Chapter 187 Xie Jiaoyue faces Gong Shi's bandits...

Xie Jiaoyue remained so calm when facing Gongshi Feifei because at the moment she broke the bracelet, she received a message through this small magical artifact whose working principle she didn't know.

"Don't panic, wait for me."

Those who can send messages through such a magical artifact in this place are undoubtedly among a select few.

Therefore, even though the bracelet was destroyed, Xie Jiaoyue held a part of the remains in her hand. Sure enough, every short period of time, the bracelet was able to transmit further information.

It seems that the situation on her side was also conveyed to her at the same time.

With the other party's reassuring words and information about the distance, Xie Jiaoyue couldn't get nervous even if she wanted to.

As she faced life and death, she couldn't help but keep thinking about who the other person was and why they cared for her so much.

Is that Chief Wan? That person had been very enthusiastic, but his emotions were clearly feigned and calculating.

Chief Baili? Although Chief Baili of the Southwest Region was very enthusiastic towards him, Chief Baili was indeed a slow-witted, aloof beauty with a cold tone, not someone who could keep talking to him through the broken bracelet.

The remaining one, apart from sharing the same surname, had no contact with her.

Unexpectedly, the person standing in front of her at the end was Xie, the one in black.

As a group of people talked and argued in front of her, confronting Gong Shi Feifei, Xie Jiaoyue's mind was still too busy to process all the chaotic words in front of her. She tried to analyze why Xie in black was helping her.

The Xie clan of the Southwest Region and the Xie clan of the Buzhou Immortal Realm have no relation whatsoever, and this person has never expressed any affection for her before. What is he planning?

Could it be that this person has taken a liking to her top-tier furnace physique and wants to enjoy her all to himself, just like Chu Xingjin in the story?

Her eyes grew increasingly wary.

What she heard next left her speechless.

Clan Chief...

Did you consult with her before making her the clan leader?

Gong Shi Feifei was almost laughing in anger: "Black-clad Xie, don't spout nonsense. How could a mere young girl possibly be the head of a Heavenly-level aristocratic family?"

Xie, dressed in black, was very well prepared. One by one, the shadow-captured figures flew into the air, so that everyone could see them clearly.

The first story about the Xie family's history was quick and short, as concise and to the point as a promotional video for a handsome young man and a beautiful young woman.

The second story recounts the decline of the Xie family, where the heir, after being injured, refused to inherit the family business and fled.

The third story tells of Xie's arduous journey, how he single-handedly maintained the Xie family's status as a top-tier noble family while simultaneously searching for the whereabouts of its heir.

Fourthly, he told him that he had found a successor in the Southwest Region, but the successor's cultivation had declined to the point that he was unable to inherit the Xie family, which was a Heavenly-level family. So he had to tell him that the Xie family now had a successor and that he did not need to hang himself on one tree.

Isn't it a coincidence that the successor is Xie Jiaoyue?

That's considered incredibly lucky.

That's not right either. Doesn't this also explain from one perspective why Xie Jiaoyue was so wealthy in the original novel that she almost single-handedly supported Chu Xingjin and paved a smooth road for him?

While Xie Jiaoyue's parents' unparalleled business acumen was certainly important, money alone cannot buy all the rare and precious treasures. The more important reason was probably that Xie Jiaoyue inherited the Xie family's secret treasures through a series of unexpected events.

Xie Jiaoyue could barely contain her laughter. If she had known about her background, why would she have bothered with the system?

She had already figured it out: the system could only control money in a narrow sense, forcing her not to use it recklessly; as for rare and precious materials, it had no control over them at all.

At that moment, she felt that she was the chosen one!

Gong Shi Feifei wanted to get angry, but felt it was too absurd. Yet, within the absurdity lay a perfectly logical reason, and he didn't even know who he could be angry at.

But I'm still so annoyed.

Even if he can arbitrarily dispose of nameless disciples, can he also arbitrarily dispose of the heads of Heavenly-level aristocratic families?

He could only point at Xie Jiaoyue with trembling fingers: "You, you, you, your Xie clan only wants a Golden Core stage disciple to be the clan leader?"

Xie, dressed in black, had a black veil covering his face, making it impossible to see his features, but one could still sense his current surprise.

“My master is exceptionally talented. He has only been cultivating for a few years, and despite the scarcity of resources, he has advanced to the late stage of the Golden Core realm all by himself. Given time, such a genius will surely surpass you in cultivation.”

"If you can be one, why can't my Lord be one?"

Xie Jiaoyue was embarrassed. Good heavens, they've already started taking out loans.

Don't wear such a high-end style; it scares her.

Gongshi Feifei still tried to struggle: "I...you...Xie Jiaoyue, Xie in black, I have something important to discuss. How about the three of us have a private talk?"

He still has a chance. He can use the benefits to keep Xie Jiaoyue in check, and then deal with the others.

There are no permanent friends or permanent enemies. Xie Jiaoyue is currently in a stage where she lacks resources and experience, so he can definitely win her over.

"No, that's not allowed." "It's not necessary."

Two voices rang out simultaneously, one from Xie Jiaoyue and the other from Clan Chief Wan.

Chief Wan looked at Gongshi Feifei with gentle eyes: "Gongshi Feifei, why don't you explain why you made an enemy of Chief Xie before?"

Gong Shi Feifei could not believe what he was hearing.

"Clan Chief Wan, how could you do this..."

Clan Chief Wan interrupted directly: "Still not going to confess? Do I need to investigate?"

It means that if we talk about it now, we can still consider a lenient treatment, but if we wait for him to investigate, things might not be so clear-cut.

Gongshi Feifei was filled with disbelief. Why was it the Chief of Ten Thousand Clans? How could it be the Chief of Ten Thousand Clans? They were clearly all in the same boat!

He's in the open, while the clan leader is in the shadows. This has been the case for many years, but now things are different, and this old man actually wants to abandon him!

That's impossible. Even if he dies, he'll drag Chief Wan down with him.

What's so great about using a furnace for cultivation? How could they have reached their current level by relying solely on furnaces? They truly depend on much more than that.

There is also demonic energy.

Although spiritual energy is not lacking, places with high concentrations of spiritual energy are extremely scarce. There are simply not enough to go around, nor enough to support a family that will remain large forever.

However, the demonic energy was almost inexhaustible, which is why the Gongshi clan was able to develop so rapidly.

This is their real, secret that cannot be made public.

Once this is made public, they will become the common enemy of both humans and demons.

Gongshi Feifei hardened his heart. If Chief Wan wanted to abandon the Gongshi clan, he would expose the matter. The Gongshi clan would certainly not survive, and the Wan clan would not be able to escape either.

The clan leader slowly turned the thumb ring on his thumb. In a corner unseen by anyone, faint black threads emanated from the ring and flowed into the unknown distance.

Gong Shi Feifei had just finished rehearsing his plan to fight to the death when he found himself unable to control his tongue.

He could no longer make a sound.

No, he is speaking out, but the person speaking out is not him.

Gongshi Feifei looked terrified, and his familiar voice flowed smoothly from his mouth.

Use a tone of self-abandonment that is reasonable and justifiable.

"Why do we want to kill them? Naturally, it's because they discovered something they shouldn't have!"

"Gong Shiyue is truly disobedient. I only sent her to serve Chu Xingjin as a reward. With Chu Xingjin's talent, it was an honor for him, yet she ran away. She's just a vessel; if she's unwilling to serve others and sacrifice herself, what use is she?"

"Gongshi Chuo is the same. He is clearly supported by the Gongshi clan, but he spends all his time with that good-for-nothing Gongshi Yue. He doesn't seem like a member of our Gongshi clan at all."

"The strong prey on the weak, and only the fittest survive. The furnace is inherently lowly, so what's wrong with us using it? You few Heavenly-level families appear righteous on the surface, forbidding this and forbidding that, but dare you say you haven't secretly done similar things?!"

His words were vivid and heartfelt; if Gong Shi Feifei hadn't been unable to control himself, he would have thought these were his own words.

No, he wouldn't do that. He's always been stubborn, and he won't say anything unless he's forced to. Even when he's forced to, he'll most likely still stubbornly refuse to admit it.

Someone needs to notice this! How come no one has noticed? He would never behave like this!

Yes, the various aristocratic families, especially the higher-ups, don't usually interact much. Gongshi Feifei is also arrogant and doesn't like making friends, so among so many people here, no one really knows him.

No one knows what he will do. Everyone can only make a rough judgment based on past experience. After the clan leader spoke, it means that the clan leader has probably found out some things. There is no use in resisting. Such a serious crime is useless to admit defeat. It is normal for him to behave this way.

Whether it was the person involved or the people sitting in front of the water curtain, everyone was so shocked by what Gongshi Feifei said that they didn't know how to react.

After a long while, a cultivator in front of the water curtain finally cursed through gritted teeth, saying that Gong Shi Feifei was truly a scoundrel.

Although furnaces are indeed discriminated against in daily life, most people just think that furnaces are not suitable for cultivation and are born useless. Under the daily discipline and control of the Heaven and Earth Department, and the promotion of several plays in various taverns and teahouses, most people have accepted that furnaces are also human beings and have a life. Using a human life to cultivate will inevitably incur divine punishment.

It's one thing if someone is willing to cultivate with you as a furnace or cauldron, but no one would dare to actually use a furnace or cauldron to build themselves up.

Yes, they are cultivators, and the Heavenly Dao is above them. The principles of Heaven are clear, the cycle of Heaven is endless, and retribution is inevitable. Using human lives to build up their cultivation will cause problems with their inner demons, tribulations, and even their luck. It's unthinkable.

How could the Gongshi clan be so reckless, daring to actually use the life of a furnace cauldron to boost their own cultivation?

Such people deserve divine retribution. Does the Gongshi clan still aspire to become a Heavenly-level aristocratic family? The Gongshi clan should be exterminated!

A water curtain also appeared behind the clan leader, and as the water curtain swayed, it revealed the faces watching the trial from the other side.

Faces cursing Gongshi.

The chieftain, with great compassion, proclaimed the opinion that represented the authority of Heaven and Earth: "Gong Shi Fei deserves to die."