762 Traitor

Wan Liuxiong served him with great care, and even more so than the original steward, he was favored by the Eighteenth Young Master.

One day, upon seeing that Wan Liuxiong was older than himself but was only a third-level martial artist, he was filled with awe and wondered what he was thinking. He then bestowed upon Wan Liuxiong a unique cultivation technique of the Wan family—the first level of the modified Wan Zhu Liu Yue technique!

This was specially modified by the Wan family for non-core disciples and servants. If they wanted to advance in their cultivation techniques, they had to be even more loyal, either by exchanging for it or by having it bestowed upon them by their master.

Ten thousand families' techniques follow the flowing moon!

This manual is rumored to contain endless mysteries and power, and is the prized possession of every family.

It is said that the Wan family did not originally have the surname Wan. It was only after they obtained this martial arts manual that they decided to change their surname to "Wan" to highlight the extraordinary status of this manual.

The "Ten Thousand Moons Flowing" technique is rumored to be a private cultivation method created by the Wan family patriarch, who poured his life's work into it. It embodies the patriarch's wisdom and insights and is a treasure passed down through generations of the Wan family.

Those who are not descendants of the Wan family or servants of the Wan family are not allowed to secretly practice this art, otherwise they will be hunted down by the Wan family for thousands of miles.

The Wan family's Martial Emperor is the living signboard of the Wan family. It was only with the generation of the Wan family's Martial Emperor that a Martial Emperor broke through, and the Wan family's techniques were finally recognized as Martial Emperor-level techniques.

Although Wan Liuxiong obtained a simplified version of the Wan Family Kung Fu, it was far superior to his previous cultivation methods.

Under the cultivation of the Wan Zhu Liu Yue technique, Wan Liu Xiong's cultivation level advanced by leaps and bounds.

Like a legendary figure with great fortune, Wan Liuxiong broke through two stages in just two years, astonishingly reaching the realm of a fifth-order martial artist.

Wan Liuxiong suddenly realized how talented he was, and that he had been held back by martial arts techniques in the past.

Furthermore, elixirs, medicinal baths, and the cultivation environment can ruin one's future.

It should truly shine like a brilliant star in the cultivation world, naturally attracting the attention of some elders in the Wan family.

However, after the elder of the Wan family personally examined his physical attributes, he did not mention the matter again, nor did he bestow any more pills or cultivation techniques as a reward, or even silver.

Thus, a sense of dissatisfaction and doubt arose in Wan Liuxiong's heart.

I feel that my cultivation speed is no less than that of the Eighteenth Young Master, and should be more than twice as fast!

But I don't understand why my talent was so casually overlooked. Are my efforts and achievements just being ignored like this?

Upon learning of this, the Eighteenth Prince also felt a subtle sense of estrangement, his eyes flashing with a hint of disgust, and even revealing a trace of barely perceptible killing intent.

Before the autumn wind even stirs, the cicadas sense it first. Although the Eighteenth Prince's subtle killing intent was well concealed, Wan Liuxiong still noticed it.

Although he didn't know why the Eighteenth Prince hadn't executed him, perhaps it was because he had temporarily caught the eye of the Wan family elders. Even though the Wan family elders didn't pay him any special attention, at this moment, the Eighteenth Prince certainly didn't want him to leave a bad impression on the elders of the clan because of Wan Liuxiong.

Perhaps when this opportunity has passed and the clan no longer pays attention to Wan Liuxiong, then Wan Liuxiong's death will be imminent!

During this period, Wan Liuxiong seemed to feel the prying eyes of those around him. The gazes he received were mostly distant, and the merchant families who used to fawn over him seemed to have diminished considerably.

Wan Liuxiong felt a surge of anger, wishing he were the Eighteenth Young Master and could absorb all those who looked down on him.

As if his life was in danger, Wan Liuxiong became even more vigilant and calm, silently choosing to keep a low profile and try to avoid direct conflict with the Eighteenth Prince.

It seemed that the Eighteenth Prince had also forgotten about Wan Liuxiong.

While Wan Liuxiong was worried, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and silently worked hard to cultivate, but he still couldn't break through the bottleneck.

It wasn't until he accidentally obtained this jade statue and inexplicably encountered a cultivation technique in his dream, while a threat loomed nearby, that Wan Liuxiong finally chose to try it, and then suddenly felt his cultivation speed accelerate.

Before he knew it, he had bought more than a dozen maids.

He finally broke through to the sixth rank. The sixth rank is already a rare genius among the Wan family.

If he were a direct descendant of the Wan family, even more pills would probably be pouring in right now.

On the night Wan Liuxiong broke through, he pondered many things but ultimately kept it a secret.

At this moment, Wan Liuxiong felt even colder. He silently faced the moon, a hint of malice in his eyes, and thought to himself, 'A sixth-rank cultivator is ultimately just a bigger shrimp; I'm afraid he still won't be taken seriously.'

It might also anger the Eighteenth Prince.

Moreover, even the merchants who used to send money as tribute have stopped doing so—how despicable! Once I break through to the Martial King realm, I will settle accounts with you all!"

Seemingly sensing Wan Liuxiong's intense resentment, the jade statue seemed to empathize as well. Unseen, a faint, bewitching crimson color slowly emerged, as if it were a blood jade carving, priceless and clearly a fine object.

The beauty pattern on the jade seems to come alive, exquisitely beautiful.

Young people who are unaware of the world and have not seen much of it would probably be driven to hysteria by this right now.

Seemingly sensing something, he thought to himself, 'Even the steward is starting to question my decision. It's true what they say, when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. The Eighteenth Young Master is a real threat!'

In an instant, Wan Liuxiong began to regard the Eighteenth Prince as an enemy. Although he was of the Wan family, compared to the Eighteenth Prince and the other princes, he was nothing more than an ant and was not taken seriously.

He muttered to himself, 'If I were a direct descendant, with my talent, I'd probably be a Martial King!'

In an instant, his mind turned as dark and gloomy as an abyss in the cold night, and his eyes seemed to be frozen like a thousand-year-old glacier, shooting out a cold and piercing light.

Suddenly, a sharp, piercing scream shattered the tranquility of the night. The butler cried out in terror, "Who are you people?! How dare you trespass on the Wan family's estate! You must have a death wish!"

The voice was filled with terror and anger, as if it had witnessed some unbelievable and horrific scene.

Immediately afterwards, a series of rapid and heavy footsteps surged in like a torrent, as soldiers in iron armor marched forward at full speed!

Although the steward tried his best to stop him, his voice was so weak in the deafening footsteps of the armored soldiers that it was like a tiny ripple swallowed by a giant wave, unable to make the slightest ripple.

Wan Liuxiong's heart tightened suddenly, a chill running down his spine. He was instantly on edge, countless thoughts flashing through his mind.

He thought to himself, 'Could it be that the Eighteenth Young Master, upon learning of my breakthrough to the sixth rank, finally couldn't contain himself? These armored soldiers must be assassins he sent!'

A surge of anger and resentment welled up in Wan Liuxiong's heart. He gritted his teeth and growled, "Traitor! Who on earth leaked my cultivation level?"

I will definitely find this traitor and make him pay a terrible price!

Wan Liuxiong instantly recognized several people: a butler and two servants, both of whom were old men who had followed him for many years. Who were they?