After eating and drinking her fill, Ruan Xiyan planned to return to her residence for a good rest, to conserve her energy and make ample preparations for her next attempt at conquering the Heavenly Staircase.
Yu Qiqi didn't disturb her any further. After parting ways with Ruan Xiyan, she returned to the steps leading to the heavens to cultivate.
Sister Yan is already so strong, and she still works so hard, so she can't relax either.
As soon as Ruan Xiyan stepped into her courtyard, a force attacked from within.
Her eyes were sharp as she raised her hand and shattered the force that was coming at her.
She looked into the courtyard, where a group of uninvited guests were sitting arrogantly.
The man in the lead, dressed in the inner sect disciple's robes, looked at Ruan Xiyan with half-closed eyes and said, "You've got some skill."
The man's lackey complained, "Boss, it's her! She's Ruan Xiyan! Because of her, our business has been a complete disaster these past few days!"
Who are you?
"You don't even know who I am!" Liu Meng exclaimed in disbelief.
Ruan Xiyan chuckled and scoffed, "Are you famous? Should I know who you are?!"
Liu Meng was furious. "I was just out on some missions, and I never knew that the newly recruited inner disciples were so arrogant."
"Listen to me carefully, my name is Liu Meng, and I am the leader of the Danhui Gang."
Ruan Xiyan had heard of the Danhui Gang; it was a gang organized by some disciples in the inner sect who were skilled in alchemy.
They usually earn Ice Points quickly by selling pills, and are considered a relatively prestigious force within the inner sect.
At this moment, Ruan Xiyan understood why they had come to her door.
She said calmly, "Oh, so you've come here to cause trouble."
“That’s right! I, Liu Meng, have been a powerful figure in the inner sect for many years. How could I allow you new disciples to climb on my head?”
"Those who know what's good for them will no longer be allowed to sell pills privately within the inner sect. They should also take some pills to make up for the losses we've suffered in business these past few days."
"Just do as I say, and I'll let it go this way since you're a young girl. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite."
Ruan Xiyan scoffed lightly, "If I weren't, you would have the nerve to blame others for your own inferior alchemy skills."
"Instead of wasting time causing trouble, we should focus on improving our alchemy skills."
"Looks like you're going to have to suffer the consequences of your refusal!" Liu Meng's eyes instantly turned fierce.
"I don't like being forced to drink either a toast or a penalty." Ruan Xiyan looked at the territory they had set foot on, her tone icy. "You'd better think carefully about what the consequences will be for trespassing on my property!"
"You arrogant brat, I heard you stole the show during the inner sect assessment, but so what!"
"With so many of us, do you think we can't do anything to a little brat like you? Today I'll teach you a lesson: there are some people in the inner sect that you can't afford to mess with."
Ruan Xiyan sneered, "All I know is that the strong prey on the weak, and the mighty are respected!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she appeared in front of those people in a flash.
Liu Meng was startled, not expecting her to be so fast. Just as he was about to raise his hand, he felt a pain in his chest.
He was thrown away by a tremendous force.
"Ouch! That hurts so much!" Liu Meng slammed into the door, feeling like his bones were about to break.
He looked at his disciples, who were standing there in a daze, and yelled at them, "What are you staring at! Hurry up and help me up!"
"Oh, oh, oh." The disciples snapped out of their daze and hurriedly helped Liu Meng up from the ground.
Liu Meng pointed at Ruan Xiyan and said through gritted teeth, "You dare to hit me? We've made an enemy of you today."
"What are you standing there for! Get him!" Liu Meng yelled at his henchmen.
Upon hearing this, the disciples immediately drew their weapons and rushed towards Ruan Xiyan, who was not far away.
Ruan Xiyan stood there, a nonchalant smile on her face, as if she were watching a group of clowns.
Without even doing any research beforehand, a disciple with the strength of a Great Completion Realm leading a group of disciples with the strength of an Advanced Realm dared to come and cause trouble in front of her.
What else could a person like that be but deserve a beating?
Ruan Xiyan remained still, kicking down each of the disciples who rushed forward, stacking them high like a human pyramid.
People were pressing down on each other, and the disciple at the very bottom had his face flushed red.
He kept pushing at the person on top of him, but couldn't get away. Finally, he couldn't catch his breath and passed out.
"A bunch of good-for-nothings." Looking at the disciples' disheveled appearance, Liu Meng's expression was indescribably interesting.
I didn't expect this brat to have some skills. It seems I'll have to take action myself.
Liu Meng revealed his Great Perfection Realm strength, staring at the still unmoved Ruan Xiyan, "Aren't you going to show your strength yet!"
"We don't need to deal with you."
"You're too arrogant!" Liu Meng attacked Ruan Xiyan without hesitation.
Ruan Xiyan casually swung her hand and struck.
Liu Meng hurriedly tried to defend himself, but he clearly underestimated this seemingly insignificant attack.
So much so that the more ferocious they are when they charge forward, the more pathetic they are when they fall.
"Bang! Ah—"
"You...you are at the Creation Realm!" Liu Meng, who had fallen to the ground, looked at Ruan Xiyan with eyes full of terror.
He was already at the seventh level of the Great Completion Realm, and even a ninth level Great Completion Realm expert could not defeat him so easily.
The only possibility is that the little girl in front of me is a powerful expert in the Creation Realm.
Ruan Xiyan's red lips curved slightly, "Your perception is quite good."
But thinking about it, it makes sense. As an alchemist, one's mental strength is naturally stronger than that of an ordinary person, and one's perception is naturally stronger as well.
Liu Meng glared angrily at the disciples, "Why didn't you tell me that she was a powerhouse at the Creation Realm!"
The disciples looked wronged. "Master, we didn't know before. She has never shown her strength in the inner sect."
If they knew her strength, they wouldn't dare to provoke her even if they had several lives!
Moreover, who could have imagined that a newly entered inner disciple, even with outstanding cultivation talent, would possess such monstrous talent, reaching the Creation Realm level?
Liu Meng was filled with regret.
Seeing Ruan Xiyan walking towards him step by step, he was so frightened that he kept backing away.
Having offended someone at the Creation Realm, is it too late to beg for mercy now?
Liu Meng quickly spoke up, afraid that if he didn't speak now, he wouldn't have another chance.
"I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. I offended you, young lady. I'm such a bastard! Please forgive us, young lady."
"Oh, right! We still have some pills. I'm willing to give them all to you as compensation for our rude behavior."
"I have no interest in your inferior pills," Ruan Xiyan said calmly.
"However, I'm quite interested in your Ice Shards. Hand over the Ice Shards and get out of my yard."
"Alright, I'll hand it over right away!" Although Liu Meng's heart was bleeding, he had no choice but to take out the ice points on his body in order to avoid a beating.
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