.


    But Jiu''er didn''t say anything. She carefully observed her surroundings, covering her face with her hands in hesitation. Although she didn''t see her expression, Qin Lang could tell that Jiu''er was currently very serious.


    Qin Lang didn''t say anything else until he arrived in front of a pile of scattered bones. Jiu''er stopped and squatted down.


    "Qin Lang, there''s really something wrong with this cave!"


    Sure enough, Qin Lang could tell that Jiu''er, who had suddenly turned serious, had discovered something. Only now did he confirm it and tell her about it. He also felt a little apprehensive.


    "What''s wrong?"


    "Look at these bones! They''re scattered all over the place!" Jiu''er pointed to the ground.


    "Maybe the people who just went past scattered it?" Qin Lang stared at the pile of bones on the ground, but he couldn''t find anything.


    Jiu''er walked over, picked one up, and took one out from the wall. He brought it to Qin Lang''s eyes, "Look carefully, what''s the difference?"


    Qin Lang caught it and walked in a circle. One bone was filled with sand, while the other was clean in some places. It was as if it had been rubbed. In a split-second, he thought of a possibility as he looked at Jiu''er.


    "That''s right, just as you think. Those people that just went over, they would definitely not have noticed this ordinary bone and would not have cleaned it so cleanly!" Also, did you notice any traces of people trying to kick that piece of land? Therefore, there should be other things in the cave! " Jiu''er seriously and seriously looked at Qin Lang.


    "You noticed it long ago?"


    "No, actually, when I first walked into the cave, I also thought that we were just lucky. But when I noticed the fresh traces on the cave wall that were too smooth, I tried to think that it was made by someone else, but it simply didn''t work. No one would take a round hammer and walk through the hole in the wall. There should be something else in the cave. "


    Qin Lang was a little stunned. He had only thought of this possibility, he didn''t expect it to become a reality so quickly!


    "Jiu''er, what should we do?"


    "I do not know about this, I only know that there is something inside, but we do not know about what is inside. Perhaps it is a demon beast, or maybe it is just an ordinary python, let''s see if you want to continue or not or just directly retreat!" I was just casually searching for a treasure! " On the other hand, Jiu''er''s words were simple and free, as if she didn''t care in the slightest.


    After thinking for a moment, Qin Lang turned his head and said to Jiu Er in a serious tone, "I''ve decided to continue! You also said it, maybe it''s just an ordinary python, if I encounter such a small problem and retreat, then my trip here would be in vain, and my trial would become a joke. If, if, really a snake scared me away, then my face, this lifetime''s reputation will be ruined, then I''ll have to thank you, don''t you think so? " At the end, he had a cunning smile on his face.


    "With just you? His face was even thicker than the Sunset Mountains! Is such a thing like a glorious life really going to happen to you?! " Jiu''er didn''t have the strength to complain anymore. She had a look of disdain on her face.


    "Just you wait, I am the man that will find the Azure Sky Continent!"


    Qin Lang, who was not paying attention, directly said what he was thinking. Realizing that he was in a bad mood, he carefully looked at Jiu''er. Luckily, she only pretended to be joking around.


    "Yes, yes, yes, you''re right! Finding the Azure Sky Continent is still not a piece of cake for you, I say, are you going or not! "


    Jiu''er was stunned by Qin Lang''s shamelessness and couldn''t help but urge him.


    "Go, of course we have to go!"

 C72

    The cave became darker and narrower.


    "Jiu''er, we''ve been walking for so long, why haven''t we heard anything yet? Could it be that no one has entered from the front of this cave?"


    "It shouldn''t be. It''s impossible that so many people didn''t come. I believe more than others that there are demon beasts inside that have devoured them all!" Jiu''er made a small joke.


    "Logically speaking, this joke of yours is really not funny. Could it be that there''s really a demon beast that can swallow so many people in one go, causing them to be unable to make even the slightest sound?"


    After walking for such a long time, other than the white bones, there was nothing else. The atmosphere between the two of them had become a bit more relaxed. They still did not know that the people who came in first had not been eaten.


    The two of them didn''t even notice that they had already been targeted the moment they reached the place that had become narrower.


    Closer and closer.


    "Qin Lang, do you smell anything?" Jiu''er felt that something was wrong, and quietly released her divine sense.


    "I don''t think so. Maybe the cave is too humid!" Qin Lang was still completely oblivious.


    "Wait, Qin Lang, stop!" "Cover your mouth and nose, this smell is poisonous."


    After taking a few more steps, Jiu''er''s expression changed drastically. She grabbed onto Qin Lang and dashed out. It took her an entire cup of tea before she stopped. Putting Qin Lang down, he leaned against the wall and panted heavily.


    "Jiu''er, what''s going on?" The moment he heard Jiu Er''s shout, Qin Lang quickly covered his mouth and nose with his hands and asked.


    "Just now, I realized that the people in front of us weren''t eaten, but they really were unconscious. It was that smell just now. As soon as I smelled it, I noticed it. If it were not for the fact that the disciples of the Beast God Cult are working so hard in this regard, I''m afraid we would be the same as them. "


    After cultivating for such a long time, Jiu''er''s face was still pale, and her voice was not very loud.


    "In that case, the cave is definitely a demonic beast! "Jiu''er, have you noticed the location of the demonic beast?!" Qin Lang''s heart rose to his throat once again. The situation was always bad! It was always as bad as you could think of it.


    "No, I just noticed that they fainted and I pulled you out. How would I have the time to find the location of the demon beasts?" Jiu''er sounded a bit dispirited.


    Qin Lang squatted down and thought about his current situation. He and Jiu''er would definitely be fine outside, and no one would blame them for not saving him. However, he still felt a little apologetic in his heart. However, the actual problem was that he did not know what kind of demonic beast it was. He did not know how strong it was, and its body was filled with poisonous gas. If he could not even investigate it, what should he do now? What could he do!


    Time passed minute after minute. Yao Jiu''er didn''t say anything. She simply closed her eyes and began to meditate.


    "Jiu''er, I''ve decided. I want to try and see if I can save them!" Qin Lang stood up and made his decision.


    Jiu''er, who had opened her eyes, didn''t say anything. She just looked at him like that, which made Qin Lang''s eyelids twitch.


    "Jiu Er, I know that I might have overestimated myself. However, I''ve experienced some things. I feel that it''s not good for me to be unmoved like this when I can give it a try!" Qin Lang thought of his own town. That old man from the Azure Sky Continent had saved their Stone Tablet Town and saved their people, and then the old man had passed away. Qin Lang could imagine how tired the old man was before, and perhaps if he didn''t save his fellow villagers, he wouldn''t have died, so if he didn''t try once, he would feel apologetic for the rest of his life.


    He looked at Jiu''er. Jiu''er was also looking at him. And just like that, the crescent moon appeared in front of Qin Lang''s eyes once again.

 C73

    Jiu''er laughed, but Qin Lang was dumbstruck as he blankly stared at her.


    "Qin Lang, I found that you weren''t so wretched at times. At least you gave people a sense of reassurance." Jiu''er pulled Qin Lang''s arm and stood up.


    "En..." I''m not vulgar to begin with. "


    "Ha!" I don''t know who it is, but he''s staring at someone''s chest without even blinking his eyes. "


    "That... That... "Jiu''er, don''t mind the details. It''s best if we think of a way to save the person inside."


    Qin Lang felt extremely embarrassed. He had been caught unawares, how could he say that he didn''t have any? He could only change the topic.


    "That''s your problem. This little girl is a little petty and is not in the mood to think about such details. Young Master Qin, you should think about it carefully." Jiu''er looked at the direction of the cave and spoke with a twitch of her lips.


    "Jiu''er, you can''t do this. Life and death are at stake. Can we discuss this?"


    In terms of coaxing girls, Qin Lang really didn''t know much. Zi Xin had never done this in front of him before, so he knew that it was absolutely impossible for him to save the people in the cave by himself. Moreover, even if Jiu''er wasn''t able to save them, there was at least some hope. Go find someone else to help you? This was even more unrealistic. Putting aside the fact that he couldn''t find it, how much time would it take to do it again and again? What would he have to do if the other caves turned out the same? Therefore, the only thing Qin Lang could do was convince Jiu''er to try and see if he could save the people here.


    "No problem!" If you agree to these three conditions, you have to do it for me. Don''t worry, I won''t let you commit suicide or do something against your conscience. "I agree!"


    Jiu''er, despite not being able to react in time, turned around and said these words. Even he had considered it, it was obvious that she had been planning this for a long time.


    Qin Lang looked at Jiu''er''s sparkling eyes and hesitated. But not long later, he still said, "Fine, as long as you don''t disobey my principles, I will promise you three things!"


    "Hehe, this is what you said, you''re not allowed to go back on your words. I still haven''t thought of three things yet, I''ll tell you when I''ve thought about them." Let''s clap our hands and swear it! " Jiu''er revealed the expression of a little fox who had just stolen a chicken for the first time, smiling as she raised her right palm.


    "I will not go back on my word!" Qin Lang stretched out his right hand and smacked it with a "pa" sound. If he succeeded, so be it. As long as he didn''t disobey moral principles, so what if there were ten? He was still thinking like this, but what he did not expect was that the little demoness'' conditions were not so easy to fulfill! In the future, he would regret it. This was a later story, so he would not mention it for the time being.


    "Now, it''s time for you to help me think of a way to save the person inside the cave!"


    "No problem, let me help you think about it. This time, let''s walk carefully and talk!"


    The two of them quietly walked back. Compared to the previous time, they were much more careful. They weren''t as casual as the first time.


    "Qin Lang, have you thought about why that demonic beast didn''t chase after us?"


    "I''ve thought about it. The first possibility is that it is afraid of the light, so it didn''t chase us out. Or else, its cultivation isn''t that high, and after chasing us out, it might not be able to kill us."


    "I didn''t expect you to be so smart! Both possibilities have come to mind. "


    "I say, Jiu''er, in your heart, I really can''t stand it!"


    "No, no. It''s not as bad as you say it is. At the very least, my heart is still good."


    "¡­"


    "A blow? "Then have you thought about the third possibility ¡­"

 C74

    "The third possibility?"


    "Yes, the third possibility is that the demonic beast is laying an egg. It can''t come out for the time being."


    "Jiu''er, do you really think that there''s a fourth possibility? The demonic beast is transcending tribulation, and it might have already passed that stage. It just so happens that we''re being eaten inside. How nice is that?"


    "Hehe, I didn''t expect Qin Lang to be this humorous. If you were to hit the spot, I would lose a lot of money."


    "I suddenly realized that as long as the demonic beasts don''t really finish their tribulation, and if the poisonous gas can''t threaten us, the chances of rescue the people inside are quite high."


    The main problem now was how to cross the poison gas area. The people inside hadn''t fainted in the slightest, which could only mean that the poison gas was slowly working, and by the time people with insufficient cultivation had discovered it, it was already too late.


    "Qin Lang, do you have anything on your body that can be burned? Something that can last for a period of time."


    "No, I didn''t expect to encounter such a situation when I came here." Qin Lang helplessly waved his hand. Something that could be burned for a very long time could only be refined by the refinery. Qin Lang did know the young master of Blue River City''s refinery, but who would want this thing at the time?


    "There''s no other way. Let''s try and see if we can lure it out."


    As long as you can''t dispel the poison, you won''t be able to think of anything. Although she isn''t really keen on saving the people in the cave, this isn''t the first time she''s having her trial, what brother of the opposite sex, the childhood sweethearts seem so weak in the face of death, her life is the most important, so, in her eyes, a good person like Qin Lang was just trying to use his life as a joke. She tried to find out that Qin Lang was just speaking, but all she saw was sincerity.


    Right at that moment, she changed her mind and chose to follow Qin Lang. No matter what, when she encountered danger, this kind of person would always make her happy. She would let you see hope. For this hope, she came.


    "Jiu''er, is there any other way to be immune to the poison aura?" Qin Lang never understood these things very well. Poison was something he had never come into contact with before.


    Of course there are, there are a lot of antidote pills that can deal with this kind of poison in the cave, but we disciples of the Beast God Cult rarely use pills, and the pills we use are usually more numerous. As long as the demon beasts are still alive, we will not die, and my grandfather really loves me, so he prepared a few Huang Tian Spirit Restoration Pills for me to replenish his life, but these things are simply unable to cure the poison. At the end of his sentence, Jiu''er felt discouraged. It seemed that this time, I''ll have to ask grandpa to prepare a few Poison Avoiding Pills.


    "Spring-Returning Pill?" Can this thing detoxify poisons!? " Qin Lang''s eyes lit up. He still had a lot of Spring-Returning Pills, he had only used three that his master had given him.


    The Spring-Returning Pill is supposed to be used to protect one''s life. As long as you''re not dead, it can let you live. It can''t cure you, but it can help you drag on for a long time.


    "I did, and a lot." Qin Lang rummaged through his storage bag and took out the bottle containing the Spring-Returning Pill, passing it to Yao Jiu''er. "The bottle was given to me by my master."


    "That''s easy. Give me two and we''ll each take two and have a look!"


    "Alright."

 C75

    As for the cave, its two dark green eyes moved a few times, showing a little more worry. At this moment, there was still a string of white objects underneath its body, and it was only halfway through them. The unconscious people were all pulled in by it, afraid that someone would disturb it at this time.


    "Qin Lang, how do you feel?"


    Jiu''er quietly pulled Qin Lang. The cave became darker as the poisonous fog pervaded the air. Their vision also became blurrier. In order to avoid dispersing, the two of them walked hand in hand.


    "There''s no problem, I just don''t know when this poisonous miasma will end." Qin Lang, who was taking the Spring Restoration Pill, was fine. He only wanted to see the changes in the poisonous fog, but he didn''t expect Jiu''er to think that something had happened to him.


    "We''re not far. We should have left for the time it takes half an incense stick to burn. I can feel them getting closer and closer. They''re still breathing." From the moment Jiu''er had entered the poisonous fog, she had released her divine sense.


    After a while, the poisonous fog gradually thinned. Qin Lang and the others knew that they would soon be able to see those people.


    A faint shadow began to appear before his eyes. There were four of them, three men and one woman. Qin Lang ran over and helped everyone up. He then fed them a Spring-Returning Pill.


    Meanwhile, Jiu''er was still observing on the side, searching for the demonic beast inside the cave. The divine intent she released told her that there should be something hiding its tracks. After circling around, she seemed to see something white.


    Slowly come closer... As they got closer, suddenly, a pair of fist-sized green lanterns lit up.


    "Ah ~ Qin Lang, save me!" Jiu''er felt her hair stand on end. In the blink of an eye, she had retreated several meters away as she shouted at Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang turned his head, and his green eyes bore into the eyes of the demonic beast. He retrieved a sharp saber from his storage bag and quickly rushed to the side of Jiu Er, staring at that demonic beast.


    Jiu''er tightly held onto Qin Lang''s arm as she glanced at Qin Lang. Seeing that he didn''t have any big reactions, she then turned her gaze onto the demonic beast.


    The six eyes stared at each other as Qin Lang finally saw the demonic beast''s face. A huge, round lizard was lying on the ground with a long string of unborn eggs below its belly.


    "Jiu''er, you really guessed it right!" Qin Lang turned his head and whispered to Jiu''er.


    "Hmm, I also didn''t expect that there would be a third grade demonic beast here." Jiu''er nodded.


    "It doesn''t seem to have any evil intentions, what should we do!?" It was as if Qin Lang was looking into the eyes of this giant lizard, praying that it would not be harmed, as well as its unborn child.


    "Qin Lang, we came here to save them. The demonic beasts were originally part of the trial. Rank 3 demonic beasts have good things on them." Yao Jiu''er eagerly looked at Qin Lang. Against a third-grade demonic beast, both of them had to put in some effort together. How good was the chance now?


    "No, Jiu''er, it understands! It''s crying!"


    Qin Lang looked at the gradually leaking water under the green lantern before turning his head to look at Jiu''er.


    "This is a good opportunity. If we miss it, we might not get another one. If we kill it now, we can still get a few Monster Eggs!" Jiu''er was a bit unwilling. Between humans and Monstrous Beasts, Monstrous Beasts could either be tamed or killed. Adult Monstrous Beasts like these were definitely untamed.


    Hearing Jiu''er''s words, the giant lizard seemed to become even more panicked. It struggled a bit, but right now was the most critical moment for the lizard. It was unable to get up, and water was flowing in its eyes.


    "No, Jiu''er, I have one condition. Please don''t kill it, okay?"


    "No, I don''t want to!"

 C76

    "Why?!" Qin Lang''s heart sank. At this moment, he felt as though he couldn''t make sense of Jiu Er. He couldn''t help but mumble in a low voice.


    "I also want to know why! It''s fine to save people, but even demonic beasts have to be saved. What are you trying to do?! You are a cultivator, and are destined to become the enemy of demon beasts in the future. Jiu''er stared at him fearlessly.


    In his opinion, humans and demon beasts should live in peace, right? Just like him and Brother Zhuang, even if there was a misunderstanding in the beginning, as long as they were reconciled well, they could still be forgiven each other. But he had to admit, Jiu''er was right, human hunting demon beasts was for resources, and hunting humans was also for survival. Not to mention whether the demonic beast believed him or not, he did not even believe that the demonic beast would believe him, nor did he believe that it would be possible.


    "At least this one, it doesn''t attack humans. Dizzy and the others only do this to protect their children, and in the future ¡­ "There will always be more vicious demon beasts for us to hunt in the future ¡­" He hesitated as he spoke to Jiu''er, his voice becoming softer and softer. Then, he carefully glanced at the giant lizard by his side.


    She wanted to tell Qin Lang this fact. Since Qin Lang had already decided, there was no longer any point in killing it. Hence, she said, "Okay, I will not kill it, but you have to promise me, if I meet any demon beast that attacks us, you can''t do this anymore!"


    "I promise!" Qin Lang agreed without any hesitation.


    "I... Where am I? "


    Suddenly, a person who had originally been unconscious on the other side suddenly made a sound. His voice was very weak, but after all, he was awake. One of them was awake, while the others were probably awake soon as well.


    Jiu''er immediately dashed over and covered his eyes. "Don''t be afraid, you''ve been bewitched by the demon beasts. We''ll immediately rescue you!" As he spoke, he waved his hand towards Qin Lang. Qin Lang understood and gestured for the giant lizard to close its eyes.


    "What?! There''s a demon beast?!" "Why are there Demonic Beasts here ¡­" His voice was trembling. Another one had woken up! Not long after, the other two people woke up as well. The four of them looked at the black-robed Jiu''er in a daze.


    At this moment, Qin Lang walked over and loudly asked, "Which one of you has the Spring-Returning Pill on you?"


    "I do!" No matter how stupid they were, they understood that the two of them weren''t here to harm them. Thus, they raised their hands.


    "Okay, give one to each of them. Get out of the cave, there are beasts inside!" Qin Lang instructed, hoping to scare them off.


    "Thank you, young masters, for saving us. If we go out now, what if you lose to that demonic beast?" If we stay, we can definitely help Young Master out. " one of them asked loudly.


    "Exactly! Let us stay here and help young master! "


    "That''s right, even though our cultivation is low ¡­"


    The remaining two people chimed in. One of them did not say anything.


    Qin Lang didn''t mind, he only felt gratified. At this moment, everyone was a young boy and a young girl who had just come out from their trial. They knew how to repay favors, and their hearts were simple and innocent.


    "Thank you for your kind intentions, my comrade beside me is already at the Qi Disciple stage. If we are not a match for the demonic beasts, he can also help me escape, but we have to be here. If we are not, and there is no one to report, then we are really done for ¡­"


    Jiu''er understood and immediately rose into the air. Seeing these people, the four of them immediately understood that their presence here was a burden. After some thought, it was finally the person who spoke first.


    "We understand. The four of us will wait outside for the two gongzis then. If we still don''t see the gongzis come out in four hours, we will call someone to save the gongzis!"


    "Thank you very much." Qin Lang clasped his hands.


    "Both gongzis, please take care!" The four of them bowed, put the Rejuvenation Pills into their mouths, and quickly left.

 C77

    After those people left, Jiu''er landed beside Qin Lang. Looking at the smiling Qin Lang, she suddenly asked.


    "I didn''t discover it, Qin Lang. Since when have you lied to us?" Qin Lang, when have you lied to us so naturally?


    Qin Lang''s smile froze on his face. This script isn''t right, I was the one who used a white lie to save the meek demon beast that was still spawning. Shouldn''t you praise me for my kindness and kindness?


    He looked at Jiu''er, who had a cold smile hanging on her lips. Although it was dark inside the cave, he could feel it from her tone. He retorted softly, "Jiu''er, you are not only ruining the atmosphere, you are also acting wrongly ¡­"


    "Was it biased? Heh! "Other than the fact that I am a Mortal Realm cultivator, you still have half a sentence of truth to say what you just said!" Jiu''er laughed coldly.


    "Eh ¡­." "This is a white lie ¡­"


    "A white lie is not a lie?!"


    "¡­ ¡­." Let''s go see how the giant lizard is doing. "


    "Do you like to see other people give birth?"


    "¡­"


    Qin Lang was completely speechless. He felt that everything he said was wrong. He sat down on the ground, looked at Jiu Er, and then looked at the direction of the giant lizard.


    What a fool. Would just a few words of coaxing kill him? Jiu''er turned her head to the side, cursing in her heart.


    The two remained silent for an hour.


    Another two hours passed, and Qin Lang was still thinking about what was going on with Yao Jiu''er when the giant lizard opened its eyes and slowly stood up.


    "Jiu''er, it seems to have been born!" Before Yao Jiu''er could reply, Qin Lang had already ran over.


    Jiu''er helplessly shook her head. She just couldn''t understand how the young miss of the Lan family had taken a fancy to such a goosebumps. In this short period of time, she had used the word ''stupid'' on Qin Lang repeatedly. Despite her helplessness, she still followed him silently.


    "You''re finally dead?" Qin Lang looked at the circle of giant white lizard eggs and asked with a smile.


    "Hiss ~"


    The giant lizard cried out as well. It turned its head and crawled to the side, and Jiu''er also walked over. She looked at the giant lizard as if it were looking for something, but didn''t say anything.


    Qin Lang quietly watched as well. Not long later, the giant lizard crawled back up. There were a few white beads in its mouth. Qin Lang didn''t feel anything, but Jiu''er''s eyes were getting brighter and brighter.


    That was clearly a demonic beast''s inner core, and a primordial one at that!


    The giant lizard crawled in front of Qin Lang and spat out the pearl on the ground. It stared at Qin Lang with its black eyes from its green lantern.


    "This is for me?!" Qin Lang asked in surprise as he looked at the inner core in front of him.


    "Hiss ~"


    The inner pellet was not big, a total of six pellets. It seemed like this cave had not really been discovered before. The ancient beast cores had all been collected by this guy. The old man had used the Orb of a super demon beast to help him keep a Divine Beast, but who knew how many other sects would go crazy with these six cores? Especially a sect like the Beast God Cult, who wouldn''t want something that could make a sect''s demon beast level higher?


    Qin Lang hesitated for a moment before taking five of them and passing one back. "You''re still weak. I''ll leave you one!"


    The giant lizard didn''t refuse and nodded. There was another water mark in the light bulb. Qin Lang rubbed its head. Who said that humans and demon beasts can''t coexist?


    Qin Lang gave a provocative glance at Jiu''er. Jiu''er turned her head back, but this time, she didn''t say anything.

 C78

    "Big guy, rest well. We should leave!" Qin Lang estimated that four hours were about to pass. If he didn''t go out in case those fellows from outside brought a group of people in, things would become troublesome.


    The giant lizard seemed to understand and nuzzled Qin Lang''s hand with its head before withdrawing.


    Qin Lang laughed and turned to look at Jiu Er, "Jiu Er, let''s hurry up and go out as well!"


    Jiu''er glanced at Qin Lang, wanting to say something, but hesitated. In the end, she only nodded her head.


    Walking out of the poisonous fog, Qin Lang took out three inner pellets and handed them to Jiu''er.


    "Qin Lang, this ¡­" She did not believe that Qin Lang didn''t know how important this thing was to her, and how important it was to the Beast God Cult. Qin Lang might not have known, but she knew that she had wanted to exchange three conditions for a single inner pellet, and when the words were about to reach her mouth, she had resisted the urge to speak. She did not expect Qin Lang to give it to her as soon as she came out.


    "This thing is very important to you, right?" Qin Lang knew what she wanted to ask.


    "En!" Demon Nine''er nodded vigorously!


    "That''s enough. We are friends. You need it a lot, and I have a lot of them. Isn''t it perfectly justified for us to use them to help our friends?" Qin Lang spoke.


    Jiu''er didn''t say anything. The fog in front of her slowly began to grow thick, and she put away her Inner Core. He was both happy and disappointed. But, was it a friend? She repeated this sentence in her heart.


    The two were speechless. After walking for a while, Jiu''er seemed to have made up her mind.


    "Thank you, Qin Lang. I understand now why Mayor Lan has set his eyes on a fool like you! " Jiu''er began to speak very seriously, and as she finished, the corner of her mouth lifted into a faint smile.


    "You''re welcome. It''s only right between friends. And Jiu''er, I told you that I have my strengths, right? Otherwise, how could someone as smart as Zi Xin fall for me?" "Hehe." Qin Lang laughed too. It was a bit heartless. Indeed, Zixin was still the most important in his heart.


    "That''s right, Miss Lan did not misjudge you, little fool!"


    As they chatted and laughed along the way, the cave gradually brightened. The two knew that they were getting closer and closer to the exit. At this time, a group of people suddenly rushed in from outside.


    "Gongzi, are you alright?" A person came up to welcome them. Qin Lang recognized the person who was talking to them inside the cave.


    "It''s nothing, thank you for your concern. May I ask your name?" It had always been Qin Lang''s style for people to respect me.


    I dare not do so, if not for Young Noble''s help, I would have become a food for a demonic beast long ago, how could I be worthy of Young Noble''s words? I am a rogue cultivator, and seeing that Young Noble did not come out for four hours, I contacted the people outside of the cave to prepare to come and see how young Noble was. Li Mo spoke very sincerely and his attitude was very low.


    She took a deep look at Li Mo and understood that this kind of person was the most terrifying, with a very low attitude. There was not even a drop of water in his words, yet he had such strong organizational skills. If he was friends, then if he was unmoving, then it would be fine, but if he was an enemy, then your life would be in danger.


    He seemed to have noticed that Jiu''er was looking at him, and his waist was even lower than before.


    Qin Lang, on the other hand, didn''t feel anything was amiss. Suddenly, he saw Li Mo bowing so much that he quickly went forward to help Li Mo up, "Brother Li, what are you doing? We''re all training here. It''s only right that we help each other. We shouldn''t treat Brother Li like this."


    "Young Master is too righteous!" Li Mo straightened himself. Qin Lang was just about to talk with him when someone spoke!


    "Young Masters, may I know what kind of demonic beast is inside? I hope that you two gongzi can explain this to us."

 C79

    It was Mu Wushuang. With a smile on his face, his words gave off a refreshing feeling, as if everything seemed so natural.


    "Brother Mu, can you see that my companions and I are completely devoid of any traces of life? It seems as if we encountered a demon beast." The demon beasts inside are too cunning, and we don''t dare to go in, so we just went around in a circle and walked out. " Qin Lang stepped forward and said to Mu Wushuang with a smile.


    "Oh? If that''s the case, then it seems that the level of the demon beasts inside are not high. Now that we have so many people, it is certain that we will be able to find it.


    Mu Wushuang turned around and spoke to the crowd behind him. Indeed, when they heard his words, the crowd became excited and swept away all the disappointment they had not discovered in other places. The ruins were discovered, and the demonic beasts'' cultivation was not high.


    "Yes!" Some of them were already starting to get impatient.


    He knew that as long as he and Jiu''er could come out safely, the people outside would definitely know that the beasts inside would not be hard to deal with. Even if they did not come out, Li Mo and the others would bring their men in four hours later and would similarly discover the giant lizard. What should he do? How could he prevent them from entering? His mind raced.


    "Then let''s go in together. The items we obtain belong to individuals. The people who want the common items can exchange for the valuable items. Is that okay with everyone?"


    "Agreed!"


    As for the people outside, they were led by Mu Wushuang. They could no longer suppress the excitement in their hearts and were about to walk inside.


    "Wait!" Qin Lang immediately shouted out, and his voice was loud enough for everyone to hear.


    Everyone was stunned! Mu Wushuang turned around and looked at Qin Lang with surprise: "Brother, what''s the matter?"


    "No, I just wanted to say that you guys can''t go in!" Qin Lang stood in front of everyone. He had yet to figure out what to do next, but he felt that he must prevent them from entering.


    "Brother, are you worried that the demon beasts are too dangerous? If that''s the case, don''t worry about it. You and your other brother have not been able to find it for so long. "As for the poison, according to what you''ve said, the Rejuvenation Pill is enough. Don''t worry about that, I can provide it to everyone!" Mu Wushuang smiled at Qin Lang and turned to ask the crowd: "Do you have any other doubts?"


    "Brother Mu, actually... Jiu''er?! "


    "This is the young master Mu of the Thunderchant Sect, right? You really can''t enter!"


    Qin Lang had no choice but to tell them the truth and see if he could persuade them not to go in. Unexpectedly, before he could finish, he was stopped by Jiu Er. Jiu''er walked in front of him and stopped Mu Wushuang.


    "Women?" Mu Wushuang said in surprise, but returned to normal after a short while. From her voice, he could tell that Jiu Er was not very old: "I wonder which family Miss is from, and why did you tell me you can''t wait to enter?! Please give me and everyone else a reason. "


    Jiu''er pondered for a moment, and then someone couldn''t wait any longer. He smiled evilly.


    "Hehehe, could it be that you and that pretty boy did some shameful thing in there for fear of us finding out?"


    Just as he finished speaking, Qin Lang raised his head and saw that everyone''s expression had changed. Some of the male disciples were surprised, such as Mu Wushuang in front of them. Some of them seemed to understand what was going on as they looked enviously at Qin Lang. As for the female disciples, their faces were red as they looked strangely at Jiu Er and him.


    "It''s not like that!" He opened his mouth to explain, but if this continued, then everyone would believe him, and it wouldn''t be a big deal for him, as all he had to do was explain it to his teachers, elders, and Zi Xin. However, if Jiu''er was exposed, it would greatly affect her, and it wouldn''t be easy for her to pick up his daughter''s family name after losing it.


    "So what if I am!"


    Jiu''er''s voice was very light and raised as she spoke. She looked at the crowd in front of her. Li Mo, who was standing beside Qin Lang, raised his head and glanced at her with a complicated expression.

 C80

    The entire place was silent, even a pin drop could be heard!


    The man spoke very unpleasantly, but everyone was always somewhat interested in this sort of gossip. Most people only took it as a joke to listen, but now, the man wanted to explain but the woman took the initiative to admit it! How bold and shameless a woman could be! In an instant, everyone was stunned. Other than Jiu Er, even Qin Lang was stunned for a long time. He didn''t know what Jiu Er was going to do.


    After a while, a voice came from the back.


    "Senior brother, why is that sister ¡­" How could you be so bold! "


    "Cough, junior sister ¡­"


    The voice was very soft, but one could hear the sound of quiet breathing. Everyone present was a cultivator, so how could they not hear it? Everyone turned to look at Jiu Er. This was also what they wanted to ask.


    "Like I said, there is always someone who doesn''t know shame!" The voice came again.


    "Shut up!" Mu Wushuang turned around and shouted. This idiot did not know that this black robed girl was also at the Mortal Realm. He did not know who would win if he fought. If she decided to cause trouble, they would not be able to accomplish anything. Seeing that the man had retreated into the crowd and no longer spoke, he turned to Jiu Er and laughed dryly, "Ahem, you must be joking, young lady!" We''re going in to look for demon beasts, you guys go ahead. "


    "No, I''m not joking. No matter what I did with him inside, if I say that you guys can''t go in, you won''t be able to!"


    Jiu''er pointed at Qin Lang as she coldly stared at the crowd, exuding an air of dominance.


    "What if we have to go in today?" Mu Wushuang''s expression also changed. The two people in front of him had obviously refused a toast and refused a drink. This cave is not yours, why can''t you allow us to enter even though you haven''t found the demon beast?! His voice also became cold.


    "You can try!"


    "Then don''t blame me for being impolite. Let me test what kind of ability you have to be able to stop all of us!"


    He did not use his full strength, nor did he use his weapon. He could attack and defend, and if Jiu''er''s cultivation was higher than his, he could also take back his fist. If he was lower than him, then no one would be seriously injured, and no one would be killed.


    Boom! Smoke and dust rose in all directions!


    "Brother Mu, can we really not sit down and talk about this matter today?"


    The one who had received this punch was Qin Lang. When he saw Mu Wushuang clenching his fist, he knew that he had to show some skill in seeking a solution to this issue. Thus, he walked forward and helped Jiu Er receive this punch. Both of them were still where they were, the air currents from their punches filling the ground with dust.


    Mu Wushuang looked at the motionless Qin Lang in surprise. This punch of his was meant to test a Qi Cultivating Stage cultivator. Although he did not use his full strength, he was not someone who could withstand a punch from a Body Tempering disciple without taking half a step back.


    They knew that the power of Mu Wushuang''s punch, as the core disciple of Bei Liang''s number one sect, would definitely not be weak. The number of people who could receive it could be counted on one hand, and even if it was so easy, the pretty boy in front of them was still at the Body Tempering realm. Even if he was at the peak of Body Tempering 9th Layer, the gap between the two would still be insurmountable, so how could he accept it so easily? Li Mo and Yao Jiu''er stared at Qin Lang, the curiosity in their eyes intensifying.


    "What is the name of this young master?" Mu Wushuang spoke, using the word ''gongzi'' instead of ''brother''. Now that Qin Lang was only at the Body Tempering realm, the two of them could be considered equal. This made him feel that Qin Lang definitely wasn''t an ordinary disciple of the sect and was qualified for him to treat him as an equal. Thus, his words became more courteous.


    The so-called ''brother'' between strangers was just being lazy to ask for the honorific name, why was he lazy? He just didn''t think it was necessary or disdainful.


    "I dare not, I am Qin Lang from the Snowy Palace." Qin Lang sternly said.


    "So it''s junior brother from the Flying Snow Sect. I am sorry for my rudeness." Mu Wushuang cupped his hands. With his eyesight, it was not hard to tell that Qin Lang was a core disciple of the Flying Snow Sect. However, with his current potential, he couldn''t compare to him. Then, he would have to be late to enter the sect. The Flying Snow Sect was Bei Liang''s second largest sect. In some areas, the two sects had similar interests. It was not wise to offend a disciple of another sect from the same land for a little demon beast that he did not know about.


    "Senior Mu, there is no need to be like this. I was rude first!"


    The other person gave him face and called him junior brother. Qin Lang didn''t feel right not following him, so he cupped his hands and returned the greeting.


    However, the surrounding people were in an uproar again.

 C81

    All of you are disciples of big sects, so you shouldn''t stop us from making a fortune. We don''t care about this little demon beast, but we care about it. The crowd was somewhat dissatisfied with Mu Wushuang, and some people began to complain.


    Mu Wushuang also realized this point. Thus, he asked Qin Lang: "Junior Brother Qin, can you and this lady tell us why they didn''t let us in?" The surrounding people all looked over with a "shua" sound. This was also what they wanted to know.


    "Senior-apprentice Brother Mu, it''s actually like this ¡­"


    "Let me say it. Qin Lang, you idiot, do you know how to explain?"


    Qin Lang was ready to speak the truth again, but Jiu''er interrupted him in the end. He knew Jiu''er''s personality very well, and there must be a reason for him not to tell her the truth. He said, "Then tell me!"


    We don''t know the rank of the demonic beast in this cave, but it seems like we can''t handle it, especially its ability to hide its traces. Brother Qin and I searched for a long time, but didn''t find anything, but the faint pressure caused our hearts to palpitate; therefore, after discussing with Brother Qin for a while, we took the initiative to retreat. I sincerely advise you guys, I didn''t expect that someone would speak such filthy words. " With that, he sneered as he looked in the direction of that man.


    Mu Wushuang thought for a moment and asked Qin Lang again: "Junior Brother Qin, is it like this?"


    "Hmm, it''s like this. We didn''t dare to stay inside for too long, so we came out." Qin Lang didn''t know why Jiu''er was saving the giant lizard, but he had to help her get over it.


    Mu Wushuang nodded and turned to look at the crowd: "Did everyone hear? Junior Brother Qin said that the demonic beasts inside are too dangerous, so he did not recommend us to go in."


    The crowd began to whisper among each other again. The pair of brother and sister, as well as Li Mo beside them didn''t have any reaction, silently watching them.


    "Why should we believe you!" Someone reacted and looked at Qin Lang and Yao Jiu''er.


    "Well said! What right do you have to believe us? Just because my Yao Jiu''er is the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult! " Jiu''er spoke again. Her deep blue eyes stared at that man, and she suddenly lifted the black robe on her head. "The Beast God Cult is the sect that understands the most about demonic beasts in the Northern Territories. I know more about demonic beasts than any of you!"


    The white long hair fluttering in the air undoubtedly proved Jiu Er''s identity. Almost all of the people here were from the sects, and the only beast-like Saint Daughter of the Beast God Cult in the Northern Territories was a white-haired, blue-eyed outsider. They knew about this, so they didn''t refute it. Only the disciple who scolded Jiu''er was trembling.


    "So it''s the Saint Daughter of the Beast God Cult. Please excuse me!" It was Mu Wushuang who had been the first to break the stalemate.


    "There is no need for Young Master Mu to be so courteous. We are all cultivators, and there is no need for our peers to be so courteous." Jiu''er''s tone was slightly cold. She still complained about Mu Wushuang attacking without a word just now, but she still had to say it out of respect for Qin Lang.


    Mu Wushuang seemed to hear the coldness in his tone, but he did not care about it. He turned around and explained to everyone: "Now everyone knows right? Do you have any other questions?"


    The crowd didn''t say anything, but they slowly walked out of the cave. Qin Lang and the others were still in the cave, watching as the crowd gradually dispersed.


    A few miles away from the cave, a weak voice asked.


    "Senior Brother, why do I feel like today''s matter isn''t that simple?"


    "Junior Sister, you even think that something is wrong?!"

 C82

    The woman rolled her eyes.


    "Senior Brother, it''s just that I''m inexperienced and not stupid, do you really need to go that far?"


    "Hehe, Junior Sister, then tell me what''s wrong?"


    His name was Yan Feiming, Qi Disciple level 3, and a core disciple of the number one sect in Lou Lan County, the Linglong Sect. This was the first time Zhuge Suxin had left Loulan County. The Sovereign, Ge Jin, had asked him to accompany his junior sister on a tour around the city to protect her! The two of them were childhood sweethearts, and it didn''t seem like they didn''t have any intention of marrying each other.


    Zhuge Su thought for a moment: "Senior Brother, Mu Wushuang believed the words of that Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult. Then, Mu Wushuang told that many people and they all left? Don''t you think it''s all too easy? I guess there must be something inside that hole that those two people wanted to hide. " At the end of his words, he confidently waved his small hand and looked at his senior brother.


    The Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult and Mu Wushuang are both at the Qi Cultivation stage. That Qin Lang may be at the Body Tempering stage, but he is talented, and even if you do not use any magical tools, you might not be able to beat him. Just those twenty odd people alone, in front of them, are already at the end of the line, and Mu Wushuang and Qin Lang''s sect is one of the best in the Northern Cold Region. We''re not here to cause trouble, so we just watch. "


    Zhuge Susu nodded and suddenly asked, "Senior Brother, is that Qin Lang really that powerful?"


    "Yes, he did not use his full strength even after receiving Mu Wushuang''s palm!"


    "Oh!" Senior Brother, do you think that the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Sect is very beautiful? "Long, pure white hair ~ ~ envied me to death."


    Zhuge Susu let out an "oh" and suddenly changed the topic. Her eyes were full of stars and her face was filled with envy.


    "Cough, Junior-apprentice Sister, your focus has shifted too fast!" Yan Feiming didn''t even have the time to react before his Junior Sister''s leaping thoughts turned out to be true ¡­


    "You said it already, we''re not here to cause trouble, wouldn''t it be better if we didn''t clash with him? Of course, we''re here to find a happy person to talk." Zhuge Susu said as if it was as expected.


    Yan Feiming choked, he couldn''t help but admit that his Junior Sister''s words were quite reasonable. After some careful thought, he found that it was indeed true.


    Seeing that her senior brother had stopped talking, she continued to ask, "Senior brother, do you also think that the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult is very beautiful? After we return, I will get my father to propose marriage to you, okay? In the future, he will be my senior sister, and we can see each other everyday ¡­ Just thinking about it makes me happy. "


    "Cough ¡­" Cough cough ¡­ Master... "Junior sister, you can eat whatever you want, but you can''t say whatever you want. As for the Saint Daughter of the Beast God Cult, there might be a small group of experts who think that she''s pretty, but as for your senior brother, he''s so vulgar that they can''t even appreciate him. In my eyes, there''s no one that''s prettier than my junior sister."


    Yan Feiming was shocked by his junior apprentice sister''s infatuated look. He never thought that the words she said would not scare him to death. This brain hole, could an ordinary person even think of doing it?! It was no wonder that Junior Sister was a refining genius; he finally knew the reason.


    Zhuge Susu instantly became unhappy, "Senior Brother, you only know how to use these words to fool me!"


    "No, no! I swear to the heavens!" Yan Feiming raised both his hands solemnly as he pledged.


    "Senior Brother ¡­" Do you like me? "


    "No, no, senior brother swears to the heavens too!"


    "Really?"


    "It''s true!"


    "I don''t believe you, unless you bring me back to see what they are doing."


    "¡­ ¡­." "Just say it directly, it gave Senior Brother a fright."

 C83

    The two of them quietly went back to the cave and stood beside it.


    "Junior Sister, are we really fine being this close?"


    Yan Feiming was a bit worried, the cloak was created by a genius like him, unreliable junior sister, and it might lose its effect in the future. Yan Feiming was a bit worried, the cloak was created by unreliable junior sister, and it might lose its effect in the future.


    "Senior Brother, don''t worry. I''ve refined this cloak for a long time, it shouldn''t be a problem for me to refine it for a few days!" Zhuge Susu''s face was filled with confidence. Although she had blown up many stoves, wasted many materials, and even burned a few in the refining room, success was still better than failure.


    His Junior Sister was still fine when she was quiet, but when she was refining and going crazy, she was simply too scary. His Master was probably just pretending not to let her out, if he agreed too simply, then who knows how much trouble she would have to worry about if she didn''t come out. Well, now this trouble was his, and it was fortunate that his Master wanted to seduce them. However, he couldn''t say these words out loud, so he just kept quiet.


    "Eh, why did they come back from outside?" Zhuge Susu looked towards her senior brother beside her.


    After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, everyone left.


    "Junior Brother Qin, now that they have left, let''s go out as well!" Mu Wushuang said to Qin Lang after taking a glance at the situation.


    Qin Lang thought that it would be better for him and Jiu''er to leave first and avoid suspicion. He turned his head and asked, "Hmm, Jiu''er, let''s go out as well!"


    "Yes." "Yes." Jiu''er responded but she looked to the side. Mu Wushuang and Qin Lang also looked over and were surprised to find that Li Mo was still standing inside the cave. The three of them looked over, but Li Mo maintained his smiling expression.


    "Brother Li, why are you still here?" Qin Lang asked in surprise.


    "Greetings, Young Master Qin. Young Master Mu, I have some things I would like to say to Young Master Qin in private. Would that be possible?" Li Mo cupped his hands.


    Jiu''er and Mu Wushuang did not reply. They looked at each other, then Jiu''er put on her hat and left.


    "Brother Li, what do you want to say?" Qin Lang felt a little strange. Although he saved Li Mo''s life, there was no need for him to thank Li Mo alone.


    "Young Master Qin, I want to join the Flying Snow Sect." Li Mo did not beat around the bush and directly said.


    "Brother Li wants to join the Flying Snow Sect?" But now is not the time for us to recruit new disciples. "


    "Young Master Qin, please introduce me to the head of the Flying Snow Sect."


    Qin Lang hesitated. He didn''t think that Li Mo would actually make such a request. He only wanted Qin Lang to make a recommendation. There wasn''t a problem, but Qin Lang suspected Li Mo''s motive.


    "Does Young Master Qin have any doubts?" Li Mo noticed Qin Lang''s hesitation and asked.


    "No, I''ve only been in the Flying Snow Sect for a year. The Sect Leader isn''t someone I can meet just because I said so. At most, I can tell him about your situation." Qin Lang had an idea. He told a small lie and came up with a compromise. The Wei Courtyard would first take a look at it, then there would be no problems.


    "No problem!" As long as someone takes me to the Flying Snow Sect. " Li Mo agreed readily.


    "Alright, then let''s go out now. They probably can''t wait any longer."


    Qin Lang and Li Mo walked out. Indeed, Mu Wushuang and Jiu''er were standing at the entrance of the cave. However, the two of them walked out of the cave and didn''t seem to pay any attention to each other. Mu Wushuang spoke first.


    "Junior Brother Qin, what are your plans now?"


    "Brother Mu, are you leaving?"


    Qin Lang asked about the speculation in his heart when he saw that Mu Wushuang seemed to be somewhat bored and wanted to leave.


    "Mm, the Ascension Valley is so big, there are still places I have yet to go!" On the other hand, Mu Wushuang was not polite and directly said so.


    "I thank Brother Mu here. I wish you good luck."


    "Thank you for your blessings, Junior Brother. I''ll be leaving first!" As soon as he finished speaking, he was already dozens of steps away.


    "In that case, it''s time for me to leave as well." Li Mo smiled as he looked at Qin Lang and Jiu''er before proposing to leave.


    Qin Lang didn''t stop him and said, "Okay then. We will meet here in three days."


    "It''s a deal!"


    "It''s a deal!"


    Jiu''er lifted her head to look at Li Mo, only to discover that Li Mo was also looking at her. He even secretly pointed at Qin Lang, causing her to lower her head as she blushed.


    After Li Mo left, only she and Qin Lang remained.

 C84

    The atmosphere was a little awkward and the two of them didn''t know what to say.


    "Jiu Er, let''s take a walk outside and come back. We can''t let anyone keep an eye on us."


    "Alright."


    Before Qin Lang spoke, Jiu''er had already looked around the area, but did not discover the presence of anyone else. Now that Qin Lang had mentioned them, she was not sure if anyone outside her spiritual sense was paying attention to them. The two of them casually chose a direction and walked over.


    "Qin Lang, I have something to ask you." Now that there was no one else, Yao Jiu''er couldn''t help but ask since it was no longer as difficult to speak.


    "What?"


    "Did you really only cultivate for two years?"


    "Are you trying to explain to me why I was able to withstand Mu Wushuang''s punch? That''s because I''m a monster."


    Qin Lang started a joke. He already knew what Jiu''er was going to ask. After all, his performance just now was too outstanding.


    "Is there anyone who would praise me like this?" Why don''t you say that you are a genius that only appears once in a thousand years. " Jiu''er was speechless. Qin Lang''s shamelessness was too sudden.


    "Then maybe, maybe I really am."


    "¡­ ¡­." "Hehe."


    "Some people say that I''m a genius that only appears once every two thousand years. Do you believe them?"


    "A weirdo like you appeared in just two thousand years?!" Old Zhen was blind. "


    Jiu''er didn''t even turn back as she continued walking forward.


    "¡­"


    Qin Lang scratched his head and told others that he was a demon? His boasting seemed a little strange, so he decided to speak the truth.


    "Jiu''er, from the time I started cultivating to breaking through to the fifth level of Body Tempering, it only took me a day!"


    "Do you think I believe you?" Jiu''er couldn''t be bothered to pay attention to him.


    "Truly, based on time, I''ve only trained for less than a year."


    "Do you mean that I will believe what you say?"


    "Many people can prove that."


    "Really?"


    Jiu''er suspiciously looked at him.


    "It''s more real than the truth."


    Qin Lang chased after him.


    "Seeing that you took that punch, if I trust you again, I will see the results in the future. Qin Lang, I suddenly thought of a question."


    Although Jiu''er had some doubts, Qin Lang actually received Mu Wushuang''s punch. Then, he suddenly remembered that they could not go too far. What if someone sneaked in to find the giant lizard after they left?


    "What problem?" Qin Lang was just thinking about how to make it so hard for people to believe the truth.


    "We can''t go too far. If we go too far, we won''t be able to see if the person from before has returned. Furthermore, we have to stay here and watch whether or not he has gone to the cave." Jiu''er spoke out her thoughts.


    Qin Lang thought for a moment and realized that it was indeed the case. He lowered his head and thought for a while. When he saw the storage bag, he suddenly had an idea. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this idea would be feasible.


    "There''s a way!" He was a bit excited as he told this thought to Jiu''er.


    "It is indeed feasible! "Then let''s go back now." Jiu''er thought for a moment and immediately agreed.


    Thus, the scene that Zhuge Su wanted to ask about appeared.


    "Stupid!" If they were to stay here, won''t it be obvious that they would tell others that the cave is not as simple as a demon beast''s? "


    "Oh, Senior Apprentice Brother and the others went in. Should we follow them in?"


    "No need, we are here to see what will happen. Look, I''ll lie down for a while. If anyone else comes, remember to call me. "


    "Alright senior apprentice-brother."


    Yan Feiming was lying on his back on a tree diagonally across from the cave, leaving Zhuge Susu staring at the entrance.


    An hour passed, and suddenly there was movement outside the cave.

 C85

    "Senior Brother, someone really came!" Zhuge Su looked at Yan Feiming who was lying on the ground in surprise.


    Yan Feiming quickly got up and looked at the direction of the hole. There were indeed more than ten people climbing down the rope. He muttered to himself, "Someone really did return. We didn''t come here for nothing."


    "Junior sister, how long has it been since that Qin Lang and the young Holy Maiden entered?"


    "It''s been a long time. Almost an hour!" Senior brother, you''ve changed your mind so quickly, did you have a crush on him? " Zhuge Su asked while smiling.


    "Come on! "Senior Brother, I am destined to marry a young lady from a good family who is as gentle as water and as obedient as it is possible to be. I don''t even see anyone like you in my eyes." Yan Feiming curled his lips in disgust.


    In fact, that was what he was thinking in his heart. Since he was young, he had always been afraid of this junior sister of his. He had never considered this type of girl as uncontrollable.


    "Tsk, it''s fine if you don''t like me, but don''t you know that the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult looks down on you? You have a beautiful personality, tsk, but to suddenly find out that being married off to you is like a flower stuck in cow dung!" Zhuge Su Xin didn''t back down at all and went back to her own words.


    "Who says I don''t. I don''t like other people and they don''t even like me. Junior Sister, I feel like that Holy Maiden has taken a liking to Qin Lang." Yan Feiming said dejectedly as he raised his head to share his guess with Zhuge Susu.


    "I think so too!" Zhuge Susu''s eyes immediately lit up with the flames of gossiping, "Senior Brother, back then in the cave, the words were so unpleasant to listen to, but she actually admitted it like that. The look in her eyes that didn''t place anyone in her eyes really stunned me. Senior Brother, I want to be with her again. Why don''t you try poaching a corner? "


    As she said this, Zhuge Su''s eyes lit up. She couldn''t wait for her senior brother to start his actions. Yan Feiming was prepared this time.


    Stop, stop! Junior sister, you''re saying that Heaven Breaker and I won''t go. Since you want to be with her so much, why don''t you go with Qin Lang and ask him if he''s willing to marry you as a child so that you can be with him every day? "


    He was the daughter of the head of the Linglong Sect, the number one sect in Lou Lan County. The Linglong Sect wouldn''t have any face for others, but the two of them were childhood sweethearts, so they couldn''t get to know each other. Yan Feiming wanted to disgust his junior sister, so he wanted her to give up on this unrealistic idea.


    Zhuge Susu lowered her head and thought for a moment. Suddenly, she raised her head with a smile on her face.


    "Senior brother, what you said makes sense. Let''s go now and ask that Qin Lang guy if he''s willing."


    What the hell? Yan Feiming was frightened. Junior sister, it''s alright if you mess around, this is your life and death affair, you know it''s not like you don''t know it, I''m just joking, don''t be so cooperative, are you also joking?


    "Junior Sister, are we really going down?" Yan Feiming asked hesitantly, not sure if his Junior Sister was really going after him.


    Zhuge Susu lifted her leg and walked out of the hiding place.


    "Junior, don''t be like this. If you really go to Master, he''ll scrape me. Junior, Junior ¡­"


    Yan Feiming quietly called out to Zhuge Susu who had already walked out. However, the other side didn''t seem to hear him and was about to walk to the edge of the cave. Senior brother Yan stomped his feet and followed.


    Of course, Zhuge Susu was only joking. She just wanted to get closer and put it bluntly. If it wasn''t for the fact that she was afraid of being discovered and being misunderstood, with her personality, she would have already entered the cave to take a look.

 C86

    At this moment, Qin Lang and Jiu''er were conversing with the giant lizard.


    "This place is no longer safe. We want to take you to a safer place. Are you willing?"


    The giant lizard was very happy to see Qin Lang walk in again. It crawled to Qin Lang''s side and laid down next to him. Qin Lang began to talk to it while Jiu''er looked on with envy in her eyes.


    "Hiss ~"


    The giant lizard glared at Qin Lang with its pair of green lanterns. It seemed to understand what was going on, but it still shook its head.


    Could it be that he also had a hard time leaving his homeland? Qin Lang thought this way. After all, the giant lizard had lived here for such a long time, and this was where it was raised. There would always be some misgivings going to an unfamiliar place, but the current situation did not allow it to continue living here. She had been dealing with demon beasts for a long time, so she might have a way.


    Qin Lang looked towards Jiu''er as if he was begging for help, only to see her nod before squatting down.


    The giant lizard seemed to still be afraid. It shrank to Qin Lang''s side and looked at Jiu Er, who was looking at it.


    "I know you understand, but you just can''t say it!" Simply put, your poison isn''t enough, and people outside can easily charge in. But you are still too weak, and can''t stop them, so they will kill you and take your child away. I know you have lived here for a long time, but even if you don''t think for yourself, you should think for your child, and either stay here and wait for death, or let them take your child away, or come in here!


    At this point, Jiu''er spoke, "Qin Lang, take out the beast bag I gave you."


    "Yes."


    Looking at the pocket-like object in Jiu Er''s hand, the giant lizard clearly understood what she meant. It looked at the animal bag, then looked at Jiu''er. It hesitated for a moment before finally shifting its gaze onto Qin Lang.


    Seeing Qin Lang nod affirmatively, the giant lizard crawled to the place where it laid its eggs, put all its children into its mouth and crawled back.


    Qin Lang watched as Jiu''er opened the beast bag. After reading something, he directly sucked the giant lizard into the bag and tied the bag, handing it over to him.


    Only now did Qin Lang heave a sigh of relief. Now, they could finally relax and head to other places in the Ascension Valley. On the way out of the cave, the two of them felt much more at ease.


    "Jiu''er, do you have anything to say before you use the beast bag?"


    "Yes, there is a spell. Unless the owner of the beast bag placed a restriction, it would be the same."


    "Can you teach me?"


    "No problem, there''s nothing to say. Remember, it''s just a few words!"


    Jiu Er taught Qin Lang how to use the beast bag the whole way. The speed of going out was much slower than when they went in. However, time flew by very quickly when they had something to do. The two of them chatted casually along the way. Just as they were about to exit the cave, Qin Lang suddenly stopped in his tracks.


    "There are people outside, and quite a few of them."


    "Really?" It seemed like the news of the cave had already spread! Or they turned the corner. " Jiu''er did not suspect that she had played a part with Qin Lang and used their strength to scare the crowd away. At that time, the crowd was in a mess and did not understand the situation. Now, after so long, it was normal for someone to come back.


    "Are you saying that the group of people outside might be the group from earlier?"


    "I don''t know. Won''t we know if we go out and take a look?"


    The two of them walked out of the cave and looked at the dozen or so people outside. It was obvious that they had come prepared.


    Qin Lang swept his gaze across the crowd as he stared at a familiar silhouette.

 C87

    Jiu''er followed Qin Lang''s gaze, and indeed, there was a familiar figure. It was one of the four people they had saved.


    "I wonder what are all of you doing here?" Qin Lang asked. Although he knew that the crowd in front of him was no longer friendly, he still had to speak openly.


    "We are also wondering why you all said that the cave was so dangerous. You all only just came out now." A person who seemed to be the leader stood up and said, his eyes full of suspicion and distrust. It was one thing for you to act just now, but we didn''t react.


    "The monsters don''t dare to come out, and we''ve just done a few of the things a Dao-companion should do. What? Do you want to know too?"


    The one who spoke was Jiu''er. She grabbed Qin Lang''s arm, her voice full of tenderness. Qin Lang''s face turned red. Jiu''er was looking for an excuse, but he didn''t know what to say.


    The people in front of him were also surprised. This excuse sounded similar, but wasn''t saying it out loud a bit outrageous?


    The leader of the group also choked. How could he explain himself? Could it be that they really wanted to know? However, he soon found the right words to say. "As the Holy Maiden of the Beast God School, isn''t it a little shameless to make peace with the disciples of his sect in the wild? If word of this got out, it might affect the reputation of the Beast God Cult."


    "My Beast God Cult is not a reclusive sect. What, even I was trying to find a dao companion to obstruct you guys? If there''s nothing else, then please step aside. Qin Lang and I will go take a rest. "


    Jiu''er''s tone was light as she leaned on Qin Lang tiredly.


    "Wait a minute, one of our brothers said that he saw a demon beast when he woke up in the cave. Isn''t that right, Little Lu?" The leader looked at a figure and said.


    Qin Lang looked over. It was indeed the person they had saved in the cave. He should have been the first one to wake up. At this moment, he was cowering on the other side, not daring to raise his head.


    "What a joke!" "He said that we would meet anyway, so we haven''t met. He told us to bring you guys in to look for him!" Jiu''er yawned, looking indifferent.


    "Lu Xiaobie, tell me again. I''ve never seen them before. Are there any Demon Beasts inside?!" The leader was infuriated as he loudly questioned Lu Xiaodong.


    Seeing that both parties were staring at him, Lu Xiaodong closed his eyes and shouted loudly, "I have! I have seen demonic beasts with green eyes. They were the ones who covered my eyes when I woke up so that I wouldn''t see them!"


    Qin Lang''s heart instantly turned cold. It seemed that he really could do anything for the sake of others. It really couldn''t compare to the demon beasts that he had saved before.


    "What else do you have to say!" Seeing the change in Qin Lang''s countenance, the leader of the group smiled coldly at Jiu Er.


    "That''s right. We have seen Monstrous Beasts before, but what''s the use of that? Are you suspecting that we''ve monopolized the Monstrous Beast? You can go in and see if there are any traces of fighting in there. Do you really believe that we have the ability to erase all of it? " Since he couldn''t lie anymore, Jiu Er decided to just tell her. However, she still couldn''t tell him about the giant lizard.


    No, there''s no need to be so troublesome, since you guys have been concealing it just now, it means that you have obtained something that you do not want us to know about. Now that we are going in to find the demon beasts, it is too stupid.


    "Yes!" The cheers, the jealousy, and the provocation from the crowd made him lose his natural disposition.


    "What you mean is, daylight robbery?!"

 C88

    Jiu Er''s voice grew cold as she stared at the leader. Her mind raced as she thought, These people all know of her and Qin Lang''s strength, yet they still dared to stand here. They should have something to rely on.


    The leader''s name was Yang Tianbao, a disciple from a third-rate sect in the Western Region who was at the ninth level of Body Tempering. This time, four people from the Fiery Division came to the Ascension Valley for training, with him leading the charge, and with the cave collapsing, everyone thought that they were just lucky. What Mu Wushuang said was fair, they did not have any objections, but inside the cave, Qin Lang and Little Nine''s incomplete coordination made them suspicious.


    Yang Tianbao also stared at Jiu''er without the slightest fear: "Don''t make your words sound so nasty, it''s you who have to hide it first, I''m just trying to seek fairness. If you guys have a clear conscience, why not let us examine you?!"


    "How do you know which ones are our own and which ones we found in the cave?" Qin Lang couldn''t help but ask.


    Yang Tianbao gave an evil smile, "It seems that you have not been wrongly accused. As for who you are looking for, of course, it''s us who has the final say!"


    Qin Lang was so angry that he started laughing. You guys have the final say, is this considered robbing another way? You guys are doing this, aren''t you afraid of the Flying Snow Sect and the Beast God Cult taking revenge? "


    "Hehe, revenge? Do you know who we are? The Grand Xia Empire is so vast, there shouldn''t be any problems hiding us little shrimps. I suggest that you all should obediently take it out to reduce the amount of pain you suffer! "


    This was also the first time the two of them had come to the Ascension Valley. Qin Lang couldn''t figure out what was wrong with these youngsters who were not much older than him. They didn''t even know what we had, so they began to covet us, wanting to extort from us.


    It should be said that everyone who had gone out to train a few times would understand that the initial intention that you wanted was not so easy to maintain. Perhaps you also wanted a fair treatment at that time, but the truth would always tell you that you were wrong, very wrong, as long as someone broke the rules and obtained something through unfair means and did not pay any price, then this method would be seen by others. When this group of people wanted something but could not get it, they would also think of the same method. Why can''t he use me? Bad rules would forever affect the next generation of cultivators who entered the cultivation world.


    Therefore, she felt that it was time for Qin Lang to use his own eyes to discover the hypocrisy and cruelty in cultivation, and let him understand that peaceful coexistence with everyone was simply not feasible in the cultivation world. In the vast majority of cases, benefits and strength were the only criteria for whether one was right or wrong.


    "Qin Lang, do you know now?" Jiu''er turned her head to look at Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang nodded his head. It turned out that saving a life was not a big deal. In a conflict of interest, favors were nothing. In this world, the scariest thing was still the human heart!

 C89

    "Senior Brother, look. They''re going to fight, can we help them?" Zhuge Su Xin tugged on Yan Feiming''s sleeve, but her eyes were focused on the two groups of people below. They were standing at the edge of the underground cave and she could see everything from a distance.


    "Junior Sister, don''t be in such a hurry. We''ll wait and see. Maybe they don''t even need our help." Yan Feiming stood beside her and also looked down. His tone was very calm.


    "It can''t be ¡­" The other side has so many people, I don''t want to see the most handsome Holy Maiden injured in my heart! I don''t care, I want to go down. "


    Zhuge Suxin pointed downwards, her eyes staring at Yan Feiming.


    Yan Feiming met his Junior Sister''s gaze and immediately surrendered, "Junior Sister, how about this, if they can''t take care of this group of people, then I will bring you down, I promise, then it will be easier for you to become friends with that little Holy Maiden than if you were to go down there now."


    "Why?"


    "It''s easy to add flowers to the flowers, but difficult to provide charcoal in the midst of snow. Watch and see!" Yan Feiming looked down and said softly,


    Zhuge Susu was not an idiot and immediately understood what her senior meant. She did not bring it up any further, and only focused her attention on the two sides below.


    This was the second time he had officially used this weapon, and he had not even used it when the Illusory Night Forest was in such danger. Why? Because he didn''t remember ¡­ It was not long ago that Wu Yunshuo gifted him these two sabers, and he had forgotten to use them since then. It was only when he had tidied up his storage bag after getting injured last time that he saw them.


    Beside him, Jiu''er summoned a bat. However, its body was much larger than normal bats, and its wings were like shattered ice sculptures. This was the first time Qin Lang had seen Jiu''er''s beast, and it looked extremely ugly. However, given the critical situation, he did not have the chance to ask what it was.


    "It looks like you two are planning on stubbornly resisting until the end?" If you guys are missing an arm or a leg, don''t forget to go back and get your master to reconnect you. " Yang Tian Bao looked at the two of them, one of them summoned a demon beast and took out a weapon, he turned his head and sneered: "All the brothers have seen, these two are not planning to cooperate, they are only two people, so what if they are at the Mortal Realm? We have more people, so the things in the storage bag will be divided equally with us!"


    Qin Lang saw the crowd take out their weapons and stare at them like hungry wolves. He suddenly felt a sense of nervousness in his heart. This was truly a life and death situation.


    The biggest difference between those below the Soul Controlling Realm and those above was that even awakening the five elements of the Soul Controlling Realm only strengthened the body''s functions. Without the ability to recover, one wouldn''t be able to recover on their own, which was why they needed all sorts of life-saving pills. Once you reach the Soul Resisting Realm, your body will undergo a tremendous change. As long as your body isn''t smashed into smithereens and your soul disappears, your body will continue to heal.


    "Qin Lang, cover your ears!"


    Jiu Er whispered to Qin Lang. Qin Lang didn''t hesitate and immediately covered his ears with his hands.


    "Jiu ~"


    The sound was ear-piercing and long. Yang Tianbao and the others were caught off guard, and their minds were immediately disturbed. One by one, they frantically covered their ears.


    Jiu''er took action, not using her weapon. With a single leap, she arrived at the side of a person who was relatively far from Yang Tianbao. Her feet came into contact with that person''s face, causing him to faint.


    Taking advantage of this opportunity, Qin Lang also moved into the crowd. Imitating Jiu''er, he punched one person, and in the blink of an eye, killed three people.

 C90

    Yang Tianbao was the first to react, shouting loudly, "Everyone quickly stop listening, don''t let your minds be disturbed!" After the five lost their ability to fight, the remaining thirteen people started to fight back.


    At the entrance of the cave, Zhuge Susu once again asked Yan Feiming, "Senior Brother, have you seen that demonic beast before?"


    "I''ve never seen it before, but it looks a little like an Ice Winged Thunder Bat. From what I''ve read, its wings and cries are very similar. It''s said that an adult Ice Winged Thunder Bat can trigger heavenly lightning!"


    "It sounds very impressive ¡­"


    "I''ve never seen one before, but this one shouldn''t be able to trigger. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have to fight so hard."


    Zhuge Susu''s gaze once again returned to the bottom of the stage as Yang Tianbao went to look for Qin Lang.


    The two of them did not use any weapons; they were using their fists and feet to fight. It was a draw. But in the blink of an eye, Qin Lang stumbled.


    "Kid, you''re still too inexperienced to fight me." Yang Tianbao''s palm landed on Qin Lang''s shoulder. Qin Lang could have hit Yang Tianbao''s throat first, but he didn''t want to kill him. His fist quietly missed, and Yang Tianbao''s punch landed on Qin Lang''s shoulder.


    Qin Lang shook his aching arms, looked at the sneering Yang Tianbao but didn''t say anything, and continued to fight with Yang Tianbao. However, Jiu''er''s team quickly coordinated with the Ice Winged Thunder Bat to finish off four more of them.


    Zhuge Susu''s face broke into a smile, "Senior Brother, you''re right, they don''t even need us! "It''s just that we won''t have a chance to go down after this."


    Yan Feiming didn''t look at her, he was still staring down below. Right now there were only four people left on Yang Tianbao''s side, and logically speaking, they shouldn''t be Qin Lang and Jiu''er''s opponents. However, no one was able to escape, which made him feel that something was amiss. Junior Sister, it''s not that simple. I think they must have some tricks up their sleeves ¡­ "What is that? Junior Apprentice Sister, it''s time for us to get down the skysilk net!"


    "Mm, Senior Apprentice Brother, let''s hurry up!" Zhuge Susu also clearly saw that someone behind Yang Tianbao suddenly threw out something. Qin Lang and Jiu''er, who had just reunited with each other, were unable to move. That thing was the forged magic tool from the Linglong Sect, the Heaven''s Thread Net.


    This thing was invulnerable to water and fire, and it was also suitable for catching people. The rank 3 beast was almost the same as a human Qi Disciple level 4 or 5, so Jiu''er, who was only at Qi Disciple level 2, and Qin Lang, who was at the Body Tempering Realm, obviously couldn''t escape. At this moment, they were trapped inside the skysilk net.


    Jiu''er stared at Yang Tianbao, who was getting closer and closer, she was too careless. Initially, she also thought that these people might have some tricks up their sleeves, but after the fight just now, they still hadn''t taken them out. She thought that she was overthinking it, but she didn''t expect them to endure until now.


    "How is it, I already told you not to resist stubbornly to avoid suffering, but we still caught you. The Linglong Sect''s items are really useful, it''s not in vain that I put in a bit of effort. Junior Brother, I''ll say it''s okay!"


    Yang Tianbao laughed out loud as he looked at his junior brother behind him. The three people behind him were still very happy. Qin Lang and the others had what they had. Two of them were Yang Tianbao''s junior brothers, and the other one was the Lu waiter whom Qin Lang had saved.


    "Brother Yang, we can take the things, but shouldn''t we put him back?" Although he was also very greedy, killing people for their treasures was still not his original intention.


    "Hmm? Lu Little Two, are you trying to repay this debt of gratitude? " Yang Tianbao turned around and looked at him expressionlessly.

 C91

    Lu Xiaobie was stunned. Don''t you think so? He tentatively said, "Brother Yang, snatching something can be considered bad luck for them. If we kill someone, this enmity will be huge, and they are not ordinary people. If the Flying Snow Sect and Beast God Cult were to really attack us, we wouldn''t be safe!"


    "Even if that''s the case, we have to make sure they don''t have the strength to fight back before we let them go. Why don''t you take their legs off one by one and give me 10% more to you?" Yang Tianbao pondered for a moment before raising his head to stare at Lu Xiaodao.


    "This ¡­" Lu Xiaoxiao hesitated. He knew what Yang Tianbao and the others were thinking, and it was just that they wanted him to take the blame. However, he still hesitated, wondering whether he should offend them or just drop the matter and get what belonged to him.


    However, at this moment, Qin Lang and Jiu''er suddenly rose up into the sky. In the blink of an eye, they were ten zhang away from a beautiful woman who had suddenly appeared. Yang Tianbao and the others were stunned as they watched this woman appear little by little.


    "Using our Linglong Sect''s magical equipment to steal wealth is actually quite daring!" Zhuge Susu shouted in a stern voice.


    Yang Tian Bao''s face changed drastically. Another disciple from a big sect had come, and he was at the Mortal Realm. They had seen this woman before, but they never expected that they would interfere. Now that they didn''t have the Heaven Silkworm Silk Web anymore, they definitely wouldn''t be able to defeat it head-on.


    "Miss is a disciple of the Linglong Sect?" We have no enmity with each other, so why should we meddle in other people''s business and save these two people that we don''t want to do anything to? " The only thing he could do now was to instantly control the woman in front of him and force her to submit. As long as this girl was in his hands, even if they couldn''t get their hands on the treasure, they would still be able to escape.


    "That''s right, we have no enmity between us, but since you used Linglong Sect''s items to capture this lady, we shall settle it!"


    Zhuge Susu didn''t notice the movement behind him and was still questioning him loudly.


    "Miss, we were in the wrong, please be magnanimous, junior ¡­" "Go!" Yang Tianbao smiled obsequiously as he apologized. When he finished speaking, his face suddenly turned cold as he flew up. The three of them pounced on Zhuge Susu together. This was their last chance.


    "Be careful, Junior Sister!" Yan Feiming had just untied Qin Lang and the others'' Heaven Silkworm Silk Sentinel when he suddenly heard Yang Tianbao''s "Go!". He immediately realized that something was wrong and shouted.


    Qin Lang and Jiu''er, who had just stood up, didn''t have time to react. They could only watch as the trio pounced towards the young lady.


    Zhuge Susu''s face turned cold. Her hand immediately reached her waist. In the blink of an eye, she retreated over ten steps and flew back like Yang Tianbao and the others. Yang Tianbao and his junior brother were greatly alarmed, dodging and continuing to throw themselves at her.


    Just as they were about to grab the hostages, they realized that she did not move, and just as she was sneering at them, Yang Tianbao did not feel that something was wrong, but suddenly found that he could not move any further. Lowering his head, he saw that two ropes had suddenly appeared on his and his junior brother''s legs, and the rope was even tighter and tighter.


    "Plop!"


    The three of them were tied up and fell to the ground. Yan Feiming, Qin Lang and the others walked over.


    Before Zhuge Susu could say anything, Yan Feiming walked up to the three people on the ground and kicked them while cursing, "You really have guts. How dare you attack the treasures of our entire Linglong Sect!" The three of them wailed on the ground.


    Zhuge Susu could not stand it any longer, "Senior Brother, stop kicking. If you keep kicking, you''ll die. My Big Sister Saintess still hasn''t asked."


    Only then did Yan Feiming stop his steps and walk over. With a normal expression, he said to Qin Lang and the others, "Let''s get to know each other. I am Yan Feiming from the Linglong Sect, and this is my junior sister, Zhuge Suxin."


    "Is this the weapon crafting genius that your Linglong Sect has only seen once in a thousand years, Zhuge Susu?"

 C92

    The one who spoke was Jiu Er. He looked at Zhuge Susu, who was standing beside him with a mesmerized look.


    "Of course not, elder sister Holy Maiden is a rare and rare girl that comes across in a thousand years. I admire elder sister the most."


    Hearing Jiu''er praise her, she felt a bit embarrassed. Her face reddened as she denied it, and instead started talking about her sister.


    "Little Sister Su Xin is so adorable, I don''t know how I am worthy of your admiration. I am ashamed of myself when I am faced with a group of small soldiers who have capsized!" Jiu''er pretended to be embarrassed.


    "That''s because big sister is merciful and doesn''t want to kill me ¡­"


    "Sister, you''re too kind!"


    Qin Lang and Yan Feiming glanced at each other. Well, we have nothing to say now, so we might as well stand to the side and listen to what they have to say.


    Seeing that they had no intention of stopping, Yan Feiming spoke, "Junior Sister, it''s getting dark if you keep talking. Young Master Qin has been waiting for a long time, and there are still a few people on the ground, so we have to deal with them." Only then did Zhuge Susu and Jiu''er stop.


    "Young Master Qin, Sister Jiu''er, this group of people were after you in the first place. What do you think we should do with them?"


    The three people on the ground trembled, it was finally their turn. However, Yang Tianbao and the others didn''t beg for mercy, as if resigned to their fate.


    "Jiu''er, come on. I''m not good at this sort of thing!" Qin Lang was the first to speak. He knew that he had no heart of his own, so he left it to Jiu Er.


    After thinking about it, she wondered if killing them would leave a bad impression on Qin Lang, so she decided to hand it over to Little Sister Su Xin and the rest. They probably had some sort of treasure with them, so she said, "Little Sister Su Xin, you said that they used Linglong Sect''s magic tools, so we didn''t lose anything. Why don''t you bring these few people back to find out where the magic tools came from?"


    "No problem, leave it to us. No matter how they obtained it, we''ll just rely on the fact that they bullied big sister Jiu Er. We''ll talk about it after we''ve heated fire under the furnace for 30 years. Senior brother, put them away." Zhuge Susu immediately agreed. This was free labor, she waved at Yan Feiming.


    The three people on the ground heaved a sigh of relief, their lives were saved. Yang Tianbao saw Yan Feiming walk over and took out a white porcelain bottle. The bottle''s opening became bigger and bigger, it became pitch-black. A demonic wind blew past and they could no longer feel anything ¡­


    Qin Lang didn''t say anything. In his heart, he was satisfied with this result. Without a dead person, they would just be laborers for a few decades. Who knows? There was one more.


    "One missing." Only after he reminded them of this did everyone come to their senses. That''s right, Lu Xiaobie had disappeared.


    "Aiya, it''s all my carelessness. I forgot to tie him up with the Demon Locking Rope and let that person escape ¡­" Zhuge Susu acted as if she made a mistake as she lowered her head in annoyance.


    "Little Sister Su Xin, don''t say it like that, we were all careless, and it''s not like you are the only one looking after him, if he runs then he won''t be able to create any big waves, and the sky is about to turn dark, it''s better for us to find a place to spend the night."


    Jiu''er pulled Zhuge Susu''s hand and raised her head to look at the sky as she spoke to the remaining two.


    "Lady Jiu''er is right. Qin Lang, why don''t we find a place and spend the night there? What do you think, Qin Lang?"


    "I don''t have any objections, but what about the unconscious people on the ground?"


    "Regardless of them, there is a price to be paid for everything since they haven''t frozen to death for an entire night, causing them to suffer a little and clearing their minds!" Let''s leave this place first. "


    "That''s right!"


    "Sure."


    The four of them discussed how to deal with the unconscious people on the ground. On the way out, Jiu''er brought along Zhuge Susu. This little girl seemed to have grown on her arm, and she had no other choice. In the end, Yan Feiming had no choice but to bring Qin Lang along with him.

 C93

    A bonfire had already been lit under a large tree a dozen or so miles away from the cave entrance. Qin Lang and his group of four surrounded the bonfire as they prepared to eat.


    "Speaking of which, Brother Qin, what exactly is inside that cave? It was so big that you guys pulled it out, but it still didn''t turn into a circle." Everyone had their own curiosity, and Yan Feiming was no exception. Now that these people were considered friends, there was no harm in asking them about it. This was what he thought.


    "That''s right, that''s right. I also want to know what made big sister Jiu''er say those domineering words."


    She stared at Yao Jiu''er without blinking, until Jiu''er''s face slowly turned red, all the way until her ears turned even more red. At that time, didn''t she say that she was too angry that her head was spinning, and now, what do you want me to say, to admit it again? He didn''t know what would have happened if Jiu''er had known that it was due to her words that he had gained another little girl as his main reason for their rescue.


    "Eh ¡­" Qin Lang didn''t expect that the reason why Zhuge Lil Girl was so bewitched was because of those shameless words. In an instant, he felt that the world was truly wonderful!


    The matter about the beast core was not mentioned, and Jiu''er also did not mention it. He did not dare to be sure, no matter how enticed the beast core was, whether these two groups of people would become enemies with each other. Zhuge Su Xin and Yan Feiming quietly listened to it all out.


    "Sister Jiu''er, did you stop so many people from laying the eggs to save the demon beast that was spawning? Su Xin is admiring you more and more. " Zhuge Liuyun''s eyes were hazy.


    "Brother Qin, where is the demonic beast now?"


    Qin Lang didn''t say anything as he pondered in his heart. Could it be that Brother Yan was also interested in this demonic beast? This would be difficult to deal with.


    Yan Feiming seemed to see Qin Lang''s hesitation and continued, "Brother Qin, there is no need to worry. My Linglong Sect does not need many things from demon beasts, and we use all kinds of heaven and earth treasures to refine our weapons. I''m just curious. If the giant lizard was still in the cave, there would definitely be more danger. " In the end, he even reminded Qin Lang.


    "My apologies, but it''s my petty heart. That giant lizard is now in this beast bag, so I''m prepared to take it to the Sunset Mountains and rebuild it." Qin Lang thought about it and felt that it made sense. A third-grade demonic beast might be useful for cultivation, but it couldn''t be used to refine treasures. He patted the pocket on his waist and said this apologetically.


    "Sigh ~ ~ It can''t be blamed on Brother Qin, I was too rash. Is the Sunset Mountains that Brother Qin spoke of the Sunset Mountains where demon beasts that can take human form are located in your Flying Snow Sect?"


    Yan Feiming became even more curious. Beside him, Jiu''er and Zhuge Susu also looked over.


    "Yes, this news was spread by me!" Because Senior Xiong has seen it before. " Qin Lang directly said it. There was no need to hide this fact since the rumors about Senior Xiong had already spread like wildfire.


    "There really is a demon beast in human form! We have met them on our way here and they are only some small first-grade or second-grade demonic beasts. Senior Brother, should we follow Qin Lang and Sister Jiu Er to take a look? "


    Zhuge Su looked at her senior brother with a pleading gaze. Since Qin Lang was so familiar with her, then there should be no one else ¡­ It should be dangerous, and it shouldn''t be a problem to bring them to meet each other.


    "Junior Sister, Master has given us a date to return. Don''t forget, we don''t have that much time." "If you don''t want to come out again, I''ll take you there this time." Yan Feiming rejected him cruelly.


    "Oh ¡­" Next time, I will definitely get Father to let me go for a few more days. " Zhuge Susu immediately became listless.


    "I suddenly thought of something. We''ve encountered Demonic Beasts on our way to the Ascension Valley. Even the safest in the Ascension Valley has Demonic Beasts present. Although their grade is not high, this is already extremely abnormal."


    Jiu''er, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up.

 C94

    "Miss Jiu''er, did you run into any demon beasts on your way here?" Yan Feiming''s expression changed, and he said seriously.


    Jiu''er nodded. "Yeah, just like you guys, they were all just some little first-grade or second-grade demon beasts. At that time, I didn''t pay much attention to them."


    Yan Feiming''s gaze shifted onto Qin Lang. Qin Lang knew what he wanted to ask.


    "Me too. At that time, I was being chased by a mutated wolf pack. I met Brother Ge later on."


    "Brother Zhuang? The one who came and flew away? "


    "Yes."


    "Wow, Qin Lang, you are also amazing. Not all disciples of the Beast God Cult can tame demonic beasts! Senior Brother and I were still betting on whether you were a member of the Beast God Cult. Speaking of which, Senior Brother, are there more demon beasts this year than in the past? " After Zhuge Susu finished praising Qin Lang, she looked at her senior brother. The three of them had been talking for so long and she was not stupid. Of course, she could tell that something was wrong with the demonic beast.


    "Not only many, but many are abnormal. When I came here, I also thought that I had made it in time, but since Miss Jiu''er and Brother Qin have also met, this is even more strange. Initially, there weren''t many demonic beasts in the Grand Xia Empire, and those with higher levels all went to the demon race. This time, there were so many, could it be that they mutated in groups?"


    After answering her junior apprentice sister''s question, Yan Feiming raised his head and looked at Jiu''er and Qin Lang.


    "No, you guys don''t know how difficult it is for an ordinary little beast to mutate into a demon beast. It is impossible to mutate into a demon beast without hundreds of years of cultivation, and it is even more impossible to mutate into a group!" This year, our Beast God Cult''s success rate in cultivating demon beasts has suddenly increased by 30%. My grandfather and the few uncles thought that our Beast God Cult was about to rise, do you guys think that it has something to do with the stone tablet that disappeared? "


    Yes, it should be related. When senior Xiong and the rest woke up, they were already certain that it was related to the stone tablet, and now that there were so many other demonic beasts here, there was a high chance that they were the same as senior Xiong and the rest.


    "Brother Qin, what do you think?" Yan Feiming asked Qin Lang first.


    Qin Lang regained his senses, "It''s possible that something has happened recently. The only thing that can affect the entire continent is the disappearance of the stone tablet. Now, should we pass this news to the sect as soon as possible?"


    "Brother Qin is right. We''ll be going back tomorrow. Whether it''s true or not, it''s not wrong to tell Master. It''s better to let them worry about these things." Yan Feiming agreed with Qin Lang''s suggestion and added another handful of firewood to the fire.


    Zhuge Su Xin yawned on the side and seemed to have fallen asleep. She mumbled, "Senior brother, even if all of you are right, we can only think about it, shouldn''t those old men be the ones to think about it? Can you go to sleep today? Even if I had to say that it would be tomorrow. "


    "What Junior Sister said is reasonable. Young Master Qin, Lady Jiu''er, it''s getting late, why don''t we rest first? We can''t take care of this matter, so tomorrow we''ll decide whether or not we should depart and return to the sect."


    Yan Feiming stood up and patted his pants, asking for Qin Lang and Jiu''er''s opinion.


    "Alright, let''s rest for today." Jiu''er stood up as well.


    "Yeah, I''m going to sleep with big sister Jiu Er tonight!" Zhuge Susu jumped up in excitement.


    Qin Lang was left alone on the ground, looking at the bonfire. Something didn''t seem right, it seemed like he had no place to sleep ¡­

 C95

    Jiu''er looked at Qin Lang, who was sitting on the ground, as if she had suddenly thought of something. He turned around and asked the little girl Zhuge, "Su Xin, is your tent big enough?"


    "It''s very big, my sleeping state isn''t good, so I brought the biggest one. "What''s wrong?" Zhuge Susu replied with a smile.


    "I''ll squeeze with you tonight!" After speaking, Jiu''er turned to someone on the ground and shouted, "Qin Lang, you can sleep in my tent tonight!"


    "Un ¡­" Qin Lang raised his head. Even though they had slept together once, he still felt a little embarrassed and replied in a soft voice.


    Yao Jiu''er didn''t mind. She pulled Zhuge Liuyun''s hand and was about to move to the side, but she saw that both Zhuge Susu and Yan Feiming were staring at her blankly.


    "Why are you looking at me like that for?"


    "Big Sister Jiu''er, isn''t your own tent a girl''s room? Why did you say you wanted to lend it out?" Zhuge Kongming said it directly, then glanced at Qin Lang and continued, "Besides, Young Master Qin hasn''t refused. Could it be that he has already slept?" He blinked his eyes as he looked at the Saintess'' elder sister.


    Yan Feimu turned his back and secretly gave Qin Lang a thumbs up. He winked and turned his head back to look at Yao Jiu.


    "Eh ¡­." "Yes, I''ve already slept with him yesterday. Isn''t it just a tent? There''s nothing inside." Jiu''er was stunned for a moment. Then, she waved her hand, her face slightly flushed.


    "That''s not right, I lent him the bed yesterday. Could it be that Young Master Qin wants you to sleep outside?" Zhuge Su looked at Qin Lang in astonishment.


    Qin Lang also saw the look in Zhuge Qing''s eyes. His face was full of awkwardness. Before he could think of an explanation, Yan Feiming, who was beside him, spoke.


    "Junior sister, look at what you''re saying, is Brother Qin that kind of person!?" Why didn''t you think of sleeping in one tent for two people? "


    Hearing senior brother''s words, Zhuge Susu''s eyes started to slowly widen!


    Mist Grass! Still, it''s going to be tough. Brother Yan, you sure are a good ''help''. Qin Lang fiercely glared at Yan Feiming, secretly glancing at Jiu''er. As expected, he started to become red again ¡­


    "Big sister Jiu''er, so what you said in the cave is true?! You and Young Master Qin are a true partner, you''re really strong! "


    Jiu''er looked at Zhuge Susu''s sparkling eyes beside her. What''s wrong with this little girl? Can your eyes, which are filled with the flames of gossip, be a little small? You don''t learn to think so much at such a young age! Immediately, he glared at them. "Sleep, sleep! What are you thinking!? Bring out the tent! Your senior apprentice-brother and the others are going to sleep as well. " He tossed the tent to Qin Lang and pulled her to the side.


    "Yes, yes. Jiu Er, big sister, I will take it now ¡­" "Can you tell me inside the tent ¡­" Zhuge Susu didn''t even have the mood to struggle as she was dragged to the side with a face full of joy.


    Only Yan Feiming and Qin Lang were left by the fire.


    "Brother Yan, you are being disloyal!" Qin Lang sighed and said helplessly.


    "Hey, I''m talking about Brother Qin. I''m just speaking the truth, how am I disloyal? Look, Miss Jiu''er didn''t refute her, right? Don''t let her down." Furthermore, I am the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult, I would never be able to match up to Brother Qin. " Yan Feiming wasn''t the least bit angry. He had a mischievous smile on his face as he looked at Qin Lang.


    "It would be great if it was really like that, but I have someone I love now."


    "What?" Yan Feiming called out exaggeratedly, but then he suddenly felt that something was wrong. He immediately walked to Qin Lang''s side and said in a low voice: "Brother Qin, this is your mistake. You clearly have a lover, and yet you still want to flirt with him?"


    "I didn''t mean to!"


    "¡­"


    "¡­"


    "That was intentional, Brother Qin. I didn''t expect you to be so sentimental!"


    "It''s really not like that. I''ve already told her everything ¡­"


    "Then you''re still in the wrong. You''ve already gone to sleep in someone else''s tent, yet you still want to eat your fill and not admit it?" "Fine, you handle this matter yourself, I''ll go to sleep too!"


    Yan Feiming didn''t know what to say, once things turned out for the three of them, it would be much more complicated, so he decided to leave first.


    Only Qin Lang remained on the ground.

 C96

    Pulling open the tent, Qin Lang went inside. A familiar fragrance drifted in the air. He laid down on the blanket, but couldn''t fall asleep. His previous sleepiness had been disturbed by the incident and had disappeared without a trace.


    Qin Lang sat up. It was better for him to cultivate. He wouldn''t think too much about it when he started cultivating.


    Along with the flow of the spiritual energy in his body, he entered a state of concentration. Without any distractions, his mind followed the flow of Qi, constantly circulating his spiritual energy ¡­


    Slowly, Qin Lang felt his dantian expanding ¡­ It grew bigger, bigger, finally, it couldn''t grow any bigger. His dantian suddenly became bigger and started to glow with a golden light.


    "He broke through?"


    Qin Lang opened his eyes and felt the changes within his body. The spiritual energy seemed to be more abundant, and it flowed even faster. He was a little excited because he had finally reached the Mortal Realm, so he did not have any regrets during the trial.


    When he thought about the giant lizard, Qin Lang reached out and touched the beast bag on his waist. The matter with Lu Xiaobie made him realize that what he thought before was too simple. In this world, not everyone was kind and understanding how to repay favors, and there would always be people who would use the goodwill of others to do things that hurt others'' self-interest, and this time, it was all thanks to Jiu Er, Brother Yan, and the others.


    Jiu''er? When he thought about how Qin Lang could no longer remain calm, he turned around. Just what did he think of Jiu''er? In his heart, he told himself that he already had someone he liked, but after these few days ¡­ Forget it, let''s not think about it anymore. After all, everyone was leaving the day after tomorrow.


    Qin Lang closed his eyes and forced himself to stop thinking about it. After sleeping for a while, he woke up to find the sun already high in the sky.


    He quickly opened the tent and met the eyes of the three people. There was even a breakfast by the fire, which was obviously prepared for him.


    "Hur hur, everyone, good morning!"


    "Morning."


    "It''s late, Brother Qin. Look at the sun!"


    Qin Lang smiled embarrassedly as he greeted her, but Yan Feiming didn''t give him any face as he pointed at the sun in the sky. Jiu''er didn''t look at him, while Zhuge Susu smiled happily as she didn''t know what she and Jiu''er had said last night.


    "Sorry, I woke up a little late ¡­" Qin Lang immediately crawled out and ate his breakfast by the bonfire.


    Yan Feiming stared at Qin Lang for a while before asking, "Brother Qin, why do I feel like you are a little different?" Jiu''er turned to look at him.


    Qin Lang, who was holding a piece of bread in his mouth, could not help but laugh, "Hehe, I accidentally broke through last night."


    "Congratulations, Brother Qin. It seems like what I just said was not in vain." Yan Feiming laughed.


    "Eh ¡­"


    "Senior brother, what did you say to Qin Lang?" How unfair, of the four people, only I am not at the Mortal Realm ¡­ Looks like I have to start cultivating as well! " Zhuge Susu first asked Yan Feiming, and then she looked at Qin Lang with a bit of grievance as she said these harsh words.


    Jiu''er was also a little surprised, but she didn''t say anything.


    "I didn''t say anything. Junior Sister, you need to calm down and cultivate. If you were to arrive early, could refining for a day or two be faster with just your cultivation for an hour or two?" "How is it? Did you suffer a blow this time? Go back and train for a few days. Next year, we''ll go to Beijing together." Yan Feiming cheered for his Junior Sister.


    "Sure, I''ll go back and go into closed door cultivation." Zhuge Susu clenched her small fists tightly and suddenly turned to look at Jiu''er, "Big Sister Jiu''er, are you going to Beijing next year?"


    "Go, of course we''ll go!"


    "Then next year will still be the four of us, we''ll meet in Beijing! Right, Qin Lang. "


    "Yes, I will definitely go next year as well!"


    Qin Lang finished his last mouthful of breakfast, wiped his mouth, and laughed loudly. He was finally one step closer to seeing Zixin.


    "Junior Sister, Brother Qin has finished eating. It''s time for us to leave as well."


    "Yes."


    Yan Feiming and Zhuge Susu stood up.


    "Brother Qin, Miss Jiu''er, we will part ways here. We''ll meet in Beijing next year."


    Jiu''er and Qin Lang also stood up, cupping their hands in salute! Qin Lang opened his mouth and said, "Brother Yan, Miss Zhuge, I will repay the debt of saving my life in the next year!"


    "Heh, next year you just have to bring big sister Jiu Er over, that will be the best reward for me, hahaha ¡­" "We''re leaving." Zhuge Susu laughed and said.


    The two of them smiled as they watched Yan Feiming and his martial brother leave. Then, the air suddenly froze ¡­

 C97

    "Jiu''er."


    "Yes."


    "Aren''t you going back to the Beast God Cult?"


    Qin Lang turned around and asked. Although the atmosphere had been a bit awkward since last night, the two of them couldn''t possibly continue like this.


    Jiu''er inclined her head, glaring at Qin Lang. "What? You want to chase me away?"


    "No, no, how could I? I just thought that you were going to go back as well ¡­"


    "I ran out, how could I go back now? Let''s talk first, you have to take me to the Sunset Mountains."


    "Mhm, I''m going to go anyway, but I still have to stay here for two more days until Li Mo comes in the day after tomorrow before I can set off."


    "Li Mo?" He wants to go with you to the Flying Snow Sect? " She did not know what Li Mo and Qin Lang had said in the cave, but she still reminded them, "I can''t see through that person. He feels that the city is very deep, so you should be careful."


    "I understand. I also feel that he''s not simple, but I just need to bring him to see the principal of the Wei Courtyard. I believe that they will find out." Qin Lang nodded.


    "Then what do we do now, walk around?" Jiu''er blinked.


    Qin Lang pondered for a moment and came up with a good idea.


    "Little Nine, how about you teach me how to control my Qi! "I''ve finally broken through to the Mortal Realm. Once I''ve learned how to control my Qi, I don''t need you to carry me next time. I don''t have anything to do right now anyway."


    "Fine, in two days time, let''s see if a genius who boasts only once in a thousand years can have this little bit of skill!" In the past, I only took three days to master the technique. "


    Jiu''er agreed without hesitation. Then, she recalled the boasting that Qin Lang had done that day.


    "It''s only been two days. I''m sure I can do it. I don''t have any other skills, but I''m an extremely fast learner!"


    "Tch!" "I didn''t notice it, but I saw the ability of bragging!"


    Looking at the grinning Qin Lanjian, they felt a bit unhappy. The words of revenge came out of their mouths, and the two of them finally returned to the same atmosphere as yesterday.


    One of them became a teacher while the other became a student. Jiu''er seriously taught them how to control their auras, and Qin Lang listened attentively. Two hours later, he began to learn how to stand in the air.


    Every time Qin Lang fell, Jiu''er would make him stand a little taller. According to her, if she fell again, she would stop, and the next time she stopped, Qin Lang would stop even longer. Qin Lang did not doubt her, and rather, he agreed with her, and every time she did not need to call out to him, he would rise as high as he could.


    Jiu''er sat under the tree, the corner of her mouth slightly curving upwards, representing her current mood of making an appointment. This idiot really learned fast.


    Six hours later, under the lead of Jiu Er, Qin Lang was finally able to try flying in the air.


    "Qin Lang, look below!"


    "Oh, ah!..."


    Poor Qin Lang didn''t even have the time to react before he fell to the ground. Luckily, he had solid foundation, and as soon as he saw that his face was about to come into contact with the ground, he immediately reacted and stopped two feet away from the ground. Meanwhile, Jiu''er''s clear laughter came from above.


    Qin Lang shook his head and flew back up. Under the sunset, the two of them flew to the top of a mountain. The dark red sun shone on their bodies, casting shadows from far away ¡­

 C98

    "Qin Lang, do you have any dreams?"


    "Ah?" Yes, we found the Azure Sky Continent. "


    "With just you?" Jiu''er turned her head and looked at the confident and serious Qin Lang. She didn''t finish her sentence, but changed it to "Isn''t this dream a little too far? It''s been tens of thousands of years, and no one has ever found it. "


    "I will definitely find it, and I must!" Qin Lang said with certainty as he turned his head, "Jiu''er, don''t you think that my dream is great?"


    "It is great, but it is too difficult. In fact, if you think about it carefully, it is not impossible, didn''t you lose the Green Blue Continent''s stone tablet? It has not been touched for tens of thousands of years, and this time you lost it just like that."


    Jiu''er sighed. Suddenly, she remembered about the stone monument. She began to cheer Qin Lang up. Although her hopes were slim, she couldn''t keep on looking at him.


    "Mm, I also know that it''s very difficult, just like cultivation. Body forging has Qi Refining, Qi Refining has Soul Controlling Technique, Soul Controlling Technique, and then there is the Soul Controlling Technique, and then there is the Soul Formation technique, and then there is also the Soul Formation technique, which means that the ancestors were able to distinguish these levels, meaning that there are definitely people who have already arrived. Even if they haven''t arrived, they have thought of at least setting a goal for their descendants to work hard at, we also know that we will not be able to reach that stage in their entire lives, but we are also diligently cultivating, aren''t we?" "If a person doesn''t have a dream, what''s the difference between him and a salted fish ¡­" Qin Lang smiled at Jiu''er, who was standing beside him.


    "Hahaha, you''re right, but what is a salted fish?" Jiu''er tilted her head in curiosity as she laughed at Qin Lang''s last sentence. Although she didn''t know what a salted fish was, she could at least guess what it was.


    "Salted fish, you might not have seen it. In Stone Tablet Town, every time I go to the river to catch fish, I can''t finish eating them all, so I used salt to marinate the rest. I can save them for a few more days. Therefore, a salted fish is a dead fish. The only way to go is to wait for the pot to be boiled. "


    Qin Lang told Jiu''er about the history of the salted fish with great interest. He also thought back to the days at Stone Mountain Town.


    "This metaphor is very impressive. When the time comes, I will definitely try out your skill in making salted fish."


    "I''ll make it for you when I get back!"


    As the last rays of sunlight fell, it was almost dark.


    "Qin Lang, where''s my tent?" Jiu''er suddenly realized that the sky was about to turn dark. It seemed that Qin Lang had yet to give her the tent.


    "Crap, I forgot to put it away. It''s still here!" Qin Lang turned pale with fright. He climbed out of his bed in the morning and ate breakfast. After breakfast, he sent Yan Feiming and Yan Feiming off to the side to study their breathing. The tent was still there.


    "Let''s go back quickly!"


    Fortunately, the two of them weren''t very far away from where they started. Realizing that the tent was still there, both of them let out a sigh of relief at the same time. A tent was not expensive, but it would be inconvenient without it outside.


    Opening up the tent, Jiu''er entered first, followed by Qin Lang.


    "What are you doing here?! I''m going to have it for myself tonight. " Jiu''er suspiciously stared at Qin Lang and didn''t mention anything else about sleeping together with him.


    "I''m just going to come in and get my blanket ¡­" Qin Lang carefully rolled up the bedroll and stuffed it into his storage bag.


    "Oh!"


    Qin Lang silently walked out and built a bonfire outside.

 C99

    Jiu''er didn''t come out after entering the tent. Qin Lang stared blankly at the bonfire. For a moment, he felt that he was somehow lost. Am I in love again? Qin Lang, you''re really a bastard. You obviously have Zixin, so you can''t be tempted by other girls!


    "Pah!" The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Qin Lang fiercely slapped his own face, he completely forgot the existence of Jiu Er, and only after this slap did he wake up. He hurriedly looked in the direction of the tent to see Jiu Er''s movements, hmm ¡­ When he saw a delicate face, his dark blue eyes stared at him in astonishment.


    "Eh ¡­" Qin Lang didn''t know what to say. Something even more embarrassing than yesterday had actually happened. Before he could say anything, Jiu''er was the first to speak.


    "Qin Lang, do you still have this habit?" Jiu''er came out from the tent and sat next to the bonfire. Qin Lang looked at Jiu''er, who had obviously changed into a new set of clothes, and it was a night attire. The neutral attire made Jiu''er look valiant and valiant, giving her a more handsome look.


    "What are you looking at?" Jiu''er saw that Qin Lang didn''t say anything. She looked over and found that Qin Lang was staring at her. As he spoke, he lowered his head to look at her. To be exact, he saw her breasts ¡­ The belt on his nightgown was very wide, and it would unavoidably pull his clothes tighter around his waist. As a result, without the protection of the robe, his well-developed chest became even more protruding. His face immediately blushed as he quietly raised his head.


    As expected, he was a good person! Seeing that Qin Lang was indeed staring at the spot where she raised her head from, Jiu''er''s heart exploded with anger. She viciously cursed as she extended her thumb and forefinger towards Qin Lang''s waist.


    "AHH!" "Screech ~ ~"


    A miserable scream pierced the night sky. Luckily, there weren''t many people nearby. Otherwise, there would be people knocking on their doors.


    "Have you seen enough?" After waking up Qin Lang, Jiu''er unhappily said this. She picked up a burning firewood and poked it into the fire. Sparks flew in all directions as Qin Lang frantically dodged.


    Qin Lang, who knew he was in the wrong, didn''t dare to say anything. His eyes looked at the bonfire as if he was about to take a beating and accept his punishment.


    Although she said those words very sternly, Jiu''er was actually quite happy in her heart. It''s fine if a woman is behaving for her own pleasure, but a girl has a tiny bit of vanity, let alone being a boy that she likes. However, there was no trace of happiness on his face. His face was still as cold as ever.


    After the time it took to burn half an incense stick, the air seemed as though it was going to solidify. Qin Lang started to panic.


    "Jiu''er?"


    "Mm, you can sit here tonight. I originally came out to ask if you were cold, but now it seems that there is a fire and a blanket, so you can do whatever you want with it." After Jiu''er finished speaking, she turned and walked back into the tent, leaving Qin Lang by himself in a daze.


    Qin Lang was very tactful. He obediently sat beside the bonfire with a blanket draped over his shoulders, but his heart was not as cold. He smiled foolishly as he drifted off to sleep, but no one knew what he was smiling about. The night passed just like that.


    The next day, Jiu''er came out of her tent and saw Qin Lang sitting quietly on the ground, sleeping. The bonfire had long been extinguished, leaving only a wisp of green smoke.


    Jiu''er smiled. She walked to the side and prepared breakfast for the two of them.


    Qin Lang opened his eyes and saw Jiu''er, who had changed back into her black robe, and a breakfast.


    "Eat quickly. If you can''t fly to the top of the mountain yesterday, then run back to the Flying Snow Sect tomorrow! I''ll go first. " By the time Qin Lang heard the voice, there was already only a silhouette of Qin Wentian left behind.


    Qin Lang picked up a piece of dessert and put it in his mouth. As expected, it tasted much better than the one from the day before yesterday.

 C100

    Jiu''er sat on a huge rock, her legs hanging down as she looked at the rising sun. Looking at her petite back, Qin Lang thought of Zi Xin from far away in the capital and shook his head. This was still not right, Jiu Er was Jiu Er, and she was still unique. The two of them were completely different in front of him.


    "Why aren''t you practicing? Why are you standing there?" Hearing the commotion behind her, Jiu''er knew that he had arrived without even looking at him and yelled out.


    It was exactly the same, without any trace of politeness. Qin Lang bitterly laughed in his heart, but he still honestly replied, "Immediately."


    After a day of practice, Qin Lang was finally able to move about skillfully in the air. He was almost able to keep up with Jiu Er''s speed. He was very satisfied with himself, and although Jiu''er didn''t say anything, she was still a little convinced in her heart.


    "Jiu''er, come with me to the Flying Snow Sect. What about the demon beast? Maybe the Beast God Cult still doesn''t know about it."


    Today, Qin Lang finally entered the tent once again. Just like the first time, the two of them were dragged to the other side of the tent while I was on this side.


    "Actually, I feel that we are not the only ones who have discovered this problem. The spies in every corner of the imperial government will naturally report these anomalies to the capital. The rest will depend on when the imperial government announces the news."


    Jiu''er''s tone was very calm, not like she had thought about it just now. It should have been Qin Lang that thought of it before she mentioned it.


    "What will the imperial government do?" Qin Lang naturally accepted this explanation. Grand Xia had existed for tens of thousands of years, and had a population of billions. There were definitely many that could see through this, and it wasn''t surprising for the imperial government to know about this.


    "Do you really think I''m a god? How would I know what the emperor is thinking? Go to sleep. We still need to hurry on our way tomorrow."


    "Okay, sleep!"


    Qin Lang decided not to think about it anymore. In any case, the Imperial Court had made its own decision. These past two days had been tiring, so he turned over and fell asleep.


    Early in the morning, Qin Lang and Jiu''er packed their stuff and rushed to the cave. A figure stood alone in the large pit; it was Li Mo.


    "Brother Li, you came so early." Qin Lang greeted.


    "Yo, Brother Qin, Miss Yao, good morning!" I just arrived a little while ago. " Seeing that Qin Lang and Jiu''er were still together, Li Mo was not surprised in the slightest as he welcomed them with a smile.


    "Why don''t we set off now? Young Master Li, how about I let Little Black take you?" Jiu''er didn''t even bother to greet him. With an impatient look, she directly called out for Blacky. It was that Ice Winged Lightning Bat.


    Li Mo was stunned for a moment. He did not know why Yao Jiu''er was in such a hurry, but he quickly responded with a laugh, "I just saw Brother Qin fly down here. I think you''ve already broken through to the Qi Cultivation stage, and I''m still not talented. Two days ago, I also just broke through, so it shouldn''t be a problem to keep up with Brother Qin and Miss Yao.


    Qin Lang and Jiu''er exchanged glances, this was too astonishing. It was also another three days, yet Li Mo was able to simultaneously achieve a breakthrough and control the Qi to fly? Could it be that Li Mo was hiding his cultivation? This was what they were thinking in their hearts, so they naturally wouldn''t say it out loud.


    "That can''t be any better. Brother Li, how about we head out right now? That direction is the direction of the Flying Snow Sect." Qin Lang agreed as he pointed to the Illusory Night Forest. Since Jiu''er had said so, she must have had her own considerations. He didn''t need to ask, he only needed to support her.


    "Alright!"


    The three of them jumped up and flew towards the direction of the Illusory Night Forest side by side.

 C101

    At the edge of the Illusory Night Forest, three figures were rapidly flying over.


    "Qin Lang, is this the Illusory Night Forest you spoke of?"


    "En, this is the place. I originally met a demon beast here, and Brother Ge is here as well."


    "Brother Qin, who is Brother Engraving?"


    Brother Engraving is not a human, but a demon beast that lives here. Back then, in order to avoid the wolf pack, I escaped to its house, or did I just become friends without fighting?


    "Go!" "Of course!" Both answered at the same time.


    "Alright, then I''ll go see if Brother Engraved or not!" The three of them ran in the direction of the large tree where the giant eagle was.


    "Ga!" The giant condor let out a cry as it stood on top of the tree and watched the three people fly over. It was obvious that it had noticed Qin Lang.


    "Brother Zhuang, I''m back!" Qin Lang shouted passionately. The trio''s luck was not bad. Big Condor was actually at home, but Little Condor had gone off somewhere.


    "Where''s the little thing?" Qin Lang asked as he looked down. Back then, their fight had been too intense, causing the tree to fall and be riddled with wounds. Obviously, it was impossible to hide the small eagle any longer.


    The giant condor looked warily at the two people beside Qin Lang. It spread its wings and pointed in the direction of the cave. Qin Lang understood. It seemed like Brother Ge and the two birds had gotten along peacefully and did not speak of the cave. After all, it was Brother Ge''s secret, and there was still an unfamiliar person present.


    As for Jiu''er and Li Mo, they watched in amazement as a man and a bird conversed with each other. This was the first time they saw a sculpture the size of a flying boat. What surprised them even more was how familiar Qin Lang was with this eagle.


    "Brother Condor, actually, the reason I came today was to bid you farewell. I''m going back, I don''t know when I''ll be able to come back again."


    After saying a few words, Qin Lang still bid farewell to Brother Zhuang. After all, he had come this time for something else.


    "Caw ~"


    The condor obviously knew this as well. It gave a cry to Qin Lang before turning its head to look at its back, asking him if he should give them a ride.


    "No need, no need. Brother Ying, although we are not as fast as you, we can stop running on the ground. We are still quite fast." Qin Lang quickly waved his hands.


    "Then, we''re leaving!"


    "Caw ¡­"


    Seeing that the giant condor had disappeared from their vision, Jiu''er curiously asked, "Qin Lang, why are you on such good terms with that giant condor? It''s not a contract, and Xiao Hong was not present as well. Even in my Beast God Cult, the relationship between demon beasts that do not have a contract with the people who raise them would not be like this. "


    Li Mo also looked at Qin Lang. He also wanted to know how a person who rarely interacted with demonic beasts could achieve such a feat.


    "All living things have a spirit, let alone those monstrous beasts. They are all very intelligent. Jiu''er, does your Beast God School not have any sculpture-type monstrous beasts?" Qin Lang asked seriously.


    Jiu''er shook her head. "Almost nothing. Demonic beasts like these are originally very rare, and adult beasts are even rarer. As the kings of the sky, how could they be willing to make a contract with a human? The main source of the Beast God Cult''s demon beasts is our sect''s demon beast breeding system. Also, the demon beasts were exchanged with cultivators from all over the place, and they were all raised from young to young. " This wasn''t a secret. Those who knew about the Beast God Cult all knew this, so Jiu''er didn''t have any worries.


    "Brother Qin, I really don''t understand what you guys are talking about. Who is Xiao Hong?" Li Mo was confused as he listened. He couldn''t even tell who it was when an alias popped up.


    "Little Red, it is also a demon beast, it was the one that helped me build a relationship with Brother Zhuang."


    Qin Lang gave a brief introduction and did not elaborate. Before he understood Li Mo''s background, Xiao Hong''s matter was still a big secret.


    "Brother Qin, you and the demonic beast were so fated. I''m so envious of your words."


    "Haha, actually it''s nothing. Whatever you do to them, they will do to you. We need to hurry on our way. Two days later, we will arrive at the Flying Snow Sect."


    "En!"


    On the evening of the third day, after spending an entire five days, Qin Lang and the others finally saw the shadow of the Flying Snow Sect.

 C102

    At this moment, in the residence of the Sect Leader of the Beast God Cult of the Little West Continent, Bei Gangxing, was sitting on a chair in the main hall. Two people were standing below him: the Great Elder of the Beast God Cult, Fei Yukong, and the Hall Master of Punishment, Lie Long Shan. He was also the second and third brothers of the Northern Palace.


    "Third brother, what did you say?" That girl Jiu Er went to the Ascension Valley and even got very close to a disciple of the Flying Snow Sect. "


    "Yes big brother, the disciples that we have sent to find Jiu''er are listening to the disciples that have returned from the Ascension Valley. According to what he said, the two of them are not ordinary people." It''s said that the two of them walked in pairs. " Lie Long Shan took a step forward and said to his brother, who was sitting on the chair, full of worry.


    "So what? Nona has always been intelligent since she was young. Other than her white hair, she looks like a great beauty no matter how you look at her. It''s normal for you to meet someone who appreciates her." Third brother, are you making a big fuss over nothing? " After hearing this, Fei Yukong looked at Lie Long Mountain nonchalantly.


    Second brother, I''m afraid that little girl Jiu Er has been cheated. We are used to seeing her, so we think that she is pretty good, but big brother, second brother, you should know that all the disciples in the school view her as a stranger.


    Lie Dragon Mountain was filled with anxiety. He was worried that Jiu''er had been tricked by someone else.


    "Then it''s all your fault! One after another, two hundred years old or older people, all of them from different families. If you all could have a few children, then Jiu''er wouldn''t even have a playmate! Jiu''er calls me grandpa every day, and all of you are uncles, and all of you are uncles! " Speaking of which, he glared at his second and third brothers.


    His family had arranged a marriage for him very early on, and he had fallen in love with his fiancee. After entering the Beast God Cult to cultivate, he quickly received great attention, and he did not disappoint the Sect Master at that time. In these five years, he went from the 5th level of Qi Cultivating Stage to the 9th level of Qi Cultivating Stage, and made a contract with a rank 3 beast, the Southern Sea Red Chained Snake. He was not yet twenty-seven years old and was preparing to go back to his village in high spirits to get married. Suddenly, he heard the grievous news. The head of the Northern Palace, Qingzhen, was wanted by the imperial court at that time for the crime of "One Finger Kill the Love". His family members and his fiancee''s entire family had died miserably, and the Northern Palace had been standing in his room the entire night. The next day, his hair was completely white, and Yue Wuqing was already an expert at the 2nd level of Soul Controlling Realm. He rejected the Beast God Cult Leader''s suggestion of revenge, and never returned to Evergreen Town. He cultivated for a full seventeen years, from Qi Disciple level 9 to Soul Transformation level 4, and then he searched for more merciless souls for another six years. Finally, a man and a beast killed their enemies, returning to their hometown to offer their respects.


    He swore to never marry her, and with the help of his second brother and third brother, he managed to advance a third-grade sect of the Beast God Cult to its current level step by step. Only fourteen years ago, when he returned from his travels, he met an abandoned girl with white hair, a "Demon" engraved on her neck, and when he saw her smile at him, the smile on his face, which had disappeared for more than a hundred years, finally reappeared. He picked her up and looked after she was taken care of. Seeing that everyone else''s hair was black, and only he was white, Grandpa continued to call him that. In fact, the Northern Palace disciples were actually only two hundred years old right now, but for cultivators, they could be considered to have just entered middle age.


    The grand elder and hall master of the Beast God Cult, who were leading the group in the north, immediately lowered their heads, not daring to speak after being lectured by their senior brother Jia Lao.


    He said to his second and third brother, "Don''t worry, that girl, Jiu''er, is still very worldly, and won''t be easily deceived. I''m curious now, what kind of person is it that can make Jiu''er willingly reveal his obscure identity by treating him normally?"

 C103

    In the eyes of the other disciples, she was indeed an exception. However, her talent in cultivation was surprisingly good, she had already reached Qi Disciple level 2 at the age of fourteen, and had awakened all five elements except the power of fire. The Ice Winged Thunder Bat, a contracted beast, was also one of the best, so she made Jiu''er the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult.


    Seeing Jiu''er getting older yet having no peers to play with, he took it to heart, so he didn''t mind Jiu''er continuing to run out after reaching the 8th Body Tempering layer. After breaking through to the Qi Refining stage, the Northern Palace prepared to let her follow everyone else to the Royal Academy, but Jiu''er didn''t agree. Shameless words! In a fit of rage, the Northern Palace disciple had Jiu''er locked up. Who would''ve thought that she would sneak out this time.


    "Ol ''Three, quickly send people to the Flying Snow Sect to take a look! Nine-eight and ninety percent of the time, you went with that youth to the Flying Snow Sect. " Bei Gongxing turned around and said to his third brother.


    "Alright!"


    Lie Long Shan cupped his fists and left. Before he could walk out of the door, he was stopped again.


    "Wait, Ol ''Three, you should go in person. If you walk slowly, you can do it in ten to fifteen days. If you want, you can do it. Do you know what I want you to do this time?"


    Lie Dragon Mountain turned his head and grinned: "Big Brother, you''re underestimating me too much."


    "It''s good that you know."


    "Big brother, Jiu''er is only fourteen years old ¡­" "Isn''t it a bit too early?" Fei Yukong asked after Lie Dragon Mountain had left. As a Great Elder of a sect, of course, he was not an ordinary person. With the words of the Northern Palace, he could guess what his big brother wanted to do.


    "So what if you''re fourteen? My Grand Xia''s rule is that when a woman reaches adulthood at the age of sixteen, cultivators are no longer human beings?" If this child''s talent is not bad, and most importantly, he doesn''t mind Jiu''er''s looks, and Jiu''er also likes him, then it would be a good thing for him to settle this marriage as soon as possible.


    With a smile on his face, Bei Gongxing circled around the room. Jiu''er had finally grown up.


    Fei Yukong thought for a moment, but didn''t say anything. This matter hadn''t been resolved yet, so it wouldn''t be too late to decide on it after Ol ''Three brought back the news.


    From the beginning, the two of them never considered the opinions of the Flying Snow Sect, in fact, there is no need to think too much, it is the sacred maiden of the Beast God Cult who has married into your Flying Snow Sect, and she is only a disciple, and our Beast God Cult is not weak in any way.


    "Reporting to Sect Leader, two more Demonic Beasts advanced from Grade Two to Grade Three."


    At that moment, a disciple came in to report.


    "Oh? "Hahaha, this is a good thing. Second Bro, let''s go take a look."


    In the past half year, the Beast God Cult had gained seven Fourth-rank Demon Beasts and dozens Third-rank Demon Beasts. If this continued, the rise of the Beast God Cult would be within reach.


    "En, Big Brother!" Fei Yukong was overjoyed as well.


    Under the lead of the disciples who had reported the news, the two of them headed towards the Beast God Mountain together.


    At this time, Qin Lang and the other two had just landed on the arena in front of the Flying Snow Sect.

 C104

    "Seniors, I''ll have to trouble you to go in and report to the chairman that a guest has arrived at the sect."


    Qin Lang walked up, took out his identity plate, and cupped his fists in greeting to the disciples guarding the sect.


    "Please wait a moment, Junior Brother Qin. I will go and report now." A disciple checked Qin Lang''s identity plate, then looked at the two people behind him before turning around and leaping towards the mountain gate.


    Qin Lang walked back, "Brother Li, Jiu''er, please wait for a moment."


    "Hey, Brother Qin, there''s no need to be so polite. The sects have their own rules, so we don''t have to worry about that." Li Mo generously waved his hand; he didn''t mind in the slightest.


    Jiu''er didn''t say anything, and naturally didn''t mind Qin Lang''s words. The two of them stood there silently.


    After a while, an elder with a goatee came flying over.


    "Who is Qin Lang?!"


    "Yes, I am here to pay my respects to the chairman." Qin Lang bowed once again, before introducing them, "These two are the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult, Nine''er. They are Young Master Li from the Disciple Trial."


    Li Mo and Jiu''er clasped their hands.


    "No need to be so courteous, the Holy Maiden and Young Noble Li have come all the way here. As for the rules of the sect, please forgive us if we offend you. Please come in quickly!" The chairman replied with a bow and stepped aside to invite her in.


    The two of them bowed again and entered the Flying Snow Sect under the lead of the chairman. They sat down in the reception hall.


    "I wonder why the two of you have come to my Snowfly Sect?" After the tea was served, the chairman asked.


    "I came here with Qin Lang. Ask him!" Jiu''er opened her mouth to speak.


    "I am here to meet the headmaster of the Wei Courtyard. I would like to ask this elder to introduce me." Li Mo cupped his hands again.


    The chairman looked at Qin Lang doubtfully, but still said, "If you two are not in a hurry, I will arrange for you two to stay here for a while before making any arrangements."


    "I have no objections!"


    "I have no objections either."


    Nine and Li Mo stated their positions respectively.


    "Men, arrange a room for these two guests with Qin Lang." The chairman shouted towards the outside, then said to Qin Lang, "Qin Lang, you''re the one who brought these two guests in, so please entertain them a little more. I''ll ask when he''s free in the Wei Courtyard and also get a leave of absence for you."


    "Yes, thank you elder."


    There were disciples entering from outside. The few of them walked out together. Qin Lang followed a disciple and arranged for Jiu Er and Li Mo to stay there. The chairman, however, went straight to the residence.


    "What? You said Qin Lang brought two people back?" After Sect Master Xia heard the report, he put down the book in his hands.


    "Yes, Sect Leader. According to what Qin Lang said, one of them is the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult who followed him here. The other should also be someone he met during his trial. He said he wants to look for Courtyard Chief Wei." The chairman continued with his report.


    "Alright, I understand. You can leave now." Master Xia pondered for a while before letting the chairman go.


    After the chairman left, Xia Wuliang walked around the hall a few times before instructing, "Servants, go and see if the fifth elder is here. If he is, then tell him to come to me."


    "Yes sir!" Naturally, the blood guards accepted the order and left.


    Sect Master Xia sat down again and waited quietly for the Fifth Elder to arrive. Not long after, Fifth Elder Li Xiaoyi rushed in.


    "Senior Brother, what can I do for you?"


    "Nothing, Qin Lang is back. He even made two friends." Xia Wuliang turned his head and smiled at his junior brother.


    "Oh? Qin Ji has returned and made two friends. This is a good thing. " Li Xiaoyi was surprised. Letting Qin Lang out was to let him see the world and make some friends. Now that he had returned safely and made friends, the Fifth Elder felt somewhat gratified in her heart.


    "Junior Brother, do you really think this way?" Xia Wuliang''s expression didn''t change as he continued to ask his Junior Brother with a smile.


    Li Xiaoyi stopped being happy. Something was not right with senior brother, "What, did something happen?"


    "I''m not surprised, but I don''t know if junior is surprised or not. He brought the Holy Maiden back from the Beast God School ¡­"

 C105

    "This bastard! This was so infuriating! This bastard, this old man will definitely beat him to death! " Fifth Elder''s expression changed instantly as she became furious. She scolded Qin Lang but felt that it was not enough and wandered around the room: "This bastard, what is he trying to do? He had only been gone for a few days, yet he had already brought a girl back. Fortunately, when Zi Xin first arrived in the capital, she wrote back and asked about his condition. ''This old man ¡­'' I must expel him from the Flying Snow Sect! Right, expel him from the Flying Snow Sect! Senior Brother? ¡­


    Li Xiao Yi was furious at the air. He was so angry that he wanted to expel Qin Lang and ask his Senior Brother for his opinion. However, his Senior Brother calmly sat on his chair and drank his tea.


    "Senior Brother, say something!" Squeak. "


    The Flying Snow Sect wanted to expel their disciples, one reason was because their disciple had violated a major sect rule and had been expelled according to the sect rule, but no sect rule stated that the sect''s disciples having too many wives was an offense, and Qin Lang obviously did not count, and the other was that the sect master agreed to have the elders decide on the matter, so the sect head still had a veto. So right now, if they wanted to expel Qin Lang, the sect head of the Xia clan had to nod, which was why the fifth elder asked such a question.


    Xia Wuliang leisurely drank the tea in his cup, "Junior Brother, don''t be so anxious, I was just guessing."


    "¡­"


    Li Xiao Yi was stupefied. Senior Brother, as the head of a sect, you still dare to be so unreliable? Don''t you know that Zixin is my daughter? Blindly guessing if her lover has any other women outside. Are you trying to anger me to death?


    Seeing that he hadn''t heard his junior brother for a long time, Sect Head Xia looked at his own junior brother. The way his fifth junior brother looked at him changed and he could only explain: "Junior brother, I was just guessing whether he came back, but he is real. He is already sitting in my Snowfly Sect.


    Only then did Fifth Elder recover her wits, "Then hurry up and send someone over!"


    "Xue Wu, you''ve met Qin Lang. Go and call him over."


    "Yes sir!"


    Xue Wu didn''t ask where Qin Lang was because as long as they entered the Flying Snow Sect, it could be said that even a mosquito wouldn''t be able to sneak past the blood guard''s eyes. As long as he wanted to know, the blood guard would naturally have the means to tell him where Qin Lang was.


    At this moment, Qin Lang was in the guest room, talking to Nine''s son, Li Mo, when he suddenly heard a knock on the door.


    "Come in."


    "Guests, our Sect Leader wants to invite Qin Lang over. Please forgive him." Xue Wu stood at the door and spoke to the people inside the room.


    "The Sect Leader wants me to go over?"


    "Yes, Young Master Qin."


    "Please wait for me outside the door for a moment, Big Brother Blood Guard. I will leave after a few words with my two friends."


    "Alright, Young Master Qin, please hurry. Please don''t keep Sect Master waiting."


    "Yes, thank you Big Brother Xue Wei."


    Xue Wu closed the door again and waited at the courtyard entrance.


    "So this is the Blood Guard of the Flying Snow Sect? "You really are very similar to me, no wonder you would admit your wrongs." Jiu''er looked at Qin Lang, the clothes of the blood guards were exactly the same as his black robes.


    "Right, you''re all wearing black robes and masks, and I haven''t seen many blood guards." Qin Lang finally found an excuse.


    "Brother Qin ¡­" Li Mo squinted his eyes and let out a cry as if he had seen through everything.


    When Qin Lang saw his expression, he immediately understood what he meant. Back then, Qin Lang had told him that it wasn''t easy for him to meet with the sect head. But now that he had returned, the sect head had sent someone to look for him.


    "I''m sorry, Brother Li ¡­"


    "I understand that you have to be on guard against others. It would be the same if you were in my place. Quickly go, don''t make head Xia wait."


    "Mm. Brother Li, Jiu''er, you guys go back to your rooms first. I''ll be right back."


    "Go." Jiu''er waved her hands at Qin Lang.


    Before Qin Lang could say anything, Li Mo already knew what he was going to say. He didn''t blame Qin Lang, but he still stood from his point of view. Moreover, he didn''t put on any show in front of others.


    Following the blood guard to the main hall of the Sect Leader''s Mansion, Qin Lang immediately felt that the atmosphere wasn''t right. The Fifth Elder was also there, and she was standing.


    "Disciple Qin Lang greets the Sovereign, Fifth Elder!"


    "En, sit. Qin Lang, do you know why we called you here?"

 C106

    "Reporting to Sect Master, it should be about this disciple''s trial."


    Qin Lang understood that the reason he came back was naturally to report the matter of the trial to the Sovereign. Qin Lang understood that the reason he came back was to report the matter of the trial to the Sovereign.


    "Mm, what did you get from this trial?" Xia Wuliang smiled as he looked at Qin Lang.


    "Sect Master, during the Ascension Valley''s trial, I found a huge pit and nearly met with an accident. It was all thanks to the Beast God Cult ¡­" Qin Lang told Xia Wuliang in detail about what happened in the Valley of Ascension. Of course, the important thing to do with Jiu Er was that they had to talk about sleeping in the same tent, but they couldn''t say anything about it. They didn''t see that the Fifth Elder''s face was still dark.


    The Sect Leader, Xia Wuliang, however, was enraged. Someone actually dared to openly attack a disciple of my Flying Snow Sect? In the Northern Territories, did they really think that Xia Wuliang had aged!?


    "Men, go and check out who is in the Ascension Valley this time around."


    "Yes sir!"


    "Senior Brother, don''t be impatient. Didn''t you hear what Qin Lang said about the mastermind being brought to the Linglong Sect as a laborer?" On the contrary, Li Xiaoyi started to advise his Senior Brother.


    "There''s no need to go." He gestured to the blood guards in the dark that there was no need to go. When he heard the earlier attack of Qin Lang, he was so excited that he ignored the words that Qin Lang had said. Right now, he truly treated Qin Lang as the future hope of the sect.


    The fifth elder then turned around and asked, "Qin Lang, does that mean that the Saint Daughter of the Beast God Cult is your savior?"


    "Yes sir!"


    "It''s related to my savior?"


    "Eh ¡­." "Yes ¡­"


    Qin Lang was a bit unconfident. If the leader of the sect met with Jiu''er and the Fifth Elder asked this question, how would Jiu''er think of him when she heard this answer? He suddenly felt a bit uneasy. His thoughts were no longer here. He had to go and explain things to Jiu Er.


    "Sectmaster, these are my harvests from the Ascension Valley. They are two Ancient Beast Cores."


    Qin Lang took out the two fist-sized inner cores. He didn''t say anything about Jiu Er''s portion.


    Xia Wuliang and Li Xiaoyi picked up one each and flipped it over and over, clicking their tongues in wonder. They hadn''t seen many ancient demonic beasts'' cores and couldn''t tell what kind of demonic beast it was. After looking at it for a while, they returned it back to Qin Lang.


    "Qin Lang, there is no need to hand in the rewards that my Snowfly Sect''s disciples gained from going out to train. Did you not see this in the Placement Pavilion?" For example, the Beast God Cult, they need this thing very much. I suggest that you exchange one beast for points at the Plum Garden, and the other one, you should go and ask your girl if she needs it. To save her life, one beast core is nothing, and it''s good for her. "


    Xia Wuliang looked at Qin Lang and sincerely suggested. Fifth Elder Li Xiaoyi also nodded his head and also looked at Qin Lang.


    "Yes, Sovereign."


    Qin Lang silently thought in his heart, I''ve already given three pellets to that girl, that''s all you guys didn''t know.


    "Oh yeah, what did you say about Li Mo? He wants to join the Flying Snow Sect? "


    Sect Master Xia suddenly thought of Li Mo, who was mentioned by Qin Lang.


    When we came out, he told me that he wanted to join the Flying Snow Sect. At that time, it was hard for me to reject him, and I didn''t know his purpose, so I told him that I could only recommend him to the General of the Wei Courtyard. "I feel that his temperament is extraordinary, and that he is very shrewd. I am unable to see through him." Qin Lang revealed the matter regarding Li Mo, as well as his own speculations.


    I''ll let your Wei Yuan meet him face to face and investigate his background. Go and invite that demon girl from the Beast God Cult over, she''s a sacred girl after all, I can''t even be bothered to meet her in my Flying Snow Sect.


    "Yes, disciple will go now."

 C107

    Qin Lang wanted to go down and see Jiu''er, but he didn''t expect that the Sovereign would send him to meet her. How could he not agree? Naturally, he agreed immediately.


    On the veranda, Qin Lang and Jiu''er were walking towards the residence of the Sovereign.


    "Jiu''er."


    "Hmm?"


    "When you see our sect head later, there is a fifth elder of our Flying Snow Sect who is also Zi Xin''s master. Just now, the sect head called me over, mentioned our relationship, and even asked about our relationship ¡­"


    "Then what did you say?"


    "I say ¡­ "I said we''re just friends ¡­" Qin Lang felt a little embarrassed. After all, he couldn''t say that he and Jiu''er were just friends, a friend of life and death? Good teacher and good friends? A confidant? It seems that it doesn''t matter, but it makes me feel even more embarrassed. The more I talk, the slower I feel ¡­


    "You''re just a friend, you''re not wrong. Sigh, why did you stop? To see your Sect Leader. "Hurry up!" Jiu''er turned around, her expression serene as she stared at Qin Lang, who had fallen behind.


    "You don''t mind?" Qin Lang quickly caught up and turned his head, not daring to look at Jiu Er.


    "What''s there to mind? I can roughly hear it. It''s just that your Fifth Elder is worried that you''ve done something to let Zi Xin down. It''s not like we''ve done anything, we''re just friends!"


    Jiu''er''s voice was very calm, but Qin Lang was even more worried. He would rather Jiu''er scolded him.


    Just as they were about to reach the entrance of the manor, the two of them didn''t say a single word. Qin Lang wanted to say something, but he didn''t know what to say.


    "Qin Lang, you don''t have to worry, I''m really not angry. Fifth Elder has his reasons, and we can still do whatever we want to him. Who knows what will happen in the future? "We''ll talk about it when we get to the capital next year."


    Jiu''er spoke very slowly. Her eyes were filled with seriousness as she stared into Qin Lang''s.


    "Alright, then we''ll go see the sect head first." Qin Lang was no longer conflicted. They were still young and still had a long way to go. Everything in the future was naturally as it should be.


    "Yes."


    The two of them entered the main hall of the Sect Leader''s Mansion. The Sect Leader, Xia Wuliang, was sitting on a chair in the main hall. Fifth Elder Li Xiaoyi was sitting on one side, watching the two as they walked in.


    "Junior Demon King Jiu''er from the Beast God Cult greets the sect head of the Snowfly Sect." Jiu''er took off the black robe on her head and bowed deeply in accordance with the etiquette of a junior from the sect.


    "Quickly, please get up. My Flying Snow Sect doesn''t have much contact with the Beast God Cult, but I''ve heard of the Beast God Cult''s fame. Indeed, our demon niece has the beauty of a flower, and her beauty is as beautiful as a flower." Xia Wuliang hurriedly stood up and helped Yao Jiu''er up, while praising her.


    He glanced at Qin Lang, but didn''t say anything. Qin Lang, on the other hand, felt confused, as he didn''t understand the etiquette between these sects. The first sect he had entered was the Flying Snow Sect, and he hadn''t visited any other sects, so he naturally didn''t know anything about the sect''s etiquette.


    It was reasonable to say that the Beast God Cult and the Flying Snow Sect were a few counties apart, and there wasn''t much interaction between them. As the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult, Yao Jiu''er was one of the symbols of the Beast God Cult.


    As the head of the sect, Xia Wujing obviously knew what was going on. He also looked at Qin Lang with a deadpan expression, the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult had done a great salutation, so he naturally had to accept it. No matter if it was because of Qin Lang or for what reason, as the uncle of Yao Jiu''er, he couldn''t be overconfident, calling him ''niece'' was even more intimate.

 C108

    "Uncle Xia, you flatter me. Jiu Er''s visit this time was to thank your esteemed disciple Qin Lang for giving me the beast core."


    "There''s no need to be so polite. Qin Lang already told me that his niece saved Qin Lang of the Flying Snow Sect. I haven''t even had the chance to thank you for your help. A beast core is nothing."


    Even though he was also surprised at Yao Jiu''er''s white hair and eyes, as a cultivator who had lived for hundreds of years, he had never seen them before. He didn''t think that it was strange, but from the looks of it, she and Qin Lang weren''t just friends. He was not opposed to Qin Lang''s companions as long as it did not delay his cultivation.


    On the other side, Fifth Elder Li Xiaoyi also noticed that something was amiss. Qin Yi was indeed not on the same level as this demoness. No wonder he was hesitating while giving Qin Lang a fierce glare.


    One? There were three? Jiu Er was a little suspicious. Could it be that Qin Lang didn''t tell the truth to Sect Master Xia? She quickly glanced at Qin Lang and revealed a slight smile. That bit of unhappiness from before had also disappeared without a trace. Qin Lang''s heart still had me.


    Qin Lang felt three pairs of eyes land on him. One of them was as expected, while the other was furious and elated. He didn''t know who to reply to, so he could only lower his head.


    "Actually, it wasn''t me who saved him, and I didn''t help much. It was the people from the Linglong Sect who saved us."


    It was definitely because Qin Lang took out the neidan that he obtained from the Ascension Valley for Uncle Xia to see. Uncle Xia told him to give her one as a thank-you gift, but Qin Lang didn''t say that he had already given her three, so Uncle Xia thought it was only one pellet.


    "I know. Qin Lang told us, but I still have to thank Niece Xia. Without your help earlier, I''m afraid that Qin Lang wouldn''t have lived to see the Linglong Sect''s disciples."


    "How can that be? Qin Langji is like the heavens themselves. I only helped him a little. Uncle Xia, actually, I have a request."


    "Demon niece, please speak."


    "I want Qin Lang to accompany me to the Sunset Mountains. We saved a demonic beast in the Ascension Valley and wanted to bring it back to the Sunset Mountains."


    Jiu''er seized the opportunity to make this request. She and Qin Lang had discussed this request and it would be better if she proposed it. At the very least, no disciple of the sect that was told by Sect Master Xia would be allowed to go to the Sunset Mountains.


    "Niece Yao, you know it too. I said that disciples of the Flying Snow Sect are not allowed to go to the Sunset Mountains. Isn''t it good to let Qin Lang go with him?" The Sovereign Xia Wuliang had indeed said this, but he didn''t know that Jiu''er had already thought of a countermeasure.


    Uncle Xia, you can let Qin Lang act as my follower and just put on makeup. You said that I can''t go to the Flying Snow Sect, but I''m not. I''m the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult, no one would suspect me if I brought a follower with me. Jiu''er once again requested.


    "Okay, Qin Lang can go with you. When we leave the sect, I will send someone to inform him, and you will only need to show me the thing that will prove the identity of a disciple of the Beast God Cult."


    "Thank you, Uncle Xia!"


    Jiu''er was beaming with joy. Her suggestion was indeed the right one.


    "Of course, let Qin Lang take you to rest first! You can leave tomorrow. "


    "Alright, Uncle Xia, you go ahead. We''ll be going down first!"


    "Qin Lang, please take care of this demonic niece of mine. If she''s not satisfied, I''m asking you a question!" Do you understand? "


    "Yes."


    "Un, you all can leave now!"

 C109

    After Qin Lang and the others left, the fifth elder began to question his senior brother with a dissatisfied look.


    "Senior!" Didn''t you see that the relationship between the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Sect and Qin Lang wasn''t just ordinary friends? Why are you telling him to go and receive you? "


    "Then do you think there''s anyone more suitable than Qin Lang?"


    "This... Even if that''s the case, it shouldn''t be a problem to arrange other people, right? "


    "I know you are worried that Zi Xin will be unhappy, but she came for Qin Lang. She bowed to me the moment she entered the door. Do you think I have the nerve to disappoint her?" Furthermore, the children were already old and Qin Lang had reached the Qi Training stage. He would definitely go to the Royal Academy next year. If there were no accidents, the little girl would go as well. In the end, it was still their own business! You don''t have to worry about that. "


    "Sigh ¡­" "Alright, we''ll listen to you senior, let them ¡­"


    The Sovereign Xia Wuliang and the Fifth Elder chatted for a while longer before the Fifth Elder left. The Sovereign Xia stood quietly in the room, looking out of the window and said softly, "Geniuses appear, beasts mutate. Who knows what is going to happen in this continent?"


    When Qin Lang and Jiu''er returned to their room, they discovered that Li Mo was actually still sitting there alone.


    "Brother Li, why didn''t you go back to your room to rest?"


    "You haven''t come back yet, so I''ll wait for you guys. Now that you guys are back, I''m going to rest as well." As Li Mo spoke, he stood up and prepared to walk out.


    "Brother Li, the Wei Courtyard should be meeting with you tomorrow. Someone will come to notify you."


    "Mn, got it. Thank you, Brother Qin."


    "You''re welcome, Brother Li. Take care."


    The three of them bade farewell, leaving only Jiu''er and Qin Lang in the room.


    "Qin Lang, didn''t you tell your sect head about the three Beast Cores?" Only now did Jiu''er ask Sect Head Xia about the matter of the Beast Core.


    "Hmm, no, it should be yours to begin with."


    Qin Lang nodded. He had already thought that those three pellets would belong to someone else. Besides, there was no point in giving them to others. There was no need for that either.


    "Thank you, Qin Lang."


    "Is there a need to be so courteous between us? I feel embarrassed if you thank me again."


    Jiu''er thanked him once again with great seriousness. The inner core of an ancient demonic beast was like the difference between a sect like the Beast God Cult and an ordinary martial cultivation sect.


    "Jiu''er, do you want to eat something? I''ll have someone prepare it, and you''re also a guest of my Flying Snow Sect. The head of the sect wants me to take care of you."


    Qin Lang was indeed not used to the scene of the two thanking each other. It was best to skip over this topic.


    "No ¡­" He was still alone, eating and drinking to his heart''s content in other sects would be annoying. It was with great difficulty that he managed to bridge the gap between him and Qin Lang, and he had also left a good impression in front of the Flying Snow Sect''s Sect Master. He definitely could not be rash at this time, right, salted fish! Immediately, he grabbed Qin Lang joyfully, "Qin Lang, why don''t you go and marinate some salted fish? Bring them with you when we go to the Sunset Mountains tomorrow."


    "En..." You still remember. " Qin Lang rubbed his nose. He had almost forgotten about it, but he hadn''t expected that Jiu''er would still remember it.


    "Mm, you said you wanted to make salted fish for me to eat."


    Seeing the look of anticipation in Jiu''er''s eyes, Qin Lang felt too embarrassed to refuse.


    "Alright then. I''ll go prepare it now. You should rest well after a day''s journey."


    "Alright, come look for me tomorrow!"


    "Yes."


    Qin Lang opened the door and walked out. Jiu''er watched him leave, her eyes curved into a crescent moon once more.

 C110

    "Jiu''er, are you awake?"


    Early in the morning, Qin Lang came to the room and knocked on the door. After knocking twice, there was no reply.


    Did he go out? With this thought in mind, Qin Lang tried the door to the room. Unexpectedly, the door was pushed open, and it was unlocked from the inside. He walked in, and sure enough, there was no one inside.


    "The clothes are still there." Qin Lang looked at the clothes placed casually on the bedside as he muttered to himself. He shifted his gaze up and saw a red embroidered object. What was this? Qin Lang discovered a strange clothing. It didn''t have any sleeves, only two thin ropes. He habitually extended his hand to pick it up.


    "What are you doing?"


    Jiu Er was standing at the door with a basin in her hands. She was wearing a cute nightgown and had fluffy hair. Qin Lang was so stunned that he forgot to put down what he was holding in his hands.


    Jiu''er almost instantly noticed the item in Qin Lang''s hand. With a "Clang Dang" sound, the pot in her hand dropped and her face instantly turned red. She asked in a small voice, "Qin ¡­" Qin Lang, what''s in your hand ¡­ "What did you take ¡­"


    "Jiu Er, I just saw that you weren''t here, so I just pushed the door open ¡­ "Jiu''er, your pajamas are really beautiful."


    Qin Lang''s heart skipped a beat when he saw Jiu''er''s expression. It really was something that Jiu Er should not have taken. He put it down as if he was electrocuted and changed the topic.


    "Qin Lang, can you go out for a moment ¡­" "Let me change my clothes first ¡­" Jiu''er''s face was red as she replied.


    "Oh."


    Qin Lang felt as if he had been granted amnesty. He responded and quickly ran out.


    Jiu''er silently picked up the washbowl and placed it on the table. She sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her underwear. When she thought of Qin Lang''s actions just now, she felt both angry and amused.


    Half an incense stick of time later.


    Jiu''er walked out of the room, dressed the same as the day before, her expression the same as ever.


    "Qin Lang, why are you here so early? I think I''m the only one living here, so I went out to wash up in my pajamas. "


    "Aren''t we going to the Sunset Mountains today? It''s been a long time since we''ve been here, so we woke up a little early." Qin Lang said with a bit of embarrassment.


    Next year, he would go to the capital and return even less frequently. As he thought about how he would have to return to the Sunset Mountains today, Qin Lang decided to wake up early.


    "Alright, then let''s set off now. We''ll talk on the way!"


    "Alright." Qin Lang was waiting for these words. The two of them left as soon as they said it.


    On the way out of the Flying Snow Sect, Jiu''er asked her questions.


    "Qin Lang, you said that you would return to the Sunset Mountains. Do you live in the Sunset Mountains?"


    "More or less. I''m from Stone Tablet Town." It''s at the foot of the Sunset Mountains. " Only now did Qin Lang remember that he had yet to mention his hometown in front of Jiu Er.


    "Stone Tablet Town? The town that walked on the ''Azure Sky Continent'' stone tablet? How about we go to the Stone Monument Town today and have a look? " On the other hand, Jiu''er was very happy. It was also not bad to be able to take a look at Qin Lang''s hometown.


    Back then, when he left town, he had left without saying goodbye. At first, he thought that if he had any future, he would be able to do something to help the town with the stone tablet before returning. Now that he had returned, he didn''t know what to say to his fellow villagers. After making up his mind, Qin Lang spoke.


    "Let''s forget about it this time. We''ll go back when we get back next time."


    "Why?" Jiu''er was puzzled. Why didn''t he go back to take a look when he was just back at his house?


    "When I first left, I left without saying goodbye. I wanted to go back when I have something to show for it ¡­"


    Seeing how Qin Lang was hesitating, Jiu''er understood. She giggled, "Oh ~ I understand. It''s just a matter of getting back to the village. There''s nothing to be embarrassed about. Qin Lang, take a look, is that the Sunset Mountains?"


    Qin Lang inclined his head, staring at the mountain peak ahead. Indeed, it was none other than the Sunset Mountains.

 C111

    After a few months of not seeing each other, the autumn of the Sunset Mountains had become even more beautiful. A patch of golden yellow was dotted with many green spots. It was tranquil and serene.


    The morning sun shone down on the Sunset Mountains, and the golden color of the sun was dyed with a layer of red. A gust of autumn wind blew over, causing Jiu''er''s black robe to flip upwards, her long white hair fluttering in the wind. Beside her, Qin Lang''s clothes were also making a loud noise, making her look even more extraordinary.


    If anyone saw this, they would definitely praise him, "What a good pair of immortal companions!"


    "Qin Lang, are you sure you don''t want to go back and take a look?" So close. "


    "Hmm, no, I''ll wait for the next time I come back."


    "Haha, is that really necessary? Next time, when we come back, I''ll accompany you. Are we going directly into the Sunset Mountains now?"


    Jiu''er looked at the stone monument at the foot of the mountain. She turned her head and saw Qin Lang''s expression, which showed that he missed her but didn''t want to return. She couldn''t help but laugh, but she didn''t continue to persuade Qin Lang to return.


    "Let''s go see Senior Xiong!"


    Qin Lang turned around, no longer looking in the direction of the Stone Tablet Town. He leaped into the depths of the Sunset Mountains, and Jiu''er followed closely behind. However, he didn''t fly too far before he landed again.


    "What''s wrong?" Jiu''er puzzledly asked as she landed on the ground with Qin Lang.


    "I can''t seem to find my way in the sky ¡­"


    "¡­"


    The two of them could only helplessly walk on the ground. Qin Lang used his first time here to search for the path they had taken to pick the root of the firefly. Jiu''er followed closely behind them. An hour later, the two were still wandering around the forest.


    "Qin Lang, have you noticed anything spying on us?"


    "Yeah, it''s a demonic beast. There are also a lot more demonic beasts in the Sunset Mountains than the last time I came here."


    "Then tell me, does Senior Xiong and the others move? They are also Monstrous Beasts. According to the rank of Monstrous Beasts, the Monstrous Beasts here should all listen to their orders!"


    "I''m not too sure ¡­"


    Qin Lang didn''t know much about demonic beasts. The first time he saw a demonic beast was in the Illusory Night Forest. Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by a voice.


    "Little boy, you''re correct. The Monstrous Beasts in the forest listen to us old guys, but we can''t not let them live! This forest is their home." An old man appeared in front of them. It was none other than the Senior Xiong that they had spoken of.


    "Senior Xiong, why did you appear here?!" Qin Lang quickly stepped forward to greet him.


    Jiu''er curiously looked at this senior Xiong, a white-bearded old man. He doesn''t seem to be much different from his grandfather, she thought in her heart.


    "Qin boy, didn''t I already say? As long as we enter this forest, it will be my territory." Xiong Zizai happily stroked his beard, feeling a little proud of himself. Unbeknownst to him, Jiu Er added another line after her conclusion, which actually made him feel a little proud of her.


    Xiong Ziqi also noticed Jiu''er, who was behind her, and asked Qin Lang: "Little Qin, don''t tell me you''re not going to introduce me, who is this Li Clan''s little girl?"


    "Senior, this is ¡­"


    Senior Xiong, my name is Yao Jiu''er and I''m Qin Lang''s fiancee. I''ve long heard from Qin Lang that there''s an old and strong senior Xiong in the Sunset Mountains. Today, I''ve finally seen his true face.


    Qin Lang started off when Jiu''er skipped over. She introduced herself and praised Senior Xiong to the point where her mouth was wide open. We, Qin Lang, were standing on the side watching in a daze. Since when did Jiu''er have such a mature character?


    "Hahaha ¡­" The little child''s mouth is really sweet. So you''re Qin Lang''s fiancee, and even the Li Clan''s little girl. You and I can be considered fated. This is just a small gift from this old man. "


    Xiong Zizai laughed out loud. He took out a pearl from his bosom and gave it to Jiu''er, who was laughing sweetly.


    Fianc¨¦e? Hearing Jiu''er''s words, Qin Lang felt both joy and guilt in his heart.


    "Senior Xiong, you said earlier that she was a Li Clan''s little girl, what do you mean by that?"


    asked Jiu''er sweetly.

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    Xiong Zizhu was stunned for a moment.


    "It''s you, kid. Aren''t you from the Li Clan?"


    Jiu''er was shocked. She was actually a Li Clan member? Senior Xiong actually knows where he came from! What race was the Li Clan? She had never even heard of it in the Heavenly Star Continent, so she was getting impatient. She was finally able to find out about her own background. How could she not be excited?


    "Senior, I can''t take this treasure. Can you tell me more about the Li Clan? I was adopted by grandfather, I really don''t know if I''m from the Li Clan ¡­"


    Right now, what she really wanted to know was the mystery of her own life. She told him about how she was adopted by the Beast God Cult''s Sect Leader, the Northern Palace.


    Qin Lang''s gaze also landed on Senior Xiong. He was also curious about Jiu Er''s background. Although Jiu Er was extremely beautiful like this, she was definitely different from the rest. Now that Jiu Er could finally resolve this issue, he was very happy as well.


    "Sigh ~ I''ve never taken back the things that Old Bear gave me. Little girl, if you don''t take it, I won''t tell you. What do you think, fair?"


    Old man Xiong''s haughty nature was once again violated. Qin Lang was extremely puzzled. Where had the killing intent gone when he first saw him? And Jiu''er, didn''t you dislike strangers? Why did it seem like you were looking at your own family when you first saw this old man?


    "I really can''t accept it. Senior, just tell me!" Jiu''er pleaded once more, her gaze not stopping on that sparkling and translucent pearl at all.


    The inner core of the 500000 year old Amethyst Jade Scorpion was much stronger than the ones that Qin Lang and the others had. It was impervious to water and fire, and as long as he didn''t consume even a little bit of it, he would be completely immune to poisons.


    "Jiu''er, take it. Although this item is very precious, with senior Xiong''s ability, you shouldn''t need this item. You still need to quickly understand your ancestry."


    Qin Lang spoke up. He thought that he wouldn''t be able to help Senior Xiong in this life and probably had never thought about it before. Therefore, this was a simple greeting, and they might really need it.


    "Thank you, senior." Only then did Jiu''er accept.


    "Sigh!" That''s more like it, you''re already listening to him at such a young age, that''s not good. "


    "Senior Xiong, the latter half of your words are unnecessary. You should tell Jiu''er of her past. She has been in a hurry for more than ten years." Qin Lang was speechless. Could you be more reliable, Old Senior Xiong?


    "What is it? I''ll tell you the truth, you don''t like it. " Xiong Zi glanced at Qin Lang and said to Jiu''er, who was laughing beside him, "Girl, let me tell you, if you indulge him in this way, he''ll go everywhere to stir up trouble. Men are the best, don''t you think?"


    "Yes, yes, yes. Senior, you''re right. Can we get down to proper business?"


    "Qin brat, why are you in such a hurry? If you want to be anxious, it''ll be the ninth girl!" Xiong Zizai glared at Qin Lang. As he said this, Qin Lang could only helplessly look at Jiu Er. Jiu Er glanced at him, turned her body and smiled, but said nothing.


    Old man Xiong seemed to feel that it was about time. He then said to the two of them, "Let''s go, little girl Jiu. Let''s go to my place. We can talk while we walk."


    Qin Lang and Jiu''er glanced at each other before obediently following behind Xiong Zichu.


    "The history of the little girl, ah, has to be started from the three great hidden clans ¡­" The old bear began to explain in detail.

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    In ancient times, the Heavenly Star Continent was not like this. It was called the Path of Exile. Its spiritual energy was very sparse and no one cared about it.


    On the Tian Xing Continent, there was another continent called the Yue Hua Continent. On the Yue Hua Continent, there were many more races than the Sky Star Continent, other than the four great clans of the Nether Demon Sea, there were also Demons, and then there were also the three great hidden clans, the Elven, Li, and Yue Clans. These three races practically never participated in the conflicts on the continent, hiding themselves from the world.


    The Li Clan, one of the three great hidden races, had the same appearance as Jiu Er. Be it male or female, they had white hair and blue eyes.


    As the name implied, the place where the people of the Five Great Clans who committed a grave mistake, or to be more accurate, the Four Great Clans, and the devil race, would not be exiled, to them, the road of exile was a shameful place, and the devil race that was sentenced to exile would all commit suicide to avoid coming to this place.


    Uncle Xiong and the rest were the last group of demi-humans to be exiled here. After seeing that there was no hope of returning to the Yue Hua Continent, they began to multiply here, and named the road of exile the Heavenly Star Continent. However, ever since their space connection was cut off, the spirit energy of the road of exile became thinner, and their cultivation did not advance or retreat, leading to the shortening of their lifespans. In order to maintain the continuity of their race, the various races had no choice but to work hard to reproduce their descendants.


    As for Uncle Xiong and the others, they did what very few people used to do and forcefully slept themselves, stopping the spiritual energy in their bodies from flowing and staying still. They only woke up once every tens of thousands of years and quickly fell asleep again, which was why they had survived until now.


    "Two little kids, were they shocked?!" I didn''t think that the world you all see here is only a tiny bit of a thumb! "Hahaha ¡­"


    Looking at Qin Lang''s and Jiu''er''s dazed gazes, the old man couldn''t even close his mouth. He ruthlessly mocked them. In the end, he even extended his pinky towards them.


    "Forward... Senior, am I really a member of the Li Clan? "If you put it this way, the Li Clan shouldn''t have come to exile." Jiu''er woke up first and asked in a trembling voice, as if she suddenly remembered something. She quickly took out the long-lived lock with the words engraved on it and handed it to Xiong Zichu: "Senior, do you recognize this?"


    Xiong Zi took it and wiped it off. After carefully looking at it for a while, he started to ponder. Jiu Er and Qin Lang looked at it expectantly.


    "Demon?" This surname is not uncommon. If I remember correctly, it is the surname of a demon, and it is also the surname of a demon noble. " Old man Xiong revealed a rare serious expression as he returned the golden lock to Jiu Er.


    "Senior, how can a demon be the surname of a demon? Don''t tell me that they should be of the demon race? Even if they are, why does Jiu''er look more like a Li Clan member? "


    Qin Lang asked after listening for a long time.


    "Little brat Qin, you are really stupid. When have you ever heard of a demon clan having to give their surname to a demon? Just like you humans, do you have people with surnames?! Her father or her mother was a demi-human. Of course, the other one was the opposite. However, she still inherited a bit more of the Li Clan''s bloodline. That''s why it looks like this. "I can''t believe this, why would the Ninth Girl fall for a fool like you!"


    "En..." Senior, you are attacking with your life ¡­ "


    Qin Lang was rendered speechless, while Jiu''er wiped her eyes on the side.

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    Qin Lang didn''t hear Jiu''er speak for a long time. He subconsciously glanced over and discovered that Jiu''er was actually crying.


    "Jiu''er, what happened to you? Don''t cry. If you have anything to say to me and Senior Xiong, just say it!"


    Qin Lang quickly turned his head and tried to persuade Jiu''er, but only then did Xiong Zi notice that Jiu''er was crying.


    "Right, little girl, what''s the matter? Tell me and Qin Boy, if he bullies you, I''ll beat him until he won''t even recognize his own mother."


    Xiong Zi opened up his big hands and tried to make some gestures. Perhaps in his tens of thousands of years of life, he had never tried to persuade a crying little girl before, so he didn''t know what to do.


    No, no, Qin Lang didn''t bully me. Senior Xiong, I just don''t understand, even if my parents are from the Li Clan, then there''s no need to leave me. I''m still so young, but they left me without a trace.


    The more she spoke, the more wronged she became. Previously, she didn''t know that her own background was good, but now that she knew something about her parents, she was ruthlessly abandoned by them.


    "Little girl, the truth might not be as you think, maybe something happened and they have to leave you, the Li Clan does not allow marriage to another clan, I think your parents came to this place to avoid being hunted down!"


    Xiong Zizai rubbed Jiu''er''s head as he spoke, and at the same time, he revealed the fact that the three great hidden clans did not allow their own clans to marry into another clan. This was also one of the reasons why their race was so small.


    "Senior, why do I feel like something''s wrong?"


    Qin Lang seemed to have discovered something amiss when he heard this.


    "What''s wrong?"


    Xiong Zizai''s eyes opened wide as he asked loudly. Jiu''er''s tears had not dried yet, so she turned her head over as well.


    "Senior Xiong, Little Nine''s skeletal age is fourteen years old, right?"


    "That''s right!"


    "Alright, if that''s the case, then if Jiu Er''s parents are the last batch of people to come here like you, then that means they have lived for tens of thousands of years just like you. Then how was Jiu Er born? If they had just given birth to nine children, according to what you have said, the connection between the Heavenly Star Continent and the Moon Flower Continent would have been severed.


    Qin Lang spoke out his thoughts. Moreover, he had his reasons for doing so. For a time, Xiong Zhichu and Jiu''er both fell silent.


    You''re right, it''s said that the Li Clan''s descendants have been bearing children much longer than the other clans, and they can even control the time they have to give birth to their own children. However, they shouldn''t be able to wait tens of thousands of years, and if we were to say why they abandoned Jiu''er, then there''s another possibility. Xiong Zichu gave the two of them a stern look, and continued: "That is the connection between the Moonlight Continent and the road of exile has been established, or another world has appeared on the way of exile, and the influx of spiritual energy from the outside world caused the mutation of the demon beasts to speed up. I believe that you guys have also felt it, haven''t your cultivation speed increased a lot recently?"


    Jiu''er and Qin Lang looked at each other and nodded once more.


    "When we old people woke up, it was also an accident, a few thousand years earlier than the last time. We felt that the spiritual energy in the road of exile was becoming more and more abundant, so I guessed that Jiu Er''s parents probably didn''t want to cause her any trouble because of their identities, so they entered some sort of space channel."


    Although he was also in the Heavenly Star Continent, he did not have any feelings for this place, and things had long changed. When he saw Jiu''er, he thought of the Bright Moon Continent, and his memories of the past became much clearer.


    "Senior Xiong, you said that my parents didn''t abandon me, but were afraid of bringing trouble to me?"


    Jiu''er''s eyes lit up. Her voice was filled with joy as she looked at Senior Xiong with anticipation.


    "That''s right, just like that. Which parent would abandon their own child?"


    Xiong Zizai laughed, his hand still stroking Jiu''er''s head.


    "This is great! Senior, where do you live? Let''s go quickly!"


    Jiu''er laughed, happily running to the front and loudly asking Old Man Xiong.


    "Front. Just walk straight!"


    "Alright."


    Jiu''er happily ran in front, but Qin Lang looked at Xiong Zichu who was smiling at her, and had many questions in his heart.

 C115

    Looking at Jiu Er who was running away, Qin Lang quietly asked Xiong Zi Chu.


    "Senior, did Jiu''er''s parents really go to the Outer Realm?"


    "I don''t know, but I think he died."


    Just now, Qin Lang was suspecting that Senior Xiong had clearly awoken less than a year ago while Jiu''er was born fourteen years ago. If there was a spatial tunnel appearing fourteen years ago, then how could Senior Xiong have just awoken?


    "Senior, this doesn''t make sense. If they had given birth to Jiu''er more than ten years ago, how could they have died so quickly?"


    "We''ll have to ask the people of the Li Clan about this. Jiu Er''s longevity lock isn''t ordinary either. It''s the Nine Heavens Glass Lock, the sacred artifact of the demons. I bet her father will be inside for the rest of his life." From the day Jiu''er was born, as long as she didn''t want to die, no one would be able to kill her on this road of exile. I just remembered, don''t tell her for now. "


    Xiong Zizai seemed to be deep in thought as he told Qin Lang what he remembered. At the end, he even reminded Qin Lang. Qin Lang understood that this was to prevent Jiu''er from slacking off.


    "Mm, I know. Senior, is it really okay for us to just hide it from her like this?"


    "There''s nothing bad about it. At least let her think about it, right? At the very least, this can be considered as a white lie. "


    Qin Lang went silent. He had to admit that what senior Xiong said was right. Perhaps he hadn''t told her in the beginning, but now that she knew about his parents'' death, was there anything more cruel than this? Thus, hiding it from her for the time being was also good. It wouldn''t be too late to tell her when he found a suitable time in the future.


    "Senior, Qin Lang, hurry up! Why are you walking so slowly!"


    Jiu Er, who was walking in front, could not wait any longer. Seeing the two of them falling behind, she couldn''t help but call out. Only then did the two of them quicken their pace and catch up.


    Xiong Zizai''s living quarters were very simple. A small wooden house connected to a natural cave was his home. Although there weren''t many pieces of furniture in the house, it was made very meticulously. One glance was enough to tell that he had made it himself.


    "Take a seat, it''s simple!"


    Xiong Zizai let them sit down and entered the cave, ignoring them. Qin Lang and Jiu''er quietly looked at the furnishings in the room, not saying a word.


    After a while, the bear came out of the cave, carrying a jar and several bunches of unknown fruits.


    "Why are you all so quiet? Why are you all so restrained? There''s no need to be so polite with Uncle Xiong. Try out this fruit." Bear put down the fruit in his hand and raised the jar in his other hand. "See that? "This is the fruit wine that uncle Xiong personally brewed. It''s almost noon now, which one of you knows how to cook? If uncle Xiong comes out with a table full of delicacies, I''ll let you have a taste?"


    Looking at Xiong Zi''s proud expression, the two of them looked at each other.


    We didn''t say we were going to drink your wine, did we? However, since Uncle Xiong had spoken, the two of them naturally had to do as he said.


    "Uncle Xiong, we can cook, but we''re still young, so we don''t need to drink anymore." Qin Lang hesitated as he spoke.


    "Sure, then let''s hurry up and cook! If you don''t drink this wine, don''t regret it! "


    Xiong Zizai patted the wine jar, looking at the two of them with a smile.


    "I''ll go out and help too. Uncle Xiong, you should eat the fruit first! "


    Jiu''er looked at Qin Lang, who had walked out first, then greeted Uncle Xiong before following him.

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    After the two of them tossed and turned for a long time, the delicious food on the table was finally ready.


    "Senior Xiong, after you."


    The three of them sat at the table. Along with the two bunches of fruits, there were a total of six plates. The salted fish in the middle of the table was very eye-catching.


    He picked up his chopsticks and tasted it first. Obviously, the taste wasn''t bad, and he was smiling as he praised, "The taste isn''t bad. The two of you have worked hard. How about you try my wine?"


    Xiong Zi just sat there without moving, and the wine automatically flew out. The cups in front of the three of them were already full.


    "Senior, do we really want to drink?"


    Jiu''er licked her lips, looked at Qin Lang, then looked at Xiong Zizai.


    "Have a taste, it tastes pretty good."


    Xiong Zichu drank a mouthful of wine from his cup, praised and advised the two of them.


    The two of them first sniffed the wine, and a refreshing fragrance assaulted their nostrils. They felt that it was different from the other wines they drank before them. They raised their wine cups and took a sip.


    "Delicious!"


    "It''s true!"


    Xiong Zizai laughed out loud and slapped the table, "Hahaha, I told you my wine is not ordinary. I didn''t even dare to take out a few old fellows. Today, I''ll let you have a taste of my wine."


    "Yes, yes." The two of them raised the wine cups in front of them and downed it in one gulp. This time, before Xiong Zi even said anything, Qin Lang had already picked up the wine jar, poured it for Jiu Er and filled it for himself.


    The three of them fought back and forth, and after an hour, the tables and plates were empty.


    "Senior, do you have any more of this wine? When we leave, can you fill a few jars for us?"


    "That''s right, Uncle Xiong, my requirements aren''t that high either. Three to five pots should be enough, hee hee ~"


    The two of them started to think about Xiong Zichu''s wine, and Qin Lang even ungracefully burped.


    "Hehe, why? Aren''t you refusing to drink at the beginning?" Now that I''ve set my eyes on them, I can be at ease when you leave and each of you will be given a few jars. The wine making fruits were all found for me by the demonic beasts of the Sunset Mountains. Different fruits can be brewed differently. "


    Upon hearing the two of them praise this wine so highly, Xiong Zhichu was clearly very satisfied and very magnanimous in agreeing to it.


    "Thank you, senior."


    "Many thanks Uncle Xiong. Oh right, Uncle Xiong, we have another demonic beast here, and it even has a nest."


    When Qin Lang heard Xiong Zichu say that the fruits had been picked by the demonic beasts, he remembered that their purpose in coming here was to find a home for the giant lizard.


    "That''s right. Senior, we went to the Ascension Valley and saved a monstrous beast. We have come precisely for you to find a home for it."


    Jiu''er continued, her little face red from drinking the wine, was really adorable.


    "Oh? Show it to me. "


    Xiong Xiuzhu''s interest was also piqued as he urged Qin Lang on.


    Qin Lang untied the beast bag on his body and handed it to Xiong Zi Chu. Xiong Zi Chu took it, stood up and walked out of the house. The two of them followed behind him.


    The giant lizard landed on the ground after Xiong Zi gently picked up the beast bag and shook it. It still had its own child in its mouth as it looked at Xiong Zi Chu with fear. It didn''t dare to move, and only stopped when it saw Qin Lang standing beside it.


    Without the need for incantations, the beast bag was opened with a shake. Qin Lang suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to ask Senior Xiong about his current cultivation. However, from the looks of it, he was at least at the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm.


    The bear tapped the lizard lightly with its hand. Slowly, the lizard became more energetic and less fearful than before.


    "You did well. This old man will thank you two on their behalf."


    Xiong Zicheng turned his head, filled with gratification.


    "Senior, this is what we should do."


    The two of them felt a little embarrassed. Xiong Zi had only saved a little thing for Qin Lang and had treated him with all kinds of care. This time, when Jiu''er first came, she gave him a big gift, even though they didn''t know what it was.


    "Well, do you feel dizzy now?"

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    Qin Lang and Jiu''er were stunned. Dizziness?


    "No, senior, we are in high spirits now!"


    Jiu''er was the first to speak. She looked at Xiong Zi Chu with a puzzled expression, while Qin Lang also nodded his head.


    Xiong Zichu smiled mysteriously, "You''ll know soon enough."


    He then ignored them and took out more than ten eggs from the mouth of the giant lizard, gently touching each of them.


    Splash.


    The two people behind them were caught off guard as they saw Xiong Zi''s actions. They didn''t even have time to say anything before they collapsed.


    "Heh heh, is this old man''s wine that good to drink? "Just sleep well for a day."


    The bear, one under each arm, led them into the house, looked inside, and suddenly was in trouble. He only had one bedroom. He had never thought that there would be an outsider staying the night. He had not even slept in this room for that long.


    "Un, since the two of them are husband and wife anyway, it''s just that they aren''t married. The two of them should be fine if they put each other on the same bed ¡­" Bear walked into the bedroom as if he was trying to comfort himself. He threw the two of them onto the bed, covered them with a blanket and then muttered to himself, "Isn''t it a little too young? Forget it, just leave it like that. There shouldn''t be anything wrong with me if I don''t take off my clothes. If you did something yourselves, it would have nothing to do with this old man. Hehe, what a sin ¡­ "


    After saying that, a person, who isn''t a demon, snickers and runs out of the room. It''s a pity that the two of them didn''t expect that their senior, who they respected and was a little arrogant, would have such a wretched time ¡­


    With this sleep, it was already the next morning when he woke up.


    Jiu''er drowsily opened her eyes. She was about to stretch her back when her hand touched something. Hm? There was someone beside him! His blurry eyes immediately opened wide? How could he sleep in the same bed with Qin Lang! Although the two of them had slept in the same tent, they had never covered themselves with a blanket before. Although the two of them had slept in the same tent, but they had never covered themselves with a blanket.


    It seemed that both of them had fainted. Just as they were about to stand up and take a peek at Qin Lang''s face, Qin Lang''s eyebrows twitched. Jiu Er, who had just gotten up, was shocked, if both of them woke up, then ¡­ He closed his eyes again and lay down quietly, pretending to be asleep.


    Unexpectedly, Qin Lang didn''t even wake up. He only rolled over and accidentally pressed an arm against something soft.


    Jiu''er''s face immediately turned crimson. If not for the fact that she was afraid of waking Qin Lang up, she would have jumped up and prayed in her heart that she wouldn''t turn back!


    However, what made her disappointed was that Qin Lang only smacked his lips, he was still in a deep sleep.


    Qin Lang, who was in his dreams, felt his arm resting on something soft. He scratched it with his hand, completely unconscious.


    This feeling ¡­ He scratched again. It was a little real. After grabbing a few more times, Qin Lang seemed to have realized something and slowly opened his eyes.


    In front of his eyes, with her scarlet cheeks and angry dark blue eyes, Qin Lang''s eyes instantly widened. Then, he looked at his arms and hands, which were still clenched into a fist ¡­


    Pow!


    Jiu''er''s arm, which had not been retracted, was thrown back. She immediately leapt up and ran out without saying a word.


    Qin Lang laughed shamelessly. He raised his hand to scratch the empty air before slowly getting up.


    As he walked out of the room, Xiong Zicheng and Jiu''er were seated around a table. Jiu''er''s crimson face had not faded yet, but Senior Xiong was staring at him with a smile that was not a smile.

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    Staring at Qin Lang, who was scratching his head unnaturally, only then did Xiong Zi ask with a smile.


    "Kid Qin, you''re awake?"


    "Yes."


    "If you''re awake, quickly go out and cook. Can''t you see that Jiu Er and I haven''t eaten yet?"


    "Eh ¡­"


    Qin Lang was stunned for a long time, but he still silently walked out and started a fire. This time, Jiu''er didn''t come out.


    By the time the three of them finished their meal, it was already almost noon.


    "Old Bear, we''re here. Let''s meet our Qin boy and his daughter."


    Jiu''er and Qin Lang turned their heads and saw three old men walking in from the other side of the door. From the sound of the voice, they knew that these were the good friends of Senior Xiong. The two of them hurriedly stood up.


    Seeing the three enter, Xiong Zi slowly stood up and shouted, "What are you yelling for? Don''t you know I have a guest?"


    After that, he introduced the two to Qin Lang.


    "These three are you unskilled seniors, Lu Ziming, Hu Zizhu, and Bao Zilan." Just call me whatever you want. "


    "Old Bear, how can you say that? We didn''t come here to see you, we came here to see Little Friend Qin and the others!"


    "That''s right. If you didn''t say that Qin Yan and his group had come, I wouldn''t even have come if you didn''t invite me to this crappy place of yours!"


    "You make it sound like he has a lot of face again. Please don''t be fooled by this old man, you two juniors. You still haven''t seen when he''s so vulgar, right?"


    Xiong Zicheng disdainfully said. When he introduced the three of them, he didn''t even look at his old friends. The other three old friends also didn''t stand on ceremony and returned the favor. The four of them were already very familiar with each other, but they were all thinking of taking advantage of the situation.


    Qin Lang and the others naturally couldn''t act in such a way. They all bowed to him in a very proper manner, and called him "Senior".


    The three seniors did not hold back and nodded in acknowledgement. They accepted the greetings, perhaps because they did not want to be inferior to the old man. After Qin Lang and the others finished their salutes, the old man who hadn''t spoken during the entire process spoke again.


    "What is it? I didn''t even say anything after I finished bowing.


    The three of them helplessly curled their lips. Damn, today was his home ground. He had finally caught him.


    "You win today, Blind Bear."


    The first to speak was a big bearded man. After Hu Zi said this, he turned his head and looked at Qin Lang and Jiu Er.


    "You are Qin Xiao. Come, this is the pearl that Uncle Hu gave you. It is of no great use. When in danger, crush it and send it to a place thousands of miles away. However, the location is random so don''t use it as a last resort."


    "Senior, how can I accept this ¡­"


    "Keep it. Keep all the things these three old fellows have given you. Don''t be polite with them."


    "Thank you, Uncle Hu."


    Xiong Zicheng spoke again without any trace of politeness. Only then did Qin Lang accept.


    Next was Jiu''er.


    This is the daughter of an old friend, Jiu''er, right? She''s really pretty, and although I''ve never met your parents, we''re both from the Yue Hua Continent, so it''s quite appropriate to call her the daughter of an old friend.


    "Thank you, Uncle Hu."


    Jiu''er obediently accepted it. Although Hu Zi didn''t seem to have any particular use for it, he could tell by the name. After that, Lu Ziming and Bao Zilan each gave a big gift to the two of them.


    The three of them sat down. Bao Zilan saw that Qin Lang and Jiu''er were still standing.


    "You two youngsters don''t have to be this polite. Come over and sit down."


    "Senior, let''s just stand there."


    The people in front of him were all seniors, so he still had to understand the basic etiquette.


    "I told you to sit down. There''s no need to be so polite in front of us."


    This time, the one who spoke was the one who looked the most like a teacher, Lu Ziming. The two of them were at a loss as to what to do.


    "Sit down, don''t mind Blind Lu being so stiff."


    "Thank you, seniors."


    It was still the old man who came out to smooth things over. They didn''t know what to do, so they obediently sat down. The only thing they did was stick to the edge of the bench.

 C119

    "Old Bear, why did you call us here?"


    Hu Zi spoke abruptly. This time, the reason Old Bear called them over was probably not just to see the two juniors.


    "Actually, there''s nothing much going on. It''s just that the four of us have not been together for a long time. Taking advantage of the fact that the two younger generation members are also here, it could also be an opportunity."


    Xiong Zicheng laughed as he spoke.


    "You''re the one who said that! Bring out your wine!"


    "Exactly!"


    The eyes of the three of them instantly lit up. Since you said there''s nothing for us to gather, how can we not have wine?


    "I knew it. The one who brought you guys here to suffer is my wine." Bear pointed at the three people with his finger. "Don''t worry, I''ve already prepared it for you." As he finished speaking, he reached into his robes and took out a full wine jar, filling it to the brim in an instant.


    The three of them were overjoyed. They had long since uncontrollably opened up the wine jars, and in the blink of an eye, a few jars were emptied.


    Qin Lang and Jiu''er looked at the four people on the table, exchanged a glance, then went out to prepare some food.


    "Qin Lang, have you broken through?"


    This was the first time Jiu''er had spoken to Qin Lang since this morning.


    "Huh?" After Qin Lang heard Jiu''er''s words, he finally reacted. As he circulated the spiritual energy in his body, he felt a difference. He had indeed broken through.


    "Jiu''er, you''ve truly broken through!" You too? "


    Qin Lang happily looked at Jiu''er. He didn''t know when he broke through, but he had already reached Qi Disciple level 1.


    "Mm, I''ve broken through as well. I thought about it for an entire morning. It''s Senior Xiong''s wine."


    Jiu Er nodded. When she woke up in the morning, she realized something different about herself. Thinking back to the past two days, the only thing that could help them break through was Senior Xiong''s wine. Senior Xiong had said before that they would regret it if they didn''t drink it.


    "In other words, it''s Senior Xiong who helped us?"


    "Right."


    "Senior Xiong is truly too kind to us. There''s no way to repay him."


    Qin Lang sighed. With their current abilities, the possibility of them helping Senior Xiong was close to zero.


    "Then cook well."


    Jiu''er couldn''t think of anything that they could help Senior Xiong with, so she could only urge him.


    The two of them carried the items to the table, and Xiong Ziqi immediately burst out in laughter.


    "Three old fellows, I said you didn''t give them to me for nothing. Hey, aren''t you two little fellows here to repay me for my kindness? Taste it. The younger generation''s culinary skills are quite good. If you don''t want them, I''ll take them all by myself."


    "Scram to the side. Can we reject the younger generation''s kind intentions?" Old Lu and Old Leopard, what do you think? "


    "Yes!" This old thing is truly disloyal! "


    "Don''t talk, can''t you see that he is stealing food? Just hurry up and use the chopsticks. "


    "As expected, it''s very good!" "The younger generation should remember to stay for a few more days."


    Hu Zi tasted it and could not help but praise it.


    Hehe, you three old fellows, you''ve already eaten. In the future, if the two of them need help with anything, you won''t be able to help.


    Xiong Zizai chuckled and said again. The three of them suddenly realized that this old thing was waiting for them here. However, since the two juniors were here and the old thing was lifting them up, it would not be good for the three of them to say no.


    "Good old man, you really can''t take any advantage of us. You can let us take the Void Spirit Board, but you can''t hide it, you have to give it to us too!"


    Lu Ziming felt helpless. He had been too careless to make friends. He reached his hand out and pulled out a small sign.


    "Of course." Then, he took over the three cards and turned towards Qin Lang and the other two, shouting, "Little brat Qin Jiu''er, come here, this is our four Void Spirit tokens. If you are in danger, inject spirit energy into it to summon our phantoms, and it will display a tenth of our cultivation, which is also around the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm.


    "Senior, what is your current cultivation level?" A tenth of a person already had a cultivation base at the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm. Qin Lang couldn''t help but to ask.


    "We four old fellows are almost the same. Right now, we are around the 3rd level of Star Condensation. "I''ve almost dropped it!"


    He was completely and utterly shocked! I didn''t expect that senior to have lost almost all of his power to run amuck in the Heavenly Star Continent.


    Qin Lang and Jiu''er were stunned. They cooked a few meals in exchange for a few treasures and the protection of four top experts.

 C120

    "Don''t just stand there. Although this thing can help you, cultivation is still the most important thing to you two. Now that the passage to transportation has been opened, who knows what will happen in the future?" You have to cultivate well. You will understand the purpose of the item that we gave you once you imbue your spiritual energy. No matter where you are, your own strength is the absolute guarantee! "


    Baozi Lan looked at the two of them in shock, and spoke to them sincerely and sincerely.


    "Yes, senior. We''ll remember it!"


    Jiu''er reacted first and quickly answered.


    "Senior, this thing is too valuable, we can''t take it!"


    This thing was a living talisman. With the protection of the four of them, it was almost impossible for them to encounter any danger in the Heavenly Star Continent. However, he was even more worried. He did not know whether he would ever slack off because of this item. Just like Jiu''er''s Golden Lock, everyone had their own inertia. Once there was no pressure, their motivation would be greatly reduced.


    "Little Qin, if I let you take it then take it. There is no reason for me to take back the things we give you. Don''t rely too much on this thing. It''s useless. Since it''s our personal item, why would I let you use it?"


    It could judge the fluctuations of the spirit energy by itself, and only when it felt that the external spirit energy was more than three levels higher would it be of use. Furthermore, it could only be used five times, and it was originally given to it by the juniors given by the seniors, but now that they had arrived on the road of exile, the juniors did not have the use of it, which gave Qin Lang and Jiu Er an advantage.


    "Thank you, seniors."


    Only then did Qin Lang and Jiu''er understand and bowed deeply.


    "Alright, you two juniors don''t have to be so polite. Who asked us to board this old thing''s pirate ship!" Hu Zi suddenly glanced at Xiong Xiuzhu, who was laughing loudly, and turned to Qin Lang and Jiu''er, saying, "We also have conditions. You two little fellows have to help us cook a few more meals here."


    "We will."


    What kind of condition was this? He would just agree to it. Without them saying anything, Qin Lang and Jiu''er would do the same. After all, this was the only method they could use to repay the debt.


    Thus, in the next few days, Qin Lang and a few of his seniors had toured the entire area.


    Seven days later, it was finally time for Qin Lang and the others to leave. Senior Xiong had promised them two people five jars of special fruit wine, while the other three had also found a large amount of land treasures from the Sunset Mountains for them. The two of them could not reject him, so they could only accept it.


    "Senior, we''re leaving!"


    "Go, go. Come back when you''re free!"


    "Qin boy, be nicer to the ninth girl. Remember to come next time."


    After reluctantly saying their goodbyes, Qin Lang and Jiu''er finally set off on their way back. To the two of them, this trip could be said to be a huge profit for them. And what they paid for was nothing more than insignificant food ingredients.


    In the end, there was always a good reward for good people. Qin Lang saved the demon beasts twice, but obtained the goodwill of the four senior demon beasts, bringing him something that he had never thought about before. This made him even more convinced that if he had the ability in the future, he would let the humans and demon beasts coexist peacefully.

 C121

    It was only half a day''s journey from the Sunset Mountains to the Flying Snow Sect. However, because they were in a good mood, they did not walk quickly.


    "Qin Lang, tell me, Senior gave us so many things during our trip here. What are you planning to do with them?"


    Jiu Er was obviously very happy. She didn''t even show her robes on the way. She just stood shoulder to shoulder with Qin Lang.


    "I do hope so. I will never need what senior has given me."


    Qin Lang also said it in a relaxed manner. He had already made up his mind, besides helping to cultivate, he would not use the things that senior gave him. What Senior Leopard said was right, cultivation was still his own.


    "Why?" Jiu''er didn''t understand.


    "Because we don''t dare to use it. Jiu''er, I was thinking like this, we will go back and take out the treasures that senior gave us, and we will take the cultivation items. As long as we don''t touch the Void Spirit Card, we will be fine, I''m worried that once we use it, we will become addicted, and it will be bad for our future cultivation."


    Qin Lang spoke with a straight face, revealing what he was thinking about in his heart.


    "En, you''re right. I will store it properly when I return. It won''t be used. Qin Lang, do you have any other relatives you care about?" Jiu''er thought about it for a moment. She felt that Qin Lang''s words were reasonable, so she agreed very quickly. However, she suddenly asked him in the end.


    "I don''t think so. I''ve never been close to any of my relatives since I was young. After my parents passed away, I didn''t have any contact with them anymore."


    After his parents had died for so many years, although Qin Lang felt a little disappointed, he would not feel so sad. People had to keep looking forward, not to mention that he had a sect, a goal, Zi Xin, and even Jiu''er ¡­ When he thought of Zi Xin, Qin Lang seemed to recall something.


    "Oh right, I still have two elders, Uncle Lan and Aunt Qin!"


    Although these two were not related to him by blood, they treated him as if he were his own son. He had always remembered that he had wanted to repay them back then, but now, he finally had the chance. Although Zi Xin was not present this year''s Spring Festival, he could return to Blue Light City.


    "Is that your sweetheart''s parents, the City Lord and his wife?"


    Jiu''er wrinkled her nose. Hearing Qin Lang mention Zi Xin, she felt slightly uncomfortable.


    "Yes, Uncle Lan and Aunt Qin treated me like their own child. I had said that I would repay them back then, but now I finally have the chance. Jiu Er, can you tell me if I gave them the Void Spirit Token that senior gave me?"


    However, Qin Lang didn''t hear Jiu''er''s discontent in the slightest. He couldn''t suppress the excitement in his heart as he excitedly said this.


    "Fine, fine, fine. You can handle your things just like that. Why are you asking me?"


    Jiu''er''s face twisted as she increased her speed.


    "Jiu''er, wait for me!" Why are you angry? Qin Lang, who was lacking in EQ, still hadn''t realized his own problem, so he could only follow after her.


    However, Jiu''er didn''t get angry for long before she took the initiative to ask.


    "Qin Lang, is that City Lord Lan really that good to you?"


    "It''s true. It can be said that Uncle Blue''s family was the one who guided me on my path of cultivation. It was Uncle Blue who introduced me to the Flying Snow Sect. Without Uncle Lan, I might still be wandering. "


    Qin Lang thought back to the first time he came to Blue Light City. He was just a poor kid, and Mayor Lan didn''t have the slightest airs of arrogance. He enthusiastically invited him to be a guest and taught him cultivation.


    "Alright, since you said it so well, then this is for you."


    Jiu''er handed something over.

 C122

    Qin Lang lowered his head and saw that it was Senior who gave him the Void Spirit Token. He was stunned. I also have this. Just give them my own. Why did Jiu Er give it to me?


    "Jiu''er, I do. Why are you giving this to me?"


    "Stupid!" Aren''t there two of them? Wouldn''t it be better to have one each? The next time we meet our seniors, just give them an explanation and I believe they won''t blame us. Take it! "


    Jiu''er rolled her eyes, shaking the Void Spirit Token in her hands.


    "I have two. One for each of us." Qin Lang still didn''t understand how stupid he was.


    "Do you dare to be any more stupid!? You said they treat you like their own son. Don''t they care about you? You gave them both, they want to ask you if you have anything else to do, what do you say? If you don''t have any more, will they be able to take it without worrying? Since the Flying Snow Sect is here, can you be a bit faster! "


    Unknowingly, half a day had passed. The two of them might not be fast, but the distance between them was only that far. Jiu''er impatiently said, "How can you be stupid at a time like this?" I''m helping your real girlfriend''s parents, and you''re still so slow. Can you think about how I feel?


    "Thank you, Jiu''er."


    Even now, Jiu''er was still thinking for his sake. How could Qin Lang not be grateful?


    "Alright, alright. Let''s go in!"


    Jiu''er donned Qin Lang''s familiar robe in front of the Flying Snow Sect''s entrance. This time, the two of them didn''t return to their residence and directly went to the Flying Snow Sect''s leader, Xia Wuliang''s mansion.


    Qin Lang and Jiu''er were still outside the hall when they saw Xia Wuliang receiving guests. Qin Lang didn''t have much of a reaction when he saw Jiu''er standing off to the side.


    "The two kids are back."


    Xia Wuliang who was standing outside the hall noticed them and greeted them. The other figure in the hall turned.


    "Third Uncle, why are you here?"


    Third Uncle? Qin Lang was stunned. Jiu''er slowly walked into the hall. It turned out that this big man was his third uncle. Although he was surprised, Qin Lang followed him inside.


    "You even know that I''m your Third Uncle? I thought you didn''t even remember who I was?"


    Lie Long Shan pretended to be angry, looking dotingly at the three brothers'' treasures.


    "How could that be? Third Uncle and Ninth''er miss you, where are Grandfather and Second Uncle? "


    When Jiu''er heard Third Uncle''s tone, she knew that he wasn''t here to grab her. She lifted the robe above her head and ran to Lie Long Shan''s side, pulling his arm and beginning to act coquettish.


    "Big brother and second brother are in the Beast God Cult. Let me come and take you back." Lie Long Shan patted Nine''s head, his eyes filled with love.


    Xia Wuliang stood at the side and didn''t say anything, but Qin Lang naturally couldn''t interject either. He walked up to stand behind the Sovereign and quietly watched the entire scene.


    However, Lie Long Shan''s gaze shifted over, sizing up Qin Lang, who was looking at them.


    "You are Qin Lang?"


    "Yes, I pay my respects to senior."


    Jiu''er''s elder, in Qin Lang''s heart, could also be considered his elder. He respectfully bowed. Sect Master Xia stroked his beard and smiled.


    "My name is Lie Long Shan. I''m Jiu''er''s Third Uncle." Lie Long Shan gave a simple self-introduction and stared at Qin Lang, "Qi Disciple level 1, not bad."


    "Thank you for your praise, Senior Lie."


    Qin Lang didn''t understand what Lie Long Shan wanted to say. It sounded like praise, so he could only thank him.


    When Xia Wuliang heard Lie Long Shan''s words, he finally noticed Qin Lang. After observing for a while, he glanced at Jiu''er, who was on the other side. There was surprise and doubt in his eyes.


    "No, I''m not praising you. Saying that you''re not bad means that you''re not worthy of my Jiu''er."

 C123

    "Senior Lie, what do you mean by this?"


    Qin Lang was greatly shocked. They had just met and Jiu''er''s third uncle had already explained himself. What should he do? He knew that he liked Jiu''er, and Jiu''er also liked him. Before this, the two of them had never considered the issue of Jiu''er''s elders.


    Jiu''er''s heart also sank. She unconsciously pulled on her Third Uncle''s sleeve and softly called out, "Third Uncle ¡­"


    Lie Long Shan didn''t pay any attention to Jiu Er as he continued staring at Qin Lang.


    "I''m not trying to put you on a pedestal. I''m just speaking the truth. I just don''t think you''re worthy of Jiu''er. "


    "Brother Lie, isn''t that a bit too much?"


    No matter what, Qin Lang was still his chosen disciple. As long as Qin Lang was a member of the Flying Snow Sect, he should be the one to speak up.


    "Brother Xia, to be honest, I came here with my big brother''s mission. He wanted me to see what the young man with Jiu Er looked like! Now I see it. "


    Lie Long Shan calmly looked at Xia Wuliang, staring at Qin Lang once again.


    "Qin Lang, this time, I cannot help you. I am an elder and I am your sect master. Although I am also an elder, there are still differences ¡­" "It''s your turn now ¡­"


    After hearing what Lie Long Shan said, Xia Wuliang''s eyebrows jumped a few times as he turned around and said to Qin Lang.


    "Third Uncle, Qin Lang is very outstanding, you don''t know ¡­"


    Jiu''er panicked. Third Uncle didn''t seem to be faking it. It seemed like he really didn''t fancy it. No, she had to speak up for Qin Lang. But halfway through, she was interrupted by Lie Long Shan.


    "Jiu''er, don''t interrupt. It doesn''t count if you say these things!" Lie Long Mountain looked back at Jiu''er and winked at her.


    "Oh ¡­"


    Jiu''er saw her Third Uncle''s actions and immediately nodded her head. She didn''t say anything else, but in her heart, she was thinking about how Qin Lang would respond.


    The sect head was simply unreliable. How could he give up so quickly? Qin Lang couldn''t help but feel a sense of helplessness in his heart. However, when the matter was about to unfold, he was able to calm down more and more.


    "Senior, can you tell me how can I be considered to be compatible?"


    Qin Lang replied in a neither humble nor haughty manner.


    "His cultivation is at least higher than my Jiu''er." Lie Dragon Mountain raised his eyebrows.


    "Senior Lie, from the start of my cultivation until now, it has only been less than a year. If I can surpass Jiu Er within a year, can I be considered qualified?"


    Lie Long Shan was a bit surprised. This kid really only trained for a year? The expression on his face didn''t seem like he was lying. If that was the case, then it would be hard to say. However, there was no expression of shock on his face.


    "No, these are just the basic conditions."


    "Then I''ll have to trouble Senior to tell me what other conditions do you have."


    "Kid, unless something unexpected happens, you''ll be going to the Royal Academy next year, right? If you take first place among the new students, you''ll have passed my test!"


    When Lie Long Shan finished speaking, he stared into Qin Lang''s eyes without moving. He wanted to see a trace of hesitation and hesitation in Qin Lang''s eyes, but the result naturally disappointed him. Only determination remained in Qin Lang''s eyes.


    "Good!" Senior, I promise you. I''m definitely going to be the top student of the Royal Academy. "


    "Hahaha, not bad, kid, you are quite ambitious. Uncle Long was just trying to scare you, so you don''t need to go first. Calm down, you have a firm will. But you have to think about what my big brother and second brother will do for you."


    The serious expression on Lie Long Shan''s face instantly turned passionate as he took the initiative to step forward and speak to Qin Lang with a beaming smile.


    Jiu''er also laughed. Apparently, Qin Lang''s answer made his third uncle very satisfied. He secretly gave Qin Lang a thumbs up.

 C124

    What the hell? Qin Lang was stupefied. Uncle Lie, you''re just teasing me. You already said that only those who can get first place are worthy of Jiu Er. How could I say no? Whether I can take it or not, that''s all I can say.


    "Uncle Lie, so you were scaring me just now?"


    "Don''t call me Uncle Lie, just call me Uncle Long. I''m not trying to scare you, I just want to see what your temperament is like." "It looks pretty good now. Qin Lang, have you really been cultivating for a year?"


    Lie Long Shan said with a smile. He was quite surprised that Qin Lang was able to reach the Mortal Realm within a year of cultivation. Qin Lang was one of the best in the entire Heavenly Star Continent.


    Third Uncle, Qin Lang was still at the 9th Body Tempering Layer when he received a 3rd Stage Qi Cultivating Stage punch without moving. Jiu''er couldn''t help but appear once again to help her lover speak up.


    "Oh? "There''s such a thing?"


    Lie Long Shan was even more surprised. Not only was his talent extremely high, he could even jump levels to challenge others. The Body Tempering and Qi Cultivation stages could be said to be a watershed.


    "Really. Third Uncle, when have I ever lied to you? If you continue to be so suspicious, I''ll just ignore you."


    Jiu''er was displeased, looking at her Third Uncle with a disgruntled look.


    "Hall Master Lie, I can also testify on this. When Qin Lang came to my Flying Snow Sect, he was only at the Sixth Layer of Body Tempering. He broke through to Qi Disciple level 1 in eight months. How is it?


    Xia Wuliang walked over. Without waiting for Qin Lang to speak, he had already proven for him that he was extremely happy. Naturally, the Flying Snow Sect would have some face when it came to the reputation of their own disciples.


    "Mm, I''m very satisfied. Even if this kid''s talent isn''t good, just based on his determination from before, he won''t be much worse in the future." Lie Dragon Mountain nodded and then continued, "Leader Xia, since the two juniors are also in love, I will report this to my big brother when we get back."


    Looking at Qin Lang again, no matter how he looked at it, he was satisfied. Xia Wuliang''s words undoubtedly proved Qin Lang''s status as a core disciple of the Flying Snow Sect. Everyone wanted to see things that were perfect for both sides.


    "Uncle Long, there is something I must tell you. I also have a bosom friend. She has gone to the Royal Academy in Beijing."


    At this time, Qin Lang, who hadn''t spoken for a long time, spoke up. After thinking about it, he decided to tell them about Zi Xin. No matter what, he couldn''t hide it from Uncle Long.


    Hearing Qin Lang''s words, Jiu''er''s heart skipped a beat. She secretly looked at her third uncle''s reaction. She didn''t dare to be sure that third uncle would still keep his original opinion of Qin Lang after hearing it.


    "What?" "Leader Xia, this ¡­"


    Lie Long Shan was shocked, but he didn''t look at Qin Lang. Instead, he looked at the leader of the Flying Snow Sect, Xia Wuliang, because he didn''t mention it himself. They had discussed the test for Qin Lang beforehand, but Xia Wuliang hadn''t said anything about Qin Lang having other women.


    "Hall Master Lie, this is Qin Lang''s private matter. I think it would be better if he could say it himself."


    However, when he thought about it carefully, what he said was not wrong. After all, Qin Lang was the one who said it, it was better to do it himself. After all, this matter concerned his future.


    "Alright, let this junior explain himself ¡­"


    Lie Dragon Mountain didn''t say anything. His face no longer had the previous happiness, and instead had an unfriendly expression. He stared at Qin Lang. Qin Lang must give an explanation regarding this matter? Now that Jiu Er had grown up, they would have someone they liked, but that did not mean that they could accept their daughter''s husband and other women. A few of the men and women of the Heavenly Star Continent did not say anything, this was a rule that was set in stone, as long as you had the ability to do so.

 C125

    Qin Lang also understood in his heart. It was very likely that Uncle Long would not be as amiable and amiable as before. However, this was his responsibility and he had to shoulder it himself. He couldn''t disappoint either of the two girls.


    "Uncle Long, I know that you''ll be very unhappy if I tell you, but I must tell you, Zi Xin and Jiu''er, that I won''t give up on any of them. Tell me, what should I do?"


    At this moment, Qin Lang had completely let go. Since he had already said so, he might as well make it clear. Qin Lang stood on the spot, and looked into Lie Long Shan''s eyes.


    Lie Dragon Mountain didn''t look at him anymore and turned around to ask Jiu Er.


    "Little girl, do you know about the matter between him and another girl?"


    "I know, Qin Lang already told me ¡­"


    "Then why are you still sticking to him!? With your status, anyone who wishes to marry you in the Grand Xia Dynasty can go from the Beast God Cult to the capital. You''ve only known him for a few days, and he dares to say that to you today. Do you believe that in a few more days, he will tell someone else? We will leave now. Third Uncle will find you something even better! "


    Lie Long Shan suppressed the anger in his heart. In front of outsiders, his niece couldn''t say too much, and he shouldn''t let others see him as a joke.


    "Third Uncle, you said that those who marry me with Jiu''er''s status will naturally be ranked within the capital. But what about Jiu''er''s appearance? I know that I am different from ordinary people, and I still know who I am. Only Qin Lang, when he first saw me, there was no disgust, no surprise, only surprise! Jiu''er liked this feeling, and she also liked him. Regardless of what he did to other girls, as long as he stayed with Jiu''er, it would be enough!


    Jiu''er looked at her Third Uncle''s eyes. As she finished speaking, her gaze shifted to Qin Lang, who was looking at her. The two of them clearly understood each other''s feelings.


    "Ahh, girl, why must you go through all this trouble?"


    Seeing the resolute look in Jiu''er''s eyes, Lie Long Shan could only helplessly sigh. His niece clearly knew that once she made a decision, she would not turn back until she crashed into the south wall. He turned around and called out to Qin Lang.


    "Qin Lang, come over."


    "Uncle Long." Qin Lang walked over.


    "I can agree to the marriage between you and Jiu Er right now, but that is on the premise that you and the other girl stop contacting each other."


    "Uncle!" He clearly understood the relationship between Qin Lang and Zi Xin, what Third Uncle wanted her to do in the future.


    "Sorry, Uncle Long, I can''t do it!"


    "What is it? Are you saying that Jiu''er is not worthy of you, or is she inferior to that little girl?! "


    "No, Uncle Long. It''s not that Jiu Er isn''t compatible with me, but that my status is higher than Zixin''s. I said that I won''t let down either one of them."


    "Young man, eat while looking at the pot. This is not good." Lie Long Shan said with a complicated expression.


    "No, Uncle Long, I do not have much hope for the future, but I think that a person should be able to face the truest feeling in his heart. If they have the ability, then it would be for the best, but even if they cannot do it now, they must work hard for it. I''m just working on it. "


    Qin Lang''s expression was as normal, neither servile nor overbearing, as though the person in front of him was no longer a member of Jiu''er''s elder generation.


    "You''re so young yet your heart isn''t small. Then tell me, do you have the ability to protect two people who truly love you?"


    "¡­ ¡­." I don''t think so, but I will work hard for it! "


    Qin Lang thought about it carefully. Right now, he was still very weak, but he had only just stepped into the threshold of cultivation. He really didn''t have the ability to protect Zi Xin and Jiu Er.


    "I''ll count you in. If you had said yes without thinking, then even if I would have made Jiu''er sad for a while, I would definitely have stopped her from communicating with you."


    Lie Long Shan smiled playfully and pointed at Qin Lang''s forehead. Although Qin Lang was not short, Lie Long Shan was still taller than him by half a head.


    "Eh ¡­." Uncle Long, are you testing me again? "

 C126

    "What, you kidnapped my niece, so I can''t even check her?" Lie Dragon Mountain laughed again.


    "Alright, alright, Uncle Long. It can''t be any better if you''re satisfied!"


    Qin Lang grinned. Although I don''t know how I passed the test, I did pass the test after all. As long as Uncle Long doesn''t mind, Jiu''er''s grandfather and uncle won''t be prejudiced against me.


    "Third Uncle, you''ve agreed?!" Jiu''er was overjoyed. Initially, she thought that she would have to cry for a long time. She didn''t think that Third Uncle would agree to have a relationship with Qin Lang so soon.


    "Originally, I didn''t agree, but I can''t stand seeing my precious niece being sad. Moreover, this boy is not bad at all. You only need to feel happy. Third Uncle isn''t as stubborn as your grandfather and second uncle."


    If Qin Lang had given up on another girl because of what he had said just now, he would have never let Jiu''er and Qin Lang get along together. Today, if he could give up his old love for Jiu''er, he might even give up on Jiu''er for someone else, how could he just let Jiu''er fall in love with this kind of person? Fortunately, Qin Lang didn''t.


    Standing up, Lie Long Shan frowned again.


    "Qin Lang, Jiu''er, all of you have passed my test, but your grandfather and your second uncle have passed it, so you must think carefully. They won''t be as easy to talk to as me."


    "Third Uncle ¡­" Do you think this will work? "


    Jiu Er giggled and took out three beast cores. It was the one that he and Qin Lang had found in the Ascension Valley.


    "A hundred thousand year old beast core! Jiu''er, how did you get it?!"


    With one glance, he could tell that the beast core was no less than a hundred thousand years old. He was pleasantly surprised and excited, so he immediately picked up one and carefully observed it, his eyes shining brightly.


    "Qin Lang gave it to me."


    "Really!?" "Good boy, you did quite well. With this, dealing with my brother and brother won''t be a problem, hahaha ¡­"


    Lie Dragon Mountain laughed and patted Qin Lang''s shoulder. He was even more satisfied.


    The eyes of the Flying Snow Sect''s Sect Leader Xia instantly went straight to the point. Wasn''t he the one that gave it to him? Why were there three of them now? Their sharp gazes couldn''t help but shoot towards Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang immediately felt guilty. These three had been given to Jiu''er early in the morning, but he hadn''t told the Sovereign and the others about it. Now that Jiu Er had forgotten about this matter, he was on the defensive.


    When Lie Long Shan came back to his senses, he glanced outside and cupped his hands towards Xia Wuliang.


    "Leader Xia, since the matter of the two juniors has been resolved, it''s about time for us to leave. Recently, I''ve been troubling my niece. I hope that Sovereign Xia will not mind!"


    "Hall Master Lie is too courteous. I wonder if Hall Master Lie is satisfied with Qin Lang?"


    Xia Wuliang returned with a beaming smile.


    "Satisfied, Jiu''er ¡­ What are you pulling me for? " While speaking, Lie Long Shan suddenly realized that Jiu''er was pulling on his sleeve.


    "Third Uncle ¡­" Can I stay a little longer... "I''m begging you, Third Uncle." She hadn''t taken a look at the Flying Snow Sect yet. She only rested for a night before she went to the Sunset Mountains. She had just returned from the Sunset Mountains and was about to return ¡­


    "This girl ¡­" "No, absolutely no, do you know how long it took for me to come to the Flying Snow Sect, ten days ah, I spent ten days from here, and Big Bro said to let you play a little longer, now it''s about time, you have to go back with me today ¡­"


    Seeing how determined Third Uncle was, Jiu''er knew that they had no choice but to return this time.


    "Alright then!" Jiu''er gloomily nodded before turning to look at Qin Lang and Xia Wujing.


    "Leader Xia, Qin Lang, we''ll meet again next year."


    "Leader Xia, boy Qin, goodbye for now. See you next year!"


    "See you next year."


    Xia Wuliang and Qin Lang accompanied the two to the main entrance of the sect before returning.


    Walking on the road, Xia Wuliang looked at Qin Lang.


    "Qin Lang, is there anything you want to tell me?"

 C127

    Oh no, the Sect Leader asked! What should he do? Qin Lang decided to try playing dumb and see if he could get away with it.


    "Zong ¡­" Sect Master, what are you going to explain? " Qin Lang tilted his head in confusion.


    "Heh, stop pretending. Where did the girl get the three pellets from?" You only showed us two, right? "


    The Sect Leader of the Xia Clan laughed as he looked sideways at Qin Lang, thinking to himself, "I saw you pretending to be me, but you really treated me, the Sect Leader, as someone who only knows how to eat."


    "Hehehe, sect head, Jiu Er got those. I was assigned these two ¡­"


    Qin Lang knew that he could not continue pretending and could only admit it with a silly smile.


    "Fine, fine, anyway, it''s all in your hands. It doesn''t matter how we split it, I''m too lazy to care." After a pause, he seemed to have thought of something and lowered his voice. He then said to Qin Lang, "Remember, don''t let Fifth Elder know. That stubborn old man was not satisfied with the relationship between you and that little girl."


    "Yes, Sect Leader. I will not mention it in front of Fifth Elder."


    Qin Lang immediately agreed. With Sect Head''s kind reminder, how could he not accept it?


    After the two of them said this, they prepared to walk back, but suddenly, they heard coughing sounds coming from the side.


    "Cough cough, what do you want me not to know!?" I think I heard someone saying bad things about me behind my back. "


    Li Xiao Yi walked out slowly from the side. He covered his mouth and coughed as he looked at the two people in front of him.


    "Fifth Elder!" Why are you here? " Qin Lang felt like a thief that had been discovered, and his voice rose several degrees.


    "That... Junior brother, where did you come from? " Xia Wuliang was also a bit embarrassed. He had heard the bad things that his junior brother had said behind his back.


    "Why can''t I be here? Is there anything wrong with me here? "


    Li Xiaoyi looked at the two of them in dissatisfaction. As the Fifth Elder of the Flying Snow Sect, what happened to me in the sect? The two of you are obviously feeling guilty, but you''re actually blaming me, what kind of logic is this?


    "That''s right, that''s right. Junior, let''s head back together."


    Xia Wuliang''s face was full of smiles as he spoke to his junior brother in a flattering manner.


    "Senior Brother, you go first, I have something to say to this brat!"


    Li Xiaoyi turned a blind eye as he looked expressionlessly at the distant horizon.


    Qin Lang''s face immediately became bitter as he looked at his sect master for help. Chairman Xia looked sympathetically at Qin Lang, using his eyes to tell him that he would have to hold on for a while.


    "Okay. Junior brother, we will talk slowly. I''ll be leaving first."


    Xia Wuliang heartlessly abandoned Qin Lang and flew away, leaving Qin Lang and Li Xiaoyi behind.


    Li Xiaoyi did not say anything as he walked slowly in front. Qin Lang did not dare to walk quickly either as he followed with his head lowered.


    After a long while, Li Xiao Yi finally turned his head and spoke.


    "Qin Lang, do you really think that I''m a stubborn old man? Do you think that I won''t agree to the matters between you and that little girl from the Beast God Cult?"


    "No, no."


    Qin Lang naturally didn''t dare to say it was true. If he said it now, his own safety would be in danger.


    Li Xiao Yi glanced at him: "No? If not for you lowering your head to do something, look up! "


    Qin Lang could only raise his head. Looking at the Fifth Elder''s face, he did not find any signs of anger.


    "Qin Lang, tell me yourself. In the two months since Zi Xin left, have you contacted her?" "She has already written three letters to me, two of them to you. They are all at my place. I was originally prepared to give them to you as a gift, but after coming back for such a long time, you haven''t even gone to my place yet!"


    After Li Xiaoyi finished speaking, he took out two letters from his bosom and gave them to Qin Lang.

 C128

    Qin Lang''s face instantly turned red as he looked at the two pink colored ribbons that were wrapped around the letter. He felt that his face was burning up and some unknown liquid was about to flow out from his eyes. He used his trembling hands to receive the letter.


    Seeing Qin Lang in this state, Li Xiao Yi did not provoke him and continued to walk forward.


    Qin Lang, you know Zi Xin''s personality, I also know that she is my benefactor''s daughter, and I raised her as my half daughter. She likes someone so much, she''s like them wholeheartedly, like that kind of girl, the other girls like you, I don''t care about it, I don''t care about it, but I can''t ignore Zi Xin.


    Li Xiao Yi spoke very slowly and seriously. Qin Lang asked himself, although he had thought of Zi Xin, but he hadn''t done anything. He hadn''t even asked the Fifth Elder about Zi Xin.


    "Fifth Elder ¡­" "I ¡­"


    "Listen to me finish speaking, in fact, I am not blaming you. According to the rules of the Heavenly Star Continent, as long as a man has the ability, it''s not a big deal to have a few more women. Zi Xin is very magnanimous, she won''t even say anything. I''ll read it when I get back, and then I''ll write her a reply. I also asked her why she didn''t use a sound transmitting talisman. But that little girl said that a sound transmitting talisman would be useless after hearing it. If there was a letter, Big Brother Qin Lang would occasionally take it out to take a look and wouldn''t forget Xin''er. "


    After Li Xiao Yi finished speaking, he turned around and left. Qin Lang stood there alone for a long time before he suddenly turned his head and jumped out of the sect gate. He ran towards the bamboo forest where he and Zi Xin had left from and slowly spread out the letter raft.


    "Big brother Qin Lang, Zi Xin has already left the Flying Snow Sect for half a month. Today, Xiu Mu wants to write a letter to big brother Qin Lang." The capital was truly huge. The professors of the Royal Academy were very good, as were his senior brothers and sisters. However, Big Brother Qin Lang was not present ¡­ "I don''t know if big brother Qin Lang misses Zi Xin, but Xin''er misses you so much ¡­"


    Seeing this, Qin Lang''s tears flowed uncontrollably from his eyes. A man''s tears did not easily fall, but they did not reach the point of sorrow. His true nature was revealed to be that of a man.


    Zi Xin had never lost her temper in front of him. She hadn''t even spoken a single harsh word. It was about seven days'' journey to the flying boat from here to the capital. That meant that Zi Xin had written him this letter on her very first day of rest.


    However, he had never taken the initiative to ask about Zi Xin. Even though he might be inexperienced in love, it was an indisputable fact that he hadn''t even asked the Fifth Elder about it.


    Qin Lang silently read the last line, "Big Brother Qin Lang, you must come early. Xin Er will wait for you no matter what." After that, he neatly folded the letter, placed it on his chest and opened the second letter.


    This letter was written by Zi Xin almost a month ago, and she also told him about her situation at the Royal Academy. However, in this letter, Zi Xin mentioned Uncle Lan and Aunt Qin, hoping that Qin Lang would naturally go to Blue Light City to spend the new year with his parents. Qin Lang had already thought of this. Even without Zi Xin, Qin Lang would have done the same thing. In the end, it was the exact same sentence.

 C129

    After he finished reading the two letters, Qin Lang rubbed his eyes and adjusted the Spiritual Qi in his body, returning to his original appearance.


    After two months, Qin Lang once again returned to his dorm. However, this time, he discovered that there was an extra bed in his dorm. He was somewhat surprised, but he ignored her. The most important thing right now was to reply to Zi Xin.


    This was Qin Lang''s first time using the bedside table. Zi Xin had originally brought it for him, so it could be said that it had come in handy today.


    "Xin Er, I''ve received your letter. I haven''t seen you for two months. How are you? "I have already reached the Mortal Realm, I can go to the Royal Academy next year. I, Qin Lang, swear that I will write to you on time every month until next year. I also miss you ¡­"


    Only after a full two hours did Qin Lang finish writing this letter. Finally, he tied a ribbon around it and carefully wrote down "Xin Er''s personal enlightenment". This was the first time he used the term "Xin Er".


    When Qin Lang was about to go out and hand over a letter to the Fifth Elder, it was already night time for the Class B Academy to give classes. Sun Ruofeng and his three roommates walked in. No, four of them! What surprised him was that Li Mo was also here, and he was even talking and laughing with Sun Ruofeng.


    Qin Lang was even more certain that Li Mo''s identity was definitely not ordinary. For Li Mo to be able to join the Flying Snow Sect, Sect Master Xia Wuqian must have overestimated himself. How easy could it be to get these two people to enter the second largest sect, Bei Liang, while it was no longer time to recruit new disciples?


    "Qin Lang, you''re finally back! "Come, come, let me introduce him to you. He''s our new disciple and also our roommate ¡­"


    Upon seeing Qin Lang return, Sun Ruofeng came over with a smile and gave him a big hug. Ever since the matter with the roots, the relationship between Qin Lang and Sun Ruofeng had become even more like brothers. Li Mo and his three roommates also smiled kindly. After the hug, Sun Ruofeng introduced Li Mo to him, but was interrupted by Qin Lang.


    "Ruofeng, there''s no need for you to introduce us. It''s just that I didn''t expect Brother Li to be our roommate ¡­ Brother Li, how have you been? " Qin Lang smiled as he stretched out his right hand.


    "Brother Sun, this is my fault. I forgot to tell you, after I entered the Flying Snow Sect, Brother Qin is my leader. I didn''t expect that Brother Qin would be gone for half a month. Why did the Holy Spirit Demon send him away?"


    Li Mo smiled and shook his hand with all his might. The two of them could be considered as having become roommates.


    "So ¡­" You all know each other! This is even better, there''s no need for me to introduce them one by one. "


    Only then did Sun Ruofeng come to a sudden realization. Seeing the two of them greeting each other familiarly, she then casually smiled.


    "Ruofeng, Brother Li, you two go ahead and chat, I need to go to the Fifth Elder''s place. When we come back tonight, we''ll find a place to meet up."


    After chatting for a while, Qin Lang didn''t forget that he still had to deliver the letter and could only gather at night.


    "Alright, Qin Lang. When we get back tonight, let''s go get a table at the Fragrant Sky Tower!" Sun Ruofeng laughed out loud.


    "Brother Qin, please do!" Li Mo moved half his body to call out to him.


    "Yes, I''ll go and come back quickly."


    Qin Lang cupped his fists at the three remaining people and walked out the door towards the Fifth Elder''s residence.


    It was almost dark when Qin Lang walked into the Fifth Elder''s courtyard. There was no one watching the night. Qin Lang was still wondering when he raised his head to see the Fifth Elder standing in front of the hall, looking at him with the book still in her hands.


    "You''re here. Come on, let''s go to my study."


    "Yes, Elder."


    Qin Lang followed the Fifth Elder to the study. The room was not dark at all because the Night Pearl on the bookshelf was big enough.


    "Is the letter ready?"


    "En, I have finished writing it. I would like to ask the elder to help me pass it to Zi Xin."


    "Put it on the table. I will give it to her even without you telling me."


    "Thank you, Fifth Elder!"


    He knew that the Fifth Elder and Zi Xin had connections, but he wasn''t going to ask. If Zi Xin passed the letter directly to him, it could only be the dormitory, but it was far from being as safe there as the Fifth Elder. The dormitory couldn''t guarantee that no one would peep when he wasn''t there.


    "Elder, can I ask Li Mo what his identity is?"


    In the end, Qin Lang couldn''t hold himself back and asked Fifth Elder about Li Xiao Yi''s identity.

 C130

    Asking him should be a good choice. Now that Li Mo had not only become a disciple of the Flying Snow Sect, he had even become Qin Lang''s roommate. When dealing with people who didn''t know the ins and outs of the sect, Qin Lang couldn''t help but feel a little uneasy.


    Li Xiao Yi didn''t even raise his head as he picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip, "Qin Lang, you don''t need to inquire about Li Mo''s identity. I can only tell you that you just need to be friends with him.


    "But ¡­"


    "No buts, just remember my words! You can go back, and I won''t send you off! "


    "¡­ ¡­." Yes, disciple will take his leave! "


    Qin Lang wanted to ask something, but the fifth elder cut him off and sent him off. He didn''t want to reveal anything, so it seemed like Li Mo''s status was much higher than what he had expected.


    Returning to the dormitory, Sun Ruofeng and Li Mo were still waiting for him. The two of them laid on the bed bored. When they saw Qin Lang come in, Sun Ruofeng immediately jumped up from the bed.


    "Qin Lang, you''ve returned. Li Mo and I are about to die of boredom. Let''s go, let''s go to the Fragrant Sky Tower!" Li Mo, hurry up and follow. "


    Sun Ruofeng grabbed Qin Lang''s shoulder and pushed him out the door. She turned her head and called out to Li Mo who was on the bed.


    "He''s here!"


    Li Mo stood up straight on the ground like a carp and quickly caught up.


    After the three of them walked out of the sect, Qin Lang suddenly remembered that he didn''t even know where the Fragrant Sky Tower was, let alone where it was.


    "Ruofeng, what kind of place is the Fragrant Sky Tower? Why do I feel like this name is weird? Brother Li, do you know?"


    Qin Lang asked Sun Ruofeng, and also asked Li Mo about it. Perhaps, the two of them would go there in the next few days.


    "I don''t know either, but there''s a Fragrant Sky Pavilion in the capital city, and it''s said to be a rather high-class place, I''ve never been there either."


    Li Mo spoke casually, but Qin Lang noticed that Li Mo had at least been to the capital before. Perhaps Li Mo was a person from the capital. Could he be a young master from a wealthy family that was out sightseeing?


    "Brother Li, have you been to Beijing before?" Qin Lang asked.


    "Yes, I have. Furthermore, I lived in Beijing for a period of time."


    Li Mo answered calmly, feeling a tinge of regret in his heart. He had been careless. He had said it out loud. Luckily, he was smart and did not reveal any flaws.


    "Ha, Li Mo, it''s either a rich man or a government official who can live in the capital. You have to pay for the expenses of going to the Fragrant Sky Tower today, Qin Lang and I are poor kids. We were originally planning to let Qin Lang make a huge profit, but now we know that your family is rich, so you invited us!"


    Sun Ruofeng screamed as she looked at Li Mo and laughed out loud. She didn''t expect herself to be so rich again.


    "Done!" I''ll ask for it. Brother Sun, you should at least tell me where the Qin Heaven Fragrant Pavilion is. "


    Li Mo didn''t hesitate in the slightest as he nodded and agreed to ask Sun Ruofeng.


    "It''s Swallow Mountain Town, right under the feet of our Flying Snow Sect. That''s a good place. I haven''t been there for a long time, so I must go and have a feast today."


    Sun Ruofeng''s eyes lit up, her heart had long reached the Fragrant Sky Tower at the bottom of the mountain. Qin Lang glanced at the sinister smile on Sun Ruofeng''s lips, it didn''t look good no matter how he looked at it.


    The three of them quickly jumped down the mountain. Sun Ruofeng hadn''t even started training, and flying in the air here was too eye-catching, so it was better to use their legs to run.


    An hour later, Qin Lang and the two others stood at the entrance of Swallow Mountain Town, gazing at the brightly lit streets.


    "Ruofeng, where is the Fragrant Sky Tower?" Qin Lang sighed in his heart. How was this a town? It was clearly a city.


    "The highest and brightest are those!"


    Sun Ruofeng pointed to a tall building in the distance, her voice full of excitement.

 C131

    Qin Lang and Li Mo looked over and indeed, it was the tallest building in Swallow Mountain Town. The big red lantern was hanging on several floors and there was a big luminous pearl on the roof that was very eye-catching. Qin Lang immediately noticed it.


    "Ruofeng, the cost of eating there shouldn''t be low, right?" Qin Lang, who was used to poverty, started to worry about the cost.


    "Yes, you two don''t have to worry about money. I, Li Mo, am still able to afford a mere meal."


    Li Mo spoke in a very carefree tone. If he were to take out a folding fan at this moment, he would be a typical dandy born.


    "Li Mo, you''re the one who said that. I won''t be polite later."


    Sun Ruofeng chuckled and ran to the Fragrant Sky Tower first.


    "Brother Li, I''m sorry. Ruofeng has such a mature personality. I''ll apologize on his behalf."


    Qin Lang was slightly embarrassed. Sun Ruofeng really didn''t treat Li Mo as an outsider. After all, he and Sun Ruofeng were rather close. Apologizing didn''t mean that he overstepped his boundaries.


    Brother Qin, Brother Sun, this is your true nature, how could I mind? If Brother Qin does not abandon us, then we will not call you brother anymore.


    Li Mo smiled and waved his hand. In the end, he praised Sun Ruofeng''s true nature, and even proposed to exchange names with Qin Lang.


    "Then I won''t be polite. Li Mo, actually, I think this brother is going to be troublesome."


    He directly called out Li Mo''s name. With his personality, he disliked these false etiquette the most. Although it was very courteous in front of his elders, it was etiquette. Among his peers, he was most afraid of being twisted by it.


    "Hahaha, good. Qin Lang, you can''t even see the shadow of Rufeng anymore. Let''s hurry up and follow him."


    "Mm, let''s go."


    Both of them moved as fast as they could, and soon, they arrived at the front door of the Fragrant Sky Tower. He found Sun Ruofeng at the front door of the Fragrant Sky Tower, entangled with the guard at the door. The two of them looked at each other and quickly walked over.


    "Ruofeng, what''s going on?"


    Qin Lang and Li Mo quickly pulled Sun Ruofeng, who was still entangled with them, away.


    "Qin Lang, Li Mo, this Fragrant Sky Tower dog eyes are looking down on me, don''t let me in!" I''ve already said that my friend is rich, and it''s just behind that. No matter what they say, it won''t do.


    Sun Ruofeng stood up straight and stared angrily at the two guards.


    After Qin Lang heard this, he asked the guard, "What, isn''t the Fragrant Sky Tower open for guests?"


    "Young master, please don''t misunderstand. Every month, we get rid of dozens of people who come to our Fragrant Sky Tower to eat and drink." If he is really poor, then whatever. Although our Fragrant Sky Tower will not let him in, he will definitely bring food and silver coins as a snack! " When the guard said this, he glanced at Sun Ruofeng and continued, "But look at your friend here, he''s dressed neatly and isn''t in a sorry state. I told him to take out 10 gold coins first, but he doesn''t take them. He looks like he''s here to trick us, we can''t let him in, there''s too many of these people, we can''t take care of him!"


    One look at the guard was enough to tell that they were qualified to enter. Just looking at the demeanor of Qin Lang and the young master beside him, it was easy to tell that Sun Ruofeng was right.


    "Ruofeng, did you not bring ten gold coins?" Qin Lang turned to ask Sun Ruofeng.


    "I did, I just can''t bear to see their attitude!" Sun Ruofeng was still sulking.


    Li Mo walked up and cupped his fists as he said, "It''s been hard on you two big brother guard. Our brother did something wrong and attacked you two before he knew what was going on. I''m here to apologize for him." Saying that, he took out 20 gold coins from his pocket and threw it in front of the two guards, "Here are 20 gold coins, I''ll reward you with it. Can you lower your heads and apologize to my brother here? It''s very fair! "


    The two of them were shocked. We''re doomed. We''ve offended someone we shouldn''t have.

 C132

    Not only the guests of Fragrant Sky Tower, even the pedestrians on the street stopped to watch the show.


    Seeing the two of them sweating profusely and not knowing what to do, a middle-aged man with a moustache walked out from the door.


    "Two disgraceful things, why aren''t you getting down!"


    "Yes sir!"


    The two guards looked no older than Qin Lang and the others. When they heard this man''s rebuke, they felt a sense of relief. They knew that the shopkeeper was there to protect them. Thus, the two gloomily entered the house.


    The middle-aged man fiercely reprimanded the two, and then squatted down to pick up the gold coins one by one. Clasping his fists, he bowed to Qin Lang and the other two as he said, "The servants have failed to see that they have offended the three guests. He held the gold coins with both hands and presented it in front of Li Mo.


    Li Mo glanced at the shopkeeper, picked up the gold coins one by one, and said: "I accept the gold coins, storekeeper, although my friend here is dressed plainly, he is definitely not an unreasonable person. If the guard of your building did not speak too much, he would not have started this.


    His words were very casual, but Qin Lang could feel the aura of someone lifting something heavy as though it was light. It was as though he should have said something like that. That''s right, it was the aura of someone at a higher position.


    "Young master''s teachings are true! I promise I will punish those two guards severely, and never again will such a situation occur! Young Masters, please. "


    De Ju bowed again, lowered his body even further, and moved to the side.


    The crowd couldn''t help but admire the manager of the Fragrant Sky Tower for his words. He was indeed the owner of the Fragrant Sky Tower. Li Mo naturally didn''t say anything more. He turned his head towards Qin Lang and Sun Ruofeng and said, "Brother Qin, Brother Sun, then let''s go in!"


    Qin Lang and Sun Ruofeng nodded, and the three of them entered.


    "My friends from Swallow Mountain Town, today was just an accident. From today onwards, our Fragrant Sky Tower will no longer neglect our guests like this, but please do not have any intention of getting lucky. Our Fragrant Sky Tower will be more courteous to you all, and please be courteous to us all. Thank you all!" With that, he turned around and returned to the building.


    "Li Mo, I didn''t expect you to be so formidable, even the manager of Fragrant Sky Tower admitted his wrongs to you." Walking up the stairs, Sun Ruofeng whispered to Li Mo.


    "No no, I was faking it too!" I never thought that it would be so easy to use and that we could eat for free. Oh right, Brother Sun, what floor are we going to? " Li Mo laughed modestly. Outside, he even called Sun Ruofeng ''Brother Sun''. Calling Qin Lang was the same as cutting down on the exposure of his name. Maybe it would save him a lot of trouble.


    "Why do I feel that it doesn''t seem like it. Li Mo, could it be that your family is made up of officials?" Sun Ruofeng puzzledly said, but she was immediately attracted by Li Mo''s words about the upper floors. As if nothing had happened, her eyes lit up as she shouted: "Fifth floor, I haven''t been there yet!"


    "I''ll listen to you. Since we''re already here, right, Brother Qin?" Li Mo continued to smile.


    Qin Lang naturally agreed.


    The three of them slowly made their way to the fifth floor. Sun Ruofeng was immediately stunned by the scene in front of her.


    "Oh my god, even the Mayor''s mansion is not as beautiful as this place!"

 C133

    The fifth floor was already the top floor of the Fragrant Sky Tower. Every ten steps, a fist-sized Night Pearl would be placed on top of a pillar on the wall, illuminating the golden wall even more. With a glance, one could tell that the painter who had been immersed in the painting for decades could not draw it.


    There were only three rooms on the fifth floor. Two on the left and two on the right, both doors were closed, and some sounds could be heard from within, leaving only one room with two maids standing in front of it. It couldn''t be said to be the most beautiful room in the mortal world, but it was one of the most beautiful rooms in the thousand miles.


    "Welcome, three gongzis, for your arrival. Qiu''er (Yue''er) has been waiting for you!"


    The two maids were around eighteen or nineteen years old, their delicate bodies were exquisite, and their full breasts made Sun Ruofeng not know where to place them. Qin Lang was also a little absent-minded, the two beauties in front of him were far from Zi Xin and Jiu''er, who had yet to mature. Slowly coming to his senses, Qin Lang sneakily glanced at Li Mo.


    What an elegant young master! The two maids could not help but feel the same way when they saw Li Mo, who had a beautiful appearance. They were very confident in their looks, much less in the remote Northern Cold Prefecture. There were very few people who were able to see them without losing their minds, such as the third young master of the Northern Cold Prefecture''s County Governor.


    The head storekeeper of the Fragrant Sky Tower, Bei Liang, didn''t want to offend the son of Bei Liang''s boss, so he went up to the fifth floor. The head storekeeper of the Fragrant Sky Tower, Bei Liang, didn''t want to offend the son of Bei Liang''s boss, so he went up to the fifth floor. It was only after the shopkeeper came up to explain himself that he didn''t say anything.


    The two girls led Qin Lang and the other two into the room and sat them down. They took the menu and asked, "Young Masters, what would you like to eat?"


    After looking for a long time, he didn''t order any dishes and handed them over to Qin Lang. Qin Lang also looked at the menu and found that it wasn''t much better than Sun Ruofeng''s, for example, this 100 flavor earth dragon whisker. He didn''t even know what an earth dragon was, so naturally, the menu passed into Li Mo''s hands.


    Li Mo swept a glance and smiled as he raised his head to look at the two pretty maids: "Beauties, please send us the ten most expensive dishes on the menu."


    "Brother Li!" "This ¡­"


    Qin Lang turned his head, wanting to remind Li Mo. He had seen the menu before, the most expensive ten dishes added together definitely exceeded 800 gold coins. To an ordinary person, this was a sum they would never be able to earn in their two lifetimes.


    "It doesn''t matter, since we''re at the fifth floor of the Fragrant Sky Tower, how can we not have a taste of the most expensive dishes? Brother Qin, how could you forget? The manager of the Fragrant Sky Tower''s outer court has given us free of charge."


    Li Mo laughed naturally. It was only then that Qin Lang remembered that the owner of the Fragrant Sky Tower had indeed promised them he would spare all the expenses today. He nodded and said nothing more.


    "Yes, young masters, please wait!" The two maids were not surprised, nor did they feel that there was anything wrong with the three of them thinking that the most expensive food would be for free. Who knew what kind of status the shopkeeper would have if they were to go up to the fifth floor?


    The maid on the left paused for a moment before asking, "Do the young masters need us to wait here?"

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    Sun Ruofeng''s eyes instantly lit up, and she asked in surprise, "Can you accompany us to eat?"


    "Sure!" The maid on the right replied, seemingly confused by Qin Lang''s words, she continued to explain, "According to the rules of the Fragrant Sky tower, if a customer calls for a maid, the maid will wait upon the guest to leave, of course, the maids of the Fragrant Sky tower are all clean and pure, and we are proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, we will not reject it even if the guest needs us to, but sleeping with them is absolutely impossible! "People who come to the fourth or fifth floor of the Fragrant Sky Tower have noble statuses. They usually want to find a quiet place, which is why we took the initiative to ask about this."


    Just as he was about to agree, Qin Lang covered his mouth and apologized, "Thank you elder sisters for your good intentions. We three brothers naturally want to find a quiet place to chat. The two elder sisters can do as you please, there''s no need to bother with us."


    The two women held back their laughter and looked towards Li Mo. In their eyes, Li Mo was the one in charge of these three people.


    "Just listen to my bro and ignore us!" Li Mo naturally agreed with Qin Lang''s thoughts.


    "Yes sir!" The two maids retreated back to the door. The Fragrant Sky Tower was indeed fast. Soon, there was a knock on the door. The two ladies took the dishes to the table and said their goodbyes again before leaving. This time, he must have really left.


    Sun Ruofeng looked at the two of them with dissatisfaction: "Are you two really men? "Beautiful girl, you even chased her away by eating and drinking with her!"


    "With your appearance, I''m afraid you''ve even forgotten to eat while he''s here. Your eyes make us feel that it''s shameful. Eat your food. The most expensive dishes on the table can''t even stop your mouth?!"


    Qin Lang mercilessly attacked. His hands were not idle as he began to serve the two of them with chopsticks.


    Li Mo laughed without any grace.


    Sun Ruofeng looked at the dishes on the table, picked one up and put it in her mouth: "En, delicious! The last time I came with our City Lord, I only barely managed to make it up to the fourth floor. If we can get such treatment just by fighting with the guards, we can be considered to have gained a lot! "


    "That''s only natural. I''m afraid not many people in our Northern Cold Peak can afford this price!" "This table, how many blades of grass does it cost me ¡­"


    The three of them ate happily, but Ouyang Shaofeng was very unhappy over there with the county governor''s third young master.


    Ouyang Shaofeng was 16 years old this year and was already at the Qi Disciple level of Qi Disciple level 2. Although he wasn''t considered outstanding among his peers, he wasn''t considered bad either, but his biggest weakness was his good looks! Furthermore, his father was the county governor, so his two elder brothers allowed him to do as he pleased. He was an existence that walked unhindered in Northern Cold Prefecture, and he had harmed many women, but as he was the county governor''s son, he did not dare to say anything out of anger.


    After entering the Flying Snow Sect, he wanted to see how the head of the Lan family looked like. However, just as he arrived at Swallow Mountain Town, he heard that Lan Zixin had already gone to the Imperial Academy, so he was displeased and entered the Fragrant Sky Tower.


    The storekeeper here was quite sensible, at least he thought so, letting him enter the fifth floor of the Fragrant Sky Tower. It was said that this was Bei Liang''s best treatment, Ouyang Shaofeng thought as he came up to take a look. He had only taken a fancy to four people, so he wanted all four of them to accompany him for a meal. He had never expected that the shopkeeper would reject his offer and even bring out the Fragrant Sky Tower from the capital. He had heard from his father about the powers of the Fragrant Sky Tower, so he didn''t dare to be presumptuous.


    He naively thought that the shopkeeper had tacitly allowed him to be presumptuous towards these two. He didn''t expect that there would be an even more infuriating matter later on.

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    Inside the house, the food and wine were all being served. Ouyang Shaofeng began to feel a bit dishonest in his heart.


    First, he asked the maid Lan''er, Ju''er, to accompany him for a meal. Of course, there was no problem, there was such a rule in Fragrant Sky tower, but both Lan''er and Ju''er were seated opposite him. He wanted to make it easier for the two maids to take action, but the two ladies said that was how the rules were, and they didn''t do anything wrong.


    However, before the pig''s hand could reach the two girls, it was cleverly dodged by Lan''er. At first, he thought it was just a coincidence, but it wasn''t until he could not touch the two girls with his cultivation that he realized that even the maids'' cultivation was higher than his.


    When he returned to the second floor, he saw a young girl selling off her skills. She was young, and her looks were not bad either, because she didn''t have two maids in the room, but she looked weak and delicate, which was enough to arouse people''s desire. Ouyang Shaofeng, who had been distracted by thoughts, naturally did not let go of this opportunity and promised her a price of three gold coins for her to come up and sing. The girl, since the room was still upstairs, would naturally not sell it for three gold coins.


    With two maids with higher cultivation than him in the room, it would be difficult for him to do anything. When it was time to eat, he would have the opportunity to separate Lan''er from Ju''er.


    He slowly walked to the girl who was playing a musical instrument. After his eyes swept over her body twice, he couldn''t hold it in any longer. He held in his lust for half a day, wanting to find a place to vent it.


    "Little beauty, accompany big brother for one night. Big brother will guarantee you won''t have to worry about food and clothing from now on. How about it?!"


    Ouyang Shaofeng''s eyes were like a hungry wolf as he stared at the body of the young girl. He was so anxious that he was about to remove his clothes.


    Only then did the young girl realize what could have happened. The lute in her hand fell to the ground with a clang, causing the string sound to ring.


    "Help ~ ~"


    The young girl''s mournful voice was immediately heard.


    The room next door was where the three of them ate. The two rooms were separated by a wall, so they could hear the words the most clearly.


    Qin Lang had just put down his chopsticks when he heard a cry for help from the neighboring room. However, the fifth floor of Fragrant Sky Tower was the most high-end room. The soundproofing effect was pretty good.


    He hesitantly asked Li Mo and Sun Ruofeng who were still eating and drinking, "Did you hear someone call for help?"


    "No way, are you hallucinating?" Sun Ruofeng had a leg bone in her mouth that he didn''t know what, and her mouth was dripping with oil.


    "Listen up. Someone is calling for help!"


    The three of them stopped what they were doing and started listening with their Spiritual Sense.


    "Yes, it''s right next door!" This time, Li Mo spoke with certainty.


    "Stop eating, hurry up and save them!"


    After he finished speaking, Qin Lang threw down his chopsticks and took the lead to rush out.


    "What should we do?" Sun Ruofeng glanced at Li Mo. Qin Lang rushed out without clarifying the situation. For a moment, he was in a state of panic.


    "Let''s go and take a look first. As long as Qin Lang doesn''t suffer a loss, it''s fine!"


    Li Mo followed after him after speaking, and Sun Ruofeng followed closely behind while wiping her mouth.


    Qin Lang kicked open the door of the room next door and saw the scene inside. A man threw himself onto a young girl who was constantly struggling. The young girl was constantly crying out for help, and it seemed that she was about to run out of strength.


    "Give up on me, little beauty. Today, you will not be able to escape from my grasp no matter what!"


    The man didn''t seem to have heard the door being kicked open, but lust had already clouded his mind.


    The young girl below had already noticed Qin Lang as he entered. She used all her strength to shout, "Brother, help!"

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    Let her go! "


    From this situation, it was clear that some young master from a large clan had his eyes on a girl and wanted to use force. Qin Lang did not have time to think as he shouted and walked up to her.


    Hearing this deafening shout, Ouyang Shaofeng was a bit more clear-headed. However, he didn''t stop moving his hands. He continued pressing the woman''s arms and turned around to look at Qin Lang sternly, "What kind of bastard are you to dare come in at this time and ruin my plans!"


    "I''m not some bastard, but if it''s bad for you, then I''ll do it!"


    Qin Lang stretched out a hand and tugged on his shoulder. Ouyang Shaofeng''s upper body became unstable as he twisted his body and jumped off the girl. He stared at Qin Lang. If looks could kill, Qin Lang would have died thousands of times over.


    The young girl hurriedly sat up. She wrapped herself in the torn clothes of Ouyang Shaofeng and curled herself at the foot of the bed, sobbing nonstop.


    "Brat, I don''t care who you are, but you''re ruining my plans in Bei Liang. You''re dead for sure!"


    Ouyang Shaofeng''s expression was dark and unfriendly. But, thinking about it, no matter who it was that was disturbed at this time, they would all be furious.


    "What big words! No matter who this brother of mine is, he''s dead for sure if he ruined your plan here in Bei Liang? The laws of the entire Grand Xia are still yours! "


    Before Qin Lang could reply, a voice rang out from behind him. Upon hearing the voice, he immediately knew who it was. Li Mo and the others had arrived.


    "And who are you?"


    Ouyang Shaofeng saw another young master with an extraordinary demeanor walk in from the door, so he asked again. Although he was arrogant, he wasn''t stupid. To be able to come to the fifth floor, he definitely wasn''t an ordinary person.


    "You don''t have to care who I am. I''m just here to help my bro. What do you think?" Kill us to silence everyone?! "


    Sun Ruofeng was stunned. He had seen the Third Young Master of the Ouyang Family before, but he knew him. He didn''t know him, but right now, Li Mo had no face at all, and his tone was even a level higher than Ouyang Shaofeng. Could it be that Li Mo was also a descendant of officials? It was a grade higher than the county governor! He silently thought in his heart.


    He wasn''t the only one who thought this way. Qin Lang also thought the same way, and he had also thought of a higher status. However, later on, he rejected this idea because if Li Mo had such a high status, he wouldn''t be able to save him in the Ascension Valley.


    "Brother Li, it''s good that you guys came. Take good care of this girl. I want to see how this rich and heartless playboy will kill me."


    Qin Lang told Li Mo who was standing behind him. As for Ouyang Shaofeng''s cultivation level, he had already thought about it long ago. If this person''s cultivation level was higher than his, then he wouldn''t have wasted so much time talking with him. At this moment, he was eager to give it a try. Ever since he stepped into the Mortal Realm, he had never fought with anyone before. Today, he would be able to give it a try.


    "Brother Qin, you can relax and go up. I will help you with your formation."


    Li Mo stepped forward with a grin. He took off his coat and draped it over the young girl''s body, helping her out. He didn''t even glance at Ouyang Shaofeng.


    The corridor led to a room across the street. The door was slightly ajar, and several pairs of eyes were looking in their direction.


    A middle-aged man with a short beard stared at the figures in the room and muttered in his heart: Strange, why is the Sixth Prince here?


    The middle-aged man didn''t think too much and instructed in a low voice, "Zhu''er, go down and get your shopkeeper up here. Deal with this matter!"


    "Yes, general director."

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    After Zhu''er left, the person called the Head Supervisor quietly gazed at the room across the room, observing the situation inside.


    At this moment, Ouyang Shaofeng had already gone mad with rage. In this Bei Liang, no one had dared to ignore him like this before. It was just that his underlings hadn''t arrived yet, fearing that he would be unable to fight against all six of them.


    At this time, a hubbub of noise came from the stairs. Ouyang Shaofeng''s guards heard the Young Master''s signal and rushed up.


    "Hahaha, my people are here, you! And you! All three of you must die, and this little beauty is still mine. If you all know what''s good for you, obediently bring her back to my bed, and then kneel down and kowtow twice to me, maybe when young master is happy, he will let you all go, hahaha ¡­ "


    The young girl beside Li Mo secretly glanced at Qin Lang and Li Mo in panic, afraid that the two would surrender and send her back. Seeing that there was no reaction from the two, she lowered her head once again.


    Yesterday, he had only wanted to play with two maids, but he discovered that his cultivation wasn''t as high as theirs. He had been holed up for the entire night, and today, he had finally found a young boy. He hadn''t even had time to enjoy himself when he was disturbed. When had he, Ouyang Shaofeng, ever suffered such humiliation in the past?


    Now that the experts had arrived, of course he wouldn''t let any of them go. Fuck the rules of the Fragrant Sky Tower, I don''t believe that Bei Liang has a higher status than me, and I don''t believe that the Fragrant Sky Tower will offend Bei Liang''s master for these few people!


    Naturally, the three of them had also heard the commotion on the stairs. Since it was the young master who had come out, it was not strange for him to bring a few guards with him.


    "Ouyang Shaofeng, you dare to kill someone in the Fragrant Sky Tower?!"


    Sun Ruofeng stood up and questioned Ouyang Shaofeng. Perhaps it was because of the difference in status, but her tone was slightly lacking in confidence.


    Ouyang Shaofeng didn''t expect that among the three people in front of him, there would actually be someone who recognized him. He cast a sidelong glance at Sun Ruofeng and said, "Hm? You know me? Since you know who I am, you still dare to mess with these two people! "Quite the nerve."


    "Ouyang Shaofeng, don''t think that just because you''re the third young master of the County Governor Family you''re extraordinary. This Bei Liang is Da Xia''s Bei Liang and not yours!"


    Sun Ruofeng braced himself and went back.


    "Hahaha, little brat, you''re really right, this Bei Liang really is my family, in Bei Liang, look at that Thunderous Sound Sect''s Sect Master, Zhangsun Qi, and the Flying Snow Sect''s Sect Master, Xia Wuliang, seeing my father, they are all very polite. They all understand that going against my father is going against the Imperial Court, and against Da Xia!" "Now that you have offended me, it means that you have offended my father. I don''t need to say anything more ¡­"


    Ouyang Shaofeng was even more proud of himself. Words that were considered outrageous had popped out of his mouth.


    It was no wonder he was so arrogant. Qin Lang, on the other hand, did not have much of a reaction after hearing Ouyang Shaofeng''s explanation. He did not know why the county governor was being guarded in Grand Xia, but Li Mo''s expression suddenly turned cold as he stared coldly at Ouyang Shaofeng.


    "Stop, you can''t come up!"


    A female voice rang out from outside the door. Qin Lang recognised the voice. It belonged to the two maids, Qiu Er and Yue''er.


    "Ladies, if my young master is in trouble, please help us up." Ouyang Shaofeng''s guard also spoke up.


    "No, without the shopkeeper''s consent, none of you can come up."


    Qiu''er and Yue''er stood on both sides of the stairs, fearless. There was a faint self-confidence in their words.


    "Then, this one can only apologize. Ladies, sorry for offending you!"

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    With a "peng" sound, a cold wind flashed past, and killing intent pierced into the air.


    He was already Qi Disciple level 6 and had fought against the Nether Race at the border army back then. Later on, because he had gone back to North Cold City to take care of his mother''s affairs, he was left behind by the county governor. This time, he had come out and received orders from the county governor to protect his third young master, so after completing what the county governor had promised him, he could return to the border army.


    However, since the county governor wanted him to protect the third young master, he had to do it. He did not think much about what it would be like if he were to offend anyone in the Fragrant Sky Tower.


    With a leap, he flew into the air and slashed down with his blade. He did not use all his strength, he only wanted to scare these two girls off.


    Unexpectedly, Qiu''er''s hand reached out and the saber light dissipated, leaving not a single trace behind.


    The leader of the guards and the group of guards behind him were stunned. This strike had used at least seventy percent of his cultivation. Even if it was him, he wouldn''t be able to resolve it so easily.


    "A soldier that doesn''t fight on the border with the non-humankind? He actually became an eagle dog, that''s something that I despise!"


    Qiu''er gave him a glance that made him feel ashamed, but he could not say it clearly. He was not even as good as her cultivation, so he could only beg again.


    "I hope that Miss can let us pass and let us rescue the young master while you punish us."


    "Impossible!" Today, if the shopkeeper doesn''t say anything, you can forget about going. " Yue''er coldly snorted, no longer looking at them.


    "Then don''t blame me for being too much of a bully. Brothers, follow me. Every last one of us is a bully!"


    The head guard shouted to the guards behind him.


    "Yes sir!" A loud response.


    "Wait a minute, who wants to fight me on the fifth floor!"


    His voice was very slow, but it carried a trace of an unquestionable feeling. The head guard was so surprised by the development that he could no longer move, and his heart unconsciously palpitated. Even without looking at him, his brothers would definitely not be able to move. Indeed, the disparity was too great.


    The leader turned his head with much difficulty. An old man and a young lady slowly walked up from behind them.


    "Greetings, head storekeeper!"


    Qiu''er bowed respectfully.


    The old man nodded and walked past the two into Ouyang Shaofeng''s room.


    After knowing Ouyang Shaofeng''s identity, Qin Lang also had some misgivings about causing trouble for the sect. Li Mo didn''t say anything as he coldly stared at Ouyang Shaofeng as if he were a dead man. Sun Ruofeng and the young girl stood quietly to the side.


    After the elder entered the room, the two parties turned to look at him.


    Ouyang Shaofeng glanced at the door, but his guard didn''t come in.


    "Innkeeper, why is it you!?" Where are my guards? "


    "What, don''t tell me that Young Master Ouyang thinks that his guards can get on the fifth floor as well?"


    The old man smiled. Even though the person opposite the door was the Head Steward of the Fragrant Sky Pavilion, he did not panic at all.


    "Shopkeeper, these three people have broken into my room. Is it wrong for me to call the guards here to defend myself?"


    Ouyang Shaofeng was the first to complain. Honestly speaking, if other factors were not taken into account, he was right. Qin Lang and the other two had indeed broken into his room.


    "Is that really the case? "Then who is this lady?"


    The elder faintly smiled and pointed to the girl next to him. Naturally, every move of the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion would not escape his eyes, he just wanted to see if they were worth it or not.


    The old man glanced at Qin Lang and the other two as well, and his gaze paused on Li Mo, who was dressed in white. This was because Zhu''er had told him that the Head Supervisor seemed to look at that white-clothed young master a few more times.

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    Something was wrong! Hearing that the head storekeeper''s tone was clearly off, Ouyang Shaofeng''s guard was once again blocked outside and he calmed down.


    "Head storekeeper, are you sure you want to offend my father for these three kids of unknown origins?"


    Since the guards could not come, and the Celestial Fragrance Inn was not standing on his side, he could only rely on his father, Ouyang Ke, County Governor Bei Liang, for his identity.


    "Anyone who comes to my Fragrant Sky Tower is a guest, not to mention whether you can represent your father, Ouyang Ke. Even if your father comes, what can he do to my Fragrant Sky Tower?" I have to remind you, don''t forget the identity of the owner of the Pavilion of Heavenly Fragrance! In this world, there are many people that your father cannot afford to offend! "


    The old man glanced at him indifferently. You dare to raise your status in front of me? If not for you having a county governor, you wouldn''t even be able to touch the door to the fifth floor.


    Ouyang Shaofeng''s expression changed several times. After struggling for a while, he finally gave in. He straightened his clothes, let out a cold snort, and walked out of the room. When they arrived at the door, they felt that it was too embarrassing. They turned around and pointed at Qin Lang and the other two.


    "I dare not offend the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion, but you three have to be careful. You''d better stay inside the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion for the rest of your lives, otherwise, don''t let the knife fall from the sky on your way home!"


    Ouyang Shaofeng sneered, as if he wanted to carve Qin Lang and the other two into his heart. He then walked downstairs.


    Qin Lang and the others didn''t try to stop him. It was impossible for them to kill him even if they tried. There was no need for that, and Li Mo didn''t want to reveal his identity. The old shopkeeper didn''t stop them and didn''t even have a reason for doing so. If it wasn''t for these three, would he have come up for a mere girl who was performing? No, all the people in the world came for profit, why did they do such a thankless task?


    "Young masters, this old man has been slow." After Ouyang Shaofeng left, the old man came into contact with the control of his guards and bowed to Qin Lang and the others as a form of apology.


    "Head storekeeper, you sure are a good person. It''s just that you forced Ouyang Shaofeng to leave, but you didn''t do anything. Do you really want us to stay in your Fragrant Sky Tower?"


    Li Mo looked at the old shopkeeper with an unfriendly expression. A son of the county governor openly said that Bei Liang was his family''s territory. To openly say such outrageous words, it would be unfair even if he were to say them ten times over. It was a pity that he was alone, so it would be inconvenient for him to reveal his identity. Thus, his tone became a bit heavier.


    Brother Li, you can''t put it like that. The shopkeeper also had his own considerations, and if the identity of the three of us is unknown, then if our status is inferior to Ouyang Shaofeng''s, we won''t even be able to leave the Fragrant Sky restaurant, so we will die. After all, this Bei Liang is still the county governor of Ouyang Shaofeng, right? Qin Lang smiled as he spoke to Li Mo. After that, he stared at the old man, "Head storekeeper, is what I said correct?"


    "That''s right, this young master is absolutely right. As long as it''s outside my Fragrant Sky Tower, no matter what happens, it has nothing to do with us." The old man didn''t get angry. He smiled and looked at Qin Lang with praise in his eyes, as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him.


    "You ¡­!" Li Mo was furious and was about to argue with the old shopkeeper, but Qin Lang stopped him. He licked his lips and said no more.


    "Brother Li, don''t be angry, isn''t this normal? The world was bustling with activity, and everything was for profit. The shopkeeper was a merchant, so how could he do something without benefits? At the very least, we have not shown that we are more valuable than the county governor''s third young master! "Shopkeeper, it might not be a good thing for this lady to follow us. Could you please take pity on her and take her in?"


    After Qin Lang persuaded Li Mo, he took the opportunity to request for help.


    "Sure, just from what this little gongzi said, I will definitely guarantee her safety."


    However, the little girl lifted her head and glanced at the old man before shrinking back. Qin Lang knew that the old man would agree. For him, having an extra girl from the Fragrant Sky Tower was no different from having an extra spirit pet, and it might even cost him less.

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    With the general director''s reminder, the shopkeeper had suspected that Li Mo''s identity was not simple, but it was just a suspicion. Perhaps the general director had seen this white-clothed gongzi, based on the way he dared to talk to me, his identity definitely wasn''t any ordinary son of a gongzi, even if you''re a son of an official of the capital, so what if you come to Northern Cold City from hundreds of thousands of miles away? If the family doesn''t report this, then the guards are all useless.


    "Thank you for your kindness, Eldest Manager. Brother Li, Brother Sun, how about we leave now?"


    Qin Lang thanked the head storekeeper, and spoke to Li Mo and Sun Ruofeng.


    "So fast!" Ouyang Shaofeng was still waiting outside. Sun Ruofeng was shocked.


    "Brother Qin is right, now is the right time to leave. Even Brother Sun didn''t think that we would leave so soon. Ouyang Shaofeng certainly didn''t expect this either."


    Li Mo nodded and returned to his usual calm and wise look.


    "Exactly, let''s set off now." After Qin Lang finished speaking, he lowered his head and said to the little girl beside Li Mo, "Sister, don''t be afraid. Since our brothers are leaving, you should follow the head storekeeper. It''s not convenient for us to bring you away now. In the future, we will definitely come back and visit you."


    "Big brother, remember to come back and visit little bell." The little girl nodded obediently. She already knew that if she followed her three brothers, she would only be a burden to them.


    "Mm, Little Bell, we will definitely come back to see you."


    The three of them rushed out. The two of them had a tacit understanding. One of them grabbed Sun Ruofeng by the arm and flew out of the window, heading straight for the Flying Snow Sect.


    The old shopkeeper stood on the spot and silently watched them leave.


    Qin Lang was right. Ouyang Shaofeng didn''t expect them to leave so soon. There was only one guard following them outside the Fragrant Sky restaurant, and he himself was in a pretty good restaurant, holding the woman in his arms.


    Seeing Qin Lang and the others fly out of the Fragrant Sky Tower, the guards didn''t dare to be negligent and hurriedly ran towards the restaurant where their young master was staying.


    Not long after Qin Lang and the others left, another person suddenly appeared beside the old shopkeeper. The old shopkeeper bowed to pay his respects.


    "General director."


    "Mm. Zhu''er, take this little girl away. Also, ask if there are any other people in her family who can come and take care of her."


    "Yes, general director!"


    Zhu''er walked over and gently held onto the little bell''s right hand as she led her out.


    The general director watched the two leave, then waved his hand and closed the door. He said to the old shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper Feng, do you know who this white-clothed youth is?"


    "Reporting to the general director, I don''t know." The old man replied, but he was slowly muttering in his heart, Could it be that the general director really knows that kid?


    "Then let me tell you, his name is Xuanyuan Mo."


    The general director casually sat down on a chair and spoke very easily.


    "Xuanyuan Mo ¡­" "Chief Steward, you said that the young master in white is from the royal family?!"


    Old Man Feng''s complexion immediately changed. Although he thought that the white-clothed gongzi''s background was extraordinary, he didn''t think much of the imperial family. Who would have thought that the imperial family didn''t even bring a single bodyguard to wander in this northern region?


    "Mo Yan is excited. Not only is he from the royal family, he is also the son of His Majesty, the Sixth Prince."


    "What?!" "General director, you''ve made things difficult for me this time. Aren''t you letting me get excited?"


    Old Man Feng was shocked this time, he didn''t even care about being disrespectful in front of the general director. All the other managers in the Fragrant Sky Pavilion knew that as long as there were no major mistakes, the general director was still an easy person to talk to.


    He only had one younger sister, the Grand Princess Xuanyuan Xiaoxiao. Her child, the younger she was, the more she was favored by the Sixth Prince, and since the Sixth Prince was not a threat to the imperial throne, he and the Grand Princess Xuanyuan Xiaoxiao became the most favoured sons in the entire capital. Who would have known that he would actually sneak out this time?


    "I told you not to get worked up, but I did not come out to stop you, so I gave you my tacit consent to do this."

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    Seeing that the head storekeeper didn''t seem to be speaking nonsense, Old Man Feng finally felt at ease. However, he was still a bit puzzled; after all, the Sixth Prince''s safety was not something he could joke about.


    "Why?"


    "Shopkeeper Feng, have you noticed that the Sixth Prince is concealing his identity? Moreover, he still has a lot of trust in Young Master Qin?"


    The general director lightly tapped the table with two fingers as he spoke.


    "Yes?" It was him who had persuaded the enraged Sixth Prince. However, it is very strange that the Sixth Prince had completely lost control of himself at that time, and did not have any of the royal family''s demeanor. " Old Man Feng thought for a moment and answered honestly.


    "That''s because Ouyang Ke''s third son recklessly said that Bei Liang belongs to his family. That''s why we, the Sixth Prince, were ''shocked''." The general director laughed mockingly, then continued to ask, "What I''m more curious about is who is that Young Master Qin, to actually be able to make the Sixth Prince listen to everything he says?"


    The general director seemed to be asking Old Man Feng, but also asking himself, as he started to ponder.


    "My general director, now is not the time to think about who that Young Master Qin is. What he needs to think about is how the Sixth Prince and Young Master Qin are going to survive. With their strength at the first level of Qi Disciple, it''s almost impossible to stop a martial artist at the sixth level of Qi Cultivating Stage who has the power of metal flames!"


    Hearing that the general director hadn''t made any arrangements for the safety of the Sixth Prince at all, and had instead been curious about the identity of this unrelated person, Manager Feng became anxious again.


    "Actually, there''s no need to worry. Do you really think that a prince doesn''t have any methods to protect himself? I was even afraid that those people would waste some valuable magical equipment. "


    The general director said calmly.


    "You''re right. The general director is still the most considerate one." Old Man Feng thought that the general director was right. How could a prince not have a few life-saving treasures? However, Ouyang Shaofeng was probably going to have some bad luck. Not only was he unlucky, but the entire Ouyang Family would be implicated as well.


    "That''s not right, Manager Feng, you should send someone to protect the Sixth Prince and the others."


    "What''s wrong?!"


    Old Man Feng''s heart skipped a beat. Why did the general director change his mind just as he finished speaking? Did the Sixth Prince not bring a magical treasure?


    "Shopkeeper Feng, the Sixth Prince has concealed his identity for so long. If the Sixth Prince were to take out a treasure and have it seen through his disguise, and if the reason was that you didn''t leave Ouyang Shaofeng behind, what do you think he would think? Will you remember me, the owner of Fragrant Sky Tower? "


    The Head Supervisor raised his head and looked at the Steward Feng, who was already breaking out in cold sweat.


    "Qiu Er Yue Er!" Old Man Feng shouted towards the door.


    "Here!" What orders does the restaurant owner have? " Autumn Moon Child pushed open the door and entered.


    "Call Lan''er, Ju''er. The four of you, together, be sure to catch up to the three young masters who just left. Protect them well, and don''t let any mishaps happen to them!"


    Shopkeeper Feng hastily ordered. In order to ensure that there were no mistakes, he even called four maids at Qi Disciple level 9.


    "Don''t be in such a hurry to save them. Wait until they can''t hold on any longer, do you know?"


    "Yes, general director!"


    Although they didn''t know why the general director would order them to do so, obedience was one of the rules of Fragrant Sky Tower. The two ladies agreed without hesitation and left.


    Old Man Feng couldn''t help but ask after the two girls left.


    "General director, why are we waiting for them to collapse before we act?"


    "Firstly, only at that time would the Sixth Prince not blame you, and instead be grateful to you. Secondly, I don''t want the Sixth Prince to know that someone has recognized him. As for how the reason is arranged, I believe that the ladies of Fragrant Sky Tower can handle it."


    The general director looked out the door with a smile on his face. Sixth Prince, what are you trying to do?

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    "Young master, it''s bad, those three people have run away ¡­"


    The guards rushed into Ouyang Shaofeng''s room in a flustered manner.


    "What?!" They came out so soon. "


    Ouyang Shaofeng pushed away the woman in his arms and suddenly stood up. He loudly asked the guard in front of him, and the woman obediently walked to the side.


    "Yes, Young Master. They flew out not long after you arrived."


    "Heh, I really thought that their backing was so strong. However, they are only three lucky fellows. Chase after them!" I want to see if you guys can fly faster than my flying boat! "


    "Yes sir!"


    Ouyang Shaofeng and a group of guards came out of their rooms and brought out a flying boat from their storage bags. The head guard opened his mouth as if he wanted to persuade Ouyang Shaofeng, but in the end he didn''t say anything.


    "Which way?" Ouyang asked.


    "Over there!" The guard pointed in the direction Qin Lang and the others had left.


    "Chase!"


    At this moment, Qin Lang and the other two were only walking for an incense''s worth of time and were on their way to the Flying Snow Sect. They were flying with all of their might towards the sect with Sun Ruofeng; they would need at least three incense sticks'' worth of time before they could return.


    The impact of the night sky on them could be ignored. It was the same for Ouyang Shaofeng and the others. In fact, it even provided them with cover. With the speed of the flying boat, it wouldn''t even take an incense stick of time for it to catch up to them.


    Qin Lang, when did you break through?


    Sun Ruofeng was a little depressed, the feeling of being carried by two people was really unpleasant. He didn''t know about Li Mo, but he knew about Qin Lang. He had only been gone for a month, and he had gone from body forging to qi training.


    "It''s the time to go out and train. I''m already about to break through, so I just need to use a perseverance. The trial just happened to give me this opportunity. I guess my luck can be considered pretty good."


    Qin Lang laughed. His luck was quite good. Not only did he break through, he even got to know Jiu''er.


    "Ai, I wonder when I will be able to train my Qi. We are both at the Sixth Layer of Body Tempering, but I am only at the Eighth Layer. You are already training your Qi."


    Sun Ruofeng sighed. Unknowingly, the gap between her and Qin Lang had grown so huge.


    They didn''t even know that the four beauties were following behind them. They weren''t far away, and they weren''t too close, just right outside of their consciousness.


    "Sisters, that Ouyang Shaofeng has caught up!" The youngest of the four women, Yue''er, was the first to notice Ouyang Shaofeng catching up, and she reminded her three sisters.


    "Let''s go to the side first. Although I also want to knock him down, we can''t go against the general director''s words."


    Although she didn''t sound very old, she was already the oldest among the four of them. The other three girls were very convinced by his words; the four sisters had grown up together, and although they weren''t blood sisters, they were more like one.


    "Brother Qin, they''ve caught up!"


    "I see it, Brother Li. Let''s land on the ground first, then their flying boat will be useless."


    "Alright, Brother Qin, let''s go."


    The three of them quickly landed on the ground. Below them was a forest, and this place should be able to delay them for a while.


    "There they are! Don''t let them run, we''ll go down too! You think I can''t do anything to you when you run into the woods? "Innocent!"


    Ouyang Shaofeng stared at the backs of Qin Lang and the rest as he instructed his subordinates.

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    "Qin Lang, what should we do now? Go separately or hide. "


    He wasn''t afraid of death, but he felt that following Qin Lang and the others for a few days was better if he wasn''t discovered. If he was discovered, he would only be a burden to them.


    The majority of them were similar to Qin Lang''s group, even if there were two Third Stage Cultivators. The fifth level of Qi Cultivating Stage was a huge hurdle, the difference between the past and the past was like the difference between clouds and mud. Once past, every layer was like the difference between clouds and mud, thus the two women would be so relaxed when facing the leaders of the sixth level of Qi Cultivating Stage guards.


    "No, we will temporarily split up. They might not be able to find us, but if they split up, we still have a chance. Brother Li, what do you think? "


    "Yeah, I also think that Qin Lang is right. It''s better that we don''t split up for now. If we die earlier, we die together." Li Mo said in a low voice. He raised his head to look at the slowly descending flying boat and continued, "I hope they don''t bring any Spirit Eye Bees."


    "What is a Spirit Eyed Bee?" Qin Lang asked in a low voice. As someone who hadn''t gone through much experience, he didn''t know much about demonic beasts and spirit beasts.


    "The Spirit Eyed Bee, a rank 1 Demonic Beast, is of no great use. However, it has a large number of horde. After taming it, it can be used to find people or something."


    Sun Ruofeng said so, as he was usually most interested in the spirit grass demon beasts. For him, the Spirit Eye Bees were common sense.


    "Ruofeng, you know quite a lot!"


    "This is called an expert in the arts, I''m usually just interested in these things."


    Sun Ruofeng finally found some use for herself, but it was useless against the current situation, so he only said a few words before closing his mouth.


    As the three of them saw Ouyang Shaofeng lead a group of guards down, they lowered their heads and said something to a guard. The guard lowered his head to look for something, and not long after, a small patch of dark cloud floated up.


    "This is bad!" They really do have Spirit Eyed Bees with them. "


    Li Mo was shocked, cursing himself for saying such words.


    Qin Lang also looked at the object that was split into dozens of different directions and flew into the forest. There were two groups that were currently flying towards their hiding spots. His mind quickly thought, "Flying is definitely impossible. Running is not as fast as these creatures. What should I do now?" If only Xiao Hong was still here. It was a pity that Xiao Hong was like it was hibernating and he didn''t know when it would wake up.


    "Brother Li, why don''t we make the first move first? Maybe we can disrupt them!" Qin Lang suggested.


    "It''s no use, they have too many people. Even if we disturb them for a while, we can''t drag everyone down with us at the same time. The remaining people have enough time to capture us."


    Li Mo was slightly stunned as he thought of the loopholes in the plan. Of the dozen or so people on the other side, the ones with the lowest cultivation were no lower than them. After all, they were people sent by the county governor to protect his son.


    However, Li Mo changed his tone and spoke again, this time looking at Sun Ruofeng, "Brother Sun, in fact, Qin Lang said that this is our only chance, and I''m not trying to strike you down. We''ll go up and pester Ouyang Shaofeng and the others, then you can quickly return to the Flying Snow Sect and ask for help.


    Li Mo stared at Sun Ruofeng, and the latter also stared at Li Mo. This was obviously to make him a deserter.

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    In his heart, he also supported Li Mo''s words. Sun Ruofeng could only be a burden to them here, if Sun Ruofeng left first, even if they wanted to escape, they could leave as soon as possible.


    Did Sun Ruofeng know? Of course he knew, but men all had their own pride. How could they let him go first and let someone else block the blade for them? From the bottom of his heart, it wasn''t that he couldn''t do it, but the two in front of him were his brothers. He couldn''t do it, but he couldn''t think of a better way, so he didn''t say anything.


    After a few breaths of time, Sun Ruofeng compromised.


    "Alright, I''ll leave first. You guys live and wait for my return!"


    Sun Ruofeng didn''t hesitate any longer and turned around to leave. Qin Lang didn''t say anything, which undoubtedly proved that he agreed with Li Mo''s words.


    After Sun Ruofeng left, Qin Lang and Li Mo looked at the swarm of bees that flew over.


    "Brother Qin, let''s go!"


    "Let''s do it together. I don''t know if you should get used to borrowing this blade. It was originally from a friend, a pair of twin sabers, but I''m not used to using dual sabers. "


    "Thank you, Brother Qin!"


    Qin Lang took out another short knife from his storage pouch and handed it over to Li Mo. If he didn''t want to reveal his identity, then he wouldn''t use his own weapon. Furthermore, he probably had the same idea as Qin Lang, which was to fight first, and if he couldn''t fight, then he would just reveal his trump card and go back to the capital. Since Qin Lang was the first to fight, since there wasn''t a Soul Controlling Realm expert on his side, he could just treat it as practice.


    The two of them jumped up and rushed towards Ouyang Shaofeng and the others.


    Ouyang Shaofeng looked at Qin Lang and Li Mo, who were rushing towards him, and sneered at the guards on both sides, "Heh, didn''t you guys just run away? "Bullshit, they''re just struggling in death, take them down!"


    "Yes sir!"


    The eight guards rushed out, but the head guard did not move.


    Behind them, the four girls quietly observed the situation.


    "Sister Lan, how come one of the three young masters is missing?" Could it be that someone really escaped? "


    Look, these two young masters are obviously the two with the higher cultivation. If they don''t let go of me, then the remaining young master won''t be able to escape. If I''m not wrong, then the young master should have been taken away by these two.


    Lan''er could tell from the situation before her eyes that there was a real possibility. If there were people who knew about the Pavilion of Heavenly Fragrance, they would definitely be praising it. The high-ranked maids of the Pavilion of Heavenly Fragrance were indeed extraordinary.


    "Then big sister, when can we make a move? Can we go now?"


    Ju''er, who was only seventeen years old, spoke up. She had been very dissatisfied with Ouyang Shaofeng for making a move against her when they were at the Fragrant Sky Tower.


    "Ju''er, have you forgotten the general director''s words? We can''t do anything until the two gongzis run out of steam. Also, don''t you dare touch Ouyang Shaofeng. Although our Fragrant Sky Pavilion is not afraid of the Ouyang family, we cannot cause trouble for the shopkeeper. As long as his father is still County Governor Bei Liang, we can''t touch him. He will suffer a loss sooner or later."


    Lan''er exhorted Ju''er a few times. She also didn''t have a good impression of Ouyang Shaofeng, but the Heavenly Fragrant Pavilion''s interests must come first.


    "But, sisters, at this rate, we might not have a chance to fight!"


    Yue''er had a complicated expression on her face as she pointed at the battle.

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    On the battlefield, Qin Lang and Li Mo were already fighting with the seven or eight guards of Ouyang Shaofeng. The guards with similar cultivation bases to theirs were clearly in a terrible state in front of them.


    Just as Lan''er and the others were chatting, nearly half of them had already fallen to the ground, leaving the remaining few who were struggling to hold on. Qin Lang, who could not harden his heart, only cut down the weapons in the guards hands and stopped attacking, while on Li Mo''s side, blades stabbed into blades.


    Ouyang Shaofeng coldly stared at the scene, his expression ugly. He couldn''t understand why Qin Lang''s group didn''t have a higher cultivation level than the guards, but their combat prowess was so ferocious. The corners of their mouths curled up, as if they couldn''t help but want their bodyguard leader, Song Yi, to go up.


    Although he had not been in command of these guards for a long time, he had seriously adjusted and taught them a few times. He asked himself, he did not have any hidden secrets, and he also felt that the first or second layer of Qi Cultivating Stage was right there. It was clearly a few people fighting with a cultivation base lower than his, but they were actually defeated by the other party!


    He felt the fear of the guards behind him, because one of them was too fierce and did not have much injuries. However, he needed time to recover, and the splattered blood was not conspicuous in the dark.


    "Bang."


    Qin Lang punched the last guard that blocked Ouyang Shaofeng''s way.


    At this moment, Li Mo looked somewhat hideous. His white clothes were half stained red with blood. He stood with Qin Lang in front of Ouyang Shaofeng, staring at him, leaving behind a field of screaming guards.


    "Good, very good! "You have some skill indeed. Song Yi, you can be considered as having the ability to be arrogant. Go for it!"


    Ouyang Shaofeng didn''t even look at the guards at his feet and directly spoke to Song Yi without turning his head.


    "Yes sir!"


    Song Yi responded and tightened his grip on the low-grade earth-step treasure saber at his waist. He still hadn''t thrown away his military habits and had always placed his weapon in the easiest place to get it.


    Originally, he was going to persuade his young master to let these two off. However, before he could say anything, the guards had already suffered so many injuries that they naturally could not speak anymore. They had to seek justice for their brothers.


    "Young master, your actions are quite ruthless, aren''t they?" Song Yi stepped forward to look at Li Mo and raised the blade in his hand.


    "If I''m not wrong, these guards should be picked out from the prefectural garrison. They should be the military''s sharp knives, but now they have appeared here. They are using public property for their own private use. How dare you!"


    His face was full of viciousness as he spoke such righteous words, which caused Qin Lang to be somewhat stunned. What he was sure of now was that Li Mo was definitely a descendant of an official, and one that was very close to the royal family. It was even possible for princes to be able to walk around without a follower, but who would believe that a prince would walk around without a follower? At least for now, Qin Lang didn''t believe it.


    Who was he? This question lingered in Song Yi''s mind. Not just anyone could speak such words. Could it be that this person was a spy from the imperial court? From his age, he didn''t seem like one. Could it be someone from the imperial family?


    "Song Yi, kill them!"


    Ouyang Shaofeng''s voice came from behind.

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    He felt that something was amiss. In the Fragrant Sky Tower, in this place, he didn''t feel like his status was worth mentioning at all, and to be honest, how many places in Grand Xia had he not used his identity as a public servant? Anyone who could speak such righteous words, other than the Chief Justice of the imperial court, could only be a member of the royal family. No matter which side, his words "Northern Cold is the rule of the Ouyang family" could not be spread out, nor could his father, so these words absolutely could not be spread out. Only the dead could guarantee that it would not be spread out.


    "Young master..." Kill them? "This isn''t good."


    Song Yi turned around. From the start, he had thought that Young Master only wanted to teach Qin Lang and the others a lesson. Furthermore, these two people didn''t kill our men just now.


    "Bastard!" Didn''t you hear me tell you to kill them!? Don''t forget, I''m still your son. "


    Ouyang Shaofeng was infuriated. If we don''t kill them, our Ouyang Family will be finished. You''re telling me that''s not good, right? He couldn''t say it out loud, but he could still issue the orders.


    Li Mo sneered as he stared at Ouyang Shaofeng and said, "What, are you feeling guilty? You want to silence me by killing me?"


    Qin Lang''s hand silently reached into his bosom. Several seniors had already fished out a Void Spirit Board. He did not know the strength of this guard leader called Song Yi, but since Ouyang Shaofeng bluntly let him kill me and Li Mo, he should have the strength to do so.


    Ouyang Shaofeng''s words sounded very uncomfortable, but Song Yi still said the same words: "The favor of the king, the service of the king." Although Song Yi didn''t want to do it, he had no choice but to do it at this moment. He struggled in his heart, "Forget it, I''ll finish this one and return to the army to atone for my sins!"


    "You two, excuse me!"


    As soon as he finished speaking, Song Yi''s figure had already disappeared.


    The hearts of the four girls outside the arena also rose. Song Yi''s strength was nothing in their hands, but he was still a cultivator of Qi Disciple level 6. Qin Lang and Li Mo''s group probably wouldn''t be able to hold on by now.


    "Elder sister, let''s go save them now! That Song Yi and the rest won''t be able to stop it! " Yue Er anxiously urged.


    "Don''t be anxious, calm down. Can''t you see that the two of them aren''t panicking at all? If the two of them can''t block this attack, it won''t be too late for us to go out and save them!" Lan Er stared unblinkingly at the actions of the three people in the distance.


    Qin Lang wanted to track Song Yi, but no matter how he locked onto him with his divine sense, he was unable to pinpoint Song Yi''s location. He became even more worried as he slowly approached Li Mo. On the other side, Li Mo''s expression was just as serious. His right hand was gripping the short knife while his left hand seemed to be holding something.


    The two of them did not speak, and neither were they sure who Song Yi''s target was in the next moment. They were both extremely nervous.


    Song Yi seemed to have disappeared.


    "Be careful! He''s on your head! "


    Li Mo suddenly roared out. Before he could even react, Song Yi''s blade had already reached Qin Lang''s head! The Primordius Bead in his hand naturally became useless.


    "HOWL ~ ~"


    Just at that moment when Qin Lang was about to be chopped in half, he raised his right hand and a phantom image that was dozens of feet tall instantly appeared. A tiger roar resounded as it flew towards Song Yi.


    Song Yi instantly sensed the danger when he saw Qin Lang''s attack. He desperately tried to rush upwards, but he still heavily crashed into the ground like a broken kite, no one knew whether he was dead or alive.


    That was only the roar of a Soul Controlling Realm expert, but it wasn''t a real attack, and its power was actually this great!

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    Because Qin Lang''s spirit energy input was cut off too quickly, the tiger phantom disappeared in a flash. However, the effect was already sufficient, whether it was Ouyang Shaofeng or the several bodyguards beside him. Even the four girls who had peeked from afar were stunned by this attack.


    "Go, go quickly!"


    Ouyang Shaofeng was on the verge of tears. He might have gotten himself into a lot of trouble again, but how could he dare to stay here any longer? He hastily ordered his subordinates to release the flying boat and bring away the guards that he had just saved. As for the distant Song Yi, he no longer cared about him. His life was the most important thing.


    In the distance, the four girls stared blankly without speaking for a long time. After a long time, Qiu''er asked with lingering fear, "Sisters, do you see what it is? In an instant, you actually have the strength of a Soul Controlling Realm, and you even broke through five levels ¡­ "


    They had seen the head storekeeper make his move before, and the phantasm seemed to have surpassed him, but the head storekeeper was still a hair''s breadth away from the fifth level, so he didn''t have that kind of power, which could only mean that the phantasm was at least at the fifth level.


    "I saw it, it looks like a big tiger ¡­" Yue''er blinked her eyes. At this moment, her face was filled with joy, as if she had just seen something extraordinary. To be honest, it was indeed something extraordinary.


    Ju''er looked at Yue''er, who had an innocent expression on her face, and did not know what to say.


    "Sisters, we didn''t come in vain. Let''s go back now and report this to the Head Supervisor and Head storekeeper."


    Lan''er was silent for a moment, then raised her head and said, "That shadow should be a demonic beast, and the appearance of a Soul Controlling Realm demonic beast in Grand Xia is shocking enough. It has almost exceeded their knowledge, we have to let the head steward and the head storekeeper know as soon as possible."


    The four women turned and flew towards Swallow Mountain Town. Passing over the cliff, Lan''er turned her head and looked at Qin Lang, who was still standing blankly where he was.


    Qin Lang was also shocked at that time, he had never seen a Soul Controlling Realm expert act before, so this roar gave him a shock that was too great. A person who was so strong that he could not retaliate, yet in the blink of an eye, he became a person who could not resist. This kind of shock, he had never imagined before that after the shock was over, he would feel powerless, he was still too weak!


    Li Mo put away the Primordius Orb and tried to get Qin Lang to come out. Qin Lang had already surprised him, but he didn''t expect Qin Lang to surprise him even more today. This must be Brother Qin''s trump card.


    He turned his head and was about to tell Brother Qin to leave when he saw a dumbstruck Qin Lang. Was he scared by him?


    "Brother Qin, are you alright ¡­"


    "¡­"


    "Brother Qin?!"


    "¡­"


    "Brother Qin!"


    "Ah?!" What are you doing! "


    Qin Lang instantly regained his senses and jumped back a few steps. He looked warily at Li Mo who was covered in blood. Seeing Li Mo''s eyes just now, Qin Lang''s heart was slightly afraid. This is too scary. Could Brother Li be ¡­ No, he shouldn''t scare himself.


    "Brother Li, are you a man ¡­" Qin Lang was a little worried, Li Mo''s face was too close to his.


    "Mist grass, Brother Qin, do you have to be so evil!?" I''m just looking to see if you''re alright, you ¡­ It''s as if we''re riding on a cloud! "


    Seeing Qin Lang''s expression, how could Li Mo, who lived in the palace, not know what he was thinking?


    "Hehehe ¡­" I was scared silly! "


    Qin Lang smiled in embarrassment.


    "Hey, are you scared by your stuff? You can do it too, where did you get such a powerful treasure? "


    "Secrets, secrets, you can''t tell me!"


    "Sure, I was just casually asking. Let''s go, let''s see how that Song Yi is doing. Is he dead?"


    "Let''s go!"


    Qin Lang didn''t mind. Li Mo also didn''t mind. One casually asked, the other casually said. It was a secret, who hadn''t done anything yet?

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    At this time, there were already seven or eight people standing in the Flying Snow Sect''s Leader''s study room. When they sensed that an expert was outside the Flying Snow Sect, the few Elders and the courtyard all rushed to the sect master''s, Xia Wuqian''s, mansion.


    "Sovereign, should we go take a look? A Soul Controlling Realm expert has made his move, and he''s so close to our Flying Snow Sect."


    "That''s right, Sect Leader. Fourth Elder is right. With such a close distance, it is reasonable for us to go and see if he is an enemy or friend."


    Xia Wuliang pondered for a moment, before saying, "Wei Yuan Zheng, since you''ve spoken, why don''t you come with the Fifth Elder?"


    "Yes sir!"


    Wei Hui and Li Xiaoyi walked out together. After saluting, they turned around and walked out of the restaurant.


    Fragrant Sky Tower.


    The general manager and the owner of Fragrant Sky Tower were also discussing in their rooms on the fifth floor.


    "What''s going on? Manager Feng, has an expert from the Flying Snow Sect made their move? "


    "Reporting to the general director, your subordinate doesn''t know either. That direction is the direction of the Flying Snow Sect, but according to my thinking, those two disciples are most likely from the Flying Snow Sect. I''m afraid that they''ve gone to the Flying Snow Sect for help."


    "Lan''er and the others won''t be affected by this, right?"


    "It shouldn''t be. As long as they reveal their identity, the elders of the Flying Snow Sect should not be so confused. To be safe, I request a trip."


    "No, let''s go together. I might even know him. Let''s go."


    "Yes."


    The general director and Shopkeeper Feng walked out of the window and headed in that direction as well.


    Song Yi was lying on the ground, not unconscious, but unable to move. He could only watch helplessly as Qin Lang and Li Mo walked over, closing his eyes as though he was resigned to his fate.


    "Brother Qin, he actually didn''t die. What should we do?" Li Mo walked over and asked Qin Lang when he saw Song Yi trembling on the ground.


    "Save him, he can''t help himself." Qin Lang didn''t even think as he took out a pill bottle from his storage bag and poured a Spring-Returning Pill into it. He squatted down and stuffed it into Song Yi''s mouth.


    "Thank you ¡­" Cough cough ¡­ Thank you, young masters. "


    When Song Yi heard their conversation, he swallowed the Spring-Returning Pill in his mouth and struggled to thank the two of them. He was still young, who would want to die if they lived?


    "Consider yourself lucky, we ran into each other. If it was anyone else, we would have long since chopped you into pieces and thrown you here to feed the wild beasts."


    Li Mo rolled his eyes. He did not have the intention to kill Song Yi, and the one that should be killed was not him either.


    He was going to kill the two of them, but in the end, he was saved by the enemy. He lowered his head and felt a little embarrassed, but after a while, he said with a resolute face, "Young master is right, I have let down the two young masters. When I recover, I will definitely return to the border and serve the underworld."


    "Are you from the border army?" Li Mo, on the other hand, was astonished. Qin Lang also didn''t expect that the both of them would be staring at Song Yi.


    "Yes, the Ninth Squadron of the Underworld Vanguard of the Fifteenth Army, from the 32nd Battalion, is currently being led by Song Yi!" Upon mentioning the status of the military camp, Song Yi struggled to sit up. His face held a hint of pride; it seemed like the Rejuvenation Pill had taken effect.


    Each battalion has their own vanguard, and each of them is at least at Qi Disciple level 5. They are the eyes of the entire battalion, and they are scouts, and they are also the special forces. Each squad has the blood of more than three Nether Clan members, and the squad has to kill at least five of them.


    As the Sixth Prince of the Da Xia Empire, although Li Mo had never entered a battlefield before, he knew about these things. In other words, this Song Yi in front of him was not only a soldier of the border, but an elite soldier of the border!

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    After hearing Song Yi''s identity, Li Mo couldn''t help but feel infuriated. The person in front of him was the elite side army of Da Xia Empire, not only did he not kill the enemies at the frontline, but he even ran over to kill him! What kind of logic was this?


    "Then why are you no longer on the frontline killing the enemy? Instead, you are helping evildoer, killing two of our good people!"


    "Brother Li, calm down, calm down ¡­"


    Qin Lang hurriedly stood up and advised Li Mo, who was on the verge of exploding.


    Song Yi was also at a loss as to who he was. After all, he was the only one who was willing to provoke the enemy. However, since he wanted to kill the enemy first, he did not argue and just silently revealed his reason.


    "My father died early, and it was my mother who dragged me into the army camp, letting me learn how to cultivate. I didn''t disappoint her, I cut off seven or eight underworld clans, but I didn''t have the time to see her again, she didn''t tell me until she died, she was afraid of being distracted, the county governor told me to come back, he even asked me to be buried, he asked me to protect his son for a year, now there''s no war on the front lines, and the general agreed, and I followed Ouyang Shaofeng, but I spent most of my time training for the imperial bodyguards."


    Song Yi did not finish his sentence. His eyes gradually turned red. Both of them knew what happened after that. In the end, it was still to repay the favor, but he didn''t regret it. Letting his mother enjoy the funeral could be said to be the last thing he could do for his mother.


    Qin Lang and Li Mo fell silent. They never thought that the border army that wanted to kill them would be filled with filial piety.


    "I''m sorry ¡­"


    It was a dereliction of duty on the part of the imperial court for the border army''s old mothers to be left unattended. Before this, Da Xia was only ensuring that the pay of every soldier was not deducted, and did not consider the situation in their home.


    "Young master..." I know that your identity is extraordinary, so you cannot accept it. " Song Yi quickly waved his hand.


    "You should return with us to the Flying Snow Sect to recuperate. After your injuries have healed, you will then decide whether you can return to the border or not."


    Li Mo also squatted down. Qin Lang seemed to have thought of something as he looked at Li Mo, who suddenly looked like a different person.


    At the same time.


    "Wei Yuan Zheng, look and see, is that a disciple of my Snowy Palace?" Li Xiaoyi was in the sky, still heading towards Sun Ruofeng of the Flying Snow Sect.


    "Hmm? Sun Ruofeng? Why was he here? From the looks of it, something had happened! Quick, let''s go down and ask! "


    Wei Hui took a closer look and realized that it was actually Sun Ruofeng, a disciple of the New Year. Looking at his dashing expression, Wei Hui immediately felt that something was amiss. He called for the Fifth Elder to descend from the sky.


    "Sun Ruofeng, what happened?" The two of them stopped Sun Ruofeng, who was out of breath.


    "Courtyard..." "The principal!" Sun Ruofeng was overjoyed. To think that she would meet the Head of the Manor and the others here. Qin Lang and the others were saved. Feeling vexed, he fell to the ground, not having the time to get up.


    "Yuan Zheng ¡­ Hurry up and save ¡­ Save Qin Lang and Li Mo, I ¡­ We are being hunted. We are... It''s Ouyang Shaofeng. Hurry and save them, he ¡­ There are a dozen of them, and I''m back... He came back to report, no matter how late it was ¡­ If he was any later, it would be too late ¡­ "Sob, sob, sob ¡­"


    Sun Ruofeng lay on the ground with tears and snot all over his face. Although his words were intermittent, an elder and a shrewd person like him couldn''t understand what was going on. The two of them immediately turned pale with fright; how could Ouyang Shaofeng kill the Sixth Prince? How dare he! And Qin Lang, this was their Sect Master''s treasure.


    "Wei Yuan Zheng, bring this disciple back first. I will go save Li Mo and Qin Lang!"


    Before he could explain anything, Li Xiao Yi had already left without a trace. A prince had already died at the hands of Bei Liang! Even if it wasn''t a prince, Qin Lang definitely couldn''t die. If he died, how would I explain this to Zi Xin?


    "Fifth Elder, be careful!"


    Actually, it was just a warning. With Fifth Elder''s strength, it wouldn''t be a problem to save Qin Lang and Li Mo.


    With that, he carried the unconscious Sun Ruofeng and fed her a Spring-Returning Pill before turning around and walking towards the Flying Snow Sect. Just after taking a few steps, he turned around again and gave chase.

 C150

    The Head Supervisor and Shopkeeper Feng just happened to run into the four Orchids who had gone back.


    "Lan, are you alright?"


    "It''s fine. Head Steward Xie and the manager are concerned."


    Seeing the Head Supervisor and Manager Feng in front of them, Lan''er and her little sisters immediately went to welcome them.


    The Head Supervisor and Shopkeeper Feng looked at the four women, whose clothes were not the least bit messed up. They naturally understood that there shouldn''t be anything wrong.


    "You two encountered an elder of the Flying Snow Sect?" The Head Supervisor asked. He only looked at them, obviously having the same question, but with the Head Supervisor here, it was naturally not his turn to speak.


    The four women looked at each other. In the end, it was Lan''er who replied, "Reporting to Chief Steward, this subordinate did not run into any elder of the Flying Snow Sect. The Chief Steward must have wanted to ask about that Soul Controlling Realm expert."


    The Head Supervisor smiled in satisfaction and glanced at Manager Feng. As expected of a lady from our Fragrant Sky Pavilion, she was smart enough to nod slightly, "That''s right!"


    "Chief Steward, I was just about to report this matter to you. That Soul Controlling Realm expert doesn''t exist, to be more accurate, it''s just the shadow of a Soul Controlling Realm expert, and it was summoned by a young man. It only lasted for an instant, and then it disappeared.


    Lan''er recounted everything she had just seen, including the matter of Qin Lang and his sister battling several guards of the same cultivation level.


    "Are you talking about that gray clothed Young Master Qin?" Out of the three people in the Sixth Prince''s group, one of them had yet to reach Qi Cultivating Stage, so the only person who could fight against the other Qi Disciple guards was at least Qi Cultivating Stage. Other than the Sixth Prince, there was only Qin Lang.


    "Yes sir!"


    Before she left, she intentionally turned around to look at Qin Lang. It was indeed grey.


    "It really is him!" The general director and Shopkeeper Feng looked at each other, then asked, "Just now, you said that the shadow that Young Master Qin summoned was a demonic beast?"


    "Yes sir!"


    It was said that the appearance of the demonic beast in the Sunset Mountains was spread by a disciple of the Flying Snow Sect named Qin Lang. Right now, the disciple''s surname was also Qin, if his guess was not wrong, the two of them should be the same person. He should have established a relationship with the demonic beasts of Sunset Mountain, and the relationship was not bad! The Sixth Prince wasn''t surprised that he could fight against several experts of the same cultivation level with just Qi Disciple level 1. He was a monstrous genius who grew up in the eyes of the Sixth Prince. Interesting.


    Under everyone''s gaze, the Head Supervisor suddenly smiled and ordered the people around him, "Shopkeeper Feng, notify the people under you to check the background of this disciple of the Flying Snow Sect, Qin Lang. The more detailed the better!"


    "Yes sir!"


    Seeing the general director''s serious gaze, Shopkeeper Feng did not dare to hesitate and immediately nodded his head in agreement.


    "Alright, let''s go back!"


    After the general director finished giving orders, he turned around and left, and the few of them followed behind him.


    In almost an instant, Li Xiaoyi arrived at the place where Qin Lang and the others met with troubles. He saw two people squatting on the ground, surrounding a person.


    "Qin Lang, six ¡­ Li Mo, are you guys alright? "


    Hearing the familiar voice, the two of them turned around and realized it was the fifth elder.


    "Fifth Elder, we''re fine."


    Li Mo and Qin Lang stood up to welcome the Fifth Elder.


    "It''s good that you''re fine, it''s good that you''re fine, that ¡­" The Fifth Elder patted their shoulders and was about to continue asking.


    With a "hu" sound, another figure landed on the ground with a person in his arms.

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    "Courtyard Head Wei, why are you here as well?" Is Ruo Feng alright? " Qin Lang looked at Wei Hui, who was also hurriedly rushing over with Sun Ruofeng in his arms, and asked.


    "Li Mo, Qin Lang, are you two alright? Sun Ruofeng is fine, he just exhausted his spirit energy. Where is that Soul Controlling Realm expert?" Just like Li Xiaoyi, Wei Hui''s first concern was their safety before asking about the Soul Controlling Realm expert.


    "We''re fine. We don''t have any Soul Controlling Realm experts. Let''s take that person and head back to the Flying Snow Sect first."


    Qin Lang pointed at Song Yi, who was on the ground. The eyes of the Wei Courtyard and the Fifth Elder turned over, while Song Yi was also looking over. He didn''t know whether the two of them would want to eliminate him after knowing the whole story.


    "Did he save you?" Li Xiao Yi asked the two people in front of him. Qin Lang and Li Mo were safe and sound except for the man on the ground who was injured and had the highest cultivation.


    "It wasn''t him who saved us. It was originally an enemy, but now it isn''t." The one who spoke was Li Mo. His voice was somewhat complicated.


    "What''s going on?! Forget it, let''s talk on the way back. "


    Fifth Elder wanted to ask the reason, but she felt that it wasn''t appropriate to keep talking here. There was another person in the arms of the Wei Courtyard. Li Xiaoyi walked over, picked up Song Yi, and they all flew towards the Flying Snow Sect.


    "Qin Lang, what exactly happened with that roar just now? That Spiritual Energy fluctuation was at least at the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm. That''s why I came over." On the way, the Wei Courtyard couldn''t help but ask.


    According to his investigation, unless the demonic beasts from the Sunset Mountains had left the mountains, it was impossible for them to be so powerful. Therefore, he was even more worried, as the Demonic Beasts from the Sunset Mountains were not known as enemies or friends, although Qin Lang had some ties with them, he was only a single person and had no ties with the Flying Snow Sect. One must know that the Flying Snow Sect was the closest sect to the Sunset Mountain Range, and once the demonic beasts from the Sunset Mountain Range had left, the Flying Snow Sect would naturally be the first to charge of them.


    "Head of the Wei Courtyard, I was the one who created that Soul Controlling Realm attack. I can only tell you that it is indeed related to the seniors of the Twilight Mountains, but I can''t say for sure. Please forgive me." However, one thing is for the Wei Yuan to rest assured. As long as the disciples of the Flying Snow Sect do not kill in the Dusk Mountains, senior Xiong and the others will definitely not be our enemy. "


    The Void Spirit Tablets of the Demonic Beasts'' seniors could be said to be the greatest secret on his body apart from the Green Blue Continent''s World Suppression Tablet. It was also a life-saving item, so it was best not to casually reveal it.


    "Really?! "As long as we don''t kill carelessly, the Demon Beasts in the Sunset Mountains will not make us enemies?" The Wei Courtyard skipped over what Qin Lang had said before, and only asked the question that concerned them the most.


    Well, the explanation he gave was in vain. Qin Lang answered with certainty, "Yes, that''s it!"


    "That''s good." He didn''t want to know what secrets Qin Lang had, and the Flying Snow Sect didn''t have this rule either. He only wanted to know if the demonic beasts of the Duskfall Mountains would be able to threaten the safety of the Flying Snow Sect or the safety of the entire human race.


    After half an incense''s time, the few of them arrived at the Flying Snow Sect.


    Li Xiao Yi looked at Qin Lang and then at the other two. Seeing that the two of them did not have any reaction, it seemed that they both knew. I''ll bring these two along to heal my wounds. "


    "Yes."


    Qin Lang nodded and bowed towards the Wei Yuan Courtyard. He then looked at Li Mo, bid his farewells and headed straight for the sect head''s residence.

 C152

    By the time Qin Lang walked into the residence, it was already late into the night. The other elders had all left, leaving Xia Wuliang sitting there with his eyes closed.


    "We pay our respects to the grand master."


    "Hmm? Qin Lang, why is it you? Where are the Fifth Elder and the Wei Yuan School? "


    "Reporting to Sect Leader, the Fifth Elder has gone down to recuperate. The Wei Courtyard has also returned. The Five Elders sent disciples to report on the situation."


    "Oh? "So you were on the spot. Come, tell me in detail."


    "Yes, the situation is like this. Me, Li Mo and Sun Ruofeng ¡­" Qin Lang told them in detail what happened after they went to the Fragrant Sky Tower. He also told them in detail about his conflict with Ouyang Shaofeng, how he chased them, and how he used Senior Hu''s Void Spirit Token to turn the tide.


    Sovereign Xia''s expression did not change at all. He drank his tea as he quietly listened to Qin Lang''s story, because he knew that as long as Qin Lang could safely stand here, it would mean that they had won. Since they had won, they could slowly consider other matters.


    "Alright, Qin Lang, I already know about what happened. Does anyone else know that you can trigger the strength of the Soul Controlling Realm?"


    "I don''t know either. At that time, other than us and Ouyang Shaofeng, I didn''t sense anyone else there ¡­"


    Qin Lang scratched his head. In the end, his cultivation was still too low, and if there were other people there, it would be a problem how he could take care of them, but luckily, Ouyang Shaofeng only knew that he was a disciple of the Flying Snow Sect with the surname of Qin. With tens of thousands of people in the Flying Snow Sect, there were also dozens of disciples surnamed Qin.


    "Yes, you can go back first, the fewer people who know about this, the better. If they can''t hide it, we can face it. Don''t worry, you don''t need to worry about the Ouyang family, even though Ouyang Ke is the county governor of Northern Cold Prefecture, our Flying Snow Sect isn''t afraid of him. It''s just that he represents the imperial court of Grand Xia and we have to give him some face."


    Xia Wuliang said it in an extremely casual manner, as though the Northern Heavens County''s County Governor wasn''t something important. Qin Lang''s heart relaxed. He knew that there was no need for the Sovereign to lie to him. Since the Sovereign said there was no problem, then there was no problem.


    "Yes, Sect Leader. Disciple will take his leave."


    Qin Lang didn''t return to his dormitory. It was too late now. He walked out by himself to the bamboo forest and sat down, then laid down on a rock.


    Looking at the full moon in the sky, Qin Lang thought of Zi Xin. This was the place where they had kissed for the first time. His letter probably hadn''t arrived yet, so he wondered how Zi Xin was doing now.


    Qin Lang closed his eyes and thought about what had happened today. His cultivation was still too low, and thinking about how he was only a shadow of Senior Hu, yet he was still so proud of himself after defeating a few people of the same cultivation level. If another young master were to appear in the future and try to snatch Zi Xin from him, wouldn''t he be looking for Senior Xiong and the others?


    No, cultivation was still the most important thing to him, he had to work hard and cultivate. Only by having enough strength could he protect himself and the people he wanted to protect. Only then would he have the chance to go to the moonlight and find the legendary Azure Sky Continent.


    Thinking of this, Qin Lang sat up, climbed onto the huge rock, and sat down.

 C153

    When Qin Lang woke up again, the sky was already bright.


    When they returned to the dorm, Li Mo and Sun Ruofeng were still peacefully asleep. Qin Lang fell flat on the ground and fell asleep ¡­


    During these few months, Qin Lang, Li Mo, and Sun Ruofeng, aside from training, also went out a few times. They were all safe and sound, as if the incident with Ouyang Shaofeng a few months ago had never happened.


    "Qin Lang and Li Mo, there are still five days until the annual rest period. Do you guys have anywhere to go?" After finishing today''s cultivation, Sun Ruofeng laid on Qin Lang and Li Mo''s shoulders and asked.


    "Of course I''m going back to Blue River City. I haven''t gone back for a year, and it''s been a long time since I''ve seen Uncle Lan and Aunt Qin." Qin Lang laughed as he spoke. That was his second home.


    "As for me, I''m naturally going back to the capital. As I believe you all have already guessed, my family still has some influence in the capital, and we usually live there as well."


    Li Mo said this in a very natural manner, this was something that he had already thought of a long time ago, his identity could not be revealed for now, and now that he said it, he was afraid that the remaining few months would not be a good time. What he said was not wrong, the Xuanyuan family was in the capital, and they had some power, but that "point" was too big.


    Qin Lang and Sun Ruofeng didn''t mind that Li Mo still hadn''t told them about his background. They had been like brothers in the past few months, so Li Mo naturally had his reasons for not wanting to say it out loud. It wouldn''t be too late for him to say it when he wanted to.


    Five days passed in the blink of an eye, and the day of the Flying Snow Sect''s annual rest had arrived. After the three bid their farewells at the sect gate, Li Mo and Sun Ruofeng left. Qin Lang stood alone at the entrance, waiting for Uncle Liang''s arrival.


    Uncle Blue had long since sent him a letter, saying that he would let Uncle Qin come to pick him up. The sky was a bit overcast, and a few snowflakes were falling from the sky.


    Qin Lang walked forward a few steps. Seeing Liang Bo''s carriage, he hurriedly went up to welcome it.


    "Young Master Qin, this old man is here to pick you up."


    "Uncle Liang, you look more and more energetic. Are Uncle Lan and Aunt Qin doing well?"


    "Good, it''s fine. It''s just that Miss hasn''t returned yet, otherwise it would have been much better. Young Master Qin, get on the carriage. Let''s go back."


    Liang Bo opened the door and invited Qin Lang in. Qin Lang didn''t stand on ceremony and walked over. It was indeed the same one from a year ago. They were quite familiar with each other.


    In fact, Qin Lang could also go back himself, and it would be faster. Uncle Lan sending Liang Bo to pick him up had undoubtedly told him that Uncle Lan and the rest loved him as if he was their own daughter. In their hearts, Qin Lang was already their future son-in-law.


    Qin Lang and Liang Bo chatted along the way. Time passed quickly, and two days later, the two of them entered Blue River City.


    After entering the Flying Snow Sect, Qin Lang rarely had the chance to visit any other city. He always felt a sense of novelty towards those cities, which made him yearn even more for those cities.


    When he arrived at the City Lord''s Mansion, the Mayor and Aunt Qin were both waiting for him on the steps outside the door.


    "Uncle Lan, Aunt Qin, why did you come out?"


    "Lang''er, it''s been a year since we last met. Let this aunt see if you''ve lost weight ¡­"


    "Haha, kid Qin, Zi Xin didn''t come back this year, so we had no choice but to come and pick you up."


    The two of them also welcomed him with a face full of joy and started to joke. Ever since they had received Zi Xin''s letter, Qin Lang would write two more letters every month, one to the capital, and the other to Blue Light City. However, no matter how many letters there were, they couldn''t be more familiar with each other.

 C154

    A winter snows finally came down, bringing with it a new year.


    Within the main hall of Blue Wind City''s Mayor''s mansion, Qin Lang and the couple had finished their New Year''s dinner and were chatting.


    "Qin Lang, you did a good job in the Flying Snow Sect. You didn''t embarrass me, Lan Mingwu." Heh, I, Lan Mingwu, have my eyes on someone.


    Mayor Lan was obviously very happy. He patted Qin Lang on the shoulder and said happily. On the other side, Madam Qin rolled her eyes and looked at her husband with dissatisfaction.


    "Hey, are you even going to be so shameless? Xin''er and I were the ones who brought her home, when did she become someone you took a fancy to?"


    "Hey, Madam. You and Zi Xin brought him back. I nodded and said that I had my eyes on him, right? Qin Xiao, tell me, am I right?"


    Mayor Lan argued while looking at Qin Lang. Qin Lang laughed, "Uncle Lan is right. If it wasn''t for you, I might still be begging for a living."


    "Lang Er, what you said isn''t right, gold will always shine. With your talent, no matter which sect you go to, you will definitely be an existence ranked at the top. You better not belittle yourself ¡­" Wait a moment, I''ll go get you some new clothes. "


    Right after Qin Lang finished speaking, Madam Qin frowned as she retorted. After warning Qin Lang, she suddenly remembered that she had made him a new set of clothes. She turned around and walked towards the backyard.


    "Ma''am, is there anything for me?"


    Mayor Lan looked at his wife expectantly.


    "No, only Lang Er and Xin Er''s. What''s yours is still the City Lord''s Mansion''s clothing workshop, so I''ll help you make it."


    Madam Qin did not even look back as she waved her hand.


    "Ah ~ My treatment can''t compare to yours!"


    "Don''t be disappointed Uncle Lan, this kid also has a gift for you!"


    Qin Lang smiled as he consoled the lonely City Lord.


    "Oh? "What gift? Quickly take it out for Uncle Lan to see."


    "Wait!" Lang Er, don''t take it. You can take this old thing. You want even Lang Er''s gift, you really don''t want your old face anymore ¡­ "


    "Madam ¡­"


    Mayor Lan hurriedly wanted to look, but Madam Qin had already returned from the backyard. She stopped Qin Lang, who was already in her arms, and looked angrily at Mayor Lan, who immediately shut down and called out "Madam" in an aggrieved tone. If the citizens of Blue Wind City were to see this scene, they would know that the wise and wise Mayor was actually a man under the watch of a wife.


    "Auntie Qin, Uncle Lan, you must accept this gift. This is a bit of kindness from this kid."


    Qin Lang still took out a Void Spirit Board and a white pearl.


    "Qin Lang, what is this thing? How come I''ve never seen it before?"


    Mayor Lan looked curiously at the black token. He had no impression of the markings on it, but he had definitely never seen it before. Madam Qin also looked at the object in Qin Lang''s hand.


    "Uncle Lan, Aunt Qin, this is the Void Spirit Token, it was gifted to me by a few seniors of the demonic beasts of the Sunset Mountain." Uncle Lan, Aunt Qin, this is the Void Spirit Token, it was gifted to me by a few seniors of the demonic beasts of the Sunset Mountain. Qin Lang introduced them one by one.


    As soon as Lan Mingwu heard this, his complexion became solemn. As soon as Madam Qin saw her husband''s expression, she knew what he was thinking. Thus, she asked this question.


    "Lang, are you on good terms with the demonic beasts of the Sunset Mountains?"


    "Mm. Senior and the others treated me very well."


    Qin Lang was stunned. Was there a problem with that?

 C155

    "Let me say it!" Lan Mingwu stood up and said in a serious tone, "Qin Lang, the imperial government attaches great importance to the mutation of a demon beast within the borders of the imperial city. This is because the secret spies of the demon clan have received news that there have been earth-shattering changes within the territory of the demon clan, and all sorts of demon beasts have advanced as well. The demon clan seems to have become the greatest race in the entire Tianxia Continent, and in order to prevent the demon beasts within the borders of the Grand Xia from harming the human race, there may be another encirclement and annihilation of the imperial kingdom''s demon beasts."


    "Really? "When is this?!"


    Qin Lang was greatly shocked in his heart. The imperial government wanted to encircle and annihilate the demonic beasts of Grand Xia? In this way, the relationship between the demon beasts and the human race would completely collapse. Not only would the two sides cause unnecessary casualties, but they would also continue to be enemies forever.


    Actually, from the perspective of the rulers of Grand Xia, he understood that if the humans wanted to return to the demon race and stab them in the back during the war between the humans and demons, the consequences would be extremely dire. However, the problem now was that this was what the rulers of Grand Xia were thinking.


    "I''m not sure about the details, but the imperial government has already made some preparations. Qin Lang, this news is classified as top secret. You must not leak it out."


    Lan Mingwu reminded.


    "Uncle Lan, how many Star Condensation experts do you have in Grand Xia?"


    Qin Lang suddenly asked a seemingly irrelevant question, causing the couple to be stunned for a moment. The two of them looked at each other.


    "There should be no more than one palm, that''s all on the surface. The old demons in the dark might not know this, but I think there should not be more than ten of them."


    Lan Mingwu spoke very rudely, directly calling those sect ancestors and calling them old freaks.


    "Uncle Lan, you''ve heard about the Void Spirit Board in my possession. I can use it to display the strength of a fifth level Soul Refining cultivator, but don''t you know how strong the senior demon beast that gave me this thing is? There are four of these seniors, and the strength of Senior Xiong and the others are still increasing."


    Qin Lang waved the Void Spirit Token in his hand, speaking calmly, Star Condensation experts were so rare in Da Xia, and the Four Great Clans were able to maintain a balance previously, which meant that everyone''s strength was about the same, if they wanted to annihilate the beasts now, they would need at least four Star Condensation experts to form an army, but they still might not be able to do that. Even if they fought, the survival of those Star Condensation experts would still be a problem.


    "Qin Lang, you said that there are four elders of those demonic beasts? "Then why are they in the Sunset Mountains ¡­"


    Madam Qin was somewhat astonished. There was an extraordinary existence within the Da Xia Empire for such a powerful demonic beast, four of them appearing at once.


    "Yes, the four seniors are all around the same level. As for why they are in the Sunset Mountains, I''m sorry, Uncle Lan, Aunt, it would be inconvenient for us to tell you all for the time being without the permission of the seniors. We''ll tell you all when we have the appropriate opportunity in the future."


    Uncle Blue and the others might not accept the news of the Yue Hua Continent and the Outer Realm now. More importantly, if it were to spread, the people of the Heavenly Star Continent would know that the experts of the Outer Realm were much stronger than them.


    For now, they could only rely on the Heavenly Star Continent to make use of this rare opportunity to become strong.

 C156

    Lan Mingwu and his wife''s eyes were calm.


    "It doesn''t matter. You have to fulfill your promise to others. This is the bottom line of being a person."


    Qin Lang, if that''s the case, quickly return to the Flying Snow Sect and reveal the news to your sect head. It shouldn''t be long before all the large sects in the region receive the news as well, but of course, the sooner you know about this, the better.


    He was right. When surrounding and annihilating demon beasts, the big sects were the main force that refused to be forgiven. Now that they told the Flying Snow Sect, it was simply because they wanted them to think of a way to report this news to the upper echelons.


    "Uncle Lan, can''t you reflect this like the imperial government?"


    Qin Lang didn''t understand. What he said was the truth. Shouldn''t reporting it to the imperial government be a matter for the various prefectures and the city lords? Telling the sect seemed like a lot of leftovers.


    "I knew you would ask that. The things you said were not even discovered by the court''s spies, and I am just a small city lord. The government should at least let me prove the source of the news, how could I say that it was you!?" If that really happens, you''ll be in for a lot of trouble in the future. "


    Lan Mingwu wasn''t surprised that Qin Lang would ask such a question. He continued, "Qin Lang, you should understand that there are dozens of City Lords like me in Northern Cold City. I''m afraid that Da Xia doesn''t have tens of thousands of City Lords like me, and your Flying Snow Sect, at the very least, has the power of a prefecture. They can also send experts to investigate the situation and they will easily attract the attention of the Imperial Court."


    Qin Lang finally understood.


    "Okay Uncle Lan, I will return to the Flying Snow Sect tomorrow and tell the sect head, Uncle Lan, Aunt Qin, take these two items well. Maybe you will need them someday."


    At this time, it was related to the survival of Da Xia Empire and the human race, so Qin Lang couldn''t be careless in the slightest. However, he believed that as the City Lord, Uncle Lan should be able to use the Void Spirit Token and the pearl.


    "Lang, you need these things more than us. We better not take them."


    Aunt Qin opened her mouth to refuse.


    "Aunty, I have another one, and I''ve also prepared one for Zi Xin. I''m afraid I''ll be going to the capital soon. You guys take it, and Zi Xin and I can be at ease."


    Qin Lang laughed and took out two more from his bosom, handing one of them over to Aunt Qin.


    "Madam, please accept this. This is a little gift from Qin Yun." Lan Mingwu said to his wife, and then slapped Qin Lang''s shoulder, "I didn''t misjudge her. Qin Lang, we entrust that girl Zi Xin to you. Go to the capital and take care of her. When you''re adults, come back and we''ll give you a big wedding!"


    Aunt Qin also looked at him with a smile, indicating that she didn''t object at all.


    Qin Lang''s face gradually turned red. He wasn''t sure if it was because of embarrassment or excitement, he had just left the village a year ago and had met the City Lord''s benefactor. He had even stolen his daughter.


    It was already late at night, so Aunt Qin dragged Mayor Lan out.


    "Alright, let''s go. Lang Er still has to hurry on our way tomorrow. Today, let him rest well. Lang Er, rest early. Don''t forget the clothes on the chair."


    "Good night, Uncle Lan!"


    Qin Lang picked up the blue robe on the chair. The stitches were very dense, and it was obvious that it was made by his aunt Qin. Holding the clothes, Qin Lang returned to his room. He slept soundly that night.


    The next morning, at the entrance of the City Lord''s Mansion in Blue Wind City.


    Qin Lang was bidding farewell to Mayor Lan and his wife.


    "Lang, bring this along!"


    "Thank you, Auntie."


    Aunt Qin handed over a bag of food. It was edible and smelled very fragrant.


    "Little brat Qin, your uncle''s mother made this for you last night. I haven''t had this treatment for many years. I''m afraid you will only be able to come back once every few years, but don''t worry about us, young people have their hearts set on us, and their cultivation and principles are all on us, so don''t let any of us down! "


    "Yes!" "Remember, kid." Qin Lang bowed, "Then, this punk will be leaving now. Uncle Lan, Aunt, please take care."


    Stepping on the snow that hadn''t melted yet, Qin Lang bid farewell to Lan Mingwu and Madam Qin in the cold wind and set foot on the road back to the Flying Snow Sect.


    Now he was fourteen.

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    After Qin Lang returned to the Flying Snow Sect, he told Sect Master Xia Wuliang about this matter. Xia Wuliang''s reaction was out of Qin Lang''s expectations, as if he already knew about this.


    "Qin Lang, I''m not surprised by this. With so many demonic beasts appearing overnight in the territory of Da Xia, the imperial government would definitely have some means to deal with them. However, they didn''t expect that there would be Star Condensation experts among the demonic beasts, which was why they wanted to encircle and annihilate them."


    "Then what do we do now? Sect Leader, can you think of a way to let the imperial government know of this matter? Once the Demon Beasts are annihilated in the entire Grand Xia, the seniors can''t just sit back and watch. At the very most, the negotiations will be the best.


    Hearing the Sect Leader''s words, Qin Lang asked.


    Sect Master Xia''s gaze was calm as he looked at him, "Qin Lang, I know what you''re thinking, but other than you, none of your seniors know, so even if I were to report it to the imperial government, it would only be our guess. Do you think the imperial government will change their decision because of this? "No, that''s why the crux of the problem lies with you!"


    Qin Lang was stunned. He only had a good relationship with the seniors, how did this become the key to resolving this matter? In addition, he had no relationship at all with the officials of Grand Xia. He wouldn''t be able to say anything even if he wanted to.


    "I have an idea. Do you want to go to Beijing now?"


    Xia Wuliang smiled as he looked at Qin Lang, causing Qin Lang''s heart to shudder.


    "Master, I want to go, but you are looking at me like that ¡­ "I feel very flustered ¡­"


    Qin Lang stared straight at Xia Wuliang, wondering if the Sect Leader long wanted to chase him to the capital because he was lacking a chance. And this time, it just happened to give the Sect Leader a good reason.


    "Then do you want to go or not? You don''t need to wait for six months to see little Xin."


    Xia Wujing didn''t panic in the slightest, it was as if he was sure that Qin Lang would definitely go. He still had his hands behind his back and his eyes narrowed.


    "Go!" He definitely had to go. But Sovereign, I''m going to the Royal Academy, right? The Royal Academy has yet to recruit any new students, so how am I going there? "


    Even though he felt that the grand master had planned all this beforehand, the temptation of seeing Zi Xin in the capital was too great for him to resist.


    "Hehe ¡­" I, Xia Wuliang, still have some face to show to you. Actually, you still have a great advantage when you go over now. You originally postponed the annual competition to become the Imperial Academy, but you didn''t need to participate in it to directly obtain a spot for yourself. What''s there to be dissatisfied with? "


    He also wanted Qin Lang to grow up faster, but the sky in Northern Cold City was too small, and the chances of giving Qin Lang a chance were too little. He had already said before that with the changes of the demonic beasts and the appearance of generations of outstanding talents, yet another great era had arrived.


    "Master, could it be that I am the only one to go? I don''t even know the way to the capital."


    Qin Lang spoke pitifully. In his entire life, Bei Liang had never appeared. The capital city was really far away from him.


    "Don''t worry, Li Mo will go with you. He knows the way, so it shouldn''t be a problem for the two of you to accompany him to the capital, right?"


    In the beginning, it was because of Qin Lang that he had joined the Flying Snow Sect. Now that Qin Lang had gone to the capital, there was no longer a need to stay, and he could also go home. My Flying Snow Sect had also sent away a big possibility of trouble, and everyone was overjoyed.

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    Li Mo accompanied him. Qin Lang was fine, the two of them had a good relationship and could take care of each other.


    "But Sovereign, will Li Mo agree?"


    You should know that he is a citizen of the capital. With his talent and background, where can he not go to my remote sect? I just want to be friends with you. What''s the point of him staying here after you leave? "


    Sovereign, this is different from what Fifth Elder said. Qin Lang silently thought to himself, Fifth Elder clearly told me to keep my distance from Li Mo, but Sovereign didn''t seem to care. That day, Fifth Elder anxiously shouted out the word "six".


    "Qin Lang, you can go and prepare it. I will write a letter of recommendation to you in a few days. When Li Mo comes, I will talk to him."


    "Yes, disciple will take his leave."


    From the interactions he had with Li Mo over this period of time, he shouldn''t be harming him. Maybe he had a reason for hiding his identity, but after thinking about it, the most noble person in the entire Grand Xia is a prince, right? Six ¡­ Prince?


    The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible. It was not that he had never thought about it before, he just did not dare to believe it, but now that the Sovereign and the Fifth Elder combined, there was no doubt that this explanation was the most reasonable. Li Mo is the Sixth Prince, so he hid his identity, and the Fifth Elder allowed me to keep a distance from him.


    After trying to figure out Li Mo''s identity, Qin Lang, on the other hand, didn''t have much of a reaction. He felt that he had to agree with Sect Master Li''s decision, and treat him as normal, so what if he respected me a third of a meter, or even a third of a meter. This was his own principle.


    When he got back to the dormitory, there was no one there.


    Qin Lang was probably the first person to return to the Flying Snow Sect, so he spent the next few days cultivating.


    After nearly ten days, the disciples of the Flying Snow Sect returned to the sect one after another, finally returning to the bustling scene of the past. After Qin Lang, Li Mo, and Sun Ruofeng gathered together for a while, Qin Lang and Li Mo were called over by the sect master one day.


    "Qin Lang, why do you suddenly want to go to the capital?"


    Li Mo was slightly surprised. He was fine before the new year, but it should be a few months later when the Royal Academy would be recruiting students. It had only been a year, why would Qin Lang be in such a rush to go to the capital?


    He had just been scolded and returned to the Flying Snow Sect, but because he had escaped from the imperial guards, he was severely scolded by his birth mother, the Grand Xia Empress. However, his royal father didn''t say a word, from his father''s attitude, he knew that his father would definitely support him in making a trip, otherwise, with the strength of the spy of the Grand Xia Empire, it wouldn''t be that hard to find him. However, he had just come here and was going back. He felt very unhappy.


    At this moment, Qin Lang was reading the letter of recommendation. "Three days from now, I will set off to the Royal Academy and look for a trustworthy headmaster. He will help me settle the matter of my admission."


    "I''m going to Beijing to see Zixin."


    Qin Lang smiled. Just the thought of seeing Zi Xin immediately filled his heart with joy.


    "Zi Xin?" Which Zi Xin?! "


    Li Mo asked curiously. On this trip back, he heard that Zi Xin was chosen by Prime Minister Shangguan Jian''s grandson.

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    "Her name is Lan Zixin. We agreed that we would meet this year."


    It couldn''t be such a coincidence! Li Mo''s heart went cold. That Zi Xin also had the surname ''Lan''. With a bit of luck, he continued to ask, "Is she the daughter of Blue Light City''s City Lord, Lan Mingwu?"


    "Li Mo, how do you know Uncle Lan has Zi Xin?" Qin Lang turned his head with a smile still hanging on his face.


    It''s over, it really is ¡­ Li Mo had given himself a huge slap in his heart. It was all his fault for having such a cheap mouth!


    "Listen..." I''ve heard of it. Brother Qin, you and Lan Zixin knew each other a long time ago? "


    Li Mo panicked as he changed the topic.


    "Yes, last year, no, it was the year before last. It was Zi Xin who brought me to the Flying Snow Sect. This time, Uncle Blue said that when Zi Xin and I become adults, we will get married."


    As he said this, the smile on Qin Lang''s face could not stop. There were only two more years left. To them, two years was but a blink of an eye away.


    "Really!?" Cough ¡­ Then, should I really congratulate Brother Qin? "


    Li Mo grinned bitterly. Who should he help now? Prime Minister Shangguan was the pillar of Da Xia, and his grandson Shangguan Ru was his playmate since he was young. And now, Qin Lang was his new brother, his friend, the blue-purple bamboo horse, and the blue-purple green bamboo horse, you guys ¡­


    "Brother Li, are you alright?"


    Qin Lang looked at Li Mo, who was obviously absent-mindedly smiling in a strange manner, and asked in confusion.


    "I''m fine ¡­" It''s fine, Qin Lang. Let''s hurry back and say goodbye to Ruofeng, Old Sun still doesn''t know that we''re suddenly leaving. It seems like we''ll only meet again in a few months. "


    "Un, that''s right. Let''s gather properly these few days!"


    Qin Lang nodded. The two of them suddenly wanted to leave. Sun Ruofeng was the only one left in the three-man team. It was better to speak in advance.


    Three days later, Qin Lang and Li Mo bade farewell to Flying Snow Sect''s Sect Leader Xia Wuliang and Fifth Elder Li Xiaoyi. After saying "treasure" to Sun Ruofeng, they set off on their journey to the capital.


    "Senior Brother, Qin Lang and the Sixth Prince left just like that?"


    Fifth Elder Li Xiaoyi was caught off guard by Qin Lang''s and Li Mo''s sudden departure. After they left, Li Xiaoyi began to ask his senior brother, the Sect Leader.


    "That''s right, I let them go together. Qin Lang should be the one to see the bigger picture. Bei Liang''s land is still too small."


    Xia Wuliang had his back facing his junior brother as he spoke.


    "Mm ¡­" "That''s good too, the capital city is where the true geniuses come from. Now that Qin Yun is there, it''ll be more beneficial to his growth. Finally, he can meet up with little Xin Xin."


    Li Xiao Yi stroked his beard and looked out of the window.


    Not long after Qin Lang and the others left, in the main hall of the Fragrant Sky Pavilion in the capital city of Da Xia city, a sound transmitting talisman shattered in front of General Manager Li Ge. Li Ge sat back on his chair and smiled to himself, "Qin Lang and Sixth Prince, hehe, I didn''t expect to be here so early."


    After knocking on the table twice, the general director called out, "Shunzi, go to the Royal Academy and tell the young lady that in seven days, you will meet a person called ''Qin Lang'' at the entrance of the academy."


    "Yes ¡­" But Master, Miss will agree! "


    A voice came from outside the door. It was only after hesitating for a moment that the second part of the sentence was spoken.


    The general director rubbed his chin.


    "Tell her that. Just tell her that there''s a person with even more terrifying talent than her. She will definitely agree."


    "Yes, old master!"


    After Shunzi answered, he turned around and left. He was very clear on the young lady''s character, but she was not to be provoked. When the lord used this trick, he tried every method he could to see if she was happy.

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    In front of the Royal Academy''s Heavenly Book Pavilion, a young girl in pink robes was sitting on the steps as she chanted, "Daddy only knew how to provoke me. I want to see how strong is this Rao Shi Zi Qin Lang''s talent to make him think so highly of him. He''s younger than me, and his talent is even better than mine ¡­ Apart from Brother Mo, I, Ye Susu, have never seen anyone else in the capital!"


    When they were mentioning the Ye Clan in the capital, the first thing that came to mind was definitely the Da Xia Empire''s abductee, the current abductee, Ye Yan, had inherited the abductee''s position for almost a hundred years. Back then, the abductors were people who had fought alongside Xuanyuan Lang, the founder of the Da Xia Empire, and fought their entire lives in wars to establish a brilliant battle record for the establishment of the Da Xia Empire.


    In the past tens of thousands of years, the Ye Family had faithfully defended the Xuanyuan Clan and passed down the information to the Marquis of the Twenty-fifth generation, Ye Yan. The Tian Xiang Pavilion, which had self-appointed as the general director of the family, was not only the Ye Family''s property, but also another intelligence agency of the Da Xia Empire. As for who the head of the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion was, no one knew, and in reality, it was always empty.


    The person in front of him was Ye Su Su, the only daughter of Ye Yan, the No.3rd Brother, two older brothers, and a younger brother. She was the apple of the Marquis'' eye and was only 14 years old this year.


    Ye Susu had just received news from her father that he would ask her to meet a person called Qin Lang at the entrance of the Royal Academy three days later. For this, her father had even used his unique technique, ''Intimidation Skill''.


    If her father''s words were proven to be false by her, then she would have to promise her one thing. As long as she asked him to do what he, Marquis Ye, could do, he would not be able to return. Now, her father owed her three things, so would it be the fourth time?


    She also didn''t know that although her father was unreliable at times, the possibility of deceiving her was not high in the matters of the geniuses in the various regions of Grand Xia. One must know that she was already at the Qi Disciple level 2 at the age of fourteen, and besides the power of metal, her strength of five had awakened four other levels.


    "Forget it, come at me. Geniuses are present every year, and this year, there are a lot of them. Qin Lang, right? I''ll come pick you up in three days. You''d better not disappoint me!"


    Ye Su Su stood up and patted the dust off her clothes and looked in front of her.


    Whenever they stopped, it was up to them to decide when to head out. What they did not know was that behind them, the imperial guards of the Da Xia Empire and the blood guards of the Flying Snow Sect were protecting them along the way. One was the prince of the Da Xia Empire, while the other was considered the hope of the sect.


    Three days later, Xi Jing City, one of the biggest cities in the Grand Xia Empire, appeared before their eyes. Qin Lang, who came from the countryside, was stunned. How could he describe Xi Jing''s prosperity?


    To put it this way, compared to Blue Light City, it was like the difference between Stone Monument Town and Blue River City.

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    On the main street of Xi Jing City, Qin Lang and Li Mo were walking side by side. Just like earlier, Qin Lang curiously looked at everything in Xi Jing City.


    On the other hand, Li Mo, who was born in the capital, or even Xuanyuan Mo, was very calm at this moment. On this street, he had already walked several hundred times, and the current him did not expect that Qin Lang had already guessed his true identity.


    As a prince, he had only met a lot less people of the same age as him, and there were even fewer people who could be considered his friends. There were some people who did not wish for their own juniors to get too close to the imperial family, such as the fifth elder of the Flying Snow Sect, Li Xiaoyi. He would do what he needed to do, and if anything happened to the imperial family, the small matter would become a big matter.


    This time when he went out, Qin Lang, who had saved his life by chance, was very interested in him. Qin Lang had completely saved them out of sympathy.


    The reason why Li Mo hid his identity, was because he was afraid that after Qin Lang found out about his identity, he might not be able to be friends like this anymore. After all, Qin Lang was just a commoner, and the matter of identity was an insurmountable divide, so he decided to find a better opportunity to reveal his true identity to Qin Lang and Sun Ruofeng.


    When they arrived at an intersection, Li Mo spoke.


    Qin Lang, the Royal Academy is at the end of this street. You can go there directly.


    Li Mo pointed to an alley and found an excuse to leave. If he went there with Qin Lang and was called out because they knew each other, it would not be the result he wanted.


    "En, I''ll go over myself. Li Mo, you go back first. Just contact me after I''ve settled down."


    Qin Lang was no exception. Li Mo was the Sixth Prince of the Da Xia Empire, so it was only right for him to return to the capital first. When he looked at the street that Li Mo mentioned, it was slightly less crowded compared to the other side streets.


    After bidding farewell to Li Mo, Qin Lang walked into the depths of the street. When he thought about how he would soon see Zi Xin, who was yearning day and night, his heart was filled with excitement. He touched the talisman on his chest and quickened his pace.


    At this moment, there was an extra sign at the entrance of the Royal Academy. The words "Qin Lang" were written on it, and a girl in blue was leaning against the sign, attracting the gazes of many students of the Royal Academy. It had already been almost an hour, and the girl leaning against the sign was Ye Susu. She was facing the direction of the Royal Academy, and perhaps she felt that it was a little embarrassing, a little absent-minded.


    "Damned Qin Lang, why aren''t you here yet? You made me lose face like this. It would be best if you were like father said, otherwise I would definitely teach you a lesson."


    Looking at the students coming and going in front of her, Ye Susu felt that there must be a lot of people who knew her. If the news of her daughter raising a signboard and waiting for a man were to spread, who knew what would happen, the furious Miss Ye would blame it all on Qin Lang, who was about to arrive.

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    Qin Lanshan arrived at the entrance of the Royal Academy. Just as she was hesitating on how she should enter, she suddenly noticed her name on a signboard at the entrance. Looking over, there was actually a young girl leaning on it.


    Could it be Zi Xin? How did Zi Xin know I was coming? He originally wanted to give her a surprise, but he didn''t expect her to come out to pick him up. Qin Lang was overjoyed. He was so excited that he didn''t even look at her.


    "Zixin."


    At this moment, Qin Lang felt as though he was holding the world in his arms. Even though the fragrance on Zi Xin''s body had changed, a familiar feeling still remained ¡­ Hm? He could clearly feel the "Zixin" in his arms stiffen for a moment, as if ¡­ What''s wrong ¡­


    It would be weird if Ye Susu wasn''t stiff. Her body that had been pure and clean for fourteen years? She was suddenly hugged today, and the key was that she didn''t know who it was. No one in the Royal Academy dared to be like this. Looking at the wide open mouths of the people in front of her, the blush on Ye Susu''s face spread to her ears.


    However, the good home tutor allowed her to suppress the anger in her heart. She slowly turned around, wanting to see what kind of person this audacious lecturer was. Then, she saw a pair of unfamiliar eyes.


    Their gazes met, and they were speechless.


    Tonight, there was no longer any need to worry. One of the three great beauty geniuses of the academy, the young miss of the Ye family, Ye Susu, was actually waiting for a lover. This hug could prove anything.


    She really carried the wrong person ¡­ Looking at the shocked gazes of the crowd, Qin Lang wanted to die. This was the first time he came to the Royal Academy and he had caused such a ruckus. He could tell from the words of the academy students that the beauty in his arms was a well-known figure in the academy. But why was she waiting for me?


    "That... "I ¡­"


    "Qin Lang, you really are the Royal Academy!" "Eh, this is ¡­?"


    Qin Lang was about to apologize, but a surprised voice sounded from the crowd before he could finish his sentence.


    Hearing this voice, Qin Lang and the young girl in his embrace both looked in the direction of the voice.


    This time, it was real Zixin. She couldn''t help but cover her mouth in shock when she saw the scene unfolding in front of her.


    "Hey, I said, look for your master. How long do you want to hold me?"


    Only then did Qin Lang realize that he was still holding her.


    "Sorry... "Sorry ¡­"


    Qin Lang hurriedly let go of his hands and apologized several times before hurriedly walking over to Zi Xin.


    "Qin Lang, when did you arrive? I don''t know why. "


    Zi Xin naturally held Qin Lang''s hand, showing no dissatisfaction with what had just happened. She knew that her Big Brother Qin definitely didn''t do it on purpose.


    Fog grass, this was the real winner of a life. He had just arrived at the academy, yet he had already carried one of the three great beauties of the Royal Academy, Ye Susu, as well as another true dao companion of Lan Zixin.


    "I just arrived and then ¡­"


    Qin Lang didn''t know what to say as he embarrassedly glanced at the young girl on the other side.


    "Bluepurple Xin? What is your relationship with Qin Lang?! "


    Ye Susu walked over and asked Zi Xin directly. Her tone was neither good nor bad.


    I heard this morning that Miss Ye was waiting for a lover at the entrance of the academy, and her name is Qin Lang. When she heard that she had the same name as my Big Brother Qin, she rushed over to take a look.


    The two of them stared at each other calmly. However, Qin Lang and the spectators could see the fire flickering in their eyes.

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    "Why am I here? I came here when my father told me to come pick up a person called Qin Lang. What''s wrong, Miss Lan, don''t you have a better understanding of the whereabouts of your lover than me?! "


    Ye Su Su taunted him as she crossed her arms and looked at Qin Lang.


    "Miss Ye, of course Brother Qin wanted to give me a surprise. That''s why he didn''t tell me. He didn''t know where you had come from and misled Brother Qin. That''s why there''s this misunderstanding." Right, Big Brother Qin. "


    Zi Xin fought with each other. When she looked at Qin Lang, her expressionless face immediately recovered its smile. It was a sweet smile.


    Qin Lang was now in a difficult position. Naturally, he was on Zi Xin''s side. However, it was also a fact that he had held her in his arms. Regardless of whether she was angry or not, she didn''t show it on the surface. Of course not.


    "Miss Ye, I didn''t mean to offend you just now. I''m here to apologize." Qin Lang made a standard apology before continuing, "If Miss still has not vented her anger, can you tell me the method of communication and the residence. Wait for me to settle down before you come to apologize."


    When he raised his head, he discovered that everyone was looking at him as if they were looking at a fool. Even Zi Xin, who was standing beside him, was shocked by what she saw.


    A method to shamelessly ask for a girl''s contact information, mm ¡­ It was simply unheard-of.


    "Hahaha, I''m going to die from laughter. This brother Qin Lang, even if I don''t help, I still have to respect you!"


    "It''s a bit interesting. She hugged the young mistress of the Ye family from the very beginning and then openly asked for her address in front of her partner. Tsk tsk, I haven''t seen anyone with this kind of courage in the past three years of the Royal Academy."


    "What''s even more surprising is that Ye Susu isn''t that angry. He''s holding one of the three great beauties of our Royal Academy. Hehe, why do I feel like the academy is going to be lively again?"


    The voice came from a rooftop where three young masters were standing.


    One of them was dressed in a purple robe while the other one was holding a folding fan, constantly tapping on his other palm. One of them was wearing a purple robe, while the other was holding a folding fan, constantly tapping on his other palm.


    Another person, dressed in blue, was looking in the direction of Qin Lang and the others with both hands behind his back. The corners of his lips curled up into a smile, and from time to time, sounds of amazement could be heard.


    The last person was clad in black, as he squatted on the rooftop. He stared at the two people beside him with an extraordinary gaze, and the words "Why do I feel that the Royal Academy is getting more lively?" came from his mouth. The youngest of the three seemed to be the eldest of them, but his status was the highest.


    They were all elites of the Royal Academy, and were respectively ranked 4th, 9th, 11th on the Dragon and Phoenix Rankings. Because Zi Xin had only been here for a year, she was ranked 17th.


    "Zixin, did I say something wrong ¡­"


    Looking at the strange gazes, Qin Lang was slightly perturbed. He only wanted a way to apologize to them. Why are they looking at me like that? Qin Lang had no idea what to do, so he could only ask for help from Zi Xin.

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    Before Zi Xin could reply, Ye Susu took out a sound transmitting talisman and handed it to Qin Lang.


    "No, you are right. I will wait for you to come and apologize."


    She was about to leave when she suddenly turned around to Zi Xin. This time, she said, "Lan Zixin, I suggest you explain to your lover about Shangguan Ru."


    With that said, he squeezed through the crowd and walked into the academy. The surrounding crowd consciously opened up a path for him.


    Who was Shangguan Ru? Just as Qin Lang was about to ask Zi Xin for her name, a trace of panic flashed across her face. Qin Lang looked at the crowd of people around him and didn''t know what to say, so he decided that he should first find Dean Shi. Qin Lang picked up the plate with his name on it, placed it into his storage bag, and asked Zi Xin.


    "Zi Xin, can I enter the Royal Academy now?"


    "Yes ¡­" "Yes, let''s talk as we walk."


    Zi Xin led Qin Lang out of the crowd. After the deacon explained, Qin Lang smoothly entered the Royal Academy.


    Qin Lang handed the recommendation letter to Zi Xin while he observed the interior of the academy. It was indeed very different from a sect. How could it be different? Qin Lang wasn''t able to say. He just felt that the situation had changed.


    "Dean Shi, Earth Academy''s Principal. Since when did the Sovereign have connections with the Royal Academy?"


    Zi Xin whispered after reading the letter.


    "Ah?" "What did you say, Zixin?"


    Qin Lang had sharp ears, but he couldn''t hear clearly.


    "No, nothing ¡­" Um, Qin Lang, I want to talk to you about Shangguan Ru. "


    Zi Xin stopped and returned the recommendation letter to Qin Lang. After thinking about it along the way, she still decided to tell Qin Lang about Shangguan Ru.


    After arriving at the Royal Academy, Zi Xin had gone through a test to awaken the power of the four elements of metal, wood, water and earth, and had quickly received attention. Being assigned to one of the five academies, in a test organized by the academy, Shangguan Ru of the Golden Academy, the grandson of the Prime Minister of Grand Xia, who was below ten thousand people, was immediately shocked to see Zi Xin.


    However, in her heart, there was only Qin Lang. If she could hide from Shangguan Ru, she would hide from her, and if she couldn''t, she would refuse directly with a cold look. The cultivation resources and gifts that Shangguan Ru had sent her were all sent back, but Shangguan Ru never gave up and came to find her whenever she had time. Zi Xin was annoying, but she couldn''t do anything about it.


    "What did you say, how did Shangguan Ru chase you?" Qin Lang turned his head, smiling as he patted Zi Xin''s head.


    "Qin Lang ¡­" "Why don''t you care about it at all? Do you dislike me?"


    Zixin looked at Qin Lang with tears flashing in her eyes. Big brother Qin''s reaction was a bit off. Wasn''t this supposed to be a question? How could he not be concerned? When she thought of the possibility that Qin Lang had a new lover, Zi Xin''s nose turned sour. Usually, she would be incomparably strong in the eyes of others.


    Since her first love had started, she put all her feelings into Qin Lang. She was the happiest when she wrote to Qin Lang and read his reply every month.

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    Zi Xin was anxiously awaiting Qin Lang''s reply.


    "Xin Er, how could you have such a terrifying thought? How could I not want you? I asked because my family''s Zixin is excellent, so it''s normal for me to be chased after by others in the academy. If not, then I might not have come. What can I learn with this group of blind people? "


    "Hehe, Brother Qin, how can you say that? Those who can come in here are the best of the best in our sect and family, how can they be blind ¡­"


    Zi Xin, who was still worried about loss and gain a moment ago, turned her tears into a smile. She grabbed Qin Lang''s hand and released it from her head. Then, she tightly held it in her hand.


    "I''m just joking. I believe that my Zi Xin definitely won''t leave me, so why would she care about me so much?" No one can stop us from being together. Whoever stops us, I will beat them until they agree! "


    Qin Lang waved his fist and looked down to see Zi Xin''s flower-like smile. He couldn''t help but gently pinch Zi Xin''s cheeks.


    "Mn, I believe you, Big Brother Qin. If you don''t abandon me, I will never leave you."


    Zi Xin''s eyes became crescent again.


    "Hehe, the two little kids have a good impression of others, even this old man looks a lot younger than he is. Beat him until the others agree, is that true?"


    Qin Lang immediately put his hand down when he heard the voices of the bystanders. Zi Xin also immediately straightened her expression. The two of them looked in the direction of the voice.


    He saw an old man standing not far from them. His hair was all white as he looked at the two of them with a smile.


    "President Shi?! "Why is it you?"


    Zi Xin''s small face instantly turned red. They had originally come to look for Dean Shi, but who would''ve thought that they would be bumped into each other when they were in the midst of a conversation? Just thinking about it made them blush.


    "I know you, right? You came to the Old Man''s Earth Academy, right? Isn''t it normal for me to meet you? Why are you so surprised?" Is there something you need? "


    Director Shi observed Qin Lang, who was standing next to Zi Xin, as he spoke.


    "President Shi, this student has brought Qin Lang to meet you." Zi Xin pointed at Qin Lang and introduced him, "He is recommended by our Snowfly Sect''s Master Xia. He has a letter of recommendation. Take a look."


    Qin Lang understood. He took out the letter of recommendation addressed to him by the Sect Master and respectfully handed it to the old man in front of him.


    "Oh?"


    Director Shi took it and opened it to take a closer look.


    After a while.


    After the old man finished reading the letter, he raised his head and asked, "You are Qin Lang?"


    "Reporting to the Principal, the kid is Qin Lang."


    "Mhm, he looks like a good person, but his cultivation is a little low. But that doesn''t matter, as long as his talent is good enough, it doesn''t matter if his cultivation is a bit lower."


    "Yes."


    "Dean Shi, Qin Lang''s talent is no problem. He should be better than me."


    Zi Xin butted in, impatient to prove Qin Lang''s innocence.


    "Little girl Zixin, this old man understands the feelings of his lover. However, even if you say so, this old man doesn''t count." With regards to Zi Xin''s rude interruptions, Dean Shi didn''t mind the two of them joking around until Zi Xin lowered her head. He then continued to ask, "Qin Lang, you know this right? Since you haven''t tested your innate talent in the sect before, there are still rules. We need to test your innate talent first, don''t you have any objections!"


    "No objections, the grand master told me!"


    "Alright, since you have no objections, let''s go now."


    "Yes sir!"

 C166

    President Shi led Qin Lang and Zi Xin to a building. Zi Xin was no stranger to this building. It was called the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets.


    This was a place specially used by the Royal Academy to store magic treasures. It was very similar to the Flying Snow Sect''s grid building. However, this place only stored magic treasures, such as weapons and pills.


    Seeing the arrival of one of the five principals, President Shi, the guard of the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets immediately bowed and allowed Qin Lang and Zi Xin to pass without looking at them. It had to be said that no matter where one was, there would always be someone with privileges.


    Entering the building, the three of them arrived at a room. The storage shelves in this room were all filled with identical beads.


    Master Shi picked up a pearl and said to Qin Lang, "This is the magical equipment used to test talent, the Spirit Controlling Bead. Inside is a small formation that senses the power of the five elements, it will circulate the spirit energy in your body, if the bead can emit four colored rays of light then it will have four types of power, depending on the color, the metal, wood, water, fire, and earth can be differentiated by their talent. Under the same color, you can make the pearl emit the brightest light, which academy will you be assigned to, understood?"


    "Understood, thank you, Principal Shi!"


    "No need to thank me. Here, hold it in your hand. Try your best to speed up the circulation of the spiritual energy within your body until you reach your limit."


    Qin Lang nodded. With how detailed Dean Shi was, as long as he wasn''t an idiot, he would be able to understand. He took the pearl from the dean''s hand, closed his eyes and circulated the Spiritual Energy within his body.


    Zi Xin''s eyes were fixed on the pearl in Qin Lang''s hand. She clenched her fist tightly, as if the one undergoing the test was her. At this moment, Zi Xin was both excited and apprehensive.


    After a long while, the bead had still not changed.


    "What is Qin Lang doing? Why isn''t he circulating his spirit energy?" Zi Xin was a little anxious. The reason why the bead hadn''t changed over such a long period of time was definitely because Qin Lang hadn''t circulated his spirit energy. No matter how bad his talent was, it would at least make the bead glow slightly. Thinking of this, she wanted to give a reminder but was afraid of disturbing Qin Lang, so Zi Xin stealthily glanced at Dean Shi.


    President Shi frowned. What the hell was this kid doing? After holding it for so long, he still didn''t use any strength, waiting for the new year!


    After a little while, Director Shi could not help but lose his temper. Just as he was about to speak, Qin Lang opened his eyes, looked at the two of them and asked, "How is it? "A few colors lit up."


    After all, ever since he started cultivating, he had never been weaker than anyone else. His cultivation speed was at the peak of the Snowfly Sect, otherwise, Sect Master Xia would not have thought so highly of him.


    Zi Xin and President Shi looked at each other and saw the doubt in their hearts.


    "What''s wrong? Why are all of you not saying anything? "


    Qin Lang asked. The expressions and reactions of the two in front of him were off, causing him to be unsure of himself. Could it be that the five colors really made the two of them so shocked? However, it was obvious at a glance that this was not the case. There was only confusion and shock on their faces, but not a hint of happiness.


    Could it be that his innate talent was lacking and his color was too little?

 C167

    Qin Lang quickly thought of another possibility. The smile on his face was nowhere to be seen as his expression stiffened.


    "Qin Lang, did you really circulate your Spiritual Energy just now?"


    He really had not seen anything like this before. Just like what Zi Xin had thought, no matter how poor a talent was, as long as one entered the Qi Cultivation stage, they would at least be able to shine once again.


    "It''s working! What''s wrong? Could it be that the Imperial Spirit Stone was not lit up?"


    Qin Lang scratched his head. This was impossible, right? He didn''t even have the slightest bit of talent for the five elements?


    "Although I also find it hard to believe, what you said was right. During that time just now, you didn''t even dodge the Soul Controlling Spirit Stone."


    As Director Shi spoke to Qin Lang in a low voice, his eyes were filled with confusion as well. Qin Lang was stunned for a moment as he looked at Zi Xin. He didn''t think that Dean Shi would joke around with him over such a matter. This was just a subconscious reaction.


    Zi Xin also nodded her head, proving once again that what Dean Shi said was the truth.


    The room was silent.


    "Could it be that this Spirit Stone has broken down, so it can''t be measured?"


    Zi Xin''s voice suddenly rang out and the eyes of Dean Shi and Qin Lang instantly lit up.


    President Shi quickly took the other one from the shelf and stuffed it into Qin Lang''s hand. He almost took the other one and put it aside.


    "Qin Lang, try this again!"


    Qin Lang closed his eyes once again. This time, he held it for even longer than before. Sweat trickled down from his forehead.


    It couldn''t be such a coincidence. The probability of both of the spiritual beads being broken at the same time was not much different from when they met two Star Condensation experts in Da Xia. Every year, after using the spiritual beads, there would be a special refiner who would examine and repair them.


    "Still not lit?"


    This time, Qin Lang opened his eyes and swept his gaze over the two of them. He immediately understood what was going on, but his mood immediately dropped. He didn''t believe that both of them would fail at the same time.


    Director Shi walked to the other side of the room.


    "Big brother Qin ¡­"


    At this moment, Zi Xin didn''t know how to advise Qin Lang. She called out to him in a low voice, and Qin Lang forced a smile as he looked at her.


    With a wave of his hand, a small "pentagram" appeared in the center of the room. It was glowing faintly, and each of the five corners of the "pentagram" were placed on a different disk, with one of the five characters, "Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth". In the blink of an eye, the five corners of the circle were linked together into a very complete circle.


    Qin Lang and Zi Xin watched as Dean Shi completed the array formation on the ground. Zi Xin had never seen it before. At the time of the test, she had used the Spiritual Controlling Spirit Bead, so she hadn''t used anything else.


    "Qin Lang, come over here and stand in the middle! "This is the Heaven''s Gift meridian formation, it is the most accurate method to test talent on the continent. If you are unable to find this formation, I advise you to prepare yourself."


    He had never experienced this kind of situation before, so he didn''t know what to do. He could only use the final method to try it out, but if he couldn''t, then he could only accept this fact. A genius disciple with astonishing cultivation speed was just a good-for-nothing talent that couldn''t be awakened.

 C168

    Qin Lang walked to the center of the formation. This time, he didn''t close his eyes; he used almost all of his spiritual power. Dean Shi was also supporting the formation from the side.


    Half a quarter of an hour later, Qin Lang''s forehead was covered in sweat. The Heaven Punisher Formation''s pentagram hadn''t changed at all.


    A look of confusion and disappointment flashed across Director Shi''s face as he looked at Qin Lang.


    Zi Xin''s tears couldn''t help but flow down. Just as Qin Lang was about to lose all hope, the meridian array''s'' Gold ''plate suddenly flashed.


    "It''s lit up! It lit up! Brother Qin, don''t give up and continue working hard! "


    Zi Xin was the first to shout. Qin Lang, who was just about to give up, and President Shi, who was about to get up, quickly sat down and started running the array once again.


    The word "gold" lit up slightly and gradually became indestructible. This scene filled Qin Lang and Zi Xin with hope.


    However, in the next quarter of an hour, no matter how hard Qin Lang tried, he was only able to maintain the golden light and not extinguish it.


    If none of them could be lit up, it could mean that Qin Lang was lacking some sort of a perseverance or that he was different from ordinary people, and there was still a sliver of a chance. However, if Qin Lang was able to keep his hopes lit up and not die out, then it would mean that Qin Lang was going to be put to death, a loser who could only awaken one line of power by luck.


    Qin Lang almost walked out of the array, he couldn''t believe his own eyes, he was actually a trash that could only awaken the power of metal?! The blow was unbearable, at least not yet.


    "Big brother Qin ¡­" As long as you cultivate the power of metal to the limit, you will still be able to achieve something. No matter what, you still have Xin''er, Xin''er will never leave you. "


    Zi Xin''s heart ached as she looked at Qin Lang''s walking corpse. She walked over and gently embraced Qin Lang. She was worried that Qin Lang wouldn''t be able to get away, but she didn''t dare to say it out loud.


    "Don''t worry, Zixin, I won''t let you off. Can you let me slow down for a while?"


    At this moment, Qin Lang''s face was pale. He forced out a smile and gently caressed Zi Xin''s hair. Dean Shi stood up and retracted the formation on the ground. He glanced at Zi Xin with a complicated expression. It must be a pity.


    "Zixin, is this the lover you have been yearning day and night? A trash who can only awaken one row of power?! "


    An untimely voice came from the door.


    "Shangguan Ru, what are you doing here?!" What does it have to do with you? Scram! "


    Seeing Shangguan Ru''s Zixin at this moment, like an angry lioness, she didn''t show any face to Shangguan Ru.


    "Zixin, you''re telling me to get lost?"


    "Scram!" Didn''t you hear me tell you to scram! "Don''t call me Zixin, we''re not that close, Shangguan Ru."


    Shangguan Ru couldn''t accept the fact that Zi Xin yelled at him to scram in front of him, so she asked hesitantly. But she didn''t expect that Zi Xin''s reaction would be even more intense.


    "Shangguan Ru, is this how Dean Fu taught you how to treat my Royal Academy''s guests? Regardless of Qin Lang''s talent or what, he is now a guest of our Royal Academy.


    "Yes ¡­" Yes! "Dean."


    Since Director Shi had spoken, Shangguan Ru didn''t dare to go against him. After all, the five principals were equal, and it was the same for all students in the institute.


    At this moment, Principal Shi already considered him as a guest of the Royal Academy. This meant that the path to study in the academy had already been broken, and only a person with talent could awaken. He wasn''t worthy to stay in the academy.

 C169

    After Shangguan Ru left, the room quieted down again. Qin Lang gently pushed Zi Xin away.


    "President Shi, can I leave now?"


    "Qin Lang, I''m very sorry. There''s nothing I can do about your situation ¡­"


    Dean Shi sighed. From the perspective of cultivation speed, he was clearly a genius, yet his talent was so poor. Wasn''t this a joke made by luck? If he were to accept Qin Lang into the Royal Academy, he wouldn''t be able to explain this to the Elders Guild.


    "I know. President Shi, I will be leaving first."


    Qin Lang pulled Zi Xin out of the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets. As expected, Shangguan Ru was still waiting outside. When she saw the two of them coming out, she blocked them and glared angrily at Qin Lang. She wanted to make a move, but was afraid of hurting Zi Xin.


    "Zixin ¡­"


    Shangguan Ru cried out in embarrassment, but Zixin ignored her. Ever since they came out, she tightly held Qin Lang''s hand and nestled against him, afraid that he would let go.


    "Qin Lang, let''s go. Wherever you want to go, I''ll accompany you today." Zi Xin said softly.


    "I want to go to the capital to have a look today. I''ll make a decision tomorrow."


    Qin Lang thought about how he had finally come to the capital and left without doing anything. Even if he was useless, as long as he did not die, he would continue living his life.


    "Alright, let''s go now!"


    The two of them walked towards the entrance of the Royal Academy. Shangguan Ru stood on the side and had no feeling of existence. Seeing how intimate Zi Xin was with other men and how useless she was, he couldn''t help but shout out loud, "Zi Xin, you will regret this!"


    Zi Xin didn''t respond, nor did she turn her head around. She just naturally accompanied Qin Lang out of the Royal Academy. Countless students saw the genius girl, Lan Zixin, walk out of the academy while leaning on a man''s arm. Her face was filled with a blissful smile.


    Although he really wanted to kill Qin Lang at this moment and could do it, he couldn''t. Now that he had killed Qin Lang, he would never get Zi Xin, he already understood that Qin Lang was destined to not be able to enter the Royal Academy, then there was still a lot of time for him and Zi Xin, he didn''t believe that Zi Xin would ever like this kind of trash, that one day, Zi Xin would be moved by him and return to his embrace.


    "Just you wait. Qin Lang, I''ll let you live for a few more years!" "Zixin, you will eventually be one of my men."


    In the past, he didn''t believe Zi Xin had told him that she had someone she liked. He thought that Zi Xin was just refusing, but now that someone Zi Xin liked had appeared, he came to investigate, and the result was such a scene. This made him, who was so proud and arrogant, feel betrayed.


    Principal Shi walked out from the Heavencraft Tower and looked in the direction Qin Lang and the rest had left. Shaking his head, it was time for him to think of a way to tell his old friend about Qin Lang.


    After everyone had left, no one noticed that the spell formation on Qin Lang''s Talent scroll had begun to crack, and it was getting bigger and bigger. In the end, all the spell formations on the scroll shattered and disappeared ¡­


    During the whole afternoon, Zi Xin led Qin Lang around almost all the fun places around the Royal Academy. It wasn''t that they were slow, but that Xi Jing City was just too big and that half a day''s time was still too short.


    As nightfall approached, Xi Jing City was still brightly lit up. Qin Lang walked into a relatively inexpensive inn. Although it wasn''t expensive, it was only a matter of time before he entered.

 C170

    He spent three gold coins to open a room. The room wasn''t big, but it was neat and tidy.


    Qin Lang entered his seat and sat down. He poured a cup of water and drank it himself. He turned his head and saw that Zi Xin had also sat down.


    "Zixin, shouldn''t you be returning to the academy? There shouldn''t be any problems coming out for the entire day, right?"


    Qin Lang was somewhat regretful. When he came out at noon, his mind was in a mess. He had completely forgotten if Zixin had any classes in the afternoon and only now did he remember.


    "It''s fine, Big Brother Qin. It''s only been a day. It''s fine as long as Big Brother Qin is happy today. "


    Zi Xin smiled as she sat on a stool and held her head as she looked at Qin Lang.


    "I mean, shouldn''t you go back now?"


    "Brother Qin, are you going to chase me away ¡­"


    Looking at Zi Xin''s pitiful expression? Qin Lang felt a headache coming on. It was as if he had seen this gaze before. He was a person who would not refuse, especially when it came to a beautiful girl like Zi Xin.


    "Zi Xin, I''m saying that it''s not good for you to continuously skip classes. If you don''t go back now, you''ll leave a bad impression on your dean."


    Qin Lang repeated himself. He felt that he had said it clearly enough this time.


    "I''m not leaving, I''m not leaving today. I want to sleep here too!"


    Zi Xin stood up, slapping the table with a cute expression.


    "Then I''ll go get another room."


    Qin Lang helplessly replied and was about to get up. Zi Xin rushed over and threw Qin Lang onto a chair.


    With the soft and warm fragrance in his embrace, Qin Lang caressed Zi Xin''s hair and patted her back with his other hand.


    "What are you doing?"


    "Big Brother Qin, why don''t you take me?"


    "¡­ ¡­." "What are you talking about, Zixin?"


    Qin Lang was stunned and couldn''t react for a while. To be honest, he hadn''t thought about asking Zi Xin, even though the cultivators were still young and shouldn''t be bothered about them, he felt that this shouldn''t be the case. Zi Xin was the first to mention it.


    "Big brother Qin ¡­" You look into my eyes. "


    Qin Lang was startled, but then he heard Zi Xin continue to speak, "Brother Qin, I know what you''re thinking. If I''m not wrong, you''re definitely leaving the capital right now, and you won''t be going back to North Cold, right?"


    Qin Lang turned his eyes to the side. Zi Xin was right, he was planning to leave the capital tomorrow and go to a foreign place. Where would he go? Was that important?


    "Are you still prepared to stop contacting us and let me take care of myself so that you won''t look back?"


    Zi Xin looked at Qin Lang and lowered her head. She knew in her heart that she had guessed correctly again.


    "Big Brother Qin, Xin''er will support you in any decision, regardless of whether you''re right or wrong, Xin''er will not blame you, and will always stand behind you. Big Brother Qin, as long as you''re alive, Xin''er will always be yours, no matter where you go, remember that Da Xia and Xin''er are still waiting for your return."


    This is the most sincere confession in the world. Qin Lang wanted to cry, but this time, he resisted the urge. To have a wife like this, what need does he have? I, Qin Lang, did not know how many lifetimes of luck I had to spend in order to encounter Zixin in my life.


    In an instant, Qin Lang prepared many words he couldn''t say anymore. "Take good care of yourself, don''t be sad, promise Shangguan Ru if he can''t wait!"


    "Zixin, wait for me for three years. After three years, I''ll come back and marry you!"

 C171

    Qin Lang held Zi Xin by the shoulders and looked at her seriously. There was no confusion or despair in his eyes, only a strong will to fight. So what if he was talented, he still had Xin''er, and also the promise he made to the old man.


    Sensing Qin Lang''s renewed fighting spirit, a trace of a smile appeared on Zi Xin''s face. It gradually transformed into a smile, and her eyes narrowed into two crescent moons once again.


    "This is my Big Brother Qin. Alright, let''s end the encouragement. Big Brother Qin, let''s go to bed."


    "Eh ¡­." ''Zi Xin, I''ve already recovered. I won''t give up on myself anymore. I''d better not be making a joke like this.''


    Hearing Zi Xin''s words again, Qin Lang, who had just been brimming with fighting spirit, choked.


    Zi Xin stood up and walked to the bed. As she walked, she unbuttoned her winter coat.


    By the time Qin Lang had recovered from his daze, Zi Xin had already crawled into bed. Only her nightgown was left, and her pair of obsidian eyes turned to look at Qin Lang. She purposely shifted her body a little to the side of the bed.


    Qin Lang could no longer remain calm. After all, he was a hot-blooded young man. His gaze was still on the bed. Zi Xin looked at Qin Lang''s face and secretly smiled as she reached out her hand to pat the bed.


    "Zixin, you''re playing with fire right now, do you understand?"


    Qin Lang pretended to be lustful and stopped stealing glances. His eyes started to stare presumptuously at Zi Xin on the bed.


    "Big Brother Qin, just put on airs. If you have the ability, come on up."


    Zi Xin''s mouth showed no fear. Her eyes were full of teasing as she slightly opened her blanket.


    "I''ll give it a try. I want to see who will suffer."


    This was nothing! He was actually transferred to a drama? As a man, how could he bear with such anger? Qin Lang began to take off his clothes and observed Zi Xin''s expression.


    Zi Xin maintained a cheerful expression from start to finish, as if she was really prepared for something.


    "Did I really go in?"


    "Mm, come on."


    Qin Lang crawled onto the bed and lay down. Zi Xin moved further in. For a long time, neither of them spoke. Zi Xin, however, was facing Qin Lang, looking at him.


    He was a bit confused. What kind of situation was this? He was obviously in the same bed as Beauty, yet he did not even dare to move. Could it be that he was really not prepared? However, in this situation, did men really need to be prepared?!


    Qin Lang turned his body and put an arm around Zi Xin. Zi Xin did not resist, but the relaxed look from before was gone. Qin Lang''s body trembled slightly and he closed his eyes, blinking his eyelashes.


    Qin Lang, on the other hand, couldn''t produce that kind of desire. At this moment, he only wanted to gently hold Zi Xin in his arms and he wanted to leave tomorrow, but he didn''t want to take Zi Xin''s body like this. Even if he couldn''t succeed, he had to at least be worthy of Zi Xin.


    "Big brother Qin ¡­"


    The nervous Zi Xin opened her eyes once again and looked at Qin Lang in shock. Obviously, Big Brother Qin had already hugged her tightly, so why ¡­ He whispered.


    "Sleep peacefully, don''t think too much. Let''s talk after I return three years later! "Turn your back."


    "Yes."


    Zi Xin obediently complied and turned around to hide in Qin Lang''s embrace. With a smile on his face, he fell asleep peacefully ¡­ I was right.


    The next morning, when Zi Xin woke up, there was no one by her side. There was only a letter.

 C172

    While Zi Xin was still reading the letter, Qin Lang was already on the road outside of the Western Capital.


    Right now, he was at a loss. He kept heading towards the east, but he didn''t know where his destination was. It was as if he had returned to the day he had just walked out of Stone Mountain Town.


    After an unknown amount of time, the skies gradually darkened. Qin Lang only knew that he was currently within a forest. This time around, he wasn''t stupid. He had already prepared lodging items.


    Sitting inside the tent, Qin Lang looked at the sky outside. The events of the past two days were too dream-like, and even he himself almost believed that even if he wasn''t a legendary genius, he would at least be considered outstanding. After the test, he discovered that he was actually the trash of the legends, and even the most useless.


    Fortunately, he still had Zi Xin. It was Zi Xin that allowed him to stand up once more, making him his hope.


    Qin Lang thought of many people. Uncle Lan, Aunt Qin, Jiu''er, the Flying Snow Sect''s leader, Fifth Elder, Su Rou, Sun Ruofeng, and Li Mo who had been taking care of him.


    Am I running away? Except for Zi Xin, he didn''t know whether or not he should contact Jiu''er, so he could only silently apologize and use the words that he could only hear.


    "Sorry Jiu''er, you''re right. I really am an oddity that only happens once every 2000 years, and it''s even the kind of trash that only has a single talent to awaken. I''m sorry, I''ve let you down."


    Qin Lang lowered his head and made his plans for the future. He was afraid that it would be impossible to rely on his talent. He didn''t know how long his cultivation speed would be able to maintain and how much more he would need to temper himself.


    "Brat, who said that you are useless? Who told you that you can only awaken one talent?"


    Suddenly, he heard a voice very close to his ear. Qin Lang was astonished. This person had heard what he had just said and quietly approached him without him noticing. It was definitely not something he could handle with his current cultivation.


    Moments later, Qin Lang regained his composure. He quietly took out the Void Spirit Token and asked with a voice that was as calm as he could, "Senior, who are you?"


    "Hehe, who am I? This old man Ye Yangzi, even if I told you, you wouldn''t recognize me. Also, put down that whatever card in your hand, it can''t even compare to this old man''s toys, and you still want to deal with this old man. "


    Qin Lang immediately jumped up and crawled out of the tent. After circling the tent once, his spiritual vision was at its farthest, but he still could not detect any Spiritual Energy fluctuations.


    The old man who spoke could easily detect his every move. His secret weapon had been discovered, and he had been demoted to a worthless person. How could he pretend to be calm?


    "Senior, who exactly are you? "Don''t tease me, I am already a cripple. Why don''t you just give me a quick death and let me get off scot-free?"


    He shouted out. The feeling of being toyed with by a cat and mouse made him depressed. If such a supreme existence wanted to kill him, Qin Lang knew that there was no way he would be able to do so.


    "Brat, I''m saying that you''re young and impatient. How can you do anything big in the future? Also, who said that you''re useless?"


    "Senior, I can only awaken one Inherent skill, how can this not be called trash? "You can come out. Since you''re not going to kill me, why don''t you tell me what your purpose is?"


    Qin Lang''s heart dropped a little. As long as this almighty elder wasn''t here to kill him, there was still hope. As long as humans didn''t die, there would always be hope.

 C173

    Oh right, this old man will ask you a question, and stop interrupting me. It''s your fault for constantly saying that you are trash and distracting this old man''s attention, let me ask you, why is this Hidden Dragon Pearl on you, where is that old man from the Azure Sky Continent? "


    "¡­"


    Qin Lang was so shocked that he couldn''t even speak. Before the old man could look down at him, he had revealed his greatest secret.


    "Kid, why aren''t you saying anything?"


    "Forward... Senior, where exactly are you? How would they know about the Hidden Dragon Pearl and the Blue Luan ¡­ about the Azure Sky Continent. "


    Some stuttering words came out of Qin Lang''s mouth, but at least he made it clear what he wanted to say.


    "What?" That old man didn''t even tell you he dared to pass you the Hidden Dragon Pearl? Heh, that''s true, he is sure that I won''t be able to escape from this Hidden Dragon Pearl ¡­ "What is this?" Azure Sky Continent, why is this thing here again! "


    He had been wearing it on his neck all this time, and had not used it even now. Only now did he remember that the old man from the Azure Sky Continent had told him not to open the Hidden Dragon Pearl before he arrived at the Azure Sky Continent. Could it be that he was afraid that the talking Ye Yangzi would be inside the Hidden Dragon Pearl?


    "Senior, what are you talking about?"


    "Kid, let me ask you, how is that old man from the Azure Sky Continent?!"


    Ye Yangzi''s voice was urgent, somewhat impatient to hear the news of the Azure Sky Continent''s old man.


    "Senior ¡­ Senior, he passed away ¡­ "


    Qin Lang said in a low voice. According to his guess, since the senior in the Azure Sky Continent would imprison Senior Ye Yangzi in this Hidden Dragon Pearl, there was a high chance that the two of them would be enemies. However, death is like the extinguishing of a lamp, and the death of a senior in the Azure Sky Continent was true.


    "What?!" I should have thought that since these things are in your hands, and the spiritual energy in this place is so thin ¡­ "Hur hur, I should have thought of it."


    Ye Yangzi''s voice sounded a bit lonely, and Qin Lang couldn''t help but start to doubt himself. Were these two really enemies?


    "Kid, are you the person he chose?"


    "No, before Senior passed away, I just happened to be by his side."


    Qin Lang spoke truthfully.


    "Then tell me in detail, how did he die?"


    "Yes, back in Stone Monument Town ¡­"


    Qin Lang did not hold back and told Ye Yangzi in detail about the Azure Sky Continent''s senior, the golden roc, and the people who were saved in the town by the stone tablet. In the end, the lamp dried up and the oil dried up.


    After hearing it all, Ye Yangzi did not say anything for a long time, while Qin Lang also remained silent.


    "So that''s how it is. Speaking of which, I was the one who harmed him ¡­" "Kid, you can ask whatever you want."


    Ye Yangzi immediately changed the way he addressed Qin Lang from a little kid to a little kid.


    "Senior, can you tell me about that senior from the Azure Sky Continent? Where exactly is the Azure Sky Continent? "


    Qin Lang was no longer polite and directly asked about the matters of the Azure Sky Continent. The old man had entrusted him with making a promise, and his home tutor since he was young was that a man must keep his promises and make a thousand promises! Qin Lang never forgot.


    "Little kid, you asked the wrong person. I don''t know about that old man either, but when I fought with him before, he locked me in the Hidden Dragon Pearl. I''ve heard some news about the Azure Sky Continent, but I was too focused on refining that I didn''t care, so I don''t know where I am either."


    "Eh ¡­"


    Ye Yangzi asking two questions at once caused Qin Lang to feel a bit disheartened. He had thought that he would be able to find out some news about the Azure Sky Continent.


    "Little child, don''t be so depressed. Although I don''t know where exactly it is, there''s still a bit of information. Tell me first, where is this place?"

 C174

    "This is the Heavenly Star Continent, also known as the Path of Exile."


    Qin Lang spoke the truth and even mentioned the name Senior Xiong and the others used to call this place.


    "Heavenly Star Continent? "I''ve never heard of it, but I don''t remember the road to exile either ¡­"


    "Have you heard of the Moon Continent?"


    "Nope."


    Qin Lang was in despair. Originally, he had been desperate enough, but now with Ye Yangzi asking him questions without any information, it turned out that Qin Lang also didn''t hold much hope for the Yue Hua Continent.


    Ye Yangzi seemed to have felt Qin Lang''s depression and mentioned what Qin Lang was most concerned about.


    "Kid, although I don''t know about this, that''s because I don''t pay much attention to it, but I can tell you one thing. You are not a trash, how could a person who has accepted the cultivation of a top expert in the Azure Sky Continent be a trash!"


    Qin Lang''s eyes instantly lit up.


    "Senior, this, how about this, I have clearly already tested it. I can only awaken one of the five elements, and it''s still very weak. Is this not considered trash?"


    "Kid, don''t forget, whose inheritance did you accept? With his ability, even if you are a true trash, he can still help you smoothly pass through the five elements, turning you into a genius who has awakened all five elements! "


    Ye Yangzi''s voice was very sure.


    "Then how can I explain this?"


    Qin Lang felt a little dizzy. Since an old man from the Azure Sky Continent could turn a trash into a genius, how could it be impossible for me to do the same? Then to what extent must I become a cripple ¡­


    Perhaps it''s because you''re talented and his spiritual energy has mutated within your body, but you should first cultivate and see if you will encounter any bottlenecks. Since I still have a lot of time to accompany you, I will eventually help you find the reason.


    Ye Yangzi did not lie. He had never encountered such a situation and his words were not wrong either. With the cultivation of a senior in the Azure Sky Continent, transforming an ordinary youth was definitely not a problem.


    "Very well then. Senior, can you tell me what cultivation you have?"


    He had read about the matter of possession in the books. If a person''s cultivation level was high enough, as long as their soul did not perish, they could find a body that they were satisfied with at the right time and forcibly seize it. Then, they could revive and the person who possessed would be no different from dead.


    "What is it? The little child is wary of me, afraid that I will possess your sea of consciousness? "


    Ye Yangzi asked, but he wasn''t angry. After all, it was completely normal for Qin Lang to be worried like this.


    Qin Lang smiled and didn''t say anything. It wasn''t good to directly say it.


    "You don''t have to worry about that. The Hidden Dragon Pearl has locked most of my cultivation. I''ve also just woken up and have even borrowed the power of the thing beside me." Ye Yangzi paused for a moment, Qin Lang knew that he was talking about the Monument Suppression, so he continued, "I can only just release my spirit energy, everyone''s Sea of Consciousness has the ability to automatically defend. I can''t even break through the Sea of Consciousness of a person with cultivation, as long as no one opens this Hidden Dragon Pearl for me, I am just a spirit who knows how to speak ¡­"


    Ye Yangzi explained in detail for Qin Lang. Qin Lang himself didn''t think that Senior Ye Yangzi would be so sincere.


    "Senior, why are you telling me this?"


    This old man doesn''t even know where I am right now. The reason I''m telling you all these is naturally so that you can cultivate in peace. "Don''t ask me why I chose you over others. This old man doesn''t believe that this damned place has a better chance of finding the people from the Azure Sky Continent than you do. Come to think of it, little kid, do you want to learn artifact forging?"

 C175

    What? Refining! Qin Lang scratched his head. Blacksmithing was something that anyone could forge.


    "Senior, you can just call me Qin Lang. Can I also forge weapons? When I was in Blue Light City, I heard that the Refining Association had very strict rules regarding the taking in of apprentices. "


    "Hehe, you also have a Refining Association? "Can you make something out of it?"


    Ye Yangzi disdainfully laughed.


    "This is it."


    Qin Lang took out his dual earth-step sabers and explained, "I heard that this is already the best weapon that Blue River City can forge. According to a friend of mine, the best weapon that can be forged in Grand Xia is merely a mid-grade Heaven-step weapon."


    "This is indeed a small place, the middle grade Heaven Stage is the best here. In my world, the Heaven Stage is just a place for kids to play with. Even the worst refiner would forge a Saint-rank weapon. "


    This time, Ye Yangzi wasn''t disdainful. Instead, he was deeply disgusted. As he spoke, he seemed to have thought of something.


    "What is the highest cultivation level on this continent?"


    "Star Condensation is probably the highest cultivation base on this continent. Speaking of which, Senior, what is your cultivation level?"


    After all, this was still his hometown. He knew that you were very powerful, but it shouldn''t be as unbearable as you say it is in the Heavenly Star Continent.


    "Kid, I am not belittling you here. I truly look down on you. This old man is already at the Deity Tier. Even though he''s one of the top experts in our country, he''s still far from being able to match up to that person from the Azure Sky Continent. "


    Ye Yangzi could hear the unhappiness in Qin Lang''s tone and explained the situation. Since the cultivation base of this place was so low, it was not surprising that there was something wrong with the refiner. The crux of the problem was that the spirit energy here was too thin. Something was wrong!


    "Kid, why do I feel that your spiritual energy is constantly changing?"


    Ye Yangzi could feel it. Although he was only in soul form, he was still a Spirit Division expert. Thus, he was still very sensitive to the surrounding spiritual energy''s changes.


    Qin Lang didn''t say anything. He was still thinking about what kind of cultivation level was the Spirit Severing Stage, which was three levels higher than the most powerful expert in the Heavenly Star Continent. This was equivalent to the Body Tempering Stage and Star Condensation Stage, no wonder senior Yanzi completely looked down on this place.


    "Ah? Senior, what did you say?"


    "Let me ask you, why is the spiritual energy in this place constantly increasing?"


    Ye Yangzi repeated.


    Qin Lang thought for a moment, then told Ye Yangzi what Senior Xiong had told him back then. It was highly likely that it was because of the spatial tunnel.


    "So that''s the case. I had thought that he knew that the Green Blue Continent''s World Tablet had torn open space and came here. I didn''t expect that to be the case ¡­ "I was hysterical. How could he have torn open space then ¡­"


    After Ye Yangzi finished listening, he began to reminisce to himself.


    "Senior Ye, what are you talking about? What do you mean by tearing open space?"


    Qin Lang was baffled when he heard this. What was this? Space tearing apart, could it even tear apart space?


    "Little child, so this place is still too small. Let me tell you about the matter between him and me. Perhaps after hearing it, you will have a reason that you have no choice but to refine."


    When Ye Yangzi mentioned this matter, he couldn''t conceal the complacency in his voice.

 C176

    Ye Yangzi began to slowly explain.


    He came from the great Cloud Wasteland world, where there were 72 planets. Every planet was a small world because of his extraordinary talent in smithing, using powerful puppets and the magic armor he forged himself to occupy a small world.


    In his own small world, he could be said to be the ruler of the entire planet. Because of the enormous resources and materials he needed to forge artifacts, Ye Yangzi practically enslaved every species of the entire planet. Every day, he would be provided with innumerable spirit materials and objects so that he could exchange them for the artifact he needed to refine.


    However, at this time, the person from the Azure Sky Continent who was searching for the World Suppression Monument had arrived. He stopped his endless artifact forging and let go of all the life on the planet.


    How was this possible? Back then, when he was immersed in his world of artifact forging, he had rejected his offer. Who do you think you are? You actually want me to give up refining.


    The old man did not give up. After persuading Ye Yangzi a few times, Ye Yangzi became even more serious. The old man naturally wanted to stop him, so the two began to fight.


    In order to avoid harming the innocent, the old man had dragged Ye Yangzi to another region. In order to prevent harming the innocent, the old man had dragged Ye Yangzi to another region.


    At that time, Ye Yangzi''s heart could be said to be as dead as ashes. He never would have thought that his own strength, along with all of his magic treasures, would be unable to defeat a person who relied solely on his cultivation. He thought that his soul would be extinguished, but he never expected that the old man would still spare his life and lock his soul within this Hidden Dragon Pearl.


    However, the old man was also severely injured. However, Ye Yangzi didn''t know that after being locked in the Hidden Dragon Pearl, he had entered into a deep slumber and had only woken up a few days ago.


    After he finished speaking, Ye Yangzi looked at Qin Lang, whose eyes were already glazed, and said, "Little kid, now do you understand how terrifying he is? When I was in my prime, I had accumulated for thousands of years in a small world, but I never beat up a person with my own cultivation, and you even received the inheritance of such a person. Tell me, what do you want to do in order to become a trash?"


    "Senior Ye, this ¡­"


    Qin Lang widened his eyes. Am I really that powerful? Why didn''t I realize that I was actually receiving the inheritance of a "God"! What he said didn''t count as anything. After all, in the Heavenly Star Continent, Star Condensation was considered the peak. The old man and the others could be considered gods.


    "Little child, don''t tell me that you really think a small Golden-winged Great Peng and an avalanche can injure him? After thinking about it, the main reason for his death is because I injured his meridians, and after being locked up for so many years, I also understand that I was truly sinful back then. So, little child, since you inherited him, this old man will help you find the Azure Sky Continent and send this World Suppression Tablet back as if I''m making amends for myself."


    Ye Yangzi''s voice was filled with an indescribable loneliness. He didn''t expect that in the end, he would actually die in front of me.


    "Senior Ye, even if you say so, what does this have to do with me refining?"


    After defeating the golden roc, he thought that he could finally relax. However, he did not expect the cry of the golden roc to trigger the avalanche, and after using his last bit of cultivation to save the villagers from the stone tablet, he finally gave the matter of the stone tablet back to Qin Lang, along with the inheritance of his cultivation to Qin Lang.


    To Qin Lang, he only needed to finish what he had been entrusted with. As for the artifact forging that Ye Yangzi had mentioned, he did not have the time to do so. After knowing that he was not trash, he would need to work even harder.

 C177

    "Hehe, kid, do you think that after you become a trash, all you need to do is work hard and cultivate?"


    Ye Yangzi seemed to have guessed what Qin Lang was thinking and laughed strangely.


    "Isn''t it? It''s not good for me to just be a cultivator like the senior from the Azure Sky Continent. Distracting from refining will delay my cultivation. "


    Qin Lang argued. In fact, that was what he thought.


    "Hahaha, boy, you are truly naive. Do you really think that just having good talent is enough? It''s true that you have received his inheritance, and bottlenecks in talent may not be difficult for you, but that will require time. You don''t have that time anymore, and maybe in the near future, you will be the one to protect the continent''s safety! "


    Ye Yangzi laughed, but his tone did not sound like he was joking. Qin Lang hesitated.


    "Senior Ye, what do you mean?"


    "You just said that the reason why the Spiritual Energy is constantly increasing is probably because of the appearance of the spatial passageway, right?"


    "Yes."


    "Then why didn''t you think about how he and that Grand Roc came about? What if another expert that was connected to this place comes to this place?"


    "This ¡­"


    He had thought that it was just a coincidence that the seniors from the Azure Sky Continent had come over. With regards to the spatial passageway, he had subconsciously neglected the possibility of an expert being transported over, but today, Senior Ye Yangzi mentioned about ripping open space and this matter. Qin Lang had begun to waver. Even if a Star Condensation expert were to come, the Heavenly Star Continent would probably not be at peace.


    "But Senior Ye, didn''t you say that I should hurry up and cultivate? Why did you say that I had to forge weapons?"


    "Are you really dumb or are you just pretending to be? What are you talking about ¡­" Do you know what kind of treatment Blue Wind City''s Refining Association has for refiners? "


    "I don''t know, I only know that they are here to serve the Grand Xia Empire."


    Qin Lang''s reply was timely and honest ¡­


    "You!" You truly are an idiot. You truly infuriate this old man. This old man will tell you a bit more clearly, does training require resources? How do I get cultivation resources? Isn''t the more the better? If you become a refiner, you will be able to obtain more cultivation resources, and good refiners will also be treated as distinguished guests by the sect. You won''t need to do anything, you only need to refine a few things when the time comes, and you will receive a lot of resources. Isn''t that great?! "


    Ye Yangzi felt somewhat disappointed that he had failed. He explained the benefits of being a refiner to Qin Lang, who was like a three year old child, in detail.


    "But Senior, I can earn my own cultivation resources. Forging weapons would only hinder my cultivation."


    Unfortunately, our Qin Lang was still unmoved. Instead, he spoke of his own reasoning.


    "What if I tell you that refining will allow you to cultivate even faster?"


    Ye Yangzi''s voice was low and deep. If he could come out now, he would probably blast Qin Lang into smithereens. This old man has told you so much out of goodwill, yet you still don''t want to forge artifacts?! What use does this old man have!


    "Senior Ye is serious."


    "Do you think this old man will lie to you!?" Refining is refining the heart, and it can make your willpower even more firm. It''s not easy for you to go berserk during cultivation, furthermore, is it that difficult for you to cultivate a weapon and martial art pair? "


    Ye Yangzi was infuriated, and even though he was infuriated, he still had to say something.


    "Senior, you''re saying that while I refine, I won''t delay my cultivation, and that I can cultivate both refining and martial arts at the same time?"


    "Yes!" The two of them do not affect each other. Did I explain it clearly enough? "


    "Enough, enough! Master, please accept this disciple''s respect!"


    Qin Lang immediately knelt down and solemnly kowtowed. Senior Ye had spoken for so long just to let me learn refining. Since refining doesn''t affect my cultivation, why not? If he continued speaking like this, he might not be able to make up for his losses.

 C178

    Qin Lang thought about himself and thought about how he had been in the Flying Snow Sect for a whole year and was sent to the Royal Academy by the Sect Master before he could even acknowledge him as his master. Qin Lang thought about how he had been in the Flying Snow Sect for a whole year and was sent to the Royal Academy by the Sect Master before he could even acknowledge him as his master.


    "Brat, consider yourself clever. Seeing you kowtowing, this old man will reluctantly accept you as my disciple!"


    Ye Yangzi felt extremely gratified by this. This old man''s talk of letting you learn how to refine treasures has finally had some effect, and taking in the disciple of one of the most powerful experts in the Azure Sky Continent doesn''t seem to be a bad thing. It''s just that this kid is now a bit too weak, and his cultivation is too low to be seen by anyone.


    "Master, can you be considered to have accepted me as your disciple?"


    Qin Lang didn''t poke Ye Yangzi, who was a little arrogant, and turned around to ask.


    "It should be. What are you trying to do?"


    Ye Yangzi asked suspiciously. Just now, I said that I agreed to it. What did that mean? Just from the feeling, I felt that Qin Lang had ill intentions.


    Hehe, Master, this disciple has officially become my disciple. Do you want to give me some gifts or something like that?


    Qin Lang returned to his tent and sat on his blanket as he shamelessly smiled. There was at least something good about him becoming a teacher, not to mention that this master was a Spirit Severing expert. He could take out anything he wanted and he would be considered one of the top existences in the entire Heavenly Star Continent.


    "Hahaha, boy, you are wrong about this. I, no, I am your master now. Your master is just a soul now. Do you think I can store anything in my current state?"


    "Eh ¡­"


    It turns out that if this plan of yours was still in the wild cloud world, he wouldn''t mind, he would have just given you countless cultivation method pills, as long as they were given to you as a gift, as long as they were given to you as a gift, as long as they were given to you. After all, most of the things that he refined had been exchanged for the refining materials that he needed, but there were times when other people''s materials didn''t have enough value, it was very simple.


    If his old friend was here, he would of course sigh that that battle was also bad for him. At that time, Ye Yangzi was a madman who knew nothing but smithing; he had no dao companion, no disciple, and he alone pressured all the living creatures in the small world, completely relying on his own cultivation and magic tools to intimidate the entire planet.


    After silently reflecting for tens of thousands of years, he had now let go of his initial madness. He no longer had any obsession with refining and gradually began to look like a normal person.


    Speaking of which, I believe everyone understood, of course there wouldn''t be this old friend, who would be willing to be friends with a madman.


    "Boy, oh no, what do you say your name is?"


    "Qin Lang!"


    Qin Lang, who had been full of excitement a moment ago, immediately crawled onto the bed. He was somewhat speechless towards his big heart master. What a waste of his power. He was a pauper. The most important thing was that he couldn''t even remember his name.


    Disciple Qin Lang, I say, don''t be so dispirited. Although Master is still in a soul state, there are some things that have not been lost.


    "What?!"


    Qin Lang''s eyes lit up again as he sat up.

 C179

    Qin Lang''s day could really be described as a day of great joy and sorrow. He started to think that he was a real trash, only to suddenly have a spiritual power tell him that he was a genius, and without saying anything, Qin Lang, who was overjoyed, kowtowed and said that he had gained a Divine Clasping Realm expert master every second. With such a leg, he should at least hug him a little, but this person told him that he had found the wrong person.


    "Qin Lang, what do you think Master is best at?"


    "Refining, is that even necessary ¡­"


    Qin Lang unhappily rolled his eyes. After listening for so long, how could he not understand that his master was a genius at refining. It was just that his interest in refining wasn''t great.


    "That''s right. Master can proudly say that in the Grand Cloud World, no one can compare to you. To be able to reach the Spirit Severing Stage, one must rely on their talent in refining. Therefore, it is not a problem for Master to nurture you into a master refiner. As long as you have the materials, I can teach you a Soul Puppet that is twice as powerful as yourself right now. "


    Speaking of artifact forging, Ye Yangzi could do a lot of talking, especially the last sentence, which made Qin Lang widen his eyes. Right now, he could teach him the concept of refining twice the power of a puppet, which meant that he could summon an army of puppets at any time when he was in danger.


    "Master, I''ve never come into contact with refining weapons before. Are you sure you can refine puppets of the fifth level or above with just me?"


    Qin Lang lifted his head. How could he not doubt that refining was that easy?


    "Kid, you still dare to doubt Master!?" As long as you have Master watching over you and you can get higher grade materials, it might not be impossible for Master to guarantee you that you can refine something better. "


    Ye Yangzi was unhappy, very unhappy. Was there a disciple who doubted his master like that? If it wasn''t for the fact that he was currently in a soul state, he would have jumped out and beat Qin Lang up.


    "Master, since you said so, we should start looking for a refining location tomorrow. Let''s see if you can help me create a level 5 Qi Disciple puppet."


    Qin Lang laughed, after being provoked for so long, how could his master not reveal some of his true abilities? Senior Xiong was like this, and so was Master. He even started to suspect if the seniors, who had lived for too long, loved to tease them in front of their juniors. In order to prevent Master from being arrogant or mischievous, he even used this kind of method to provoke them, but at least it worked.


    Hehe, boy, you''re good, you actually dare to trick your master like this, so what if I''ve been provoked by your method? So what if I have thirty Purple Veined Spirit Stones, one Lava Heart, and more Snow Silk? As long as you can get it, I can refine it for you.


    Ye Yangzi also reacted. For a moment, he didn''t investigate and actually fell for his disciple''s provocation. But it didn''t matter, as his disciple wouldn''t obediently learn refining without showing off. However, refining required spirit materials, and Ye Yangzi seized the opportunity to do so. He knew that Qin Lang, a person who had never learned refining, would not prepare these things.


    "Master, you are making things difficult for me ¡­"


    Qin Lang had a bitter expression on his face. As expected, ginger was spicier in age. He had never heard of the materials Ye Yangzi had mentioned before, so how could he possibly find them?


    "Hehe, kid, I promise you that I''ll teach you how to refine. You should at least help me collect these ordinary spirit materials, right? I''m just a spirit soul, so I can''t help you find it."


    Now it was Ye Yangzi''s turn to laugh. This old man can help you teach you how to forge artifacts, but it is also true that you need these spirit materials. Without the materials, refining is just a joke.

 C180

    Qin Lang also believed so in his heart. Refining materials was common knowledge, it was impossible for a refiner to produce magical tools and weapons out of thin air. He began to worry about where he could obtain the Purple Veined Spirit Stones, Lava Heart, and Snow Silk that his master mentioned.


    "Master, you said that I can''t go through these things one by one right now, is there any way to find them faster?"


    Qin Lang, who had no idea what was going on, had no choice but to seek help from his soul master.


    "Yes, the auction."


    The auction was the fastest place to find the materials you need, there was no exception. As long as you had enough resources and money, a powerful auction could use methods beyond one''s imagination to obtain what you wanted.


    "Auction?"


    Qin Lang rubbed his chin. This was the first time he had heard of the term "auction." However, it was easy to understand.


    "Master, let''s go find a city tomorrow."


    "Yes, I''ll go and look for it tomorrow."


    After tossing and turning for half the night, Qin Lang finally laid down and fell asleep.


    The night passed quickly.


    Qin Lang, who had been discussing the matter of spirit materials with Ye Yangzi, suddenly thought of a question. If the place where his master was at was different from the Heavenly Star Continent, then would the things his master was talking about not exist in the Heavenly Star Continent?


    "That''s right, you''re right. That''s a possibility. How about this? I''ll help you keep an eye on the auction. If there are any substitute materials, I''ll tell you and you can buy them."


    He, who was in his soul form, naturally knew the value of items. The amount of spirit materials he had used in his life was probably more than what he had seen in the entire Heavenly Star Continent. Refiners were a very lucrative profession.


    The reason he didn''t tell Qin Lang was because he felt that this kid wasn''t interested in refining in the first place. The moment he told him that he couldn''t give up immediately, he had to help him.


    "Understood, Master."


    Qin Lang answered very straightforwardly. He still hadn''t realized that he was going to be taken into the ditch.


    Three days later, a young man dressed in ordinary clothes appeared at the city gates of Star-Moon City. He was dressed in grey alone as he walked through the city gates.


    "Master, do you think there''s an auction in this city?"


    This city looked even bigger than Blue River City. He decided to ask the master who was very familiar with the auction to make a simple judgement based on the size of the city. This time, he came here to look for news of the auction. Even if there were none in Starmoon City, he would at least be able to find some information.


    "Don''t ask me, who knows how big an auction is in this place. Usually, big cities have places to stay, and some of the places are for auction at fixed times. For example, one day every month, today we''ll find a place to see if there are the materials we talked about."


    The Heavenly Star Continent''s Ye Yangzi didn''t know either. Right now, he could only probe a few dozen miles with the Hidden Dragon Pearl as the center. He wouldn''t be able to sense what was beyond that distance.


    Seems like the most important thing to do was to find a place where they can gather information. The two of them thought of the same thing.


    This place was definitely one of the places with the most information flow. As long as you had money, you could definitely obtain a lot of things you wanted to know. This was the experience Qin Lang gained after hanging out with Sun Ruofeng a few times.

 C181

    "Young Master, what would you like to eat?"


    This'' Three Blessings'' Inn was the one closest to the city gate. Seeing Qin Lang walk in, the waiter quickly came over to greet him and warmly greet him.


    "Four dishes and a soup, I want your best!"


    The area was not small, there were still some time before noon, and there were not many people. He knew that these were the necessary expenses, if you entered the door and gave the waiter a feeling of poverty, when you asked him questions, you would definitely be filled with unwillingness, but if there was something deeper, you would not tell him.


    "Alright, Young Master, please go to the second floor."


    When he heard Qin Lang say he wanted the best restaurant, the waiter''s smile became even more radiant. He even took the initiative to invite Qin Lang up to the second floor as if Qin Lang was a rich young master.


    For a person like Qin Lang, the room he entered was definitely not too big. Sure enough, the shop assistant led Qin Lang into one of the twin rooms on the second floor, which was considered the smallest. When he opened the door, he found that the red wooden table was brightly lit, and there was even a short incense stick burning on it.


    Qin Lang secretly admired this environment in his heart. He believed that everyone who came in to eat would like this environment. It was naturally a high-end feeling. Even if the food was expensive, he believed that many people would take it for granted.


    "Young master, please sit for a moment. This lowly one will get a meal for you now."


    The shop assistant placed a small cup of tea on the table and turned around to leave. Qin Lang sat down. Outside the window was the main road of the city and the bustling crowd was bustling with activity.


    "Master, are you still there?"


    "Yes, you should eat first. I''m resting. Wake me up if there''s any news."


    "Oh."


    Ye Yangzi had not spoken for so long, but Qin Lang was still a bit worried. When he heard his master''s movements, he responded with a sentence as he lifted the teacup.


    Suddenly, the street outside the window became noisy. Qin Lang could hear the hoofbeats of horses and the cries of a woman.


    "Save my child! Someone save my child! "


    Qin Lang leaned against the window and looked out. He saw several unicorns dashing through the crowded streets, and many people on the streets dodged to the side.


    In the middle of the road, a mother who was holding a child fell down. She was wearing patched clothes, so it was obvious that she was a commoner. Seeing the unicorn rush over, the mother held the child tightly in her arms, crying for help. Her own safety was no longer within her consideration. She only wanted to save her child''s life.


    Her voice became softer and softer, and her mother closed her eyes in despair. Perhaps, even she herself thought that no one would take the risk to save them, two worthless commoners, in such a situation. Those who had the ability would either look down on them or not dare to, because she knew the young master of the Single Horned Horse.


    "


    The unicorn let out a whine, and landed on the ground with a "hong" sound. The young master, who was on the horse, had already floated down.


    His mother opened her eyes and looked at him in surprise. A young master dressed in grey walked towards him. It was Qin Lang.


    "Eldest sister-in-law, are you alright?"


    Qin Lang asked as he helped his mother up from the ground.


    "No ¡­." "It''s fine, thank you."


    The mother stood up with the child in her arms and looked at Qin Lang with gratitude. She thanked him and hurriedly squeezed through the crowd to leave.


    Qin Lang, who had been left behind, didn''t know what to do. Why were the people here like this? I saved their lives. Why don''t you want to say a word?


    He did not know that the mother was only afraid that the man on the horse would remember her face.

 C182

    Did she really not know gratitude? Not really, because the young master that just dismounted from his horse was notorious in Star Moon City, but he was also the son of the city lord, and she was just a commoner. From Qin Lang''s fist just now, he was also a high and mighty cultivator, although he was dressed in ordinary clothes, there might be a force behind him that was not afraid of the city lord of Starmoon City, but she could not, once she was remembered by the city lord, she would inevitably die.


    Therefore, at this moment, she could only choose to leave and not say a single word to Qin Lang.


    If he was unable to break through to Star Condensation in his lifetime, his life could be said to be roughly three out of four. Now that he was sixteen years old, he could be said to be the eldest son of the Star City, and he had gathered his son to become a famous star. On the other hand, Star Condensation represented the expectations he had of his son, and it was only natural that he doted on his son to the extreme.


    He did not go to the Royal Academy because of the City Lord''s madame''s request. The Mayor also felt that his life was already more than half gone, so he took one more look and invited a master at the sixth level of Soul Controlling Realm to teach him a lesson, which was why he was able to do whatever he wanted in the Starmoon City.


    He would not offend the rich and powerful families in the city. Those who regarded human lives as worthless were just commoners, so how about a few lowly commoners die in front of the hundreds of billions of people in the Da Xia Empire? This could be said to be the thoughts of nearly half of the aristocrats in Da Xia, and it just so happened that Star Moon City was under the control of these aristocrats.


    "Brother, I am Xin Yue. Thank you for helping me stop the mad unicorn. I am eternally grateful."


    Only then did Qin Lang come back to his senses. He saw Xinghe clasping her hands together and dismounting along with her follower, bowing to him. The scene was so harmonious and harmonious.


    "Young master is being too courteous, I just happened to meet him. I hope young master will be careful in the future and not scare our mount again."


    Even Qin Lang couldn''t help but admire this young master''s acting skills. With so many of you, judging from your speed when you dismounted earlier, if there really was a horse going crazy, you and the rest of the people behind you could have stopped it sooner.


    Although he thought like this in his heart, what he said was different. After all, Qin Lang was currently holding an attitude that it would be better to avoid trouble.


    "Thank you for your reminder, brother. It will definitely not happen again."


    The people of Star-Moon City, who were familiar with his character on both sides of the street, opened their mouths wide. Is this still the Star-Moon City that we are familiar with? When did it become so easy to speak to a civilian dressed in such a manner?


    "That''s good. I''ll be leaving first."


    Qin Lang didn''t notice the shocked gazes of the people on both sides and flew back to the restaurant from the window feeling good about himself.


    "It''s all scattered, dispersed!"


    After Qin Lang left, Xing Ji stood at his original spot. The followers behind him dispersed the crowd as they walked to his side and whispered, "Young Master, that brat just killed our unicorn. Why did you apologize to him?"


    "Have you forgotten that punch just now? That brat is also young, and he galloped with full strength. Even if it''s the young master, I still might not dare to guarantee that I would be able to kill him with one punch."


    Xing Ji calmly said.

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    "But Young Master, judging from that kid''s clothes, he doesn''t look like a descendant of nobility. There shouldn''t be a need to be afraid."


    The follower thought for a moment, hesitated, and continued speaking.


    "What do you know!?" As long as you don''t touch the bottom line, it''ll be fine. But now, on the big day of the Starlight City''s auction, more and more people are coming to my Starmoon City. Young master, I want to keep a low profile from now on, so be honest with me, okay? "


    "Yes, Young Master. Please get on the horse first. It''s just that that brat just now, do you want us brothers to check it out?"


    Just now, that Star Condensation expert had brought his horse over and asked him if he wanted to find out more about Qin Lang.


    "Mm, that''s fine. It''ll be fine as long as you just investigate for a bit. Don''t let anyone find out."


    Xing Xuan nodded and mounted the horse. This was still acceptable. Earlier, he had only suspected Qin Lang''s identity. Now that he had found him, it wouldn''t matter if he didn''t.


    "Yes sir!"


    The trusted follower immediately went to another follower and followed.


    When Qin Lang walked up the street and reached the second floor of the restaurant, the four dishes and one soup had already been served. The waiter stood outside the restaurant anxiously.


    When he saw Qin Lang coming up, he was overjoyed and hurried to welcome him.


    "Young master, where did you go? "How could you get up from the window ¡­"


    After all, the dishes ordered by Qin Lang earlier were worth quite a sum of money. If the dishes were not sold out after making a good customer, then the waiter would be responsible for it. He didn''t need to pay all of it, even if it was just a tenth of what he had done this month, it would all be for nothing.


    "Sorry, little brother, I forgot to greet you when I went to save someone just now. How much is the food? I''ll pay for it now."


    Qin Lang smiled embarrassedly as he pointed to the dishes on the table.


    "It''s good that you''re back. A total of five gold coins."


    The shop assistant gestured with a smile on his face. Ten gold coins a ticket, his commission would be thirty-five silver coins. To him, this was not a small sum.


    "Are the prices in Starmoon City so expensive?"


    Qin Lang casually asked. Five dishes was five gold coins, which was somewhat out of his expectations. Having said this, he had already taken out six gold coins. One of them was for the shop assistant. He wanted to ask if he could get something real out of it, but if he couldn''t, how could he?


    "Young master, it''s like this. The Floating Mist Pavilion will hold an auction in our Starmoon City. Recently, there are more and more people in our Starmoon City and the merchants in the city have raised the prices of all the goods.


    "Auction!" "Can you tell me in detail, my friend? The more detailed the better. If it''s useful, this gold coin is yours."


    After listening to the shop assistant''s explanation, Qin Lang was overjoyed. He wanted to ask where there was an auction, but he didn''t expect to get six gold coins on the table so easily.


    "Really? Young Master! "


    The shop assistant was naturally overjoyed. One gold coin was his monthly salary, which was enough to earn him a month''s salary. He thought that he could buy two more sets of clothes for his wife and children and bring them back some gifts.


    "That''s right. Look, I''ve already taken it out. There''s no need for me to tease you, right?"


    To Qin Lang, this information was enough for one gold coin. If the shop assistant knew more and asked for the location and time of the auction, that would be great. How could he be stingy with one gold coin?


    "Then this little one will tell you everything I know. Float Tower is the largest auction organization in the area of nine countries. Three days later ¡­"


    The waiters in the restaurant were usually very talkative. When introducing the items, it could be said to be as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water. From his mouth, Qin Lang seemed to know everything that he wanted to know.

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    Three days later, the biggest auction organization in the eastern nine counties of Grand Xia, the Floating Cloud Tower, was going to hold an auction in the Star Moon City branch. This was the first auction to be held at the beginning of this year, and the quantity and quality of the auction items were undoubtedly quite plentiful.


    Because Star Moon City was the center of many sects and reputable human beings who would come to participate in the auction, Starmoon City''s shopkeepers also took advantage of this opportunity. After all, they were all famous people with many followers, and not long after, Starmoon City would be packed with people.


    "Little bro, thank you so much. The money for the meal and this gold coin are all yours."


    Qin Lang laughed as he handed the gold coins on the table to the shop assistant. The little brother even told him the location of the auction house, which undoubtedly led to him missing some procedures.


    The shop assistant received it with a wide smile. At that moment, the sound of two people''s conversation could be heard from the next room. The sound wasn''t very loud, and it was obvious that the soundproofing effect of the room wasn''t very good.


    "It must have been difficult for him to kill the horned youth with one punch just now." The voice sighed with a hint of regret.


    "It can''t be, that Young Master is also a cultivator. Maybe he has some sort of power behind him. One Star Moon Sect and you just apologized to that Young Master." Another voice sounded skeptical.


    "Dog that bites never bark. Unless that young man''s power is so great that Starmoon City can''t afford to offend him, he would definitely take revenge with his character as a star ¡­" Sigh, I hope that youth is lucky. "


    "Yeah, there''s nothing we can do. Let''s order. Dude, order!"


    "Come on ~"


    Qin Lang''s voice disappeared from the two people''s discussion, leaving behind only the waiter''s introduction of the dishes and the shouts.


    At this moment, the servant in Qin Lang''s room looked at him and asked in a low voice, "Young Master, could the young man they spoke of be you?"


    "It seems ¡­ It''s me. Have I offended someone extraordinary? "


    Qin Lang also replied in a low voice.


    "Aiyo ¡­" "My young master, why did you offend Star Moon City''s number one tyrant the moment you came here? Young master, do you have any power backing you?"


    The shop assistant helplessly looked at Qin Lang as he asked this question.


    "Not at the moment. Alone."


    Qin Lang spoke again. Right now, he was truly alone. He had already left the capital for more than ten days. If he flew at full speed, he might have flown tens of thousands of miles.


    Young master, Xingyun is the son of the Star Moon City Lord, and his hobby should be bullying the commoners. Now that you''ve beaten his horse to death, he doesn''t know that you''re alone, so if he finds out, you''ll be in trouble.


    "Thank you, little brother."


    "No need, take care, Young Master."


    After the shop assistant said this, he left. Qin Lang was eating when Ye Yangzi spoke.


    "Disciple boy, you were a bit rash just now."


    Qin Lang was stunned, he did not expect Ye Yangzi to say this.


    "Master, how can you say that?" Master, how can you say that.


    "I know that there are two lives, but you must understand that on the path of cultivation, your own life is the most important thing. Saving people is something that you have to do within your capabilities."


    Ye Yangzi''s words were sincere and sincere.

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    "Am I not able to do what I did just now? I have the ability to save them. "


    Qin Lang asked.


    "Not really. If that guy called Xinghe had been a bit more impulsive just now, you might have already taken your life. How could he have reached your limit?"


    Ye Yangzi retorted with a question. On the path of cultivation, one could only preserve their own life, and then only then would they have the ability to do other things. If they couldn''t even preserve their own life, then what was the point?


    "Master, I don''t think so. Humans are divided into good and evil, and the situation you mentioned does exist, but since you said bad people, there must be good people as well. Maybe if Starry Night acted just now, a good person would save me?"


    Qin Lang firmly believed in this. From being saved by the old man of the Azure Sky Continent, to meeting Zi Xin and her daughter and then meeting Senior Xiong, he had met with many different kinds of people that gave him the conviction that there were always more good people in this world.


    "Leaving your life to someone who can appear is a bit too much for you, kid. I only believe that in this world, putting your life on your own strength is the safest way to go about it."


    Ye Yangzi did not think so, in the cultivation world where strength is the highest, how can you be so clear on who''s the best? I only know that those who obstruct me from doing what I want to do are all bad people.


    "Master, we are on different paths. This was taught to me by a senior in the Azure Sky Continent who used his actions. The facts on my path of cultivation also tell me that doing good deeds is always good."


    Qin Lang argued. He admitted that his teacher''s words were reasonable, but he believed that he was right.


    "Fine, fine, fine. I''m not bickering with you brat. His cultivation is nothing, but you''ve learned quite a lot about his kindness. This old man will follow your lead. If you think that what you said is true, then this old man will admit that you''re right."


    After seeing Qin Lang move out that person from the Azure Sky Continent, Ye Yangzi did not plan to argue anymore. Actually, he felt that Qin Lang''s words were reasonable, that the old man from the Azure Sky Continent had given him his life, so he was able to have a disciple to argue with him.


    "Alright, Master, just you wait!" We''ll find a place to settle down and wait for the auction in three days to see if there''s anything we want. "


    In order to prevent anyone from following him from outside the restaurant, after Qin Lang heard the attendant''s warning, he leapt out the window and found an inn to stay in and began cultivating.


    On the other side, in the City Lord''s Mansion, Star Gatherer sent out a group of people to secretly investigate Qin Lang''s whereabouts.


    In the distant capital city, the news that Qin Lang had been tested to be able to awaken only one of his talents was spread around the Royal Academy. However, the next day, Qin Lang left and everyone saw Zi Xin, who was close to him, and Ye Susu, who came to pick him up.


    Although there were still many people saying that there were some unspeakable secrets behind why she was also there to welcome Qin Lang, that was only to say it in private. On the surface, no one wanted to test whether the Ye Family''s edge would be beneficial to them or not.


    Thus, the greatest pressure from the public was placed on Zi Xin. After all, she had been found out to have skipped classes with Qin Lang overnight, and one of the three great goddesses had fallen in love with a good-for-nothing.

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    Because of this, many people who were jealous of Zi Xin started to viciously accuse her, saying things like ''blue and purple with water, Yang Hua'', being in love with Shangguan Gongzi while colluding with their old flame.


    As long as she understood that Qin Lang didn''t think this way, she would cultivate every day. Even if Qin Lang was not around, it would be meaningless for her to go out, and she thought that if Qin Lang''s talent did not change in the future, she would still need to protect her brother Qin. Every time she thought of this, Zi Xin would smile foolishly and grab the Void Spirit Token that Qin Lang had given her.


    In the letter, Qin Lang told her how to use the Void Spirit Token. However, Zi Xin clearly treated it as a keepsake between Qin Lang and her.


    When she met a girl who didn''t know what was good for her, Zi Xin would first teach her a lesson before saying, "I, Lan Zixin, will be Qin Lang''s woman my whole life." before walking away confidently.


    Not long after, this matter reached Ye Susu''s ears.


    "Oh, did she really say that, or did she say it only to one person?"


    Ye Susu who was cultivating opened her eyes and reported to the people outside.


    "Yes, miss. Lan Zixin has already told several of the people who stopped her so. Not just me, but everyone else knows as well."


    It was a woman''s voice outside the door.


    "Alright, I understand. You can leave now."


    "Yes."


    The footsteps outside the door gradually got further and further away. Ye Susu casually tied a strand of her perspiring hair, making her look even more charming with her graceful figure. She mumbled to herself, "So infatuated? Could it be that Qin Lang is really that charming ¡­ "Other than your good looks, what''s the use of having poor talent? I''m interested in becoming friends with you."


    Ye Susu also thought of the scene at the entrance of the academy where Qin Lang accidentally hugged her wrongly. Although her upbringing had made her hold her temper, she did not see any evil in Qin Lang''s eyes when she looked back at him. There was only shock, which was also an important reason for her to give up anger.


    After Qin Lang''s matter spread out, even Su Rou and her sister, who had already returned home, came to the Royal Academy to console her. Only then did they bring out Zi Xin, who had been cultivating all this time.


    Within a pavilion in the Royal Academy, the three of them were seated at a table, discussing Qin Lang''s matters.


    "Zixin, what''s going on with Qin Lang? How could he awaken only one talent when he broke through the fifth level in one night? This doesn''t make sense!"


    The one who spoke was Su Rou, and it wasn''t wrong to call her Xuanyuan Rou. After all, the enormous military expenditure of the Northern Lands was one of the heavy burdens for the Grand Xia. To be able to use a single woman of the imperial clan to exchange for five hundred years of peace, in the eyes of the Xia Emperor and the other officials, this was a business that was guaranteed to earn a large sum of money. They also needed the women of the imperial clan, and they couldn''t lose their imperial identity.


    For the sake of Da Xia, Xuanyuan Rou did not object. Other than the fact that the skin of the Nether Clan was slightly different from the skin of a human, the rest were exactly the same, but the condition she stated was that she wanted to go out and travel for a few years. Looking at the mountains and rivers of Da Xia, since the Underworld Clan did not oppose it, the Xia Emperor naturally had no reason to oppose it.


    Last year, Xuanyuan Rou was going to marry into the underworld, but the stone tablet disappeared just in time, causing the spirit energy of the Sky Star Continent to suddenly be plentiful. The internal demon beasts of the Da Xia Empire, which was right next to the demon race''s territory, also mutated and became intelligent, giving the underworld race hope. They were waiting for the demon beasts of the Da Xia Empire to work together with the demon race, so they could take the opportunity to see if they could take advantage of it.


    A year had passed since he had put it on hold.

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    Su Rou frowned. She also couldn''t believe that Qin Lang could only awaken one talent.


    She was actually the most contented one now. Since the underworld clans did not make any moves, Da Xia couldn''t possibly send her off on her own accord. Perhaps she felt that she owed her a little, so the Yi Mansion rarely interfered with her actions.


    "I don''t think so either, but Dean Shi has personally laid down a formation to test it. Only one can awaken it."


    These few days, she had already come to understand that even if Qin Lang''s talent wasn''t good enough, so what if they loved each other? Even if she had to protect him, so what?


    How could that damn Qin Lang do that? If his talent isn''t good, then so be it, no one will eat him, and he ran away just like that. Luckily, I was prepared to forgive him.


    Su Yun said angrily at the side. After all, they had a good relationship back then, and when she heard that Qin Lang had suddenly ran away, she did not think that Qin Lang''s lack of talent would affect their relationship, it was just that she was a little angry at Qin Lang''s words, and brought up Qin Lang''s arrogant words, causing the other two girls to laugh bitterly.


    "Yun''er, you''re the same age as Zi Xin. You''re just like a three year old retard!"


    Su Rou rolled her eyes and looked at her little sister. What did the cultivation world value the most? If a woman''s innate talent wasn''t good enough, she could find a strong man, but a man couldn''t go find a woman to rely on. Even so, it wasn''t impossible for the two of them to depend on each other as long as they were willing.


    "Elder sister, you''re scolding me again! It''s like this in the first place. Qin Lang still has us to protect him.


    Su Yun felt wronged, as her nature was like this, things were always so simple.


    "I can''t be bothered to tell you. You''ll understand when you grow up and learn to love someone."


    Su Yun could not even be bothered to roll his eyes, and directly asked Zi Xin: "Did Qin Lang tell you how to contact him?"


    "No, he only said that he would contact me when he had the chance. We made a three year agreement and he will be back in three years. Isn''t it only three years? It will be over very soon."


    Zi Xin was still smiling. This was her current belief. Three years wasn''t a long time for them.


    "Three years? If only he didn''t get any better after three years, if only he got a little bit better, who knows how many girls he''s going to bring back. "


    Su Yun curled his lips and released all the anger he had from his sister''s curse onto Qin Lang. Qin Lang, who was cultivating far away in Star Moon City sneezed, rubbed his nose, and said those words with a good attitude.


    "I''m already a piece of trash, so why would you care about me? "Looks like my popularity isn''t bad."


    On the other side, Zi Xin gave a domineering smile.


    "If Qin Lang really can become a genius, what does it matter if he can bring back a dozen women or so? He''ll have to listen to me no matter what!"


    Zi Xin said half seriously and half jokingly, causing Su Rou to laugh as she covered her mouth. Su Yun laughed even louder, and then asked Zi Xin.


    "Zixin, do you really mind if Qin Lang finds a few women?"


    "I don''t mind, but do you want to be my sister too? Hehe, you don''t have to listen to me when you come over here. "


    "Tsk, I don''t like him at all. In my entire life, I''ve been with my sister. If she''s married, then she should marry me as well. Otherwise, she can arrange someone for me ¡­"


    "Little girl, you really think too much. Who would want a crazy woman like you who doesn''t even grow up? I don''t want my husband''s family."


    "Sis ¡­"


    "Hahaha!" A series of laughter rang out from the pavilion. Only when facing his sister and Zi Xin would Su Rou be so relaxed that she would occasionally joke around.

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    While the three girls were discussing Qin Lang, there were also people in the Flying Snow Sect and Blue Light City who were talking about Qin Lang. Zi Xin had already told her parents and her master, Li Xiao Yi, about Qin Lang.


    After receiving Zi Xin''s letter, the Fifth Elder of the Flying Snow Sect, Li Xiaoyi, rushed to the Palace.


    In fact, he had received the news two days before the Fifth Elder. After walking out of the Heavencraft Tower, President Shi had already been thinking about how to explain it to his old friend, and in the evening, a letter was sent to the Flying Snow Sect, recording the details of Qin Lang''s test. Upon receiving the letter, he was first shocked, and then, as if he had thought of something, with a slight movement of his finger, the letter was immediately annihilated from the world, as if nothing had happened.


    He wasn''t surprised at the arrival of his fifth junior brother. His junior brother was concerned, but he wasn''t. As the head of a sect, he had to consider more than others.


    "Number two, do you know about Qin Lang''s situation? How is that possible? He''s clearly a Qi Disciple genius, how could he awaken only one talent in a year? Is there a mistake somewhere?"


    Li Xiao Yi rushed in with a letter from Zi Xin. In a rush, he didn''t even greet her and even called her that year.


    "Ol ''Five, don''t be so excited, I already knew that."


    As if nothing had happened, Xia Wuliang picked up the teacup and blew on the tea leaves floating on it.


    "You already knew? Oh, no wonder... Then do you think you''re mistaken? "


    Li Xiaoyi knew a bit about the relationship between his Second Senior Brother and the Earth Academy''s Dean Shi.


    "No, it''s probably not Old Shi''s fault. There''s a high chance that this is true. Qin Lang only awakened a single Inherent skill."


    Xia Wujin took a sip, his tone was very calm.


    "Then why are you still so carefree? Isn''t Qin Lang the person you chose to take over the job? Why don''t you seem to care at all?"


    He felt that his Senior Brother''s reaction was too ordinary, so plain that it was as if he didn''t know Qin Lang at all.


    "It''s not that I don''t care. When I first received the news, I was as surprised as you were. After a while, I thought that this was normal."


    Xia Wuliang spoke without hurry, and after seeing his junior brother''s surprised expression, he explained, "Fifth brother, don''t you think that Qin Lang''s journey was too smooth? So many people went to the Ascension Valley, and all that others saw were bones. If he was lucky, he would have picked up a bunch of Orbs, casually saved a little deer and obtained the goodwill of several great demon beast experts, and even gave him a bunch of life-saving items. Tell me, is there anyone luckier than him in the Sky Star Continent? "


    "This... I don''t think so ¡­ It''s as if he has godly help. "


    Li Xiao Yi lowered his head to think for a moment. In his impression, there really was no one with more heaven-defying luck than Qin Lang.


    "That''s why I said it''s a good thing. It''s easy to break if it''s too rigid, and easy to break if it''s too smooth. I was afraid that he would end up dying at a time like this, but now it seems like it''s still okay. This not too big of a setback should be enough to help him grow a bit."


    "But senior brother, Qin Lang shouldn''t be in any danger while he''s outside, right? Talent is fatal for a talented youth, what if he doesn''t understand ¡­"


    Li Xiao Yi hesitated again. Talent was not like other things. It directly determined how far a person could go and not what would happen temporarily.


    "Don''t worry. Talent is something that is fatal to some people, but it might not suit him. To him, luck seems to be more suitable ¡­"


    Xia Wuliang stroked his beard as he looked out the window.


    "Senior, putting your future on luck, you really dare to say that ¡­"


    Li Xiao Yi retorted speechlessly.


    "If it doesn''t work, then it''s his life. I only know that the heavens are going to descend upon us, and ¡­"


    "You must first rack your mind and bones. Ah, my wife, don''t talk about it anymore. That Qin Lang brat has great luck, he will be fine."


    Ever since Zi Xin''s letter came back, the Madam had come to the main hall to ask about it. Sometimes she was afraid of Lang''er, and sometimes she was afraid that Lang Er would be in danger.

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    "Lan Mingwu, do you think Lang Er is an outsider?"


    Madam Qin seemed to be roaring like a lion as she slammed the table and questioned her husband.


    "My lady, I have been wronged. How can I treat Lang''er as an outsider? I am just wishing Lang''er the best of luck."


    He clearly didn''t have that intention, but now that Madam has gone too far in her worries, she is trying to reason with a woman in this kind of situation. You can try, but for the sake of the Mayor entering the room at night, it''s better for you to admit your wrongs obediently.


    "Really?! I clearly heard from you that Qin Lang''s luck was good. "


    "A slip of the tongue. A pure slip of the tongue. It was Lang."


    Mayor Lan was just about to point at the sky and apologize. When Madam Qin saw her husband''s foolish expression, she burst out in laughter.


    "Mingwu, since you said Lang''er left, Xin''er wouldn''t be upset, right?"


    "That won''t happen, don''t worry. Since Xin Er has told us the news, it means that she is prepared to wait for three years. She will be fine, what I''m worried about now is Prime Minister Shangguan ¡­" What if Qin Lang didn''t come back when Zi Xin reached adulthood to propose marriage? "


    Lan Mingwu sighed. A Level 1 Officer could crush a person to death, much less a Level 10.


    "Humph!" What is there to be afraid of? As long as Xuanyuan Po is still in charge of this world, and as long as Xin''er does not agree, he will not be able to snatch anything from me.


    Madam Qin sat up straight and spoke magnanimously as she looked at her husband.


    "Thank you Madam for your auspicious words."


    Lan Mingwu walked over, holding his wife''s hand as he looked into the distance, silently wishing Qin Lang that nothing would happen to him.


    Returning to the pavilion within the Royal Academy, the two sisters, Su Rou and Zi Xin, were chatting and laughing when, suddenly, an unexpected person appeared before them.


    "Ye Susu, why are you here?"


    Zi Xin stood up, her tone cold. The two of them hadn''t interacted much before, and Qin Lang had even exchanged a few words of mockery. Now that Ye Susu had come uninvited, of course Zi Xin didn''t look too happy. The Su Rou sisters also stared fixedly at the person who had arrived. The entire pavilion''s atmosphere had suddenly turned cold again.


    "Greetings, Princess Rou. Princess Yun."


    Ye Susu ignored Zi Xin and bowed towards Su Rou and her sister. According to power, the influence of the House of the Marquis was much greater than that of a prince without actual authority, so it was fine for Ye Susu to not bow in terms of etiquette. However, a prince was still a direct descendant of the royal family, so Ye Susu was willing to show her respect.


    "Miss Ye, please excuse me."


    Su Rou stretched out her arm to support her, and Ye Susu stood up. She then said to Zi Xin, "This is not your house, why can''t I come?"


    However, when she heard Zi Xin''s unfriendly tone, these words involuntarily came out from her mouth. Since she had already said it, even if she knew that Zi Xin would be angry at Ye Susu, she was not prepared to apologize. This was her nature, so the number of times she had apologized to Zi Xin could be counted on one hand, because it was always someone else who apologized to her.


    "Then why are you laughing at me?! I still have the same words. I want to say something bad about Big Brother Qin, beat me first, and mock me. If you say so, I''ll stand here and listen. "


    Zi Xin''s eyes were calm as she stared at Ye Su Su. Su Rou and Su Li sat by her side, looking at one and then the other.


    "Is that Qin Lang really so good?" Is it worth it for you to speak up for him like that? "


    Ye Susu couldn''t help but be surprised and asked. Her tone was no longer as impetuous as before.


    "Yes, my Big Brother Qin is the best person in the world. No matter what you think, I think so."


    It was a straightforward answer.

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    It was as if she was shocked by Zi Xin''s resolute tone. She couldn''t understand how a somewhat handsome good-for-nothing could be so captivated by one of the three goddesses of the Royal Academy, Lan Zixin. She was still desperately trying to praise Qin Lang.


    "Can you tell me? What is your purpose in coming here? "


    Zi Xin asked when she saw Ye Susu standing there dumbfounded.


    "Oh, I came here today because I want to make friends with you. I also want to tell you where Qin Lang is."


    Ye Susu came back to her senses and explained her main purpose for coming.


    "You know about Qin Lang?! "Tell me, where is he?"


    The one who spoke was not Zi Xin, but Su Yun who was originally seated on the table. At the moment, she had already jumped up, her eyes staring straight at Ye Susu, as though she was looking forward to it.


    "¡­"


    Silence reigned in the air. Su Yun realized that he had lost control of himself from the strange look in Ye Susu''s eyes. He turned to look at his sister and saw a smile that was not a smile on Su Rou''s face.


    "I... I just want to know where Qin Lang is. Don''t you want to know? "


    Su Yun''s face turned red, and looked at Zi Xin and his sister with innocent eyes.


    "Miss Ye, you really have news about Qin Lang?"


    Zi Xin spoke, the one who wanted to know Qin Lang''s whereabouts the most was her, and it seemed that she had resolved Su Yun''s slight awkwardness.


    "Yes, Qin Lang should still be in the Star Moon City of Jiaodong County. My father told me today that he sent the news two days ago."


    Why did Princess Rou and Princess Yun seem to have a good relationship with Qin Lang? Especially Princess Yun, who appeared to be even more anxious than Qin Lang''s real girlfriend, Lan Zixin. Now that Lan Zixin had asked, she told the three girls the news that her father had just told her.


    "Are you sure? How did Marquis Ye find out about Qin Lang''s news? "


    This time, the person asking the question was Su Rou. She had never been to Star Moon City but had instead been to Jidong County. She knew how far it was from the capital.


    As for why my father was also asking about Qin Lang, I don''t know. Also, the last time I went to pick Qin Lang up was also my father''s arrangement, so I asked him why he valued Qin Lang so much. He only said that he would observe him for a while longer.


    Zi Xin saw the confusion on Ye Susu''s face. She didn''t look like she was lying, but Ye Susu was also confused.


    "Erm, Miss Ye, did Marquis Ye go to North Lakeside last year for a period of time?"


    Su Rou asked. He had heard from his Aunt Queen that his little cousin was not very honest, and after running for a while, it seemed like he had been to Bei Liang, so he thought that the Empress might have asked Master Ye to borrow the Sky Fragrance Pavilion''s power to find out more about the Sixth Prince''s little cousin.


    "I''m not sure. Father only said that he was out on a tour around the branch. If Bei Liang has the Fragrant Sky Tower, then he must have been there before."


    Ye Susu could only give a rough idea as she knew that her father was the person in charge of the Fragrant Sky Pavilion. However, her father rarely told her about the matter regarding the Pavilion of Heavenly Fragrance.


    "That''s a possibility. Marquis Ye must have met Qin Lang while patrolling the Fragrant Sky Tower. Furthermore, Qin Lang''s performance must have attracted his attention."


    Su Rou thought about two things and figured out a general idea. She was thinking whether her younger cousin, the Sixth Prince, had interacted with Qin Lang before. When her younger cousin came back, she had yet to see him. It seemed that he needed to find some time to meet his little cousin.

 C191

    "Is Qin Lang very strong?"


    Ye Susu asked. Speaking of which, her understanding of Qin Lang was limited to the time when she first met him and the news that Qin Lang could only awaken one of his talents.


    "Actually, I''m not too sure either. But when Big Brother Qin came, he was already at Qi Disciple level 2. I feel like you and I, who are at Qi Disciple level 3, can''t beat him with just our own strength."


    Zi Xin smiled sweetly. When she first met Qin Lang, she was surprised for a moment. After Qin Lang started cultivating, breaking through the fifth layer in one night and defeating Wu Yunshuo who was two levels higher than her in one punch were still fresh in her mind.


    "Hey hey hey, you can''t possibly praise him so highly just because he''s your lover, can you? Don''t be too frightening! No matter what, we''re still goddesses of the Royal Academy, top twenty in the Dragon and Phoenix Rankings."


    She was ranked 16th, and just in front of Zi Xin. The two of them had not fought before, but the rankings were still there. Both of them knew that the other was their enemy, and they were both part of the Three Great Goddesses.


    "I won''t explain it to you. Three years later, Big Brother Qin will be back. We''ll know when the time comes."


    If it were anyone else, she would have already sprayed some of her "infatuation" on his face, but Lan Zixin made her somewhat uncertain of herself. Coupled with her father''s attention to Qin Lang, she was now truly curious about him. It seemed that he would have to ask about Qin Lang''s information a few more times in the future.


    "Alright, I''ll be waiting. That ¡­ "Lan Zixin, I want to be friends with you. Do you agree ¡­?"


    She had made up her mind to make friends with Lan Zixin, but she didn''t know how she could be considered to have made a friend. As the young mistress of the Ye family, she was naturally doted on by thousands of people, and this brought her loneliness. Just like Zi Xin when she was young, everyone who approached her had to be careful to differentiate between them.


    "Agreed. As long as Miss Ye doesn''t mind."


    Zi Xin saw Ye Susu''s expression just now just like her own when she was young. She didn''t have any deep grudges with her. Now that she was taking the initiative to befriend her, how could she refuse?


    "How could that be!" Ye Susu was very excited now. She had finally made a friend. Not only had she grown up playing around, but she was also not the son of a high official. She was someone with an extremely ordinary identity.


    "That... Blue... Lan Zixin, I''ll be leaving first. When I have time, I''ll come find you to play. Father will also tell you the news about Qin Lang first thing, then ¡­ Goodbye. "


    After saying that, Ye Susu ran away. She wanted to enjoy this joy by herself. If she stayed here any longer, she felt that she might lose her composure.


    Zixin looked at this somewhat innocent, cute girl with a little temper and also smiled. The two of them were originally the same type of person.


    "This girl is rather cute."


    Su Rou also said as she looked in the direction Ye Susu left.


    "Mhm, so the young miss of the Ye family is also a lonely person."


    "Aristocratic children, who isn''t like this? Anyone who makes friends has to be on guard against them. Sigh ¡­" They all say that nobility are good, but who would know that they also have their own hardships? " Su Rou sighed again and then said to her sister, "Xiao Yun, Zi Xin is fine, it''s time for us to go back. I haven''t urged you to cultivate yet."


    "Oh ¡­"


    "Sister Rou, are you leaving so soon? And you said you were going to have a casual meal together tonight?"


    Zi Xin turned around and asked him to stay.


    "Let''s wait for the next time, we will come in the morning, and when we return today, we will let Su Yun finish today''s mission, after all, we can''t let her lag behind you guys by too much!"


    "Sister Rou is joking."


    "Haha, we''ll be leaving first. There''s no need to send you off. We''ll come see you again in a few days."


    "Goodbye, Zi Xin!"


    "Sister Rou, goodbye Su Yun!"


    Su Yun also greeted Zi Xin and walked out of the Royal Academy. Zi Xin slowly walked towards her dorm alone.


    Actually, Su Rou had something else to do. She wanted to go back and ask her younger cousin, the Sixth Prince, if he knew about Qin Lang.

 C192

    As for Sixth Prince Xuanyuan Mo, he was currently in the study of the Xia Emperor. Both father and son were deep in conversation.


    "Son, what did you get from this trip?"


    Since there were only father and son present, the Xia Emperor called out to Xuanyuan Mo''s ranking and casually asked while holding a book in his hand.


    "Father, when our son went out this time, he discovered a major problem which concerns the rule of our Xuan-Yuan clan."


    Xuanyuan Mo sat on the chair across him and thought of a way of speaking before answering. He also called him father and not royal father. The words that Ouyang Shaofeng had spoken could be said to be stuck in his throat. Now, he finally had the chance to speak to his father, the Emperor of Grand Xia.


    "Oh? What is the problem regarding the rule of our imperial clan? Tell it to father, but who would have thought that my son is beginning to care about the political affairs of the empire. Hahaha. "


    The Xia Emperor looked with interest at his youngest son, then put down the book as he chuckled.


    "Father, when I was in Bei Liang, I had some conflict with the County Governor''s son, Ouyang Shaofeng. But that Ouyang Shaofeng actually said that Bei Liang was from the Ouyang Family. Isn''t that outrageous!" Fortunately, my good friend stopped me. When I thought about it later on, this matter definitely did not only happen to a son of a county governor. Who knows how many county governors of Grand Xia''s 98 countries have treated the land beneath their feet as their private property! This son believes that the management of the Grand Xia''s County Governors must be strengthened. At the very least, there must be more inspections of the various places. "


    The more Xuanyuan Mo spoke, the more excited he became. Finally, he stood up and from the point of view of a subject, he told his father his views.


    The smiling expression on the Xia Emperor''s face disappeared, replaced with a slightly serious one.


    As the Lord of the Grand Xia, I am very gratified, but as a father, I feel somewhat sorrowful. You are only fourteen years old.


    "Father, but I saw it. I''ve only gone to one place, and it''s only that place that I''ve been to that one time."


    Xuanyuan Mo looked at his father. He also knew that he shouldn''t have said these things, but as a member of the imperial family, it was inevitable that he would protect the imperial rule.


    "Son, actually, I know about the situation you''re talking about, but I won''t be able to touch them for decades or even hundreds of years. Do you know why?"


    Since his son had already said so, Xuanyuan Ci decided to ask him a little deeper and see what kind of logic her son could come up with. He did not know about the shortcomings of the county governor of Da Xia Empire. The Emperor Wu Wei and the Tian Xiang Pavilion were both intelligence agencies of Da Xia Empire. As the emperor of Da Xia Empire, how could he not know of these problems?


    "Father, is it because of the strange movements of the demon beasts in the borders of the Da Xia Empire?"


    This was no longer a secret. There were people everywhere saying that they had seen some kind of demonic beast, and whether or not the imperial government had a solution. Back when Xuanyuan Mo met this beast back at North Cold, it was rather strange, but he had already gotten used to it.


    "This is just one of the reasons. It''s already quite good that you can think of it." Xuanyuan Ci smiled. His sons were not bad, even his own sons were so outstanding. What was there to be dissatisfied about?


    "Then, royal father, what other reason is there?"

 C193

    Xuanyuan Mo was puzzled. This was the only reason he could think of. Of course, there was still another reason. It was just that he had never come into contact with politics, so he was unclear about it.


    "Who is in control of our Grand Xia?" Xuanyuan Yong asked his son with a smile.


    "Of course it''s you, royal father! "Why, isn''t it?"


    Xuanyuan Mo naturally thought so. Since his royal father was the emperor of Da Xia Empire, the entire world should listen to his father.


    "In name, he is in the hands of your royal father, but in truth, your royal father has less than a third of the power. The ones who truly control Grand Xia are the Xuanyuan clan and all of the bureaucratic aristocrats in the world. "Come, sit over here."


    Xuanyuan Yong pulled his youngest son to his side and sucked up a stool for Xuanyuan Mo to sit on before continuing.


    "Take Bei Liang for example. All of the county governors are nobles. If I were to lay my hands on one, what would the other nobles think?" They will definitely think that I''m going to use it on them next. If it''s only a few counties, then it''s fine, but according to the Royal Martial Guard and the Fragrant Sky Pavilion, there are nearly thirty counties'' county lords who have this thought. Which county do you want me to use? "


    "Father, is there really nothing we can do about it? "Also, what did you say about the Pavilion of Heavenly Fragrance?"


    Nearly thirty county governors were almost a third of Da Xia Empire''s total. If one of them was to be killed like a chicken, the remaining monkeys would probably be turned around, and there would be three other clans eyeing him covetously. If Da Xia was in chaos, there might be the possibility of the country being exterminated. When his father mentioned the Heaven Fragrant Pavilion, Xuanyuan Mo was surprised.


    "Motherf * cker, don''t be surprised. The Fragrant Sky Pavilion is managed by your uncle Ye. It is a top-class restaurant in the name of the world, but in fact, it is also part of our Da Xia Empire''s intelligence agency."


    Xuanyuan Ci explained to her son about the Heaven Fragrant Pavilion. Since her son was already concerned about the court affairs, there was no need for the Heaven Fragrant Pavilion to hide it from him.


    Xuanyuan Mo nodded his head thoughtfully. That meant that the Fragrant Sky Tower they had visited was also a branch of the imperial court''s spy network. He could only hear his father continue with his story.


    "Do you know that my Da Xia Empire is going to have a marriage alliance with the underworld race? Son, do you think my Da Xia Empire should start a war with the underworld race or not?"


    Xuanyuan Ci threw another question to her son.


    "Father ¡­ It should be a marriage alliance, even though it would be a bit unfair for the royal sister to say so. " Xuanyuan Mo was a little hesitant. This should be very obvious ah, if it was a marriage alliance, there would be no need for war, and if there was no need for war, there would be no need for death.


    "My son, you''re wrong. royal father thinks that war is better than marriage, why is it that the hundreds of millions of people in the Grand Xia Empire are willing to sacrifice a woman of my Xuanyuan clan to maintain peace? Moreover, the underworld clan''s land is bitter and cold, and they are like a hungry wolf. If you send a girl over today, they will dare to send ten girls over tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, they will ask you for a county to marry them! Thus, royal father felt that starting a war was the best solution. As long as they were scared to the point of submitting, they would obediently stay in the north without any presumptuous thoughts! And this is only one of them. "


    Xuanyuan Mo asked as he looked at his father who had turned serious and saw unyielding flames burning in his eyes.


    "Father, what''s the second one?"

 C194

    "The second, is this group of nobles of our Grand Xia." Xuanyuan Yong clapped his son''s hands and continued, "In a war against the underworld clans, it seems like people are going to die, many people are going to die. But you know the population of our Da Xia Empire, even if all five million of our northern armies die, our Da Xia Empire can still mobilize another five million troops within three days."


    Hearing this, Xuanyuan Mo''s heart trembled. He did not dare to imagine what it would be like to have five million soldiers die in battle, and not many people in this world dared to think about it.


    "Father ¡­"


    "My son, you also think that I''m cold-blooded?"


    Xuanyuan Ci gave a self-deprecating laugh as she looked at her son who had fallen silent.


    "My son, I am the emperor of Da Xia Empire, and I am responsible for hundreds of billions of people in the Da Xia Empire. If five million people die, then I can call another five million and we can send a few more noble sons and daughters to the frontlines, and those who do nothing to harm us in the Da Xia Empire will either die at the border, or become the stones of the Da Xia Kingdom''s border. With these numbers gone, we can make five hundred million people live happier lives." "I feel that this transaction is worth it!"


    The Xia Emperor''s eyes were currently filled with determination, as if if if there really was a chance, he would definitely do as he said.


    Xuanyuan Mo seemed to have understood his father''s intentions.


    "Father, then why did you agree to ¡­" Halfway through his words, Xuanyuan Mo turned around. He had originally wanted to ask why he agreed to the Nether Clan''s proposal, but now he understood that the nobles of the country were blocking his way and thus stopped himself in time.


    The Xia Emperor rubbed his son''s head.


    "Understood?" There are some things that I can''t do just because I want to. I am a little sorry for your royal sister, but fortunately, there are no more movements from the Nether Clan. I''m afraid they are waiting for the internal strife of the Da Xia Clan to take advantage of us. "


    For tens of thousands of years, all of the nobles of the Grand Xia had been acting in concert, joining together to obstruct those who didn''t conform to their wishes. When there were too many people who opposed it, many of the matters could be left to the Xia Emperor''s Xuan Yuan to forget them. Only when he was in private would he say that he had somewhat let down his niece, but his wise heart was always there.


    "So, royal father, is it true that you want to exterminate the demons in Grand Xia?" Xuanyuan Mo suddenly raised his head and asked.


    "Yes, this is indeed true. We can''t not be on guard. Although it was brought up by those nobles who want to make a fortune, but I nod my head in agreement. Is there a problem with that?"


    Xuanyuan Ci picked up the book once more. The lesson she had personally taught her son today could basically be concluded here.


    "Father, you should know about my good friend Qin Lang. When I was chased by Ouyang Shaofeng, he summoned a gigantic tiger demon beast. It actually has a cultivation level of five level Soul Controlling Realm, which means that the beast itself is at least at the Star Condensation Realm. Father, have you ever thought about it?"


    Xuanyuan Mo felt that there was a need to tell his father about this matter. The matter of a Star Condensation demonic beast would determine how much the Grand Xia was willing to pay to eliminate it.


    "Yes, I heard that your Uncle Ye has already told me that they are only at the Star Condensation Realm. As long as those nobles are willing to help, it''s not hard to deal with them."


    Xuanyuan Ci nodded her head. Ye Yan had already told him about this earlier, and had also mentioned it to the courtiers, but he didn''t expect that it would actually arouse their resolve, saying that they would eliminate all the clouds and demon beasts in the imperial court to prevent the appearance of Star Condensation Realm demon beasts. The Xia Emperor didn''t comment at that time and allowed them to speak freely, so how could he object to the "fist to return" hearts of the officials?


    "But Imperial Father, what if there are quite a few Star Condensation Realm demon beasts?"

 C195

    "How is this possible?! "Son, is this your guess or is there some kind of evidence?"


    If there was more than one Star Condensation Realm demon beast, then that would be a little scary. At that time, when he was bringing it up in the imperial court, he had also said it one way and the subjects had taken it for granted, which was why they were so active.


    "Father, this is just my guess. I didn''t ask Qin Lang about this, but I have a faint feeling that there really isn''t just one Star Condensation demonic beast."


    The matter regarding the demonic beasts in the Sunset Mountains had always been Qin Lang''s secret, so he had never asked about it.


    "So you really want to ask Qin Lang about this?" Oh right, speaking of Qin Lang, have you heard of the rumors recently? According to what you said, he should be a Heaven''s Pride like you, so why would he awaken only one talent? "


    After all, Qin Lang''s name had been rather well-known in the capital for the past few days. Most of it had been related to his romantic affairs, not to mention that he was involved with the daughter of the Blue Wind City''s Mayor, the Xia Emperor couldn''t help but laugh when he heard that Qin Lang was involved with the daughter of Marquis Ye Yan.


    "I don''t know either. I feel that Qin Lang''s talent is a bit better than mine. Back then, when he faced four of Ouyang Shaofeng''s servants, he wasn''t hurt at all, and he even looked as if he was skillful at it."


    Xuanyuan Mo also felt it was inconceivable. With Qin Lang''s level of performance, it was not an exaggeration to say that he was a heaven''s pride expert. He was also shocked when the news of Qin Lang''s awakening was spread out, but before he could ask Qin Lang about it, news of Qin Lang''s departure from the capital had already spread.


    "Father, this son feels that there is someone else who might know."


    "You mean the Lan girl? "Speaking of which, I''m surprised. That girl from the Lan family is pretty and has great talent, but I heard that that the brat from the Shangguan family did all the favors and took a beating. Why is she so dead set on Qin Lang?"


    Everyone had a heart of gossip, including the Xia Emperor. In front of his own son, there was nothing to hide.


    "Perhaps this is Brother Qin''s charm. Back then, he ¡­ When I met him, I felt that this person was very trustworthy and was worth making friends with. That''s why I went to the Snowfly Sect. "


    Xuanyuan Mo almost told Qin Lang about how he was saved. He had been hiding the matter of him being poisoned from his mother and father. If they found out about this, it would be very difficult for him to leave this place in the future.


    "Hmm? "Why are you hesitating? Is there anything you can''t say?"


    The Xia Emperor could tell that the look on his son''s face had changed. His voice had clearly changed as well.


    "No, royal father. I was hesitating just now about whether I should find Brother Qin and ask."


    After Xuanyuan Mo finished speaking, he blushed a little and panicked a little. He didn''t know how to respond to a lie, so he couldn''t quite get the words out of his mouth.


    "I will take care of this matter. In the next few days, you will have time to ask that young lady from the Lan family and see if she knows anything about Star Condensation demonic beasts. It would naturally be better if she knew."


    It was clear that his son was hiding something, but the Xia Emperor still continued to speak in accordance to Xuanyuan Mo''s words. His son was already so old, so there was no need for him to expose him.


    "Yes, royal father. This son will go tomorrow. Then, royal father, this son shall take his leave. Please rest early too."


    Xuanyuan Mo stood up, bowed and prepared to leave.


    "Mm, you can leave." Upon seeing his son who had already walked to the door, he seemed to have thought of something.


    Son, you and that girl from the Lan family haven''t met. If you don''t know how to ask directly, you can go to your royal sister first. Your royal sister has a good relationship with her.


    "Yes, Imperial Father, this son understands."

 C196

    The next day, Xuanyuan Mo came alone to Prince Yi''s Mansion. After greeting the guards, he successfully arrived at the backyard of the prince''s mansion and saw the two sisters who were practicing in the morning.


    "My royal sisters, my younger brothers have come to pay their respects." It was quite a coincidence to say that Xuanyuan Yun was just three days older than Xuanyuan Mo. Even though Xuanyuan Mo was unwilling, he had to admit that in the younger generation of Xuanyuan Yun family, who was present in the capital, besides her own little sister, Xuanyuan Xiaoxiao, everyone they saw was an older sister and brother.


    "Little Mo, why are you here?"


    "Little Mo Zi!"


    The two sisters turned their heads and exclaimed in surprise when they saw Xuanyuan Mo bowing.


    "Haven''t I not seen you two for a long time?" Xuanyuan Mo scratched his head and laughed, then he said to his royal sister Xuanyuan Rou, "My royal sister, I came here today to find you for some matters."


    What''s the matter? I just happened to have something to talk about with you, and didn''t have the time to look for you when you came over. Come, let''s talk in the room. "


    The three of them went over to Su Rou''s room and sat down. It was rare for Su Yun to not interrupt them, when Xuanyuan Mo came he immediately told his sister that he had something to find her, and it should be something urgent. She knew that this was not the time to play around.


    "Sister Rou, aren''t you on good terms with the Royal Academy''s Lan Zixin? I heard it from my royal father. "


    Xuanyuan Mo didn''t say anything unnecessary and directly asked. He was still very concerned about Qin Lang''s news because he truly considered him a friend.


    "Why did you suddenly ask me about Lan Zixin?"


    Su Rou was astonished. She looked at her little sister, whose mouth was slightly agape. The two of them were thinking that could it be that their little brother, Zi Xin, had taken a fancy to her?


    "It''s like this. Isn''t Lan Zixin Qin Lang''s lover? I want to ask her about Qin Lang''s news."


    Xuanyuan Mo didn''t know that the two royal sisters were going astray and had revealed the purpose of his visit.


    "You''re asking Qin Lang too?!"


    Su Yun exclaimed, instantly attracting Xuanyuan Mo''s puzzled gaze, why? Are you looking for Qin Lang as well?


    "Little Mo, looks like you really know Qin Lang ¡­"


    "My royal sister, you all know each other?"


    Su Rou nodded and continued.


    "Yesterday, when I came back from Zixin''s, I wanted to ask you if you had seen Qin Lang when you were in North Cold. Now, it seems that you have indeed met him."


    "Sister, since you already know of Qin Lang, then it''ll be easy. When are we going to meet Lan Zixin?"


    Xuanyuan Mo was overjoyed. Since they were both Qin Lang''s friends, there was no need to explain so much.


    "Little Mo, as far as I know, Zi Xin didn''t know where Qin Lang went. She only said that Qin Lang would be back in three years. You should go find Zi Xin and ask about Qin Lang''s whereabouts."


    Su Rou looked at her cousin and roughly told her about the news that Zi Xin had told her about Qin Lang.


    "Sister Rou, aside from asking where Qin Lang went, there is another reason why I''m looking for Lan Zixin. Do you know anything about the demonic beasts in the Sunset Mountains?"


    "I''ve heard rumors about it, but what does it have to do with Qin Lang?"


    "It''s a big deal now, sister, listen to me ¡­"


    Xuanyuan Mo told his royal sister that Qin Lang had summoned a Soul Controlling Realm demon beast and also told her that the imperial government was going to encircle and annihilate the country''s demon beasts. This was no longer a secret.


    "Now that you mention it, I seem to have some impression of you ¡­"


    Su Rou tilted her head and thought, but she could not remember what exactly it was, just at this time, her sister Su Yun spoke.


    "Sister, did you forget that the first time Qin Lang went to the Sunset Mountains to train, he found so many grown roots of grass? And you said that he had some fortuitous encounter. It should be the Star Condensation demonic beast that Little Mo Zi mentioned."


    "Yeah, that''s right. I still remember that he gave you quite a few stalks, right?"


    "Sis, let''s get down to business ¡­"


    Upon hearing her sister''s reminder, Su Rou recalled the bickering between her sister and Qin Lang, and she could not help but smile. He made his little sister blush.

 C197

    Xuanyuan Mo quietly listened on the side. So it turned out that his two imperial sisters had also stayed in the Flying Snow Sect before. It seemed that they had gotten along quite well with Qin Lang.


    "Sister, have you ever heard Qin Lang mention how many demonic beasts there are in the Sunset Mountains?"


    "I don''t know. Not long after Qin Lang came back, we went back with Zi Xin. During that time, he was cultivating and didn''t go anywhere. After we returned to the capital, we didn''t have much contact ¡­"


    "In that case, I''ll have to ask Lan Zixin first. When do you have the time, royal sister?"


    "Today is fine, I will bring you to find Zixin later."


    "Alright."


    After hearing Xuanyuan Mo''s words, Su Rou also felt that it was necessary to find Zi Xin and ask her about it. Since the imperial government had already decided on the matter of exterminating the demon beasts, then there was only a question of when they should prepare to move out. If it was as his royal brother had said, then Star Condensation Realm demon beasts were not the only ones.


    After saying that, Su Rou brought her sister Su Yun into the room, probably to change clothes and clean up. Xuanyuan Mo himself poured a cup of water and drank, but right at that moment, he thought of another person, that person might be even more knowledgeable than Lan Zixin, but she was still in Little Western Continent, and would not be able to quench his thirst even after drinking so much water.


    "Little Mo, let''s go."


    Su Rou and her sister finished packing and walked out from the inner room. The three of them then went to the Royal Academy.


    As expected, Xuanyuan Mo saw Lan Zixin as he wished. The four of them sat around the same pavilion.


    "Zixin, let me introduce you. This is my little brother, and he''s also the sixth prince of Grand Xia. Xuanyuan Mo, Little Mo, you and Zixin should talk."


    Zi Xin and Xuanyuan Mo had never met her before, so Su Rou naturally had to act as a middleman.


    "Lan Zixin greets the Sixth Prince. What does the Sixth Prince need from this official?"


    Zi Xin immediately stood up and saluted when she heard Xuanyuan Mo''s identity. She had never seen the Sixth Prince before, but now he suddenly came to find her and even invited Sister Rou as a middleman. Was it Shangguan Ru who had asked for her help?


    "Miss Lan, there''s no need to be so polite. Please sit and talk." Xuanyuan Mo also hurriedly stood up to let Zi Xin sit down. Zi Xin''s sudden bow made him feel somewhat embarrassed. He felt like he was trying to use his power to suppress her. He could be considered to be on par with Qin Lang and didn''t regard himself as a prince. The reason he came to see Zi Xin this time was also to meet his friend.


    "Sixth Prince, your servant girl should still stand there and speak. Why have you come to find me?" What she didn''t know was that Xuanyuan Mo''s actions made Zi Xin even more vigilant.


    When Xuanyuan Mo heard this, he felt even colder. Seeing that his royal sister was still sitting at the side watching the joke, he suddenly had an idea.


    "Miss Lan, I wonder if Brother Qin mentioned Li Mo in the letter he sent you?"


    Xuanyuan Mo had seen Qin Lang write Zi Xin a few times, so he could only try to pull some strings from Qin Lang''s side.


    "I''ve mentioned... Sixth Prince, you are Li Mo?! "


    Qin Lang had mentioned Li Mo more than once in his letter, saying that this person''s identity was not simple, but they had gotten along like brothers. Now that the Sixth Prince Xuanyuan Mo had taken the initiative to mention Li Mo, Li Mo, and Xuanyuan Mo, it was just a change of surname, then who else could it be other than him?


    "It''s okay, it''s okay. Brother Qin, it''s good that you mentioned me. Today, we''re friends. You can sit and talk now, right?"


    Xuanyuan Mo let out a sigh of relief, his question should not be sudden now.


    "Then, thank you very much, Sixth Prince. Did you come this time to ask me about Qin Lang?" I don''t know where Qin Lang went either. Yesterday, I heard from Miss Ye that Qin Lang was in Star Moon City in Jiaodong County a few days ago.


    Zi Xin sat down. Since the Sixth Prince was Li Mo, then there was nothing to worry about. Thinking about it, she guessed the Sixth Prince''s purpose in coming here today.

 C198

    "Miss Lan, I''m not here to inquire about Brother Qin''s whereabouts. I would like to ask if Brother Qin''s letter ever mentioned that he met Senior Demon Beast in the Sunset Mountains?"


    Xuanyuan Mo looked at Lan Zixin with hope, hoping that she would give him an accurate answer.


    "I remember that Brother Qin had called out ''Senior Xiong'' before. It was not mentioned in the previous letters, but the letter that Brother Qin left for me when he came to the capital said that ¡­" What are you trying to do? "


    As Zi Xin spoke, she suddenly felt that something wasn''t right. Could it be that Li Mo was here to trick her? Even though he knew that Li Mo and Big Brother Qin had a good relationship, he still cautiously asked.


    "Miss Zi Xin, it''s like this. The imperial government wants to encircle and annihilate the demon beasts in Da Xia. After I heard this, I told him about what happened in Bei Liang ¡­"


    Xuanyuan Mo explained the situation in detail once more. Zi Xin''s vigilance made him feel that if he didn''t explain it clearly, he might not know the exact information today.


    "So that''s how it is. Brother Qin said that there are four Senior Beasts and even left this one behind ¡­" "You all ¡­"


    Zi Xin took out the Void Spirit Token that Qin Lang had left for her and found that the other three people were stunned. All of them had looks of disbelief on their faces.


    "Four... Four Star Condensation demonic beasts have appeared in our Da Xia Empire? " Xuanyuan Mo muttered to himself and a moment later, he woke up from his stupor and stood up abruptly. "Imperial Sis, Miss Lan, I will be leaving you for now. I have to tell royal father about this news or something big will happen."


    "Mm, Little Mo, hurry up and go."


    Su Rou also immediately understood that her royal brother told her this morning that the imperial government was evaluated by a Star Condensation Demonic Beast. Now, four of them had appeared out of nowhere, they were almost half a mountain for a Star Condensation expert of Da Xia Empire.


    "That... Zi Xin, do you know what this is? Do you know how to use it? Didn''t Qin Lang tell you what the cultivation levels of his elders are? "


    Su Yun looked at Zi Xin who had a calm expression, pointed at the thing in his hand, and asked continuously like a cannon. The careless little brother of his seemed to have forgotten to mention the cultivation levels of the seniors, he had mentioned it to them in the morning.


    "Brother Qin said that as long as you inject spirit energy into this thing, it would be able to awaken the strength of the 5th level of the Soul Controlling Realm. He said that the seniors of the demonic beasts left it for him and did not tell us the cultivation levels of the seniors." Just now, the Sixth Prince seemed to have said Star Condensation ¡­ Could it be that those four demon beasts are all at the Star Condensation Realm? "


    Zi Xin finally reacted and her mouth dropped open in shock.


    The two sisters nodded. Zi Xin smiled happily. With the four Star Condensation experts behind Big Brother Qin, there was no need to worry too much about his talent.


    "Zi Xin, just laugh. That Qin Lang fellow''s luck is too good!" Just by going to the Sunset Mountains, I''ve met four god-like people. Wouldn''t I be able to do whatever I want in my Grand Xia? "


    Su Yun pouted, he was extremely furious, with such luck, even in his dreams he would wake up with a smile.


    "Xiao Yun, don''t be jealous. It''s good that we know about this, don''t talk nonsense. I hope that the imperial government can resolve the matter of the demonic beasts peacefully with these few elders, even if it''s just inviting Qin Lang back. "


    Su Rou heaved a sigh of relief in her heart. In her heart, she still hoped for a peaceful solution, and since she was willing to sacrifice her happiness for peace, what she did not want to see the most was injury or innocence, but then again, the imperial government had yet to find them. This meant that the Star Condensation experts were deliberately avoiding the people of the imperial government, and in this situation, if Qin Lang could become the bridge between the two of them, it would be the best solution.


    As for the Qin Lang she spoke of, because he was too disappointed, he forgot that Sect Leader Xia wanted him to enter the capital to deal with the encirclement and annihilation of demon beasts. Currently, he was sleeping soundly, preparing to participate in tomorrow''s auction.

 C199

    Early in the morning, when the sky was still bright, a guard hurriedly rushed from the front yard to the back of the Star Moon City and entered the Young City Lord''s room.


    "Young Master, that kid seems to be very alert. Our people have been looking for him for two days, but they haven''t found anything."


    "If that''s the case, then let''s withdraw them all. Is there no need to find them?"


    Xing Ji stroked his chin as he thought for a while before speaking.


    "Young Master, we''re not looking for him anymore?"


    This kind of abandonment was never their young master''s demeanor. Their young master would never be a hegemon if he didn''t achieve his goal in dealing with people who offended him and could afford to offend him.


    "Let''s not look for him anymore. Maybe that Young Master has already left Star Moon City. If he''s still here, he would appear when he should be." "Let''s go, follow me to the auction house and take a look!"


    "Yes."


    The two of them walked out of the courtyard and headed towards the main street.


    At this moment, Qin Lang had just gotten out of bed and had been staying in his room for the past two days. Other than cultivating, he had also gone to sleep. It was no wonder that the guards of the City Lord''s Mansion had yet to find him.


    "Disciple, today is the opening day of the auction."


    "Yes, I''ll get up now." Qin Lang said as he attempted to put on his original grey clothes.


    "Disciple, if you''re still wearing it like this, I''m afraid you won''t even be able to enter the entrance of the auction house."


    Ye Yangzi warned.


    "Then let''s change it."


    Qin Lang was the type of person who was kind. He took out the clothes that Aunt Qin had made for him from his storage pouch and put them on.


    "Mm, not bad. Now that I look at you, disciple, you look half the way I did back then. You can set off now."


    "Master, stop bragging, did you really have a good mother-in-law like me back then?"


    "¡­ ¡­." You, you, you stinking brat! "


    Master and disciple bickered as they went to look for the auction in the direction indicated by the Three Flowers Tower''s shop assistant.


    On the street, Qin Lang realized that he didn''t even need to go in the right direction. He just needed to follow the flow of the crowd. One by one, the nobles and their followers all headed in the same direction.


    "Heh, disciple, I didn''t expect that your auction would also be so lively. With so many people, there should be something that is needed to refine puppets, right?"


    "Master, don''t ask me, this is my first time participating in an auction, I don''t even know what''s inside."


    "Alright, alright. Let''s hurry up and line up. We''ll talk after we enter."


    Qin Lang walked with great difficulty to the front of a round building that seemed to have three floors. The front of the building was already filled with people.


    "Master, I have no invitation." Why didn''t you tell me that you still need such a thing to participate in the auction? "


    Qin Lang saw that the person in front of him had only been invited to enter after taking out an invitation card. He hurriedly asked this unreliable teacher. Now, he understood why he needed this proof.


    "Disciple, this cannot be blamed on Master. Master doesn''t know that your auction house is just like the Primordial Cloud World. Don''t worry, you can enter without an invitation."


    Ye Yangzi also did not expect that there would be so many people at this auction in such a remote place.


    "Master, how do you think I should get in?"


    "You are not here to participate in the auction, but to deliver the items, do you understand?"


    "Master, I''m so poor that I don''t even have two hundred gold coins left. Where is there anything that can be auctioned off?"


    Qin Lang panicked. This master of his was getting more and more unreliable, he had given the beast core to Jiu''er, all the things that the senior had given him were useful. How could he have anything worth auctioning? Even giving it away wasn''t worth it.

 C200

    "Disciple, this old man still remembers. How did you forget? Take out one of the Golden Roc''s feathers and it will become the final item to be auctioned."


    When Qin Lang had told him about the old man of the Azure Sky Continent, he had said that the old man had fought against the Golden Roc first. Even if the old man had not set his eyes on the items on the Golden Roc, he knew that the old man would definitely leave behind the Golden Roc''s most precious inner core, feather, and blood essence.


    "May ¡­" Master, can you take that out? Will it expose anything? "


    Qin Lang turned his head and asked. He hadn''t thought of that thing before. Although his master''s reminder had reminded him, it was something from the outside world. Once he took it out and exposed it, he would be in trouble.


    "It can''t be, you don''t have a Golden-Winged Roc. Even if they saw it, they would just treat it as something rich in spirit energy. It can''t be that you guys don''t have any ancient beasts, right?"


    Ye Yangzi was already prepared. The Golden-Winged Peng was originally a demonic beast from the Grand Cloud World. He did not believe that anyone else other than Qin Lang would see it in this remote place.


    "There are still some ancient beasts. Master, this item is so precious, wouldn''t it be a bit of a loss to sell it? "


    As long as he could guarantee that no one had ever seen this Golden-winged Roc before, then he only needed to make up something from the body of an ancient beast. He knew that this thing was precious, but it was a Golden-winged Roc, and any random thing on its body would be considered a treasure in the Sky Star Continent, let alone the most precious feather.


    "Disciple, as long as it is a dead object, it will have its value. The value of the thing is not in it itself, but in the extent that you need it. In the cultivation world, the most precious thing is always your own strength, what treasure and what medicine? As long as you can exchange for what you need the most right now, it doesn''t matter if you lose out a little.


    "Yes, Master. Disciple understands."


    Qin Lang listened very attentively to Ye Yangzi''s experience. In fact, anyone could understand the things that his teacher had said after listening to it once. However, how much of them could actually be accomplished? People die for money. Is money really not enough? Most of the time, it was probably because of his greed.


    Qin Lang opened the storage pouch in his bosom and was about to extend his hand to retrieve the feathers that he had kept for a long time when he felt a sharp mouth.


    Chirp ~ ~ "Little Red, who had been sleeping for almost a year, woke up. It flew out of the storage bag and landed on Qin Lang''s shoulder. Compared to the last time it woke up, Little Red Feather was much redder and her eyes looked much more lively.


    "Little Red! "Why are you awake?"


    Qin Lang was overjoyed. His surprised voice transmitted far away and attracted quite a few peculiar gazes. He immediately smiled at the surrounding people in embarrassment and lowered his voice.


    The eyes of the surrounding people were filled with envy and surprise. Of course, there were also many dull gazes. Spirit pets were something that many people here could have. It wasn''t unusual for a young man to have one, but it was enough for the elders in the family to have one.


    And Qin Lang''s loud shout also attracted the attention of the crowd that had come to the auction.

 C201

    "Young Master, look at that Young Master. Doesn''t he look like the person who offended you two days ago?"


    "What is an elephant!?" It''s a good thing that I''m smart, otherwise I would have almost summoned an enemy for my father. I have both a spirit pet and would undoubtedly be a descendant of a noble family, as long as the other party is a cultivator, then don''t provoke them no matter how poorly dressed you are. "


    "Yes, Young Master is wise."


    Xinghe lightly slapped her head and the finger that was originally pointing towards Qin Lang immediately withdrew, turning into a thumb that charged towards her young master.


    Qin Lang didn''t know that Xiao Hong''s sudden appearance had unexpectedly helped him solve a small problem. Although it was only for a short period of time, it was finally Qin Lang''s turn.


    "Young master, please pass your invitation card to us." The guard at the entrance of the Piao Xu Restaurant respectfully said to Qin Lang. His gaze swept over Little Red on Qin Lang''s shoulder as he inwardly praised, "Such a good pet!" Little Red turns her head away in disdain and squints her eyes.


    "Big brother guard, I don''t have an invitation. I came here to auction something that the master asked me to sell."


    Qin Lang raised his head, smiling in embarrassment.


    "Young Master, please go over there. The appraiser of Floating Silk Restaurant will help you appraise if the item you wish to auction is up to our standards."


    The guard was still very polite as he pointed to a small table in the room. A middle-aged man sat there and smiled at the door.


    Qin Lang inwardly praised him. He had to admit that the service of the Piao Xu Restaurant was quite thorough. Not only did the guards understand the courtesy, even the appraiser didn''t seem to put on any airs.


    "Sir, may I know what item you want to auction? Can you show it to this one? "


    The middle-aged appraiser stood up.


    "It''s this. Master told me that it is the feather of an ancient demon beast. Can you help me see its value?" Thank you, sir. "


    "There''s no need to be courteous. Is this part of my duty?"


    Qin Lang placed the Golden Winged Peng''s feathers on the table. The middle-aged appraiser picked it up with one hand and took out a crystal-like object with the other. Then, he carefully examined it.


    He looked at the appraiser''s increasingly serious face and even glanced at him a few times. He muttered in his heart and began to silently communicate with his master inside the Hidden Dragon Pearl.


    "Teacher, did he notice something? Did he just look at me differently?"


    "It can''t be. There''s no way that other Golden-Winged Roc have come here before. I can guarantee that the Cloud Desolate World does not know of your remote area." Ye Yangzi gave a definite reply. Then, with a slightly surprised smile, he asked Qin Lang, "Is this the Little Red that you mentioned earlier?"


    "Yes, I''ve always called it Little Red. When I caught it, it was still very small, and it could already spit fire, but it''s only just grown up. The senior from the Azure Sky Continent told me that my luck is pretty good. Master, do you know what it is?"


    Little Red seemed to have sensed that Qin Lang seemed to be communicating with someone as it stared fixedly in the direction of Qin Lang''s eyes. Speaking of Qin Lang''s current appearance, it was somewhat strange. There was clearly nothing around but he was pointing at the pet on his shoulder. Fortunately, the appraiser was still observing the feather in his hand and didn''t notice where he was at all.


    "Disciple, your luck isn''t just good. I feel like you''re going to defy the heavens, so what did you use to catch this young Vermilion Bird beast?"


    "It''s just an ordinary iron cage. Master, what kind of bird is a Vermillion Bird?"


    "What kind of bird is the Vermillion Bird?!" Look at you. I can''t even admit to having a disciple like you. " Ye Yangzi looked at Qin Lang with great disdain, "The Vermillion Bird is one of the four ancient divine beasts. It occupies a small world within the Cloud Desolate World and this old man does not have much contact with it. I only know that its chief was already at the ninth level of the Divine Division tens of thousands of years ago. If you and this guy can make a contract one day, then you will truly soar to the heavens. "

 C202

    "Is it really that godly?" "Master."


    Qin Lang was skeptical as he glanced at Xiao Hong on his shoulder. He already had some faith in Xiao Hong as a divine beast, he wouldn''t believe that she could soar to the heavens after signing a contract with Xiao Hong. Forget about how he could make a contract with Xiao Hong, Xiao Hong was still weak and couldn''t even compare to him, so what if he could make a contract with her?


    "Hehe, this little guy isn''t as weak as you think. You should first build a good relationship with her. If there comes a day where you can contract with her, then you will obtain even more benefits. Hehe ¡­"


    Ye Yangzi''s smile suddenly turned a little treacherous. Qin Lang stared at Xiao Hong for a long time, as if he wanted to see if there was anything good in it.


    "Shriek ~ ~"


    "Ouch!"


    Xiao Hong cried out and kicked Qin Lang''s nose with a "Ba Ji". It was a little frightened by Qin Lang''s aggressive gaze. Caught off guard, Qin Lang cried out softly, just happened to wake up the Floating Feather Pavilion appraiser who was immersed in the Golden Roc''s feathers.


    "Gongzi, are you alright?"


    "It''s fine, it''s fine. Sorry for disturbing sir, did you discover anything?"


    Faced with the concerned greetings from the Floating Silk Restaurant''s appraiser, Qin Lang could only accompany him as he smiled and asked about Ling Yu''s information.


    "Young master, I am only a Three Star Appraiser, my abilities are limited, I can only tell that this is an extraordinary beast. The spiritual energy within the root feather is very fierce, and judging from the speed at which the spiritual energy is dissipating, the death rate of this beast shouldn''t be more than 100 years, but from what I know, I haven''t seen this beast in three thousand years, so how could it be that it isn''t 100 years? I feel that under certain conditions, this demon beast feather can isolate the flow of spirit energy. If you can refine it and add it into your magic treasure, it might have a miraculous effect.


    The middle-aged appraiser stated his firm decision. It was because of this item''s rarity that he frequently raised his head to look at Qin Lang, causing Qin Lang to jump in fright. Just a moment ago, he had been able to determine that the Golden Roc had died within a hundred years based on the decline in his spirit energy.


    Fortunately, the Sky Star Continent had never brought the Golden-winged Great Peng back with him.


    "Sure, please lead the way Mister."


    "Young Master, please follow me."


    He was not even a hundred years old yet, and to be able to reach the 3-star level was already a shocking speed. One must know that there were only eight three star appraisers in the entire Floating Mist Pavilion and the highest one was his Senior Brother, while the remaining two 4-star and 5-star were his Senior Brother. The opening of the year''s first auction was extremely important, so even his Senior Brother had come along.


    After a while, an old man with a white beard walked over.


    "Senior Brother, this Young Master has taken out a feather from a demonic beast. I''ve determined that death is less than a hundred years, but in the several thousand years of Heavenly Star''s history, I''ve never seen such a demonic beast."


    The middle-aged appraiser immediately went up to greet him, and explained the general situation to his senior brother.


    "Oh? Young Master, can you lend me your Feather for a look? "


    "Yes."


    Qin Lang handed over the Golden Roc plume feather. Sure enough, the white-bearded old man also took out a similar crystal to observe it.


    After a long moment, the white-bearded old man lifted his head and stared at Qin Lang.


    "Young master, this old man will temporarily evaluate it to thirty million gold coins, which can be used as the second-to-last auction item, the transaction price should be more than thirty-five million, if successful, the Piao Xu Restaurant will charge five thousandths of the auction price, if not, young master can choose to take it back, or my Piao Xu Restaurant can pay thirty million gold coins for it, is young master able to accept that?"

 C203

    Thirty million gold coins? At least! Qin Lang was stunned. This number sounded quite frightening.


    "Does young master think that it is too little? This is already the limit of this old man''s authority. Although this item is rare and its Spiritual Energy fluctuation surpasses all the demon beast remains this old man has seen, it is only a feather. It still needs a long time to study matching magic tools ¡­ "Young master ¡­"


    Yes, if this feather could be fused into a suitable treasure, then it would be able to directly increase the level of the treasure by several times. It was also just as the old man had said, this item was too rare, and the rare one was probably the only one in the entire Heavenly Star Continent. Therefore, it would take a lot of time to study the berserk spirit energy within before finding a suitable treasure.


    It was not impossible to rule out the fact that rare items were valuable, but once no one bought it, this feather would be equivalent to a very high grade accessory. The old appraiser had agreed to buy it for thirty million gold coins, so he had taken on a certain amount of risk.


    "No, Senior, you''ve misunderstood. I am not saying that I dislike the price you''ve given me. Senior, are all the auctioned items in the Piao Xu Restaurant paid with gold coins?"


    Qin Lang came back to his senses and quietly concealed the shock in his heart. He asked the question that he had been pondering about. Since this feather was so precious, why didn''t the old man offer an equal price instead of offering such a sky-high price?


    "So young master has doubts about this, but young master does not know that my Floating Mist Pavilion''s auctions are all settled in gold coins, and all the items being auctioned are converted into gold coins." So young master has doubts about this, but young master does not know about this, all the items being auctioned in gold coins, all the items being converted into gold coins.


    In his heart, he was already beginning to guess which sect Master Qin Lang came from. He was still young, yet he had such an astonishing treasure and a spirit pet following him. It seemed that he just left the mountain not too long ago.


    Qin Lang finally understood. So the auction house had these categories. It was just a feather. So what if it was sold? Hopefully, the auction would have something that he needed.


    "Senior, if the auction is unsuccessful, I am willing to sell it for thirty million to the Floating Silk Tower. Can I ask if you can pay me a portion of the deposit now?"


    "Oh?" Young Master, could it be that you have set your eyes on something during the auction? "


    Noticing how eager Qin Lang was to get more gold coins, the white-bearded old man quickly thought of the possibility that this young master had set his eyes on some treasure in order to obtain it.


    "Mm, you should be able to say that. Senior, is that not possible?"


    "Of course you can!" The white-bearded old man who was a 5-star appraiser stroked his beard as he replied with certainty. He then said to his junior brother, "Junior Brother, go and bring back the weight of my Floating Mist Pavilion."


    "Yes."


    The three star appraiser that received Qin Lang walked towards the back hall and returned very quickly. In his hand was a pile of colorful items, and there were even numbers on it. The biggest million on each item, the smallest one was a thousand.


    When Qin Lang saw the item, he immediately understood what it was. He inwardly admired the person who invented the weight of Floating Silk Restaurant. This item was truly a great treasure for both sides.

 C204

    Needless to say, this item could only be used in the Floating Silk Restaurant, and that solved the problem of them spending a large amount of gold coins.


    "Young master, I believe you can see that the orange weight represents one million gold coins, and so on. In all the auctions of the Floating Mist Restaurant, young master can use this item to replace the gold coins, and when you leave, you can find the deacon of the Floating Mist Restaurant to convert the remaining weight into gold coins."


    As expected, the white-bearded appraiser told him the method of usage, which was exactly the same as what he had expected.


    "Thank you, senior."


    "Young master does not need to be courteous, junior brother, tell the people below to arrange a VIP seat on the second floor for this young master."


    "Yes, Senior Brother, please follow me, Young Master."


    Despite being a 3-star appraiser, he was ordered to be an errand runner. Furthermore, he didn''t show any dissatisfaction at all. From this, it could be seen how revered his 5-star appraiser senior brother was.


    Under the arrangements of a three star appraiser, Qin Lang smoothly brought the weights to the VIP seats on the second floor of the Floating Silk Restaurant. Each of them was filled with dessert and preserves, and a beautiful maid stood to the side to serve them.


    The auction house was located in the middle of the first floor, so the second floor was the closest thing to the auction place. The second floor was where the auctions were located, and the second floor was the closest to the auction house, and the second floor wasn''t disturbed by the common people downstairs.


    Seeing such a young and handsome young master being led to the VIP seats by a servant, the maid''s eyes immediately lit up. If she could get the favor of this young nobleman, then whatever she wanted would be equivalent to half her lifetime''s income. So what if she was molested?


    "Young Master, is there anything I can help you with?"


    The maid, Little Peach Blossom, warmly welcomed him with a heartfelt smile. After all, she had been practicing for so many years. They all knew what kind of smile was the most pleasurable, but it didn''t seem hypocritical at all.


    "Elder sister, can you introduce the distinguished guests across from me?" I really don''t have the heart to refuse! Qin Lang glanced at her. The maid''s smile truly made people feel very comfortable. Her chin slightly tapped the seat of honor opposite them. A long-bearded man who was sipping a cup of tea asked.


    "I can''t be the young master and call me a big sister." Little Peach Red immediately covered her mouth and laughed, but in her heart she was thinking, so it turns out to be an inexperienced "chick." Hehe, let me use some effort to capture him!


    Therefore, it was normal for the nobles to eat tofu when they were given a small piece of tofu. If they were to meet a fellow with a huge power and an anxious face, even if they were dealt with on the spot, no one would do anything to them. At most, they would just compensate a small amount of money. In the beginning, these women would be ashamed and would cry, but in order to survive, they had no choice but to continue working.


    As time passed by, they became accustomed to it. When they met handsome and rich young masters, they would even take the initiative to seduce them. A young and inexperienced first brother like Qin Lang was their favorite type.


    "Young Master''s eyesight is quite accurate. He was able to see the true ''noble'' with a single glance. That person is the county governor of Jiaodong County, Lord He. Does Young Master want to get to know him?"


    With one hand, she picked up the flagon of wine and took Qin Lang''s arm with the other. The alluring Jade Rabbit pressed down onto Qin Lang''s arm.


    Qin Lang immediately sensed the servant girl''s little action and attempted to pull back his arm. The maid''s arm was like a snake, wrapping around him tighter and tighter, Qin Lang gave up struggling, quietly enjoying the soft touch, he also wanted to see what the maid would do next.

 C205

    "Young master, do you need me to introduce the others to you?"


    Little Peach Red gently grinded the soft meat on Qin Lang''s arm and blew into his ear.


    "No, Little Peach Blossom, do you know which items will be auctioned off this time?"


    Although he was only fourteen years old, but wasn''t this the age when he was going to get restless? Qin Lang occasionally had thoughts about Zi Xin and Jiu Er, but because he loved them more, he didn''t want to take them at this age. Of course, there was another reason: Zi Xin and Jiu Er were still too young, so he felt a little guilty ¡­


    Xiao Taohong could feel the strangeness of Qin Lang''s body. She immediately pulled back her arm and covered her mouth as she laughed, "Young Master must be joking. How could an insignificant person like us possibly have any knowledge of auctions?"


    Speaking to here, Little Peach Red put down her hand that was covering her mouth, and gently stepped forward, "Young noble, is there anything else you want to know? "For example, my body ¡­"


    Coupled with Little Peach Blossom''s bashful face and flirtatious figure, it was quite attractive. Qin Lang glanced at her for a moment before focusing on the auction stage below.


    At this time, the little Vermillion Bird that had returned to Qin Lang''s storage pouch earlier suddenly came out and stood on Qin Lang''s shoulder, squinting at Little Peach Blossom. Little Peach Blush once again covered her mouth, this time in shock, and just as she was about to say something, a burst of noise came from below the stage.


    Everyone knew that the auction was finally about to begin.


    "Esteemed guests, today is the first auction of our Floating Silk Restaurant. We are old and we are empty, and we sincerely thank you on behalf of Floating Silk Tower. Next, our first auction item for love, two hundred thousand year Iron Dragon Turtle inner core! "Starting price: one million gold coins!"


    The sound of Wan Jiankong''s voice rang out in every corner of the building, only to see the lady in bright clothes slowly walking to the backstage, taking the internal pill of the Iron Dragon Turtle that was given to her by a tray, returning to Wan Jiankong''s side.


    "Everyone, with this old man''s reputation, I guarantee that for every item being auctioned today, if any guest discovers any discrepancies, my Floating Mist Restaurant will gift them free of charge and compensate you tenfold the price."


    Wan Hengkong picked up the Iron Dragon Turtle inner core and raised it high up.


    The scene immediately became a sensation. The biggest use of the beast cores was obviously to nurture them, but they could also be assimilated into suitable magical equipment to strengthen the strength and usage of magical equipment.


    "Little brat Qin, this doesn''t make sense. Logically speaking, the first item to be auctioned would definitely cause a sensation throughout the auction. What is the first item to be auctioned in the Floating Silk Restaurant that is neither warm nor hot and has a small audience?"


    Qin Lang looked around to see who would be auctioning, when Ye Yangzi spoke.


    "Master, this is also my first time at an auction. I don''t know either, maybe this is the worst auction item ever."


    "¡­ ¡­." "That makes some sense. Let''s continue watching."


    Qin Lang replied. Ye Yangzi thought that this might be the rule of this remote place. He no longer said anything, and the crowd finally began to bid.


    "One million and fifty thousand gold coins!"


    "One million two hundred thousand!"


    "One million three hundred and sixty thousand gold coins!"


    "1,780,000 gold coins!"


    The first bidder increased the bid by 50,000. With the first bidder leading the way, the rest of the bidders no longer cared. Those who wanted to bid raised their tags one after the other.


    "Are there any more bids? 1,780,000 going once, 1,780,000 going twice, deal! The beast core of two hundred thousand years old belongs to guest number forty-two. "


    After Wan Zhengkong finished his last sentence, the number number number on number 42 in the hands of a refined looking middle-aged man changed to one hundred and seventy-eight. Then, he turned into a beam of light and flew towards a box on the stage.

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    The beast core was currently useless to him. According to the size of the beast, the two hundred thousand year old Iron Dragon Turtle''s core was only the size of a young man''s fist. It was far inferior to the ones that the senior had gifted to Jiu Er, and it was even inferior to the ones that the giant lizard had given.


    Right, where''s Xiao Hong''s inner pellet? Qin Lang suddenly remembered that the Golden-Winged Roc core that was given to him by a senior in the Azure Sky Continent was about the size of five fingers. After Xiao Hong had slept for a while, it had grown to the size of a fist. Qin Lang stretched his hands out to his chest and touched the place where Xiao Hong was.


    After a while, Qin Lang froze. There were no more beast cores inside, only a fingernail-sized bead. He wanted to take it out to have a look, but he saw that the second item on the stage was already on the tray.


    "Second auction item, Eight Diagram Array. However, as long as the opponent is not stronger than the caster by at least rank 3, they can be trapped. It is a good gift to the younger generation and a family cultivation technique. The starting price is one million three hundred thousand gold coins. "


    "Two million gold coins!"


    As soon as Wan Yunkong finished his sentence, an impatient voice rang out, it seemed like he had taken a fancy to this earth attribute cultivation technique.


    "Two million three hundred thousand!"


    This time, the number of people auctioning was twice as many as the previous time. The price quickly broke through the three million mark. Qin Lang was flabbergasted when he saw this. Cultivation methods were really too profitable.


    "Disciple, it looks like you''re right. The quality of the items is indeed rising gradually."


    Ye Yangzi had already guessed that Qin Lang was right when he heard the second item. The quality of the items was indeed increasing, and the price was naturally rising as well.


    "Master, do you think I need to bid? After all, it''s a cultivation technique. Maybe I''ll need it someday."


    Qin Lang was slightly moved. After all, he had heard from the Wei Courtyard that Qi Cultivating Stage had awakened their innate strength before coming into contact with cultivation techniques. Each and every cultivation technique was extremely precious, especially those that were extremely powerful.


    "Disciple, don''t be silly. This cultivation technique isn''t suitable for you and it has a weak function. It''s only suitable for defense and will help you outdo that one day when I have the heart."


    Ye Yangzi immediately rejected Qin Lang''s idea. This was a formation technique, and it did not have any destructive power, so its effects were limited, in his opinion, Qin Lang, who had inherited the inheritance of the Azure Sky Continent, would not be able to beat anyone three levels higher than him. And if he met someone who could kill Qin Lang instantly, this formation would not even be able to stall for time.


    "Alright, teacher, you said so. When I have time, I should at least think of three sets. It would be great if they were suitable for cultivating with innate strength."


    Qin Lang replied very quickly. He also felt that as long as he had no problems with his talent, it would be normal for him to jump ranks above third level. He had just thought that even if he didn''t use them, he could still give them to Zi Xin or Jiu''er, maybe they would have some use for him. But Ye Yangzi suddenly said that he would have time to think of a set of cultivation techniques for him.


    Thus, the shameless him got what he wanted. It would be best if his master could come up with a few cultivation techniques that could be used by him, Zi Xin, Jiu Er, and Jiu Er.

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    "Why do I feel like I''ve been tricked by you again? Kid Qin, tell your master honestly, did you plan this beforehand?"


    Ye Yangzi was displeased. This old man has said that I will help you make up a set, and you''ve kept on doing so for more than just meaning. I''m your master, do you have a disciple who speaks to him like that?


    Master, creating a small Xuan Qi Method is not a piece of cake for you, I, too, would like to help Master improve his cultivation as soon as possible. If I could reach your cultivation level or find the Azure Sky Continent as soon as possible, I would be able to release you from this Hidden Dragon Pearl, right? "Brat, I am finally free. Master, you can also reconstruct your real body and head back to the Cloud Wasteland to take a look ¡­"


    Qin Lang was moved by his feelings. It could be said that he was done flattering Ye Yangzi as well as painting a big cake. A string of emotions emerged from Qin Lang''s heart and was transmitted directly to Ye Yangzi.


    Once again, she realised that he was communicating with someone. However, her cultivation was not high enough yet, and only this feeling was completely undetectable. The most important thing was that she was not able to take human form yet, and could not even ask about it ¡­ The depressed Xiao Hong returned to its storage bag and took the remaining pearl sized Golden Winged Peng inner core and swallowed it in one gulp ¡­


    After the big fawn, Ye Yangzi finally agreed to help Qin Lang think of a few more sets of cultivation techniques. At this moment, the third item had already come to an end and the Ten Thousand Year Blood Coral had already been auctioned off.


    In the next three auctions, Qin Lang was not interested in the Face Seizing Supreme Pills, the Heavenly Stellar Sword, and the Pear Blossom Pressure Begonia. He even forgot to listen to the last one, since his master did not remind him that it was not the item he wanted.


    "The seventh item, Death Spirit Heart! This item is used by blacksmiths and can be used as a source of power for mechanical puppets. This item is led by a Soul Controlling Realm expert, and during the trial, it lost more than seventeen Qi Disciple cultivators before finally defeating Shi Ling Giant. This Soul Resisting Realm cultivator auctioned it off to compensate the families of seventeen Qi Cultivating Cultivators, so the starting price for this item is seven million gold coins, and each increment must not be less than three hundred thousand gold coins! "


    Wan Yunkong spoke these words aloud as if he was mourning for the seventeen dead cultivators. After all, on the path of cultivation, death followed. A moment of carelessness could lead to eternal damnation and even the price of one''s life.


    This Soul Controlling Realm cultivator was also worthy of respect. It could be said that in order to compensate the families of the dead cultivators, he had done his best in vain and had not obtained anything. However, no one knew that this was the case.


    Disciple, take this. I can feel that this Undead Heart is much stronger than normal. With it, you might be able to refine a Soul Controlling Realm puppet.


    Logically speaking, this is just a slightly stronger source of power, it''s not even worth for a Spirit Severing Grandmaster like him to be so excited. However, we also understand that when you discover something good, even if you think it might not be suitable for you, as long as it''s in my hands, you would still hope for it to become better, right?


    Ye Yangzi was the same. This Undead Heart could only produce Soul Controlling Realm puppets at most, but it was possible that it could produce the best puppets within its level. For a refiner, this was a type of satisfaction.

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    Qin Lang nodded and quietly sat down to wait. Since it was a treasure, there would always be a fierce shouting at the start, but it would be of no use. Only when there were only a few people left bidding would they finally decide.


    "8 million!"


    Someone shouted out immediately, adding an extra million.


    As if igniting a barrel of gunpowder, the auction of the Dead Spirit Heart immediately turned white-hot. Only when someone called out a bid of 12.5 million did the auction gradually quiet down.


    "Second Brother Bai, twelve million and five hundred thousand gold coins, your White Spirit Sect sure is generous."


    At the same time, on the second floor, someone spoke up from the room to the left of Qin Lang. The person who called out the highest bid was number fourteen. He sounded slightly jealous and mocking.


    Hehe, Charcoal, could it be that you were beaten out by your Sect Master Wang and you want to fight over a treasure with ten million gold coins? I''m afraid you still haven''t woken up from your sleep yet. "Hahaha ¡­"


    In room fourteen, the person called "Second Brother Bai" smiled sinisterly and returned the favor. It was not an understatement, but a naked taunt. Obviously, the two sects had their own conflicts and it seemed like they were not small.


    "Bai Lao Er, you! ¡­" If it wasn''t for the fact that I just swatted the centrifugal sword, it''s your turn to be so arrogant here! "


    "Ha!" Charcoal, everyone knows that the more precious a treasure is, the more valuable it becomes. Who told you to be so reckless. How could there be such a logic in this world! "Everyone, don''t you think so? Haha ¡­"


    No one spoke a word, not even the county governor of Jiaodong County. Many people in the audience knew that these two sects, the White Spirit Sect and the Hundred Ghost Sect, were fighting for the position of the number one sect in Liaohai County. The two sects were of equal strength and power, and today, they were only sparring in this floating building.


    Furthermore, as the owner of the Floating Silk Restaurant, he did not stop her. As a county governor who came to be a guest, there was no need for him to interfere in such matters.


    "¡­ ¡­." "Ok, second brother Bai, I''ll wait here and see how I''ll laugh at you when you can''t set the price!"


    After buying something that he shouldn''t have bought, it was just a heaven-step weapon. He was prepared to buy it and reward it to the Meritorious Elders, but now that he encountered something he wanted to buy, he didn''t have enough money left. He could only be mocked by the Second Brother of his, Bai, for free.


    "With your blessings, my White Spirit Sect will be satisfied if we bid today. You want to laugh at me when I can''t afford it? Charcoal, your head must have been burnt black."


    "Second Brother Bai!"


    Charcoal''s voice trembled with anger after being hit by the poke. He stood up and glared fiercely at the second brother. The reason why he was so black was because the furnace had exploded during the refining process. Moreover, the refining fire was not an ordinary fire, and it had directly penetrated into his skin. He was fine, but the traces of the fire had always been left behind.


    On the other side, Second Brother Bai was still looking at Charcoal with a face full of smiles, as if he wanted to provoke him into taking action. Bao was clenching his hands into fists, creaking.


    Seeing that they were about to make a move, a voice sounded.


    "Silence! The grudge between you two, is something that you can forget about after you leave the Floating Silk Pavilion. You cannot do it now! " Wan Zhengkong stood out and interrupted Steamed Bun who was about to bid. He then continued: "Twelve million and five hundred thousand. Anyone else bid?!"


    Why didn''t he step forward to stop it? Who didn''t know that it was the easiest person to raise the price in this situation? How could he stop them? However, these two didn''t have any intention of bidding up. They couldn''t not stand up, so he called out.


    "Twelve million eight hundred thousand!"


    A voice came from the corner. Qin Lang raised his head and looked around. He still hadn''t called out the price. No one had raised a sign on the second floor. Where had this voice come from?

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    "Hahaha, the heavens are truly blessed! Second brother Bai, it feels great to slap my face. Hahaha, I''m dying from laughter ¡­" Second brother Bai, continue raising the bid! "


    Steward Bao laughed loudly. He still didn''t know where this voice came from. However, someone increased the price and beat up the face of the second brother of the Bai Clan. Everything else wasn''t important.


    "Who is it?"


    Originally, he still didn''t dare to say it out loud, because this was Floating Silk Restaurant, which their White Spirit Sect couldn''t afford to offend. Besides the Floating Silk Restaurant itself having more than ten experts of the Soul Resisting Realm overseeing it, there was also their vast network of people, which was a force even more powerful than the Floating Silk Restaurant itself.


    "May I ask who was the one raising the bid just now? Can you raise the number plate in your hand?"


    He also thought that the last sentence he casually asked could actually be considered a professional habit. He never thought that there would be someone who would actually increase the bid price, even after sweeping the entire auction, still unable to find the person who bid, he still had to ask.


    "¡­ ¡­." Me, number seventy-nine. "


    A thin arm timidly rose from a corner on the first floor, then suddenly lowered and raised the number plate again.


    Wan Yunkong was puzzled. How could a person who could take out nearly 13 million gold coins sit on the first floor? Was he mistaken? Or perhaps, this was a farce.


    "This person ¡­ Distinguished guest, 12.8 million gold coins, we need to verify your wealth. "


    Wan Du Kong looked at a small figure dressed in a black robe and asked. He was surprised to find that despite his cultivation at the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm, he could not see through the black robe. However, judging from the voice, it should be a young lady. Moreover, the people beside her were also looking at her with eyes full of shock. Therefore, he was certain that the young girl was only a single person. However, even if she was a young miss, this age would still not be at ease if she had thirteen million gold coins with her, which was why he needed to verify her wealth.


    "I didn''t... "I don''t have that many gold coins, can I exchange it with a magic treasure of equal value ¡­"


    Her voice was crisp and trembling. Under the curious gaze of the crowd, the young girl started to walk towards the auction stage.


    Qin Lang was startled as he stared at the black robe. He seemed to have heard this voice somewhere before. On the second floor, when the perturbed Second Brother Bai heard this, he couldn''t help but yell downstairs.


    "What?" He didn''t have that much money to make trouble for! Little thing, didn''t your family''s elders teach you how to be a good person? "


    "Second brother Bai, why are you so anxious?" Wan Elder didn''t say that he couldn''t do it, so why are you interrupting! "


    Wan Hengkong was one of the three deacons of the Floating Leaf Pavilion. He could indeed be said to be an elder of the Floating Leaf Pavilion. It wasn''t wrong to call him an elder.


    Crap! Steward Bao cried out in his heart. He originally thought it was a big shot, but who knew it was a little girl? He was afraid that he wouldn''t be able to slap her face again. He didn''t believe that a little girl could take out a magic treasure worth thirteen million gold coins, but as long as it was someone that displeased Number Two, he would unconditionally support her.


    "Sure, as long as you can pass our assessment!"


    This was not the first time that he had encountered such a situation after hosting the Floating Leaf Auction House for so many years. As long as the price was high enough, there was no point in delaying for a bit. As for the other guests, don''t you see that they were also interested in watching? The problem was, he was the same as Steamed Bun Invasion, he was also suspicious. Would this little girl really be able to take out a magic treasure worth 13 million gold coins?

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    The little girl walked up to the auction platform and gently fiddled with the black robe that blocked her view. She took out her storage pouch and prepared to pour out the magic treasure.


    Qin Lang was completely shocked. He, who was staring at the black robe, could clearly see that this was Zhuge Su Xin! No wonder she sounded so familiar. Why was she here?


    "Elder Wan, I''ll help her pay the one million two hundred and eighty thousand gold coins she has." Qin Lang didn''t have much time to think. Seeing that Zhuge Susu was really taking out the treasures, he shouted loudly.


    Silence! Their gazes all turned towards room number 9 on the second floor. Strange things happened every year, and this year was even more so, just now a little girl said that she would use a magical treasure to pay thirteen million gold coins, yet she didn''t see what it was. Another young man popped out and said that he would help her out, could it be that he fell in love at first sight?


    "Qin Lang? Why are you here! "


    Zhuge Su Xin heard a somewhat familiar man''s voice saying that he wanted to pay nearly 13 million gold coins for her. She also wanted to see who was so vindictive, but when she saw Qin Lang standing on the second floor looking at her, she was instantly overjoyed. She no longer took her storage bag and flew up, landing beside Qin Lang.


    "Miss, your item!"


    When Wan Du Kong saw that this girl actually knew Qin Lang, he threw the things Zhuge Susu took out back into his storage bag.


    "Uncle Xie, hehe, I''m a bit excited to see an old friend."


    Zhuge Su Xin caught it, then flipped down the robe on her head and smiled sweetly.


    Wan Jiankong smiled and waved his hand, then shouted, "Twelve million and eight hundred thousand gold coins, are there any more bids?"


    "Elder Wan, you''re breaking the rules. With just the words of a little kid, you''re going to return the bidder''s item. Junior thinks that this auction is too childish."


    Second Brother Bai was even more dissatisfied, just now that little girl had used a backhanded method, causing the Undead Spirit Heart that was already in his possession to delay for such a long time, and now a little kid had come out with a bid of 12.8 million gold. Wan Zhengkong actually believed it and directly raised the bid, why didn''t he verify it this time?


    "What? If Vice Sect Leader Bai has any objections to my words, then you might as well say it."


    He knew what the second brother was unhappy about, so he still had to ask.


    "Alright, Elder Wan, how do you know this kid will be able to pay thirteen million gold coins?"


    "Of course I know, because I personally arranged Young Master Qin''s VIP seats. If you still want to bid, then continue to raise the price. If you don''t, you can give up now."


    In the face of Second Brother Bai''s question, Wan Wukong replied rudely. When did it become your turn to criticize the Piao Xu Restaurant''s auction?


    "Second brother Bai, are you trustworthy now?" Wan Elder personally testified that Young Master Qin has the ability to do so. Second Brother Bai, why don''t you continue raising the price?


    Steward Bao''s voice rang out at the right time. Zhuge Susu was beaming with happiness as she gave him two thumbs up in succession.


    Qin Lang looked at the expression of the second brother of the Bai Clan. Seeing his face turn from red to white and then from white to green, he smiled bitterly.


    "14 million gold coins!"


    First, he was slapped in the face by a junior, then he was unceremoniously talked about by the Floating Silk Restaurant''s deacon, then he was mocked by his nemesis. Today, Bai Jian Li''s face had been completely disgraced.


    In order to fight for his last breath, he took out all the gold coins that the White Spirit Sect had prepared for the auction.

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    "Do you still want more?"


    Qin Lang asked Zhuge Susu who was beside him. Just now, he was prepared to help her bid and give up on the auction of the Dead Spirit Heart. He wanted to repay the debt of saving her life.


    "No, I don''t want it. I just found a strange spiritual energy in that thing just now, and I felt that I could definitely refine something good out of it. That''s why I called out the price on the spur of the moment ¡­"


    Zhuge Susu stuck out her tongue and blushed.


    "Then I''ll take it." Qin Lang raised the sign in his hand. He didn''t know if fourteen million was the limit of the White Sword, or if it was better to slowly raise the price.


    "14.3 million!"


    As soon as this bid was called out, the entire audience sighed. Many people were guessing who this young man was to be able to compete with the Second Leader of the White Spirit Sect.


    "I give up."


    Just when everyone thought that the Second Leader of the White Spirit Sect would fly into a rage and find trouble with the young man, the white sword said something that no one expected.


    Qin Lang didn''t expect that Vice Sect Leader Bai would directly give up after he increased the bid once. Qin Lang watched as Vice Sect Leader Bai gradually returned to his seat and quietly waited for the result.


    "Fourteen million and three hundred thousand. Are there any more bids?" One thousand four hundred ¡­ Three times, deal! "


    Following the words of Wan Zhengkong, the heart of the dead fell into Qin Lang''s hands.


    When Bai Jian Li saw this scene, he called for an attendant to explain everything to him before continuing to wait for the next auction. Other than having a Sect Leader''s brother, he also had the ability to do so. In that situation just now where he did not have sufficient funds, it was not wise to threaten him, other than being displeased by Charcoal and Wandering Cloud Tower, it was useless for him to do so. As such, he might as well give up and see if he had the opportunity to do so, and secretly investigate that brat''s background.


    Just as Bai Jian Li''s entourage walked down from the second floor, two guards from another room also walked out. However, in the bustling auction house, no one else noticed these small characters. Qin Lang did not know this, and neither did Bai Jian Li.


    At this moment, the satisfied Qin Lang started to chat with Zhuge Su Xin who was beside him.


    "Lady Zhuge, why are you here?"


    "I sneaked out and made the exact same robe as Jiu Er [1], am I amazing?"


    The little girl Zhuge pulled up a corner of the black robe and said to Qin Lang with a face full of pride.


    "Formidable and powerful, it simply isn''t like that timid little girl just now."


    Qin Lang started to joke around. Just now, Zhuge Susu''s appearance was completely different from when he was with her senior brother in the Yu Hua Valley. At that time, she was lively and cute, unlike her cowardly self when she first entered the stage.


    "I, I... Aiya, Qin Lang, stop laughing at me. I don''t know why, but I feel guilty and a little scared ¡­ "


    Zhuge Susu''s two small hands held each other as she gently rubbed the black robe in her hands.


    This was the first time she ran out by herself, and since she was being stared at by the crowd at this moment, she was unavoidably a little nervous. After discovering Qin Lang, this acquaintance, she immediately returned to her original lively and cheerful self.

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    "Little brat Qin, this little girl is not bad. She''s much stronger than you. No, she''s just a refining genius. Quickly, tell her and let her become this old man''s disciple."


    Before Qin Lang could reply, Ye Yangzi, who was in Qin Lang''s embrace, cried out, as if he wanted to take him in as a disciple.


    "Master, you''re just a soul without a real body, how can I introduce someone to be your disciple? It would be weird if the little girl believes it, but even if she does, what should I say? Could it be that I want to tell her about you staying inside this thing?"


    It was one thing for this master of his to scold me so much, but for me to ask him to be your disciple and to be able to communicate with you, it was because of this Hidden Dragon Pearl. Unless you are willing to expose yourself, it is basically impossible. Qin Lang rolled his eyes and said in a speechless manner.


    "That''s true. This old man can''t reveal his identity now, otherwise, you would be in danger. It''s a pity that this old man has lived his entire life in vain. It wasn''t easy to see a good sapling in this life, and I still can''t accept a disciple ¡­" Ah, that''s right, Qin Yan, this old man has thought of two good methods! "


    Ye Yangzi''s voice suddenly rose several notches as unconcealable joy overflowed from his voice.


    "What method?" Qin Lang was puzzled.


    You go after her so that you can spend your days together. Once she becomes your woman, you can tell her my identity so that I can be her master. You even have such a beautiful dao companion.


    Qin Lang thought that his master would come up with some good idea, but after hearing this, he didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. After all this time, he still had to deal with me. This thought only flashed in his mind. Qin Lang felt a little embarrassed. He hadn''t cultivated for two years and already had two girls. It seemed like he wasn''t the only one.


    "Master, can your words be more dependable? Although I, Qin Lang, am not a person who comes to the end of the line, I like that kind of natural feeling. In order to let you take me as your disciple, I have to chase after a girl. Furthermore, I already have two people I like. They are probably still worried about me right now. Am I still human if I go and pick up other people ¡­ "


    "Heh, to be able to fall in love with two girls at the age of 14 and have the heart to resist beautiful girls?"


    Ye Yangzi had a naughty smile on his face. This disciple of his was such a romantic seed.


    "Master, you can say whatever you want. If I say no, then no. If you want to accept a disciple, then think of a way yourself."


    Qin Lang firmly refused. No matter what, he couldn''t lose his bottom line and principle. If he lost something like this once, he would become addicted. He couldn''t guarantee that one day his bottom line would be the same as the horizon.


    "Alright, alright, I''ll tell you later when I think of it. Now you should check if there are any Purple Veined Spirit Stones and Snow Silk at the auction."


    Ye Yangzi felt that it was impossible to convince Qin Lang, so he gave in and let Qin Lang go.


    "Qin Lang, what are you thinking about after staying silent for so long? "You''re still frowning. Oh right, why did you buy that Undead Heart? Isn''t that something only a refiner would need?"


    After Zhuge Susu said that, she noticed that Qin Lang suddenly went silent, as if he was still thinking about something. She didn''t disturb him. Seeing that Qin Lang''s frown had relaxed, she took the opportunity to ask, thinking that he had thought it through.

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    "Sorry, sorry. I was just thinking about something just now. Buying this Dead Spirit Heart for the same purpose as you is also refining."


    Qin Lang laughed. If the little girl in front of him knew that he was discussing with someone else about whether or not he should pursue her, he wondered if she would still view him with such peace of mind.


    "You want to forge equipment too?" "Since when did you learn refining!?"


    Zhuge Susu looked at Qin Lang in surprise. She had not seen him for only a few months, but he already died from refining a material like the Spirit Heart. This could not be described with words, he was just like a monster.


    "That''s not it. I''m just preparing the materials for the equipment forging. This is only the first one. It''s still early. Oh right, Miss Zhuge, where do you want to go this time?"


    After Qin Lang casually explained, he moved the topic to Zhuge Susu. If they continued chatting, he was afraid that he would have to start again later.


    "I''ve never thought about it. I originally wanted to learn from Jiu''er''s elder sister and run away from home once ¡­ "If you want to leave, you can travel. If you don''t know where you want to go, you can just fly on the flying boat. Then, you can come here."


    Hearing Jiu''er''s words, she had to be prepared to go out. She didn''t get hungry when she came out, but she didn''t want to walk on the ground, so it was boring to stay on the flying boat.


    "I think it''s only a few months since I left the Royal Academy. Miss Zhuge, aren''t you going back?"


    "I definitely have to go back. I still have to go to the Royal Academy. I''m still waiting to be classmates with big sister Jiu''er. Qin Lang, do you still have any contact with big sister Jiu''er?" "Since I came out, I have no contact with her. I don''t know how she is now."


    "I didn''t either. I thought we would meet soon ¡­"


    Qin Lang''s eyes shifted onto the stage. As they were speaking, it was already the ninth item being auctioned. It was none other than Qin Lang''s Golden Roc Feather.


    "Everyone, today, a gongzi came to my Floating Leaf Pavilion to auction a treasure, and after this old man made his decision himself, he discovered that it was the feather of an ancient bird demon beast, and the spiritual energy it contained was extremely tyrannical, practically nothing in our Heavenly Star Continent. This old man guarantees that there will not be more than three feathers in the entire Heavenly Star Continent, and it could possibly be the only one. Therefore, whether this treasure is a treasure or not, it all depends on the luck of the guests. Given the rarity of this item and the value of its collection, this old one will set the starting bid of thirty million as the starting price, and increase the bid by no less than one million gold coins each time! "


    After Wan Hukong finished introducing the feather, he started to bid. He was very sincere as he explained its strengths and weaknesses. If one had good luck, then this feather would definitely be worth more than 30 million, but if one had bad luck, then so would another. This item was a very rare collection.


    The high price of thirty million gold coins caused the entire audience to start whispering to each other, this was truly a huge sum of money, even among the fifty or so people sitting on the second floor, very few of them were able to take out thirty million gold coins. Some people were discussing whether to take them down together, while others began to closely watch this feather, wanting to see something from it.


    No one was bidding and they were just spectating. Qin Lang''s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that this thing was really not going to be sold out? With Floating Silk Tower''s thirty million yuan as a base, Qin Lang did not panic. It was just that the atmosphere, where no one bid, was slightly awkward. It was very different from what he had expected.

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    Logically speaking, both master and appraiser should have thought that it was the best treasure, so how could no one bid on it?


    "Thirty five million!"


    A scholar with a long beard to his chest stood up and shouted out the highest price so far for five million. The remaining people looked at the scholar, then at the feather, and slightly shook their heads, no longer continuing to bid.


    The Golden-Winged Plume was naturally auctioned by the scholar with a price of thirty-five million, exactly as Old Wan had said. Qin Lang almost suspected that this person was "taking care of" him, but this price had already met his expectations.


    "Qin Lang, do you know what that feather is?"


    "Ahhh ~ ~ Didn''t Elder Wan say that it was the feather of an ancient demon beast?"


    "It''s the feathers of a demonic beast, but I don''t feel like it ¡­" Forget it, this time, my dad did not come. If he did, he would probably bid for it too. "


    Zhuge Susu thought for a moment and looked at the tray that was being carried down without saying anything.


    He still had two more, and now he had the money and the things he wanted. With such a master refiner on him, maybe he would be able to use them someday.


    "Next, I announce that the last item to be auctioned is the beautiful Merfolk lady, Lucia!"


    Wan Yunkong''s words were like a stone that gave rise to a thousand ripples. Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then, almost the entire auction hall burst into an uproar. The red clothed young miss, who was originally a lady with a plate, walked up to the stage and bowed to everyone.


    "What?" As an auction item?! "


    "Miss Hai Clan is auctioning it off as an auction item? "Float Tower is a bit alright this time, hahaha ¡­"


    "That''s right, that''s right. To be able to buy a fish girl to warm his bed ¡­" "Hehehe ¡­"


    "Elder Wan, hurry up and tell me the price. I can''t wait any longer!"


    Qin Lang was the same as everyone else, and upon hearing that the last item up for auction was Miss Mermaid, he couldn''t help but size up the young lady on the stage. No matter how he looked at it, she was just a very ordinary beauty, one that could not be found if thrown into a group of beauties.


    "Qin Lang, Qin Lang, Miss Mermaid of the Sea race, are you interested?"


    At the side, Lady Zhuge stopped thinking. She grabbed Qin Lang''s sleeve and pointed to Lucia who was on the stage. Just like when she first met Jiu Er, she was so excited that her voice trembled a little.


    This time, Yan Feiming wasn''t standing at the side. If they were to continue, they would probably be dragging Qin Lang along to run. Who knew what kind of crazy things would happen if this genius refiner junior sister got excited?


    "I''m not interested. I''m not even half as pretty as you. Do you want me to buy it as a decoration?"


    "Hehe, I''m from the Sea Clan. Qin Lang, if the price isn''t too expensive, why don''t you buy it? Even being a vase would be pleasing to the eyes, and it would also warm up the bed. "


    "You really think too much. With such a beautiful little girl like you by my side, how could I even have the eyes to look at Miss Mermaid?" Furthermore, I feel that this Miss Mermaid will definitely not be cheap. "


    Qin Lang flattered her, making Zhuge Qing giggle and also encouraging her to buy Miss Mermaid. Naturally, Qin Lang quickly refused and inadvertently glanced at the light in Lucia''s eyes as he whispered to Zhuge Su Xin beside him.


    He turned around and picked up a cup of tea from the table, but he didn''t notice the fox-like smile on Zhuge''s face.

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    Waiting until the atmosphere in the auction hall was completely stirred up, Wan Xuankong continued, "This Miss Lucia''s auction is decided by herself. She only has one condition: once the bidder calls out the price, she can close the auction as soon as she feels it is possible. That is, Lucia has the right to choose on her own accord! Do you all understand? "


    "I understand, I understand. Patriarch Wan, please announce the start of the fight. It is time for me, Little Whirlwind, to display my charm!"


    "With just you? "What charm does that cowardly face have? It would be more proper to see me, Li Erzhu, get the beauty in my arms. Elder Wan, state your starting bid."


    "Elder Wan, hurry up! We can''t wait any longer!"


    The crowd clamored as they all requested for the auction to begin. The people who shouted out were the young disciples of the clans, and the people who held the real power were all quietly watching from the sidelines.


    "Alright, since everyone has requested so, this old man will not be unreasonable. I announce that Miss Lucia''s starting price is one gold coin!"


    After shouting for so long, Wan Zhengkong walked to the side, smiling as he observed everything in the auction. Regarding the auction for Miss Lucia, the Floating Silk Restaurant actually didn''t have much preparation for it, it was just that after understanding the basic situation of Lucia, they said that it was the last item that would be auctioned because Lucia voluntarily applied for the auction and half of the proceeds from the auction would belong to the Floating Silk Pavilion.


    "One gold coin?!" I''ll offer a thousand... "No, ten thousand gold!"


    When the first young master heard that the starting bid was only 1 gold coin, he immediately raised the bid to 1000 gold coins. Before he finished, Lucia, who was on the stage, seemed to notice the person who was bidding the first time, and smiled at him, causing him to immediately take back the word "gold coin".


    "Twenty thousand gold!"


    "Fifty thousand!"


    "Two hundred thousand!"


    "Eight hundred thousand gold coins."


    When the several dozen young masters on the stage raised the bid to eight hundred thousand gold coins, Lucia who was on the stage only smiled at the highest bidder, and naturally did not nod in agreement.


    Eight hundred thousand gold coins was already not a small number. Although this Miss Lucia was a beauty, she was still just a beauty. She could not afford the title of ''peerless'' because of the fact that she was from the Sea race.


    The victors would sell the defeated members of the clan to the human race to be slaves. Therefore, many young masters and ladies of the sea race had also played in it, but this time, it was a voluntary auction and the person they had grown into was not bad, which had piqued their interest.


    Once the price reached 800,000, not all the young masters could afford it. Even if they could afford it, the elders of the family would not agree to it. So up until now, only three young masters were still raising the price.


    "One million and two hundred thousand gold coins!" This voice was a bit hoarse, as if he had shouted too much just now.


    "One hundred and twenty-five." Another male duck voice refused to accept this and raised another fifty thousand gold coins. After one million gold coins, the other young masters'' prices also started to drop. This time, this male duck voice only increased by fifty thousand gold coins.


    "One hundred and fifty." A voice squeezed the word "150" out of its teeth, and the duckling and the husky immediately quieted down.


    "Zhao Neng, you''ve gone mad. One million and five hundred thousand, how many more months will it be?" He shouted at the young man who squeezed out the one hundred and fifty yuan. It turned out that the man was called Zhao Neng.


    "Exactly, just the three of us don''t need to fight like this, at least leave some room for ourselves." Duck''s voice was also filled with sighs. Earlier when he shouted out 125, that was already his limit. He did not expect there to be someone even more fearless than him.

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    He cried out the price of one million and five hundred thousand. He regretted shouting it out just now, but this was an auction. If he said it out loud, he would say it out loud. He could only pretend to smile.


    "Brothers, today we have taken a fancy to this Sea race''s girl. If she is really willing to nod her head, then I will not regret it!"


    Zhao could speak with a resolute and decisive tone, but in his heart, he was silently praying that he would never fall for me. He stole a glance at Lucia''s expression, and before he could turn his head around, prayer had already appeared.


    "Two million gold coins!"


    Another voice called out a price.


    "There''s really someone more foolish than me?!"


    Zhao Can slapped his knees and jumped up from his seat. His joy was obvious, even more eye-catching than the person who just bid. When he saw his companions'' faces that were not a smile, he awkwardly smiled and sat down.


    Only then did the crowd turn to look at the seat with two million gold coins. It was the room number nine where Qin Lang was.


    "Pu ~ Cough cough, cough!"


    Just as Qin Lang was about to drink his water and see who was shouting, he saw the gazes of everyone in the arena converging towards him. Qin Lang, who was puzzled, turned his head to look and saw Zhuge Su Xin looking at him with a smile.


    Qin Lang sprayed out the water that she hadn''t swallowed. She coughed a few times, but before she could think of an explanation, Zhuge Susu announced to the crowd.


    "This little girl has taken responsibility for my fiance. Two million gold coins to buy this Sea Race female slave." After saying that, she turned her head and patted Qin Lang''s back, "Husband, are you alright? I just knew you were rich and was just buying a female slave for my family. I don''t need this small amount of money, why are you so excited ¡­"


    The crowd was suddenly enlightened, but Qin Lang was dumbstruck. Did he have the physique of a fiance? Also, what''s the situation if you decide for me?


    "Wait a moment ¡­"


    "I''m willing!"


    "Alright, as Young Master Qin''s fiancee, Miss Lucia agrees to entrust two million gold coins to Young Master Qin. This auction shall conclude now."


    Just as Qin Lang was about to refute, Lucia had already loudly declared that she was willing. All of them could not wait to announce the result of the auction.


    It ended just like that? I lost two million just like that? While Qin Lang was still in a daze, Lucia directly flew over. Zhuge Su walked over and said with concern, "Husband, Miss Lucia has already come up. Shouldn''t you tell me something?"


    "Lucia greets the owner and the matriarch!"


    The two''s teamwork was flawless and they looked as if they had entered a perfect state. Qin Lang looked at the two of them glancing back and forth with inexplicable grief and indignation.


    Zhuge Susu only wanted to trick Qin Lang for fun, she didn''t care about the two million gold coins. To her, it was just a few magical artefacts, she didn''t expect that Lucia would cooperate so well, the two of them almost finished the conversation with their eyes.


    The two of them had smiles on their faces as they looked at Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang sat back on his chair, his expression returning to normal.


    "Madam, we haven''t seen each other for so long, shouldn''t we have to let Darling hug us first? Speaking of which, our wedding day isn''t too far away!"


    He pulled Zhuge Su Xin into his arms and whispered into her ear.


    "Ah?!"


    Before Zhuge Susu could react, she was already on Qin Lang''s leg. Moreover, she felt a numbing sensation in her ear ¡­

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    Lucia blankly stared at the scene in front of her. From her observation just now, Qin Lang wasn''t such a person. How could he be ¡­


    "And you, Servant Lucia, come over here and beat Master''s legs."


    Qin Lang hugged Zhuge Susu''s waist, which did not look bloated at all in the winter attire, and shouted at Lucia who was standing in front of him.


    "Eh ¡­." "Yes, Master!"


    Luciana obediently walked forward and helped Qin Lang knead his calves. The people from the Floating Silk Restaurant looked at Room Nine, some shook their heads, some were envious, and some were jealous. Especially the quarrelsome young masters, some of them sighed at Qin Lang''s great luck while others gnashed their teeth, cursing him for being the best one to fall out and die.


    A middle-aged man sitting in a VIP booth laughed. This really was a good reporting material.


    From the moment Qin Lang shouted out that he would help Zhuge Susu pay the thirteen million, she already knew that Qin Lang was different from those young masters who only knew how to play and play with women. Even if it was the same, a young master who could casually take out so much gold coins, the family influence could only imagine, if she continued to climb up there recklessly, she would probably die to the point where not even ashes would be left of her. They had to rely on their eyes to know which ones they could not offend, and they also had to know their own identities and how to safely survive in the cultivation world.


    Qin Lang glanced at him, but didn''t say anything.


    "Alright then, Qin Lang, you have taken advantage of me. See, when I see Jiu''er, I will not complain to her!"


    Only then did Zhuge Susu break free from Qin Lang''s embrace. She adjusted her slightly wrinkled clothes, waved her small hands and said in a low and fierce voice.


    "What do you mean, madam? Husband, I only hugged Madam''s waist. How can you call it taking advantage of me? "


    Qin Lang had an innocent look and was laughing maniacally in his heart. You little rascal, you think you can pretend to be your fiancee and screw me over? Let''s see who will suffer. It was not that she was timid, she would not dare to run so far by herself if she was timid. It was just that she had never been hugged by a man of the same age when she was young. Not counting Yan Feiming, they were basically siblings, the two of them had never had any other thoughts about this, not to mention that Yan Feiming had always respected girls with this kind of character.


    Qin Lang had suddenly pulled her into an embrace earlier. Not only that, the hot air she exhaled when she was listening to him was the most fatal. For a moment, her mind was in a state of confusion, causing her to be at a loss of what to do.


    Zhuge Su pouted angrily. She wanted to refute but was unable to find the words to do so. She turned around and saw Lucia laughing and hitting Qin Lang''s leg, pulling on Lucia''s arm.


    "Big sister Lucia, why are you helping him hit the hammer? Let''s see how happy he is now! "Hurry up and get up."


    "Madam, Lucina is a maid that my husband spent two million on. It''s not too much to help him beat his legs, right? My husband doesn''t like to hear those words of yours. Why do you keep your elbows out? "


    When Qin Lang heard this, how could you lie? Am I amused? Look at my eyes, I am very serious and innocent, okay? Then I changed to an aggrieved expression and pretended to sigh.


    "Master, can Lucia take down your words and tell them to Mistress Zixin?"

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    "Lady Zixin?!"


    Qin Lang looked at Lucia in shock. He had never mentioned Zixin''s name ever since he came to Floating Silk Restaurant, and now that it had popped out of Lucia''s mouth, how could he not be surprised?


    "Madam Zi Xin? Qin Lang, who is the Zixin that Lucia is talking about? "


    Zhuge Susu kicked Qin Lang''s leg and asked. She had never heard of this name from Qin Lang''s mouth before, how could Lucia, who had just met him, know this?


    "Lucia, now tell me, how did you know the name ''Zixin''?"


    Did Lucia know how to read minds? Qin Lang did not answer Zhuge Susu''s question and instead stared at Lucia who was squatting on the ground.


    "Master, you''ve guessed it right. Xena really knows how to read minds. Besides, everyone in the Merfolk knows how to do it."


    Lucia didn''t stop her actions. Her nimble hands were still skillfully kneading Qin Lang''s legs. Her charming dark green eyes met Qin Lang''s gaze, and her smiling lips seemed to prove that Qin Lang''s guess was correct.


    "Dew ¡­" "Lucia, you can actually read minds?!"


    Zhuge Susu''s big round eyes flashed, her face was filled with uncontrollable astonishment.


    "Un, it''s like this. This is the special talent of my Mermaid race. Miss Suxin, do you want to try it?"


    "No way ¡­" "Forget it, Lucia. Hurry up and tell me who Zi Xin is. I''ve never heard Qin Lang say anything about him. You call her Madam Zi Xin? Could it be that Qin Lang has other women than big sister Jiu Er?"


    Zhuge Su hesitated for a moment, but still rejected the playful smile on Lucia''s face. It was still more interesting to hear about Qin Lang''s love story. Pui! What gossip? He was here to help Jiu Er see who his future rival in love was. Yes, that''s right. A certain Zhuge Lady seemed to feel it was inappropriate for a girl to ask about someone else''s woman so she comforted herself by changing her thoughts.


    "About this, Miss Su Xin should ask the master herself. Lucia is a maid now, how could she dare to say anything about the master''s privacy?"


    Lucia threw a flirtatious look at Zhuge Susu and carefully looked at Qin Lang. She still needed to be together with Qin Lang for a period of time.


    At this moment, the sound of guests leaving their seats came from outside the room. Qin Lang recovered from his shock and stood up. Lucia followed suit. He looked at the two girls and said, "Lady Zhuge, Lucia, it''s time for us to leave as well."


    "Young Master Qin, this is your Undead Heart, your Feather Auction House has thirty-five million gold coins, deducting the fourteen million gold coins and 175,000 gold coins from the items being auctioned, you still have nineteen million seven hundred and twenty-four thousand gold coins, do you want to convert them into gold coins directly, or are you willing to store them in my Floating Feather Pavilion''s VIP card? The VIP card is available for VIP treatment and some discounts in all the subbuildings of the floaty building. "


    Wan Xuankong smiled as he asked Qin Lang. As long as there were tens of millions of items auctioned in the Floating Feathers Pavilion, one would have the qualifications to become a VIP of the Floating Feathers Pavilion. All of these items were personally received by the appraisers.


    He wondered when he would be able to visit Floating Silk Restaurant again. Qin Lang said, "Can I only keep 5 million in my VIP card?"


    "Of course you can!"


    A moment later, a token made of some unknown material and a storage bag filled with gold coins appeared in Qin Lang''s hands.


    "Thank you, Elder Wan."


    "You''re welcome. If Young Master Qin has any spiritual materials you need, you can use your VIP card to explain them to the person in charge of the Floating Silk Branch Division. We will definitely do our best to help Young Master scout."


    "Really? Then can Elder Wan please help this kid keep an eye on the news of these two spirit materials, the Snow Silk and the Purple Veined Spirit Stone? "


    Qin Lang was overjoyed. This treatment could be said to be an unexpected surprise.


    After Wan Du Kong heard the two spirit materials that Qin Lang mentioned, he lowered his head and thought for a while before continuing, "Young Master Qin, these two things that you mentioned should not exist in the things that this old one has appraised. However, I can guarantee that the Floating Mist Pavilion will definitely help you keep an eye on these two spirit materials. If the young master is still in the Eastern Nine Prefectures, he can go to any of the Floating Mist Pavilion''s branch offices every half a year to ask about them. "


    "Half a year? Then, he would have to thank the elder once again. "I''ll be taking my leave now."


    "Young master, take care."


    Qin Lang walked to the door. Zhuge Susu and Lucia had been waiting for a while now, and Zhuge Liuyun was kicking the rocks on the ground out of boredom.


    "Qin Lang, where are we going now?"


    "If you don''t have a place to go, why don''t you go to my inn first and make a decision?"


    "Then that''s it!"


    Zhuge Su Xin made up her mind. The three of them walked together towards the inn where Qin Lang was at.


    Inside the Piao Fu Tower, Little Peach Red was surprised to find that under the teacup where Qin Lang drank from, there was actually a white weight placed on top of it.


    That was a thousand gold coins! Little Peach''s eyes reddened. She quickly opened the screen and looked at the door, but Qin Lang''s figure had already disappeared ¡­

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    The three of them casually walked on the street and chatted, but they didn''t realize that not far behind them, in an alley, two groups of people were in a confrontation.


    "Who are you people? Why are you blocking our way! "


    A grey robed man questioned the middle-aged scholar in front of him. He was ordered by the Vice Sect Leader to follow the kid who had auctioned the Undead Spirit at the auction. Who knew that not long after he came out, someone would block his path?


    "Who I am is not important, I will tell you, Vice Sect Leaders, that this young man is someone our Head Supervisor has instructed us to take care of. If we find out anything from your White Spirit Sect, we will not hesitate to invite him to have a taste of our Heaven Fragrant Pavilion''s craftsmanship, piss off!"


    The middle-aged scholar waved his sleeve, causing the man in grey and his subordinates to be unable to stand. Immediately, they ''rolled'' to the other side of the alley.


    He dusted off the dirt on his body and stood up. The grey robed man looked into the alley and saw that the scribe had already disappeared.


    "Leader Li, what should we do now?"


    "What do we do?! What else can we do, report to Sect Leader Bai, that Young Master is from the Fragrant Sky Pavilion, we cannot afford to offend him. "


    He was the Vice Sect Leader''s subordinate, so he knew more than his subordinates. The Tian Xiang Pavilion was not the biggest sect in the world, but it was more terrifying than the biggest sect in the world, although the Bai Ling Sect already had the faint shadow of a first-rate sect, but if the Tian Xiang Pavilion wanted to crush them, it would be as easy as killing a unicorn.


    When he returned to the inn, Zhuge Susu was curiously sizing up the place Qin Lang used to stay at.


    "Luciana, guess what I''m thinking now?"


    When he was at Floating Cloud Restaurant, she had said to Zhuge Su Xin, "Do you want to try?", it had aroused Qin Lang''s suspicions, but there were still people talking about it in Floating Mist Pavilion, so it was not easy for him to ask. Now that he was back at his place, Qin Lang wanted to try it, it was reasonable to say that he would know once he saw something as heaven defying as Mind Reading.


    "He was discovered by the master so quickly. As expected of someone that Lucia has her eyes on." Zhuge Su Xin turned around and stared at her curiously as if she wanted to say something. Lucia continued, "Master guessed right, Mind Reading can only be effective when you have to use physical contact. Therefore, Master asking me to massage your legs really helped Lucia a lot."


    As soon as these words were said, Qin Lang''s expression became increasingly solemn. Zhuge Susu also slowly walked closer to Qin Lang with a surprised look on her face, but she had already prepared herself. With the skysilk net and the two sons of Thunder God in her hands, it was time to watch Lucia''s movements.


    "So what is your purpose in trying to get close to me, Servant Lucia? I, Qin Lang, am a true human, and have never interacted with the Sea Clan. You are the first member of the Sea Clan that I have met, so there should be no conflict of interest between us.


    So far, he had never seen any other races other than the Monster race, let alone the Merfolk of the Sea race. Therefore, he would not have any irreconcilable conflicts with the merfolk of the Sea race, which he had never interacted with before. Even if the servant girl Lucia had found out something about him with her Mind Reading, it was after she came into contact with him.


    "Master, what if Lucia really wanted to experience what a maid feels like?"


    She put her hand to her chest.

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    "Whap."


    A button fell to the ground, revealing a touch of snow-white skin. Lucia''s fingers did not stop as she undid the buttons on her clothes one by one until her red dress was cut out of the way. Only a bra was left on her shirt, while the lower half of her body was covered with snake skin pants that reached up to the middle of her thighs.


    "Master, do you like this kind of maid?"


    Lucia walked straight towards Qin Lang. Her gaze was fixated on Qin Lang''s eyes. Her exquisite body was captivating.


    "No, I don''t like it. I still like the way you dress."


    Qin Lang took half a step back and said while looking straight into Lucia''s eyes. Zhuge Susu was also staring at Lucia. However, her gaze was on the other party''s proud upper body as she unconsciously let go of the magical equipment in her hand.


    "Pa Da ¡­" "Clatter ¡­"


    The two Thunder God''s children rolled towards the corner.


    What is it?


    This small movement immediately attracted the gazes of Qin Lang and Lucia.


    "Qin Lang, Lucia, quickly get down!"


    Zhuge Susu''s surprised voice sounded beside his ear.


    Qin Lang didn''t have any time to think. He grabbed Zhuge Susu who was shouting and threw her to the ground. Like an eagle spreading its wings, he protected the two of them.


    "Boom!" "Boom!"


    After the loud noise, there was only half of the room the three of them were in. Qin Lang opened his eyes and did not feel any pain. He raised his head to look, and suddenly, an energy shield appeared above the three of them.


    "Master, it seems like you still like Lucia."


    Lucia lay on her back on the ground, one hand raised halfway in the air. The palm of her hand constantly transmitted spiritual energy to the energy shield, winking at Qin Lang.


    Zhuge Su Xin lay on her side on the ground. From her perspective, she could see the most clearly. Qin Lang''s right hand was placed on her plump body.


    "Qin Lang, you, you ¡­"


    "You what, you first tell me what''s the situation like!" How did the two pearls come out? " Qin Lang didn''t seem to have reacted as he questioned Zhuge Susu first.


    "I... "I ¡­"


    Seeing the sternness in Qin Lang''s eyes, the little girl said two "I" with reddened eyes, tears of grievance were about to fall. He wanted to explain, but he didn''t know how to explain. Originally, he wanted to help, but in the end, he couldn''t.


    "Master, let me explain to you. Sister Zhuge wanted to be on guard because she was worried that Lucia would harm you, so she took out her magic tool and slipped. Then, the two little things rolled onto the ground and exploded. "It''s that simple."


    Lucia''s voice sounded. It was practically a guess, Zhuge Susu could no longer hold back the tears in her eyes and rolled down from the corner of her eyes.


    "I''m sorry, Lady Zhuge, I misunderstood you ¡­"


    With Lucia''s explanation and Zhuge Susu''s expression, how could Qin Lang not understand that he had misunderstood her. With Lucia''s expression and words just now, it was true that she was about to launch an attack, but he didn''t think that Lucia would really do so.


    "No, nothing!"


    Zhuge Susu reached out her hand and touched the tear stains on her face as she spoke softly.


    Qin Lang''s face was full of guilt. The words he had said just now were indeed a bit serious, and now he had provoked a little girl to cry. The most important thing was that he still knew how to coax her.


    Are you kidding me? It was me who provoked him to tears. Bullsh * t, what do you mean by that? Qin Lang also didn''t know that it would be even more awkward if he misunderstood.


    The thing he feared the most was a beautiful woman!

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    "Master, can you lift your hand for me and Sister Zhuge to stand up first? If you really like it this way, you can put it inside when Lucia stands up."


    At this moment, hearing Lucia''s voice was as if she had heard the heavenly music. Although she didn''t understand what Lucia meant, but if she stood up now, she would definitely be able to resolve this awkward situation.


    But in the next moment, he understood, because he saw the position of his right hand.


    "I''m sorry! "Miss Lucia, please forgive me for my offense. If you want to kill me, kill me as you please."


    Qin Lang stood up like a bolt of lightning, and then instantly bent his body, almost to the level of the ground, he really didn''t notice this. Qin Lang stood up like a bolt of lightning, and then instantly bent his body, and almost to the level of the ground, he really didn''t notice this.


    "Puchi ~ ~"


    Zhuge Su Xin was amused by Qin Lang''s series of actions. His movements were so fast and perfect that even the puppet could not achieve such a standard.


    "Master, what are you saying? Luciana is a maid that you spent two million gold coins to buy. Even her body is master''s, how can you blame Master for his unintentional actions?"


    Lucia withdrew her Spiritual Qi and pulled Zhuge Su up. Then, she also bowed and said to Qin Lang.


    "Eh, you really don''t blame me?!"


    Qin Lang raised his head and asked. His eyes involuntarily stared at the bottomless ravine before him, and after a moment, he struggled to turn his head. This was an extremely wicked instinct.


    "Haha, of course ¡­" Really, if Master is willing to accompany me back to the Sea Clan, Luciana will do as she says. "


    Lucia teased Qin Lang, her voice sounding even more bewitching.


    "Qin Lang, are you really not afraid of sister Jiu Er blaming you for this?"


    Zhuge Susu could not bear to watch any longer, the explosion of the Thunder God''s son had been unintentional, but the look in her eyes just now was definitely not unintentional. As expected, all the good men liked to stare at each other''s chests, as she said that, Zhuge Susu secretly glanced at her chest.


    "Sister Zhuge, I don''t know if your sister Jiu Er will blame me, but sister Zixin shouldn''t blame you. My master has already told her about sister Jiu Er''s matter."


    Lucia was anxious that the world should not fall into chaos.


    "Ah pei, where did I get big sister Zi Xin? I only have big sister Jiu Er, and she is my target. She is free, free, and easy to do as she pleases!" At the mention of Jiu Er, Zhuge Su''s heart was filled with worship. When she thought of Qin Lang, she was filled with anger, "Qin Lang, just you wait. I will definitely tell Jiu''er''s sister about that Zi Xin!"


    "Cough, cough!" "Lady Zhuge, I forgot to tell you that your sister Jiu Er already knew about Zi Xin."


    Qin Lang coughed twice and said to Zhuge Susu with a bit of embarrassment on his face. He was a little proud of himself as he had met these two considerate girls before.


    "Eh ¡­." Qin Lang, I will curse you! "


    Qin Lang, who appeared to be quite pleased, turned his head and saw Lucia smiling playfully at him. That smile always made Qin Lang feel a little uncomfortable.


    "That, Lucia, is that why you came to me? Why did you want me to go to the Sea Clan? "


    Qin Lang decided to be the first to act. He was most afraid of this kind of situation, in case Lucia would appear and let the atmosphere that he had spent a great deal of effort to calm down to lull the situation into a stalemate.


    Before she could answer, someone came from outside the yard.

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    "Young Master Li, how did my courtyard end up like this? What did you blow up my yard with? Even the neighbors were alarmed. "


    The owner of the inn had brought two people over. He first glanced at the broken houses and the broken pieces on the ground, then his eyes swept over Qin Lang and the other two as a trace of envy flashed across his eyes. One dragon, two phoenixes, this young master Li was very lucky, but in the end, his gaze couldn''t get rid of Lucia, and he didn''t even look away from Qin Lang when he was talking about the courtyard.


    Qin Lang quickly took two steps forward to block the owner''s line of sight and said loudly, "Owner, we did damage to the courtyard. Take a look at the current situation first, I''ll definitely pay the compensation."


    Back then, after the shop assistant reminded him, Qin Lang specially found a secluded small courtyard. Not only had he successfully avoided the pursuit of the subordinates of the Star Gatherer, but he also had a peaceful place to cultivate.


    "After hearing what Young Master Li said, this one is relieved. I also do not ask for much, the price is fifty gold coins, including the fact that I invited people ¡­"


    "Here are fifty gold coins, take good care, boss!" Can we leave now? "


    "Alright, alright. Young master, please feel free to do so!" "Let''s go."


    Qin Lang interrupted him and placed 50 gold coins in his hand. The clothes that Lucia had taken off earlier had already been destroyed in the explosion. The inn owner and the others'' gazes made him unhappy. He was not lacking these dozens of gold coins.


    The shop owner received the gold coins with both hands and left. He was naturally overjoyed as his losses were not more than thirty gold and he even brought a repair fee. He had originally wanted Qin Lang to haggle, but who would have thought that this Young Master would be so generous.


    "Qin Lang, should we change places?" After the boss left, Lucia suggested, feeling around for a moment.


    "Mm, I also have the same idea. Let''s talk about it somewhere else."


    Qin Lang also felt that such a big commotion had already been discovered by many people. Although this place was remote, it was not deserted. If the people who disliked him at the auction were to be found out by the City Lord''s men, it would be troublesome.


    The three of them checked the room and left after finding nothing left behind. Even now, Qin Lang did not know that the trouble he had caused had already been dealt with in secret.


    Along the way, Qin Lang and Lucia chatted and laughed after finding a set of clothes for them to wear. Zhuge Susu stayed silent by their side.


    "Lucia, that protective cover in the room earlier must have been created by you."


    "That''s right, Sister Zhuge''s magic tool is really powerful. Even the Soul Resisting Realm warriors would be injured if they were ambushed."


    "Sister Lucia, stop talking about me, I don''t even dare to speak ¡­"


    At first, Zhuge Susu did not want to speak, but in the end, she was reminded of the sniff by Lucia.


    "Alright, let''s not talk about it. I was just looking at how you didn''t say anything."


    "Lucia, what''s your cultivation level?"


    "He''s only just reached the Soul Controlling Realm, what''s wrong?"


    "Soul Controlling!" Qin Lang and Zhuge Su spoke at the same time.


    "Why are all of you so surprised? Elder sister, I am older than you. Isn''t it normal for my cultivation to be higher than you guys? " Lucia looked at them both strangely.


    "Then how old are you, Sister Lucia?"


    "Seventeen, not much older than you."


    "¡­"


    "¡­ ¡­." "It is much bigger than before."


    Zhuge Susu''s heart was filled with despair. She had never felt this inferior to someone who was blessed by the heavens. It was only three years. If she could be compared to someone at the age of seventeen, she would be satisfied.


    Qin Lang also suffered a blow, but after a moment, he cheered up. Three years of agreement, three years of control over the soul, these were the new goals he had set for himself. Otherwise, how could he marry Zixin and then continue to say that he wanted to find a man from the Azure Continent.

 C223

    The three of them were speechless as they walked through the crowded crowd. The auction had ended and many people had left, but there was still a small portion of them in Star Moon City. They wanted to see if they could get something they wanted.


    "Qin Lang, Sister Lucia, I''m leaving."


    "We are not walking... Go? Where are you going?! "


    Qin Lang didn''t react for a while, and then he immediately stopped. He looked at Zhuge Susu and Luciana also turned around.


    "Return to the Linglong Sect ah, go back and cultivate properly, and prepare to go to the Royal Academy. In any case, I''ll only cause trouble if I follow you guys ¡­" "It''s not going to help."


    Zhuge Susu turned her head to the side. She seemed to be slightly disappointed, but her eyes were slanted to the side.


    "Eh ¡­." "Lady Zhuge, it''s not like that. You didn''t cause any trouble, so it''s my fault ¡­"


    Now that he thought he had become a burden, he had to leave. Other than apologizing, he couldn''t ask her to stay, right? To be honest, he hoped that Zhuge Susu would leave, he didn''t know where she was going, and it wasn''t appropriate for a girl to follow him.


    Before participating in the auction, he had thought that he was alone, but who knew that after entering the auction, he would meet someone he knew.


    Lucia smiled and did not say anything. She silently looked at Qin Lang, who was at a loss of what to do, and Zhuge Susu, who was already smiling slightly, watching the show.


    Hehe, alright, I lied to you, I realized that I still can''t be like big sister Jiu''er, who can travel by herself, and easily let my imagination run wild. There are many strangers around, and I also have some stage fright, and I only found myself like this after coming out, which is also considered a reward. In addition, I''ll be going to the Royal Academy in a few months and won''t have the chance to practice it anymore, so after I enter the Royal Academy, I''ll make a good plan to come out again.


    Seeing the result she wanted, Zhuge Susu giggled and spoke the truth.


    "¡­ ¡­." "Then we''ll go outside the city first."


    "Mm, alright."


    "Damn, after all this, I still have to watch my nose at him." Qin Lang bitterly laughed in his heart.


    A few miles outside the Starmoon City.


    Zhuge Susu had already taken out the flying boat. She turned to Qin Lang and asked, "Qin Lang, when are you going back? The time to go to the Royal Academy isn''t long. The four of us said we were going to go together."


    Qin Lang was just a nobody. In the Royal Academy''s test, he had only awakened a single talent, and the fact that Lan Zixin was a joke among the students of the academy didn''t spread. Thus, Zhuge Su Xin didn''t know that Qin Lang had already gone to the Royal Academy.


    "It seems that I will not keep my promise." Qin Lang laughed self-deprecatingly and continued, "My apologies, Miss Zhuge, I''m afraid that I won''t be able to go to the Royal Academy with you. For the time being, I won''t be going to Beijing for a few years."


    "Why?!" Zhuge Su Xin opened her eyes wide. When she saw Qin Lang''s bitter smile, she had a bad feeling in her heart.


    "Because I can only awaken one Inherent skill ¡­"


    Although Qin Lang now knew that it was possible that his talent wasn''t enough, no one knew that Ye Yangzi certainly wasn''t. Everyone only knew that after using the formation used to test one''s talent, only one could awaken, and that was one.

 C224

    Zhuge Su''s heart froze. Even Lucia, who was at the side, looked at Qin Lang in astonishment.


    "Did something go wrong..."


    Zi Xin and the others were the same, but Zhuge Susu''s first reaction was to be mistaken. Back then, everyone had witnessed Qin Lang''s strength. She also could not believe that an amazing genius could only awaken one talent.


    "That''s not the case. I don''t know how to explain it to you. Actually, there should be more than just one awakened talent, but the test results from the Royal Academy''s test results are exactly one. I came out now to find out the reason."


    Qin Lang explained in a different way. On this point, he chose to believe in his master Ye Yangzi and his own feelings.


    "So that''s how it is. How long will it take for you to leave?"


    Zhuge Susu''s small face immediately relaxed a lot as she asked without hesitation.


    "About three years. You don''t doubt that I''m talking nonsense?"


    Qin Lang was a little surprised. Between the magical formation and his words, Zhuge Susu chose to believe in him.


    "Suspected what? If you don''t want to go to the Royal Academy, then so be it. I''ll tell him, maybe you''ll be able to cultivate better outside of it. In any case, we should still be at the Royal Academy three years from now. When the time comes, you can give me a big surprise.


    Zhuge Susu smiled and jumped onto the flying boat. Suddenly, she turned around as if she remembered something.


    "Oh right, Qin Lang, do you have anything that you need me to say to big sister Jiu Er?"


    "Mm ¡­" Just tell her what I''m doing, and don''t worry her. "


    Qin Lang thought about it for a moment. It was as if there was nothing he could ask others to pass on. He did not like to talk about relationships often. He liked the feeling of not saying anything after meeting each other.


    "Alright then ¡­" "Then I''ll go, I''ll tell Jiu''er about your situation, and about that Zi Xin, I''ll also tell Jiu''er!"


    Zhuge Susu waved her fist at Qin Lang and activated the flying boat.


    "Goodbye, Sister Lucia!" Goodbye, Qin Lang! "


    "Goodbye!"


    Qin Lang and Lucia waved their arms as they watched the flying boat gradually move further away. Only when the little black dot disappeared did they turn back and walk back into the city.


    "It seems that the little girl has some objections to your main wife!"


    "What is it?"


    "Aren''t you afraid of a future fire in the backyard?"


    "Since Jiu''er and Zi Xin know each other, I believe they will get along well."


    "Then what about this little girl?"


    "¡­ ¡­." "What do you mean ''what should we do with this little girl''? We are friends. Servant Lucia, you must pay attention to your own identity and not say things that would cause misunderstandings."


    "Oh, you even put on the airs of a master. Master, this servant thinks that little girl Zhuge might have fallen for you. Another harem member has appeared, are you happy?"


    "¡­"


    "Master, if this servant also falls for you in the future, what will you do? Will you side with big sister Zixin and sister Jiu Er?"


    "¡­"


    "Master ¡­"


    "Lucia! Can we not talk about this? Can you talk about serious matters? "


    "Business?" Of course there is. You will know when you go to the Sea Clan with me, but it''s not like you won''t go now. "


    "¡­"


    "Speaking of which, Qin Lang, what kind of person is Jiu''er? For her to worship you like that, she should be a remarkable woman, right? If she heard the news that you might be a loser, would she abandon you? Hahaha ¡­"


    Hearing that Lucia was finally back to normal, Qin Lang could finally reply.


    "That won''t happen. Although Jiu''er and I have not been in contact for a long time, I believe that if there is a chance in the future, the two of you will get to know each other."


    And at this moment, Jiu''er, who was far away at the Little Western Continent in the Beast God Cult, had just heard about Qin Lang''s unforeseen event.

 C225

    In the private residence of the Sect Leader of the Beast God Cult of the Little West Continent, the Sect Leader, Bei Gongxing, the Great Elder Fei Yukong, the Hall Master of Punishment, Lie Long Shan and the Holy Maiden, Jiu''er were all present.


    Only Lie Long Shan stood in the hall while the other three people all sat there. After hesitating for a moment, Lie Long Shan spoke up.


    "Jiu''er, a bad news came from a disciple in Beijing. You ¡­ You need to be prepared. "


    "Did something happen to Qin Lang?"


    Jiu''er immediately stood up. Her beautiful face was filled with worry, and a sliver of her snow-white hair fell in front of her forehead.


    The reason why they hadn''t contacted Qin Lang in this period of time was because they would be going to the Royal Academy in half a year''s time. The two of them believed that if both of their feelings lasted for a long time, they wouldn''t only have more chances to be together after training in the morning and evening.


    Third Uncle suddenly called Grandfather and Second Uncle over today and thought that something important was going to be announced. He didn''t expect that it was directed at her and told her to be prepared when the news came from the capital. She wasn''t stupid, apart from the Beast God Cult, Qin Lang was the only one.


    "Third brother, speak properly. Don''t scare the little girl."


    "That''s right, third brother. If you have anything, just say it slowly. Look at how scared Jiu''er is."


    Bei Gong Xing and Fei Yukong were also shocked by their third brother''s words.


    "Jiu Er, you guessed right. The disciples in the capital reported that something happened to Qin Lang recently in the capital and it has something to do with that girl from the Lan family. He should be Qin Lang. He ¡­"


    "I want to go find him!"


    Before Jiu''er could finish, she rushed out like a gust of wind, leaving behind only these words.


    "Third Uncle, don''t pull me along. You said that something happened to Qin Lang, and I''m going to look for him!"


    "Girl, don''t worry, it''s not what you think! "Girl, once you hear the news of Qin Wentian, you''re no longer calm."


    Lie Dragon Mountain hastily ran out and pulled on Yao Jiu''er, who was about to leap up, and explained to Yao Jiu''er, who was on the verge of crying.


    "Qin Lang is fine, let''s talk inside."


    "Third Brother, why are your words becoming more and more out of tune? What''s wrong with Qin Wentian? Just say it directly. See how you made Jiu''er so anxious."


    The beast cores that Qin Lang gave to Jiu''er could be said to have been of great help to them. The beasts that they had contracted with were all currently in closed-door training, so they were still praising Qin Lang and Jiu Er''s situation.


    "Jiu''er, what happened was like this. It''s said that after Qin Lang passed the innate talent test in the Royal Academy, he could only awaken one, and that was a very weak metal-attribute talent."


    Mt. Lie Dragon originally wanted to say slowly to give Jiu''er a buffer time, but Jiu''er was even more anxious than him. Even his elder brother and second brother began to urge him. Thus, he could only say it out.


    "What?!"


    Bei Gong Xing and Fei Yukong cried out in shock. They looked at each other for a while, and could see the shock in each other''s eyes. Then, they could not hide their disappointment.


    Both of them were well aware of what talent meant in this world of cultivation where one''s strength was the greatest. What did it mean to be able to awaken only one talent?


    "Is Qin Lang alright?"


    After Jiu''er heard this, her expression finally relaxed. She was now very familiar with Qin Lang, but she didn''t dare to guarantee that Qin Lang wouldn''t do anything stupid under such a huge blow.


    "That brat, Qin, was fine. I heard that he left the capital later on."


    "That''s good, as long as he is safe."


    Jiu''er took the initiative to walk into the room. The three brothers behind her looked at each other, knowing what they were going to say next.

 C226

    "Grandfather, seeing how all of you are hesitating to speak, you can say whatever you want to say?"


    Yao Jiu''er couldn''t help but urge her grandfather and uncles when she saw them looking like they wanted to say something.


    "Cough ¡­" Un, Ol ''Three, it''s better if you tell the girl ¡­ "You''ve seen it before ¡­" After thinking about it, the North Court Official still felt that he could not say anything about it. An idea came to him. Since Third Brother had seen him before, of course, he would take the blame.


    "Mhmm, Ol ''Three, you said okay, you said okay. I, Second Brother, have never understood this, and you know it." Since his elder brother had already told his third brother to go and speak, Fei Yukong naturally wouldn''t volunteer himself. He pushed the responsibility of imitating his elder brother onto Lie Long Shan.


    "Eh? "Big brother, second brother, you guys ¡­"


    Lie Long Shan pointed at his two unloyal brothers. What do you mean I''ve seen them? They''re all excuses! When the neidan was brought back, you were also praising Qin Lang endlessly. Now that something has happened, all of you have come to push it on my head.


    "Are you guys going to say or not? I''m not going to say that I''m going back to cultivate." Jiu''er''s face was expressionless.


    "Fine, I say, what do you think we should do? Nona, what do you plan to do?" Lie Dragon Mountain speechlessly glanced at the two old monks who were meditating, but still, he opened his mouth and asked Jiu''er.


    "What about me?"


    "Jiu''er, what if, I mean what if, if Qin Lang could only awaken one talent, what would you do?"


    Lie Long Shan asked a bit cautiously, deliberately emphasizing three times that if this was their treasure, then this person was their treasure.


    "I''ll do whatever I have to do. It''s not like there''s a problem with one''s talent." Jiu''er looked on calmly, almost as if she didn''t care at all.


    "Jiu''er, do you mean that we should still marry?"


    This time, the one who spoke was Bei Gongxing. The moment Ol ''Three asked, the two of them were immediately angered. Their four eyes were attentively watching Jiu''er''s every move.


    "That''s right. As long as he doesn''t dislike me, no matter how he turns into, I''m willing. I just want him to be safe and sound."


    When she mentioned Qin Lang, Jiu''er couldn''t help but look at him with a look of longing. She couldn''t help but smile.


    "Bam!"


    "He dares! "Little girl, if Qin Yan can only awaken one talent, then second uncle will help you find a better one. It''s fine if you separate from him."


    Fei Yukong slapped the table. He was extremely impolite as he was clear that the strength of the Heavenly Star Continent represented everything. If Qin Lang really became a trash, then Jiu''er would have to protect him. What the hell! He would never allow his precious niece to marry someone like this.


    "Second Uncle, I was just saying ¡­" Jiu''er rebuked.


    "Girl, Second Uncle is serious. Let''s put it this way. If he wants to marry you, he has to first pass through me. You can''t marry a cripple ¡­" "The weak."


    This time, the tone of his voice could no longer be described as rude. For the sake of a few internal cores, Fei Yukong, that ''trash'', had been replaced with a ''weakling''.


    "Second Uncle, Qin Lang isn''t weak, and he isn''t trash either!"


    Jiu''er stood up. From Second Uncle''s voice, she heard a hint of danger. Her gaze swept across her grandfather''s and Third Uncle''s faces, but her expression did not reveal anything. She did not have support, nor did she object. Jiu''er lightly parted her red lips. "Grandfather, Third Uncle, you two ¡­" Is that what you think? "


    From the bottom of their hearts, they supported the words of the Second Brother. However, if they were to say it out loud, it would seem that the Beast God Cult was not a kind person and would be very snobbish.


    The pursuit of profit and the avoidance of harm were human nature, but if they were to really do it, their conscience would be unsettled.


    "Grandfather, Third Uncle, if you don''t say anything, then Jiu''er will take it as your consent. You really disappoint me. Jiu''er will be leaving first."


    The two of them had not spoken for such a long time, how could Jiu''er not understand what they were thinking. It was obvious that they were thinking the same thing. At this moment, her heart was truly at a loss, and her emotions were complicated as she walked out.


    "Jiu''er ¡­"


    Bei Gongxing raised his hand and called out, but then he looked at Jiu Er''s dejected back and put her down again ¡­

 C227

    "Second brother, third brother, don''t you think we''re going too far?"


    A trace of regret flashed across his eyes. Just now, Jiu''er''s dejected back made his grandfather, who was actually his father, feel heartache. He looked at his third brother, then at his second brother.


    Big brother, it''s better to have a long pain than a short one. We don''t want to see something like this happen to Qin Lang, but this has really happened. If you agree to their marriage, then you''re pushing Jiu''er into a fire pit. Fei Yukong looked at his brotherly brother who was deep in thought with his head lowered. When he did not get a response, he turned his head towards Lie Long Shan: "Third Brother, what do you think?"


    "Second brother, I know that you have good intentions but from the bottom of my heart, I also support you. But isn''t it too cruel for Qin Lang if we do that ¡­" Lie Long Shan scratched his chin and also looked towards his big brother Bei Gong Xing: "Big Brother, Jiu Er is unhappy now ¡­"


    Fei Yukong also cast his gaze over. Both of them knew that it was their eldest brother who would ultimately decide this matter.


    "Let me think a bit more, and let Jiu''er calm down. Think about it, you two. Remember to take turns watching Jiu''er. Don''t let her sneak out again."


    "Yes."


    With his big brother''s order, Fei Yukong and Lie Long Shan naturally agreed.


    The North Court Official was also very conflicted. Jiu''er was like his own daughter, who would be willing to see his daughter marry a trash? His daughter was unhappy again, and there was a huge issue weighing down on his head. Just thinking about it made him have a headache, so he decided to speak of it later.


    Jiu''er returned to her room and lay on her back on the bed.


    "Qin Lang, where did you go? No matter where you went, don''t do anything stupid. Jiu Er, I just hope that you''ll be safe and sound, so what if you become an ordinary person? Jiu Er will forever stand behind you ¡­ "No, I have to hurry up and train. In the future, it might even be my turn to protect you ¡­"


    He stood up and walked towards the cultivation room. For several days, he did not greet his grandfather and two uncles, nor did he go to the mountain gate he often visited. He never left the training room except for eating and sleeping.


    "Big brother, you are worrying for nothing. Jiu Er seems to be even more diligent than before. She has been cultivating all day and she hasn''t gone anywhere ¡­" This is good news, big brother, why are you shaking your head? "


    The Great Elder Fei Yukong told his Big Bro from the Northern Palace. From what he saw, Jiu''er had already figured it out, and only strength was the most important thing. Why was Big Bro shaking his head and sighing upon hearing this?


    "Second Brother, I''m afraid you''re thinking too much. Nona''s painstaking training means that she''s determined."


    Lie Long Shan looked at his second brother and knew that he probably hadn''t realized this.


    "Why would I change my mind? Third brother, what kind of decision do you think Jiu''er has made?" Fei Yukong was confused.


    "Sigh, she''s already determined to be with Qin Lang. Why do you think she''s cultivating like this? She wants to rely on her own strength to protect Qin Lang." He then sighed and said, "You just wait and see. That girl won''t be idle. She''ll make a new move in a few days."


    "Big brother, are you saying that Nona trained to convince us?!"


    Fei Yukong finally reacted, but he was still a bit shocked. He had thought that Jiu Er would secretly run out to find Qin Lang, but he didn''t expect that Jiu Er would do the opposite and drag him into a ditch.


    "Hmm, that''s what I mean. You don''t need to look at her anymore. Let''s see what she does next."


    At this moment, an outer elder suddenly walked in from outside the door.


    "Reporting to the Sect Leader, Greetings Great Elder, Hall Master Lie. There is someone outside the mountain seeking an audience."

 C228

    "Hmm? Who wants to see you? "


    If there were people from other sects who came to visit, they would usually deliver the name scroll and inform them in advance who the person they wanted to visit would not deliver it. Generally, people were not important and the following elders could handle the matter on their own, but in the recent days, they had not received the name scroll, so how could there be an outer elder who would notify them here?


    "Reporting to the Hierarch, it''s a girl. She calls herself Zhuge Susu, the daughter of the leader of the Linglong Sect. She straightforwardly asked to see the Holy Maiden. She seems rather familiar with the Holy Maiden ¡­" The outer sect elder mentioned that Lou Lan was the daughter of the number one sect master and even knew the Holy Maiden of the sect. Even if he did not have a name letter, he was not someone a small outer sect elder could handle.


    "The Linglong Sect''s Zhuge Susu Xin, Third Brother, have you heard of her before?" The North Court looked towards Third Brother Lie Long Shan, the person with the most knowledge.


    "I''ve heard of it. The Linglong Sect has a once-in-a-lifetime genius with astonishing refining talent, but Lou Lan County is two counties away from Little West. Why would she come here and meet Jiu Er ¡­" Lie Dragon Mountain pondered for a moment, then asked the outer court elder: "Did she come alone? "Is there anyone else following them?"


    "No, she''s alone."


    "Big Brother, this should be someone that Jiu''er met on her way out to the survival training. Please come in and meet me!" Lie Dragon Mountain heard Zhuge Susu''s suggestion when she was alone.


    "Un, quickly invite him in!"


    Not long later, Bei Gong Xing who was sitting on the main seat and Fei Yukong who was standing on either side of him, saw an outer sect elder bring in a beautiful young girl who was thirteen or fourteen years old.


    "I am Zhuge Susu. Greetings, Sect Leader of the Northern Palace."


    "Miss Zhuge, no need to be polite. Please take a seat. I wonder what business does Miss Zhuge have with my school today?"


    "Thank you, Sect Leader of the Northern Palace. This junior dares to intrude today in order to meet with the Holy Maiden, the demon of our sect, Jiu''er. She is also my big sister, Jiu''er."


    As she said the last sentence, Zhuge Susu looked playfully at the Northern Palace.


    "Oh? Your Jiu''er elder sister, then I will rely on my seniority to call you ''Niece Zhuge'', hahaha ¡­ "Third brother, go call over Little Nine and tell him that an old friend is here to visit. Today, don''t cultivate anymore."


    Bei Gong Xing started laughing out loud as he spoke in a friendly tone. His daughter finally had a friend, and they seemed to have a pretty good relationship.


    "Yes." "Yes." Lie Long Shan also smiled as he walked out.


    "Niece Zhuge, please wait for a moment. Nona will be here soon. Come, have a look at the tea!"


    "Then I''ll have to thank uncle Bei Gong wholeheartedly." Zhuge Susu sat down and someone served tea and snacks to her.


    "When did Niece Zhuge and Nona get to know each other?"


    "Just a few months ago ¡­"


    When Yao Jiu''er rushed from the cultivation room to the Residence of Northern Palace, she saw the elderly and the young conversing happily. When she saw that it was really Zhuge Susu, she was overjoyed.


    "Su Xin, why are you here?"


    "Elder sister Jiu''er, you really miss me to death."


    Zhuge Susu turned around and saw Jiu''er. She jumped up from the chair in surprise and threw herself into Jiu''er''s arms. Jiu''er gently patted her back as well.


    Seeing this scene, the three people from the Northern Palace felt gratified. This relationship was not just normal. The girl had not gone out for nothing.


    "Alright, get up first and go to my room to talk." Jiu Er helped Zhuge Susu up, then said to the three of them, "Grandfather, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, Susu and I will head down first. You three can continue chatting." With that, he pulled Zhuge Susu towards his own courtyard.


    "Uncle North Palace and two uncles, farewell!"


    Zhuge Susu turned around and greeted the three of them very politely.


    "Goodbye. Go, I''ll welcome you tonight."


    The three members of the Northern Palace laughed in response as well. They felt as though they were all much younger than before.

 C229

    Returning to Yao Jiu''s room, Zhuge Su Xin took off her shoes and jumped onto his bed without a care in the world, stretching her back comfortably.


    "I''m so tired. I haven''t been lying on my bed in such a peaceful manner for days."


    "Where did you go? Why did you come here by yourself? Aren''t you afraid of running into danger?" She was the younger sister of her savior, so it could be said that this was the happiest thing that had happened to her in the past few days.


    "Sister Jiu''er, I''m here to tell you some news about Qin Lang." Zhuge Susu turned over and changed into a more comfortable position on the bed.


    "You have news about Qin Lang?! Is he okay? " Jiu''er was both surprised and happy. She quickly sat on the bed and held Zhuge Susu''s hand.


    "Alright, he was still in Star Moon City when I left. I wonder if he has left yet."


    "It''s good that he''s fine, it''s good that I''m at ease with him. Oh yes, that''s right, does he ¡­" "She mentioned me before ¡­"


    Only she and Qin Lang didn''t think so. Even if she asked someone else now, they would find their face a little hot.


    "Aiya, I don''t think so ¡­"


    When Zhuge Su Xin saw Jiu''er like this, a trace of craftiness flashed across her eyes as she joked.


    "I don''t need to worry about what you''re saying. Tell me, what message did he ask you to bring me?" Jiu Er understood immediately when she saw the expression on Zhuge Susu''s face. Qin Lang definitely mentioned him before.


    "He said to make you forget him and not come back." Zhuge Susu''s face hardened.


    "Girl, speak properly. Has he offended you?"


    "I just don''t understand, why are you so good to him, sister Jiu''er, why is he so nice to you? I''m eating spicy food now, and he''s got purple incense in his mouth, and he''s even accepted a new maid. What I''m supposed to bring you is to take good care of yourself. He''ll come back later to say whatever he wants, what''s so good about him ¡­"


    Zhuge Susu sat up, as if she was trying to fight for Yao Jiu''er. Jiu''er clearly liked him so much, but he was still thinking about other women.


    "Did he say when he would be back?" Jiu''er smiled and caressed Zhuge Suxin''s hair.


    "Yes, three years later!"


    "Three years later huh ¡­" Jiu''er lowered her head in thought for a moment before continuing, "Susu, I''m going out for a while. You rest first. I''ll call you back later to eat dinner."


    "Big Sister Jiu Er, where are you going?"


    "Go find grandpa, then come back later." Go find grandpa then.


    When she reached the door, Jiu''er turned her head and continued to walk away.


    "Oh ¡­"


    Zhuge Susu let out a cry, flipped over onto the bed and fell asleep.


    "Grandfather, are you there?"


    "I''m here. It''s Jiu''er. Just come in."


    Yao Jiu''er walked into the study. The North Court Official was flipping through a file when he saw her enter. He put down the scroll and asked, "Jiu''er, what''s the matter?"


    "Grandfather, I want to go to the Royal Academy. Do you have any way to let me in?"


    "Why would I have such thoughts?" The Northern Palace disciple didn''t understand. Logically speaking, it should only be a few months, so Jiu''er shouldn''t be in a rush right now. Could it be that the little girl said something to Jiu''er? He silently thought in his heart.


    "Grandfather, Qin Lang said that he''ll be back in three years. I hope that within these three years, I won''t be disturbed. Hence, I wish to go to the Royal Academy in advance to meet the other geniuses."


    Jiu''er sincerely replied.


    "This... Three years later? "Alright, grandpa promises you." She was worried that they would find someone for her again. Even though he didn''t have that kind of idea, it was hard to say if his second brother would.


    Today, Jiu''er didn''t even have a smile on his face. It seemed that he still had some objections towards them. In addition, Jiu''er had a rare request. How could the North Court not agree to this request? It was just a matter of using their relationship.


    "Grandpa, you agreed?! Grandpa, you are so nice. " Jiu''er was overjoyed. She did not expect that her grandfather would agree so quickly.


    "Little girl, it''s rare for you to ask grandpa for anything, so this request is not too much. There''s no reason why grandpa shouldn''t do this. When do you want to go and say hi to grandpa, grandpa will help you greet him. You can leave first."


    Bei Gongxing smiled as he held Jiu''er''s hand, his eyes filled with love and love.


    "Grandfather, I''ll be leaving first. You go ahead and busy yourself first. I''ll call for you at dinner time."


    Jiu''er practically skipped out, the happiness on her face couldn''t be stopped no matter how hard she tried.


    The smile on the face of the North Court expert vanished after the figure of Jiu Er.


    "Little brat Qin, if you dare to go against me, this old man will definitely tear you into a thousand pieces, even if I have to risk my life!"

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    "Achoo ~ who''s talking about me?"


    Qin Lang, who was tens of thousands of miles away, sneezed and rubbed his nose as he mumbled to himself.


    "Being so fickle at such a young age, isn''t it normal to be hated by others?" Lucia glanced at Qin Lang.


    "Servant Lucia, why would I be interested? On the other hand, you should pay attention to your own identity and interrupt your master''s cultivation. You should have long been dragged out to spank him! "


    "Hehe, if you have the ability, then try it. As long as you can touch it, I will not retaliate."


    "You''ve won. With your attitude, you still want to invite me to the Sea race? Let me tell you, don''t even think about it."


    "If you don''t want to go, then don''t. You''re just a piece of trash now anyways, there''s no use in going. When you do, don''t cry and beg me."


    "With your words, I am relieved. I will not go if I don''t want to. Don''t worry, I won''t beg."


    "Just you wait ¡­"


    Ten days passed just like that. Every time Qin Lang cultivated, Lucia would sit on the side and watch, occasionally giving him guidance, causing Qin Lang to be impatient but also unable to do anything. However, Qin Lang was still very helpful to him on several occasions, in just a few short days, Qin Lang had successfully broken through to Qi Disciple level 4, just one step away from level five.


    "Lucia, you were looking for me ¡­"


    "Shh, someone''s coming. It looks like they''re looking for you."


    Qin Lang was preparing to ask Lucia about the reason why she came to find him. Even though he had asked her several times, he already knew that it was because she went to the Sea race. The reason was not leaked at all.


    Qin Lang was a little depressed when he saw that Lucia had made a silent gesture. He didn''t expect that this goat-skin star would still come knocking on his door.


    "Clang!"


    The door to the small courtyard was kicked open, and Qin Lang and Lucia walked out from within.


    "I wonder what Young Master Xing wants from me?" Qin Lang was still smiling.


    "Should I call you Young Master Qin or Young Master Li?"


    Xing Ji and seven or eight of his subordinates aggressively blocked the entrance of the courtyard. When they saw Qin Lang and Lucia, they sized them up and casually said.


    "My name is an external object. If Young Master Xing likes it, you can call me whatever you want. Young Master Xing, what business do you have with me?"


    "Haha, a wandering cultivator like Young Master Qin, with a great treasure, a spiritual companion, and a beauty in his arms, how cozy."


    Seeing Qin Lang''s relaxed appearance, Star Condensation felt a bit itchy. Back then, Qin Lang was also like this, which really scared him. He even vowed to not look for trouble with someone like Qin Lang, which caused the atmosphere in Star Moon City to change. Everyone, everyone was talking about whether or not Young Master Xing had changed his character.


    However, on the night of the previous day, the Vice Sect Leader of the White Spirit Sect, Bai Jian Li, had somehow gotten the news of a conflict between him and Qin Lang. He had sent someone to inform him that Qin Lang was a mere Qi Disciple level 3 rogue cultivator without a sect.


    This news made Xingyun excited for a long time, and combined with his own news, he immediately chose to believe Bai Jian Li''s words. The treasures, spirit pets, gold coins and the newly acquired maid made Qin Lang envious for a long time, and today, he finally found Qin Lang''s exact address.


    "Haha, it''s alright. If Young Master Xing wants to, you can do it too."


    "Haha, Young Master Qin is right. If I wanted to, I could do it too, so I''m willing to do it today."


    "Young Master Xing, what do you mean?"


    Qin Lang pretended not to understand her words as he turned his head to look at Lucian quietly and whispered to her, "You must have had a big mouth before, right? What did you say?"

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    Of course, Lucia understood what Qin Lang meant. The corners of her mouth slightly moved as she told Qin Lang, "You deserve it!"


    Just laugh. When the Conclave is about to take you away, I guarantee that I''ll raise my hands to welcome you. Qin Lang replied.


    Tch, let him try. Lucia curled her lips in disdain.


    The way the two of them exchanged glances, it didn''t seem like that to Xinghe. They didn''t even put me in their eyes when they were about to die, so I''ll let you guys have a moment of love. When your maid is in my arms, let''s see if you guys can still be so casual.


    Seeing the two of them stop and look at him, Xinghe spoke up.


    "You two are done?"


    "Mm, I''m finished."


    Qin Lang answered loudly.


    "Then, Young Master Qin, listen to me. Hand over your gold coins, spirit pets, and storage pouch. I can spare your life." Oh, right. "Xinghe raised his eyebrows and pointed at Lucia," And her! If there were less, Young Master Qin would probably not be able to leave this Starmoon City. "


    A blatant threat!


    "Young Master Xing, you can take whatever you want with her. I''m afraid you''ll have to spend a lot of effort on other things."


    Qin Lang also pointed his finger at Lucia and said calmly as he stared at Xinghe.


    "Young Master Qin, you ¡­ How can you do this! That''s not what you said last night at the head of the bed. You said you''d be served for the rest of your life, you liar! "Ruzena hates you so much, wuu."


    Luciana covered her chest with her right hand and staggered two steps back while pointing at Qin Lang with her left hand. She looked at Qin Lang with disdain in her eyes, as if she was about to cry.


    Qin Lang secretly shook his head. Women were naturally born to be good at acting, as if all the women he met were not easy to deal with. If he was an onlooker, he was afraid that he would be fooled by Lucia''s acting skills.


    "Little beauty, come to the young master''s side. What''s the use of following that useless trash. His money will soon be his. Whatever he can give you, I can give you."


    When Xinghe saw how pitiful Lucia looked, he couldn''t help but open his mouth.


    "True... Really? "Young Master Xing, you are not lying to me ¡­" Lucia asked with her eyes wide open in hesitation.


    "I swear to the heavens, I will never lie to you!" Xing Ji patted his chest as he promised, but his eyes were fixated on Lucia''s chest. The scenery there was a little too enchanting, and Xing Ji sighed in admiration in his heart.


    "Then... Young Master Xing, you have to swear now... You swore that I would come. "


    "Eh ¡­"


    "Young Master Xing, you are not willing to swear that you are indeed lying to me. Wuu, why is your life so bitter?"


    Xinghe was stunned. Isn''t this maid being too honest? She swore just now just to make you believe her. Who would have thought that she would actually swear? Just a moment ago, Lucia who was looking at him expectantly wiped her tears ¡­


    "I, I swear ¡­"


    Just as Stellar Union was about to swear an oath, he saw a figure rushing towards him.


    "Young Master Xing, please take my palm first before you continue with your vow."


    Qin Lang could no longer bear to watch. Seeing how the city lord was being coaxed around by Lucia, did you really forget about my existence?


    "Despicable!"


    "Be careful, young master ¡­"


    Seeing Qin Lang rushing over and seeing that their young master was still unprepared, they hurriedly alerted him.


    "Boom!"


    Qin Lang struck out with his palm, and the scattered spirit energy caused the Star Gathering underlings to fall to the ground. The courtyard door that fell to the ground was split into many pieces.

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    "Ha!" "You''re quite capable, aren''t you? Just a sneak attack, isn''t it a bit too much?"


    Xing Ji was only pushed away by a dozen steps before he stood up without any damage. He had a heart-protecting mirror in his hand as he spoke with a gloomy face.


    Qin Lang immediately knew that it was this treasure that helped Star Condensation resist most of the force. However, he also understood that it was strange that the son of the city lord, Xinghe, didn''t have anything to protect himself with.


    "Then try taking another palm from me!"


    Circulating his spirit energy, a golden light appeared in Qin Lang''s hand as he once again leaned forward. That punch just now, with the intent of testing him out, he didn''t use his full strength. This time, he was facing the light head on, and no longer held back, he used 100% of his strength.


    "Good job!"


    Xing Ji didn''t show any fear. He put away his treasure, raised both of his arms and walked up to Ji Hao.


    "Bam!"


    Qin Lang''s fist ruthlessly landed on Xinghe''s forearm. Xinghe retreated another ten steps, while Qin Lang only retreated five steps.


    At this moment, Xinghe''s arms were trembling. He didn''t expect Qin Lang''s punch to be so powerful. Waves of pain blasted out as his lips deformed.


    "Aren''t you at the 3rd level of the Qi Cultivating Stage?!"


    "I''m sorry, I just broke through two days ago."


    In the face of Xinghe''s questioning, Qin Lang maintained his smiling expression, neither impatient nor impatient.


    "Now, it''s my turn!"


    "That''s exactly what I want!"


    Although his forearm was in pain, Xing Ji was unwilling to admit defeat. Qin Lang had only reached Qi Disciple level 4, level 5 was just a hurdle. He thought that the rebound force from Qin Lang''s punch must have caused him to be in a difficult situation.


    "Boom!"


    How could the walls of an ordinary small courtyard withstand this fierce fist wind? He was the first to fall to the ground.


    Qin Lang used his fist to block Xinghe''s punch. A huge crater appeared beneath their feet, dust and dirt flying everywhere. After all, this wasn''t an arena. The walls of the arena had collapsed, and the ground couldn''t withstand it either.


    Luciana''s eyes were shining as she stared at the arena. The subordinates of Xinghe had learned their lesson this time, and they had long since retreated dozens of steps in order to prevent any harm to the fish pond.


    After the dust settled, Qin Lang remained where he was. Xing Ji was squatting not far in front of him. His left hand was covering his right wrist as cold sweat dripped down his forehead.


    "Young Master Xing, are you hurt?"


    Qin Lang had just felt that Star Condensation''s fist wind was a bit unstable. However, the situation at that time did not allow him to inquire further. He had used all his strength to counter the fist. He had not expected it to break his right hand.


    "Young Master Qin, you''ve won. Let''s go!"


    Seeing that Qin Lang had no intention to continue attacking, Xinghe straightened up and gave in. He shouted at his subordinates, but his feet did not move.


    "Hehe, I will have to trouble you to pay for the compensation in the yard when you go out. From now on, please do not insult the good people, Young Master Xing."


    After saying this, Qin Lang turned around and walked towards Lucia''s side. Lucia frowned, she could not understand Qin Lang''s actions. He was obviously the one who first came to her door to kill her, trying to steal her treasure. What kind of logic was this?


    "Shameless!"


    Before Qin Lang could react, he saw Ruana''s figure flash before him, and she was nowhere to be seen.


    Qin Lang turned around and saw that Xinghe was looking at Lucia in disbelief. She even forgot to put down the short sword that was glimmering with cold light. Lucia''s hand was currently on Xinghe''s Dantian ¡­

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    "You, you ¡­" "Ah ~"


    He would never have dreamed that a weak and delicate maid from a moment ago would suddenly turn into a female Luosha. The feeling of the spirit energy in her dantian disappearing made him understand, his heart was afraid of being destroyed by this woman, and a mournful howl came from far away ¡­


    When they saw that their young master was suddenly crippled by a maid, they couldn''t help but feel cold at the crotch, until they heard Xing Ji''s scream, only then did they wake up. They looked at each other, and none of them dared to step forward, so they naturally didn''t dare to make a sound.


    They had seen Lucia''s movements. If it was Qin Lang, they might have had a chance to fight him together. However, when facing Lucia, they would only be sending a few heads as a gift, and would not have any effect.


    "Plop."


    The howls came to an abrupt stop. Lucia threw him onto the ground after fainting from the slapping. She stared at Qin Lang expressionlessly.


    Qin Lang smiled at her in embarrassment. How could he not understand that his momentary benevolence had almost caused his own death?


    "Slow reaction, a woman''s benevolence!" "I really don''t know how you dared to come out by yourself with your current appearance."


    "Miss Lucia is right. Qin Lang, remember this."


    Qin Lang lowered his head. Back then, Jiu''er had told him that the most terrifying thing in this world was the human heart. If Lucia were not here, he would probably never see the sun again.


    "Do you know what to do now?"


    "Mm ¡­" "Huh?"


    "Yeah," Lucia said emotionlessly. Qin Lang subconsciously responded and suddenly realized that she was asking a question. He raised his head in confusion.


    "Go, pick up that blade on the ground and kill him!"


    "This ¡­"


    Hearing Lucia''s words, Qin Lang hesitated. Before he could even give a reply, Star Gatherer''s followers had already rushed over.


    "Witch, please spare our lives. If you kill Gongzi, no, Xinghe, we won''t survive either. We will kowtow for you ¡­"


    "That''s right, that female hero has given him her dog life ¡­"


    Lucia did not even look at the people kneeling on the ground and kowtowing. Their faces were as cold as frost.


    "Do you really think you can survive just because I spared his life? If I were you, I would be begging you right now to let me leave. I have to get out of Starmoon City quickly, do you understand? "


    The followers on the ground looked at each other, and it was still the follower closest to Xing Ji who reacted first.


    "What the female hero said is right. I hope that you can be merciful and let us go."


    He already understood that Young Master Xing''s Dantian was crippled, and this was no longer a problem for him to be injured. Even if they brought the Star City Lord back with them, the furious Star City Lord would first kill them and then avenge his son.


    "Please show mercy and let us go!" The rest of them spoke in unison. Being able to gather here with the stars, there was naturally no fool. After a while, they all understood the reason.


    "Looks like everyone understands. Very good!" But I changed my mind. "


    Lucia''s words suddenly changed as she turned around and winked at the few people on the ground.


    "All seven of you are on good terms with each other, but only three of you can leave in peace. What should we do?" Lucia casually scratched her nails, "Speaking of which, I have to thank your Young Master for his reputation. He helped us clean up the place so that I could play the game as I please."


    It was obvious that they wanted to kill each other! Not only did the people on the ground feel bitter, even Qin Lang was moved by these words. What would these people do?


    "Witch, aren''t you going a little too far?"


    Someone stood up.

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    Qin Lang looked with surprise at the person who stood up. His stature was not tall, and the black fur around the corner of his mouth showed that he was not that old. He glared at Lucia in anger. At this moment, he felt a trace of joy in his heart.


    Lucia was surprised for a moment. She smiled coquettishly and looked at that person, "What? Are you dissatisfied with something ¡­"


    Before she could finish, the boy who had stood up had already wrapped his arms around the necks of his two kneeling companions. At the same time, the one who had reacted first also wrapped his arms around the necks of his two companions.


    "Cluck ~ ~"


    However, there were only three people left who could still kneel on the ground. One of them was still trembling, and it could be said that he was lucky because the other four had already fallen on the ground and could no longer stand.


    "You, why did you do this?!"


    Qin Lang suppressed the anger in his heart. Aren''t all of you on the same side? Wouldn''t they even plead for mercy together?! He had already prepared himself to help Lucia and let them go as long as the seven of them begged for mercy. However, in the blink of an eye, the atmosphere suddenly changed, and within moments, the seven of them had become three, just as Lucia had expected.


    "In reply to Young Master Qin, if the seven of us resist, we will definitely die. It would be better to sacrifice half of our people in exchange for this female hero''s promise."


    "Haven''t you ever thought of pleading? Have you not thought that this female hero wants to see you guys kill each other so that she won''t let you off even after you''re half dead? "


    Qin Lang roared. He had never tried it before, how could you just give up on the most feasible plan!


    "You want all seven of us to plead for mercy? Young master, are you going to give us a chance to discuss this? My brother has been grudging them for a long time because of how powerful the Stellar Accumulator is. I''m afraid that the one who will fall to the ground in a moment is me and my brother. The female hero definitely won''t let us off, but that''s only a fifty percent chance, right? "


    The youth smiled ruefully, and the subordinate before him also lowered his head silently.


    "Not bad, not bad. This young man is truly meticulous. I have indeed promised to let you go, but after hearing that you two are brothers, I changed my mind. Of the two of you, only one can go. Think about it, right?"


    Lucia beamed as if she had found some interesting toy.


    "Lucia! If you want to kill me, then kill me!


    "Go stand by the side. What qualifications does a woman like you have to teach me a lesson?" If it wasn''t for me, you would be like these four now. "


    Lucia pointed at the four people on the ground who had already turned cold, causing Qin Lang to be rendered speechless. Seeing that Qin Lang no longer spoke, her gaze once again returned to the two of them.


    "Brother, you raised me. I used to feel like there was nothing I could repay you with, but today, there is." The youth smiled as he glanced at his brother, then turned around to face Lucia. "I''ll stay, let my brother go!"


    "Brother, thank you very much. After all these years, I have not doted on you for nothing. Hand your storage pouch over to brother. You will not be able to use it anyway."


    Qin Lang''s expression changed again and again. In the end, he stared at the smiling face that caused people to feel disgust. Anger burned in his heart as he channeled his spirit energy to punch out.

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    "Yes."


    The young man felt a bit disappointed after hearing his brother''s words, but he still wore a smile on his face. He could finally repay the debt he owed his brother.


    However, just as he was about to take out his storage bag, he was frightened by Qin Lang''s sudden punch. Seeing that his fist had stopped moving, he fainted in just a moment.


    Qin Lang''s fist was blocked by Lucia, and the knife that he wielded fell on his younger brother''s neck ¡­


    "Thank you, young master, for this punch. Otherwise, I don''t even know if I could knock my younger brother out."


    "You ¡­"


    Qin Lang stared blankly at his personal guard as he saw the latter slowly carry his younger brother to the side. Then, he took out his storage pouch and stuffed it into his younger brother''s chest before walking over. His eyes were filled with calmness.


    "Witch, let my brother go. He''s still young."


    His gaze swept over Qin Lang''s face, revealing a trace of gratitude. In the end, his gaze fell on his unconscious brother. His eyes were moist, and there was a hint of reluctance in them.


    "Your younger brother''s talent is better than yours, and his brain is also better than yours. If I kill you, will you wait for him to come and take revenge on me?"


    "You ¡­ "How do you know!"


    His follower''s face was filled with shock. He had never thought about revenge, he knew that his younger brother''s talent was better than his, but how did this fiend know about it?


    "Heh, you forgot what you said just now. You can''t subdue your brother at such a close distance, so I can tell that he''s a lot younger than you. That only means your brother''s talent is better than yours."


    Lucia crossed her arms in front of her chest, looking at her personal guard in ridicule. Qin Lang inwardly exclaimed in admiration. Lucia was really meticulous to the point. Even the slightest trace of her had been caught by her.


    "Then... Can you let my brother go? "


    His servant''s mouth was filled with bitterness, who would''ve thought that he would say something that would harm his younger brother. Although he didn''t hold much hope, he still asked, and even if there was a sliver of hope, he wasn''t willing to give up.


    "Of course... Let him go, you can go, bring your brother and that idiot over there, hurry up and leave this Starmoon City, don''t come back, remember to be your servant, and don''t commit any evil deeds like this, if I see you following this kind of person again, I will definitely kill you! "


    "Huh?" He was first stunned, then overjoyed. He quickly kneeled on the ground and kowtowed as if he was knocking garlic, "Thank you, female hero, thank you, female hero. No, no, no. "Thank you, Hero ¡­"


    "Get up and quickly bring the two of them away, as fast as you can go."


    "Yes, yes."


    Qin Lang turned his head to look at Lucia as he watched her disappearing into the distance.


    "Are you doing this on purpose for me to see?"


    "Guess?"


    The faint smile on the corner of Lucia''s mouth made Qin Lang feel that she definitely wouldn''t be as simple as she looked. Most men in the world might not be able to match up to her scheming and tactics, but Qin Lang didn''t know who she was from the Sea race.


    Looking at the four corpses on the ground and the unconscious, Qin Lang muttered to himself irresolutely. If the seven people on the ground had resisted or pleaded for mercy like he thought, then perhaps so many people wouldn''t have died. After a long while, he shook his head.


    "So?"


    Qin Lang raised his head as the resolution in his eyes brightened.

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    "So, you should do what you have to do."


    "Such as?"


    "I killed Xinghe."


    "Why didn''t you do it?"


    "Because you''re too stupid."


    "Alright, I''ll go!"


    Qin Lang walked to Xinghe''s side and picked up the short sword on the ground. He gritted his teeth and released it. After repeating this a few times, he finally raised his hand and slapped Xinghe''s chest ¡­


    Without making a sound, Qin Lang, who had crippled his dantian like a normal person, stopped breathing. He stayed where he was for a long time before finally standing up and returning to Lucia''s side.


    "How do you feel?"


    "I''m not feeling well, but I''m fine."


    "That''s good then. Get ready, we are also leaving this Starmoon City."


    "Yes."


    "Father said: ''To fight, to kill!'' It might not be appropriate to put it here, but I think you should understand. " Lucia smiled at Qin Lang, turned around, and walked into her own room. Qin Lang looked at Xing Ji''s corpse once more, took a deep breath, and walked into the house.


    As for Xinghe, he had to die. If he died, Xingyue City would only have one calamity, and if he did not die after crippling his Dantian, it would mean that there would be two and a half more calamities in Xingyue City. This was his first time killing someone, so he would more or less have an unclear feeling about it.


    Half a quarter of an hour later, Lucia and Qin Lang were already more than ten miles away in the forest outside of Star-Moon City. The news of the death of Star-Moon City''s City Lord had just arrived, along with the news of Star-Moon City''s corpse.


    "What happened to my son?"


    The first to arrive was Star Gatherer''s mother, who was also the wife of the City Lord of Star-Moon City, Wuwei. She was shocked to hear news of her son''s accident, and without even taking care of her hair, she ran from the backyard to the front yard, stopping the stretcher carrying her son''s corpse.


    With trembling hands, she lifted the cover from her son''s body and collapsed to the ground, unconscious.


    "Madam!" "Madam!"


    The guard carrying the stretcher was alarmed. If the young master was in trouble and the madam was in trouble again, who knew what the mayor would do?


    "What''s wrong, Madam?! Hurry, bring Madam down to rest first. "


    When he came out, he saw his wife unconscious on the floor. However, with his cultivation, he could tell that she would only be sad later on when her son was not here. She would be fine after a short rest.


    "Old man Hu, sorry for troubling you."


    "City lord, there''s no need to be so courteous. Xiao''er is also my disciple. I will not be sloppy."


    Xing Wuwei bowed to an old man beside him, and that old man walked down the stairs and started inspecting the star carefully.


    The old man''s name was Hu Guang, with a cultivation at the sixth level of Soul Controlling Realm, he was the master that Xing Wu had hired for his son. Because Hu Guang was on the wanted list of Da Xia Empire, after being saved by Xing Wuwei, he became the master of Star Condensation, and it had been more than five years since then. In the City Lord''s Mansion, even when Xing Wuwei called him, he called him Old Man Hu.


    "Old man Hu, how is it?"


    "Ju-er is only at the third stage of Qi Cultivating Stage, she doesn''t even have a soul. Her Dantian has been crippled, and her heart meridian has been severed, it is hard for an immortal to save her." Hu Guang shook his head as he sighed, and then said in a voice full of ferocity, "Mayor, the person who killed Xiao''er must have not left yet. I will go and take revenge for Xiao''er!"


    "Old man Hu, please wait a moment. We can go find someone after we understand the situation. No matter who it is, if they land in my hands, I will rip you to shreds!"


    Xing Wuwei had a gloomy expression on his face. He had been the Mayor for so many years, and although he was furious, he had to restrain himself. Knowing himself and knowing his enemy was the easiest way to find him.

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    The power of the officials of Grand Xia was still immense. In less than half a day''s time, Xing Wuwei already understood the basic information of Qin Lang and Lucia, and even produced a bounty notice.


    "Men, send these two notices to every place in the city. Send a copy to every place in the city that has a bounty on their heads!" After instructing the servants, Xing Wuwei requested of Hu Guang: "Hu Lao, this man and woman might be in the Soul Resisting Realm, I''ll have to trouble you to take care of them."


    "Of course, don''t worry City Lord!"


    Hu Guang cupped his fists and walked out in large strides.


    After a night, Star Moon City was in an uproar.


    Within the Starmoon City''s Thousand Gold Hall, the bounty hall was filled with people.


    "These two people only have 1 million gold coins. The City Lord''s Mansion is truly generous. Our Starmoon City has not had such a bounty for many years. I wonder how these two people managed to provoke the City Lord''s Mansion."


    "Brother, you''re right. If we catch these two, we''ll be rich. One million gold coins is enough for me to reach the eighth level of Qi Cultivating Stage."


    "Everyone, don''t be too optimistic. The City Lord Mansion has such a high bounty. "He doesn''t seem that old, and perhaps has some sort of power behind him."


    "Tsk, what kind of power can surpass the imperial government? The Mayor''s mansion represents the imperial government."


    Since Xing Wuwei had concealed the news of his son''s death, no one knew what crime the Qin Lang duo had committed. At that moment, everyone had different opinions.


    As for the portrait on the bounty, it was based on the dictation given by Qin Lang''s first inn owner. The shop owner was so scared that he trembled. One could only imagine the appearance of the dictation. It was likely that even Zi Xin and Jiu Er wouldn''t be able to recognize it.


    However, there were naturally those who knew who had read the message. After quickly memorizing the contents, they returned to a small courtyard and sent out the contents of the notice.


    Eastsea City of Jiaodong County was also the county seat of Jiaodong County. The Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion''s branch of Jiaodong County was also located there.


    "Hehe, I didn''t think that this brat would cause so much trouble just by not paying attention for a while. Xinghe, it''s fine if you kill him, but when I have time I''ll let you know whether or not you can take revenge."


    The middle-aged scholar who had received the news was mumbling to himself when a person walked over.


    "Head Manager, there''s news from the Head Supervisor."


    "Speak."


    "The general director said that he wanted us to pay close attention to Qin Lang''s movements. It is the imperial government''s order that we should be able to report Qin Lang''s exact location at any time."


    "What?" Anytime! What does the imperial government mean by this? Could it be that that brat has some secret that the imperial government wants to know about? "


    "I don''t know, the general director didn''t say."


    "Alright then. Go and reply to the general director, just say that we will do as you say."


    "Yes."


    After the report was sent out, the scribe sat back down on his chair.


    "I would like to see what you will do next ¡­"


    "Hey, Qin Lang, do you think that this person Li is you? "Haha, they don''t even know your real name and they are already putting bounties on you. Looking at that profile pic, it is so hilarious ¡­"


    Because Qin Lang had never used his real name when living in a inn, he knew that Qin Lang''s real name was either death or running away. He didn''t even know that Qin Lang had killed someone, so the reward was still the name provided by the inn''s owner, which was also that of Li Jun.


    "Hehe, it''s true that I don''t have a surname, but if you look at you again, I don''t believe that you can still smile."


    Qin Lang nonchalantly pointed to another notice and smiled at Lucia.

 C238

    "Are you sure that was me?"


    Lucia rubbed her eyes and looked at the portrait on the wall twice before asking Qin Lang doubtfully.


    "Who else could it be other than you? "Look at the words, will you, Lucia? Servant Girl?"


    "Which one of you still hasn''t come out? The painter drew me like this, I''ll go tear it apart!"


    "No, no, sister, we''re here to check out the situation. It''s not that we''re here to seek death, it''s not like this is the way to die."


    Qin Lang stopped Lucia who was about to rush over when she couldn''t control her anger. Now that he was about to tear up the bounty, she would definitely be stopped. The chances of it being exposed were more than 80%, so it was better not to die like this.


    "But aren''t they making me look too ugly? I can''t stand it any longer, so let go!"


    "Don''t, you just had to come and take a look today. Otherwise, we would have left already. The other party is a city lord after all, we can''t handle the people under his command. If you can''t, then we won''t look, let''s go now."


    "But ¡­"


    Lucian was displeased. He had already put on an ordinary disguise to hide his face, but this damnable artist had actually made me look so ugly. Although Qin Lang had painted an unrecognizable face, he was still able to see through everything.


    "Don''t ''but'', let''s leave Jidong County first. It''s better if we don''t look at it for now."


    Qin Lang dragged the wronged Lucia out of the crowd.


    "You two, please follow me to the City Lord''s Mansion."


    Several figures appeared in front of the two. The leader of the group stared at them suspiciously as he spoke.


    "Who are you? Why are you bringing us to the City Lord''s Mansion?"


    Qin Lang released his hand, and Lucia also calmed down. Although she was shocked, she absolutely could not show it now, nor could she lose her momentum. She raised her eyes and asked.


    "Something has happened in the city. We were ordered to search for suspicious people here. The actions earlier were a bit unusual. Please cooperate with us and head to the City Lord''s Mansion."


    "My brother and sister were playing around here and it didn''t seem like there was any crime committed. I just saw the bounty on the wall and it was a bit strange. Is the Mayor''s mansion able to capture people as he pleases?"


    "Miss, we are only following orders. Please cooperate with us in our investigation. If not, the mayor will naturally return the innocence of the two of you."


    The man bowed. The vigilance in his eyes became even stronger.


    "And if we don''t?"


    "Then I will offend you. Since the mayor has ordered us to do this, we would rather capture a thousand wrongly than let one of you escape. The two of you seem to be familiar with the two on the wall, please move aside and don''t make things difficult for us."


    As he spoke, the man was already on his guard. Several people behind him also pulled out their weapons, ready to attack at any moment.


    Luciana frowned and turned to look at Qin Lang. After exchanging a glance, Qin Lang walked up and smiled, "Brother, my sister has a bad temper. Don''t take it to heart. City lord, we''ll go with you ¡­"


    As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Lang chopped down with his blade.


    "We are these two brothers! We''ll delay them, and Lord Hu will be right there. "


    "Yes sir!"


    The man obviously needed to be prepared. Being at Qi Disciple level 4, he was just barely able to avoid Qin Lang''s attack. He shouted to the people behind him, and several of them brandished their weapons as they rushed towards the two people.


    Aware of the danger, the passersby scrambled to make way for a large open space. Then, they turned their heads, putting on a ''spectating'' posture.


    "Qin Lang, I have implicated you. Hurry up and get rid of these people. We need to leave Jiaodong County."


    "Alright."


    Qin Lang and Lucia''s attacks instantly became much fiercer. Seeing that the man and his underlings were about to be unable to resist, a loud shout came from afar.


    "What''s going on!"

 C239

    Hearing this loud shout, both sides looked towards the source of the voice. A shiny bald man stood at the top of the city wall, looking over.


    "Old man Hu, these two are the ones that harmed young master!"


    The man who was struggling to hold on saw the man at the top of the wall and was immediately overjoyed. He shouted towards the top of the wall with all his strength.


    "What!"


    In the blink of an eye, the person at the top of the city gates disappeared. Qin Lang felt an irresistible force pushing him and Lucia away. The two of them took a few steps back and glanced at each other.


    "What did you just say?"


    "Old man Hu, it''s them. They were the ones that harmed young master. I heard about it myself, no ¡­" "There''s no mistake."


    The bald man grabbed the collar of the man and opened his eyes wide. The man who was already exhausted stammered in fright. Hearing this, the bald man''s eyes immediately turned red. He threw away the man and turned to look at Qin Lang and the others.


    "It was you guys who killed Xiao''er?!"


    ''Gather, it''s naturally a gathering of stars. ''A flash of regret appeared in Lucia''s eyes, before she made up her mind.


    "Qin Lang, quickly leave. I''ll help you lure him away!"


    Before Qin Lang could reply, he saw Lucia''s figure shooting over. It was precisely the direction in which Old Hu had spoken of.


    "You two are overestimating yourselves. Don''t even think about leaving!"


    Seeing the spiritual power surging around Lucia, Hu Guang knew that Luciana had just reached the Soul Controlling Realm. Taking the initiative to attack him, who was at the sixth level of Soul Controlling Realm, was simply suicide. With a loud shout, he leaped into the air.


    A red wave of light collided with the emerald halo.


    "Bam!"


    As the strong wind dispersed, a large hole appeared on the originally flat ground. At the bottom of the hole, Lucia was half-kneeling as she raised her body, the blood at the corner of her mouth continuously flowing out.


    "You still look like a beauty. Normally, this old man would have brought you back for you to take pity on. But you shouldn''t have killed Ju''er ¡­"


    "Pui!" Old man, even if I self-destruct my Dantian, I won''t serve you, you ugly thing.


    Lucian wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and spat at Hu Guang, who was still in the air. After shouting those words, she fell heavily to the ground.


    "Bitch, you dare!" Good, this old man will definitely make you beg for death! "


    Hu Guang was infuriated, his eyebrows raised as he sent a purplish-red spiritual energy infused palm strike towards Lucia.


    The palm print in front of her grew larger and larger, and she closed her eyes in despair.


    "Qin Lang, I hope all of you can live to avenge me ¡­" She silently thought in her heart.


    That attack just now was meant to buy time for Qin Lang to escape with his life. If she hadn''t insisted on coming here to take a look, and had been careless just now, they wouldn''t have been discovered. In order to make up for her mistake, she resolutely charged towards her opponent whose cultivation was so much higher than hers.


    Right now, she was purposely provoking Hu Guang because she wanted him to focus all his attention on her, so that Qin Lang could escape a little further.


    "HOWL ~ ~"


    A deafening roar rang out.


    "Look, what''s that shadow on the boy''s body?"


    "I don''t know. It looks a bit like a demon beast."


    "Why do I feel like he''s like the shadow of a tiger? Could it be that that youth is a demi-human?"


    The surrounding crowd whispered amongst themselves, because in front of their eyes appeared the shadow of a huge tiger that was attached onto the body of a youth. It withstood Hu Guang''s palm strike, and the youth''s feet were already forcefully smashed into the ground.

 C240

    She, who was waiting with her eyes closed, did not want to see herself killed. After a moment, the palm that should have landed did not strike down, and she opened her eyes to see what had happened. In the end, she saw a young man using an unknown magical treasure to summon a giant tiger shadow onto his body, helping her withstand that palm which was bound to kill.


    When Hu Guang saw the shadow, he hesitated for a moment. Just as he was about to inquire about the identity of the youth, he realized that the youth in front of him had disappeared, along with the girl at the bottom of the pit ¡­


    Where is he? Where did he go!? "Brat, the next time we meet, this old man will definitely destroy your soul!"


    The method of summoning the tiger phantom was unheard-of in the human world, and Hu Guang was also shocked by the tiger phantom. He never thought that in this moment of hesitation, the duck that was cooked would fly away, and his own plan of avenging his disciple would become an illusion.


    As night fell, a bonfire was blazing in a cave in the forest that bordered Jidong County and Riverside County, a thousand miles away.


    "Qin Lang, are you alright?"


    "It''s fine, it''s just that the summoning was a bit hurried and I was unable to fully utilize Senior Hu''s true strength. I took a hit from it. And you, if we leave together, we''ll just rush up by ourselves. If it wasn''t for the Teleportation Pearl that senior gave me, we would have already handed it all over ¡­ Cough, puff ¡­


    "Qin Lang!"


    Qin Lang, who thought that he was fine, felt an itch in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood. He also fell down lightly, and Lucia, who had already taken the Rejuvenation Pill, rushed over and hugged Qin Lang, who was about to fall to the ground, her eyes filled with nervousness.


    "Qin Lang, didn''t you say that you were fine? You''re clearly so weak. "


    "Cough ¡­" I don''t know either. I clearly felt fine just now, and I''ve taken the Rejuvenation Pill, but I suddenly feel weak and a little hot. "Don''t worry, maybe I was too anxious just now." Qin Lang smiled wryly as he laid on Lucia''s lap.


    "I don''t have any high level pills that can heal my injuries right now, if only you could step into Soul Controlling Realm now ¡­"


    "It''s nothing. I''m just a bit weak. Maybe I''ll be fine after resting for a while. Don''t worry too much."


    "Yes."


    "Sure." She changed the topic to a more comfortable way of sitting down. Qin Lang slowly closed his eyes.


    Staring at Qin Lang''s sleeping face, the corners of Luciana''s lips unconsciously curled up into a smile. She looked rather handsome in her quiet appearance.


    "Qin Lang, do you know? Actually, I don''t want to die either, but I also don''t want to implicate others. When I saw that old man''s palm strike earlier, I felt despair. I didn''t even think that someone would save me. "You don''t even know how surprised I was at that moment ¡­"


    Lucia recalled the scene where Qin Lang saved him. Her face slightly blushed as the words in her heart emerged.


    "Are you talking about me?"


    Qin Lang suddenly opened his eyes.


    "AHH!" Qin ¡­ Qin Lang, didn''t you fall asleep? My voice is so soft, yet it woke you up ¡­ What did I say?! "


    Lucia was shocked. The words she said just now were completely unintentional, so she naturally revealed them. When she came back to her senses, she felt her face burning. Fortunately, Qin Lang didn''t notice the mask covering her face.

 C241

    Qin Lang let out a chuckle. He did not try to expose Lucia''s little embarrassment. He only felt that something was wrong. His face was burning up, and steam was rising from his belly. His little brother also seemed to be raising his head.


    "Qin Lang, why is your face so red?"


    Lucia noticed that something was wrong with Qin Lang and asked in doubt.


    "Lucia, help me find a large bucket of water. The colder it is, the better. I seem to have been poisoned."


    "Ah?!" He was poisoned! "Alright, I''ll go now."


    When she heard Qin Lang say that she was poisoned, Lucia was shocked. However, when she saw Qin Lang''s face gradually turn red, she did not have much time to think. She hastily rushed out of the cave and went to find the ice water that Qin Lang had mentioned.


    "The colder the better ¡­ "Snow Mountain!"


    After making up her mind, Lucia flew into the air and released her spiritual sense, searching for the snow that had yet to melt.


    An hour later.


    "Qin Lang, I''ve found the water. It hasn''t melted yet ¡­" Qin Lang! What''s wrong with you ¡­ "Wake up, wake up ¡­"


    After entering the cave, before Lucia could take out the large bag of snow from her storage bag, she saw Qin Lang lying unconscious on the ground. On his body, there was still white mist coming out. After lifting Qin Lang up from the ground, Lucia slapped Qin Lang''s face in a sobbing tone without any reaction.


    "No, I have to take him to the antidote ¡­" "Eh, this ¡­"


    Lucia, who had calmed down, wanted to carry Qin Lang down the mountain, but she saw Qin Lang''s lower body erect up a tall tent. She, who was already an adult, naturally knew what it was.


    Just as he took two steps forward, Qin Lang started moving again.


    "Qin Lang, you''re awake ¡­ What are you doing! Qin Lang! Qin Lang! "You shameless bastard!"


    Before Lucia''s pleasantly surprised voice could finish, it turned into fear and anger. This was because Qin Lang, who had just woken up, did not say anything. Instead, he reached out his hand to grab at her clothes.


    A moment later, she discovered that Qin Lang, who had bloodshot eyes, was completely unconscious. He was crawling towards her based on his instincts.


    "Qin Lang, wait a moment. I''ll go prepare the ice water right now."


    Sensing that something was wrong, Lucia squatted down and comforted Qin Lang. She then took out a bag filled with snow from her storage bag and put Qin Lang inside, revealing only his head. She then stood on the side, watching over him.


    "Phew ~ It looks useful. The old man is really despicable."


    Seeing that Qin Lang had gradually calmed down, Lucia heaved a long sigh of relief and closed her eyes. Just now, Qin Lang had unconsciously crawled over to her. She knew that the bald old man''s palm must have had some kind of demonic technique that stimulated lust.


    "Bam!"


    A muffled sound woke Lucia from her daze, and water splashed everywhere.


    "Still not enough ¡­"


    Lucia wiped the warm water off her face and sighed silently as she looked at Qin Lang, who was once again unconscious, and the sleeping bag that had already exploded.


    Qin Lang crawled towards her once again.


    "Qin Lang, don''t worry, I''ll help you ¡­"


    When the dress fell, the two short leather clothes were thrown to one side. The wet and somewhat torn blue jacket and white inner garment were also thrown to the other side.


    "Ooo ~"


    Along with a pained cry, spring began to shine beside the fire that had yet to be extinguished.

 C242

    The next day.


    Qin Lang woke up from his dream and felt as if he had been dreaming, an old elder. He quietly lifted the blanket, the cool feeling of being in his room made his whole body shudder, and he crawled up to change his clothes from his storage bag. Only then did he realize that beneath him was actually a pale purple long dress with blood stains ¡­


    "Lucia!"


    Qin Lang''s mind went blank as he jumped up and shouted, but no one replied.


    Back then, he couldn''t bear to see her forcefully put this long skirt on. Right now, this skirt was under his body, and there was still blood on it, so his consciousness could only tell that he had been poisoned yesterday. No matter how stupid he was, he knew that he had done it to her, but now, where had she gone to?


    "Stop shouting, he left long ago. He left you two things. Over there, go take a look yourself."


    "Master, Master, quickly tell me where Lucia is!"


    Ye Yangzi''s voice rang out, causing Qin Lang to immediately ask about Lucia''s whereabouts as if he had caught hold of the main pillar.


    "How would I know? Master can only sense a circumference of a hundred li or so from you. I can only tell you that she is heading towards the east." Furthermore, when that little girl was around, I didn''t even dare to release my Spiritual Awareness. It was only after she left that I secretly released my Spiritual Awareness. "


    Ye Yangzi said snappily. Ever since Lucia and Qin Lang were so close, in order to prevent himself from being discovered, he had cut off communication with Qin Lang.


    "Master, aren''t you a Demigod rank expert? Lucia is only at the 1st level of Soul Controlling Stage, how can I make you not dare to speak ¡­"


    "You! Do you really not know, or are you just pretending not to know? If someone else''s soul consciousness enters your soul consciousness, you will be able to find out, and as long as your cultivation is a lot higher than others'', you can cut off their soul consciousness and seriously injure them. Your master is still so weak right now, and I''m so close to you, so if I was pinched by her as an enemy, you might not be able to see me. "


    When Ye Yangzi heard the mocking tone in Qin Lang''s voice, he flew into a rage and gave him a detailed explanation of the twists and turns within the Soul-Controlling Realm.


    "Ehh, Master, I understand. Then how can I help you strengthen your soul consciousness and even return to the same realm as before?"


    "Firstly, you should hurry up and step into the Soul Controlling Realm and release a little of your ownerless spiritual consciousness for me to devour. Secondly, you guys can cultivate artifacts with artifact spirits, which will be great for me, but now, you can''t even reach that level. It''s better for you to quickly take a look at that little girl''s news, you lucky brat ¡­"


    Qin Lang quivered and quickly walked to the place his master had told him. A letter and a piece of fish scale lay there quietly.


    "Qin Lang, I''m leaving. Don''t worry, I''m just returning to the Sea Clan. Last night, don''t take it to heart. It is because of the forbidden land of the Sea Clan, Dragon Kaiyang. I can feel the same aura from you as from there. We, the Sea Clan Great Witch said, "It is either the place for the rise of the Sea Clan or for their destruction. We are looking for someone who can enter."


    Remember, don''t come over here right now! "


    After Qin Lang quietly read the letter, his right hand tightly gripped the scale on his palm.


    "Idiot, what nonsense are you talking about? I''ll definitely reach the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm as soon as possible, I''ll go and bring you back!"

 C243

    From the letter, Qin Lang roughly understood the reason. Lucia and the others supported the Sea Clan''s Great witch''s side, but the genuine Ying Family of the Sea Clan did not want to believe this prophecy. The two were opposing each other, and Lucia was one of the people that the Great witch''s side had stealthily sent to find someone who could enter the Dragon''s Bend.


    What made him happy was that he seemed to have found some news about the Azure Sky Continent. Wasn''t the aura on his body left behind by the old man from the Azure Sky Continent?


    "Disciple, what else did the letter say?"


    "Master, is there any way to quickly raise your cultivation?"


    "Hehe, why, I finally remembered to cultivate. Of course there is. Pills, cultivation techniques, and even refining weapons can all help you quickly increase your cultivation."


    Of course, he didn''t say anything. The greatest benefit of refining is one''s personal strength, which is much smaller than the previous two. However, if he didn''t say it out loud, God knows how long it would take for this kid to be willing to spend on refining.


    "Pills?" Master, do you think this counts? "


    Qin Lang took out two of the beads that Senior Xiong and the others had given him. There were four in total, and he only felt that these two beads matched his own Spiritual Energy.


    "Hmm? Not bad, one of them is almost comparable to a high-grade, high-grade, high-grade, low-grade, high-grade, low-grade bead. "


    "Reverse Time Pearl, reverse time? This name is too casual, I can understand it just by hearing it. "


    However, in this remote area, it is already quite good that there is one. If you take this pearl with you to cultivate, then the time will be slower by half. It can be said to be better than a medicinal pill, with no side effects.


    "How?"


    "Of course I''m going to swallow it." Of course I''m going to swallow it.


    "¡­ ¡­." "Then is it appropriate to stay here?"


    "Not suitable, this place is not safe enough. If by any chance someone is unable to help you during the refining process, it would be better to find a safer and deeper mountain."


    "Alright, then we will go look for it now. Master, I promise you, after I refine this pearl, I will go look for the other two materials needed to refine a Soul Puppet. I will also not let my artifact forging fall."


    "Sigh, this is master''s good disciple. Come out with a magic artefact that has an artifact spirit soon, the best one would be an evil spirit artefact. No matter how high its cultivation is, this old man will have a way to deal with it ¡­"


    "Master, what is an evil spirit artifact?"


    It''s just like a human being. There are good and bad things to it, otherwise, tell me how did you get the weapon that was used to devour the owner. You just need to master it properly, and this old man can''t bear to swallow it.


    "Understood, master. You can teach me how to refine an evil spirit weapon when I''m able to forge it ¡­"


    Qin Lang chatted with his master as they walked deeper into the mountain range.


    Jiaodong County, Eastsea City.


    "Head storekeeper, report from Star-Moon City. Qin Lang summoned the gigantic tiger phantom to catch Hu Guang and fled after being heavily injured. It has now disappeared."


    Inside the restaurant, a person was reporting to the middle-aged scholar.


    "What?!" Take Hu Guang''s palm, Hu Guang is at the sixth level of Soul Controlling Realm. It''s just as the general director said, the secret treasure on that kid''s body is not simple at all. " The tower lord scholar was so shocked that he directly stood up from his chair. The general director said that the kid had a treasure on him, so they shouldn''t be too worried about his safety.


    After a moment''s thought, the scribe continued.


    "How could that brat be so rash? Even if he had some treasure, he shouldn''t have gone up against an expert of the sixth level of Soul Controlling Realm. He''s facing off against a City Lord."


    "It was reported to save a woman. Head storekeeper, you seem to have forgotten the last sentence, Qin Lang has disappeared, the people we sent and Hu Guang saw him have disappeared, there''s no trace of him within a hundred miles. This is definitely not something some Earth Escape Glyph can do."


    The person who reported the situation had no choice. Ever since he saw Qin Lang''s performance in the Floating Wool Pavilion, the head storekeeper had been especially concerned about this kid. Now that he was worried about his safety, he had almost forgotten about the general director''s instructions.


    "Disappeared? It''s good that he disappeared ¡­ "Un, let''s report this to the higher ups. Just say that it''s not our mistake but that the kid''s magical equipment is too powerful. Also, help us witness the situation regarding Starmoon City and Hu Guang."


    The Master of the Scholar Manor was first delighted, but then he suddenly realized that his position seemed to be crooked. In an instant, he ordered with a stern face.


    If he didn''t come, he wouldn''t have liked to send people to stare at Qin Lang. Since he was a talent, he should soar through the sky like an eagle. It wasn''t a big deal if he kept staring at Qin Lang.


    "¡­ ¡­." "Yes."


    The person who reported the information shook his head, but he still complied with the Tower Lord''s instructions. After dozens of years, he was very familiar with his Tower Lord and had sufficient ability. However, he was a bit paranoid at times.

 C244

    Xi Jing City.


    In the back hall of the Heaven and Earth palace, the Grand Xia Emperor, Xuanyuan Ci, had just descended from the throne when an attendant hurried over to report.


    "Your Majesty, Marquis Ye sent someone to report that Qin Lang has disappeared."


    "What? The Heaven Fragrant Pavilion couldn''t even look at a young Mortal Realm cultivator a few days ago? That''s weird. What did Marquis Ye say?"


    The Xia Emperor was puzzled. The relationship between him and Ye Yan was like that of a sovereign and a friend. With his understanding of Ye Yan, he wouldn''t make such a low level mistake.


    His Majesty is wise, Marquis Ye said that Qin Lang used a treasure after he was heavily injured and disappeared from the spot. He guessed that Qin Lang used a treasure after he was seriously injured and disappeared from the spot.


    The waiter flattered him with a small fawning gesture. He was very clear on the relationship between the king and the duke Ye.


    "So it''s like that huh ¡­" Order the Divine Martial Guard to assist the Heaven Fragrant Pavilion in investigating Qin Lang''s whereabouts. " The Xia Emperor, Xuanyuan Ci, pondered for a moment, then gave the order.


    "Yes."


    Just as the attendant was about to leave, the Xia Emperor''s voice rang out once more.


    "Oh right, Marquis Ye didn''t say how Qin Lang got injured. Is it serious?"


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, the rumours were that there was a conflict between the Star Moon City Lord and a woman. Because the news came from the branch of Jiaodong County, the specific circumstances have not yet been determined, and this servant did not report it to you." The attendant turned around and answered.


    "Ha!" It''s a woman again. This brat''s luck with the peach blossoms is quite astonishing. Quickly go and investigate Qin Lang''s injuries and the more details, the better. "


    "Yes!"


    The attendant fell to one knee on the ground, and his pace was much faster. With such an order coming from His Majesty, the supervisor would be starting to move.


    "This is big trouble. If we can''t find Qin Lang now, won''t the imperial court be stirring up trouble ¡­" "Forget it, let''s go look for Su''er and ask her if she has any means of contacting Qin Lang."


    After the attendant left, the Xia Emperor, Xuanyuan Ci, stood in his original spot and muttered to himself for a moment before walking towards the imperial harem.


    "Mo Er, where are you going?"


    When he just stepped into Xuanyuan Mo Palace and told the guards not to spread the news, he realized that his youngest son was about to leave.


    "Mo''er greets father, son is preparing to enter the Royal Academy."


    Xuanyuan Mo saw his father walk in and hurriedly went forward to pay his respects.


    "Oh? "I heard from your mother that you''ve been going quite frequently recently. Could it be that you''ve taken a fancy to some girl?"


    After hearing that Qin Lang had once again provoked a woman, Xuanyuan Ci asked about her son in a probing and teasing manner.


    Father, you are wrong about your son. After listening to a few lectures from Miss Lan and the rest, I realized that all the instructors in the Royal Academy are truly capable, and some things are even more thorough than those of the court masters. That''s why I often go there.


    "Hahaha, I told you to go back then, but my Royal Academy is a place to train talents for the country. Without a few tricks up your sleeve, that''s not good. Royal father will allow it, your mother, I can tell you that once you go there, you''ll have to be like all the other students, and there won''t be any princes."


    The Royal Academy was undoubtedly a mini version of the capital''s capital city. Although it was filled with talented people, there was definitely something that had to be taken care of. Where the hell they went, they would undoubtedly have a deeper understanding of the world''s affairs.


    "Don''t worry royal father, this son knows."


    Xuanyuan Mo was overjoyed. Since royal father had agreed so quickly to help him deal with his most feared mother on the way, there was nothing better than this news.


    "There''s no need to rush today. We''ll go in first, royal father has something to ask you."

 C245

    "Mo Er, you''ve met the girl from the Lan family a few times already. Has Qin Lang contacted her?"


    "That''s not it yet. Father, did something happen to Qin Lang?"


    Xuanyuan Mo leaned forward as his heart rose in his throat. Royal Father''s tone was a little off.


    "Mm ¡­" royal father originally wanted to ask if you had any means of contacting Qin Lang. "


    Xuanyuan Ci hesitated for a moment but decided to tell the truth when she thought back to what she had to say to her son.


    "Missing? Why did Qin Lang go missing? "


    "Father only sent people to investigate this matter, there still hasn''t been any news ¡­"


    "Yes, but father, as far as I know, Miss Lan has no way of contacting Qin Lang. When Qin Lang left, he told Miss Lan that he would contact her on his own accord."


    "This is really troublesome ¡­" "Now, I have no choice but to use the ''Dragging Character Formula'' ¡­"


    Xuanyuan Ci''s brows were tightly knitted together. He had told the court officials that there were four Star Condensation Realm demon beasts in Grand Xia, and it was only because of this that he had dispelled their crazy thoughts. Who knew that at this crucial moment, the most important person had actually disappeared?


    "Father, is there anything troubling you? You can speak with your son, this son is still very willing to share his worries for royal father. "


    When Xuanyuan Mo saw royal father''s frown, he explained it very sincerely.


    "Don''t worry, this is a matter of the imperial court. I will settle it myself, just remember to inform the Royal Academy''s royal father when you''re going. But remember, before you go visit your mother, if you don''t secretly leave, the Royal Father won''t be able to handle it."


    "This son knows, thank you Imperial Father."


    "Mn, prepare first. royal father will go greet your mother first."


    "Father, your son will give it to you!"


    "No need, this is the harem. Why are you being so polite? Next year, I''ll send Xiao Xiao in."


    Xuanyuan Yong laughed as he rejected his son''s offer to send him off. As he spoke, he walked towards the door. When he approached the door, he suddenly turned around and spoke in a hushed tone.


    "Motherf * cker, if you''ve really taken a fancy to any lady, inform my royal father and mother in advance."


    "Eh, Imperial Father, you better start thinking right now. Next year, Xiao Xiao will enter the Royal Academy. Other than Eldest Brother, we siblings won''t be at the Imperial Palace. How are you going to explain this to Imperial Mother ¡­?"


    "Cough ¡­" When a car arrives at the mountain, there will be a road ahead of it ¡­ "


    With his son''s reminder, Xuanyuan Ci was no longer in the mood to tease his son. With a single step, he walked out of the door.


    Xuanyuan Mo entered the house and began preparing. Tomorrow, he could head to the Royal Academy.


    He was not the only one who was leaving tomorrow. On the Beast God Cult''s side, Yao Jiu''er and Zhuge Susu were also discussing how to leave tomorrow.


    "Big Sister Jiu''er, are we leaving tomorrow?"


    "Mn, I''ll send you back to the Linglong Sect first, then I''ll head to the capital from there."


    "Sis Jiu Er, what do I want to do with you ¡­"


    "That would depend on your father. Your father is the Sovereign. It shouldn''t be difficult for me to send you to the Royal Academy, right?"


    Yao Jiu''er stopped what she was doing and looked at the pitiful Zhuge Susu as she spoke.


    For the past few days, Zhuge Susu had been playing very happily in the Beast God Cult, because she was pretty and had a good relationship with Jiu Er. In addition, she had a sweet mouth that made people smile when they saw her, and the Beast God Cult had been praising this little guest from afar endlessly. They had received quite a few love letters, but she didn''t even look at them.


    "That''s right, I can say hello to my father right now."


    With Jiu''er''s reminder, Zhuge Susu immediately put on a smile and took out a paper crane from her storage bag. She said a few words to it before opening the window and letting it out.

 C246

    "Master, this place is about right."


    "It should be about time. You should find a cave to rest first."


    After more than ten days of trekking, Qin Lang used his bare feet to walk to a rarely seen snow-capped mountain range. Following his master''s advice, he began to dig a cave.


    Afraid of causing an avalanche, Qin Lang, who was near the summit of the mountain, welcomed the heavy snow. Using his two blades, he carved out a cave that could accommodate himself for two times.


    After blocking the cave entrance with ice cubes, there was no more cold wind blowing in. Qin Lang could finally sit down and cultivate. The current him didn''t want to waste another second.


    Several hours later.


    "Master, I seem to have broken through the fifth level of Qi Disciple ¡­"


    "There''s nothing to be surprised about. Originally, it was normal for you to have a breakthrough due to your talent and that servant girl helping you."


    Ye Yangzi lightly said. He wasn''t surprised at all that Qin Lang had broken through to Qi Disciple level 5 so quickly.


    "Master ¡­" "You said, what did Lucia do to help me?"


    At the mention of Lucia, Qin Lang felt extremely apologetic. He had wanted her virginity with burning desire, yet he did not know how crazy he would be. He also did not know if his cultivation would be of any use in this kind of matter.


    "Foolish boy, in a situation like that, not only does that girl have to endure your lust, she also needs to use her spiritual energy to moisten your dantian. It can be said that before you finish venting your anger, you have to endlessly ask for it, you must have troubled that girl ¡­"


    "Lucia ¡­"


    Qin Lang lowered his head in a soft voice, his heart throbbing in pain. According to what his master said, she probably hadn''t experienced the pain that she endured that night. In order to prevent him from feeling guilty, she left before he woke up.


    Maybe Lucia really did have a request for him, but for him, she was willing to bear such hardships. What did that little bit of thought count for? Wasn''t a woman meant to be pampered?! Besides, it was his first woman.


    There was one more thing in Qin Lang''s heart that he couldn''t bear to part with.


    "Master, I suddenly thought of a problem."


    "What problem?"


    "You ¡­ "How do you know so clearly, could it be ¡­"


    "Disciple, stop with your dirty thoughts. Do I look like that kind of person to you?"


    "Yes!"


    "You! You unfilial disciple, this old man is a dignified Spirit Severing expert, how can I not have a woman? In these thousands of years, this old man has not even heard of those dirty things. Boy, Master took advantage of these days to help you obtain this cultivation technique, but now, you can go ask the heavens for it.


    "Master, please don''t. I was wrong, I was just joking with you ¡­" Can you teach it to your disciple? "


    "¡­"


    "Master, your disciple truly knows her wrongs. I beg of you."


    "¡­"


    "Master, what conditions do you have for us to discuss..."


    "¡­"


    "Master, I guarantee that I will consult with you every day about my refining experience and guarantee that I won''t be able to practice both weapons and martial arts in the future."


    "¡­"


    "I, Qin Lang, will do what I say!"


    "Deal!" You said it yourself, this old man is not forcing you! "


    Ye Yangzi''s voice sounded without warning, and the joy in his tone couldn''t be concealed.


    "I said it myself. You didn''t force me, okay?"


    Qin Lang was helpless. Isn''t this the condition that you want? Why must you be so arrogant? Qin Lang had never thought of refusing the dual cultivation of artifacts. With such good resources from his teacher, he would be a fool if he didn''t study refining.


    Hehe, this is my good disciple. Master has always been thinking about the local rank cultivation technique, and I haven''t even seen the lower rank one, so naturally I don''t know this. This cultivation technique is called "Moonfall Blades". "" Hehe, this is my good disciple, Master has always been thinking about the local rank cultivation technique, and I haven''t even seen the lower rank one.


    "Master, didn''t you say that you were creating your own book? How come you found one for me? It''s an Earth Stage manual. Would it be difficult for me to start with it?"


    This old man''s photographic memory is not just for show. Back then, in exchange for resources, this old man had memorized countless cultivation techniques, so why must you think about them yourself? You can try it first, after all, you are someone who has received the inheritance of the Azure Sky Continent.


    Speaking of his photographic memory, Ye Yangzi was somewhat proud of himself. There were some things that he didn''t say. The cultivation methods he cultivated were all just to pave the way for his own refining.


    "Alright, Master, I will try it out later!"


    Qin Lang nodded in agreement. The power of an Earth Rank cultivation technique was naturally extraordinary. If he could master it, he would be one step closer to his goal.

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    After the first month, Qin Lang was still bitterly cultivating in the unknown mountain range, Yao Jiu''er and Zhuge Susu had just arrived at the Exquisite Sect.


    The moment the two landed in front of the gate of the Linglong Sect, a disciple guarding the gate came up to report.


    "Senior Zhuge, the school head told you to go see him after you returned."


    "Understood, there''s nothing the grand master didn''t say."


    "No, I''m just asking you to meet him. This is..."


    The gatekeeping disciple asked in surprise as he looked at the snow-white hair of Yao Jiu''er, who had revealed her black robe. After returning with the young miss, he knew that they weren''t enemies, but he still had to ask some basic questions.


    "This is my big sister Jiu Er, the Holy Maiden of the Beast God Cult. There''s no need to pass it on, I''ll bring big sister Jiu Er in to see my father."


    Without waiting for Yao Jiu''er to reply, Zhuge Susu started talking. After she finished speaking, she pulled her big sister Jiu''er and walked into the sect.


    "Yes."


    The gatekeeping disciple helplessly smiled as he watched the two enter the sect.


    Half an hour later, Zhuge Susu brought Yao Jiu''er to meet her father, the head of the Linglong Sect, Zhuge Jin, and introduced her to him. When Yan Feiming heard that his junior had returned, he rushed to the sect head''s mansion.


    "Feiming Ming, since you know Miss Yao, you should arrange a place for Miss Yao to stay. I''m going to talk to that girl Su Xin."


    "Yes, Sovereign."


    "Jiu''er is leaving."


    Yao Jiu''er and Yan Feiming glanced at each other; it was obvious that their father and daughter wanted to speak.


    Only Zhu Ge Jin and Zhuge Susu were left in the room.


    "Daddy, Daddy ¡­"


    Zhuge Su stumbled a few words in her heart as her gaze constantly swept across the ground. She was still a little afraid of this serious father of hers, not to mention that this time she was the one at fault.


    "Mm, keep going." Zhuge Jin didn''t even look at her daughter as she said with a straight face while sipping her tea.


    "I was wrong ¡­"


    "Then tell me, what was your mistake?"


    "Should not have... "We shouldn''t have sneaked out ¡­"


    "Yeah, I thought your wings were stiff and you wanted to fly by yourself. "But you''re not right. Continue."


    "Daddy, I was really wrong ¡­" Zhuge Su Xin pursed her lips and said with a low voice as her eyes started to turn red.


    Zhu Ge Jin felt that the fire was almost gone, and his heart softened.


    "Xin''er, come over."


    Zhuge Susu slowly walked over.


    "Xin Er, actually, there is nothing wrong with you going out. Your fault is that you secretly ran out without discussing it with your mother and me. What if something happens to you? What will happen to Father and your mother? "


    Zhuge Jin''s tone also softened as she tenderly caressed her daughter''s head.


    "Daddy, I''m already 14 years old and am about to reach adulthood. I still have so many treasures on me. As long as I don''t cause trouble, there shouldn''t be any problems ¡­"


    Zhuge Su Xin tilted her head and argued softly.


    "Even those that you refined can be called magic treasures? "A toy is more or less right." Zhuge Jin couldn''t help but laugh.


    "Father, didn''t you say that your daughter is a once in a thousand years genius of the Linglong Sect? Your daughter is so unbearable in your heart."


    "No, daughter, you are a genius, but geniuses still need to grow. You are only fourteen years old, no matter how talented you are, you can''t not have cultivation. Refiners also need cultivation to lay the groundwork."


    Speaking of his daughter''s talent, he was a little proud. If his daughter grew up to be a high-level refiner, there wouldn''t be any problems at all, he still had to worry about where he could find his daughter a master.


    "Father, your daughter has a good place to grow up. I wonder if you would agree if your daughter is going there?"


    When Zhuge Su Xin heard this, she immediately felt that the chance had come.


    "Oh? Tell me about it. "

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    Zhu Ge Jin curiously looked at his daughter, thinking, "Could it be that I met my master when my daughter went out?"


    "Father, I want to go to the Royal Academy now!" Zhuge Su Xin jumped onto her father''s knees and started to help Ge Jin.


    "Tell me your reason?"


    Seeing her daughter like this, Zhuge Jin knew that she had already made up her mind.


    "Daddy, daughter has gained a lot from this trip. daughter met an older sister who was only three years older than me, but she is already in the Soul Controlling Realm and daughter is only at the third level of the Qi Cultivating Stage ¡­" "How shocking."


    "Hehe, now you know that you have suffered a blow? Back then when I told you to cultivate and refine tools to the best of your abilities, you wanted to refine toys with all your heart, so no one could do anything to you. I didn''t expect you to gain enlightenment so quickly.


    Zhu Ge Jin laughed. So it was the Royal Academy. They readily agreed to their daughter''s request. It seemed that their trip was not in vain.


    "Father, you agreed?!"


    "Why? Do you think that Daddy won''t agree? Is Daddy such an ungrateful person? If Father didn''t guess incorrectly, that young lady Yao was also planning to head to the Royal Academy.


    "Father, how did you know?"


    Zhuge Su was surprised, they did not reveal any news at all.


    "Hehe, what''s there to guess? Daddy is the head of a sect after all. When do you want to leave?"


    "In a few days."


    "Sure, daddy will ask Fei-Ming to go with you guys. Then in the next few days, you should accompany your mother to the Royal Academy. After that, there will be less people coming back ¡­"


    "Thank you, father."


    "Mm, go ahead."


    Zhuge Su''s heart thumped as she walked out. Zhuge Jin looked at her daughter''s back and sighed lightly. Her daughter had just left home for two months, and now she was leaving again? He was a little reluctant to part with her, but this was inevitable.


    In the Linglong Sect guest room.


    Just now in Sovereign Zhuge''s room, the two of them only greeted each other briefly. Now that they were in the guest room, Yan Feiming and Jiu''er started to chat.


    "Miss Yao, are you going to the Royal Academy alone? Where''s Qin Lang?"


    When he heard Jiu''er say that he was heading towards the Royal Academy on the way, Yan Feiming became curious. He had traveled from Little West Continent to Lou Lan County, and Northern Cold Prefecture was located in a slanted location. Since Yao Jiu''er wanted to go to the Royal Academy, there was no reason for him not to invite Qin Lang along with her.


    "Qin Lang left North Cold. Pure Heart met him in Jiaodong County. I don''t know where he went now."


    Jiu Er looked out of the window, a hint of worry in her eyes. Qin Lang asked Zhuge Susu to tell her that he was fine, but he was worried about not seeing her.


    "What happened?"


    "There''s a problem with Qin Lang ¡­"


    Jiu''er then repeated what Zhuge Susu had told him to Yan Feiming. After hearing it, Yan Feiming thoughtfully nodded his head.


    "So that means ¡­"


    "Jiu''er, elder sister Jiu''er, elder sister Jiu''er, my father has agreed to it, hahaha ¡­"


    Just as Yan Feiming wanted to speak, he was interrupted by a series of words and laughter. Outside the door, Zhuge Susu ran over with a crooked smile on her face.


    "Junior Sister, tell Senior Brother what you agreed on."


    "Senior Brother, Father agreed to let us go to the Royal Academy, and even wanted you to come with us."


    Zhuge Susu''s voice could not hold back her excitement.


    "Really? That''s good news. We can find a good spot in advance."


    After hearing the news, Yan Feiming also laughed and did not continue asking. It was not too late to talk about Qin Lang''s matter on the way.


    Three days passed.


    On the mountain behind the Linglong Sect, a flying boat was already floating in the sky. Ge Jin and his wife were bidding farewell to their daughter, Zhuge Susu, Yan Feiming and the other two. There was no one else in the group.


    After giving an explanation, Zhuge Jin opened her mouth.


    "All of you should head out earlier. Remember to send me a message when you''ve arrived at the Royal Academy."


    "Yes, Father (Master), take care of yourselves!"


    "Please take care, seniors!"


    The three of them bowed again and boarded the flying boat.

 C249

    "Disciple, how do you feel about this Earth Ranked Martial Technique: Falling Moon Saber?"


    "Not bad, it doesn''t seem too difficult. There''s no problem in the first half of the chapter."


    "Like I said, with your talent, how could a small Earth Ranked Martial Technique possibly hold you back?"


    Ye Yangzi chuckled. He still had to rely on this disciple of his to recreate his real body. If an Earth Ranked Martial Technique was able to stop him, then there would be no hope for his entire life. Seeing that Qin Lang''s cultivation was improving every day, Ye Yangzi immediately thought of the demon beasts that sent Qin Lang on his way.


    "Speaking of which, those Star Condensation demonic beast kids are not bad for you. They are not bad for you either. I''ve given you the life saving items and cultivation treasures."


    "That''s right, it''s all thanks to Senior''s reverse timing pearl. How am I going to meet them in the future if I don''t get a chance to use it in the next two days? Speaking of Master, when you mentioned Senior Demon Beast, why do I feel a little uneasy? I feel like I''ve forgotten something."


    Qin Lang frowned. He felt as if he had forgotten something, but he couldn''t recall what it was now.


    "You can''t be tired from cultivation, with your few Star Condensation kid''s abilities, according to what you said, anyone that can injure them on this piece of land can go and rest when they''re tired. Don''t let your imagination run wild, Qi deviation is not something to be trifled with."


    "Yes, master. Perhaps I''m overthinking it. I will continue my cultivation and strive to break through to the sixth level in a few days."


    The four Star Condensation experts were strong enough to be rampant in the Heavenly Star Continent, so how could anything happen to them? Just as his master had said, if he really went berserk, no one would save him here.


    "Is this the capital city? It''s really big! Big sis Jiu''er, have you ever seen such a high city wall?" It should be fun. "


    "I''ve never seen him before. This is also my first time coming to the capital."


    "Stop looking, we should first enter the city and talk to the Royal Academy. Isn''t it just a city wall? It''s not like we can''t fly, just that we can''t fly."


    He was still not a flowery person, and was still of some use to ordinary people. To cultivators, there was no difference between the existence of city walls and the existence of city walls. It was just that, other than special places, the Imperial Decree prohibiting cultivation restricted all cultivators.


    However, the capital of a country still had to have an imposing aura. Otherwise, a capital city like yours would be no different from a county city. If an envoy from another country came to visit, he would lose half of his imposing aura.


    "En, Brother Yan is right. Let''s first find the Royal Academy before we speak of anything else. We should settle down first. Since we''ve been here for so long, we should have some free time."


    The three of them entered the Royal Academy together, and before long, they were standing in front of the gates to the Royal Academy.


    The Royal Academy was too famous, it was easy to gather information on the Royal Academy. Coming from their direction, it just so happened to be the entrance of the Royal Academy.


    "Su Xin, who did your father ask you to look for?"


    On the letter her grandfather gave her, he told her to find a lecturer with the surname of Zhong. But at this time, it was not easy to even enter through the door, so she asked Zhuge Susu and the others to see if there was a way to quickly enter.


    "He said he''s Water Academy''s Principal Xin, but I don''t know where to look either. Should we find someone and ask him?"


    Zhuge Su Xin looked at the sea of people and frowned.


    "Forget it. I''ll go in and ask someone after the afternoon class. It''s a bit embarrassing to trouble others."


    Jiu''er immediately rejected this suggestion. Her personality, which had been independent since childhood, made her somewhat unhappy with troublesome matters.


    "Look at that person, does he look like Li Mo?"


    When the two ladies were about to lose their vision, Yan Feiming pointed to a figure and asked them. Zhuge Suxin and Jiu''er followed his finger and looked over. The two girls and one guy were talking and laughing as they walked out of the academy.


    "How do you call it similar? It''s clearly more like it." Zhuge Susu rolled her eyes at Senior Brother, then turned around and shouted at the top of her lungs. She had always been bold to have someone she was familiar with by her side.


    "Li Mo!" Li Mo! "Look here!"


    Ye Susu, who was at Li Mo''s side, heard the shout first.


    "Brother Mo, do you hear anyone calling for you?"


    "Hmm?"


    Li Mo stopped and turned his head to look for the source of the sound. After entering the Royal Academy, he once again used the name ''Li Mo''. A moment later, he saw the bared fangs and brandished claws of Zhuge Su Xin.


    Before he could reply, he saw the figure under the black robe beside Zhuge Susu also looking in his direction.


    It''s over! Li Mo secretly glanced at Lan Zixin beside him and smiled bitterly to himself. What should come will eventually come.


    This was originally a problem for Qin Lang, and right now, only he knew the people on both sides. Hence, this question came to him.

 C250

    "What are you talking about? Why aren''t you coming over?"


    Seeing that Li Mo had clearly seen them but didn''t come over due to shock, Zhuge Liuyun started to get angry.


    Her shout gave Ye Susu and Lan Zixin, who were behind Li Mo, quite a scare. What were their intentions? They actually dared to call out to the Sixth Prince of the Da Xia Empire. Ye Susu thought about it carefully.


    Ye Susu did not expect that Zhuge Susu did not know that Li Mo was the Sixth Prince. She thought that Li Mo was the noble young master that Qin Lang had saved. If he knew, then it would be Zhuge Liuyun who would be so shocked that she wouldn''t be able to take a step forward.


    "Coming, coming!"


    Since they already called him that, Li Mo felt it was a bit unreasonable for him not to know anymore. He ran towards Zhuge Susu and the other two, while Ye Susu and Lan Zixin followed behind.


    At that time, she had felt that Li Mo was not an ordinary person, and now it seemed even more so. When Li Mo came over, she stopped Zhuge Susu who still wanted to reprimand him and took the initiative to bow.


    "Young Master Mo, the three of us have just arrived at the capital and are unfamiliar with this place. Please forgive us."


    When she raised her head again, she found that the woman in red behind Li Mo was staring at her. To be more precise, she was staring at the strand of snow-white hair that was revealed when she lowered her head.


    "It''s fine, let me introduce you ¡­"


    "You''re Demon Nine''er?"


    "You''re Lan Zixin?"


    Just as Li Mo was about to introduce himself, he was interrupted by Zi Xin because Li Mo was her friend and not the Sixth Prince.


    Only Li Mo, who knew the reason, laughed awkwardly and did not know what to say. He did not know what to say and simply stopped talking, staring at the sky as he started to think whether he should prepare to extinguish the fire or evacuate ¡­


    "Nice to meet you!"


    "Me too."


    His two right hands were clasped together.


    "Eh?!"


    Before the three of them could shut their mouths, four exclamations could be heard. Even Zhuge Susu couldn''t remember that the pretty sister in red in front of her was the Zi Xin that Qin Lang spoke of, much less Ye Susu and Yan Feiming who didn''t know about Jiu''er. They didn''t know the relationship between the two, but they could see the sparks in their eyes, and when their eyes met, they felt that something wasn''t right.


    Just as they were thinking about how to help later, this dramatic clenching of hands and the scene in front of them allowed them to clench their fists.


    "You ¡­ "You''re Lan Zixin?"


    Zhuge Su Xin, who had lost her IQ, finally came back to her senses. She pointed at Zi Xin and stuttered once again.


    "You know me?"


    Zi Xin smiled and looked curiously at the adorable little girl beside Yao Jiu''er.


    "No, I just heard Qin Lang say that ¡­"


    Zhuge Su Xin looked at this smile that seemed as if it could melt everything. All the words that she had thought of to trouble Zi Xin disappeared without a trace. She lowered her head guiltily.


    "We''ll meet later." She then turned to the three of them and said, "You three have not eaten yet. Far away you are guests, and the next day is better than the day before. Today, I will do my host''s duty and welcome Little Sister Jiu''er to your table."


    "But at Sister Zixin''s command." Jiu''er smiled in response.


    Zhuge Susu and Yan Feiming also had their own reasons.


    "How about you come to my Tian Xiang Pavilion?" "I am absolutely satisfied with this Wind Connection." ""


    She already noticed that this conversation seemed to have a story, but it didn''t matter, she would know soon.


    "I agree!"


    Li Mo had already raised both his hands. This situation was definitely the best news for him.


    "Then I''ll be troubling Susu."


    "Not at all, not at all. It''s my honor to work for my Zi Xin."


    The six of them were led by Ye Susu to the Fragrant Sky Pavilion in the capital.

 C251

    With Ye Su Su''s identity as the big miss, they would be able to enter the Heaven Fragrant Pavilion without any obstructions. The Sky Room would be ready soon.


    The group gathered around the table and sat down. Only then did Yaojiu''er lift up the cloak covering her head.


    "What ¡­" Isn''t that weird? "


    It had been this way for so many years, other people would see this expression wherever they went. Some people even walked away as if they were trying to ward off evil, and if it was others, she wouldn''t care, but now it was impossible. Lan Zixin''s feelings for her directly determined whether they could get along or not in the future.


    "No, so Little Sister Jiu''er is actually so beautiful. I was a bit surprised."


    After Jiu''er took off her cloak, her pure white hair flowed down. Her dark blue eyes and delicate face gave her a unique beauty.


    "Mhm mhm, Miss Jiu''er, you are so beautiful. It seems like our Royal Academy will have another flower."


    Ye Susu nodded her head repeatedly. Not only did she not feel that Yao Jiu Er''s appearance was weird, she was even full of praise for her.


    "Sister Zixin and Lady Susu are the prettiest. I thought you would think I was weird ¡­"


    Jiu''er smiled. She was finally relieved. As long as Lan Zixin didn''t mind, then there was nothing for her to care about.


    "There''s still time. Why don''t we get to know each other first and introduce ourselves?"


    Li Mo looked at the two girls who were getting along with each other and felt reassured. He was the only one who knew each other. This atmosphere needed to be instigated by him.


    "Sure, you''re all guests. I''ll go first, I, Ye Susu ¡­"


    With someone taking the lead, the following atmosphere was naturally joyous and harmonious. Soon, the group of people became familiar with each other, leaving only Li Mo.


    "Li Mo, you still haven''t told them your true identity, right?"


    The one who spoke was Zi Xin.


    "Heh heh, no..." Don''t look at me, I''m a bit nervous. "


    Li Mo laughed dryly a few times, only to see the three people staring at him with widened eyes. They stretched out their hands to scratch their head, seemingly at a loss of what to do.


    "Alright, alright, stop looking at me. I say, is that not enough? I, Li Mo, my real name is Xuanyuan Mo. I''m the sixth oldest and today, His Majesty is my father. It''s that simple."


    After casually introducing himself, Li Mo poured a cup of water and started drinking it. His eyes quietly glanced at the three people''s expressions.


    A trace of astonishment flashed through Yao Jiu''er''s eyes, but she quickly returned to normal. She already knew that Li Mo''s identity wasn''t ordinary, but she had never thought that he would be so noble.


    Yan Feiming was also shocked for a moment. He raised his hand and cupped his fist, similarly not saying anything, and only looked at Li Mo with a slightly changed expression. As someone who was familiar with human affairs, he also knew that since Li Mo was here today, he was friends with Li Mo.


    "Wow, Li Mo, your status is actually so noble. Sixth Prince, tsk tsk, with you as our backer, we can do whatever we want in the capital!"


    The heartless Zhuge Susu stood up and shouted. She didn''t know what to think. From the way she was thinking, it was obvious that she was thinking about how to act impudently in the future.


    "Hahaha, that''s right, that''s right! This is a big backer!"


    Ye Susu laughed and teased, there really aren''t many girls as silly and sweet as this.


    "Hehe, that won''t do ¡­"


    Li Mo didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. Why didn''t you think that shouting at me in the morning was a crime?


    "Pure heart, don''t be rude. Why don''t you sit down. Everyone is looking at you."


    "Oh, oh."


    On the left, Yao Jiu''er pressed down Zhuge Susu, who had an open mouth, down. When she came back to her senses and saw that everyone was still smiling at her, she finally reacted and sat down in panic.


    Was she not smart or really heartless? It was just that Senior Brother Jiu''er''s elder sister was by her side. It was rare for her to think about it, so she was somewhat reckless. Perhaps it was because of this, she was able to focus on refining and was more outstanding than others.


    "Alright, alright, let''s stop laughing at Miss Su Xin and hurry up to eat. After that, we''ll bring you guys to register."


    In the end, it was Zi Xin who spoke to bring the atmosphere back onto the right path.

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    With the help of Ye Susu and Li Mo, Yao Jiu''er and the other two quickly went through the talent test according to the arrangement given by Dean Xin of Water Academy.


    Yao Jiu''er and Yan Feiming quickly finished their tests. Both of them had awakened four of them, but the power of the Nine Child Wood was unable to awaken, and Yan Feiming lacked the power of fire.


    When it was Zhuge Susu''s turn to take the test, the little girl yawned and held the test bead. It made Principal Xin a little unhappy, but in the next moment, Principal Xin''s eyes widened.


    In a split-second, the pearl released a multicolored light that illuminated the entire room.


    "The five elements are complete ¡­" "The five elements are all the same. It''s a once in a thousand year experience, a truly once in a thousand year experience. This old one has the fortune of three lives ¡­" Principal Xin''s lips trembled as he sighed.


    At the door, the remaining five people were also shocked. Ye Susu was thinking that this unreliable girl had all five elements talent. The happiest one was, of course, Yan Feiming, but her junior sister had all five elements talent? Now, he could finally explain things to his master and his wife.


    "Dean Xin, can I put it down now?"


    Zhuge Susu didn''t seem to realize how amazing she was, her fatigue along the way, and the joy of training her Qi and didn''t really care about her talent. She mumbled to herself as she hesitated and asked Principal Xin, who had a dull look in his eyes.


    "Good ¡­" "Alright, enough, enough. Lady Zhuge, are you willing to join our Water Academy? I promise I''ll give you the best cultivation resources."


    The first thing Principal Xin thought of after waking up was how to recruit this little girl. At such a young age, she possessed all five elements, and as long as she could enter Water Academy, then it would be a matter of time before she became the top disciple of the Five Great Academies.


    Within the Royal Academy, if there was a dean from one of the courtyards that the other four academies wholeheartedly admired, it would be the highest honor and glory for them.


    "Old Lady Xin, do you think we don''t exist? A thousand year old disciple of the five elements, if you want to deal with the water academy without making a sound, don''t even think about it! "


    "Exactly! Old Lady Xin, if you want to eat by yourself and you don''t even have a door, you should at least let me choose which academy I want to attend! "


    These two people were known to them; East Emperor Sansi, Dean of Gold Academy, and the Fire Academy, Dean of Fire Academy, Yue Zaifeng, and the Rainbow Light of the Spiritual Pearl of the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets had been detected by them at almost the same time. All the Headmasters were at the ninth level of Soul Controlling Realm, so they were familiar with every inch of the academy.


    "Why are you two old things here?"


    Principal Xin''s expression immediately collapsed. The moment these two old fellows arrived, apart from Mu Zili, who wasn''t in the academy yet, Shi Yang, that old thing would also be here soon. His plan to win over Zhuge Susu naturally failed.


    "Heh, how could we not come over? Shouldn''t we just watch as the little genius is tricked into entering the academy by you? "Right, Yue."


    After glancing at Principal Xin, Eastern Emperor San Si''s gaze stopped at Zhuge Susu. Jiu''er, who was smiling, felt goosebumps rise all over her body. A grandpa was smiling so obsequiously at his granddaughter that it gave her goosebumps rise.


    "The Eastern Emperor is right. We should ask Miss Zhuge for your opinion. We will do whatever she wants and it will be fair to everyone."


    Yue Zang Feng stared at Principal Xin as he spoke.


    "I also agree, but don''t make things difficult for Xin He. If it were you two, wouldn''t you two be doing this? Let''s wait for Mu Zi to come back and introduce the various academies'' advantages to Zhuge, letting her choose freely. What do you think?"


    Sure enough, the Earth Academy''s dean, Shi Yang, also rushed over. Seeing that Zi Xin and the others were also greeting them with a smile, he spoke.

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    Eastern Emperor Sansi and Yue Zang Feng were both embarrassed, because what Shi Yang said was right. If the two of them first discovered a disciple with all the talents in the five elements, they would definitely be the first to fully display the advantages they had from the Pure Water Pavilion. They might even be better than the deans of Water Academy, Xin He.


    "This old man agrees with President Shi''s decision." Xin He disdainfully looked at the two of them and was the first to reply.


    "Then let''s do it this way. We''ll let these few students rest first and wait for Mu Zi to come back for a fair competition."


    Yue Xianfeng also agreed. This was undoubtedly the most fair method. Eastern Emperor Sansi''s mouth twitched, but he did not say it out loud. It could be considered as a tacit agreement.


    A few of the directors left after getting familiar with each other in front of Yao Jiu''s Yan Feiming. Only then did Zi Xin, Jiu''er, and the others step forward and surround the drowsy Zhuge Susu.


    "Lady Zhuge, you''ve hidden your talents well, the five elements are complete. Heh, I''m afraid we''ll all benefit from your presence in the future. This welcome to the Pavilion of Heavenly Fragrance is really worth it, haha."


    "Yes, Junior Sister. I wonder how happy Master and the others would be if they found out about this."


    All sorts of pleasantries were exchanged. After the laughter ended, the crowd started to discuss the location of Zhuge Su''s heart.


    "I don''t really understand either. I just like refining. Which of the five elements is the most helpful for refining?"


    Zhuge Susu asked.


    This question stunned everyone. The few of them were all cultivators, so they did not know much about refining.


    "In my opinion, we laymen shouldn''t worry so much. We should wait for the results of the Headmaster''s discussion in a few days. Regardless of which academy it is, isn''t it easy to nurture a person with all our might?" "Lady Zhuge must be lucky to have taken a fancy to which one is which. Let''s arrange for Little Sister Jiu''er and the others to stay there first. Lady Zhuge can barely keep her eyes open."


    Zi Xin teased him in a manner that was reminiscent of an elder sister, making everyone smile. After that, she led Jiu Er and the other two to find a place to stay. The fierce battle to steal a disciple had come to an end.


    On the snowy mountain, the cold wind continued to howl.


    In a snowy cave about a dozen meters away from the mountain peak, an urgent voice could be heard.


    "Master, quickly, look at what happened to Lil ''Red?"


    Qin Lang cried out in alarm, Xiao Hong remained unmoving in the storage bag, its body was boiling hot, flames could be seen rolling around, and even the Golden Roc inner core had completely disappeared, this was different from when Xiao Hong was sleeping, he did not know what to do, but he called her master who he had seen a lot.


    When his master had said "demon beast brat", he felt as if he had forgotten something. Today, when he was sleeping, he suddenly jolted and sat up, because he realized that the demon beast brat that his master was referring to was not a few senior demon beasts, but Xiao Hong. Ever since Little Red woke up from the auction and disappeared, there were too many things that happened in the past two months that he didn''t even remember.


    "Not good, this little Vermillion Bird is too impatient. It swallowed the Golden Roc inner core directly, but it forgot that it has not reached the stage where it can refine the beast core. The spiritual energy in its meridians is reversed, just like how humans go berserk."


    After Ye Yangzi investigated for a moment, he said with a serious tone.


    "Teacher, will Little Red die if this goes on?"


    "Of course. The Undying Sacred Flame in its body can only be consumed right now, it can''t be produced. Once it''s completely burnt, it will naturally die."


    "Master, how can we save Little Red?"


    Qin Lang asked without thinking.


    "You want to save it? Honestly speaking, with your current strength, it''s not possible! "


    Ye Yangzi stared at Qin Lang for a moment before continuing.

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    "Master ¡­" Is there really no other way? "


    Ye Yangzi''s words caused Qin Lang to feel despair, and even his voice became a bit hesitant.


    Although his days with Little Red were not long and he had spent most of his time in deep sleep, Little Red had helped him a few times during those limited days, and had even saved his life.


    Now that Xiao Hong was in trouble and he couldn''t help it, Qin Lang once again tasted the feeling of having low cultivation. It felt as if something was about to pop out from his eye sockets.


    "Silly disciple, what''s with your red eyes? Master said that you can''t help it with your current strength, but that doesn''t mean that you can''t help it with other things."


    Ye Yangzi added, as if he was teasing Qin Lang.


    "Master, what is it that saves Little Red? What should I do?"


    Qin Lang didn''t even have time to consider whether or not his master was playing tricks on him. He immediately asked about other things that his master had mentioned.


    The Golden Roc''s inner core is originally a fire attribute object, and the Vermillion Bird is also a fire attribute. Because the little Vermillion Bird is still young, the fire attribute power inside its body is still unable to suppress the fire attribute of the Golden Roc''s inner core, which is why it is in this situation. If there is an extremely cold object that can help the little Vermillion Bird suppress the fire attribute of the Golden Roc''s inner core, then the Golden Roc''s inner core will naturally be refined by the little Vermillion Bird.


    "Master, what do you mean by extremely cold things?"


    "If it was in the Cloud Desolate World, Ice Dragon''s Breath and Eternal Ice Flame would be fine, but in this continent of yours, I can''t guarantee that there would be anything that could suppress the fire attribute of the Golden Roc''s core. In the end, it still depends on your luck."


    Ye Yangzi sighed. It wasn''t wise to place all his hopes on luck, but he could only say so in this remote place.


    "As long as there''s hope, I''ll go down the mountain and issue a bounty. Master, how long can Little Red''s Undying Sacred Flame last for?"


    Qin Lang smiled. It was better to have hope than no hope. Luck seemed to be a good thing to him, so what he wanted to know was how long Xiao Hong could hold on for.


    "It shouldn''t be a problem to hold on for a year, thanks to the fact that it has evolved twice before."


    "Alright, Master, let''s go down!"


    Qin Lang tidied up the things in the snowy cave and flew out of the cave. He began to search the nearby towns. There was still a year left, neither short nor long.


    After a few days, Qin Lang finally saw a city that was not smaller than Star-Moon City.


    After paying a silver coin to enter the city, he smoothly obtained a simple ID certificate.


    "Owner, may I ask where I can place the bounty in the city?"


    After staying in an inn, Qin Lang didn''t have time to rest before he began to move.


    "Young Master Li, is this your first time in my Geva City?"


    "Yes, today is the first time I''ve been to your city."


    "So that''s how it is, there''s only one place in the city where bounties are placed and the bounty is accepted, the Mammon Mercenary Union."


    The fat and short shopkeeper replied that there was no one who didn''t know about the Ma Meng Mercenary Union. Their biggest mission was to issue bounties and to accept bounties, but suddenly, someone asked him where they could post bounties.


    "I hope that the shopkeeper can explain in more detail."


    Qin Lang took out two silver coins and placed it on the table.


    From the shop owner, Qin Lang already roughly knew about the situation of Ma Meng''s Mercenary Union. One of the biggest powers in Geva City, the union''s main force was close to ten thousand mercenaries, and they had helped the idle mercenaries by tens of thousands. The city lord of Geva City didn''t dare to rashly provoke them, and accepted and announced various types of bounty fees as their main source.


    Qin Lang naturally didn''t believe him. He dared to boast so highly about a mere city''s Mercenary Guild. However, he still had to go. As he thought of Qin Lang, he had already unknowingly arrived at the entrance of the Ma Meng Mercenary Guild.


    From afar, he could see two huge teeth piercing through the sky.

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    So this was the history of the Mammon Mercenary Union. Qin Lang pondered as he looked at these two huge tusks. The Mammon Elephant Elephant Elephant Elephant Elephant, the largest ancient demonic beast, and these two teeth were about the same height as the headquarters of the Mammon Mercenary Union.


    Qin Lang sighed in his heart. He didn''t know how big the Mammon Giant Elephant''s body would be, but the key point was that it was perfectly preserved, and to be able to stand here proved the ability of the first president of the Mammon Mercenary Guild. At that moment, he was interested in the Mammon Mercenary Guild.


    Above the entrance of the Mammon Mercenary Union Building, there was a large sign with the words "Mammon" written in a flamboyant manner. This undoubtedly made the association feel even more imposing.


    At this moment, there weren''t many people walking in and out of the open door. Qin Lang was just about to step in.


    "Pah!" A loud sound rang out.


    Instead, someone was thrown out from the door. It was a young man who was likely to have been beaten up very badly. From how he was lying on the ground without being able to get up, it could be seen that.


    He held his wine cup in one hand and waved the piece of cloth in his other hand, and then said to the youth on the ground: "Brat, this bounty was taken down by you, but it''s mine now, if you don''t accept it, I, Lei Zhen, will be waiting here for you at any time. In three days, I will go complete the bounty mission, so, you have to hurry up!"


    "Oh ~ oh ~"


    Just as Lei Zhen finished his sentence, a cheer came from inside the door.


    "Hahaha, brothers, let''s continue drinking!"


    Lei Zhen turned around and no longer looked at the young man. He raised his wine cup towards the crowd, leaving the young man behind. He clenched his fists and stared at the wine glasses that were raised densely.


    Qin Lang was shocked. Could this place be a bandit''s den? It was obvious that they were bullying others, yet there were no one who spoke out openly. Instead, there were cheers everywhere. Was this really the Ma Meng Guild that had a good reputation in Gwa City?


    "Brother, are you alright?"


    Qin Lang walked up to ask the youth on the ground with some concern. Judging from the wounds on his face, he must have really been severely beaten.


    "No need for you to care, a good dog won''t block the way!" One day, this daddy will beat him. "


    Despite Qin Lang''s good intentions, the youth didn''t show the slightest gratitude. After glancing at Qin Lang, the youth limped out.


    Qin Lang frowned, he was still a little unhappy after being scolded out of kindness. The youth''s last sentence was not small, and it was clearly heard from within. The words seemed to be said to him, but it also seemed to be said to Lei Zhen, but everyone inside seemed to not have heard.


    Qin Lang did not understand, the two of them looked like two strangers after their previous fight. Based on his previous experiences, if someone was weak and dared to speak in such a manner in front of others, there was a high chance that they would not live long. Here, it seemed that this was not the case.


    Most people were holding wine glasses in their hands, and only the waiters holding wine barrels walked around. After Qin Lang entered, the drinking crowd did not react, and the reception staff of the Mammon Mercenary Union who looked like the owner of the tavern did not react either. Even the waiters who poured wine for everyone did not react at all.


    It was as if Qin Lang didn''t even exist.

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    After looking around, Qin Lang discovered many more things that surprised him.


    Within the hall, hundreds of people raised their cups, but there were no alcohol stains on the floor. Even the amount of alcohol scattered on the table was not much. The places where the bounty was placed were especially spacious and seemed to be designed for fighting.


    "May I ask how should I issue the bounty?"


    Take this and write down your bounty. Pay half of the bounty and post it over there.


    The person receiving him was a middle-aged man. He passed Qin Lang a cloth piece like item. Qin Lang took a glance and saw that it was exactly the same as the one Lei Zhen had. This was too simple. Did he not even need proof? Qin Lang hesitated.


    "Kid, you''re from the south, right?"


    Seeing that Qin Lang still hadn''t made his move, the man raised his head and asked Qin Lang with a smile that was not a smile.


    "How do you know?"


    Qin Lang became even more puzzled. Ever since he entered, he had never revealed any information. How did this person know of his origins? Looking at the clothes he wore, he didn''t seem any different from the people present here.


    He had been walking north ever since he had left the cave with Lucia, so there was nothing wrong with the man saying that he was from the south.


    "Hehe, I already knew about it when you were outside the door. Have you gotten to know Geva City?"


    "Not yet... "I just arrived today."


    "Do you think that Geva City is different from the cities to the south?"


    "Yeah, it''s a bit strange."


    "This name was given to me by the Nether Race. When I snatched Geva City from the hands of the Nether Race, I didn''t know when it would be taken back, so I didn''t change my name. After a while, I called it down ¡­" "Damn it, are you worried about the bounty?"


    The man laughed lightly as if he was interested in him. He introduced him to the history of the city, and after seeing the urgency on Qin Lang''s face, he asked about the bounty.


    "Mm, only this one ¡­" A piece of cloth, don''t you need any proof? "


    "Hahaha ¡­"


    The crowd burst into laughter, as if Qin Lang had made a joke. Qin Lang looked at the crowd, and turned his head to look at the man in front of him with a puzzled expression.


    "Don''t laugh, this little brother has only just arrived. He doesn''t know our Mammon''s rules." The man smiled and shouted at the crowd. Then he said to Qin Lang, "There is no need to prove Mammon''s credibility. The best proof is if I remind you to write your name. "Since you have never understood Geva City, and you don''t know much about our Ma Meng, let me tell you about it again ¡­"


    "Ye-ge, he''s just a soft spot in the south. Why are you so concerned about him? From the looks of it, he doesn''t seem like someone who can afford a big bounty. Send him away."


    Before this Brother Ye could finish, a man with a knife scar all the way to his chin stood up and glared at Qin Lang in dissatisfaction.


    "Scar Six, have you forgotten my rules?"


    "He didn''t forget, this wimp even came to our Mammon Mercenary Guild without knowing about our reputation and offered us a bounty. He makes people unhappy listening to him, so how about I beat him up? I promise I won''t beat him to death."


    Scar Six''s eyes were still on Qin Lang, but the one rebutting him was Brother Ye.


    "Scar Six, you can''t have really forgotten how you treat people who don''t respect you!"


    Brother Ye squinted his eyes, but there was no emotion in his ice-cold tone.

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    Scar Six''s neck shrank back, and looked at Brother Ye with some fear. He whispered, "Brother Ye, it was this brat who disrespected our Mammon Mercenary Guild. The president said that anyone who suspects our credibility is disrespectful ¡­"


    "Sure, Scar Six. You dare to use the president to suppress me? What''s your current cultivation level?"


    "No, no, no, Brother Ye, I just can''t bear to see this coward ask so many questions. He definitely doesn''t have any intention of targeting you."


    Under Brother Ye''s wolf-like gaze, Scar Six quickly begged for mercy. None of the drinking crowd showed any ridicule on their faces, even though this Scar Six looked a lot stronger than Brother Ye.


    Brother Ye looked at Qin Lang, who was silent, and said to Scar Six, "Scar Six, since you said it like that, I''ll give you a chance."


    While speaking, Brother Wild suddenly walked towards Qin Lang.


    "Little brother, can we make a deal?"


    "What do you say?" Qin Lang asked.


    "You also heard what Scarface Six said. Although he is disrespectful to you in terms of words, but our president has indeed said that those who suspect the credibility of my Ma Meng are disrespectful, so I cannot punish him according to the rules of Ma Meng. However, you can do it yourself, as long as you don''t cripple his cultivation and take his life, then no one will interfere in the Ma Meng Mercenary Guild. "If you win, I can make the decision to cut your bounty by half. What do you think?"


    Qin Lang finally understood that he was being overly impatient. He had rushed over when he heard that the Ma Meng Mercenary Guild could issue a bounty, but he did not have the slightest understanding of how it worked, so he had accidentally broken someone''s rules. That was why he was provoked.


    Also, if I win, I don''t need to reduce the bounty by half. Let him tell me about the history of Geva City and the rules of the Mammon Mercenary Guild. Unless something unexpected happens, I''m afraid that I will have to live in Geva City for a period of time.


    From the words of Brother Ye, Qin Lang had a rough understanding of the Mammon Mercenary Guild. The shop owner had said that Mammon''s reputation was not bad, but he didn''t expect it to be at such a level. If his Bounty Token could really be accepted, his chances of saving Little Red would increase.


    "Haha, little brother, you are indeed straightforward enough. In the field of descent, if little brother wins, as long as this one can accomplish it, I will personally accept your bounty."


    After he finished speaking, almost everyone in the hall had their eyes fixed on him, and expressions of disbelief were everywhere on their faces. Seeing this scene, Qin Lang was almost certain that Brother Ye was very strong, and as for how strong he was, it would probably take some time before anyone knew.


    "Brother Scar, in your eyes, are all the people from the south weak?"


    Qin Lang also imitated Brother Ye and narrowed his eyes. He had also seen this action from Principal Xia''s face. He was somewhat suspicious. When powerful people were angry, could narrowing one''s eyes be the prelude, or could narrowing one''s eyes be considered monsters?


    "So what if I am?! "Since when did the Nether Clan invade your Southerners on the frontline? It''s all because they are all cowards and do not dare to go up. If a real war were to start, it would be us Northerners who will have to ¡­"


    Scarface did not know why he said so much. He looked at Qin Lang and narrowed his eyes. A trace of fear inexplicably emerged in his heart, and his words seemed to contain an explanation.

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    So this is the reason that caused you to misunderstand. Then let me tell you, us southerners are also bloodthirsty, it''s just that we haven''t had the chance to fight in the front lines yet, that''s all, let''s not talk nonsense, if you defeat me, then no matter how you shout, I, Qin, won''t step foot into the Mammon Mercenary Union. If you lose, other than telling me the conditions, you can''t call the southerners cowardly anymore.


    Qin Lang said. He somewhat understood that this man called Scar Six had challenged him because of his war with the Nether Clan. He didn''t know whether to laugh or cry.


    If there was a need to gather troops from the south to head to the front lines, then the underworld would have to initiate a large-scale war. Da Xia couldn''t just send a few people over like this, so Da Xia had to summon troops from the south to support them. If the Emperor of Da Xia really did so, then the Da Xia Empire would have already fallen.


    Qin Lang already knew that in times of war, most of the time, it was not the number of troops but the country''s resources and economic strength. In other words, in this world, there was nothing more wasteful than large-scale wars, the flying boats used by the armies required energy crystals, as well as the formation type magic tools, and other things, and were also extremely expensive. No matter how rich the Da Xia Empire was, they could easily gather millions of troops to send out.


    "Alright, I''m afraid you won''t succeed!" You''d better be careful. "


    After Scarface Six answered in a loud voice, in that instant, he no longer felt as displeased as he did before when he saw the Southern Qin Lang.


    The two of them arrived at the spacious area in front of the bounty. The drinking crowd and the workers holding the wine jars also surrounded them. Brother Ye stood to the side and acted as both an spectator and a referee.


    "Brother Scar, you go first."


    "Alright, southerner boy, be careful. Brother Scar''s attacks are not serious."


    The two of them did not report their cultivation level, and it was not a battle of life and death. To put it bluntly, it was a battle of will and spirit.


    "Hey!"


    The fist that was as fast as a shooting star in the eyes of the onlookers was no different than a normal person''s fist in the eyes of the onlookers. Qin Lang''s perception had always been two levels higher than people of the same level, not to mention, from the fist''s estimation, Scarface''s cultivation was definitely not higher than a Qi Disciple level 3.


    Qin Lang shifted his body to the side and dodged the attack. He took Scarface''s fist and pushed him forward. Scarface staggered forward and almost charged into the crowd.


    This time, they could feel that Qin Lang was not a simple person. Although Scar Six was not a master, his many years of fighting experience with the underworld clan and demon beasts had allowed him to be fast, accurate, and ruthless with every punch. They did not expect Qin Lang to dodge so easily.


    "Good kid, you really have some skill. Try taking another punch from Brother Scar. This time Brother Scar is serious."


    Without realizing it, Scar Six didn''t seem to notice Qin Lang''s leniency. After recovering from his stupor, he turned around and threw another punch.


    This punch carried with it a faint whistling sound. Qin Lang''s countenance turned solemn as well.

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    "Bam!"


    The two fists collided with each other. Amongst the crowd closest to the wind, there were a few people who nearly fell down. Scarface retreated a few steps back, his expression changing as he felt Qin Lang didn''t use his full strength.


    Qin Lang''s body only swayed slightly as he watched Scar Six retreat with a smile. It was as if he would let them continue onwards.


    Hoshino glanced at Qin Lang a few more times. He had already seen that Qin Lang''s calmness in the face of Scarface Six''s threat was definitely not an act. That was why he had allowed Scarface''s provocation to get Qin Lang on stage.


    It had to be known, those martial artists that had personally fought on the battlefield and those that hadn''t experienced life or death situations were two completely different concepts. Even if the former''s cultivation was one or two levels lower, the greater threat was still him, because he knew how to deal with his opponent the quickest and most stable.


    "Hah!"


    Scar Six stomped his right foot and a deep footprint immediately appeared on the hard ground. He raised both of his fists and smashed them towards Qin Lang''s head and right shoulder.


    Qin Lang didn''t move at all and just stared at the fists in front of him. The surrounding people stared with wide eyes. These two fists from Scarface were definitely powerful. Was this kid scared silly?


    Even Xingye was sweating for Qin Lang. From Qin Lang''s actions just now, he couldn''t possibly be big enough to forcefully take those two punches, could he? Just as he was about to step forward to save them, he saw an unbelievable scene.


    Qin Lang held Scar Six''s two fists and held him horizontally in the air.


    Could it be that this Young Master Qin is a Soul Controlling Realm expert? This was what everyone was thinking. Scarlet-Six had already broken through the fifth layer, and they knew that even a Level 9 Qi Disciple wouldn''t do such a thing. If one couldn''t control their strength properly, they would be injured, and it would be very embarrassing to be injured by someone with a lower cultivation base.


    "Qin..." Young Master Qin, what did you ¡­ "Cultivation base?"


    Scar Six could no longer speak as he was being lifted up. Had he really provoked a Soul Controlling Expert? However, from his appearance and the strength that he displayed just now, it should be impossible for him to reach that level. So, how could he be able to withstand a single blow from me with such ease?


    "Qi Disciple level 5, about to reach level 6."


    Qin Lang put down Scar Six, who was so surprised that he couldn''t speak anymore, and said with a chuckle.


    Qi Disciple level 5!


    This sentence made everyone in the crowd gasp. Qin Lang was at the fifth level of Qi Cultivating Stage, but he was able to crush an opponent of the same level. He was a monster!


    "Young Master Qin, Scarface has admitted defeat."


    In Geva City, this was the respect for the strong. Even though Qin Lang was only at the Mortal Realm, he was already an absolute expert among the same level.


    "I dare not, dare not! Brother Scar, get up quickly!"


    Qin Lang naturally lifted Scar Six up. When this action fell into Xing Ye''s eyes, his evaluation of Qin Lang had risen another level. He was neither arrogant nor to be underestimated.


    "Alright, as you can see now, it''s not that the southerners in your eyes are weak, it''s just that you haven''t met any true experts. It''s just that Young Master Qin has just arrived at our Geva City and is not familiar with the customs here." Xing Ye explained to everyone before looking at Scar Six. "Scar Six, wait until Young Master Qin finishes giving out the bounty. You know what to do, right?"


    "Willing to admit defeat. Although the six of us, Scarface, are a bit harsh, we still understand."


    "Hahaha ¡­"


    After Scarface said this, everyone burst into laughter, and looked at Qin Lang with some respect.


    "Young Master Qin, what kind of bounty are you going to issue?"


    Finally, Hoshino asked Qin Lang, who was also smiling.

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    "Everyone, I did not come to the Ma Meng Mercenary Union in a hurry to offend you guys. It is just that I have a friend who is in urgent need of something extremely cold to heal his wounds. If any friend has this kind of treasure or news, please inform me."


    After Qin Lang bowed to Hoshino, he cupped his fists and asked the people in the hall.


    "An extremely cold thing?"


    The whispers of the crowd began, and Hoshino scratched his chin, lowering his head in thought.


    Qin Lang quietly looked at the mercenaries in the hall, hoping to see a look of joy on someone''s face.


    At that moment, a voice came from the stairs leading to the second floor.


    "May I know how much reward you are willing to pay for my work?"


    Accompanying this voice was the greetings from everyone below.


    "Greetings, Immortal Lady He."


    "Immortal Lady He?" "Why did you come down?" Only Hoshino asked in a slightly strange tone.


    After hearing this, Qin Lang immediately understood that the masked woman slowly descending the stairs was a person of the same level as Brother Ye.


    "What is it? If you''re on duty, then I can''t come down, I''m not here to look for you. " Immortal Lady He bypassed Xingye and directly walked in front of Qin Lang. "Hey, first tell me how much your bounty is, then I''ll tell you where you want the thing."


    "If it works for my friend, it''s 10 million gold coins!" Qin Lang stretched out a finger, he would not be stingy in saving Xiao Hong.


    The surroundings were completely silent!


    After a long while, the masked woman asked with a trembling voice. Even Xing Ye, who was beside her, had his throat roll.


    "Say that again ¡­" "How much?"


    "Ten million gold coins!" If anyone can take out something that is extremely cold to my friend, I am willing to pay 10 million gold coins as a reward. This is the Floating Floor Golden Card with 5 million gold coins inside, and this storage bag also has 5 million gold coins! "


    As he said this, Qin Lang took out a card and a seemingly small storage pouch, and waved them around.


    Others might not know, but Hoshino and Immortal Lady He could tell at a glance. That card was something only people who had made a deal for millions of gold coins in the Floating Silk Restaurant would have. Therefore, Young Master Qin might really be a great financial backer.


    Immortal Lady He gave a coquettish smile as her hand passed through Qin Lang''s arm.


    "Young Master Qin, how about you take care of me." Young Master Qin, how about you take care of me.


    "Ah?" "Miss He ¡­"


    Qin Lang was caught unprepared. What kind of situation was this? The situation changed a little too quickly. He quietly pulled his arm outwards but did not pull it out ¡­


    "Hehe, Young Master Qin, I''m not surnamed He. This is just the title our brothers are giving me."


    Immortal Lady He giggled. Her arms tightened around Qin Lang, causing him to feel her soft and plump breasts.


    "Eh ¡­"


    Qin Lang was a little confused. Had he said the wrong thing again?


    "Immortal Lady He, don''t be crazy. Young Master Qin is currently placing a bounty on us at the Mammon Mercenary Guild." "If you want to say it, say it. If you''re teasing your esteemed guests like this, then don''t worry. I''ll complain to the guild leader about it."


    Hoshino could not bear to watch any longer, so he said quietly from the side.


    He didn''t know who Immortal Lady He was yet. 10 million gold coins wasn''t a small sum, but it was still far from enough to buy an expert at the sixth level of Soul Controlling Realm. In other words, a Soul Controlling Realm expert wasn''t even worth a single gold coin!


    As if Hoshino''s words had an effect, Immortal Lady He slowly pulled out her arm and said seriously.


    "Xingye, the object of extreme coldness that Young Master Qin wants is definitely not an ordinary item. Do you think there''s anything in the Heavenly Star Continent that can be called ''extreme cold'' more than that place?"


    "That place... Immortal Lady He, tell me over there! " Hoshino thought for a moment and suddenly screamed.


    "That''s right!" It''s there, the Nether Clan''s Heaven Lake. We''ll have to see if Young Master Qin dares to go there. "


    Immortal Lady He''s gaze swept across Hoshino''s face and landed on Qin Lang.

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    Needless to say, he could tell from the name that the place that Immortal Lady He mentioned was definitely within the borders of the Nether Clan. Since it was a Heaven Lake, it should be a lake-like place.


    Qin Lang thought to himself, within the borders of the Nether Clan, didn''t this mean that he could try out his own Earth Tier cultivation technique? It could also coincidentally save Little Red, and both were perfect.


    "May I ask ¡­?" Immortal Lady He, where is the Nether Clan''s Heaven Lake? I am willing to go. "


    Qin Lang almost said, ''Miss He,'' but fortunately, Qin Lang stopped her in time.


    "Alright, Young Master Qin is willing to go. My Mammon Mercenary Union will accept this bounty." Immortal Lady He smiled. She turned around to look at Hoshino and said tenderly, "Brother Ye, how about I go with you?"


    "It''s fine if we go together, but there''s no need to put on an act."


    Hoshino obviously didn''t eat Immortal Lady He''s words and replied coldly.


    "Heh heh, Brother Ye is still so heartless."


    Immortal Lady He sighed with a pained look on her face. She discovered that Hoshino didn''t even look at her. He just rolled his eyes a few times and once again looked at Qin Lang.


    "Young Master Qin, there are some things that I think it''s better to tell you now."


    "Miss, please speak."


    "You should be able to guess that the place we''re going to this time is in the Nether Clan''s territory. However, you might not know that the Nether Clan''s heavenly lake is only second to the Nether Clan''s forbidden area, Wanren Mountain."


    When Immortal Lady He spoke up to here and saw Qin Lang''s reaction, Hoshino took over the conversation.


    "What Immortal Lady He means is that this time, we will definitely meet a small army of the Nether Clan stationed in the Heaven Lake. If we are unlucky, the Nether Clan''s experts may be leading their disciples in the Cultivation Heaven Lake. There will be a bloody battle, and we cannot guarantee your safety. "Now, you can think about it again, do you want to go or not!"


    Hoshino stared into Qin Lang''s eyes, speaking very slowly.


    "Brother Ye, there''s no need to think about it. I''m going, I have a reason to go, that friend saved my life, and now its life is hanging by a thread. If I don''t work hard for it, I will feel uneasy for the rest of my life."


    He owed Xiao Hong a debt and had to return it. Furthermore, Xingye and the others had also said that it was only a possibility of encountering it. If he didn''t even dare to try this, how could he challenge the greater danger in the future?


    "Since Young Master Qin has decided, let''s set a date to set off. But now, we still have to choose a few companions!"


    Hoshino nodded at Qin Lang, his gaze sweeping across the white mercenaries in the room.


    "Brothers, I believe you''ve all heard what Young Master Qin and I have said. The place we''re going to this time is the Nether Clan''s Heaven Lake! "The danger is not something that we can compare to by sneaking past a few Nether Clan posts at the border. Although 10 million gold coins is good, it should at least have a life of its own. Now, I would like to ask if any of you are willing to go and stand on my right hand side!"


    Immortal Lady He and Qin Lang quietly watched as Hoshino raised his right arm. Dozens of people squeezed themselves out of the crowd and stood beside Hoshino''s right hand.


    Qin Lang saw that Scar Sixth, who had just fought with him, was also there. Seeing that Qin Lang was looking in his direction, Scar Six even smiled at him.


    When he saw Hoshino call out names one by one, he felt touched for some reason, but he couldn''t be sure. Thus, he turned to look at Immortal Lady He beside him.


    "Lady, Ye-ge clearly said it was dangerous this time, but why are there still so many people standing out? They shouldn''t all be doing it for money, right?"


    "You guessed right. Some things are much more important in their eyes than getting the bounty."


    Immortal Lady He looked at the mercenaries that were still smiling happily as they were pointed out by the stars, and the corners of her mouth curled up into a smile. This smile was extremely beautiful.

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    Qin Lang could roughly guess that these things should be the hatred and love for the underworld clans.


    After a short while, Hoshino, who had come as a warning, came back with a smile on his face.


    "Brother Qin, I have chosen seventeen brothers at Qi Disciple level 5 and above who are reliable. We will protect you to the nether clan''s Heaven Lake together."


    "Then, thank you, Brother Ye. When are we leaving?"


    Qin Lang, who was inexplicably filled with respect towards the Mammon Mercenary Guild, also replied with a smile.


    "That depends on you. You are the bounty collector, so of course we have to act according to your method. You can leave whenever you want."


    "Then how about two days later in the morning? We''ll all get ready. "


    "Sure! "Then how about the morning of the day after tomorrow?"


    "Alright."


    After Qin Lang and Hoshino had agreed on a time for action, they handed him the storage bag worth five million gold coins. They exchanged greetings with Immortal Lady He and left the Mammon Mercenary Guild.


    As he was walking out of the gate, he heard someone calling him from behind.


    "Young Master Qin, wait a moment."


    Qin Lang turned his head, and saw that Scar Six had trotted out after him.


    "Brother Scar, what''s the matter?"


    "Young Master Qin, how did you forget? I, Scar Six, am willing to admit defeat. I''m here to fulfill the agreement."


    "I didn''t forget, I was just preparing to come back and find you tomorrow. Brother Scar, are you going to leave without any problems?"


    "Of course not, we are mercenaries from the union, we can do our tasks when we have them. We can do the rest of the time freely."


    Scar Six explained.


    "Alright, Brother Scar, I''ll treat you to a meal. You have to tell me about the things in the Northern Lands."


    "Alright."


    Qin Lang held Scar Six''s shoulder and walked over to the inn they were staying at.


    Along the way, Qin Lang gradually found out about the matters of Geva City and the Northern Lands.


    The Nether Clan''s territory was one thousand miles north of Geva City. It was similar to Qin Lang''s former Stone Tablet Town. However, the conflicts here were more frequent than Northern Cold Prefecture.


    The Northern Cold Prefecture had an army stationed there. Unless the Underworld Clan launched a large-scale attack, it was relatively safe in the Northern Cold Prefecture. As long as they could break through the Northern Cold Prefecture''s defense line, they would be able to directly enter Grand Xia''s hinterland.


    In contrast, Geva City was originally snatched from the hands of the underworld clans. The region was more remote, and there were more small scale fights between the Da Xia Empire border guards and the underworld clans. Sometimes, when the underworld clans suddenly attacked, the nearby armies of the Da Xia Empire could not arrive in time, and the cultivators of Gwa City and the nearby cities would fight even more frequently with the underworld clans in order to protect their homeland.


    Those cultivators who had their families harmed by the underworld would either join the army or join Mammon. Compared to the army, the Mercenary Guild was much more free, and it was also the best choice for cultivators who didn''t want to be bound by the rules of the military.


    Under the lead of the first generation President Lin En, Ma Meng started on the path of elite troops. On the bounty missions, the mercenaries would treat the missions related to the Nether Clan as training and accept them, and the opponents they would train were the army of the Nether Race.


    This was why even after the mercenaries of the Mammon Mercenary Union heard that they were going to the Heaven Lake of the underworld, there were still so many people who were willing to go.


    In short, Brother Qin, only strength can decide everything in Geva City and the snowy plains in the north. We were celebrating for Lei Zhen just now, and the same thing happened to us. As long as that brat is strong enough, he can teach Lei Zhen a lesson anytime.


    Qin Lang nodded. He was right. For many of the mercenaries in the Mammon Mercenary Union, protecting their homes and bringing harm to the underworld was more important than bounty.


    After the two finished their meal, Scar Six left home to prepare. Qin Lang also returned to his room and began to discuss the journey to the day after tomorrow with his master.

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    Two days later, Qin Lang arrived at the Mammon Mercenary Union as promised. Hoshino, Immortal Lady He, and the seventeen mercenaries of the Mammon Mercenary Union were already waiting at the entrance.


    "Brother Qin, we can set off now!" Hoshino walked up to him first.


    "Thank you, Brother Ye. I, Qin, would like to thank you first!"


    "Young Master Qin, there is no need to be courteous. To take someone''s money to help them get rid of this calamity is the duty of our Mammon Mercenary Guild. "Let''s go now!"


    Immortal Lady He replied with a bow. She had changed into a tight suit and was dressed like a man. Her hair was tied up and she looked valiant and formidable. She no longer had the delicate appearance from yesterday.


    All of them were Mortal Realm and above. At dusk, the group of twenty arrived near the border between the Nether Race and the human race.


    After everyone landed on the ground, they skillfully built their own tents. Qin Lang didn''t ask any further. In this aspect, Qin Lang believed that Hoshino and Immortal Lady He had their reasons for stopping. He also started to set up his own tent.


    "Young Master Qin, we''ll be camping here tonight. We''ll head to the border of the underworld tomorrow. I''ll come over later to teach you how to put on your makeup."


    Before he could finish, Immortal Lady He had already walked over, and was looking at Qin Lang with a peculiar gaze.


    "Makeup?"


    Qin Lang was extremely puzzled.


    "That''s right, after we enter the borders of the underworld, we can no longer be as casual as we are now. There are many Soul Controlling Realm warriors who will patrol the skies above the borders of the underworld, and just to be safe, when we enter the borders of the underworld, we will keep a low profile and head towards our destination. However, if the underworld experts send back news about us, we will definitely encircle and annihilate them, and the scouts sent by the underworld clans will definitely do the same."


    Immortal Lady He explained to Qin Lang.


    "So that''s how it is. Are we going to change our appearances?"


    He knew that the difference between the Nether Race and the human race was in their skin color and their body temperature. The temperature of the Nether Race was lower than the human race, but as long as they did not touch it, they would not be discovered.


    "That''s right, Young Master Qin knows that would be even better. I''ll come over later." After Immortal Lady He finished speaking, she started to pack up her tent.


    Immortal Lady He had not come yet, and Qin Lang had not fallen asleep either. As they quietly looked at the sky, they could not help but see the faces of Zi Xin and Jiu Er, and they thought of Lucia.


    I wonder if they are doing well. Should I contact them once? Qin Lang hesitated.


    "Young Master Qin, may I come in?"


    "Please... Eyebrows... What ¡­ "You ¡­"


    Before Qin Lang could finish his sentence, Immortal Lady He had already walked in. From the looks of it, those words were meant to greet him.


    "What is it? "We don''t welcome you. Qin Lang, do you want to know about the news from Beijing?"


    Immortal Lady He teased Qin Lang as she squinted her eyes and asked.


    "News from the capital? "Who are you ¡­"


    Qin Lang covered up the shock in his heart. He hadn''t thought that he would meet someone who knew him here. From the looks of it, he seemed like a friend, not an enemy.


    Seeing Qin Lang admitting his identity, Immortal Lady He didn''t even need to be polite. She directly sat down and asked, "Have you ever heard of the Royal Guard?"


    "Huang Wu Wei? What is that thing!? "


    Qin Lang was even more puzzled. It sounded like the name of an organization. After carefully recalling it, he was certain that he had never heard of this name before.

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    "It''s normal if you haven''t heard of it. I''ll change my name. How about this?" Do you know? "


    "It''s easy to understand. I understand, but why would you look for me? could it be because the Sixth Prince is trying to find out more about me? "


    Hearing Immortal Lady He''s introduction, Qin Lang naturally understood. However, his relationship with the imperial clan was only that of the Sixth Prince of Da Xia, Xuanyuan Mo. Now that a spy from the imperial clan had come to find him, this was the only thing he could think of.


    "Looks like you already know about it. When did you guess the identity of the Sixth Prince?"


    "That... "Miss spy, can you tell me your name? Every time you open your mouth, I don''t know how to call you. Now we should be considered acquaintances, so it''s more convenient."


    "My name is Hu Die, I hope that Young Master Qin can give me some pointers in the future."


    "Miss Hu, your reaction tells me that it wasn''t Li Mo who was looking for me. Can you tell me who it was that was looking for me? What''s his purpose?"


    Qin Lang suddenly asked. That sentence just now was a test.


    "Indeed, this time around, it''s not the Sixth Prince who is looking for you. Rather, all of the secret agents of Grand Xia are looking for you."


    Immortal Lady He''s expression turned serious. Seeing the doubt in Qin Lang''s eyes, she decided to speak the truth.


    "All the spies in Grand Xia?" "Why?!"


    Qin Lang was shocked by these words. He seemed to have only killed someone who deserved the City Lord''s death, he had also never done anything against the will of the heavens.


    "Qin Lang, don''t misunderstand. To be more precise, I was presumptuous. The Guardian told us to treat you with respect once we found you, but that''s not my character." Immortal Lady He continued looking at Qin Lang, "Qin Lang, do you still have any connections with the Star Condensation Realm demonic beasts that you know from the Sunset Mountains?"


    "Not anymore. What''s wrong?"


    "It seems like you really don''t know anything. The imperial government had originally planned to exterminate the demon beasts in Grand Xia in the near future. However, it was stopped by the Sixth Prince.


    The reason is because they originally thought that there was only one Star Condensation Realm demon beast, but you should be the clearest, there should be four of them. After this news was confirmed by the Sixth Prince, His Majesty immediately ordered them to stop their actions and discuss it further, while His Majesty told them that you would come out to testify, but at that time, you suddenly disappeared, so we all came to search for your traces ¡­ "


    He knew that one of the missions he came here for was to solve this problem. However, because the results of the innate talent test were too poor, he forgot about this matter. Now that Immortal Lady He mentioned it, he remembered.


    "Wait, Miss Hu, has His Majesty delayed this matter? "How long did it drag on?"


    Qin Lang hurriedly asked. If His Majesty delayed this matter, he would still have a chance to save Xiao Hong before returning. If he did not, then he could only give up on this mission and return.


    "It should have been dragged down. The Governor told us to protect you well this time and didn''t tell us to send you back immediately. It seems that His Majesty still values you a lot."


    "That''s good. Miss Hu, how long will it take for us to go to the Heaven Lake? I want to save my friends before we go back. What do you think?"


    "I agree. If there is no news from the Guardian, I am still a mercenary from the Mammon Mercenary Union, so I have to obey the orders of the financial backer. Come, let''s put on some makeup first. We should suspect Hoshino later."


    Immortal Lady He looked outside the tent and took out something that looked like a mask.

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    "Is this the thing for makeup?"


    Qin Lang looked at the mask on Hu Die''s hand and asked.


    "En, how convenient to use this. Don''t move, close your eyes."


    Qin Lang shut his eyes very obediently and didn''t move at all. He then shouted out, causing a burst of coldness to stick to his face. Hu Die''s soft fingers grinded the sand on his face.


    "Miss Hu, how long will this take?"


    "About an hour."


    Hu Die did not stop, she used her mask to slowly press it against Qin Lang''s face.


    "It''s been so long ¡­" "Miss Hu, your surname is clearly Hu, but why do they call you Immortal Lady He?"


    When Qin Lang heard this, he couldn''t do anything else for an hour, so he simply asked this question that had made him curious for a long time.


    Maybe I appeared too suddenly, and they all said that I was descended from the heavens as a fairy. When I sent them all the way back to the Mammon Mercenary Union, I coincidentally joined Mammon, so they kept on calling me by my surname. They didn''t change it even after I said my real name, but in the end the nickname came to pass.


    Hu Die said very softly.


    "Aren''t you a spy from the royal family? Is it really okay to join the mercenary association?"


    I can join the Mammon Mercenary Guild to better conceal my identity. Of course, the president knows about it, and after I said that and added on to the fact that my cultivation isn''t bad, I have the identity of being on equal footing with Hoshino.


    "Mammon''s guild leader?" "Who is he? I feel like he''s never appeared before."


    Qin Lang asked again, thinking that he really had never seen Mammon''s president before. Of course, there was the reason why he didn''t go to Mammon too many times, but he was still surprised by the person who could say such bold and domineering words like "there is no reward that I, Mammon, don''t dare to accept".


    "Actually, I don''t know either. I''ve never even seen his real appearance, and he was even wearing a mask when he saw me. But, I can feel that the president is a Star Condensation expert. Furthermore, he is definitely an outstanding assassin!"


    As Hu Die said this, her hands stopped moving. Qin Lang opened his eyes and saw the disbelief and fear in Hu Die''s eyes.


    Only those who had seen President Ma Meng would know that there was no trace of vicissitudes in his eyes, only profoundness, confidence and calmness, as if he could see through the deepest depths of a person''s heart.


    When he no longer looks at you, if you secretly observe him, you will notice that he is very young. Hu Die''s intuition told him that the age of his bones wouldn''t exceed 50 years.


    "Star Condensation assassin?!"


    Qin Lang''s eyes widened. In that case, there really wasn''t a bounty that he didn''t dare to accept. Even if he was asked to kill another Star Condensation expert, it wouldn''t be impossible as long as he was fully prepared.


    After all, on this continent, almost everyone at the Star Condensation Realm could do whatever they wanted, let alone an assassin. As long as he didn''t jump out on his own accord, no one would notice him.


    "Hmm, so I advise you not to see it. Wait until I apply this mask to the edges, it will be more or less enough."


    Hu Die took out a bottle of something like medicine and carefully smeared a small brush around Qin Lang''s face. She gently blew on it and felt that there were no problems, then she took out a mirror and placed it in front of Qin Lang.


    "Take a look, will you? Isn''t it the same as when you changed people? "


    Qin Lang looked at himself in the mirror. His pupils gradually grew larger, and his eyes were filled with a look of disbelief and grievance.


    "This... Isn''t this change a bit too ¡­ "

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    Qin Lang looked at himself in the mirror. His face was bloodless, so white that he didn''t look like a living person. The most important thing was, how did that black mole that was the size of a baby''s fingernail appear?


    Fortunately, there was not a single strand of hair on the wall. However, even if he went back and met up with the three girls like this, he said to them, "I''m Qin Lang. I''d probably be beaten up and stuck on the wall, unable to scratch it off." Qin Lang thought in grief and indignation.


    "Qin Lang, we''re going to the Nether Clan''s forbidden area, not to get engaged. Of course, the more low-profile we are, the better."


    Hu Die looked at it once in detail and spoke while trying her best to hold in her laughter.


    "Are you sure it''s not more eye-catching?"


    Qin Lang touched the mole on his mouth and moved it up and down his face. Indeed, the mask seemed to have merged with his skin and did not have the slightest flaw. He could not help but click his tongue in amazement.


    "That''s possible, but who would be willing to take another look at you if you were so ugly?"


    Hu Die stood up and prepared to leave, but Qin Lang stopped her.


    "Erm, Miss Hu, do you have any more masks? Can you give me one that''s a bit more handsome?"


    "What are you doing?" Go and pick up the underworld girl? "


    Hu Die turned around and asked with a smile.


    "How could that be? This mask is really magical. I was thinking that if I was to be discovered and you guys weren''t by my side, wouldn''t I just have to change my face and continue running?"


    Qin Lang smiled. If he prepared a few more of these things, wouldn''t he be able to create a Thousand Faces Husband?


    "You''re right. I''ll give you another one, and you can have these as well."


    Hu Die took out another mask, in her hand were two small bottles, one red and one green, plus a small mirror, "The red bottle was used to tear off the mask, it was also applied to the edge of the mask, do you understand?"


    "Understood."


    "That''s good!" After Hu Die said this, she walked out. She believed that Qin Lang wouldn''t make such a low level mistake. Qin Lang watched as Hu Die left and laid down on the bed in a beautiful manner.


    In another tent, a pair of eyes quietly watched as Hu Die walked out of Qin Lang''s tent humming an unknown tune with a bitter expression on her face. It was just a mask. Was it necessary to lay down a barrier?


    It was Hoshino, and it was clear that he had sent out his divine sense to investigate her, but he was just blocked. He had a good impression of Hu Die, but he was afraid that she would see through it.


    The next morning.


    "Brothers, this time we are heading for the Heaven Lake of the underworld race, about 10,000 li in the air. We cannot fly, we can only use our legs." Brothers, this time we are headed for the Heaven Lake of the underworld race, about 10,000 li in the air, we can only use our legs.


    After everyone had assembled, Hoshino reminded them. Qin Lang looked at everyone and saw that they all had deathly pale faces. Even the beautiful Hu Die had turned into a passerby armor that no one would even spare a glance for.


    "Understood!"


    Everyone answered in unison. Those who could sign up on their own accord were all people who had passed the Nether Clan''s trial within the borders of the underworld, not to mention it was chosen by Hoshino himself. No one in Longmen Town, three hundred li away from the Nether Clan''s Heaven Lake, did not know about this.


    "Twenty days later, we will meet up at Longmen Town. Let''s go!"


    "Report, can I join your team?"


    The one who spoke was Scar Six. He looked at Hoshino. Four people for a team. Qin Lang, Hoshino and Hu Die only had three people. He knew that the three of them would definitely be together.


    "Sure, let''s go in groups of four. The rest of the four can set off on their own. Is there a problem?"


    Hoshino nodded in agreement and looked at the others.


    "No!"


    A uniform answer.


    "Mammon''s Heart!"


    "All in one place!"


    Xing Ye smiled in satisfaction. He no longer cared about the people behind them as he led the three of them into the Nether Realm.


    He knew that the remaining members of the Brotherhood would catch up very quickly. As an official mercenary, every month, they would spend the same amount of time as the armies of Da Xia Empire to practice their combo fighting techniques.


    In addition, there would be no arguments in this situation. Everyone was a companion and a brother.

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    The four of them quickly ran within the borders of the Nether Race. Because they were at the border, there weren''t many soldiers patrolling the Nether Realm.


    "The borders of the Netherworld Kingdom are indeed much colder than our Grand Xia."


    Qin Lang looked at the distant snowy mountain and the plant that had just sprouted. He murmured to himself.


    "Isn''t that so? These brats have been invading our Da Xia Empire''s territory since the beginning. It doesn''t matter since we''re cultivators, but we can''t tolerate their commoners. Therefore, although we sympathize with them, our Da Xia Empire must fight for every inch of land, and we won''t give them up at the start!"


    Scarface Six heard Qin Lang''s mutterings and took over the conversation. After all, Qin Lang was deeply touched by his heroic words about how the heavens were merciful to others and how they would fight for every inch of land.


    Scarface may have been slow and paranoid in other things, but from this sentence he saw that the boorish man loved both right and wrong without ambiguity.


    There''s no other way. If they want to fight us, we can only take them. Unless the people of the underworld surrender, there will be a fight between the two countries sooner or later.


    Hoshino followed their words and reminded them.


    "Brother Ye, there''s no one patrolling here. Why can''t we fly? It''ll be better if it''s lower."


    Qin Lang wanted to ask, but Hoshino didn''t say anything. He didn''t ask, and now that Hoshino had finally asked, he did. Unexpectedly, all three of them grinned.


    "Hehe, I thought you didn''t think about it. Let Scar Six tell you."


    Hoshino said with a smile.


    "Haha, Brother Qin, the Spiritual Energy that you use to fly in the air is much higher than the Spiritual Energy that you use now. That fluctuation could allow experts at the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm and above to use their Spiritual Sense to detect it from a hundred miles away, so let''s just honestly run."


    Scar Six laughed and explained as he looked at Qin Lang''s somewhat embarrassed face.


    "So that''s how it is."


    Qin Lang silently exclaimed in his heart. He had gained more knowledge, but knowing was of no use. He still had to climb the snowy mountain and cross the grassland.


    The imperial palace of the Western Capital of the Grand Xia.


    Within the imperial study, the emperor Xuanyuan Ci was in the midst of reviewing the memorial when a knock sounded on the door.


    "Come in!"


    "Long live my Emperor. This subject, Xuanyuan Qingfeng, greets Your Majesty."


    "What? Did your guards find someone?"


    Xuan Yuan didn''t even raise his head as he directly asked the military governor of the imperial guards, Xuanyuan Qingfeng, who was saluting as he stood by the door.


    "Yes, one of my subordinates found someone suspected of being Qin Lang in Geva City. From the characteristics of the person she sent back, I should be able to confirm that it was the Qin Lang that His Majesty was looking for."


    "Oh? "Liao Bei County, what is he going there for? Don''t tell me he wants to go to the underworld clan ¡­"


    Xuanyuan Ci placed the memorial down and stared at the table, deep in thought.


    "Your Majesty, this subject also suspects that Qin Lang might have the possibility of going to the underworld race as well. He instructed that subordinate to wait for an opportunity to reveal his identity and protect him well. There hasn''t been any news yet."


    Xuanyuan Qingfeng respectfully replied once again.


    "Qing Feng, send another person to the northern part of Liaoning Province. You must explain to Qin Lang the reason and ask him to come back as soon as possible after finishing his business."


    Your Majesty, your subject has already explained the situation to that subordinate.


    "Well done. This way, even if he has something on, he should come back after he is done. I will delay a little longer and let him settle his own matters first. At that time, I will also do my best to help me."


    Xuanyuan Ci smiled slightly. He was rather optimistic about his good friend, Su''er.


    "Your Majesty, please be magnanimous and allow me to leave first. Your Majesty, please take care of the dragon''s health."


    "Un, go back to your work!"


    Xuanyuan Ci waved his hand and Xuanyuan Qingfeng retreated. Once again, the sound of flipping pages could be heard within the imperial study.


    Xuanyuan Qingfeng was originally known as the Xia soldier. Dozens of years ago, when he was still the commander of the imperial guards, he followed Xuanyuan Ci in battle.


    Xuanyuan Wang had waited for his return before personally pouring wine for him, repeatedly praising him, "When commanding the troops, you shall hold the three foot long blade for me!" With a wave of his brush, he bestowed the surname Xuan Yuan and the name Qing Feng. The Emperor bestowed the surname Qing Feng, one of the supreme honors of Grand Xia.


    From then on, all the officials were able to accomplish the task. From the commanders to the vice commanders of the Imperial Guard, to the general of the imperial guards, he had not let Xuanyuan Ci down. For example, this time.

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    After Xuanyuan Quan sat down and did not review any of the memorials, there was another knock on the door.


    "Come in!"


    Fortunately, he was in a good mood. He immediately put down his brush and ink and looked towards the door as he spoke.


    "Your servant greets you, your Imperial Majesty."


    "This son greets royal father!"


    The two men bowed. As soon as they saw who it was, Xuanyuan Ci immediately broke out into a smile.


    "No need for formalities, Mo''er, why are you so free to come and see royal father today?"


    "Father, the academy is taking a breather today. Only now do I have time to return."


    "Oh! Tapping my memory, the academy''s Xiu Mu, my subjects'' Xiu Mu too. Only I''m left to sit here and review these endless memorials, ah ~ ~"


    "Your majesty, please take care of your dragon body."


    Upon entering, he quietly watched as the Grand Xia Emperor, Xuanyuan Ci, enjoyed this sort of natural joy.


    "I want to as well, but I can''t do that. Son, come to my side."


    Xuanyuan Ci sighed, as if she was complaining but also feeling helpless. Fortunately, her son was here.


    Xuanyuan Mo obediently walked over to Xuanyuan Ci''s side and heard the Emperor ask again, "Shang Qing, have you investigated the matters regarding Star-Moon City thoroughly?"


    "Yes, Your Majesty. Qin Lang offended Star Moon City Lord''s son, Star Gatherer, the moment he entered the city. He then spent ten thousand gold on a treasure and the Sea Clan''s maid, Lucia ¡­"


    Shang Li recounted the whole story, the only thing he did not know was Lucia''s identity.


    Xuanyuan Mo stood to the side and listened quietly. He knew that his father''s personal servant, Shang Shangli, was in charge of the inner palace overseer, but he never thought that the inner palace overseer would possess such great strength.


    "Mo''er, Qin Lang is still your friend. What do you think?"


    After listening to Shang Gong''s words, Xuanyuan Ci pondered for a moment before asking her son, wanting to see what he had to say.


    "Father, this son feels that Qin Lang did not do anything wrong. First, there is the county governor''s son. this son thinks that royal father is still too lenient towards them. "


    Xuanyuan Mo hesitated for a moment before he finally said it out loud. He still clearly remembered what happened to Ouyang Shaofeng, and now this son of the City Lord dared to act so brazenly. It seemed like Starmoon City had already rotted to the roots.


    "Hur hur, does my son think so?" Emperor Xuanyuan smiled and looked in the direction of Shang Liang, "Shang Qing, do you think that the actions of that youth called Qin Lang are correct?"


    "Your Majesty, this servant thinks that Qin Lang did nothing wrong in self-defense. The moment you die, I shall not be merciful, but ¡­" Shang Li also hesitated.


    "But what? Just say whatever you want and I will forgive you for your innocence. "


    "I''m not worried about that, I just don''t know how to explain it. After Qin Lang left, the mayor, Xing Wu, went crazy and wanted to avenge his son. All of Star Moon City was filled with fear and panic, I''m afraid that he didn''t expect it to be like this at the time ¡­"


    Shang Li thought about it carefully. From the information he had received from the people he had sent to investigate the situation in Star-Moon City, it seemed that the citizens of Star-Moon City were very careful in walking around, afraid of being seen as suspicious.


    "That''s easy to do. I shall issue a decree and make them my subjects."


    Xuanyuan Ci''s eyes were wide open as he slammed the table. He had spoken the words casually, as if he was no longer the emperor of the Grand Xia but was a hoodlum who was preparing to take revenge.

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    "Why are all of you looking at me like that?"


    Xuanyuan Ci was completely oblivious to it and continued to blow about with his beard and glare until he saw his son and the stiff look in the attendant''s eyes. He did not realize that he had asked this question out of surprise.


    "Father, the way you acted just now was no different from when we were little and got beaten up ¡­"


    Xuanyuan Mo secretly quipped. He had never seen his usually steady father have such a teasing side to him. How could he describe it as "cute"?


    "Your Majesty, you''ve lost your composure."


    Shang Li naturally did not dare to laugh. As a father and son, he was just an official. Even if he wasn''t, it would be inappropriate for him to be laughing at his master as a guard.


    "Cough cough ¡­" I understand now, why do I still need to review the memorial when I''m having a rest today? I''m not in a good mood, what''s wrong with writing an imperial edict to punish evil and righteous, what''s wrong with that? "


    "No ¡­" "No."


    "Father did well."


    Seeing Xuanyuan Ci who had suddenly turned into a devilish brat, how could Shang Li and Xuanyuan Mo dare to say half a "no"? However, they did not care about the lives of the people in the city for the sake of their own personal gains.


    "Your Majesty, wouldn''t you be alerting the enemy by striking the grass? If the county governors felt that you were making an example of them, it would be detrimental to their future plans."


    Although he did not dare to denounce the emperor, he still had to say what he needed to. It was indeed possible for Xuanyuan Chong to startle the county governors who had similar actions when he executed a city governor.


    "That won''t happen. Whatever they think, we have human and material witnesses and evidence. Unless they are, I want to see if they really dare to fall out with us."


    Xuanyuan Ci once again returned to the state of being wise and wise. Her eyes shone brightly as she looked around disdainfully.


    He then thought of something and continued, "Shang Qing, in addition to the personal guards, the Huang Wu Guards of Jiaodong County, Tian Xiang Tower, and the city defense army are all under your command. If they were to leave with Xing Wuwei and Hu Guang, I would question you!"


    "Your Majesty, your servant will take his leave."


    If two of the four forces managed to run away from the fifth and sixth level Soul Refining Sect in unison, he might have been able to achieve his goals as a steward. His life was about to come to an end.


    After Shang Li left, the father and son duo began to chat.


    "Right, Mo''er. Which academy did that genius who awakened the power of the five elements enter?" And it''s a woman, tsk tsk, this really is incredible. This year, our Grand Xia is indeed filled with talented people. "


    Xuanyuan Yong had suddenly asked about Zhuge Susu''s information. He had already known about the appearance of this female genius at the Royal Academy at the very first moment.


    However, at that time, Zhuge Susu had yet to choose which academy she would enter. When he who was prepared to receive her, was so busy that he forgot about it. This time, his son returned from the academy, which reminded him again.


    "In Mu Academy, Dean Mu''s luck is still the best. He came back the latest, and actually picked up a big bargain."


    Xuanyuan Mo replied. Speaking of Zhuge Susu, they couldn''t help but admire her. She was the first Heaven''s Pride from the Royal Academy to awaken all five elements.


    She wondered how many officials and officials in the capital were spying on her. If one of their own generation were to be chosen by a heaven''s pride expert, their family would rise to the next level.


    "Mo Er, about that, how is your relationship with her?"


    Xuanyuan Ci asked in a low voice, a trace of anticipation in her eyes.


    "Father, you''re thinking about it again?"


    Xuanyuan Mo glanced at his father and immediately understood.


    "Hehe, after all, he''s the number one genius of the Royal Academy." Hehe, after all, he''s the number one genius of the Royal Academy.

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    Seeing her royal father''s slightly vulgar smile, Xuanyuan Mo felt a headache. With his status, was he still worried that he would not be able to think of a future partner? Moreover, he was not in the mood for this now.


    "Father, your son is not yet fifteen years old. You really don''t have to worry."


    "Look at that brother of yours, Qin Lang. He is the same age as you, and he has three of them now. Who knows how many more there will be in the future. royal father just wants to expand their relationship."


    Hearing her son''s helpless voice, Xuanyuan Ci was a little anxious. It didn''t matter if it was others or not, but this was different. This was a heaven''s pride level expert that was hard to come across in a thousand years.


    "Congratulations, royal father, you got it right again!"


    "¡­ ¡­." "Can you explain it clearly?"


    His Majesty''s father was unable to react to Xuanyuan Mo''s bold and unrestrained words.


    "Where is Miss Zhuge Susu? She has already become one with the Blue Violet Demon, Jiu Er. Do you know what that means?"


    "F * ck your grandpa, is there even any justice in this world?!" Could he still talk sense? You should break off all relations with him, I will kill him! "" I


    The majestic emperor of Grand Xia directly jumped up from his chair and even cursed. "Looks like there''s something wrong with my father today," Xuanyuan Mo thought to himself.


    "Father, don''t. Killing him will most likely cause chaos in Da Xia Empire. Father, it''s better if you calm down and calmly review the memorial. Your son will go to Xiaoxiao''s place to take a look ¡­"


    Xuanyuan Mo decided to first wipe his feet before saying anything else. If his royal father was heard by him, he would probably react in time and not end up getting anything good. As he spoke, he prepared to slip out the door.


    "Wait, Xiao Xiao is at your mother''s place. Don''t think that I don''t know. You just came over from your mother''s place. I was just grumbling, you don''t need to run away like that."


    "Father ¡­ Then can we not talk about me? "


    Xuanyuan Mo turned around and said as he looked at his royal father''s expression. He did not know how to describe it.


    "Alright, let''s not talk about you anymore. You just need to know what to do. Let''s talk about your brother, Qin Lang."


    "What do you want to talk about?"


    Xuanyuan Mo walked back and pulled over a round stool to sit down.


    "You said that he''s not in the capital anymore? He must be quite far away from the little girl and the little demon girl. Both of them are considered geniuses. Why are you so determined to kill him?" "There''s an even more monstrous Zhuge Susu now."


    Emperor Xuanyuan also sucked in a chair and sat down. He looked at his son in puzzlement, and the two of them stared at each other as if they were friends.


    "Father, is it really okay to gossip like this?"


    "Does my son not know that gossip is the number one cultivation technique in this world? It has been passed down the fastest and no one is willing to reject it."


    "¡­ ¡­." royal father, you make so much sense that this son has nothing to say. "


    "Of course, do you think that Qin Lang really has some sort of special physique?" Could it be that all the outstanding women in the Heavenly Star Continent are unable to reject him? "


    "Imperial Father, I''ll lend you my blessings on behalf of Qin Lang. Susu is becoming more and more interested in Qin Lang anyways. She will go to Uncle Ye every few days to find out more about Qin Lang."


    "Oh no! "I have to tell Xiao Xiao that I can''t let her go back to the Royal Academy. If she comes back one day and dares to offend Xiao Xiao again, I won''t be so heartbroken."


    Xuanyuan Mo said in a worried voice as he saw his royal father suddenly stand up.


    "Bam!"


    Suddenly, the door opened. A young girl dressed in pink stood at the doorway, staring angrily at the Emperor.


    "Father, your daughter has already broken through to the Qi Disciple stage. Why don''t you let me go to the Royal Academy?!" Also, who is the Qin Lang that Sixth Brother spoke of? "


    "Xiaoxiao, when did you arrive?!"


    Xuanyuan Ci''s heart skipped a beat as a bad feeling rose from the bottom of her heart.

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    Xuanyuan Xiaoxiao looked doubtfully at her royal father, who seemed a little off, and her sixth brother, who was trying his best to hold back his laughter.


    "We didn''t come for long. Xiao Xiao heard that you didn''t talk about business and pushed the door open. Imperial Father, what happened to you? Your complexion isn''t too good."


    "Cough, royal father is fine. royal father is joking with you. Xiao Xiao, why did you suddenly come to my imperial study?"


    Xuanyuan Ci gave a dry cough to cover up the awkwardness in his heart.


    "The Queen said that she wanted you and Sixth Brother to go to the Condensing Flower Palace for dinner. Xiao Xiao just managed to break through to the Qi Cultivating Stage, so she personally came to call for Father and Sixth Brother."


    She had already broken through to the Qi Cultivating Stage at the age of twelve and was considered a heaven''s pride expert among her peers in Da Xia. Most importantly, her father had already persuaded her to go to the Royal Academy in a year''s time.


    "Haha, you are truly worthy to be my daughter. Xiaoxiao, you are truly amazing. Now that father and your sixth brother know about it, you can go back and report to mother."


    Right now, he wanted to spend his daughter as soon as possible. It would be best if he didn''t ask who Qin Lang was.


    "Then, royal father, I will return. Sixth brother, you must come over later."


    Xuanyuan Xiaoxiao walked out happily and even closed the door to the study for the two of them.


    Seeing that his daughter had left, Emperor Xuanyuan was still worried. He used his Spiritual Sense to check if his daughter was already headed towards the Congealed Flower Palace before letting out a long sigh of relief.


    "I don''t know whether I should hope for Qin Lang to come back soon, or let him come back a little slower. Luckily Xiao Xiao didn''t continue to ask, otherwise I would have made up a lie to deceive her."


    "Father, you don''t need to? Xiaoxiao doesn''t even know who Qin Lang is. I''m guessing that he''s just curious because he heard it from us. Maybe he''ll forget about it after a few days."


    As for Susu, if Qin Lang was in the Royal Academy, he might not be as enthusiastic as she was, but if Qin Lang was there, it was possible that he might not be as enthusiastic.


    There was no need to talk about Xiaoxiao. Qin Lang had come back at an unknown time, and even if he did, they wouldn''t have met that many times. He didn''t believe that Qin Lang could get his sister with just a few words of greeting.


    "Mo Er, you still don''t understand. Xiao Xiao is 12 or 13 years old now, and is the age when love just started. Now, if she wants to remember someone, she will do everything possible to find out more information. If she tries to obstruct us even for a moment, she will turn into a thorny rat."


    "Father, you''re right."


    "Of course, who is royal father? Back then ¡­"


    Emperor Xuanyuan chuckled as he stroked his chin. Halfway through, he suddenly turned around as if he had seen a ghost. The door opened again and his daughter looked at him with a smile.


    "Morning ¡­" Xiao Xiao, when did you come back ¡­ "


    "Xiaoxiao, come back and listen to what father has to say." Xuanyuan Xiaoxiao replied, "I was also worried that Xiaoxiao would ask who Qin Lang was, so why did Imperial Father send her away in such a hurry."


    "Hehe, Xiao Xiao, since you already know, I won''t keep it a secret from you. Qin Lang is of great use to our Da Xia Empire, but he has a natural disposition, he has three wives and four concubines. Father just doesn''t want you to be interested in him."


    It was as though Emperor Xuanyuan accepted his fate. He told Qin Lang who he was on his own accord and didn''t let his daughter ask him who he was.


    "Really? No matter how your daughter listens, royal father seems to be insulting Qin Lang. "


    Xuanyuan Xiaoxiao tilted her head, her eyes full of suspicion.

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    "No, royal father really didn''t lie to you, and didn''t wrongly accuse him. If you don''t believe me, you can ask your sixth brother."


    Emperor Xuanyuan confidently waved his hands. After having analyzed this matter with his son, he realized that he had not wronged Qin Lang by giving him such an evaluation.


    He was born with an unrestrained character, right? In three years, he had offended four girls. His three wives and four concubines were absolutely right. With four of them, how far could it be if he gathered seven?


    Xuanyuan Xiaoxiao''s gaze immediately shifted to her sixth brother.


    "Xiao Xiao, royal father seems to be right."


    Qin Lang, it''s not that your brother isn''t willing to help you, it''s that my father is telling the truth. Also, your brother doesn''t want his sister to go to your enormous harem to fight for your favor, so I can only let you down.


    "Alright then. For Sixth Brother''s sake, I''ll believe you this time. I really am leaving this time and will not return. You guys can do as you wish."


    Xuanyuan Xiaoxiao bounced out of the room. When her daughter was far away, Emperor Xuanyuan set up a barrier around her and started chatting with his son again.


    "Achoo ~ ~"


    In the far distance within the borders of the underworld, Qin Lang rubbed his nose and took a sip of hot water.


    "Qin Lang, tomorrow we will be going to Sid City. That place is considered to be close to the heart of the Nether Clan, so we have to follow their rules."


    Hoshino stopped and looked at Qin Lang as he spoke. The four of them sat in a circle inside the tent, preparing the things for tomorrow.


    "I understand, Brother Ye, what should I do?"


    "Stop talking and stop causing trouble. If that''s not possible, then pretend to be mute. If we were to speak, then we would be truly not responsible for our lives by acting rashly."


    Hoshino concluded with a simple sentence.


    "Hehe, Qin Lang, can you bear it? If the Nether Race appeared once more, would you be able to charge up again, mother and son? "


    Hu Die said with a smile. The information that Regional Commander Wei gave her about Star-Moon City was recorded in Qin Lang''s documents. After all, it was seen by so many people on the streets, so it wasn''t hard to find out about this news.


    "Don''t worry, I will endure it. I will always remember that we are still within the borders of the Nether Clan. I will not act recklessly."


    Qin Lang saw Hu Die talking about his past again and felt a little embarrassed. He waved his hand and said it in quick succession.


    "I also believe Brother Qin. I don''t know anything else, but I feel that Brother Qin is reliable and that there are a lot of women."


    "Hahaha ¡­"


    "..." "Brother Scar, why do you have to add the last sentence ¡­"


    Seeing that Hoshino and Butterfly couldn''t hold back their laughter, Qin Lang felt helpless. This big brother of his had nothing to say, but this venomous tongue of his could be said to have reached perfection. He could always hit the nail on the head.


    "Eh ¡­." Brother Qin, that''s what Immortal Lady He said all the way, we''ll remember it ¡­ "


    Scar Six seemed to know that he had said the wrong thing as he said in embarrassment.


    When he saw the embarrassment on Qin Lang''s face, he had decided to send a message to support his new brother. He had accidentally helped Qin Lang.


    What he said was not wrong. All along the way, Hu Die had made fun of Qin Lang''s girls, and she even remembered Scar Six, who didn''t really care about this sort of thing.


    "Fine, fine, thanks to Scar Six. Otherwise, I''m afraid we would be bored to death on the way here. We''ll rest for the night and enter the city tomorrow!"


    In the end, Hoshino stood out and ended this small gathering, instructing the others to rest early. Tomorrow was the day to truly deal with the underworld race, so they had to be careful.

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    At the gate of Sitt City, several underworld soldiers were inspecting the people entering the city.


    "Stop, where did you all come from?"


    A soldier wearing a saber without a helmet blocked four soldiers. From the looks of it, they should be on duty.


    "Army lord, my wife and I are bringing these two brothers into the city to see the world. We''ve been hunting on the mountains all our lives, and there''s not much good stuff here. These stones were found by us brothers, so they''re quite pretty."


    Hoshino pulled over Hu Die, who was in disguise, and pointed at Qin Lang and Scar Six who were giggling behind him. He then handed over a gold coin along with a few other beautiful stones to the soldier.


    The soldier''s eyes swept across them and found the gold coins mixed within. He beamed with joy and pointed his finger at Hoshino with an expression of "You''re very good with this game."


    "Mm, not bad indeed. Bring it back for me to play with. Go in, go in."


    With that, he swept his gaze across Qin Lang and the other two''s faces. Scar Six''s appearance was very ordinary now, and Hu Die''s appearance after dressing up was also very ordinary. Adding that pockmark on Qin Lang''s face, the soldier didn''t bother to ask any more.


    "Thank you military men, why are you two laughing like idiots. The city is so beautiful, why aren''t you two rolling in."


    Hoshino cupped his hands together several times before pulling Hu Die with one hand and kicked Qin Lang and Scar Six''s butts into the city.


    "Ah, the man who brought us brothers, wait a moment."


    A voice suddenly came from behind. Qin Lang, who was walking in the front, had his expression changed, but then he was stopped by Scarface''s gaze.


    "Army lord, do you have any other orders?"


    Hoshino eagerly ran over and asked with a smile.


    "I don''t have any orders, it''s just that the city hasn''t been peaceful recently. That''s why the mayor ordered us to enforce martial law. After entering the city, remember to keep an eye on your two stupid little brothers and not let them get into trouble and lose our heads."


    The soldier didn''t know if he found Hoshino pleasing or gold coins pleasing to the eye, but he reminded him of a few words.


    "Thank you, sir, for telling me this. I will definitely look after my two younger brothers and not let them cause any trouble."


    "Mhmm, go on!"


    The soldier waved his hand to drive away Hoshino, and Qin Lang and the other three finally entered the city.


    Not long after that, in an inn in West City, the four of them set up a barrier in their room and began to chat about the events of the day.


    "Brother Ye, you seem to be very familiar with your movements today. Have you done it countless times?"


    Qin Lang also teased. He wanted to laugh a little when he saw the usually serious and serious Hoshino''s obsequious expression.


    "Hey, you saw through it. Yan-ge is not such a person. This kind of action is at least dozens of times. How could you not be proficient in it?"


    Hu Die followed up with another stab of her blade, leaving Scar Six to laugh and not dare to speak.


    "There''s nothing we can do about it. We can''t take a detour, so when it''s time to be humble, we have to be humble, and our lives are the most important."


    Hoshino didn''t feel embarrassed at all. Direct recognition.


    "Brother Ye, do you even use gold coins in the underworld clan? This way, it''s not very convenient for us. "


    "Gold coins are not only common in the underworld. When you go to the other two countries, you will find that gold coins can be used to settle debts there too. Gold coins are just like objects, they can be used everywhere in the Heavenly Star Continent."


    Only then did Qin Lang understand. It seemed like a few gold coins really wasn''t a problem, he could use it anytime in the future. In that case, he could ask about the refining materials at any time.


    "Right, Brother Ye, Hu Die, have you two heard of the Snow Silk and the Purple Veined Spirit Stone?"


    He suddenly remembered that these two had been living in the Nether Clan all year round, so they might know something.


    "Snow Silk and Purple Veined Spirit Stones? It sounds like something refined. Have you heard of Immortal Lady He? I don''t. "


    "Me neither. Qin Lang, are you going to forge a weapon?"


    Hu Die looked at Xingye, and looked at Qin Lang strangely.


    "Brother Qin, I''ve heard others say that there is a demon beast in Tianliang Mountain. I can occasionally see it in the middle of a snowy mountain, and the threads it spits can tear apart demon beasts. I wonder if it''s the snow silk you''re looking for?"


    Scar Six suddenly said.

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    "Tianliang Mountain?" When have you been there? "


    Hoshino asked curiously, even Hu Die looked over.


    "I went there on the way. I only found out when I got there that even ghosts don''t want to go there. If I''m not careful, my life would be gone."


    Scarface Six sighed, and spoke with lingering fear.


    "Hehe, it''s good enough that you came back alive. None of us are willing to accept that bounty."


    "Brother Ye, what kind of place is that, to be so terrifying?"


    Listening to the conversation between Hoshino and Scar Six, Qin Lang naturally understood that the place was extremely dangerous. However, it was extremely likely that they would find Snow Silk there. It would be impossible if he didn''t go there, so it would be better to ask around.


    "Oh Qin Lang, I suggest that you don''t go alone. If we can guarantee your successful return this time, it would be fine to take you to see it."


    I feel that there are more demon beasts in Tianliang Mountain than any other place. As of now, the Sky Star Continent has become more and more rich in spiritual energy, and even the demon beasts have evolved. "


    Hoshino frowned. All the cultivators could feel the change in the spiritual energy. They could also sense the increase in the number of demonic beasts. As for the reason, no one could give them an answer. Qin Lang and the other seniors knew about it, but they couldn''t say it.


    "Is Tianliang Mountain very suitable for the survival of demon beasts?"


    "It should be several feet thicker than the snow over there. I really can''t see how Tianliang Mountain could be suitable for the survival of demon beasts."


    Xingye pointed to the snow-capped mountain outside the window. Qin Lang looked over, it was completely white, it wasn''t any shallower than the place he cultivated in. If it was just a few more feet ¡­


    "Has no one ever suspected that there is a heavenly or earthly treasure there? It must be unusual for so many monsters to be guarding there. "


    Hu Die had already listened to him for a long time. She looked at Hoshino. She had only been a member of the Mammon Mercenary Union for a few years. If she had been there before, this would have been what Qin Lang wanted to ask.


    "Hehe, how could no one doubt it? I heard that some Star Condensation experts have all been there, but they haven''t found anything. Therefore, it''s basically a danger zone. Other than the demon beasts from the Nether Clan, no one would go there."


    Hoshino looked at the two of them in amusement. Such obvious reasoning could always be thought of by smart people. It was still a dead end. Of course, no treasure could be found.


    "Brother Ye, where is Tianliang Mountain?"


    "Northeast, at the border between the Nether Race and the Human Race, why are you asking this, Qin Lang?" "Could it be that you really want to go there? If there really is Snow Silk, I think you can buy it at a high price. With such a high reward, there will be a brave man who will be willing to try."


    When he saw that Qin Lang wanted to go, he gave him a reminder to pay attention.


    "I was just asking... It''s still better to go to the Heaven Basin. "


    Demonic beasts might be a problem in front of others, but it wasn''t that difficult for him. As long as Xiao Hong wakes up, or can invite a few senior demonic beasts over, it wouldn''t be a problem.


    "Alright, let''s go to the Heaven Lake. I''ll go out and check on the situation, and also provide some things. You guys rest well, wait for me to come back."


    Xing Ye stood up and told the three of them. His cultivation was the highest here and he was also familiar with the situation. This sort of thing was naturally done by him.


    The three of them had no qualms about it, so they obediently went back to their own rooms to recuperate and recharge their strength. Without any accidents, the four of them would leave Xit City tomorrow.


    When it was almost dark and Hoshino hadn''t returned, the three of them noticed that something was wrong and went inside Hu Die''s house.


    "With Brother Ye''s cultivation level, you shouldn''t be in danger, right?" Qin Lang probed.


    "If he''s in danger, then we''re in even more danger."

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    The one speaking was Hu Die. The two of them had worked together for a few years and although their relationship was just so-so, she knew Xing Ye''s cultivation level.


    The seventh level of Soul Controlling Realm was one level higher than her. Not to mention that she had been fighting with the underworld race all year round. This caused Hoshino''s strength and sensitivity to be much stronger than most people of the same level.


    Just as she had said, if Hoshino were to encounter danger, then their following situation would only become even more dangerous.


    "Could it be that Brother Ye found something and went to investigate?" This is just a small town. "


    The implied meaning behind Scarface Six''s words was that West City was similar to an ordinary city in Da Xia Empire, and the City Lord''s cultivation should not exceed the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm. Even if Xingye was discovered, he definitely wouldn''t encounter any danger.


    "I hope so ¡­"


    Just as Qin Lang was about to open his mouth, the door creaked open.


    "Qin Lang, Hu Die, something''s not right."


    It was Hoshino who came in. He didn''t have time to sit down and close the door before he told the three of them.


    "What''s wrong?"


    Hearing the commotion, the three of them came over. When Hoshino returned, he could still tell them that it was nothing, so it was better to quickly ask them about proper business.


    "There are at least two Nether Realm experts at the seventh level of Soul Controlling Realm and above in Sitter City. Maybe there are even more. We have to be careful."


    Hoshino glanced at the three of them one by one. Two masters at the seventh level and above had arrived at the same time in a small county. Even an inspector wouldn''t be here at the same time.


    "Looks like the officer of the city gates was right, even he knew that something happened on the first floor. This means that this matter won''t be kept secret, but it isn''t a small matter ¡­"


    However, Qin Lang''s analysis was wrong. The soldier guarding the city gate yesterday was no ordinary soldier. He was the brother-in-law of the city lord. It was not surprising that he knew some information about him.


    "This is not a small matter. Now that you''ve brought us trouble, don''t cultivate tonight. We''ll leave the city tomorrow after checking the situation."


    Hoshino quickly made his decision and instructed the three of them. If something really did happen, the underworld experts would definitely patrol the area tonight.


    No one knew whether or not those Nether Realm experts would appear at the city gate tomorrow. They could see everything on top of the city walls, and they couldn''t repeat the same trick that Hoshino used when he entered the city.


    The method of bribing the officials at the city gate was used to deceive others. If someone was to monitor the situation, the soldier who dared to do so would be chopped off his head for someone else to chop off.


    After the agreement was made, the three of them left Hu Die''s house and returned to her room. Tonight, they could finally be considered ordinary people and sleep. This was Qin Lang''s current plan.


    For the past few months, because of his goals and commitments, under Ye Yangzi''s urging, he had spent almost every night half cultivating and half sleeping. When he was immersed in cultivation, he basically didn''t need to sleep anymore.


    For cultivators, they didn''t need to sleep as long as ordinary people. However, Qin Lang was a little happy to be able to sleep like before, without having to cultivate at all.


    Lying on the bed, thinking about Zixin, Jiu''er, how could there be anything happier than having Lucia accompany him to sleep?


    The night passed quickly.


    The four of them had just gathered in Hoshino''s room before the sun rose. At this time, the chances of people leaving the city were the highest. Even if someone was monitoring them, the chances of them being discovered would be much lower.

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    At the east gate of West City.


    The four of them spread out and searched for traces of the experts on the city wall that Hoshino had mentioned.


    After a while, the four people exchanged glances and didn''t notice any suspicious people leaving the city.


    At this moment, a middle-aged cultivator and another young cultivator were happily chatting with each other inside a gatehouse on the east wall.


    "Brother Zuo, we''ve chased them all the way here, but we still haven''t found any traces of that assassin. Could he have already run into the human territory? Do we still need to continue searching?"


    The young cultivator was somewhat dissatisfied. He was originally the youngest Elder in the Green End Sect, and was liked by the Sect Leader. The disciples also praised him and were uncomfortable. In the end, he was sent to capture an unknown assassin.


    Within ten years, he had gone from the 9th level of Qi Cultivating Stage to the 7th level of Soul Controlling Realm. He was only sixty years old, and even if he couldn''t reach Star Condensation Stage in his life, he still had four hundred years to live.


    Thanks to his cultivation technique, the Heaven Ranked Martial Technique, Blood Prison Corpse Refinement Art, he had become a dead man. When he cultivated in the life force from the dead, his cultivation would increase by leaps and bounds, and when he didn''t have the chance to refine corpses, his cultivation would become extremely violent.


    "Brother Wang Xian, your brother came from the palace, so I have no choice but to follow the imperial orders. His Majesty has asked us to see the corpse if we wish to see it. Unless we have news along the way, we can''t go back to report."


    The middle-aged man sighed, human assassins actually dared to go to the Nether Clan''s Northern Desolate City and flee. His Majesty was furious, and he immediately summoned the experts in the palace and the experts from the nearby sects to split into 20 different paths to chase them down. Those he sent were orders to die, and they had to see people or corpses, unless they were able to confirm that he entered the territory of the human race.


    However, the assassin was only at the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm, yet he was trying to avoid being hunted down. His speed shouldn''t be as fast as theirs, so they could be said to have already run to the front, waiting for this assassin''s arrival.


    Yesterday, the two of them had just arrived in West City. This morning, they had been patrolling the east gate for assassins. Cultivator Wang had even been called a beauty when she was in her bosom, so she was naturally in a rather bad mood.


    "If we can''t find him, then we can''t go back. Brother Zuo, I''m going out to get some fresh air. It shouldn''t be a problem if I provoke commoners, right?"


    Within the underworld, the Emperor could decide everything. Compared to the Ancient Kingdom of Grand Xia, the underworld clans or the underworld dynasties were more like a kingdom. Once the Emperor gave his order, no one could stop him.


    "Royal brother, it''s fine to kill a few civilians. I presume that there are no people in this West City that you can''t afford to offend."


    The middle-aged man with the surname Zuo replied. Within the Four Clans, a portion of the lives of commoners were incalculable in the eyes of some. They were not even comparable to grass.


    "That''s good, I''m going out to play!"


    The Wang surnamed cultivator pushed the door and walked out, followed by the Dark Clan''s city guards. This was an important person from the Imperial Capital whom they could not afford to offend, so they could only serve him well.


    "Sir Wang, were you satisfied with the woman I gave you last night?"


    The City Defense Army general asked with a flattering smile.


    "Un, not bad. Remember to send two more of these over tonight!"


    The Wang Spirit Master snorted as his lower abdomen burned with passion. Last night, the way that woman wanted to refuse and welcomed him had left him with no way to kill her. Since this was out of the question, he could only find two more.


    Which one of them made him unhappy? Hmph, then I''ll just use her to cultivate.


    "Yes, yes. This official will definitely do it. As long as Sir Wang is satisfied, it''s fine."


    The Wang Clan cultivator casually stood on top of the city wall and looked at the bustling crowd. He had long since grown tired of hearing the words of the people behind him trying to curry favor with him.


    "You, come here and bring that commoner here! The one with the rough skin and thick flesh! "


    The high-ranking officer of the city''s defense squad looked in the direction he was pointing at. It was a man who had just left the city.

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    "Yes, this official will go right away."


    After identifying the man surnamed Wang, the City Defense Army general immediately bowed and agreed. He then led two soldiers and jumped down from the city wall in the direction of Scar Six.


    In order to not attract any attention, Hoshino Qin Lang and the other three left West City in batches, while Scar Six was the last. He still didn''t know that he was being watched, so he focused all of his attention on Hoshino who was in front of him, waiting for him to make a move.


    Before the hand signal was made, three people in armor appeared in front of him. Scarface was startled for a moment, but when he realized it was the City Defense Army, he immediately put on a smile.


    "Milords, what business do you have with me?"


    Scarlet-Six scratched his head in confusion as he submissively asked with fear in his eyes. With the addition of a big guy like him, he looked more like a fool who didn''t know anything.


    "We are fine. It''s just that that Lord Wang on the city wants to see you. Come with us."


    The city''s defense army commander looked at the side of the road and said, he didn''t meet Scar Six''s eyes.


    From the expression on Lord Wang''s face, it seemed that he was not in a good mood. Right now, there was a high chance that he had to vent his anger by looking for a commoner. He knew that this commoner''s fate was probably not that good.


    As the commander of the Citadel''s defense force, his duty was to protect the city, and of course, the lives of the civilians.


    But now, not only did he fail to protect the citizens of the city, he even wanted to put him on the road of death with his own hands. He didn''t dare to meet the gaze of the person in front of him.


    However, he had no other choice. This was the case for the Heavenly Star Continent.


    He could barely be considered a big shot in Sitt City, but in front of the people from the capital, he was nothing. In Sitt City, he could barely be counted as a big shot, but in front of the people from the capital, he was nothing.


    Therefore, in order to survive, to carry out the orders of the people from the capital, he had to give up on everything else for now.


    Scar Six carefully glanced at the city wall. He didn''t dare to turn his head around, so naturally, he couldn''t see the cultivator with the Wang surname who was behind him.


    "Army lord, what business does that great man have with this little one? This little one is a good citizen."


    "We don''t know either. Why don''t you come up with us first. Who knows, maybe Lord Wang will take a fancy to you."


    One of the guards beside the leader interrupted him, because he saw that the general did not answer but hesitated. He knew that the general would not be able to say it out loud.


    So he took over the conversation and observed the face of the general beside him. He didn''t have any intention of blaming the general, but rather agreed with his answer.


    "Then I''ll have to trouble you three military lords."


    He did not know why the big guy was looking for him. Since it was not the time for him to reveal his identity, then he was willing to give it a try since it was still a blade anyway. Why not find a little opportunity?


    Scarface Six followed the three city guards and walked up the city wall, but Qin Lang, Hoshino, and Hu Die who had already left the city were too anxious.


    "Brother Ye, did Brother Scar find out? Should we save him? "


    Qin Lang asked. The three of them didn''t dare to expose their cultivation base. They didn''t dare to use their soul consciousness to investigate what Scarface and the other city guards had said. They could only guess.


    The Nether Race did not look for anyone but chose Scar Six. This made him think that they were the ones who had been discovered.

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    "I don''t think so, Scar Six has a lot of experience, so he won''t make such a simple mistake. If the Nether Clan soldiers were found, they wouldn''t be treated so politely, I''m afraid Scar Six''s luck is bad, if he gets selected, we can observe him first before we make a decision."


    Hoshino thought about it for a moment.


    "Hoshino, is that person on the city wall the underworld expert you were talking about?"


    Hu Die used her eyes to look at the man in black robes on the city wall.


    "That''s right, it''s him. So he''s really here, but we didn''t discover it just now. I hope he won''t investigate a single commoner."


    Xing Ye followed Hu Die''s gaze and his face instantly became serious. That person''s strength was at least as strong as his. If he used his soul consciousness to examine Scar Six, then Scar Six would probably be exposed.


    Seeing the solemn expression on Hoshino''s face, Qin Lang''s heart jumped. If Scarface Six was caught red-handed, they might not even have the chance to rescue him.


    The three of them nervously observed the movements on the city gate tower.


    "Why is it so slow!" Letting you capture a commoner did not mean asking you to invite us up. "


    Spirit Master Wang coldly looked at the city guard commander. He originally wanted to jump down and bring him back, but there was no need for him to do so.


    Hearing his tone, a bad feeling rose from the bottom of his heart.


    "Your excellency, we are currently in Sitt City. If we were to rashly arrest them, it might cause panic among the citizens. I hope that Sir Wang can show some mercy to this official."


    Faced with Wang''s unfriendly tone, the city''s defence commander could only smile and explain. Although the other party did not have any official status, who told the person to sit in the room? Who told him to have a high cultivation base?


    In the cultivation world, strength was everything. Even if there was no one from the palace behind this Wang, the City Lord of West City still had to obediently wait upon him.


    The seventh level of Soul Controlling Sith was two levels higher than the city governor of Syte. If the two fought, it wouldn''t be surprising for the city lord of Syte to be completely destroyed.


    The cultivator surnamed Wang lowered his head and thought for a moment. Seemingly accepting the city''s defense commander''s explanation, he opened his mouth and asked: "Commander Jia, is there an interrogation room below the city?"


    "I do ¡­"


    The City Defense Army Commander surnamed Jia had just opened his mouth and never spoke again. His neck was already forcefully twisted by Scar Six.


    At this moment, how could Scar Six not understand that this Wang fellow in front of him seemed to want to play with him as a spirit pet. Since that was the case, he would make the first move and see if he had the opportunity to jump down from the city.


    After breaking the captain''s neck, Scarface immediately flew away, leaving behind a disbelieving Hoshino and a bunch of confused city guards.


    However, after a short moment, Wang immediately reacted.


    "So you''re a human spy. You think I can''t do anything to you just because you ran ahead of me? "How naive!"


    The Wang Spirit Master let out a cold laugh. A powerful red Spiritual Energy spread out in all directions and quickly wrapped around Scar Six.


    Scar Six also discovered the surging spiritual power behind him, using all his strength to increase his speed, but he still couldn''t do it. He could only watch helplessly as a red spiritual energy wrapped around him and pulled him behind him.


    Right at this time, a silver spiritual energy similarly absorbed the red ball of light covering Scar. It was Xing Ye.


    Staring at the scene on the city wall, the three people realized that something was wrong the moment Scar Six attacked. Even the one with the highest cultivation, Hoshino, was ready to save Scar Six.


    Helpless, the Nether Clan expert on the tower reacted too quickly and used his spiritual energy to seal Scar Six who was trying to escape.


    There was a gap between the fifth level of Qi Cultivating Stage and the seventh level of Soul Controlling Stage; no one could make up for it.

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    The cultivator surnamed Wang on the city wall also discovered the silver pillar of light that was pulling his spirit energy. His eyes lit up and he began to laugh sinisterly.


    "So there''s actually a helper ¡­" Brother Zuo, the human spy who came to pick up the assassins is here.


    "Bam!"


    Above the city walls, the main gate of the city gate tower was being pulled open by a gust of wind. The Brother Zuo that the Cultivator surnamed Wang spoke of slowly walked out.


    "Don''t worry, Brother Wang Xian. I was just checking if they have any other helpers. The Deputy Commander of the West City Defense Army, listen up!"


    "This lowly general is here!"


    A young officer knelt on one knee. The commander had just been killed by a sneak attack, and there was no expression on his face now, neither sadness nor joy. Perhaps this was the normal course of action.


    "Send orders to the city defense army, aim the Demon Destroyer Arrows at the silver pillar of light and shoot three times in a row!"


    He had also been selected from the army to become a high-ranking guard of the Netherworld Kingdom''s imperial palace. He was well aware of the basic military terms used here.


    "This lowly general obeys your command!"


    The young high-ranking officer turned his head and shouted to the several hundred Nether Clan city guards on the city wall, "Bow!"


    Upon hearing the order, the City Defense Army soldiers quickly retrieved a glittering arrow from their backpacks. They nocked their bows and nocked their arrows. Hundreds of City Defense Army arrows were nocked in the bow like a starry sky.


    When Hoshino saw the cold light, his expression became even more serious. Silver spiritual energy surged out and the light pillar grew thicker. He wanted to try and see if he could drag Scar Six back to the original formation in one go.


    The Wang Spirit Master also discovered that Hoshino''s spirit energy had increased and his own spirit energy pillar had become thicker. The two were in a stalemate once again.


    Demon Destroying Arrows could be said to be the main threat that ordinary soldiers posed to cultivators. Dozens of them didn''t matter, but as long as there were tens of thousands of them, even experts at the ninth level of Soul Controlling Realm wouldn''t be able to withstand them.


    These arrows were all made of special spirit materials and could quickly drain the spirit energy from a cultivator''s spirit energy shield. If a cultivator''s spirit energy shield was penetrated, they would be injured just like an ordinary soldier.


    On the other hand, the two pillars of light condensed by Xingye and Wang would also be destroyed by the Demon Breaking Arrow, just like how it was for the shield.


    "Whoosh!" Swoosh! "Swish!"


    As the three arrows rained down, Qin Lang looked at Hoshino''s condensing spirit energy pillar getting thinner and thinner until it finally disappeared.


    The red ball of light wrapped around Scar was instantly pulled to the city wall of Sitt City.


    "Brother Ye, what should we do?"


    Qin Lang panicked. The three of them knew that it was an accident that Scarface was caught, but this accident was fatal.


    Hoshino didn''t reply to Qin Lang, his brows knitted into a square. As he thought hard, Qin Lang looked down at Hu Die, who was also deep in thought, and took out the Void Spirit Token.


    "Roar!"


    A huge shadow of a tiger appeared. Just as Qin Lang was about to rush forward, Hu Die grabbed his arm.


    "Are you crazy? I know that your method is only at the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm." Their opponents are two people at the seventh level of Soul Controlling Realm or above. If they rush over, it''ll be a waste of their time. "


    "Then what should we do? We can''t just watch Brother Scar get caught and let him do nothing! "


    Qin Lang roared at Hu Die. After so many days, their relationship had become extremely close. He could not stand by and watch as his comrade was captured while he remained indifferent.


    "Human brats, your companions are currently in my hands. All I have to do is slightly move my finger, and his life will be gone. Why don''t you come out and take a look?"


    Cultivator Wang''s words successfully caught the three''s attention. Qin Lang and Hu Die raised their heads and looked. Indeed, on top of the city gate, Scar Six was being held in mid-air by a man in black clothing with one hand around his neck. He looked to be in extreme pain.


    With the two''s cultivation bases, Scar Six should be no different from a commoner. Qin Lang''s eyes instantly turned red.


    "Qin Lang, let''s give it a try!"


    Hoshino, who had been deep in thought for a long time, raised his head.

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    The moment Qin Lang summoned the gigantic tiger phantom, the two Nether Clan cultivators on the city wall also saw it.


    "Brother Zuo, what''s that?" Could it be that some demon race experts have snuck in? Why are the demon race and human races mixed together? "


    "I don''t think so. Perhaps it''s some sort of technique used by the humans. It looks like they''re only at the fifth level of Soul Controlling Realm. I wonder just how many people are facing them."


    "Brother Zuo, you think about something. Do you want me to kill this person first? Let''s go take a look?"


    The cultivator surnamed Wang gripped Scar''s neck and increased his strength even more. He used a slightly hopeful voice to ask the cultivator surnamed Zuo. His eyes revealed a hint of excitement and as long as the cultivator with the left surname nodded, he would immediately rush out.


    "Little brother, the number of enemies is unknown, we should still be careful. We have hostages in hand anyway, are we still worried that they won''t come?"


    "Brother Zuo is wise. Let this human bastard live a bit longer."


    The cultivator surnamed Wang looked at Scar Six, who was having difficulty even breathing.


    "Vice Commander, order your subordinates to prepare the Broken Magic Arrow. In addition, go to the City Lord''s Mansion immediately and tell your City Lord''s Mansion to send an unknown number of spies over here to support you."


    Right now, he was thinking, as long as he captures these human spies, even if the assassin he was looking for escaped, they would still be rewarded. After all, they couldn''t just let the spies of other races off just because they wanted to capture an assassin.


    "Yes!"


    The Vice Commander of the City Defense Army quickly sent people into the city.


    "Qin Lang, you and Hu Die hold that blue-clothed man back. Be careful of his safety, I''ll go save Scar Six, we don''t have many opportunities, if I can''t get it, we''ll immediately retreat and do something else!" Do you remember? "


    Currently, there were only two people on the other side. Qin Lang also had the strength of a fifth level Soul Controlling Master. If the Nether Clan''s experts were all at the seventh, eighth, and eighth level Soul Controlling Realm, he might have a chance.


    "Yes, Brother Ye."


    Qin Lang solemnly nodded his head. He then looked at Hu Die. Hu Die looked at the two of them and nodded in agreement.


    From the bottom of her heart, Hu Die didn''t think highly of this rescue mission. All these years, her spy had told her that the two opponents were already stronger than them, and with the help of the Broken Magic Arrows, they would have to pass through two Magic Shot Arrows.


    Furthermore, the enemy''s reinforcements could arrive at any time, and the most important thing would be for them to preserve their own strength to complete the mission.


    However, after staying in the Mammon Mercenary Union for a few years, she was no longer the same as before. She had lost a lot of focus in pursuing the best choice, and now, she was willing to act impulsively for her comrades.


    After making up their minds, Qin Lang and the other two dashed up the city walls.


    "Release the arrows!"


    Seeing the three of them approach the city, the vice-commander of the Xit City Defense Force quickly gave the order. At this time, the empty land outside the east gate was already empty.


    "Buzz!"


    The sound of the bowstring rang out and hundreds of light arrows were shot at the three of them in two waves. This was undoubtedly beneficial to Qin Lang and the other two.


    Seizing this opportunity, the three of them rushed towards the city wall. The soldiers of the underworld on top of the city wall no longer had the time to draw their bows and shoot another wave of arrows.

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    "Little brother, be careful. The highest cultivation among the three of them is coming towards you."


    In front of the city gate tower, the left Ming Clan cultivator reminded them.


    "Haha, good. Three people, one fifth, one sixth. The highest is only seventh. Brother Zuo, are you looking down on us?"


    The cultivator surnamed Wang stared at Hoshino who was flying towards him and sneered at the cultivator with the left surname.


    "Little brother, you can''t be careless. Since you dared to come into our underworld to be a spy, you must not be stupid. You must have some kind of power to rely on."


    Cultivator Zuo was very meticulous. He didn''t believe that these three people would dare to challenge him without any confidence. One must know that he was already at the ninth level of Soul Controlling Realm. Simultaneously dealing with a fifth and sixth level Soul Controlling Realm wasn''t a problem for him.


    "Relying on? A cultivator''s strength was what they relied on the most! Brother Zuo, let''s go up too! "


    "Good, little brother, we can report to His Majesty after we capture these three. Divine weapons and pills are just around the corner."


    "Jie, jie, jie!"


    The Wang Spirit Master let out an ear-piercing sneer and sealed all the meridians in Scar''s body. He threw it on the ground and handed it to the city guards. He himself, along with the cultivator with the surname Zuo, shot into the air to meet the three people from Qin Lang''s group.


    West City Governor''s Estate.


    Mayor Ximen Xiangfei was talking to his brother-in-law.


    Brother-in-law, I finally understand why so many soldiers are willing to go to the city gate.


    "Hehe, mice have their own ways. As long as they don''t act too arrogantly, I will turn a blind eye to them and pretend that I don''t see them. Do you really need to tell me?"


    "Eh, Brother-in-law ¡­" "You all know ¡­"


    The excited expression of a young master dressed in a bright yellow robe immediately dimmed.


    "Of course, I thought you wanted to be a gatekeeper for a day. What are you doing ¡­?" Xia Fei, did you hear the roar of a demon beast? "


    The City Lord Ximen Xiangfei was stunned for a moment before he suddenly asked his brother-in-law, Qiu Xianfei, halfway through his words.


    "I don''t have any ¡­" Was it because of the commotion caused by the two from Beijing? "


    Qiuxia Fei pricked up his ears and listened carefully for a moment, but didn''t hear anything.


    "Probably not. Wait a moment, there should be news soon."


    After he finished speaking, Ximen Xiangfei lifted the teacup. Before he had finished drinking his cup of tea, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the door.


    "My lord, my lord, it''s bad! The city guards have sent news that there are spies at the east gate! They are begging you to come and help!"


    "What?!"


    As the butler entered the house in a flurry and spoke, the Mayor, Ximen Xiangfei stood up in surprise.


    "Brother-in-law, with the cultivation of those two and the help of the City Defense Army''s Huang DogLeading, is there anything they can''t solve? Do they still need your help?"


    Qiuxia flew over and said in a strange tone. The moment the two lords from Beijing arrived, Xi Te City''s defense army commander, Huang Daheng, quickly went over.


    Although the separated City Lord Manor was normally unable to control the City Defense Army, Qiu Xianfei couldn''t bear Huang Dazhen''s lackadaisical attitude anymore. Hence, his nickname came out just like that.


    With the help of the City Lord''s Mansion''s Commander, Huang Dazhen, the two of them moved into a place arranged by him, not giving City Lord Ximen Xiangfei any face.


    Even if you were a high official in the capital, the mayor was still the head of this county. It wasn''t wrong for you to send someone to greet them, but those two people seemed to have forgotten the mayor''s residence.


    "Xia Fei, I told you before, think about what you have to say in your heart. You can''t say it out loud even if you had to say it out loud ten thousand times. Have you forgotten about it yet?"


    "I ¡­"


    "This time, it''s the human spies, not the time to fight with those two. We have to take responsibility if we run away. Quick, come with me to take a look!"


    Xitt City''s Mayor, Ximen Xiangfei, rushed out of the City Lord''s Mansion with his little brother and wife.

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    In the air above the east gate of West City, the two groups of people were fighting with great intensity.


    Qin Lang and Hu Die didn''t lose out to an expert of the Dark Clan who was at the ninth level of Soul Controlling Realm for a while.


    "Shocking wind!"


    Qin Lang raised his twin sabers. Spiritual energy enveloped the sabre''s body. The sabre was like a fan leaf. It quickly condensed into a golden dragon whirlwind and swept towards the cultivator with the left name.


    "High-grade Qi Method."


    The cultivator with the left surname felt the power of the whirlwind and was shocked. He dodged Hu Die''s attack and retreated to the side.


    Qin Lang''s attack missed. A golden light shot out from beneath his feet as he appeared ten steps above the Left Cultivator.


    "Nine-Moons Descent!"


    The nine crescent moons condensed from spiritual power hacked towards the cultivators of the left surname.


    "Brat, hand over the beast transformation technique and the cultivation technique, and I''ll spare your life."


    One by one, the Left Cultivators who were dodging the Spiritual Energy Slash let out a loud shout, but in their hearts, they thought how dangerous it was.


    Luckily, this brat used a demonic technique, let''s call it Beast Transformation Skill to increase its cultivation level. If this brat was already at the fifth level Soul Controlling Realm, even if he could dodge these two moves, he would still be in a difficult situation.


    Adding on a female assassin of the sixth level, he might really be injured.


    As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Die''s short sword stabbed at him again. Hu Die, who had been training since she was young, quickly retreated after one strike. She would never join the battle for the second time and he could not ignore this kind of threat.


    "Damn it, why isn''t City Lord coming to this city!"


    He cursed in his heart. Although it was obvious that this city was not big, and had not appeared for several breaths'' time, although he would not be defeated, he could not do anything to the two of them for the moment. Instead, he was in a defensive state, and his mood could be imagined.


    "Aim at those two, shoot!"


    A shout suddenly came from behind them. The cultivator with the left surname was overjoyed. He turned around and saw the mayor of Sitt City, Ximen Xiangfei, directing the city''s defense troops to aim at Qin Lang and Hu Die.


    It was all thanks to him pulling back so much that Xi Men Xiangfei had seized this opportunity.


    Qin Lang and Hu Die were shocked when they heard the shout. They also noticed the arrival of reinforcements from the underworld. The two of them quickly circulated their spirit energy to block the incoming rain of arrows.


    "Qin Lang, the person who has come is the City Lord of Sitt City. Let''s go!"


    "But ¡­"


    "No buts, listen to Hu Die, quickly retreat!"


    While Qin Lang was still hesitating, Hoshino, who was on the other side, also transmitted over. This also meant that he had to withdraw from the battle.


    Qin Lang had no choice but to retreat from the onslaught of arrows. Aside from the sharp whistling of the Magic Destroyer Arrow, the provocation from the Cultivator surnamed Zuo could also be heard.


    "Hahaha, human spies, your comrades are here. Are you going to abandon him like this?"


    Qin Lang couldn''t help but turn his head and saw the cultivator surnamed Zuo holding Scar Six in his hands. His face was badly mutilated and he couldn''t say a word.


    "Brother Scar!"


    Qin Lang shouted loudly as he turned his head to charge forward.


    "Qin Lang, come back!"


    Hu Die and Xin Ye turned pale with fright, hurriedly turned around and shouted, but Qin Lang could no longer hear them.


    At this moment, he was no longer considering whether he could escape or not. What he saw was his companion''s miserable face. A thought that he could not abandon him filled his heart, and he wanted to save him no matter what.


    "What a loyal and stupid boy!"


    The cultivator surnamed Zuo laughed sinisterly as he watched Qin Lang charge towards him without any hesitation, using 100% of his cultivation base.

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    "Puu ~"


    Qin Lang spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying back dozens of feet. Hoshino and Hu Die caught up to Qin Lang and supported him as they continued to flee in a hurry.


    "Brother Scar ¡­"


    Qin Lang, who was bleeding from his mouth, weakly shouted.


    "Qin Lang, don''t say anything!"


    Hu Die took out an unknown pill and stuffed it into Qin Lang''s mouth, covering his mouth.


    Qin Lang and the rest were walking far away, but their eyes were still on Scar Six. At this moment, he suddenly saw Scar Six, who looked even weaker and weaker, looking at him as well. Something was flashing in his eyes.


    He knew that Scar Six also wanted to tell him something, but he couldn''t. After a while, there was a look of gratitude, satisfaction, and indifference in his eyes.


    Qin Lang instantly opened his eyes wide. He knew what Scarface''s intentions were, to self-destruct his dantian. This was the last resort that cultivators would use to kill each other.


    He didn''t need to circulate his spirit energy to detonate his dantian; he didn''t even need to use any energy. As long as his brain was still working, he would issue the final command.


    "Not good, this human spy is going to self-destruct!"


    "Quick, get off the city wall!"


    "Hurry up, it''s too late ¡­" "Help!"


    "RUMBLE ~ ~"


    The city gate tower was no longer on the walls of Sitter City. The place where the crowd was originally standing was a mess, of the more than ten city guards who were guarding Scarface City, only three were left howling in pain on the walls.


    The moment they realized that Scarlet-Six was about to self-destruct his Dantian, the powerful warrior with the surname of the left could only warn them to jump out of the city wall.


    Xit City''s City Lord, Ximen Xiangfei, had also pulled his little brother and wife away from the explosive range of Scar City at the first possible moment.


    Looking at the city walls that were filled with smoke and dust, Qin Lang''s bloodshot eyes looked as if they were about to bleed. His body struggled a few times before he was held down by Hu Die, who was crying from the corner of his eyes.


    "Qin Lang, we will take revenge for this in the future. Right now, we must survive!"


    Hoshino was on guard, his eyes red, but his voice was still calm.


    "Keke, human little bastards, where are you going?"


    After Xingye took the initiative to retreat from the battle, the cultivator surnamed Wang hovered in the air, waiting for an opportunity. After Scar Six self-destructed, he almost immediately submerged himself into the dust to absorb the Yang energy of the recently deceased.


    Three streams of red spirit energy were like sharp blades as they pierced towards Qin Lang and the other two.


    In a split-second, three streaks of silver spiritual energy met with him. Hoshino had been on guard the entire time against this person''s sneak attack. As expected, he had come.


    "Boom boom boom ~ ~"


    The two colors of spiritual energy collided and exploded in the air.


    "Little human bastard, I want to see how you''re going to block this!"


    The cultivator surnamed Wang coldly shouted as the six pillars of spiritual energy flew toward him once more.


    "Hoshino, let''s retreat!"


    Hearing Hu Die''s voice, Hoshino didn''t hesitate and immediately closed in on the two of them. At this moment, the transfer talisman in Hu Die''s hand shattered and the three of them disappeared in the blink of an eye.


    The six spiritual energy pillars, which had lost their target, struck the open space outside the city gate, creating huge craters of several tens of feet in length.


    "Take these three down and heal them. The rest clean the tower."


    The city lord and the cultivator with the surname Zuo returned to the city wall and gave their first order.


    "Brother Zuo, why did that punch of yours send that brat flying? If we had just taken him down, we would have been able to report our loss."


    The Wang Clan cultivator was somewhat dissatisfied. The opportunity he had to seize a living person had been wasted. Now, it seemed that only a trivial person had died, so they had something to do.

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    "Little brother, don''t blame me for being too careless just now." Little brother, don''t blame me for being too careless just now.


    The cultivator with the left surname was also somewhat upset. Just as he saw the human kid rushing over to save them, he wanted to shatter this thought with a single punch. In the battlefield, there was no action that could raise their morale more than this.


    "Brother Zuo, this way, we''ll have to capture a human assassin and three spies. The way back is still far away ¡­"


    After the battle just now, he had clearly seen his companion''s cultivation base, which was more than a month old. He was far from being his opponent, and now was not the time to fall out.


    "Milords, aren''t you going to chase after those three human spies?"


    Seeing that these two figures had no intention of leaving after seeing the three of them flee, Xi Men Xiang asked to test them.


    "No need. We don''t even know where the three of them went. How do we chase them? The best thing to do now is to quickly report this to His Majesty and issue a public announcement that the twenty-seven groups of hunters and the various armies are to search for the four people who have come together. I hope that the City Master of the Xi Men family will cooperate fully with us. "


    When the three of them escaped, he already knew that the two of them would not be able to catch up to them.


    Even if they were able to determine their locations, they would have already disappeared. In any case, it was impossible for them to escape the borders of the underworld, so it would be better for the two of them to guard the path that led out of the underworld. Wouldn''t it be better to pull a net and search?


    Qiuxia quietly turned her head to the side and glanced at her mouth. Oh, don''t ask for my brother-in-law''s help, now you know how to use the City Lord''s Mansion''s power.


    "Sure, sure. What do the two sirs want to do?"


    The Mayor understood their intentions. It seemed that they would not be leaving the Citadel anytime soon. He could not afford to offend these two, so he decided to ask them what they were going to do first.


    "City Lord of Ximen Palace, please send an official message to all the cities in Dali County. Notify the county governor to keep an eye on the movements of these three suspicious people. Once found, he must gather all the forces nearby to hunt them down. It would be best to keep them alive."


    "Yes, we will do as the lord says!"


    The city lord hurriedly left the city walls to make preparations. The two Nether Clan cultivators quickly left as well. The dilapidated city walls were left with only busy city guards.


    Outside the city gates, the netherworld citizens who had hidden themselves heard the silence and continued to live through the terrifying day.


    In a cave not far from Longmen Town, three hundred miles away from West City, Hu Die was taking care of the unconscious Qin Lang. Hoshino was standing guard at the entrance.


    "Hu Die, is Qin Lang alright?"


    "There''s nothing much to do now. It''s all thanks to me having the Heaven Returning Pill that he managed to suppress his injuries. He should have been exhausted of his spiritual energy by now and fainted. It''ll be fine once he wakes up."


    "Not necessarily. Scarface''s death has too much of an impact on him. I wonder if he''ll be able to make it in time."


    "What a fool. He rushed over without hesitation even knowing he was no match for him. He even abandoned his own life."


    Hu Die smiled bitterly. After all, they had been together for so long, and now that Scar Six was dead, although both of them had experienced this kind of thing more than once, it was still hard to avoid sadness.


    "Weren''t we the same in the past? After experiencing it a few times, we seem to have gotten used to it. It seems that Scarlet-face didn''t lose out in the end. I wonder if the next time we get caught, will there still be someone like him ¡­"


    Hoshino looked out of the cave with a smile, tears flashing in the corners of his eyes.

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    Scarface Six could be said to be one of the mercenaries with whom Hoshino had the best relationship with. Now that Scarface Six was dead, it was impossible for Hoshino to not feel sad.


    However, in his career as a mercenary, he had seen too many of these things, so much that he was already numb to it. Even he himself had thought that there would be such a day, what would he think when he was captured by his enemies and couldn''t be rescued.


    Because of Qin Lang''s persuasion, he tried his best. Because of Qin Lang''s selflessness, he cried, and it was as if he had returned to his previous self. If this situation were to occur again, he probably wouldn''t think of how to conserve his strength, but instead would try his best.


    "Don''t worry, Xingye. The next time you''re captured, I''ll save you. If I can''t, I''ll give you a quick death."


    Hu Die turned her head and said with a smile with red eyes.


    "What a coincidence, it''s the same for me."


    Hoshino turned to face him. The two of them looked each other in the eye, then turned their heads at the same time.


    "Brother Scar!"


    Qin Lang suddenly sat up and called out to Scar Six. Just now, when he was sleeping, his mind was filled with Scar Six''s satisfied yet determined expression.


    "Qin Lang, you''re awake!"


    "Brother Qin, are you alright?"


    Seeing that Qin Lang had woken up, both of them cried out in joy.


    "Where''s Brother Scar?"


    Qin Lang looked at the two of them. Although he already had the answer in his heart, he was still willing to try a little bit of luck.


    "Don''t worry, Scarface left peacefully. It''s been a long time since we''ve made a brother like you."


    Hoshino said with a smile.


    "It''s because I''m too weak ¡­"


    Qin Lang covered his face as tears rolled down his cheeks.


    "Qin Lang, this is not your fault. You have already done your best. Moreover, this kind of situation can happen every day in Mammon. Not every time, they can see a figure turning back without any hesitation."


    She had a smile on her face, but her face with the mask didn''t look very pretty.


    "Brother Qin, we''re right on the mountain next to Longmen Town. Hurry up and recover. When we gather, we''ll send you to the Heaven Lake!"


    "Brother Ye, I''m not going. Please let us brothers go back ¡­" Now that we have been discovered, it will not be easy for us brothers to come over. I don''t want to let our brothers die here for nothing because of me. "


    Qin Lang laughed miserably. Regret welled up in his heart as he stared at Xingye and muttered.


    "No way!"


    The voices replied in unison, resolute and decisive.


    "Why?"


    Qin Lang asked as he looked at the pair, who were slowly becoming serious.


    "Because I, Mammon, don''t have such a rule!"


    "That''s right. The first iron rule of Mammon is that the bounty mission must be completed, unless the mission fails or he himself dies!" Qin Lang, let me tell you, unless Hoshino and I both die, you will have to enter the Nether Clan''s Heaven Lake! "


    Hu Die''s eyes became extremely cold, causing Qin Lang to shrink back.


    "Hu Die ¡­"


    "Don''t call me Hu Die, I''m now Immortal Lady He, if you''re a man then stand up and heal me. The moment you recover is the day we''ll go to the Heaven Lake of the underworld, so if you don''t want Scar clan''s Sixth White to die, then save your friend for me. In the future, bring him along to avenge Scar Six."


    After saying that, Hu Die walked out of the cave, not giving Qin Lang any chance to speak.


    "Brother Ye ¡­"


    Brother Qin, Hu Die is right, that''s what I meant as well. Take good care of your wounds, the Nether Race must have already begun their search. We''ll only be going to the Heaven Lake for a day or two.


    Qin Lang looked at Hoshino with eyes filled with sincerity and determination.


    "Yes, Brother Ye, I''ll start the healing now."


    Qin Lang took out a storage pouch and retrieved a pearl that Senior Xiong and the rest had given him. He then closed his eyes and started to adjust his breathing.

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    Seeing Qin Lang sit down quietly and begin his recovery, Hoshino turned and walked out as well.


    Within Qin Lang''s body, he let his seven meridians and eight meridians spiritual energy circulate slowly. That pearl was originally a thousand-year-old treeman''s spirit energy bead, but it died from the heavenly punishment it received during the heavenly tribulation.


    "You really are someone who has been struck by luck. This is a healing effect that only the Soul Controlling Technique can have. Heh, this brat is able to recover so quickly from Qi Cultivating Stage."


    Ye Yangzi watched as Qin Lang''s spiritual power began to slowly repair his meridians. His tone was filled with envy.


    At this moment, Qin Lang had already entered the Turtle Aura state and was completely immersed in healing and controlling his spirit energy. The spirit energy in his dantian was like a whirlpool, circulating as it left and returning to nourish himself.


    Half a day later, Qin Lang, who had been meditating, opened his eyes. He was pleasantly surprised by the state of the Spiritual Energy in his body.


    "Disciple, you''re awake?"


    "Master! "How dare you speak, I''ve broken through!"


    "Those two juniors left, of course Master would dare to talk to you. Break through then, it''s normal, this old man thinks that your breakthrough is considered slow, it''s only Qi Disciple level 7, don''t make such a fuss."


    Ye Yangzi''s tone was calm. Qin Lang''s speed could be considered second to none in this world, but Qin Lang''s speed was nothing in the Grand Cloud World, not to mention that Qin Lang had even received the inheritance of the Azure Sky Continent.


    However, he did not say these words out loud. He knew that Qin Lang''s natural endowments were lacking, and it was completely because of the Azure Sky Continent''s inheritance that allowed him to be reborn. He was still in a groping state.


    Ye Yangzi believed that with his guidance, it would only be a matter of time before the other geniuses arrived.


    "Master, where are Brother Ye and Hu Die? I have recovered now and will not drag them down any longer. "


    How could I take the initiative to look for them? Disciple, during this period of time, I''ve helped you find another cultivation technique, Frost Arts. Didn''t you want to go to that Heaven Lake?


    "Yes, Master!"


    After Ye Yangzi had repeated it twice, Qin Lang had pretty much memorized it.


    "Master, why does your cultivation technique name sound so low ¡­"


    Qin Lang couldn''t hold it in. The name of the ''Falling Moon Saber'' had already made him feel that it was really unworthy. This time, it sounded like another technique that was easy to understand.


    "Brat, this old man will tell you one more thing. The name of a treasure can be as gorgeous as it wants, but sometimes it can also scare enemies or raise one''s worth.


    However, a cultivation technique was different. It was real. If it was a saint rank cultivation technique, then even if it was called "One and Two Breaks", those who begged it would still flock to it. Why? " The heavy sword has no edge, the great dao is extremely simple, have you ever heard these words before? "


    "Master, are you saying that the higher the grade of a cultivation technique, the simpler its name is?"


    Qin Lang began to understand. Real experts did not care about reputation. When they were creating cultivation techniques, they would go straight to the point and would not think about flashy things. Although the name was simple, the cultivation technique was not.


    If the Seraphic Pond is truly useful to the little Vermillion Bird, it will take at least a few months. If it was even weaker, you might have to stay there for a year and a half.

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    "A year or so? Master, you must be joking with me! I have been discovered by the Nether Race, how could I hide in such a big pond for a year or so?! "


    Qin Lang was stunned. At that time, Ye Yangzi didn''t tell him that Xiao Hong would need so long to heal. Now, instead of finding a treasure, he had reached a treasure that he couldn''t take away.


    If he stayed in the Ghost Clan Heaven Lake for a year or so, no matter how stupid the servants of the Nether Clan were, they would be able to find him.


    "Master isn''t done yet. What are you so anxious for? If there really is a lake that can save the little Vermillion Bird, then there will be an ice barrier at the bottom of the lake. You can just hide there when the time comes."


    Ye Yangzi calmly said.


    "Master, are you joking with me?"


    Qin Lang suspected that his master had started to become unreliable again. Did you say that there would be layers of ice whenever there was ice? Even if there was, hadn''t the Nether Race discovered it?


    Even if they hadn''t discovered it, it was still the bottom of an extremely cold lake. Could he really have entered the lake and broken through the ice? Even if his master had been at the Spirit Severing Stage, he would still have believed it.


    "Qin Lang, it looks like I need to find time to give you something from the upper realms. Have you ever heard of the ''Formation Aperture'' thing? Since the Heaven Basin is called the coldest place on the continent, do you really think just the snow mountain is enough? "


    Ye Yangzi looked speechlessly at his idiotic disciple, while sighing that his disciple''s horizons were too narrow. Once this little Vermillion Bird was done, it was time to give him a bit more experience.


    "Master ¡­" You mean there''s something under the Heaven Basin? "


    No matter how stupid Qin Lang was, he could not react to his master''s words. It was impossible to create an extremely cold land with just the melted snow. He had to borrow strength from other external forces.


    "You understand? "Since this Heaven Lake can be called an extremely cold place, it means that the Raw Clan has yet to discover what''s at the bottom of the lake. As long as you can dive in, Master will help you find out what''s underneath."


    Ye Yangzi was very confident. As a top refiner, as long as he studied a little, he would definitely be a top talisman array master. It was just that he was obsessed with refining.


    Many magic tools needed to be engraved with an inscription symbol array, so Ye Yangzi''s understanding of formations was not much worse than those master level array masters. Many magic tools were smaller version array glyphs, so in order to break this type of magic tool, one had to first find the charms that were laid down by magic tools.


    "Master, what do you think set up the formation beneath the Heaven Lake?"


    "How would this old man know when you''ve become so long-winded. Digest the Frost Arts. Wait for the two juniors to come back and we''ll know in a few days."


    Qin Lang nodded and didn''t say anything else. What his master said made sense. He would naturally know what exactly was below.


    Of course, the premise of all this was that the Underworld clan Heaven Lake could be of use to Xiao Hong. If it was useless to Xiao Hong, then there was no point in going down, no matter how good the item was, he would leave immediately.


    After all, this was the Nether Clan''s territory and if he were to be accidentally discovered, the only outcome would be death. His main objective here was to save Xiao Hong, and if Xiao Hong failed to save her, it might be possible for her to save him.


    In less than an hour, Qin Lang had completely memorized the frost concept that Ye Yangzi had just taught him. He had even marked down what he did not understand.

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    As the sky darkened, sounds could be heard coming from the cave entrance.


    After giving Qin Lang his last warning, Ye Yangzi returned to the Hidden Dragon Pearl and continued resting.


    Qin Lang looked at the cave head. Two familiar figures walked in, but they were already two different faces. Their faces were expressionless, as though Qin Lang had sensed something.


    "Brother Ye, Hu Die, did something happen?"


    Hoshino forced a smile and greeted, "Brother Qin, you''ve woken up. Are you alright?"


    "Brother Ye, I''ve already recovered and made a breakthrough. Did something happen to the other brothers?"


    When Hoshino left, he had told him that this place was not far from Longmen Town which was outside of the underworld''s Heaven Lake. Since they had been out for so long today, they should be heading to Longmen Town to investigate the situation.


    Xing Ye and Hu Die had basically come here with the same cultivation base as Qin Lanjian, so naturally the other sixteen mercenaries from Mammon would also have come to Longmen Town.


    With his current expression, the situation was definitely not looking good. Qin Lang could only imagine the worst case scenario, that there would only be a few mercenaries from the sixteen.


    "Qin Lang, congratulations on your breakthrough. This is probably the only good news for us."


    The corner of Hu Die''s mouth raised. She barely smiled and said a few words of congratulations.


    Brother Qin, our original portraits have already been posted on the walls of Longmen Town. Today, Hu Die and I will gather the brothers that have come.


    Of the 16 people, only nine of them came. Among them, only one team was still alive, and only one team was still intact.


    "Brother Ye, I was the one who let them down ¡­"


    Qin Lang lowered his head. The three people who had confirmed his death were the same as Scar Six, they had all accepted his bounty quest. Although Hoshino had explained previously that this was the responsibility of the Mammon Mercenaries, he still felt guilty about it.


    "Qin Lang, it''s still the same. When they accepted this mission, they knew it might be like this, but they still came. None of the nine brothers blame you. What we need to do now is to help you reach the underworld race''s Heaven Lake."


    Hu Die consoled her. When she finished saying this, the sadness on her face had already disappeared, returning to her original appearance as Immortal Lady He.


    "Right, Qin Lang, the dead are already dead, we are still alive. We still need to continue living, this is the fate of mercenaries, dying for their own mission is not a regret.


    Qin Lang, if you truly feel guilty, then you must remember your goal and save your friend as soon as possible. "The human race and the Dark Clan are irreconcilable enemies. Sooner or later, there will be a battle between them. We will wait for you to join us and avenge the deaths of our brothers and sisters."


    Perhaps it was due to Hu Die''s influence, but Hoshino seemed to have understood in an instant and encouraged Qin Lang.


    "Alright, Brother Ye, I''ll listen to you guys. As long as we don''t die this time, then I''ll definitely come with you guys to avenge the deaths of our brothers."


    Qin Lang raised his head, his eyes filled with determination as they collided together with Hoshino''s gaze. This so-called growth, perhaps this was also a type of growth. When you lost it, you would also have it at the same time.


    "Haha, it''s for the best if Brother Qin thinks this way. Tomorrow, we will go to the Heaven''s Lake together. I''m sure those underworld bastards didn''t expect that we weren''t running for our lives, but were headed to their hinterlands instead."


    After feeling sad, he needed to do something rash. What could be more exciting than this?


    "Brother Ye, have you ever thought about why the Nether Race''s experts acted as if they knew we were coming here? We obviously just arrived in West City yesterday. Have we forgotten something?"


    Qin Lang suddenly asked. This was the question he had been thinking about all along.

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    "I think I heard it, they said we are some kind of assassin accomplices, they thought we came to meet someone ¡­"


    Hu Die pondered for a while, then said,


    "That''s right, there is such a thing. That nether clan member and I are still talking about how we will not be able to escape no matter how hard we try."


    After Hu Die''s reminder, Hoshino also remembered.


    The three of them lowered their heads in thought. From the looks of it, they had been through an unexpected calamity. They hadn''t come here to capture them, but instead, they just happened to find them.


    Now, even they had been mistaken as accomplices in the assassination attempt and had become the target of a fierce beating by the Nether Race. This way, they would have to be even more careful in the future.


    "Looks like that''s the case. We can only consider ourselves unlucky. We don''t know who that assassin is, to be able to cause the Nether Race to become so angry."


    "No matter who he is, his courage is commendable. It''s just that I don''t know if he succeeded or not. If not, our brothers would have died for him. Brother Qin, we will rest for the night. We will head for the heavenly lake tomorrow. "


    "Right, Qin Lang, your injuries have just healed. Let''s not talk about the lack of these things and deal with your own matters first. I will help you change your mask. After that, let''s rest."


    After they were done with their discussion, they carefully lit a fire and sat around the fire. Hu Die helped Qin Lang change his face, and Hoshino squinted his eyes ¡­


    "Qin Lang, look at those pasted on the city wall. It''s the three of us."


    Hu Die glanced at the wanted poster on the wall of Longmen Town and whispered to Qin Lang.


    Qin Lang naturally saw it. His original black mole was so obvious, so these people didn''t notice it was the real ghost. Now with their brand-new faces, as long as they weren''t careless, or as lucky as they were yesterday, they could easily sneak into Longmen Town without any problems.


    The name sounded like a town, but in reality, this Dragon Gate Town was no different from any other ordinary city. The name sounded like a town, but in reality, this Dragon Gate Town was no different than any other ordinary city.


    More than ten Nether Race city guards stared at the passing crowd. Their cold faces did not reveal any joy or worry. To them, regardless of which human expert it was, they were existences they could not afford to offend. However, they had no choice but to come.


    It would be for the best if they did not appear. If they did, their only hope was that the human experts would escape without fighting, or wait for that powerful figure upstairs to take action.


    There was no danger. Qin Lang and the other two weren''t far away. They were wrapped up in the crowd as they entered Longmen Town.


    When they arrived at the secret stronghold of the Mammon Mercenary Union in Longmen Town, the nine mercenaries were waiting there. Everyone stood up when they saw three people enter.


    "Jin Quan, is there still no one from Shunyi''s group coming to the corner?"


    "No, Brother Ye. I don''t know how Shunyi and the rest are, but I''m worried ¡­"


    The mercenary named Jin Quan glanced at Hoshino before lowering his head. It was obvious that he was worried about the safety of the enemy.


    "It''s fine. I believe that they will be able to escape. We won''t wait for them anymore." It''ll be fine.


    Jin Quan and Shunyi were familiar with each other, and there had never been a discount on Hoshino''s orders. It could be said that Hoshino had very conveniently ordered the two of them, and now that one of them was missing, it would be impossible to say that Hoshino wasn''t worried at all.


    However, under these circumstances, he couldn''t show his emotions too clearly, especially his negative emotions.

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    As a secret stronghold of the human race in the Nether Clan, the resources here were plentiful. When Qin Lang heard that his master had told him that he might be staying at the bottom of the lake for a year or so, he decisively emptied nearly twenty percent of the warehouse space.


    "Brother Qin, are you going to provide disaster relief?"


    When he opened the storage room for Qin Lang, he saw Qin Lang sweep through half of their food items.


    Although Qin Lang had put down the equivalent amount of gold coins, he still wanted to ask, what are you planning to do by moving hundreds of people to food for a month?


    "That''s not it. I think I can use it."


    Qin Lang said as he checked the items in the storage pouch.


    "Alright, alright. It''s up to you. We''re going now."


    Once again, the twelve people split into small groups and carefully escaped from Longmen Town. Perhaps even the experts of the underworld did not expect that these people would not think of escaping back to the human race. Instead, they would continue moving towards the depths of the town.


    There were no surprises this time. The group smoothly approached the underworld clan Heaven Lake several hundred li away. With their speed, they would arrive in less than two hours.


    The ten or so people formed a fan formation and stealthily approached the Seraphic Pond. After an hour, when everyone had basically climbed halfway up the mountain, Hoshino told everyone to stop and he and Hu Die led Qin Lang as they continued.


    "Brother Qin, did you see that? That''s the underworld clan''s army guarding the Heaven Lake. It looks like there are several thousand people."


    Hoshino pointed to a relatively large military camp in the depths of the snow-capped mountain.


    "I see. Brother Ye, what should I do?"


    Qin Lang observed the military camp and replied. The Dark Clan soldiers walking back and forth inside looked like they were changing their defenses.


    "Qin Lang, the next time they change their defenses is the best time to sneak in. If anything happens, we will create a commotion here and attract their attention, so you have to head to the Heaven Lake at the top of the mountain as soon as possible. That way, you can stay there for longer."


    Xing Ye whispered to himself. He also knew that the Heavenly Lake of the Nether Race was different from other treasures. Even though it was an extremely cold land, it had to be entered in order for it to be useful. He didn''t say how serious Qin Lang''s friend was, nor did he ask. All they had to do was create opportunities for Qin Lang.


    As long as he could avoid being discovered by the Nether Race, there were fewer people patrolling in the Heaven Lake. As long as Qin Lang took advantage of the situation, Xiao Hong would be able to heal in the Heaven Lake for a longer time.


    "Thank you, Brother Wild."


    Qin Lang wasn''t a fool, neither was Hoshino. Even without an explanation, Qin Lang could already guess Hoshino''s goal. Qin Lang took out a storage bag containing another 5 million gold coins and handed it over to Hoshino.


    "Alright, I won''t be too unreasonable. If the brothers that have returned this time do not die, then this should be able to help them improve their cultivation."


    Hoshino stretched out his hand and took it without saying anything unnecessary. Qin Lang heaved a sigh of relief. He loved to interact with these kinds of people. They did not get tired of communicating with each other.


    After waiting for another hour or so, Hoshino, who had been closely watching the scene in the barracks, spoke up.


    "Brother Qin, you can set off now. We''ll help you keep an eye out. Take care."


    "Qin Lang, bring this with you and contact my sound transmitting talisman. If you encounter any problems, just crush them and speak to them. We will know what happened to you."


    Hu Die took out a sound transmitting talisman and placed it on Qin Lang''s hand.


    "Yeah, Brother Ye, Hu Die, you guys take care too!"


    Qin Lang glanced at the two of them, turned his head and slid away.

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    Watching Qin Lang''s back gradually disappear, the entire snow forest was still silent. Xing Ye and Hu Die both let out a long sigh of relief and smiled at each other.


    Qin Lang''s safety meant that they would also be safe, and not having to die was the best news.


    The two of them stayed where they were for the time it took two incense sticks to burn. They guessed that Qin Lang should have passed through the underworld tribe''s patrolling area before leaving.


    There was not much water supply in the Heaven Lake, which was located at the peak of the snow-capped mountain. The Heaven Lake seemed to be in a stable state, the water never overflowed, but it did not decrease by much either.


    It was definitely one of the coldest places in the entire Heavenly Star Continent. There was also a place in the most mysterious territory of the Sea race, only, the deepest area was thousands of meters deep. The other three races did not manage to reach that place, so the Nether Clan''s Seraphic Pond was recognized as the coldest place in the entire continent.


    The extremely cold lake water was of great use in tempering the will of the Nether Race, who lived in the world of ice and snow. Moreover, the lake water could also enhance the cultivation of the Nether Race.


    The nether Heavenly Lake was basically useless to humans. Occasionally, they would cultivate extremely cold cultivation methods, which would require them to travel tens of thousands of miles to reach the Nether Realm. Furthermore, there were nether experts patrolling below the mountain.


    There was a possibility that anyone could find out about any of this. Therefore, to humans, taking such a huge risk to the nether clan''s Heaven Lake was not worth it.


    It was because of this that the Nether Race did not defend the Heaven Lake as strictly as they had imagined. The army of the Nether Race below the mountain was mostly used to guard against those who wanted to get lucky. It was not a joke if they disturbed the heaven''s pride experts cultivating within the Heaven Lake.


    For example, right now, the three women of the Nether Clan, Prince Dugel and Sha Xiaoya, were cultivating in a corner of the Heaven Lake. They wanted to borrow the Heaven Lake to break through to the Qi Disciple Level 5.


    Not too far away from the bottom of the Heaven Lake, Qin Lang was rapidly climbing over.


    His target was right in front of him, so he passed by in an exceptionally relaxed manner. Just as the delighted Qin Lang was about to push his way to the Heaven Lake at the peak of the mountain, he heard a faint sound of conversation.


    After being shocked, he hurriedly retreated into the pile of snow, trying to identify the source of the sound.


    "Sigh, I wonder how young miss is doing. It''s been so long, if she still can''t break through, what should I do?"


    "Don''t talk nonsense, Miss''s talent is so great, it''s impossible to not be able to break through in the Heaven Lake, it''s just that Miss''s life is tough. If Prince can find a good teacher for her, with Miss''s talent, Eldest Miss and Second Young Master won''t even be able to match up to one of her hands."


    "Lil ''Ye, lower your voice. Who wouldn''t? My lady''s identity has implicated little miss ¡­"


    "What are you afraid of? It''s not like there are people from the King''s Manor here. Ah Duo, if Miss is able to break through to Qi Disciple level 5 this time, do you think that Prince will have any changes to Miss?"


    "I can''t say. Your highness has never had a good impression of the mistress. Your highness should at least know a little about the young lady''s talent. It''s not like you don''t care ¡­"


    In the quiet snowy forest, although the voices of the two maidservants weren''t loud, with Qin Lang''s position, he could clearly hear them.


    Qin Lang could be considered to be able to hear some words and silently sympathized with the third young miss of the prince''s house. She was clearly a princess and her life was not as good as the maids by Eldest Sister''s side.


    After the time it took for an incense stick to burn had passed, Qin Lang heard that the two maidservants still had no intention of stopping. He quietly moved to the side for tens of kilometers before continuing to climb towards the heavenly lake.


    The two maidservants were standing there. This meant that the Third Princess was not far from here. She shouldn''t have met them if she had run a few dozen li further. Qin Lang was thinking this at the moment.


    As for whether he would meet anyone else, he didn''t know.

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    After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Qin Lang finally crawled to the edge of the heavenly lake. After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Qin Lang finally crawled to the edge of the heavenly lake.


    "It really isn''t small."


    The Ghost Clan''s Heaven Lake was located on top of a plateau. It was as if an endless mountain range had its peak cut off. The mountain range had been excavated in the middle and poured into the blue water of the lake.


    "Master, should we go down now?"


    Qin Lang asked. There was no one at his location, and it was the best time to dive into the lake.


    Qin Lang called out a few times, but there was no response. ''What an unreliable teacher!'' Qin Lang felt a bit naughty in his heart. If his teacher didn''t respond at such an urgent moment, should he go down?


    Qin Lang looked at the surface of the lake again. The clear wind and the rippling underworld Heaven Lake didn''t look like an extremely cold land at all. Qin Lang had doubts in his heart as he extended his hand into the pond.


    "Tsk, this is indeed an extremely cold place ¡­" This is fine! "


    Qin Lang''s eyes were wide open as he stared at the ice crystal in his hand in incomparable astonishment. He had only put his hand in that instant, and a bone-piercing coldness ran from his finger all the way to his heart.


    The moment he pulled it out of the water, the water in his hand turned into ice and condensed in his hand.


    After circulating his spirit energy to melt the ice crystal in his hand, Qin Lang also discovered that there was something unusual about the Seraphic Pond. To think that the ice-cold water did not form a layer of ice.


    However, he didn''t dare to go down now. Who knew what was down there? He would be able to tell if he would be able to come back after going down.


    Not knowing what to do, Qin Lang started to walk along the lakeside.


    "Hey, which family are you from?"


    Qin Lang, who was walking beside the lake, was startled by these words. So there was someone here. Qin Lang quickly sorted out his thoughts and looked over, only to find a bare-chested man standing in the middle of the lake.


    "Brother, I am the second young master of the Scholar''s Manor. May I ask who you are?"


    Qin Lang, who had made up a name without thinking, calmed down and looked straight into that person''s eyes.


    "Disciple''s Court?" Young Master Situ, this is the cultivation location that I chose in Ontario.


    When the young master called An Daoren saw Qin Lang''s unfazed expression, he thought Qin Lang was a descendant of a noble family that he had never heard of. He floated above the lake and bowed to Qin Lang.


    "Apologies, I did not pay attention to investigate and barged into your cultivation grounds. I hope that Young Master An does not mind ¡­"


    It seemed that no one was around where he had come from. Now that he thought about it, with so many people in the underworld, how could Heaven Lake''s treasure land only have one Third Princess cultivating in it. It seemed like he had to find a hiding place as well.


    "Young Master Situ is too polite. I assume this is Young Master Situ''s first time cultivating in the Seraphic Pond, and it''s the same for me. However, before I could place a barrier around myself, I''ve already arrived. I can''t blame Young Master entirely."


    As he spoke, Ontario had already put on his clothes. He took out something that looked like an umbrella and smiled at Qin Lang. He then gently inserted the umbrella into the ground. Immediately, a curtain of light surrounded Qin Lang and him.

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    Qin Lang raised his head to look at the light screen. It was around a kilometer in radius.


    "Why would Sir Situ come to this place where the Baleful Yin Force is lacking?"


    asked Ontario suddenly.


    Brother An, I came this time on the way, my father said that I haven''t had the chance to come to the Heaven Lake, so he didn''t have the time to tell me what I should pay attention to. This is a rare opportunity, I couldn''t resist coming over to take a look, and I don''t know much about the location of the Heaven Lake ¡­


    Qin Lang said as he scratched his head in embarrassment. He looked at Ontario with a puzzled expression.


    "So that''s how it is. I am fated to be with master and disciple, and there''s no harm in talking to you. The southeastern part of the Heaven Lake is where the Baleful Yin Force is most abundant.


    "Therefore, I''ve only come here for the sake of training my body. It''s the same everywhere I go, Master and disciple shouldn''t be cultivating in brute force as well, right? Hahaha, then our fates will be great."


    However, Qin Lang was overjoyed. The words he had said earlier had many flaws, and this person did not probe further. It seemed that he was also a ''ambitious'' person.


    "Brother Xie An, what I''m practising is truly orthodox profound arts. I do need to find a place with plenty of Baleful Yin Force. Brother An, may I ask if you have any excess barriers?" Brother is willing to pay for one. "


    "Sigh. Brother Situ, you''re looking down on me because of this. You and I are fated to be brothers, and this thing isn''t worth much. I don''t mind giving it to you."


    He held Qin Lang''s hand in his bosom and took out another "small umbrella", which floated onto Qin Lang''s hand.


    "Brother Xie An!"


    Qin Lang bowed to the very end. This Brother An was truly generous. If it weren''t for the fact that he was a human and couldn''t be exposed, he would have been more willing to be this person''s brother.


    His opinion of the underworld clan suddenly improved a lot.


    "Brother Situ, there''s no need to be courteous. Quickly go and choose a cultivation area. There are only a few places with an abundance of Baleful Yin Force. The earlier you go, the better."


    "I, Situ, will remember this in my heart. Brother An, may we meet again in the future."


    "See you later."


    Qin Lang turned around and left. As he walked to the side of the hologram, he intentionally glanced back at Ontario. He thought that Ontario would need his permission.


    It was indeed alright. Only now did Qin Lang understand that this thing had a warning effect, telling others not to disturb it.


    After bidding farewell to Ontario, Qin Lang gained experience. The Dark clan cultivators that came here should all have this protective screen in place to warn them. It seemed like it was time for him to find a place.


    At the edge of the Heavenly Lake of the Nether Race, there were places that were not too wide, but places that were lush and verdant like a forest. The snow that had not melted was stuck to the tree trunk that had just sprouted.


    Qin Lang walked leisurely. Of course, he wasn''t going to the southeast region to fight with the Dark Clansmen. He was just looking for an inconspicuous place to hide when his master woke up.


    Now that he had a barrier, he did not need to worry about being discovered easily, but it was best to find a place that did not affect others. Qin Lang did not want to cause trouble, he only wanted to quietly do big things for himself.


    Looking at the lake again, he really did discover a place that looked like a pile of pebbles from afar. Moreover, it would definitely not obstruct others from entering or exiting.