Bei Zai Zhang Guodong and Xuan Qing bumped into pedestrians and headed east without stopping. Ji Feichi Tianjiu dragged his seriously injured body to a secret contact point of Lei Mansion.
This is a modern prefecture-level city, located in a skyscraper dozens of stories high in the bustling downtown area.
Han Fenglai had already changed into modern clothes, but his complexion was terrible. After entering the room, he instructed a disciple not to disturb him and immediately closed the door. He was preparing to begin treating his injuries.
"Zhang Guodong, if you're dead, fine. But if you're not, hmph!" Han Feng gritted his teeth, his hatred for Zhang Guodong reaching the highest heavens. Zhang Guodong not only interrupted his breakthrough to the most important bottleneck, causing his chance to become a great master to slip away, but also ruined his mission, and even forced him to self-destruct a high-level magic artifact to save himself.
All of this was done by Zhang Guodong.
Every single thing made Han Feng want to tear the other person to pieces! But he encountered all of these things. In the end, he still had to flee in a sorry state!
This is an absolute disgrace!
Last time, Zhang Guodong was like an ant in his hands; he could decide Zhang Guodong's life or death. Although three blows weren't enough to kill him that time, less than a year has passed. The situation has completely reversed.
He could never accept that someone who was once an ant had now become a threat to his life!
"This must be told to Lord Lei. Although I cannot recover my cultivation in the short term, I will not let you get away with this!" Han Feng thought to himself. He realized that his judgment that Zhang Guodong was dead had been somewhat hasty!
He immediately sent a message to Lei Tai, recounting what had happened, emphasizing Zhang Guodong's sudden rise—a cultivator who went from level 35 to level 49, a peak expert, in just over six months. What secrets lay behind this? He described his injuries as severe, even recounting how he escaped by self-destructing a high-level magic artifact; his words were filled with pathos.
I'm not afraid that Lord Lei won't believe me.
Although it sounds exaggerated, it is indeed true. I believe Lord Lei will definitely send even more people to hunt him down.
If he's not dead, he wants Zhang Guodong to become a major threat to the Lei family! Lord Lei won't tolerate anyone who helps the Qingxuan Sect, so he'll definitely eliminate Zhang Guodong as soon as possible! He'll use this opportunity to kill him!
Alternatively, if Zhang Guodong grows up again in two years, he will pose an even greater threat to the Lei family.
After sending the message, Han Feng sent another message to "Senior Brother Hua," said a few words, and then took out some pills to begin healing his injuries.
He couldn't attend to external affairs in the short term. This healing process would take him a lot of time. Furthermore, he was unwilling to give up the opportunity to break through his current bottleneck again!
The capital city, the Xiao family residence. A very large courtyard house.
Lan Xinyu led twenty-four low-level disciples from the city to this place successfully. Upon arrival, she immediately arranged for everyone to rest. Deacon Luo, Deacon Wan, and Deacon Chen also went to rest.
One of the owners of this place, Xiao Tanglai, the fourth-generation inner disciple of the Qingxuan Sect and owner of the Spirit-grade Demon Vine, took his leave after greeting everyone.
She left her niece, Xiao Ruonan, to accompany Lan Xinyu.
The Xiao family is now much more low-key than before. Although they continue to operate in the secular political arena, they have also long been focusing on cultivating their influence in the cultivation world.
Old Master Xiao had been secluded in the mountains for a long time, intending to enjoy his later years and wait until he passed away. Unexpectedly, he still had the opportunity to cultivate and continue living.
Xiao Tang, along with several third-generation members of the Xiao family and members from collateral branches of the Xiao family, also selected several individuals to join the ranks of cultivators.
It can be said that nearly ten members of the Xiao family are now cultivating.
Among them, Xiao Tang and his niece Xiao Ruonan had the highest cultivation levels, but they were only at the seventh or eighth level. To be able to command the wind and rain, they would need a great stroke of luck; otherwise, it would take decades, a hundred years, or even longer.
Overall, the Xiao family is now as weak as the other four families.
In the garden.
Xiao Ruonan and Lan Xinyu were chatting quietly. Both of them looked worried. The future hope of Qingxuan Sect in the outside world had been preserved. None of the twenty or so low-level disciples were injured, and they were all very talented and their comprehension was definitely not lacking.
But what about the senior sister and the others? They haven't sent any messages yet!
When the two teams separated, Senior Sister and her group went to lure the enemy away. A whole day has passed, and there's still no news! Could something bad have happened to Senior Sister?
This was the outcome they were most worried about.
"Senior Sister Lan, is there still no news from Senior Sister and the others?" Xiao Ruonan asked anxiously.
Lan Xinyu shook her head, looking slightly dejected.
"Senior Sister's cultivation is so high, and her strength is even greater. I believe she will be blessed with good fortune and turn danger into safety!" Xiao Ruonan forced a smile and comforted her, "Senior Sister Lan, go and rest. I will let you know if there is any news!"
It's clear that Lan Xinyu, a woman who is usually quite calm, is truly flustered this time.
If, if Senior Sister, Zhou Xie, Han Peng, Ouyang Qingtong, and Qi Hui all get into trouble, it would be a devastating blow to the Qingxuan Sect!
"Ruonan, go and rest. I'll wait a little longer!"
"Then I'll go with you!"
The atmosphere was so tense that Xiao Ruonan deliberately asked about cultivation matters to distract Lan Xinyu, making the time pass quickly. So many people entering the Xiao family was a significant event.
Grandpa Xiao and his son Xiao Tang also sensed that this was very unusual. However, Lan Xinyu was in a bad mood. The atmosphere among them was silent and oppressive; no one spoke to explain what had happened. They had no idea and could only speculate wildly.
"Dad, Ruonan said these disciples might stay at our house for a while," Xiao Tang said worriedly. "Although I don't know why so many disciples have been transferred out, something big must have happened in Fang City!"
Grandpa Xiao's health has improved, and he looks younger. He used to be thin and frail, like most elderly people, but since he started cultivating, the changes in his body have been extremely noticeable.
He looks like a sixty-year-old man, but his spirit is strong and his face is ruddy.
"Judgment. Did Ruonan say anything else?" Old Master Xiao frowned, unable to guess much. He didn't know much about the cultivation world, had basically never left the capital, and had heard very little about Anmian.
"No, but they came in a great hurry. I could tell something terrible had happened in Fang City! But..." Xiao Tang lowered his voice, his voice filled with worry. "What if they attract the enemy?"
"Keep this a secret! Don't say another word!" Old Master Xiao's brow twitched, and he said decisively. "Now, my Xiao family and the other families are all of one mind and stand together! However, with so many people here, food and drink are a problem. You need to arrange that well and not let anyone with ulterior motives notice!"
"Dad, should we inform the other four families?" Xiao Tang nodded and said.
"No need. They'll contact us themselves if necessary! Our Xiao family will just pretend nothing happened!" Old Master Xiao said. "I'm tired. You handle this matter, and don't bother them!"
As Xiao Tang watched the old man leave, he was somewhat suspicious that the old man was determined to sever ties with the Qingxuan Sect. Fear gripped his heart.
Allowing Lan Xinyu and the others to live in the Xiao family's home carries a great risk.
If the enemy finds them, the Xiao family may face annihilation!
But the old man's words are final. Indeed, without the Qingxuan Sect, the Xiao family is nothing. From this perspective, everyone's interests are aligned.
Xiao Tang gave a wry smile and immediately went to consider how to settle these people. Their food and drink had to be arranged discreetly, which was no easy task in the capital!
As soon as I came out, I saw my niece, Xiao Ruonan, hurrying into the courtyard with a hint of joy on her face.
“Second Uncle!” Xiao Ruonan said.
"Girl, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry? Is it good news?" Xiao Tang stopped and asked in surprise.
"Second Uncle, we've made contact with Senior Sister and the others. They're all safe and sound!" Xiao Ruonan said excitedly. But Xiao Tang was completely confused. He was only certain of one thing: Fang Shi had indeed died, but Xuan Qingban and the others were unharmed.
"That's good. But girl, what exactly happened? I'm confused!"
"Ah, it's nothing. By the way, Uncle, Senior Sister Lan asked us to prepare a cruise ship for a trip overseas in a few days!" Xiao Ruonan suddenly realized that she had let something slip because she was too happy, so she quickly changed the subject.
Lan Xinyu specifically instructed: Something happened in the city. Don't spread it anymore; it's not good for anyone.
Currently, the cultivation levels of the Xiao family members are all quite low, and knowing too much will only bring them more trouble.
Xiao Tang didn't know what Lan Xinyu wanted the cruise ship for, but he readily agreed, and the trip was scheduled for a few days later. For the Xiao family, sending an entire cruise ship out to sea wasn't a big deal.
Xiao Tang seemed lost in thought as he watched Xiao Ruonan leave.
"It seems the incident at the counterfeit market is quite serious!"
The woods were very quiet on Zhang Guodong's side.
Xuan Qinghui had just finished transmitting the message while hidden in the tree when Zhang Guodong leisurely crossed over, his gaze immediately falling on Zi Zhao.
He discovered himself! Xuan Qingxuan was still somewhat surprised.
However, this made her even more certain that Zhang Guodong's cultivation level was higher than before, and had improved extremely quickly, even though Zhang Guodong concealed his cultivation aura very well.
"What is it, Junior Brother Zhang?" Xuan Qingbo put away the communication talisman and spoke first. "I will repay the favor I owe you!"
"Oh? How does Senior Sister plan to repay this? I remember Senior Sister owes me a favor before. Tsk tsk, now there's another one—how big!" Zhang Guodong said with a lewd smile, slightly teasing. Xuan Qing saw this smile as flippant and frowned.
Zhang Guodong's gaze seemed to see right through her, as if she were naked in front of him. Her ears turned red, and she turned her head away.
I knew this kid was no good!
Judging from the situation, was Zhang Guodong planning to make demands of her? But what demands would he make? Would he propose something indecent? Even if Xuan Qingwei was oblivious to matters of love and sex, she knew Zhang Guodong was a lecherous man and very "interested" in her.
What should I do if I really have to ask her to **?
Xuan Qingban didn't have a good impression of Zhang Guodong. They generally got along well, so nothing serious happened. But then, unexpectedly, Zhang Guodong helped him a great deal.
Leaving aside the matter of being taken in, let's talk about the "Demon Battle Battlefield" two years later. The only pass to enter, the "Golden Body Talisman," was obtained with Zhang Guodong's help. That was a huge favor!
Xuan Qingbo didn't want to miss this great opportunity!
If the favor wasn't significant enough, then Zhang Guodong saved everyone's lives this time! He also salvaged the Qingxuan Sect's immense reputation!
This kind of help is to marry her off to Zhang Guodong. I believe everyone in the sect will agree. Xuan Qing can be very persistent for the Qingxuan Sect; she's willing to sacrifice herself for it.
The problem is, Zhang Guodong already has several wives and concubines. Does he expect her to agree to become a concubine as well?
Or perhaps, he's plotting something else? A high-level magical artifact? The Six Returning Pill? Or perhaps his own precious flying magical artifact?
Xuan Qing hesitated for a moment, then said, "I wonder what conditions Junior Brother Zhang has? But if it's something I can do, I will agree!"
If Zhang Guodong were to ask for a high-grade magic weapon, whether it be the Six Rejuvenation Pill or a flying magic weapon, Xuan Qingban would give it to him without hesitation. But then he thought about the pills. Zhang Guodong already possessed those top-grade, black, shiny elixirs, which seemed even more advanced than the Six Rejuvenation Pill. That left only the high-grade magic weapon and the flying magic weapon.
Of course, she would try her best to fulfill any requests for crystals or similar items.
Zhang Guodong shook his head, seemingly struggling to think it over, then sighed and said, "This request is really difficult to make! As for magical artifacts, I already have several. They're all high-grade; having more would be pointless! Regarding pills, besides the Wood Emperor's 'Seven-Turn Azure Dew Pill,' 'Life and Death Pill,' and 'Tribulation-Crossing Pill,' these are the three supreme-grade spiritual pills. How can any other pill compare to my 'Soul-Returning Pill'? As for refining materials or medicinal herbs, needless to say, they're not high-grade at all! As for crystals? I used to own two large restaurants, and crystals flowed into my pockets every day. To be frank, although I don't have a huge amount of crystals now, I still have over a million!"
Xuan Qinghui looked utterly astonished.
She never imagined Zhang Guodong was so wealthy! He even owned several high-level magical artifacts? And millions of crystals? As for pills, she didn't even have the three most powerful and miraculous elixirs.
“My flying artifact is no worse than a high-grade artifact. I can give it to you!” Xuan Qingji said after a moment of contemplation.
"No, while flying artifacts are precious, I don't really care for them! Senior Sister, actually, I was immediately struck by your beauty when I first saw you. I've fallen for you! I'd like you to consider this: if you could be my partner, then all the previous conditions and favors will be forgiven!" Zhang Guodong changed his lecherous expression and said seriously.
"Ah!" Xuan Qingban's face flushed crimson, her eyes wide with disbelief. She opened her mouth but couldn't utter a word. She couldn't believe Zhang Guodong had actually made such a cheesy confession! Sure enough, he still made that condition!
angry!
In truth, Zhang Guodong was inwardly apprehensive as he said those words. Damn, of course I want a flying artifact! But if I have a beautiful woman, won't I still get the artifact? When I want to use it, I can fly through the sky—a divine companion!
In general, this person is very promiscuous and shameless.
"I'll consider it!" Xuan Qinghui suppressed his anger, said this, and jumped down from the tree and disappeared.
She needs to calm down and think things through.
Zhang Guodong stared in disbelief, then made a victory sign: Yeah!
I'm so excited! Looks like this has a chance! The most beautiful woman in Fengdu City will be one of my wives. Just thinking about it is awesome! Hey girl, give me a foot massage!
Wang: I didn't have time to update the 10,000th account yesterday, so this 11,000th account is for the "scam" account. Today is the 28th. I will continue writing Tiandao and upload it when it's finished.
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