The two let out a shrill scream as their bodies began to rapidly disintegrate, turning into wisps of black smoke that dissipated into the air.

Thus, the Qiankun Sect was completely destroyed!

From the patriarch to the disciples, none were spared.

The entire mountain gate was reduced to ruins, filled with a strong stench of blood.

Qin Yang stood quietly on the ruins, looking at everything before him, his heart unmoved.

He was like a high and mighty god, looking down on the demise of ants, without any pity or sympathy in his eyes.

He was not a bloodthirsty person, but he would never show mercy to those who dared to provoke him.

He wanted everyone to know that there was only one consequence for provoking him, and that was... death!

Qin Yang turned around, preparing to leave.

There's no need for him to stay here any longer.

The Qiankun Sect has been destroyed; his goal has been achieved.

As for these ruins, someone will naturally take care of them.

Qin Yang appeared at the entrance of Fengling Group, sunlight shining on him and outlining his resolute features.

Shangguan Wan's heart felt like a stone falling from a great height, finally settling back into her chest.

She hurried to meet him, her eyes slightly red, her voice trembling slightly: "You're back..."

This simple sentence, however, is filled with her worries and longing over the past few days.

Qin Yang looked at her, his gaze softened, and he gave a soft "hmm" in response.

He knew that his absence for the past few days must have worried the girl terribly.

"Where...where did you go? I can't get through to you on the phone." Shangguan Wan's voice carried a hint of complaint, but more so a sense of relief.

Although she didn't know what Qin Yang had gone to do, her woman's intuition told her that Qin Yang must have done something very dangerous.

Qin Yang didn't answer immediately, but gently patted her shoulder to reassure her.

"Let's go inside first and talk about it," Qin Yang said.

The two walked side by side into the Fengling Group building, and Shangguan Wan slowly began to speak, recounting the recent events that had occurred in the Shangguan family.

"Ever since you helped me resolve that trouble with Shangguan Cheng last time, Grandpa has tidied up the household quite a bit, and nothing else has gone wrong." Shangguan Wan's voice carried a hint of relief.

"Hmm," Qin Yang simply responded, gesturing for her to continue.

He knew that, given Shangguan Wan's personality, she wouldn't bring up family matters unless something special happened.

“But…” Shangguan Wan’s tone suddenly became hesitant, “Doesn’t Shangguan Cheng have a friend from the Southern Frontier? A few days ago, that person suddenly came to our door.”

Qin Yang frowned slightly. Southern Xinjiang?

He vaguely remembered that Shangguan Cheng seemed to be connected with some force in the southern border region.

"That person... said he came to see Shangguan Cheng, and also said... also said that Shangguan Cheng is already a disciple of their Poison Gu Sect!" Shangguan Wan's voice grew softer and softer, clearly showing her great fear of this so-called "Poison Gu Sect".

The Poison Gu Sect?!

A cold glint flashed in Qin Yang's eyes; he was no stranger to this name.

They had repeatedly attacked him, attempting to assassinate him, poison him, and even implicated Lin Miaoyin.

He's held a grudge about this for a long time!

Unexpectedly, they've now gotten involved with the Shangguan family again.

Looking at Qin Yang's expression, Shangguan Wan felt even more uneasy.

She didn't know what grudge Qin Yang had with this Poison Gu Sect, but judging from Qin Yang's reaction, it was clearly not a good thing.

"That person... is still at the Shangguan family's house. Grandpa and the others are entertaining him," Shangguan Wan said softly, afraid of saying the wrong word.

Qin Yang's eyes became deep and unfathomable, like a bottomless pool.

The Poison Gu Sect... Shangguan Cheng's friends...

It seems that this trip to the Shangguan family is inevitable.

He wanted to see what this so-called Poison Gu Sect was really up to!

"Let's go back to the Shangguan family." Qin Yang's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable determination.

Shangguan Wan paused for a moment, then nodded without hesitation.

She knew that if Qin Yang said that, he must have his reasons.

All she needs to do is trust him.

Without further delay, the two drove directly to the Shangguan family's villa.

The atmosphere inside the car was somewhat heavy throughout the journey.

Shangguan Wan hesitated several times before finally remaining silent.

She knew that Qin Yang must be thinking about something right now, and she didn't want to disturb him.

Various thoughts flashed through Qin Yang's mind.

Poison Gu Sect, Southern Frontier, Shangguan City...

These seemingly unrelated clues gradually connected in his mind.

He had a vague feeling that a huge conspiracy was hidden behind this.

He, however, was drawn into the vortex of this conspiracy.

He didn't know what he was going to face, but he knew he had to face it.

Because he not only has to protect himself, but also the people around him.

Shangguan Wan...

He would never allow these people who are important to him to be harmed in any way!

The car slowly drove into the Shangguan family's villa area, and the surrounding environment became familiar.

The Shangguan family's villa is a typical Chinese garden building, antique and magnificent.

But at this moment, Qin Yang had no heart to appreciate the beautiful scenery.

His gaze was fixed on the villa's gate, his eyes sharp as an eagle's.

After the car came to a stop, Qin Yang and Shangguan Wan got out one after the other.

Shangguan Wan took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

She knew that a tough battle was about to begin.

Qin Yang walked ahead, his steps steady and firm, each step like a drumbeat striking Shangguan Wan's heart.

The two entered the villa through the gate, walked through an exquisite garden, and arrived at the villa's hall.

The hall was brightly lit and bustling with noise.

Grandpa Shangguan Feng sat in the main seat, a broad smile on his face, chatting and laughing with a middle-aged man dressed in a black Tang suit.

The middle-aged man was burly, with a resolute face and a sinister aura in his eyes.

Beside him stood another man, also dressed in a black Tang suit, thin, pale-faced, with cold eyes, like a venomous snake.

The rest of the Shangguan family sat on either side, all with respectful smiles on their faces, occasionally interjecting with a few words.

The atmosphere in the entire hall was both lively and eerie.

The arrival of Qin Yang and Shangguan Wan broke the eerie atmosphere.

All eyes were on them.

The smile on Old Master Shangguan Feng's face instantly froze.

He didn't expect Qin Yang to suddenly return.

And, at this time...

"Wan'er, Qin Yang, you're back." Old Master Shangguan Feng spoke first, his voice a little hoarse.

Shangguan Wan nodded without saying anything.

Her gaze fell on the two men dressed in black Tang suits.

She knew that these two people were Shangguan Cheng's so-called friends from the southern border.